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Lyttelton Times, Volume XIII, Issue 751, 18 January 1860, Page 5

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CHRIS T CHURCH. MR. R. PACKER having resigned his seat in the General Assembly of New 'Zealand. I have the honor to oiler myself-as a candidate for your suffrages. Although it in true I cannot as yet boast of having rendered the province service in any public capacity, nevertheless, I trust you will believe me when I assuro you, that, should you elect me, I will endeavour faithfully to represent you and to watch over your interests. Tt is said l>y some persons tho question of the tunnel mid railway ia not one upon which the members of the General '.Assembly will be called upon to give an opinion. Yet I would remind you that in the course of: the.probable events of the session, the opinions of your representatives upon this important subject may materially influence its ultimate success. I should give my cordial support to any proposal which would lead to the establishment of a direct steam service between this province and. Melbourne; arid also for placing the postal arrangements on a more solid and satisfactory basis. _ I am aware that my coming forward in opposition to Mr. Sewell is by some of the constituents deemed arrogant; but while Ido not for an instant lay claim to powers or ability in debate equal to that gentleman, I must remind you firsl that-debating is no new phase in my experience of life,-^-and secondly, that I, am only standing forward in accordance with the right which I enjoy under the Constitution Act when I aspire to one of the highest honors which the electors of the province have to confer. _ It is for you to determine by your votes whether you consider I possess the requisite knowledge of public questions and sufficient intelligence to do justice to your choice. It would be useless for me to make any vain propositions. You have kribwn me sufficiently Ions; to render such explanations unnecessary. It is enough for me to assure, you that as one of the people, I will, if elected, pursue a straightforward course, and that neither favor or affection or any other inducement;will ever tempt me;to waver or flinch from the responsibility which will thenceforth attach to me as your representative.: , -„, v [ I am, gentlemen,. s . Your, obedient servant, , MICHAEL BRENNAN HART. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE — DIS T RIC T 0 F X AIA P 01. ri ENTLEMEN, —Having accepted the yJ office of Provincial Secretary, and resigned my seat in the Council, I beg to offer myself for re-election. ; I deem it uncalled for that I should make a general statement of my political views. As regards the all-absorbing question of railways, I beg to, state that I shall be a most enthusiastic supporter of such, so soon as a case is made out, based on sound political and commercial calculations, proving that a railway with tunnel, to be commenced forthwith, will advance the prosperity of the province. At the same time, I wish to be understood to condemn the systeml upon which the Railway and 'Loan Ordinances, at present in suspense, are framed, viz., that of paying for a great ,md extraordinary work partly by loan, but chiefly by abstracting annual revenue from its legitimate purpose, thereby crippling all branches of ordinary public works. '. Your most obedient servant, CHARLES ROBERT BLAKISTON. TO THE ELECTORS,OF THE „.; EEATH COTE BIST K'ICTi /^ ENTLEMEN,—I have been requested VX to offer mjself for election as one of your representatives in the Provincial Council, in place of Mr. Harman, resigned, ..,',.■ I am aware that that gentleman comes forward for re-election, and it will be for you to decide whether his acceptance of the Provincial Auditor•s.Hm'.i* compatible with his holding a seat in the Council. '■ • •■'■■■■ '- ■'■ ■ ■■■ ■■ ".■■ ■:. ' .■-;: ■•:: ••/"■; .■■■■. Witit reference to the chief subject now occupying public attention, viz., the proposed railroad, I believe that it will be to the interests of the colony generally, and, of our district especially, that it should be completed. , • ! ; V Should I have the honor of being elected, it will be my endeavour to discharge faithfully the -trust reposed in me. • Remaining, gentlemen,: :>'.<.-. ■ f . Your obedient servant, ; C. E. LATTEE. Wicken, near Christchureh, Jan. 17,1860. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE, DISTRICT OF AMUR I.;; / fi ENTLE MEN,—The representation of the ->T Amuri having become vacant by. the resignation of Mr. John Tinline, I beg to offer myself for ; your suffrages. Should jou do me the honor to elect me as your representative, I shall endeavour, to the best of my ability to promote the interests' of your district. _ • ■ I remain, gentlemen, ; Yours obediently, Nelson, Dec. 24. C. E. ELLIOTT, ; FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT. A RUN of 35,000 acres, between^ the rivers Wai.makariri and Hawkins, with Stock and Implements, consisting of 7000 mixed Sheep (more; or less): 3 large Paddocks, comprising 110 acres, 1 small Paddock, Yards; Dipping-Trough-Stage, and Woplshed, sufficient for. 20,000 sheep; two houses, and two huts. The sheep are scabby, but will be dipped at the expense of the sellers. This Station will be sold at an extremely moder*. ate price. -.■>.. . , For further particulars apply to .• MESSRS. RUSSELL & CREYKE. TRINITY CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN), AKAROA. 'PHE subscribers to the Building Fund of this A Church are respectfully requested' to pay in their contributions to the. Treasurer, Mr. Farr, or to the collectors, Messrs. Armstrong, Parker, Waeckerle and Basham. Parties residing in Akaroa and its neighbourhood will be waited on at their residences. Akaroa, Jan. 12,1859. . .. ' CONVEYANCE OF GOODS; BETWEEN KAIAPOI AND RANGIORA. THE undersigned begs to inform the public that he has commenced' business as CARRIER. ; ■ A dray will leave Rangiora every Wednesday and Saturday at .9 a.m., returning the same day. Orders punctually attended to. FREDERICK BEAN. Rangiora, Jan. 14,1860. CRICKET MATCH. ALBION v. AVONSIDE. IT 19 arranged that the Return-Matcb,^ between the above clubs will be played on THURSDAY Next, the 19th Instant, on Mr. WVG. Britten's ground, weather permitting, : Wickets pitched at 9 o'clock! a.m.