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TO ritff VOITIIT AND INDIMMINT 2LECTORS.
OF THE BOROUGH OF BEDFORD.
GCNTLIMLN,
THE Ministers of the Crown having advised his
Royal Highness the Prince Regent to a Dissolution of the
Parliament, much eariieriban has been usual since the passing of
the Septennial Act, and Nineteen Months before the period of
its legal expiration, those Members, therefore, of the late House
of Commons, who owed their Election to the exercise of Popu-
lar Franchise, are again before the tribunes) of the People.
Such ought to be the cue of all. That It might become so,
have never ceased to labour; and, if I shall be re-elected I
shall continue strenuous in my exertions to effect's, great sad
necessary a Constitutional Reformation. Such is my own-ease;
and I appeal to my past conduct for my justification in again offer-
ing myself a Candidate for the honour of representing you in the
New Parliament.
Finding no trace of any public ground for the step which the
Prince Regent has been advised to take, but strong reasons why
the existence of the late Parliament should have been suffered
to continue, in the very afflicting and precarious state of the
health of the Sovereign, I must attribute the advice given to the
private views of the advisers. Whatever may have been their
kfluer.ce in the last House of Commons, they must expect to
increase it in the next, by the means which are unfortunately in
the power of all Ministers.
It is easy to conjecture that those who have counselled the
Dissolution of the last, will very early propose to the New Par-'
liament to abrogate the sound Constitutional enactment, by which
it would necessarily terminate within a given time after the de-
mise of the Crown, and to pass an Act for the Prolongation and
Security of its own existence.
In these circumstances it behoves the People to be more than
usually circumspect in the choice of their Representative.,
whonythey have the power to choose i and in soliciting your
favour once more, I ask more than the onlinary portion of your
confidence.
The season of profession from me to you I. past. The con.
nexkn between us so honourable and gratifying to me, has too
lung subsisted to leave me any thing to hope from professions,
tf my conduct has not secured to me your esteem. Aa a Mem•
ber of Parliament I have been too long before you and the Pub-
lic, and in all the other relations of life I have acted too imme-
diately under your eye, to have left any part of my character
unexplored by you. I know your Justice too well to be afield
of your Verdict. If you can pronounce favourably on the purity
of my intentions, you will make indulgent allowance for the
feebleness or imperfectim with which those intentions have bias
carried into execution. .
I have been called upon to surrender up my trust at a most
critical time, when the selection of measures for the guidance
and welfare of the State requires all the discrimination of the
wisest, all the energy of the boldest, and all the forbearance of
the most temperate men that ever were called to the Ad '
Lion of the highest of Human Affairs.
A combination of such qualities may overcome the complleate4
difficulties of our Situation; by taking advantage of the tran-
scendent glory of our Arms, and turning Victory to the
account to which it can be applied by the victorious.
A rash, vaallatinr, and presumptuous conduct, will aggravate
all the evils which it uas induced, and turn our Military Succem
to nought.
Five Years have elapsed since I had the honour to address yes
last, as Candidate for your Representation ; and we are still at
War. The calamity of War is more widely extended, and has
reached the great American Continent.
In the interval, Austria has again been In conflict with Frame.'
She has again been subdued ; and is now her Ally, in a War in
which they are jointly engaged against Russia. •
Upon the Peninsela, event, have taken place which have ex-
ceeded the most sanguine Expectations. By the consummate
Genius of our Commander, and the Irresistible Valour of our
Troops, feats have been performed which shrink not from any
historical comparison whatever. '1 hey have exalted the name of
England, great as it was, in Arms; and if used with Wisdom,
whilst in their Bloom, may establish the real Indepeudence of
Stain, and procure repose to the World.
If the victory of Salarnsulca has raised a belief in the minds
of those by whose Counsels we are governed, that the French
will be forcibly expelled from Spain, such belief I cannot but
consider as without solid grout f.
America is added to me list of our Enemies, and is waging
open War against us, which I deem the heavifst of all the Cala-
mities that have befallen this Country. IWs new War has been
produced by a system of Conunercial Policy to which the late
House of Commons lent its full support In its commencement ;
upheld in its progress; and abandoned when, as it has unhappily
proved, it was too late for such a step to produce its effect.
That System was opposed by myself, and others much more
powerful than me. We made repeated attempts to end it. Its
effects were foreseen and foretold. Our efforts were thwarted,
and our speculationuwere treated with scorn, by the same House
of Commons which yielded, when too late, to the irresistible
evidence of that dreadful scene of Internal Distress, which it
would not contemplate or believe, till it was laid bare to the
whole World, and had produced a tardy and reluctant conviction
upon I:s Authors and Abettors.
The Parliament which preceded the last was dissolved, because
a disposition had been manifested in the House of Commons of
that day to do partial Justice to those of our Fellow Subjects pro.
testing the Roman Catholic Religion, who-devote their Lives for
their Country,.in our Fleets and Armies.
You remember the hideous outcry that was raised during the
Elections of the new Members: equally disgraceful to those who
excited it, and to the Church, of which it professed the guar-
dianship.
The House of Commons, immediately upon its meeting, and
repeatedly afterwards, rejested the Petitions of the Roman Ca-
tholics with disdain : but it has not been dissolved without ab-
juripg its pernicious error, by resolving, early in thenext Session,
to take into consideration the Claims of the Roman Catholics of
Ireland. It did more, by passing the Act, chap. 155, of the last
Session, entitled, An Act ". to repeal certain Acts ,and amend
other Acts relating to Religiou: Worship and Assemblies, and
Persons Preaching or Teaching therein." It gave practical proof
of the rapid strides it had taken in a space inconceivably short
for such an i ffect to be produced, and gave happy omen of the
blessedness to be expected front the terminatiou of all religious
disability and persecution.
It rests with the Electors of tile United Kingdom to take what
care they can, that the design, the resolution, and manifest in-
ention of the late House of Commons, on these points, shall not
lie disappointed.
The subject of the Currency of the Realm forced itself upon
the attention of the House. It was fully and ably discussed : and
aftet the discussion it was resolved, upon the motion of the pre-
sent Chancellor of the Exchequer, " That Bank Notes are in
'Odle estimation equal in value to gold."
How far the Chancell4 of the Exchequer was justified in pro-
posing, or the House in adopting such a resolution, every one of
the'public is fully capable of deciding. Bet it is remarkable that
to the same Session the same House of Commons concurred in a
!* law, making it highly'yienal to act in craltradiction to that opi-
Dion, and to part with Paper for Gold at a price lower than its
nominal value. A vain attempt %arrest the flight of gold from
a country inundated with paper; a repetition of the folly so often
exposed and exploded in the conduct of all the weak and Despo-
tic Governments of Europe. That law was continued and Is
now in force ; others have been simeradded, which will extermi-
nate the only remaining medium of metallic circulation in most
parts of the country, by :tutting Local Tokens Illegal after the
25th day of March next. •
'I hat the late House 'ffid not condemn the universally repro-
bated Convention of Cinirii • that it justified and applauded the
atrocious and impolitleatipAt upon Copenhagen, with the rob-
`li bury of its fleets and arsenals; and that it commended the expo.
ditlon to Welchem, are matters of history not to be forgotten;
Ibut in this age of the worilpeat events press with such rapidity
upon us, that they cannot be dwelt upon beyond the term of
their own operation, although in their cones-10"mm they are
deeply felt.
SV THE GENTLEMEN, CLERGY, AND FREEHOLDERS p have thought k expedient to make dds statement of my view
OF THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD. of the general situation of the country, at a period when it la
Orurteseral, • morally impossible, should rat in their present state.
ADISSOLUTION of Parliament having taken' The effects of e s foreign expesditure, accompanied by
Place, I lose no time in soliciting the honour of being again k depredation of the Paper Currency of a Kingdom._ added to
. your Representative (for the Fourth time) in the finning the stoppage of it. maantaetaNes and a stagM of its trade,
are too well known.
Be assured. from the very high value at which I estimate this aity*wiso then is, thst an earnest endeavour shag now liesksie
moor, no effort shall be wanting on my part to ensure my sue- to accomplish a general Pacification.
And should Ibe successful, I shall continue to disclurge The time appears id me to be very favourable tea direct =at
great trust with the fidelity and assiduity, which I!sag* "proceedingof"thature. I deplore the sad effects of long prat
secured to me your confidence and probation. ••
Meted war. I see nothing formidable in peace. Its accomplab.
I have the honour to be, Meet may be beyopd oar reach: but till it has beeiltrovekso nee
With sentimepts ex respect and gratitude, so be sot I shall pot believe it: mon am sure it would be pradeiw'
Gen demen,your very faithful and obedient savant, and peeper to make the attempt. I cannot make up my mind to
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TO THE WORTHY AND. INDEPENDENT UVRIETtIy
LONDON. -
01KTLILMEN,
ADissolution of Parliament having taken place,
I beg leave, in the absence of my Father, Sir Wit.t.iAsa
CuaTts, to assure you, that grateful for that distinguished conb.
dence which you have reposed ilahim during five successive Par-
liaments, he will, immediately upon his return (which cannot be
long delayed) pay his personal respects to you, to solicit the
Maoist of your support at the ensuing Election.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen.
Your obedient servant,
11, Portland-place, Sept. U. lel% WM. CURTIS, jun.
N. B. Sir William Curtis's Committee will meet every day at
I. Chambers, in the Old South Sea House, where any comma-
tdeadon will be thankfully received.
• • TO THE WORTHY LIVERY OF LONDON.
GINTLZPIZIO,
THE highest Honour which any Man can receive
from his Fellow Citizens, is that of being placed by them
In the situation of promoting their interests, and guarding their
Rights, in the Commons House of Parliament. This great trust
you have twice reposed in me; and to discharge it faithfully, has
been My chief study and greatest ambition. With this coosciors-
Sew I venture now to refer myself with confidence to you, upon
She expected Dissolution of Parliament, to solicit the honourable
' dlitinction of being returned, for the tiird time, one of the Re.
presentative, of this great City.
The friendship and kindness of the Livery of London will ever
be remembered by me with sentiments of the warmest gratitude;
and will stimulate me to still greater exertions, to promote by
every mesh. intrusted to me, the welfare of our free and envied.
Country, the prosperity of the City of LondOn, and the happiness
of all ranks of my Fello* Citizens.
I have the honour to be, with the greatest respect, Gentlemell.
Your faithful and most obedient humble servant,
America-square, Sept. 29, 1812. JAMES SHAW.
My Committee will sit daily at the King's Head Tavern,in the
Pouluy, where your friendly communications will be thankfully
received.

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TO THE WORTHY AND. INDEPENDENT LIVERY OF
LONDON. -
0111T1-211811,
ADissolution of Parliament having taken place,
I beg leave, in the absence of my Father, Sir Wretiess
Cua•ris, to assure you, that grateful for that distinguished confi-
dence which you have reposed inhim during five successive Par-
liaments, he will, immediately upon his return (which cannot be
long delayed) pay his personal respects to you, to solicit the
honour of your support at the ensuing Election.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen.
Your obedient servant,
4111, Portland-place, Sept. 29. 1619. WM. CURTIS, jan.
N. B. Sir William Curtis's Committee will meet every day at ,
Ms Chambers, in the Old South Sea House, where any comma-
station will be thankfully received.
• • TO THE WORTHY LIVERY OF LONDON.
GeIiTLSII2B,
THE highest Honour which any Man can receive
from his Fellow Citizens, is that of being placed by them '
. In the situation of promoting their interests, and guarding their
Rights, in the Commons House of Parliament. This great trust
you have twice reposed in me; and to discharge it faithfully, has
been 'my chief study and greatest ambition. With this conscious.
Ness I venture now to refer myself with confidence to you, upon
the expected Dissolution of Parliament, to solicit the honoureble
distinction of being returned, for the third time, one of the Roe
presentatives of this great City.
The friendship and kindness of the Livery of London will ever
be remembered by me with sentiments of the warmest gratitude;
tad will stimulate me to still greater exertions, to promote by
every means intrusted to me, the welfare of our free and envied.
Country, the prosperity of the City of LondOn, and the happiness
of all ranks of my Fello* Citizens.
I have the honour to be, with the greatest respect, Gentlemen,
Your faithful and most obedient humble servant, "
Americe.square, Sept. 29, 1812. JAMES SHAW.
My Committee will sit daily at the King's Head Tavern,in tho
Pouluy, where your friendly communications will be thankfully '
ireceived.
TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT LIVERY OP
LONDON.
GeNTLISIZW,
HAVING been invited by the unanimous Vote of
a numerous and respectable body of the Livery, to become
a Candidate to represent the City of London, at the nest General
Election, I feel such an honourable and spontaneous call to be
Irresistible and therefore most readily accede to their wishes,
Sod throw myself upon the free and independent suffrages of my
Plow Citizens.
My unremitted exertions in the cause of freedom, for nearly
twenty years, will, I trust, render all professions unnecessary;
' end I can only lament that those exertions were not equally able
Ind successful, as they have been zealous and disinterested.
Gentlemen, the cause is your own—it is wi'h you to declare,
Whether you are content under the degrading influence which
has so lone predominated in the City ; but if, stimulated by the
Repeated insults you have received, you should determine at once
to redeem the injured honour and character of the Livery, I
Should feel highly gratified to be the instrument, In your hands,
Of effecting so desirable an object.
It remains for me to request your early support and interest
with your friends, and to leisure you of the lasting impression it
Will make on the mind of, Gentlemen
Your zealous anefaithfial servant,
London, Sept. 28, ROBERT WAITIIMAN.
T a numerous and respectable MEETING of
LIVERYMEN, in the Ward of Farringdon Without, held
St the Globe Tavern, Fleet.street, September 29, 1812;
EDWARD QUIN, Esq. in the Chair;
It was rgsolved unanimously—fa. That the firm and un-
wearied exertions of Rossiir WAITasiAN. Esq. in the cause of
Constitutional Freedom, eminently qualify him for the Represen-
tation of this City in Parliament ; and this Meeting, in order to
evince their gratitude to the man whohas, with a dauntless spirit,
;end a manly eloquence. so long and disinterestedly maintained the
rights and privileges of his Fellow Citizens, do pledge themselves
tit-give him their decided and unqualified support on the present
Occasion.
2. Resolved unanimously, That a Committee be new formed
for the purpose of soliciting the Votes and Interest Of the Livery-
nun wit'iin this Ward.
3. hnt the cordial Thapts of this Meeting ire due to the
Committee, sitting at the Nevi Londcn Tavern, Cheipside, for
the prompt and vigorous inannerin which they have commenced
their proceeditigs for the attainment of the object ofthis Meeting.
E QUIN, Chairman.
Resolved unanimously, That the Thanks of the Meeting be
given to Mr. Quin, for his able conduct in the Chair. - •
'To the GENTLEMEN, CLERGY, and FREEHOLDIES
of the COUNTY of LINCOLN.
GIVTLIMEN,
A Dissolution of Parliament having taken place,
I beg leave to offer myself as a Candidate to be one of the
Representatives of the County of Lincoln.
The highly flattering manner in which you did me the honour
tl electing me, encourages me to hope, I may again be favoured
Irish your support.
. , 'have the honour to be Gentlemen, with great respect,
Your most obedient, and humble servant,
CHARLES A. PELHAM.
THE GENTRY, CLERGY, AND YEOMANRY,
FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF KENT.
GsmTLENIEN,
THE reading Mr. HowywonD's Advertisement, in
which he retires from his situation as one of your Repre•
aentaliveS, has awakened in my mind the impulse of a most
etch e duty. I feel that I should again offer myselfito fulfill that
great and important trust in Parliament, which you have twice
,placed in my hands, 1 need not now profess my principles; I
know tl.ey are fresh in your recollection. During the ten years
that I practised them in the House of Commons, I ever felt they
'Were the real principles of my constituents, and that in practising
them I was their true Representative.
Should you again do me the honour of placing your confidence
-In me, you may depend upon my most anxious attention to the
duties of my situation, in endeavouring to advance the honour
and security of my country, and' in promoting the happiness and
vegan of the county of Kent.
I am, Gentlemen, with sincere regard,
Your fai•hful humble servant,
Rxon Heath, Sept 29th,.1812. WILLIAM GEARY.
TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF
THE BOROUGH OF MALDEN.
GeNTtalititi,
AS it is -generally reported that Parliament is is
be immediately dissolved, I again address you to remit i
'she honour of your support at the approaching Election. I hope
to be able to call upon many of you, but your number Is now.
become so great, in consequence of the restoration of your Chao.
en, (upon which permit me again most sincerely to congratulati
you) that should it not be in my power to pay my respects to'
each, I trust you will believe that unavoidable necessity could
Slone prevent my having the pleasure of personally soliciting
your Votes. 1 will only add, that in the present arduous crisis
of public affairs, it will be my earnest endeavour, should I have
the honour of bring elected one of your Representatives, to prove
myself deserving of your choice by a firm attachment to
citiil'
principles of our excellent Constitution as well as ;
attention to your local interests. '
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obliged and obedient servant,
' J4ENJAMIN GASKELL.
Thormes House, Sept. 28, 1,812.
itt THE GENTLEMEN, CLERGY, AND FREEHOLDERS
OF THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD.
Osursamax,
A DISSOLUTION of Parliament having tskee '
place, I lose no time in soliciting the honour of being again
.seen your Representative (for the Fourth time) in the ensuing
Parliament.
Be assured. from the very high value at which I estimate this
honour, no effort shall be wanting on my part to ensure my sut-
tees.
usd should I be successful, I shall continue to discharge
great trust with the fidelity and assiduity, which I homy
secured to me your confidence and approbation.
I ban the honour to be,
With sentiments ot respect and gratitude,
Gen tlemen, your very faithful and obedient Servant,
File Ilasesis. September' 1511, FRANCIS Miff