Bribery evidence in Worcester Kidderminster election case
Proceedings of the committee probing bribery against sitting members at Kidderminster and Worcester. Witnesses describe meetings at a house where victuals and drink were provided at voters expense. Notes of hand for 6s 6d each were prepared to influence votes with promises of accountability by Watkin or Udal, and money discussions on a dish were rejected as bribery.
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Orf Commons
Eito
Kidderminster
Ada
Worcester
Warkin
Udal
Watkin
Weal
Wal
Hnegdy
Derby‘Committee
B. Law
Avelnary-lane
Ludgatethreet
Perrin
T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
London
Toly
W. Bayley
Ftrett
Haymarket
A. Rothweil
New Bond-street
M.pascie
Pardde
Bath
King's Bench
T. Greenow
Cymit and Apothecary
Balfam
Toln
Have crossed the Pyrenean mountains into a Christian land
A letter from an Enotusa gentleman dated 1776 describes crossing into Spain, harsh weather, and the contrast with England. He notes ice, missing amenities, a guard in Madrid, and relief at little England’s comforts amid travel hardships. He references Marquis of Cheon and a journey through two kingdoms, praising England over Spain.
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Montpelier
Fan
Pyrenean
Spain
England
Cheon
Jiyonak
Pegkeater
Fence
Montferrate Mountain Wonder Baffles Travelers
Fragmentary note wonders at Montferrate, claiming it can heal all ills. The writer jokes about rough roads bad beds and cooks as if the mountain itself could rescue them, implying a legendary or marvel tale.
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Montferrate
Anecdote of Catley the Actress and the Widow
A fragmentary account recounts Miss Catley denying benefit to a widow and later accepting theater proceeds. The widow offered ten guineas for two tickets to avoid penalties, but Catley insisted the articles could not bar her from performing. Fearing public censure, the manager granted permission to improvise the evening, resulting in a crowded house and substantial charitable proceeds.
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Catley
Wighamis
Rey
Pianager
Gatley
Audients
Auction of a Blandford Freehold Mansion and Estates
Auction announced for a substantial freehold mansion at Blandford Forum with six acres pasture and two closes, part of which is in Benjamin Watts’s occupation. Also offered are Lot II a tenable land parcel with a wall, Lot IV a public house the New Inn with stables for 30 horses, Lot V a Waire garden and three cottages, and Lot VI a small plot with cottage. All are freehold and contiguous, sale by Mr Percy, at Blandford. Further particulars available at sale time.
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Percy
Clote
Blandford Forum
Dorfes
Kingsdom
John Dennett
Bern
Benjamin Watts
Mmeenind
Diclh
New-Inn
Athe
Isaac Horlock
Rgt
John Simmonds
Robert Churchill
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Enotusa
Alexander Pope
William Warburt
Gloucester
C. Bathnrtt
F. Rivington
Crowder
T. Longman
T. Cafton
B. White
Fi’ Robson
Cacil
T. Becket
J. Knox
R. Baldwin
E. Johnston
Bladon
Gad Detter
Earl of Macclesfield
J. Hinton
King’s Armé
Rew
Great- Britain
Ireland
Ottava
Ibliotheca Technologica
Mahomet
Paris
Benjamin Martin
W. Qwen
Fleet- Aireet
Spilsbury
Jay
Randal Dormond
Chelsea
Peterborough
Hales
Seven Stars
Bromley
Bow
Biddlesex
Capt
Milliar
Dean-street
Shadwell
Mary
Virginz
Ofavo
Charles White
F.R.S
Corporation of Surgeons
Manchester Infirmary
Alk III
Sureeon
Mel. Wallis and Co
Ludvaréreer
Society of Physicians
Bouad
Lavgis
Rusty
Gulf of St Laurence
St. Laurence
AnthoNi
Richlien
Hiskajetty’s. Fleet
Poe Friders
The
Aaa
Bensons
New- England
Bunker's Hill
Napier
Corser of
Lancaster
Strand
Satuday
N. J. Hyllegsnaet
W. Napier
Worhan
A. Hum
Richardson and Urquhart
Royale Exchange
Lord Chesterfield
Kang
Turlington
Martha
Hilton Wray
Lasi
Robert
King’s Arms
Birchiff-Tapa
Hilton
Robert Turlin
Gilorvar
Nate
Tid Daity
Suitess
Radeluis
BoRbck
Stopvys Grafe
Anderton
Turtington
Brown
Lam Wray
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