 | John Randolph |  |
RANDOLPH AS AN ELECTIONEER.
Mr. Randolph once remarked, that "if electioneering
were allowed in heaven, it would corrupt the angels."
If forcing a little civility towards the common people, for
whom he really had scarcely any sympathy, be corruption,
why then it must be admitted that he was slightly
corrupted. He was never so civil as on the eve of election.
It was the Saturday before the Charlotte election,
W. Bouldin, that he conversed freely and familiarly with
the people on various subjects, and evinced a great desire
to make himself agreeable and acceptable.
But, judging from one little circumstance, which was
related to us by a reverend gentleman, whose mind was
stored with some lively recollections of his peculiar countryman,
we should say he had no civility to waste upon
those who were of no use to him.
Riding from Prince Edward court he overtook a gentleman
on horseback.
"How do you do Mr. L?" said Mr. Randolph, in the
politest manner imaginable.
Having exchanged salutations, he informed the gentleman
that he was a candidate again for Congress, and
asked him outright for his vote.
Mr. L. regretted that by the laws of the land he was
not entitled to vote.
"Good morning, Mr. L.," replied Mr. Randolph abruptly,
and rode off.
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