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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 772, 4 February 1871, Page 3

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BI'LLER DISTRICT. n ENTLEMEN, I have been duly \J nominated as a Representative in the General Assembly of New Zealand. The Fox and Vogel Ministry have not my confidence; if they can give an honest account of tlieir stewardship they will have to do so. The Maori question must he dealt with honestly, positively, and decisively. The Provincial institutions are worse than a curse; they are positive barriers to any local good being done. I am for free trade, so far as that ail foreign goods pay scot and lot in common with ourselves, in the shape of a low fixed duty. I would endeavour to obtain increased representation for this, district, and join the members'of other goldfields in devising some wellconsidered scheme for the forming of water-races, tracks, roads, bridges, and mining boards. I would go farther and endeavour to show it is the most unwise policy we can be guilty of to neglect a gold-mining population prosperity goes and comes with them —one Government, one Constitution, one Code of Laws. 1 would endeavour that every collector of public money make out a balance sheet for the inspection of all men and every man. 1 would further try and get an Act passed that all appointments under Government should be made in open C'ouit, and every man's case should be With regard to our relations with the Mother Country, considering what is now going on in Europe, the English speaking race ought to maintain unity, peace, and concord. If I find a few practical statesmen in the House, thorough politicians, 1 will Act—one that shall advance New Z land in the scale of nations. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, EDWARD YARDLEY I will hold Meetings at the following places, on the following clays:— Charleston, on Tuesday Brighton, on Wednesday Addison's, on Thursday Giles, on Friday. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF THE BTJLLEE. ENTLEMEN, The present vJT General Assembly being at the point of dissolution,! take the earliest opportunity of disclosing my intention to seek your suffrages. As an old resident amongst you, and upon whom, since the year 1807, Has been conferred ant section of you in the Provincial Council, I may fairly rest my claim in the coning election for the General Assembly, and, I believe, the unshaken confidence that you have extended to me would justify my coming forward as a candidate. To set forth my views in a notice such as this would be too lengthy, and, perhaps, unrequired, as I shall attend meetings throughout the District at the fitting time, and offer a full statement of my opinions upon all subjects that will necessarily occupy the attention of Parliament, and concerning which your Representative should be fully informed. 1 have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, GEORGE DONNE. Wesport, December 10,1570. WESTPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. BALL, Will be held at the HALL, TUESDAY EVENING, 14th FEB., In aid of the funds of the Brigade. Tickets—l2s. 6d., To be had of any of the following members of Committee : Mr J. Hughes Mr T. Bailie Mr J. Corr Mr M. Organ Mr W. Lloyd Mr E. Suisted Mr E. Roche Mr J. Colvin Mr T. Bond. Ladies by invitation. Dancing to commence at 10 o'clock. WALTER BISHOP, Hon. Sec.