_Dudley, March 20th, 1857._
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At a Meeting of the Non-Electors of Dudley, held at the
Lancasterian School Room, Stafford Street, the 25th day of
March, 1857. Mr. William Gilbert, Jun., in the chair, it was--
Moved by Mr. Longhurst, and Seconded by Mr. Oakley, and
carried unanimously:--"That this Meeting of Non-Electors of
Dudley welcomes the present favourable opportunity which now
offers itself of freeing the Borough of Dudley from Political
Vassalage, Nomineeism, and Lordly Dictation."
Moved by Mr. Wallwork, seconded by Mr. Ginder, Jun., and
carried unanimously:--"That the Non-Electors of Dudley,
hereby pledge themselves to support the Political Freedom and
Independence of this Borough, by using all legitimate efforts
to ensure the triumphant return of the Independent Candidate,
Henry Brinsley Sheridan, Esq."
Moved by Mr. Wallwork, seconded by Mr. Parsons, and carried
unanimously:--"That the best thanks be given to the Chairman,
for his conduct in the Chair."
W. GILBERT, Jun., Chairman.
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