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From The Aberdeen Pirate Thurs Nov 29 1832. (RAD012)Political ballads, set to well-known tunes, were popular during the nineteenth century. This electioneering song discussing Aberdeenshire Whig candidates, is anti-Tory in sentiment.To the tune of…

This poster points out that the Captain is against reform rather than for it, as he would have people believe.

Although not entirely in favour of the Chartists demands, The New Shaver was not completely unsympathetic.

This chapter from the Rt Hon Robert Farquharson of Finzean's book, gives his views on women's suffrage. He was not in favour.

'Jacobus' represents James Hadden, four times provost of Aberdeen. He was a Tory and against electoral reform. This pamphlet supports reform.

The editor of the Aberdeen Pirate feels that Reform should be available wherever it is needed, but that people should be careful how they used it. The Church was in need of reform, especially in the area of Patronage. Reform in the Church, through…

The opening paragraph describes how the first 'general' election held in the city of Aberdeen was conducted. The leader mentions some of Alexander Bannermans's views on pressing subjects of the day and hopes that the electors will have no cause to…

This list shows the supporters of James Hadden. At that time he was Lord Provost of Aberdeen, in his effort to secure a seat in Parliament at the first election after the Reform Act was passed.

In spite of Mr Ross, a Conservative, being unable to attend meetings in Aberdeen, his supporters still wished to show their support for him.

A notice to remind potential electors to register.