He who voteth because the candidate's ribbons suit his wife's
complexion.
2. Because his wife was addressed as his daughter by the
canvasser.
3. Because his wife had the candidate's carriage to make calls
in, and the like.
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
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