The Sun.
London, England, 1842-04-09 00:00:00

(No. 2.)

Bryansto- ne-square, March 29, 1842.
Sir,—l am this day favoured mith your letter of the
26th, inclosing a printed copy of resolutions agreed to
at a generel meeting of the electors of the burgh of
Forfar on that day ; and requesting to know whether
" with the prospect of probable success," I will feel dis-
posed " to offer myself as a candidate, and personally
to contest the representation with Sir James Carnegy."
In reply, I beg to say that I am not disposed to enter
into a contest anywhere : but far less in the Angus
Burghs, which I so long represented and where I am so
thoroughly known. I have no personal ends to serve by
being in Parliament ; only a belief that my services
were desired would induce me again to enter the House
of Commons. If I did so, it certainly would be agreeable
to me again to represent my old friends in the Angus
Burghs : but I must be satisfied that a majority of the
Liberal electors prefer me, and that no personal canvass,
or expenses beyond the legal ones, mill be required of
me, before I can offer myself as a candidate for the ho-
nour proposed.—l remain, Sir, your obedient humble
servant,

(Signed) JOSEPH HUME.
John. Boath, jun., Esq. Forfar.

(No. 3.)
London, April 2, 1842.
Sir,—l have this morning received your letter of the
30th ult. requesting to know if I will come forward as a
candidate fur the representation of the Angus Burghs.
My letter of the 29th to Mr. Boath, jun., will have in-
formed you of my sentiments upon this subject. Only
on the conditions therein named could I consider it ho •
norable to the constituency to elect, or creditable to me
to become again their representative.
After having sat in Parliament the last ten years,
without ever canvassing an elector, I cannot return to
the House of Commons on any other terms than those
before stated.

If such are offered me, I shall be proud to resume my
seat for my ancient burghs ; and Forfar will, I doubt not,
from the kindness formerly shown to me there, be a fa •
vourable exchange for the hostile magistracy of Aber-
deen.—With thanks for your obliging communication,
I remain, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
(Signed) JOSEPH lIUME.
Mr. John Adam, Forfar.
Chairman of Committee of Non-Electors.

(No. 4.)
Forfar. April 2, 1842.
Dear Sir,—ln answer to your communication of the
29th ult. I beg to say that a public meeting of the elec-
tors of this burgh was held last night, when the follow-
ing resolution was moved, seconded, and unanimously
adopted, viz.:—
" That this Meeting express their satisfaction that
Joseph Hume, Esq., has stated his willingness to become)
a candidate for the representation of the Montrose Dis-
trict of Burghs, if preferred by a majority of the Libe-
ral Electors, and put to no personal canvass or ex-
penses, beyond the legal ones.
'" That this Meeting agree to support Mr. Hume, and
considering his very long and faithful public services in
the cause of the people, they think it their duty to put
him to no trouble in regard to a personal canvass, or to
unnecessary expenses as far as the constituency of For-
far are concerned—and to further these objects the
electors present who agree to this resolution shall sign a
declaration to that effect, and also a requisition to Mr.
Hume, to become a candidate,
" That a Committee be appointed, &c."
The Committee consists of the whole of my brother
Magistrates and the most influential portion of the corn-
munity. Only a few hours were occupied last night in
waiting on the electors ; and of all that were visited,
only seventeen refused to sign-172 appended their
names—a good number more will be got in the course
of this day. Our constituency numbers about 290, so

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it is.,evident no other candidate has any chance here.
The resolution has been transmitted to theother burghs.
Yimr friunds here are of ()pinion that your personal ap-
pearance is all that is necessary to ensure your return
I therefore trust you will accept our requisition, and
lose no time in coining to the district. It was deemed
advisable not to send the requisition itself, as we safely
calculate on almost every elector signing it in the course
of the day. I may add that the answers of Messrs.
Stanley, Warburton, and Gisborne were all read at the
meeting, along with yours, but no one was found to pro-
pose any one of them.
I am, dear Sir, your most obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN BOATII, jun., Provost

(No. 5.)
London, April 4th, 1842.
Sir,-4 have this morning received your letter of the
2d instant, forwarding a copy of the resolutions agreed
to at a public meeting of the electors of t:-.e burgh of
Forfar on the preceding evening.
The terms of these resolutions and the subsequent re-
quisition, fulfil the conditions stated in my letter of the
29th of March to you, as proper to render my political
connexion with the burghs honourable to both parties.
Whenever the electors of the other burghs shall, in
the same manner, sif;nitj• that they prefer me, I shall
declare myself a candidate for their suffrages ; and, on
the issuing of the writ for the election, shall proceed to
the burghs to enable me to meet the electors and inha-
bitants iii each burgh before the day of election.
Allow me to thank you for the manner in which yon
have made these communications, and to remain,
Sir, your obedient humble servant,
(Signed) JOSEI'II HUME.
To John Boath,.inn., Esq , Provost of Forfar, &c.

(Ro. 6.)
At a General Meeting of the Electors of the Burghs
of Montrose, held in the Guildhall, on the evening of
Friday the Ist of April.
• Mr. I'. Lindsay was called to the Chair.
The Chairman produced and read letters to ProvaA
Math of, Forfar, from Mr. Hume, Mr. 'Warburton, Mr.
Stanley, and also the address of Mr. Carnegy to the
electors. •

After deliberation, it was moved by James Clark,
Esq., and unanimously agreed to, " That the Committee
f‘.rmerly named be instructed to communicate to Mr.
Hume, that the meeting strongly and unanimously ea-
pressed
their wish that he would make it convenient to
meet the electors in public meeting in the different
burghs---and further to communicate to Mr. IL, that
the only candidate who has yet appeared for the repre-
sentation of the burghs, is David Carnegy, Esq., of
Craigo.
The meeting resolved anti instructed that the resolu-
tion be communicated to the chief magistrates of the
other burghs. ' P. LINDSAY, Chairman.

(No. 7.)

London, Aril 4, .
Sir,—l am this day favoured with yourp letterlB4o of the
2d inst., communicating a copy of a resolution ilaid-
inouslyagreed to at a general meeting of the electors of
the Burgh of Montrdse' held on the Ist inst.
fly letter of the 39th of March to Provost Boath of
Podir will have informed the electors of the conditions
on which it appeared to me that my political connexion
with the Montrose district of burghs could be resumed
with credit to both parties.
To a letter from Provost Boath of the 2d inst. (No. 4,
as above) I have sent an answer (No. 5, as above), a
copy of v. hick is herewith enclosed, which I hope Wm
explain in a satisfactory manner my views, and what
remains to be don,: by the electors of the idler burghs
to have_ my declaration as a candidate and my appear-
twee amongst them.
With thanks for your communication, I remain,

Your obedient humble servant.
(Signed) JOSEPH 'HUME.
P. Lindsay, Esq., Chairman of the General'
Meeting of Electors, Montrose.

(No. S.)
Bryanstone-square, April 6, 1842.
])ear have your letter of the 3d inst., suggest-
ing that I should conic down and address the electors..
I have been waiting. the result of the communication I
expected to take place between the several burghs.
If the electors in the other four burghs manifest the
s.nne public spirit which Forfar has done, I shall not
hesitate speedily to present myself amongst them ; but,
as I at first told yo;,, I cannot at my time of fife com-
mence ca»vasiing for my counttymen's suffrages.
My opinions upon miff political subjects are too well
known to need being further explained ; and my past
conduct in Parliament is the guarantee for my future
course. Such as I am, if they require my humble ser-
vices, they are at their command ; but it is for the
electors to decide between me and the other candidates.
I return my- special thanks to you and your brother
electors for the favourable disposition you have evinced
towards me.-11e.ieve me, yours sincerely,
(Signed) JOSEPH HUME.
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To John Math, jun., Esq., Forfar.

CORRESPONDENCE mu' I)AVID .CARNEGY,
ESQ., OF CRAIGO.
- (No. • 1.)
(PRIVATE.) •
Bryanstone-square, 22d Mar, h, 1842.
My dear Sir,—l understand that Mr. planners resigns
this :eek his seat f.r Montrose.
I have been unwilling to undertake either the trouble
or expense of a contested election •; but, if any constitu-
ency shah think lit to elect me, I will serve and go on Ls
formerly.
It would doubtless be pleasing to me to again represent
the burghs, where I so long sat, in spite of all Tory of,
; but I am altogether unacquainted with- the
sta'e of the eonvitueney, and only mention to you my
wishes in that way, leaving the electors to decide of their
own accord.-13elieve me, yours sincerely,
(Signed) JOSEPH HUME.
Dav:d Ca: negy, Esq., Craigo.