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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841"


4. Because his daughter was presented with a set of the Prince
Albert Quadrilles.
5. Because the candidate promised to stand godfather to his last
infant, and the like.
2nd. He that voteth according to PRINCIPLE, which is divisible into
1st. He whose principles are HEREDITARY, as
1. He who voteth on one side because his father always voted
on the same.
2. Because the "Wrong-heads" and the like had always sat for
the county.
3. Because he hath kindred with an ancient political hero, such
as Jack Cade, Hampden, the Pretender, &c., and so must
maintain his principle.
4. Because his mother quartereth the Arms of the candidate, and
the like.
2nd. He whose principles are CONVENTIONAL, as
1. He who voteth because the candidate keepeth a pack of hounds.
2. Because he was once insulted by a scoundrel of the same name
as the opposite candidate.


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