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Lyttelton Times, Volume XIII, Issue 754, 28 January 1860, Page 6

UOAIiJ) AND-LODGING. WGOSNELL begs most respectfully to • inform visitors to Port Lyttelton that he lias good accommodation for la.dies and gentlemen. Corner of London Street. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE DISTRICT OF KAIAPOI. GENTLEMEN, — Having accepted the office of Provincial Secretary, and resigned my seat in tlio Council, I beg to offer myself for re-election. I deem ifc 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, po 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 prosperityof the province. At the same time, I wish to bo understood to condemn the system upon which the Railway and Loan Ordinances, at present in suspense, are framed, viz., that of paying for a great and 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 DISTRICT OF AMUR I. GENTLEMEN,— The representation of the Amuri having become vacant by the resignation of Mr. John Tinline, I beg to offer myself for your suffrages. Should you 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. ELLIOTT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH COUNTRY DISTRICT, FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. p ENTLEMEN,—I have the honor to inVX form you that private circumstances render it necessary that I should resign my seat in the General Assembly as one of your representatives, and that I shall transmit my resignation to the Speaker by the next mail. I exceedingly regret that such a course has become necessary, because I am well aware of the importance which is attached to the presence in the. Assembly in its next session of those who have some experience in the past legislation of the colony. It is not, therefore, without great hesitation and considerable regret that I am compelled to arrive at this decision. I mny, I hope, confidently rely upon your accepting this assurance from me, from the past sacrifice which I have made of my private interest to a sense of. public duty. Having, however, retired into private life, I cannot now consent to peril my future prospects by a sacrifice of the time which an attendance in my place in the House of Representatives will as certainly entail upon me. During the last session of the General Assembly I laboured diligently in your service, and, I believe, not altogether unsuccessfully. It only remains for me to thank you for the great kindness I have invariably received at your hands, and to assure you that, if hereafter I should be enabled to devote my time to the public service, I shall be most happy to do so. My interest in the prosperity of the colony is unabated, and although constrained to retire from public life, I shall, so far as it is compatible with private citizenship, always endeavour to promote such works as may be conducive to your benefit. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, JOHN OLLIYIER. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH COUNTRY DISTRICT, /^ ENTLEMEN-^Understanding- that Mr. \JC Ollivier has resigned his seat for the Chn'stchuroh Country District, in the General Assembly, and having been requested by a number of influential electors to offer myself as a Candidate to supply the vacancy, I have great pleasure in acceeding to their request, and I now beg to announce my intention to solicit Tour suffrages. • My long residence in Canterbury, my thorough identity with your interests, and the part I have taken in public affairs, I trust will be a sufficient guarantee that I shall in all things endeavour to promote the interests of this Province,- and that it will not be necessary at the present time to do more than give you this assurance. I shall take the earliest opportunity to wait personally on the Electors as far as practicable, I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, I. THOS. COOKSON. ' Green Hammerton, 20th January, 1860. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, TOWN HALL. PRIZE ESSAY. THE educational sub-committee of the Mechanics' Institute hereby offer a prize of five pounds sterling, for the best essay on the following subject:— "What are the best means for improving and extending, in the peculiar circumstances of colonial life, that amount of education which the working classes may have already obtained j especial regard being had to that kind of education which is most calculated to promote their general well-being in their respective spheres." Each competing essay to be given in sealed, with a distinctive motto, and' accompanied with a sealed envelope, bearing the same motto, and enclosing the essayist's name. The essays will be, received by F. Thomson, Esq., Cashel street, on or before the 25th March ; the names of the judges will be afterwards made known, and their decision published earl) in Api'il, Christenureh, Jan. 3, 1860. HOUSE AND STORE FOR SALE OR TO LET, IN TIMARU, BEING decidedly the best business situation in the place, The building* is 32 feet long, 24 feet wide, 12 feet high, and contains shop 20 feet by 14 feet, having two windows 6 feet 6 inches by 6 feet each j room behind the shop 16 feet by 10 feet, with separate entrance; also, connected with shop, kitchen 16 feet by 10, sitting room 14 feet by 12, with separate entrance; two rooms above stairs 20 feet by 14, and 14 feet by 12. To a person;with a little capital, this is an advantageous opportunity, there being no retail store. The premises aro situated at the junction of the two principal streets, and about a hundred yards from the landing place. 1 If sold, three-fourths of the purchase money, if required, may remain on mortgage. , Apply to GEORGE HE ALE V, Builder, Timaru. Timaru, January 18,1860,