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Taranaki Herald, Volume VI, Issue 277, 21 November 1857, Page 2

To the Electors of the Grey and Bell District. /GENTLEMEN,— I "beg to inform you \JT that, in compliance with the provisions of the Executive Government Ordinance, I have tendered to his Honor the Superintendent my resignation of my seat in the Provincial Council, as one of the members for the Grey and Bell District. It was with considerable reluctance that I presented myself at the last elections as a candidate for that seat, feeling, as I did, that for some years to come I could ill spare any of my time and attention from my private affairs. The same reasons, however, which induced me to come forward on that occasion would have brought me before you again at the present time, had not my brother, Mr J. C. Richmond, whose views on all important questions correspond with my own, consented to place himself in nomination for the seat which is rendered vacant by my resignation. Under these circumstances, I feel myself justified in resigning definitively the trust which you have placed in my hands, feeling confident that those who elected me on a former occasion will not now refuse their support to my brother. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant,

H. R. RICHMOND. New Plymouth, November 4, 1857.

To the Electors of the Grey and Bell District.

A ENTLEMEN,— The unwelcome retirevX ment of my brother from the representation of our district makes a vacancy in the Provincial Council, for which I beg to offer myself. As I wish to see the foundation of a united people laid in New Zealand, I should wish to strengthen the hands of the General Government. At the same time Ido not join in the sneer at Provincial proceedings, which is the growing fashion. Forms of Government are chiefly important as affecting the character of the people that lives under them ; they have no magical efficacy. It is, therefore, no just ground for disappointment or contempt that the disabilities under which the settlement has long laboured have not materially diminished under representative local institutions. Weeds sow themselves ; but it needs time and toil to root them out. Should you choose me to serve in Council, I should strive to stimulate the General Government where its action affects us. Indirectly, the Council may help in the acquisition of the waste lands around the settlements and perhaps towards the introduction of law among the native race, by working in this respect in the spirit of the Waikato movement. The direct work of the Council should be, I think, to encourage the occupation of the Crown lands ; to forward roads within our own borders and to the neighbouring settlements ; to set on foot or encourage regular direct trading intercourse with Australia ; to devise and put in force a practical and equitable fencing law ; and to bring within reach of all the best means of education that our narrow funds will allow. I should give these matters my best attention, and when, in the course of our duties, the claims and interests of private individuals (absentees as well as settlers) come in question, I should wish to see them dealt with equitably, and even liberally ; but not so as to encourage the pernicious practice of leaving property uncared for and a public nuisance till the moment when private gain draws attention to it, or the cry of " compensation " can be raised with hope of fruits. I have said enough to indicate the general character of my views ; I disapprove of the practice of personal canvassing, and shall leave the result of the election in your hands. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. C. RICHMOND. Carrington road, November 4th, 1857.

To the Electors of the Grey and Bell District.

ri ENTLEMEN,— The flattering support \X I received at the last Election induces me once more to offer myself to you as a Candidate on the resignation of Mr Richmond. In seeking your suffrages on this occasion, I do not desire to measure my capabilities with those of my opponent, but, to