ELECTION BRIBERY._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

The first instance that occurs of this practice was so early as 13

Eliz., when one Thomas Longe (being a simple man of small capacity to

serve in parliament) acknowledged that he had given the returning

officer and others of the borough for which he was chosen FOUR POUNDS,

to be returned member, and was for that premium elected. But for this

offence the borough was amerced, the member was removed, and the officer

was fined and imprisoned.--4 _Inst._ 23. _Hale of Parl._ 112. _Com.

Journ._ 10 and 11 May, 1571.

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