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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume XIII, Issue 1367, 8 September 1858, Page 2

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON.

GENTLEMEN,— I need scarcely remind you, that ou the 12th June last, when the Judge decided that the duties of Acting Superintended devolved upon the Speaker of the Provincial Council; Unit Messrs. Fitzherbert, Woodward, and Brandon iiilhi«di‘ atelv resigned the paid offices which they held, and that Mr.'Fox also resigned his seat ns a member of the Executive Council. Mr. Ludlam then requested Mr. Wakefield to accept tlie offices of Provincial Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. Borlase to become Provincial Solicitor, and mvself to accept a seat in his Executive Council, in order that the public business of the Province might go quietly on, without check or interruption, during the short time he acted as Superintendent. , I felt it my duty to place my services at the Speakers disposal, to render him nil the assistance in my power, and at once acceded to his wish, and. accepted a seat in the Executive Council; by this step you are doubtless aware, that in accordance with the provisions of the Executive Act of this Province, I ceased to be one of your representatives in the Provincial Council, ho Writ, however,-for a fresh election could be issued to supply the vacancy until after (he election of a Super intendent. Ou the 30th J-ly, Dr. Featherston was dodared duly re-elected, and 1 immediately resigned my seat in the Executive Council. After, as it appears to me, an unnecessary delay of twenty days, the Writs have been issued for elections to be held to fill the vacant seats in the Provincial Council, and the Nomination is to takeqilace on the 9th September, and the Polling on the following day. Having been placed by you at the head of the poll m the month of November last, and feeling conscious that I have in no way departed, since that time,.from the pledges I gave, or the line of conduct which I then undertook to pursue, I lose no time in asking you to restore me by your votes to that position which I vacated by my willingness to aid in carrying on the Government of this Province temporarily, during an emergency of great importance. I trust it is not necessary to assure you that my political principles are precisely the same as they were when you elected me as one of your representatives.. I think now, as at that time, that a Radical Reform is required in the system of governing this Province, and that the chief objects to which the attention of your members ought to be directed, in the first place, should be the considering anil passing measures which would ensure the followingobjects:— Economy in the administration of Public affairs by the abolition of unnecessary Offices, and the reduction of excessive Salaries. A limit to the number of Members of Council holding paid Offices. Purity of Election: all persons holding Government appointments to be restrained from canvassing or otherwise unduly interfering in Elections. The disposal of Public Lands on a systnn of deferred payments. A re-consideration of the system of Licensing Public Land as runs. All transactions with regard to the disposal and occupation of the Public Lands to take place before an open Land Hoard. 4 I Public works to be performed by Contract and the 'lenders to be opened in the presence of the competitors. \ The establishment of elected Local Boards, having the management of Local affairs and the expenditure of a Share of the Public Money in proportion to the contribution of the Locality. The Public Accounts to be Audited by One person, not a member of the Council, who shall be appointed by the Council and hold his office during good behaviour. A re-consideration of the present scheme of Immigration. I shall at all times be most happy to offer any further explanations that may be asked, or required, but reserve to myself the right to exercise a free and independent | judgment in the consideration of the details of all meaI sures that may become the subject of legislation. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your faithful and obedient Servant, GEORGE HUNTER. Wellington, August 2,3,1858.

EX “HARKAWAY,” @ LONDON, OOH CASKS 900 doz - Bottled Beer 30 hlids. London Stout 20 lihds. Younger’s Edinburgh Ale 100 cases Geneva, anchor brand 89 „ Old Tom 59 „ Cognac Brandy 20 qr,-casks Do. in bl “ l3 ’ I. r Port Wiue 10 qr.-casks J (>0 cases 180 doz. do. 2 trunks Blucher Boots 2 „ Watertight do. 1 ~ Youths’ do. 1 package Printed Books 2 casks Horse Harness 1 case Assorted Saddlery 6 „ London-made Furniture 7 trunks White, Regatta, and Florentine Shirts 1 „ Blue Serge Shirts 1 „ Jumpers 1 „ Flannel Shirts 1 „ Bedford Cord Trousers 1 „ Brown Linen Drill do. 1 „ Mole Trousers 1 „ Tweed assorted Clothing 1 M Tweed Caps 1 „ Felt Hats 1 „ Men’s Leather Belts STUART, KINROSS, & CO. Wellington, August 18, 1858. NOTICE. THE Partnership between Joseph Mas tebb and Bexnet Pascal Pebby, as Importer and Storekeepers, late of Wellington, is dissolved, am Joseph Masters will receive all accounts owing th firm, and settle all claims against it. JOSEPH MASTERS, BENNETT PASCAL PERRY. Witness, WALTER PERRY. July 21st, 1858.

JUST RECEIVED. ■EX “HARKAWAY" AND “MAORI." I£)Q KEGS Ewbank’s Patent Nails Also, Floor Brads, Cut Clasp Nails And nn assortment of General Ironmongery. E. W. MILLS. Wellington, August 28,1858. FOUND. A PIG that had got in the river and been carried down by the stream and is in my possession, the owner by calling on me may have the same by paying the expenses. D. M’HARDIE. Hutt, 30th August, 1858. EARLY SEED POTATOES. ON SALE, EABLY SEED POTATNES, and very Superior Brown’s river Potatoes. Apply to WILLIAM HICKSON, & CO. Wellington 21st August, 1858. ALL Persons having any claims or demands upon Mr. JOHN KING, Solicitor, Wellington, up to the 31st day of August, 1858, arc requested forthwith to send in the particulars thereof directed to Air. Bunny, Solicitor, Manners-street, Wellington. Wellington, August 31, 1858. WELLINGTON BRICK WORKS. WANTED 100 Cords of Firewood. Tenders will bo received for 10 Cords and upwards. Description, Manuka, Rata, or other hard wood in •1 feet lengths split. Cash on Delivery, stacked in the Yard. W.v. P. PICKERING. September 1, 1858. CAUTION. ANY Person found cutting Timber or Bush on that portion of Section No. 27, known as Jenkins’ Bush, Small Farm Block, llangitiki, will be prosecuted according to law. Mr. Thomas Morris and Mr. Prince on theTutinana, arc authorized to watch for my interest, J. G. ITANNEKE, Watchmaker, September 1, 1758.