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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVII, Issue 3116, 6 February 1871, Page 3

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. Gentlemen, — Having been solicited by many fellow-citizens to allow myself to be put in nomination as a candidate fco represent your interests in the new Parliament, I have tho honor to etate that, after due consideration, I have accepted the invitation ; and should you do me the honor to elect me, you may depend upon my giving every attention to the welfare of this city, and the interests of the Colony at large. One of the most important questions of the day is the development of the resources and tho progress of the Colony, which cannot be effected without a large outlay of money ; and in order to open up tho country ifc will be necessary to construct roads, railways, &c, ; and, if elected, I shall support all such measures. . Although nofc a speaker, I flatter myself that my services would be of some uso in committee, and I shall carefully watch all items of expenditure with a view to keep down any unnecessary outlay. Upon other questions of political importance, my views aro pretty well known to you, and I leave myself with confidence in your hands. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOHN MARTIN. January 23rd. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. ' GENTLEMEN,—It is well known that I am a candidate for the honor of representing you in the nexfc General Assembly, also, I believe that the principles I have always entertained, and still entertain, and mean to advocate, are well known to moßt of you. Bufc in order thafc no mistake may occur, I declare myself a candidate, and I will shortly, but decidedly, express my opinions on fche principles that I consider ought to guido the electors in the choice of a member, and which I entertain. I will enumerate a few subjeots that I propose to touch, upon shortly, viz : — Provincialism, Education, Immigration, Public Works, and the interests of Wellington. lsfc. Provincialism. — I do nofc think fchafc our province can be ony longer bolstered up in the interests of the public. The General Government has had to advance money to keep up fche Police, Gnols, Publio Charities, and other matters, and it ought to take in hand afc once all subjects of whafc I may call Imperial interest. In the place of the present system I would, as I have alwaya done, recommend the Borough and County System, that is local self-government in Boroughs and Districts, with the local control of all local funds and resources. 2nd. Education. — This is the imperative duty of all States. I consider that in communities, such as Wellington, existing schools — where necessary — should have pecuniary aid from Government j bufc for country dißtrictß a comprehensive scheme, bringing to every house the means of elementary eduoation, must be adopted. 3. Immigration. — The best means to people the country is to keep oil the money you can raise in the country and Bpend ifc upon Publio Works, so that our own people may gefc a chance of employment at fair wages, and if more workmen were wanted the inducement of plenty of work and good wages would draw here good men, without lessening our means of employment by sending a shilling out of the country. 4. Publio Works. — These depend on the Government's plan for the borrowing of money, which ahnost every public man believes to be the only chance to relieve the colony from its present difficulties and depression. Of course, any one you may elect must do all he can fco see fchat the money (if obtained) is judiciously expended. The country wants Settlers, Railways, Bridges, Docks, and other things of a kindred nature ; want of cash alone prevents our having them, and should these Works be carried on or not, throw open your land to the people, by granting leases for fourteen years over freely selected lands, with a purchasing clause at tho upset price. E, J. Wakefield (whose return for Christchurch I am delighted to see), and myself, among many others, fought for these principles years ago, and I am confident that we ehall fight for them again, shoulder to shoulder. 5. The Interests of Wellington. — I need nofc say thafc your Incorporation has prevonted any future intercourse with you by the Provincial Government in the management of our own local affairs, bufc tbat Government retains our funds, such as Auctioneers' and Publicans' Licenses, and Tolls, and ifc gives you back nothing to assist; you in making and keeping your streets, and entering on works of public necessity in a city like this. I say distinctly that I go in to get those funds if I can, and thereby relieve the ratepayer. Gentlemen, — I don'fc want to brag of myself, bufc if you send me in again I shall always acfc boldly in your interests, and Bpeak out as plainly as I have spoken now. I am, kc, C. B. BORLASE. CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON. REMEMBER that Richmond has done his utmost to thwart Mr M'Lean in his efforts to preserve the peace of this Province ! Then turn him out ! INDEPENDENT ELECTORS. TTTILL you support the man who, through his bungling and inefficiency, was the chief cause of the Poverty Bay Massacre. Surely not ? Then turn out Riohmond 1 ! ELECTORS. TTTHO is hungry for Office ? — Richmond ! Who is toadying for a comfortable billet under bim? — "Wouldn't you like to know." Keep all place-seekers out. . ELEOTORS OF WELLINGTON. TTTHO Sacrificed the Settlers at Patea and the Surrounding Districts ? — Riohmond 1 Then do not vote for him. ELEOTORS OF WELLINGTON. TTTHO saddled Wellington with the cost of Survey of Native Landß P— -Richmond I Then turn out our constant enemy. VOLUNTEERS AND FIREMEN. "DALLY round your Tried and Trusted Friends, Hunter and Pearce, and turn out the « Old Hack," who wants a Billet! I I