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London, England, 1852-07-05 00:00:00

VOTF, FOR CRAWFORD 1

TO THE ELECTORS OF WESTMINSTER.
Gentlemen,
Yesl " Truth will out ;" and whenever men engaged in a political
contest stoop, falsely, to asperse the character of their opponents, it
mast be front a consciuusness of their awn weakness and in antici-
Dation of defeat.
s.,,Y,he Partizans of the two Whig Candidates have issued a bill in
"iilch they have resorted to this unmanly course, in order to damage
111e,112 Your estimation.
They
mean murder, but they may find it suicide.
They have accused me of being a Socialist or Communist, and
nave the hardihood to act as if they, and not Myself, were the proper
exPonerrts of my real sentintents.
This accusation is false. Although a strerumous advocate for un-
restricted freedom of discussion, I am a determined opponent to the
'Mem of Communism. The passages quoted by my adversaries do
bet embody my opinions, but those only of Robert Owen, and they
are extracted, almost in his own words, from a Summary of his
"'Val System.
4",..4e had carefully guarded against any possible misconception on
varlotis subject by stating that I was about to trace the history of the
communistic theories " from the UTOPIA of Sir Thomas
"re to that of the founder (Robert Owen) of the Infant and
Factoryin, School system, and the originator of the short-time move-
uf)d- that although I differed in toto from many of the
epinious to which he had given public expres.don, especially those
advanced
ha
at a later period of his career, yet at the same time I felt
hhad t° express my sincere .respect for the unflagging zeal which
Who disPia3.ed as a practitar social Reformer."
are these men who have set themselves up as dictators to
Iliclor-electors, and degraded Westminster—once the beacon
stiilt true Reform'ers in every part of the kingthim—notoriously
5f 4 mere pocket-borough ; And who, in default of other weapons
ttack, have resorted to vile calumy ?
Fleeter's of Westminster,
regaillin You exert your constitutional right of election, and thus
Your former proud position, or remain the tools of this de-
vvl•fc rump ?
am, Gentlemen, your obedient
Reform Club, July 3.

I am, Gentlemen, your obe4ient servant,
WILLIAM CONINGILiM.

TO THE crrizENs IOF GLASGOW.
Gentlemen
Pena •
e
Ment has een dissolved thc dy, an I am no loer our !„presentative. Ib have o hadi the!honoudr of being one yof your
tattembers *or about live years, and during the six ,essions which :11.5 taken place in that period, I submit to your goud sense, impar-
17'4', and justice, how far I have supported those princip'eA of re.
atclas and political liberty, which, I declared publicly in Glasgow,
tor.tbe last election, to be those which I would advocate and vote

haVs endeavoured, by speaking, writing, and v ding, to support
motion in the Rouse of Commons f r the Extension of the Re-
Meon of the People in Parliament ; I have always voted for
allot.
b, deta tuY address to you of the Bth April last, I stated so far
Itefor my opinions on the questions of Parliamentary
lnil
,--on the more equitable disirt on of the l'axat,ion,
and Ten) economical expenditure ofbut the Ravenues,—on
„t,eliVolis Disabilitle4, —on Reforms in the Law,—ad
sis
perfli,‘,"o°°S Public questions, that it might be deemed u
fur me, now, to recapitulate those details further
than
t -
sa.y that, if you do me she honour again to elect me
rtYour Representative, E will contlnae my humble, but ear-
yeand constant exertions for obtaining, at least, the same Extm-
rn,,'°f Parliamentary Reforms as [ voted for, every session, with
the, Hume, during the time I have been one or your Members in
.0n e''°"e of commons—but in all which we hays been de eared,
_ very division by the late Government coalescing with the party
"W„,!amPower.
aill also continue my efforts to abolish the Exclse on Paper, and other Tie n Knowledge. I voted agaiust all those taxes, and
ailadlst
the tendditional Grant attempted, in 1848, to Mayno.tth, and
Oh lawe defeated the Gove•ninent. I repeat that I will vote
.ce Repeal of the whole of the Graists to that Seminary
hour any sentiment of intolerance, but on the ground that I consider
eL+4' the first place, as unchristian and unprincipled to
any part of the general revenue to pay for
pea h
% thatructio-n of men who are afterwards to go forth
eo doctrines„ which the great majority of the
of the -United Ki gdom believe to be those of an
-•aserarchical Church, the spiritual policy and practice of which has
incompatible with true
aniv,--?re been and continues to be,
independent t civil and religious freedom. For the same resi-
t. "f Rome has made, or will make, in order
.3‘l, :I 2 I;
7,7ei,i r
1.1 l ns
resist and vote against every attempt
- e • that the
eeirtherub
Subjects
itual or Temporal Authority over
S • t of the Queen of the British Empire.
Nor niust we overlook the example afforded us by the fact, that
re-establishment ef Despotism in France was sanctified at
Parisof e the Pepe and p m ous'y consecnded by the Archbishop
and the 'Roualsh°4iesthood in the Cathedral of Notre
•.41121e.
With respect to Ireland, notwithstanding the great ameliorations
made
bea!in the administration of that country, I am of opinion that its
q_aillitY will never be permanent until the most searching inquiry
age into the Church of England Establishment in Ireland, and a
.I:°_lnplete reform be effected as to the application of its Tithes and
2nuesh Rates ought to be exacted
tisiaiL teinie e yited Kingdom—at least, not from any but those wile pay
Church
of
nygplaarndith assessments on themselves, as members
We havernmen had a Militia Bill carried against us by the present Go-
tt:sake b It will be an expensive experiment, that will tend to
"rated
ad soldiersand worse citizens. I spoke and, in every instance,
against it.
tjer,ee Trade, which, since 1840, has had my constant at-
-9"".`",°_4, I consider perfectly safe; but we must carry it out
Whare_ there shall be no duties on timber, no restrictions
hip,Zr in manning, equipping, n, ening British
tai4sss which should be relieved from the Light Dues,
S the unyl Marine Insurances, and all Shipping Stamps, as
S glithouseed States, where there are no Stam-s, and where the
While 441.6 maintained out of the general revenue.
lollies, I consirtive Ditties cafe never be restored to our Sugar Co-
er it the most gross injustice to prevent the Planters "`" Procuring wherever they can the most abundant and unre-
Strlcted free labour.
4Clf the articles now subjected to Customs Duties, the
first, on
which, for commercial purposes as well as for the bane: of the con-
tanner, is Tea, the duty on which ought to be reduced from 2s. 3d.,
!,o a most Is. ver lb. Any duty still remaining on any raw ma-
terial, as well as minor articles producing an inslgaiflcant revenue,
%tat to be abolished.
A Select Committee on the Customs, for which I moved nnsue-
cesafully for three Sessions, and for which Mr. Mitchell and I
Simultaneously moved last year, was a, last granted, and
have sat on it two days each week for a great part of the last Session, and in each week of the whole Session now
about to expire. Its labours have been great—the Evidence and
Statistics will occupy several thick volumes. We have jin.t coin-
Dieted our Report, which has now appeared in the Public Press, and
I have every reason to believe that the Reforms we have recom-
Mewled, though not so extensive as I contended for, will be all car-
ted into effect,

The new Parliament will, at all events ought to, grapple with
tiefvures for carrying into effect the foregoing reforms. It ought-
also to effect a complete and economical revision o- our taxation and
expenditure. The Taxes on Knowledge, the Excise on Paper and
Soap, the Stamps on Fire and Marine Assurances ought to be ab.)-
11shed ; and the Income-tax should be equitably adjusted, in order to
nuke a fair distinction between uncertai❑ and permanent incomes.
The Courts 01 Law still require reform, .so as greatly to diminish
delay and the expense of justice. The Court of chancery is especi-
ally oppressive. I believe it may be abolished with incalculable
advantage. There is no such court in any other country in the
World.

I contend that there should be a Secretary of State for Scotland as
Well as for Ireland ; for it is impossible th st an advocate, however
great his abilities, can condo seottish affairs in the House of Com-
mons when he is in attendance pleading in the Parliament House at
Edinburgh.
I am thoroughly opposed to entangling alliances and interference
With the Internal affairs of Foreign States. Were it nut ior such in-
terference and alliances, we should be free of a national debt, and of
28 millions, annually, of oppressive taxation. In revisin; the taxa-
tion, Ireland should not be exempted from either the income or any
ether tax levied in England and Scotland.
With respect to our Colonies, they should al have self-responsible
Governments, and the sole management of their local affairs, and of
their own revenues. Any other que-tion, which I ha e not space
itx an address to enter upon, I will no happy to enter upon explana-
tions publicly or individually.
When I was invited to coils forward live years ago by
a numerous body of your most respectable and Influential
citizens to have the honour of representing you I acted
and action faithfully by you.
tinder the principles of doing a
I have never lost sight of working on the principle of doing
g°o4, and bettering the condition of my fellow-men. I have never
ehunnel labour, nor repined under the fatigue, day and Melt, of the
.house of Commons. I need not ssy that I made great pecuniary sa-
crificee in order to have the honour to represent you. My labours
14" MY pecuniary sacrifices' altogether waive. I submit to you my
Intl:111e acts and duties ; and as to your electing me again, I throw
113'10f altogether upon your own good sense. If returned no n,
rat rust you will send my late colleague back with me. He has
IY don his duty, anl believe that the great majority of le
tio,u7artY ise anxious to acvoid the turbulence of a contested elec.
arn, Gentlemen, very faithfully,
Your humble Servant,

trrick's Royal Hotel, Glasgow.
let July. 1852.

J. BIACGREGOR.

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VISIT 7 'O THE LASES; SKETCH OF EDINBITRGH, Ice,
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