Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-29

Election IntelIigepce.

EnIIlSIl CuIIC
lowing specimen of what srW be election inteili-
gence when the rights Of women are fully recogs
nized
Sir Charles Darling (the ladies candidateo pre-
sented himself on the hustlngs amidst general
waving of handkerchiefs, and spoke hs follesss -
Ladies and with smiles, need say gentlemen -
(Titters and Droll creature!) think not Gal-
lantry forbids my recognising their existence IN
any light other than the devoted slaves OF that
divine sex, of whom am proud to esteem TYsef
tie humblest (Cries of How nice Ladies' then,
angels goddesscs-( Oh from an elderly batheIors
who was removed by the police) for the thrilling
position in which am placed, how can Il be sum
GENTLY grateful to that glorious reform in our cleo
tora system, which has partially recognised the true
position of lovely women Partially 10 9 tone
Of sarcasm. from a member Of Eir. ScrcNdfisef's
commttee.) My honorable and ga10nt friend obs
jects TO the adyerb. say pG'ti0Hl, for, by admit
ting the ladies to the franchise arfh the gent emcn
hey but recognized equals instcad Of supsk3
ors. (Great sensation) Yes, ladies' md It shalIb
my earnest endeavor as your representative sfah4
and Not yet from MIR. Screwdriver1 My hoN-
orable and gaH1nt friend observes Not yet. II is
true have formidable rival to contend with. The
charms of his person Screams, and The old
fright) his known politeness, above ALL his taste in
dress-there the laughter and clapping of kid gloves
rendered the speaker inaudble for moment COM.
pared with such claims, mine worthless G DO
listen !! and The Duck !')-extended no farther
than willingness, might say downright anxiety
to die in the cause of the fair creatures who. be-
leve may say, have done me the honor to elect te
as their champion. Yes, yes!) With the ladies'
voices in my favor, | believe ] need not fear
those of a gentleman being exerted against
me. Ceres of 'We should like 10 see then,,'
Speak up Alfred do, j am ashamed of you, etc.)
| thank you, gentlemen-or rather do rot thank
you honor you for your-may say obedience
e Oh, yesH in rap urous tone from the engaged
gentlemen though. after ALL don't see how 5ou
were to help yourselves. (Great applause, and nd
merous bouquets thrown.
The Honorable Mrs, Poser stepped forward and
begged to be allowed to address few questions to
the candidate.
Mrs. Poser.-What are Sir Charles views with
regard to the existing excise regulations
Sir Charles.-Ay first measure will be to bring IN
bill legalzing the smuggling Of laces and French
ribbons (Rapturous cheering.)
A. Voice-What about the sanitary movement?
Sir Charles thought every family shonldsleats
town at the end of the season. 1t was his opinion
that all husbands paying the income tax should be
compelled TO take their wives and children ts the
sea side for the autumn months. Itshould have his
earliest attention In answer to another speaker,
he considered that assembly should be main.
tained in every town by the public purse.
Mrs Poser.--What foreign policy will you advol
cate! sEF
Sir Charles would advocate peace with France, at
all hazars, that nothing might endanger the imme-
dae importation of Partisan fashions. CHEERS and
bouquets.)
A young lady.-About the army
Sir Chares-I am for keeping up the standing
armyto consist entirely ofregimens horse guards
composed exclusively of officers. Immense sensa-
ton
Mrs. Poser.-I should like to hear your intentions
as to the tobacco dut,s.
Sir Charles.-To prohibit the importation anil
cultivation of hat Objectionable plant altogether, so
that there may be no more smoking.
A show Of parasols was demanded. and Sir Charles
Darling was declared duly elected.