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New Zealander, Volume 8, Issue 651, 10 July 1852, Page 2

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SOUTHERN DIVISION.

f^ ENTLEMEN,— I beg to thank you for VJT the many offeis of support which I have received during the short time I have been in the field as a Candidate for the Representation of the Southern Division ; I now beg to retire. My reasons for doing so will be explained to you in Captain Porter's adveitisement ; I will only add that that gentleman was the fust to whom I looked as one of our Representatives, and his now coming forward obviates the necessity for the course which I otherwise intended to pursue. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, James Farmer. Ellerslie, 7th July, 1852.

TO W. F. PORTER, ESQ., TAMAKI.

SIR, — We, the undersigned electors of the Southern Division of the Province of New Ulster, looking upon you froni your station in life — long residence among us, and identity of interests with our own, as being the fittest person in every respect to represent us in the forthcoming Provincial Council, request you will consent to become a Candidate for the Representation of our Electoral District. Pledging ourselves to do our utmost to ensure your return, in the event of your compliance with ot*r wishes, We have the honor to be, Sir, Youi most obedient servants, W» Mason, Joseph Newman, Wm. Innes Taylor, James Gollan, James Farmer, James Williamson. R. S. Taylor.

To the Electors of the Southern Division.

Gentlemen, I did not purpose again to take upon my* self the burthen of public affairs, but however unwilling to do so, I cannot refuse my services, when they are deemed of advantage, and asked for by my fellow- Colonists. A requisition has been presented to me from those whose opinions I lespect, and I take this opportunity of, thanking them for the confidence they have shown in me. With that requisition I comply, although I cannot but feel that younger men might have readily beeti found, fully as equal to the duties of a representative for your division. If, however, Gentlemen, you eiect me you may lely on a steady attention to your local wants, and an unflinching fidelity to what I believe advantageous to the general interests of the Province.

A few words are due to Mr. Farmer. He was the first to solicit me to offer myself as a Candidate, and it was only on my refusal, he came foiwaid himself. The wishes of my fiiends have induced me to change my mind, and immediately on his hearing that I had done so, he most handsomely retired from the field, so as in no way to prejudice my election. I have the honor to remain, Your obedient servant, W. F. Porter. Tamaki, July Bth, 1852.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BAY OF ISLANDS ELECTORAL DISTRICT.

/"I ENTLEMEN,— Most of you are probably vJT aware that I declined a Seat in the Councils nominated by the late Governors Mobson and Fitzroy, and it may naturally be considered that I am disinclined to serve in the Provincial Council about to be assembled. I therefore think it right to inform you through this channel that such is by no means the case. About three weeks ago trie question was put to me whether I would be willing to serve if elected, and I at once replied that I would be glad to do so, but that I did not intend to canvass for votes- I was at the same time given to understand that a letter would be addressed to me by some influential electors to request that I would allow myself to be put in nomination. Of this letter I have heard nothing further. But I have heard that it has been proposed to return a "son of the soil" to represent the Northern District, and the influence which can be brought to bear in favour of the youthful candidate may perhaps explain the reason why I have heard nothing more of the proposal to nominate myself. Gentlemen, It is so much the custom to solicit votes that it may look like a want of respect towards the Electors that I should refrain from doing so. Those will not think so who agree with me that the Elective Franchise is not a privilege which may be used to gratify personal feelings, or to subserve selfish purposes, but a sacred trust which every man is bound in conscience to discharge according to the best of his judgment for the public welfare. I am of opinion that much may be done for the Colony by the proposed Provincial Council, and if elected I shouid certainly not be satisfied with sitting and voting upon the measures brought forward by others. I believe few persons have had better opportunities of knowing the circumstances and wants of the Bay of Islands district than myself, and no one can be more interested in promoting its prosperity, I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, James Busby. Victoria, 24th June, 1852.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PENSIONER SETTTLEMENTS.

Tamaki, Ist July, 1852. fi ENTLEMEN, —I ventuie to propose VJC myself as a candidate for your suffrages at the first election of members for the Provincial Council of New Ulster. When this step was suggested by a deputation that waited on me tor the purpose, I felt reluctance in placing my supporters in a position, which, al first, appeared likely to clash with their interests. A little more reflection, however, satisfied me that my first impression was an eironeous one, and I became assured that the Local Government could reasonably, have no inteiest or wish to stand in the way of a free and unbiassed choice on the pait of any of the electors of the Province. To put the matter, however, conclusively, beyond a question, I wrote to the Colonial Secietary on the subject, and I refer you to the answer I received as perfectly satisfactory on this point. Every Pensioner may now therefore feel assured that he is at libeity to exercise the important right