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Nominations and Riot at Yorkshire Riding Election
A tumultuous nomination day in the Yorkshire West Riding drew thousands as Lord Morpeth, Sir George Strickland and Mr Wortley contested seats. A violent clash between Liberal orange and Conservative blue factions erupted, leaving many wounded and forcing the election to be halted and moved to Thursday.
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Eran Jane
Duby
Land Morpeth Imud
G. Strickland
J Stuart Portley
Btresta
Ftrom
Friends-Of-The-Andidates
E. Vavasour
George'Strickland
Warpurton
Sheffield
E. Lascenuns
Wortley
J. Brook
Lord Morpeth
England
Lord Melbourne
Ireland
Earl Mulgrave
National Fund
Gheers
Royal Cumberland
Ion
Tory
Lyndsee Ontemen
Board of Guardians
Whig
Nate
Pouin Blues
Sutickland
Saltaire
Pam Gremeen
Orange Party
Ah -Atjelangeld
Name Party
Silso
Morning Advertiser