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The Edinburgh Election, 1856. The nomination of candidates for the representation of Edinburgh took place on a hustings erected in front of the Signet Library...Mr. Adam Black came forward to address the constituency, and at the end of an able speech, in the course of which he dealt some hard blows at his antagonists, he defended himself against the charge of being a mere Whig...Mr. Brown Douglas also addressed the electors, speaking against Popery, and professing himself a supporter of the war policy of Lord Palmerston. The show of hands was in favour of Mr. Douglas. A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr. Black, which took place on the following day, when he was returned by a majority of 643 over his opponent. The numbers polled for the two candidates were: For Mr. Black: 2439. For Mr. Douglas; 1796'. Black founded the A & C Black publishing company. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, hailing from the 19th century, depicts an intriguing moment in the Edinburgh Election of 1856. The scene unfolds before the imposing Signet Library, where the nomination of candidates was underway. In the foreground, Mr. Adam Black, an advocate, steps forward to address the eager constituency. In his speech, he defended himself against accusations of being a mere Whig, delivering hard-hitting remarks against his opponents. Next to him, Mr. Francis Brown Douglas, also an advocate, addresses the electors, voicing his opposition to Popery and pledging his support for Lord Palmerston's war policy. The crowd, a mix of men and women, listens intently, their expressions revealing a range of emotions from intense focus to animated discussion. Despite the show of hands favoring Mr. Douglas, a poll was demanded on behalf of Mr. Black, which took place the following day. The numbers polled for the two candidates were: For Mr. Black: 2439, For Mr. Douglas: 1796. Mr. Black's tenacity paid off, as he was eventually returned with a majority of 643 votes. This evocative engraving, originally published in the Illustrated London News, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the time, capturing the energy and intensity of the election process in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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