William Willet (a person of good estate and known integrity, who was at that time present and ready to make oath to the truth of what was said), that true it was, he had taken oaths to his JIajesty King George and enjoyed a place in the Government under him which gave him bread ; yet, notwithstanding, that should James coine into England he should think himself obliged to go there and fight for him. This was loudly and strongly urged to Forster's face, who denied it to be true and no more was said of it at that time. About eleven o'clock that night the poll was closed, and it stood thus, --

For the late chief justice 231

Quakers 38

For William Forster, Esq 151

For difference 118

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So thatthe late chief justice carried itby a great majority without the Quakers. Upon closing the polls the other candidate (Foi-ster) and the sheriff wished the late chief justice much joy. Forster said he hoped

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strictly conforming to the letter of the law, and defended him and the defeated candidate, Mr. Forster, from all aspersions. In this vindication of these gentlemen, the Council, with much spirit, joined. In course of time provision was made by special enactment,' by which, where the usual form of oath could not conscientiously be taken, affirmation should be allowed. Thus future misunderstanding was prevented. The excitement that characterized this special election did not, it would seem, attend that of the next year, when Frederick Philipse and Judge Morris were re-elected. In 173S, the Judge resigning, yU: Willett was again restored.