The Election In New Jersey

 
November 25, 1865, page 752

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New Jersey Unionist.  "Now we've beaten you, I want to know what made you vote the
Democratic Ticket?"
New Jersey Democrat.  "'Cause They paid my Poll Tax; and They said if we didn't
beat the 'Constitootional Amendment' we'd all have to Marry Colored Wimin."
N.B. -- The Poll Tax on Single Men in New Jersey varies from Six to Thirteen Dollars

  

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