When was it published?

September 15, 1774 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 15, 1774

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Sheriff Election, London Politics

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Alderman Plomer, Mr. Hart, Messrs. Grieve, Messrs. Williams

Q: What keywords are associated?

Guildhall, Common Hall, Sheriff Election, Plomer, Hart, Livery, Speeches

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On July 5, a Common Hall at Guildhall declared Alderman Plomer and Mr. Hart duly elected as Sheriffs after poll reporting, with thanks and speeches from the candidates amid applause.

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July 5. This Day a Common Hall was held at Guildhall, when the Numbers of the Poll for Sheriffs were reported, and the Majority being greatly in Favour of Alderman Plomer and Mr. Hart, they were declared duly elected. Alderman Plomer thanked the Livery, in a concise and pertinent Speech. Mr. Hart likewise returned his Thanks to the Livery, but was so much intimidated that he with great Difficulty could proceed so as to be understood. The Speeches of Messrs. Grieve and Williams on the same Occasion were well delivered, and received with great Applause.

What sub-type of article is it?

Sheriff Election London Politics

What keywords are associated?

Guildhall Common Hall Sheriff Election Plomer Hart Livery Speeches

What entities or persons were involved?

Alderman Plomer Mr. Hart Messrs. Grieve Messrs. Williams

Where did it happen?

Guildhall

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Guildhall

Event Date

July 5

Key Persons

Alderman Plomer Mr. Hart Messrs. Grieve Messrs. Williams

Outcome

alderman plomer and mr. hart declared duly elected

Event Details

A Common Hall was held at Guildhall where the poll numbers for Sheriffs were reported, showing majority favor for Alderman Plomer and Mr. Hart, leading to their declaration as duly elected. Plomer thanked the Livery in a concise speech. Hart thanked them but was intimidated and struggled to speak clearly. Grieve and Williams delivered well-received speeches with applause.