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Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2922, 26 August 1879, Page 1

Election Notices. . r.O THE ELECTORS OF NEWTON. Gentleme",—At the last General Election I made you the following address :— " Having reason to believe that I fairly represented your opinions in Parliament, and knowing that I did my best to do so, I offer myself as a Candidate for re-election. There is nothing I can say that will enable you to know more of mo than you do now, as I am and have been personally known for many years to nearly all of you. As to what is to be done now, I say, let us, as far as possible, manage our own affairs. Surely we, who know, and are interested, can do so better than those who neither know nor care, and whose interests are often opposed to ours. If you see fit to elect me, my conduct will be the same in the future as it has been in the past —an endeavour, aB far as possible, to get unity of action among our Members; to reduce wasteful expenditure; to put power into the hands of the people not to deprive them of it; and that all great questions should be submitted to them." Times have changed, but I consider this lino I of conduct as applicable now as then. . ..•__,..., . . WM. SWANSON " TOl RAN KLIN ELECTORS. Electors of Franklin I pray attend to my voice, And a wrinkle I'll give you in making your choico Of the candidates four who your suffrages ask, And in Government sunshine are longing to bask. Mr. Buckland is youDg and can bowl at three sticks, But his forte just at present is not politics; This "Out-and-out Aucklander," I think, is too , green— At cricket with boys his "level best" maybe Bean, I will now introduce you to Mr. R. Htabbs As a turncoat and one of the genus called " Snobs;" Ho at first was for Grey, but he ratted for Fox— At the poll he will find himself in the wrong box. Messrs. Hamlin and Harris are gentlemen true. And by voting for them your plain duty yon'U do. From your humble servant, PRO BONO PUB.; mo TEE ELECTORS OF WAITEMATA. Gentlemen,— I am a Candidate to represent your interests in Parliament. I accept the Liberal principles announced in the Governor's Speech on opening the late Session, and Sir George Grey as the Leader of the Liberal Party. I will advertise the places at which I will address you and the dates. Your obedient Servant, READER G. WOOD. August 15,1879. ELECTORS OF WAITEMATA. Do not be dnped by tricks of the enemy. The issue before the Constituency is clear confidence or not, in the Policy of the present Government. I have stated that if a no-confidence motion is taked against them, I will vote for the Government—that is plain; wherefore another Candidate in no way connected with the District? Be true to your interests, and vote for W. J. HURST. mo THE ELECTORS AND NONELECTORS OF MARSDEN. Gentlemen,—Having received a requisition from several parts of the Electorate, asking me to offer mysolf as a candidate to represent yon in the Colonial Parliament, I have felt it my duty to accede to the request. It is quite true I have not lonft been acquainted with colonial politics, or the needs of a new coutry like New Zealand, but since the drat day of my landing on these shores, I have never failed to ta.e an active part in forwarding what I believe to be the b:st interests of the Colony generallf, and more especially the County of Marsden, in which I live. To many of you, I am only known by my connection with works intended to promote the interests and well-being of this Electorate, and havo not waited until you sent me to Parliament before using my best endeavours in that direction, and trust that tho nature of them is a sufficient evidence that I have the welfare of tho district at heart, and am worthy of your support. lam confidently of opinion that it is a fact, and one easily to be proved that Auckland, and especially North Auckland, has been shamefully iief. looted and wronged in the matter of Public Works. Therefore, whilst not unmindfoll of other matters—and willing to assist in general legislation to the best of my ability—l should not havo aocented the position in whfch you find me. had it not been that I think it my duty to attempt to wrest from whatever Ministry may be in power, that justice for North Auckland which has hitherto been doniod it. My political views I cannot indicate in a brief address like this, but intend to visit each district, and in person explain more fully my views on tho several questions which at present agitate the publio.mind. On the subject of party I cannot consent to be returned pledged tho blind follower of either of the two at present forming the Ministry, and tho Opposition, bnt I accept in its main features tho policy shadowed forth in the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament. Nevertheless, I do pledge myself to co-operate and work with the Auokland Party, and do my best to keep that an united body. Assuring you that, whether In or out of Parliament, I shall always work earnestly to promote the interests of our County of Marsden. I am. Gentlemen, .Tour obedient Eervant, W. H. COLBECK. To Ratapu, Kaipara. mo THE ELECTORS OF RODNEY DISTRICT. Gentlemen,—ln view '"of the approaching dissolution,"and in response to many requests, I have tho honour to offer myself as a candidate for the representation of your district. With the wants of your district I am tolerably well acquainted, but I shall tako the earliest opportunity of visiting you in person, that I may be able, if you return me to Parliament, to present those wants before the Government and the Assembly. My views in regard to the great Constitutional questions now before the country are, I believe well known. lam in favour of p, broad and liberal franchise, of triennial Parliaments, of representation according to population, making a liberal allowance for tho difference between tb,o towns and the country districts; of a just expenditure of public money upon public works; of such a scheme of taxa- , tion as will relieve tho true working classes, such as small farmors, tradesmen, artisans, and labourers, of burdens whirh are now unfairly placed upon them. I sha,U also support such a method of doa,ling with Crown an,d native lands as will afford th,o greatest facilities for true settlement, in small holdings, on deferred payments. I shall, if elected, continually attempt to obtain tbat justice for tho North in the prosecnt'on of rsilways, roads, and other public works, whioh our part of New 2ealand has hitherto boon denioa. I intend visiting you at tho eariiost possible moment, and declare my opinions face to face. I rcjnain, gentlemen, Yours respectfully, , SEYMOUR THORNE BEORGK. TO THE ELECTORS OF EDEN. Se_(_lemen,—l beg to announce myself as a Candidate for Re-election. JOS. A. TOLE. Wellington, August 7th, 1879. mo THE ELECTORS OF ONEHUNGA. Gentlemen,—ln compliance with the request of a number of Electors, I announce myself as a Candidate for your suffrages, and shall take an early opportunity of placing my Political views before you, I will for the present content myself with stating that I shall support the Liberal views of Sir George Grey enunciated in the Governor's Spoeoh. ' ti y,j_ >■■■; . . ;. You-3, faithfully, ROBERT GRAHAM. J .™_ __".2-I__l^m_ii__l__^