London Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Westminster Election Turmoil of 1774 Record

A detailed account describes the December 17 1774 Westminster election scene with High Bailiff officers, a contested candidate list, and protests by electors over the failure to allow a poll. Sir Watkin Lewes demanded a poll, but the Returning Officer refused, leading to heated demonstrations and a rapid conclusion within about an hour. The document asserts many electors will testify to the events.