New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-04-15

ELECTION IsrElLrGENcE.-one of the English comic al
MANAGES gives the following specimen Of what will be cleo
ton intelligence when the rights Of women are fully re-
| cognzed
"sr Charles Darling (the ladies' candidate) presented
himself on the hastings amidst general waving of hand
kerchefs spoke as follows Ladies and with smii
need say gentlemen! (Titters and sDroli creature
think not Calamity forbids recognizing their exs
tence-in any light other than the devoted slaves o
that divine Of whom proud to esteem myself hs
humblest (Cries of How nice y Ladies' then angels
goddessesC Oh from elderly bachelor who was re-
moved by the poice)for the thrilling position in which
placed, how be sufficiently grateful TO that oo
riou reform in our electoral system which has partially
recognized the true position of lovely woman? fpar
TALLY in a tone of sarcasm from q member Of Mr.
screwdriver's committee) My honorable and gallant
friend objects to the adyerb say partially for by adj
hitting the ladies to the franchise with the gentleman
they but recognized EQUALS instead Of sney;ors
dreat sensation Yes ladies and it shall be my
sndeavors as your representative Yah and Not vet .
from Mr.. Screwdriver) My honorable and gaLlnnt
friend observes Not yet 1t is true I have a for
midable rival to contend with The charms of his per
Screams, and The old rght)-his known polite
nessabove ALL his taste In dress-here the laughter and
cappng OF KID gloves rendered the speaker naudble
moment) -compared with such claims mine are worth
less-( Do listen aud The duck extended no fartbar
than Willingness, may say downright anxiety to die
in the cause of the fair creatures who believe nav
have done me the honor to elect me their champjon
Yes, yes!D With the ladies' voice in my favor / be-
lieve need those of gentleman being a1artd
against me. (Cries Of I'VE should like to see them
Speak up, Alfred do,'' am ashamed of Won, etc
thank you gentiemen-or rather do not thank YOU 1
rapturous tone from the engaged gentleman) though
after all don't see how you were to help Yourselves
(Great applause and numerous 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's views with regard
to the existing exercise regulations!
Sir Charles-My first will be TO bring in n hill
legalizng the smuggling of laces and French ribbons
(Rapturous cheering
Voce-What about the sanitary movement?
Sir Charles thought every family should leave town Mt
the end of the season. 1t his opinion that all hus
bands paying the income tax should be compelled to take
their wives and children to the seaside for the autumn
months 1t should have his earliest attention In answer
another speaker he considered that assembly rooms
should be maintained in every town by the public purse
Mrs Poser-What foreign policy will you advocate
Sir Charles would advocate peace with France at all
hazards that nothing might endanger the immediate i'm
portaton Of Partisan fashions Cheers and bououets
Young Lady.-About the army
Sir CharesI am for keeping up the standing army to
consist entirely OF regiments of horse guards
exclusively OF officers. Immense sensation
Mrs Poser Il should like hear your intentions as To
the tobacco duties.
Sir Chares-To prohibit the Importation and cultiya-
ton of that Objectionable plant altogether so that there
may be no more smoking
show Of parasols demanded and Sir Charles nsr
ling was declared duly elected.n