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Bruce Herald, Volume III, Issue 84, 9 November 1865, Page 4

(To the Editor of the Bruce Herald.) I Mount Stuart, TpJjomairiro, I Nov. 6, 1865. Dr va Sift — In our mimicry of British customs and institutions we would do well to follow the good and useful custom of Members of Parliament meeting their constituent before the assembling of Parliament, in order to ascertain their views and wants, and also of meeting them after the prorogation of Parliament to gire an account of their steward! ship. I It would afford members an opportunity! of explaining measures and conduct that' ma;l •be but imperfectly understood by the publiiil and members have been blamed for that! which, when properly explained, has. beeal shown tofoe highly commendable. And k'l ithis happens in Britain, where-. Parliamentary! proceedings are fully reported, it is much! more likely to occur where oniy such parti! >as may suit the views, interests, or caprice! of newspaper proprietors or editors are f ulljl published. . . I . This custom has alao the beneficial effect o/| cementing the bond of union and friendly! feelings of the electors and their represental tives, and of giving broader, and morel liberal and enlightened; views to all. I As at the next meeting of ' oiincil matter*! of the most vital importance will be disJ cussed — matters affecting o\ir very existent! as a prosperous community— l trust that on representatives will accord to us an opporj tuuity of meeting with them before the meet] ing of the Council, and consulting togefclid to devise measures to successfully meet; M present unfortunate state of affairs and pro] Imote. the welfare-, and prosperity of ouj adopted country. Youra .truly, WM. ARCHIBALD MUJSJELAX