The Shaftesbury election bribery and perjury exposed
A detailed parliamentary report and speeches reveal open bribery and corruption at Shaftesbury during the last election. Sir George Yonge cites trumpet, bells, and processions as evidence, urging swift action to stop such practices and punish delinquents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House Or Commons
Teespay
Joseph Mawbey
Grey Cocpr
David Garrick
Lacey
Elyrs
Theatre Royal
Drurylane
Grey Cooper
Burke
Harris
Lord ‘Stanley
Charles
House of Commons
Shaftebury
Hans Wintrop Mortimer
Ely
George Yonge
Ihld
George
Shaftesbury
Dorsetshire
An Englishman Letters on Duty to Country and God
A fragment from a letter in which an Englishman appeals to readers to regard the advice of a higher order in temporal matters. He argues that a man may be qualified to instruct others in civic duties yet unqualified to guide the soul in duty to God.
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Oges
Genexal Evening Post
Freeworders
Herefordshire
Foley
House of Peers
Harley
Great-Britain
Walwyn
Barley
Foleys
Wal Wyn
Plague Rumors Spread as Alliances Form and Royal News
From Warsaw to Paris reports describe a Turkish plague outbreak and great ravages in Turkey, a new alliance treaty between France and Swiss Cantons amid intrigues, a royal baptism by an English minister for the Dutchess of Gloucester's child, a bookseller banished in Paris for omitting Royal before Highness in a dedication, Madagascar settlement plans, and a man and horse found frozen between Paris and Versailles with the man upright in the saddle.
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Holland
Flanders
Warsaw
Turkey
Stutgard
Fan
France
Swiss
Gloucester
Duke of G
Royal
Highnet
Paris
Madagascar
Versailles
Perjury charges debated in Shaftesbury election case
Minutes reveal Francis Sykes and Thomas Rumbold among alleged abettors in a perjury case. Debate splits on evidence and due process as resolutions target disfranchisement of voters, with motions to address the King regarding prosecutorial actions.
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Francis Sykes
Thomas Rumbold
Eiggrs
John Good
William’ Bennet
Wm. Armnstrong
Matthew Merefield
Tho. Haunam
Agaiet
Serjeant
Adair
Rempster
Hoxfé
Sykes
Rumbold
Montague
George Yonge
Fingly
Hans Stanley
Joseph Mawbey
Edward Ailey
Tuffnal
Cecil Wray
Shaftesbury
Disorderly Returns and Crimes Stir London News
Reports describe bribery expenses for votes regarding Sir Watkin, embezzlement suspicions of a sailors on a man of war, a hanging, security pledges around Mr Wilkes, a butcher forestalling markets, a suicide in Gray's Inn, and praise for Dr Minors in cancer treatment. Also theft at Macklin’s pawnbrokers and Lincoln stagecoach robbery aftermath.
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Plymouth
Alderman Bull
Hayley
Wilkes
Whitechapel
Gray’s Inn
Minors
Middlesex Hospital
Macklin
Jerusalem Court
Clerkenwell
Parliamentary shifts in Derby and Grampound seats
Report of House of Peers adjournment and Derby election for Daniel Parker Coke to sit in Commons. Worcester Committee hears a petition seeking lost time compensation, with Sir Watkin Lewes and Mr Rous involved. Disqualification of several voters follows as the day ends.
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House of Peers
Daniel Parker Coke, Esq
Borough of
Derby
John Gisborne
House of Commons
New Sarum
Lord Wiscoute Folkstone
Earl of
Earl of Radnor, When His Brother, the Hom. Wat Halli
Henry Bouverie
Ichard Neville
Grampound
Cornwall
Berkshire
Christopher Griffiths
Worcester
Watkin Lewes
London
Rous
Sir Watkin
Watkin’ Lewes
TinQure Tooth Ache Cure Promise In Minutes
Advertises a TinQure that supposedly cures toothache without drawing and claims to heal gum disorders, prevent tooth decay, remove bad breath, and treat headaches. Sold in London shops at 2s 6d a bottle, sealed and signed to prevent counterfeits, with thanks to Nobility and Gentry for support.
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Hamilton
Feratf
Golden-Head
Strand
Southern
St. James
N. B
High Water at London Bridge and Births Burials
High water at London Bridge is scheduled for 3 m after 11 in the morning and 44 m after night, Saturday, the 18th after 12. Births and christenings show 188 males and 200 females. burials increase noted but details are unclear.
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London
Bridge
Nock
Stock Prices at Bank Stock Exchange Day Transcript
A partial share listing shows prices for various issues including India stocks, South Sea issues, and navy bonds. Notable figures include 8yady per cent, 7 per cent India Anns, 3 4 per cent Consols, and Navy bonds priced around 93 amid a mixed bank stock slate.
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India
Consol
Bante
Gojazal India Bonda
Pr. ‘Navy
C. Bilis
Dife
Pank Long Amn
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Midney
Julius Cxesar
Clinton
Guinea
William Nicolson
Carlisle
T. Evans
York Buildings
Strands
Adelphi
Rome
N. Hooke
G. Hawkins
W. Strahan
J. and
F. Rivingeton
W. Johnston
T. Longman
T. Cadell
R. Baldwin
J. Rebson
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