When was it published?

February 9, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 9, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Henry Hoghton, Col. Burgoyne, Sir Peter Leicester, Sir Frank Standish

Q: What keywords are associated?

Preston Election, Return Set Aside, Hoghton Burgoyne, Liverpool Celebrations

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Election return for Preston set aside; Sir Henry Hoghton and Col. Burgoyne replace Sir Peter Leicester and Sir Frank Standish, sparking joyous celebrations in Liverpool and surrounds

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LIVERPOOL, Dec. 8. On Thursday noon an express arrived at Knowsley, with intelligence that the return for Preston was set aside, and that Sir Henry Hoghton and Col. Burgoyne took the seats of Sir Peter Leicester and Sir Frank Standish. This news soon reached the neighbouring towns and parishes; and, as is usual in transports of joy, every hod carrier in the building attributed the completion of it to himself, got doubly intoxicated, and the bells rung without ceasing, particularly at Liverpool, until 1 on the following night. Though we are not capable of insulting the disappointed, we cannot avoid being partakers in this universal demonstration of respect and attachment to a noble house, as remarkable for the lustre of its virtues as for the dignity and standing of its honours.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Preston Election Return Set Aside Hoghton Burgoyne Liverpool Celebrations

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Henry Hoghton Col. Burgoyne Sir Peter Leicester Sir Frank Standish

Where did it happen?

Preston

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Preston

Event Date

Thursday Noon

Key Persons

Sir Henry Hoghton Col. Burgoyne Sir Peter Leicester Sir Frank Standish

Outcome

the return for preston was set aside, and sir henry hoghton and col. burgoyne took the seats of sir peter leicester and sir frank standish

Event Details

An express arrived at Knowsley with intelligence that the return for Preston was set aside, leading to Sir Henry Hoghton and Col. Burgoyne taking the seats. News reached neighbouring towns and parishes, causing transports of joy, intoxication among workers, and continuous bell ringing, particularly at Liverpool until 1 on the following night