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

TO THE ELECTORS OF MON-
TROSE, ARBROATH, FORFAR, BRECHIN,
AND INVERBERVIE.

COPY OF CORRESPONDENCE RESPECTING
THE REPRESENTATION OF THOSE BURGHS.
(No. 1.)
Forfar, 26th March, 1842.
Sir —I have been requested by a general meeting of
the Electors for the burgh of Forfar, held to-day, to inti-
mate to ycu that Mr. Chalmers has intimated his inten-
tion to vacate his seat immediately after the Easter recess,
and to add that the electors of this burgh have at present
no gentleman in their view to succeed Mr. Chalmers.
I have further been desired to inquire whether, with
the prospect of probable success, you will feel disposed
to offer yourself as a candidate, anil personally to contest
the election with Sir James Cearnegie, who, it is under-
stood, has started. It it proper for me to state that there
are 301 registered electors for
.this burgh, who will act
nearly with unanimity in voting for the candidate of their
choice. The electors in the other burghs are nearly as
follows—Arbroath, 387 ; Montrose, 366 ; Brechin, 222 ;
Inverbervie, 33.
It is believed that there will be considerable division
in these burghs ; hitherto the majority has always been
decidedly liberal. I have addressed a similar communi-
cation to Thomas Gisborne. Esq., Henry Warburton,
Esq., and Right Hon. E. J. Stanley.—l am respectfully,
Sir, your very obedient humble servant,
(Signed) -- JOHN BOATH, jun.
Joseph Hume, Esq., Bryanston-square, London.
(No. 2.)
Bryanstone- square, March 29, 1842:
Sir,—l am this day favoured with 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 Cearnegie:"
In reply, I beg to say'that I am not disposed to enter
into a contest anywh,re : but far less in the Angus
Burghs, which I su long repreented 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. 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, will be required of
me, betbre I can offer myself as a candidate for the ho-
nour proposed.—l remain, Sir, your ebedent 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 for the representation o: the Angus Burghs.
My letter of the 29th to Mr. Beath, jun.. will have in-
formed you of my sentiments upon this subject. Only
on the conditions therein named could I consider it ho
vourable 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 a'n 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 nva 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,
(Sighed) JOSEPH HUME.
Mr. John Adam, Forfar.
(No. 4.)
Forfar. April 2, 1842.

Dear answer to your commuilication 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 unammously
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 Dbi-
triet of Burghs, if preferred by a majority of the Libe-
ral Electors, ttnl 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 com-
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
it is evident no other candidate has any chance here.
The resolution has been transmitted to the other burghs.
Your friends here are of opinion 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 coming 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 your., but no one was found to pro-
pose any one of them. ,
I am, dear Sir, your most obedient servant,
(:igued) JOIIN BOATH, jun., Provost.
(No. 5.)
. London, April 4th, 1842.
Sir,--I have this morning received your letter of the
2d instant, forwarding to copy of the resolutions agreed
to at a public meeting of the electors of the 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, signify that they prefer me, I shall
declare myself a candidate for their suffrages ; and, on
the issuing of the writ fur the election, @hall proeeed to
the burghs to enable me to meet the electors and inha-
bitants in each burgh before the day of election.
Allow me to thank you for the manner in which you
have made these communications, and to remain,
Sir, your obedient humble servant,
(Signed) JOSEPH HUME.
To Provost of roffltt, Le.
eeutingOtli l
the Electors of the Burghs
(o. g.)
At
a John Gen Be
General tjn
of Montrose, held in the Guildhall, on the evening of
Friday the Ist of April. •
Mr. R. Lindsay was called to the Chair.
The Chairman prOcloced and read letttrs to Provost
Boath of Forfar', film Mr. Hume, Mr. Warburton, Mr.
Stanley, and also the address of Mr. Carnegy to the
electors.

After deliberation, it VMS moved by Samuel Clark,
Esq., and unanimously agreed to, " That the Committee
formerly named be instructed to communicate to Mr.
Hume, that the meeting strongly and unanimously ex-
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. H., that
the only candidate who has yet appeared for the repre-
sentation of the burghs, is David Carnegy, Esq., of
Craigo.
The meeting resolved and instructed that the resolu-
tion be communicated to the chief magistrates of the
othir burghs. P. LINDSAY, Chairman.
(No. 7.)
London, Arril 4, 1840.
Sirr—l am this day favoured with your letter of the
2d inst., communicating a copy of a resolution unani-
mously agreed to at a general meeting of the electors of
the Burgh of Montrose, held on the Ist inst.
_ _ .

My leiter of the 29th of March to Provost Boath of
Forfar will hare 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 2cl inst. (No. 4)
I have sent an answer (No. 5), a copy of which is here-
with enclosed, which I hope will explain in a satisfactory
manner my views, and what remains to be done by the
electors of the other burghs to have my declaration as a
candidate and my appearance amongst them.
With thanks for your communication, I remain,
Your obedient humble servant.
(Signed) JOSEPH HUME.
To I'. Lindsay, Esq., Chairman of the General
Meeting of Electors, Montrose.
(\C°. 8.)
Bryanstone-square, April 6, 1842.
Dear have your letter of the 3d inst., suggest-
ing that I should come 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
same public spirit which Forfar has done, I shall not
hesitate speedily to present myself amongst them ; but,
as I at first told you, I cannot at my time of life com-
mence canvassing for my countrymen's suffrages.
My opinions upon all 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 disposttion you have evinced
towards me.—Beicee. me, yours sincerely,
(Signed) JOSEPH HUME,
To John Beath, jun., Esq., Forfar.

• (No. 1.)
(PitivATE.)
Bryanstone-square, 22d March, 1842.
My dear Sir,-1 understand that Mr. Chalmers resigns
this week his seat for Montrose.
I have been unwilling to undertake either the trouble
or expense of a contested election ; but, if any constitu-
ency shall think fit to elect me, I will serve and go on as
formerly.
It would doubtless be pleasing to me to again represent
the burghs, where I so long sat, in spite of all Tory op-
position ; but
I am altogether unacquainted with the
state of the constituency, and only Mention to you my
wishes in that wapleaving the electors to decide of their
own accord.---nelieve me, yours sincerely: •
(Signed) JOSEPH HUME.
David Carnegy, Esq., Craigo.

,11;.;1

hay omv,
acquaimedi with my having starved ivr these ksurgh..i, in

the vacancy offered by Mr. Chalmers' retirement. I •
have no doubt but you are already aware of that circum-
stance, and I have to beg your indttlf.rence for the neg-
lect; seeing this is my first essay at this advanced period
of life, I trust you will grant it. I only started after
having waited some time, during which no kandidate ap-
peared in the field, of either party ; and dreaded, if lon-
ger delayed, a Conservative might have shown himself,
though I don't think with much prospect of success.
In, the movements that have taken place in the burer.s
lately, there is (and particularly in Forfar) a strong feel-
ing in your favour. If I had thought there had been
any chance of your coming forward, I am the last per-
son on earth to have anticipated you, and you should most
certainly have had my support ; but as the matter stands
my retiring would probably create a • great confusion,
which might lead to serious loss to the Liberal interest.
When I started, it was at the urgent pressing of some
friends—Mr. Chalmers being one of them—and upon
the principle of danger, that by further delay
might accrue to the independence of the burghs, that I
did at last start. I can assure you I feel uneasy in the
situation I am placed in, and the having to attend Par-
liament and living in London at a distance from my
family, would be to me a great sacrifice. Still as a
matter of duty, I have offered myself to the electors—
have met hitherto a kind reception, and will fight the
good fight. A split in the Liberal interest is much to be
deprecated, as it might place in jeopardy the indepen-
dence of the burghs, which I know you have as much at
heart as I have. I shall be. glad to hear from you by
return of post how you feel on the subject.
I remain, my dear Sir, yours sincerely.
(Signed) DAVID CARNEGY.
Joseph Hume, Esq. (Address to me at Craigo.)
(No. 3.)

Bryanmfone-square, April 4, 1842.
My de:•.r Sir,--Your printed address to the eeetors
of Montrose district of burghs arrived by the morning,
and your letter of the 2d instant from Arbroath by the
evening mail. The first somewhat surprised me—l could
not comprehend why you, who had objected to go to
Parliament in your younger days, should have desired to
do sn, at this time of day.

When the intention -of Mr. Chalmers to retire, was
communicated to me on the 22d of March, you were the
only elector in the wit& district to whom I N% rote on the
subject ; and, in that note, I stated to you, that I was
unwilling to undertake either the trouble or the expense
of a contested election : but, that if any constituency should
think fit to elect me, I should serve, and go on as for-
merly. I also stated that I was altogether unacquainted
with the opinions of the electors in the Montrose dis-
trict, as to a successor ; but, that it would doubtless be
pleasing to me again to ri present the burghs, for which
I had so long sat in spite of Tory opposition.
I addressed that private note to you (on the 22(1, ex •
petting to have your friendly advice and support as to
any steps I might take in this affair ; and, certainly, I
never anticipated your becoming a candidate yourself.
This much to remind you that I was undoubtedly in the
field before you—not as a candidate indeed, nor, except
called upon by a majority of the electors, do I so con-
sider myself now— and, were I certain that a majority
preferred you, I should not allow myself to be named as
such. A day or two will settle this—meanwhile the
electors ,of Porfar and Montrose, have expressed their
desire at public meetings, that I should be Mr. Chalmers'
successor, and as Arbroah and Brechin are, lam in-
formed, disposed to take the same course, I think you
will be inclined to unite, rather than divide the Liberal
interest.

Trusting, that thin apparent momentary oppositiol
may cause no breach of our ancient friendship. I remain,
yours sincerely, (Signcd) 'JOSEPH HUME.
David Carnegy, Esq., Craigo.
(No. 4.)
Dry:ins:one-square, Bth April, 1842.
My dear Sir,—ln consequence of the various and con-
tradictory rumours afloat as to my conduct with regard
to the representation of the Montrose district of burghs,
I deem it necessary to publish what I' have written to
several parties on the subject, to show exactly the course
I have taken.

My letter to you of the 22d of March being the first
step I took in the affair, requires specially that it, and
our subsequent correspondence, should be laid before the
electors ; and I feel sure. you will have no objection to
see it in print. - I remain, youri sincerely,
JOSEPH LIU ME.
David Carnegy, Esq., of Craigo. •

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, FRIDAY EVENING.

The English Market has been exceedingly firm during
the day, and a'though prices at one part of it were a shade
lower, some purchases by an influential broker restored them
to the same as yesterda-,. and Consols closed at 90i 91 for
Money, and for the Account ; the New Three-and-a-Half
per Cents., 100 k 100*; Bank Stock, 1661 167§; India
Bonds, 14 16; and Exchequer Bills, 36 38 p.em.•
In the Foreign Market but little was done ; prices, borrow-,
were rather better, Belgian being 1031 1041 ; Brazilian, 67b
68i ; Danish, 80i 81 ; the Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents.,
52* 52i ; aid the Five per Cents., 100 10011. The last quota-
tions of Mexican were 41a 41k; Colombian, 271 27a ;
the Portuguese Five per Cents., 86 361; the Three per
Cents., 21 211; the Spanish, Active, Five per Cents., and the
Three per Cents., both the same, 21i 21a.
Ra lway shares were in greater request, and prices were in
some instances higher. London and Birmingham were 85 87 ;
Great West ern, 281 2911, and the half shares 15 15} premium.
Birmingham and Gloucester, 56 58 ; South Western, 60 61 ;
Gosport, 6t) 61 ; North Midland, 70 71, the new shares, 35
351 ; Blackwall, 12 12i, the new shares, 10 10* and Brighton
37 37 per share. South Eastern and Dover, 22 211; and
Eastern Counties, 1371 13% discount.
The Exchanges were good, with rather more dying, and the
rates more in favour of this country. Hamburgh 13 121, 13
1234 ; Amsterdam, 12 4%, 12 5; Rotterdam, 12 5 12 s*;
Antwerp, 12 4% 12 5 ; Frankfort, 1511 ; Paris 25, 80, 25,
85; Vienna, 9 521,4, 9 531/2 ; Madrid, 36% 361 A; Lisbon,
524 52i.

_ .
(From The Sln of Last Night.)
t The extent of business in the English Funds has been trifling
.o-day, compared with the two or three last. The -pur-
chases which were then made were chiefly for reinvesting
the dividends now in the comae of payment, and consequently
the principal operations now are the deliveries of the
stock thus bought. Some barpins have, however, been made
in the Long Annuities by an influential broker, which has
given great firmness to the market. Consols are 903 3 for
Money, and 903 91 for the Account ; Three per Cents. Re-
duced, 893 90; Three-and-a- Half per Cents. Reduced, 99
to 99b ; New Three-and-a-Half per Cents., 1003 ; Bank
Stock 166%; India Bonds, 11 to 14; and Exchequer Bills,
36 38 prem.
With the exception of a few bargains in Mexican, the
Foreign Stocks are quite neglected. These have been im-
proved to 401 403; Colombian, 27} 27%; Peruvian, 174
111 ; Spanish Old BOOS, 25; and the Throe per Cent. Stock,
243 25; the price of the Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cent.
Stock is 524 52i; the Five per Cents., 100 1004; Belgian,
103 104; and Russian, 112 b 1123.
Railway Shares ate all good, and some purchases have been
made in the new Shares. York and North Midland at 324 ;
Midland Counties, 40 !.4 ; South Western, 60i ; Great
Wastekn, U 4 Uirmitighltn, 176; Manchester and Leeds,
New Shares, 3614 ; and Brighton, 37 31
The alteration In the rate of tliscount by the Bank of Eng-
land has caused the principal brokers to lower theirs to 34 per
cent. for first sort commercial paper.

There is not a single arrivalfr-om any quarter to-day. The
French mail even did not come to hand, neither were the let.
tills delivered until a late hour. The papers contain coshing
of commercial importance.
LIVERPOOL COTTuN MARKET, APRIL 7.—A good qta,nliay
of cotton was sold tc-day, but there was no amendment in
pritbs, and the market had a quiet tone ; 5,000 hales changed
hands, inelgßO Of 1;1J0t; Atneriean for export; 300 Smolt, 3d
a hlid. ; 100 Maranham, ed. ; 160 Partition, 7d, a 4,460
American at 4d. a 7d.

LIVERPOOL SHARE MARKET, APRIL 7.—A fair inquiry
Was experienced for Eastern Counties, and the market gene-
rally was firm. 'I he f..llowing met with purchasers:—Eastern
Counties, ; ditto New, 4/. 14s. 2d. ; Edinburgh and Glas-
kb*, 4S Leaden end Birmingham, 175; ditto Thirds, 221.
19s. 10d. CLOSING PRICES
BRITISH MINDS.

Bank Stock 1674 India Stock
3 per Cent Red 9O Ditto Bonds
3 per Cent Cetit 9O Ditto Old Annuities ... 4156
3i per Cent Red . 096 Dltte New Annuities...
New 3i per Cent
New 5 per Cant.
Long Annuities Zoexplre Ditto Small 33 pm
Jan. 1860 ..... ..... 12 7-16 Bank gtock"for Acct ...1671
Oct 1859........: 12i India Stock for Acct..,. .....
Jan. 1660. ... .... 12 11-16 Consols for Acct 9O;
FOREIGN FUNDS.

Austrian, 5 pia vent.... Portuguese, 5 per cent
Belgian, 5 pci Cent."... Ditto, IYeir Ditto
Brazilian 80nd5.......... Prussian, 6 pet cent.

Buenos Ayres 6 I%er cest Russian, 5 per cent .... , 1121
Chilian, 6 per cent... Ditto, Metallic ...... .
Colombian, 6 pin cent.. Spanish, 5 per cent..... 25,
Ditto, 1824.. ....... 271 Ditto, Deferred.... 12if
Danish, 3 per cent — French, 5 per cent. —e.
Greek, 182.5, 5 per cent — Exchange I —.c.
Mexican, 5 per cent.... 41i French, 3 per cunt •.
Ditto, 6 per cent. 1637 Dutch, 21 per cent. , 62*
Peruvian, 1825, f; per et 171 Ditto, 5 per cent. .. . 100

_
SHARES. -
Eastern Counties Railway (23 paid) ...
Ditto Debentures ( paid) .... ......... ...10: Big Sd
Great Western Railway (65 paid) 93i
London and Brighton (50 paid) 37
London and Birmingham (90) ...... ..... .. 1761
London and South Western
London and Croydon Railway (Trunk) l3l
Manchester and Leeds (70 paid) .., „
Ditto New Shares (no paid.....
Ditto Quarter Shares ( 2 paid) 5
Midland Counties Railway (100 paid)
Northern and Eastern (45 paid)
Paris and Rouen (14 paid)
South Eastern and Dover (48 paid) . 261
York and North Midland (50 paid) ... ......
Ditto New Shares (13 paid) • 324
COURSE OF EXCHANGE—(YESTERDAY.)
Amsterdam CF. 12 8 (Gibraltar , • ...„.
Ditto, at sight
Rotterdam ...2 U. 12 erenoa . 25 90
Antwerp . 12 8 Milan
Hamburgh M.B. 13 15i Venice
A]toua
Paris, 3 days' sight :.. 25 70 Palermo, per oz 120 '
Ditto, 3 months 25 95 Lisbon
Marseilles
Bourdeaux 426 0 Rio Janeiro 27
Frankfort on Maine... 152 Ba.bia
Petersburgh, 3Us ... 364 Buenos Ayres
Berlin--

,-41 day,
Vienna, effee. fl. 3M. 955 Philadelphia
Trieste, ditto 9 57 PRICES OF BULLION, PER oz
Madrid ..
Cadiz 96 Portugal Gold C0in...3 17 5
Bilbao
Barcelona
Sevilla

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in-
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