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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... opinions , the flash of wit is elicited , and the spark of eloquence blown into a flame . Such was the case , in a surprising degree , during the late arduous conflict in Devon . It was a contest that was felt from its centre to its ...
... opinions , the flash of wit is elicited , and the spark of eloquence blown into a flame . Such was the case , in a surprising degree , during the late arduous conflict in Devon . It was a contest that was felt from its centre to its ...
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... opinion of some of the wisest men , that corruption is at its last gasp ; and that within a very short period a reform must inevitably take place ; and with a reform , every abuse , civil or municipal , will be dis- persed like the ...
... opinion of some of the wisest men , that corruption is at its last gasp ; and that within a very short period a reform must inevitably take place ; and with a reform , every abuse , civil or municipal , will be dis- persed like the ...
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... meet ; both friends and foes have been perpetually assuring me , that I should find myself mistaken in the opinion which I entertained of the virtue of the citizens of Exeter ; and what is very remarkable , both friends and foes 25.
... meet ; both friends and foes have been perpetually assuring me , that I should find myself mistaken in the opinion which I entertained of the virtue of the citizens of Exeter ; and what is very remarkable , both friends and foes 25.
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... opinion of him , by imme- diately repairing to his standard , and enlisting your- selves under his banner . It is not for his sake , but yours , that I thus entreat you , for he does not aspire to a higher honor than that of supporting ...
... opinion of him , by imme- diately repairing to his standard , and enlisting your- selves under his banner . It is not for his sake , but yours , that I thus entreat you , for he does not aspire to a higher honor than that of supporting ...
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... opinion of the loyalty and integrity of the citizens . of Exeter to suppose for one moment that it is possi- ble , and I am confident your choice will fall on men of a very different description . Exeter , Dec. 24 , 1816 . A FREEMAN ...
... opinion of the loyalty and integrity of the citizens . of Exeter to suppose for one moment that it is possi- ble , and I am confident your choice will fall on men of a very different description . Exeter , Dec. 24 , 1816 . A FREEMAN ...
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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