CHAPTER XXXIX.
TWO NORTHAMPTON ELECTIONS, 1874 [392]
The first General Election under the Ballot Act—Northampton and its absent candidate—Reception on his return—Charles Gilpin's recommendation: his death—The bye-election—Mr William Fowler—The bitterness of the contest—Departure for the United States on the night of the poll—Rioting at Northampton—Hostile camps—Better counsels prevail.
[CHARLES BRADLAUGH.]
[CHAPTER I.]
PARENTAGE AND CHILDHOOD.