Worcester election petition reveals bribery claims and debate
Yesterday in the House of Commons Sir Watkin Lewes petitioned against Thomas Bates Rous over alleged bribery to secure votes in Worcester. The petition demanded inquiry and potential seating for Lewes. Crosby proposed a February 2 debate and warrants for papers. The chamber also heard unrelated items before adjourning.
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Watkin
Lewes
Worcester
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Rous
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Hoserfon
Wallace
Lord North
Watkins Lewes
Woresster
Alderman
Thomas’ Bates"Rous
Watkin Lewes
Thomas Bates Rous
Proposal for a Standard Gold Coin Weights
A letter discusses the chaos caused by new gold coin measures and the varying balance standards. The writer suggests a method to end disputes, proposing not melting all old guineas but recalibrating standards to fix weight disparities and simplify transactions.
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A&t
His Majesty’s Privy Council
An Instructive Tale From Dering Hall and Sicily
The General Evening Post editor is urged to publish an anecdote about a Latin manuscript found in Sir Edward Dering’s Kent house. It tells of Richard III’s illegitimate son, his secret life as an architect, and a Mason’s workshop before his death, plus Brydone’s Sicily tour predicting Palermo unrest and Sicily’s oppressive taxes on sugar and grain, risking revolt.
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Bosworth Field
Prince of Wales
Seciecy
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Ely
Brydone
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Malta
Palermo
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Naples
Spain
Humphle
Terres
Town and Country
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Aid -Mes
Suertets
Androcles
Hawkesworth
S. Voyregs
Hamiltons Jum
St. John's Gate
G. Robin
Royal Exchange
Avemarystone
Leiter
Cambridge
Ban
Anecdote of Doiricen Queen and the Abbe Kibet
A fragmented tale recalls Abbe Kibet, native of Partha, serving in a story tied to the late Doiricen Queen of Swain. He acted as attendant at Sega, aided by intelligence from Cerfion about corn shortage, and joined the Duke of Vendome on campaigns in Italy and Madrid, amid court intrigues involving De Ursini and Philip’s interests.
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Kin 's-Benchi
Intrigue and Marriage Alliance in Philip's Court
The Abbe promotes the Infanta of Parma as Philip IIIs second wife. Alberoni is sent to Parma to arrange the match. The princess seeks to retain power, learns the Infanta lacks ambition, and a covert messenger is held back. The treaty proceeds, the Queen travels to Spain, and the Abbe rises to Prime Minister and then Cardinal through royal favor.
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Infanta of
Parma
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Alberohi
Spain
Ursini
Privy Council
Seven Virgins and a Bride in Crotona Tale
An aged verse recounts a husband resolved to ruin himself to secure his wife. The harem of Nancy Betty Sally each appear fair and festive, with gardens of roses and playful airs. Nancy saves a feast, Bet hides a mind, Sarah scrapes cheese, and Sally dreams of a bride while a chorus of Virgins from Crotona invokes Helen of Troy as a cautionary emblem.
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Unitilian’s Institutes
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J. Patsall
B. Law
Willy
St. Paul's Churchyards
Robson Aid
Alan
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