Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-04
THE WAY TO GET A VOTE.
he election for the borough of NJ

The election for the borough of NJ,
was close at hand; there were two candi-
dates IN the field, whose influence was SO
nearly balanced that neck and neck con-
test was expected. Under these circum-
stances every vote was of consequence.
and the utmost exertions were used bv the
friends of both candidates to draw stran.
gers out oftheir opponents ranks. Among
the siaunch supporters of Sir John b,
the tory candidate, was an irritable old cap
tain, who had threatened TO set the house
dog on any one who might come TO ask
him for his vote for liberal. The morn
ing before the election, the old captain
was working in his little garden, when he
perceived strange gentleman whislling a
long tie walk.
"Ah! How dye do, captain? Nice
growing morning-peas coming up nicely,
| see" said the stranger as he approached.
al beg your pardon. sir, but | really
don't remembers having the honor of your
acquaintance; may | be permitted 10 in.
quire your business?" replied the captain,
drawing himself up.
''Oh! certainly Pm canvnssing for Sir
John B, and 've come 10 talk with
you about your vote"
81 lhink Sir John might have chosen q
more civil mode of requesting my inter.
est"
"That's got nothing to do with the mat
ter, sir-I'm here TO ask you distinctly, do
you mean to give him your vote and inter
est?' said the stranger, pulling from his
pocket memorandum book.
Sir" said the captain, getting evident,
y angry, my political opinions are well
known. have ever supported the British
constitution in church and state"
81 cannot allow you to shirk The ques-
ton, captain" interrupted the stranger
''Shlrk, s:r!-what do you mean, sir?'
said the captain, redlening like turkey
cock.
81 mean," replied thcupther with the Ut
most GOODNESS, -" 10 ask you again, will
you give your vote to Sir John.''
"Whai! | suppose you're come here TO
bu ly me-to inlimidate me-to--"
'By no means, captain; but must re-
peat my question, will you give your vote
to Sir John? Yes, or no?' said the can
vasser, waiting, pencil in hand, 10 write
down the old fellows reply.
''Sir." said the captain, who was now in
towering passion. Il consider this q
most ungentlemanIy, Insulting, and unwar-
rantabe-"
"Will you voc for Sir John, cep,ain?"
''Sir, you may tell Sir John"
"Ihat you will vote for HIM"
"No sir!-l'll see him I'D first. I'll
vote for,hat radical scoundrel D, whom
hate. just to show Sir John that Pm not
to be bnllled into supporting a puppy like
HIM. Coed morning, sir!
"Good morning, captain. Pray DOM
get angry, it is a matter Of no consequence
whatever" said the stranger, as he retired
whistling, carIessly,
The old captain kept his word. He was
one Of The first who rendered his vote a,
the election on the following day.
"Who do you vote fora" asked The clerk
"For Mr.. DIP replied tho piquec
ptain, with a look Of defiance towards
The Tory candidate.
"ihank you, captain-thank YOU'D
cried gentleman who wore the liberia
colors al his breast grasping his hand cor.
daily. Ii was the very person who the
dry before canvassed him on behalf Of ST
John.
The captain perceived in an inslan, how
he had been hoaxed, bu, it was too late &c
remedy his mistake; and to complete his
modification, the Radical candidate to
who he had given his voc, was returned
by majority Of .-[London Sunday
! Times.