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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 1289, 9 December 1857, Page 2

William Craighead Tun Jor.athan Manning RotuS Mtllmm 1 homes William Ki, v j M , 1C | y > Duncan M 'Kenzio Edward Downey William Abbott Frederick Smith - j, lm( . s Ba ,. b George Stratton John Cole E"lb MarJhMl’ yy'i’l'-yyy , Stephen Fagan - Stephen Swa m William M’elch Will n ‘■■"unson w"'S 8%.„ r* -J? ellington. Bth December, 1857 Gr.XTi.hMKX,—The Requisition you have thi' s 7 ,i, done me the honor to present, sets forth h 1 da F circumstances under which you at thk mn ° ecu^ar that I would allow myself to be nomina-edTira d ! a' St for the office of Superintendent in the even vacancy occurring. 01 Q ny You urge upon me as a duty to the rmhlin , , a view to averting the threatened evils of a’coT T "* to accede to your request; and you dest formed whether, m case of n, v election I Kn „ a gage to govern the Province in harmony with tlm jonty of the Provincial Council. * “ 1 e “ a ‘ You arc awa.e that many months previous i„ late election ol Superintendent, I reieeted the - t0 ■ t ’ e tion of many of the electors to to in nomination for that office. y t 0 be P ut Various reasons impelled me to discourage ever. tempt that was made to induce me to alter my dete " mmation. Those reasons still exist. I r P „i ~ , 7 need relaxation from official duties— nnt ‘ ’ at , responsibi.ities; and I cannot forget that thernTV 1 to another an effort on my part to enable thatoth 7“ revisit a Homo-if not of' affluence,'trar demesne muon and eomfort-from which she was 7 moved some 18 years back to encounter with me 17 penis, the discomforts, and the trials of a new and t, tant colony. Independently of these considerations' i fear that ~, your kindness towards me you haveover est.mated ,ny quahficat.ons for the tespousible office of Superintendent. e 01 It is not my desire to enter into a discussion of thenrnmqdes of Responsible Government under an elected Head of the Province. It is an anomaly I have neverbeen able to reconcile. Still, I believe if carried out in its integrity, it may work in a manner conducive to the peace, order, and good government of the Province • and ym. da,,n f, m„ me no other pledge than that of ndlitring faithfully to its principles in the administration of the aflairs of tins Province. ] llave n 0 lles L turn in acceding to your wishes to make that pledge •— assured that in the event of my election I shall’be zealously supported by every sincere colonist in mv exertions to fulfil this.trust. Itiswith the utmost sin* centy I declare that 1 should have rejoioed had your choice of a candidate for the Rupe, intendency-on the occurrence of any vacancy—fallen upon any other gen tieman than myself. 6 But as you have so earnestly urged upon me this duty under existing circmnst inces, I can only sacrifice a,l personal considerations and place my services at your disposal. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Aonr obliged and obedient servant P T , v , cn n HENRY ST. HILL. To E. J. Lakefield, Esq , M.P.C , George Hunter, Esq.. M.P.C., and the other Gentlemen signing the Requisition. * xo be sold by Auction, At an early date, of which notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private contract, ’ LL that Freehold Dwelling-House . Stable, and Outbuildings,, and Piece of Ground, situate i n Molcsworth street having a frontage thereon of 66 feet, now in the occupattor, of I. M. lleuvhy. E<qr. The premises are tn -oor! repair, and possession will be givenon sale being completed. tne Household Furniture and Eflcuts now on the Premises. For partteulars n;, P )v to Mr. P. M. Hxkvky, on the Preratses. orto Mr. Joiix Kixo, Solicitor., .danner.-street, Wellington. Wellington, December 2, 1557. For Sale. \ parcel of excellent Clover Seed Flower Pots of different sizes Hams, Bacon, Potatoes, &c. At FITZ-GERALD'S Country Produce and Seed Store,. ... . I Latnliton Quay. M ellington, November 25, 1857 JOHN GREAVES, Plumber, Glazier. Painter, and Paper Kan ger. LAMBTON-QUAY, Next to the Freemasons' Tavern. T HR WELLINGTON’ STEAM NAVIG \TION COMI’ANY’S SCREW STEAMER II ONG-I II O.VG/I, Captain Kennedy, w>U sail during the current month for the under mentioned ports, on or about the stated dates (wind and weather permitting) :— Wellington to Wanganui .... sth Dec. Wanganui to Wellington . ...11th ~ ’ Wellington to Nelson andi Collingwood J- 14th ~ Nehon and Coll, to Wellington 17tb ~ Wellington to Port Cooper.. .. 22nd ~ Port Cooper to Wellington.. .. 26th ~ Wellington to Napier 30th Napier to Wellington. . .. 3rd Jan., 1858. Arrive sth. Wellington, D?o. 4ih, LS’>7. For Ahuriri direct, .A’iSj ' pil R eli pper Schooner Acadian, T G. Robbins, master, will sail for the above Port at daylight, on Saturday, the 12th instant. I'or freight or passage, having very superior accommodation, apply to ’ R. J. DUNCAN & CO., Agents. .December 9; 1857, For k elson and Collingwood. Schooner MARY, -je’Jtci Maclean. Master, will sail as «= - above on Friday First, the 1 Lth instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to STUART. KINROSS, & CO., Agents. JA'clliuMon, December 0. 1857. For Melson Gold Diggings. ’’VUE lI'OMGA IYOMGAwiH '.J.'-ft.-.--’ :ls above, on or about the 15th in-tant. December 9. 1857. FOR AUiikbANl), Via Ahuriri and Poverty Eay. ■ ’S RI H well-knoM ii favorite cutter N LAV” “ 1-IF, .Captain Austen, will sail as " ab >ve, on Weiinksdav next, the 16th instant. For p.,rt teulars of Tate of freight nnd passage Io anv ot the above Ports, apply to R. J. DUNCAN & CO. Custom-Ilouse Street, December 9, 1857.