Glasgow Courier. — 1847-07-24 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

DUAIBARTONSHIRE ELECTION.  A large and influential meeting of electors of this county was hold in the Star Hotel on Wednesday forenoon, when there were present, among others, Gibson Stott of Balloch Castle; Stewart Jolly of Catter; J. B. Neilson of Kelvinside; William Connal, Garscadden ; J. M. Gartshore of Gartshore; It. C. Cumming of Barremman ; James Donaldson of Keppoch; Andrew Macgeorge, Esq.; Peter Blackburn of Killearn ; A. B. Yuille of Dar14th; W. Leckie Ewing of Arngomerie, Herbert Buchanan, Esq.; J ihn Bartholemew of Broomhill; Walter Duncan of Bogedge; John Turnbull of Bonhill House; John Arthur of Dillichip; John Orr Ewing, Arden; Robert Buchanan of Ardoch; John Buchanan of BlAirlusk. Mr. Stott having been called to the chair, introduced Mr. Sinollett, the present member for the county, who briefly stated that, being desirous of again representing his native county in Parliament, he had, in ascordanceith what had appeared to him to be the general wish of the t,mnty, issued an address to the electors, again soliciting that honour. Another address, however, had been issued by a stranger party, who had unexpectedly appeared to contest the county. sdice that party's address had been in the hands of the electors, Mr. Smollett had found, in the course of his personal canvass, that tile satisfaction previously expressed by the constituency with his past conduct in Parliament was not diminished; and he had also received tenders of support from various influential parties \III() had not formerly supported him, but who now saw no good eason for disturbing the constituency by the turmoil of a contested election. While, therefore, he might have been unwilling to have obtruded himself, uncalled for, on the constituency of the ounty, he was prepared, if it was the wish of the meeting, to sustain the contest. The meeting unanimously adopted a resolution, expressing confidence in Mr. Smollett, and agreeing to support him with their votes and influence, and separated, after having resolved themselves into a committee for pro. noting his re-election, and given him a vote of thanks for his nAst services.  LONDON SUGAR MARKET, JULY 20 There is no general improvement to notice in the value of raw -tiger, but the home trade have shown a stroug desire to do busi. netts, whilst exporters came forward with more freedom, atid merchants have been less inclined to realise.—To-day the home trade came forward with greater freedom, and the purchases made to sugar for exportation were also upon a more extended scale, ad in several instances better prices were obtained. 'there was an extensive demand for West India muscovado, both for grocery .aid refining purposes, while the rates paid were in several cues I. per cwt. above those of Friday for all sorts. The total ,tuantity sold amounted to 1,350 hhds. and tree., including, at public sale, 219 lihds. 13 trcs. and 8 brls. Barhadoes, wkkik sold .t full rates. Rerixeo.—Since Tuesday last there has been in extensive de. !land for all descriptions of refined sugar for home consumption, tad a further advance In the value took place, making the rise from the lowest point of the market is. 13d. per cwt.—To-day there was much desire evinced by the home trade to operate In all sorts of refined goods, Indeed they nearly cleared the market of all sorts, paying In advanced rates—brown grocery lumps were sold at 88s. Od. to 1595., and standard lumps Ns. Od. to 60s, per owt. Bonded crushed sugar is dull of sale, first quality at 31s. 6d. to 82s. per cwt. Melancholy Case of Suicide.—Wedneeday morning, between nine and ten o'clock, a respectable working-man, ail overseer In a cotton-mill in this city, residing in Market Street, out his throat in a shocking manner in his own house, and died in a few minutes afterwards. We understand the unfortunate man has left a widow and four children.