In sir Henry Slingsby’s Diary is the following note, respecting the
election at Knaresbrough in the year 1640. “There is an evil custom at
such elections, to bestow wine on all the town, which cost me sixteen
pounds at least.”
ELECTIONEERING.
The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 1401 / 1847 题