He was at first greatly cramped for capital.

The expense of maintaining and increasing his stock of cars, and of foddering his horses was very great; and he was always on the look-out for more capital.

When the Waterford election took place, the Beresford party, then all-powerful, engaged all his cars to drive the electors to the poll.

The popular party, however, started a candidate, and applied to Bianconi for help.
But he could not comply, for his cars were all engaged.

The morning after his refusal of the application, Bianconi was pelted with mud.
One or two of his cars and horses were heaved over the bridge.
Bianconi then wrote to Beresford's agent, stating that he could no longer risk the lives of his drivers and his horses, and desiring to be released from his engagement.