THE MAYORALTY.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4286, 15 December 1874, Page 3

THE MAYORALTY.

TO THE EDITOIt. Sib, —In reading over Mr. Moorhousc's address to the ratepayers, I find the following sentences occur : "As a citizen of Wellington I have during the last four years confined myself entirely to tha management of, or the attempt to manage, my own affairs, and that of my clients. I have not even touched public affairs with a long stick. I have never attended a public meeting except one. lam ignorant of city affairs," ic. Now, it appears to me that a gontlcman who thus expresses his entire ignorance of our city affairs would not be the right person .to put at the head of their management. What would be thought of a body of owners appointing a person to be captain of a vessel who had never sailed in a ship of the same rig before. It might turn out all right, but the experiment manifestly would be hazardous. Let Mr. Moorhouse first occupy a seat at the Council Board, and then, when he is sufficiently acquainted with corporate affairs, be olooted to the higher office of Mayor. There will be ample opportunity for obtaining a seat at the Council Board, as the members retire in rotation, and let him avail himself of the first chance that offers. It would be manifestly unwise, impolitic and imprudent to put a person in such a responsible position of trust, who thus confesses his entire ignorance of civic affairs. ... There are several matters of vital importance to tho ratepayers, that must shortly be settled ; Mr. Dransfleld is fully conversant with the whole business—and would it not be the height of f Uy on the part of tho citizens to neglect to avail themselves of his experience and knowledge! - Let those,-tlien, who do not wish this mistake to be made, vote for Mr. Dransfield, and place him in a position where he mil have a further opportunity of advancing the interests of the city of Wellington.—l am, ic., Ratepayer.