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wanted money, lands which, for years to come, cannot, in general, be made available but as mere pasturage. But what is very extraordinary, it is currently reported that, Mr. Henry Sewell, as special Agent of the Association, and who is in a hurry to raise money, is now in conjunction with a few individuals, trying to effect sales of some well-situated and valuable sections of these supposed to be Church lands. At all events, an attempt was thus made by the Committee of the Association to conceal a serious misapplication of money, and which would prevent the Crown and the public from raising the sixth of the sum which ought to be paid for these lands, into the treasury of the Province, had the sales been valid. Was I not right, when in my letter to the*, electors of the Canterbury province, I so earnestly cautioned them as to whom they should return: whether as Superintendent, or to the House of Representatives, and to the Proving cial Council ? I remain, Faithfully yours, * Jas. Campbell. Christchurch, Aug. 13, 1853. To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District. Gentlemen, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Provincial Council, as one of your Representatives; and if you honour me with your confidence and support shall constantly endeavour to promote the welfare and interests of this colony. I am, Gentlemen, Your's obediently, W. B. Bray. To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District. Gentlemen, "GRINDING that an impression prevails -*- that my duties as Returning Officer will prevent me from coming forward as a Candidate at the ensuing Election of Members of the Provincial Council, I have the honour to inform you that his Excellency the Governor, acting upon the 37th clause of the Proclamation of the sth March, has deputed to me the power of appointing a Returning Officer in the event of my declining to act personally in that capacity, — which power I propose to act upon. I therefore once more offer myself as a Candidate for the honour of being one of your Representatives in the provincial Council, assuring you, that should you do me the honour to elect me, it will at all times be my most anxious endeavour to promote your interests to the utmost extent of my power. I have the' honour to be, Gentlemen, Your very faithful servant, Charles Simeon. To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District. Gentlemen, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the Provincial Council. In the event of my election, I should endeavour, to the best of my ability, to pro- ■- mote the welfare of all classes in the settlement, while I should wish to represent the Pastoral Interest with which I am more immediately connected. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, '> M. J. Burke. Halswell Station, 11th July, 1853. To the Electors of the Town of Christchurch. Gentxemen, I BEG to offer myself as a Candidate for the honour of being one of your. Representatives in the Provincial Council. Should you honour me with your confidence I trust I shall give you no just occasion to regret it. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Alfred C. Barker. Christchurch, July 26, 1853.