The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-10
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The election ior the borough OF NJ
~ss close al hand there were two can.
,saales In tho 6eld. whose influence was
10 neAsly balanced that a neck aod-ncck
contest was expected. Under these
circumstances every vote was Of conse-
qoeace. and The utmost ex,stions we're
asri by the frieads Of both candidates
To draw siragglets oai Of their oppo-
Rent's racks. Among the staunch sup
I.orsers Of Sic john B., the Tory
candidate, was an irritable old captain
~l,o bad threatened 10 Sc, the house,
dog on amy one who might come 10
a-k him for his vote for liberal The
morning before the election, The captain
wa. working in his little garden, when
he perceived strange gentleman whis-
ling along the walk.
"Ahl How dye do, captain 7 Me
growing morning - peas coming up
nicely, see said the stranger as he
approached.
| beg your pardon, sir, but I really
don't remember having The honor of
your acquaintance may be permitted
10 inquire your business y replied the
captain, drawing himself up.
"0h, cerisinlyl I'm now canvassins
for Sir John B.. and I've come TO
talk with you abou, your vote"
Il think Sir John might have chosen
more civil mode Of requesting my in
ieresi."
"Thai's got nothing to do with the
matter, sir, I'm here 10 ask you dis
lincily, DO you mean TO give him youI
vote ard interest 7" said the stranger
pulling from his pocket memorandum
book.
Sir" said the captain, getting evil
DENLY angry, "my political opinion
are well known. have ever supporte,
: the British constitution in church an,
state. and
II canno, allow you TO shirk III
question, captain" interrupted the sirau
\ ger.
"Shirk, sir what do yon NEAR
T. sir ? said the captain, reddening like
o turkey-rock.
= II mean.' replied the other, with III
= utmost coolness, :" TO ask you again. wi
a yon give your vote TO Sir John Ye
. or no :" said the canvasser, waiting pei
N ell In hand. TO write down the old &c
ia lows reply,
IN SIR said the captain. who vi
now in towering passion, ! consid'
rs this mos, ungcniIemanly, and insuliir
n and altogether unwarraniable"
We "wili you vote for Sir John, en-
tain 7"
I. Sir. you may tell Sir john
ie "Ths, yen will vote for h'mr
4. mo sir Ill vote for the Radio
A. seoun.irei D.. whom hate, just
NJ show Sir John that I'm not to be bu
: lied into supporting a puppy IKE biz
Good morning. sir good morning"
ly = Good morning. captain. Pray DO,
re gci angry, n'sa matter Of no cons
a, qusnee whatever" said the stranger,
he retired, whisiiing eareiessiy.
In The oil captain KEEP, his sorJ. i
was one q The first who ,eadered !
vote at the election on the folIowil
r. day.
L. For xhom do you vote 2" asked |,
clerk
"for Mr.. D." replied the IN
r. captain. With a look Of defiance iowa
r. tho Tory candidate.
;. Thank You, captaia--Ihsnk you
10 cried gentleman, no woFe the Libel
a. color, al Lis breast. grasping his ha
as es''Nl'slls. Il vas The very person "
,hc day issorc eansasssd him ca beh
he " Sir john.
on The captain perceived in an insia
hos be had been hofacd, bot Il MAS /
Ir. bats 10 remedy his mistake and 10 co
rlese hi. modification the Radical ca
didste TO whom be had girea he "
!. sac elected By majority u one.