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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... make of us , that not caring to save appearance , they have abolished the words ' constitution and rights of the people , ' ( the only motto under which any member of parliament used to ask your suffrages , ) and have written in 10.
... make of us , that not caring to save appearance , they have abolished the words ' constitution and rights of the people , ' ( the only motto under which any member of parliament used to ask your suffrages , ) and have written in 10.
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R Cullum. to ask your suffrages , ) and have written in their stead upon his standard no " schism , " and a religious creed ! as if we were to be reduced at once to despotism and bigotry , and worse ... suffrages,) and have written in ...
R Cullum. to ask your suffrages , ) and have written in their stead upon his standard no " schism , " and a religious creed ! as if we were to be reduced at once to despotism and bigotry , and worse ... suffrages,) and have written in ...
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... 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 that it is an expence and a burthen , and by no means a benefit , to perform the duties ...
... 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 that it is an expence and a burthen , and by no means a benefit , to perform the duties ...
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R Cullum. Should I be so fortunate as to obtain a majority of your suffrages , I shall make it my chief study to preserve the interest of your loyal city ; and shall endeavour to the utmost of my ability , to discharge the parliamentary ...
R Cullum. Should I be so fortunate as to obtain a majority of your suffrages , I shall make it my chief study to preserve the interest of your loyal city ; and shall endeavour to the utmost of my ability , to discharge the parliamentary ...
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... suffrages ; but , on the contrary , if you withhold those promises , you may throw a damp on his endeavours , and be the means of his abandoning his present patriotic , independent , and praiseworthy conduct . I shall now conclude , by ...
... suffrages ; but , on the contrary , if you withhold those promises , you may throw a damp on his endeavours , and be the means of his abandoning his present patriotic , independent , and praiseworthy conduct . I shall now conclude , by ...
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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