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The writer, who describes himself as a 'most notorious demagogue', is a supporter of Reform. He refers to the source of his nom-de-plume as coming from Colonel Fraser, who stated that Reformers were the 'most notorious revolutionists, demagogues, and…

John Davidson, the writer of this pamphlet, was a printer and Tory supporter. He was one of the (self-appointed)leaders of the reform movement in Aberdeen. This article is preceeded by a letter to Alexander Bannerman, who was to be elected MP for…

This excerpt from the Address given by the ministers and members of dissenting churches, requests that the Corn Laws be repealed. These members felt that such taxes were unjust and immoral, and contributed to the sufferings of many people. They felt…

Although the writer is against votes for all men, he does support election by ballot. He examines arguments for open and secret voting.
The writer's second letter (RAD123_07 to RAD123_11), discusses arguments against the ballot.

This article describes the reactions to the proposed Reform Bill: how petitions were got up both for and against it. The writer clearly supports Reform.

At a meeting of Freeholders, Justicers of the peace and Commissioners of Supply held on 7th June 1831, there was a majority vote of 43 against the Reform Bill.

These notes from the Aberdeen Magazine describe elections held prior to the 1st Reform Act.

The Aberdeen Magazine points out that Aberdeen has experienced canvassing. Aberdeen, it believes, has the highest number of registered voters in Scotland, showing that voters are proud of their privilege.

The writer is answering an attack on Toryism, which appeared in the previous issue of the Aberdeen Magazine, by suggesting that this attack has not offended him.

This item discusses monuments to reform, including the monument proposed for Meethill, Peterhead, the site of reform meetings.