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Lyttelton Times, Volume III, Issue 132, 16 July 1853, Page 6

To the Electors of the Town, of Christchurch. Gentlemen, |_I AVING been frequently requested to -*-*- come forward as a Candidate, at thef ensuing Election for Members of the Provincial Council of Canterbury, and having received very kind promises of support, I am induced to offer myself as a Candidate for the honour of being one of your Representatives for the Town of Christchurch in the Provincial Council, and, should that honour be conferred upon me, I earnestly trust that my constant exertions for the benefit of our toAvn and of the province, generally, will give you no cause to regret, yqur placing in me that confidence which I now seek at your hands. Without at present entering into anydetails I Avould Avish to state that I think it most desirable that the Legislative Assembly should confer on the Provincial Councils, poAvers as large as possible (consistent Avith the provisions of the NeAV Zealand. Constitution Act); and especially, the regulations as to Waste Lands in, and more ample poAvers of appropriating the Revenuo of, each Province, I should Avish to have placed under the jurisdiction of its own Council. I beg to remain, Gentlemen, Your very obedient servant, J. C. Porter. Christchurch, 6Ch July, 1853.