% l'^\^ POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. VIEW OF THE POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND IN THE LAST CENTDEY A CONFIDENTIAL REPORT POLITICAL OPINIONS, FAMILY CONNECTIONS, OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE 2662 COUNTY VOTERS IN 1788 EDITED WITH AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF THE LAW RELATING TO COUNTY ELECTIONS BY SIR CHARLES ELPHINSTONE ADAM OF BLAIR-ADAM, BART., BARRISTEK-AT-LAW » J * ' • > J 3 1 > 1 EDINBURGH: DAVID DOUGLAS MDCCCLXXXVII. JJP\2\\ O • tl •) ,*« • * • «• • . #- # PREFACE. The Eeport of 1788 — which, in manuscript, is in the possession of the Editor — was intended to assist William Adam ^ and Henry Erskine ^ in managing the interests, in Scotland, of the Whig Opposition to the Administration of Pitt and Henry Dundas.^ The name of the compiler, who threw into shape information drawn from many sources, cannot, with certainty, be given : his opinion of the work, and a recommendation respecting its development, are presented in a Note, prefixed to the Kepokt, in which he writes : — "Though this information can only be matured 1 Right Hon. William Adam, elder son of John Adam of Blair- Adam, born 1751 ; entered the House of Commons 1774 ; first held office (Treasurer of the Ordnance) 1780 ; finally retired from Parliament 1812 ; on the introduction of trial by jury in civil causes appointed, 1815, Lord Chief-Commissioner of the Jury Court of Scotland ; died 1839. 2 Hon. Henry Erskine, second son of the tenth Earl of Buchan, born 1746 ; Lord Advocate in 1783 in the Coalition Ministry, and from 1806 to 1807 in Grenville's Ministry of "all the Talents ;" M.P. 1806-1807 ; Dean of Faculty (usually so designated in the Report) 1785-1796 ; died 1817. 3 Treasurer of the Navy, Member for Mid-Lothian ; and all- powerful in Scotland. M204154 vi PREFACE. by time, it is expected that it will, in its present state, in part answer its object, by giving a general view of the political state of every County in Scot- land. Yearly, in the month of October, the Roll of the Freeholders in each County is adjusted, and the necessary alterations, arising from the deaths of individuals, and the purchase and sale of freehold estates, are made. It will therefore be necessary, once a year, to procure copies of the Rolls of the Freeholders of the several Counties, and to renew the following state in conformity thereto. "The objects, connections, and circumstances of men are perpetually changing, even their characters are not always permanent ; on these accounts it will no doubt require constant attention to furnish a statesman, at all times, with a just view of the Scotch Counties ; but it may be done, the first state is the most difficult, the alterations on it will be attended with less trouble and expence than the first compilation." There is no evidence that the scheme of yearly corrections was carried out, though it may be observed that the Stirlingshire report exhibits the condition of the Roll both in 1788 and in 1789. The compiler adopted some precautions to secure the manuscript from unauthorised inspection, and arranged, in the event of Adam's early death, that the sheets should either be delivered into proper keeping, or be destroyed. The considerations, personal and political, which PREFACE. vii induced the first owners to attach such importance to the custody of their manuscript, have ceased to exist; but the work will still possess a certain value in the eyes of those who are interested in the past of Scottish politics. A slight knowledge of the system of Election Law which was swept away by the Eeform Act of 1832, is necessary for the entire comprehension of the Keport, and therefore, in the Introduction, the Editor has endeavoured to present a short account of the representation of the counties of Scotland, which will, he hopes, be found useful by some readers who may have been accustomed to devote themselves more to politics than to the study of legal antiquities. CONTENTS. PAGE Introduction : A Short Account of the Law relating to the Representation of the Counties of Scotland, in and before the year 1788, . . . . xi Table showing the number of Voters enrolled in each County, xxxii View of the Political State of Scotland : A Confidential Report : — Aberdeen, 1 Airshire, 18 Argyll, 43 Bamf, 50 Berwickshire, 58 Bute, ........ 75 Caithness, 77 Clackmannan, 81 Cromarty, 84 Dumbarton, 89 Dumfries, 97 Edinburgh, or Mid-Lothian, . 105 Fifeshire, 121 Forfarshire, 147 Hadintonshire, 160 Inverness-shire, 172 Kincardineshire, 183 Kinross-shire, 191 X CONTENTS. View of the Political State of Scotland— continued. Kirkcudbrightshire, Lanarkshire, Linlithgowshire, Moray, or Elgin, Nairneshire, Orkney, Peeblesshire, Perthshire, Eenfrewshire, Eoss-shire, Eoxburghshire, Selkirkshire, Stirlingshire, Sutherland, Wigtonshire, County of Dumbarton : the number of Votes which each Freeholder has made, and the number which he may still make. County of Eenfrew : the number of Votes which each Freeholder has made, and the number which he may still make, . 195 212 227 2a3 239 243 250 256 278 294 302 315 322 339 344 351 352 Appendices : — A. Oaths which were, or might have been, adminis- tered at a County Election Meeting in 1788, 354 B. List of the Eepresentatives of Scotland in the House of Commons in 1788, . . . 358 INTEODUCTION. A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE LAW RELATING TO THE REPRESENTATION OP THE COUNTIES OF SCOTLAND, IN AND BEFORE THE YEAR 1788.1 The Parliament of Scotland at the commencement of The representa- the fifteenth century was composed of ' the three ^^"" ^'^°'' '^^^' 1 Headers who seek more information regarding the old system of Election Law may be referred to Wight's Enquiry into the Rise and Progress of Parliament, Edinburgh, 1784, or to Bell's Election Laws, Edinburgh, 1812 ; these are the best works on the subject, and the Editor is under obligations to both. There is a Supplement to Wight's book entitled Election Cases from 1784 to 1796, Edinburgh, 1796; and an edition of his work in 2 vols, was published in 1806. Bell's Dictionary, voce Election Law, contains a sketch of the old Law of Elections. Connell's Election Laws, Edinburgh, 1827, may also be mentioned. The Editor has consulted numerous pamphlets belonging to the period of the Keport, amongst which he may note the following : — The proposed Reform of the Counties of Scotland impartially examined, by Robert Fergusson, jun., of Craigdarroch, Second Edition, Edinburgh, 1792. Observations on the Election Law of Scotland, said to have been written in 1771 by Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck, privately printed, 1825. Thoughts on the Dis- qualification of the Eldest Sons of the Peers of Scotland to elect or be elected, by Alexander, Lord Saltoun, London, 1788. Remarks on the Bill which was intended to be brought into Parliament in 1776 for annvZling nominal and fictitious Qualifications, anonymous (ascribed in the Catalogue of the Advocates' Library to William Robertson, one xii ' INTRODUCTION. estates— the clergy,^ the barons, and the representatives of the burghs. The estate of the barons, with which alone we are here concerned, included every man holding his land directly of the Crown, for vassals of the King — both great nobles and small freeholders — owed suit and service in the court of their feudal superior. The obligation to give attendance in ParHament was a burden which the barons endeavoured to evade, and a custom existed of sending substitutes or procura- tors; the Act 1425, cap. 52, was passed for the dis- couragement of this practice, and ordered that earls, barons, and freeholders should appear in person, and not by procurator unless they had a lawful excuse.^ of the Deputes of the Lord Clerk-Kegister), Edinburgh, 1782. Obser- vations on the Laws of Election of Members of Parliament, anony- mous, Edinburgh, 1782. The present volume is not the first published work bearing the title of The Political State of Scotland ; the Editor possesses copies of two other books issued before 1832 under this designation. A View of the Political State of Scotland at the late General Election was published at Edinburgh in 1790, no author's name appears on the title- page, but the Catalogue of the Advocates' Library assigns the volume to Alexander Mackenzie. The second work — View of the Political State of Scotland at Michaelmas, 1811, by James Bridges, Edinburgh, 1812— was prepared, according to the statement of its author, on th plan of the volume of 1790 ; it was reissued in 1813, with a ''Supple- ment exhibiting the Votes at the General Election in 1812." The scope of these two works diifers greatly from that of the confidential Report of 1788, the information which they furnish respecting the county electorate consists of the bare Rolls of the Freeholders, and, in the cases of contested elections in the years 1790 and 1813, lists of the electors who voted for each candidate ; they contain no comments on the condition of the counties, and no details regarding individual voters. The title, The Political State of Scotland, seems to have been applied to the Report of 1788 before the publication of the work of 1790. 1 The clergy finally disappeared from Parliament on the abolition of Episcopacy in 1689. 2 *' Item, it is ordained and statute that all Prelates, Erles, Baronnes, and Freehalders of the King within the realme, sen they INTRODUCTION. xiii But it is not to be supposed that the attendance of the lesser barons could be secured, and two years later a first step towards establishing a system of representa- tion of their class was made by the Act 1427, cap. 101, which relieved them of their attendance on condition that two or more "wise men," to be called "Commis- sares of the Schire," should be sent to Parliament from each Sheriffdom. 1 The prelates and the greater barons were to be summoned by the King's special precept. This Act was not of much efifect ; the lesser barons neglected to elect commissioners, and consequently remained bound to appear in person. Acts were passed for their relief in 1457 (cap. 75) and 1503 (cap. 78). By the first of these it was enacted that no freeholder holding land valued below £20 should be constrained to come to Parliament, " as for presence," unless he were a baron,^ or were specially summoned ; by the latter statute, all barons and freeholders, whose estates were within 100 merks ^ of new extent,^ were relieved of personal attendance (unless the King wrote specially for them), and were not to be unlawed pro- vided that they sent their " procuratours to answer for are halden to give presence in the Kingis Parliament and general councel, fra thinefoorth, be halden to compeir in proper person and not be a procuratour; but gif the procuratour alleage there, and prove a lauchfuU cause of their absence." — Act 1425, cap. 52. 1 Except from the Sheriffdoms of Clackmannan and Kinross, which were each to send one commissioner. 2 Vassals holding their lands directly of the Crown may be termed indilferently Barons or Freeholders ; but in the statute the appella- tion Baron is used in a more restricted sense, and denotes one whose lands had been erected into a free barony (which erection had no relation to Peerage), and who exercised a civil and criminal jurisdiction which the ordinary Freeholder did not enjoy. See Wight, p. 57. » A merk=13s. 4d. * New Extent, see p. xviii., not . xiv INTR OD UC TION, them, with the Baronnes of the Schire, or the maist famous persons." These Acts were little regarded by the lesser barons, and during the reigns of James IV., James v., and Mary they attended Parliament in but small numbers, or not at all. It was in the course of the sixteenth century that they began to set a higher value on the rights which they had neglected. In the year 1587 an Act (cap. 114) was passed which established and regu- lated the representation ; it ordered that the Commis- sioners should be King's freeholders resident within the shire, " and that all Freeholders of the King, under the degree of Prelates and Lords of Parliament, be . warned be proclamation to be present at the choosing of the saids Commissioners, and nane to have voit in their election bot sik as hes fourtie shilling land in free- tennendry halden of the King, and hes their actual dwelling and residence within the same schire." This statute purported to confirm the Act 1427 ; but it exacted a qualification which the earlier Act did not require, inasmuch as it debarred from voting those free- holders whose lands were valued at a less sum than forty shillings. The next Act concerning the qualifica- tion was that passed in 1661 (cap. 35), and designed to apply to the proprietors who had obtained possession of the church lands, it enacted "That besides all heritors who hold a fourty shillings land of the King's majesty in capite, that also all heritors, liferenters, and wodsetters,^ holding of the King, and others who held their lands formerly of the bishops or abbots, and now hold of the King, and whose yearly rent doth amount to ten chalders of victual, ^ or one thousand pounds (all feu-duties being deducted), shall be, and ^ Wodsetters, see p. xvi., note. *- 2 Victual is any sort of grain or com. INTRODUCTION. xv are capable to vote in the election of commissioners of Parliaments, and to be elected commissioners to Parlia- ments, excepting alwayes from the act all noblemen and their vassals." Twenty years after the passing of the last-mentioned The Act lesi. statute, the Act 1681 (cap. 21) placed the representa- tive system on the basis whereon, with but slight alteration, it rested until the Reform Act of 1832. The Act 1681 declared "none shall have vote in the election of commissioners for shires, or stewartries, which shall have been in use to be represented in Parliament and conventions,^ but those who at that time shall be publickly infeft^ in property or superior- 1 Conventions of the estates, which are here distinguished from regular Parliaments, were summoned upon particular emergencies, when there was need of immediate deliberation, or when supplies were urgently required ; there was no formal citation of the members of the Estates, but the King called together those who were at hand, and their powers were confined to the special business for which they were summoned. 2 Infeftment was the formal act of giving possession of feudal pro- perty. In modern times the ceremony was usually performed by the bailie of the superior and the attorney of the vassal, who met in the presence of a notary-public and two witnesses on the property in which infeftment was to be given ; the attorney handed to the bailie the charter containing the precept of sasine (which precept was a man- date from the superior authorising the infeftment of the vassal in the property), and the bailie delivered earth and stone to the vassal's attorney ; as evidence of the infeftment the notary-public drew up an instrument of sasine, which was required to be registered within sixty days. Apparent heirs, in virtue of their predecessors' infeft- ments, and husbands, in virtue of their wives' infeftments, could vote, although not themselves infeft. The Act 1681 did not require any fixed interval to elapse between infeftment and enrolment as a voter, but the matter was dealt with by later statutes, 12 Anne, cap. 6, and 16 Geo. ii. cap. 11, under which Acts infeftment must have been obtained, and the sasine must have been registered, one year before enrolment. The formality of giving infeftment on the lands them- selves has been unnecessary since the passing of the Act 8 & 9 Vict. cap. 35. xvi INTRODUCTION. ity,^ and in possession of a forty shilling land of old extent,^ holden of the King or Prince,^ distinct from the few-duties in few-lands ;* or, where the said old extent appears not, shall be infeft in lands lyable in publick burden, for his majesty's supplies, for four hundred pounds of valued rent,^ whether kirk-lands, now holden of the King, or other lands holding few, waird, or blench,^ off his majesty, as King or Prince of Scotland." The right of voting was allowed to apprisers or ad- judgers,^ after expiry of the legal; to proper wadsetters;^ 1 Property or superiority, see p. xxiii., note. 2 Old extent, see p. xviii., note. 3 Certain lands, lying mostly in the shires of Ayr, Eenfrew, and Ross, were in the reign of Robert ni. erected into a principality for the King's eldest son, the Prince of Scotland. The Prince's vassals were, equally with Crown vassals, entitled to vote for the commis- sioners from shires. 4 Few--=i%Vi. ^ Valued rent, see p. xix., note. 6 Feu, ward, or blench. The term Feu here refers to lands for which the vassal owed a yearly payment of money (or grain). Ward- holding was the military tenure, and was abolished by 20 Geo. ii. cap. 50, by which statute lands held ward of the King or Prince were converted into blench-holding (and lands held ward of subject- superiors into feu-holding). In Blench-holding there is generally due from the vassal a merely nominal payment, such as a penny or a peppercorn. 7 An appriser, or adjudger, was a creditor to whom the lands of a debtor had been adjudged as security for a debt. Before the expiration of a certain period (called the legal, or legal reversion), the debtor might redeem his property on payment of the debt and interest ; but after expiry of the legal, if the debt were still unpaid, the creditor could convert his security into an irredeemable right. Votes on adjudications were rare. 8 A wadset is a conveyance of land to secure money advanced sub- ject to the borrower's power to redeem his land on payment of the debt. Under an improper wadset (which did not confer the right of voting) the wadsetter was accountable for the rents of the land he held ; if they exceeded the amount of the interest on his advance they went to extinguish the debt, if they were insufficient he was entitled to have the deficiency made good to him. Under a proper wadset ("a right much of the same nature with a Welsh mortgage," Wight, p. 63, note) the wadsetter (or mortgagee) took the whole rents of the INTRODUCTION. xvii to apparent heirs ; ^ to liferenters ; ^ and to hus- bands, in right of their wives' freeholds, or of their own liferents by the courtesy.^ If the liferenter did not claim his vote the fiar might vote, but liferenter and fiar might not both vote in respect of the same lands. The freeholders of each shire were directed to make up the Roll of the Freeholders, and to meet at the head burgh of the shire at Michaelmas yearly thereafter to revise the said Roll. The meetings for the election of commissioners (whether at the Michaelmas head court, or at the calling of Parliament, or conventions) were appointed to be held in the Sheriff Court-room between midday and two in the afternoon.* i It was declared that non-residence should not be a valid objection to a freeholder. By the Treaty of Union between Scotland and The union with England it was agreed (Article xxii.) that the represen- "^ *" " land whether they were more or less than the amount of the interest on his loan, he was under no obligation to account for his receipts, and could make no claim if the rents were insufficient to pay his interest. 1 The words apparent heir have not here that meaning which, in common phraseology, is usually appropriated to the expression heir apparent ; they refer to a person whose predecessor is dead, and who, though in possession of the predecessor's estate by virtue of the pre- decessor's infeftment, has not formally completed his title thereto. By the Act 16 Geo. ii. cap, 11, an apparent heir was required, before enrolment as a voter, to produce his predecessor's titles. 2 The liferenter is the person in possession of an estate for his life, whose right terminates at his death, and does not pass to his heirs ; a fiar is the person in whom (subject to the liferenter's possession) the fee, or full property of the estate, is vested, and who transmits his right to his heirs. 3 The courtesy of Scotland is a liferent, which the law gives to a widower, of all the heritage in which his wife died infeft as an heiress, provided a child, the mother's heir, has been born alive of the mar- riage. 4 The county elections in Scotland were determined at one sitting, there was no long-continued poll. b xviii INTRODUCTION. tatives of Scotland in the House of Commons of Great Britain should be forty-five in number, and that these representatives should be chosen in such manner as should be settled by a subsequent Act of the Parlia- ment of Scotland, which Act, it was declared, should be as valid as if it were a part of the Treaty of Union. The Act in question (1707, cap. 8) ordained that thirty of the forty-five representatives should be chosen by the shires (fifteen being allotted to the burghs), one for every shire, " excepting " (in the words of the Act) " the shires of Bute and Caithness, which shall choose one by turns, Bute having the first election ; the shires of Nairn and Cromarty which shall also choose by turns, Nairn having the first election; and, in like manner, the shires of Clackmannan and Kinross shall choose by turns, Clack- mannan having the first election." ^ Votes on the old The Act 16 Geo. II. cap. 16, contained an important provision respecting the qualification on the old extent.2 After reciting that, in making up the rolls of 1 This arrangement necessitated in every Parliament the disfranchise- ment of three counties. In the Parliament elected in 1784, which was sitting when the Report was drawn np, Bute, Nairn, and Clack- mannan were represented ; but at the next General Election, in 1790, the commissioners from those counties had to retire in favour of the representatives of Caithness, Cromarty, and Kinross, 2 The Old Extent was a valuation of lands, which was used for the purposes of taxation and the ascertainment of the dues payable by vassals to their feudal superiors. Its origin, though obscure, has generally been supposed to date from the reign of Alexander iii. The name given to this valuation distinguishes it from the New Extent, the difference between the two valuations being marked in the year 1474 when it was ordained by statute (1474, cap. 10) that retours should state both the old extent and the actual value ; if the observance of the statute had been strictly enforced a new valua- tion should have been taken for every retour, but it became customary, when the new extent had been ascertained, to repeat the amount without alteration in subsequent retours, or, this new extent was estimated by stating it as a multiple, generally the quadruple, of the old extent. Church lands were not taxed under these valuations. extent regulated in 1743, INTRODUCTION. xix electors, difficulties had been caused by persons claim- ing enrolment without proper evidence of the old extent of their lands, and also, that votes had been unduly multiplied by splitting and dividing the old extent, the Act (sec. 8) declared that no person should be entitled to vote for a shire in respect of the old extent of his lands, unless such old extent were proved by a retour^ of the lands of a date prior to the 16th of September 1681, and that no division of the old extent made since that day should be allowed to be evidence of the old extent. By the same Act (sec. 9) it was enacted that lands rated at £400 Scots of valued rent,^ and held of the The freeholders who were qualified by forty shilling lands of old extent were much less numerous than the possessors of £400 of valued rent. 1 A Retour was the return, or answer, of a jury, by which, on the death of the possessor of a landed estate, the successor was served, or declared, heir to his ancestor. The form used when the estate had been feudally vested in the ancestor was called a special retour, it was made in answer to a brieve, or writ, issuing from Chancery, and directed to the sheriff of the county ; the valent clause of the retour, in which the jury retunied the value of the lands, furnished the evidence of the old extent required by the Act 16 Geo. ii., and was in these terms : — " Quod prjedictae terrae, cum pertinentibus, valent nunc per annum summam monetae Scotiae " (new extent), *' et valuerunt tempore pacis summam monetae praedictae" {old extent). The old forms of service of heirs were superseded by the Statute 10 & 11 Vict. cap. 47. The term retour is also applied to the return of a jury declaring the value of a district or county ; and retours of this class, although not of frequent occurrence, were as good evidence of the old extent as retours of services of heirs. 2 By Act of Convention of 15th August 1643 a new valuation was ordered to be prepared by commissioners appointed for the purpose, who were directed to inform themselves of the just and true worth of every person's rent. The new system was adhered to during the Commonwealth, and finally established by the Act of Convention of 23rd January 1667. This Valued Rent, in which church lands were included, superseded the former extents, and became the basis of taxation, according to which the cess, or land-tax, and other assess- XX INTRODUCTION. King or Prince, should afford a sufficient qualification, whatever might be the old extent of such lands. ^ Ciicumstances Various circumstances might disable persons, duly disqualifying per- qualified bv cstate, from being admitted to the roll, sons for enrol- ^ '' ' i • p • • ment, or voting, or from voting at the election of commissioners. Eoman Catholics were incapacitated (Act 1707, cap. 8) ; as also were persons who, within one year preceding an election, had been twice present at divine service in an Episcopal meeting, whereof the officiating pastor had not taken the oaths to Government, or did not, in express words, pray for the King, his heirs and successors, by name, and for all the Eoyal Family (19 Geo. ii. cap. 38, sec. 12). The eldest sons of peers of Scotland were incapable of being enrolled for, or of representing, a county or burgh in Scotland. ^ ments were levied. Each county was separately valued, and the amount of each proprietor's rent was generally entered in the cess- books of his county in one lump sum, or cumulo. On the imposition of a tax a sum proportioned to its valued rent was required from each county, and that sum was subdivided amongst the proprietors in the county according to their respective cumulos. The division of cumulos was an important duty of the Commissioners of Supply, and became necessary when the ownership of an estate was divided by a sale or other means, or when a proprietor split his property into free- hold qualifications (each of not less than £400 of valued rent), in order to bestow votes on his friends. Since 1854 the valued rent has, for most purposes, been superseded by the system of valuing intro- duced by the Act 17 & 18 Vict. cap. 91. 1 The qualification by valued rent was by the Act 1681 allowed only where the old extent did not appear, and it had occasionally happened that proprietors whose valued rent amounted to £400 were disqualified because their lands were retoured at less than forty shillings of old extent. 2 The eldest sons of peers of Scotland did not represent counties or burghs in the Scottish Parliament before the Union ; and their right to be elected to the House of Commons of Great Britain was nega- tived by the House in J708. The eldest sons of peers of Scotland were not incapacitated for representing English counties and INTRODUCTION. xxi By the Act 22 Geo. ill. cap. 41, passed a few years before the Eeport was drawn up, many Government officials connected with the collection of the revenue were disabled from voting at Parliamentary elections. The Act disqualified all commissioners and officers employed in collecting the excise duties, the customs, the duties on stamped vellum, parchment, and paper, on salt, and on windows and houses ; also distributors of stamps, officials of the post-office, and officers of mail packets. boroughs ; and, although no decision on the question was given imtil (1802) after the date of the Report, it may be mentioned that the eldest sons of peers of Great Britain could represent counties and burghs in Scotland. Irish peers being regarded as commoners, they and their eldest sons were under no disability. Lord Saltoun in Thoughts on the Disquali/icaiion of the Eldest Sons of the Peers of Scotland (1788) writes that "instances of a latitude in the explanation of that dis- qualification of the eldest sons of peers of Scotland have occurred since the Union. In 1720, William, Lord Strathnaver, predeceased his father, and left a son, William. In 1724 this William, then calling himself Lord Strathnaver, was elected to represent the county of Sutherland, and his right to sit in Parliament was ascertained in respect that the disqualification of peers' eldest sons was exceptio stricti juris. He continued to represent that county until 1733, when, on the death of his grandfather, he became Earl of Suther- land. In what respect can an eldest son, born in lawful wedlock, on the death of his father, ad pacem et fideni regis, be considered, in point of public right or privilege, in a different situation from his father? . . . ITie case of Lord Strathnaver . . . cannot have been affected by the peculiarity in the county of Sutherland of vassals enjoying the right of voting. . . . "William, Marquis of Tullibardin, was attainted in 1715. His father, John, Duke of Athol, obtained an Act of Parliament in 1716, conveying the honour of Athol to James, his next son, who was member for Perthshire at his father's death in 1724, when he became Duke of Athol." In 1792, in the case of Lord Daer v. Tlie Free- Iwlders of Wigtown, the claim of an eldest son of a peer of Scotland to be admitted to the Roll was fully discussed, and rejected, by the Court of Session, and the judgment was affirmed by the House of Lords. The disqualification was removed by the Reform Act of 1832. xxii INTRODUCTION. The qualification The qualification required of the representative was ofarepresenta- ^^ same^ as that which was possessed by the elector. No person could be returned as commissioner from a county who was not on the Roll of Freeholders of that county. But electors might be incapable of being elected ; the judges, the clergy, sheriff-deputes, and the holders of many offices under the Crown, could not be chosen as commissioners. " Nominal and Very soon after the Union it was found necessary to fictitious" votes. (Jeal with the question of the creation of fictitious votes : proprietors of great estates were accustomed to convey lands, in trust, or redeemable for nominal sums, to their political friends, thereby conferring freehold qualifica- tions on persons who possessed no real interest in the lands; to check this practice the Act 12 Anne, cap. 6, provided an oath, which, at the request of any elector, was to be put to a person suspected of holding the qualifying estate in trust ; the oath had been in force for twenty years when it was superseded by another of a more searching character, to which frequent reference is made in the Report ; this second trust-oath, or oath of possession, ran as follows : — "I, A. B., do, in the presence of God, declare and swear, that the lands and estate of , for which I claim a right to vote in the election of a member to serve in Parliament for this county, or stewartry, is actually in my possession, and do really and truly belong to me, and is my own proper estate, and is not conveyed to me in trust, or for, or in behalf of any other person whatsoever ; and that neither I, nor any person, to my knowledge, in my name, or on my account, or by my allowance, hath given, or intends to give, any promise, obligation, bond, back-bond, or other security whatsoever, other than appears from the tenor and contents of the title upon which I now claim a right to vote, directly or indirectly, for redisponing or recon- 1 The English rule requiring a knight of the shire (unless he were the eldest son, or heir apparent, of a peer or of a person himself quali- fied to be a knight of the shire) to have a clear estate in land of £600 a year, was never in force in Scotland. INTR OD UC TION. xxiii veying the said lands and estate in any manner of way what- soever ; or for making the rents or profits thereof forthcoming, to the use or benefit of the person from whom I have acquired the said estate or any other person whatsoever ; and that my title to the said lands and estate is not nominal or fictitious, created or reserved in me in order to enable me to vote for a member to serve in Parliament ; but that the same is a true and real estate in me, for my own use and benefit, and for the use of no other person whatsoever ; and that is the truth, as I shall answer to God." The Act 7 Geo. ii. cap. 16, which introduced this oath, declared that the name of any freeholder who refused to take it should be struck off the roll, and that any person convicted of taking it falsely should be liable to the punishment of perjury. The terms of the trust-oath were comprehensive enough to include, and to check, the before-mentioned practice (of which, in- deed, the development might have been arrested by the trust-oath of Anne), but they were found insufficient to deal with other forms of the nominal and fictitious vote. Under the Act 1681 the right of voting was allowed to a holder of the mere superiority of lands, as well as to a holder of both property and superiority, ^ and, on the disuse of conveyances in trust, it became usual to create votes on mere superiorities ; these qualifications generally took the form of liferents ; and a form of pro- 1 " In North Britain rights of freehold are not constituted by property. A man may be a freeholder without being proprietor of a single acre, while, on the other hand, a man may be proprietor of lands worth £10,000 a year, and yet may not be qualified to be a free- holder. Property and superiority are things perfectly distinct, and have been so from the very commencement of the feudal system. The immediate vassals of the Crown are alone accounted freeholders, or, in vulgar language, the right of freehold is annexed to superiority. Those freeholders, therefore, who possess both the superiority and property of the same lands must remember that they are freeholders, not in consequence of their property, but solely in consequence of their superiority." — Remarks on the Bill which was intended to he brought into Parliament in 1176 for anmdling nominal and fictitious Qxialifications. xjiv INTRODUCTION, cedure commonly employed in constituting them was as follows : a proprietor holding of the Crown granted a feu-right to a friend (not the person who was to have the vote), and, having resigned the estate into the hands of the superior (the Crown), obtained a charter of resig- nation; he then gave a liferent of the lands to the intended v^oter, assigning to him the precept ^ in the charter, and excepting the feu-right from the war- randice ; 2 the liferenter when infeft on this title ac- quired a liferent of the superiority of the lands ; and, by a reconveyance from the friend to whom the feu- right had been given, the original proprietor recovered possession of the property. At first it was doubted whether the holders of life- rents or wadsets of mere superiorities could safely take the oath of possession, but the uncertainty did not long exist, and it became the practice of the nominal free- holders to subscribe the oath when required. In several cases which occurred shortly before the General Election of 1768, the Court of Session, showing a strong inclin- ation to purify the rolls, required freeholders against whom complaints had been preferred to answer in- terrogatories ^ intended to discover the real nature of their qualifications, and, on their refusal, ordered their 1 Precept, see page xv., note on Infeftment. 2 Warrandice, Warranty. 3 In one of the cases {Skene v. Wallace) these particulars were re- ferred to the claimant of the vote by the complaining freeholders : — 1. That he had accepted the qualification for the single purpose of creating a vote. 2. That he had given a security obliging himself to denude in favour of the granter of the qualification when required. 3. That he had paid no value for the conveyance. 4. That he re- ceived no profit from the conveyance. 6. That the conveyance had been made at the expense of the granter ; and that the claimant had neither expended, nor intended to expend, anything in rendering it effectual ; that the titles had never even been delivered to him ; and that he took no concern in the complaint against himself. 6. That INTRODUCTION. xxv names to be struck off; but, on appeal to the House of Lords, the decisions in these cases were reversed — a result which established the belief that special interro- gatories could not be employed, and caused the trust- oath to be regarded as the sole test of nominality. The numbers of the fictitious voters now increased, almost without check, until the General Election of 1784, when several freeholders of the county of Moray were brought to trial in the Court of Justiciary for perjury, alleged to have been committed in taking the trust-oath at the election meeting. ^ No convictions were obtained in the Morayshire prosecutions, but the movement of which they were an outcome was afterwards more suc- cessful. In 1787 (a year before the compilation of the Eeport) some cases involving liferents of superi- ority were taken from the freeholders' meetings to the Court of Session, and in several the Court, on various grounds, sustained the objections to enrolment. One of the cases having been carried from the Court of Session to the House of Lords (by an appellant whose qualifica- tion was derived from the proprietor of a strictly en- tailed estate), it 'was ordered by the House " that the cause be remitted back to the Court of Session in Scot- land, to hear parties further thereupon, with liberty to receive such new allegations and evidence as the occa- sion may require." ^ The terms of the remit, allowing he understood himself to be bound in conscience to renounce his life- rent at any time the granter should ask him. The claimant, Wallace, had been enrolled on a liferent of superi- ority from the Earl of Panmure, the feu-duties payable by the vassal being only ^\^.~Wight, p. 263. i Mr. Wm. Leslie and Mr. Lawson, mentioned on pages 4 and 52 of the Report, were two of the prosecuted freeholders. The pursuer in the actions was the unsuccessful candidate for the representation of the county. 2 Campbell of Blythswood and Tod v. Hon. William Elphinstone (3 Paton, 77). Mr. Elphinstone had been enrolled on a liferent of superi- xxvi INTRODUCTION. " new allegations and evidence," showed a disinclination on the part of the House of Lords to look upon the administration of the trust-oath as the only mode of proof ; but, the appellant having renounced his vote, the Court of Session took no further steps in this case ; and it was not until the year 1790 (and after the com- pletion of the Report) that the employment of interro- gatories was expressly authorised, by a decision of the House of Lords in a case arising out of an objection made to an enrolment in 1788.^ Votes on entailed The owner of a strictly entailed estate had but a limited power of creating votes, for any alienation of his property — being a breach of the conditions of the entail — might be challenged by the heirs, and exposed him to forfeiture. Conveyances from him were, how- ever, good against all other persons, so that if the heirs ority from Mr. Shaw-Stewart in Kenfrewshire ; the Court of Session, by the narrowest majority, found that the qualification was nominal and fictitious ; and Mr. Elphinstone appealed to the House of Lords. 1 Sir William Forbes of Craigievar and Others v. Sir John Macpher- son (3 Paton, 169). Sir John Macpherson, whose qualification was a liferent of superiority from the Duke of Gordon, had been enrolled by a majority of the freeholders of Aberdeenshire, A complaint was carried to the Court of Session by the objecting freeholders, who pro- posed that he should be ordered to reply to certain interrogatories. The Court decided that the questions could not be put, and upheld the enrolment (March 1789). On appeal to the House of Lords this judgment was reversed, and the respondent was ordered to answer the interrogatories. Sir J. Macpherson had returned to India before this decision ; but, a few months later, some other Aberdeenshire free- holders, qualified in a similar manner, were required to confess or deny the facts which had been referred to him, and, on refusing, or on giving unsatisfactory answers, were struck off the ToU.—(Sir William Forbes v. Tait and Others, 15th June 1790, Faculty Collection ; Morison, 8770). These decisions, however fatal to nominal votes then in existence, did not prevent their revival in modified forms. See the cases of Drummond v. Fleeming, and Drummond v. Adam, 1808-1813. 26th Jan. 1813, Faculty Collection ; 5 Paton, 537. Bell's Election Laws, p. 303 ; Connell's Election Laws, p. 192. INTRODUCTION. xxvii of entail acquiesced in the alienations, the objections which they had neglected to raise could not be urged against the votes by third parties. A proprietor might wish to sell his estate and yet Saie of estate desire to retain his vote. In this case the sale would ^f th^lTte.^" be made subject to a condition that the purchaser, during the lifetime of the granter, should take no step to divest him of the superiority, but should hold the lands as his vassal. The principles of the feudal law forbade a superior, Multiplication except with the vassal's consent, to interpose a superior ofs^P^nors. between himself and his vassal, or to divide the superi- ority into parts so as to make the vassal hold of more than one superior ; and although, in the eighteenth century, after the abolition of ward -holding, a multi- plication of his superiors might not have greatly altered the position of a vassal, he could nevertheless, by re- fusing his consent to a division of the superiority, effec- tually control the creation of votes on his holding.^ The representation of the county of Sutherland was. The County of in several respects, peculiar ; nearly the whole of the county being held of the Earls of Sutherland, the Earl's vassals had been allowed the privileges of electing and of being elected, which, in other counties, were A Reference may be made to the case of Sir James Colquhoun of Luss V. Dtcke of Montrose and Others (Morison, 8822 ; 6 Paton, 805). The Duke of Montrose, superior of certain lands held by Sir James Col- quhoun in the county of Dumbarton, resigned part of his estate in favour of his son, the Marquis of Graham, who divided the superi- ority into fourteen parts, in order to provide liferent qualifications for as many voters. Sir J. Colquhoun, on the ground of an unauthorised multiplication of his superiors, instituted an action of reduction to set aside the conveyances. He was successful in the Court of Session in 1781, and, in the following year, the judgment was aflSrmed by the House of Lords. The Duke of Montrose, referred to on page 89, is the party to the action ; Sir J. Colquhoun there mentioned is the son of the litigant. xxviii INTRODUCTION. possessed only by duly qualified vassals of the Crown ; and the vassals of other subject-superiors had acquired the same rights. Constant usage had sanctioned the representative system of the county ; but it remained unrecognised by Statute until 1743, at which date various irregular practices existed — votes were claimed by several persons in respect of one qualification, and the amount of the old extent or valued rent of lands was disregarded. According to the Act passed in 1743,^ a qualification might be constituted by £200 Scots of valued rent (instead of the £400 Scots required in other counties) ; no two persons might be enrolled in respect of the same lands ; lands held of the Crown duly entitled the freeholder to be enrolled,^ but did not qualify his vassal; lands held of the Crown by a person disabled from voting (a peer or body corporate), entitled the owner of the property of the lands to be enrolled, and no alien- ation of the superiority made by the person under dis- ability deprived such owner of his vote, or qualified the purchaser of the superiority ; and lands of the required valuation, held partly of the Crown and partly of a person under disability, gave a qualification to the owner of the property. The procedure On the day appointed for the election of a commis- sioner from a shire, the freeholders assembled at the head burgh, in the Sheriff Court-room, between midday and two in the afternoon. The Sheriff produced and read the writ (received from the Clerk of the Crown), intimation of which, and of the day of election, he had previously caused to be published at the head burgh of the shire and at each parish church. He then read the 1 16 Geo. II. cap. 11. The sections relating to Sutherland did not come into force until 1745. 2 The holder of a mere superiority could thus be enrolled as in other counties. at an election meeting, INTRODUCTION. xxix statute, 2 Geo. ii. cap. 24, against bribery, and also 16 Geo. II. cap. 11, sec. 38, which repealed a portion of the preceding Act ; and the Sheriff-clerk, having produced the EoU of Freeholders, and copies of the oaths, the duties of the Sheriff were discharged. Then the last representative of the county took the chair, and he and all the freeholders qualified by taking the oath of allegiance and signing the assurance, and, if required, by taking the oath of abjuration. ^ In the next place, the last representative took the votes of the meeting for the election of the preses and the clerk, giving, if necessary, a casting vote. If the last repre- sentative were absent, the Sheriff-clerk received the votes, and the casting vote belonged to the freeholder who had most recently been elected to Parliament for the shire ; if no such person were present, it belonged to the freeholder who had last presided at an election meeting ; in his absence, to the freeholder who last presided over a Michaelmas meeting ; whom failing, to the freeholder whose name stood first on the roll. The preses and the clerk having been chosen, the preses took the chair ; and the clerk, in addition to the oaths of allegiance and abjuration and the assurance, took an oath against bribery, ^ and might also have been required to take the oath dejideliadminiskatione, whereby he swore that he would discharge his duties faithfully. At this stage the trust-oath ^ could be put on the demand 1 For the terms of these oaths see Appendix, page 354. 2 The trust-oath might be put at any later stage of the proceedings, but it could not, in 1788, have been put before the preses and clerk had been chosen. Freeholders who would refuse to take the trust- oath might thus have voted in the choice of the preses, and the cast- ing vote of a preses might decide, and frequently did decide, an election. This state of matters was remedied by the Act 37 Geo. in. cap. 138, which provided that it should be lawful for any freeholder to put the trust-oath to any person who offered to vote in the election of the preses and clerk. XXX INTRODUCTION. of any one freeholder ; as also the oath against bribery, if required by any two freeholders or by a candidate ; any elector might, moreover, be tested by means of the formula, and the oath regarding attendance at a non- juring Episcopal meeting. 1 After these formalities the meeting undertook the adjustment of the EoU ; the names of those who had died or had become dis- qualified were struck out, and the names of qualified claimants were added — disputed points being decided by a majority of votes. The new Eoll being complete, the freeholders proceeded to choose their representative — the preses called over the names set down in the Eoll, and took the votes of the freeholders present at the meeting, having himself, in the event of an equality, a casting vote in addition to his vote as a freeholder. The name of the person elected having been declared by the preses, it was the duty of the clerk to make a return of the same to the Sheriff, which return was by the Sheriff transmitted to the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery. If the representative elected were not present at the meeting, he was obliged, before taking his seat in Par- liament, to take the trust-oath in the presence of the Lord Steward, or of some person delegated by the Lord Steward. The decisions of the freeholders at the Michaelmas head court, held annually for the adjustment of the Eoll, were subject to the review of the Court of Session ; but a Committee of the House of Commons reviewed the proceedings at an election meeting. 1 For these oaths see Appendix, page 356. NOTE. Highflying Party. — The "Highflyers" were the party in the Church of Scotland opposed to the " Moderate " and Tory side. York Buildings Company. — "The Governor and Com- pany of Undertakers for Raising the Thames Water in York Buildings" purchased many of the estates forfeited after the rebellion of 1715 ; they endeavoured to improve and develope their property, but were unsuccessful, and became insolvent. TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF THE VOTERS . ENROLLED IN EACH COUNTY, ACCORDING TO THE "REPORT." ' Aberdeen, 178 Argyll, . 42 Ayr, . . 205 Banff, 122 Berwick, 153 Bute, 12 Caithness, 23 Clackmannan, 16 Cromarty, 18 Dumbarton, . 66 Dumfries, 52 Edinburgh, . 93 Elgin, or Moray, 77 Fife, . 187 Forfar, 95 Haddington, . 75 Inverness, 103 Kincardine, . 52 Kinross, 26 Kirkcudbright, 150 Lanark, 124 Tiinlithgow, . 43 Nairn, 20 Orkney,* 37 Peebles, 37 Perth, 161 Renfrew, 114 Ross, 74 Roxburgh, 105 Selkirk, 40 Stirling, 76 Sutherland, . 34 Wigtown, 52 Total, . . 2662 Average of the thirty-three Counties, 80| * In Shetland, on account of the state of the land valuation, no voters could be enrolled. ABERDEEN. The leading Interests in this County appear to be— 1. The Duke of Gordon. 2. The Earl of Fife. 3. The Earl of Aberdeen. 4. Francis Garden of Troup, Lord Garden- stone. 5. Mr. Skene of Skene. 6. Mr. Ferguson of Pitfour. The EoU as made up at Michaelmas, 1788, stood as follows : — Liferents on the Duke of Gordon's Estate. 1. Alexander Morison of Pitfancy. 2. Cosmo Gordon of Minnies. A brother of Gordon of Fyvie's. In the Guards. 3. Lord William Gordon of Newton Garioch. A brother of the Duke of Gordon's. High Admiral of Scotland. 4. General Staats Long Morris of Knapema. At variance with the Duke, and abroad. 5. Lord George Gordon of Putachie. Brother of the Duke. A 2 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Liferents, on the Duke of Gordon's Instate (continued). 6. Adam Gordon of Kin ore. 7. Sir George Abercromby of Smithston. Sheriff of Elgin. Will scarcely take the Trust Oath. 8. James Gordon of Edendiach. 9. Cosmo Gordon of Cluny. Baron of Exchequer. Will not swear. 10. Charles Gordon of Tilliecairn. 11. Aeneas M'Intosh of Invermarkie, liferenter ; and William Blair of Blair, fiar. 12. Captain Duncan M'Pherson of Tolmaads. 13. Hugh Gordon of Kinernie. Watchmaker in Aberdeen. Will scarcely swear. 14. Captain William Finlayson of Cairdae. 15. John Farquharson of Carneveran. 16. Lieutenant Archibald Gordon of William- ston. 1 7. Lieutenant Laurence Leith of Fortree. 18. Peter Gordon, younger of Abergeldie. 19. Sir William Maxwell of Monreith. 20. William Bell of Milton of North. 21. Sir John M'Pherson of Touly. 22. Lieutenant - Colonel John Woodford of Cividly. 23. John Fordyce of Finzeach. 24. WiLLiAi^i Tait of Davidston. 25. Alexander Gordon of Avachie. 26. John Gordon of Tullieriach. 27. Captain Charles Mackie of Shiells. 28. William Tod of Cairnburrow, ABERDEEN. 3 Liferents on the Duke of Gordon's Estate (continued). 29. Lieutenant Alexander Godsman of Corskie. 30. Lieutenant - Colonel Andrew Gordon of Currylair. 3L EwAN Cameron of Brigs. 32. Ewan Cameron of Aldwallacks. 33. Colin Mathieson of Bottarie. 34. Captain John Gordon of Cairnwhelp. 35. Dr. John Gordon of Gingomyres. 36. Lieutenant John Gordon of Kirkney. 37. Thomas Gordon of Auchinbae. 38. Charles Gordon of Ardonald. 39. George Fenton of Colilestake. 40. Lieutenant James Black of Auchinachie. 41. EoBERT Young of Gibston. 42. John Menzies of Tillielarmont. 43. Harry Lumsden of Dumbinnan. 44. George Davidson of Scurdargue. Votes of the Earl of Fife. 45. James, Earl of Fife. A great estate and interest in this County, and indeed all over the north of Scotland. 4G. George Duff of Dimniedeer. 47. LuDOViCK Duff, Towie. 48. John Duncan of Mosstown. 49. Archibald Duff of Skelmuir. Sheriff Clerk of Elgin. 50. Alexander Burnett of Kirkhill. 51. Sir James Duff of Kinstair. Connected with the Duke of York. Got his vote from Lord Fife, whose son he is, 4 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Fife (continued). 52. William Rose of Balivat. 53. Arthur Duff of Kinareies. Lord Fife's brother. Disqualified. Office in Excise. 54. Alexander Milne of Tornincaple. 55. Alexander Stronach of Kinballoch. 56. John Lawson of Proney. 57. William Leslie of Drumrossie. The Minister who was prosecuted for the Trust Oath. Will scarcely swear. 58. James Milne of Micras. 59. Captain James Abercromby of Tollarkich. 60. Thomas Abercromby of Colquharsie. A clergyman. Son of the late General Abercromby. 6L Adam Duff of Ludquharn. 62. Alexander Stuart of Migvie. 63. Lachlan Duff of Culquoich, W.S. 64. John Ross of Fillfour. 65. Francis Leslie of Dalmore. 66. Major William Duff of Cairnhead. 67. Lieutenant James Stuart of Kirkhill. 68. Lieutenant William Leslie of Ryehill. 69. Colonel Duncan Urquhart of Balnaebadach. Will not swear. Has a son at the Bar. 70. Alexander Leslie of Culquharie. 71. Lieutenant James Leslie of Barns. 72. William Donaldson of Pilmyne. 73. James Robertson of Leask. 74. James Donaldson of Kinardie. 75. John Innes of Blackhills, ABERDEEN. 5 Votes of the Earl of Fife {continued). 76. William Duff, younger of Corsindae. 77. Mr. William Duff of Auchintoul. Votes of Mr. Skene. 78. George Skene of Skene. The Member for the County. A great per- sonal interest in the County. One of the Independant Friends' Club. Is again the candidate. Opposed by Ferguson of Pit- four. Hopes of success founded on cutting down liferent votes. 79. Captain James Skene. Mr. Skene's uncle. Vote of Gordon of Cairnfield. 80. John Gordon of Lentusk. Will go with the Duke of Gordon. Votes of Sir William Foi'hes. 81. Sir William Forbes of Craigievar. A pretty good estate. Married a sister of Lord Sempill's. One of the Independant Friends. Votes with Skene. 82. James Duff of Fowlsmoriat. Vote of Lord Errol. 83. Thomas Kussel of Pitmedden. An officer on half-pay. Not rich. A family. Brother of Kussel of Old Deer. Will go with Lord Errol. Votes of Lord Gardenstone. 84. Lord Gardenstone. One of the Lords of Session. A very inde- pendant fortune, £3000 or £4000 a year 6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Lord Gardenstone {continued). A great personal interest all over the north of Scotland. An old Batchelor. A virtuoso. Does not value money. An able man. Connected at present with Mr. Dundas and his friends. 85. Robert Garden of Rathiemaman. Vote of Lord Gardenstone's. Votes of Urquhart of Craigston. 86. William Urquhart of Craigston. Pretty independant. Leans to the Gordons. Nephew to Urquhart of Meldrum; see note on him. Got a fortune by a brother in the West Indies. One sister married to General Staats Long Morris. Another to Mr. Clark of Mavisbank, near Edinburgh. Another to Arbuthnot of the Trustees' Ofiice, Edinburgh. 87. James Urquhart of Castleton. Vote of the last. Votes of Gordon of Craig. 88. John Gordon of Craig. Writer or Advocate in Aberdeen. Sheriff Clerk of the County. Will lean to the Gordon family. 89. Isaac Grant, W.S. Vote of Gordon of Craig's. Independant man. A batchelor. Wishes for a Clerk- ship of Session. Is in good practice as a Writer. James Gordon, younger of Craig, is inrolled to vote in case of Isaac Grant's absence. ABERDEEN. 7 Votes of General Horn. 90. General Robert Horn of Horn. Has a family to provide for. Has a Regiment. Sons in the Army. Went last with Skene. 91. Ensign Robert Dalrymple of Westhall. Individuals, 92. Captain Lockhart Gordon. Uncertain whether a real or liferent vote. A brother of the Earl of Aboyne. Dead. 93. Alexander Udny of Udny. Once Commissioner of the Customs, but resigned. Uncle to Sir William Cuning- hame's lady. Rich. No family. Eraser of Inverallochy his heir. 94. John Ross of Arnage. A dumb man, but can write. Independant. A family. 95. General Benjamin Gordon of Balbithan. Believed dead. 96. William Dingwall of Brucklay. A rich old man, above £1000 a year. Has a brother a Goldsmith in London. John Taylor, W.S., his man of business, and influences him. See note on John Taylor in this County. 97. Alexander Leith of Ereefield. A pretty good estate. Brother-in-law to Lord Gardenstone. Daughter now dead ; once married to Buchan Hepburn, Hadin- tonshire, to whom she left a son. 98. Hugh Eorbes of Shivas. Cousin, and married a sister of Lord Garden- stone's. A very good estate. A son W.S. Will go with Gardenstone. An old man. POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 99. Andrew Skene of Dyce. A good estate. Old man. Will probably go with Lord Adam Gordon and the Gordons. Unmarried. 100. Keith Urquhart of Meldrum. Brother-in-law to Lord Fife. His son a Lawyer. Sheriff of Bamf. Good estate. 101. Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk. A cousin-german of Lord Gardenstone. A family. 102. William Fraser of Fraserfield. A small estate. A family. A daughter married to the Earl of Buchan. 103. Sir Alexander Eamsay Irvine. Connected with Gardenstone. Kich. Old. A widower. A good estate. Mr. Burnet, Sheriff of Kincardine, the Independant Friend, his presumptive heir. 104. James Farquharson, Invercauld. Great estate. An only daughter. Probably go with the Duke of Gordon, but quite independant. 105. Charles Gordon of Abergeldie. A small estate. One son a Colonel; the other a Captain in the Army \ a third a Banker with the Drummonds in London, who is in a most flourishing way. Will be influenced by Dundas and the Duke of Gordon. Went last with Skene. 106. William Duff of Corsindae. Small estate. Lord Fife. 107. Alexander Ogilvy of Auchiries. A small estate. Connected with Sir William ABERDEEN. 9 Forbes, Pitsligo; see note on him in this County. 108. William Brebner of Lairney. A wine-merchant in Aberdeen. Old and rich. A family. One of his sons embarrassed. Lives somewhere about Edinburgh. Wil- liam Brebner's wife cousin of Gardenstone. 109. General William Gordon of Fyvie. At Kew. A brother of the Earl of Aberdeen's. 110. Alexander Bisset of Lessendrum. At present abroad. In bad health. His sisters his heiresses. 111. Andrew Robertson of Foveran. Small estate. Several sons. 112. Robert Gordon of Hallhead. A connection of Lord Aberdeen's. Has a son in the Engineers. 1 1 3. Alexander Eraser of Strichen. Very independant. Brother uterine to Lord Bute. 114. John Dyce of Tillygreig. Merchant in Aberdeen. Connected with Gardenstone. The late Mr. Garden, the brother of Gardenstone, sent nephews of his to India. 115. James Ferguson of Pitfour. A great estate. Batchelor. Quite indepen- dant. A Lawyer. Wishes for a Judge's gown. Member for Bamf. Candidate for this County. An able man. 116. Alexander Keith of Auchtydonald, W.S. Very independant. A batchelor. Something connected with the last. POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 117. William Wemyss of Craighall. A small estate. A client of and connected with Mr. Wemyss, W.S. 118. John Lumsden of Cushney. Kelation of Gardenstone's. Several sons in the Army. Married a niece of General Grant, the Member for Sutherland, who will perhaps sway him. Estate for sale. 119. John Turner of Turnerhalh Brother-in-law to Urquhart of Meldrum in this County ; see note before. A family. 120. John Gordon of Balmur, W.S. Lord Aboyne. 121. Dr. Alexander Hay of Cocklaw. Brother of Charles Hay, the Independant Friend. The Dean. 122. John Paton of Grandholm. Good estate. A family. A relation of Gardenstone's. 123. Alexander Russel of Old Deer. Moderate estate. A family. Duke of Gordon or Gardenstone. 124. Sir Ernest Gordon of Park. Nephew to Lord Fife. Will probably go with him. Also nephew to Lord Forbes. Married a daughter of General Horn. 125. KoBERT Stevens of Broadland. Supposed to be divested of his vote. It is sold to Mr. Harvey. 126. Arthur Dingwall Fordyce. Writer, Aberdeen. A family. Will pro- bably go with Pitf our, by whose interest he has been made Commissary of Aberdeen. ABERDEEN. 1 1 127. Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo. Banker in Edinburgh. Rich and indepen- dant. Connected with Lord Forbes. They will probably go together. Much respected. 128. Lewis Innes of Balnacraig. 129. Alexander Duff of Edit. Brother of Lord Fife. Will go with him. Married to a sister of Skene of Skene, but they live apart. His family Lord Fife's heirs. 130. Thomas Gordon of Premnay. His estate for sale. Bred a Lawyer. Has hurt his estate by farming. A family. Cousin of Lord Gardenstone's. 131. Sir James Grant of Grant. Very independant. His son by compromise with Lord Fife to come in for Moray. The son a Lawyer. The family influenced by Lord Finlater, to whom they succeed, and by Henry M'Kenzie, Attorney in Exchequer, who married a sister of Sir James's. Of great weight and respect in the north. 132. Thomas Buchan of Auchmacoy. Abatchelor. Eich. Independant. A Lawyer. A brother, a writer, gone to Jamaica. A sister married James Watson, W.S. 133. William Fraser, younger of Inverallochy. Presumptive heir to Commissioner Udny. Very independant. 134. Alexander Leith of Glenkindie. Nephew to Lord Gardenstone. Son to Leith of Freefield ; see note on him. POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 135. George Buchan Hepburn. Son-in-law to Freefield. A Lawyer. Wishes for a gown. Good estate and interest in Hadintonshire. Married a niece of Gar- denstone's, who is dead, and left a son. Now married the rich widow of General Fraser. 136. Charles Gordon of Wardhouse. A good estate. A family. An Officer in the Duke of Gordon's Fencibles. Will go with him. 137. EoBERT Barclay of Ury. Very independant. Member for Kincardine- shire. Claims a peerage for his wife. 138. Captain William Abercromby of Glasshaugh. Eldest son of General Abercromby. Married a sister of Sir George Abercromby, Sheriff of Elgin. A family. Sold out of the Army. 139. Robert Turner of Mennie. An Attorney in Exchequer, but does not practise. Pretty good estate. Duke of Gordon and Gardenstone. Has a family. 140. William Farquharson of Bruxie. Nephew to Monaltrie. A Lawyer. Will go with Farquharson of Invercauld; see note on him. 141. Duncan Forbes Mitchell. Brother to Sir William Forbes, Craigievar. Married a sister of Lady Buchan's. Will go with Opposition. 142. James Jopp of Cotton. Provost, and ruler, of the town of Aberdeen. Very rich, attentive, economical man. A son a linen-draper in London. ABERDEEN. 13 143. Charles Gordon of Buthlaw. Good estate. Married. A son. Will lean to the Duke. Has an estate in the West Indies. 144. Major Henry Erskine Knight of Pittodrie. In the Army. In Ireland. Married the heiress of this estate. A family. Went last with Mr. Ferguson. 145. George Leith of Overhall. Writer in Edinburgh. Nephew to Sir William Forbes, Craigievar. A Batchelor. Lord Monboddo has much to say with him. 146. John Dingwall of Eainieston. Merchant in Aberdeen. Independant. Will lean to the Duke. 147. Alexander Anderson, Candacraig. Rich. Economical. A batchelor. 148. Alexander Irvine of Drum. Independant estate. In the Army. Married a daughter of Forbes of Shivas, niece of Gardenstone's, who directs him. A family. 149. Alexander Leith of Leithall. In the Army. Lieutenant-Colonel on half- pay. Presumptive heir to Hay of Eanas, in Bamfshire. Married a sister of Gordon of Buthlaw in this County. Has a family. 1 50. Sir Robert Burnet of Leys, Baronet. Has a brother Sheriff of Kincardine. An Independant Friend. A good estate in Kincardineshire. Married. Will be in- fluenced by Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine. Went with Skene last. 14 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 151. John Burnet of Elrick. Good estate. Married to a daughter of Garden of Delgaty, Lord Gardenstone's brother. Brother uterine to Sir William Forbes, Oraigievar. Will probably go with Gardenstone. 152. William Forbes Leith of Whitehaugh. An Advocate. A good estate. Recluse. An economist. A batchelor. 153. George Robertson of Gask, W.S. Agent for Lord Fife. Will go with him. 154. Alexander Burnet of Kemnay. A family. Salary of £200 a year from Government. Rich. Connected with the Duke of Gordon. 155. Dr. James Anderson Seton of Mounie. A small estate. Embarrassed. A family. Will probably go with Pitfour. Part of his estate for sale. Author of tracts on the fisheries, agriculture, etc. 156. George Robieson of Cairngall. 157. John Gordon Gumming of Pitlurg. Small estate. A family. Married a daughter of Sir Hew Crawford's. Estate for sale. 158. Alexander Farquharson of Haughton, The Accomptant in Edinburgh. Dead. Son not of age. 159. John Cuming of Auchry. Nephew of Gardenstone. Will go with him. Independant. ^ 160, James Moir of Invernettie, ABERDEEN. 15 161. John Taylor of Pottertoun, W.S. Married. A family. Enterprising, able man. Mr. Ferguson of Pitfour will sway him. Might give good information about this County. 162. Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Gordon of Sheelagreen. In the Army. A small estate. Probably will go with the Duke. 163. John Byram Gordon of Gight. Married the heiress. In the Army or Navy. Son of Admiral Byram's. Believed to have sold the estate wholly to Lord Aberdeen, so divested. 164. Arthur Eichard Maitland of Pitrichie. 1 65. Charles Hay of Faichfield. Advocate. Most intimate friend of the Dean's. 166. Robert William Duff of Fetteresso. Son of Admiral Duff. Good estate. A Lawyer. Nephew to Lord Fife. Married. 167. Alexander Duff of Hatton. Good fortune. Cousin to Sir James Grant's lady. His mother a cousin of Garden- stone's. His brother married a sister of Lord Fife's. Will probably go with Lord Fife. A batchelor. 168. John Elmslie, liferenter ; Alexander Elmslie, fiar. 169. Adam Gordon, liferenter; and Adam Gordon, fiar. Supposed to be vote of Gordon of Abergeldie's, and will go with him, i6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 170. John Orrock of Orrock or Colpna. Married a niece of Gardenstone's. Not rich. Will go with the Dutchess of Gordon. 171. James Hay of Monkshill. 172. James Durno of Atrochie. 173. John Hill, liferenter ; and George Hill, fiar. 174. James Ferguson of Kinmundy. A small estate. Pitfour. 175. Egbert Fullerton Udny of Dud wick. Said to be a relative of Sir William Cun- inghame's lady. 176. Dr. William Livingstone. A Physician in Aberdeen. Is often rendered unfit for business by low spirits. Con- nected with the Gordon family. A sister his heiress. 177. Mr. Colin M'Kenzie of Glack. A Minister in Eoss-shire. Very rich. Will probably be influenced by Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 178. George Gordon of Aberdour. His father factor to Lord Aberdeen. A good estate. Will probably go with Aberdeen. ABERDEEN. 17 SUMMARY. Duke of Gordon, . 44 Lord Fife, . 33 Mr. Skene, .... 2 Sir William Forbes, 2 Lord Garden stone, . 2 Mr. Urquhart, Craigston, . 2 Mr. Gordon of Craig, 2 General Horn, .... 2 Individuals, 89 Total, . 178 AIE-SHIRE. In this County there are a great many independant Freeholders, and there are several individuals who, from the extent of their estates as well as family connections, have great weight. One of the greatest interests is that of the Earl of Eglinton, who has a very great estate quite free of debt, and is also connected with many of the voters. He has been twice married — 1st. to a daughter of the late Earl of Crawford, who died; 2nd. to an English lady. Miss Twysden, but they live apart. He has two daughters by his last wife, to the eldest of whom a part of his estate will descend ; but the greater part of it will go to Colonel Hugh Mont- gomerie of Coylsfield, who succeeds to the title, and at present represents the County. The Earl has lately divided with H.E.H. the Prince of Wales's friends against Mr. Pitt, but he was bound by a previous agreement to support Sir Adam Eer- gusson, the Ministerial candidate at next election, and he will certainly do this, less from inclination than from an adherence to his agreement with Sir Adam. AIR-SHIRE. 19 The Earl of Oassillis has also a great estate and many friends in this County, and the candidate who stands in opposition to Sir Adam Fergusson is Sir Andrew Cathcart, the Earl of Cassillis' cousin. Lord Cassillis has few made votes, but could make many. He has no family, and his estate goes to a very distant relation. Captain Kennedy. The Earl of Glencairn, as will appear from the Eoll, has several votes in this County, and a con- siderable estate. He has also an estate in Eenfrew- shire, which see. He supports Sir Andrew Cathcart. The Earl of Dumfries also supports Sir Andrew Cathcart. He has also many votes and a consider- able estate. He has an only daughter. The Countess of Lowdon, who is an infant, has also a considerable estate and a natural influence in this County, though no made votes. Lord Dumfries is one of the Countess's Tutors. Miss Scott, the niece of Mr. Dundas, has an immense estate in this County, but she is also a minor, and no votes made. Sir Adam Fergusson, as appears from tlie Eoll, has a great estate, many votes, and some influence. He is an able man, and of a respectable character; but though he has been long in Parliament, and is a Lawyer, no provision has been made for him by Mr. Pitt. He has a brother in London, a Merchant, with a family, who succeeds him. His youngest brother George is a batchelor, one of the Com- missary Judges of Edinburgh, and a Lawyer in good '20 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. practice, connected a good deal with Mr. Dundas, and has much to say with Sir Adam. Sir John Whitefoord, as appears from the EoU, has also many votes in this County. His estate, though a good one, is entailed. He has a family. He has separated from Sir Adam, whom he once supported, and is desirous of representing the County himself. Mr. M'Adam of Craigengillan ; and his son-in- law, Mr. Forbes of Callendar, the great contractor for coppering ships ; have also large estates in this County, on which freehold qualifications to vote might be made. They support Sir Andrew. The other proprietors of consequence will appear from the following Eoll of the Freeholders made up at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of the Earl of Eglinton. 1. William Haggart, Wine Merchant in Leith. Very doubtful if he will swear. 2. John Montgomery, late of Borland. Deputy Collector of cess for the County. Doubtful if he will swear. 3. John Lamont of Lamont. Will not swear. 4. John Wauchope, W.S. Doubtful if he will swear. 5. Charles Thomson, Merchant, Edinburgh. An old valetudinary man. 6. Colin Campbell of Park. Doubtful if he will swear. AIR-SHIRE. 21 Votes of the Earl of Eglintoii {continued). 7. John Campbell of Melford. Very old. Governor of Fort George. Will likely not come to an election, and doubtful if he will swear. 8. William Miller of Monkcastle. Often unfit for business by low spirits. May or may not swear. 9. John Patrick of Waterside. 10. Vaughan Montgomery, Dublin. An Excise Officer in Ireland. 11. Thoivias Montgomery. 12. Archibald M'Donald, the Attorney General. Never came to an election. 1 3. John Grahame of Duchray. 14. William M'Culloch of Caddel. 15. Charles Crookshanks in Bogside. Not intimate with Lord Eglinton. Doubtful if he will swear. 16. Hugh Montgomery at Eglesham. 17. Egbert Montgomery, Keith. 18. Alexander Eenton of Lammerton. 19. James Wilson, Junior, Merchant in Kilmarnock. Affairs deranged. Now in London. 20. Lieutenant William Ralston in AVoodhill. The Earl's factor. 21. Lieutenant-Colonel John M'Donald. Late of the 76th. Thought will not come to an election. 22. Lieutenant Murdoch M'Lean, late of the West Fencibles. 23. Lieutenant Humphray Grahame, of the Royals. 22 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Eglinton {continued). 24. Ensign Andrew Fletcher, late of the West Fencibles. 25. James Monteath, Surgeon in Glasgow. Doubtful if he will swear. 26. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Dundas, late of the 8th. Will not swear. 27. Major William Montgomery, late of the 37th. Will not swear. All the Earl of Eglinton's interest goes for this election with Sir Adam Fergusson ; see the introduction to this County. Votes of the Duke of Hamilton. 28. Benjamin Koebuck of Madrass. 29. Dr. John Eoebuck of Kinneil. 30. John Boyes, Junior, Writer in Hamilton. These three are votes of the Duke of Hamilton, and will support Sir Adam Fergusson, the Ministerial candidate. Votes of Lord Glencairn. 31. The Honble. John Cuninghame. Brother of the Earl of Glencairn. His affairs very deranged. Abroad. Will not come home. 32. Egbert Graham of Gartmore, in Stirlingshire. The Earl's cousin. Doubtful if he will swear. 33. Boyd Porterfield of Porterfield, in Eenfrew- shire. 34. Malcolm Fleming of Barrochan.inEenfrewshire. Doubtful if he will swear, but tied off Avith Mr. Napier of Blackstone. AIR-SHIRE. 23 Votes of Lord Glencairn {continued). 35. Mr. Park of LaDglands. 26. John Eutherfurd of Edgerston, in Roxburgh- shire. 37. Mr. Creech, Merchant in Edinburgh. Is at present swayed bj^ Mr. Dundas's friends. Has a vote from Glencairn in Renfrewshire, but did not come to vote for the Earl's friend. 38. Mr. John Robertson, Minister of Kilmarnock. Doubtful if he will swear, but believed he will. 39. Alexander Mollison, Surgeon, Port-Glasgow. 40. J. Baird, Junior, Merchant, Glasgow. Abroad. 41. James Dalrymple of Orangefield. Has also an independant vote of his own. A family. A moderate estate. Lord Glen- cairn's cousin-german. 42. Sir Alexander Don of Newton, in Roxburgh- shire. 43. James M'Crae of Holemains, in Dumfriesshire. The Earl of Glencairn's interest goes with Sir Andrew Cathcart ; see the introduction. Votes of the Earl of Cassillis. 44. David Kennedy Martin of Ballymore. 45. Robert Bell, Merchant in Manchester. Thought to be denuded. 46. George Hamilton, Surgeon in Stranraer. Very ill. Hardly expected to live. The Earl of Cassillis has also four votes ready to be inrolled ; see the Summary of this County. 24 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Dumfries. 47. John Barns, Merchant, Glasgow. Old. Infirm. Thought will not come nor swear. 48. George Anderson, Merchant, Glasgow. 49. Captain W. Sloan Laurie, late of the 43rd. 50. Alexander Munro, Merchant, Glasgow. Affairs deranged. 51. Major-General John Douglas. Has a Regiment. 52. Egbert Bogle, of Shettleston. A Merchant in Glasgow. Will not swear. 53. John M 'Do wall, Merchant in Glasgow. The Earl's brother. 54. Alexander Gordon of Culvennan. 55. Lieutenant Hector Hutchison, late of the 4th. 56. Lieutenant Jos. Hamilton, late of the - — Regiment of Foot. 57. Lieutenant-Colonel James Crawford. 58. Captain John Bruce, late of the 76th. 59. James Scott, Junior, Merchant, Glasgow. Believed to be dead. The votes made by the Earls of Cassillis and Dumfries will support the Opposition candidate, Sir Andrew Cathcart. Votes of Sir J dam Fergussov.. 60. Sir Adam Fergusson, Baronet. The Ministerial candidate for this County at next General Election. The present Mem- ber for Edinburgh Cit}^ See particulars of him in the introduction to this County. AIR-SHIRE, 25 Votes of Sir Adam Fergusson {continued). 61. Charles Fergusson. A Merchant in London. A family. Pre- sumptive heir of the last. 62. Andrew Stewart of Craigthorn. Author of the Letters to Lord Mansfield. Doubtful if he will swear. At present abroad. 63. Alexander Wedderburn of Wedderburn. 64. Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, in Dumbarton- shire. Thought will not swear. 65. George Dempster. The Member of Parliament. Doubtful if he will swear. Q%. Andrew Houston of Jordanhill, in Renfrew- shire. 67. Alexander Napier of Blackstone, in Renfrew- shire. Doubtful if he will swear ; but tied oif with Mr. Fleming of Barrochan. 68. Alexander Baillie of Parbroath, in Fifeshire. 69. James M'Dowall, Merchant in Glasgow. A brother, and presumptive heir, of M'Dowall of Garthland. 70. Robert Campbell of Downey. 71. George Menzies, Sheriff-Substitute of Perth- shire. 72. Lieutenant-Colonel William Colquhoun, of the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards. 73. Robert Baillie, Merchant in Edinburgh. 74. Mr. Baillie of Polkemmet. Doubtful if he will swear. 26 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir Adam Fergusson {continued). 75. Thomas Hog, younger of Newliston. Doubtful if he will swear. 76. George Houston of Johnstone, in Renfrewshire. 77. John How of Damp ton. 78. Captain John M'Dowall, late of the Innis- skilling Regiment. 79. Professor Patrick Cumin, of Glasgow College. 80. John Renton of Chesterbank. 81. Isaac Grant, W.S. Independant and reputable. Wishes for a Clerkship of Session. Doubtful if he will swear.^ 82. John Henry, factor to Sir Adam. 83. James Renton, younger of Chesterbank. Votes of Sir John Whitefoord. 84. Sir John Whitefoord. See particulars of him in the introduction to this County, Wishes at present to have a neutral interest in the County. It is hoped he will join Sir Andrew."^ 85. John Fordyce of Ayton. Doubtful if he will vote against Sir Adam. Has an office under Government, the Crown Lands. Married a sister of the Dutchess of Gordon's. 86. Caleb Whitefoord. A Wine Merchant in London. 87. Patrick Douglas of Garaland. ■^ He has since done so. AIR-SHIRE. 27 Votes of Sir John JVhitefoord {continued). 88. HoNBLE. Andrew Erskine. A brother of Lord Kelly's. Much to say with Sir John Whitefoord. 89. George Hepburn, Writer in Edinburgh. Doubtful, if Sir John opposes Mr. Dundas, how he will go ; in that case, will probably not vote. 90. George Couples, Minister of Swinton. Doubtful if he will swear. 91. Basil Alves, Fort-Major of Edinburgh Castle. 92. HoNBLE. Major James Stewart, a brother of the Earl of Moray. 93. Thomas Brown of Blacksidend. 94. John M'Kenzie, Surgeon in MauchHne. 95. John Forster, Surgeon in Ayton. Denuded. Captain John Bell has got his vote. 96. Mr. Francis Grant, Preacher. Doubtful if he will swear. 97. John Whitefoord, younger of Whitefoord. Dead. 98. John Morrison, in Mauchline. 99. Captain John Bell, at Arnsow. Votes of Sir Andrew Cathcart. 100. Sir Andrew Cathcart. An independant man. A batchelor. Cousin of Lord Cassillis. Present candidate for the County on Opposition interest. 101. John Cathcart, Merchant, Greenock. Presumptive heir of Sir Andrew. Abroad ; but expected soon home. 28 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir Andrew Cathcart {conthmed). 102. Archibald Bogle, Merchant, Glasgow. Now disqualified. In the Customs, Greenock. Votes of Sir Wm. Cuninghame of Caprington. 103. Sir William Cuninghame, Caprington. A very independant man. Nephew of the Earl of Eglinton. Will go with him. Unmarried. 104. Alexander Cuninghame. Brother to Sir William Cuninghame of Eobertland. In the Customs at Irvine. So disqualified. Votes from Sir William Hamilton. 105. Captain Alexander Montgomery Cuning- hame. Late of the 76th. Brother of Sir William Cuninghame of Caprington. Presently at Brussels. 106. James Ferrier, Writer to the Signet. 107. Lieutenant-Colonel Ilay Ferrier. These are two brothers of Sir William Hamilton of Westport, in Linlithgow- shire. The right to the votes is disputed by Colonel Fullerton. They will support Sir Adam Fergusson. Votes of Mr. Hamilton of Bargany. 108. John Hamilton of Bargany. Will support Sir Adam Fergusson at next election. A very rich man. A brother of Sir Hew Dalrymple, Hadintonshire. No family. Married a sister of Montgomerie of Coylsfield, in this County. His heir is the next, viz. — AIR-SHIRE. 29 Votes of Mr. Hamilton of Bargany {continued). 109. Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick. Nephew of the last. Son of Sir Hew. Dis- qualified by an office in Excise. 110. John Allan of Carfin. 111. John Anderson, Writer to the Signet. Brother of David the nabob. Great friend of Pitt's Administration. Will not swear. Votes of Mr. M^Adam of CraigengUlan. 112. John M'Adam of Craigengillan. A very rich man. For Sir Andrew Cath- cart. But old, unable to come to an election. Has an only son nearly of age. A daughter married to Mr. Forbes of Callendar, the contractor for coppering ships. Is himself married to a niece of Mr. Fairlie of Fairlie, in this County, and sister of Sir William Cuninghame of Kobertland. 113. Alexander M'Adam of Bennan. Holds this vote for Craigengillan ; but may now vote on his own estate. Will pro- bably go with Sir John Whitefoord. 114. William Johnston of Eound Stonefoot. Will vote for Sir Andrew Cathcart. Votes of Hamilton of Sundnim. 115. John Hamilton of Simdrum. A good estate, but somewhat incumbered. A large family. Cousin-german, and brother-in-law, of Coylsfield. Will support Sir Adam at next election. 30 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Voles of Hamilton of Sundrim (continued). 116. William Ronald of Bennals. Will either not attend, or will vote against Sir Adam. Votes of Graufurd of Auchenmies. 117. John Graufurd of Auchenames. Rich. Little in Scotland. Goes with Opposition. Will support Sir Andrew Gathcart. 118. William Brown, Writer in Kilmarnock. 119. John Berrie of Wester Bogie. Votes of James Boswell. 120. James Boswell of Auchinleck. The author of Johnson's " Life " and other Tracts. A very good estate in this Gounty. Married an Ayrshire lady. A young family. Wishes to be a candidate for the Gounty. Will support Sir Andrew Gath- cart. 121. John Boswell, residing in Gumnock. 122. William Wallace of Wallaceton. 123. Andrew Howatson of Graigdarroch. Votes of Hamilton of Grange. 124. Alexander Hamilton of Grange. A pretty good estate ; £700 a year. A Lawyer. Will take an office. Will sup- port Sir Adam Fergusson, unless Boswell stands, to whom he has promised. 125. William Hamilton, Merchant in Greenock. Uncle of the last. Doubtful if he will swear. AIR.SHIRE. 31 Individuals. 126. James Mure, Counsellor-at-law, London. This a vote of his brother, William Mure of Caldwell, who has an office in the Stamps at Glasgow ; under obligations to Lord Mountstuart, also to the Duke of Hamil- ton. Will probably not come down ; a sensible man. 127. Alexander Fairlie of Fairlie. Batchelor, very rich ; entire manager for the Earl of Eglinton, whose estate he has re- stored. Uncle to Sir W. Cuninghame of Robertland and to M'Adam of Craigen- gillan's wife. Will go with Lord Eglin- ton, and support at next election Sir Adam. 128. Thomas Miller, now Sir Thomas Miller, President of the Court of Session. A moderate estate. A very sensible worthy man. Would wish to do something for his only son, now at the Bar, who has a fortune independant of his father. Was made President by Mr. Pitt. Will support Sir Adam Fergusson. 129. John Steel of Corraith. Supposed to be divested of his vote in favour of Robert Allerson of Fowton, who is an independant man. Will go with Sir Andrew. Is a farmer. Swayed a good deal by Fairlie. 130. Robert Hunter of Hunterston. An old religious man ; independant ; a family. Will probably go with Sir Adam, but not certain. 32 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 131. Robert Mum of Blairstone. A son breeding a surgeon \ a family ; a small estate. Against Provost Fergusson and Sir Adam ; will support Sir Andrew Cathcart. 132. Andrew Crawford Newall of Polquhairn. Unable to come to an election. A small estate ; married an elderly lady, and got some money ; has one son. If he could come, would be for Sir Adam Fergusson. 133. James M'Ghie of Skeldon. Pretty independant. Lives at no expence. No family ; a widower. Will support Sir Andrew Cathcart. 134. Neil Snodgrass of Cuninghamhead. A sensible man. Bred to the Law, but does not practise ; independant. Should go with his neighbour Lord Eglinton. He has a family. Will support at next elec- tion Sir Adam. 135. Hugh Logan of Logan. A good-humoured man. A bad manager, but has still an estate of £400 or £500. A batchelor. By some mistake has put himself off the Roll at next election. 136. William Hunter of Brownhill. Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army. Brother of the late Sir James Hunter Blair. Con- nected with Lord Cassillis, but will sup- port Sir Adam Fergusson. 137. Robert Kennedy of Daljarroch. Factor for Lord Cassilis. Will go with him. AIR-SHIRE. 33 138. James Eitchie of Busbie. A very independant man. A Banker in Glasgow. Has a son a Major in the Army, who has been noticed by the Duke of York. Mr. Eitchie was once married to a sister of Colonel Montgomerie's. Has a large family. Will probably support Sir Adam Fersrusson. O' 139. John Welsh, Sheriff Substitute of Dumfries- shire. Would like promotion in his profession as a Writer. Will support Sir Andrew Cath- cart. 140. James Cathcart of Carbieston. Brother-in-law to Mr. Shaw Stewart, Mr. Colquhoun, and Sir William Cuninghame of Eobertland, and uncle to Sir John Maxwell ; but notwithstanding these con- nections with Opposition, will probably support the Ministerial candidate. Sir Adam. 141. William M'Creadie of Pearston. Independant. Not attached to Lord Eglinton, his neighbour. Has a family. Sons in the Navy. Will support Sir Adam. 142. Honble. Patrick Boyle of Shewalton. Uncle to the Earl of Glasgow. Independant. Indolent. A son studying at Oxford. Another son and two daughters. Will support Sir Adam. 143. George Fergusson, the brother of Sir Adam. See introduction to County, c 34 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 144. John Brown of Waterhaughs. Eich manufacturer in Glasgow. Will support Sir Adam. 145. Dr. Alexander Stevenson, Physician in Glasgow, and to the Prince of Wales. Will go with Sir Adam. Pretty indepen- dant. A family and nephews to provide for. 146. Primrose Kennedy of Drumelland. Small fortune. A family. Influenced by Lord Cassillis. Will go with Sir A. Cathcart. 147. Sir William Cuninghame of Livingstone. Member for Linlithgowshire ; but in this County will go with his uncle, Lord Eglinton, in support of Sir Adam Fer- gusson. 148. Revd. Dr. Andrew Hunter. One of the ministers of Edinburgh. Pretty rich. Professor of Divinity in the College. Will go with Lord Cassillis, and his brother, John Hunter, W.S., Lord Cassillis' agent. 149. William M'Dowall of Garthland. Rich and independant. Once Member for Renfrewshire, which see. Will support Sir Adam. 150. Thomas Wallace of Cairnhill. Nephew of Hay Campbell, Lord Advocate. A batchelor. His estate for sale. Sir Adam. 151. Alexander Stewart of Afton. Member for Kirkcudbright. Uncertain how he will go. AIR-SHIRE, 35 152. Thomas Brisbane of Brisbane. Cousin-german of Fairlie in this County. Small estate. Large family. Wants a son on half-pay into full pay. Likely to go with Lord Eglinton. Undeclared. 153. Malcolm Eankine of Drumdow. Cousin to Houston of Johnstone. The brother-in-law of M'Dowall of Garthland. A family. A small estate, but lives within it. Will vote for Sir Andrew if he is supported by Sir John Whitefoord, who influences him. 154. Hugh Kennedy of Bennan. A small estate. Connected with Lord Cassillis, but is to vote for Sir Adam. 155. Mathew Stewart of Lochrig. A small estate. Thought to have been in- fluenced by Lord Eglinton, but will go with Sir A. Cathcart. 156. John M'Micken of Killantringan. A small estate. Lord Cassillis has influence. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 157. Thomas Kennedy of Dunure. Brother-in-law to Mr. William Adam. A very independant man. Will go in this County with Lord Cassillis and Sir A. Cathcart. Much respected. 158. Alexander Dunlop of Collelland. Independant by a late sale. Has a son in the Army, his heir. Uncle to Sir Thomas Wallace and Major Dunlop. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 36 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 159. Dr. James Hunter, Physician in Edinburgh. A great companion of Lord Elliock's. Will go with him and Opposition. Sir A. Cathcart. 160. David M'Clure of Shawwood. Divested. Estate sold. 161. William Ouninghame of Lainshaw. Eich Glasgow merchant. Has a son at the Bar. Wants to get out his second son to India. Undeclared. 162. John Glen of Assloss. A singular man. Offered his services as candidate by a whimsical advertisement. His estate under trust for behoof of his creditors. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 163. James Neil of Shaw. A Writer in Ayr. Will probably be influ- enced by James Boswell to vote for Sir A. Cathcart. Eich. A family. 164. John Hunter, W.S. Agent for Lord Cassillis. Will go with him and Sir A. Cathcart. Eich. Indepen- dant. 165. John Walkinshaw Craufurd of Craufurd- land. Attached to Mr. Fox's party. Independant. Swayed a little by Mr. Fairlie in this County. Unmarried. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 166. John Stuart of Dairy. Willgo with Mr. Shaw Stewart. Undeclared. 167. Hugh Eoss of Kerse. Unmarried. Nephew to Eoss the actor. AIR-SHIRE. 37 Connected with both Cassillis and Eglin- ton. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 168. John Russell, Junior, W.S. Pretty rich. A family. Married a daugh- ter of Principal Robertson's. Will vote for Sir Adam. Has received favours from Mr. Dundas. 169. Andrew Blane, W.S. Batchelor. Thriving. His brother Phy- sician to the Prince of Wales. Unde- clared."^ 170. WiLLiMi Mure of Caldwell, in Renfrewshire. Disqualified by an office in the Stamps. 171. William Fullarton of Fullarton. Independant. Made his fortune in India. Member for Hadinton District of Burghs. Connected with the Prince and Op- position. Wishes to be neutral in this County. 172. John Shaw Stewart of Greenock. Member for Renfrewshire, which see. Will go in this County as he thinks Lord Eglinton will incline him to go, on account of the political support he gets from Lord Eglinton in Renfrewshire. 173. Christopher Kilby M'Adam. Lives in London. Uncertain how he will go. 174. John M'K^rrell of Hillhouse. A merchant and banker in Paisley. Rich. Has sons in a good way in London. Will go with Sir Adam Fergusson. * Has since declared for Sir A. Cathcart, 38 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 1 75. Bruce Campbell of Milrigs. Not rich. A family. Connected with Boswell, but will, it is thought, vote for Sir Adam. 176. Hugh MoNTGOMERiE. Present Member. Presumptive heir to Eglinton. Will vote at next election for Sir Adam by agreement. 177. William Cuninghame of Enterkine. Independant. Kelation of Mr. Shaw Stewart's. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 178. John Cuninghame of Caddel. Half-pay Captain. Also a brother in the Army. A pretty good estate, but it is believed he is divested of the vote. 179. William Craweord of Doonside. Estate small and entailed. A family. Should be provided for. Undeclared. 180. John Farquhar Gray. A small estate. A family. Will probably go with Sir Adam. 181. Sir Walter Montgomery. Claims the title of Lord Lyle, so will not vote. Connected with James Boswell. 182. HoNBLE. Egbert Hamilton. A brother of the Earl of Crawford. Succeeds to a good estate through his mother, by whom he will be swayed, and by Lord Eglinton, to whose 1st wife he was brother. A half -pay Captain. Will vote, it is thought, for Sir Adam. 183. Jonathan Anderson of Warwickhill. A merchant in Glasgow. Not rich. Un- declared. AIR-SHIRE. 39 184. Sir Williai^i Cuninghajnip:, Eobertland. Very independant. Nephew, and has expec- tations from Fairlie. A family. Son in the Army. Brother-in-law to Mr. Shaw Stewart. Opposition principles. Votes for Sir A. Cathcart. 185. Captain William Kelso, Dankeith. Independant man. Brother-in-law to John Hunter, W.S. Will go with Lord Cassillis, and vote for Sir A. Cathcart. Has a young family. 186. David Kennedy of Craig. Undeclared. Lord Cassillis may influence him by giving him a lease on easy terms. 187. Hugh Kerr of Breadiland. Merchant in Hull. Undeclared. 188. Andrew Dunlop of Dunlop. A good estate. Batchelor. Brother of Sir Thomas Wallace. Sir Andrew Cathcart. 189. John Webb of Towerlands. A small farm. A family. A shipbuilder in Irvine. Influenced by Lord Eglinton and Colonel Fullarton. Sir A. Fergusson. 190. Hugh M'Hutcheon of Changue. A small estate. Will go with Sir A. Cathcart. 191. William Campbell of Craigie. Rich. A nabob. Connected with Opposition. A brother a Writer in Ayr, who has much to say. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. 192. John Mackie of Auchensoul. Will go with Sir A. Cathcart. 193. James Hume, Writer in Ayr. Would like employment and preferment. Vote for Sir Adam Fergusson. 40 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 194. Thomas Blane, Merchant, London. Brother of Andrew the Writer, and of Dr. Blane. They will all go together. 195. Alexander Ponton of Carnlae. Votes for Sir Adam Fergusson. ^196. James M'Harg, Writer in Edinburgh. Wishes for a small office. Unmarried. Not rich. Thought will vote for Sir Andrew Cathcart. Swayed by John Hunter, W.S. 197. Hugh Hamilton of Pinmore. Banker in Ayr. Eich. Will be swayed by his cousin the Countess of Crawford. 198. William Tennant of Pool. Not rich. Married a relation of Dalrymple of Orangefield. For Sir Andrew Cathcart. 199. John Bushby, Sheriff Clerk of Dumfries. An able, sharp man. Wishes for prefer- ment and business to his son at the Bar. Connected with Mr. Murray of Broughton, Lord Galloway, and Lord Maitland. Be- lieved will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. John Hay Bushby, the son of the last, to vote only in his father's absence. 200. Thomas Cuninghame, younger of Lainshaw. Will go with his father. See remarks on him. Undeclared. 201. DuGALD Stewart of Catrine. Professor of Mathematics at Edinburgh. Independant. Lord Maitland and Colonel FuUarton have to say. Will vote for Sir A. Cathcart. Very learned and worthy man. 202. William Cooper of Smithston. A merchant in Glasgow. Independant. Probably Sir Andrew Cathcart. AIR-SHIRE. 41 203. Dr. Gilbert Blane, Physician to the Prince of Wales. Brother of Andrew Blane. They will go together. 204. Henry Eankine of Knockdow. An oddity. Begs on the high way. Has amassed money. 205. MUNGO Smith of Drongan. A moderate estate. Uncertain how he will go- SUMMARY. Earl of Eglinton, 27 Sir Adam Fergusson, . 24 Sir John Whitefoord, . 16 Earl of Glencairn, 13 Earl of Dumfries, . 13 Duke of Hamilton, . 3 Earl of Cassillis, . 3 Sir a. Cathcart, 3 Mr. Hamilton, Bargany, . 4 Mr. Boswell, 4 Sir W. Cuninghame, Capringtoi -•j 3 Mr. M'Adam, 3 Mr. John Craufurd, 3 Sir W. Hamilton, 2 Mr. Hamilton, Sundrum, . 2 Mr. Hamilton, Grange, 2 Individuals, 80 Carried over, 205 42 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Brought over, . 205 Keady to vote, though not inrolled : — Votes of Lm'd Cassillis. James Clerk, Advocate, . . ^ David Cathcart, Advocate, Captain Shaw, .... Alexander Blair, Writer in Edin- burgh, ..... Mr. Blair of Blair. Married a daughter of Fordyce of Ay ton, niece of his cousin, the Dutchess of Gordon. A good estate, Mr. Forbes of Callendar in Stirlingshire. Son-in-law to M'Adam of Craigengillan in this County. Great contractor for copper. A great estate in this County. Sir A. Cathcart, . . . . . Robert Morrice of Craig. Merchant , in Glasgow. Batchelor. Rich. Independant. Sir Adam Fergusson, Dr. Bowie. Undeclared. In the West Indies; not come home. A new purchase, Mr. Campbell of Fairfield. A family. Married a connection of the Dutchess of Argyll's. Will be carried by Argyll, . . . . . Total, . 214 ARGYLL. The great, or, more properly speaking, the only- interest in this County is that of the Duke of Argyll. Most of the Freeholders are of the Duke's family and name, and are also personally attached to him. The greatest part of them have very near con- nections in the Army or Navy. Many of them are active enterprising men, desirous of promotion, and the Duke, it is thought, would be in a very trouble- some situation unless he was acting with the Administration. Mr. Lamont of Lament has the only other estate in the County on which a great number of votes could be made ; but it is thought that the Duke could make many more ; and though Mr. Lament's inclinations and sentiments are friendly to the Opposition, he has also a personal regard and friend- ship for the Duke of Argyll. 44 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. The Eoll of Freeholders at Michaelmas, 1788, was as follows : — Votes of the Duke of Argyll. 1. Colonel Adam Livingstone. 2. Ilay Campbell, Advocate. Now Lord Advocate. 3. William Campbell. Son of William Campbell, brother of the late Duke of Argyll. [The fee under certain limitations to James Ferrier, W.S.] 4. John Campbell. Also son of the said William the elder. [The fee to Alexander Campbell Baillie of Kin- tyre.] Votes of Mr. Lamont. 5. Colonel Charles Campbell, Barbreck. This is a vote made by Lamont. The Colonel has also a great property estate, though perhaps not freehold, in the County. Has a son married to Lord Frederick Campbell's daughter. Has two sons in the Army. 6. William M'Donald, W.S. Vote of Lamont's. 7. John Lamont of Lamont. An independant estate. Opposition principles. Has great expectations from Dr. Lamont, London. A family. Lives in friendship with the Duke. See observations at the beginning of this County. 8. Colonel Hugh Montgomerie. ARGYLL. 45 Votes of Mr. Lamont {continued). 9. Angus M'Alister of Loup. A small estate. A family. 10. John M'Neil of Ardelay. Writer in Inveraray. Rich. Has also a son a writer in Edinburgh. 11. Colonel Lamont of Monydrain. 12. Alexander Campbell of Ormadel. 13. Archibald Campbell of Sanda. Advocate. Small estate. Made Commissary of Glasgow on the President's resignation. Votes of McLean of Lochbuy. 14. Captain Murdoch M'Lean, Lochbuy. A moderate estate. Married. Will go with the Duke. 15. Allan M'Dowall, W.S. Succeeds to his father, who has an estate, not freehold, in Argyll. Influenced by the Marquis of Tweeddale and Lord Lauderdale. Votes of Colonel Campbell, the Receiver General. 16. Colonel Eobert Caivipbell of Finab. Disqualified. Receiver General of Customs. Very rich. The Duke. 17. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Campbell. Son of the last. Not certain whether the vote is from his father or the Duke. Votes of Sir J. Campbell of Ardkinglas. 18. Sir James Campbell of Ardkinglas. Dead, but his son of age, and may vote. The son is in India ; in the Army ; pretty inde- pendant. The Duke. 49 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Voles of Sir J. Campbell of Ardkinglas (continued). 19. Captain John Livingston. Late of the 26th. Son of Sir James Living- ston. Not certain whether the vote from the Duke, or Sir James Campbell last men- tioned. The fee under certain conditions is limited to Mr. Cheap of Sauchy. Individuals. 20. Archibald Campbell, Knockbuy. A moderate estate. Old man of 90. Son in Jamaica in a good way. A daugh- ter married to Hamilton the brewer, at Water of Leith, near Edinburgh, who has a son in the Customhouse. The Duke. 21. James Stuart M'Kenzie. Brother of Lord Bute. Lord Privy Seal. Married one of the Ladies of Argyll's family. The Duke. 22. General John Campbell, Strachur. A rich old gentleman. Lately married a young daughter of Mr. Mungo Campbell, Edinburgh. 23. DuGALD Campbell, Glencaradale. Independant man. A family. 24. Lord Frederick Campbell. Brother of the Duke. Lord Eegister of Scotland. (In his absence Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath.) 25. Colonel John Campbell of Glendaruel. A small estate. The Duke. 26. Mr. Egbert Campbell of Asknish. A Lawyer. Sheriff of the County. Eich. A family. ARGYLL. 47 27. John Cai^ipbell of Stonefield. Lord Stonefield in the Court of Session. Pretty good estate. An only son. The Duke. (His son to vote in his absence.) 28. DuGALD Campbell of Ederline. A very independant man. 29. Captain Duncan Campbell, Lochnell. Good estate. OiEcer in the Army. A sister married to a son of Sir James Eiddel. Colonel Campbell of Balimore seems to have his vote on this estate. 30. Donald M'Lachlan of M'Lachlan. A Lawyer. Wants a Sheriffship. Pretty independant. Could make votes on his estate. Married a daughter of Mr. Colin Campbell, Glasgow. 31. Hector M'Neil of Ugadale. Eich. No family. The Duke. 32. Charles M 'Donald of Lergy. Disqualified. Collector of Customs at Bo'ness through the Duke of Hamilton. A family. Not rich. Brother of Count Lockhart of Lee in Lanarkshire. 33. Colonel John Campbell of Balimore. A vote on the Lochnell estate ; see note on Captain Duncan Campbell of Lochnell. 34. Lauchlan M'Lean of Torloisk. Good estate. One daughter. The Duke. 35. George Lamont, Doctor of Medicine, London. Eich. No family. Mr. Lamont of Lamont his heir. i POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 36. Walter Campbell of Shawfield. Great estate, the whole island of Islay. A family. Married a second time to a sister of Mr. Hamilton of Pencaitland in Hadin- tonshire. In friendship with the Duke. 37. John Campbell of Ottar. Good estate. An old man. 38. James Ca^ipbell of Silvercaigs. Very independant. A family. 39. David Campbell of Comby. Independant. A family. Married a daugh- ter of Colonel Campbell of Barbreck. 40. John Campbell of Southhall. Brother-in-law of Lamont's. 41. John Campbell, Messink. Small estate. A son a writer in Inveraray. 42. Donald M'Lean, Kingerloch. A small estate. Will go with the Duke. The following Gentlemen, though not on the EoU, are ready to be inrolled : — Alexander M'Lean, Ardgour. In the Army. Pretty independant. Connected with the Houstons, Merchants in Glasgow. See Lanarkshire. A sister married M'Lean of Kingerloch. Mr. Campbell of Airds. A good estate. A nephew of Lord Stoneiield. Mr. M'Alister, Clathie. A good, estate. Lately purchased. ARGYLL, 49 SUMMARY. Duke of Argyll, ... 4 Mr. Laihont, 9 Mr. M'Lean, Lochbuy, ... 2 Colonel Cajvipbell, Eeceiver General, 2 Sir Ja3ies Caiupbell, Ardkinglas, . 2 Individuals, 23 42 Ready to be inrolled (though there may be several more not known), . . 3 Total, . 45 B A M F. The greatest interest in this County is tliat of the Earl of Fife, who has a great estate, and much political influence in the north of Scotland, and whose political conduct and objects are well known. His son, Sir James Duff, represented this County, but in consequence of dividing against Mr. Pitt on the questions respecting the Eegency, he resigned his seat, and James Ferguson of Pitfour, the can- didate for Aberdeenshire, at- present represents the County. The Duke of Gordon, who is at present in the same political interest with the Earl of Fife, has also a great influence in this County. These two families (and indeed the Earl of Fife singly) overshadow all the small and independant proprietors. The Poll of Freeholders at Michaelmas, 1788, was as follows : — Votes of the Earl of Fife. 1. James, Earl of Fife. 2. James Stuart of Kirkhill, BAMF. 51 Votes of the Earl of Fife {continued). 3. Adam Duff, late Provost of Aberdeen. Doubt if he will swear. 4. William Duff of Corsindae. 5. HoNBLE. George Duff of Milton. 6. HoNBLE. Lewis Duff of Blervie. 7. HoNBLE. Alexander Duff of Echt. 8. Keith Urquhart of Meldrum. Scruples at the oath. 9. James Ogilvy of Melross. 10. William Eose of Balivat. 11. HoNBLE. Arthur Duff of Orton. 12. General James Grant of Ballindalloch. 13. JA3IES Thomson, Minister of Aberlour. 14. James Duff, Sheriff Clerk of Bamf. 15. Alexander Stronach of Kinoch. 16. Colonel Sir James Duff of Kinstair. 17. Sir James Colquhoun of Luss. Doubtful if he will swear. 18. Colonel Duncan Urquhart of Burdsyards. ' Doubtful if he will swear. 19. Alexander Mill of Chapelton. 20. Archibald Duff of Skelmuir, Surveyor of Window lights. 21. James Leslie, younger of Kininvie. 22. Lieutenant-Colonel James Abercromby, late of the 3rd Eegiment. 23. Mr. Francis Leslie, son to Kininvie. 24. Alexander Stuart of Parkbog. 25. Lieutenant John Baird of the Navy; and Mr. William Eeid, Writer in Bamf, to vote in his absence. 52 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Fife 26. John Eose of Whitenreath. 27. Mr. James Milne, Minister of Rhynie. 28. Major William Duff of the 26th Regiment ; and Alexander Leslie of Balnageith, to vote in his absence. 29. James Mill, Merchant in Portsoy. 30. William Donaldson of Mouston. 31. William Leslie, .younger of Balnageith. 32. Alexander Adamson of Nethermilns. 33. John Lawson of Westertoun. Tried for taking the oath, and acquitted. 34. John Geddies of Dallachie. 35. Alexander Innes of Culvie. 36. Lieutenant James Green of the Marines. 37. Alexander Hannay, Merchant in Bamf. 38. Lachlan Duff, Writer to the Signet. Will scarcely swear. 39. Revd. Thomas Abercromby. 40. James Innes of Maisley. 4L Jonathan Thorn waite in Allanby. 42. John Innes of Blackhills. 43. George Robertson of Gask. 44. James Robinson, Surgeon in London. 45. Alexander Leslie of Balnageith. 46. Mr. William Stronach, Minister at New Machar. 47. Archibald Milne, Writer to the Signet. 48. James Duncan of Auchincuve. 49. Lieutenant James Fife at Edinglassie. 60. Lieutenant James M'Grigor. BAMF. 53 Votes of the Duke of Goi'don. 51. General Staats Long Morris. Will not swear. 52. EoBERT Gordon of Hallhead. Will scarcely swear. 53. Charles Gordon, W.S. 54. Major Francis Skelly of the 73rd. 55. James Irvine of Kincaussey. Will scarcely swear. 56. Lord George Gordon. 57. John Gordon of Craig. 58. William King of Newmill. 59. AilCHIBALD M'DONALD, Esq. 60. Egbert Stephen of Broadland. 61. William Urquhart of Craigston. 62. Alexander Cumming of Altyre. Will not swear. 63. William Bell, Factor to the Duke of Gordon. 64. James Baillie, son to James Baillie of Davoch- four. 65. Cosmo Gordon, late of the 3rd Guards. 66. Colonel Benjamin Gordon of Balbithan. 67. William Tod, factor to the Duke. 68. Hugh Gordon, Watchmaker in Aberdeen. 69. ^NEAS MIntosh of M'Intosh. 70. General James Murray, Guards. 71. Egbert Cuming of Logie. 72. Alexander Baillie of Davochfour. 73. Lieutenant Laurence Leith. 74. Lewis Gordon of Techmury. 75. John Gordon of Cairnfield. 54 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Duke of Gordon 76. Major John Forbes of Newstead. 77. Lord William Gordon. 78. Charles Gordon of Abergeldy. 79. William Forsyth in Huntly. 80. Sir John M'Pherson, Baronet. 81. Charles Gordon of Wardhouse. 82. William Tait, Esq., Advocate. 83. Dr. John Gordon at Old Meldrum. 84. Lieutenant John Black of Overhall. 85. John Menzies at Gordon Castle. 86. John Logie of Burnside. 87. George Fenton, Sheriff Substitute of Elgin. Votes of Mr, Ferguson of Fitfour. 88. James Ferguson of Pitfour. A very independant estate. A batchelor. A Lawyer. Wants a gown. Present Member for the County. Brought in by Mr. Dundas and Lord Fife. A man of real good sense, but indolent. 89. Neil Ferguson, Advocate. Will not swear. 90. James Edgar, Commissioner of Customs. Disqualified. 91. Joseph Black, Professor of Chemistry, Edin- burgh. Will not swear. 92. Captain James Ferguson, late of the Romney. 93. HoNBLE. Henry Erskine, the Dean of Faculty. 94. William Richardson, Writer in Edinburgh. 95. James Wedderburn of Jamaica. 96. Alexander Wedderburn of Wedderburn, Esq. BAMF. 55 Votes, of Lord Bamf. 97. George Buchan Hepburn, Advocate. 98. George Gerard in Forglen. These two are votes of Lord Bamf, who has an estate of £1000 a year. Is a batchelor. A Captain of Dragoons. Much connected with the Leven family. Votes of Hay of Mounthlairy. 99. Captain Andrew Hay of Mounthlairy. Has a small estate. A family. Is connected with Lord Fife. Married a sister of George Robinson, W.S. 100. James Scott Hay of Bog. 101. Thomas Stewart of Mounthlairy. 102. George Gaillie, Oldtoun of Carnousie. Votes of Mr. Hay of Rannas. 103. Andrew Hay of Rannas. An estate of £500 or £600 a year. A batchelor. Connected with Charles Hay, Advocate, the Independant Friend, and companion of the Dean of Faculty ; also with Lord Errol. He never takes the oaths to Government. 104. Colonel Alexander Leith of Leithhall. Heir of the last. On half-pay. 105. Alexander Duff of Hatton. 106. William Hay, Writer to the Signet. Individiials. 107. James Leslie of Kininvie. Middling estate. Will go with Lord Fife. 56 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 108. John Innes of Edingight. A pretty good estate. A family. A daughter married to George Robertson, W.S., the agent for Lord Fife. A son breeding a Physician. 109. James Gordon of Ardmeallie. An estate of £400 or £500 a year. A family. Will go with the Duke of Gordon. 110. Francis Garden of Troup, Lord Garden- stone. See particulars of him in Aberdeenshire. 111. Sir James Grant of Grant. A very independant man. His son, by agree- ment with Lord Fife, is to represent Morayshire. Presumptive heir to the Earl of Findlater. 112. Cosmo Gordon of Cluny. Supposed to be a real vote. Will go with the Duke of Gordon. One of the Barons of Exchequer. Rich. Independant. 113. James Grant of Carron. Affairs embarrassed. Lives in the Sanctuary. 114. Alexander Morrison of Bogney. An estate of £400 or £500 a year. Married a sister of Lauchlan Duff, W.S. 116. William Abercromby of Glashaugh. Son of General Abercromby. Pretty good estate. A cousin of Lord Fife's. 116. Sir James Dunbar of Durn. Estate sold. Purchaser dead, and his succes- sion disputed. BAMF. 57 117. Sir Ernest Gordon of Park. A very independant estate. A sister married to Leith of Glenkindie, Lord Gardenstone's nephew. 118. Sir George Abercromby of Birkenbog. The Sheriff of Morayshire. A pretty good estate. Has ready money. Married a sister of Lord Bamf. Will go with the Duke of Gordon. 119. Thomas Buchan of Auchmacoy. A cousin of Lord Gardenstone's. Rich. A batchelor. A brother, W.S. Has given up business and has gone abroad. A sister married to J. Watson, W.S. 1 20. James Donaldson of Kinnairdy. Small estate. Married. A young family. 121. John Gordon Gumming of Pitlurg. A small estate. A family. Married a daughter of Sir Hew Crawford, Bart. 122. Colin Morrieson of Rosieburn. Lives at Rome. A Painter. His father dead ; was a Minister in the north. SUMMARY. Earl of Fife, .... 50 Duke of Gordon, 37 Mr. Ferguson of Pitfour, . 9 Mr. Hay of Mountblairy, . 4 Lord Bajvif, .... 2 Mr. Hay of Rannas, . 4 Individuals, .... 16 - Total, 122 BEEWICKSHIRE. The leading interest in this County is that of the Earl of Marchmont. In consequence of a difference about an Election, his Lordship is said to have excluded the family of his sister, Mrs. Scott of Harden, and to have settled his estates on Mrs. Anstruther Paterson, the daughter of another sister by Sir John Paterson, and wife of Mr. Anstruther, the brother of John Anstruther, the English Coun- sellor. She has no children, and, failing her, the estate goes to Sir Alexander Purves, the Earl's nephew by another sister. The Earl of Home, a minor, though he has not a large estate, it is believed might make a good many votes on superiority. His Lordship is very much directed by Lord Elphinstone and his brother, who are his Tutors. The other interests will appear from the Eoll made up at Michaelmas, 1788, viz. : — Votes of the Earl of Marchmont. 1. Lieutenant Archibald Dickson. 2. Captain James Burnet of the Marines. BERWICKSHIRE. 59 Votes of the Earl of Marchmont {continued). 3. Captain John Dickson of the 68th. 4. John Anstruther, Counsellor-at-law. 5. Philip Anstruther, younger of Anstruther. 6. George Kose, Westminster. 7.. EoBERT Forester of Brunton. 8. Sir Francis Elliot of Stobs. 9. William Hall of Stotfordhead. 10. Mr. Adam Murray, minister of Eccles. 11. Thomas Murray, his eldest son. 12. William Chalmers, Writer, Edinburgh. 13. Major George Munro, late of the 68th. 14. Lieutenant Thomas Wood, brother of Wood of Bednal. 15. Egbert Balfour, Brother of John Balfour of Balbirnie. 16. Alexander Collingwood of Unthank. 17. Matthew Foster of Bolton. 18. Robert Carr of Bowsden. 19. Lieutenant John Foster, brother of Mr. Foster of Bolton. 20. George Selby of Middleton. 21. Matthew Foster, Collector of Customs at Ber- wick, so disqualified. 22. George Fullerton, Collector at Leith, so dis- qualified. 23. Lieutenant George Collingwood, Navy. 24. John Wood of Bednal. 6o POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Marchmont (continued). 25. Daniel Alder of Middleton. 26. Egbert Anstruther, third Son of Sir John Anstruther. Votes of Mr. Home of Wedderhurn. 27. Patrick Home of Wedderhurn. The present Memher for the County. A large estate and great interest. Married a daughter of the late Mr. Grahame of Dougaldstone. 28. John Home of Paddochmyre. Disqualified, being an Excise ofiicer. 29. NiNiAN Home of Paxton. Brother of George Home, the Clerk of Session. Late from Barbadoes. Eich. 30. George Home of Branxton. The Clerk of Session. 31. David Eenton, Writer in Eyemouth. 32. Henry Dundas, Treasurer of the Navy. 33. George Logan of Fishwick. 34. EoBERT Logan of Hiltonhill. These two last have now purchased the estate of Edrom. 35. Patrick Johnston, younger of Templehall. A brother of Johnston, the AVriter to the Signet. 36. David Home of Eicklesoe, Colonel in the Grays. Brother of Mr. Home of Wedderhurn. BERWICKSHIRE, 6i Votes of Mr. Hay of Drumelzier. 37. Egbert Hay of Drumelzier. A large estate and interest in this County. Connected with the Marquis of Tweeddale. Married a daughter of Mr. Erskine of Car- dross, brother of Mr. D. Erskine, "Writer to the Signet. 38. Egbert Ainslie of Damchester. Connected with Mr. Douglas. 39. James Keay, Writer in Edinburgh. Mr. Hay's Attorney. 40. Alexander Keay, one of the Tellers of the Bank of Scotland. Brother of James Keay. 41. Hay Donaldson, Town Clerk of Hadinton. 42. James Dudgeon, Surgeon in Hadinton. 43. Hugh Dalrymple, late of Nunraw. 44. John Hay, younger of Hopes. 45. John Wauchope at Pinkerton. 46. Thomas Home at Westerton. Votes of Mr. Trotter of Mortonhall. 47. Thomas Trotter of Mortonhall. A large estate. A large family. Son in the Army; one breeding a Writer. A daughter married Charles Gordon, Clerk of Session. 48. Charles Gordon, Clerk of Session. Got his office from Mr. Pitt. 49. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Trotter, Marines. 50. John Trotter, younger of Mortonhall. 62 POLIVICAl, STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Trotter of Mortonhall {continued). 51. Henry Trotter, second son of Mr. Trotter of Mortonhall. 52. Alexander Trotter, third son of said Thomas Trotter. 53. Thomas Trotter, fourth son of said Thomas Trotter. Votes of Mr. Scott of Harden. 54. Walter Scott of Harden. Independant estate. Disqualified by an office in Excise. Inclined to Opposition. His family said to be excluded by the settle- ments of the Earl of Marchmont, whose heirs they are, on account of a disputed Election in this County. Has one son, who once represented the County. 55. Hugh Scott, younger of Harden. - Son of the last. An independant vote. 56. George Brown of Ellieston. Commissioner of Excise. Disqualified. 57. Mark Pringle, Advocate. The Member for Selkirkshire. 58. Dr. Egbert Langlands. 59. Charles Scott of Wool in Selkirkshire. 60. John Scott, third son of the last, W.S. 61. Walter Scott of Eaeburn. Votes of Mr. Benton of Lammerton. 62. Alexander Eenton of Lammerton. A large estate. Unmarried. Connected jnuch with Sir A. Don. With Opposition, BERWICKSHIRE, 63 Votes of Mr. Benton of Lammerton (continued). 63. Andrew M'Kenzie, W.S. 64. Egbert Baird of Newbyth. 65. Alexander Smollett of Bonhill. 66. Charles Sharp of Hoddam. Fotes of Sir J. Stuart of AUanbanJc. 67. Sir John Stuart of AUanbank. A good estate, with some encumbrances. Son married a daughter of Coutts the Banker, with whom he got a good fortune. Sir John has a daughter married to Mr. Hipsley Cox, who made money in India; another married to an Italian gentleman. 68. John Stuart, younger of AUanbank. Son of the last. . An absolute vote. 69. Robert Trotter, W.S. 70. James Bremner, Writer, Edinburgh. Thought to be disqualified, being Deputy Solicitor of Stamps. Votes of Mr. Biddell of Beshorough. 71. Thomas Riddell of Besborough. An independant man. Made his fortune as Captain of the Besborough Indiaman. 72. Colonel James Riddell of Leithholme, brother of the last. Votes of Captain Hume of Ninewells. 73. Captain Joseph Hume of Ninewells. Unmarried. Independant estate. A brother Sheriff of the County. Nephew of David Hume, the Historian. Much connected "with Mr. Home of Wedderburn, the Member, 64 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Captain Hume (continued). 74. David Hume, Advocate. Sheriff of the County, and Professor of Scotch Law, Edinburgh, by the interest of Mr. Dundas. Presumptive heir of Captain Hume of Ninewells, his brother. A literary, able man. Is married. Votes of Mr. Bell of Todrig. 75. John Bell of Todrig. A very moderate estate. Unmarried. His brother the next voter. 76. James Bell, Sheriff Clerk of the County by a transaction with Mr. Dundas. Brother of the last. Votes of Mr. Ilaig of Bemerside. 77. James Haig of Bemerside. Moderate estate. Son in the Army. Connected with Robertson of Ladykirk in this County. 78. James Haig, younger of Bemerside. Son of the last. Votes of Mr. MarjoribanJcs of Lees. 79. Edward Marjoribanks of Lees. A good estate. A family. At times dis- ordered in his mind. A man very generally liked. 80. John Marjoribanks, younger of Lees. Son of the last. Individuals. 81. Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick. An independant estate. His son Hew some- time Member for Hadintonshire. Has an office during pleasure. Next heir to Mr. Hamilton of Bargany in Airshire. BERWICKSHIRE. 65 82. John Spottiswood of that Ilk. Pretty good estate. A very old man, just dying. Father of John Spottiswood, Solicitor at London. 83. James Kerr of Morriston. A very rich man. Lives constantly in London. A considerable estate in this County. Has an only son, also a voter. 84. John Buchan of Letham in Hadintonshire. Independant estate. Father of Buchan Hep- burn, the Lawyer, who wishes for a Judge's gown. Has also a son a Writer to the Signet; another one of the Magistrates of Edinburgh. Several daughters. 85. George Baillie of Jerviswood. Brother of the Earl of Hadinton. Very in- dependant estate. Two sons \ one of them would be a very proper candidate for the County to stand on the Opposition interest. The family has many connections, and is much respected in the County. May make votes. 86. Sir James Pringle of Stitchell. A very independant man. Long Member for the County. Attached to the Duke of Buccleugh. 87. John Swinton of Swinton. One of the Lords of Session. Has a large family. A son in the Army; another at the Bar; another a Writer. A pretty good estate. Will lean to Mr. Dundas's interest. E 66 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 88. William Hall of Whitehall. An estate of £1000 a year. Unmarried. Uncertain how he will go. His heir is his nephew, Sir James Hall of Dunglass, who married a daughter of the Earl of Selkirk. 89. Sir John Sinclair of Murkle. Dead. His son of age, and married to his cousin, a daughter of the Duke of Gordon. A good estate. ^ 90. John Fordyce of Ayton. Married a sister of the Dutchess of Gordon. A family. A daughter married to Blair of Blair in Airshire. Mr. Fordyce has an office under Government. 91. John Fenton of Chesterbank. A middling estate. £300 a year. A family. A son Collector of the Land tax for the County. Another son in the Army. Eldest son unemployed. Himself Sheriff Sub stitute of the County under David Hume. 92. John Robertson of St. Leonards. Writer in Edinburgh. Late agent for the Earl of Lauderdale, with whom he will go. A family. 93. Sir Alexander Purves of Purveshall. Next heir to Lord Marchmont, failing Mrs. Paterson of Eccles, who has no children. A pretty good estate. A large family by five wives. 94. Stephen Bromfield of Hassington. * A middling estate. A Major in the Army. Connected with Matthew Sandilands, W.S. 95 James Dickson of Antonshill. A moderate estate. An only daughter. A Lawyer. Wished to have been made BERWICKSHIRE. 67 Sheriff. Married a sister of Matthew San- dilands, W.S. 96. Egbert Hepburn of Clerkington. Disqualified. A Commissioner of the Cus- toms through Mr. Dundas. 97. John Lumsdain of Blanern. A batchelor. Very moderate estate. Con- nected with the Dalhousie family and M'Dowall of Garthland. Will probably go with Lord Marchmont. 98. Sir James Cockburn, Baronet, of London. His affairs embarrassed. A liferent vote, but uncertain from whom. 99. Alexander Eobertson of Prenderguest. A pretty good estate. A merchant in Ber- wick. Making money. A family. Married a daughter of the Vicar of Norham in Northumberland . 100. John Carre of Cavers. A batchelor. A sister married to William Eiddel, W.S. A very independant man. The Duke of Eoxburghe has much in- fluence with him. Has much interest in the Burgh of Jedburgh. 101. Blake Stow Lundie of Spittal. An English gentleman in Northumberland, of good estate. 102. EoBERT Scott of Trabrown. 103. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. The Member for Forfarshire. Once married to a sister of Lord Graham, now to a sister of the Duke of Buccleugh. Great estate in Scotland. Has, by both his wives, a family. 68 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 104. William Dickson of Ednam. A liferent from Sir Jo. Paterson on the estate of Eccles, which has been sold to Mr. Cuthbert the nabob, and therefore this vote supposed to be thrown up. 105. George Crow of Netherbyres. A moderate estate. A batchelor. At times melancholy. Mr. Mow of Mains in this County directs him. 106. Alexander Home of Bassendean. A moderate estate. About to marry Mrs. Balfour, a West Indian. Connected with John Home the poet. 107. Anthony Foster of Jardenfield. A substantial merchant in Berwick. A small estate in the County. 108. Sir Alexander Don of Newton. A good estate, entailed. Married to a sister of the Earl of Glencairn. A family. Means to stand on the Opposition interest. 109. James Rochhead of Inverleith. An independant man. A batchelor. Con- nected with Mr. Dundas's friends. 110. John Wilson of Pielwalls. A small estate. A farmer. Made his own money. A family. David Hume, the Sheriff, has much influence. 111. John Pringle of Haining or Clifton in Selkirkshire. A rich batchelor. Mark Pringle, the Member for Selkirkshire, his nephew and presump- tive heir. He has only a liferent vote. The fee does not appear. BERWICKSHIRE. 69 112. General Alexander M'Kay. A liferent vote from the Duke of Gordon. The Commander-in-Chief. 11*3. William Tait of Langrig. Small estate. A Surgeon in Fife. Un- married. 114. George Buchan of Kello. Moderate estate. Married a niece of Mr. Dundas. Disqualified, as Solicitor of the Stamps. 115. Thomas Johnston of Templehall. Made money as a farmer, and purchased his estate. Eich. A son Writer to the Signet. Believed not attached to Home of Wedderburn. 116. Paul Darling of Bogangreen. Married a daughter of the last. Moderate estate. A family. Making money as a farmer. Will go with his father and his brother-in-law, the Writer. 117. Thomas French of Herdrig. Moderate estate. Lives in Eyemouth. Con- nected with Eobertson of Prenderguest before mentioned. 118. William Marshall of Edrington. Moderate estate. 119. John Braimer of Edrom. This estate now sold to Messrs. Logan, who are great farmers. Quite independant. Have a sister married to Mr. Wilson of Pielwalls before mentioned. Connected with Home of Wedderburn, from whom they have liferent votes. Also connected with Mr. Eenton of Lammerton. 70 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 120. John Cockburn of Eowchester, W.S. Independant fortune. In intimate habits with the Dean of Faculty. 121. Charles Watson of Saughton. Very independant. Nearly connected with the Earl of Hopetoun. 122. James Pringle of Torwoodlee. A family. A relation of the Dean of Faculty. Pretty independant. In the most friendly habits with Rutherford of Edgerston in Roxburghshire. 123. John Turnbull of Abbey St. Bathans. A small estate. A Writer in Dunse. A batchelor. Connected with John Cock- burn, W.S., and obliged to Home of Wedderburn, to whom he will lean. 124. James Wood of Flemington. A moderate estate. A Surgeon in Berwick. Independant. A son a Sui-geon in Ber- wick. 125. Walter Kerr of Littleden. A young man in the Army. A pretty good estate. Rather incumbered. Will go with the Duke of Roxburghe probably. 126. George Kerr, younger of Morriston. Lives always with his father in London. See the remarks on the father in this County. 127. Alexander Boswall of Blackadder. Very rich. Unmarried. A great estate in this County. May make many votes, but will not interfere. BER WICKS HIRE. 7 1 128. George Drummond Home of Blair Drummond. Son of the late Lord Karnes. A good estate. Married Miss Jardine. Her brother W.S. Lives much at home. Independant. 129. William Eiddell. A liferent vote from Mrs. Edgar of Newton. Will probably think himself independant. Was lately made King's Writer. 130. Honble. Captain Thomas Maitland. Vote of the Earl of Lauderdale. Will go with that family. 131. James Wilkie of Foulden. A large estate. Married. A family. Con- nected with Mr. Home of Wedderburn. 132. Alexander Davidson of Whiterig. This a vote partly his own, and partly on the estate of Mr. Renton of Lammerton, with whom he will probably go. 133. Sir James SuTTiE of Balgone. A vote from the Countess of Hyndford. Independant estate. Connected with Mr. Dundas. 134. John Swinton, younger of Smnton. An Advocate. Will go with his father before mentioned. 135. William Keir of Broadmeadows. Independant. A family. Lives separate from his wife. Is Commissary of Musters for the Army. 136. Samuel Douglas, younger of Burnhouses. A small estate. A merchant in Glasgow. 72 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 137. Egbert Johnston of Hilton. His estate sold to Lord Wemyss. Thought to have reserved a vote. Connected with Home of Wedderburn. 1 38. Rodham Home of Longformacus. Once in the Navy. Independant. Purchased this estate. Married Miss Davidson of Langton in Northumberland. Owes everything to Home, the author of " Douglas." So connected with the Homes. 139. William Robertson of Ladykirk. Very rich. Great estate in this County. Young. A batchelor. His father long connected with the Hopetoun family. Has few acquaintances in the County. His chief companions Renton of Lammerton and John Lumsdain in this County. A great sportsman. Haig of Bemerside believed to be his heir. 140. William Fairholm of Chappel. A moderate estate. Married a sister of Pringle of Torwoodlee. A young family. 141. George Baillie, younger of Jerviswood. Will go with his father before mentioned. Would be a respectable candidate for the County. A nephew of Lord Hadinton. 142. Charles Baillie, Esq. of Rumbletonlaw. Brother of the last. Also liked in the County. 143. Dr. Francis Home of Cowdenknows. An old rich batchelor. Professor of Materia Medica in Edinburgh. BERWICKSHIRE. 73 144. Charles Frank of Boughtrig. A small estate. Once in the Dutch service. A batchelor. Advised by John Cockburn, W.S. Little connected with the County. 145. Alexander Christie, fiar of Grueldikes. A Writer in Dunse. Has made money. Will go with Home of Wedderburn. 146. Dalhousie Wedderston of Manderston. An India nabob. In Parliament for an English borough. 147. George Fairholm of Greenknow. A rich old batchelor. Lives in Edinburgh. William Fairholm of Chappel before men- tioned is his presumptive heir. 148. Archibald Swinton of Kimmerghame. A brother of Lord Swinton's. Made money in India. A family. Married a sister of Colonel Campbell of Blythswood. 149. John Bogue of Hallydown, W.S. Pretty independant. Will go with Home of Wedderburn. 150. Sir James Hall of Dunglass. Independant fortune in Hadintonshire. Married a daughter of the Earl of Selkirk. 151. Sir Abraham Hume of Wormlieburg. A merchant in London. Little connected with the County. 152. John Smaill of Overmains. A small estate. 153. Alexander Cuthbert of Eccles. Very rich. Brother of the nabob Cuthbert. Unmarried. Much connected with Cap- tain Falconer of Woodcote, a friend of the Marquis of Tweeddal6. 74 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMARY. Earl of Ma rchmont, Home of Wedderburn, . 26 10 Hay of Drumelzier, 10 Trotter of Mortonhall, 7 Scott of Harden, . 8 Renton of Lammerton, . 5 Sir John Stuart, Allanbank, . Mr. Riddell of Besborough,. Mr. Hume of Ninewells, . 4 2 2 Mr. Bell of Todrig, . Mr. Haig of Bemerside, . . Mr. Marjoribanks of Lees, 2 2 2 Mr. Baillie of Jerviswood, 1 \ His Sons, . . 2 j Lord Swinton, and Son, . 3 2 Mr. Kerr of Morriston, and Son, 2 Individuals, .... 66 Total, 153 BUTE. The leading interest in this County is that of the family of the Earl of Bute, who at present has the total command of the County. Lord Mountstuart, the Earl's eldest son, is one of the most popular and respected characters in Scotland. The Duke of Hamilton, proprietor of the Island of Arran, has also freehold superiorities in the County, and might make votes. The Earl of Eglinton and Duke of Argyll are believed also to have some superiority in the County. The EoU made up at Michaelmas, 1788, is as fol- lows : — Foies of the Earl of Bute. 1. Right Honble. James Stuart M*Kenzie, Lord Privy Seal of Scotland. Brother to the Earl of Bute. 2. Honble. Lieutenant - Colonel James Stuart of Ardmallish. Present Member. 3. Honble. Frederick Stuart of Kirkton. Son of the Earl of Bute. 4. Honble. Colonel Charles Stuart of Branser. Soil of the Earl of Bute. 76 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Bute (continued). 5. HoNBLE. William Stuart of Dunalunt. Son of the Earl of Bute. 6. liiEUTENANT- Colonel James Edmonstone of Bally currie. Old travelling Tutor to Lord Mountstuart. 7. John Home of KildufF. The author of the tragedy of " Douglas." 8. John Dunlop of Kerymoran. Tide Surveyor, Greenock ; so disqualified. Individuals. 9. James MacConochy of Ambrisbeg. Partly an independant vote, partly made by Lord Bute, with whose family he will go. 10. James Bannatyne of Kames. An old gentleman. Pretty good estate. The uncle of Mr. Bannatyne M'Leod, the Lawyer, who is attached to Lord Mount- stuart. 11. Colonel Charles Campbell of Barbreck. Independant man. Will be influenced by Lord Bute or the Duke of Argyll. 12. Archibald M'Arthur Stewart, Ascog. Very rich, and economical. A batchelor. At times melancholy. SUMMARY. Family of the Earl of Bute, . . 8 Individuals, . . . . . 4 Total, . 12 CAITHNESS. The leading interests in this County are — 1. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, presently in Parliament. Sir John has of late divided with the Prince of Wales's friends against Mr. Pitt. He is married to a daughter of Lord Macdonald, in Inverness-shire. He has a great estate and interest in this County. 2. Sir Eobert Sinclair of Murkle, who was lately married to a daughter of the Duke of Gordon, has also a considerable estate and interest in this County, and is spoken of as the Ministerial candidate against Ulbster. 3. Sir James Sinclair of Mey, who claims the title of Earl of Caithness, has some interest; as have Sinclair of Freswick and Sinclair of Barrock. The KoU at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster. 1. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Baronet, aforesaid. 2. James Sinclair of Harpsdale. Uncle to Ulbster. 78 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir John Sinclair of Ulhster {continued). 3. HoNBLE. Lieutenant - General Alexander M'Kay, Commander-in-Chief. Divested of this vote. 4. Donald Williamson of Banniskirk. 5. Isaac Grant, W.S. 6. George Sinclair at Geise. 7. John Eose, Sheriff Clerk of Caithness. Disqualified. Collector of Customs at Thurso. 8. George M'Kay of Bighouse. 9. John Davidson, Land-waiter in the Customs at Thurso. Disqualified. Votes of Sinclair of Barrock 10. John Sinclair, younger of Barrock. 11. William Sinclair, W.S. A son of Barrock. Mr. Sinclair of Barrock has a large family ; some engaged to Sir Robert Sinclair. Individuals. 12. James Sinclair of Durren. Liferenter. His son. Captain Patrick Sinclair, the fiar. The last is in the Navy. Small estate. In Sir John of Ulbster's interest. 13. Sir James Duff, Lieutenant -Colonel 1st Foot Guards. Vote of Lord Fife, who is the fiar. Sir James is Lord Fife's son. 14. Sir William Dunbar of Hempriggs. A large estate. Rather incumbered, though on the whole pretty independant. CAITHNESS. 79 15. KoBERT Manson SINCLAIR of Bridgend. This estate and vote sold. Purchased by Sir Eobert Anstruther of Balcaskie in Fifeshire, which see. 16. Captain Thomas Dunbar of Westfield. Estate and vote sold. Now belongs to Miss Scott, the great heiress, Mr. Dundas's niece. 17. Sir John Sinclair of Murkle. Lately dead ; but his son. Sir Robert Sinclair, before mentioned, of age. 18. George Gunn Munro of Braemore. Engaged to Ulbster. A merchant in London. A moderate estate. 19. John Campbell Sutherland of Forse. Cousin to Ulbster. An English Barrister. A sister married to Dr. Williamson, Professor of Mathematics, Glasgow. 20. Robert Sinclair of Freswick. A great estate in this County. Engaged to Sir John of Ulbster. 21. Sir James Sinclair of Mey. Married to Sir John of Ulbster's niece. Small estate. A young man. Claims the title of Earl of Caithness. 22. William Innes of Sandside. Independant. Has £300 or £400 a year. In the Navy. Should be a Lieutenant. 23. Benjamin Williamson, younger of Banniskirk. Married to Sir John of Ulbster's cousin. 8o POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMARY. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, . 9 Sinclair of Barrock, ... 2 Individuals, 12 Total, . J^ To come on : — Samuel Mitchelson, W.S. Purchaser of Langwell. A Clerk of Session by interest of Mr. Dundas, 1 George Sutherland of Brabster. A vote on his mother's estate. Engaged to Sir John, .... 1 CLACKMANNAN. The leading interests in this County are— 1. Mr. Francis Erskine of Alloa and Mar, who has a good estate, but a little incumbered, and is connected with the Dean of Faculty and Opposition. 2. Sir Thomas Dundas, whose estate in Scotland lies chiefly in Orkney and Stirlingshire, but who has also an estate in this County. His political con- nections and respectable character are sufiiciently known. He is much esteemed, and has immense influence in Scotland. 3. Mr. Abercromby of Brucefield, who has a good estate of £1500 a year. Has a son a Lawyer; two sons in the Army, one of whom looks for a Kegiment ; another son represents the County. 4. Lord Cathcart, whose political connections are well known. The Eoll at Michaelmas, 1788 :— Fotes of Abercromby of Brucefield. 1. George Abercromby of Brucefield, above men- tioned. 2. Alexander Abercromby, Advocate. Son of the last. A personal friend of Mr. Pundas. A batchelor. Looks to be F 82 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Ahercromby of Brucefield {continued). Solicitor-General. A Lawyer of character and abilities. 3. Colonel Robert Abercromby. Son of Brucefield. At present in India. Colonel of a Regiment there. 4. Alexander Abercromby, W.S. Cousin, and Agent at Edinburgh for Brucefield. Votes of Lord Cathcart. 5. James Edmonstone, of Newton. Married a daughter of Brucefield. Formerly travelling Tutor to Lord Mountstuart. Doubtful if he will swear. Independant. 6. Mr. William Richardson, Professor of Humanity, Glasgow College. Will scarcely swear. 7. Thomas Graham of Balgowan. Brother-in-law to Lord Cathcart. 8. Honble. Archibald Cathcart. Brother to Lord Cathcart. Breeding to the Church. Individuals. 9. Ralph Abercromby of Tullibody. Eldest son of Brucefield. Had formerly a Regiment ; now reduced ; looks for another. 10. Honble. James Erskine of Alva. Lord of Session. Old. Moderate fortune. Connected with Opposition. Son a Lawyer, much liked. Several daughters. n. John Francis Erskine of Alloa, before men- tioned. CLA CK\ MANNA N. 83 12. James Francis Erskine of Forrest. Brother of the last. Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army. Batchelor. Will go with his brother. 13. Sir Thoivias Dundas of Clackmannan, before mentioned. 14. Major Alexander Jo ass. Married to a daughter of Brucefield. Has an only daughter. Fort-Major of Stirling Castle. In pretty good circumstances. Will go with the Abercrombies. 15. James Mayne, Esq. of Powislogie. Wine-merchant in Stirling. Nephew to Lord Newhaven and the Maynes of Lisbon. A widower with a family. A moderate estate. Formerly voted with the Abercrombies against the Erskines. A half-pay Captain. 16. Burnet Abercromby, Esq. Present Member for the County. Son of Brucefield. Connected with India shipping. In opulent circumstances. John Erskine, the Lawyer. Son of Lord Alva. Is ready to be inrolled. Married. A family. Much liked. SUMMARY. Abercromby of Brucefield, . . 4 Lord Cathcart, .... 4 Individuals, * Total, . 16 CROMAETY. The leading interests iu this County are — 1. Eobert Bruce ^neas M'Leod of Cadboll, who has a great estate in this County. Is perfectly in- dependant. Lately admitted a Lawyer; dedicated his Thesis to Lord Gower. A good deal directed by Lord Ankerville and M'Leod of Geanies. A friend of Brodie the nabob, w^ho, it is said, is to be the candidate against Mr. Eoss Gray ; but it is not known that he has yet engaged.* 2. John M'Kenzie, Esq., commonly called Lord M'Leod, the relation and personal friend of Mr. Dundas, who got back his estate during Mr. Pitt's Ministry. Married a daughter of Lord Forbes. Just dying. Captain M'Kenzie, his cousin, his heir. 3. Alexander Eoss, formerly Gray, of Cromarty, who has a very great estate in this County, and is said to have a large fortune ; but his affairs not wound up. His sister is married to Mr. Oswald of Dunnikier. He is an Army agent. It is thought that he will be the candidate for the County, and that he will be opposed by Mr. Alexander Brodie, * Is now for Mr. Brodie ; is a Pittite. CROMARTY. 85 the nabob, the brother of Brodie of Brodie, who will be ready to be inrolled in November or Decem- ber next (1789), and who, it is said, will be sup- ported by Mr. Dundas. The Eoll at Michaelmas, 1788, was as follows : — Voles of M''Leod of Cadholl. 1. Egbert Bruce ^neas M'Leod of Cadboll afore- said. Inrolled as heir of Eoderick M'Leod, his father. 2. HoNBLE. David Eoss of Ankerville. One of the Lords of Session. Inrolled on a wadset from Eoderick M'Leod of Cadboll. Will not swear. 3. David Eoss, Captain in the late 95th Eegiment. In virtue of a wadset by Eoderick M'Leod of Cadboll to his father, David Eoss. Com- missary Clerk of Eoss. Doubt if he will swear. Votes of Mr. Ross Gray. 4. Alexander Eoss Gray of Cromarty, aforesaid. 5. Major James Fraser of Bellandrum ; and, in his absence, John Fraser, merchant in London. On a conveyance from George Eoss of Crom- arty. Doubtful if he will swear. 6. Captain James Fraser of Culduthill. On a conveyance from George Eoss of Cromarty. Doubted if he will swear. Has a good estate in Inverness-shire. Individuals. 7. Donald M'Leod of Geanies. This seems to be a vote on a conveyance from Mr. Eoss of Cromarty, and Mr. M'Leod 86 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. has only right to vote in absence of Mr. W. Pulteney, but Mr. M'Leod is understood to be a real voter. He is pretty independant in his circumstances. A keen friend of Mr. Fox. He is married to a sister of the Countess of Dumfries, by whom he has a family. He is Sheriff of Eoss-shire. Has much to say with M'Leod of Cadboll, who has a leading interest in this County, and is himself a good deal influenced by Eoss of Ankerville, one of the Lords of Session, and of Opposition principles. 8. Duncan Davidson of Tulloch. A West India merchant. Eich. One son. May wish to represent the County himself. 9. David Urquhart of Braelangwell. In right of his wife, Henrietta Gordon of New- hall. Made a fortune in India. Married the cousin of Mr. Dundas, the widow of Commissioner Lockhart. It is thought will go with Brodie. 10. John M'Kenzie (Lord M'Leod) aforesaid. The following voters are still on the Eoll, though supposed to be divested : — 11. Hugh Eose of Aitnach. A vote from Lord Elibank. Would not take the trust oath. Thought divested. Estate sold to Mr. Eoss of Cromarty. 12. William Pulteney of Bathhouse. A vote from Lord Elibank. Never came to the County. Thought to be renounced. The estate sold to Mr. Eoss of Cromarty. CROMARTY. 87 13. Mr. John M'Intosh. Vote from Sir John Gordon. A brother of Charles M'Intosh, W.S. Would not take the oath. Supposed to have thrown up the vote. Estate now sold to M'Leod of Cadboll. 1 4. Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Graham of Drynie. A fee vote from Sir John Gordon. Estate sold to M'Leod of Cadboll. Supposed to be divested. 15. David Ross, Secretary to the Post Office. Same situation as the last ; estate sold to Cadboll. 16. Robert Blair, Advocate, liferenter; and James Hay, Accomptant, fiar, to vote in his absence. Vote from Sir John Gordon. Supposed to be renounced. Estate sold to M'Leod of Cadboll. 17. John Gordon of Carrol. A fee vote. In same situation as the last ; estate sold to Cadboll. 18. Major-General James Paterson. Dead. A fee vote from George Ross, late of Cromarty. SUMMARY. Mr. M'Leod of Cadboll, ... 3 Mr. Ross Gray, .... 3 Individuals, 4 Voters inr oiled who may be struck off, 8 Total, . 18 88 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Eeady to be inrolled in November or December next (1789):— Mr. Alexander Brodie. The brother of Brodie of Brodie. Made a fortune in India. Supposed will be the Ministerial candidate. DUMBAETOK The leading interests in this County are — 1. Lord Elphinstone, who can make twenty or twenty-one votes. His Lordship supports Mr. Pitt's Ministry, but is a respectable and popular character. He was wounded in His Majesty's service when young, but has been long out of the Army. He has a large family. His eldest son very young, a Captain in the Army ; the second in the Navy ; two sons infants, and four daughters very young. His connections are almost all in Opposition, viz.. Captain Keith Elphin- stone, his brother, the present Member for this County, and Mr. William Adam, who is married to his sister. His brother William is an India Director. A sister married to Mr. Drummond of Perth, who is a Pittite. 2. The Duke of Montrose, and his son, the Marquis of Graham, whose political character and connections are well known. Can make sixteen or eighteen votes, and, with consent of Sir James Colquhoun, could make as many more. 3. Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, one of the Clerks of Session. Can make nearly seven votes, and can 90 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. check the Marquis of Graham from making sixteen or eighteen. Sir James has a very large estate, but will increase it by his economy. He is married. Has a brother in the Guards,. another in the Army. He is Sheriff of the County, and wishes for a Judge's gown in one of the higher Courts of Scotland. 4. The Duke of Argyll, who can make seven votes. 5. Sir Archibald Edmonstone, who is at present in Parliament. Has a large fortune. Supports Mr. Pitt, and is well known. Can make five votes. 6. Lord Blantyre, who is a minor, can make four votes. 7. John Campbell of Stoneiield, one of the Lords of Session. Can make three votes. He has a pretty good estate, and an only son. He is equally attached to the Duke of Argyll and Lord Mountstuart, and is also a relation and friend of Lord Elphinstone, but, in this County, will support the Duke of Argyll. 8. Mr. Smollett Telfer of Bonhill. Can make three votes. He has a son in the Army. A family and brothers to provide for. A pretty good estate, but entailed. He is attached to Lord Elphinstone, and will probably go with him. He is married to a sister of Eenton of Lammerton. 9. Mr. Hay Campbell, the Lord Advocate for Scotland, and his father, who can make three votes. They have a very good estate betwixt them in this County. The Advocate has also money. He has a large family, and a brother he wishes to provide for. DUMBARTON. 91 10. Miss Buchanan of Drumakiln has a pretty- tolerable estate, and can make two votes. She is much directed by Mr. Buchanan of Catter and Mr. Ferrier, W.S. 11. Mr. Ferguson of Eaith can make nearly two votes. He is a very opulent man. Married a sister of the Countess of Dumfries. Of Opposition principles. 12. Mr. Haldane of Gleneagles. Can make three votes. His first wife was a connection of Sir Thomas Dundas, but he is not much attached to any party. His present wife is a connection of the Drummonds, the Bankers. He has a pretty good estate. 13. Mr. Graham of Gartmore. Can make three votes. He has a pretty good fortune, and is keenly attached to Opposition. 14. Captain Keith Elphinstone, the present Mem- ber for the County. Can make nearly two votes. His political character, as well as his private worth and merit as a sea-oflftcer, are well known. It has been settled betwixt the Marquis of Graham and Lord Elphinstone, who at present have the command of this County, that the Marquis shall name the Mem- ber at next Election, and it is supposed he will name the Lord Advocate.* * The Lord Advocate has since been made President of the Session, and it is but fair to say that his impartiality, as well as his abilities, have given satisfaction to men of all parties. His brother is now Lord Provost of Glasgow, and is much esteemed there for the mildness of his temper and integrity of bis character. 92 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. The Eoll at Michaelmas, 1788 :— Voles of Lord Elphinstone. 1. Charles Thomson, Edinburgh. 2. William Baillie, Biggar. 3. Captain David Ballingal. 4. Patrick Downie, Prestonpans. 5. HoNBLE. William Elphinstone. One of the Directors of the India Company. Brother of Lord Elphinstone. An inde- pendant sensible man, and of strict integrity. Leaning to Opposition. 6. Honble. George Keith Elphinstone. Already mentioned. Has also an independant vote of his own. 7. Colonel Andrew Bruce. 8. Richard Fisher, Inveresk. 9. Andrew Houston of Jordanhill. 10. Neil Ferguson, Esq., Advocate. Doubtful if he will swear. 11. Egbert DuNDAS of Blair. Vote must be altered before he will swear. 12. Ambrose Tibbets, Carron. 13. William Colquhoun of Kenmore. 14. George Smith, Writer, Glasgow. 15. Captain John Stuart. 16. Malcolm Fleming, Esq. Votes of the Marquis of Ch'aham. 17. Thomas Buchanan, Writer, Glasgow. 18. Robert Muirhead of Croyleckie. 19. Mr. Stirling of Garden. 20. Mr. Ewing of Keppoch. DUMBARTON. 93 Votes of the Marquis of Graham (continued). 21. Mr. Graham of Balgowan. 22. Mr. Professor Eichardson. Will not swear. 23. General Fletcher. 24. Alexander M'Culloch, Writer in Buchanan. 25. John M'Nab, W.S. 26. John Buchanan, younger of Arden. 27. Mr. Galbraith of Balgair. 28. Mr. Morehead of Herbertshire. 29. James Miller, Merchant, Greenock. 30. Rev. Mr. Stuart, Bonhill. 31. HoNBLE. Henry Erskine, Dean of Faculty. Votes of the Duke of Argyll. 32. John Campbell, Glasgow. 33. Donald Campbell. 34. James Ferrier, W.S. 35. George Murdoch, Glasgow. 36. Baillie Campbell, Eoseneath. Votes of Sir Archibald Edmonstone. 37. Sir Archibald Edmonstone, before mentioned. 38. John Campbell. 39. Major Edmonstone. 40. William Craig, Advocate. Votes of Mr. Smollett. 41. Mr. Telfer Smollett of Bonhill, before men- tioned. 42. Lieutenant Smollett, his son. 43. Major Telfer, his brother. 94 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Haldane. 44. Mr. Haldane of Gleneagles, before mentioned. 45. James Fogo, Writer, Edinburgh. Votes of Hay Camphell. 46. Archibald Campbell of Succoth. 47. Ilay Campbell, Lord Advocate. Votes of Sir J, Colquhoun. 48. Sir James Colquhoun, before mentioned. 49. Major Ludovick Colquhoun, his brother. Votes of Lord Stonefield. 50. John Campbell, Lord Stonefield aforesaid. - 51. Captain Colin Campbell, his son. Individuals. 52. William Adam, of Woodstone, younger of Blair; for whose use this compilation is meant. 53. Colin Douglas of Mains. An independant man. Connected with the Lord Advocate. Went last with Lord Graham and Captain Elphinstone. Lieu- tenant-Colonel Campbell of Blythswood, in Eenfrewshire, is his nephew and presump- tive heir, whom he would wish to serve. 54. Egbert Graham of Gartmore aforesaid. 55. Mr. Buchanan of Drumhead. A small estate. Went last with the Duke of Argyll. Will probably go with Adminis- tration. (Enquire if he has not an office in the Customs.) DUMBARTON. 95 56. Mr. Donald of Lyleston. In the very same situation with the last. The affairs of his brother, Provost Donald of Glasgow, are embarrassed. 57. Captain Nobil of Nobil-farm. Captain of a merchantman. Small estate. Went last with the Duke of Argyll. Will probably go with Administration. Captain Elphinstone will have to say. 58. Lord Frederick Campbell. Brother of the Duke of Argyll. Has sold his estate in this County to the Duke. Possibly has retained the vote. 59. Mr. Campbell of Peaton. A very small property. Went, and will pro- bably go, with the Duke of Argyll, or rather, with Administration for the time being. 60. Mr. Yuille of Darleith. Small estate, but pretty independant. A family. A son, a merchant. A daughter married to a merchant, Glasgow. Went last with the Duke of Argyll. Married a daughter of George Murdoch, Glasgow, who got an office through Argyll. 61. Mr. Buchanan of Catter. Estate advertised for sale. Went last with Lord Graham. 62. Thomas Buchanan of Ardoch. Very independant man. A hatter in Glasgow. Purchased a vote since last Election. Will lean to Lord Graham. 63. Mr. Smythe of Methven. The Sheriff of Perth. A pretty good estate. SW^?P 96 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Has a family. Looks for preferment in the Law. Connected with Lord Graham. A sensible man. 64. John Hamilton of Barns. A pretty good estate. His eldest son married Miss Dun of Tannochside. His chief object is to provide for his second son, a Captain in the Army, with a family. Went last with the Duke of Argyll. Will likely go with Administration. 65. James Colquhoun of Garscadden. A batchelor. A very independant fortune. Can want nothing, but is very whimsical. ■ Will go with Lord Elphinstone or Lord Graham. 66. John Gartshore of Gartshore. A batchelor. Independant. Would go with Lord Elphinstone, but never qualifies by taking the oaths to Government. SUMMARY. Lord Elphinstone, . . . . 16 Duke of Montrose, . 15 Duke of Argyll, 6 Sir a. Edmonstone, . 4 Mr. Smollett, . 3 Mr. Haldane, . 2 IlAY CAMPBELIi, 2 Sir James Colquhoun, 2 Lord Stonefield, . 2 Individuals, , 15 Total 66 DUMFKIES. The chief, and at present the commanding, interest in this County is that of the Duke of Queensberry. The Duke has no children, and, in case of his failure without issue, the Duke of Buccleugh gets great part of his fortune. The Marquis of Annandale has a great estate in this County; but the Marquis is insane, and his affairs are chiefly under the direction of the Earl of Hopetoun, who succeeds to him. The Duke of Buccleugh has also a considerable estate in Dumfriesshire, and a considerable interest. Viscount Stormont has also a considerable estate here, and could make votes. The other interests will appear from the KoU at Michaelmas, 1788: — Votes of the Duke of Queensberry. 1. Charles Douglas in Holmhill. Supervisor-General of Salt Duties, so disquaH- fied. 2. Matthew Campbell, Sheriff-Substitute of Wigton . 89 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Duke of Queensberry (continued). 3. Lieutenant John M'Murdo, Chamberlain to the Duke. 4. Egbert Maxwell of Oargen. His affairs embarrassed. 5. Hugh Corrie, W.S. Doubt if he will swear. Fates of Lord EliocJc. 6. Honble. James Veitch, Lord of Session (Eliock). An independant man. Steadily attached to Opposition. Has much influence in this County, but is rather old and infirm, 7. William Campbell, W.S. Doubt if he will swear. 8. William Maxwell, second son of Maxwell of Terraughty. 9. Dr. James Hunter, Physician in Edinburgh. 10. Thomas Goldie, Writer in Dumfries. Doubt if he will swear. 11. Archibald Goldie in Shaws of Tinwald. Doubt if he will swear. Votes of Mr. Pulteney. 12. William Pulteney, Esq. of Bathhouse. . * 13. Samuel Mitchelson, W.S. A liferent vote from Mr. Pulteney. Made a Clerk of Session through Mr. Dundas. DUMFRIES. 99 Votes of Sir James Johnstone. 14. Sir Jai^ies Johnstone, Baronet. Brother of Mr. Pulteney, In Parliament from the Burghs in this County. A very inde- pendant, honest character. 15. EiCHARD Bempde Johnstone. Son of the late Colonel Johnstone. Wadset vote from Sir James. Fotes of Sir James Kirkpatrick. 16. Sir James Kirkpatrick of Closeburn, Baronet. Sold greatest part of his estate, but thought to have still a vote on the estate of Capenoch. No party man. Understood to go with the Duke of Queensberry. His affairs rather embarrassed. A Lawyer. Never practises. A respectable man. 17. George Kirkpatrick, Depute-Clerk of Session. Supposed to be a vote from his brother, the last voter, but that estate sold, and the vote supposed to be thrown up. A batchelor. Connected with Lord Alva. Independant. Individuals. 18. John Mackie of Palgowan. An old gentleman. Has a Eevenue office in the Stamps in England. Will, it is said, be influenced by Lord Sandwich. Much respected in Scotland. 19. John Carruthers of Holmains. This estate and vote sold to James M'Crae, Esq., cousin of the Earl of Glencairn, who will have influence with him. He has a pretty good fortune. Married Miss Lemaitre. No children. loo POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 20. James Oarruthers of Warmanbie. Unconnected. Independant. Lives in Edin- burgh. No family. 21. William Elliot of Arkleton. 22. Sir William Maxwell of Springkell, Baronet. Independant. Brother-in-law to Mr. Shaw Stewart, the Member for Eenfrewshire. Though inclined to Opposition, attached to the Duke of Buccleugh. 23. David Armstrong, Advocate. He resigned his Sheriffship of this County. Conferred on his son, through the Duke of Queensberry, with whom he will go. 24. Sir Eobert Lawrie of Max welt on, Baronet. Present Member for the County. Will go with the Duke of Queensberry. 25. Sir Eobert Grierson of Lag, Baronet. A small estate, but independant. Little con- nected in the County. Married a sister of Eobert Dalyell of Glenae, Advocate, and so connected with the Dean of Faculty. Has a brother unemployed, once a merchant in Glasgow. 26. John Murray of Murraythwaite. Lives in Edinburgh. Looked to a Commis- sionership of the Excise from the Duke of Portland. Will go with that party. 27. Sir John Clerk of Penny cuick, Baronet. Great estate in Mid-Lothian. No family. His brother his heir. A very independant family. 28. William Copland of Colliston, Advocate. A very independant man. Great estate in DUMFRIES. loi Kirkcudbrightshire. Wishes to provide for a brother-in-law. An only daughter. 29. Egbert Wightman Henderson of Penlaw. 30. Charles Sharp of Hoddam. Is said to have expected the Sheriffship of the County. A moderate estate. A family. Married a sister of Eenton of Lammerton in Berwickshire. A Lawyer. Never practises. Will lean to the Duke of Queensberry. Keeper of the Harriers to the Prince of Wales. 31. William Jardine of Applegirth. Eich. One son. Separated from his wife. Will lean against the Duke of Queensberry. 32. Alexander Fergusson of Craigdarroch, Advo- cate. His estate sold, and purchased in for his son. Seems to have retained the vote. Attached to the Dean of Faculty and Opposition. 33. The Eev. Dr. Andrew Hunter of Barjarg. Professor of Divinity in Edinburgh. Married a sister of Lord Napier. Brother to John Hunter, W.S., who wishes well to Oppo- sition. 34. John Johnstone of Denovan. Immensely rich. The brother of Mr. Pulteney. 35. John Maxwell of Terraughty. A vote from Maxwell of Munches, who is a Papist. Mr. Constable will have influence. Mr. Maxwell of Terraughty rather leans against the Duke. 36. George Milligan Johnston of Corhead. A merchant in Jamaica. Now in Dumfries. Eich. A family. A new proprietor. I02 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 37. Charles Charteris of Amisfield. Old. Not rich. Thought will go with the Duke of Queensberiy. 38. Wellwood Maxwell of Barncleugh. Once Collector of Customs, Dumfries. Turned out by the Duke of Queensberry. Inde- pendant. A family. 39. James Irving of Gribton. A moderate estate. Has a family. Will go with the Duke of Queensberry. 40. George Hogg an of Waterside. Very rich. From the East Indies. No family. Will take his own way. Not much connected in the County. 41. Sir Egbert Herries, the great Banker in London. 42. John Bushby, the Sheriff-Clerk of this County. Not rich. Very able. A son at the Bar, who votes in his absence. Connected with Lord Maitland, the Earl of Galloway's family, and Mr. Murray of Broughton. Will be influenced by views of preferment to his son, who has a good estate, and means to make votes in this County. Mr. Bushby might be of great use to a party in this County, in Kirkcudbright, and perhaps in Wigton. 43. George Johnston of Cowhill. A new proprietor. Independant. Once a merchant in Liverpool. 44. Patrick Miller of Dalswinton. A very respectable man. Made his fortune as a banker in Edinburgh. A brother of Sir Thomas Miller, the President. His son is DUMFRIES. 103 a candidate for the Burghs of this County on the Duke of Queensberry's interest. Mr. Miller is a very able man. Thought not averse to Opposition. Would be a respect- able Member of Parliament, and it is thought, through his friend and partner, Mr. Eamsay of Barnton, could sway the City of Edin- burgh at an election. 45. Colonel Paulus Emilius Irving of Woodhouse. An officer in the Army. Not much in this County. Pretty independant. In his absence his son, Lieutenant-Colonel Paulus Emilius Irving, to vote. 46. Peter Johnston of Carnsalloch. An English Counsellor. Will go with the Galloway family. The following, though enrolled, are denuded of their votes, and may be struck off: — 47. Stair Douglas of the Navy. Son of Sir John Douglas. 48. Archibald Malcolm of Hay field. A Writer in Dumfries. 49. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. The following three votes, from Mr. Maitland of Eccles, are also renounced, and may be struck off: — 50. Thomas Maitland of Soutra. 61. Thomas Bushby of Ardwall. 52. HoNBLE. Keith Stewart. I04 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMARY. Duke of Queensberry, Lord Eliock, .... Mr. Pulteney and Sir James John STONE, two each, Sir James Kirkpatrick, . one i His Brother, if not renounced, one J Individuals, .... Renounced, and may be struck off. Total, 5 6 4 2 29 6 52 EDINBUUGH or MID-LOTHIAN. 1. The leading interest in this County should be that of the Duke of Buccleugh, who can make by far the greatest number of votes, and is universally respected. 2. The Marquis of Lothian has also a considerable interest, and can make many votes. 3. Sir John Dalrymple of Cousland, one of the Barons of Exchequer. Of Opposition principles. Has a very large estate, and can make many votes. Obliged to Lord North and Sir Gray Cooper. 4. The Solicitor-General, Mr. Dundasof Arniston, has also a considerable estate and good interest. He is the nephew, and son-in-law, of Mr. Dundas. Can make a good many votes, and is very deservedly respected. 5. The Earl of Wemyss has also a great estate in this County. Quite free, and very rich. His son. Lord Elcho, is of Opposition principles. They could make many votes. 6. Sir John Clerk of Pennycuick. A very inde- pendant man, and with a considerable interest in this County. He has a very great estate free of io6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. debt. No family, and could make many votes. His brother is his heir. Connected with Sir John Inglis- Leans to Opposition. 7. Mr. Wauchope of Edmonstone has a good estate, and can make several votes. Has a son a Lawyer. Connected with Sir John Inglis of Cramond and Mr. Wauchope of Niddry. 8. Sir William Dick of Prestonfield, Baronet. Lately married Miss Douglas, an heiress, through whom he is connected with the Trotters of Morton- hall. Has a great estate, and can make many votes. 9. The Earl of Abercorn has also a considerable estate, on which several votes are, and more might be, made. 10. The Earl of Morton, and 11. The Earl of Lauderdale, have also estates on which they might make votes ; as has 12. The Earl of Dalhousie, who is a minor. 13. The Honourable William Elphinstone, one of the Directors of the India Company (see Dumbar- tonshire), in right of his wife has a good estate on which several votes might be made. 14. Charles Watson of Saughton, himself a near relation of the Earl of Hopetoun, married a sister of Lady Hopetoun's. Is very independant, and can make votes. 15. Mr. Callender of Crichton. Made his fortune in India. Purchased his estate, and can make several votes. Is unmarried. John Higgins, W.S., his nephew. EDINBURGH OR MID-LOTHIAN, 107 16. The Earl of Eosebery has also a very con- siderable estate, and can make several votes. 1 7. Mr. Dewar of Vogrie. A young man. About to admit Lawyer. Has also an independant fortune, and can make votes. He is in friendship with the Dean of Faculty, and also with Mr. Dundas, the Solicitor-General. 18. Mr. Trotter of Mortonhall has a very good estate here and in Berwickshire. Sons in the Army. A son a Writer to the Signet. Son-in-law, Charles Gordon, Clerk of Session through the Duke of Gordon. A granddaughter married to Sir William Dick in this County. Can make several votes. 1 9. Mr. Eamsay of Barnton. Has lately acquired a great estate in this County. He is at present on distant terms with Mr. Dundas, but is quite in- dependant. Made his fortune as a Banker in Edinburgh, and is supposed to have the command of the election of the City of Edinburgh. See note on his partner, Patrick Miller, Esq., in Dumfries- shire. 20. Sir Alexander Gilmour has also a large estate, on which several votes might be made. He long represented the County; but his affairs are in disorder. His next heir is Mr. Charles Little of Libberton, Advocate, who, it is believed, will lean to Opposition; he is pretty independant; has a family ; a son in the Army. 21. Miss Gibson, the heiress of Sir Alexander Gibson of Pentland (her mother the sister of Mr. io8 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Watson of Saughton), has a good estate on which votes might be made. 22. The Earl of Moray has also a good estate, on which several votes might be made ; as have 23. Mr. Mitchelson of Middleton, and his heir, Mr. Hepburn of Clerkington, who has been made a Commissioner of the Customs through Mr. Dundas. 24. Mr. Wauchope of Mddry has also a good estate on which votes might be made. He is inde- pendant, and connected with Mr. Dundas. He has a brother John, W.S., very generally liked and much employed. Mr. Blair the Lawyer and he married two sisters. 25. Mr. Durham Calderwood of Polton has also a good estate on which several votes might be made. He has also a considerable estate in Fifeshire. The family supports the Dean of Faculty's interest. The eldest married, but no children; the second in India ; another at home, in the Navy. 26. The Marquis of Tweeddale has a small estate in this County on which votes could be made. His Lordship has an independant fortune. Married a sister of Lord Maitland. With Opposition. His brother once in the Guards ; sold out ; now living on his estate at home. A sister married to Allan M'Dougal, W.S., who wants a Clerkship of Session. 27. Lord Torphichen, an officer in the Army, with a small estate. Can also make three or four votes. These are the principal interests in this County. The others will appear from the Roll after inserted. EDINBURGH OR MID-LOTHIAN. 109 It will take a very powerful combination to shake the interest of Mr. Dundas of Melville, the Treasurer of the Navy, the present Member for the County, who can make three votes on his own estate, and who, independant of the interest of his family (Dundas of Arniston), has great personal influence in this County, though there are also many who are not his friends. EoU at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of the Earl of Ahercorn. 1. HoNBLE. and Revd. Mr. George Hamilton. Brother of Lord Abercorn. Will not come down to vote, being very old. 2. James Haiviilton of Strabane. 3. John Hamilton of Dunnimana. 4. Samuel Salt, of the Inner Temple, London. Votes of Galderwood Durham of Polton. 5. James Durham of Largo. Good estate in Fifeshire. With Opposition. Disqualified by an ofiice from voting. 6. James Durham, younger of Largo, now Galder- wood of Polton aforesaid. Votes of Mitchelson of Middleton. 7. John Mitchelson of Middleton, before mentioned. Very old and infirm. Father-in-law to Lord S win ton of the Court of Session. Will go with Mr. Hepburn of Clerkington, his heir, and Mr. Dundas. no POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mitchelson of Middleton {continued). 8. Francis Anderson, W.S. 9. Archibald Swinton of Manderston. Votes of Trotter of Mortonhall 10. Thomas Trotter of Mortonhall, aforesaid. 11. John Trotter, his eldest son. 12. Henry Trotter, his second son. 13. Alexander Trotter, his third son. Individuals. 14. John Scott of Malleny. A very old man. Can make two or three votes. A moderate estate. Son connected with the Duke of Buccleugh; once in his Fencible Eegiment. Will probably be in- fluenced by the Duke. 15. John Borthwick of Crookston. A peculiar man. Can make two or three votes. A pretty good estate. Inclined to oppose Mr. Dundas. Not on good terms with Sir John Dalrymple. No saying how he will go. 16. Thomas Craig of Eiccarton. A very independant estate. Can make several votes. A brother one of the Commissary Judges of Edinburgh. Connected with Mr. Dundas. 17. Charles Hope Vere of Craigiehall. The uncle of Lord Hopetoun. Sons and grandsons in the Army, Navy, and Law ; all to provide for, as the estate is entailed. His grandson Charles a rising Lawyer. EDINBURGH OR MID-LOTHIAN. in 18. William Tytler of Woodhouslee, W.S. Independant estate. His son, a Lawyer, made Professor in Edinburgh College. Will lean to Mr. Dundas. 19. Sir David Dalrymple of Hailes, Baronet. Lord Hailes in the Court of Session. Pretty independant. Had pretensions to be made Lord Justice-Clerk. First married to a sister of Charles Brown of Coalston, Advo- cate, now to a sister of Sir Adam Fergusaon. Has two daughters. 20. John Christie of Baberton. Old man. Dying. Made his fortune by a lottery ticket. No family. An independant but small estate. His nephew, a son of Dr. Christie, Inveresk, his heir. Another nephew, Mr. Ewart, writer in Sir James Erskine's office, Chancery. 21. Sir John Dalrymple of Cousland, aforesaid. 22. Dr. Colin Drummond. A Physician some time in Edinburgh. Votes in right of his wife. Now in Bristol. Son of Provost Drummond. Has expectations from a brother near Bristol. 23. James Dewar of Vogrie. Now dead. His son, before mentioned, not of age. 24. Sir Alexander Gilmour, before mentioned. 25. William Hope Vere, younger of Craigiehall. Cousin-german to Lord Hopetoun. He is Muster-Master General of Scotland. Has a family. 12 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 26. Archibald Cockburn, Esq., Sheriff of the County. He and Mr. Dundas married two sisters. Has been made Judge Admiral through Mr. Dundas. Has sold his estate to the Earl of Dalhousie, but supposed to have retained the vote during his life. A very active magistrate. 27. Thomas Brown of Nether Ploughlands. A middling estate. A family. Connected with John Gray, W.S. Will go with Mr. Dundas. 28. Edward Marjoribanks of Hallyards, of Lees in Berwickshire. An independant man and respected, but at times unfit for business. A son in the Guards. 29. Henry Dundas, Treasurer of the Navy, and Member for the County. 30. John Davidson of Haltree, W.S. Has been obliged to Mr. Dundas, to whom he is Deputy-Keeper to the Signet. The Crown Agent. Very rich. An only son in the Army. Pushing for a Clerkship of Session through the Dukes of Montagu and Buccleugh. 31. Egbert Pringle of Symington. 32. James, Count Lockhart of Lee. An independant man. A great estate in Lanarkshire. A considerable estate in this County, on which votes might be made. His brother lately appointed to an office in the Customs at Bo'ness through the Duke of Hamilton and Mr. Dundas. EDINBURGH OR MID-LOTHIAN. 113 33. William Charles Little of Libberton. Before mentioned. Heir of Sir Alexander Gilmour, but on bad terms with him. 34. William Miller of Craigentinny. The Quaker. Rich and independant. 35. Egbert Hepburn of Clerkington. The Commissioner of Customs, before men- tioned. 36. John Wauchope of Edmonstone, before men- tioned. 37. Sir Andrew Lauder Dick of Grange, Baronet. A very good estate. Married Miss Brown of Johnstonburn. Much under the influence of George Cumin, W.S., his cousin. 38. Lord Adam Gordon of Prestonhall. Uncle to the Duke of Gordon. Has a Regi- ment. 39. John Russel of Roseburn, W.S. Rich. A family. A brother of Claud Russel from India. Has a son who was made Agent for Teinds through Mr. Dundas. 40. George Ramsay of Whitehill. A brother of Mr. Balfour of Balbimie in Fife- shire, and of Commissary Balfour, who is connected with Mr. Dundas. In good circumstances. Will support the interest of Mr. Dundas. 41. Colonel James St. Clair of Roslin, of Dysart in Fif eshire. An independant estate. Uncle to Sir James Erskine, who is his presumptive heir. h 14 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 42. James Balfour of Pilrig, and in his absence John Balfour, his son. John, a merchant in Edinburgh. A family. Connected with the Honble. William Elphin- stone and Mr. William Adam. 43. David Stewart Moncreiffe of Moredun. A Baron of Exchequer. Attached to Mr. Dundas. Old batchelor. Eich. Sir Wil- liam Moncreiffe is his presumptive heir. 44. Thomas Sivright of Southhouse. A pretty good estate. Could make two or three votes. Not married. A very recluse man. 45. George Addingston of Carcant. Married a sister of Dr. Hay in Edinburgh. Independant. Mr. Dundas. 46. Egbert Blair, Advocate. A very eminent Lawyer. Much connected with Mr. Dundas. A man of honour and abilities. 47. Sir James Pringle of Stitchell in Eoxburgh- shire and Berwick. An independant man. Influenced by the Duke of Buccleugh. 48. Walter Brown of Currie. . A small estate. A great companion of Hep- burn of Clerkington. Will go with Mr. Dundas. 49. Andrew Wauchope of Cankmuir. Moderate estate. His brother, Henry Wauch- ope, once much connected with Lord Bute. Had another brother married a sister of John Spottiswood, the Solicitor. EDINB URGH OR MID-L THIAN. 1 1 5 50. John DAvrosoN of Ravelrig. A moderate estate. Made his money in India. Married a sister of Henry M'Kenzie, the Attorney in Exchequer, who is con- nected with Sir James Grant's family and Mr. Dundas. 51. WiLLiAJVi FouLis of "Woodhall. A small estate. 62. Sir Philip Ainslie of Pilton. Independant man. Married a sister of Lord Grey's, who died and left him a family. Inclined to Opposition. 53. Charles Gordon of Braid, W.S. Made a Clerk of Session through Mr. Dundas and the Duke of Gordon. Son-in-law to Trotter of Mortonhall. Brother and pre- sumptive heir to Baron Gordon. Rich. A family. 54. James Rocheid of Inverleith. An independant estate. Could make two or three votes. Connected with Mr. Dundas. 55. Abraham Newton of Curriehill. A small estate. A farmer. 56. Sir John Inglis of Cramond, Baronet. An independant man. A son at the Bar. Connected with Sir John Clerk and Wauchope of Edmonstone. 57. Dr. Alexander Monro of Craiglockhart. Very independant. A Physician, and the Pro- fessor of Anatomy in Edinburgh. 58. Sir Archibald Hope of Pinkie. A friend of Mr. Dundas's. Much engaged in coal-works. A family. His son-in-law once in Mr. Dundas's office. ii6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 59. George Fairholm of Greenhill. An old independant batchelor. 60. Sir James Steuart, Baronet. The Member for Lanarkshire. In the Army. Connected with Ministry. A relation of the Dean of Faculty. 61. Alexander Murray of Murrayfield. Lord Henderland in the Court of Session. Influenced by Lord Mansfield and Viscount Stormont. Independant. 62. George Thomson of Burnhouse. 63. Egbert Baird of Newbyth. Under obligations to Mr. Dundas. His estate entailed. A sister married to Lord Aber- deen's eldest son. Himself a widower. No family. Has a good estate in this County, and might make several votes. 64. Mark Pringle, Esq. Member for Selkirkshire, where he succeeds to a good estate. Collector of the Crown rents through the interest of the Duke of Buccleugh and Mr. Dundas. A batchelor. Will soon be very independant. 65. David Johnston of Bavelaw, of Lathrisk in Fifeshire. Made a very great fortune in Gottenburg. 66. John Monro of Auchinbowie. The brother of Dr. Alexander Monro, before mentioned. Procurator-Fiscal of the Court of Admiralty. Connected with Sir Thomas Dundas. EDINBURGH OR MID-LOTHIAN. 117 67. David Erskine, W.S. A man of great worth, modesty, and integrity. A brother of Mr. Erskine of Cardross. Employed professionally, and trusted by men of all parties. An independant for- tune. The Agent for the Crown during the Administration of the Duke of Portland, and present Agent for the Prince of Wales. Might be of great use to a Minister, but his abilities can only be completely em- ployed by making him a Clerk of Session, or else a Judge in the Court of Session or Exchequer, a measure which would be universally popular in Scotland. 68. Robert Dundas of Arniston, before mentioned. The Solicitor-General. Eespected and liked. 69. William Davidson of Muirhouse. A rich man. No family. Mr. William Elphinstone may have to say. 70. HoNBLE. William Elphinstone. Mentioned in the Introduction to this County. 71. Sir William Augustus Cuninghame of Living- stone, Baronet. The Member for Linlithgowshire. 72. Isaac Grant, W.S. In friendship with Mr. Dundas and his nephew, the Solicitor-General. Wishes for a Clerkship of Session. An independant man. 73. George Warrender of Bruntsfield. Nephew to Sir Peter Warrender. His brother Hew in partnership with John Davidson, W.S., the Deputy-Keeper of the Signet, before mentioned. il8 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 74. Charles Watson of Saughton, before men- tioned. 75. Andrew Wauchope of Niddry, before men- tioned. 76. Alexander Bos well of Blackadder in Ber- wickshire. A very rich independant man. A batchelor. 77. Adam Inglis, Younger of Cramond. At the Bar. Son of Sir John Inglis, before- mentioned. 78. Sir John Clerk of Pennycuick, before men- tioned. 79. James Gillespie of Spylaw. A tobacconist in Edinburgh. Very rich. Mr. Dundas lately got a presentation from Lord Elphinstone to a minister recom- mended by him. 80. Robert Kirkland, Surgeon in Gogar. A vote on Miss Gibson's estate, with whose mother Mr. Kirkland has influence. Not rich. A son in the Army. 81. George Cranstoun of Dewar, and in his absence Thomas Cranstoun, W.S., his son. A small estate near Arniston Gate. Collector of the Cess for the County. In habits with the Solicitor. 82. Egbert Brown of Newhall. A Lawyer. Little in practice. Son of a merchant in Glasgow. Small estate, but independant. 83. Samuel Mitchelson of Clermiston, W.S. Lately made a Clerk of Session by Mr. Dundas. EDINBURGH OR MID-LOTHIAN. 119 84. Lieutenant-Colonel William Dalrymple of Fordel. Good estate. Brother of Sir John, before mentioned. Of Opposition principles. 85. Sir William Dick of Prestonfield, before men- tioned. 86. Charles Brown of Coalston, Advocate. A pretty good estate. Independant. Married a sister of M'Dowall of Logan, the Member for Wigton, by whom he has a daughter. 87. Alexander Callender of Crichton, before mentioned. 88. Mr. James Moodie, Minister at Perth. In right of his wife. A small estate. A family. Of the High-flying party. 89. James Patullo of Hayfield. Moderate estate. 90. Alexander Eeid of Balerno. A small estate. Free. Has a young family. Influenced by Lord Lauderdale. 91. Captain John Inglis of Auchindinny. In the Navy. A pretty good estate. 92. Thomas Wilkinson of Chesterhall. Good estate in Roxburghshire. An indepen- dant man. 93. Alexander Keith of Ravelston. Writer to the Signet. Very independant. A batchelor. His brother an Accomptant in Edinburgh. wmiFtmmmi t^msi^^mm POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMAEY. Earl of Abercorn, . Calderwood Durham, MiTCHELSON of Middleton, Trotter of Mortonhall, Individuals, Total, 4 2 3 4 80 93 Eeady to be inrolled : — Captain Maitland, a son of Lord Lauderdale's, married the heiress of Cliftonhall. Mr. Marjoribanks of Marjoribanks in Linlithgow- shire. A batchelor. Independant fortune. Attached to Sir William Augustus Cuninghame. Mr. Cuningha^ie, Sir William Augustus Cuning- hame's eldest son. Mr. Cuninghame of Boniton. A batchelor. Influenced by Lord Lauderdale. Mr. Houston of Calderhall. A good estate. A batchelor. Attached to Lord Maitland and Sir William Cuninghame. ilJIUJllllil.UILI|l,i!Ull4l4#PiJpUWk. FIFESHIRE. This is a very extensive County. There are few estates in it of such magnitude as to give much influence by creating liferent votes. There are a great many Freeholders of small estates, and as they are much connected with the Army, Navy, Excise, or Customs, the influence of the Minister must have great weight. 1. The Honble. Henry Erskine, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, for whose use this compila- tion is intended, and of whom therefore it would be improper to say anything, has, the compiler believes, more personal interest in this County than any other individual. 2. Sir James Erskine St. Clair, who succeeded lately to Colonel St. Clair's estate, and is the nephew of Lord Loughborough, and Director of the Chancery in Scotland, has also a very considerable interest. 3. Colonel Wemyss, the present Member, has also many family connections and great interest. 4. Sir John Henderson has also a considerable interest, and has made several votes on his estate. He is the nephew of Mr. Andrew Stuart. 122 POLITIC A J. STATE OF SCOTLAND. 5. Sir John Anstruther, the father of Mr. Coun- sellor Anstruther, has also a good estate, and has made several votes in this County, as has 6. Sir Eobert Anstruther. 7. Mr. Durham of Largo is also a very inde- pendant man, much connected with the Dean of Faculty, and with a good interest. 8. Mr. Morison of Naughton, and his son, Major Morison, have also a good estate and interest, which supports the Dean of Faculty. 9. Mr. Bethune of Kilconquhar has also a good estate and interest, which supports the Dean of Faculty. 10. Mr. Peter Eigg has a very independant estate, and much personal interest, but he is at present against the Dean of Faculty. The other interests will appear from the Eoll made up at Michaelmas, 1788; but in this County, as every individual is personally known to the Dean of Faculty, the compiler has been the less anxious about the information he has procured. Votes of Mr. Durham of Largo. 1. James Durham of Largo. Disqualified as Inspector of Window Lights. An independant man. Cousin of the Dean of Faculty. A large estate. One son married an English lady, but has no children the second in a good way in India; the third in the Navy. FIFE SHIRE. Ii3 Votes of Mr. Durham of Largo {continued). 2. Thomas Durham, the son of the former. In India. 3. Alexander Nairne of Drumkilbo. 4. James Kettle, Writer in Edinburgh. 5. David Walker of Falfield. Votes of Sir John Henderson. 6. Sir John Henderson. A good estate. A widower. Wants to go abroad as a Foreign Envoy. Nephew of Mr. Andrew Stuart and of General Stuarfc. 7. Mr. Andrew Stuart. 8. John Morthland, Advocate. 9. HoNBLE. James Cochrane. 10. Alexander Stuart of Torrence. 11. Alexander Abercromby, W.S. Votes of Balfour of BalUrnie. 12. John Balfour of Balbirnie. A good estate. A family. A brother one of the Commissaries of Edinburgh. Another brother, Eobert, who stays with him, has much to say. A third brother is a Lieu- tenant-Colonel in India. A fourth brother is Mr. Eamsay of Whitehill in the County of Edinburgh. 13. George Ramsay of Whitehill. Brother of Balbirnie. 14. Andrew Balfour, the Commissary. Brother of Balbirnie. 124 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Balfour of Balbirnie (continued). 15. Lieutenant-Colonel James Balfour of the 9th Foot. Brother of Balbirnie. 16. EoBERT Balfour, a brother of Balbirnie. Lives in the house with Balbirnie, and is supposed to have much influence with him. 17. Thomas Arnot of Cheaple. Votes of Mr. Morison of Naughton and his sons. 18. James Morison of Naughton. A good estate and interest. Eldest son, Major Morison, in the Army. In bad health. Intimate with Peter Eigg, but has joined the Dean of Faculty. 19. Thomas Rattray, Writer in Edinburgh. 20. George Maxwell of Balmyle. 21. Major William Morison Maxwell, son of Mr. Morison of Naughton. 22. Mr. David Maxwell, Advocate. Votes of Captain Paton. 23. Captain Robert Paton of Kinaldy. Made money in India and bought this estate- Not very rich. A large family. Not much connected in the County. 24. Philip Paton, father of the last. Collector of Customs at Kirkcaldy, so dis- qualified. Votes of Mr. Anstruther of Spencerj 25. John Anstruther, Advocate, of Spencerfield. A Lawyer. A pretty good estate. A batchelor 26. Alexander Alison, Writer in Edinburgh. FIFESHIRE. 125 Votes of Sir John Anstruther. 27. Sir John Anstruther. The father of John Anstruther, the English Counsellor. Has a good estate and interest in this County and in the Burghs. His eldest son, Philip, married a niece of the Earl of Marchmont. It is said he will go with Administration against his son John. 28. Philip Anstruther, son of the last. 29. Egbert Anstruther, younger son of Sir John. Votes of Balfour of Fernie. 30. John Balfour of Fernie. Once in the Army. Small estate. Batchelor. Has given a vote to Edward Bruce, who is independant of him; also part of his freehold to John Hay of Morton. Has a brother in a good way in India. 31. Edward Bruce, W.S. Who is independant of Fernie, is said to have entered into some transaction with Mr. Dundas about purchasing the reversion of the SherifF-Clerkship of Fife.' Votes of Barclay of Collairney. 32. Henry Stuart Barclay of Collairney. An Ensign in the Army. Young. Lately married. His father was Secretary in the Annexed Estates Office. A sister married to a Mr. Robertson of the West Indies. Estate for sale. 33. James Morrison, Clerk in the Annexed Estates Office. Connected with Mr. Dundas, but got his vote from Mr. Barclay's father. 126 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Bethune of Blebo. 34. William Bethune of Blebo. A Writer in Edinburgh. Married the heiress of Blebo. Clerk in Sir James Erskine's Office, Chancery. 35. Major James Susannah Paton. Partly his own property, partly a vote from Bethune of Blebo. Lives in England. Married a Miss Doxy, a relation of Mr. Garrick's. Sold his estate to Peter Rigg, so the vote believed denuded. 36. Duncan M'Millan, Esq., Writer in Edinburgh 37. John Young, W.S. Clerk or partner of Mr. Bethune's. Votes of Sir Bobert Ansiruther. 38. Sir Robert Anstruther, Baronet. Clerk to the Bills. Has a great estate and interest in this County. Has hitherto always gone with his relation. Sir John Henderson. Is also an intimate of the Dean's. 39. Thomas Kennedy, Esq. Brother-in-law of Mr. Adam. See Air-shire. 40. James Moubray, son of Moubray of Cock- airnie. 41. James Carstairs, Writer in Cupar. 42. Alexander Sutherland, Surgeon in Inver- keithing. 43. George Mercer, Esq., of the Horse Guards. 44. Patrick Plenderleith, Writer in Pittenweem. 45. Robert Walker, late Bailie of Inverkeithing. FIFESHIRE. 127 Votes of Clephane of Carslogie. 46. George Clephane of Carslogie. Independant. His son a Captain in the Guards ; has another son in the Army ; a third unprovided. 47. Captain David Clephane, 95th. A son of the last. Will go with his father and brother. 48. William Douglas Clephane, a son of Cars- logie. Votes of Sir John Halkett. 49. Sir John Halkett, Baronet. A good estate. Married a sister of the Countess of Selkirk and Countess of Morton. A large family. 50. Charles Halkett, and ) _, ^ r^- ^ ^ 51. Peter Halkett, | ^^^« ^* ^^^ ^^^^- Votes of Erskine of Camho. 52. Methven Erskine, brother of Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo. Made money in Gottenburg. Married, but no family. Sir Charles's son his heir. 53. Sir Charles Erskine, brother of the last, and head of the family. Has a large family. His eldest son, now in the Army, is the apparent heir to his two uncles, and also to the Earl of Kellie who has a small estate and has of late sup- ported Administration. 128 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Erskine of Cambo {continued). Thomas Erskine, brother of the last. Eich. Married a sister of his brother Meth- ven's wife. No family. Sir Charles's son his heir. Thomas Erskine is only inrolled to vote in Sir Charles's absence. 54. David Erskine. Made money in the East Indies. Unmarried. Also a brother of Sir Charles. Votes of Mr, Bethune of Kilconquhar. 55. John Bethune of Kilconquhar. A batchelor, lately dead, and left to his brother, the next voter, an estate of ^1200 a year. 56. Henry Lindsay, now Bethune. Some time merchant in Edinburgh, but has now succeeded to the last voter. A great friend of the Dean of Faculty's, and also connected with Sir James Erskine and Colonel St. Clair. Has a family. 57. Captain Martin Eccles Lindsay, 26th Foot. Son of the last. 58. Lieutenant Hugh Congalton. Vote of Mr. Bethune. Votes on Estate of St. Fort. 59. Alexander Duncan of St. Fort. 60. Alexander Duncan, W.S. These two qualifications discharged. FIFESHIRE. 129 Individimls. 61. Dr. Norman Fotheringham. This vote made by General Scott, but the Doctor says he is independant, and, though desired by Miss Scott, will not give back the vote. He will be influenced by Fother- ingham of Powrie in Forfarshire, which see. 62. Sir James Wemyss of Bogie. Independant in circumstances. A very old batchelor. Will go with the Wemysses. 63. James Moncreiffe of Sauchope. Late Collector of the Cess for the County. Not rich, but his son, Colonel Moncreiffe, the Engineer, made money. Has also daughters. Will go with Colonel Moncreiffe, who is connected with the Duke of Richmond. 64. David Stewart Moncreiffe. A Baron of Exchequer. A rich old batchelor. Will go with Mr. Dun das. Sir William Moncreiff'e in Perthshire, his heir. 65. Robert Douglas of Strathendry. Independant. Connected with Clephane of Carslogie. He has three sons in the Army, one of them a Colonel in the Guards ; two Captains. The fourth, breeding to the Bar, lives with the celebrated Dr. Adam Smith, his uncle, whose heir he is supposed. 66. James Anderson of Newbigging. Independant. His son P. Anderson, W.S. ; another son a merchant in Edinburgh. Will be directed by the last. I I30 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 67. James Wemyss of Winthank. Goes with the Wemysses. Old. Has a large family. Grandchildren in the Army. 68. Dr. John Gillespie of Kirkton. An independant man. Influenced by Dur- ham of Largo in this County. 69. James Eobertson Barclay of Keavil, W.S. Clerk to the Admission of Notaries. Wants the survivance for his son. The Earl of Kinnoul will advise him. 70. Honble. Alexander Leslie, Second in com- mand of the Forces-in Scotland. Brother of the Earl of Leven, who is influ- enced by the Thorntons of London, to one of whose daughters the Earl's son, Lord Balgonie, is married. The General will not vote on this qualification, which he thinks a bad one. This a respectable family, and meddles little in politicks. 71. LiEUTEN ant-General Egbert Melville of Strathkinness. An old batchelor. Lives always in London. Has an estate in the French West Indies. Has a nephew, John Whyte, at the Bar, and a Freeholder in this County, who succeeds to him. 72. Alexander Watson of Glentarkie. An old batchelor. Director of Chancery under Sir James Erskine St. Clair. Pretty independant. 73. Andrew Johnston of Eennyhill. A very small estate. A large family. A Collector of Customs, so disqualified. FIFESHIRE. 131 74. John Adam of Maryburgh and Blair in Kinross- shire. Father of Mr. William Adam. 75. Major John Melville of Murdochcairney. Pretty independant. A family of daughters. Is Secretary to General Mackay, the Com- mander-in-Chief. 76. Patrick Rigg of Downfield. Very rich. Much liked in the country, and much to say. Married a relation of General Scott's. 77. William Millar of Star. Once a baker. Made money abroad. A family. Fortune moderate. 78. James Lumsdaine of Innergellie. Estate is small. Married a sister of Sir Robert Anstruther. No children. His brother, Major Lumsdaine, is his heir. Distributor of Stamps, so disqualified. 79. Sir Michael Malcolm. Sold his estate. Retained the vote. Not rich. Influenced by Lord Bathurst, his relation. 80. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Monypenny. Independant. An old officer. Sons in the Army. One breeding to the Bar. Much respected. A relation of the Dean of Faculty. 81. James St. Clair of St. Clair. Died lately. Left a large estate in this County to Sir James Erskine, now St. Clair. [32 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 82. John Berry of Wester Bogie. Will be influenced by Ferguson of Eaith. A small estate. Major Melville used to advise him. Married a daughter of Mungo Law in this County, whom see. 83. Claud Boswell of Balmuto. A very worthy independant man. A Lawyer, and Sheriff" of the County. Was much attached to Colonel St. Clair. Married a granddaughter of Mr. Irvine of Kincaussie. A family. A pretty good estate. 84. Alexander Orme of Mugdrum. The Clerk of Session. Lately dead. Has a brother who was in India, and wrote the History of Indostan. Mr. Orme got his Clerkship through Lord Stormont. He left his aff'airs deranged. 85. James Cathcart of Carbieston. Married a sister of Mrs. Shaw Stewart and of William Colquhoun. A family. 86. Sir Thomas Dundas of Kerse, Baronet, whose independant and respectable character needs no comment. 87. EoBERT Baillie, Merchant in Edinburgh. Brother of Colonel Baillie of Luthrie. They will go together. Not rich. His sister. Miss Haxton, lives with him. Has a small office on the Eoads of this County. Colonel Baillie lately got an Invalid company. 88. Eobert Welwood of Garvock. A good estate. A family. A son in the Army; one in India. His daughter mar- ried to Allan Maconochie, a Lawyer of FIFESHIRE. 133 merit, preferred by Dundas. Mr. Welwood will be influenced by his wife's relation, Sir Charles Preston, in this County, whom 89. William Lindsay of Feddinch. A family. Influenced by Captain Clephane in this County, or Colonel MoncreifFe. Has a son in the East Indies. 90. James Malcolm of Balbeadie. A small estate. A cadet of Sir Michael Mal- colm's family. 91. Robert Halkerston of Carskerdo. A merchant in Culross. A small estate. A son a Writer in Edinburgh, who is influ- enced by Neil Ferguson, Advocate, whom see in this County. 92. Andrew Reddie of Redhouse. A small estate. Was influenced by Colonel St. Clair. Will probably go with Sir James Erskine. 93. Dr. John Erskine of Carnock. A brother of Mr. David Erskine, W.S. A clergyman in Edinburgh. A very worthy • man. Of the popular party. Will go with his brother. 94. Revd. Dr. Alexander Turnbull of Cassin- donald. An English clergyman. A batchelor. Says he is a correspondent of Mr. Fox's. Likely to be directed by Mr. Maule, factor for the Earl of Moray. :34 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 95. Patrick Moncrieffe of Reidie. Hereditary Macer in the Court of Session. Good estate. Succeeds to General Skene's estate, failing the General's nephew. A batchelor. Hay of Leys married to one sister; Mr. Cheape of Strathtyrum to another; a Mr. Kerr, lately from India, with a small fortune, to a third. Much connected with Peter Rigg. 96. James Townshend Oswald. Rich. A good place in Exchequer, and another in the West Indies. Sons in the Army. Will go with Colonel Wemyss and this Administration. Married a sister of Mr. Ross Gray. 97. Colonel John M'Donald of Lethem. A small estate. An old officer. Got one of the forfeited estates lately from this Administration. Wants a Regiment. Will be advised by Lord Eglinton. A con- nection of Colonel St. Clair, and so of Sir James Erskine. 98. David Wemyss of Wester Lathallan. A small estate. Will go with Colonel Wemyss and the Wemysses. 99. George Steel of Baldastard. A very old man. No family. Formerly a servant of Barclay of Collairney. 100. Charles Gordon, W.S., the Clerk of Session. Very rich. His family will in all probability succeed to his brother, Baron Gordon, who has a very great fortune, and to another brother in the West Indies. Obliged to the Duke of Gordon and Mr. Dundas for his Clerkship. FIFESHIRE. f35 101. Alexander Weddeeburn of Wedderburn. A very good estate. A Lawyer. No family. Married a sister of Ferguson of Pitf our. 102. Colonel Alexander Baillie of Luthrie. Small estate. Married an aunt of Hamil- ton of Wishaw, but on bad terms with him. His wife much with the President's lady, Lady Miller. He got an Invalid company from this Ministry. 103. NiNiAN Imrie of Denmuir. A Captain in the Army. Presently at Gibraltar. Small estate. No family. Was Aide-de-camp to General Skene. A friend of the Dean's, but had previously promised to Colonel Wemyss. 104. Murdoch Campbell of Rosend. Small estate; lives within his income. In- dependant. Will vote for the Dean. Married a sister of Cathcart of Carbie- ston's. 105. Andrew Johnston of Rennyhill. Son of Mr. Johnston, the Collector (on whom see note before). A small property. In- dependant of his father. A batchelor. 106. Sir William Erskine of Torry. Opulent. Can make several votes. His daughter married to Colonel Wemyss, which detaches him from the Erskines. A connection of General Sir William Howe. Has sons. 107. James H alley of Nether Kinneddar. A small estate. A batchelor. A farmer. Once in the India Company's Service as a sailor. II^PW" 136 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 108. Charles Durie of Craigluscar. Once in the Army. Has a son and daughter. Estate of £300 or <£400 a year; lives within it. Would be influenced by Oswald of Dunnikier, but is engaged to the Dean. 109. John Sibbald of Abden. Moderate estate. Made his money in Gottenburg. Ferguson of Eaith and James Ferguson, W.S., have much to say. Lately married. 110. James Rutherford, W.S. Agent for Ferguson of Raith, with whom he will go. Pretty rich. A family. A son in the Army. 111. George Graham of Kinross. A very independant man. Once the Mem- ber for Kinross. 112. Sir Philip AiNSLiE. Independant man. Married a sister of Lord Gray. A widower. A family. Has hitherto opposed Dundas. 113. John Anstruther, the English Counsellor. Second son of Sir John Anstruther. 114. John Macdonald of Kinnear. Disqualified by an office in the Customs. A small estate. A family. 115. John Whyte of Bennochy. A Lawyer. A family. Moderate estate. Will go with his uncle, General Melville (whom see before); he is the General's presumed heir. A very good man. mrmmmmm^m FIFES HIRE, 137 116. Allan MacDougal, W.S. Wants much a Clerkship of Session. Will go with the Marquis of Tweeddale and Lord Lauderdale. Agent for them both. Married a sister of the Marquis's. 117. James Wemyss, Younger of Winthank. Has a large family. Sons in the Army. Estate small. Will go with Colonel Wemyss. 118. Captain William Millar of Pourin. Batchelor. Small estate. Once in the Army. 119. John Hay Balfour of Leys. A very independant man. A large estate in the County. Peter Rigg will have much to say. Married a sister of MoncriefFe of Reidie. 120. Captain Mungo Law of Pittilloch. Independant. Old. Out of the Army. A daughter married to Colin Lauder, surgeon ; another to the next voter. They will go together. 121. Captain George MacGill. Out of the Army. A small estate. Married a daughter of the last. A family. A retired man. 122. Alexander Murray of Ayton. Very independant man. Will probably be influenced by Sir William Murray of Ochertyre in Perthshire, who is married to Dundas's cousin. 138 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 123. Alexander Bayne of Kires. Small estate. Unmarried. A connection of Sir John Halkett in this County. His mother married to Dr. Menzies at Dura in Fife, she has a family by the Doctor, whom he will wish to provide for. 124. Colonel WiLLiMi Douglas, 3rd Foot Guards. Will go with his father, Eobert Douglas of Strathendry, before mentioned. A pretty good estate. Was in use to go with Clephane of Carslogie, and with him formed a sort of party. 125. Captain William St. Clair, 25th Foot. Now in Gibraltar. No family. Was swayed by Colonel St. Clair. Will probably lean to Sir James Erskine St. Clair. 126. William Simson of Brunton. A young man. Captain on half-pay. At present lives on his estate. Indepen- dant circumstances. 127. Captain Charles Bell of Pitbladdo. Connected with Morison of Naughton, with whom he will go. Is also swayed by Peter Rigg. A batchelor. 128. Dr. Robert Moubray of Cockairnie. Settled in England. Pretty independant. Little in Scotland. Estate adjoins Sir John Henderson's, with whom he used to go. 129. Revd. Alexander Colville of Hillside. Minister of Ormiston in East Lothian. A small estate. A family. A son breeding to the Law, with Alexander Duncan, W.S. His mother was a distant relation of the FIFE SHIRE, 139 Wemyss family. Lord Hopetoun, patron of his parish, has to say. 130. Jaihes MuRisoN of Dunbrae. Succeeded to Principal Murison of St Andrews. A small estate. A son in the Army. 131. James Heggie of Pitlessie. 132. Mr. John Stark of Bandean. Once a Clergyman, now a Physician in England. Independant. Not much con- nected in the County. Partly a liferent from Mr. Barclay of Collairney. 133. Alexander Meldrum of Easter Kincaple. A Minister ; no living. A moderate estate. A batchelor. 134. John Patullo of Balhouffie. Once a Writer in Edinburgh. A moderate estate. A family. Votes in right of his wife. 135. Honble. General John Stuart. Brother of the Earl of Moray, who will sway him. 136. John Hay of Morton. A merchant in Glasgow. Connected by his wife with Colonel Campbell of Blythswood. Will go probably with Captain Imrie and General Skene's friends. This vote partly a liferent from Balfour of Fernie. 137. John Bell of Kilduncan. A small estate. A farmer. His son, tutor to Maitland of Eankeillor, Lord Lauder- dale's cousin, wants a kirk. Colonel Monypenny, his neighbour, has to say. 140 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 138. Sir Charles Preston of Valleyfield, Baronet. Member for the Burghs. A moderate estate. A batchelor. A brother a very- rich batchelor, once an India Captain, now a shipowner. Will sway Mr. Wel- wood of Garvock, who is married to his aunt. 139. Captain John Cheape. A good estate. Unmarried. Two brothers in India, who were assisted by Mr. Cheape, Director of the India Company, who will have to say. 140. Dr. Joseph M'Cormick, Principal of St. Andrews. Got his office from Dundas. 141. Captain James Wemyss, 87th. Grandson of Wemyss of Winthank. Will go with his father and grandfather. Has another brother in the Army. All go with Colonel Wemyss. 142. Colonel Wemyss. Great estate and interest. Married a daughter of Sir William Erskine. Present Member and Candidate. 143. Alexander Christie of Balchristie. Married a daughter of John Robertson, Writer, late Agent for Lord Lauderdale, from whom he has expectations, and who will sway him. Small estate. 144. Andrew Johnston of Pittowie. A merchant in Anstruther. Small estate. No family. FIFESHIRE. 141 145. Eevd. James Haddo of Friarton. English Clergyman. Resides in England. Small estate. No family. Swayed by the Earl of Warwick. 146. David Johnston of Bavelaw. Very opulent. Made his money in Gotten- burg. A family. Can make several votes. 147. EoBERT Stein of Kincaple. The great distiller. Affairs deranged. Estate for sale. 148. Robert Heriot of Ramomie. Very old. No family. Maitland of Ran- keillor his heir, but will be swayed by Peter Rigg. 149. Colonel John Thomson of Charleton. A very good estate. His son succeeded to about £30,000 through Colonel St. Clair. He is himself a brother of Sir Robert Anstruther, but changed his name for his wife's estate. 150. Sir James Erskine. Lord Loughborough's nephew. Succeeded lately to a great estate through Colonel St. Clair. A great interest in this County. 151. Revd. Mr. Robert Bogie of Kittatie. A Minister. Small estate. "Wants a kirk for his Assistant in his present charge. 152. William Ferguson of Raith. Married a sister of the Countess of Dumfries. Opulent. Much attached to Opposition. A family. Present Candidate for the Burghs in Fife. 142 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 153. James Cheape of Strathtyrum. Eich. Cousin of Cheape of Kossie. Swayed by Cheape, the India Director. Married a sister of MoncriefFe of Eeidie, but no children. 154. David Erskine, W.S. A man universally respected. See the County of Edinburgh. 155. William Scott of Halbeath. 156. John Ronaldson of Blairhall. Small estate. Influenced by Sir William Erskine or Sir Charles Preston. Should go into the Army. 157. Robert Beatson of Kilrie. Small estate. Factor to Sir John Henderson. 158. John Syme of Cartmore.^ A Writer in Edinburgh. A small estate. Sir Michael Malcolm has something to say, and also James Hamilton of Holmhead, the Falconer for the Prince of Wales in Scotland. 159. William Drysdale of Wester Piteuchar. A small estate. Believed to be directed by Colonel Wemyss. 160. George Sandilands of Nuthill. Married the heiress. A young family. Pretty good estate. William Bethune his agent, but it is thought will go with Wemyss. 161. Ebenezer Marshall of Hillcairnie. FIFESHIRE. 143 162. Robert Low of Clatto. Small estate. Independant. Made money in India. A young family. Cousin to Adam Bruce, Writer in Edinburgh. Married Miss Malcolm, sister-in-law to William Fettes of Edinburgh. 163. Roger Aytoun of Inchdairnie. Once Captain in the Manchester Regiment. Lives much at home. Married first an English lady, and secondly Miss Sinclair, heiress of Balgreggie. 164. Sir William Murray of Touchadam. A pretty good estate in Stirlingshire. A widower. Formerly married to a Miss Callander of Craigforth, sister-in-law to John Campbell, W.S. A recluse man. 165. Captain John Grahai^ie Bonar of Greigston. Large family. Out of the Army. Sons in the East Indies. 166. Neil Ferguson of Pitcullo, Advocate. A good fortune of his own, and of his wife. A family. A Lawyer in tolerable practice. In habits of friendship with Sir John Henderson. 167. HoNBLE. Henry Erskine. The Dean of Faculty, and present Candidate, for whose use this book is intended, and of whom therefore nothing can be said here. 168. Honble. John Hope of Craighall. Brother of the Earl of Hopetoun's. Present Candidate for Linlithgowshire. 144 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 169. Sir Gilbert Elliot. A good estate here and in Koxburghshire. The Member for Berwick, whose -firm character and good sense are well known, 170. William Wemyss of Cuttlehill. A good estate. Unmarried. Will go with Colonel Wemyss. 171. William Bethune of Balfour. A very independant man. Connected with Sir Gilbert Elliot, with whom he will go. 172. Alexander Ayton of Kippo. A relation of Colonel Monypenny's. Will probably go mth him. Moderate fortune. A Lieutenant in the Army. 173. James Mackenzie of Forret. A large family. Connected with William Morison, Writer in Edinburgh. 174. Alexander Cunninghame of Pittarthie. 175. Andrew Blackburn Colvill. A merchant in Glasgow. His affairs embar- rassed. His right disputable. His brother Collector of the Stamps, Glasgow. 176. James Boswell of Auchinleck. A good estate in Ayrshire. An author. Bred to the Bar. A family. Lives in London. 177. John Stenhouse of Southfod. A merchant in Dumfermline. A family. A client of John Moir, W.S. 178. George Aiken of Thornton. A Writer in Cupar. A family. A vote patched up by several of his friends. Once a clerk of William Bethune's, the Clerk in Chancery. FIFRSHIRE, J45 179. jAikiES Christie of Durie. Bought this estate. Can make several votes. Made his fortune as a Commissary in the Army. Believed that Lord Maitland will have influence with him. 180. Charles KiNNEAR of Kinloch. A very independant man. 181. Patrick Lindsay of Coats. Brother of Henry Lindsay, now Bethune, o Kilconquhar, with whom he will go, whom see. 182. Eevd. Mr. James Forrester, Minister of Wester Anstruther. A brother of Eobert Forrester, the Banker in Edinburgh, who has considerable interest in the Old Bank. The minister wants a kirk in Edinburgh. Got his present living from Sir John Anstruther. 183. William Hunt, Younger of Logie. A merchant in Dumfermline. Independant. A family. 184. WiLLiAin GouRLAY of Kincraig. A Lieutenant in the 63rd. Lately so much hurt by a fall that it is thought he will retire. Moderate estate. Unmarried. 185. Alexander Park of Lochore. Made a good fortune as an India Captain. Married a sister of George Graham of Kinross, who will influence him. K 146 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 186. David Briggs of Over Carnbee. Made money in India. Married a daughter of John Robertson, the agent for Lord Lauderdale, who will have influence with him. 187. David Cars well of Eathillet. A moderate estate. A farmer. SUMMARY. Durham of Largo, . . , . 5 Sir John Henderson, 6 Balfour of Balbirnie, 6 MORISON of Naughton, 5 Captain Baton, .... 2 Anstruther of Spencerfield, . 2 Sir John Anstruther, 3 Balfour of Fernie, 2 Barclay of Collairney, 2 Bethune of Blebo, 4 Sir Robert Anstruther, . 8 Clephane of Carslogie, 3 Sir John Halkett, . 3 Erskine of Cambo, . ? 3 Bethune of Kilconquhar, but one dead, 4 Duncan of St. Fort, both divested, 2 Individuals, .... 127 Total, 187 FORFARSHIRE. The leading interests in this County are : — 1. Mr. Maule of Panmure, a minor, s(5n to the late Earl of Dalhousie, and brother to the present Earl, also a minor. He succeeded to the Earl of Panmure's estate in this County, which is very great; but many of the votes created by the late Earl now look on themselves as independant. Hay Campbell, Lord President, is one of Mr. Maule's acting Tutors. 2. The Earl of Strathmore, whose father, the late Earl, and the late Earl of Panmure were on opposite sides in this County. The Earl of Strathmore has many connections, a natural interest, and a great estate in this County. At the death of his mother he will be in very opulent circumstances. 3. Sir David Carnegie of Southesk has a good estate and great interest in this County. He married a sister of Lady Cathcart's, and is Member for the Burghs. 4. Mr. Douglas of Douglas, the present Member, the brother-in-law of the Duke of Buccleugh and 148 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, Lord Graham, has also a great estate and interest in this County. 5. The Earl of Airlie has also a considerable estate and interest, but meddles little in politicks. The EoU at Michaelmas, 1788 :— Votes, of the Earl of Fanmure. 1. Captain James Kidd of Laton. Commander of a Customhouse Yacht, so dis- qualified. 2. John Spense of Panbride. ^^--'"^ Commissary of Brechin. A "Writer there. Brother-in-law of John Mollison of Ballachy, after mentioned. 3. John Bruce of Inverskindy. A Merchant in Arbroath. 4. John Smith, Junior, Merchant in Brechin. Connection of Mollison's and Spense's. 5. John Renny, Merchant in Arbroath. 6. George Kidd, Merchant there. 7. John Mollison of Ballachy. Brother-in-law of Spense aforesaid. Supposed to vote partly on his own estate. Sold to Erskine of Dun. 8. John Seton of Broughty. The Solicitor at London. 9. David Allardice of Dunfin. 10. James Mill of Greyston. FORFARSHIRE. 149 Votes of the Earl of Panmure {continued). 11. John BuTCHART of Lochmellie. 12. James Butchart of Balcathie. 13. JA3IES Carnegie of Balmachy. Has of late had disputes with Panmure. 14. William Allison of Fallows. It will be observed in general that these votes were made by the late Earl. Several of them think them- selves independant of Mr. Maule. Others will not take the oath, and several are supposed to have given back their votes. Votes of Chalmers of Auldhar. 15. Patrick Chalmers of Auldbar. Independant. No family. Sheriff of the County. Will probably go with the Pan- mure interest. Mr. Stuart M'Kenzie, Lord Privy Seal, has to say. 16. Alexander Elphinstone of Glack. A Lawyer. Sheriff of Aberdeen. A family unprovided. Votes of Fotheringham of Fowrie. 17. Thomas Fotheringham Ogilvy of Powrie. A great estate and good interest in the County. A friend of Lord Sandwich and Lord Mansfield. Has an eye to the County for his son Alexander. 1 8. Alexander Balcarres Fotheringham Ogilvy. Heir-apparent of Powrie. In the Guards. A friend of Lord Sandwich and Lord Mansfield. I50 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Fotheringham of Powrie {continued). 19. Eevd. Dk. Norman Fotheringham. Another son of Powrie's. A Clergyman in England. Lord Stormont should sway this family. 20. Frederick Fotheringham of Lower. Writer in Edinburgh. The Agent of Powrie. Will go with him. Votes of Colonel Duncan. 21. Colonel Alexander Duncan of Lundie. A very independant man. No family, and large estate. 22. Admiral Adam Duncan. Heir-apparent of his brother the Colonel. A large family. Married to a niece of Mr. Dundas. May be influenced by that con- nection. Votes of Kinloch of Kilry. 23. John Kinloch of Kilry. Independant, but does not qualify by taking the oaths to Government. 24. Lieutenant Thomas Kinloch, his son. Left the Army. Graham of Balgowan will have much to say, and Sir George Kamsay. Votes of Sir David Carnegie. 25. Sir David Carnegie of Southesk. Mentioned in the Introduction. 26. George Carnegie of Charlton. 27. Captain John Carnegie of the 11th Dragoons. FOR FA R SHIRE. 1 5 1 Votes of Strahan of Tarry. 28. Alexander Strahan of Tarry. Independant. Brother of and influenced by the next voter. 29. Thomas Kenny, W.S. Brother of the last. Agent of Sir David Carnegie. Fotes of Mr. Douglas. 30. Mr. Douglas of Douglas. Mentioned in the Introduction. 31. William Lyon, Younger of Wester Ogil. Has expectations from Mr. Davidson of Muir- house, in whose family he lives at London. Individuals. 32. Thomas Lyel of Gardyne. A moderate estate. A family. 33. Alexander Scrymgeour of Tealing. Once a Lieutenant in the Navy. Small estate. No family. Disappointed of the Collector- ship of the Cess given to Gardyne, younger of Middleton, through the Panmure interest. 34. James Chaplin of CoUiston. Moderate estate. A family. 35. Mr. William Nairne of Coull. Lord Dunsinnane in the Court of Session. Got his gown from this Ministry. Inde- pendant estate. A batchelor. His nephew. Sir William Nairne, his heir. 36. James Stuart M'Kenzie, Lord Privy Seal of Scotland. No family. Earl of Bute's second son his heir. 152 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 37. Robert Stephen of Letham. Very rich. Takes his own way. One daughter married to Strahan of Tarry, before men- tioned. 38. James Carnegy of Balnamoon. Rich. Does not take oath to Government. A family. Will go with Sir David Carnegie. 39. Mr. David Fergusson of Lochlands. A Minister at Farnwell, near Kinnaird. Not rich. Sir David should influence him. 40. James Carnegy Arbuthnot of Findowrie. Son and heir of Carnegy of Balnamoon. Votes on an estate descending from his mother. Sir David should influence him. 41. George Dempster of Dunnichen. The Member of Parliament. 42. Charles Hunter of Burnside. Moderate fortune. A large family. One of them sent to India by Paterson of Huntly, who will have influence. Mr. Douglas may also have interest. A half-pay Lieutenant in the Navy. Wants a Customhouse Yacht. 43. James Guthrie of Craigie. Moderate fortune. A family. Nephew to Panmure's factor. Will lean to that family. 44. Honble. Walter Ogilvy of Clova. Brother of the Earl of Airlie. Independant circumstances. Was at last election active for Mr. Douglas. Lord Strathmore should have influence. FORFARSHIRE. 153 45. William Douglas of Bridgeton. Pretty good fortune. Married a sister of Graham of Fintry's, the Commissioner of the Customs, named by this Administra- tion. He would go with Mr. Douglas, but is Collector of Customs at Dundee, so disqualified. 46. Patrick Carnegy of Lower. Did not use to take Government oaths. Little in the world. Next heir to Lord Northesk, failing Northesk's children. Independant, A family. Will go with Lord Northesk. •47. Major Alexander Turnbull of Ardo. Not rich. Requires some office, or other pro- motion. 48. Alexander Read of Logic. Has a Yacht in the Customs, so disqualified. Old. Rich. Mr. Douglas. 49. David Hunter of Balskellie. Nephew to Panmure's factor. Married a sister of the late Mr. Gibson of Durie. Independant. Mr. Douglas. 50. Thomas Farquhar of Pitscandly. A small estate. Probably Sir David Car- negie. 5L Robert Speed of Ardovie. Pretty good estate. Sir David Carnegy. 52. Thomas Carnegy of Craigoe. A friend of Mr. Dempster's. In good circum- stances. A family. Son-in-law to Pan- mure's factor, but Mr. Charles Hay, Ad- vocate, the friend of the Dean of Faculty, has much to say. [54 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 53. HoNBLE. Thomas Lyon of Pitpointy. Uncle of Lord Strathmore. In good circum- stances. Went last with Douglas. 54. Mr. George Lyon of Wester Ogil. His son stays with Mr. Davidson of Muir- house, from whom they have expectations. The father is a Minister at Longforgan. Is on good terms with Paterson of Castle- huntly. Lord Strathmore will have influ- ence. Mr. William Elphinstone is an inti- mate of Mr. Davidson's. Mr. Douglas will also have to say. 55. John Erskine of Balhall, now of Dun. Pretty good fortune. A family. Married a sister of Baird of Newbyth's, but more connected with Wauchope of Niddry, his brother-in-law, Wauchope of Edmonstone, etc., in Mid-Lothian. 56. Sir John Wedderburn of Id vies. Independant. A family. Lord Lough- borough will have influence. 57. Thomas Milne of Milnfield. This vote and estate sold to Sir George Eamsay from India, who married a daughter of Lord Saltoun; has a brother W.S., connected with the Earl of Kinnoul and Balgowan. 58. James Ogilvy of Euthven. Eich. An only daughter. Thinks himself not well used by Mr. Douglas and Strathmore. 59. John Eankine of Mains of Dudhope. A Merchant in Dundee. Small estate. Con- nected with Lord Gray. A large family. Went last with Douglas. FORFARSHIRE. 155 60. David Frazer of Balmadies. Moderate estate. 61. James Mill of Woodhill. Used to go with Panmure. Small estate, but pretty independant. 62. Robert Scott of Logic. An only daughter. Pretty independant. 63. John Holland of Auchmithie. Pretty independant. Once a baker in London. A family. Sir David should have to say. 64. Alexander Nairne of Drumkilbo. Pretty independant. A connection of Lord Dunsinnane's. Mr. Durham of Largo, the friend of 'the Dean of Faculty, will have to say. 65. James Ogilvy of Connonsyth. Will probably go with Strathmore. Pretty independant. Son a Writer in Edinburgh. Believed does not qualify to Government. 66. Robert Graham of Fintry. Commissioner of Customs through this Ministry, so disqualified. 67. Charles Fullerton of Kinnaber. A batchelor. Independant. 68. James Gardyne of Middleton. Factor to Mr. Maule of Panmure. A great deal to say in the County. A family. Quite independant. 69. Francis Erskine of Kirkbuddo. In the Army. A small estate. 70. John Guthrie of Guthrie. Pretty independant. A family. Went last with Douglas, who gave a kirk to his chil- dren's tutor. 1 56 POLITICAL STATE OF SCO TLA ND. 71. Jai^ies Fife of Smithfield. A Merchant in Glasgow. A son of the Banker in Edinburgh. A partner of Somer- ville, Gordon, & Coy., West India Mer- chants. "Went last with Douglas. 72. Alexander Wedderburn of Wedderburn. A Lawyer. Independant. Married a sister of Ferguson of Pitfour. Sir John Wedder- burn will have influence. 73. George Skene of Skene. The Member for Aberdeenshire. 74. John Eait of Anniston. A Lawyer. Little practice. Pretty indepen- dant. 75. Sir Gilbert Elliot, Baronet. See Eoxburgh and Fifeshire, where he has also estates. 76. John Graham, W.S. In pretty good practice. A family. Pretty rich. Next heir to Mr. Graham of Bal- gowan, failing issue of him. Will be influenced by David Scott of Dunninald, the India Director. 77. Alexander Grahame of Duntroon. Moderate fortune. Cousin of the factor for Panmure. Not married. 78. William Kerr of Dumbarrow. Small fortune. 79. Alexander Watson of Turin. Small fortune. 80. Alexander Watson, Younger of Turin. Son of the last. Once in India. Made money there, but not rich. A family. Mr. Scott, the Director, will sway him. FORFARSHIRE. 157 81. John Milne of Fearn. Moderate fortune. Married an Irish lady. Mr. Ferguson of Eaith, who is firm in Opposition, sways him. 82. Patrick Cruickshank of Stracathro. Rich. A West India merchant, retired from trade. 83. Alexander Baillie of Balruddry, of Dochfour in Inverness-shire. A West India planter. 84. Charles Lyell of Kinnordy. Pretty independant. Purser of a man-of-war. Married an English lady. A family. 85. James Lindsay Carnegie of Spynie and Boy- sack. A Lawyer. Moderate estate. Claims a Peerage. Married a lady with money. Son of Colonel Lindsay, Perthshire. Thought to be of Opposition principles. The Peer- age, which is his great object, is through his mother, who is still alive. 86. James Milne of Old Montrose. This estate sold to Bailie James Stirling, Banker in Edinburgh ; a partner of Mr. Ramsay in Edinburgh and Stirlingshire, and Mr. Peter Millar, Dumfriesshire; will probably be influenced by them; rich; a family. 87. Captain David Laird of Strathmartin. Has Government accounts to settle as a Navy Agent in America. A half-pay Master and Commander. Pretty rich. 158 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 88. James Clayhills of Invergowrie. A tailzied estate. A young family. Married a daughter of Kinloch of Gourdie in Perth- shire. 89. David Lyall of Gallery . A rich man. 90. David Scott of Dunninald. The India Director. Is liked, and has much to say in the County. The Ministerial Candidate. 91. John Guthrie, Younger of Guthrie. Son of Guthrie elder. Will go with him. 92. George Patullo of Baldowie. 93. Hercules Ross of Eossie. A new proprietor. Very rich. Made his money hy privateering in the West Indies. Married a Gottenburg lady. 94. Captain Charles Wedderburn of Pearsie. Moderate estate. Married a daughter of the late Captain Read, Commander of a Yacht. Cousin-german to Sir John Wedderburn. Has expectations from Mr. Webster of Leadenhall Street, London. 95. David Lyon of Clepington. A Merchant in London. FORFARSHIRE SUMMARY. Earl of Panmure (now Mr. Maul( 3), . 14 Mr. Chalmers of Auldbar, . . 2 FOTHERINGHAM of Powrie, . 4 Colonel Duncan, . 2 KiNLOCH of Kilry, 2 Sir David Carnegie, . 3 Strahan of Tarry, 2 Mr. Douglas, 2 Individuals, . 64 59 Total, 95 HADINTONSHIEE. The leading interests in this County are : — 1. The Marquis of Tweeddale, brother-in-law to the Earl of Lauderdale. Opposition. 2. The Earl of Hopetoun. Ministerial. 3.. The Earl of Wemyss, formerly Mr. Charteris, whose son, Lord Elcho, is attached to Opposition. 4. The Earl of Hadinton. A moderate man. In- clined to support Government. His only son, Lord Binning, is married to a sister of Lord Hopetoun. 5. Mr. Nisbet of Dirleton, who has a very large estate. Married an English lady, a Miss Manners, daughter of Lord Eobert Manners. Has an only daughter. 6. John Hamilton of Pencaitland, brother of the last. Present Member for the County. A good estate. Married a niece of Mr. Dundas. 7. Mr. Hay of Drumelzier. A good estate. Married a daughter of Mr. Erskine of Cardross. Will probably go with the Marquis of Tweeddale. 8. Sir David Kinloch of Gilmer ton. Baronet. A great estate. His family Opposition principles, and it is thought will go with Opposition, though his HADINTONSHIRE. i6i sister is the mother of Hamilton of Pencaitland, the present Member. 9. Sir Hew Dairy mple of North Berwick. His son, Hew, once represented the County. Has an office during pleasure of £300 or £400 a year in the Excise. A great estate, and great expectations from Mr. Hamilton of Bargany in Ayrshire. Was brought into Parliament chiefly by the Buchans, his relations, and may go with them. 10. Mr. Buchan Hepburn. A Lawyer. Married the widow of General Frazer. Had children by a former marriage. He and his father have a great estate, and pretty good interest, in this County. He wants a Judge's gown. The EoU at Michaelmas, 1788 :— Votes, of Mr. Hay of Drumelzier. 1. Robert Hay of Drumelzier. See the Introduction to this County. 2. Alexander Maconochie, Writer in Edinburgh. The Agent of Mr. Douglas. 3. James Keay, Writer in Edinburgh. Agent for Drumelzier. A brother of Alexander Keay below. 4. Robert Ainslie, Bailie of Dunse. Factor for Mr. Douglas. Distributor of Stamps, Berwick. Disqualified. 5. Alexander Keay, Teller in the Bank of Scotland. L i62 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Hamilton. 6. John Hamilton of Pencaitland. The Member for the County. See Introduc- tion to County. 7. James Walker, W.S., his Agent. 8. Thomas Smith, Writer in Edinburgh. 9. George Campbell, Wine Merchant in Edin- burgh. Votes of Mr. Buchan Hepburn. 10. George Buchan Hepburn of Smeaton. See Introduction to County. 11. Alexander Leith of Glenkindie in Aberdeen- shire. 12. John Ross of Balkail. Renounced, and in his place Mr. Buchan Hepburn's son ready to be inrolled. 13. Francis Buchan. Merchant in Edinburgh, and one of the Town Council there. A brother of Buchan Hep- burn's. 14. John Buchan of Letham. The father of Mr. Buchan Hepburn. An independant estate of his own. 15. John Buchan, W.S. A son of the last brother of Buchan Hepburn. Pretty independant. Votes of the Countess of Hyndfm'd. 16. George Buchan of Kello. Married a niece of Dundas's. Solicitor of Stamps, so disqualified. Small estate. A family. HADINTONSHIRE. 163 Votes of the Countess of Hyndford {continued). 17. Cornelius Elliot, W.S. Agent for the Countess of Hyndford. The Countess, who makes these votes, is a connec- tion of the Arniston family, and will go with Dundas. Votes of Sir Peter Warrender. 18. Sir Peter Warrender. A very independant man. His nephew nearly connected with John Davidson, who is the Deputy in Mr. Dundas's Office of the Signet. 19. John Wauchope, late Farmer at Pinkerton. Individuals. 20. Right Honble. Henry Dundas, Treasurer of the Navy. This a liferent vote from the Duke of Buc- cleugh. 21. Mr. William Pulteney, Advocate, now of Bath. Well known. A liferent vote from the late Lord Elibank. It is thought he will not vote. The present Lord Elibank is not much attached to Hamilton of Pencaitland, the present Member. 22. Sir David Kinloch, Baronet. See Introduction to County. 23. Sir Hew Dalrymple, Baronet, of North Ber- wick. See Introduction to County. 1 64 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 24. Sir David Dalrymple, Baronet. Lord Hailes in the Court of Session. Inde- pendant man. Married a sister of Sir Adam Fergusson's. Will go with the Dalrymples in this County. 25. Patrick Lindsay of Eaglescarnie, in right of his wife. Independant in circumstances. A daughter married to the late Lord Blantyre. Will go with that family, who, it is thought, will lean to the Marquis of Tweeddale. 26. John Christie of Baberton. Now divested. The vote belongs to David Anderson of St. Germains, the great friend of Mr. Hastings. He made his money in India, and is in very affluent circumstances ; and married a sister of Finlay of Drum- more. His brothers, John and Francis, are Writers to the Signet ; another brother a merchant in Edinburgh. 27. Sir John Sinclair of Murkle, Baronet. Now succeeded by his son. Sir Eobert, who married his cousin. Lady Magdalen, daughter of the Duke of Gordon. He has a good but not a very large estate, and is the Ministerial Candidate for the County of Caithness against Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster. He is a relation of Dundas's. 28. James Hamilton of Bangour. Married a sister of Bruce, the Abyssinian. Always abroad. Pretty independant. A near neighbour, and friend, of Buchan Hep- burn. HADINTONSHIRE. 165 29. Sir John Eoss, Baronet, of Balnagowan. Married a niece of Dundas's. Son in the Army; one in the Navy. Son lately married a daughter of Count Lockhart. 30. Charles Dalrymple of Winterfield. A brother of Sir Hew aforesaid. Married a widow whose family he is interested to pro- vide for ; one of them, George Dalrymple, a Captain in the 42nd, known well to Prince William Henry ; the other, a Major in the Army, Aide-de-camp to the late Duke of Rutland. This family it is thought will go with the other Dalrymples. 31. John M'Dowall of Logan. Married a sister of Buchan Hepburn's father. His son Member for Wigton. A good estate of £2000 or £3000 a year. Mini- sterial. 32. Robert Sinclair, Esq., Advocate. The uncle of Sir Robert Sinclair aforesaid. Made a Clerk of Session by Dundas. Will go with him. 33. Hew Dalrymple, Younger of North Berwick. Disqualified by an office in the Excise. Be- fore mentioned; see Sir Hew. 34. Sir Andrew Lauder Dick of Fountainhall. Married a daughter of Broun of Johnston- burn. Has a good estate of £2000 a year. Will be directed by George Cumin, W.S., his cousin. 35. James Wilkie of Gilkerston. A small estate. A great family. He is Manager of the Royal Bank at Hadinton. He will lean to the Buchans and Mr. Ram- say of Edinburgh. 166 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 36. James Syme of Northfield. An independant man. Eecluse. 37. John Hay of Hopes. A pretty good estate. A family. Factor to the Marquis of Tweeddale ; will go with him. A son a Writer in Edinburgh. 38. Francis Kinloch, Younger of Gilmerton. Sir David's eldest son. Of Opposition prin- ciples, but connected with the present Member. 39. General John Campbell of Boquhan. Will clearly go with Opposition. Indepen- dant. Heir to his brother, General Fletcher of Salton, who has a fine estate in this County. 40. Robert Hunter of Thurston. A very rich man. Made his money in India. Married a sister of Mr. Orde's, daughter of the late Chief Baron of Scotland. A family. 41. Robert Baird of Newbyth. A large estate, but entailed. A sportsman; keeps running horses. Sister married to Lord Haddo; another to Mr. Wauchope of Niddry ; a third to Mr. Erskine of Dun. A widower, and no family. Under obliga- tions to Dundas. 42. William Nisbet of Dirleton. See Introduction to County. 43. William Douglas of Garvald. At times melancholy. Small estate. His brother a Captain of Marines, and great companion of Marquis of Tweeddale, who will greatly influence him. HA DINTONSHIRE, 1 67 44. Thomas Broun of Johnstonburn. A small estate. A great family. A daughter married to Sir Andrew Lauder Dick. Ob- liged to Dundas. 45. Charles Brown of Coalston. A cousin of the Buchans. Connected with Dundas. A good estate. His sister was married to Lord Hailes, but is dead. He himself married a daughter of M'Dowall of Logan in Wigtonshire. Will lean to Dundas. 46. Richard Newton of Newton. Estate of £300 a year. A brother a Captain on half-pay. Will go with their cousin, the Marquis of Tweeddale. 47. Patrick Dudgeon of East Craig. A very independant man. A family. Be- lieved to be under obligations to Lord Hopetoun. 48. Sir James Murray of Hillhead, Baronet. An intimate of Dundas's. Once in the Army. A batchelor. A very independant man. Always in London. 49. Thomas Tod of Newbigging, Writer to the Signet. Independant fortune. A son a Writer. A brother Captain of an Indiaman. Should go with the Marquis of Tweeddale. 50. Robert Colt of Scougal. A good estate. Now in Parliament. Married a niece of Dundas's. i68 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 51. John Hepburn Belsches of Invermay. An independant man. Lord Kinnoul may have to say ; but he will probably go with Mr. Hay of Drumelzier, whose sister he married. 52. James Veitch of Caponflat. A merchant in Hadinton. Married to a re- lation of Mrs. Hamilton, last of Pencait- land. Will go with Dundas. 53. Alexander Mackenzie of Seton, W.S. A good fortune. Son in the Army. Will be influenced by Lord Gower, being the Agent for the Countess of Sutherland. Will not like to oppose Mr. Dundas. 54. John Sandilands of East Barns. Connected with the Buchans. A small estate. A batchelor. Three brothers Surgeons in the Fleet. A relation of Sir Peter Warrender. 55. Sir James Suttie, Baronet, of Balgone. A good fortune. Connected with the Countess of Hyndford, and Mr. Dundas, and will go with him. 56. James Hay of Belton. Married the Marquis of Tweeddale's sister. Will go with the Marquis. 57. George Grant of Leaston. Isaac Grant, W.S., has much to say with him. Mr. Isaac Grant wishes for a Clerkship of Session. 58. Robert Melvil of Friarland. Divested. The vote purchased by Allan Macdougall, AV.S., who married a sister of the Marquis of Tweeddale, and will go with him. HADINTONSHIRE. 169 59. John Glassel. Married a sister of Buchan Hepburn's. A good estate. An infirm man. 60. Dr. George Barclay. Independant. Has two sons in the Army. Under obligations to Lord Hopetoun, who has to say. 61. General Henry Fletcher of Salton. An old man. No children. A fine estate. His heir, General John Campbell, attached to Opposition. 62. William Leckie of Broich, for Prestonedge. Will go with General Fletcher. 63. James Craig of Pilmuir. A baker in Edinburgh. Will be influenced by Mr. Eamsay the banker. In good cir- cumstances, but lost money by the failure of the Distillers. 64. William Caddel of Banton. His brother married a sister of Buchan Hepburn's. Independant. Qb. John Caddel of Cockenzie. The brother of the last. They will go together, and probably with the Buchans. 66. James Hepburn of Humbie. A good estate. A batchelor. A brother in the Navy. Influenced by Archibald Lundie, W. S. 67. David Anderson of St. Germains. The nabob, mentioned before under John Christie. Hastings. Pitt. 68. James Hay of Nunraw. A brother of Mr. Hay of Drumelzier's. It is thought they will both go with the Marquis of Tweeddale. I70 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 69. Sir James Hall, Baronet, of Dunglass. A good estate. Married a daughter of the Earl of Selkirk. His aunt, Miss Hall, will have influence. 70. Thomas Finlay of Drummore. Moderate estate. In the Army. Unmarried. Brother-in-law of David Anderson, the nabob. A relation of Provost Stuart, Edinburgh. 71. Alexander Callender of Creighton. A very large fortune. £6000 a year. Made in India. Unmarried. Independant prin- ciples. Will not be led by this Ministry. In habits of friendship with Lord Elphin- stone and his brothers. Ministerial Candi- date for Aberdeen town, etc. 72. Robert Dundas of Arniston. Lord Advocate. Mr. Dundas's nephew and son-in-law. A pretty good family estate, but entailed. Generally and deservedly liked. 73. George Home of Branxton. A batchelor. Independant. Made a Clerk of Session by Dundas. 74. Andrew Gray. A small estate. A batchelor. Connected with Sheriff Cockburn, Dundas's brother-in-law. Has a brother Procurator before the Inferior Courts in Edinburgh. 75. William Whitelaw Wemyss. A good estate. A batchelor. Will be in- fluenced by Colonel Wemyss, the Member for Fife. HADINTONSHIRE. 171 SUMMARY. Mr. Hay, Drumelzier, Mr. Hamilton, Pencaitland, Mr. Buchan Hepburn, Lady Hyndford, Sir Peter Warrender, Individuals, . . . 5 4 6 2 2 56 Total, . 75 To come on the EoU :— Votes of Sir Hew Dalrymple. James Dalrymple. John Anderson. Individuals. Mr. Buchan Hepburn's son, before mentioned. James Anderson of Clerkington. Brother of David Anderson of St. Germains. Also made his money in India, and will be influenced by his brother or by Mr. Hastings. Edward Hay of Newhall. Brother of the Marquis of Tweeddale's. Once in the Guards. Will support his brother's interest, though he himself is much connected with the Duke of Buccleugh, etc. INVERNESS-SHIEE. The leading interests in this County are : — 1. The Duke of Gordon. 2. Lord Macdonald, who has a very fine estate, and an interest among those of his own name. He is quite independant. Has a daughter married to Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, the Opposition Candi- date for Caithness. His brother is the Attorney- General of England. 3. Sir James Grant. Has an independant fortune, and much interest with those of his own name. He is able. He is next heir to the Earl of Findlater. Has lately made an agreement with the Earl of Fife and Mr. Dundas about his politicks ; his son, a Lawyer, is to be brought by them into Parliament for Morayshire. This family is of great respectability in the North ; it will, it is thought, incline to sup- port Government. 4. Mr. M'Leod of M'Leod. Has a great estate, and interest with his own name. Much directed by Mr. Bannatine Macleod, the Lawyer, the Sheriff of Bute, the friend of Lord Mountstuart. Is married. INVERNESS-SHIRE. 173 Has made money in India. He has only lately appeared as the Candidate for the County, and, it is supposed, will be supported by Mr. Dundas, and opposed by the Frasers and Gordons if they can agree on a Candidate. 5. The Duke of Argyll. 6. Mr. Eraser of Lovat, the brother of the late General Simon Eraser. Once represented this County. Has a good estate. Connected with the Duke of Argyll and the Earl of Bute. Eraser of Gortuleg, Eraser of Strichen, and Eraser of Belladrum, who are the late Eraser of Lovat's Trustees and Execu- tors, have more to say with their name than the present Lovat ; they too are connected with the Duke of Argyll and Lord Bute. Roll at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of the Duke of Gordon. 1. LiEUTEN ant-General Staats Long Morris. Abroad. Believed dead. 2. Lord George Gordon. 3. Charles Gordon of Wardhouse. 4. William Urquhart of Craigston. His sister married to General Staats Long Morris. 5. Major-General Benjamin Gordon. Believed dead. 6. HoNBLE. Colonel Cosmo Gordon. In the Guards Brother to the Earl of Aber- deen. 1 74 POLITICAL S TA TE OF SCO TLAND. Votes of the Duhe of Gordon {continued). 7. Charles Gordon of Abergeldie. An Officer in the Army. 8. HoNBLE. Cosmo Gordon, Baron of Exchequer. Will not take the trust oath. 9. Sir George Abercromby, Sheriff of Elgin. Will scarcely swear. 10. John Gordon of Cairnfield. A son a Lawyer. An independant estate in Bamf. 11. Charles Gordon, W.S. Made a Clerk of Session by the Duke and Dundas. 12. Alexander Baillie of Dochfour. This vote partly his own. Independant. One son. Will go with the Duke. 13. James Baillie, Merchant, London. Brother to the last. 14. James Gordon, Merchant, Portsoy. 15. Hugh Gordon of Inveramsay. A watchmaker in Aberdeen. 16. William Tod, Factor to the Duke. 17. Lord William Gordon, the Duke's brother. 18. William Bell, Factor to the Duke. 19. Sir William Maxwell of Monreith. The Dutchess's brother. 20. Egbert Barclay of Ury. Member for Kincardine. 21. Peter Gordon, Younger of Abergeldie. 22. Sir Eoderick Mackenzie of Scatwell. Divested in favour of Mr. John Menzies. 23. Robert Cuming of Logie. Divested in favour of Sir John Macpherson. INVE RNESS-SHIRE. 1 75 Votes of the Duke of Gordon {continued). 24. Sir John Macpherson, Baronet, late Governor- General of India. 25. HoNBLE. Lieutenant David Ogilvy. 26. Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Gordon. 27. Alexander Gordon of Belmont. Brother of Baron Gordon's. Independant. Will not swear. 28. William Tait, Esq., Advocate. Eelated to the Dutchess. 29. Lieutenant Alexander Goodsman, Factor to the Duke. 30. Lieutenant John Gordon of Coynachie. 3L Mr. John Menzies at Gordon Castle. Votes of Chisholm. 32. Alexander Chishoi^i of Chisholm. Independant himself. Has friends to provide for. Went at last election with the Gordons against the Grants. 33. Major James Chisholm of Carry. Believed to be dead. 34. Dr. William Chisholm of Buntait. Votes of M'Leod. 35. Lieutenant-Colonel Norman M'Leod. See Introduction to County. 36. Alexander M'Leod of Ulinish. 37. John M'Leod of Tallisker. 38. Mr. Roderick M'Leod, Sub-Principal, King's College, Aberdeen. 39. Norman M'Leod of Unish. Divested. 176 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Madeod {continued). 40. Alexander M'Leod of Torinlea. Divested in favour of M'Donald of Grisher- nish. 41. Alexander M'Leod of Glendale. 42. Mr. Bannatine M'Leod, Sheriff of Bute. Mentioned in Introduction to County. 43. Captain Eoderick M'Leod of Balmeanach. 44. Captain Norman M'Leod of the 71st. A son of M'Leod's. 45. Donald M'Leod, Younger of Arnisdale. 46. Norman M'Leod, Younger of Drynoch. 47. Kenneth MacAskil of Ehundunan. 48. John Macdonald of Grishernish. Votes of the Duke of Argyll. 49. Eight Honble. Lord Frederick Campbell. 50. John Campbell, Esq. 51. Sir Archibald Edmonstone. 52. Lieutenant-Colonel Adam Livingstone. 53. Donald Campbell of Sonachan. Mr. M'Leod of M'Leod is vassal in all these votes, and when they fall they cannot be renewed without his consent. Votes of Lord Macdonald. 54. Eight Honble. Alexander, Lord Macdonald. See Introduction to County. 65. Archibald Macdonald. 56. Archibald Macdonald, Younger of Sanda. 57. Norman Macdonald of Gambale. INVERNESS-SHIRE. 177 Votes of Lord Macdonald {continued). 58. James Macdonald of Toremore. 59. Donald Macdonald of Balskar. 60. Dr. John M'Lean, late Factor to Sir James Macdonald. 61. Captain David Barclay of the 76th. 62. Thomas Macdonald, an English Counsel. 63. Alexander Macdonald of Straloch. 64. Captain Donald Macdonald, late of the Marines. Votes of Fraser of Lovat. 65. HoNBLE. Archibald Fraser of Lovat. See Introduction to County. 66. Simon Fraser of Nesscastle. 67. Colonel Duncan Macpherson of Cluny. Has also an independant estate of his own, once forfeited, lately restored. An Officer in the Army. Very independant. Attached to the Duke of Gordon. 68. Simon Fraser of Farraline. Sheriff of the County. Independant. Will go with the other Frasers. 69. Alexander Fraser of Torbreck. Will go with Fraser of Strichen, Gortuleg, and the late Lovat's Trustees. 70. Mr. John Fraser, W.S. Eich. Will go with the other Frasers. 71. Donald Fraser of Balloan. 72. Captain Hugh Fraser of Knocky. 73. Lieutenant Alexander Fraser of the 78th. M 178 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND Votes of Fraser of Lovat {continued). 74. Lieutenant John Fraser of Errogie. 75. John Fraser of Auchnagairn. Dead. 76. Lieutenant Archibald Fraser of the 78th. 77. Lieutenant-Colonel Simon Fraser. 78. Lieutenant Simon Fraser of Dallulich. Refused to take the trust oath. 79. William Fraser of Pack. It will be observed that these votes were created by the late General Fraser, in favour chiefly of gentle- men of his own clan and name, who do not think themselves bound to go in all cases with the present Fraser of Lovat. Votes of Campbell of Colder. 80. John Campbell of Calder. Independant estate in this County and in Wales. Believed to be attached to Lord North and Opposition. Mr. Baron Gordon has a good deal to say in the direction of his Scotch affairs. The Baron was made a Judge by Lord North. 81. Alexander Brodie, Doctor of Medicine. Will not swear. 82. John Rose of Holm. Will not swear. 83. Mr. Robert Donaldson, W.S. 84. Mr. William Dunbar, W.S. Renounced. 85. Captain George Campbell of the Orpheus. 80. Mr. James M'Pherson of Ardersier. INVERNESS-SHIRE. 179 Individuals. 87. Hugh Fraser of Foyers. Small estate. Will go with the other Frasers. 88. Captain Patrick Grant of Eothiemurchus. Will be directed by Sir James Grant of Grant. Has a nephew to succeed him. 89. William Fraser of Inverallachy. An independant estate. Will probably go with the rest of the name. 90. James Fraser of Gortuleg, W.S. Is one of the late Lovat's Trustees, and has much to say with the clan ; but it is believed he is liable to be derolled, as he has given away a part of his vote to Roderick M'Leod of Balmeanach, who has been in- rolled on it. 91. Arthur Robertson of Inshes. Married a sister of John Laurie, merchant in Glasgow. A great family. Will go with that party who will do most for his family. 92. Sir James Grant of Grant. See Introduction to County. 93. Sir James Colquhoun of Luss. It is believed it is the late Sir James Col- quhoun. If the present, he is likely to go with Sir James Grant, his cousin. He is very rich, and economical. A Clerk of Session, though he has an estate of (it is believed) £3000 a year, and wishes to be a Judge. i8o POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 94. Alexander Fraser of Strichen. Has much to say with those of his own name. They will probably go all together. He is very independant. Has a family. A son in the Army. He is brother by the mother to the Earl of Bute, and influenced by him and the Duke of Argyll. 95. John Macdonald of Morar. Will probably go with Lord Macdonald. A son on half-pay. An Officer in the Army. Went at last Election with the Erasers. 96. Major James Eraser of Belladrum. Liable to be struck off, Koderick M'Leod of Balmeanach having right to part of this vote. Major Eraser is one of the late Lo vat's Trustees, and has much to say with his clan. 97. Alexander Eraser of Struy. Not rich. Dealer in cattle. Will go with the clan. 98. Patrick Grant of Glenmoriston. Independant man. Attached to the Grants. A large family. A son breeding a Writer here, under the charge of Grant of Corri- mony. Another son in the Army. A daughter married to Cameron of Glenevis. 99. Evan Baillie of Kinmylies. Independant estate. Devoted to the Gordons. Sir Hector Munro will have to say. 100. Edward Satchwell Eraser of Eeelig. Disqualified. Collector of the Customs at In- verness. INVERNESS-SHIRE, i8i 101. Charles M'Kinnon of M'Kinnon. At times unfit for business. M'Leod may have influence, but very uncertain what he may do. Estate believed for sale. 102. Arthur Forbes of Culloden. Very independant fortune. Got a sum from Government for a monopoly of making whisky duty free. Connected with Lord Forbes his chief, Lord Monboddo his relation, and Sir Arthur Forbes who is one of the Independant Friends. 103. ^NEAs Macintosh of Macintosh. Independant estate. Married a daughter of Sir Ludovick Grant. Will probably go with the Grants. SUMMARY. Duke of Gordon, .... 31 Mr. Chisholm, 3 Mr. M'Leod, 14 But notice that several of these are divested. Duke of Argyll, .... 5 Lord Macdonald, .... 11 Mr. Fraser of Lovat, 15 Mr. Campbell of Calder, . 7 Individuals, but several are divested, 17 Total, . 103 l82 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. To come on the Eoll : — Thomas Fraser of Newton, Captain of the Eoyals. Will go with the clan. Mr. W. Dunbar, W.S., has to say. Mr. Macdonald of Clanranald. Has a great estate in this County. Married a daughter of the present Macqueen, Lord Justice Clerk, who has been obliged to Dundas. Mr. Macdonell of Glengarry. Has also a good estate. Not just of age. His mother a daughter of Sir Ludovick Grant. Will probably go with the Grants. Mr. M'Leod of Herries. Has also a good estate. Was a Captain of an India ship. A daughter married to M'Leod of Cadboll, who has a great interest in Cromarty. A Lawyer. Leans to Mr. Pitt. KINCAEDINESHIRE. Leading interests : — 1. Lord Gardenstone of the Court of Session, a sensible, liberal, public-spirited, but whimsical man. A virtuoso. A great fortune. No family. His brother his heir. Will lean to Mr. Dundas and this Administration, though they have few or no tyes on him. He has numerous connections and personal friends in the North of Scotland. 2. Sir Alexander Eamsay Irvine of Balmain, a widower. A very independant man, if he does not marry again. Mr. Burnett, the Sheriff of this County, and one of the Independant Friends, will be his heir. 3. The Earl of Kintore, who has a very inde- pendant estate, and is a hospitable man and well liked. 4. Viscount Arbuthnott, has also a great estate and some personal interest. 6. Mr. Barclay of Ury, the present Member, has an independant estate and a good deal of interest in this County. His great object is his claim on the 1 84 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Scots Peerage of Menteith, in right of his wife. The family of Ury was once the head of the Quakers in Scotland. 6. Sir David Carnegie of Southesk, the Member for the Burghs of Aberdeen, etc. Eoll at Michaelmas, 1788: — Votes of Mr. William Adam. 1. William Adam of Woodstone, Younger of Blair in Kinross-shire, for whose use this compila- tion is intended, and of whom it would therefore he improper to say anything here. 2. John Adam of Maryburgh and Blair in Kinross- shire. Father of Mr. WilHam Adam, from whom he has this vote. Votes of Sir David Carnegie. 3. Sir David Carnegie of Denstrath. The Member for the Burghs of Aberdeen, etc. 4. John Carnegie of Arnhall. Sir David's brother. Individuals. 5. Sir William Ogilvy of Barras. An old man. A son in the Army. A small estate. Will be swayed by Lord Garden- stone, or Lord Monboddo, or Barclay of Ury whose aunt he married. KINCARDINESHIRE. 185 6. John Douglas of Inchmarloe. Married to Lord Arbuthnott's sister. An old man. His son's widow, Mrs. Douglas of Tilwhillie, who has two children, will have influence. The estate not large. 7. HoNBLE. Mr. James Burnett, Lord Monboddo. A great friend of Gardenstone's, to whom he lies under obligations. A family. A daughter married to Mr. Williamson, who acts as his clerk. His daughter got a pen- sion of ,£100 a year through the Duke of Montagu. An honest upright judge, but whimsical in his opinions. 8. Colonel Eobert Hepburn Eickart of Rick- artown. Brother-in-law to General Graeme of Gorthie. Lives at Congalton, near Hadinton. 9. James Scott of Brotherton. A very independant man. A batchelor. Very opinionative. Leans to Gardenstone. His brother David will sway him. 10. David Scott of Nether Benholm. Brother of the last, and his heir. A small estate. A family. Married the mother of the heiress of Benholm, the wife of George Robertson Scott, Advocate, after mentioned. IL George Farquhar Kinloch of Kair. The Banker in London. Rich. Independant. Connected with Hog of Newliston, brother- in-law of Lord Lauderdale. 12. Sir Archibald Grant of Arthurhouse or Mony- musk. Independant man. A relation of Garden- stone's. i86 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 13. Alexander Leith of Kincardine. Independant. Married Gardenstone's sister ; a family ; Mr. Buchan Hepburn of Hadin- tonshire married a daughter of that mar- riage, by whom he has a son. 14. Egbert Barclay of Ury. See Introduction to County. 15. HoNBLE. Francis Garden, Lord Garden stone. See Introduction to County. 16. John Foulerton of Thornton. Will go with Gardenstone. Pretty rich. A son either in the Army or Navy. 17. Alexander Leith of Snawdon. Son of Alexander Leith of Kincardine. Nephew of Gardenstone. 18. Robert Barclay of Balmakewan. A wadset vote of Grahame of Morphy, whose estate was sold to Dr. Gillies at Brechin, so the vote supposed renounced. 1 9. George Carnegie of Pittarrow. Uncle of Sir David Carnegie, the Member for Aberdeen Burgh, etc. A good independant estate. A family. 20. Alexander Carnegie of Cookston. Influenced by Sir David Carnegie. 21. John Gordon of Blackhills. This seems a vote from Falconer of Phesdo, a relation of Lord Kintore's. The present Mr. Falconer is a minor, and his estate for sale. 22. Alexander Burnet of Standingstones. 23. Theophilus Ogilvie of Auchlonies. Once Collector of Customs at Aberdeen. Independant. Brother of the late Lord Findlater. A sensible man. KINCARDINESHIRE. 187 24. John Duncan of Muchalls, Provost of Aberdeen. In good circumstances. A family. Believed to be disqualified by an office in the Stamps. 25. Alexander Turnbull of Dalladies. A clergyman near Morpeth in Northumber- land ; has no living. A young man. Small estate. Will be influenced by Lord Gardenstone. A client of James Greig, Writer. 26. Sir Alexander Ramsay Irvine. See Introduction to County. 27. Right Honble. Lord Adam Gordon. The uncle of the Duke, and Commander-in- Chief in Scotland. Seems to be a liferent from Sir Alexander Ramsay; but under- stood to be an independant vote. 28. James Irvine of Kincaussie. Partly a vote on his own estate of Kincaussie, and partly a liferent from Sir Alexander Ramsay. Married an Irish lady. Claud Boswell of Fifeshire married his grand- daughter. 29. Charles Gordon. Clerk of Session by the interest of the Duke of Gordon and Dundas. Brother of Baron Gordon. 30. Major David Ogilvy. Son of Sir William Ogilvy of Barras before mentioned. They will go together. 3L Alexander Baxter of Glassel. 32. George Skene. Very independant. Member for Aberdeen- shire. One of the Independant Friends. 1 88 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 33. Archibald Scott of Knox. A liferent vote from Scott of Comiestown, whose heir he is. Not rich. Once a Purser in the Navy. A family. Lives at St. Andrews. 34. Alexander Smith of Balmakelly. Very independant. A family. 35. Isaac G-rant of Hilltown, W.S. Independant. Would be influenced by Sir James Grant. Wishes for a Clerkship of Session; has been long expecting it. A reputable man, and in good practice. 36. Alexander Allardice of Dunnottar. Very rich. Made a fortune in the West Indies. 37. Sir Egbert Burnett of Leys. Brother of Mr. Burnett, the Independant Friend. Nephew of Sir Alexander Eamsay, who will influence him. 38. Henry Ivy Nicolson of Glenbervie. An Irish gentleman. Lives in Ireland. Pretty rich. No children. James Greig, Writer in Edinburgh, his agent. 39. Alexander Burnett of Strahan. Sheriff of the County. Independant Friend. Nephew of Sir Alexander Eamsay. 40. Charles Scott of Criggie. Independant. A batchelor. No near rela- tions. Will be influenced by Mr. Eamsay, Banker in Edinburgh. 41. David Gardner of Kirktonhill. A Merchant in Montrose. Independant. KINCARDINESHIRE. 189 42. Thomas Gillies of Cauldham. A brother of Gillies the author, and of Gillies at Brechin. Made his money as a Physician in India. Bought Balmakewan. Said to be going again to India. Will vote with Gardenstone. 43. George Auldjo of Portletham. In good circumstances. Has an office in the Stamps or Window Lights. So dis- qualified. 44. Sir John Belshes Wishart of Fettercairn. The Lawyer. Married to the daughter of the Earl of Leven and sister of Lord Balgonie, who is the son-in-law of the Thorntons in London. In good circumstances. Wants a Clerkship, about which he has had some misunderstanding with Mr. Dundas. 45. Robert William Duff of Fetteresso. Son of Admiral Duif. A young man. A Lawyer ; does not practise. Independant. Near connection of Lord Fife's. 46. Francis Russell of Blackball. A Lawyer. Pretty independant. Married a sister of the wife of Alexander Burnett, the Sheriff; a daughter of Sir Alexander Bannerman. 47. John Innes of Castlehill. A Writer to the Signet. Married the sister of the last. Pretty independant. Will be influenced by the Duke of Gordon. 48. George Robertson Scott of Benholm. Married the heiress. A Lawyer. Inde- pendant. Will probably be swayed by the I90 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Panmure interest. His father is believed to have been under obligations to Lord Loughborough. 49. John Foulerton of Cowie. Not rich. No family. Lord Gardenstone will sway him. 50. Stewart Lyel of Dickmountlaw. Lives in Arbroath. Pretty independant. Brother of Lyel of Gardyne, Forfar. 5L George Lyel of KinnefF. Supposed to be the son of the last. 52. John Brand of Lauriestown. Merchant in Montrose. Eich and inde- pendant. Batchelor. Agent for the Bank of Scotland. SUMMAKY. Mr. William Adam, .... 2 Sir David Carnegie, .... 2 Individuals, 48 Total, . 52 KINROSS-SHIRE. 1. The controuling interest in this County is that of George Graham of Kinross. The County is a small one, and the greatest part of it belongs to Mr. Graham in property or superiority. Mr. Graham once already represented the County. He has a good fortune, but not a very large one. It is presumed that he means to get himself returned at next election, and his political views and objects, it is presumed, will be well known to Mr. William Adam, whose father, 2. John Adam of Blair, has the next interest in this County. Were the late decisions of the Court of Session cutting down liferent votes affirmed, and carried into full efiPect, Mr. Adam, who, it is thought, would be joined by Mr. Mercer, would again carry the County. Koll at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Individuals. 1. Robert Ranken of Golden. Dead since Michaelmas. Has left a family. Not rich. A brother a wright in Edin- burgh. The estate may be purchased. 192 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 2. William Mercer of Aldie. A very fine estate, in right of himself and his wife. Three daughters. The eldest, his heiress, married to Captain Keith Elphin- stone, the brother-in-law of Mr. William Adam. 3. Sir Michael Malcolm of Lochore. Has sold his estate, reserving the vote. Not very rich, but independant. It is thought he will be influenced by his relation Lord Bathurst. 4. Thomas Bruce of Arnot. In right of his wife, the heiress. A family. A brother. Commissioner for the Earl of Hopetoun, and the brother's son, a Lawyer, will have influence. Another brother, a Professor at Glasgow, who will not have so much to say, is married to Miss Suther- land, sister to Sutherland, the English Counsellor. Votes of Mr. Adam. 5. John Adam of Blair. Aforesaid. 6. William Adam. Aforesaid. 7. George Arnot, Arlary. Part his property, part a superiority from Mr. Adam, with whom he will go. Votes of Mr. Graham. 8. George Graham of Kinross. Aforesaid. 9. Duncan MacMillan of Dunmore. Lord Mountstuart used to have influence. Doubt if he will swear. 10. Egbert Graham, Banker in London. KINROSS-SHIRE. 193 Votes of Mr. Graham {continued). 11. Dr. John Eutledge from India. 12. James Piercy, Merchant in London. 13. James Somerville, Merchant in Glasgow. Refused to take the oath, and threw up his vote in Eenfrewshire. 14. John Brown, Merchant in Glasgow. Will demur about swearing. 15. John Graeme, W.S. Will also demur. 1 6. James Alexander, Merchant, Stirling. 17. James Cheap of Sauchie. It is thought will doubt about swearing. 18. Captain Mayne of Powislogie. 19. John Burn, Writer, Stirling. Will scarcely swear. 20. John Murray of Murray shall. 21. John Anstruther of Ardit, Advocate. Will doubt in the present state of the law about swearing. 22. James Stedman of Whinfield. 23. George Brown, Merchant in Leith. All these votes were conferred, it is believed, before the late decisions. If the voters are told that a prose- cution for perjury will certainly follow the oath, most of them will demur exceedingly. Mr. Adam ought to keep this in view if he has any doubt about the line in politicks which Mr. Graham will follow. N 194 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Cle^hane. 24. George Clephane of Carslogie. In right of his wife. Has two sons in the Army; a third unprovided for. Has a very independant estate in Fife. 25. Lieutenant William Douglas Clephane, Guards. 26. Captain David Clephane, Foot. These are the two sons of George Clephane, and have liferent votes from him. SUMMARY. Mr. Graham of Kinross, Mr. Adam of Blair, Mr. Clephane of Carslogie, Individuals, Total, 16 3 3 4 26 KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIEE. The leading interests in this County are — 1. The Earl of Selkirk, a very independant man, attached to no party, but who has hitherto acted with Opposition from conviction. A large family. He has never interested himself in politicks, or affected to be at the head of any interest in the County. His eldest son, Lord Daer, a man of ability and indefatigable industry. 2. The Earl of Galloway, a Ministerial Peer. A family. A large estate. 3. Mr. Murray of Broughton. A great estate. Married a sister of Lord Galloway's, but separated from her. No children. Leaning to Opposition, though of late he has meddled little in politicks. 4. Mr. Kichard Oswald, the grand-nephew, and heir, of old Eichard Oswald the Peacemaker. A great fortune. His father a Merchant in Glasgow. Many brothers and sisters. It is thought the family will lean to Opposition. A minor, abroad. 5. Mr. Constable, who enjoys the Earl of Mths- dale's estate by a marriage with Lady Winnifred Maxwell, the heiress of that estate. He is a 196 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Eoman Catholic, and is connected with Mr. Max- well of Terraughty. Besides his Scots estate, he has a very independant estate in England. The other interests will appear from the Eoll,^ Michaelmas, 1788: — Votes of the Earl of Galloway. 1. HoNBLE. Keith Stewart. Brother of the Earl of Galloway. A very independant fortune. Eeceiver-General of the Land Tax. Eligible, but cannot elect. Said to have renounced his vote. 2. John Wright, Collector of Excise at Ayr. So disqualified. 3. John Eoss, Younger of Cairnbrock. 4. EoBERT Smith of Broom-park. Infirm. Cannot travel. Friend of the Duke of Eoxburghe. 5. Captain Eobert Christie, 38th Foot. An Army agent. Will not wish to oppose Colonel Stewart, though Lord Galloway were to do it. 6. David Eae, Lord Eskgrove in the Court of Session. Thought he will not vote. Believed denuded. 7. John Agnew. Son of Agnew of Sheuchan. Now abroad. Will be soon home. 8. Joseph Bushby, Purser of the Berwick. Directed by his brother John Bushby, after mentioned. 9. Patrick M'Dowal, Writer in Dumfries. 10. John Eamsay, Writer there. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 197 Votes of the Earl of Galloway {continued). 11. George Tod, Writer in Edinburgh. 12. Mark Sprot, London. 13. James Newall of Stranfasket. Votes of Mr. Murray of JBroughton. 14. James Murray of Broughton. See Introduction to County. 15. Alexander Abercromby, W.S. 16. John Welsh, Sheriff-Substitute of Dumfries. 17. John Gordon, junior, W.S. Deputy-Eeceiver of the Land Tax, so dis- qualified. 18. Captain John Smith, of the 37th. Generally abroad. 19. Colonel James Stewart of Lockins. Brother of the present Member. 20. William Stewart of Castle Stewart. Also a brother of the present Member. Has an office in the Customs, so disqualified. 21. Robert Dal yell of Glenae, Advocate. One of the Counsel for the Crown in the Duke of Portland's Administration. 22. Alexander Fergusson of Craigdarroch. Will certainly go with Opposition. 23. Edward Armstrong, Advocate. Made Sheriff* of Dumfries chiefly through the Duke of Queensberry. A Lawyer of ability. A family. 24. Nathaniel Duke, late of Leaths. Aifairs deranged. 198 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, Votes of Mr. Murray of Broughton {continued). 25. James Spotswood, Writer in Edinburgh. Clerk of John Tait, junior, W.S. Sometime agent for Mr. Murray of Broughton, but now not employed by him. 26. Hugh Walker, Merchant, Dumfries. 27. John Hannah, Tenant in EifFan Park. 28. Benjamin Bell, Writer, Dumfries. "29. William M'Whinnie, Merchant in Kirkcud- bright. 30. Anthony Kerr, Tenant in Meiklewood. 31. John Wallace, Writer in Wigton 32. Thomas Yeaman Elliot, residing at Linwick. Votes of Mr. Copland, 33. Willi Ain Copland of Colliston. A man of independant estate. Married a sister of Sir George Dunbar's. It is be- lieved he wishes to provide for a brother- in-law. An only daughter. 34. Sir John Gordon of Earlston. Will not swear. 35. Sir Eobert Laurie of Maxwelton. Will not swear. Is to renounce. 36. Alexander Murray, Younger of Ingliston. 37. Sir George Dunbar. Mr. Copland's brother-in-law. An Officer in the Army. Married an Irish lady. A small estate. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 199 Votes of Mr. Alexander Spalding Gmrlon. 38. Alexander Spalding Gordon. A moderate estate. A batchelor. A Lawyer ; no practice. Will go with the Galloway interest. James Frazer, W.S., his brother- in-law, advises him. 39. Samuel Spalding of Holme. 40. John Spalding, in India. Fates of Mr. Heron. 41. Patrick Heron of Heron. Independant fortune, but much diminished from what it was. Always inclined to oppose the Galloway family, but will be advised by John Eoss M'Kie, afterwards mentioned. 42. Bruce Campbell of Mayfield. Will not swear. 43. John Clark, late Provost of Dumfries. 44. Patrick Maxwell of Sheilds. In the East Indies. 45. Edward Maxwell. Dead. 46. John Heron of Ingliston. 47. Edward Maxwell, Younger of Cargen. Believed in the East Indies. Votes of Colonel Goldie. 48. Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Goldie of Crooks. Will go with Mr. Heron of Heron, his uncle. Has an independant fortune. 49. John Orr of Borrowfield, Town Clerk of Glasgow. 50. Mr. George M'Lellan, Rector at Layton. 200 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Gordon of Culvennan. 51. Alexander Gordon of Culvennan. "Will be directed by Lord Galloway or Lord Dumfries. 52. Captain John Dalrymple of Dunraggit. Votes of Gordon of Kenmure. 53. John Gordon of Kenmure. Independant. Will probably go with the Heron interest. His mother a Roman Catholic, which connects him with them. Against Lord Galloway. 54. Captain Adaih Gordon, 81st. Doubt if he will swear. 55. David Blair of Beltenmont. Believed divested. 56. David Newall, Writer in Dumfries. Believed denuded. 57. Benjamin Moodie, Writer in Edinburgh. Dead. 58. James M'Courtie, Writer in Kirkcudbright. Believed denuded. 59. Simeon Mackenzie, Writer, Dumfries. Believed denuded. Votes of Mr. Glendonwyne. 60. John Urquhart, Writer in Edinburgh. Now in the East Indies. 61. John M'Morine, Writer in Dumfries. These two votes are made by Glendonwyne of Glendonwyne, a gentleman of inde- pendant fortune. A Eoman Catholic, attached to Mr. Gordon of Kenmure. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 201 Votes of Mr. Craik of ArUgland. 62. WiLLiAin Craik of Arbigland. Very old. Believed to be disqualified. Sur- veyor of South-west Coast of Scotland. 63. John Hamilton of Eldershaw. Will go with Colonel Stewart Votes of Mr. M'Adam of Craigengillan. 64. John M'Adam of Craigengillan. Very rich. Old and infirm. One son of age. A daughter married to Forbes, the contractor for copper. Doubtful how he would vote, but cannot come from age. 65. Quintin M'Adam, son of M'Adam of Grimmet. 66. Lieutenant Alexander M'Adam, late of the 58th. Got his Lieutenancy from Colonel A. Stewart the present Member. Votes of Mr. Boss M'Kie. 67. John Eoss M'Kie. Very old. Lives much in England. Dis- qualified by an office there. Will probably be influenced by the Duke of Queensberry. Will influence Mr. Heron of Heron, his nephew and heir. 68. Dr. James Hunter of Chapelton. Great friend of Lord Elliock, who goes with Opposition. Votes of Gordon of Camphellton. 69. Alexander Gordon of Campbell ton. Keeper of the Minute-book in the Court of Session. Disqualified as Deputy Receiver of Land Tax. 202 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Gordon of CaTivpbelUon (continued). 70. Henry Home, W.S. Will not swear. Individuals. 71. William Maxwell of Eickhorn. •A son of Maxwell of Terraughty. Will go with his father. Connected with Mr. Oswald. Vote believed to be from Max- well of Munches, a Catholic, who will influ- ence him. 72. James Balmain, Commissioner of Excise. Dead. This vote made by Gordon of Greenlaw. 73. William M'George, Merchant, London. A vote from Miss Gordon of Crogo, who will be directed by Mr. Glendonwyne, before- mentioned. This voter is a clerk of Drum- mond the Banker's. 74. Alexander Kennedy of Knockgray. A vote from Eiddel of Newhouse. Directed by John Clark, junior. Writer, Dumfries. 75. John Aiken, junior, Writer in Dumfries. A vote from M 'Dowall of Gategill. Connected with Mr. Heron. Votes of Mr. Cunninghame. 76. William Cunninghame. Made a great fortune as a Merchant in Glasgow. Wishes to get his second son to India, which will sway him. 77. Thomas Cunninghame, Advocate. Eldest son of the last. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 203 Votes of Mr. Wliigliam. 78. Egbert Whighai^i, Culfad. May lean to the Duke of Queensberry ; but will follow his own views. 79. Edward Whigham, the son or brother of the last. They will go together. Votes of Mr. Blair of Borgue. 80. ^David Blair of Borgue. Independant man. Will probably go with his relation, Colonel Stewart. 81. Lieutenant Johnston, late of the 3rd. Individuals {continued). 82. William Stewart of Shambelly. Will go with Mr. Murray of Broughton, whose daughter he married. 83. Jajvies Laurie of Bamsoul. Very old. Believed to have an office in the Customs. He may be directed by Lord Selkirk, or Mr. Heron, or may follow his own views. 84. James Ewart of Mulloch. Very old. Used to go with Heron. Believed to be a Eevenue officer. 85. John Syme of Meikleculloch, W.S. Not now in much practice. Will incline to go with the Dean of Faculty. 86. Adam Mair of Livingston. Will probably be directed by Keith Stewart. 204 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 87. David Maxwell of Cardoness. Very independant. A relation of Colonel Stewart's. May be directed by him or Lord Galloway. 88. David M'Culloch of Ardwall. Will probably go with Mr. Murray of Br ought on. 89. Captain James Hamilton Birney. No family. Independant. Connected with Samuel Mitchelson, made a Clerk of Session by Dundas. Also with Lord Galloway. 90. Sir Adam Fergusson, the Member for Edin- burgh City. Will regulate his vote in this County by his politicks in Ayrshire. 91. George Maxwell of Carruchan. A very sensible man. In easy circumstances. A family. The factor for Mr. Constable Maxwell, who will sway him. 92. James M'Millan of Barlae. Small estate. Will go with Keith Stewart or Lord Galloway. 93. David Kennedy of Dalquhairn. Will go with Mr. Murray of Broughton. 94. Major Basil Heron. On a disposition from Home of Kames. He is brother of Mr. Heron, and will be directed by him and John Ross M'Kie. 95. Nathaniel Agnew of Ochiltree. Divested. 96. Charles Warner Dunbar. Will probably be directed by Keith Stewart. 97. Peter Johnston of Carnsalloch. Will go with the Galloway interest. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, 205 98. James Frazer, W.S. Brother-in-law of Alexander Spalding Gordon aforesaid. May be influenced by him, but more probably by his own opinion. Inde- pendant. 99. John Hunter, W.S. The agent for the Earl of Cassillis, and also for the Countess of Loudoun. Will go with his relation Colonel Stewart. Independant. 100. Sir James Eiddell of Ardnamurchan. Thought to be rich. Will go with the Gallo- way family, to whom he is obliged. 101. David Maitland. A liferent vote from Currie of Newlaw. Doubtful how he will go. 102. Charles Sharp of Hoddam. Master of Harriers to the Prince of Wales. The Duke of Queensberry will have to say. 103. Walter Laurie of Eedcastle. Will be influenced by Mr. Murray of Brough- ton, or rather Lord Galloway. 104. James Irving of Gribton. Doubtful how he will go. Probably Lord Galloway. 105. Thomas Stothart of Arkland. Doubtful how he will go. 106. Adam Thomson of Muircraig. Will probably go with the Andersons, Writers in Edinburgh, connected through their brother with Mr. Hastings. 107. Thomas Bushby. On a disposition from his brother, John Bushby, who is the manager for Mr. Murray, and for Lord Galloway. 2o6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 108. Thomas Younger of Youngfield. Will probably go with Colonel Stewart, his wife's cousin. 109. William Campbell of Queenshill, W.S. Will be directed by Mr. Muir Mackenzie of Perthshire. 110. Horace Cannan, W.S., of Barlae. Pretty independant. Will go, this election, with Colonel Stewart. 111. Wellwood Maxwell of Barncleugh. Connected with Mr. Constable and the Nithsdale family. 112. John M'Dowall of Logan. His son is present Member for Wigton. His vote in this County will be influenced by the politicks of Wigton. 113. James Loch. The Eemembrancer in Exchequer. Has a family. Should go with Johnston of Carnsalloch. 114. Eevd. Mr. James Muirhead of Logan. Should go with Mr. Murray of Broughton. 115. William Carl YLE of Drengans. Denuded. 116. David Thomson of Ingliston. The father of Adam Thomson. Should go with the Andersons of Edinburgh, the friends of Hastings. 117. Samuel Brown of Barharrow. Will be directed by Captain Smith before mentioned. A vote of Mr. Murray's. Lord Galloway will also have to say. 118. William Corrie of Dunrod. Very independant. A Merchant in England. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 207 119. Sm Thomas Miller, Baronet. Dead; the late President. Succeeded by his son, Sir William, who is in good cir- cumstances. A Lawyer, with a family. His uncle, Peter Miller, with Opposition but he himself Ministerial. 120. Joseph Goldie of Craigmuir. Partly his own property, partly a liferent vote of Mr. M'Adam of Craigengillan, by whom, or by his brother, Thomas Goldie, he will be directed. Will vote next elec- tion with Colonel Stewart. 121. Edgar Corrie of Eedbank. Estate for sale. Will vote next election with Colonel Stewart. 122. John Martin of Kilwhanity. A moderate estate. Doubtful how he will go. 123. EoBERT Gordon of Threave Grange. Will go with Gordon of Culvennan, his brother, or Lord Galloway. 124. Ebenezer Shaw of Drumrash. Doubtful how he will go. But first election with Colonel Stewart. 125. John M'Culloch of Barholm. Mr. Murray of Broughton. 126. EoBERT Eiddel of Glenriddel. Believed to be denuded. Would have been influenced by Mr. Fergusson of Craig- darroch. 127. Eevd. Mr. John M'Knight. Relieved divested. 2o8 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 1 28. Colonel Alexander Stewart of the 3rd Foot. The present Member. Divided with the •^ Prince of Wales's friends about the Regency. But not steady in Opposition. 129. Samuel Lennox of Barholm. Denuded. 130. William Miller, Younger of Glenlee, now Sir William. Mentioned under Sir Thomas Miller. Goes at first election with Colonel Stewart. 131. Thomas Irvine. Now in London. Disqualified by a Revenue office. 132. Alexander Muir Mackenzie. Very independant. Fortune chiefly in Perth- shire. Married a daughter of Sir Robert Murray, a Dutch officer. Has one child. 133. John Livingstone of Grobdale. 134. John Gordon of Carleton. A Writer in Edinburgh. Formerly a Clerk of John Tait, senior, W.S. Will go at first election with Colonel Stewart. 135. Sir Samuel Hannay. Well known. 136. Alexander Copland of Grange. Brother-in-law of John Hunter, W.S. Will go with Colonel Stewart. 137. Michael Herries, as liferenter; and his son, William Herries, as fiar. Mr. Oswald of Auchincruive, or Mr. Max- well of Terraughty and Mr. Constable may have interest. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 209 138. Thoi^ias Gordon of Balmaghie. Independant. Brother to the Keeper of the Minute-book, and Deputy Eeceiver- General. Will go with the Galloway interest. 139. William Hannay of Bargally. A brother of Sir Samuel. Will go with him. 140. John Bushby, SherifF-Clerk of Dumfries. As lif erenter, and his son, John Hay Bushby, fiar. Bushby, the elder, is a very active man. He is the factor on all the estates of the Earl of Galloway, and Mr. Murray of Broughton, and Mr. Graham of Netherby, and has much to say with them. He would be a serviceable political agent in this part of Scotland, and wishes to con- nect himself with Dundas in that way, but if the present Opposition come into power it is hoped he will be willing to join them. His great object will be business and pre- ferment to his son, who has a separate estate in Dumfriesshire, and is a Lawyer. 141. John Clark, junior, Writer in Dumfries. A family. Will probably be influenced by Mr. Heron. Leads Alexander Kennedy aforesaid. 142. John Maxwell of Terraughty. Independant man. Connected with Mr. Constable and the Nithsdale interest. Mr. Oswald may also have influence. 143. Lieutenant John Blair, younger of Borgue. Will go next with Colonel Stewart. 144. John Dixon of Fairgirth. 210 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 145. John Newall of Barskeoch. Will probably go with Mr. Gordon of Ken- mure. 146. William Bushby of Kempleton. Independant. But will probably be directed by John Bushby and the Galloway interest. 147. James Douglas of Orchardtoun. A Merchant once in Glasgow. Connected with the Stirlings. Has made an inde- pendant fortune. 148. John Hannay of Ruscoe. Brother of Sir Samuel. Will go with him. 149. Johnston Hannay of Torrs. Also a brother of Sir Samuel, with whom he will go. 150. James Stothart of Cargen. He will direct his brother, Thomas Stothart, aforesaid. James married to a sister of John Cockburn, W.S. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 211 SUMMAEY. Earl of Galloway, . Mr. Murray of Broughton, Mr. Copland, . Mr. Spalding Gordon, Mr. Heron, Colonel Goldie, Gordon of Culvennan, Gordon of Kenmure, Mr. Glendonwyne, . Mr. Craik, Mr. M'Adam, Mr. Ross M'Kie, Mr. Gordon, Campbellton, Mr. Cunninghams, . Mr. Whigham, . Mr. Blair of Borgue, . Individuals, 13 19 5 3 7 3 2 7 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 74 Total, 150 LANAEKSHIRE. 1. The Duke of Hamilton is the controuling interest in this County. 2. Mr. Douglas of Douglas has also a natural interest in this County, but his operations in making votes are much checked by the Duke of Hamilton, who is one of his heirs of entail. At present Mr. Douglas and the Duke are on one side. Mr. Douglas's estate is large, and he has some personal interest. 3. Count Lockhart of Lee has a great estate, and can make many votes. He is obliged to Mr. Dundas, from whom his brother, Mr. Lockhart Mac- donald, lately got an office in the Customs at Bo'ness. Count Lockhart has been thrice married. At present is married to Miss Crawfurd, cousin of the Countess of Dumfries. 4. The Earl of Hyndford has also a good estate, and some interest in the upper part of the County. He has had little time to form connections in poli- ticks. His chief objects are to obtain preferment for Mr. Hepburn of the Excise, his near relation, LANARKSHIRE. 213 and for Captain Carmichael, Ms brother, in the Army. 5. Lord Elphinstone has also an estate and inter- est in this County. See Dumbartonshire. 6. Mr. Lockhart of Castlehill has an indepen- dant estate, and good interest in the County. He is not tied to the Duke of Hamilton, but has been obliged to Mr. Dundas, his relation, who got his brother, Mr. Eobert Sinclair, made a Clerk of Session. He has a family of his own. His nephew. Sir Eobert Sinclair, is married to a daughter of the Duke of Gordon. 7. Mr. FuUerton of Carstairs has also a good estate, and some interest. He has a family of sons. His daughter married the Honble. William Elphin- stone, the India Director. He is inclined to oppose the Duke, and assist Opposition, in politicks. 8. Mr. Dunlop of Garnkirk, a Merchant in Glasgow, has also a good estate, and can make eight or nine votes. He is a great coal proprietor, and a very pushing man. Connected with the Duke of Hamilton at present. He has a good deal of in- terest about Glasgow from his connection with the Houstouns and Scott of Aikenhead, who has two votes though not enrolled. The Eoll at Michaelmas 1788 :— Votes of the Duke of Hamilton. 1. "William Lawson of Cairnmuir. Will not swear. 214 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Duke of Hamilton {continued). 2. Major-General James Hamilton. 3. John Forbes Aikman of Broomleton. Will probably not swear. 4. John Eoss M'Kie of Palgown. An old gentleman of eighty. Has an office in the Stamps of England. A connection of Mr. Heron of Heron's. Will scarcely come to an election. 5. Sir John Dalrymple of Cranston. Baron of Exchequer. Connected with Opposi- tion. Will probably not choose to swear. 6. Lieutenant-Colonel John Gunning. A relation of the Dutchess of Argyll's. 7. Robert Cullen, Advocate. Connected with the Dean of Faculty, and Opposition. Will probably not swear. 8. Professor John Millar, Glasgow. Much connected with Opposition. I believe he has renounced. 9. John Boyes in Hamilton. The Duke's factor. 10. Lieutenant-Colonel Adam Livingstone. 11. John Hamilton of Westburn. Partly on his own estate. May, however, hesitate about the oath. 12. Dr. John Moore, London. The author. The Duke's travelling tutor. 13. Alexander Dunlop, Surgeon, Glasgow. Will not like to swear. 14. Sir John Henderson of Fordel. The nephew of Mr. Andrew Stuart. 15. HoNBLE. Patrick Boyle of Shewalton. The uncle of Lord Glasgow. LANARKSHIRE. 215 Votes of the Duke of Hamilton {continued). 16. Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick, Had- intonshire. 17. Sir Archibald Hope, Baronet. Connected with Dundas. 18. Boyd Porterfield, Renfrewshire. 19. Alexander Porterfield, his son. 20. John Home of Kilduff. The author of "Douglas." 21. Captain Campbell Edmonstone. Brother of Sir Archibald Edmonstone. 22. John Morthland, Advocate. Connected with Opposition. But will swear, and go with the Duke. A Lawyer of real abilities. 23. Dr. James Lynd, London. 24. Dr. John Roebuck, Kinneil. 25. James Edmonstone of Newtown. Travelling tutor to Lord Mountstuart. Old. Will scarcely attend. 26. Professor George Jardine of Glasgow. Will not swear. 27. Peter Blackburn, Glasgow. Disqualified. Has an excellent office in the Stamps, Glasgow. 28. Alexander Fisher, Glasgow. 29. Mr. James Meek, Minister at Cambuslang. Not well used by the Duke's factor's son, Mr. Boyes. Will scarcely swear. 30. Mr. John Boyes. Son of the Duke's factor. 31. William French of Baillieston. Embarrassed in his affairs. 2i6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Duke of Hamilton {continued). 32. William Mure, Surveyor of the Window Lights Disqualified. 33. John Dunlop, Surveyor, Greenock. Disqualified. 34. David Marshal of Neilsland. 35. EoNALD Crawfurd. A near relation of the Countess of Dumfries, but will vote with the Duke. 36. Hew Warrander, Writer in Edinburgh. The Duke's agent. 37. Basil Stewart. Connected with Lord Hyndford. 38. John Burrell, factor to the Duke. Infirm. 39. William Mather, Merchant in Hamilton. Will not swear. 40. Captain Denniston of Westthom. 41. HONBLE. AND EeVD. JaMES COCHRANE. Brother of Lord Dundonald, nephew of Andrew Stuart. 42. John Baird, Merchant, Glasgow. 43. William Forrester Cochrane, Arran. The Duke's factor. Votes of Mr. Lockhart of Castlehill. 4:4:. James Lockhart of Castlehill. See Introduction to County. 45. KoBERT Sinclair, Clerk of Session, his brother. 46. William Fullarton of Fullarton. 47. George Jeffrey, Writer, Edinburgh. 48. Eevd. Mr. James Morehead, at Stonehouse. 49. John Bogle, Merchant, Glasgow. LANARKSHIRE, 217 Votes of Mr, Lockliart of Castlehill (continued). 50. James Lowdoun, Glasgow. Affairs deranged. An office on the Great Canal. 51. Egbert Craig, Advocate. One of the Commissary Judges of Edinburgh. 52. James M'Queen, Writer, Edinburgh. Eenounced. 53. James Newbigging, Writer there. Will go with Mr. Dundas. 54. Sir John Sinclair. Brother of Mr. Lockhart. Dead. 55. Archibald Cockburn, the Sheriff of Edinburgh. Brother-in-law of Dundas's. Votes of Loi'd ElpUnstone. 56. HoNBLE. William Elphinstone. The India Director. 57. The Honble. G. K. Elphinstone, Secretary to the Prince of Wales. 58. Malcolm Fleming of Barrochan. 59. Charles Gascoigne, in Russia. 60. Charles Thomson, Edinburgh. Old and infirm. These votes were all created by the late Lord Elphinstone and his Lady. Votes of Mr, Douglas. 6L Archibald Douglas of Douglas. See Introduction to County. 62. Alexander Maconochie, Edinburgh. Agent for Douglas. 63. William Porteous, Carmacoup. 64. William Harvey of Brownlee. 2i8 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir George ColebrooJce. 65. Sir George Colebrooke. Surrendered his estate, and cannot take the oath. Much directed by Mr. Andrew- Stuart. 66. Archibald Bogle of Top. 67. Sir James Cockburn. Affairs deranged. Votes of Mr. Hamilton Birnie. 68. James Hamilton Birnie of Broomhill. A good estate. No family. Samuel Mitchel- son, the Clerk of Session, has much to say. Will go with the Duke. 69. Samuel Mitchelson. A Clerk of Session by the interest of Dundas. Presumptive heir to the last in right of his wife. 70. John Chancellor of Shieldhill. A small estate. A family. Votes of Stuart of Torrance. 71. Alexander Stuart of Torrance. Brother of Andrew Stuart. A good estate. No family. Will scarcely oppose the Duke. 72. Patrick Grahame of Limekilns. Not rich. Attentive to his interest. Votes of Campbell of Shawfleld. 73. Walter Campbell of Shawfield. A very great estate, but chiefly in Argyllshire. Married a sister of Nisbet of Dirleton and Hamilton of Pencaitland, who again married a niece of Dundas. Shawfield is also in LANARKSHIRE. 219 Votes of Campbell of Shawfield (continued). good habits with the Duke of Argyll and Duke of Hamilton, but perhaps would support an independant interest in the County against the Duke of Hamilton. 74. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Stewart. The Member for Kirkcudbright. Votes of Hamilton of Wishaw. 75. Willam Hamilton of Wishaw. Good estate. Opposition principles. An Independant Friend. A brother in the Army married a sister of Mr. M 'Donald, the son-in-law of the Lord Justice-Clerk. 76. Major Alexander Baillie. Uncle of the last. Not on good terms with him. Individuals. 77. William Hope Vere. Eldest son of Charles Hope Vere, Governor of Blackness Castle. Near relation of Lord Hopetoun's. 78. HoNBLE. George Baillie of Jerviswood. An independant respectable man. A family. Brother of Lord Hadinton's. 79. Sir William Maxwell of Calderwood. Dead, but succeeded by his son. A batchelor. An independant estate. Has expectations from the Coulters of Glasgow, and is inclined to oppose the Duke. 80. Allan Lockhart of Cleghorn. A good estate. Infirm man. An only daughter. Would support an independant interest against the Duke. 220 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 81. Robert Bogle of Shettleston. Not rich. A Merchant in Glasgow. William Clark, his son-in-law, Collector of the Customs, Glasgow. 82. Sir Michael Stewart. Father of Mr. Shaw-Stewart, Member for Renfrewshire. Would support an inde- pendant interest. 83. Alexander Telfer Smollett. A pretty good estate, but entailed and incum- bered. Son in the Army. Attached to Lord Elphinstone. Married a sister of Renton of Lammerton, a niece of Lord Eglinton's. 84. Colin Rae of Little Go van. Quite infirm, cannot possibly attend. A good estate. Robert Houstoun of Glasgow, a great friend of the Duke of Hamilton's, his heir. 85. John Henry Cochrane of Roughsoles. The Commissioner of the Customs, through the Duke of Hamilton. Disqualified. 86. Sir John Ross Lockhart of Balnagown. In the Navy. An Admiral. Married the niece of Mr. Dundas. She is dead, and has left him sons. The eldest married the daughter of Count Lockhart of Lee. A good estate. 87. Laurence Brown of Edmonstone. A moderate estate. A son in the Army. Influenced by FuUerton of Carstairs. 88. James, Count Lockhart of Lee. See Introduction to County. LANARKSHIRE, 221 89. John Hmiilton, Dalzell. Good estate. No family. Heir-apparent to his brother, who has a good estate. Not in habits of friendship with the Duke. 90. William Fullerton of Carstairs. See Introduction to County. 91. Andrew Stuart of Craigthorn. Once represented this County. Will scarcely oppose the Duke in it. 92. John Corbet of Tolcross. A small estate. A son once a Major in the Army ; sold out. Another son a Merchant in Glasgow, connected with the Houstouns and M'Dowalls there, and so with the Duke. Corbet himself is under some obli- gations to Lord Elphinstone. 93. John Shaw-Stewart. The Member for Kenfrewshire. 94. Robert Dreghorn of Ruchill. Very independant. Of no party. May be influenced by his relation Sir John Maxwell, or Mr. Shaw-Stewart, or perhaps by Mr. Douglas. 95. Robert Macqueen of Braxfield, Lord Justice- Clerk. A good estate. His son-in-law, at the bar, is Sheriff of this County. The family owe their preferments to Mr. Dundas, but they are not more than adequate to their merits. 96. Robert Craufurd of Fossil. A pretty good estate. A family. Foolishly violent at present for Mr. Pitt ; but John Craufurd of Auchenames may have influence. 222 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 97. Andrew Buchanan of Mount Vernon. A batchelor. A pretty good estate. Will go with his brother-in-law, Mr. Dunlop of Garnkirk, and so with the Duke. Quite independant. 98. John Craufurd of Auchenames. Lord North and Opposition. 99. James Baillie of Coulterallers. A batchelor. Independant man. Holds an office in the Stamps ; so disqualified. 100. Andrew Houstoun, liferenter, and Alexander Houstoun, fiar, of Cross and Braehead. Andrew Houstoun has a large family whom he must provide for. He is at present much connected with the Duke, and will most certainly not oppose him. In general, he will wish to support the Administration. 101. Sir William Cuninghame of Livingstone. The Member for Linlithgow. 102. William M 'Do wall of Garthland. Sometime Member for Eenfrewshire, now for Ayrshire. 103. Sir John Inglis of Cramond. An independant man. A son a Lawyer. Connected with Dundas, and also with the Clerks of Pennycuick, and Mr. Wauchope of Edmonstone. 104. General Stuart, liferenter, and Henry Drummond, fiar, of Dales of Glassford. The General is a batchelor, a brother of Mr. Andrew Stuart's, and has made an immense fortune in India. LANARKSHIRE. 223 105. James Farrie of Blackstock, Kuglen. A small estate. Son on half-pay. Coal tack from the Duke. Will go with him. 106. Jmies Maclehose of Easter Killochside. A rich man. A family. Is likely to be influenced by the Dunlops or Houstouns, or other connections of the Duke's in Glasgow ; but quite independant. 107. John Campbell of Blythswood. A Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army. Con- nected with the Prince of Wales, and Dukes of York and Clarence. A batchelor; of an independant estate. A popular officer, and well respected. 108. James Dunlop of Garnkirk. See Introduction to County. 109. John Dickson of Coulter, Advocate. Small fortune. A family. Attached to the Dean of Faculty. Under some obligations to Hog of Newliston. Brother-in-law of Lord Lauderdale. 110. William Mure of Caldwell. Disqualified by an office in the Stamps, Glasgow. Pretty good estate. Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mountstuart. A sensible moderate man. 111. Sir John Stuart of Castlemilk. Moderate estate. No family. The Duke, or Mr. Andrew Stuart. 112. Sir James Steuart Denham. The present Member. A near relation and intimate of the Dean of Faculty, but sup- ported by the Duke, and steady with this Administration. An officer in the Army. 224 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. A good estate. Were he to take an opposite side in politicks to the Duke, and to stand in opposition to his interest in the County, he would have a very respectable support. 113. James Maxwell of Williamwood. Estate for sale. The Duke, on account of his uncle, John Baird. A plain honest man. 114. William Meek of Fortisset. Brother to Mr. Meek the Minister. Has no intimacy with the Duke, but will probably go with him. A small estate. A son a Writer in Edinburgh. Lord Hyndford might have influence. 115. Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier. A very extensive manufacturer. Under great obligations to Mr. Eamsay the Banker in Edinburgh. Married. Will, it is thought, go in opposition to the Duke. 116. Francis Crawford of Milton. Independant. Will go with his brother. Sir John Stuart, who will go with the Duke. A valetudinarian. No family. 117. Henry Steuart of Allanton. A moderate estate. Cousin to Sir James, the Member, with whom he will go. 118. James Hamilton of Dalzell. Very good estate. No family. His brother his heir. None of the brothers have children. None of them much attached to the Duke, but will not like to oppose him. LANARKSHIRE. 225 119. Egbert Hamilton of Orbiston. Good estate. Brother of the last. No family. They will go together. 120. John Brown of Coultermains. Small estate. A Writer in Edinburgh. Mr. Fullerton of Carstairs and Hugh Mossman may have influence. 121. Mr. Hamilton of Easterhouse. Small estate. A family. Mr. Dunlop of Garnkirk has much to say with him. The Duke. 122. Robert Bogle of Daldowie. Moderate estate. Suffered by mercantile losses. May be influenced by Mr. Lock- hart of Castlehill, or Mr. Dundas. 123. Sir William Murray of Touchadam. A religious man. A pretty good estate. 124. David Rae (Lord Eskgrove in the Court of Session) liferenter ; and David Rae, his son, fiar. Will probably go with Mr. Douglas. 226 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMARY. Duke of Hamilton, . . . . 43 Mr. Lockhart of Castlehill, 12 Lord Elphinstone, . 5 Mr. Douglas, . 4 Sir George Colebrooke, . 3 Mr. Hamilton Birnie, 3 Mr. Stuart of Torrance, . 2 Mr. Campbell of Shawfield, 2 Mr. Hamilton of Wishaw, . 2 Individuals, .... 48 Total, 124 To come on tlie Eoll : — John Millar, junior. Advocate, son of Mr. Millar, Professor of Law at Glasgow. A young Lawyer of very great ability, and indefatigable industry. Has published a treatise on Insurance. Steadily attached to Whig principles, and to the present Opposition. Henry Glassford of Dougulston. A very independant fortune. A batchelor. An active sensible man, leaning to Oppo- sition, though connected with Mr. Dundas through his brother James, whose mother was Mr. Dundas's cousin. Robert Houstoun. The heir of Colin Rae. A Merchant in Glasgow. Independant. Will go with the Duke of Hamilton. LINLITHGOWSHIRE. The leading interests in this county are : — 1. The Earl of Hopetoun, who has a very great estate, and good interest. His brother, the Honble. John Hope, is the candidate in opposition to Sir William Augustus Cuninghame, the present Member. 2. Sir William Augustus Cuninghame, who has also a great estate and good interest, the present Member, and deservedly popular. 3. Thomas Hog of Newliston, the brother-in-law of the Earl of Lauderdale, has also a good estate in this County. 4. The Earl of Buchan, the brother of the Dean of Faculty, who is his presumptive heir, has also a good estate and interest. 5. Lord Torphichen. An officer in the Army. A small estate. Can make several votes. Supports Mr. Hope. 228 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. The Eoll at Michaelmas 1788 :— Votes of the Earl of Hopetoun. 1. Lieutenant John Stewart of Tartravine. 2. James Smith of Bonside. Dead. 3. George Hepburn, Writer in Edinburgh. Votes of Sir William Cuninghame. 4. Sir William Augustus Cuninghame. See Introduction , to County. 5. HoNBLE. James Stewart. 6. Alexander Fergusson of Craigdarroch. 7. William Hagart, Merchant, Leith. 8. Matthew Henderson. Dead. 9. James Gray, Writer, Edinburgh. Votes of Mr, Hog of Newliston. 10. Roger Hog of Newliston. Dead ; but succeeded by his son, Thomas Hog. See Introduction to County. 11. John Robertson of St. Leonards. Agent for Lord Lauderdale. Votes of Mr. Dundas of Dundas. 12. George Dundas of Dundas. A good entailed estate. Captain of an India- man through the interest of Mr. Dundas. 13. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Dundas. Uncle of the last. 14. Robert Ponton, Merchant in Queensferry. LINLITHGOWSHIRE. 229 Individuah, 15. HoNBLE. Charles Hope Vere of Craigiehall. A good estate. Many children, and grand- children in the Army, Navy, and at the Bar. Uncle of the Earl of Hopetoun, and Governor of Blackness Castle. 16. Sir Egbert Dal yell of Binns. A good estate. Brother in-law to Mr. Graham of Gartmore. Family young. 17. Alexander Johnston of Straiton. A very good estate. A batchelor. A sister mar- ried to Sir William Hamilton of Westport. 18. Alexander Baron of Preston. A small estate in this County. Succeeded to an estate in Sweden, where he resides. A relation of Dundas of Dundas's. 19. WiLLiAJki Hope Vere, younger of Craigiehall. Eldest son of Charles Hope Vere. Cousin to Lord Hopetoun. Muster-Master General for Scotland. 20. James Hamilton of Bangour. A good estate here, and in Hadintonshire. Resides abroad. Married a sister of Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller. 21. Sir William Hamilton of Westport. A moderate estate. A brother of James Ferrier, W.S., the agent for the Duke of Argyll. Married the only sister of John- ston of Straiton. A family. Not on good terms with Lord Hopetoun. 22. Dr. George Barclay of Middleton. - A small estate. A son in the Army. Minister of Hadinton, which he got from the late Lord Hopetoun. 230 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 23. James Hamilton of Easter Inch. Sold his estate to Lord Hopetoun, but reserved the vote. A Storekeeper at Chatham Dockyard. 24. John Lumsden of Blanern. A liferent vote from the late Dr. Glen. A connection of the Earl of Dalhousie's, will be swayed by his family. 25. Sir Alexander Livingstone of Bedlormie. A small estate. A numerous family. Some in the Army. 26. Thomas Clarkson of Whitemiln. The nephew of Mr. Moncrieff of Blackburn, to whom he is apparent heir. Married. Has a family. The estate small. He is Distributor of Stamps for Stirling and Clackmannan through the interest of Mr. Dundas ; so he is disqualified. 27. Alexander Marjoribanks of Marjoribanks. A good unincumbered estate. A batchelor. A great friend of Sir William Cuninghame's. 28. John Hamilton of Dechmont. A good estate. Member for Hadintonshire. Married a niece of Dundas's. 29. Frederick Hamilton of Kickerton. A good free estate. A clergyman in England. 30. Charles Brown of Coalston. A good estate, but only a superiority in this County. Connected with M'Dowall of Logan. Will lean to Mr. Henry Dundas. '31. Andrew Gillon of Wallhouse. A good estate. A Captain in the Greys. A great companion of Sir William Cuning- hame's. LINLITHGOWSHIRE. 231 32. Egbert Waddel of Crawhill. A pretty good estate. An Attorney in London. One of the Principal Clerks to the Bills in the Court of Session during life. 33. Thomas Sharp of Houstoun. A good estate. A family. Brothers in the Army to provide for. A companion of Sir William Cuninghame's. 34. William Baillie of Polkemmet, Advocate. The Sheriff of the County. A good estate. A family. Will go with Administration. 35. George Norvel of Boghall. A good free estate. Money besides. Has an only daughter, but the estate is entailed on a distant male relation. 36. David Erskine, W.S. Generally and deservedly respected. See more particulars of him in the Shire of Edinburgh. In ge^^eral attached to Oppo- sition, but in this County, from private connections and friendship, will go with the Hopetoun family. 37. David Dundas of Duddingstone. An infirm man. A batchelor. A fine estate, goes to John Hamilton of Westburn, his nephew. Connected with Lord Hopetoun and the Duke of Hamilton. 38. John Paterson Sharp of Kirkton. A good estate. No family. A half -pay Lieutenant in the Navy; retired. Inde- pendant. 39. Charles Watson of Saughton. Cousin of Lord Hopetoun. Married a sister of Lady Hopetoun's. An independant estate. 232 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 40. George Moncrieff of Blackburn. A small estate. An old man. See particulars of him under Thomas Clarkson, his nephew. 41. HoNBLE. John Hope of Craighall. A brother of Lord Hopetoun's. The present candidate on the Ministerial interest. 42. EOBERT DuNDAS of Arniston. Lord Advocate for Scotland. Son-in-law and nephew of Mr. Dundas. Generally and deservedly respected. 43. Charles Hope. A Lawyer of ability. Grandson of Charles Hope Vere. Got an office, as Judge Advo- cate, from Dundas. In his absence Colonel Henry Hope is entitled to vote. SUMMARY. Earl of Hopetoun, . Sir William Cuninghame, Mr. Hog of Newliston, Mr. Dundas of Dundas, Individuals, Total 3 6 2 3 29 43 MOEAY OR ELGIN. The leading interests in this County are these : — 1. The Earl of Fife. 2. The Duke of Gordon. 3. The Earl of Findlater, whose apparent heir is Sir James Grant of Grant, who has also a good estate. 4. Sir William Gordon of Gordonstoun, has also a good estate. He is a batchelor, and rather indolent. Gumming of Altyre believed to be his heir. Votes of Lord Fife. 1. James, Earl of Fife. See Aberdeen and Bamf- shire. 2. Archibald Duff of Skelmuir. 3. Alexander Stronach of Kinoch. 4. Sir James Duff of the Guards. Will not swear. A son of the Earl of Fife's. Differed with his father about the Regency Bill. 5. James Duff, Sheriff-Clerk of Bamf. 6. William Rose of Sheriffton. 7. Lachlan Duff, W.S. Will scarcely swear. 234 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Lord Fife {continued). 8. Alexander Stuart of Parkbog. 9. William Duff of Corsindae. 10. Lieutenant James Urquhart. 11. Adam Duff, Provost of Aberdeen. 12. Alexander Leslie of BalnageitL 13. William Donaldson of Mosstown. U. Thomas Geddes, Dallachie. 15. Alexander Mill of Chapelton. 16. Captain Abercromby of Glassoch. 17. Lieutenant Green of the Marines. 18. John Lawson of Westertoun. 19. Colonel Abercromby of the 3rd. 20. Alexander Henry, Merchant, Bamf. 21. Alexander Adamson of Nether milns. 22. William Leslie, Younger of Balnageith. 23. William Eeid, Town Clerk, Bamf. 24. James Stuart of Kirkhill. 25. John Eose of Whitenreath. 26. John Dunbar of Balchers. To vote in absence of Captain William Leslie. 27. Jonathan Thorn waite, Merchant in Allanby. Votes of the Duke of Gordon. 28. William Urquhart of Craigston. 29. Charles Gordon of Wardhouse. 30. General Staats Long Morris. 31. EoBERT Gordon of Hallhead. 32. Lieutenant John Baird of the Navy, life- renter, and Mr. James Milne, Minister of Ehynie, to vote in his absence. 33. Major William Duff of the 26th. MORA Y OR ELGIN. 235 Votes of the Duke of Gordon {continued). 34. James Leslie, younger of Kininvie. 36. Captain William Leslie of the 44rth. 36. Alexander Duff of Echt. Not sure but this a vote of Lord Fife. 37. Alexander Elphinstone of Glack. A Lawyer. 38. Major John Forbes of Newe. 39. Baron Gordon of Cluny. 40. Lord George Gordon. 4L William Forsyth, Merchant in Huntly. 42. Lieutenant John Grant of Kinchurdie. 43. Lord William Gordon. 44. James Ferguson of Pitfour. 45. Charles Gordon, Clerk of Session. 46. William Tod, Factor to the Duke. 47. John Menzies at Gordon Castle. 48. Lieutenant John Gordon at Coynachie. Factor to the Duke. Votes of Loi'd Findlater. 49. Professor John Eoss of Linkwood. 50. William Dunbar of Chaplehill. 51. William Eobertson. Factor for Findlater. Votes of Brodie of Brodie. 52. James Brodie of Brodie. Two sons breeding Bankers in London. A brother the nabob, the friend of Dundas. Another brother, George, wishes a majority. 53. Alexander Brodie, the nabob. 54. Captain George Brodie of the 21st. The brother of Brodie. 236 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Individuals. 55. George Munro of Reives. Believed a liferent ; uncertain from whom. Cousin of Sir Hector Munro, who will lead him. 56. Joseph Dunbar of Grange. Perfectly independant. Can make three or four votes. Wishes to sell his estate. Went last with the Grants. Will go with them or Lord Fife. Client of William Dunbar, W.S. 57. Colonel Urquhart of Burdsyards. Pretty good fortune. Only son at the Bar. Against Lord Fife and the Grants. 58. Sir Ludovick Grant of Dalvey. Estate for sale, under a trust. Would go with Sir James Grant. Has several sons. One daughter married to Macdonell of Glengarry ; one to Mackintosh ; the third, Mrs. Burnet of Countesswells, a widow. 59. Sir James Grant of Grant. His son, a Lawyer, to be Member for the County by agreement with Lord Fife and Mr. Dundas. 60. General Stuart of Pittendreich. Uncle of the Earl of Moray. 61. George Duff of Milton. Lord Fife's brother. 62. Arthur Duff of Orton. Disqualified. Inspector of the Customs. 63. James Grant of Carron. Affairs embarrassed. Estate sold. MORAY OR ELGIN. 237 64. General Grant of Ballindalloch. Member for Sutherland. Will go with Lord Gower. 65. Sir Hector Munro of Novar. A nabob. Eich. Will go with Mr. Dundas. Got a Eegiment lately. m. Captain Thomas Dunbar of Westfield. Eesides in Caithness. Will probably be influenced by Sinclair of Ulbster. Francis EussELL the Lawyer, who married a sister of the wife of Mr. Burnett the Sherifl' and Independant Friend, votes in Captain Dunbar's absence. 67. Major Duff of Blervie. Brother of Lord Fife. 68. Mr. Cuiviming of Altyre. Independant. A family. Two brothers dependant on the India Company, one of them a ship Captain, the other a soldier. Great expectations from Sir William Gordon of Gordonstoun. 69. WiLLiAivi Brodie of Millton. Independant fortune. Batchelor. Will lean to Findlater. 70. Sir Alexander Dunbar of Northfield. Independant. A family. Will wish to serve his family. 71. John Gordon of Grieshop. A Merchant in Forres. Eich. Agent for the Bank of Scotland. Leans to Sir James Grant. • 72. Colonel Hugh Grant of Moy. A nabob. Eich. Will lean to Sir James Grant. 238 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 73. William King of Newmill. ■ An independant man. No family. Devoted to the Gordon interest, particularly the Dutchess. 74. John Innes, W.S. Pretty independant. Will probably go with the Duke of Gordon. Married a sister of Francis Eussell, before mentioned. 75. John Brander of Pitgavenie. Independant. Connected with the town of Elgin. Will lean to Findlater. 76. EoBERT Urquhart of Tannachy. An old Serjeant. Succeeded to a brother, who was attached to Lord Fife. Will follow his own views. 77. John Spens Monro of Earnside. A Merchant in Glasgow. His predecessors went with the Grants. His niece is married to Baron Gordon. The channel to him is / through John Eobertson, Banker in Glas- gow, and James Gunnison, Sheriff-Clerk of Lanark. He has to say with Dunbar of Grange. SUMMARY. Earl of Fife, .... . 27 Duke of Gordon, . 21 Earl of Findlater, . 3 Mr. Brodie of Brodie, 3 Individuals, .... . 23 Total, . 77 NAIRNESHIRE. The leading interests in this County are : — 1. Mr. Campbell of Calder, who has a most independant estate, both in Scotland and Wales. Connected with Lord North. 2. Mr. Brodie of Brodie, whose brother, Alexander, is the present Member. Mr. Brodie has a pretty good estate. Two sons in London breeding Bankers, and three daughters. 3. Baron Gordon, who was made a Judge by Lord North, and is attached to Campbell of Calder; and his brother, Charles Gordon, made a Clerk of Session by Dundas and the Duke of Gordon. They have a good estate and interest. As the Baron has no children, Charles is his heir-presumptive, and will be much directed by the Baron. They are both men of character and abilities. Roll at Michaelmas 1788 : — Fotes of Camphell of Calder. 1. John Campbell of Calder. See Introduction to County. 2. Captain George Campbell of the Oi-jphmis, Brother of the last. 240 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Campbell of Calder {continued). 3. Mr. Egbert Donaldson, W.S. 4. Major Alexander Donaldson. Will scarcely swear. 5. William King of Newmill. Will not swear. Thought to be renounced. 6. William Dunbar, W.S. Eenounced. 7. John Eose of Holm. 8. EoBERT Gumming of Logie. Will not swear. Votes of Brodie of Brodie. 9. James Brodie of Brodie. See Introduction to County. 10. Captain George Brodie. A relation of Brodie's. In the Army. 1 1 . Alexander Brodie, late of Madras. The present Member. A brother of Mr. Brodie's. Made a fortune in India. A friend to Mr. Dundas. Individuals. 12. Cosmo Gordon, one of the Barons of Exchequer. See Introduction to County. 13. Alexander Grant of Clava. A liferent vote from Sir Ludovick Grant, his father. Sir Ludovick is old. Alexander has an estate in the West Indies, where he now is. Has a young numerous family. Went last with Brodie, at desire of Dundas. See Sir Ludovick afterwards. NAIRNESHIRE. 241 U. Mr. Charles Gordon. See Introduction to County. Great expectations from the Baron, his brother. 15. Mr. Peter Grant, a Merchant in London. Another son of Sir Ludovick Grant's. Got a place in the Customs ; so disqualified. 16. Captain John Fraser, late of the 48th. A liferent vote from Rose of Kilravock. Married. Sold out of the Army. 13. Sir Ludovick Grant. Inrolled only to vote in absence of his son Alexander. The estate sold. The supe- riority only reserved. Connected with Sir James Grant of Grant. Has two sons, who have large families. One daughter married to Macdonell of Glengarry, another to Mackintosh of Mackintosh. 17. Alexander Gordon of Belmont. Brother to the Baron and Charles Gordon. Abroad. Entirely independant. Charles his heir. This is a liferent from Charles Gordon. 18. Mr. Duncan Campbell at Fornighty. A liferent from Miss Brodie of Lethen, whose factor he is. Religious. Doubt if he will swear. Miss Brodie will go with the Duke of Gordon, or General Grant, Member for Sutherland, her uncle. 19. Arthur Forbes of Culloden. Quite independant. Connected with Lord Forbes, Lord Monboddo, and Sir William Forbes the Independant Friend. Q 242 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 20. Alexander Dunbar of Boath. Nephew of Mr. Dunbar, W.S. At present in India. Will go with the interest which his friends at home think best for him. SUMMARY. Mr. Campbell of^Calder, ... 8 Mr. Brodie of Brodie, ... 3 Individuals, 9 Total, . 20 ORKNEY. . Sir Thomas Dundas, whose respectable and independaut character is above eulogium, has by far the most considerable estate and interest in this County, and should naturally return the Member. A spirit of jealousy among the smaller proprietors has produced an opposition to him. Among these the most considerable is Mr. Honey man of Graeme - say, who has now divested himself of his estate (reserving his vote) in favor of William Honeyman the Lawyer, his eldest son, who was made Sheriff of Lanarkshire through the interest of Mr. Dundas, and is son-in-law to the Lord Justice-Clerk, preferred to that office by the same interest. It is believed that there is a great part of this County not divided into freeholds or votes, the greatest part of which must belong to Sir Thomas, but it is said to be difficult to make more votes owing to the confusion of the tax or valuation rolls. The following is the Koll of Freeholders at Michaelmas, 1788: — 244 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir Thomas Dundas. 1. Sir Thomas Dundas. Proprietor of great part of the County. Should naturally return the Member, and has hitherto done so. 2. Thomas Dundas of Fingask. Liferent vote of Sir Thomas. Now dead. 3. George Haldane of Gleneagles. Liferent vote of Sir Thomas. 4. Colonel Thomas Dundas. The same. 5. Charles Dundas. Liferent vote of Sir Thomas. Present Member. 6. Charles Innes, W.S. Liferent vote of Sir Thomas. 7. James Riddoch. The same, but disqualified, being Collector of Customs, Kirkwall. 8. Captain John Traill, Marines. Liferent of Sir Thomas. 9. Thomas Traill, Merchant, Kirkwall. The same. 10. Patrick Haggart, Sir Thomas's factor. The same. Votes of Mr. Honeyman. 11. Patrick Honeyman of Grsemesay. The father of William Honeyman, the Sherift' of Lanark, preferred by Mr. Dundas. This the best estate in Orkney next to Sir Thomas's. The family will probably go with Mr. Dundas against Sir Thomas. The ORKNEY, 245 Votes of Mr. Homy man (contlniied.) estate has been lately conveyed by Patrick Honeyman to his son, the Sheriff, reserving the father's vote. 12. Saihuel Mitchelson, W.S. Liferenter of Mr. Honeyman's. Got a Clerk- ship of Session by the interest of Mr.Dundas. 13. Harry Nisbet of Weir. Another liferenter of Mr. Honeyman's. Wil- liam Honeyman, the Sheriff, is inrolled to vote in Nisbet's absence. William Honey- man, besides his connection already men- tioned with Mr. Dundas, has many connec- tions with the York Buildings Company, for whose creditors he is factor. 14. Hugh Scobie. Another liferenter of Mr. Honeyman's. Fates of Mr. Traill. 1 5. John Traill of Westness. A free estate. No children. Married a near connection of Balfour of Trenaby. Does not qualify. His heirs are his cousins : the one a full-pay, the other a half-pay Lieu- tenant. At last election they were against Sir Thomas; but it is not known that they are in connection as yet with Honeyman's party. 16. Lieutenant John Traill, 76th Foot. Liferent of Westness's, his cousin. 17. John Campbell, liferenter j and Lieutenant William Traill of the Marines, cousin of Westness, to vote in Campbell's absence. 18. James Kennedy, liferenter; and Lieutenant George Craigie to vote in his absence. 246 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Baikie. 19. Egbert Baikie of Tankemess. Once the candidate. Good estate in this County. Married a niece of Balfour of Trenaby. Last against Sir Thomas; but it is not known that he has yet promised to Honeyman. 20. John Urquhart, Kirkwall. Liferenter of Mr. Baikie. 21. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, liferenter; and, in his absence, Major Charles Ross, younger of Balnagown. 22. Robert Dundas, Solicitor-General. Votes of the Balfours. 23. William Balfour of Trenaby. Liferenter, now dead, as is Thomas Balfour his brother, who had right to vote as a fiar. Went against Sir Thomas. The first has a younger son a Writer to the Signet. Mr. Baikie is married to a daughter of the second. The right to the vote is in the eldest son of the first, now at Madras in the India Company's Service. 24. Mr. David Balfour, W.S. Son of Balfour of Trenaby. A vote on his father's estate. His brother John, now at Madras, has right to the fee of the vote. Votes of Mr. Laing. 25. Robert Laing of Strenzie. Son a Lawyer. A rich man. Has expecta- tions from Gilbert Meason, Sir Thomas Dundas's friend. ORKNEY. 247 Votes of Mr. Laing (continued). 26. Mr. Malcolm Laing, Advocate. Son of the last. A vote from his father. A young man of abilities. Individuals. 27. WiLLiAAi HoNEYMAN Craigie of Gaisay. A weak man. A cousin of William Honey- man the Sheriff's, to whom he sold his estate, reserving, it is believed, the vote. Went last against Sir Thomas. 28. James Stewart of Burgh. Very rich. Married a connection of Traill of Holland and Traill of Westove. His brother and presumptive heir, Balfour Stewart, lives with him; he married an Englishwoman. Went against Sir Thomas. 29. Patrick Gr^me, Grsemeshall. Dead; late Sheriff. His brother and heir is Captain Graeme of the Navy. Half-pay. Unmarried. Lost an arm on board the Preston. A client of John and Francis Anderson, who are very friendly to Sir Thomas, though their political principles are Avith Mr. Pitt. 30. Captain Alexander Gr^me. Mentioned above. Heir of the last. Went with Sir Thomas. 31. Mr. James Traill, Advocate, Sheriff of Caith- ness. A good estate. Married a sister of the Earl of Caithness. A young family. Went last against Sir Thomas. 248 POLIIICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. .32. James Traill, Merchant in Kirkwall. In his absence Gilbert Meason, Edinburgh (to whom the vote really belongs), to vote. Mr. Meason is a great friend of Sir Thomas ; rich, old, and a batchelor. 33. JA3IES MooDiE of Melsetter. Went last with Sir Thomas. Estate rather embarrassed. Young. Lately married to a daughter of Captain Dunbar of Westfield, in Caithness. 34. Dr. Thomas Balfour. A son of Trenaby's. Brother of Mr. David Balfour, W.S. 35. Thomas Traill of Holland. Independant estate. Went last against Sir Thomas. A family. Married a sister of Stewart of Burgh. 36. Lieutenant Murdoch M'Kenzie of the Navy. Went abroad, young, in the service of Govern- ment as a maritime surveyor. At present in London unemployed. 37. William Eichan of Rapness. A good estate. A family. Got a Lieu- tenancy through Mr. Dundas, the Treasurer of the Navy. Married an Englishwoman. ORKNEY. 249 SUMMARY. Sir Thomas Dundas (but one disquali fied), .... Mr. Honeyman, . Mr. Traill, Westness, Mr. Baikie, The Balfours (one abroad), Mr. Laing, Individuals (one dead), Total, 10 4 4 4 2 2 11 37 PEEBLESSHIEE. 1. The controuling interest in this County is that of the Duke of Queensberry, whose next heir, in case of his failure without issue, is the Duke of Buccleugh. 2. The Eight Honble. James Montgomery, Lord Chief Baron of Exchequer, has also an estate and good personal interest in this County. He is con- nected with the Duke of Queensberry, and the Marquis of Townshend, the Marquis having married his niece. The Chief Baron's eldest son is in the Army, and it has been settled betwixt the Duke of Queensberry and the Chief Baron that he is to repre- sent the County ; but whether he will incline to take the same line in politicks with the Duke and the Marquis of Townshend is unknown. The Chief Baron has a numerous family, and moderate fortune. His second son is at the Bar. The whole family popular. 3. The Earl of Traquair has a good estate in this County, but is a Eoman Catholic. His estate rather incumbered, and he lives at Madrid. 4. The Countess Dowager of Hyndford, who is PEEBLESSHIRE, 251 aimt to Mr. Dundas of Amis ton, now Lord Advocate of Scotland, has also an estate and interest here. Her nephew, Sir James Suttie of Balgone, who is the cousin-german of Mr. Dundas of Arniston, is her heir. Eoll at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of the Countess of Hyndford. 1. Sir James Suttie. The heir of Lady Hyndford. See Introduc- tion to County. 2. Robert Colt of Oldhame. A Member of Parliament. Married a niece of Dundas's. 3. William Suttie, Esq., Sohcitor-at-Law, Lon- don. Brother of Sir James. 4. Cornelius Elliot, W.S. Lady Hyndford's agent. Votes of Mr. Horsbnrgh. 5. Alexander Horsburgh of Horsburgh. A rich man. A family. Will go with the Chief Baron. 6. Samuel Mitchelson. Made a Clerk of Session by Mr. Dundas. Individuals. 7. Honble. James Veitch, Lord Elliock in the Court of Session. Independant. Old. Infirm. Attached to Opposition. 252 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 8. Adam Kennedy of Komanno. Moderate estate. A daughter married to Hugh Mossman of Auchtyfardle. Attached to the Chief Baron. 9. Sir Egbert Murray Keith. Coming home from Vienna, where he is Ambassador. Will incline to the Duke of Queensberry. 10. HoNBLE. Alexander Murray, Lord Hender- LAND in the Court of Session. In very independant circumstances. A family. Will be influenced by Lord Mansfield and Lord Stormont. IL Captain Alexander Hay of Drumelzier. Married a daughter of Mr. Erskine of Cardross. The Marquis of Tweeddale. 12. George Cranston of Dewar. Brother-in-law of Dr. Hay, who is father-in- law of Sir William Forbes the Banker. A small estate. George Cranston's son, a W.S., intimately connected with Mr. Dundas's friends. The Duke of Queensberry may, however, have influence. 13. Sir William Montgomery of Macbie Hill. Dead. His heir will go with his uncle, the Chief Baron. 14. Dr. James Hay of Hayston. Father-in-law to Sir William Forbes the Banker. His son. Sir William's partner. Probably will go with the Duke of Queens- berry. 15. James Burnet of Barns. Does not like the oaths to Government. PEEBLESSHIRE. 253 16. Captain John Plenderleath of Glen. A small estate. An intimate of Williamson of Cardrona, after mentioned. 17. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. Brother-in-law to the Duke of Buccleugh. Well known. 18. John Edgar, W.S. Brother-in-law to John Tait, junior, W.S. A very small estate. 19. Walter Willimison of Cardrona. Unmarried. Lately in the Army. Will lean to the Chief Baron. A good estate. Could make several votes. A brother, who is his heir, a Surgeon in the 23rd Eegiment. Two brothers in India. A relation and client of John Scott, W.S. May have influence with Captain Plenderleath. 20. Alexander Tweedie of Quarter. Independant man. Will go with the Chief Baron. 21. Archibald M 'Arthur Stewart. Very rich. Economical. Recluse. At times melancholy. 22. Alexander Murray of Cringletie. A moderate estate. A brother made Sheriff of the County through the Lord Advocate. Cousins of the Dean of Faculty and Lord Henderland. May be influenced by Lord Elibank. 23. John Hay of Soonhope. The Banker. Partner of Sir William Forbes. Son of Dr. Hay. Will be influenced by the Duke of Queensberry, or rather Mr. Dundas. 254 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 24. Sir James Nasmyth of Posso. A pretty good estate. Married a daughter of Murray of Philiphaugh. Has a brother in the Army. Will probably go with the Chief Baron. 26. Right Honble. Egbert Macqueen, Lord- Justice Clerk. Good estate. Son-in-law, Honeyman, at the Bar. The family has been promoted by Dundas, and will incline to support Administration. 26. David Murray. Brother of Lord Elibank. The present Member. 27. William Dickson of Kilbucho. Small estate. An officer in America. Not married. Will probably go with the Chief Baron. Lord Elphinstone may have to say. A brother, a Lawyer. 28. David Dickson of Hartree. Very independant. Will probably go with the Chief Baron. 29. Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Dickson. Son of the last. Out of the Army. 30. John Loch of Rachan. Independant. A family. His brother, James, is Remembrancer in Exchequer. Will go with the Chief Baron. 3L Andrew Hamilton of Spittlehaugh, W.S. Got his vote from the Duke of Queensberry. Will go with the Chief Baron or the Duke. 32. Lieutenant William Montgomery of the 4th Foot. The Chief Baron's eldest son. Intended Member for the County. PEEBLESSHIRE. 255 33. James Montgomery, Advocate. The Chief Baron's second son. A Lawyer. 34. Right Honble. James Montgomery, Lord Chief Baron. See Introduction to County. 35. William Cuninghame of Lainshaw. Made a great fortune as a Merchant in Glasgow. Married a sister of Lord Cran- stoun's. Wants a second son out as a Writer to India. 36. Thomas Cuninghame, ^Advocate. Eldest son of the last. 37. MuNGO Campbell of Hundleshope. A West India Merchant. Rich and retired. A son in the Army. One in the West Indies. A daughter married to General Campbell of Strachur. A brother a Mer- chant in Glasgow. Another once Captain of a Custom-house Cutter at Greenock, who has a daughter married to Donald M'Lach- lan. Advocate, of Argyllshire, who wants a Sheriffship and whom the family will per- haps wish to serve. SUMMARY. Countess of Hyndford, ... 4 Mr. Horsburgh, .... 2 Individuals, 31 Total, . 37 PEETHSHIRE. This is a very extensive County, in which there are a great many independant Freeholders of mid- dling estates, and several very large estates belong- ing to Peers or great Commoners on which many votes may be made. The two great interests which divide the County are : — 1. The Duke of Athole's, who has a very great estate and extensive interest, and whose uncle is the present Member. 2. The Earl of Breadalbane's, whose estate and interest are also very considerable. Besides these, the Marquis of Graham has also very extensive superiorities in this County, which enable him to create many votes, and he has also good personal interest. James Drummond of Perth has also a very large estate, and considerable interest. He got his estate from the present Administration, in consequence of the Act disannexing the forfeited estates iu Scot- land from the Crown. He is moderate in party, but from gratitude attached to Mr. Pitt and Dundas. PERTHSHIRE, 257 He married a sister of Lord Elphinstone's, by whom he has an only daughter. Captain Keith Elphin- stone and Mr. William Adam are his brothers-in- law. The other considerable interests in the County will appear from the EoU. The present candidates for the County are General Murray, the uncle of the Duke of Athole, who is supported by the Duke and Administration ; and in opposition to him, Mr. Drummond of Megginch, who is supported by many independant men in this County, not from an opposition to Mr. Pitt's Ad- ministration, but in order to break the influence of the family of Athole, of which they are extremely jealous. Mr. Drummond is also supported by the Earl of Breadalbane, and by the friends of the Opposition, and it is to be hoped that the support he receives from them will attach him to the same measures with them in Parliament in case he is returned. The Earls of Kinnoul and Strathmore, Lord Kin- naird, and Lord Gray have also considerable estates and interests in this County. Koll at Michaelmas 1788 :— Votes of the Duke of Athole. 1. Major-General James Murray of Strowan. The present Member. Has a regiment. Uncle to the Duke of Athole. The Ministerial can- didate. A liferent vote from the Duke. R 258 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Voles of the Duke of A thole (conlinued). 2. George Murray. Younger brother of the late Duke of Athole. A Captain in the Navy. Candidate for the Burghs. 3. Lieutenant-Colonel James Murray. Son of Murray of Cringletie. On half-pay. Lives at Cringletie. Uncle of Wolfe Mur- ray, the Lawyer. His family on good terms with this President, and also connected with the Dean of Faculty and Lord Henderland. 4. Lieutenant Adam Stewart of Cluny. 5. John Eichardson of Springfield. . Captain of an Indiaman. Used to live at Freeland, near Perth. 6. Gilbert Stewart of Fincastle. 7. John Stewart of Stenton. A cousin of Mrs. Murray of Henderland. Wants a commission for a younger son. 8. EoBERT Stewart of Garth. Doubt if he will swear. A son in General Murray's regiment. 9. MuNGO Murray of Kincairney. Disqualified. Collector of the Customs at Perth. 10. William Small of Kindrogan. A Writer in Perth. 11. John Robertson of Stralloch. Does not appear to be very much attached to the Duke, and will not swear. 12. Edmund Fergusson of Balledmund. Factor for Muir Mackenzie aftermentioned. May be influenced by him, but probably will not swear. 13. Lieutenant Thomas Hog of Wester Kinloch. A recluse man. Will scarcely swear. PERTHSHIRE. 259 Votes of Mr. Graham of Balgowan. 14. Thomas Graham of Balgowan. Married a sister of the Dutchess of Athole, and of Lord Cathcart and Lady Stormont. Very good estate. No family. Sold lands lately, which clear him of debt. A certainty of succeeding to a fortune in money at the death of the present Marquis of Annandale. In an opposite political interest to the Duke, but will not take an active part against him. Popular in the County. Would be a proper candidate for Opposition. 15. Sir William Cuninghame. 16. James Townshend Oswald. 17. Archibald McDonald, Attorney-General. 18. John Gr^me, W.S. 19. John Stewart, Lieutenant-Governor of Black- ness. 20. Thomas Whitson of Parkhill. 21. Alexander Adam, Kirkcaldy. 22. John Balvaird of Ballowmill. All these eight have lately renounced their votes. 23. Robert Aberdeen. Supposed abroad. It is probable that he has also renounced. 24. Alexander Aberdeen. A Merchant in London. Likely that he too has renounced. Votes of the Earl of Strathmore. 25. William Lyon, younger of Wester Ogil. 26. John Lyon of Forgandenny. The father of David Lyon, merchant in London, by whom he will be influenced. 26o POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. These two votes are made by the Earl of Strathmore who could make several more votes in this County. His chief interest is in Forfarshire. He is in the Guards. He will have a good estate at the death of his mother. His affairs in this country are managed by Mr. David Erskine, W.S., one of his guardians. Votes of Mr. Muir Mackenzie. 27. Alexander Muir Mackenzie of Del vine. A great estate. Married a daughter of Sir Eobert Murray, an officer in the Dutch service. Has one daughter. His nearest relation is W. Campbell, W.S. Quite independant. 28. George Cummin, W.S. Got his vote from Muir Mackenzie's uncle. Will probably reckon himself independant. He is doer for the Earl of Moray, and a sensible man. 29. Andrew Mackenzie, W.S. Got the vote from Mr. Muir Mackenzie's uncle, who was also a near relation of his own. 30. John Wauchope, W.S. In the same situation with George Cummin. He is brother of Mr. Wauchope of Niddrie in Mid-Lothian. He is very generally liked and in great practice. 31. John Menzies of Culdares. Besides this vote of Delvine's he has also an independant vote of his own. Married a daughter of Eobertson of Tulliebelton, after- wards mentioned, who will probably influ- ence him. PERTHSHIRE. 261 Votes of Mr. Haldane. 32. George Haldane of Gleneagles. Married a cousin of Sir Thomas Dundas's; has one daughter by her. Has married a second time. Is very desirous of getting into Parliament himself. Has a pretty good estate. Will probably go with Sir Thomas Dundas. 33. Lieutenant- Colonel Alexander Duncan. 34. Admiral Adam Duncan. Though he is married to a niece of Dundas, will go with Mr. Haldane. 35. Charles Dundas, Esq. 36. James Fogo, Writer, Edinburgh. Votes of Sir John TVedderhurn. 37. Sir John Wedderburn of Ballendean. Married a sister of Lord Airlie's, by whom he has children, the eldest intended for the Scots Bar. Married again to Miss Dundas of Dundas. Lord Loughborough should have influence. He is an independant man. 38. Ja^ies Wedderburn. His brother. A rich man. Made his money in the West Indies. Quite independant. Will go with his brother. Married a daughter of Mr. Blackburn of Glasgow. Votes of Mr. Murray^ India. 39. Mr. Bannatine M'Leod, Advocate ; and, in his absence, Mr. John Murray. The vote belongs to Mr. Murray, Mr. M'Leod's brother-in-law, who has gone out as Com- missary-General to India. Mr. M'Leod is 262 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Murray (continued). the Sheriff of Bute, and influenced by Lord Mountstuart. A man of good sense and ability. A friend of the Dean's. 40. William M'Ewan, Writer in Edinburgh. Lidividuals. 41. James Stuart M'Kenzie of Eosehaugh, the Lord Privy Seal of Scotland. A great estate, which goes, after his death, to his nephew, the Earl of Bute's second son. 42. Egbert Eamsay of Camno. Estate and vote sold to Lord Privy Seal Stuart M'Kenzie. 43. David Stewart of Arthurstone. Estate and vote purchased by David Niccol, who wishes to sell again. 44. William Nairne, Esq., Lord Dunsinnane in the Court of Session. A batchelor. Independant. Once connected with Lord Mansfield and Lord Stormont ; but got a Judge's gown from Dundas. Uncle of the next voter. 45. Sir William Nairne of Dunsinnane. The estate sold to his uncle, Lord Dunsinnane, the last voter, but the vote reserved. David Scott, the India Director, brother-in-law to Sir William Nairne, will have great influ- ence with him, as will Lord Dunsinnane. 46. Major-General Thomas Stirling of Feddals. This is a vote conferred by Sir W^illiam Stir- ling, who has a good estate; married a sister of Mr. David Erskine and Mr. Erskine of Cardross ; has a family ; has PERTHSHIRE. 263 not hitherto been in use to take the oaths to Government; Lord Graham may have influence. 47. Charles Hunter of Burnside. This vote got from Balledgarno, who lately- sold to Lord Kinnaird, and the vote believed to be discharged. 48. Peter Hunter of Knap. A Colonel or Major in the Army. In easy circumstances. The estate sold to Lord Kinnaird, but the vote reserved during life. Messrs. Hunter, Hop Merchants, London, may have influence. 49. John Campbell of Auchalader. Was factor for Lord Breadalbane, but a dry- ness is said to subsist betwixt them. Rich. A family. A son in the Army. Another a Druggist in London. A daughter married to Peter M'Dougal, Writer in Edinburgh. 50. David Stewart Moncreiffe. Rich. Old batchelor. Sir William Moncreiife his heir. Made a Baron by Dundas. 51. Dr. Adam Drummond of Gardrum. In easy circumstances. Has an only son. Several daughters. 52. Robert Oliphant of Rossie. The Postmaster-General. Moderate estate. Son at the bar. Will be influenced by Lord Privy Seal. 53. James Farquharson of Invercauld. A great estate. Has an only daughter. Will probably go with the Duke of Athole. Would wish to do something for Farquhar- son of Bruxie \ a Lawyer. 264 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 54. Henry Crawford of Monorgan. A moderate estate. Married the Dowager Mrs. Graham of Gartmore. A merchant in London. Was Collector of Customs at Dundee \ supposed still to draw salary ; thought disqualified. 55. John Ranken of Littledean. Cousin of Lord Gray, who will carry him. A family. Son a merchant in Perth. Not very opulent ; himself a merchant in Dundee. 56. LiEUTEN ant-General David Gr^me of Gorthy. It was he who brought over the Queen from Germany. Incumbered estate, but a good one. An only daughter married an English Peer. He will go with the independant interest in this County. 57. John Murray of Fossoway. A clergyman in Ireland. Cousin to the Duke of Athole. 58. David Kinloch of Gourdie. He, and Graham of Fintry, who was made a Commissioner of the Customs by Dundas, married to two sisters. Has had strong connections with the Athole family. Thinks himself not tied to them, and that he has rendered them services. Married a daughter of Mill of Millfield. They will probably go together. 59. David Blair of Cronan. A small estate. A family. Much connected with James Smith, W.S., but went last with Athole. Often in low spirits. PERTHSHIRE. 265 60. George Abercromby of Tullibody. A brother of Alexander Abercromby the Lawyer, a friend of Dundas. A son of Abercromby of Brucefield in Clackmannan- shire. 61. William Mercer of Aldie. A great estate and some interest. His eldest daughter and heiress is married to Captain Elphinstone, Secretary to the Prince of Wales. 62. Sir James Cajvipbell of Aberuchill. 63. Eichard Dundas of Blair. A moderate estate. Will go with Captain Keith Elphinstone. 64. John Ramsay of Ochtertyre. Good estate. No family. Influenced by Sir William Stirling of Ardoch, who is brother- in-law of Mr. David Erskine. 65. James Robertson Barclay of Keavil, W.S. Clerk to the Admission of Notaries. Wants the survivance for his son. Will be influ- enced by Lord Kinnoul. 66. James Stewart of Argaty. 67. MuNGO Murray of Lintrose. Pretty independant. One son in the Army, another in the Navy. Cousin to Sir William Murray, who is connected with Dundas. Also cousin to Graham of Fintry, who was made a Commissioner of Customs by Dundas. 68. William Gib of Lochton. Comptroller of Customs at Perth; so dis- qualified. Sold the lands, but reserved the liferent of the superiority. A family. 266 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 69. Dr. Egbert Graham of Bawhaple. Never used to take the oaths to Government. 70. John Drummond of Kelty. A small estate, but independant. A family. Will probably go with Drummond of Perth. 71. Sir John Stewart of Grandtully. An independant man. Brother by the father to Mr. Douglas, who will probably influence him. Agood estate. Has a son a Lawyer. At times in low spirits. Not well with A thole. 72. George Dempster of Galry. The Member of Parliament. 73. Sir David Lindsay of Evelick. A good fortune. Cousin of Lord Stormont. Brother-in-law to Mr. Murray (Lord Hen- derland). They will influence him. 74. Lieutenant-Colonel James Edmonstone of Newton. A moderate estate. A family. Was travel- ling tutor to Lord Mountstuart. 75. James Kerr of East Grange. A moderate estate, free of debt. No family. 76. Andrew Clark of Comries. Owes everything to Sir Lawrence Dundas. Sir William Erskine may sway him. His brother, Allan Clark, is a W.S. A mode- rate independant man. 77. John Hay of Pitfour. Married to a sister of Fotheringham's of Powrie, who is influenced by Lord Sand- wich and Lord Stormont. Sold his estate to John Eichardson. Has probably kept the vote. PERTHSHIRE. 267 78. John Macintosh of Dalmunzie. Brother of Macintosh the Lawyer, who is influenced by Lord Shelburne and Lord Temple. • 79. Thomas Hepburn of Colquhalzie. 80. David Smythe of Methven. Sheriff of the County. A pretty good estate. A family. His mother-in-law, from whom he has expectations, is a friend of Breadal- bane's, but he will go with Athole and this Administration, who made him Sheriff. A sensible man. 81. Sir William Murray of Ochtertyre. A very good estate. A family. Married a sister of Lord M'Leod's. Cousin of Dundas's, with whom he will go. Much respected in the country. 82. Charles Mercer of Lethendie. Dead. His brother Eobert is his heir; independant ; against Athole probably ; under the influence of William Haggart the Lawyer, and so of the Dean of Faculty. 83. Thomas Lyon of Dron. Uncle to the Earl of Strathmore. 84. Thomas Mill of Millfield. A son in Sir Eobert Harris's house, by whom . he will be swayed. He is the father-in-law to Commissioner Graham of Fintry and Kinloch of Gourdie, and, though an inde- pendant man, may go with Athole. 85. John Belshes of Invermay. A good estate. A family. Connected with Mr. Hay of Drumelzier. Influenced by 268 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Lord Kinnoul, perhaps Lord Breadalbane Heir of entail to Sir John Stewart of Castlemilk, Lanarkshire. 86. James Dalgleish of West Grange. A Writer in Edinburgh. Clerk of Allan Clark, W.S. Has a brother a Goldsmith. A small estate. A batchelor. Will pro- bably go with Clark of Comries. 87. John Smith of Easter Lufie, W.S. A moderate estate. A family. The Dean of Faculty. 88. Colonel William Fullarton Blair of Fullar- ton. In right of his wife claims the title of Lord Spynie; claim doubtful. A good estate. A son a Lawyer. Married Miss Strachan of London, a daughter of an East India Captain. John Wedderburn should have to say. 89. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. Brother-in-law of the Duke of Buccleugh and Lord Graham. 90. Thomas Elder. In right of his wife. Present Lord Provost of Edinburgh. An independant man, but will go with Dundas and the Duke of Athole. 91. John Edmonstone of Cambuswallace. Not rich. A family. Will be influenced by Mr. Dundas, or Mr. Graham of Balgowan. 92. Robert Grahame Burden of Feddal. 93. HoNBLE. James Erskine, Lord Alva in the Court of Session. Not rich, but easy enough. A son at the PERTHSHIRE. 269 Bar. Connected with the Earl of Glencairn, the Erskines and Opposition. His son generally liked. Has a family. 94. Alexander Nairne of Drumkilbo. A good entailed estate. His first wife, and mother of his children, a niece of Durham of Largo in Fife, whom see ; he will have weight with him. 95. William Pearson of Kippenross. Small estate. A family. Henry Russel, Writer in Dumblane, will sway him. 96. Robert Drummond of Calziemuck. Small estate. Matthew Montgomery, Writer in Edinburgh, will inform of the channel to him. 97. Patrick Keir of Kinmonth. Lives in Perth, a Merchant. Alexander Orme, Lord Stormont's agent, now dead, had influence. Probably Lord Kinnoul may sway him. A batchelor. Independant. 98. Alexander Cai^ipbell of Glenure. A good estate. His wife, a sister of John Campbell, W.S., is connected with Bread- albane. Made three votes ready to be inrolled. 99. James Rutherford. Writer in Kinghorn. Pretty independant. Factor to Ferguson of Raith in Fifeshire, but engaged to Athole. 100. George Wright of Lawton. Pretty independant. A family. He is partly on his own estate, and partly has a liferent from William Gib of Lochton, whose estate is sold to Lord Kinnaird. 270 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 101. William Graham of Orchil. An Advocate. Does not practise. Moderate estate. A family. Lord Graham. 102. Captain James Spittal of Blairlogie. 103. William Drummond of Pitkellony. Divested, the estate being sold to Mr. Drummond of Perth. 104. John Campbell, younger of Auchalader. Will go with his father before -mentioned. A companion of the Marquis of Tweeddale. 105. John Stewart of Balnakeilly. A small estate. A daughter married to Adam Stewart, a Writer in Edinburgh. A son a Minister; another retired from the Dutch service. 106. John Graham of Duchray. Moderate estate. Will probably go with Lord Graham. 107. Walter Monte ath of Kep. Estate purchased by Archibald Douglas of Douglas Support ; the nephew and heir of the late Dutchess of Douglas ; indepen- dant fortune ; unmarried ; connected in friendship with Hay Campbell, now made President of the Session, and Mr. Douglas. 108. Archibald Stirling of Garden. A pretty good estate. Overseer of the Earl of Hopetoun's mines. 109. James Stewart Fleming of Moness. Estate and vote sold to the Earl of Bread- albane. 110. John Hay Balfour of Leys, Fifeshire. A very independant man. Peter Eigg, PERTHSHIRE. 271 Fifeshire, has to say. Scott of Duninald may also influence him. 111. Charles Hope Vere. This vote sold to Mr. Macdonald of St. Martin's, next mentioned. 112. William Macdonald of St. Martin's, W.S. Quite independant. One son. Wishes for a Clerkship of Session. Has made interest through the Attorney-General. Farquhar- son of Invercauld may have influence. An able man. 113. James Duncan of Tippermallo. Father of Fleming of Moness. A Merchant in Perth. Easy circumstances ; but Fleming has a great family. Lord Breadalbane or Lord Kinnoul. 114. Robert Robertson of Tulliebelton. Leans to Athole. Brother-in-law to Robert- son of Lude, who joins Breadalbane. A daughter married to Menzies of Culdares. Several other children. 115. William Campbell of Glenfalloch. A moderate estate. A numerous family. Lord Breadalbane. 116. Charles Campbell of Lochdochart. Son-in-law to the last. Moderate estate. Lord Breadalbane. 117. James Yeaman of Murrie. Rich. Independant. Batchelor. Companion of Charles Hay, the friend of the Dean of Faculty. 118. CoLQUHOUN Grant, W.S. Dead. Succeeded by his son, a Writer in Edinburgh, who is in very independant circumstances. 272 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 119. Francis M'Nab of M'Nab. A batchelor. Independant. His brother, Dr. M'Nab, is his heir. Lord Breadalbane. 120. Henry Butter of Pitlochry. Married a sister of Hay of Leys. A family ; will study their interest. Very rich. 121. Captain James Sharp of Kincarrochy. Moderate estate. Saving man. No family. William Lumsdane, W.S., his agent. He liferents a small superiority from General Skene to complete his vote. 122. Egbert Campbell of Monzie. Receiver-General of the Customs; so dis- qualified. A son a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army. The Argyll interest. 123. Charles Moray of Abercairney. Estate of £2000 or £3000 a year. Married a daughter of Sir William Stirling, a niece of David Erskine, W.S. Probably Athole. 124. John Craigie of Glendoick. Leans to Athole. The Craigies in this county will probably go together. Will wish something done for Laurence Craigie, Esq., Advocate. 125. John Murray of Murrayshall. His sister married to Maxtone of Cultoquhey, Collector of the Cess, brought in by Bal- gowan, but supported by Athole. Married lately. Probably Balgowan. Part of his vote a liferent from Balgowan. 126. Sir Charles Preston of Valley field. Baronet. See Fifeshire. Sir William Erskine may have to say. PERTHSHIRE. 273 127. Robert Graham of Gartmore. Good estate. A family. Opposition. 128. George Paterson of Castle Huntly. A great estate. Against Athole. An able man. Brother-in-law to Lord Gray. 129. James Maxtone of Cultoquhey. Collector of the Cess; brought in by Bal- gowan, his relation, but supported by Athole. 1 30. Sir Thomas Moncreiffe of Moncreiffe, Baronet. Heir of Baron Moncreiffe. Not rich, but great expectations from the Baron, who will sway him. Therefore with Dundas. 131. Archibald Campbell of Clathick ; and in his absence, his father, John Campbell. Much connected with the friends of Bread- albane, to whom he will lean very much ; but also connected with this President of the Court of Session, and Dundas ; is of their side in politicks. A Lawyer of real abilities and merit. 132. Joseph Williamson of Dungarthill. Estate and vote sold to the Duke of Athole. 133. James Drummond of Strageath, Advocate. Pretty independant. Son of Mr. Rutherford, Writer in Perth. Married a sister of Drummond of Comrie. They will pro- bably go together. Lord Breadalbane. 134. Sir George Ramsay of Bamif. Pretty good estate. Married a sister of Lord Saltoun. Brother a W. S. Connected with Lord Kinnoul. s 274 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 135. William Farquharson of Bruxie. A Lawyer. A batchelor. Influenced by Farquharson of Invercauld, 136. James Drummond of Comrie, W.S. Brother-in-law of Drummond of Strageath. They will probably go together. Bread- albane. 137. John Ronaldson of Blairhall. Not in easy circumstances. In the Army. Batchelor. I believe Sir William Erskine has to say. 138. John Rattray of Craighall. In the East Indies. A batchelor. Not very rich. 139. Robert Fairfowl of Struie. Enquire at Patrick Anderson, W.S. 140. Lieutenant Alexander M'Gregor of Balhaldies. In the Army. In America. Estate small. 141. James Hunter of Seaside. A farmer. Moderate estate. Will probably be influenced by the Hunters, Hop Mer- chants in London. 142. Colin Campbell of Carwhin. Brother of Breadalbane. 143. Charles Stewart of Dalguise. Small estate. Lately married. Nephew of Provost Stewart, Edinburgh. 144. Patrick Duncan of Deuglies. Independant. A writer in Perth. A batchelor. Son of the Sheriff'-Substitute. Will probably be influenced by John Allan of Errol in this County, or Lord Gray. PERTHSHIRE, 275 145. George Stewart, younger of Grandtully. A Lawyer. Son of Sir John before men- tioned. Mr. Douglas. 146. John Allan of Errol and Inchmartin. Very rich. Made his fortune as an Attorney in Jamaica. Connected with Attorney's business in London. Captain Keith Elphinstone may have to say. Against Athole. 147. Patrick Miller of Dalswinton. A most independant man. Brother of the late President. Sometime a Banker in Edinburgh. Leaning to Opposition. See particulars of him in Dumfriesshire. 148. Lieutenant John Murray. Will go with Mr. Murray of Lintrose, his father, before mentioned. Sir William Murray. Dundas. 149. Captain Archibald Douglas of Douglas Support. Before mentioned. Will go with Mr. Douglas, or Hay Campbell now President. 150. David Craigie of Dunbarney. Independant. Probably all the Craigies will go together. May want something done for Laurence Craigie, Advocate. 151. Mr. Eobert Craigie, Advocate. Will probably go with the last. 152. Thomas Hunter of Glencarse. Independant. Made his money by farming. Lord Kinnaird and Mr. Allan. 153. Robert Banks, Merchant in Stirling. Agent for the Old Bank. So Mr. Ramsay. 276 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 154. Major Archibald Robertson of Lawers. Eich. Will be swayed by Sir William Erskine, who is connected with Sir William Howe. 155. Robert Henry, fiar of Woodend; in absence of Patrick Henry, liferenter. Mr. Antony Murray, CriefF, has influence. Will lean to Breadalbane. Smythe of Methven has also influence. 156. Ebenezer Oliphant of Condie. Abroad. A good estate. A batchelor. Oliphant of Rossie may have to say. Antony Murray, CriefF, married his aunt. 157. Captain Patrick Campbell, only son of the late Alexander Campbell of Barcaldine. Will go with Breadalbane. 158. David Campbell of Glenlyon. Good estate. Batchelor. Will probably go with Breadalbane. 159. James Keay of Snaigow. A Writer in Edinburgh. Pretty inde- pendant. Lord Gray or Mr. Mercer of Aldie. 160. John Drummond of Megginch. Independant man. Present candidate for the County. Supported by Lord Bread- albane and the independant interest. Nephew of Oliphant of Rossie. Married a sister of Lord Westmorland. Has one child. His aunt, the Dutchess Dowager of Athole, married again to Lord Adam Gordon. PERTHSHIRE. 277 161. John Grant, Chief Justice of Jamaica. Abroad. Eich. Brother-in-law to Bannatine M'Leod, the Sheriff of Bute, who is influ- enced by Lord Mountstuart. SUMMARY. Duke of Athole, Mr. Muir Mackenzie, Mr. Haldane, . . . . Mr. Graham, Balgowan (but believed all discharged but one). Earl of Strathmore, Sir John Wedderburn, Mr. Murray, India, . Individuals (including 5 renounced). Total, 13 5 5 11 2 2 2 121 161 EENFKEWSHIRE. The compiler has, by a search in Chancery and in the EoUs of the County, ascertained precisely the number of votes which each Freeholder in this County can make on his estate. The leading interests are as follows : — 1. Sir Michael Stewart of Blackball, and John Shaw Stewart of Greenock, his son, the present representative of the County in Parliament, can make twenty-two votes, or almost twenty-three. Sir Michael Stewart's is a very old family, with a natural interest in this County. The estate is a very large one. Sir Michael's only child alive, besides Mr. Shaw Stewart, is Lady Maxwell, the wife of Sir William Maxwell of Springkell in Dumfriesshire, and he has also a grandson, Mr. Mcolson Stewart of Carnock, the heir to all his estates in case of the failure of Mr. Shaw Stewart without issue. Mr. Mcolson has married his cousin, the daughter of Sir William Maxwell. Mr. Shaw Stewart's character is acknowledged by men of all RENFREWSHIRE. 279 parties to be full of benevolence and good sense. He is a man of very independant principles, and is understood to be sincerely attached to the Duke of Portland. 2. The Earl of Glasgow, who has married a sister of the Earl of Errol, and has a pretty good estate in this County, can make seventeen votes. At last election, his interest supported Mr. M'Dowall. He is understood to think well in general of Mr. Pitt's measures, but was averse to the steps he took about the Eegency. The Earl of Glencairn may have influence. 3. Mr. M'Dowall of Garthland, Mr. Shaw Stewart's competitor for this County, is a man universally well liked, and has great industry and good sense. Mr. Pitt's ministry are surely under obligations to him \ he maintained a most expensive contest in this County, another in Ayrshire, and a third against Captain Elphinstone in the Glasgow District of Burghs. He has a good estate in this county, another in Wigton, and a very large one in the West Indies. No children of his own ; but a number of brothers in the Navy, India, etc., to all of whom he is attached. He can make almost eighteen votes. 4. The Earl of Glencairn has a very good estate and interest in this County. Is attached to the Duke of Portland's friends, and can make above sixteen votes. 5. Mr. Speirs of Elderslie has, it is believed, the 28o POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. largest property estate in the County, and can make fifteen votes. He is steady in Opposition. 6. Sir John Maxwell of Pollok, an officer of Dragoons. Has a very great estate. His mother, since his father's death, has married Mr. Shaw Stewart. He can make thirteen votes. He has a brother in the Army, and is steadily attached to the present Opposition. 7. The Earl of Eglinton can make thirteen votes. At his death, his estate goes partly to his daughter, but chiefly to Colonel Hugh Montgomerie of the Coylsfield family, in Ayrshire, who succeeds to his title. 8. The Duke of Hamilton, though he has no pro- perty in the County, can make eleven votes on his rights of superiority over the estates of vassals. 9. Lord Blantyre, who is a minor, could make ten votes. 10. Mrs. Napier of Milliken, whose son and heir is in the Army, and who is related to Mr. M'Dowall of Garthland, can make eight votes. 11. Miss Pollok of Pollok has a very independant estate. Is an old unmarried lady, and can make six votes. Her next heir is Captain Crawfurd, the eldest son of Sir Hew Crawfurd of Jordanhill after mentioned. She supported Mr. Shaw Stewart. 12. Mr. Hamilton of Wishaw, has a good estate here and in Lanarkshire, and can make nearly five RENFRE WSHIRE. 28 1 votes. He has a brother in the Army. At last elec- tion supported Mr. M'Dowall, but has lately joined the friends of Opposition. 13. The Earl of Abercorn can make four votes. The other smaller interests will appear from the Eoll, Michaelmas 1788 : — Votes of Sir Michael Stewart. 1. Sir Michael Stewart of Blackball. See Introduction to County. 2. Sir William Maxwell of Springkell. 3. Thomas Brisbane of Brisbane. 4. Michael Bogle, Merchant, Glasgow. 5. Alexander Fairlie of Fairlie. 6. George Bogle, Merchant, Glasgow. 7. Peter Murdoch, Merchant, Glasgow. 8. Gavin Fullerton, Surgeon, Greenock. 9. John Stewart of Humby. 10. David Stewart, W.S. 11. Hugh Logan of Logan. 12. Egbert Scott, Merchant, Glasgow. 13. Nathaniel Wilson, Writer in Greenock. 14. John Campbell, Merchant, Glasgow. Votes of Mr. Shaw Stewart. 15. John Shaw Stewart. See Introduction to County. 16. William Coats, Merchant, Glasgow. 17. John Millar, Junior, Advocate. 282 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes, of Mr. M'Dowall. 18. William M 'Do wall of Garthland. See Introduction to County. 19. Sir Archibald Hope, Baronet. 20. Captain John M 'Do wall. 21. John Lumsdane of Blanerne. 22. Thomas Donald, Glasgow. Affairs deranged. 23. James M'Dowall, Merchant, Glasgow. 24. Professor John Eobertson, Edinburgh. Will not swear. 25. John Caldwall of Lochside. 26. James Caldwall, Surgeon in Lochwinnoch. 27. John Howe, Surgeon in Kilbarchan. 28. Archibald Tod, W.S. 29. EoBERT HouSTOUN, Merchant, Glasgow. A complaint to the Court was lodged against him, but was rejected ; still appealable. 30. Captain John Cunninghame. Brother of Mr. Cunninghame of Craigends. Votes of the Earl of Glencairn. 31. HoNBLE. John Cuninghame. Brother of the Earl of Glencairn. Abroad. 32. EoBERT Graham of Gartmore. Will not swear. 33. James Dalrymple of Orangefield. 34. William Creech, Bookseller in Edinburgh. 35. William Cuninghame of Lainshaw. Will not swear. 36. Alexander Morrison, Surgeon, Port Glasgow. RENFREWSHIRE. 283 Votes of the Earl of Glencairn (continued). 37. James King of Drums. 38. William Paterson, Writer in Kilmarnock. 39. Dr. William Park, Kilmarnock. Votes of the Earl of Eglinton. 40. Alexander Renton of Lammerton. 41. John Lamont of Lamont. 42. William Haggart, Leith. 43. Lieutenant William Ealston, Eaglesham. 44. Sir William Maxwell of Monreith. 45. John Campbell of Melford. 46. Sir William A. Cuninghame. 47. Colin Campbell, Park. Votes of Sir John Maxwell. 48. John Hamilton of Barns. 49. Charles Maxwell of Merksworth. Dead. 50. Richard Marshall, Merchant, Glasgow. 51. Allan Scott, Merchant, Glasgow. 52. John Mac Arthur, Surgeon in Pollokshaws. 53. Sir William Cuninghame of Robertland. 54. John Hamilton, Junior, Glasgow. 55. Lieutenant Hector Hutchison. 56. William Currie, Merchant, Greenock. Votes of the Duke of Hamilton. 57. Patrick Graham of Limekilns. 58. Alexander Stewart, Torrance. 59. James Hamilton of Dalzell. 60. John Baird, Merchant in Glasgow. 284 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Duke of Hamilton {continued). 61. Lieutenant-Colonel Edmon stone of Newton. 62. Captain James Denniston of Westthorn. 63. Hew Warrander, Writer, Edinburgh. 64. John Bo yes, Junior, Writer in Hamilton. 65. William Forrester Cochrane. Complained against ; complaint rejected ; ap- pealable. Votes of Mrs. Napier of Milliken. 66. DuGALD Campbell of Carradale. 67. Eobert Fulton in Maxwelton. 68. John Barbour of Law. 69. John How, Merchant in Kilbarchan. 70. Humphrey Barbour, Kilbarchan. 71. Captain Robert John Napier of Milliken. Votes of Mr. 72. Archibald Speirs of Elderslie. See Introduction to County. 73. Peter Speirs of Culcreuch. 74. William French, Merchant, Glasgow. 75. Robert M'Indoe, Merchant, Glasgow. 76. Alexander M'Indoe, Glasgow. Complaint rejected ; appealable. Votes of the Earl of Ahercorn. 77. HoNBLE. and Revd. Mr. George Hamilton. 78. Walter Scott, W.S. RENFREWSHIRE. 285 Votes of Mr. Cmufurd. 79. John Craufurd of Auchenames. Has three votes in the County. He has also much influence with Mr. Speirs. He is connected with Lord North and Opposition. He once represented the County. 80. James Craufurd, Esq. 81. William Brown, Writer in Kilmarnock. Votes of Lord Glasgow. 82. HoNBLE. Patrick Boyle. Uncle of Lord Glasgow. 83. John Alston, Junior, Merchant, Glasgow. Complaint rejected ; appealable. Votes of Miss Pollok 84. James Wilson, Writer, Paisley. 85. John Gillies, Dalnottar. Votes of Mr. Mure. 86. William Mure of Caldwell. Disqualified by an office in the Stamps, Glasgow. The friend of Lord Mount- stuart, but also of the Duke of Hamilton. Batchelor. Sensible moderate man. 87. James Mure, Counsellor-at-Law. His brother. Votes of Mr. Maxwell of JVilliamwood. 88. James Maxwell of Williamwood. Moderate estate. Married. Will probably go with the Duke of Hamilton on account of the Duke's wish to serve John Baird, 286 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Maxwell of Williamwood {continued). Mr. Maxwell's uncle, as well as from attachment to the Duke. A plain honest man. 89. James Bell, Merchant, Glasgow. The one-half of his vote made by Mr. Max- well of Williamwood ; the one-half of Mr. Fleming of Barrochan. Individuals. 90. Samuel Mitchelson. Clerk of Session through Dundas. Divested in favour of James Hamilton of Holmhead, who is Falconer to the Prince of Wales, and steady in Opposition. 91. George Crawford, Writer in Glasgow. A vote from Lord Sempill, who has a small estate. Goes with Opposition. 92. William Cunninghame of Carncurran. This vote made by Mrs. Lundie of Kellie, who has a small estate. She is indepen- dant. Has always gone with Mr. Shaw Stewart. Archibald Lundie, W.S., married her daughter. She has a son abroad. 93. Boyd Porterfield of that Ilk. An only son. A good entailed estate. His nephew, Craigends, will have influence. A daughter married to Frederick Fothering- ham, Writer, Edinburgh ; another to Boyd Alexander after mentioned. Supported Mr. M'Dowall; though he is grandfather to Mr. Nicolson Stewart, Mr. Shaw Stewart's nephew and presumptive heir. RENFREWSHIRE. 287 94. John Ross M'Kie. Divested. Does not vote. 95. Ilay Campbell, Advocate, now Lord President of the Session. Argyll. Dundas. See Dumbartonshire. 96. Peter Buchanan of Hillington. Dead. Succeeded by his brother, George Buchanan; independant; no family; will go with his nephew, Mr. Speirs. 97. Sir Hew Crawfurd of Jordanhill. Independant. Two sons in the Army. One of them succeeds to a great estate in this County at the death of Miss PoUok. Went last for Mr. Shaw Stewart. Will go with Miss Pollok and Colonel Crawfurd. 98. Alexander Napier of Blackstone. An independant man. Went last with Mr. Mr. M'Dowall. 99. Colonel John Walkinshaw Crawfurd. Batchelor. Independant. Friendly to Oppo- sition. Mr. Craufurd of Auchenames will have influence. He and Sir Hew Crawfurd go together. 100. George Houstoun of Johnstone. Independant. Brother-in-law to Mr. M'Dowall. 101. Malcolm Fleming of Barrochan. He makes the half of James Bell's vote before mentioned. Should get an office. A family. Small estate. Went last with Mr. M'Dowall. 102. Captain Keith Elphinstone. Has much influence. 3 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, 103. John Wallace of Neilstonside. Brother-in-law to Mr. Shaw Stewart. Also connected with Mr. M'Dowall. A pretty- good estate. A family. Went last with Mr. Shaw Stewart. 104. Gavin Ralston of Ralston. A very small estate. Two daughters. One of them married to a Mr. Crawford in Greenock. Miss Pollok wishes something done for this family. Will go with Miss Pollok. 105. John Dunlop of Househill. A Merchant in London. Affairs formerly embarrassed. 106. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. The brother-in-law of the Duke of Buccleugh and Marquis of Graham. Can make three votes. 107. Lieutenant-Colonel John Campbell of Blythswood. A young officer of merit. Went last with Mr. M'Dowall. Has had a breach with him. Is now much connected with the Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence's friends. Can make three votes. 108. Alexander Cunninghame of Craigends. Once married a sister of Mr. M'Dowall's. She is dead, and left no children. He has two brothers in the Army. Is a relation of Mr. Shaw Stewart's, but went last, and will probably go again, with his brother- in-law and companion, Mr. M'Dowall. A most worthy sensible man. RENFREWSHIRE. 289 108. William Maxwell of Braidiland. This vote believed to be sold to Mr. Shaw Stewart, whom Braidiland, who has but a small estate, supported at last election. Estate entailed. A family. 109. Dr. William Hamilton of Garvock. An independant man. Went last with Mr. Shaw Stewart. 110. John Maxwell, Writer in Glasgow. Small estate. Went last with Mr. Shaw Stewart. Will follow his own interest. 111. Duncan Darroch of Gourock. ' A saving man. Made his own fortune. Went last, and will probably go again, with his neighbour. Sir Michael Stewart. 112. William Hamilton of Wishaw. See Introduction to County. 113. Boyd Alexander of Southbar. Independant. Made a fortune in India. Married a daughter of Boyd Porterfield Went last with Mr. M'Dowall. His brother, Claud, to whom he owes his fortune, has since married a niece of Mr. Shaw Stewart's, and the sister-in-law of Mr. Nicolson Stewart, viz., Miss Maxwell of Springkell. 114. Andrew Houstoun of Jordanhill. A pretty good estate. A very large family, whom he must provide for. Went last with Mr. M 'Do wall, with whom he is con- nected in trade and also in friendship. Is in friendship with Captain Elphinstone. 290 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMAEY. Sir Michael and Mr. Shaw Stewart, 17 Mr. M 'Do wall, .... . 13 Earl of Glencairn, . 9 Earl of Eglinton, 8 Sir John Maxwell, . 9 Duke of Hamilton, . 9 Mrs. Napier of Milliken, 6 Mr. Speirs, 5 Mr. Crawford, . S Earl of Abercorn, . 2 Earl of Glasgow, 2 Miss Pollok, 2 Mr. Mure, .... 2 Mr. Maxwell of Williainwood, . 2 Individuals, . . . . 25 Total, 114 It will be farther attended to that in the late political contests in this County the following persons were ordered by the Court of Session to be inroUed, but the decrees are still appealable : — Vote of Mr. M'Dowall. Alexander Brown, Glasgow. Vote of the Duke of Hamilton. John Roebuck at Kinneil. REN FEE WSHIRE. 291 And the following persons, though still on the Eoll, have been appointed by the Court of Session to be derolled, though it is not yet done, and the decrees are still appealable : — Votes of Mr. Speirs. John M'Dowal, Glasgow. Mr. Ingram, Glasgow. Dead. Alexander Speirs, Glasgow. Abroad. Votes of Sir Michael and Mr. Shaw Stewart. HoNBLE. William Elphinstone. Thomas Williamson, Leith. Eobert Kamsay, junior, Leith. Vote of Miss Polloh. David Lawrie, Glasgow. Vote of the Earl of Eglinton. Robert Montgomery in Beith. Vote of Sir John Maxwell. Hector Malcolm, Greenock. Votes of Lord Glasgow. Adam Lightbody, Glasgow. Thomas Kibble, Writer, Paisley. Dr. Robert Cleghorn, Glasgow. Professor George Jardine, Glasgow. 292 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Lord Glasgow (continued). Professor Patrick Cummine, Glasgow. Professor Hew M'Leod, Glasgow. Patrick Campbell, Writer, Greenock. Major Hutcheson Dunlop. William Lindsay, Writer, Glasgow. Partly on Mr. M'Dowall's estate. Vote of Mr. Cunninghame of Craigends. Lieutenant Allan McDonald. The following claims were also presented, but re- jected by the Court on the sole head of nominal and ficticious : — L(yrd Glasgow, George Millar, junior, Glasgow. Charles Eoss of Greenlaw. Mr. M'Dowall William Bell, Glasgow. The following claims were rejected on various nullities : — DuJce of Hamilton. John Boyd, senior, in Hamilton. Mr. Cunninghame of Craigends. Captain Willloi Cunninghame. RENFREWSHIRE. 293 Lord Glasgow. James Kibble, junior, Writer, Paisley. Robert Corse of Greenlaw. This last vote was so bad that no complaint was presented for him. Mr. Shaw Stewart. Captain Keith Elphin stone. This vote was so bad that he did not claim. EOSS-SHIEE. The leading interests in this County are : — 1. Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie, who at present represents the County, and who has by far the most considerable estate and interest. He succeeded to the late Earl of Seaforth, 2. Captain M'Kenzie, who succeeded to the late Lord M'Leod, the friend of Dundas, who got back the estate of this family forfeited by the late Earl of Cromarty. He has a very considerable estate and interest. 3. David Eoss, Esq., Lord Ankerville in the Court of Session, who inclines to Opposition, is connected with the Lord Privy Seal, Lord Mountstuart, etc. He has a family. Not a very large estate. He has a good deal of personal interest in this County, but it is thought will oppose Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie, from an aversion to his great interest founded on his liferent votes. EoU at Michaelmas 1788 : — Votes of Mr. Humberston M^Kenzie. 1. Francis Humberston M'Kenzie, the present Member. See Introduction to County. ROSS-SHIRE. 295 Votes of Mr. Eumherston M^Kenz'i 2. William Adam, Younger of Blair. 3. Colin M'Kenzie, Merchant, London. 4. Patrick Brydone, Comptroller of Stamps, London. So disqualified. 5. John Anstruther, Counsellor-at-Law. 6. Alexander Elphinstone of Clack, Sheriff of Aberdeen. 7. George Gillanders of Highfield. 8. Alexander Gillanders, Younger of Highfield. 9. William Chisholm, Provost of Inverness. 10. Alexander M'Kenzie, Younger of Ord. 11. Colin M'Kenzie of Montgerald. 12. Roderick M'Kenzie of Flowerburn. 13. Kenneth M'Kenzie of Southdale. 14. Andrew M'Kenzie, W.S. 1 5. Colin M'Kenzie, son to John Mackenzie of Brae. 16. Farquhar Mathieson of Cliff. 17. Duncan M'Rae, son to Farquhar M'Rae of Inverinat. 18. Murdoch Mathieson of Laxy. 19. Alexander Mathieson of Altadale. 20. Kenneth M'Kenzie, junior, W.S. 21. Alexander M'Iver, Stornoway. 22. James Brodie of Brodie. 23. Alexander M'Kenzie, W.S. 24. Charles Francis Greville. Votes of M^Kenzie of Applecross. 25. Thomas M'Kenzie of Applecross. A good estate. A son a Lawyer. Will go with Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 296 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of M^Kenzie of Apjplecross {continued). 26. Sm David Carnegie. 27. Alexander M'Kenzie, late of Bengal. 28. Mr. Farquhar Mathieson. 29. Mr. Eoderick M'Kenzie of Earig. Votes of Lord Anherville (have possibly renounced). 30. David Ross of Inverhasly, Lord Ankerville. See Introduction to County. 31. Major-General Charles Eoss. Ankerville's brother. 32. General Sir Hector Munro. A nabob. Got a Eegiment from Mr. Pitt's Ministry. Votes on Sir John Gordon's estate, purchased by M'Leod of Gadboll. 33. John Gordon of Carrol. 34. David Eoss, Writer, Edinburgh. Dead. These two votes were on Sir John Gordon's estate ; the estate is sold to M'Leod of Cadboll after mentioned, so they will have renounced. Votes of Sir Eoderick M^Kenzie. 35. Sir Eoderick M'Kenzie of Scatwell. A good estate. Married a sister of Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, in Dumbartonshire. It is thought will support Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 36. Colin M'Kenzie. Brother to Sir Eoderick. ROSS-SHIRE. 297 Votes of M^Kenzie of Kilcoy. 37. Captain Charles M'Kenzie of Kilcoy. A good estate. Brother-in-law to Humberston M'Kenzie. 38. Captain Alexander M'Kenzie of the 73rd. Individuals. 39. Captain David Eoss, late of the 21st. A liferent from Mr. Ross Gray, the Army Agent. Cousin and factor to William Eoss, a nabob, who purchased an estate from Lord Ankerville. 40. Admiral Sir John Eoss of Balnagown. Married a niece of Mr. Dundas's. An inde- pendant estate. 41. Eight Honble. James Stuart M'Kenzie of Eosehaugh, Lord Privy Seal of Scotland. Great estate. No family. Will oppose Humberston M'Kenzie. His heir a son of Lord Bute's. With Opposition. 42. Sir Alexander M'Kenzie of Coul. A son in India, who has retrieved the family affairs. 43. Kenneth M'Kenzie of Dundonald. Has a son a W.S., who has an office in the Customs. 44. George Munro of Novar. His mind affected. Sir Hector Munro, the next heir, in possession of the estate. 45. William Eoss of Aldie. Uncertain how he will go. His heir in one estate is George Mure Eoss, Attorney in London ; in another, Lord Ankerville. 298 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 46. Thomas M'Kenzie of Ord. Will go with Humberston. 47. Captain James Cuthbert of Milncraig. Abroad. In foreign service. Enquire if he is not divested. 48. Charles Eobertson of Kindeace. An old man. Independant. His son lately- made Commissary of Eoss by the interest of Sir Hector Munro. The son married a daughter of Mr. Chisholm of Chisholm. Will oppose Humberston. 49. EoDERiCK M'Kenzie of Scotsburn. A small estate. A family. It is thought will go with Humberston. 50. Lord M'Leod. Dead. Succeeded by Captain M'Kenzie. See Introduction to County. This family it was thought would oppose Humberston. 51. George M'Kenzie of Inchcoulter. Small estate. Will be swayed by Lord Privy Seal of Scotland Mr; Stuart M'Kenzie. 52. John M'Kenzie of Letterew. A small estate. Will go with Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 53. Duncan Davidson of TuUoch. A Merchant in London. Good estate. Pro- bably will support Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 54. Donald M'Leod of Geanies. The Sheriff of the County. Wishes well to Humberston M'Kenzie. ROSS -SHIRE. 299 55. Alexander Gray of Over Skibo. Agent for a Eegiment. Has a good estate in Cromarty. Will probably support Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 56. Alexander M'Kenzie, Younger of Coul. A Colonel in the India Company's Service. Son of Sir Alexander before mentioned. Independant. 57. John M'Kenzie of Allangrange. Married a sister of the wife of Sir James Colquhoun. Got money with her, but not rich. May possibly vote against Humber- ston M'Kenzie. b^. Charles Munro of Allan. Brother-in-law to M'Leod of Geanies, and his substitute. Deputy to Mr. Dundas's brother as Collector of Crown Rents. 59. John M'Kenzie, Younger of Applecross. A Lawyer. Resides in England. Will pro- bably go with Humberston M'Kenzie. 60. Munro Ross of Pitcalnie. May vote against Humberston M'Kenzie. Not rich. A Lawyer. Swayed by Sir H. Munro, who has a great estate and interest. 61. John Fraser of Seafield. Estates sold, so thought to be divested. 62. Alexander M'Kenzie of Meikle Scatwell. Will probably support Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 63. Alexander Baillie of Little Tarrell. Sir John Ross's factor. Will go with him. 64. Kenneth M'Kenzie, W.S. An office in the Customs ; so disqualified. 300 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 65. Hugh Eose of Aitnach. A good estate. Factor to Lady Sutherland and Lord Gower, who will influence him. 66. John M'Kenzie of Lentron. An Attorney in London. A small estate. Will support Humberston M'Kenzie. 67. Sir Hector M'Kenzie of Gairloch. Will support Mr. Humberston M'Kenzie. 68. John M'Kenzie of Strathgarvie. Dead. 69. Duncan Monro of Culcairn. An officer of Tarleton's Eegiment on half-pay. Independant. Married to a cousin of Eoss Gray, the Army agent. She is also cousin to Sir H. Munro. 70. Captain David M'Culloch of Glasstullich. A Captain in the West Indies. A nephew of David Eoss (Lord Ankerville) in this County. 71. EoBERT Bruce ^neas M'Leod of Cadboll. A great estate and some interest in this County. Added, by purchase. Sir John Gordon's estate to his own. A Lawyer. Ministerial. 72. Alexander Muir Mackenzie of Delvine. A very independant fortune. Married a daughter of Sir Eobert Murray, a Dutch officer. Nephew of Mr. Campbell, W.S. 73. John M'Kenzie of Kindeace. 74. Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Grahame of Drynie. Will probably support Humberston. ROSS- SHIRE. 301 SUMMAEY. HUMBERSTON M'KeNZIE, . M'Kenzie of Applecross, Lord Ankerville (if not renounced) Sir John Gordon, now M'Leod CadboU, .... Sir Eoderick M'Kenzie, . Captain M'Kenzie of Kilcoy, Individuals, .... of 24 5 3 2 2 2 36 Total 74 EOXBUEGHSHIEE. The two chief interests in this County are those of the Duke of Buccleugh and the Duke of Eox- burghe. They have each of them very great estates, and divide the County into two parties. The Duke of Eoxburghe is not married, and his nearest heir is Lord Bellenden, a nobleman with whom the Duke is not on terms, and who has lately offended him by a marriage. Sir Gilbert Elliot has a good estate, and very great interest in this County. His good sense, integrity, and firmness are universally acknowledged, and he is deservedly popular in the County. Sir George Douglas of Springwood Park, the pre- sent Member for this County, who is married to a sister of the Earl of Glasgow, has also a good estate and interest, and is supported by the Duke of Eoxburghe. John Eutherford of Edgerston has also an inde- pendant fortune. He married the daughter and heiress of General Leslie, the Second in Command in Scotland, and a brother of the Earl of Leven's. He ROXBURGHSHIRE. 303 is popular in the County, and wishes to represent it. It is likely he will be supported by the Buccleugh interest. There are other considerable estates in the County, as will appear from the Eoll at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of Mr. Douglas, 1. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. The brother-in-law of the Duke of Buccleugh, and well known. 2. Thomas Smith, Writer in Edinburgh. 3. Thomas Forrest, Writer in Douglas. 4. Archibald Bogle, Merchant, Glasgow. Has an office in the Customs at Greenock, so disqualified. 5. Egbert Ainslie of Lares. 6. John Shaw Stewart, the Member for Eenfrew. 7. Alexander Maconochie, Writer in Edinburgh. 8. Hay Donaldson, Writer in Hadinton. 9. Henry Hall in Linthaughlee. 10. Thomas Maitland, late of Sutra. 11. Charles Eankine, Surgeon in Douglas. Votes of Sir Gilbert Elliot. 12. Sir Gilbert Elliot. See Introduction to County. 13. Sir John Dalrymple, Baron of Exchequer. Will scarcely swear. 14. Sir John Stewart of Allanbank. Liable to be struck off. 304 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir Gilbert Elliot {continued). 15. Egbert Trotter, W.S. May be struck off. 16. Dr. William Elliot, Jedburgh. 17. Revd. Mr. Simon, Haliburton. 18. Revd. Robert Elliot. Brother of Sir Gilbert. Votes of Sir Francis Elliot. 19. Sir Francis Elliot of Stobs. Nephew to Lord H.eathfield,but less influenced by him than by the Duke of Roxburghe. A good estate. In ill health. His son of age ; may think differently from the father. 20. Philip Anstruther Paterson. 21. Robert Smith of Broom park. Unable to attend. 22. William Kerr of Gateshaw. 23. Basil Alves, Fort-Major of Edinburgh Castle. 24. Gilbert Corbet in Barns. 25. George Pott of Clanduchrig. Votes of Sir John Scott. 26. Sir John Scott of Ancrum. A good estate, but incumbered. Once Aide-de-camp to the late General Mackay, Commander-in-Chief, but now not employed. At present unfit for business. Used to go with the Duke of Roxburghe. A companion of Rutherford of Edgerston. A batchelor. 27. Gilbert Kerr, Younger of Gateshaw. 28. Archibald Tod, W.S. 29. Lieutenant-Colonel James Riddell. In the service of Holland. 30. Sir Peter Warrender of Lochend. 31. John Hay of Hopes. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 305 Votes of Rutherfurd of Edgerston. 32. John Eutherfurd of Edgerston. A good estate. Heir presumptive of Baron Eutherfurd, who has also a good estate. Married a daughter of General Leslie, Deputy Commander-in-Chief; a niece of the Earl of Leven's. Connected with the Duke of Buecleugh, on whose interest he is candidate for the County. A popular man. 33. William Balderston, W.S. 34. Alexander Horsburgh of that Ilk. 35. Gilbert Chisholm, Younger of Stuckshaws. 36. James Haig, Younger of Bemerside. 37. Walter Scott of Eaeburn. Votes of Sir George Douglas. 38. Sir George Douglas of Springwood Park. See Introduction to County. 39. James Douglas. Second son of the late Sir James, and brother of Sir George. 40. Captain Alexander Tod of the General Barker Indiaman. 41. James Gartshore of Alderstone. Votes of Pringle of Clifton. 42. John Pringle of Clifton. A good estate. Mark Pringle, the Member for Selkirkshire, who got an office (Collector of Crown Eents) from this Administration, is his nephew and heir. The Duke of Buecleugh. 43. John MacGowan, Writer in Edinburgh. u .3o6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Pringle of Clifton {continued). 44. Lieutenant-Colonel Eobert Pringle of the Engineers. 45. Mark Pringle, Esq., Advocate. Member for Selkirkshire. Votes of Kerr of Littledean. 46. John Kerr, Esq. of Littledean. Good estate. In the Roxburghe interest. 47. John Strother Kerr of Bercly. Votes of Kerr of Boughtrig. 48. Charles Kerr of Boughtrig. A batchelor. A good estate. Robert Kerr, Surgeon in Edinburgh, his brother and heir. Duke of Roxburghe. 49. Andrew Kerr of Chatto for Philogar. A very old man. The vote now belongs to Robert Kerr, Surgeon, last mentioned. Votes of JVaucIiojpe of Niddry. 50. Andrew Wauchope of Niddry-Marshall. A good estate. Married a sister of Mr. Baird of Newbyth. Has a brother, a very respect- able man, a Writer to the Signet. Duke of Roxburghe. 51. Ensign William Wauchope of Frogdean. Votes of Carre of Cavers. 52. John Carre of Cavers. A good estate. A batchelor. William Riddell, W.S. (King's Writer through the Roxburghe interest), is his brother-in-law. Will go with the Duke of Roxburghe. 53. Alexander Carre. Brother and presumptive heir to Carre of Cavers. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 307 Votes of Scott of Harden. 54. Walter Scott of Harden. A good estate. An office in the Excise during pleasure. Married a sister of the Earl of Marchmont's, but has been struck out of the Earl's settlements on account of a poli- tical dispute with him. Went last with the Buccleugh interest. 55. Hugh Scott, Younger of Harden. Son of the last. Some time in Parliament for Berwickshire. Votes of Mr. Bennet. 56. William Turnbull in Burnfoot. 57. Alexander Alison, Writer in Edinburgh. This estate lately sold to Mr. Ogilvie from India ; a nabob ; a brother of Adam Ogilvie, the Lawyer ; the father Factor for the Duke of Buccleugh. These two votes are believed to be discharged. Votes of Mr. John Davidson. 58. John Davidson of Halltree. The Deputy Keeper of the Signet under Mr. Dundas. Expects a Clerkship of Session through the Duke of Buccleugh. Very rich. An only son. 59. William Davidson. Son and heir of the last. In the army. Votes of Mr. Thomas Waugh. 60. Thomas Waugh of Hagburn. Rich. An only daughter married to Captain Ormiston, Jedburgh. Attentive to interest. Will probably go with Sir Gilbert Elliot. 61. Henry Elliot in Flat. 308 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Individuals. 62. Captain James Dewar, late of the Speaker Indiaman. A vote of Scott of Crailing. Supposed divested. 63. John Gr^me, W.S. A vote from his nephew, Kerr of Chatto, who is in the Army ; a batchelor ; a brother a Writer, clerk to John Graeme. Kerr will lean to the Duke of Eoxburghe, but it is uncertain how Mr. Graeme will go. 64. John Mitchelson of Middleton. Old. Moderate estate. Independant. His son-in-law and heir made a Commissioner of the Customs through Dundas. 65. George Baillie of Jerviswood. Brother of the Earl of Hadinton. Eespectable and independant. A family. Good estate in this County. Duke of Eoxburghe. 66. William Oliver of Dinlabyre, Sheriff of the County. Pretty good estate. Married a sister of Eutherfurd of Edgerston. Duke of Buc- cleugh. 67. George Brown of Elieston. Commissioner of Excise, so disqualified. Duke of Buccleugh. Estate for sale. 68. Patrick Kerr of Abbotrule, W.S. Embarrassed in his affairs. A family. Pro- bably the Marquis of Lothian, but thinks himself indifferently used by the Marquis's Trustees. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 309 69. George Walker of Thirlestane. Independant, though small estate. A son bred a Writer in the County. Probably Duke of Eoxburghe. 70. Sir James Cockburn, late of Langton. Affairs deranged. Lives in London. 71. John Tait of Pirn. Has a son married to Miss Watherston, sister of an English Member. Is divested of his estate in favour of Mr. Congalton, a friend of Sir Gilbert Elliot. 72. Cornelius Elliot, W.S. Pretty good estate. Brother-in-law to Adam Ogilvie, factor to the Duke of Buccleugh, but will go with Sir Gilbert Elliot. 73. William Eiddell of Camieston, W.S. King's Writer through the Duke of Eoxburghe. Brother-in-law of Carre of Cavers. A moderate estate. 74. Captain William Dickson of Edenham. Married a niece of a Mr. Dickson, who made a fortune last war in the West Indies. Probably the Duke of Eoxburghe. Captain Dickson has sold Edenham to Cuthbert the nabob, but has still a vote. 75. Francis James Scott of Belford. An intimate of the Duke of Buccleugh. 76. Niccol Mill of Whitehill. Uncertain how he will go. A small estate. A family. 77. John Eutherford Ainslie of Samieston. Independant. A batchelor. Sir Gilbert Elliot. 3IO POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 78. Sir Henry Makdougall of Makerstoun. A good estate. Married a sister of Sir George Douglas. A family. Went last with the Duke of Eoxburghe. 79. Sir Alexander Don of Newton. Good estate, but entailed. Married a sister of the Earl of Glencairn's. 80. Thomas Tod, W.S. Independant. A family. Will probably go with the Duke of Eoxburghe. 81. Charles Eiddell of Muselie. Once in Buccleugh's Fencibles. A brother a Writer. Moderate estate. A batchelor. The Duke of Buccleugh. 82. John Elliot of Borthwickbrae, and his son, as fiar. The family in good circumstances. The son has a good estate through his mother, and is at the Bar. Second son in the Army. Probably Duke of Buccleugh. 83. Eear-Admiral John Elliot. A good estate. Batchelor. Uncle to Sir Gilbert. 84. Sir James Pringle of Stitchell. A great estate. A family, young. Will pro- bably go with the Duke of Eoxburghe in this County. 85. John Proctor of Softlaw. A small estate, for sale. Duke of Eoxburghe. 86. Egbert Eutherfurd of Fairnington, Baron Eutherfurd. Very independant. His nephew, Eutherfurd of Edgerston, is his heir. R OXB UR GHSHIRE. 31 87. George Douglas of Cavers. A good estate. Lately married to a daughter of the Earl of Moray's. Inclined to Opposition. 88. Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres. A Lawyer. Factor of the Duke of Buccleugh. Partly a liferent vote from Cornelius Elliot, W.S., his brother-in-law. 89. George Waldie of Henderside. A rich banker in Newcastle. Went last with the Duke of Eoxburghe. 90. Egbert Davidson of Pinnaclehill. Brother-in-law of Cornelius Elliot, W.S., and cousin of Adam Ogilvie. Made a moderate fortune in the East Indies. Will go, not- withstanding his connections above men- tioned, with the Duke of Eoxburghe. 91. Egbert Dickson of Huntlaw. Small estate. A nurseryman near Hawick. A family. Duke of Buccleugh. 92. Alexander Chatto of Mainhouse. Independant. A young family. Duke of Buccleugh. Believed he is married to Mr. Waldie's sister. 93. John Borthwick of Crookstone. A good estate. Very doubtful how he will go. Went last with the Duke of Eox- burghe. 94. William Go van of Hermieston. A glazier in Edinburgh. Yery independant. 95. James Pringle of Torwoodlee. Eich. A family. A relation of the Dean of Faculty. Attached to Eutherfurd of Edgerston. Probably will be swayed by the Duke of Buccleugh or Edgerston. HiUJiii j iDpi|nip||pil,piWmU|U I ii.M[M 312 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 96. Thomas Eutherford of Knowsouth. A small estate. Once Sheriff-Substitute of the County under Oliver of Dinlabyre. Probably Sir Gilbert Elliot. 97. Charles Scott of Wool. A pretty good estate. A brother of John Scott, W.S. Duke of Buccleugh. 98. William Elliot of Wells. A good estate. A batchelor. Sir Gilbert. 99. John Rutherfurd of Hunthill. Estate for sale. A family. A relation of Eutherfurd of Edgerston. 100. Walter Elliot, second son of Borthwickbrae. In the Army. Will go with his father. 101. Walter Hunter of Polmood. Eich. Succeeded to Hunter the Banker in Edinburgh. Married to a sister of the late Lord M'Leod's, a cousin of Dundas. 102. Thomas Wilkinson of Chesterhall. Eich merchant in Amsterdam. Much abroad. Went last with the Duke of Buccleugh. Unmarried. 103. John Johnstone of Alva. Very rich. From India. Brother of Mr. Pulteney and Sir James Johnstone. 104. William Caster Anderson of Tushielaw. A small estate in right of his wife. Lives in London. 105. EoBERT Scott, Agent to the Bank at Kelso; and so should be influenced by Mr. Eamsay (see the County of Mid-Lothian). But this is a liferent vote from Baron Eutherfurd, who wilt go with his heir, Eutherfurd of Edgerston. ROXB URGHSHIRE. 313 SUMMARY. Mr. Douglas, .... 11 Sir Gilbert Elliot, . 7 Sir Francis Elliot, . 7 Sir John Scott, 6 Mr. Rutherfurd of Edgerston, . 6 Sir George Douglas, 4 Mr. Pringle of Clifton, 4 Mr. Kerr of Littledean, 2 Mr. Kerr of Boughtrig, 2 Mr. Wauchope of Niddrie, . 2 Mr. Carre of Cavers, . 2 Mr. Scott of Harden, 2 Mr. Bennet or Mr. Ogilvie, 2 Mr. Davidson, .... 2 Mr. Waugh, . . . 2 Individuals, .... . 44 Total, 105 To be inrolled : — 1. Thomas Ogilvie. The nabob. Purchaser of Bennet of Chesters' estate. Brother of Adam Ogilvie the Lawyer, factor to Buccleugh, with whom Thomas will go. Married. 2. Mr. Chisholm. Rich. Lives in London. Got a real vote from Buccleugh, with whom he should go. 314 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 3. David Simpson of Know. The nabob. Brother of Mr. Simpson the Minister in Edinburgh. Connected with Thomas Ogilvie. Buccleugh. 4. CUTHBERT the nabob. Purchaser of Edenham. Yery rich. It is thought will go with his neighbour, the Duke of Eoxburghe. 5. William Elliot of Harwood. A good estate. A batchelor, just of age. In the Army. Buccleugh. 6. William Hunter of Linthills. Dead. His heir abroad; a good estate; a batchelor ; Duke of Roxburghe. 7. Andrew Fisher of Housebyres. Is dead. Left no sons. His estate, which is small, goes to Dickson, who married his daughter. Rutherfurd of Edgerston. SELKIEKSHIRE. The great controuling interest in this County is that of the Duke of Buccleugh, who is very de- servedly liked and respected. Among the gentlemen of the County, the follow- ing have good interest : — 1. Mr. Pringle of Clifton. Very rich. Old. A batchelor. His nephew and heir, Mark Pringle, is Member for the County, and got an office (Collector of Crown Eents) through this Ministry. Mr. Pringle would in general wish to support Govern- ment. 2. Mr. Johnstone of Alva, the brother of Mr. Pulteney. Has an immense fortune. A great estate in this county ; but little personal interest. 3. Mr. Pringle of Torwoodlee, has £3000 a year in this County, Eoxburgh, and Berwickshire. Has a young family. Brother-in-law of Andrew Plummer, the Sheriff, who will influence him. Kutherfurd of Edgerston, in Ptoxburghshire, has great influence with them both. Their present connection is the Duke of Buccleugh. Mr. Pringle 3i6 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. of Torwoodlee can make seven or eight votes in this County. He is a relation of the Dean of Faculty. 4. Mr. Scott of Harden. A very independant man. Disqualified, as Cashier of Excise. Will lean to Lord North. Married one of the co-heiresses of the Earl of Marchmont, who, however, on account of some political dispute, is said to be excluded by the Earl. He has a family. His son once repre- sented Berwickshire. 5, 6. Sir Gilbert Elliot and Mr. Eutherfurd of Edgerston are both very popular men in this County. EoU at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of Mr. Scott of Harden. 1. Walter Scott of Harden. See Introduction to County. 2. Thomas Scott, second son of Eobert Scott, late in Sandyknow. 3. Francis Scott, brother of Walter Scott of Harden. Believed will not take the oath. 4. Walter Scott, W.S. 5. William Oliver of Dinlabyre. 6. Alexander Alison of Glasmont. Disqualified, as Cashier of Excise. Supposed a voter of Harden's. 7. Hugh Scott, Younger of Harden. 8. Walter Scott of Eaeburn. SELKIRKSHIRE. 3 1 7 The following votes were made on that part of the estate of Philiphaugh purchased by Mr. Johnstone of Alva. It is likely that they are all discharged; and the voters will not at any rate consider themselves as obliged to go with Mr. Johnstone. Votes on part of Philiphaugh^ supposed discharged. 9. Mr. Stephen Oliver, Minister at Maxton. Will not swear. Promised a kirk for his son by the Duke of Queensberry, through Mr. Horsburgh of that Ilk. 10. Alexander Shaw, late Writer in Edinburgh. Married to Mrs. Menzies of Culdares. Has an oflSice at Plymouth or Portsmouth. A friend of the present Mr. Murray of Philiphaugh. 11. Henry Murray, late of the 15th Eegiment of Foot. Votes of Mr. Johnstone of Alva. 12. John Johnstone of Alva. Brother of Mr. Pulteney. See Introduction to County. 13. William Johnstone Pulteney, brother of the last. Will scarcely swear. Votes of Mr. Murray of Philiphaugh. 14. John Murray of Philiphaugh. Great part of this estate sold to Mr. John- stone. Mr. Murray is in the West Indies. He has a daughter married to Sir James Nasmyth of Posso. His son is graduate as a Physician. Is a relation of Pringle of Clifton, who will sway him. 3i8 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Mr. Murray of Philiphaugh (continued). 15. Sir Alexander Don of Newton, in Eoxburgh- shire (which see). Married a sister of the Earl of Glencairn's. Supposed to be a vote from the last. Individuals. 16. Henry Crawford of Monorgan. Supposed to be a liferent qualification on the estate of Philiphaugh purchased by John Johnstone ; but at any rate it is believed he is disqualified as being concerned in the collection of the Customs at Dundee. 17. John Pringle of Clifton. See Introduction to County. 18. John Elliot of Borthwickbrae. Independant man. Son a lawyer. Will go with the Duke of Buccleugh. 19. James Cunninghame of Hyndhope. Merchant in Edinburgh. Pretty rich ; but a large family. Sons in the East Indies. Eldest son a Writer in Edinburgh. Brother-in-law of Principal Eobertson. Will lean to the Duke of Buccleuch. 20. Thomas Ballantyne of Halslee. Moderate good estate. A family. A daughter married to Waugh, Writer, in Eoxburgh- shire. He is a relation of Cranstoun of Dewar, in Mid-Lothian. Will probably go with Pringle of Clifton. 21. Admiral John Elliot. Uncle of Sir Gilbert Elliot. SELKIRKSHIRE. 319 22. Egbert Ballantyne of Phaaps. Small estate. Economical man. A family. Doubtful how he will go. 23. Charles Scott of Wool. A pretty good estate. A brother, John, W.S. Will go with the Duke. 24. John Kutherfurd of Edgerston (see Eoxburgh- shire). A good estate. Son-in-law of General Leslie. The Duke of Buccleugh. 25. Andrew Plummer of Middlestead. The Sheriff of the County. Under obligations to the Duke of Buccleugh. Married a sister of Pringle of Torwoodlee. No children. A pretty good estate. 26. Archibald Douglas of Douglas. Brother-in-law to the Duke of Buccleugh. In Parliament. Well known. 27. Sir James Pringle of Stitchell. Very rich. Attached to the Duke of Buc- cleugh, with whom he will go in this County \ but it is likely he will be averse to vote, as he will not like the oath, and part of his vote is a liferent from Pringle of Torwoodlee. 28. George Fairholm of Greenhill. An old batchelor. Very independant. His brother, a farmer, who married a sister of Mr. Pringle of Torwoodlee, is his heir. 29. Walter Williamson of Cardrona. Kich. A batchelor. His brother, and pre- sumptive heir, is a Surgeon in the 23rd. 30. James Pringle of Torwoodlee. See Introduction to the County. 320 ' POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 31. Mark Pringle of Fairnilee. The present Member for the County. Nephew of Pringle of Clifton. Chamberlain of Ettrick Forest during life. Will go with the Duke of Buccleugh and Dundas, or rather with Pringle of Clifton, through whom he will succeed to a great estate, and who will always incline to support Government. 32. James Mercer of Scotsbank. Nephew of Brown of Elieston, the Commis- sioner of Excise, who may sway him. A small estate. A batchelor. 33. William Eussel of Ashiestiel. Small estate. Is in the East Indies; a Colonel in the Company's Service. His intimate friend in Scotland is Pringle of Whitebank. 34. Adam Ogilvie of Hartwoodmyres. A Lawyer. Factor for the Duke of Buccleugh. Will go with him. Married. A small estate. 35. John Scott, Writer to the Signet. Brother of Scott of Wool. Eeal vote from his father. Buccleugh. 36. William Chisholm. Made money as a Surgeon in Jamaica. Lives in London. Has a pretty good estate in Eoxburghshire. Says he is head of his clan. Has been obliged to the Duke of Buccleugh for his vote in Eoxburghshire. 37. Alexander Eobertson, Keeper of the Eecords of Scotland. Very independant. A batchelor. But will probably go with Lord Frederick Campbell. SELKIRKSHIRE. 321 38. Alexander Pringle of Whitebank. Made a fortune in the East Indies. Under obligations to the Duke of Buccleugh, who lately sold him back his family estate of Yair. 39. Hugh Scott of Gala. An officer in the Army, now in Canada. Married a daughter of Dr. Monro, Pro- fessor of Anatomy, Edinburgh. Will go with the Duke of Buccleugh, who was a friend and intimate of his father's. 40. William Caster Anderson. Votes in right of his wife, heiress of the small estate of Tushielaw. Connected with Rutherfurd of Edgerston. Will go with the Duke's party. SUMMARY. Mr. Scott of Harden, . . . . On the part of Philiphaugh purchased by Mr. Johnstone of Alva, . Mr. Johnstone of Alva, Mr Murray of Philiphaugh, Individuals, .... Total, 3 2 2 25 40 Entitled to be inrolled : — James Lauder of Carrolside. A batchelor. Rich. Commonly called Lauder. Beau " STIRLINGSHIEE.^^ Sir Thomas Dundas at present represents tHis County. He has a great estate and great personal interest in it. Universally respected and esteemed, lie is long likely to represent it ; for, notwithstanding the party violence of the times, the Minister, though he has many friends in the County, and among others the Marquis of Graham, has found it difficult to form a party against Sir Thomas, who is beloved by men of all parties in Scotland. The Marquis of Graham has a great estate and very considerable interest in this County, and, were he inclined, could make many votes on his superiorities. * 1789 AND 1790. Since this compilation was finished, Sir Alexander Campbell of Ardkinglas, who has a pretty independant fortune, and is an officer in the Army, has appeared as a candidate on the Ministerial interest, and the success he has met with in his canvass demonstrates how extremely difficult it is, even for the most respectable character, to resist in Scotland the influ- ence of the Administration for the time being. The compiler has marked in these notes the alterations that took place at the Michaelmas Meeting of Freeholders in 1789, and how the several Freeholders stand affected to Sir Thomas Pundas and Sir Alexander Campbell. STIRLINGSHIRE. 323 Sir Archibald Edmonstone has also a great estate in this County, and has made several votes which are ready to be inroUed. William Forbes * of Callendar, the great copper contractor. Has also a very large estate in this County, as has William Eamsay, Esq.,t the Banker. See County of Edinburgh. The Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Isles, has also a good estate and some interest, as has Lord Elphinstone, of whom see particulars in Dumbartonshire. The other interests will appear from the EoU at Michaelmas, 1788: — Votes of Sir Thomas Dundas. 1. Sir Thomas Dundas. See Introduction to County. 2. Captain George Middleton. Disqualified. Comptroller of the Customs, Leith. * Mr. Forbes is not yet inrolled, but may be inrolled at the Election, and, it is said, will vote for Sir Thomas. t Mr. Ramsay is not yet inrolled, but may be inrolled at the Election. He has lately had a difference with Mr, Dundas, but is averse to interpose in politicks or to oppose Government. It is thought he will not vote against Sir Thomas, and may possibly vote for him, 2, It is said that this vote is discharged, and that he may be deroUed. 324 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Sir Thomas Dundas (continued). 3. Francis Masterton. 4. Major James Bruce. 5. Mr. James Edgar, Comptroller of Customs. Disqualified. 6. Colonel Ealph Abercromby. 7. John Dundas, W.S. 8. John Caddell of Glenquoy. 9. James Syme, Writer in Edinburgh. Believed to be divested. 10. Harry Davidson, W.S. Votes on Mr. Ramsay's estates {thought divested). 11. Alexander Alison, Esq., of the Excise. Disqualified. 12. Captain Andrew Lyon. Supposed dead. 13. Sir Archibald Hope. 14. Matthew Henderson. Dead. 3. This vote discharged, may be derolled. 4. Abroad. 5. May be derolled. 6. Will certainly vote for Sir Thomas, Has a real vote of his own. 7. The same, if he takes the oath. 8. The same as the last. 9. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 10. Will vote for Sir Thomas. 11. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 12. Said to be discharged, but uncertain. 13. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 14. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. STIRLINGSHIRE. 325 Votes on Mr. Ramsay's estates {continued). 15. Captain Robert Eollo. 16. Hugh James Paterson Rollo. These six last were votes of Mr. Cheap and Mr. Paterson, whose estates are now pur- chased by Mr. Ramsay. Votes of Sir George Dunbar. 17. Sir George Dunbar of Mochrum. A Captain in the Army. A moderate estate. Married an Irish lady. His sister married to Mr. Copland of Colliston. It is thought will go with Sir Thomas. 18. Major W. Dunbar. 19. Major Alexander Dundas. Votes of Sir Archibald Edmonstone. 20. Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath. A fine estate in this County. Has hitherto gone with the Argyll interest. Brought into Parliament by them. Has made several votes in this County not yet in- rolled. 21. Major C. Edmonstone. 15. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 16. Thought to be discharged, but not yet derolled. 17. Has promised to Sir Alexander Campbell. 18. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 19. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 20. Votes for Sir Alexander Campbell. 21. Votes for Sir Alexander Campbell. May demur at the oath. 326 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Lady Clementina Fleming, the mother of Lord Elphinstone, has given votes to the following, gentle- men : — Votes of Lord or Lady Elphinstone. 22. HoNBLE. William Elphinstone, one of the ' Directors of the India Company. For par- ticulars, see Dumbartonshire. 23. HoNBLE. G. K. Elphinstone, Secretary to the Prince of Wales. See Dumbartonshire. 24. John Welsh, W.S. Now in India, and the vote renounced. 25. Captain David Balingall. Votes of Mr. Scrymgeour of Tealing. 26. Alexander Scrymgeour of Tealing. 27. George Eamsay. These votes supposed divested. Votes of Monro of Auchenhowie. 28. John Monro of Auchenbowie. A Lawyer. Procurator-Fiscal of .the Admir- alty. Son of the late and brother of the present Dr. Monro. A family. Pretty independant. Goes with Sir Thomas. 22. Presumed for Sir Thomas. 23. Presumed for Sir Thomas. 24. DeroUed at Michaelmas, 1789. 25. Presumed will go as the Dowager Lady Elphinstone directs him. 26. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. 27. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. 28. Dead. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. STIRLINGSHIRE. 327 Votes of Mr. Monro of Auchenbowie (continued). 29. William Caddel of Banton. Married a sister of the wife of the last. Votes of Mr. Haldane. 30. George Haldane of Gleneagles. Connected with Sir Thomas Dundas through his first wife, by whom he has children. A Lawyer. Pretty independant. Very de- sirous of a seat in Parliament. 31. Colonel Alexander Duncan of Lundie. Nearly connected with Mr. Dundas, the Treasurer of the Navy, but will go with Mr. Haldane in this County j but inquire if he has not divested himself. Votes of Mr. Speirs of Culcreuch. 32. Peter Speirs of Culcreuch. A very independant and a very worthy man. A staunch friend of Sir Thomas's. 33. Archibald Speirs of Elderslie, in Renfrewshire, his brother. Mr. Speirs has another vote ready for inrol- ment. Votes of the Duke of Argyll. 34. George Shaw of Kersiebank. Vote acquired from Duke of Hamilton and Duke of Argyll, but now divested. 29. Will vote for Sir Thomas. 30. Will vote for Sir Alexander. 31. Will vote for Sir Alexander. 32. For Sir Thomas. 33. Will vote for Sir Thomas. 34. Said to be discharged, though not deroUed. iwpnimiij .wHw..» .. . ". . M^imvfmvmmmfmmw 328 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND, Votes of the Duke of Argyll {continued). 35. James Ferrier, W.S. Vote of Duke of Argyll or Sir James Campbell, Ardkinglas. Votes of Mr. Morehead. 36. William Morehead of Herbertshire. A sensible man. Moderate. Good estate. A family. Will go with Sir Thomas Dundas. 37. Egbert Morehead of Croyleckie. 38. James M 'Queen, Writer in Edinburgh. Divested. Individuals. 39. Dr. James Hay. A Physician in Edinburgh. Father-in-law of Sir William Forbes, the Banker, who is obliged to Mr. Dundas, the Treasurer of the Navy. Has a son a Banker. Pretty independant. Has offered the estate and vote for sale. A part of this vote seems to have been got from Sir James Campbell of Ardkinglas, part from the Duke of Hamilton. 40. John Campbell, Esq. A vote from Sir Alexander Campbell of Ardkinglas, whose estate in this County is for sale ; he is pretty independant ; a 35. Votes for Sir Alexander, if he takes the trust oath. 36. Votes for Sir Thomas. 37. Votes for Sir Thomas, if he takes the trust oath. 38. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. 39. Votes for Sir Alexander. 40. Votes for Sir Alexander, if he swears. STIRLINGSHIRE. 329 batchelor ; in the Army ; will go with the Argyll interest ; he has also a free- hold himself, and may be inr oiled imme- diately. 41. Sir Michael Bruce of Stenhouse. Old. Moderate in his expenses. Pretty independant. A large family. His eldest son, Colonel Bruce, in the Army. It is thought is attached to, and will go with, Sir Thomas. 42. George Moir of Leckie. Eich. Does not take the oaths to Govern- ment. Gave a vote to Sir Henry Seton for Sir Thomas. 43. Lieutenant John Napier of Craigannet. An old man. Has an estate of £300 a year, and an office in Stirling Castle. Was once in an opposite interest to Sir Thomas. 44. Colonel Adam Livingstone. Goes with the Argyll interest. Is Remem- brancer in Exchequer. 45. Hugh Seton of Touch. Does not qualify to Government. 46. William Lennox of Woodhead. Of independant fortune. A family. Has a 41. Very old (eighty) and infirm ; and his sons are against Sir Thomas. He will vote for Sir Thomas if he comes. 42. Old, and will not take the oaths to Government. 43. DeroUed Michaelmas, 1789. 44. Will vote for Sir Alexander. 45. Abroad. 46. Has not hitherto taken the oaths to Government ; but were the Election to depend on his vote, there is a chance he would now take them, and vote for Sir Alexander. 330 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. brother a batchelor, from whom he has expectations. Never takes the oaths to Government. 47. Alexander Gibson Wright of Kersie. A good estate. Old. His wife much to say. Three daughters, the eldest married the cousin-german of the Earl of Lauderdale, in the Army. 48. HoNBLE. James Erskine (Lord Alva in the Court of Session). Old; infirm. His son and heir John, a Lawyer. Much connected with the Dean of Faculty, the Earl of Glencairn, and the Erskines of Mar. Will go with Sir Thomas. He only votes in absence of Mr. Erskine of Mar. 49. William Charles Little of Liberton. Heir presumptive to Sir Alexander (jrilmour. A Lawyer. A family. Supposed divested. 50. James Bruce of Kinnaird. The Abyssinian traveller. Eich. Leans against Sir Thomas. 51. Colonel James Callander. Abroad. A son of Mr. Callander of Craig- forth. Will, it is thought, not come home to vote. 52. Andrew Clark of Bonnyside. Attached to Sir Thomas. 47. Old, but will vote for Sir Thomas. 48. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 49. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 50. Votes for Sir Alexander, 51. If he comes to the Election will vote for Sir Thomas. 52. For Sir Thomas. STIRLINGSHIRE. 331 53. John Francis Erskine of Mar. Votes, if not divested, on the liferent of the vote held by Lord Alva before mentioned. Good estate, though not free of debt. A family. Attached to the Dean of Faculty and Opposition. 54. David Smythe of Methven. Made Sheriff of Perthshire through this ministry. A Lawyer. A family. Lord Graham will have influence. See Perthshire. 55. Captain John Lennox. The brother of William Lennox of Woodhead. A rich old batchelor. Connected with the India Company. Will go with Administra- tion. 56. Colonel James Francis Erskine. Will go with Sir Thomas. 57. Colonel Thomas Dundas of Fingask. Cousin of Sir Thomas. 58. Charles Dundas, Esq. Son of the deceased Thomas Dundas of Fingask. Cousin of Sir Thomas. 59. Captain John Livingstone. This vote acquired from the late Sir James Campbell of Ardkinglas. Will probably go with the Argyll interest. 53. DeroUed Michaelmas, 1789. 54. May be derolled. 55. For Sir Alexander. 56. For Sir Thomas, if he votes ; but there are some doubts about his right. 57. For Sir Thomas. 58. For Sir Thomas. 59. For Sir Alexander. 332 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 60. Sir Alexander Stirling of Glorat. Has a large estate in Berwickshire. Is a very independant man. His son rather recluse. Will vote for Sir Thomas. 61. Archibald Stirling of Garden. Will be influenced, it is believed, by Lord Hopetoun, whose mines he manages. Con- nected in blood with Mr. Graham of Gart- more. In good habits with Lord Graham. Has one son. Is economical and indepen- dant. 62. Captain John Graham of Duchray. Believed the nearest heir of Lady Alva, who will have influence. May also be influenced by the Duke of Athole. 63. William Cunninghame of Bandalloch. Divested. The estate and vote purchased by Eobert Dunmore after mentioned. 64. Sir William Murray of Touchadam. Good estate, but incumbered ; beginning to get into good order. A widower. Has children. Is very religious. Friendly to Sir Thomas. Could make many votes, but his estate is entailed. John Campbell, W.S., his brother-in-law, is agent for Lord Breadalbane, and may sway him. 60. Not yet declared. 61. For Sir Alexander. 62. For Sir Thomas, if he comes ; but very infirm. Has sons in the Army. 63. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. 64. For Sir Thomas. STIRLINGSHIRE. 333 65. John Johnstone of Denovan. Immensely rich. The brother of Mr. Pulteney and Sir James Johnstone. 66. Alexander Dallas, Silk Dyer in Edinburgh. Friendly to Sir Thomas ; but supposed divested. 67. EoBERT Graham of Gartmore. Connected with Lord Graham, but is now attached to Opposition and Sir Thomas Dundas. A good estate. A family. 68. Alexander Bruce of Powfoulis. An old batchelor. Pretty independant. Will go with Sir Thomas. 69. General John Campbell of Boquhan. A most independant man. Will also succeed to a great estate in East-Lothian at the death of his brother, General Fletcher. Will go with Sir Thomas. 70. EoBERT Belshes of Greenyards. Very rich. No family. Has an office in Exchequer. Wishes to make a Ministerial party against Sir Thomas. 71. William Copland of Colliston, in Dumfries- shire. Very independant. An only daughter. Brother-in-law to Sir George Dunbar in this County. 65. For Sir Alexander. 66. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. 67. For Sir Thomas. 68. Derolled Michaelmas, 1789. 69. For Sir Thomas. 70. For Sir Alexander. 71. For Sir Alexander, if he takes the trust oath, as his vote is supposed to be a liferent from his brother-in-law. 334 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 72. John Strachan, Esq. of Woodside. Is supposed to be rather against Sir Thomas. 73. William Glen of Forganhall. Is supposed also to lean against Sir Thomas. 74. Alexander Abercromby, Advocate. Will, it is thought, be for Sir Thomas, though he is much connected with Henry Dundas. 75. Egbert Dunmore, Esq. A Merchant in Glasgow. Has a good estate of his own. Another settled on his second son, a West India Merchant. Will vote for Sir Thomas. 76. Egbert Haldane of Aithrey. Married to a niece of Mr. Oswald of Scotston, who is the heir of old Eichard Oswald the Peacemaker ; she is also niece to Smythe of Methven, they will probably go to- gether. He is moderate in his expenses, and in good circumstances. 72. For Sir Alexander. 73. For Sir Alexander. 74. Derolled at Michaelmas, 1789. 75. For Sir Thomas. 76. For Sir Alexander. STIRLINGSHIRE. 335 SUMMARY.* Sir Thomas Dundas, .... 10 Votes on Mr. Eamsay's Estates, . 6 Sir George Dunbar, .... 3 Sir Archibald Edmonstone, 2 Lady Elphinstone, .... 4 Votes on Mr. Scrymgeour's Estate, . 2 Mr. Monro, 2 Mr. Haldane, 2 Mr. Speirs, 2 Votes from Duke of Argyll (or Sir James Campbell), Mr. Morehead, 2 3 Individuals, 38 Total, 76 * SUMMARY, 1789. Summary, Michaelmas, 1788, as above, Derolled as before, Michaelmas, 1789, . 76 20 But there were added to the Roll at Michaelmas, 1789, .... 56 62 Viz. : — 1. Michael Stewart Nicolson, Mr. Shaw Stewart's nephew (mentioned at the end of the Roll of 1788), who votes for Sir Thomas. 2. Captain M'Lachlan says he will not vote. But will lean to Government (also mentioned at the end of Roll of 1788). 336 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Besides these already inrolled, the following gentle- men are ready for inrolment : — Captain John M'Lachlan of Auchintroig. At present unengaged. A Lieutenancy of Invalids might suit him. Michael Houstoun Stewart Nicolson of Carnock. The heir presumptive to Mr. Shaw Stewart in Eenfrewshire. Will certainly support Sir Thomas. 3. Thomas Livingstone of Parkhall (mentioned at the end of the Roll of 1788). Will vote for Sir Thomas. 4. John Ogilvy of Gairdoch, Factor for Lord Fincastle, the son of the Earl of Dunmore ; but who will, it is said, never- theless vote for Sir Thomas, though it is not known that he has promised. 5. James Raymond Johnstone, the son of Johnstone of Alva. Will vote for Sir Alexander. 6. Walter Buchanan of Balfunning (mentioned at the end of Roll of 1788). For Sir Thomas. So that the Roll at Michaelmas, 1789, consisted in all of 62 Ready to be inrolled : — Mr. Ramsay the Banker, who, it is thought, will not oppose Sir Thomas, whom he respects; but, though he has had a difference with Mr Dundas, will not incline to oppose Government, and therefore may not vote at all, . 1 Sir Alexander Campbell himself, .... 1 Mr. Forbes, mentioned in the introduction to the County, who, it is said, will vote for Sir Thomas, . . 1 Mr. Miller of Dalnair (mentioned at the end of Roll of 1788), and will vote for Sir Alexander, ... 1 Lord Alva, who was struck off at Michaelmas, 1788, but is entitled to come on again on a new purchase, who, it is thought, should, and it is hoped will, go with Sir Thomas, 1 General Bruce, and his brother, who, it is said, will vote for Sir Alexander, 2 Carry over, . 69 STIRLINGSHIRE. 337 Mr. Buchanan of Balfunning. Undeclared. Pretty independant. A saving man. Not much connected with the County. Sir Thomas got his uncle an office on the Canal. Thomas Livingstone of Parkhall. Believed to have a vote. A good estate. Will support Sir Thomas. It will be observed that Lord Fincastle, son of Lord Dunmore, is said to be making votes to the number of eight ; Sir Michael Bruce, three or four ; and Sir Archibald Edmonstone, eight. Alexander Millar of Dalnair, Advocate. Has lately purchased a vote. He is a Lawyer, Brought over, . 69 Mr. Glassforu (mentioned at the end of the Roll of 1788) has declared that he will not vote at all; and is not ready to vote till the end of August. It will be observed that the following liferenters, or, as they are called, nominal voters, are entitled to be inroUed: — On Sir Archibald Edmonstone's estate, for Sir Alexander, . . , . . , 14 On the Duke of Hamilton's, for Sir Alexander, 3 On Sir Alexander's, I - 18 On Peter Speirs's, for Sir Thomas, ... 1 Total, 88 So that Sir Thomas Dundas's success in a great measure depends on this, that the late decisions of the Courts of Law rejecting liferent votes shall be adhered to, or that the persons to whom liferent votes have been given shall refuse to take the trust oath. Y 338 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. but never practises. Rich. Married a niece of Sir Archibald Edmonstone. Likely to go with him. Henry Glassford of Dougalston. Has also lately got a vote. He has a good fortune, and is moderate in his expenses. Bred a Lawyer, but does not practise. Is a sensible man. His father's second wife, who left children, was cousin-german of Henry Dundas, but he is likely to go with Sir Thomas. Since finisliing these remarks, the compiler finds : — 1. That Mr. Ekskine of Mar, a real Freeholder (mentioned in the Roll of 1788), and derolled in 1789, is entitled to be again inrolled, and will vote for Sir Thomas. 2. That Mr. Forrester of Braes (the heir of Napier of Craigannet, No. 43 in the Roll of Michaelmas, 1788, and who died, and was derolled at Michaelmas, 1789), is also ready to vote. He has not yet declared for whom he will vote. 3. Mr. Morehead, the younger, will vote for Sir Thomas. 4. Mr. Dujstdas of Manor, a liferent vote from Sir Thomas. 5. General Abercromby, a son of Abercromby of Bruce- field, in Clackmannanshire, who, notwithstanding his intimate connections with Mr. Dundas, will, it is said, vote for Sir Thomas. These 5, added to the foregoing %'^^ make the Total 93 (besides Mr. Glassford). SUTHEKLANDSHIRE. The compiler is less certain in this County than any other about what votes are real and indepen- dant, and what liferents. It is, however, of the less consequence, as the influence of the Countess of Sutherland and Earl Gower is almost insurmount- able, and has been exerted in the creation of liferent votes which exceed in number those of the real Freeholders. This circumstance, as well as others, has, however, had the effect of exciting discontent among a few ; and perhaps something might be done in opposition to the Gower interest by starting a real proprietor, for instance Mr. Dempster, against it; but such an attempt at next Election, it is thought, would be entirely fruitless. Koll at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of Lady Sutherland and Lord Gower. 1. Earl Gower. 2. Major-General Charles Ross of Morangie. 3. General Alexander Mackay of Strathtongue. Dead. 340 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of Lady Sutherland and Lord Goiver (continued). 4. Colonel James Sutherland of Oldany. 5. Colonel James St. Clair of St. Clair. Dead. 6. General James Grant of Ballindalloch. The present Member for the County. 7. Major George Sutherland of Elphin. 8. Sir Adam Fergusson, Baronet. 9. Sir Eoderick M'Kenzie of Scatwell. 10. Alexander Baillie of Little Tarrell. 11. Colonel William Wemyss of Wemyss. 12. David Eoss (Lord Ankerville). 13. Alexander M'Kenzie, W.S. 14. Captain Donald Matheson of Skivess. 15. Captain John Clunes of Neilston. 16. Major John M'Donald of May. 17. John M'Kenzie, Younger of Applecross. 18. George Fergusson, Advocate. 19. Captain Alexander Sutherland of the 71st. 20. Joseph Gordon, Esq. of Navidale. 21. Captain Gordon Clunes of Whitehill. 22. Sir David Carnegie of Southesk. Most of these votes of Lady Sutherland's will not take the trust oath. Individuals. 23. James Mackay of Sheiray. An old man of eighty. Will be influenced by Lady Sutherland. SUTHERLANDSHIRE. 341 24. Sir John Ross of Balnagown. Independant. An Admiral in the Navy. Married a niece of Dundas's. 25. John Gordon of Carrol. Independant. M'Leod of Geanies is his brother-in-law, who is nearly connected with Lord Dumfries. 26. Captain George Mackay of Bighouse. A small estate. A family. 27. William Honeyman, Advocate. Son-in-law of Macqueen of Braxfield, Lord Justice-Clerk. Wishes for promotion at the Bar. Factor on the York Buildings Company's estates. Votes on Estate of Pulrossie. 28. Captain Charles Gordon of Pulrossie. Independant. Not in good health. About to sell to Mr. Dempster. The three next voters are his sons, and inroUed on votes from him. 29. John Gordon, Younger of Pulrossie. 30. Lieutenant William Gordon, 71st. 31. Lieutenant George Gordon, 72nd. Individuals. 32. DuGALD Gilchrist of Ospisdale. Old. A batchelor. Long Factor to Lady Sutherland. 342 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 33. Egbert Bruce ^neas M'Leod of Cadboll. Independant estate, and good interest in the north. A Lawyer ; no practice. Con- nected with Sir John M'Pherson, the nephew of Captain M'Leod of Harris, his father-in-law. 34. Hugh Houstoun of Creech. A Wine Merchant at Brora. Will lean to the Gower interest. SUMMAEY. Lady Sutherland and Earl Gower, 22 Gordon of Pulrossie, .... 4 Individuals, . . . . . 8 Total, . 34 It is believed that the following gentlemen may come on the Eoll : — 1. Mr. Dempster, the Member of Parliament for Perth, who has purchased the estate of Skibo. 2. George Gunn Munro of Poyntzfield. Believed to be a Merchant in London. David- son and Graham of London, or Mr. Eoss of Cromarty, have influence. SUTHERLANDSHIRE. 343 3. * of Embo is also entitled to be inrolled. Has an immense estate in the West Indies. Mr. Cooper Lee, Attorney-at-Law, has influence. 4. * of Eosehall. A Major on half- pay. Has a brother and brother-in-law among Lady Sutherland's voters. * In the MS. the names are wanting. On the Roll of Free- holders made up at Dornoch the 14th of July, 1790, appear the names of Robert Home Gordon of Embo, and Major M. H. BaiUie of Rosehall.— Ed. WWIW WIGTONSHIEE. The leading interests in this County are : — 1. The Earl of Selkirk, a man of disinterested and patriotic principles. Little attached to any- party; an independant fortune; and has hitherto interfered very little in the politicks of the County. His eldest son, Lord Daer, is a man of real abilities and ingenuity, and of the most indefatigable industry. He has another son at the English Bar, one in the Navy, and several daughters. 2. The Earl of Stair, who has also a good estate and interest in the County. 3. The Earl of Galloway, who has the chief interest in the County. 4. Sir William Maxwell of Monreith has also a great estate and interest. He is married, and has a family. Is brother to the Dutchess of Gordon, but, it is thought, will go with Opposition. 5. Mr. M'Dowall of Logan, the present represen- tative of the County. Much connected with Mr. Dundas. 6. Mr. M'Dowall of Garthland has a great estate here, and in Renfrewshire. He is the present WIGTONSHIRE. 345 Member for Airshire, and is attached to Mr. Pitt's Ministry. See Eenfrewsliire. EoU at Michaelmas, 1788 : — Votes of the Earl of Galloway. 1. Nathaniel Duke of Leaths. 2. Colonel James Stewart of Knockhead. 3. Colonel A. Stewart of Cairne. The present Member for Kirkcudbright. 4. Thomas Tod of Kirkbryde, Writer to the Signet. It is believed will not take the trust oath. 5. Kobert Smith of Broompark. An infirm man. A friend of the Duke of Roxburghe's. Will not attend. 6. David Maxwell of Cardoness. Will not swear. 7. Captain Robert Christie of Stuartscotland. The Army Agent in London. 8. Captain James Maxwell of Muirscotland. Uncle of Sir William Maxwell of Monreith. Will not vote. 9. David Rae, Esq. (Lord Eskgrove in the Court of Session). Will not swear. 10. Captain Birnie of Broomhill. A voter in Lanarkshire. Rich. Infirm. Will not like to come. 11. Captain A. Gordon of Lossat. Will not swear. 12. Edward M'Culloch. An Excise Officer ; disqualified. 346 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. Votes of the Earl of Stair. 13. General Egbert Horn of Horn in Aberdeen- shire. 14. John Hamilton of Bargany in Airshire. 15. David Legat of Barlockhart. Votes of the Earl of Dumfries. 16. James Duff of Mochrum Park. Abroad. Will not swear. 17. Charles Dalrymple of Lochronald. Votes of Sir Thomas Hay. 18. Sir Thomas Hay of Park. A good estate ; but his mind now affected. 19. Captain Alexander Hay. Major Balfour, lately from India, his nephew, will have influence. Votes of M^Dowall of Garthland. 20. William M'Dowall of Garthland. See the Introduction to this County. 21. Andrew Houstoun of Jordanhill in Eenfrew- shire. 22. John Eobertson of Auchencloy. The Professor of Natural Philosophy, Edin- burgh. Will not swear. 23. James M'Dowall, the brother of Garthland. 24. Archibald Tod of Lochans, W.S. Will scarcely swear. 25. Captain J. M'Dowall, the uncle of Garthland. WIGTONSHIRE, 347 Votes of Gordon of Culvennan. 26. Alexander Gordon of Culvennan. A pretty good estate. A family. A Lawyer. The Sheriff of Kirkcudbright. Will go with Lord Galloway or Lord Dumfries. 27. Egbert Gordon of Tannylaggie. iTidividuals. 28. John M'Dowall of Logan. A good estate. The father of the present Member for the County. 29. James Murray of Broughton. A man of very independant fortune. Has of late meddled little in politicks. Married a sister of the Earl of Galloway's, but lives separately from her. Abroad. 30. Hugh Stewart of Tonderghie. A family. A small estate. Will be swayed by Keith Stewart. 31. William Maxwell of Ardwall. A relation of Sir William Maxwell of Mon- reith, who will influence him. 32. Patrick Laurie of Urral. Leans to Keith Stewart. 33. HoNBLE. Keith Stewart of Corswall. Keceiver -General of the Land Tax for Scot- land, so cannot vote. He is the brother of the Earl of Galloway, with a very inde- pendant fortune. 34. John Maxwell of Ardwall. An Ofiicer in the Forts at Plymouth or Ports- mouth. Will go with his father William. 348 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. 35. Sir William Maxwell of Monreith. A good estate and interest in this County. He has made several votes ready for inrol- ment. Married. A family. Brother to the Dutchess of Gordon, but supposed to incline to Opposition. Present candidate for the County. 36. Sir Stair Agnew of Lochnaw. A good estate. Uncertain. 37. Andrew Adair of Genoch. Father of Thomas Adair, W.S., the Collector of Cess for the County, and Agent for Sir William Maxwell, who will influence him. 38. Thomas Adair of Curghie. Son of the last. W.S. Collector of Cess for the County. Will go with Sir William Maxwell. 39. William Boyd of Mertonhall. A clergyman. Independant ; but has a family. 40. EoBERT H. Stewart of Physgill. The Galloway family will sway him. 41. John Dalrymple of Dunraggit. Will also go with the Galloway family. 42. Eobert Vans Agnew of Sheuchan. Abroad. Will be soon home. Will go with the Galloway family. 43. HoNBLE. Patrick Maitland of Freugh. A brother of the late Earl of Lauderdale. 44. Walter Laurie of Eedcastle. Will go with the Galloway family. WIGTONSHIRE. 349 45. WiLLiAai Hamilton of Oraighlaw. A Physician in Kilmarnock. A cousin of Thomas Adair, W.S., and also cousin to the present Member, M'Dowall. 46. Alexander Houstoun of Barmore. Eich. A Merchant in Glasgow. A connec- tion of M'Dowall of Garthland's. 47. Andrew M'Dowall. Son of M'Dowall of Logan, and present Mem- ber for the County. 48. John Hathorn of Castlewigg. Averse to the Galloway interest. Has a brother a Writer to the Signet. 49. William M'Millan of Polbae. 50. David M'Culloch of Torhouse. Connected with Drummond the Banker, and Sir Eobert Herries. 51. William M'Connel of Culbae. Disqualified, being Collector of the Customs at Wigton. 52. Robert Stewart of Castlestewart. Who had the paper-war with Mr. Frazer. Made a fortune in India. Originally from Perth. His fortune made under General Clavering, father of Lord Napier's lady. 3SO POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. SUMMAEY. Earl of Galloway, . . 12 M 'Do WALL of Garthland, 6 Earl of Stair, .... 3 Earl of Dumfries, . 2 Sir Thomas Hay, 2 Gordon of Culvennan, 2 Individuals, .... 25 Total, 52 Eeady to be inrolled : — Earl of Galloway, Earl of Stair, Sir William Maxwell of Monreith, Mr. M'Dowall of Logan, 18 COUNTY OF DUMBAETON.* Table showing the Number of Votes which each Freeholder has made, and the Number which he may still make. Made. May make Total. Lord Elphinstone, 16 of 221 Duke of Montrose, 15 24f Do. do. (with Sir James Colquhoun's consent), 17 17 Mr. Keith Elphinstone, 1 1 If Colin Douglas, .... 1 1 Gartmore, ..... 1 H ^h Mr. Haldane, .... 1 21 st Mr. Ferguson, . . . . ll l| Drumakiln, 2 2 Lord Blantyre, .... 44 41 Duke of Argyll, .... 4| 21 71 Sir A. Edmonstone, 4 ij si Messrs. Campbell, H 1 H Mr. Smollett and Mr. Telfer, 3 3 Sir James Colquhoun, . 2 4| 6| Lord Stonefield, .... 2 1 3 Drumhead, 1 Lyleston, 1 Captain Nobil, . - . . 1 Lord Frederick Campbell, . 1 Peiton, 1 Darleith, 1 Carry forward, . 60 57i nu * The Tables relating to the Counties of Dumbarton and Renfrew were drawn up by the compiler of the Report, to which they form a supple- ment.— Ed. 352 POLITICAL STATE OF SCOTLAND. ' Made. May make Total. Brought forward, . 60 57i 117^ Catter, T. Bucliauan, Methven, Barns, .... Garscadden, . Gartshore, . Kirk Session of Cardross, 1 Edinbarnet, . i \ On Ballagan, 1 1 66 59i 1251 COUNTY OF EENFREW. Table showing the Number of Votes which each Freeholder has made, and the Number which he may still make. Made. May make Total. Sir John Maxwell, Earl of Eglinton, . Castlesempil, Mr. Speirs, . Miss Pollok, Sir Michael Stewart, John Shaw Stewart, Duke of Hamilton, Mr. Mure of Caldwell, Carry forward, 10 10 15i 5 3 16 5| 11 2 78 25i 13| 17| 15 6| 16i 7 "i 103^ COUNTY OF RENFREW. 353 Made. May make Total. Brought forward, . 78 25^ 1031 Lady Glasgow, . 14| 3| 18i' Earl of Abercorn, 2 2 4 Lord Blantyre, lOf 10| Milliken, . 5 3| ^■ James Hamilton, . 1 I ll Mr. Douglas, 1 2| Blackstone, . 1 1 l| John Craufurd, 3 3^ Earl of Glencairn, 10 6i 2I Craigends, . 2i Wishaw, H 4| Mr. Alexander, \, 1 ■ 3r 1^: Blythswood, 2; - D. M'Dowall, 2 '■ Mr. Fleming, 1 Duncan Darroch, . 1 2 Williamwood, li li Ralston and Miss Barclay, 1 Mr. Maxwell of Fingalton, \ li Lord Sempill, 1 1 Succoth, 1 Hillingtou, . 1 A. Houstoun, 1 Johnston, 1 Househill, . 1 Town of Paisley, . 1 Braidiland, , 1 Craufurdland, 1 Blair, . 1 1 Dr. Hamilton, 1 Boyd Porterfield, . 1 Sir Hew Crawfurd, 1 Mrs. Lundie, 1 Duke of Montrose, \ \ John Wallace, J 1 Carseburn, . 1 \ D. M 'Gilchrist, . I f 140 671 207| APPENDIX A. OATHS WHICH WERE, OR MIGHT HAVE BEEN, ADMINISTERED AT A COUNTY ELECTION MEETING IN 1788 {referred to on pp. xxix and xxx). Oath of Allegiance. " I , do sincerely promise and swear, that I will be faithful, and bear all true allegiance to his Majesty King George. So help me God." The Assurance. " I , do in the sincerity of my heart, assert, acknow- ledge, and declare, that his Majesty King George is the only lawful and undoubted Sovereign of this realm, as well de jure, that is, of right, King, as de facto, that is, in the possession and exercise of the government ; and therefore, I do promise and swear, that I will, with heart and hand, life and goods, maintain and defend his right, title, and government, against the descendants of the person who pretended to be Prince of Wales during the life of the late King James, and since his decease pretended to be, and took upon himself the stile and title of King of England, by the name of James the Third, or of Scotland, by the name of James the Eighth, or the stile and title of King of Great Britain, and their adherents, and all other enemies, who, either by open or secret attempts, shall disturb or disquiet his Majesty in the possession and exercise thereof." APPENDIX. 355 Oath of Abjuration. " I , do truly and sincerely acknowledge, profess, testify, and declare, in my conscience, before God and the world, that our Soverign Lord King George is lawful and rightful King of this realm, and all other his Majesty's dominions and countries thereunto belonging : And I do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I do believe, in my con- science, that not any of the descendants of the person who pretended to be Prince of Wales, during the life of the late King James the Second, and since his death pretended to be, and took upon himself the stile and title of King of England, by the name of James the Third, or of Scotland, by the name of James the Eighth, or the stile and title of King of Great Britain, hath any right or title whatsoever to the Crown of this realm, or any other the dominions thereto belonging ; and I do renounce, refuse, and abjure any allegiance or obedi- ence to any of them ; and I do swear that I will bear faith and true allegiance to his Majesty King George, and him will defend, to the utmost of my power, against all traitorous conspiracies and attempts whatsoever, which shall be made against his person, crown, or dignity ; and I will do my utmost endeavour to disclose and make known to his Majesty, and his successors, all treasons and traitorous conspiracies, which I shall know to be against him, or any of them ; and I do faith- fully promise, to the utmost of my power, to support, maintain, and defend the succession of the Crown against the descen- dants of the said James, and against all other persons what- soever ; which succession, by an Act, entitled * An Act for the further limitation of the Crown^ and better securing the rights and liberties of the subject,' is, and stands limited to the Princess Sophia, Electress and Duchess Dowager of Hanover, and the heirs of her body, being Protestants : And all these things I do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear, according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words, without any equivocation, mental evasion, or secret reservation whatsoever ; and I do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation, and promise heartily, 356 APPENDIX. willingly, and truly, upon the true faith of a Christian. So help me God." Oath against Bribery, taken by the Clerk. " I , do solemnly swear, that I have not, directly or indirectly, by way of loan, or other device whatsoever, received any sum or sums of money, office, place or employment, gratuity or reward, or any bond, bill, or note, or any promise of any sum or sums of money, office, place, employment, or gratuity whatsoever, by myself, or any other, to my use or benefit, or advantage, to make any return at the present elec- tion of a member to serve in Parliament ; and that I will return to the sheriff, or stewart, the person elected by the majority of the freeholders upon the roll made up at this election, and who shall be present, and vote, at this meeting. So help me God." Trust Oath (see p. xxii). Oath against Bribery. " I , do swear, I have not received, or had by myself, or any person whatsoever in trust for me, or for my use and benefit, directly or indirectly, any sum or sums of money, office, place or employment, gift or reward, or any promise or security for any money, office, employment, or gift, in order to give my vote at this election, and that I have not before been polled at this election." * The Formula. "I do sincerely from my heart, profess and declare, before God who searcheth the heart, that I do deny, disown, and abhor these tenets and doctrines of the Papal Komish Church, viz. the supremacy of the Pope and Bishop of Eome over all pastors of the Catholic Church ; his power and authority over * In Scotland the duration of a county election meeting was so brief, and the number of the freeholders so small, that a voter could hardly have polled twice ; but the oath was intended to be taken at English elections also. APPENDIX. 357 Kings, Princes, and States, and the infallibility that he pretends to, either without, or with, a general council; his power of dispensing and pardoning ; the doctrine of transubstantiation, and the corporal presence, with the communion without the cup in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper ; the adoration and sacrifice professed and practised by the Popish Church in the mass ; the invocation of angels and saints ; the worship- ping of images, crosses, and relicks ; the doctrine of superero- gation, indulgencies, and purgatory ; and the service and worship in an unknown tongue : All which tenets and doctrines of the said Church I believe to be contrary to, and inconsistent with, the written word of God. And I do from my heart deny, disown, and disclaim the said doctrines and tenets of the Church of Eome, as in the presence of God, without any equivocation, or mental reservation, but according to the known and plain meaning of the words, as to me offered and proposed. So help me God." Oath regarding Attendance at a Nonjuring Episcopal Meeting. This test was imposed by the Act 19 Geo. ii. cap. 38, which declared (sec. 1 2) that it should be competent for any member of the election meeting to raise the objection (of attending a Nonjuring Episcopal Meeting), " and to prove the same by a witness or witnesses upon oath, or by referring it to oath of the person objected to ; which oath the preses or clerk of such meeting is hereby empowered to administer." APPENDIX B. LIST OF THE REPEESENTATIVES OF SCOTLAND IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS OF GREAT BRITAIN IN 1788.* Aberdeensliire, Aberdeen, Montrose, Brechin, Aberbrothock, and Inverbervie, Anstruther-Easter, Pitten weem, Crail, Anstruther- Wester, and Kilrenny, Argyllshire, Ayrshire, . Ayr, Irvine, Rothesay Inveraray, and Campbel town, Banffshire, Berwickshire, Buteshire, George Skene, Esq. Sir David Carnegie, Bart. John Anstruther, Esq. Lord Frederick Campbell. Hugh Montgomerie, Esq. t Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart. Sir James Duff. J Patrick Home, Esq. Lieut. -Col. Hon. James Stuart. * From the Parliamentary Return of Members of Parliament (issued in 1878), and from contemporary lists. t William M'Dowall, Esq., returned 3rd August 1789, vice Hugh Montgomerie, Esq., appointed Inspector of Military Roads in Scot- land. X James Ferguson, Esq., returned 29th January 1789, vice Sir James Duff, who accepted the Stewardship of the Chiltem Hundreds. APPENDIX, 359 Caithness-shire, . . Unrepresented. Clackmannanshire, . Lieut.-Col. Hon. Charles Cathcart.* Cromartyshire, . . . Unrepresented. Dumbartonshire, . . Hon. George Keith Elphinstone. Dumfriesshire, . . .Sir Eobert Lawrie, Bart. Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, "j Annan, Lochmaben, and \ Sir James Johnstone, Bart. Sanquhar, . . . J Dysart, Kirkcaldy, Burnt island, and Kinghorn, Edinburghshire, Edinburgh City, Elginshire, Elgin, Banff, CuUen, Kin tore, and Inverurie, Fifeshire, . Forfarshire, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Ken frew, and Eutherglen, Haddingtonshire, Haddington, Jedburgh, '\ Dunbar, North Berwick, ]► William Fullarton, Esq Sir Charles Preston, Bart. Eight Hon. Henry Dundas. Sir Adam Fergusson, Bart. Earl of Fife. William Adam, Esq. William Wemyss, Esq. Archibald Douglas, Esq. > Hay Campbell, Esq. f John Hamilton, Esq. and Lauder, . Inverness-shire, . Inverness, Nairn, Forres and Fortrose, . Kincardineshire, Kinross-shire, . Kirkcudbright Stewartry, Lanarkshire, Linlithgowshire, Linlithgow, Selkirk, Lanark and Peebles, . Nairnshire, Lord William Gordon. Sir Hector Munro, K.B. Eobert Barclay, Esq. Unrepresented. Colonel Alexander Stewart. Sir Jas. Steuart Denham, Bart. /Sir William Augustus Cuning- \ hame, Bart. Captain John Moore. Alexander Brodie, Esq. * Burnet Abercromby, Esq., returned 29th November 1788, vice Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cathcart, deceased. t John Crawford, Esq., returned 26th February 1790, vice Hay Campbell, Esq., appointed Lord President of the Court of Session. 36o APPENDIX. Orkney, .... Colonel Thomas Dundas. Peeblesshire, . . . David Murray, Esq. Perthshire, . . . Major-G-eneral James Murray. Perth, Dundee, St. Andrews, 1 /N, t% x -o Cu^ar, and Forfar, . I *^^°'S^ ^^""P^'^'' ^'''- Eenfrewshire, . . John Shaw Stewart, Esq. Ross-shire \ Francis Humberston M'Kenzie, ' ' ' ' ( Esq. Roxburghshire, . . .Sir George Douglas, Bart. Selkirkshire, . . Mark Pringle, Esq. Stirlingshire, . . .Sir Thomas Dundas, Bart. Stirling, Inverkeithing, \ Dunfermline, Culross, ' Sir James Campbell."^ and Queensferry, . . ) Sutherlandshire, . General James Grant. Tain Dingwall, Dornoch, ) Captain Charles Boss. Wick, and Kirkwall, . ) Wigtonshire, . . Andrew M'Dowall, Esq. 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