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Foreign News
June 14, 1771
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Mr. Ridley attempted to move in the House of Commons on Wednesday for the release of the Lord Mayor and Alderman Oliver from the Tower, but the motion was denied after failing to gain support.
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Mr. Ridley had determined to move on Wednesday in the House of Commons for the releasement of the Lord Mayor and Mr. Alderman Oliver from the Tower, he applied to a gentleman to second him, who replied-- "No, I will have no hand in any part of this infamous business let those who sent them thither get the Aldermen out of the Tower and themselves out of the scrape how they can; I shall not assist them." Mr. Ridley at length persuaded Sir William Meredith to second the motion; but finding neither side of the house willing to countenance it, it was denied.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
House Of Commons
Motion For Release
Tower Imprisonment
Political Denial
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Ridley
Lord Mayor
Mr. Alderman Oliver
Sir William Meredith
Where did it happen?
House Of Commons
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
House Of Commons
Event Date
Wednesday
Key Persons
Mr. Ridley
Lord Mayor
Mr. Alderman Oliver
Sir William Meredith
Outcome
motion was denied
Event Details
Mr. Ridley sought to move for the release of the Lord Mayor and Mr. Alderman Oliver from the Tower; a gentleman refused to second it, calling it infamous; Sir William Meredith agreed to second but neither side supported it, so it was denied.