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Early English books online. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A55816) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 35486) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2038:12) The case of Edmond Prideaux Esq 1 sheet ([1] p.) s.n., [London : 1682] Inprint from Wing. Concerning the 1682 election. Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library. eng Prideaux, Edmond, d. 1702 -- Early works to 1800. England and Wales. -- Parliament. -- House of Commons -- Election districts -- Early works to 1800. England and Wales. -- Parliament. -- House of Commons -- Elections -- Early works to 1800. eebo The case of Edmond Prideaux Esq; [no entry] 1682 1 545 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A This text has no known defects that were recorded as gap elements at the time of transcription. 2008-04 Assigned for keying and markup 2008-06 Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2008-07 Sampled and proofread 2008-07 Text and markup reviewed and edited 2008-09 Batch review (QC) and XML conversion
The Case of Edmond Prideaux Esq

THAT the Borough of Taunton is an Antient Borough by Prescription , and time out of mind hath sent two Burgesses to Sit in Parliament , which have been chosen by the House-keepers thereof not receiving Relief .

That in pursuance of a Writ under the Great Seal of England , a Precept Issued from the Sheriff of the County of Somerset , directed to the Mayor of the said Borough for the Election of two Burgesses to Serve for the said Borough in this present Parliament .

That after the date of the said Writ , and before the time of Election , several Briberies , Threats and Promises , and other Illegal Practices were used to procure Votes for Sir John Cutler , and to deter others from Voting for Edmond Prideaux Esq and John Trenchard Esq particularly several Notorious Riots being committed in the said Borough , those that promised to Vote for Sir John Cutler were discharged without any punishment ; and some that would have Voted for the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard were committed to Goal without Bail or Mainprise , upon a pretended Burglary : whereas it appeared plainly on their Tryal , that no Burglary was committed , but only to keep them from Voting for the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard ; and they were offered a Discharge if they would give their Votes for Sir John Cutler .

That William Turner , then Mayor of the said Borough , did declare before the said Election , That he was resolved to Return Sir John Cutler , although he had not the Majority of Voices of the Electors .

That the said Mayor combining with the Friends and Agents of Sir John Cutler , did Erect a Booth in an unusual part of the said Borough , where they endeavoured to shut out such of the Inhabitants as came to Vote for the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard , and admitted many of the Voters for Sir John Cutler , who behaved themselves very rudely and insolently at the time of Election .

That the Mayor admitted no Clerk to take the Poll on the behalf of the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard , and hath ever since denied them a Copy thereof .

That the better to colour their intended design , several Strangers were brought in by the Friends and Agents of the said Sir John Cutler in a tumultuous manner ; whereupon the said Mayor did shut up the Poll , and refused to take the Names of such as were ready to Vote for the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard ; 231 of which were afterwards Polled for the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard in the presence of Five Members of this Honourable House .

That notwithstanding all the said Practices , the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard had about Fifty more Voices on the Poll than the said Sir John Cutler ; but the said Mayor nevertheless did unjustly Return Sir John Cutler , together with the said Mr. Trenchard , although the said Mr. Prideaux and Mr. Trenchard were duly Elected Burgesses of the said Borough .