The addresses, speeches, squibs, songs, &c. which were circulated during the recent general election of members for ... Exeter, and ... Devon; together withthose published at the contested election in 1816 [&c.]. Compiled by R. CullumR Cullum 1818 - Elections - 411 pages |
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Page 9
... give to us , and other independent electors of this city , an opportunity of evincing with what ardour and fidelity we are prepared to devote ourselves to the cause of honor , of freedom , and of our country . Signed by a number of ...
... give to us , and other independent electors of this city , an opportunity of evincing with what ardour and fidelity we are prepared to devote ourselves to the cause of honor , of freedom , and of our country . Signed by a number of ...
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... gives the best pledge of their continuing the friends of the people , and speaking the sentiments of their constituents . We shall easily know which to choose . Promises are nought . We must judge of those who have been in parliament by ...
... gives the best pledge of their continuing the friends of the people , and speaking the sentiments of their constituents . We shall easily know which to choose . Promises are nought . We must judge of those who have been in parliament by ...
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... give them the first proof of my obedience , by appearing at the hustings to receive their suffrages ; at the same time I disclaim all intention of soliciting a single individual for his vote or interest , as every honest man must know ...
... give them the first proof of my obedience , by appearing at the hustings to receive their suffrages ; at the same time I disclaim all intention of soliciting a single individual for his vote or interest , as every honest man must know ...
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... give you a pledge , that in all cases which directly con- cern your interests , and particularly in all money bills , he will implicitly obey your instructions ; and secondly , that he will pro- mote to the utmost of his power , such a ...
... give you a pledge , that in all cases which directly con- cern your interests , and particularly in all money bills , he will implicitly obey your instructions ; and secondly , that he will pro- mote to the utmost of his power , such a ...
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... Give not the occasion , so much sought after by the oligarchy , of calling out the military , and of putting the country under martial law ; and rest assured that your efforts will be finally , perhaps , speedily crowned with triumph ...
... Give not the occasion , so much sought after by the oligarchy , of calling out the military , and of putting the country under martial law ; and rest assured that your efforts will be finally , perhaps , speedily crowned with triumph ...
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baker Baronet Bicton borough Britons brother freeholders called candidate cause church City of Exeter Clergy coalition committee Committee-room conduct confidence constitution contest cordwainer corruption County of Devon Courtenay Crediton day's poll declaration Devonians duty EDMUND POLLEXFEN BASTARD election Electors of Exeter endeavour English old oak exertions expence faithful favor feel freedom Freeholders of Devon Freemen friends fuller gent GENTLEMEN hand hand-bill heart Hearts of oak hellier honor hope House of Commons humble servant hustings interest John June late liberty Lord Castlereagh Lord Ebrington ministers never Newman Noble Lord Northmore oak of Old obliged Old England parliament party patriot pensions person pledge political principles promises racter representative respect rotten boroughs Sheriff shew sinecures Sir T. D. Acland Sir Thomas Acland spirit stand suffrages tion tithes trust voice vote Whig William wish worthy yeoman f Yeomanry yourselves