Independent candor praised in Wilts county race
IRONICUS WILTONIENSIS lauds Mr Herbert for choosing independence in Wilts county at Devizes lace meeting. The letter mocks votes in Middlesex and Royal Marriage bill while praising sincerity and gratitude, noting Cambridge contest loyalty to Lord Sandwich and Hardwick.
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Mr. Herbert
Wilts
Devizes
Treasury
Herbert
Middlesex
University of Cambridge
Hardwick
Sandwich
Nestor
Sons of Liberty
Ironicus Wiltoniensis
Choosing a Wiltshire Representative Debate Between Her bert and Goddard
A historical letter questions which candidate should represent Wiltshire. It praises Mr. Herbert for independence and fortune while accusing Mr. Goddard of holding dependent posts and seeking votes via disqualifying contracts. The piece urges disclosure of assets and possible nepotism connected to government offices and the Post Office.
Wiltshire Freeholders Sent Heads For Honest Post Office Adverts
A wartime style notice appears in Wilts county letters disputing claims that Mr Goddard holds a Post Office place. The first adct states Goddard had a Lisbon packet agency once, now disposed of. he gains no advantage. The second ad asserts the same, clarifying the position and hinting at political maneuvering by Mr Herbert’s supporters. The article notes the Court Calendar shows how many lucrative places Herbert family holds, inviting freeholders to judge truth and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Goddard
Lisbon
A&s
Hudson
Wilts
Bradenell
Philip Hale
Earl of
Radnor
God‘Gard
England
Wilton Corporation Acknowledges Orator Awdry Honors
The Corporation of Wilton thanks Mr Orator Awdry for his kind mention in a Devizes speech. They persuaded the Dean and Chapter to translate the Latin, find it new and fine, and acknowledge the Little Red Book showing Mr Herbert as Borough member and Mr Goddard as placeman for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilon Bey
Orator
Devizes
Herbert
Goddard
Nomination of Mr Goddard in Wiltshire County
The text notes Mr Goddard's nomination in Wiltshire as a sign of political art, with courtiers implied to be favorably inclined and likely to vote for a favored brother-placeman. The fragment suggests a contested elite backing and expectations of support among political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Wilts
Politicians urged not to vote for placemen in honesty pledge
Gentlemen who prize their patriotism are urged to consider their declarations and vote only for men without offices. The appeal argues Mr Goddard is acknowledged by all, even himself, as a placeman, challenging consistency with vows of public virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Mr. Wickteed
John Hinton
Pater-nofter-row
Warwick-lane
Great Britain
Iceland
Wanted an articled Clerk to an attorney in the city
An advertisement offers a suitable position for a young gentleman of good family and education as an articled clerk to a city attorney. It notes opportunity to observe a variety of business, careful moral guidance, and an adequate premium. Letters to C. D. at St Martin's le Grand Coffer House within a month. Also Somersetshire Militia to train at Taunton for 23 days from Sept 16 with penalties for nonattendance. Bryant, Clerk of the General Meetings, Aug 12 1772.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D
St. Martin’s-le- Crrand Coffer -Howse
Somersetshire
Taunton
Bryant
Enfranchisement Notice and Welford Road Inn Update
Copyholders and leaseholders of Stebunheath Stepney Manor may enfranchise by applying to Langmort at Bow Lane Cheap side. Welford Road repairs certified for travellers. Jonathan Foster clerk. John Spencer at the Talbot Inn announces enlargement and new rent for wines rum brandy and post chaises with careful drivers.
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Stebunheath
Stepney Manor
Whn Spencer
Talbot Inn
Welford
Northampton
Bess
John Spencer
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