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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 13, 1776
Page
3
News from Salisbury dated February 12 reports the Earl of Radnor elected unanimously by the Mayor and Corporation in Council to serve as Recorder of Salisbury, succeeding his father. The report includes a wide array of parliamentary, military, and colonial remarks, with updates on ships, transports, riots, and public notices.
In the House on February 13 motions addressed the Shaftesbury election. Reports cited bribery and perjury by Francis Sykes, Thomas Rumbold, Elgis Foot, Armstrong, Bennet and four others. Attorney General to prosecute. bill to disfranchise named individuals approved. committee to prepare the measure ordered. several bills read include land-tax commissioners and deer theft prevention. Adjourned to Thursday.
A Sturdy Yoeman defends Mr Hartley against claims he is a stranger to Berks recounting his 2000 year income and long family service. He denies rebellion charges and pledges independence and public service, inviting critics to Abingdon to debate.
In a 1776 letter a Birks Freeholder urges electors to resist a candidate backed by ministerial influence and a Newbury mob. He argues for an ancient family, ample fortune, and independent principles as ideal for county representation, warns against a rising local figure, and calls for an unexceptionable gentleman to serve as MP while defending the county’s dignity and peace.
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