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Unprecedented Whitehaven canvass ends in resignation
A political figure recounts a volatile county campaign led by Sir James Lowther, detailing threats against coal and ship owners, forced insurrectionary pressure, and a public clash over representation. He abstains from Parliament to preserve town peace, pledges future support for the liberal cause.
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JL Sience
Amy Swarm
Gumberlazdy
Englichman
James Lowther
Mr. Fletcher
James
Gowther
Whitchaver
Écasuty
James Lowth
Fletcher
Forsser
Whitehaven
Pennington
Massy-Enes
Jameh
Bietcher
Gatavidia
Sir James
Carlife
Whitehaveny
Watt
Chu
Clereymag
James Teanthers
Duke of Portland
Truch
Joida
Whilrhaven
Ayeychad-L
Lowther
Cemeck
Ixon
Jermyn
Norris-street
Haymarket
Paris
Haig
Fargeon
Sforeign
London
Snpiria
W. Il
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