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 97
... poll 300 votes ; this is pretty bold , con- sidering that the requisition to me received 321 signatures ; but as the gentleman as thus shewn in what little estimation he holds your honor , I trust you will return the compliment by ...
... poll 300 votes ; this is pretty bold , con- sidering that the requisition to me received 321 signatures ; but as the gentleman as thus shewn in what little estimation he holds your honor , I trust you will return the compliment by ...
Page 103
... Poll , on WEDNESDAY next , you will assist in bringing the contest to a speedy and decisive issue . - And I have the honor to remain , GENTLEMEN , Your obliged and faithful humble servant , Exeter , 15th June , 1818 . WILLIAM COURTENAY ...
... Poll , on WEDNESDAY next , you will assist in bringing the contest to a speedy and decisive issue . - And I have the honor to remain , GENTLEMEN , Your obliged and faithful humble servant , Exeter , 15th June , 1818 . WILLIAM COURTENAY ...
Page 107
... poll . ] The tumult subsided and W. Courtenay , Esq . rose and said , - " Fellow Citizens , -The first topic which naturally presents itself to my mind , is that event in consequence of which it falls to my lot to address you , in the ...
... poll . ] The tumult subsided and W. Courtenay , Esq . rose and said , - " Fellow Citizens , -The first topic which naturally presents itself to my mind , is that event in consequence of which it falls to my lot to address you , in the ...
Page 112
... polling then commenced , and was continued with great spirit until near five o'clock : the tallies went up on one ... Poll , the numbers were , MR . COURTENAY , MR . NORTHMORE , MR . NEWMAN , .... 780 293 625 At the termination of the ...
... polling then commenced , and was continued with great spirit until near five o'clock : the tallies went up on one ... Poll , the numbers were , MR . COURTENAY , MR . NORTHMORE , MR . NEWMAN , .... 780 293 625 At the termination of the ...
Page 113
... poll , even at this early period , must be sufficient to convince my friends of what will be the result . Allow me , therefore , to ex- press a confident hope , that you will continue your exertions with the same spirit with which you ...
... poll , even at this early period , must be sufficient to convince my friends of what will be the result . Allow me , therefore , to ex- press a confident hope , that you will continue your exertions with the same spirit with which you ...
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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