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
... things are somewhat changed since we have found out , by sad experience , who it is that bears the burden of the times , and that it is we who have to suffer most from the misconduct and profligacy of members of parliament . It is ...
... things are somewhat changed since we have found out , by sad experience , who it is that bears the burden of the times , and that it is we who have to suffer most from the misconduct and profligacy of members of parliament . It is ...
Page 10
... thing in parliament ; but who , on the contrary , join in telling the throne , that the country is in a flourishing state , while sharp misery is wearing us to the bones . Not satisfied with supporting a vagabond printer , to abuse ...
... thing in parliament ; but who , on the contrary , join in telling the throne , that the country is in a flourishing state , while sharp misery is wearing us to the bones . Not satisfied with supporting a vagabond printer , to abuse ...
Page 33
... thing is taken from you to maintain useless soldiers , and to lavish on the idle aud luxurious sinecurists , you have no other remedy for these evils than that of sending to parliament such men as Mr. Northmore , who will faithfully ...
... thing is taken from you to maintain useless soldiers , and to lavish on the idle aud luxurious sinecurists , you have no other remedy for these evils than that of sending to parliament such men as Mr. Northmore , who will faithfully ...
Page 34
... thing that makes life valuable . With these considerations , nothing but infatuation will prevent you from sending to parliament a man like Mr. Northmore , firmly attached to the constitu tion , and consequently an advocate for ...
... thing that makes life valuable . With these considerations , nothing but infatuation will prevent you from sending to parliament a man like Mr. Northmore , firmly attached to the constitu tion , and consequently an advocate for ...
Page 40
... thing . Also , that a member of parliament has no right to obey the instructions of those who elect him . And , thirdly , he will make you perfectly satisfied , that his receiving a large salary from government is the best thing in the ...
... thing . Also , that a member of parliament has no right to obey the instructions of those who elect him . And , thirdly , he will make you perfectly satisfied , that his receiving a large salary from government is the best thing in the ...
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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