The Sun.
London, England, 1818-01-01 00:00:00

SIR JOHN. OREY EGER.TON.

As. there have been many reports respecting
tis Gentleman's Parliamentary intentions, and as
to following Letter gives a faithful portrait of
what a Parliamentary Representative should he,
we readily insert it. It was addressed by Sir
JOHN to his friend, Colonel BAIINSTON
'Div following is a copy of the Letter referred to in Sir JotiN
Gary En eterotes Address to the Freo'uen of Chester
My Dear liarnston,—Yoteask rue what will be my deteerni.
natiettl in'regard.to a future Election at Chester. After what
has recently passed, I feel with you, that I should not repeat
tile offer of my services,. unless my friends there first conle,
ferivard with an explicit avowal of their intentions.
My earliest impressions in life hare been associated with
the interest and prosperity of Chester; and thoss► impres-
sions have been strengthened by our. family reSidente near to
is, fur many centuries. When, therefore* they
,invited me, I
willingly and chearfully obeyed their 'call, and in that and
the succeeding contest for their independence, I hare labour-
•ed strenuously and successfully in their cause, with cousk
derable sacrifices on my own part.
I have now represented the City of Chester &tiring ten Ses-
sions of Parliament, in which therdegr4 eof interest which
my seat gave me, has
,been exerted in obtraning acts of jus-
tice or favour fir my cHnstituents, and stithoat any personal
advantage to my family or myself. My vine has been always
given cousvientiously- for what I tlminglit the true interests
.my- country., It has nevertheless liven .suggested to me Matt
the rote which I lately gave. fora tern ,orirry, trimension of the
Habeas Corpus Act; has injured in interest at Chester, arid
may have the effect of wit WI-awing from me the support of
some of my most zealout friends.. 1 tali however, assure
you, that after the Report made by, the Secret Conoi:;itee: of
the eyidruce laid before them on that 611kivet, I could not in.
conscience have vOted otherwise. I thought it a measure ,
called for by the circumstance of the. times, to prevent that,
which if not then checked, might prove very injurious to the
tranquillity and linepiness of the country,. and to its well-
being and prosperity.
The City of Chester is now,free..artd.hulepriolents I shali
always feel a gratification in, haring contributed to; the. inde-
pendence and freedom of its iiihabitants, and a deep interest ,
in theit L.010.1116* enjoy those invaluable tileings. At'
the silage time I, agree with you, that Attlee the exertions and
sacrifices which I have already made, in their cause, it would
he improper for me to involve myself hi a contest, which it is .
jn their power to render unnecessary
Such are my present feelings. I also think with you, that
my Constituents are entitled liett timely decjoratitin on my
part, in order that if they value their presrPt independence,
they may take the proper measures for prettifying it. I
therefore write to you 'mine decisively as soon as I can ; in
the mean time, I 1;1.4 you will communicate this to my Ches-
ter friends, and assme them that whate;;er inqy he my future
situation in Parliament; whether as their Representative or
otherwise, they will still hare my cordial wishes and best ser-
viers for '.whatever may be must C4thlutiye to their welfare
and happiness.

I remain, nirdear
Faithfully tour's,
J. 614... Y EGERTON.
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OuitunTark, Oct. 25; 1817:
To Coluuel Barii4tua, Chester.