The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-07
NoveI Node of Eieetioaeeriag.

The election for the boroughsof NJ was
close at hand; there were TWO candidates in
the field, whose influence was so nearly bal
anced that neck and neck contest was ex-
pected. Under these circumstances every
vote was OF consequence, and the utmost ex-
ertion was used BY the friends of both can
didates 10 draw strangers out Of their oppo-
nent's ranks Among the staunch supporters
of Sir John B, The Tory candidate, was
an irritable old Captain, who had threatened
to set the house dog on any one who might
come to ask him for his vote as Liberal
The morning before the election, the old cap
tain, was working in his little garden, when
he perceived a strange genteman whistling
along the walk.
'Ah' How dye do, Captain? Nice grow
ing morning, peas coming up nicely, l see,
said the stranger as he d4s~' fsear-
L beg your pardon, sir, ba. / really don't
remember having the honor of your aequain
tance, may | be permitted to enquire your
business: replied the Captain drawing him
self up,
Oh! certainly! I'm caa,assing for Sir John
B, and Iye come TO .alk with YOU about
your vote
1 think Sir John might have taken more
civil mode OF requesting my interest
That's got nothing 10 do with the matter,
sir, I'm here to ask you distinctly, do YOU
mean TO give him your vote and interest," said
the stranger, pulling oat from his pocket a
memorandum book.
Sir said the captain, evidently getting
angry, my political opinions are we'll known
L have ever supported the British constitution
IN Church and State, and
4 cannot allow you to sIirk the question,
Captain, interrupted the stranger.
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Captain, reddening like a turkey cock
1 mean replied the o!her with the utmost
GOODNESS, TO ask you again, viii you give
your vote TO Sir John?'
What suppose you come here to bully
me, 10 intimdate mo--to-'
by no means, Captain; but l must repeat
my question, will you give your vote for Sir
John? Yes MOP said the canvasser, wait
ing, pencil in hand for the 81 fellows reply.
Sir, said the Captain, who was in a tower
ing passion. 1 consider this most ungentle
manly, insulting, and altogether unwarranta-
bic
VIII YOU vote for sirJohn, Cartan?'
Sir, you may tell Sir john
That you viii vote for him?'
No sir! I'll see him damned first. I'll vote
for that Radical scoundrel D, whom
hate, just to show Sir John that Pm not TO be
buIled into supporting puppy like him.
Good morning sir Good mora;ngl'
Cd --,-,".,i.-es Ces----n Pray don't get
angry; it's matter of no conscqser,.a H.
ever, said the stranger, as he retired, whitling
carelessly.
The old Captain kept his word. He was
one of the first who rendered his vote at the
election the following day.
s.s' For whom do you yote?' asked the clerk.
For Mr.. - replied the irae Captain
with look Of defiance toward thc Tory can
dldate
Thank you, Captain-thank youn cried a
gentleman who Wore the Liberal colors at his
breast grasping his hand cordially. 1t was
the very person who the day before canvass
ed him on behalf Of Sir John.
The Captain perceived in an instant how he
hadsbeen hoaxed, butt was too late TO remedy
his mistake; and to complete his mortifiea-
ton the Radical candidate to whom he had
given his vote was returned by a majority
of one.