When was it published?

December 22, 1769 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News December 22, 1769

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Alderman, Guildhall, Public Contempt, Hustings, Town Clerk Office

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On October 2, an unnamed Right Honourable Alderman faced public hissing and contempt at Guildhall in London after complaining about his name appearing in a newspaper linked to searching town clerk's books; he pledged innocence but was jostled and sought shelter.

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Oct. 2. A Right Hon. Alderman went to Guildhall on Saturday on foot, amidst a general hiss: he went upon the hustings, and complained of his name being printed in one of the morning papers, as one of the persons who had been searching the books in the Town Clerk's office for several days, &c. and pledged his honour for his innocence. On his return from the hall, a great number of people surrounded him, showing every possible mark of contempt, and at length jostled him, and grew so outrageous, that he thought it necessary for his own safety to take shelter in the house of Messrs. Allen and Marlow, in King-street.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Alderman Guildhall Public Contempt Hustings Town Clerk Office

Where did it happen?

Guildhall, London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Guildhall, London

Event Date

Oct. 2

Outcome

the alderman was jostled by an outraged crowd and took shelter in a nearby house for safety.

Event Details

A Right Hon. Alderman went to Guildhall on foot amidst general hissing, ascended the hustings to complain about his name being printed in a morning paper as one searching the Town Clerk's office books, pledged his honour for innocence; on return, surrounded by contemptuous crowd who jostled him, forcing shelter in Messrs. Allen and Marlow's house in King-street.