The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-11-10 00:00:00

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This declaration seemed to cause great surprise,
as it was generally believed that Mr. Tizard was, if
not at the head of the poll, at least second or third.
Mr. M•UNDItHa briefly addressed the electors,
thanking them for the honour they had again con-
ferred upon him in electing him as one of the mem-
bers of the Council. He could assure them that be
felt, and had ever felt, the responsibilities of his
office, and he should continue to ass his best exer-
tions and abilities towards the welfare and prosperity
of this his native town. Ile concluded by thanking
the electors who had voted for him, and those who
had not, for he was satisfied that in so doing they
had acted upon the bast and purest principles.
Mr. TIZARD, the defeated candidate, said though
lest upon the poll, I am not lead in gratitude to those
gentlemen who have voted for me (cheers), and
I have no reason to complain of those that have
voted against me, became, gentlemen, I like people
to come out and express their honest opinions, and
vote according to their principles. But in making
that observation, I reserve a few who voted against
me, of whom 1 had a right to expect would vote for
me. You all know, gentlemen, there is such a thing
as the Portland Steam Packet Company, although
perhaps not legally a company in MUM I am a
t= well as las Mr. Joseph Drew, Mr. Joseph
and other.: we three being the largest pro-
prietora Yesterday morning I had the honour—
perhaps not the pleasure—of meeting Mr. Joseph
Drew. Mr. Drew said" what have you been
about ?" I said " I have been doing as every Eng-
lishman has a right to do, who stands for the Council
of his borough after being nominated." "Oh"! he
said "you have upset In, chance for the Mayondity
of this borough for the ensuing year." (Laughter
and cheers.) Some people are very ambitions, and
Mr. Drew's ambition is to sit in that chair. I wish
him luck. (Renewed laughter.) I should tell you
that Mr. Canna is the manager of this conoem, and as
• matter of course has several voters working in tho
coal.stores and about the steam boats. Haring an
interest in the concern I thought I was justly entitled
to what little interest might accrue from that soave,
but at the same time I will never ask persona
to break the promises they make either in •
municipal orgeneral election : yet every right-minded
person cannot help thinking that I was entitled to
some of those votes which have been reoorded against
me. (Hear). However, some time during yester-
day, thinking that I was entitled to the support of
that company I sent down and asked whether they
were coming to vote for me. I received • message,
saying they did not know, and I then went down.
I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Drew and Mr.
Cosene closeted together. I was then exulted, first,
of getting rid of the Mayorality from Mr. Drew
(laughter), and, secondly, I was accused of something
—which I have no hesitation in bringing before you
—that by my opposition to the Steam Company rick
a counter.stream of opposition would be raised,
that those in power would immediately put
on the wharfage dues so high as to ruin the coin-
pony. I said, "is this so"? They said "it will be
so?" I asked bow that could be?" when they
replied "they will do it." My answer was, if Igo
to that Council, whether I am interested in
the Steam Packet Company or anything else that
may come under the province of the Board, a
Councillor sitting there must not sit as interested
personally, but Asa trustee of the different properties
and funds of the town that will be placed under his
este. (Hear.) And though lam free to admit that
the steam-boats are a great benefit and convenience
to the town, I think they have been met, and pro-
perly met, by the Town Council with every
liberality. Yet those members must be just in their
dealings tailors they are generous, and if they have
not sufficient mouey to pay the interest due on
bondholders, it is their bounden duty, having spent
the money on other people, to make every endeavour
to pay that interest faithfully. (('heers.) If the
motive of Mr. Drew in being Mayor, or my opposi.
tion or my motive in being • Councillor is to in-
dividualize certain things which ought tubs taxed and
arenot taxed, then we are not fitto sitatthatCouncil.
(Hear, hear). But the members of the Council will do
• great deal better than return Mr. Joseph Drew as
mayor. I think be would be much better employed
. . . . . .

in the intricacies of picture dealing, or in the
tones of manufactunng pies and lollipops. (Loud
cheers and laughter.) As I said before I thank you
for the 221 votes I received. My calculation was
that I received 222, but I was somewhat mistaken.
R I Rut coming out as did, within twelve hours of the
opening of the poll, I am almost equally pleased and
proud as if I had been elected, because it shows me
that the latent spirit in the town still exists, and
that the day will come when we shall return
our men to the position of those who have now been
successful. ( Loud cheers.) I can only say lam ready
to join you tooth and nail to meet the opposition.
(Renewed cheering.) There is one more thing to
do. It is customary that our thanks should be
tendered to the auditors and assessors who
have acted on this occasion. I have always
found that the management of elections in this
ward, since Mr. Welsford has been Ward
Alderman has been conducted in • fair spirit, and I
have to thank him personally for the kind manner
in which this election has been managed, and
trust lie will be spared many years to fill the same
office. (Cheers).

Mr. M•ONDilta seconded the proposition.
Mr Witaroan mid I thank you for the kind
manner in which you hare been pleased to record a
vote of thanks form, services. I have only done that
which is expected of every Englishman—his duty.
This concluded the business of the election, and
the electors dispersed.