A' large meeting unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the candidate. Mr Wilson, one of Mr Wakefield'a oppon ents, spoke against him, denouncing him as; an advocate of the squattera. But he 1 was not well received. It ia proposed, that all three candidates should meet the* electors together, but it is doubtful if they= will consent to do so. Grahams-town, November 26th. Mr Row has announced himself as a can didate for the .Thames. Sir George Grey it is said will 'accept the requisition from! here. It is reported that Mr James Mackay • will not stand. - ; November 29th. • A requisition is prepared to' Mr John' Gibbon, saw-mill proprietor, to stand for the- Thames It is said to be to keep the seat! warm for Mr James Mackay until the latter; has squared up with the Government. Sir George 'Grey is expected here to morrow. Wanoanui, November 26th. Two men ware drowned at the railway; bridge to-day. Five men were crossing in ai .boat when there was a heavy fresh in the. river and the boat was swept against,the line! and upaet. Two got out easily, another had' a' narrow escape. Two 'were swept away. ' One leaves a wife and family. The bodies; will not be recovered till, the fresh is smV sided. ' '. A complimentary banquet was given toj Mr Bryce last niglit^-Mr Duthie in the 1 chair. About 80 were present, including) as! guests, Major Atkinson and Mr Ballance.' Mr Bryce. m responding to the toast of his] health, alluded to the state of political feel- , ing in the Colony and the, action of the ' Op-! position. They would require watching, for; they had made use of all available dodges to gain their end. They bad clamoured for an appeal to the people; and now that they had what they would,' what did they do ? They Abandoned Provincialism, and clamored for Separation. They .were thus trying to raise a false issue, and the country must be pre- , pared to meet them on every ground. He considered the policy 'of the Government favourable to the prosperity of the country, although he had objected to a compromise

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