During a most successful canvass, I have so frequently been
requested to express my views upon the leading Topics of the
day, that I believe it will be satisfactory to state more fully
my opinions, which it is impossible to do personally to each
Elector of so extensive a Constituency.
I unhesitatingly pledge myself to Vote for the Total Abolition
of Church Rates, the only practical solution of this irritating
Question.
I attach great importance to the Amendment of our Laws, but
do not hesitate to say, that "Consolidation must precede
Amendment."
I am disposed to Vote for a thorough Reform in the Assessment
of the Income Tax, believing it to press severely upon
Industry, and to be unjust in its mode of application.
As a friend of Education, I am most anxious that every facility
should be given for its more general advancement, and most
assuredly will vote for the Repeal of the Duty on Paper, a Duty
most obnoxious, and the greatest impediment to the diffusion of
learning.
Unshackled by Party ties, _and entirely independent of any
individual influence_, I earnestly solicit your Suffrages, and
though confident of the result of this Contest, I trust the
friends of the Liberal cause will not relax their exertions.
I shall continue my endeavours to become personally acquainted
with each of you.
I have the honor to remain,
Your obedient Servant,
FREDERICK H. W. G. CALTHORPE.
_Perry Hall, January 31st, 1859._
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