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.