The New York herald., 1867-02-28
IN his composition but 10 ell true steel casnce success
fully compete win him even In election enterprise.

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fully compete with him In election enDrprss.
Another Fejee HusbuG Barnumlxed-COrPes-
pondonce Between n Political ''Ssriker" and
the Snowman.
roRRnerox Litcnneid Co. Oonn., Feb 20 1857
p. BARxun:-Dear Sir-Although Fairfield county
was entitled 10 tho nomination Of the copperhead oandi
oass ios Conss from ,hs rousn Ss sn1 ss.n Snaso -
William F. Taylor Of Danbury you are perhaps aware
that they have changed their tactics and nominated .
using his money against you. A democratic ex-Con
gresham said to be preparing iann OF prices 70 pc
s and ID se Ss ss
crediby Informed the eenbacks are being freely cir
culased BY his frends write ask What your iutsn-
copperhead party Do you intend TO fight fire with res
Ine day OF election fast approaching and we are GER
tam q your sucsess as all our friends are vide awake
Respectfully yours, -
MR.. BARSum's REPLY
BRIpGEroRr Feb. o. 1867
Esq.-DEAR SR-Your kind letter Of the
10Th inst has caused me painful emotons now wish
70 say, once for all that under conceivable circum
stances will permit dollar be used to pnr
chase vote or to induce voter 70 scs contrary TO his
The idea that the intelligent. reading Of New
England can be bought like sheep in the shamolss and
that the sacred principles which have far guided
them In the terrible struggle between liberty and slavery
can now, in this evenfu hour OF the national existence
bidder, seems to preposerous 10 shameful and
humiiiating But II L. Is possible that occasionally
vObe TC0n t0uB induced sSell Drtn-
right for mess Of potage" God grant thai may be
thousand times defeated than permit grain
q gold 70 be accurscd BY using it 70 basaly.
win mot believe that American citizens can. lend
themselves 70 the contemplate Of sapping the
very life blood noble institutions by encouraging
fatal precedent which ignores all principle and would
prevent any honest man however for
bis Intelligence and loyalty from representing his dis
trict IN our national councs None could thon succeed
except unprincipled vagabonds, by the lavish
penditure Of money, would dcbaach and degrade the
freemen whose votes they coveted.
No, SIR! Grateful a. am for the distinguished honor
Of receiving unanimous nomination FOR Congress from
the loyal Union partv in my district have aspira-
lion icr ina. nign position y = only 70 90 attained by
elective franchise. Think for moment what deadly
weapon being placed in ne hands Of yrants through
out tho civilized world, With which 70 destroy such
apostles ri liberty John Bright and 0aribald II It
be said with truth that American citizens have become
corrupt and degraded lost Just estimate OF the
value and true nobility Of the ballot, that Is bought
and sold for money.
Ny dear sir, any party that gain temporary
ceudancy by such atrocous not only posoDs the
body polite of free aud impartial government, but s
also sure TO bring swift destruction upon ITSELF And
unaccustoed TO political lfe aud know but little
OF the manner Of conducting campaign like the
ent believe however, il is customary for the state
Central Committee 70 assess candidates, in order that
they shall defray proper portion Of the expenses In
Cured for speakers and documents to enghten the
voters upon the political issues Of the day To that
tent am willing and anxious be taxed for eight and
knowledge always desired by friends Of human
rights and Of public order
But trust that all money used for any other pur.
poses in the pending election will from the pockets
Of those who las during the Yebellion) doing
their utmost 70 aid traitors and who still unrepenting,
are vindctiyeIy striving accomplish the ballot box
what their Southern allies failed accomplish On the
Held OF battle II any Of our friends misappreheud my
true sentiments upon tho subject OF bribery corruptoa
and fraud, hope you win read them this letter.
Truly youra =. T. BARNUM.
bribery of electors:-
SEC. "a No person shall offer receive money
other thing gift fee reward for giving,
re. q
Assembly officer chosen at electors meeting
promise, procurs, Ia way confer grAtnty,
ward or prefermenL for any vote Be given In
any elections and every person guilty Of doing shall for
asa hs other hsn = te treasury q he whore
second uas Of . lks oGsass sha - dsfanr
thised
~ violation '~f k.ER