Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

The late Lord Lyndhurst candidate for the University of Cambridge -- The Philosopher refuses to vote for him -- The reason why -- Example of unrivalled virtue -- In 1829 Mr. Cavendish was a Candidate for that University -- The Author was Chairman of his London Committee -- Motives for putting men on Committees -- Of the pairing Subcommittee -- Motives for Voting -- Means of influencing Voters -- Voters brought from Berlin and from India -- Elections after the Reform Bill, 1832 -- The Author again requested to be Chairman of Mr. Cavendish's Committee -- Reserves three days in case of a Contest for Bridgenorth -- It occurs, but is arranged -- Bridgenorth being secure, the Author gets up a Contest for Shropshire -- Patriotic Fund sends £500 to assist the Contest -- It lasts three days -- Reflections on Squibs -- Borough of Finsbury -- Adventure in an Omnibus -- A judicious Loan -- Subsequent invitation to stand for Stroud -- Declined -- Reflections on improper influence on Voters.

When the late Lord Lyndhurst was a candidate for the representation of the University of Cambridge, I met Mr. -- -- -, a Whig in politics, and a great friend of Dr. Wollaston. After the usual salutation, he said, "I hope you will go down to Cambridge and vote for our friend Copley. " I made no answer, but, looking full in his face, waited for some explanation. "Oh," said Mr. -- -- -, "I see what you mean. You think him a Tory; Copley still is what he always has been -- a republican. " I replied that I was equally unable to vote for him upon that ground, and wished my friend good morning.