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 11
... 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 their deeds ...
... 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 their deeds ...
Page 14
... 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 reform in ...
... 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 reform in ...
Page 24
... pledge himself to support the rights of the people , who will not under all circumstances , and at all times undauntedly defend them . Remember , that he who assists in enslaving his country , commits a crime more heinous than 24.
... pledge himself to support the rights of the people , who will not under all circumstances , and at all times undauntedly defend them . Remember , that he who assists in enslaving his country , commits a crime more heinous than 24.
Page 27
... pledge from the candidate , let him know that all such engagements are conditional , and that therefore he may lawfully refuse to vote till the candidate has so pledged . No man is obliged to employ a servant ( whatever he may rashly ...
... pledge from the candidate , let him know that all such engagements are conditional , and that therefore he may lawfully refuse to vote till the candidate has so pledged . No man is obliged to employ a servant ( whatever he may rashly ...
Page 28
... pledged to the city to come forward and again solicit the favor of your support , during that contest , which I never will decline , but to meet your wishes in favor of your very worthy represen- tative Mr. Buller . I have the honor to ...
... pledged to the city to come forward and again solicit the favor of your support , during that contest , which I never will decline , but to meet your wishes in favor of your very worthy represen- tative Mr. Buller . I have the honor to ...
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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