Original Correspondence.

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 1287, 2 December 1857, Page 3

Original Correspondence.

To the Editor o f the New Zealand Spectator. Wanganui, November 27, 1857. Sih, —T perceive an article in the Independent, setting forth that Mr. Kells, the unsuccessful candidate, was very far in the rear; such was not the case, he was only a few days in the field ; he polled 19 plumpers, whilst only one was polled by the opposite party, lie, was 3 in the rear in the town, but he received no support in Rsngiiiki because the most dishonourable means were resorted to; the newspapers were r.ot sent by post (as previously) in which Kell’s answer to,his requisition was printed, so that the electors knew nothing of his being in the field; the only person who knew it was Mr. M‘Donnell, who voted for him. Further, their voting papers contained the four names only, leaving Ke lls* name out, when as Kells’ papers contained the five names; but depend upon it, their eyes are being opened here, don’t imagine that the people here arc so dead to their own interests as some would make you believe. There is a report that Mr. Fitzherbcrt is coming forward here after being rejected at the 11 ult; but allow me to say that he will not walk over the coarse, although things have been cut and dried for him, as we will not be made the tools of every rejected candidate. I am, Ur, Your obedient servant, AN ELECTOR.

Tn the Editor of (he New Zealand Spectator. Post-Office, November 27, 1857. Sir, —Will you allow me to suggest to the friends of Mr. Fox who are desirous of presenting him with some slight testimonial of respect on his retirement from Wellington to Wangnntii, that the following works of Kingsley, bound in calf, would form an appropriate gift:—• “Westward Ho!’ Second Edition. “GlaucuH; or Wonders of the Const.” “ l.i eltires on Alexandria and ilie Schools.” Phiietlion. Mose Thoughts fur Loose Thinkers.” “Two Yems Ago.” “ Yeast.” I forward my true name and address, —‘not necessarily for publication, but us a guarantee of good faiili,* — and in them you will recognize not an (infrequent earrespondent of Punch. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, V- WALKER.