Original Correspondence.

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1270, 11 May 1883, Page 2

Original Correspondence.

THE COMING ELECTION. , * (To the Editor, Inangahua Times.) ' Sir,— There are people as you know, even in this secluded district of ours, who, not wishing to be enlightened, will not be convinced ; who, with deep rooted prejudices, and an instinctive dread of being set right, behave, when they see or j hear anything that may militate against their prejudices, in much the same man- ' ner as a bull at the sight' of a scarlet mantle. Perhaps this feeling is never so publicly prominent as during those periods of contest when candidates are wooing the sufferages of electors. A kind of mist seems to cover their mental vision when scrutinising the capabilities of an opposing candidate, and seen thuß, his actions are described as shadowy, and unreliable. Deluding themselves with the idea that they see things as they really are, they button-hole their friends and acquaintances, and desoribe as realities, what in truth are mere distortions of their own fancy, or erroneous and untruthful remarks retailed by a. political opponent. These tactict have been largely employed during the last few weeks in the absence of our favored candidate, Mr Wakefield, bnt the incisive and determined manner in which he on Monday night disposed of all these rumors, and explained the true meaning of thoie tricks of selections from his speeches, was refreshing to witness, and an utter discomforture to his opponents,, Boldly facing theso accusations, not shrinking from explanations, but taking them up seriatim as he had heard of them from his friends, he turned what was intended for his humiliation, into a triumph, leaving a corresponding sense of the littleness of his detractors. . Miners as a body, have the reputation of men who form opinions for themselves, and over whom no amount of ear-wigging can prevail. Their votes will largely determine the fate of this eleclion. No candi, date has ever presented himßelf to their notice with such well-earned credentials as Mr Wakefield, nor to whom their interests, and those of the district could be more honorably tendered. With ability to command the attention of tho

.House, and influence to support his just i 'reasonings and demands, the electors as a whole, will not be true to themselves, if, on the day of election, he be not returned at the head of the poll. I am etc. Miner. Crushington, May 9th, 1883.