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Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 319, 21 November 1855, Page 4

Jo the Electors of the Christchurch Country District, Gkntlkmen, — You are called upon, by His Excellency the Governor, lo elect two representatives to the General Assembly. At the earnest request of a large number of the electors of this district, I am induced to offer myself to jour notice, as a candidate fur one of the vacant seats. The attention which I have given to my duties, as one of your representatives in the Provincial Councii, has afforded you such an outline of my political principles, that it is unnecessary for me to address you at any length upon the subject. The present position of colonial affairs is one of great consequence to the Provinces, and, as questions of serious importance will doubtlesi be immediately brought under the notice of the Assembly, it is essential that your election should fall upon those who possess active business habits and practical experience. Should I hare the honor to be elected, I shall be as anxious as ever to promote and.watch over your interests. The most prominent questions which are now agitating the public mind, are those which have reference to the adjustment of the Provincial Revenues; the removal of the seat of Government fiom Auckland to a more convenient and more central spot; the delegation to the Provinces of the management of their own Waste Lauds; the establishment of Provincial Courts of Justice, &c Sec, to the^e, and indeed to all other topics which concern the welfare of the Province, I shall devote my earnest attention, and I shall study, by a firm adherence to public' principle and by a faithful and independent discharge of the trust committed to me, to'win your future confidence and approval. ll have the honor u> be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, John Olliviek. Morton Farm, Lower Lincoln Road. TO JOHN HALL, Esq., j.p., m.p.c. Sir, —We, the undersigned, request you to allow yourself to be put in nomination as a candidate for the representation of the Christchurch Country District in the General Assembly of New Zealand. We are not unconscious of the sacrifice of 3rour private interests and convenience which doing- so may occasion you, but we trust that that objection may not bean insuperable one. The stake you have in this Province, and your consequent interest in its progress and prosperity, the activity and ability you have shown in its politics, convince us Unit in con- ! fiding- 10 you the representation of Canterbury in the General Assembly, we could not place it in better bands. Should you kindly accede to this request we assure you of our individual exertions to secure your return. (Signed) Henry Seweli,. and 35 other electors. Sir, —I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a requisition, signed by yourself and other electors of the Christchurch Country District, requesting me to allow myself to be put in nomination for the representation of that district in the General Assembly. I thunk you sincerely (or this proof of your confidence. Finding ilmt the General Assembly will not be convened before April next, and that I shall therefore be enabled, although at considerable personal inconvenience, to attend its sittings, I have much pleasure in complying with your request. I will take another opportunity of referring to the principal questions which will occupy the attention of the General Assembly, and will now only assure yon that if I am elected your repre sentalive, I will endeavour faithfully to discharge the duties of that responsible office. I remain, Sir, Your obedient servant, John Hall. To Henry Scwell, Esq., &c., 6c c. ___. _ To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District. G ENTLEMEN, The Honorable James Stuart Wortley, having resigned bis .seat in the GtMieral Assembly, I beg to offer myself us a candidate for your suffrages. I am aware that I have no past services to record to justify me in taking this step, but having resided amongst you ior about three