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... election as a representative of the City of Dublin in the Irish House of Commons . Between 1727 and 1760 there was no dissolution of the Irish Parliament , and a by - election , therefore , was a con- siderable event . Lucas caused ...
... election as a representative of the City of Dublin in the Irish House of Commons . Between 1727 and 1760 there was no dissolution of the Irish Parliament , and a by - election , therefore , was a con- siderable event . Lucas caused ...
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... Election contest evoked extraordinary passion , because Wilkes symbolized the spirit of popular opposition to the arbitrary policy of the Court , and the bribed majority of the House of Commons . After Wilkes had been returned for the ...
... Election contest evoked extraordinary passion , because Wilkes symbolized the spirit of popular opposition to the arbitrary policy of the Court , and the bribed majority of the House of Commons . After Wilkes had been returned for the ...
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... election had already begun . The matter was argued before the Sheriffs , but it was ruled that the election should proceed , with Burke's name added , under protest . Champion's messengers , on reaching Malton , found that Burke had ...
... election had already begun . The matter was argued before the Sheriffs , but it was ruled that the election should proceed , with Burke's name added , under protest . Champion's messengers , on reaching Malton , found that Burke had ...
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