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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 27, 1771

Page

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London Liveryman rallies against Treasury influences in county poll

Friday report from London details fierce contest over sheriffs and mayoral elections. Alderman Wilkes faces ministerial pressure and orders to poll for Plumbe and Kirkman. Historic notes recount Crown interference, ship news, and local deaths, marriages, and fires while urging residents to guard liberty and polling independence.

Courtly plea on sailors and liberty in London letters

A dated letter comments on injustice toward sailors after a late convention, accusing authorities of cronyism and urging support for Mr. Wilkes in London elections. The writer accuses figures like Sir Edward Hawke of aiding enemies and calls for public reprehension of power players. Westminster, June 28, J Massie.

Hilst Edward Hawke Portsmouth

Worthy Liverymen urged to vote as plan to elect Court Aldermen feared

A Real Liveryman warns Worthy Liverymen of the City of London that electing Court Aldermen risks juries being packed and presses silenced. He argues the Ministry would push to install a trusted Lord Mayor, enabling warrants against citizens and their households. He calls for early Guildhall turnout before Monday's three o'clock close.

London Lord Mansfield Newgate Junto Horne

Reflection on sheriffs and royal obedience in the city

The worthy and free Liverymen of this City are urged to reflect on dangers of a distant administration dictating sheriff selections. It warns that future sheriffs, like the current Recorder, may bow to the power that elevated them and refuse duty, then depend on government for rewards.

Val Morris Appeals for Freeholders Vote at Monmouth

Pieverfield June 26 1771 to the Gentlemen Freeholders of Adonouth county. The Sheriff set July 18 as election day at Monmouth. Morris declines promises and bribes, seeks unbiased choice, hoping for continued support and indicating his intent to govern by conduct if elected. He signs as VAL. MORRIS.

Pieverfield County of Adonouth Sherif Monmouth Val. Morris London William Bullock House of Commons Alsio Brass Crosby Frederick Bull Joseph Mawbey John Wilkes Dr. Wilson Edmund Dayreil William Ellis Charles Hitch Savage Barrell James Adair Robert Baldy Joseph Lycett George Greeve Arthur Lee Stephen Sayre Elqis John Reynolds Charles Martyn Hankey and Co Lewry and Co Halliday and Co Leader

London Liverymen urged for Plumbe Kirkman sheriffs

June 29 177% To the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London. Our poll and interest are desired for Samuel Plumbe and John Kirkman Aldermen and candidates for sheriffs for the year ensuing. Poll opens Monday nine and ends Monday three. Yesterday’s counts show tensions at Guildhall as supporters press for the two senior Aldermen to secure peace and order in the metropolis.

City of London Samuel Plumbe Goldsmith John Kirkman Middlesex N.B Guildhall Friends of Alderman Wilkes Alderman Plumbe Plumbe

Samuel Plumbe Seeks Sheriff Election Support in London

A public appeal to the Worthy Liverymen of London from Samuel Plumbe, Aldermanic candidate, dated June 21 from Foster Lane. He asserts his duty, honesty, and aim to promote the peace and prosperity of the city as he seeks votes for the sheriff election in Middlesex.

City of London Middlesex Toever Foster-lane Samuel Plumbe

Two London Liverymen Call to Meet at Goldsmith's Hall

June 29 1771 notice calls two senior aldermen Pumps and Kirkman to meet at Goldsmith's Hall Monday at ten to proceed to poll. Includes political pamphlet promotion and London public notices with real estate sale details near Bath and Austin Friars.

Velno’s Vegetable Syrup Sells Across Kingdoms

Dr Burrows praises Velno’s Vegetable Syrup as a universal tonic for humours and impurities, cites letters from physicians, and asserts its effectiveness. It is sold in quart bottles at Ludgate Street, Capen near the Royal Exchange, and at Haymarket near the Prince of Orange Coffee-house.

Burrows G. Kearty No. 1 Ludgate Capen Royal Exchange Dr. Burrows Prince of Orange Athe Hayamarker

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