Mr. Smith (Lord Ward’s Agent) has appeared before the Public on his own account, not only by letter, but by various illegitimate means. Let us, as Electors, enquire who this Mr. Smith is? or what reliance can be placed on his veracity? and, as every man ought to speak from his own personal knowledge, allow me, as an Elector, to state some facts which have more specially come under my notice, that is—
That he has been seen driving out with Mr. Benton on several occasions.
That he is known to have dined with him.
That he has written a letter denying what that gentleman made public.
That he has been up to London, and seen Sir C. Locock and his son.
That he dares not publish the conversation which took place at that interview.
That he has on many occasions tried to coerce the Inhabitants of Dudley—I. Naylor, Esq., to wit.
That he has deprived Tradesmen of his Lordship’s support, because they had consciences and dared to use them.
That he has not been a very good friend to the Widows and Orphans one family who once resided in Sedgley can prove.
That he never was over particular about the rights or feelings of any one, when his own interests were in the scale.