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General Evening Post in London, Middlesex

27 Apr 1771

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General Evening Post

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London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 27, 1771

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2

Account of the Proceedings in the Lower Amebly

The assembly continued debates on the Deg Act and a bill to dissolve a Newshoreham voting society amid bribery allegations. Key figures discussed recommitting, incapacitating voters, and submitting evidence. Lord Barrington, Sir George Saville, Mr Burke, and others argued over petition admissibility, accountability, and military letters of support, with motions on duration of Parliament and related constitutional questions.

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Vdn Amebly Newshoreham Seymour Coutrsel G. Elliot Bih Bramber New Shoreham Serjeant Het Por Peotla Beuty Nfo le George Glynn Dowderswell George Saville Lord Barrington St. George’s Fields Edmund Burke Terjeant Florror Equity Alles Lora Lord Barringon Charles Pox Lord Weymouth Gualy St. George's Fields Joseph Mawbey Charles Fox Styfe Chevaux de Frize Justices of the Peace Chevann de Frize Sawbridge Passa- Ménis Henry VII Charles I George the First Messrs Alderman Townshend Dempster C. Turner Barre Cornewall Home of Commons Itr
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Norfolk politician's public confession in King's Bench

On a Friday at the Court of King's Bench Thomas De Grey, Norfolk member and brother to the Chief Justice, re-argued a challenge against William Tooke. He pleaded guilty, pleaded humility, and faced a £100 fine with commitment until paid. He spoke of honour, law, and restraint, lamenting his absence from the prosecutor during the proceedings.

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Thomas de Grey Norfolk Court of King’s Bench Wm. Tooke A Oreton Mansfield Serjeant Glynn Dunning William Toke Ely Westminster Hall Serjeant Glyna Mr. Tooke
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Humble Plea and Court Debate Over Mr De Grey Sentence

A historical court transcript shows Mr De Grey defending himself amid charges of malice toward Mr Tooke. The judge notes his guilty plea and contemplates a fine, while discussing personal honor, public perception, and the court’s discretion in sentencing. The scene features Lord Mansfield and references to Feremnatai and bons, ending with an undertaking to pay the fine if reconsideration is refused.

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Ali Lord Manfeld de Grey Mr. de Grey Mr. Tooke
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King's P parent CAKES for shining liquid blacking

By the King's Parent CAKES for making SHINING LIQUID BLACKING for Shoes Boots and c It makes by water only a superior gloss that remains soft and pliable and prevents cracking The product is odor free and easy to apply Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley A Rothwell J Grosvenor and others at multiple London outlets Each cake yields a pint of liquid blacking

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W. Bayley Cockpur-street Haymarket A. Rothwell Civet-Cats New Bond-street J. Grosvenor Angel and Coowng Holborn London Ludgatehill J. Price
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Dr. James Tme James Francis Newbery Jowniox John Newbery St. Paul’s Church Yard N. B St. Paul's Church Yard Francis Newbery Junior
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