election

Frequent elections are unquestionably the only policy by which this dependence and sympathy can be effectually secured.

From these facts it appears that the greatest frequency of elections which has been deemed necessary in that kingdom, for binding the representatives to their constituents, does not exceed a triennial return of them.

It will not be alleged, that an election law could have been framed and inserted in the Constitution, which would have been always applicable to every probable change in the situation of the country; and it will therefore not be denied, that a discretionary power over elections ought to exist somewhere.

But with regard to the federal House of Representatives, there is intended to be a general election of members once in two years.

"My boy, I hope you will always defend your sister, and give anybody who insults her a good thrashing -- that is as it should be; but mind, I won't have any election blackguarding on my premises.

An election is a very serious thing; at least it ought to be, and every man ought to vote according to his conscience, and let his neighbor do the same."

Now and then, the election was very close, and that was the time the poor man came in.

It gave them pleasure to believe this, for Scully stood as the people's man, and boasted of it boldly when election day came.

As for the election, you and I may be thankful we don't live over harbor.

On the morning after the election Captain Jim dropped in at the little house to tell the news.

Will not my aid be requisite to put you in heart and strength to preach your Election Sermon?"

Verily, dear sir, we must take pains to make you strong and vigorous for this occasion of the Election discourse.