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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1621, 24 February 1866, Page 3

New Advertisements. TO THE ELECTORS OF LYTTELTON. ] THE following Requisition to JOHN OLLIVIER, Esq., asking him to Represent Lyttelton in the next General As- ! sembly, was in course of signature yesterday i afernoon: — 1 TO JOHN OLLIVIER, ESQ. WE the Undersigned Electors of the Town of Lyttelton, respectfully request that < you will allow yourself to be put in Nomination for the Representation of our Town, in the next General Assembly. Although personally unconnected with Lyttelton, we feel confident (judging from previous experience of you as a public man) that whilst considering the interests of th« colony at large, you will not neglect our local requirements. D. Davis W. H. Hargreaves Joseph Drausfield, (And seventy-one others.) 631 TO THE ELECTORS or THE HEATHCOTE DISTRICT. ENTLEMEN,—I beg to announce that it vJT is my intention to present myself at the ensuing election as a candidate to reprtsent you in the Provincial Council. I think that experience lias shewn us that it should be the' earnest endeavour of your representatives to confine the ordinary expenditure within the limits of the ordinary revenue, and to expend the land revenue in works which add to the material resources of the country, by increasing its productive ; power. I think that it is of the utmost importance : to promote vigoronsly the proposed system of railroads, in order to open up fresh land for sale and occupation, and thus, not only prevent the otherwise inevitable diminution of the land revenue, but provide an additional field'for capital and labour. So important do I think a steady prosecution of these works, that if the money for them cannot be procured in any other way, I should advocate a sale of the debentures at a somewhat lower rate than that at which they have been yet disposed of, as I am convinced that the benefits that will accrue from opening up the country would well repay a slight sacrifice. If great public works are to be carried out, and the country is to be peopled, a certain amount of immigration seems almost a necessity. The power of thus affecting the labour market is one of the most important with which your representatives arc entrusted, and must be exercised with the utmost caution To exercise it so as to throw people out of employment, or to cause a fluctuation in the rate of wages, would be to my mind Impolitic and cruel. I should for many reasons oppose any material alteration in the Land Regulations. In the course of years they may require revision, but I cannot see any present necessity for change. I trust that this short exposition of my sentiments will meet with your approval. Should you do me the honour to return me, I shall endeavour to give to every measure that may be brought forward, a careful and honest consideration. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOSHUA STRANGE WILLIAMS. Christchurch, Feb. 7, 1866. 261 TO F. J. GARRICK, ESQ., DEAR SIR,—We the undersigned electors of the city of Christchurch, request that you will allow yourself to be put in nomination for a seat in the Provincial Council for this city at the ensuing election, believing that, although you have not long resided among us, yet your stake in the province, and an intimate knowledge of colonial politics, eminently fit you for a seat as one of our representatives. W. Wilson, R. Symington, And 130 other electors. To William Wilson, Esq., and the gentlemen signing the requisition. : Gentlemen,—l beg to thank you for the expression of your confidence in requesting me to represent you for the city of Christchurch at the approaching election of members for the Provincial Council; and in placing my services at your disposal, promise that if elected, I will use my best efforts in support of every measure calculated to promote the interests of the city and of the province in general. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, F. J. GARRICK. Christchurch, February 10, 1866. 636 TO THE INDEPENDENT FREEHOLDERS AND ELECTORS OF THE RICCARTON DISTRICT. GENTLEMEN,— As a dissolution of the Provincial Council is impending, I have the honour to offer myself, to .represent your interests, as one of your members for the next Provincial Council. Should you honour me with the confidence and position I now ask from you, I shall advocate strict economy in the Public Expenditure, and the immediate reductiorf of all such Departments as are obviously overmanaged and expensive. I shall press for the immediate opening up for sale of the non-auriferous Crown Lands on the West Coast. I consider that the cause of the late disastrous floods of the Waimakariri should have the attention of the Provincial Council, and the most competent talent in the province appointed, to hold an enquiry as to the best course to adopt to prevent a more serious outbreak of the waters of that river; and judicious action thereon, if required, without delay, that the doubts or fears of many may be dispelled. I shall also seek to have the Road Boards Ordinance amended, so as to reduce the cost of working the present system, and throw the burden as lightly as possible upon the tenant farmer. I am not in favour of violent changes, but I am prepared to suppoit such measures as will, in my opinion, have the effect of carry- , ing us over our present financial crisis, and place the province again in a position of credit , and security. I shall urge a judicious carrying out of , Railways, Piers, Bridges, and Roads. In Politics, I am perfectly free and unfettered by any party. I have no private interests to serve, and can give sufficient time . and attention to look after your interests. ) It is upon these grounds, and as a resident " amongst you for several years, that I ask 1 your support; and should you elect me, I c shall desire to prove that lam sensible of the t responsibility and honour you have done me. I have the honour to remain, 1 Gentlemen, . Your faithful Servant, HARRY BELL JOHNSTONE. Fendall Town road, Feb. 22, 1866. c 626