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Daily Southern Cross, Volume X, Issue 637, 5 August 1853, Page 4

To Captain W. C. Daldy.

SIR, — We, the undersigned, Electors of the City of Auckland, having every confidence in your ability, and believing that, from your long residence in, and intimate acquaintance with, the affairs of the Colony in times past, your presence in the General Assembly would be very desirable, respect" fully request that you will allow yourself to be put in nomination as one of the Representatives of the City of Auckland ; and in the event of your compliance, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. J. A. Langford, Chas. Stitchbury, Rd. Matthews, John Hoop, James Macky, George W. White, John Watson Bain, T. S. Forsaith, William Rattray, Peter Robertson, Edward Wayte, Thos. C. Hallamore, W. Hughes, Joseph Beard, William Connell, Thos. Condon, Richard Ridings, R. B. Shalders, Thos. Somerville, William M'Donald, . F. B. Woodham, John Rout, M. Somerville, John Salmon, Thos. Keightley, Edward King, J. A. Gilfillan, S. H. Levey. J. Williamson, Auekla-nd, July 25, 1853.

Auckland, July 26, 1853.

Gentlemen, — I am afraid you have overestimated my abilities to deal with the important questions that must come before theGeneral Assembly; but acknowledging the principle that every man, when called upon by his fellow Colonists, is bound to serve them and his adopted country to the best of his ability, I gratefully accept your invitation, and can assure you end all my brother Electors, that should they do me so great an honor as to return me, I shall go into the Assembly free and unfettered by party feelings or prejudices — a firm supporter of constitutional government, an unflinching advocate for the extension of our political and civil rights, until we are placed on the same footing as our Canadian brethren ; ou all questions judging for myself, but open to conviction by wiser and abler men. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, William C. Daldy. To the Gentlemen who signed the Requisition.

To the Electors of the City of Auckland.

H ENTLEMEN, — Presuming upon the confidence you have already reposed in me, as indicated by the number of votes recorded in my favour on the occasion of the Provincial Elections, I present myself before you as a Candidate for the honour of serving you in the Representative Assembly. Should you again judge me worthy of your confidence, my best endeavours shall be devoted to a faithful discharge of the duties devolving upon me. I am, Gentlemen, Your's respectfully, Thos. H. Bartley.

To the Electors of the City of Auckland.

GENTLEMEN, —It is my intention to present myself as a Candidate at the forthcoming election, for a seat in the House of Repref entatives. I need hardly remind you that there are few people more identified with this Province than myself, and none will be truer to your interests. I have no private designs to serve, and should your choice fall upon me, I will, to the best of my capacity, perform faithfully the duties of so important a trust. I remain, Gentlemen, Your very obedient servant, J. O'Neill.< Auckland, July 26th, 1853.

Tenders for Fencing.

HHENDERS are invited for erecting about -*- Three Mile 3 of Fencing at Papakura. There is abundance of growing timber on the ground, and the parties contracting will be required to fall the timber, and prepare the necessary fencing. Further particulars may be learned on application to Brown & Campbell.

17th March, 18,53.

FIFTY POUNDS REWARD.

"WHEREAS the Premises of E. H. Cook * ' and the Victoria Hotel, at Russell Bay of Islands, were destroyed by fire on the 25th July, 1852, and as there is just ground to believe that the aforesaid Premises were wilfully set on fire, notice is hereby given that any person who will give such informa* tion in the Resident Magistrate's Court, either at Auckland or Russell, as may lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders shall receive the above Reward on application to E. H. Cook, of Russell.

TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.

SOME person having on the evening of the 7th July, maliciously posted playcards on the premises of Mr. Cook, of Russell, for the purpose of insulting and annoying him. Any person who can give such information relative to the affair, . as will lead ta conviction of the aforesaid party, shall receive the above reward on application to E. Cook of Russell..