The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 17, No. 469, January 1, 1831 by Various
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"1. That for the future, widows in Stoke Pogis shall be allowed
their thirds, and Novembers their fifths. "2. That the property of Guys shall be held inviolable, and their persons respected. "3. That no arson be allowed, but all bon-fires shall be burnt by the common hangman. "4. That every rocket shall be allowed an hour to leave the place. "5. That the freedom of Stoke Pogis be presented to Madame Hengler, in a cartridge-box. "6. That the military shall not be called out, uncalled for. "7. That the parish beadle, for the time being, be authorized to stand no nonsense. "8. That his Majesty's mail be permitted to pass on the night in question. "9. That all animosities be buried in oblivion, at the Parish expense. "10. That the ashes of old bon-fires be never raked up. " (Signed) {WAGSTAFF, High Constable. |
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