A narrative of the proceedings at the memorable contest for the representation of Chester, in 1826. Also, the complete poll book. Written, compiled and arranged by an eye witness1826 |
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Albion applause baker Boughton bricklayer Bridge street Brook street BROTHER FREEMEN butcher cabinetmaker Candidate Castle street cause Charles cheers Citizens of Chester City of Chester Committee Common Hall street commorancy conduct contest cordwainer cowkeeper Crane street Cuppin street ditto Duke street E T E Eastgate street Edward Egerton election fellow citizens Foregate street Freemen of Chester friends Frodsham street G B G Gentlemen George street Gorst Stacks Griffith Grosvenor party Handbridge honour House of Eaton hustings Independent Freemen Independent party James John street joiner Jones John Jones Thomas Joseph labourer liberty Linen Hall street Lord Belgrave Lord GROSVENOR lordship Love street mason morning Newgate street noble numbers occasion opponents Palin Parliament peace Pepper street person plasterer poll Princess street publican Rejected Richard riot Robert roper Samuel shipwright Simpson Bridgman skinner smith spirit tailor tobacconist Townshend triumph upholsterer Upper Northgate street vote voter Watergate street whitesmith William
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Page 13 - There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny: the three-hooped pot; shall have ten hoops and I will make it felony to drink small beer...
Page 108 - I give ten, twenty, or thraty guineas, for a periwig, a hat, or a pair of hose : and so on, through a majority of voters.
Page 109 - God save him!' no joyful tongue gave him his welcome home : but dust was thrown upon his sacred head; which with such gentle sorrow he shook off, his face still combating with tears and smiles, the badges of his grief and patience, that had not God, for some strong purpose...
Page 90 - В., the counting-house being used by the different partners, who daily resorted thither for the purposes of their trade, and the dwelling-house being occupied by a clerk or servant of the firm, paid by them, as were also the rates, taxes, &c.
Page 38 - ... established, which were so essential to the prosperity and happiness of both countries, no man could entertain a sincerer wish, or should exert himself with greater zeal than he was ready to do, in order to accomplish a purpose so necessary for the good of both countries. He should ever consider it to be his duty, as a member of the British parliament, not only to view the propositions as they might affect the interests of his own country, but also to see in what way they would operate in Ireland...
Page 2 - At the general election of 1868, he was invited to offer himself as a candidate for the representation of the new borough of Hackney, with which locality he had been connected for many years.
Page 11 - To the Worthy .and Independent FREEMEN of the City of Chester.. BROTHER FREEMEN...