Westminster Committee and links to Crown influence in 1780
A Westminster meeting reports strong resolve against Crown influence and ministers delaying Parliament. It urges Parliament to redress abuses, warns of repercussions if burdens rise before promises kept, and notes adjournment to Tuesday noon. Messages advertise Sir John Rushout’s ongoing parliamentary duties and support among electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Arms Tavern
Palace Yard
Westminster
House of Lords
House of Commons
House of
C. J. Fox
Plymouth Borough Election Offer by Hardy and Rogers
A historic Plymouth notice from Charles Hardy and F Leman Rogers to the Mayor Aldermen and Freemen, soliciting votes and interest for their parliamentary representation. they pledge utmost attention and fidelity to the town’s interests and welfare.
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Plymouth
Charles Hardy
F. Leman Rogers
Northampton County Meeting Thanks Two Representatives
A Northampton county meeting on March 29 1780 adopted resolutions praising Lucy Knightley and Thomas Powys for their faithful execution of instructions from prior meetings and their diligence in examining public economy. It thanked the House of Commons for prompt attention to national concerns and urged continued temper and judgment until a general reform system is concluded. The meeting adjourned to 10 am on the day the summer office commission opens to receive further reports and ordered the resolutions to be transmitted to county members. The sheriff Benjamin Kidney was thanked for his impartial conduct.
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Northampton
Lucy Knightly
Thomas Powys
Eigrs
House of Commons
Freehold Estate at Pockington Auction Sale
East Riding of Yorkshire to be sold by auction by Meff Christie and Ansell in Pall Mall on Thursday 4th May at One o clock by order of Dr. Dolman. A valuable freehold manor with Court Leet and Court Baron, a spacious family mansion, 500 acres of arable meadow pasture and woodland, well fenced and watered, mostly let to substantial tenants with old rents expiring soon and scope for improvements. Printed particulars available from Mr Lake Sard, York. Buck in Pockington. Gar Faway's Coffee-house. and Balemall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Riding of Yorkshire
Christie
Ansell
Pall Mall
Dolman
A&t
Pockington
Statement of Thomas Egerton's Lancaster election intent
In a public declaration dated April 20 1780 London Thomas Egerton announces his candidacy for the General Election. He states his aim to continue representing the county and to pursue measures aiding commercial interests while asking freeholders for continued support.
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County Palatine of Lancaster
County of Lancaster
Thomas Egerton
London
Gentlemen of Lancaster County Asked to Reelect Mr Stanley
The letter from Tho Stanley seeks reelection as a Lancaster representative, noting his 4 percent support and promising continued attention to Parliament and the county’s commercial interests. He expresses respect and asks for continued endorsement while delaying personal greetings until the election.
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County Palatine of Lancaster
County of
Lancaster
Stanley
Letter of thanks and nominations for MP by 1780 electors
Two historical notices from 1780 address electors in Cambridge County. John Culme thanks voters of Plymouth Borough for their support and requests votes for the general election to come. Philip Yorke, of Wimpole Street, urges attendance for nomination on May 23 and invites support through upright independent conduct in Parliament.
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Philip Yorke
Wimpole-street
Anniversary Grand Feast of Free and Accepted Masons
Society invites brethren to the Anniversary Grand Feast at Free Masons Hall on Monday May 1. Duke of Manchester Grand Master presides with stewards Francis Franco and others. Tickets via Stewards and Grand Secretary at several London venues. dinner at two o’clock.
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Society of Free and Accepted Masons
Free Masons Hall
the Duke of Manchester
Francis Franco
William Collins
Vanderstop
Percival Pott
William Fry
Oliver Vile
Joseph Smith
Cretary
John Sergeant
John Peach Hurnger
James Johnston
Ford
John Mortenius Sherborne Stewart
Doclors Commons
London
Ludgate Hill
London Tavern
Bishopfeate Street
St. James’s Street
Free Masons Tavern
Great Queen Street
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Rehearsal and Feast for Sons of the Clergy at Cathedral
The Anniversary Meeting charity to fund apprenticeships for clerics holds a rehearsal on Tuesday May gth and a feast on Thursday May 11 at the Cathedral Church of St Pawl. Duke of Montagu, deans, and other officials preside. Tickets issued for both days, aiming to widen the collection and support the Stewards' charity fund. Benefactors listed include John Bacon and several reverends.
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Pawl
Duke of
Montgu
Christ Church
Richard Cope
Wm. Robinson
Bart
Watkin Lewes
Kant
Alderman
Esther
M. Handel
Boyce
Handcel
John Bacon
Temple
Defiance man of war and fleet losses in Charlestown harbor
Friday London dispatch details Defiance, Captain Jacobs, failing to clear Charlestown harbor as four transports meet tragedy. A fortified town with six thousand troops, Fort Sullivan’s status, and Sir Henry Clinton’s forces are noted. Admiralty actions include coppering Monarch, loss of the Success and Fame, and privateer captures. Parliament debates press act amid Habeas Corpus concerns and warnings on English liberty and common law.
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Jacobs
Charlestown
Sullivan
Sullivan’s Hland
Sir Henry Clinton
Henry Clinton
Lloyd’s
Richmond
Raleigh
Londoun
Corke
Georgia
Admiralty
Portsmouth
Saxon
Williams
Yarmouth
Amsterdam
Trip
Wales
Texel
Freizeland
Gunston
Dalby
Newcastle
Liban
James
Betsey
Manley
Liverpool
West Indies
Bilboa
Lady Washington
New York
Petersburg
Archangel
Russia
William Meredith
House of Commons
Lord Cokes
Scotland
England
Court of Chancery
Lord Coke
Earl of Mansfield
Earl of Chatham
Lord Camden
Commons
Sir William
Riots and relocations amid military quartering in era unrest
An 18th century notice describes a town affray escalating to armed confrontation as soldiers quartered in houses face protests. Officers sought to quell clashes but were overwhelmed, the mob arming with pitchforks and cleavers until two troops of light horse arrived to quell the riot. The report also notes multiple local clergy promotions marriages and deaths in brief notices from the period.
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Mr. Cummins
New College, Oxford
Wraxall
Lomerfeeshire
Tho Brookes
Westcut
Gloucestershire
Adams
James Adams
Swanbourn Place
Bucks
Yetterday
Rovert Oliver
Lam’s Conduit
Miss Walter
Bloomsbury-square
Tho. Simpson
St. .Paul’s Church Yard
Mise Catharine Hughes
Red Lion-square
Chapel-street
Grosvenor
Ryle
Anne Hope
Earl of Hopetoun
Hogetoun House
Scotland
Narrowfield
Berks
Thomas Carter
Wootton Court
Kent
John Brydges
Radway
Warwickshire
Sanderson Miller
Coleman Street
Mr. Baker
Clapham
James Douglas
Tottenham
Matthew Warrington
Vere-street
Oxford Chapel
Edward Holland
London
Abingdon
John Alder
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Westminster Committee
Eleors
Borough of
Evesham
Sir John Rushout, Bart
John Rushout
Benjamin Kidney
John Culme
Tothill
Cambridge
Harbottle Grimson
Robert Graham
Phipps Westen
Chas. Parrott
Wm. Browne
Wm. Willis
J Hn Horton
George
St. Eustatia
Bolton
Blenheim
Haggie
Hertfordshire
Winchester
Onty
Och
Dover
Osth
Sandwich
Deal
Ryegate
Maidstone
Lancashire Volunteers
Wirector
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