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07 January 2015

Election ephemera: Barnstaple

Devon election ephemera : Barnstaple constituency.

Barnstaple has a published collection of election ephemera: A collection of the addresses, squibs, etc., which were circulated in reference to the election of Members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barnstaple in the year 1832. To which is added, a correct list of the voters who polled on that occasion (Barnstaple : Cornish , 1833) and this forms the basis of the listing for this constituency. Dates have been tentatively assigned to undated items based on their position in Cornish's publication. Unfortunately the name of the printer is not given. It is hoped that this, and details of ephemera printed for other elections, will be found when examining the rich collections of the North Devon Athenaeum in Barnstaple. Details of ephemera have been extracted from the on-line catalogue but original items have not been checked. There were several enquiries into corruption for Barnstaple, and publications dealing with this are also selectively listed here.

Barnstaple. 1802 / 1874. [Collection of printed ephemera]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 18--. - Including election notices: handbills for W. Searle and Son, printers, Barnstaple. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-06.

Barnstaple. 1802. Billinger, T. To the Independent and Worthy Electors of the ancient and loyal Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1802. . – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-13.

Barnstaple. 1802-03-22. Cooke, Henry. Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1802. Notice about a meeting of the Freemen of the Borough pledging their support to William Devaynes Esq. as a candidate for Barnstaple in the next General Election. From Henry Cooke, dated: 22nd March 1802. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-03.

Barnstaple. 1804. Freedom and liberty. A new song. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-14.

Barnstaple. 1804-07-18. Pellew, E. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated 18 July 1804. Election Notice with Pellew resigning as MP for Barnstaple. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-09.

Barnstaple. 1804-07-28. Ebrington. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated 28 July 1804. Election Notice from Lord Ebrington putting himself forward as candidate to be the MP for Barnstaple upon the resignation of Sir Edward Pellew. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-12.

Barnstaple. 1804-07-28. Hunt, Joseph. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated 28 July 1804. Elecction Notice from Joseph Hunt putting himself forward as candidate to be the MP for Barnstaple upon the resignation of Sir Edward Pellew. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-11.

Barnstaple. 1804-07-28. To the Worthy and Independent Freemen of the Borough of Barnstaple . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated 28 July 1804. Election Notice requesting that because of the resignation of Pellew that the freemen do not decide hastily on their vote as another candidate will put himself forward. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-10.

Barnstaple. 1804-07-30. Brother Freeman. To the Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated: 30 July 1804. Election Notice supporting candidate for the Election in Barnstaple implying that one of the other candidates was under the patronage of the East India Company. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-04.

Barnstaple. 1804-08-01. A Fair Question to Mr Devaynes. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated: 1st August 1804. Election Notice implying that Mr Devaynes was trying to impose a candidate of the East India Company on the electors of Barnstaple. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-06.

Barnstaple. 1804-08-02. Independent Freeholder. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated: 2nd August 1804. Election Notice stating that the East India Company were employing agents in Barnstaple in order to put forward a candidate of their choosing. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-05.

Barnstaple. 1804-08-03. Thellusson, Geoffrey Woodford. To the Worthy and Independent Freemen of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated: 3rd August 1804. Thanking people for their support of his candidacy to be an MP for Barnstaple and stating that he and his supporters would not be attending the Poll. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-08.

Barnstaple. 1804-08-05. Ebrington. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1804. Dated: 5th August 1804. Thanking the electors of Barnstaple for electing him as their MP. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-07.

Barnstaple. 1806. Devaynes, William. To the Worthy and Independent Electors for the Borough of Barnstaple . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-15.

Barnstaple. 1806. Gribble and Co. Borough of Barnstaple . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-16.

Barnstaple. 1806. Murray, J. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806?. Election address by Major General J. Murray of 15 Park-Lane, London. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B87-01-14.

Barnstaple. 1806. Taylor, W. To the Free and Independent Electors of Barnstaple . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-19.

Barnstaple. 1806. The First Chapter of the Second Book of Lords or the Fall of the Dragon. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806?. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-17.

Barnstaple. 1806. Veritas. To the Free and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806?. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-18.

Barnstaple. 1806-10-16. Devaynes, W. [Notice of intention to stand for election in Barnstaple]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1806. Notice of intention to stand for election in Barnstaple by W. Devaynes of Cheltenham. Dated 16 October 1806. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B87-01-23.

Barnstaple. 1807. A Word of Advice on the Present Barnstaple Election. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1807. Dated: 1807. Election Notice written in verse regarding the qualities of Lord Ebrington as opposed to Mr Thell and Mr Devayne. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-24.

Barnstaple. 1807. Bowden, William. To the Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1807?. Election Notice regarding the candidacy of Mr Blachford in the election. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-21.

Barnstaple. 1807-04-15. Brother Freeman. To the Free and Independent Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1807. Dated: 15th April 1807. Election Notice regarding Mr Thellusson who wished to represent Barnstaple as the MP urging people to be wary of his intentions, implying that he wished to make money from the people of Barnstaple through his connections to India House. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-20.

Barnstaple. 1807-05-06. Thellusson, George Woodford. [Election notice]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1807. Election notice by Geo. Woodford Thellusson, Barnstaple 6 May 1807. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B87-01-19.

Barnstaple. 1807-05-06. Upright, Timothy. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1807. Dated: 6th May 1807. Election notice regarding Lord Ebrington's voting record in the previous Parliament as compared to the voting record of Mr Taylor. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-23.

Barnstaple. 1807-05-10. Ebrington. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1807. Dated: 10th May 1807. Election Notice regarding Mr Thellusson who wished to represent Barnstaple as the MP urging people to be wary of his intentions, implying that he wished to make money from the people of Barnstaple through his connections to India House. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-22.

Barnstaple. 1810-03-30. Notice of resolutions made at a meeting of the Freemen of Barnstaple on 30th March 1810 from John Hooper on behalf of 61 Freemen. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1810. Notice supporting G W Thellusson as Member of Parliament and disapproving of the manner in which others were being introduced as prospective candidates when no election was due. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-25.

Barnstaple. 1812-10-01. Coote, Eyre. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1812. Dated 1st October 1812. Election Notice with Eyre Coote forwarding himself as a candidate in the soon to be held Election. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-26.

Barnstaple. 1819 - 1831. [Political Pamphlets] 1819-1831 (Chanter). – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1819-1831. Eight Political Pamphlets 1819-1831 (Chanter). – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-001.

Barnstaple. 1819. House of Commons. Report from the Committee appointed to inspect the Journals of the House of Lords, with relation to any proceedings on the Bill (which passed the House of Commons in the last session of Parliament) for the preventing of bribery and corruption in the election of members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barnstaple, in the County of Devon. - [London] : H.M.S.O. , 1819. - Held by: British Library.

Barnstaple. 1819. Report from the Select Committee on the Barnstaple Election together with Special Report from the said Committee and also the Minutes of Evidence taken before them. – [Lon. ] : [s. n. ] , 1819. Complaint of an undue Election and return for the Borough of Barnstaple with allegations of bribery and corruption. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-01.

Barnstaple. 1820. Notecard detailing payment of expenses to be made to Nicholas Boon provided he voted for Lord Ebrington. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1820?. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-39.

Barnstaple. 1820-03-18. Notecard detailing payment to John Coles of Braunton to go to the Poll. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1820. Dated 18th March 1820. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-39.

Barnstaple. 1824-03-06. Barnstaple Miscellany. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1824. From Barnstaple Miscellany: A report of the election in Barnstaple 6 March 1824. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58a-12-04.

Barnstaple. 1832, 1857, 1863. A collection of satirical election notices dated 1832, 1857,1863. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1832-1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-02.

Barnstaple. 1832. A collection of addresses, squibs, &c. which were circulated in reference to the election of members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barnstaple in the year 1832 [11 and 12 December]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1833.– Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B67-11.

Barnstaple. 1832. A collection of the addresses, squibs, etc., which were circulated in reference to the election of Members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barstaple in the year 1832. To which is added, a correct list of the voters who polled on that occasion. - Barnstaple : Cornish , 1833. - Barnstaple. 1832. The poll was held 11-12 December 1832, result: Chichester 519.
Fancourt 349.
Northmore 225.
Hervey 129.
Householders 410.
Freemen 244.
Total 610. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: p329.01/BAR/COL. ; British Library ; Senate House Libraries, University of London ; University of Exeter Libraries.

Barnstaple. 1832. Collection of the Addresses and Squibs which were circulated in reference to the election for the Borough of Barnstaple in 1832 together with a list of voters who polled. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1833. Two copies. One copy has a report dated 1833 at the end of an action tried at the Devon Lent Assizes for Libel in which William Thorne was Plaintiff and John Avery was defendant. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-01.

Barnstaple. 1832. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the Independent Electors of Barnstaple, Newport and Pilton. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1832. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the Independent Electors of Barnstaple, Newport and Pilton. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-177.

Barnstaple. 1832. To the Already Over-Taxed Rate Payers of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1832?. Notice listing those people described as "Whig Radicals" who held office in the Borough during the past year detailing their salaries with added comments on their remuneration and performance. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-32.

Barnstaple. 1832-06-29. Enemy to Corruption. To the present and prospective electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, Friday, June 29th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 5.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-02. Borough of Barnstaple. At a numerous meeting. Dated: Barnstaple, July 2nd, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 6.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-02. Caution. – To electors!! – From the Observer, July 2, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 14.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-02. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, July 2nd, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 6.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-02. To J.P.B.Chichester, Esq. Pledge of support signed by 192 electors with Chichester's reply. Dated: London, July 2nd, 1832. . - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 5.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-02. Warm supporter of Mr Chichester. To the electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 2nd, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 7.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-03. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, July 3rd, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 8.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-03. Friend to Mr. Northmore. To the electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 3rd, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 7.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-04. Gazette extraordinary. Dated: July 4th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 10.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-04. Stanbury, John. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 4th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 9.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-04. To the electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Wednesday evening, six o'clock, July 4th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 9.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-05. Northmore, Thomas. To the enlightened electors of the ancient borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Cleve House, near Exeter, July 5th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 10.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-06. Bulletin extraordinary. Dated: July 6th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 12.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-06. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, July 6th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 11.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-06. Foe to the Fudge Junta. To the electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 6th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 14.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-06. St. John. To the dependent boroughmongers of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Boroughmonger's Hotel, near the Reform Inn, Barnstaple, July 6th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 15.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-06? Brembridge, Richard. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. Reprinted with heading: Read well! And mark the signature!! Undated. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 13.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-06? Wanted, a rhyme ending in 'Ox'. – Verse. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 15.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-07. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, July 7th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 13.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-07. Lex Talionis. Strayed. Dated: Barnstaple, July 7th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 16.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-07? Chichester, J. P. B. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: London, July, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 13.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-09. Committee of Thomas Northmore. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Committee Room, July 9th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 17.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-09. Enemy to Boroughmongers. Take notice!! Dated: Barnstaple, July 9th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 16.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-09. Philo Lex Talionis. Wanted, a strait-jacket for B- V-----n. Dated: Barnstaple, July 9th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 16.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-10. Chichester, J. P. B. . To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 10th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 19.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-10. Northmore, Thomas. To the old and new electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Committee Room, Fortescue Hotel, July 10th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 17.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-10? Making an offer; or, how to "manage." A ditty. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 19.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-12. Elector. To the electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 12th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 17.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-16. T. H. To the constituent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, July 16th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 20.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-16? A new song. Air. – "Oh no, we never mention her.". - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 21.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-18. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, July 18th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 22.

Barnstaple. 1832-07-22. From "The satirist, or the censor of the times," 22nd July, 1832. Hell!!. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 23.

Barnstaple. 1832-08-05. To the electors of Barnstaple. [Extract from the "Satirist" newspaper, of August 5th, 1832.]. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 24.

Barnstaple. 1832-08-09. Chop-stick. To the electors of Barnstaple. . Dated: Barnstaple, August 9th, 1832. [On the exract from "The satirist]. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 25.

Barnstaple. 1832-08-11. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, August 11th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 27.

Barnstaple. 1832-08-11? The seat in Parliament : a dolourous ditty, as sung at the St. James's betting rooms, byMajor F---. Air, - "Alice Gray". - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 28.

Barnstaple. 1832-08-27. Chichester, J. P. B. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Arlington Court, August 27th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 28.

Barnstaple. 1832-08-28. Stanbury, John. To my old, steady, and unflinching friends, the electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: London, 28th August, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 29.

Barnstaple. 1832-09-01. Northmore, Thomas. To the free and spirited electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Cleeve House, September 1st, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 30.

Barnstaple. 1832-09-01? Fish!!. – Verse. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 31.

Barnstaple. 1832-09-26. Enemy of Petty Tyranny. To the reformers of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, September 26th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 31.

Barnstaple. 1832-09-26? A "striking" incident. Lines on an electioneering scuffle …. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 32.

Barnstaple. 1832-09-29. Truncheon. To the working classes of Barnstaple, Pilton, and Newport. Dated: Sept. 29th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 32.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-04. Elector. Political morality! - To the electors of Barnstaple. Dated: October 4th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 33.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-04? "Tight" work. On hearing the spirited reply of 'mine host' at the Star Inn …. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 34.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-04? Bevington, J. To the public. Signed from: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple. Undated but early October, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 35.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-04? Mr. Northmore's committee. Over electioneering squibs, this Committee had no control, nor did they ever sanction or countenance any one of them […]. Undated. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 34.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-05. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of Barnstaple, Newport, and Pilton. Dated: Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple, October 5th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 35.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-10. Elector. To The Electors of Barnstaple and Elsewhere but more particularly to that portion of them who belong to the Working Classes. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1832. – 23p. - Pamphlet signed by An Elector, Barnstaple 10th October 1832. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-02.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-15. Labourer. The labouring classes in Barnstaple and its neighbourhood. Signed on behalf of three hundred householders. Dated: October 15th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 37.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-15? The humble petition of the true friends of reform, to the leveller's committee. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 38.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-15? What Barumites can do! (In imitation of new Cornish reform song, - "one and all."). - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 38.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-23. Sanders, E. L. False and calumnious statements exposed. Dated: Committee Room, Barnstaple, October 23rd, 1832. Mr. Northmore's Committee, having ascertained that Mr. Thomas Harttree Cornish, of the "Advertiser," has industriously propagated reports to their prejudice, present to the public a correct statement of his conduct. . - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 39.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-24. Willshire, Thomas L. Examination of Major Fancourt's contradiction to Mr. Northmore. Dated: Committee Room, 24th October, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 44.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-25. Carter, Charles. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Committee Room, October 25th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 46.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-25. Cornish, T. H. To Mr. E. L. Sanders. Dated: Advertsier Office, October 25th, 1832. The public will see from the above, the gross misconduct of Mr. Sanders in attempting to fix on e the origin of a report, which originated with himself […]. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 41.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-29. Many things in few words. Court of common sense. Dated: Barnstaple, 29th October, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 47.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-31. Court of common sense. Dated: October 31, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 48.

Barnstaple. 1832-10-31? Amateur concerts, Barnstaple. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 50.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-01. Hervey, George. To the worthy independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: St. James's Square, 1st November, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 51.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-01? Managerial squabbles! Lines supposed to have been written by a gallant candidate to his friend […]. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 52.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-09. Meliss, George. To the public. Dated: Barnstaple, November, 9th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 41.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-09? Foul!! "Goosey, goosey gander," – old song. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 43.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-11. Hervey, George. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, 10th November, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 52.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-12. Willshire, Thomas L. To the spirited electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Committee Room, 12th November, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 53.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-12? Mr. Northmore versus the press gang. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 53.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-13. A valuable stud for sale. Dated: Barnstaple, November 13th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 54.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-13? A rider to "the stud" announced for sale. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 55.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-14. Exmoor asses. To be peremptorily sold by auction […]. Dated: November 14th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 56.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-14. Mr. Bum Besom announces an addition of several half-breds and jaded hacks […]. Dated: November 14th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 55.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-14? Hervey's meditiations. – Dramatic verse. A few copies only of this jeu d'esprit were circulated, and those in manuscript. The writer had intended to print it, and to that end the matter was set up in type, but, for some reason or other, it was afterwards thought advisable to suppress it. It is here inserted by permission of the writer. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 58.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-14? Libel!!! – court of squibiana. – Verse. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 58.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-17. Hervey, George. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, 17th November, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 59.

Barnstaple. 1832-11-29. Labourer. The labouring classes in Barnstaple and its vicinity. Signed on behalf of four hundred householders. Dated: November 29th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 59.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-04. Chichester, J. P. B. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, December 4th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 60.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-04. Elector. To the electors of Barum, Pilton, and Newport. Dated: Barnstaple, December 4th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 61.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-04. Willshire, Thomas L. It having been intimated to Mr. Northmore's committee that illegal threats and undue influences have been used […]. Dated: Committee Room, 4th December, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 62.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-04? Chronotonthologous. To the electors of Barnstaple. Undated, but early December, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 63.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-04? Important document, printed from a manuscript in the handwriting of the lame laureate; […]. Mock rhyming epitaphs. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 64.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-07. Freeman. To the spirited electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, December 7th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 65.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-08. Electors of Barnstaple! Dated: Barnstaple, December 8th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 66.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-10. Mechanic. Northmore is the poor man's friend! But many poor men are bribed to vote against him! Dated: Barnstaple, December 10th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 67.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-10? Caution. [On administration of bribery oath.]. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 68.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-11. Elector. To the electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, December 11th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 68.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-12. Chichester, J. P. B. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. Dated: Barnstaple, December 12th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 69.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-12. Stanbury, John. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Newport, 12th December, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 68.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-13. Fancourt, Charles St. John. To the independent electors of Barnstaple, Newport and Pilton. Dated: Golden Lion, Barnstaple, December 13th, 1832. - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 69.

Barnstaple. 1832-12-17. Stanbury, John. To the independent electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Dated: Newport, December 17th, 1832. . - [Barnstaple] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - Sources: Cornish (1833), p. 70.

Barnstaple. 1835. The Comical Tool. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1835?. North Devon election squib. Anon. Undated. To be sung to the tune of ' Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be?'. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B16-05-E-2.

Barnstaple. 1835. To all who wish to see preserved The Church, The Monarchy and the Constitution. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1835. To all who wish to see preserved The Church, The Monarchy and the Constitution. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-176.

Barnstaple. 1835? Householder. Copy of a set of verses found in the Golden Lion gateway, supposed to have fallen from the pocket of J-s S-w-r, Esq. the rejected candidate for Barnstaple. "Wanted a rhyme ending in 'ox.". – [Barnstaple?] : [s. n.] , [1835?]. – 1 sheet. – Gives final state of the poll, Barnstaple election, 1835. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 125 ; British Library.

Courtesy Devon Heritage Centre.

Barnstaple. 1835-04-27. General election notice on behalf of Lord John Russell. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1835. Published 27 April 1835, gives an overview of the tax saving measures taken by the Whigs. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B85-01-03.

Barnstaple. 1837 - 1863. A collection of election notices and addresses for elections in North Devon 1837 - 1863. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1837-1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-01.

Barnstaple. 1837 [Barnstaple poll book for 1837.]. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1837. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1837. Anti-Catholic notice to electors of Barnstaple 1837. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-03.

Barnstaple. 1837-04-08? A rhyme for "ox," an original! No copy! – [Barnstaple?] : [s. n.] , [1837?]. – 1 sheet. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 130 .

Courtesy Devon Heritage Centre.

Barnstaple. 1839-08-30. Brougham, Lord. Speech proposing the health of the Duke of Wellington at a dinner at the Pavilion, Dover 30 August 1839. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1839. Notice reporting Lord Brougham's speech in proposing the health of the Duke of Wellington at a dinner at the Pavilion, Dover 30 August 1839. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-04.

Barnstaple. 1841. [Barnstaple poll book for 1841.]. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1841. Barnstaple Election 1841. List of Electors who polled for Sir Bruce Chichester & Mr Fortescue . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1841. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-01.

Barnstaple. 1841. Barnstaple Election 1841. List of Electors who polled for Mr Hodgson & Mr Gore. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1841. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-02.

Barnstaple. 1841. Barnstaple Election 1841. List of Electors who split and plumped their votes in favour of Mr Hodgson & Mr Gore, Sir Bruce Chichester & Mr Fortescue. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1841. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-03.

Barnstaple. 1846. Satirical verse concerning the consequences of the repeal of the Corn Laws. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1846?. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-03.

Barnstaple. 1847. A list of the voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple, on the 29th of July, 1847, being the fifth election under the reform act, and in the mayoralty of William Avery, Esq. - Barnstaple W. Avery 1847. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1847. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1847. Notice to electors of Barnstaple 1847. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-03.

Barnstaple. 1847-07-27. Dissenter. To the electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1847. General election poster on behalf of Mr Fortescue the Liberal Party candidate and signed by "a dissenter". Dated 27 July 1847. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B85-01-04.

Barnstaple. 1851-10-30. Working Man. To the Burgesses of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1851. - Relating to upcoming election and urging them to vote for the Liberals. The poster addresses two key debates in Parliament- that of reform in Parliament (extending the franchise) and a fixed duty on corn. Dated: 30th October 1851. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-152.

Barnstaple. 1851-11-07. Bremridge, R. To the Parliamentary and Municipal Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1851. Responding to the "untrue" article printed in the North Devon Journal on Mr Brembridge's involvement in the most recent Municipal Election. Dated: 7th November 1851. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-154.

Barnstaple. 1852. A list of the voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple on the 8th July, 1852, being the sixth election after the reform act, and, in the mayoralty of William Avery, Esq. - Barnstaple T. Hearson 1852. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1852. A Poll Book for 1852 . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. A Poll Book for 1852 . – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-178.

Barnstaple. 1852. Barnstaple Bribery Commission. Report of the proceedings of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the existence of corrupt practices in the borough of Barnstaple. - Barnstaple : Hayman and Petter , 1853. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: 324.27/BAR/BAR ; Barnstaple: : 324.66/BN:BAR/BAR ; North Devon Athenaeum: D900BAR/BAR5 ; Senate House Libraries, University of London ; University of Leicester Library (Special Collections).

Barnstaple. 1852. Tradesmen who voted for the Conservative Candidates in the General Election for the Borough of Barnstaple, Devon 1852. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. With a list of the Tradesmen who divided their votes. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-04.

Barnstaple. 1852. Willshire, Charles. [Election notice]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852?. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-06.

Barnstaple. 1852-02-26. Avery, W. To the Editor of the North Devon Journal from W. Avery. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. - A letter to the editor from Avery published on the 26th February 1852 entitled "The Mayor and The M. P" relating to the recent election and in specific mostly Candidate R. Brembridge. Dated: 26th February 1852. Instow. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-145.

Barnstaple. 1852-07-02. The Candidates for the Borough (reprinted from the Western Standard of Friday 2nd July 1852). – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. Notice to the Editor regarding Lord Ebrington relinquishing his political connection with Plymouth in favour of Barnstaple and supporting Mr Bremridge and Sir William Fraser. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-33.

Barnstaple. 1852-11-20. Jones, William. To the Purity Gentlemen of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. - A poster to the gentlemen from William Jones explaining how his vote was solicited by Henry Arter although Jones intended to vote for Marsh. Despite this Arter tricked Jones and bribed him to vote for himself and not Marsh. Dated: 20th November 1852. Trinity Street. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-144.

Barnstaple. 1852-11-29. A., M. To R. Brembridge, Esq. , M. P. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. - A poster to R. Brembridge from "M. A. " expounding to the candidate his misuse of language, his behaviour and responses in debates with other political opponents and many other griefs about Mr Brembridge. Dated: 29th November 1852. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-146.

Barnstaple. 1852-12-01. Cold-Hopper. To M. A. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1852. - A poster to M. A. in response to the letter M. A. Wrote to R. Brembridge in LBB4-146 also addressing the question of language and the character of R. Brembridge. Dated: 1st December 1852. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-149.

Barnstaple. 1853. Minutes of Evidence on the Barnstaple Election Petition with proceedings of the Committee 1853. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1853. Minutes of Evidence relating to the undue Election and return with details of all the evidence given in relation to bribery of voters etc. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-11.

Barnstaple. 1853. Sale poster against inflated claims of traders. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1853. Election squib potential, Barnstaple, March 24th 1853. In Harper Papers. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B43-31.

Barnstaple. 1853-04-25. To the independent electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1853. General election poster on behalf of R. Bremridge. Dated 25 April 1853. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B85-01-06.

Barnstaple. 1853-09-19. – Prendergast, M. [The address of the Chief Commissioner, M. Prendergast, Esq, Q. C. at the close of the enquiry, Barnstaple Bribery Commission]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1853. - A poster of the last address to the Barnstaple Bribery Commission in which the Chief Commissioner expresses his thanks to the board and hope that justice will be executed over the enquiry into the election. Dated: 19th September 1853. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-141.

Barnstaple. 1853-11-29. . Oppressed Rate-Payer. To the Burgesses of the Borough of Barnstaple, Fac-Similes of an Editorial Portrait of a Whig Councillor. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1853. Dated 29th October 1853. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-39.

Barnstaple. 1854, 1856, 1860. Registers of persons entitled to vote in the Borough of Barnstaple, Devon which included the parishes of Barnstaple, Bishops Tawton and Pilton for the years 1854, 1856 and 1860. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854-1860. - Donated by Bruce Oliver. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-04.

Barnstaple. 1854. A list of the voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple, on the 17th of August, 1854. - Barnstaple : S. Searle , 1854. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1854. Fraser, Sir William. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854?. Acknowledging the outcome of the election as unfair and unjust. Sir William recites the outcome of the previous election in 1852 and his sadness at the outcome of the present. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-092.

Barnstaple. 1854. Fraser, Sir William. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854?. Acknowledging the outcome of the election as unfair and unjust. Sir William recites the outcome of the previous election in 1852 and his sadness at the outcome of the present. Undated. Pilton House. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-093.

Barnstaple. 1854. Fraser, Sir William. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854?. Acknowledging the outcome of the election as unfair and unjust. Sir William recites the outcome of the previous election in 1852 and his sadness at the outcome of the present. Undated. Pilton House. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-094.

Barnstaple. 1854. Fraser, Sir William. To the Free and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854?. Announcing there was no coalition between George Potts and Sir William Fraser and that Sir William's canvass had been most successful and the Committee "entertained no doubt whatever of his triumphant return". Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-091.

Barnstaple. 1854. House of Commons. A bill for the prevention of bribery in the election of members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barnstaple. - 1854. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: x342.07/BAR/HOU. Barnstaple. 1854. List of Voters who polled at Election of Member of Parliament for Barnstaple in 1854 together with details of who they voted for. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. Pamphlet for the election on 17th August 1854 in Barnstaple. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-03.

Barnstaple. 1854. Report of the Commissioners appointed to inquire into the existence of corrupt practices in the Borough of Barnstaple. - 1854. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sx324.27/BAR/REP ; North Devon Athenaeum: D324/BAR O/S.

Barnstaple. 1854-04-10. Public Petitions - Appendix to the Twenty-Fifth Report delivered 10th April 1854 containing petitions presented 4th-6th April. Barnstaple Bribery Prevention Bill. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. A petition of the Town Council regarding disfranchisement of voters in Barnstaple for bribery. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-35.

Barnstaple. 1854-04-11. A Bill for the Prevention of Bribery in the Election of Members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barnstaple dated 11th April 1854. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. Bill regarding the bribery of 255 voters in Barnstaple in the election of 1852. who were barred forever from voting in any Election of Members of Parliament for Barnstaple. Contains lists of householders and freemen who received money and list of persons who paid money to the voters. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-36.

Barnstaple. 1854-04-27. Petitioners. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854?. Poster to the electors which is an extract from a petition presented to the House of Commons on the 27th April 1854 appealing the outcome of the most recent election in which bribery and corruption took place and requesting action be taken to amend the outcome. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-133.

Barnstaple. 1854-08. State of the Poll. The state of the poll at quarter past three o'clock. Laurie - 321, Guinness - 313 and Tite - 259. Undated. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. State of the Poll. The state of the poll at quarter past three o'clock. Laurie - 321, Guinness - 313 and Tite - 259. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-102.

Barnstaple. 1854-08. State of the Poll. The state of the poll at ten o'clock. Laurie - 137, Guinness - 136 and Tite - 79. Undated. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. State of the Poll. The state of the poll at ten o'clock. Laurie - 137, Guinness - 136 and Tite - 79. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-104.

Barnstaple. 1854-08. The state of the poll at the final close at four o'clock. Laurie - 333, Guinness - 323 and Tite - 286. Undated. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 184. The state of the poll at the final close at four o'clock. Laurie - 333, Guinness - 323 and Tite - 286. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-103.

Barnstaple. 1854-08. The state of the poll at the final close of the poll at four o'clock. Laurie - 333, Guinness - 323 and Tite - 286. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 184. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-112.

Barnstaple. 1854-08-09. Tite, William. To the Electors of Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. Expressing his desire to stand as a candidate in the next election. He also explains the advantages of electing him as he has brought about the introduction of the North Devon Railway line. He hopes to meet with the voters soon. Dated: 9th August 1854. Lowndes Square. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-135.

Barnstaple. 1854-08-18. Laurie, John. To the Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple / John Laurie and R. S. Guinness. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. Letters to the electors from John Laurie and R. S. Guinness thanking them for their support in the most recent election and their desire to return and meet with the voters in a few days upon their return from London. Dated: 18th August 1854. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-134.

Barnstaple. 1854-12-20. Marsh, J. K. To the Public of Barnstaple 'Bencraft v. Marsh'. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. - A poster to the public where Mr J. K. Marsh responds to the falsehoods and accusations brought forward by Mr Bencraft including an extract Woolmer's Exeter and Plymouth Gazette of 22nd March 1852. Dated: 20th December 1854. Square. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-136.

Barnstaple. 1854-12-20. Marsh, J. K. To the Public of Barnstaple 'Bencraft v. Marsh'. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1854. - A poster to the public where Mr J. K. Marsh responds to the falsehoods and accusations brought forward by Mr Bencraft including an extract Woolmer's Exeter and Plymouth Gazette of 22nd March 1852. Dated: 20th December 1854. Square. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-139.

Barnstaple. 1855-03. Dodd, George. To the Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1855. Offering himself as a candidate for the borough. He is devoted to conservative and protestant principles and will soon visit to meet with his electors. Dated: March 1855. Grosvenor Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-130.

Barnstaple. 1855-03-05. . Buck, George Stucley. To the Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1855. Thanking them for their invitation to become a candidate for the borough. As a conservative he is in favour of the inquiry of the government's conduct of the war, objects to any Grant to Maynooth and maintaining "the great Protestant spirit of our institutions". Dated: 5th March 1855. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-129.

Barnstaple. 1855-03-09. Tite, William. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1855. Exposing and explaining the corruption of the last election and the current election where both John Laurie and George Stucley Buck resorted to fraudulent means to win. Dated: 9th March 1855. Fortescue Arms. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-131.

Barnstaple. 1855-03-22. Drake, W. R. To R. Brembridge, Esq. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1855. Responding to recent accusation levelled in relation to the most election and its outcome. Dated: 22nd March 1855. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-132.

Barnstaple. 1856 - 1857. Barnstaple election. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1856/7. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B13-11-04.

Barnstaple. 1856. Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1856. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B13-01-4.

Barnstaple. 1856. Upon an election treat for the Corporation of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1856?. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B13-11-17.

Barnstaple. 1857. A list of voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple, on the 30th of March, 1857. - Barnstaple A. P. Wood 1857. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1857-03. Trefusis, Charles H. R. Notice announcing candidacy. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1857. Notice announcing the candidacy of Charles H. R. Trefusis, 1857. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-04.

Barnstaple. 1857-03-07. Laurie, John. To the Free and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1857. Stating his intent to be a representative for the borough in the House of Commons supporting the freemen's franchise. He also intends to personally meet every elector as soon as possible. Dated: 7th March 1857. Hyde Park Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-122.

Barnstaple. 1857-03-07. Laurie, John. To the Free and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1857. Stating his intent to be a representative for the borough in the House of Commons supporting the freemen's franchise. He also intends to personally meet every elector as soon as possible. Dated: 7th March 1857. Hyde Park Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-124.

Barnstaple. 1857-03-26. Bremridge, R. To the electors. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1857. Responding to and explaining the charges levelled at him by Sir William Fraser in a public debate. Dated: 26th March 1857. Cott. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-123.

Barnstaple. 1859. A list of the voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Banstaple, on the 30th of April, 1859. - Barnstaple : S. Searle , 1859. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1859. Barnstaple Borough. Poll Book. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. 1859 Election. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-05.

Barnstaple. 1859. Fraser, Sir William. To the Free and Independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859?. Announcing the return of Sir William Fraser, that there was no coalition between George Potts and Sir William Fraser and that Sir William's canvass had been most successful and the Committee "entertained no doubt whatever of his triumphant return". Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-095.

Barnstaple. 1859. Fraser, William. [Election notice]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. In a collection of election notices 1859-1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-05.

Barnstaple. 1859. Laurie, John. [Election notice]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. In a collection of election notices 1859-1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-05.

Barnstaple. 1859. Laurie, John. Notice of intention to seek re-election. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Notice of intention to seek re-election from John Laurie, and George Stucley, 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-04.

Barnstaple. 1859. The Empty Pot. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859?. A poem based on the local election in Barnstaple some of the candidates mentioned - Laurie and Potts. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-088.

Barnstaple. 1859. To A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859?. An epigram which refers to the local elections and in specific candidate Potts. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-089.

Barnstaple. 1859. What's this? A pot of half and half. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859?. A poem referring to the recent election with candidates, Potts, Laurie and Davie. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-087.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-04. Fraser, Sir William. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Expressing his desire to represent the borough as a representative in the House of Commons. Dated: 4th April 1859. House of Commons. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-099.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-05. Laurie, John. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Stating his intent to "wait upon each Elector, to solicit again the support that has twice been so generously awarded to me". Dated: 5th April 1859. Hyde Park Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-086.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-05. Laurie, John. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. - Expressing his desire to represent the borough in the Houses of Parliament and wait upon each elector soon. Dated: 5th April 1859. Hyde Park Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-105.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-11. Elector. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. - Declaring that creating a contest in light of another upcoming election will only disturb the peace. Dated: 11th April 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-107.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-11. Stucley, George S. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Expressing his desire to again represent Barnstaple in Parliament. Living in the neighbourhood Stucley has assisted the development of Public Works and will soon visit his electors and answer their questions. Dated: 11th April 1859. Hartland Abbey . – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-100.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-11. Stucley, George S. to the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple from George S. Stucley. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. - Expressing his desire to again represent Barnstaple in Parliament. Living in the neighbourhood Stucley has assisted the development of Public Works and will soon visit his electors and answer their questions. Dated: 11th April 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-108.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-15. Song from Double Event . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Dated 15th April 1859. Election Notice in verse supporting Sir George Stucley and Sir William Fraser as candidates for Barnstaple as opposed to George Potts and John Laurie. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-34.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-15. Song. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Poem about the recent outcome of the fraudulent election referring to the candidates - Sir William Fraser, Sir George Stucley, J. Laurie and Mr Potts. Dated: 15th April 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-115.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-18. Conservative. To the Conservative Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. A notice from "A Conservative" urging the Conservative Electors of Barnstaple to know whether or not the candidates will support Lord Derby's administration specifically referring to Mr Potts. Also Colonel Ferguson Davie who had declared himself opposed against the current administration. Dated: 18th April 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-084.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-18. Conservative. To the Conservative Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Notice from "A Conservative" urging the Conservative Electors of Barnstaple to know whether or not the candidates will support Lord Derby's administration specifically referring to Mr Potts. Also Colonel Ferguson Davie who had declared himself opposed against the current administration. Dated: 18th April 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-109.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-18. Potts, George. To the Free and Independent Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Responding to the rumours and stating his allegiance to Lord Derby and his administration. He is a Liberal Conservative and does not intend to disfranchise voters. Dated: 18th April 1859. Trafalgar Square, London. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-090.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-20. Laurie, John. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Expressing his support of Barnstaple even though he was not elected namely the Bill for New Water Company, a Harbour of Refuge, financial support to charities, schools and the agricultural meeting. Dated: 20th April 1859. Hyde Park Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-098.

Barnstaple. 1859-04-20. Laurie, John. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Expressing his support of Barnstaple even though he was not elected, namely the Bill for New Water Company, a Harbour of Refuge, financial support to charities, schools and the agricultural meeting. Dated: 20th April 1859. Hyde Park Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-114.

Barnstaple. 1859-05. Barnstaple Election Petition. North Devon Advertiser' Office Friday 5pm. The following telegram has been received: 'R. Brembridge declared M. P. ' . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859?. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-113.

Barnstaple. 1859-05-02. Stucley, George S. to the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Thanking those who voted for him in the last election and thanking them for their courtesy at his canvass. He also responds to the accusation by Sir William Fraser that "Sir George Stucley and Mr Potts persisted in standing". Dated: 2nd May 1859. Eaton Square. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-097.

Barnstaple. 1859-05-02. Stucley, George S. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Thanking those who voted for him in the last election and thanking them for their courtesy at his canvass. He also responds to the accusation by Sir William Fraser that "Sir George Stucley and Mr Potts persisted in standing". Dated: 2nd May 1859. Eaton Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-111.

Barnstaple. 1859-05-07. Marsh, J. K. To the Conservative Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Enlightening the electors of the truth about the most recent election when Mr George Stucley won, but more about the corruption behind that election and seeking to tell the truth about William Fraser and the Conservative Party. Dated: 7th May 1859. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-085.

Barnstaple. 1859-05-07. Marsh, J. K. To the Conservative Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. Enlightening the electors of the truth about the most recent election when Mr George Stucley won, but more about the corruption behind that election and seeking to tell the truth about William Fraser and the Conservative Party. Dated: 7th May 1859, Square. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-110.

Barnstaple. 1859-05-11. Stucley, George S. [An advertisement from the North Devon Journal on the Barnstaple Election]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. A poster to the Editor of the North Devon Journal from George Stucley relating to the outcome of the most recent election and specifically the correspondence between Sir William Fraser and himself in regard to the examination of Poll Books by a third party. Dated: 11th May 1859. Eaton Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-106.

Barnstaple. 1859-05-11. Stucley, George S. An advertisement from the North Devon Journal on the Barnstaple Election. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. A notice to the Editor of the North Devon Journal from George Stucley relating to the outcome of the most recent election and specifically the correspondence between Sir William Fraser and himself in regard to the examination of Poll Books by a third party. Dated: 11th May 1859. Eaton Place. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-101.

Barnstaple. 1860. Fraser, Sir William. To the Conservative Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1860 . Announcing there was no coalition between George Potts and Sir William Fraser and that Sir William's canvass had been most successful and the Committee "entertained no doubt whatever of his triumphant return". Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-096.

Barnstaple. 1860-03-08. Fraser, William. To the Conservative electors. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1860. Convinced that the election the previous year was corrupt he placed a petition with the House of Commons. Since then he withdrew the petition and states he will only become a candidate again if the Conservative Party is reunited. Dated: 8th March 1860. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-082.

Barnstaple. 1860-03-08. Fraser, William. To the Electors of Barnstaple / An Elector. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1859. From "An Elector" to the Conservative electors. From William Fraser who convinced that the election the previous year was corrupt placed a petition with the House of Commons. Since then he withdrew the petition and states he will only become a candidate again if the Conservative Party is reunited. Dated: 8th March 1860. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-083.

Barnstaple. 1863 - 1864. North Devon Journal. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Special edition/supplements on Barnstaple Election Inquiry of 1863/64. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum.

Barnstaple. 1863. A list of the voters who polled at the election of a member to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple, on the 20th of October, 1863. - Barnstaple : S. Searle , 1863. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1863. Bremridge, R. [Election notice]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. In a collection of election notices 1859-1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-05.

Barnstaple. 1863. List of Voters who polled at the Election of Member of Parliament for Barnstaple on the 20th October 1863. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. - Two copies. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-05.

Barnstaple. 1863. Thorne, William. More Bribery!!!. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863?. Announcing that Mr Brembridge's Committee have more cases of Bribery and money given to vote for Lloyd. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-076.

Barnstaple. 1863. Thorne, William. More Bribery!!!. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863?. Photocopy. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-077.

Barnstaple. 1863-09-28. Bremridge, R. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Expressing his sorrow at the death of Mr Potts and consequently offering himself to be a representative for the Borough in the House of Commons. His political opinions are in unison with the policy of Lord Derby, thus in foreign policy non-intervention, in regard to the American Civil War possibly taking steps to end it, Church Rates are negotiable and the reduction of Income Tax. He also encourages any liberal voters to be open minded and to consider him. Dated: 28th September 1863. Cott. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-078.

Barnstaple. 1863-09-28. To the Liberal electors of the borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. On voting for a particular candidate and a warning about other candidates introduced into the election. Dated September 28th 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-069.

Barnstaple. 1863-09-29. Lloyd, Thomas. To the electors of Barnstaple. Gentleman, A vacancy in the representation of your ancient borough having occurred by the decease of your late respected member, George Potts, Esq. , I beg to offer myself as a candidate for your suffrages. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Thomas Lloyd's poster offering himself as a potential candidate. Dated September 29th 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-071.

Barnstaple. 1863-10. Barnstaple Election. Account of election expenses re Thomas Lloyd, Borough of Barnstaple, Devon, General Election 1863. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-07.

Barnstaple. 1863-10. Barnstaple Election. Account of expenses re Richard Bremridge in the General Election, Borough of Barnstaple, Devon. October, 1863. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-06.

Barnstaple. 1863-10. The State of the Poll at One o'clock. Hodgson - 251, Brembridge - 302, Fortescue - 250. Undated. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863?. The State of the Poll at One o'clock. Hodgson - 251, Brembridge - 302, Fortescue - 250. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-075.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-07. Bremridge, R. Freemen, recollect Mr Lloyd's supporters have always opposed you in the registration courts, Mr. Bremridge has always defended and supported you. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. R. Bremridge's smear campaign of the liberal party reputation. Dated October 17th 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-072a.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-09. Barnstaple Election. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. A Liberal supporter poster saying the conservatives are lying about having two thirds of the voting population. Mr Bremridge declares that "he has received promises of support from nearly two- thirds of the electors who can be brought to the poll, and that his election is secure. October 9th 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-070.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-09. Bremridge, R. Fellow Townsman , I have already done myself the honour of waiting on nearly every elector. To all I tender my best thanks for the courteous and kind manner in which I have been received. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Campaign poster for Conservative Party. Dated October 9th 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-074.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-09. Bremridge, R. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Thanking for the warm welcome he received when canvassing. Due to the "received promises of support from nearly two-thirds of the Electors who ca be brought to the Poll. . I may fearlessly consider my election secure. " He thanks an influential section of the Liberal Party and the united Conservative party who have promised him support. Dated: 9th October 1863. Cott. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-074a.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-09. Bremridge, R. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. - Thanking for the warm welcome he received when canvassing. Due to the "received promises of support from nearly two-thirds of the Electors who ca be brought to the Poll. . I may fearlessly consider my election secure. " He thanks an influential section of the Liberal Party and the united Conservative party who have promised him support. Dated: 9th October 1863. Cott. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-074b.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-14. North Devon Times. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Special Supplement dated 14/10/1863, includes an article on the Barnstaple Election. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-16. Freeman's Friend. [Notice urging all Freemen to vote for Mr Lloyd]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. "A Freeman's Friend" urges all Freemen to vote for Mr Lloyd who supports the ancient franchises - the forty shilling Freeholders in the Counties, and the Freemen in the Boroughs. He also encourages the voters to pass down the vote to their sons and for wives of Freemen to educate their sons to vote as an "honest, manly out-spoken Englishman". Mr Lloyd would also help make the Freemen independent and make provision against sickness, accident, trouble, old age and death. Dated: 16th October 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-079.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-17. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Urging them not to vote for Mr Lloyd "'Freeman's Friend,' a Non-Elector, who dares to interfere with your election" instead to vote for Mr Brembridge. The petition to the House of Commons is included and requests the House to take a stand against "the farcical mockery" of the Election, an extensive list of petitioners is included. Dated: 17th October 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-072b.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-21. Bremridge, R. Brother Townsmen, To those of you who resisted the bribery, intimidation and pressure that were so generally practised at this election, and voted according to your promises to me, I tender my sincere and hearty thanks. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Bremridges Concession poster. Dated October 21st 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-068.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-21. Bremridge, R. Brother Townsmen, To those of you who resisted the bribery, intimidation and pressure that were so generally practised at this election, and voted according to your promises to me, I tender my sincere and hearty thanks. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Bremridges Concession poster. Dated October 21st 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-073a.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-21. Bremridge, R. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Thanking those "who resisted the Bribery, Intimidation and Pressure" of the recent election and voted. He also urges the voters to see his defeat as a "great triumph over the professors of purity of election". Despite Mr Lloyd's winning the majority Mr Brembridge will claim the seat and all claims on Mr Brembridge should be sent to his agents. Dated: 21st October 1863. Cott. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-073b.

Barnstaple. 1863-10-21. Lloyd, Thomas. Gentleman, I have most sincerely to thank you for the important trust you have this day conferred upon me […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1863. Liberal leader. Dated October 21st 1863. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-066.

Barnstaple. 1864, 1865. [Political cartoons from 1864 and 1865 referring to Sir George Stucley and the Dragon and the true history of the nineteenth century]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. - Two paired cartoons heading the prose. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-041.

Barnstaple. 1864, 1865. Registers of persons entitled to vote in the Borough of Barnstaple, Devon which included the parishes of Barnstaple. Bishops Tawton and Pilton for 1864 and 1865. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864-1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-06.

Barnstaple. 1864. Barnstaple Election. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Poem by a conservative supporter. "Yes of course it is true, That Dick Brembridge asks of you, in Forty-seven and Fifty-two, A vote for one so stanch and true!. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-057.

Barnstaple. 1864. Brembridge, R. Fellow Townsmen, By the lamented death of Mr. Potts a vacancy has occurred that vacancy for the remainder of the present Parliament. I have been called on by many of the electors to know if I would again come forward to supply the vacancy. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-064.

Barnstaple. 1864. Bremridge, R. To the independent electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Details the good work the conservatives have done for the town and rebukes what the writers Mr Lloyd have written about the party in the Journal. 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-055.

Barnstaple. 1864. Looker On. To the electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Brother Electors, The friends of Mr. Thomas Lloyd, the Liberal candidate, have thought it necessary to send to Birmingham for his character, which is now being circulated in print. Do the Electors of Barnstaple require a Newspaper character for their Townsman, Richard Brembridge? Yours truly, A looker on. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. A Conservative poster. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-056.

Barnstaple. 1864. Looker On. To the electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Brother Electors, The friends of Mr. Thomas Lloyd, the Liberal candidate, have thought it necessary to send to Birmingham for his character, which is now being circulated in print. Do the Electors of Barnstaple require a Newspaper character for their Townsman, Richard Brembridge? Yours truly, A looker on. ". – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Conservative poster. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-059.

Barnstaple. 1864. State of the poll two o'clock. Hodgson - 300. Bremridge - 367. Fortescue - 289. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-061.

Barnstaple. 1864. State of the poll. Half-past one o'clock. Hodgson - 280. Bremridge - 335. Fortescue - 270. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-062.

Barnstaple. 1864. The Freemen's rights. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Poem dedicated to John Geen, Esq. , Father of the Freeman of Barnstaple "Oh come ye Freemens Sons, Gallant men I trow ye be, How many of you my children dear, Will stand by Stuckey and Glyn, and me. ". – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-058.

Barnstaple. 1864. Thorne, William. MORE BRIBERY!!! Mr Bremridge's committee have more cases of bribery and the money in their possession given at Charles Snow's at the Golden Anchor, to vote for Lloyd. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-067.

Barnstaple. 1864. To the electors of the borough of Barnstaple. Brother Electors, The friends of Mr. Thomas Lloyd, the Liberal candidate, have thought it necessary to send to Birmingham for his character, which is now being circulated in print […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Conservative poster. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-065.

Barnstaple. 1864. To the independent Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Brembridge Conservative campaign poster. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-063.

Barnstaple. 1864. Young freeman. [Poem]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. In defence of Conservative candidate Bremridge against Journal writer and editor Lloyd "Beware how you take the hint. That Lloyd circulates in print; To close your eyes he speaks very fair, Brother Freemen, beware, beware!". – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-060.

Barnstaple. 1864-04-16. Exeter & Plymouth Gazette issue dated 16/04/1864 with articles about the Barnstaple Election Petition. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Exeter & Plymouth Gazette issue dated 16/04/1864 with articles about the Barnstaple Election Petition. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum.

Barnstaple. 1864-11-04. The following article appeared in the "North Devon Advertiser," November 4th, 1864. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Contained within the document is a rebuke from the conservative party at the editor of the Advertiser, a Mr John Inch Knill who wrote an article speaking against the conservative party has his personal reasons exposed. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-053.

Barnstaple. 1864-11-18. Stucley, George S. To the conservatives of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Informs them that: "The death of a near and dear relative prevent my attendance at the meeting proposed to be held at the music hall, on the 7th instant. Had such meeting taken place, Mr Palmer would then have stated this as the reason for my absence. " Dated November 18th 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-051.

Barnstaple. 1864-11-24. Mr Gaydon and Sanders Vs. Bencraft. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Political poster written by a Conservative to encourage Freeman to not believe that Liberals are their friends. November 24th 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-054.

Barnstaple. 1865. [Barnstaple poll book for 1865.]. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1865. [Election poster supporting the Conservative Candidates of Barnstaple over the "Corrupt Lord Chancellor" Palmerston and "his unpatriotic Ministry"]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865?. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-037.

Barnstaple. 1865. A list of the voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple, on the 12th of July, 1865, during the mayoralty of T. L. Willshire, Esq. - Barnstaple E. J. Arnold 1865. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1865. Grwy, Howel. [Election notice]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. In a collection of election notices 1859-1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B58b-14-05.

Barnstaple. 1865. Lloyd, Thomas. [Notice describing Mr. Lloyd's view on Income Tax]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865?. Notice announcing the decision for Mr Thomas Lloyd to stand as the Liberal Representative for Barnstaple. The poster also explains Mr Lloyd's stance on Income Tax. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-026b.

Barnstaple. 1865. To the Free & Independent Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865?. Poster supporting Hawkins & Cave, encouraging voters to vote Liberal - Hawkins and Cave. The poster outlines the great boundary line between the Tory and Liberal Principles, with the evils of the Tory Party. It also includes everything that the Liberal government has achieved. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-045.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-13. Stucley, George S. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Expressing his desire to stand as a Conservativen representitive in the House of Commons. His political agenda is the improvement of the extension of the Franchise, opposed to the continuance of Income Tax, the support of Freemen, opposed to the "extravegance in the management of Public Finances", "merit should be the test of promotion in our naval, military and civil services and for Church Rates. Dated: 13th June 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-043.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-21. Cave, Thomas. To the Independent Freemen and Electors of the borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Dated: 21st June 1865. Belmont House, Mill Hill, Middlesex. Stating his desire to be a Liberal representative in the House of Commons. His "political opinions" are for the extension of the franchise, the abolition of Church Rates, voting for the modification or repeal of Income Tax, and willing to experiment with ballot voting. He also expresses his desire to personally canvass every voter. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-024.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-21. Cave, Thomas. To the Independent Freemen and Electors of the borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Stating his desire to be a Liberal representative in the House of Commons. His "political opinions" are for the extension of the franchise, the abolition of Church Rates, voting for the modification or repeal of Income Tax, and willing to experiment with ballot voting. He also expresses his desire to personally canvass every voter. Dated: 21st June 1865. Belmont House, Mill Hill, Middlesex. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-035.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-22. Edwards, Francis. To The Independent Freemen and Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Expressing his desire to stand as a representative for the House of Commons. His political principles are Liberal Conservative and his agenda is the extension of the franchise, maintaining the "ancient rights of the Freemen", opposed to the Ballot, objects to Income Tax, he is for the continuation of Church Rates, continuing the efficiency and independence of Volunteers and non-intervention abroad. Dated: 22nd June 1865 17, Eaton Place, London. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-039.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-22. Lloyd, Thomas. [Notice expressing appreciation for being signed in a requisition for the representation of Barnstaple in Parliament but declining. ]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Notice displaying Thomas Lloyd's appreciation for being signed in a requisition for the representation of Barnstaple in Parliament but apologetically declines the privilege. Dated: 22nd June 1865. Spark Hill, Birmingham. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-027.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-22. Whichcord, John. To the Independent Freemen and Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. To notify the voters that with their requisition he will be standing as a representative for Barnstaple in the House of Commons. His political agenda as a "Liberal and progressive Conservative" are neutrality in foreign affairs, maintenance of the country's defences, endorsing the volunteer force, not opposed and neither for the extension of the franchise and an agreement on Church Rates. Dated: 22nd June 1865. 78, Kensington Gardens Square, Hyde Park. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-040.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-26. Hawkins, Henry. To the Electors of the borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Dated: 26th June 1865. 12, Cleveland Row, St. James's. Stating his desire to stand as a Liberal representative in the House of Commons. His agenda in Parliament would be the support of the Ballot, the extension of the Elective Franchise, promotion of freedom in "all matters appertaining to the conscientious worship of God". Also he is for the abolition of Church rates, voting for the remission of Taxation upon income, advocating Free Trade. He also announces his regret at not being able to meet with his voters more. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-023.

Barnstaple. 1865-06-27. [Poster giving instructions for the electors not to wholly pledge themselves to any candidate as "one of independent principles"]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Dated: 27th June 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-038.

Barnstaple. 1865-07. Barnard, T. Tovey. To the Electors of the Ancient Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. To stand as a representative for Barnstaple in Parliament. Mr Barnard also outlines his religion and politics- Christianity and Patriotism. Dated July, 1865. Bryn Hyfryd, Ffestingiog, Merionethshire. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-028.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-05. Elector. [Election poster supporting Stucley and Gwyn]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Election poster supporting Stucley and Gwyn from "An Elector". The elector gives a detailed response for why he himself and other voters should not be voting for the other candidates standing in the election, Cave and Hawkins. The reason for not supporting Cave and Hawkins and the current government is due to more than one elaborate and complicated expense scandal. Hence the voter gives his support to Stucley and Gwyn. Dated: 5th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-026a.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-06. A poster aimed at the Freemen explaining that "The Freemen of Barnstaple owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Bremridge for his defence of their hereditary rights. " . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. The poster also states with certainty that Candidates Stucley and Gwyn's victory is certain, but urges all freemen to vote less the conservatives lose. Dated: 6th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-029.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-06. Cave, Thomas. To the Independent Freemen and Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Stating the "unprecedented success" of a canvass and the confidence he has in winning the upcoming election. Dated: 6th July 1865. Fortescue Hotel. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-044.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-06. To the Freemen of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. - Explaining that "The Freemen of Barnstaple owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Bremridge for his defence of their hereditary rights. " The poster also states with certainty that Candidates Stucley and Gwyn's victory is certain, but urges all freemen to vote less the conservatives lose. Dated: 6th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-030.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-06. To the Freemen of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. - Detailing that they "Owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Bremridge for his defence of their hereditary rights. " Dated : July 6th, 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-050.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-08. [Election poster supporting Cave and Hawkins, the Liberal Candidates]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. The poster denounces the Tories as liars and promisers of false hope and encourages the voters not to be "deterred by Tory threats or deluded by Tory promises" and instead vote for Cave and Hawkins. Dated: 8th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-046.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-08. Edwards, Francis. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Announcing his retirement from the position of a Candidate for the representation of the Borough and thanking them for their kind reception of him. Dated: 8th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-036.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-10. Britisher. Two Pictures for Englishmen to Look At. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Encourages all electors to vote as the "destines of the nation are hinging upon". The "Britisher" urges voters to look at Franc as an example of despotism and America as an example of tyrannical Radicalism and having seen these examples to vote carefully. Dated: 10th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-032.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-12. A poster detailing the results of the poll at four o'clock - the close of the poll - Cave- 331, Hawkins- 262, Stucley- 364, Gwyn- 304. The majority for Cave- 27. Dated: 12th July 1865. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. A poster detailing the results of the poll at four o'clock - the close of the poll - Cave- 331, Hawkins- 262, Stucley- 364, Gwyn- 304. The majority for Cave- 27. Dated: 12th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-048.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-12. Results at the close of the Election Poll at four o'clock. Stucley- 364, Cave- 331, Gwyn- 304, Hawkins- 262. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1864. Dated: 12th July 1864. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-034.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-12. State of the Poll at 2 o'clock. Stucley- 331, Gwyn- 289, Cave- 279, Hawkins- 235. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Small poster. Dated: 12th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-031.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-13. Cave, Thomas. To the Barnstaple Electors. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Thanking them for their confidence in him and assuring them that he would represent them well in Parliament. Dated: 13th July 1865. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-047.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-13. Gwyn, Howel. To the Freemen and Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Thanking those who voted for him and expressing his disappointment at the result "for it is perfectly clear if the positive assurance and all the promises of support I received, had been fully and honourably carried out, that I should be at this moment have enjoyed the high satisfaction of being one of your Representatives in Barnstaple. Dated: 13th July 1865. Golden Lion Hotel, Barnstaple. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-049.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-13. Gwyn, Howl. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Thanking those of them who voted for him in the recent elections. Also he expresses his disappointment at the result of the poll. Dated: 13th July 1865. Golden Lion Hotel. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-042.

Barnstaple. 1865-07-17. Hawkins, Henry. To the Electors and Non-Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1865. Expressing his gratitude for their votes in the recent elections and also his disappointment at his loss but his continued desire to one day occupy the position as representative. Dated: 17th July 1865. 12, Cleveland Row, St. James's. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-033.

Barnstaple. 1867. List of persons entitled to vote in the Borough of Barnstaple in 1867. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1867. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-10.

Barnstaple. 1868. [Barnstaple poll book for 1868.]. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1868. A list of the voters who polled at the election of members to serve in Parliament for the borough of Barnstaple, on the 18th of November, 1868; also the list of those who did not vote. - Barnstaple S. Searle and co. 1868. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Barnstaple. 1868. Ex-Sheriff Cave. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868?. Verse. Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-020.

Barnstaple. 1868. Who is Mr. Cave?. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868?. Examines the issue of Fraud in relation to a man, Mr Stephenson, who bought shares in a company, and later became suspicious of them. He later pleaded fraud by the company and obtained a verdict. However in this legal matter the two Directors of the company, Messers Hopgood and Cave, who had refused to repay Mr Stephenson his deposit were not called as witnesses. Thus the poster questions the political motivation of Cave in relation to the Conservative Party. (Year unstated). – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-021.

Barnstaple. 1868-08-15. Working Man. To Mr. W. Sanders. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868. Dated 15th August 1868. From A Working Man, One of Mr. Thomas's Committee. A poster concerning a dispute within the liberal party relating to Mr Thomas. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-019.

Barnstaple. 1868-08-21. Thomas. David Morgan. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868. Dated: 21st August 1868. The Temple. Stating his ambition to stand in the election for Member of Parliament. As a conservative the issues on his agenda are national expenditure, the Irish problem, the education of the country, reform of the Jurisprudence system, the problem of Game and the Reform Act. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-016.

Barnstaple. 1868-09-07. Thomas, David M. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868. Dated: 7th September 1868. Fortescue Hotel. Concerning "an ineffectual riot" that resulted from the letting off of fireworks in a public meeting. Thomas also expresses his belief that the Liberal party would never be unanimously united. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-018.

Barnstaple. 1868-09-08. Thomas, David Morgan. Gentleman, I now accept the hearty and unsought invitation in the resolution unanimously passed public meeting held at the music hall, Barnstaple, on the 31st July; and subsequently pressed upon me in various ways by a number of electors, and by the largest political organisation in your town. […]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868. David Morgan Thomas, Liberal candidate accepting leadership of his party. Dated: September the 8th, 1868. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-052.

Barnstaple. 1868-10-11. The following is a Copy of a Protest which three Members of the Reference Committee appointed under the agreement between Messrs. Thomas & Evans have been compelled to address to their Colleagues. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868. The protest concerns an election complaint dated 11th October 1868 with the properties of Thomas and Evans. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-017.

Barnstaple. 1868-10-31. Barnstaple. Beales, Edmond. An address delivered by Mr. Edmond Beales and Mr. D. Morgan Thomas at the Music Hall Barnstaple, on Friday, 30th October. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] . [1868]. - Includes a list of men selling tickets for the event, admission free by tickets only. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-003.

Barnstaple. 1868-10-31. Barnstaple Times & Bideford & North Devon Chronicle. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1868. Special Edition dated 31/10/1868 about the Barnstaple Election, the visit of Mr Edmund Beales to the Music Hall and the "mob" that disrupted the meeting. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum.

Barnstaple. 1870. List of the Burgesses' of the Borough of Barnstaple in 1870. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1870. Incomplete. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-08.

Barnstaple. 1870. Registers of persons entitled to vote in the Borough of Barnstaple, Devon which included the parishes of Barnstaple. Bishops Tawton and Pilton for 1870. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1870. Presented to North Devon Athenaeum by Mr. Barwick. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-02-07.

Barnstaple. 1873. North Devon Journal. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1873. Special edition/supplements on Barnstaple Election Inquiry of 1873. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum.

Barnstaple. 1874. [General Election Notice of 1874]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Stating that "no Public Announcements as to the State of the Poll, will be issued by the Candidates on either side, or by their agents or any person on their behalf. Any such announcements appearing during the course of the Polling day will be without Authority" from the Agents for Cave and Waddy and Fleming and Holt. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-013.

Barnstaple. 1874. Barnstaple Election 1874 - in the Common Pleas - brief for the petitioners In the Common Pleas re Barnstaple Election 1874. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Brief for the Petitioners to be heard before Mr Justice Mellor at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, Devon on 28th April 1874. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-10.

Barnstaple. 1874. Barnstaple Election Petition 1874 - Fleming & Holt v. Cave & Waddy - in the Common Pleas. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Order of Mr. Justice Mellor - 14th April, 1874. Allegations of bribery and corruption. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-08.

Barnstaple. 1874. Barnstaple Election. Estimated state of poll, each booth shown -. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. General Election 1874 Borough of Barnstaple, Devon. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B05-04-09.

Barnstaple. 1874. Cave, Thomas. [Manifesto poster of Cave and Hawkins]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874?. Manifesto poster of Cave and Hawkins, "men who will support a Government which, during the last 6 years," has reduced the national debt, "remitted taxation", "abolished the customs duties on 419 commodities", "lowered the income tax", "increased the trade of the country", "passed measure for bettering the condition of the poor", "maintained peace with Europe", "weathered in safety the threatening cotton crisis", "regenerated India", "established and organised the volunteer force and who are ready and willing to extend the franchise. " Undated. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-008.

Barnstaple. 1874. The register of persons entitled to vote at any election of a member or members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Barnstaple, in the county of Devon ; [and] The copy of the lists. First, of the freemen of the Borough of Tiverton, in the county of Devon, entitled to vote in the election of members for the said Borough, Secondly, of persons entitled to vote in the election of members for the said Borough .. : 1875. - Barnstaple H. T. Cook, printers, [etc.] 1874. - Held National Archives Library.

Barnstaple. 1874-01-24. Cave, Thomas. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Dated: 24th January 1874 from Queensberry House, Richmond, London. Encouraging them to re-elect him to office. Mr Cave has given and will continue to give support to the leaders of the Liberal Party who are bringing to all classes "an increase in happiness". The letter also explains what a majority of Liberal members in Parliament could bring about - "oppressive laws and impoverishing taxation will continue to be swept away; Education will be placed readily within reach of all". – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-007.

Barnstaple. 1874-01-26. Fleming, John Fleming. To the independent Freemen and Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Dated 26th January 1874. 82, Lancaster Gate, London. Expressing his wish to be a representative in Parliament. He states that he is a conservative supporting the union of church and state and then goes on to detail what his agenda is- education based on a religious basis, maintaining Britain's position and influence abroad, war should not be hastily undertaken and an economical administration of the Army and Navy. The matter of tax is dealt with in detail. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-011.

Barnstaple. 1874-01-26. Holt, John. To the independent Freemen & Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Dated 26th January 1874. 60, Belsize Gardens. Declaring himself a candidate for representation in the House of Commons. He states that he is a conservative supporting the union of church and state and then goes on to detail what his agenda is- education based on a religious basis, maintaining Britain's position and influence abroad, war should not be hastily undertaken and an economical administration of the Army and Navy. The matter of tax is dealt with in detail. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-015.

Barnstaple. 1874-01-26. Waddy, S. D. To the Electors of the Borough of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Dated: 26th January 1874. Expressing his desire to be elected as a representative for the borough of Barnstaple, his sadness at the retirement of Captain Williams and his wish to be as trusted as Mr Thomas Cave- former Member of Parliament. He urges the voters to continue to "trust that great Liberal Party which has for nearly half a century steadfastly advanced in the path of bold and yet cautious progress". Waddy encourages voters to continue voting Liberal and not other parties. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-012.

Barnstaple. 1874-02-02. Cave, Thomas. To the Electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Dated: 2nd February 1874. Queensberry House, Richmond, Surrey. Thanking them for their warm reception during the canvass and for being elected as a representative to the House of Commons. Cave also states he will intend to "promote the honour, progress and prosperity of our country and by jealously guarding the interests and privileges of your ancient and loyal Borough". – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-010.

Barnstaple. 1874-02-02. Waddy, S. D. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1874. Dated 2nd February 1874. Royal and Fortescue Hotel. Thanking them for the honour of being elected as a Member of Parliament and stating that he will "try to show my appreciation of your kindness by deeds rather than by words, and to earn your continued confidence by the conscientious discharge of my Parliamentary duties". – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-009.

Barnstaple. 1880?. High rates of expenditure . – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] . 0. A campaign poster about "the real economy under Mr Disraeli". It includes extracts "from the official returns presented to both Houses of Parliament" including the highest rate of expenditure and the lowest rate of expenditure between Mr Gladstone and Mr Disraeli. The poster encouragers voters to "Vote for Mr Williams, The Supporter of Reduced Expenditure". – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-005.

Barnstaple. 1881-03-11. Bencraft, Lionel. Copy of a Petition on the Corrupt Practices Act, 1872. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1881. A notice on the Corrupt Practices (Municipal Elections) Act, 1872 from Lionel Bencraft, Town Clerk of Barnstaple noting the received order from Her Majesty's High Court of Justice and a copy of the petition. The Petition is on the election of a councillor on the death of James Harris- the former Town Councillor, the candidates for which were Samuel Berry and Henry Thomas Besley. The petitioners were "John Bennett of Grosvenor Street…Pensioner, James Bale, late of Commercial Road, but now of Boutport Street,… Painter, Samuel Richards, of Vicarage Street…Bailiff, George Nott, of Holland Street… Tailor and John Southcombe, of Priory, in the Parish of Pilton… Labourer". The Petitioners accuse Henry Thomas Beasley of bribery and his election as a councillor is null and void. Dated: 11th March 1881. 15 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-014.

Barnstaple. 1886-07-08. Barnstaple and North West Devon Election 1886. Appointment of Agent to detect Personation on behalf of Candidate. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1886. Notice appointing Frederick Garland to attend the polling station to detect Personation. Signed by George Pitt-Lewis and Frederick Garland 8th July 1886. Together with a list of duties to be undertaken. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-38.

Barnstaple. 1898-09-12. Cave, Thomas. To the electors of Barnstaple. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1898. Dated: 12th September 1898. Thanking them for being able to represent them in Parliament for the past three sessions and the hope that they will re-elect him in the upcoming election. The letter also outlines the causes Mr Cave stands for including free trade, universal education and religious equity amongst other things. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: LBB4-006.

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