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New Zealander, Volume 10, Issue 864, 26 July 1854, Page 2

[Advertisement.] ' Auckland, duly 23rd, 1854. DEAR SIR,—It lias been reported to me by several electors, and I believe it to be industriously circulated, that you were amongst The number of those who signed a Memorial to the Home Government, in 1851, praying that Sir George G.cy s ; Municipal Charter might be disallowed, because ot 1 the liberality of the franchise which it bestowed, i wish to inform you of this, that you may take such steps to disabuse those who have been told so as you Tuav think right. For my own part I have always behoved chat you admired that Charter, principally on account of its liberality. —I am dear sir, Yours very truly, Hugh Coolahan. Mr. J. Williamson. Tuesday, July 25. Dear Sir,— ln replv to your friendly note of yesterday, I beg to enclose, for your perusal, the accompanying correspondence, which I am at liberty to say you may use as you think best. I remain, dear Sir, Yours very truly, J. Williamson. Mr. Hugh Coolahan. Auckland, July 25th, 1854. Sir, —I understand that an impression exists on the minds of some in Auckland that I was one of those who signed a memorial which was forwarded by certain members of this community to the Home Government against the Municiprd Charter of Sir George Grey, and being anxious to remove that eroneous impression at this time, and having reason to suppose that you may remember the names of the memorialists, I will thank you to state whether jou are aware of my name having been subscribed to the memorial in question. I remain, Sir, Very respectfully yours, J. Williamson. 11. Carlcton, Esq., M.H.R. Auckland, July 25. Sir, —In answer to your note requesting me to state whether I am aware of your name having been subscribed to a memorial to the Home Government (it was a petition to the Queen), which was forwarded by certain members of this community against the j municipal charter of Sir George Grey, 1 have to } state that you did not sign it, and were not even | asked to sign. The petition was not of a public character; but was confined to a small circle of those who were considered as leading men. I remain, Sir, Your obedient servant, Hug hj Carli.ton. To Mr. John Williamson, M.P.C.