THE NELSON EXAMINER. Saturday, October 27, 1855.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XIV, Issue 61, 27 October 1855, Page 3

THE NELSON EXAMINER. Saturday, October 27, 1855.

Journal* become more nccemry >< men become more equa Md individuality more to be feared. It would be to underrate thtir importance to auppnie that tlicjr terra only to aecure liberty; (bay maintain civilization. l)H TOCQUKVILLI. Of Democracy in America, vol. v., p. '230.

The first nomination of members in this province for a seat in the House of Representatives took place at Motueka, on Wednesday last. The candidates were — Mr. Salisbury, a gentleman who at one time represented the city of Lancaster in the House of Commons ; Mr. Parker, one of the representatives of the Motueka district in the Provincial Council ; and Mr. Jennings, a gentleman resident in Motueka. It is not likely, we understand, that more than two of the candidates will go to the poll, and either Mr. Parker or Mr. j Jennings is expected to resign. The polling is to take place on the Bth of November. Ou Thursday next, feUe nomination takes place for two members to represent the town of Nelson, and one for the district of Wairau. For the town there are at present only two candidates — Mr. Mackay, one of the former members, and his Honor the Superintendent, who has come forward on a numerously-signed requisition. Whether a third candidate will be found or not we do not profess to know, but we shall not be surprised to see a contest take place. The election of the Superintendent to a seat in the House of Representatives will oblige his Honor to vacate his present office, as at the time of his return he gave a promise not to offer himself for the General Legislature if elected to the Superintendency. The fact that his Honor has received requisitions from three out of the four constituencies of the province, in each instance vcxy numerously signed, i& a proof that the people themselves wish to see his Honor released from a promise given under different circumstances to those which exist at present, and are desirous of having the benefit of his services in the House of Representatives ot this critical juncture. His Honor will offer himself for re-election for the Supci'iutcndency. In the Wairau there is no prospect of a contest, and Mr. Wells, in all probability, will be returned without opposition. In the Waimea districts it is impossible to say at present what will be done, no candidate having as yet offered himself. Dr. Monro, one of the former members, has retired, .in consequence of, we believe, an intention of returning to England. A requisition to this gentleman has been got up, and numerously signed, requesting him to represent the district until the time of his departure shall arrive, and a meeting is called for this evening at Richmond, to receive his answer. As this meeting has been convened to consider the

steps necessary to be taken respecting the representation of the district, it is most probable that something will be decided respecting the men who shall be brought forward. The other member for the district in the late Council was Mr. Travers, but whether or not this gentleman intends offering himself for re-election has not yet transpired. Among many of the electors there appears to be a strong disposition to bring forward Mr. Domett, formerly Colonial Secretary for New Munster, but who was an old Nelson colonist. Mr. Domett is at present residing in the Ahuriri district, where he is acting as Land Commissioner ; but we, in spite of some objections to this gentleman's election, should hail his accession to the House of Representatives with some pleasure.

Below will he found printed a copy of a letter received from Mr. Adderly by his Honour the Superintendent, acknowledging the receipt of the Report of the Nelson Provincial Council on the New Zealand Company's Debt. Mr. Adderly, it will be seen, has lost no time in exerting himself on behalf of the colonists, and we trust the terms which he has obtained from the New Zealand Company may really be, as he expresses it, " terms which the colony will think acceptable." Whether the negotiation which Mr. Adderly has undertaken on our part should succeed or fail, that gentleman will equally be entitled to the gratitude of the colonists of New Zealand for his exertions in our behalf.

Houso of Commons, July 5, 1855.

Sib — I beg to aoknowlodge your letter, dated 23, with copies of a Report of the Nolson Bouncil. I have sent, by yesterday's mail, full information of the Bteps I havo taken in referenca to tho New Zealand Company's Debt, to the Governor, Colonel Gore Browne, requesting him to forward it. I cannot but •hope I may have obtapied terms from the Company which the colony will think acceptable. I beg to acknowledge the vote of £200 to b» placed at my disposal to meet expenses. Any actual dispute

in litigation of the claim would be wholly Aucless, and I bog to decline receiving any funds for the purpose. My services are always heartily at the command of the colony, and I have in this case already done my utmost in their cause. I am, &c, C. B. Addeely. Hi* Honour the Superintendent of Nelson.

In addition to the political elections now impending, an election for two Trustees, under the Nelsoa Trust Funds Act, will take place on Tuesday, the 6th of November. The only candidate at present in the field is Mr. Barnicoat, but we understand a requisition is in course of signature to Dr. Greenwood. If no other candidates are brought forward, these gentlemen will be returned without a contest. We will take this opportunity of reminding such of our readers as are not registered under the Nelson Trust Funds Act, that they must send in their claims to vote before the expiration of the present month, to the Resident Magistrate's office, Nelson, or to the constables in any of the country districts. "We copy from the Act the qualification of electors : —

1. Prom and after the passing of this Act, every Trustee to be elected a member of the said Board of Trustees, and every Auditor to be elected as hereinafter mentioned, shall be elected by the votes of the owners and occupiers of land actually residing within the Province of Nelson aforesaid, and qualified as hereinafter mentioned, and such owners and occupiers respectively shall be entitled to a vote or votes in the proportions and in the manner hereinafter mentioned in that behalf (that is to say) — Every owner of land of the value of £100 sterling, or of tho annual rental of £15, shall have one vote. Every owner of land of the value of £500 sterling, or of the annual rental of £50, shall have two votes. Every owner of land of the value of £1,000 or upwards, or of the annual rent of £100 or upwards, shall have three votes, which shall be tho maximum. Every occupier of laud paying a rent not less than £15 per annum shall have one vote. Erery occupier of land paying a rent of £50 and upwards shall have two votes, which shall be the maximum, but no person shall be ontitled to record his vote or- votes in any buch election in the double capacity of owner and occupier.

The newß from Sydney brought by the Spray extended to the 4th instant. No material change had taken place in the prices of grain and flour, but there was a slight tendency to advance. "Wheat is quoted at 14s. to 155. ; flour, £33.

Melbourne was visited with a smart shock of nn earthquake on the 1 7th of September, about half-past two o'clock, which was sufficiently severe to awaken most of the inhabitants of the city.