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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Bath reports public reaction to Mr. Pitt's second resignation, praised by admirers for firmness but ridiculed by others as inconsistent. A parliamentary vacancy is expected to be filled by the celebrated Mr. D---.
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"There is a great noise here about Mr. Pitt's second resignation: his admirers praise the firmness and resolution with which he adheres to his primitive conduct, from which neither hopes nor fears, flattery nor censure, have been able to change his virtue: others again turn it into ridicule, and say, that the whole tenor of his conduct is a succession of changes; but that Wind changing Warwick now will change no more."
"There are many candidates for the vacancy of parliament, but it is confidently asserted, that the celebrated Mr. D--- will be elected in his room."
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Bath
Event Date
Aug. 12
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mr. pitt's second resignation; mr. d--- expected to be elected to the parliamentary vacancy.
Event Details
Public discourse in Bath on Mr. Pitt's resignation divides opinions: admirers laud his steadfast virtue, critics mock his inconsistent conduct likened to the 'Wind changing Warwick.' Multiple candidates vie for the resulting parliamentary seat, with Mr. D--- confidently predicted to win.