The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-06-29 00:00:00

SCOTLAND.

LANARI.—We formerly caved that die Twin Council of La-
nark had declared themselves friendly to the pretensions of 31r.
Bay as their Representative in Parliament. The election of the
Delegate took place on Thursday hug, when they nominated Mr.
llay himself. Nothing could be lune gratifying to that gentleman
than this additional mark of their confidence and regard fur him,
and proves to him that ii Is the object of their decided and uncon.
trolled choice. An excellent entertainment was provided fur Mr.
nay and his friends at the Clydesdale Arius, and the evening Wild
spent with the utmost glee. It is gratifying to find that Mr. Hay
way not unmindful of the distressed operatives, for whose relief he
subscribed very liberally.
Du NEER alt.trrn.—On the 211 inst. our worthy Chief 31agis-
trate, Provost Blackwood, was unanimously chosen our Delegate,
and from the experience we have had, during the last Parliament,
of the meritorious, unremitting, and successful exertions of 31r.
Downie of Appin, for the manufacturing and other interests of this
' burgh, we are satisfied that the Provost would ill discharge the
trust reposed in hint did he not vote for that gentleman as our Re.
I presentative, who, in addition to his other services, has had the
merit of producing unanimity in our Town Council, and we verily
believe the sante feelings towards hint pervade every breast in the
town. During the sitting of the Council, a deputation, consisting
of some of the most respectable inhabitants unconnected with the
Council, waited out Mr. Downie, and requested his acceptance of
a a. t of their inimitable manufacture of table linen, &r. to be pre.
tiered with suitable devices. The deputation was most kindly re.
ceived by him. Ile observed to them, that this additional proof of
their confidence and regard was quite unexpected ; but on their
urging his acceptance, lie stated that he would preserve the gift
with at least as much pride and satisfaction u a Commander world
a sword presented by an approving army.
A numerous party sat down to a splendid entertainment in the
spire inn, at five o'clock. Alter the cloth was removed, ninny
loyal, patriotic, and appropriate *U4115 were given, and the evening
was spent with the utmost harmony and merriment. Our worthy

Provost, who presided, appeared in better health, and was in excel.
lent spirits.
Curac—On Thursday last, the Town Council elected Provost
Aitken their delegate for the ensuing election of a Member of
liament. Upwards of one hundred gentlemen dined in the George
Inn, Provost Aitken in the Chair; Bailie Christie and Dean of
Guild Gray, Croupiers. The dinner was served up in such a man-
ner as to do credit to Mr. M`Dougall, who has just opened thq
new establishment; the wines were excellent, and the compsoy
cdntinued together till a late hour, highly gratified with their en.
tertainment. _

' ST. A XDREW.S.—Provost flaig was, on Friday last, amen
delegate or ibis burgh, for the election of a Member of
Parlia-
ment. In the afternoon, about one hundred gentlemen dined in
the Town Hall, Provost Haig in the Chair, supported by the
Right Hon. the Earl of Kellie. Among the company present we
nottced the Clergy of 'heck'', the Professors of the University, and
• number of respectable individuals.
eating of
stlyheahpfpoatrnsiterdate.;am and Tows
James
speid,
Councilie e Tt
on 3.ll—Esq. their delegate, to vote at the election of a Member for the
il4o
nAd at yt, hteh they lei
Burghs at Arbroath, on the 31 July. We understand the whole
Members of Council present tendered a letter to 31r. flume, of.
fering him their support ; we therefore presume that ale. Hume's
return to Parliament may be looked apon as absOnfely certain.
(in the evening of !holiday Mr. flume attended a Meeting of the
Incorporated Trades, and proceeded to give them an nutline of the
principles which hail characterised his political conduct during the
last Parliament, and as to the course he still intended to ptftSue, if
(as he said) called to represent their interests in a new Paths.
ment. 31r. Hume, in the course of his speech, touched upon the
absurdity of keeping up such a large standing army—the necessity
of still farther reducing the taxes—the propriety of modifying a
number of the existing criminal statutes—the labour lie had be.
stowed in altering the combination laws —the wish he had to see a
Reform in Parliament in a gradual manner, and upon Canstitu.
Ronal principles—the anxiety lie had to see the state of our sea.
men improved, and the impress laws abolished—end the endea.
yours he had made to have the Churches of E.igland and Ireland
improved, and the tithes drawn in these countries commuted
into • regular and stated payment. In ennsevence of the re.
mark of an individual, Mr. Home plerliol himself •ta do his
utmost to have the Corn Laws altered, itnprissed, as lie said he
was, with the belief that in sa doing he WO the friend of the
agriculturist as well as the manufacturer. It was suggested
that it would be a desirable object to see the oaths of ahju.
ration and assurance, which art so frequently at d so absurdly re.
quires! of all the lieges, abolished, Ai tin y a e-e a very unnecessary
tax upon the conscience of the swearer, and, like other of the Go.
vernntent taxes, productive of nn bmetit to his Majesty. This
led Mr. Hume to state, that he believed it to be the wish of all
parties in the House of Commons (whatever it might be in the
other House) to see all unnecessary oaths done away with ; in proof
of which he mentioned that about 3011cumormlinuse oaths had been
abolished during the last session of Parliament. Mr. Hume, how.
ever mentioned that it was necessary for those who wished for any
thing to bestir themselves in applying by petition to Parliament_
that, in doing an, he had not the least doubt of their being favour.
ably heard. Mr. Hume concluded his speech by thanking the
Trades for their support, and assuring them of his ileterniitwun" to
persevere." It is almost unnecessary to add, that 31e. Hume was
received with acclamations, and listened to with profound attentint;
the Meeting having asaured linn on his departure that he earned
with him their beat thanks and continued conlidecce.

ARBIOATII.—On Tuesday the Town-Council met, and made
choice of James lioodall, Esq. banker, asi delegate for tlik torgit
in the election of a Member of Parliament. Thu Council ass at
the same time unanimous for Mr. flume.

Burrell
Curteis
Webmer

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. -

STATE 0,
SUSSEX.

1934
1845

tu63

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
Manners - - l'Zti7
Osborne - - BIG I
Adeane . 567
IRISH ELI
LOUTH.

..........
Dawson - 703
Foster . - 870
Fortescue 470
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WATERFORD.
_

T POLLS.

Power 640
Stuart 513
B..erel!nrll ' 3C6
LKEN;Ir CITY. K

Buxtnn
Gordon
%Vallace
I: re

WEYMOUTH.

234
174
141
144

lerer

ECTIONS.
KILKENNY COUNTY.
Hon. C. H. B. Clarke 735
Lord Viscount Duncannon shB
Hon. P. Butler - 325
ARMAGH (COUNTY).
Caulfield . . 12116
Brownlow - . 11.-ot
Verner - - 70

______...._ _....
Mr. Doherty - 204
Mr. Butler - - 71

M A CCL PBFlELD,—J—rare 27.

Much confusion was created in this town last night, about elerea
o'clock, by a ay of fire, and it was add th:t several hou et we v
in 9 mes Many of the inliabi-an-s rushed forth to mum .:n the
te.:t tof the matter. and by this time a report spread t' a 'ante
rio in, wai frn ng forward, and as the bells began to toll a ndy,
the rumour g fined ertdit. Indeed, since Saturday nun pct.:ins
have expressed very great fears for the safety of the tot n, as on
that day the 36th Regiment marched to Manchester, en we are
now left with, ut any military force. flowerer, lam hal p to say,
that the cane of alarm in this o stan:e.ortginatid in airy simple
e reu nstat c —that of a chime, taking fire, and this fact BOJO be-
coming known tranquillity was restored.
Some sena ton has been caused here within the last week by a
proposition t.t form a Silk C mpany, and the project I as erg tged
the serious attent on of a fez capitalise, though nothing has let
been determined on. Great excitation begins to preva I amoog
the silk manufacturers, now that the Period to them so important
is near at hand ; and s t much does the subject occupy t'leir at ten-
tion, that they will listen to no other topic. It is indeed desirable
that this period should have passed over, an at the present more it
the s ate of uncertainty has caused a complete stagnation to busi-
ness.

I'll! hay harvest has become general in the neighbourhood, and
the crcps are said to be much better than could be expected. Thi
gerund is completely purche I up for want of rain, and the hetlgts
rent a moat sickly appearance. Except a shower about a fort-
night ago, it is many months since any rain has fallen.