The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-18 00:00:00

GENTLEMEN, -In the event of a writ irultht for the Election of
Members to serve in l'arliaffleht fw your ftorough, it might be ex-
pected that I, as one of your former Reoresentatives should take
occasion to address you. And I should willingly, have deferred such
communication until that time had arrived. from consideration 'or
that tranquility which a political contest always disturbs, but thatl
lea n that a longer silence may mislead you, and. place me in a false
positicn.
Also, in addressing you, I might have limited mv se', after so many
Years of political connection, to a simple declaration of my read.ness
to appear as a Candidate, should the Liber-1 Electors cum stakeably
Signify their de.ire to hbnour me with a continuation of th it conll•
deuce.
But it is due to you to state platulythe course whtoh I shall feel it
incumbent on me ,o adopt.
In the first place, I must decline to connect myself poiitically with
any Candidate.
Secondly,—As it appears that a personal canvass is neither the
Most eligible nor dignified mode of communicating with the Consti-
tuency, I would reytte-t that that custom he dispensed with.
Thirdly,—lt is not my intention to pay any other than statutable
and professional expenses.
And, final'', -Inasmuch as the choice of a Candidate, as well as
his election, should, in my judgment, result from a general act of
those who share his political opinions, I do not think it won d be re-
spectful in me to present myself to you as a Candidate, until re-
quested to come forward by a requi Won from Electors assembled in
Public meeting. and thus I feel that lam showing the h'glie-t re•
spect and deference for the individual intelligence and independence
of the Elf ct'-‘ral body. s
I cannot permit n 3 self to conclude without expressing the sati.s
faction with which I have for so many years been connect d with time
Liberal electors in. Cambridge, Nho have so nobly support- d their
princidles udder unparalleled discouragement ; nor without -fferiqg
my thanks to the Constituency at large, for the friendly consideration
I have always received.
I am, fatntleman
Your faithtd Servant,
A. SHAFTO ADAIR.
Belfast, March 20,1854.

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