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Boston Election - Declaration of the Poll, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Boston Election - Declaration of the Poll, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Boston Election - Declaration of the Poll, 1856. The Mayor [F. Cooke, Esq.] briefly announced that the electors of Boston had, by a decided majority, elected Herbert Ingram, Esq. to represent them in the Commons House of Parliament. This announcement was received with a perfect thunder of applause...Mr. Ingram...then stepped forward and said: "Now, my boys, if you be diligent and practise self-denial along with strict integrity, there is not one among you who has not a chance of one day occupying the proud position I have now the honour to fill (Cheers). I have resisted all trumpery temptations. I have set my face against the mere tinsel of life, and when I was asked to stand as Sheriff of London I refused to do so". Mr. Adams then came forward, but was received with such a burst of groans and hisses that it was some time before he could make himself heard'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, titled "Boston Election - Declaration of the Poll, 1856," depicts a pivotal moment in Boston's political history. The image captures the excitement and anticipation in the air as Mayor F. Cooke, Esq. of Boston announces the election results to a packed room. The electors of Boston had decisively chosen Herbert Ingram, Esq. to represent them in the Commons House of Parliament, an achievement that elicited a thunderous applause from the crowd. Mr. Ingram, humbly accepting his new role, addressed the crowd with words of encouragement and determination. He urged the young men present to work diligently, practice self-denial, and maintain integrity, assuring them that they too could one day occupy the esteemed position he now held. The room erupted in cheers at his inspiring words. However, the mood quickly shifted as the next speaker, Mr. Adams, took the stage. His reception was far from warm, with groans and hisses echoing through the room. It took some time for him to regain the attention of the crowd, a testament to the intensity of the moment and the passion of the Boston electorate. This photograph, taken from the "Illustrated London News" of 1856, offers a glimpse into the rich political history of Boston and the fervor that surrounded elections during this period. The unknown photographer skillfully captured the essence of the scene, preserving it for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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