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Mr Bradlaugh's determination to seek a seat in Parliament--The choice of Northampton--First election address--Scorn of the Whigs--Enthusiasm of the people--The election colours--John Stuart Mill--The Daily Telegraph--The Irish Reform League--John Bright--W. E. Gladstone--Mr Charles Gilpin and Lord Henley--The press--Dr Lees--Canvassing--The Lord's Day Rest Association--Mr Giffard, Q.C.--Mr Charles Capper, M.P.--Anti-Compulsory Vaccination--The nomination day--The poll--Tributes from the Mayor and from Mr Gilpin--Ministers who rejoiced.