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Lyttelton Times, Volume II, Issue 100, 4 December 1852, Page 11

To the" Electors, of the District of Christchurch. Gentlemen, TTAVING received a Requisition nu- -*-■- merously signed by my fellow Colonists, requesting that I will alloAv myself to be nominated at the approaching Elections as a Candidate for the honour of being one of your Representatives in the General Assembly of NeAv Zealand, I beg in compliance with it to offer myself as a Candidate, and to solicit the favour of your support.'1 I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen, Your faithful and obedient servant, William Guise Brittan. Christchurch, November 3, 1852. To the Electors of the District of Christchurch. Gentlemen, I BEG to offer myself as a Candidate for the honour of representing you in the first General Assembly of New Zealand. In doing so, I am aAvare that I ask you to place confidence in one who is as yet untried, and almost unknoAvn to you as a politician, in the ordinary sense of the word, i Since my arrival in this country I have acted as the representative and organ of the Colonial Government in this Settlement, and have therefore felt it my duty to abstain from taking such a part in the discussion of public affairs as might have brought me into, collision with those to whom I Avas subordinate and responsible. I believe that the system of Government Avhich is about to pass aAvay could not have been conducted upon any other principle ; but, with a change in the system, the duties of public officers will also be changed. The principle of the Constitution under .which Aye are henceforth to live is the responsibility of the Executive to the people, and I cannot think that Executive officers, who may be prepared to accept and act upon that principle, should be considered as in any way disqualified, by holding office, from becoming the people's Representatives. ..As for myself, my claims on your support, whatever they may amount to, are before you. I have taken an active, though a humble, part in promoting the Colonization of this Settlement ; I have a deep interest, moral and pecuniary, in its prosperity; and during the time that I Taave held a public office in it, I have endeavoured to perform my duties honestly to the best of my ability.' If you are disposed to regard these claims with favour, and to elect me as your Representative, I am prepared to postpone all other considerations to the discharge of the obligations which your choice will impose upon me. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, Charles Simeon. Lyttelton, Nov. 13, 1852. " Oil SALE, AT THE COLONIAL STORE, O CRATES of Crockery Ware, assorted— c-* consisting of Mugs, Jugs, Plates, Dishes, Chamber Sets, Cups" and Saucers, and various other articles. 1 Case of Wide-awakes. 1 Do. patent Ventilated Black Hats. 1 Case Straw Bonnets. 2 Bales superior Blankets. 1 Case plain and fluted Tumblers. 1 Case Lucifer Matches. I Bale of superior Prints. 1 Bale of Carpeting and Druggets. 1 Bale of Wrapping Paper. Also, a variety of useful Ironmongery, Haberdashery, and Clothing of various descriptions. Window Glass and Putties. Nails, of all sizes. Ready-made Boots and Shoes always on hand ; and the usual supply of Groceries. The whole Avill be sold retail for Cash. James Savinbourne.