Bedford Sermon on Excise Vote Divides Clergy and Freeholders
Bedford notes a controversial discussion on an intended Excise act. Clergy and Freeholders align against Sir Rowston and the other member who supported the measure. Hon. Mec Spencer's surprising switch to join Sir Rowland Allton in the vote is highlighted, catching Leigh's Friends off guard.
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Country News
Bedford
Rowston, Bart
Mec
Spencer
Leigh
Rowland ’Allton
Bart
Decline of Middlesex seat by Hon James Bertie
In a formal note to Middlesex gentlemen and freeholders, Sir James Bertie thanks them for past support but excuses his return to Parliament due to health, urging consideration of another suitable representative. A meeting is set at Sun Tavern, King Street, Westminster, Friday at five in the afternoon to choose a new candidate to stand in the next election.
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Middlesex
James Bertie
Sun Tavern
Kingtreet
Westminster
London General Sessions Name Lane Middlesex Chairman
London news notes Thomas Lane chosen as Chairman by Middlesex Justices at Hicks Hall to succeed William Cowper after three years in office. Also lists Westminster School stewards for the year and a March birthday entertainment in Evesham with a bonfire and royal toasts. Merchants report a fire in Oporto damaging dwellings and warehouses. Obituary notice for Mrs Herbert. Prince of Orange arrival in Oxford with celebration and Dean’s Lodgings at Christ Church. Mayor informed of his arrival.
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London
Middlesex
Hicks’s Hall
Thomas Lane
Wm. Cowper
Westminster School
Earl of Middlesex
Earl of Orrery
Viscount Mordaunt
Skinner
Cross
Thomas
Strahan
Evesham
Worcestershire
John Dinely
Ely
Gil
Oporto
Herbert
Heather
St. Peter, Weitrinster
Osford
Prince of Orange
Christ-Church
the Prince of Orange
Abingdon
Oxford
House of Orange
William
Henly
Jackson
Birch
Duke of Montagu
Ditton
Wind
Earl of Hallifax
Bushy Park
Somerset House
Clement Corterel
England
George Lydall
Lord Mark Kerr
Regiment of Dragoons
Joseph Wright
Earl of Rothes
Regiment of Foot
Robert Clark
Caverly
Queen’ Square
Osmond-street
Francis Clarke
Bull
Mr. Townshend
Col. Townshend
Berkley-street
Piccadilly
Tottenham High-Cross
Thomas Richardson
Prince of Orange's Oxford Visit and City Honors
An account of the Prince of Orange at Blenheim House and Oxford includes honors from the city, freehold gifts, and illuminations. The prince received silver boxes and fringed gloves, was dined and entertained by university heads, and a Latin-style address praised him as benefactor of learning. A farmer provided safe passage through fields, and the day closed with further feasts, speeches, and arrangements for his departure.
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Chettler
Baryard
Blenheim House
Sergeant Skinner
Sir Clement Cotterel
C. Extratt
Oxford
Prince of Orange
Christ-Church
Brooks
All-Souls College
Regius
University of Oxford
Baron of
Linden
Dailla
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