As a result, he was rejected for nomination in 1844 in favour of John Wetenhall, but decided to run as well, thus splitting the vote and allowing George Chalmers, the Conservative candidate, to win.
He was rejected for nomination in 1844 in favour of John Wetenhall. This was as a result. He decided to run as well, thus splitting the vote and allowing George Chalmers to win. This was as a result. George Chalmers was the Conservative candidate.