The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-02 00:00:00

SCOTLAND WARD

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In this ward the contest was kept up with spirit for a short
time, but long before one o'clock, the return of Mr. Wood-
ruff was beyond doubt—so much so, in fact, that even Mr.
Jack, the opposing candidate, came forward and recorded
his vote in his favor. At the close of the poll, the numbers
were—
Mr. Woodruff • •
Mr. Jack

Majority for Woodruff ... , .. 185.
The announcement of the poll was received with deaf-
ening cheers by the large concourse of people who were
gathered outside Mr. Woodruff's Committee-rooms during
the day, and after Mr. Gardner had congratulated them on
the event,
Mr. WOODRUFF came forward and briefly addressed
them. lie thanked the electors of the ward for having thus
for the third time, returned him as their representative, and
said that now the contest was over, he should draw no dis-
tinction between supporter and opponent, but should do
all in his power to promote the general interests of the ward.
He looked upon the electors of the ward as one body, all
equally deserving of his attention ; and any complaint
which they might make to him, either in their individual
or collective capacity, he should endeavour to have re-
dressed. (Cheers.) Mr. Woodruff then paid a compliment
to Mr. Jack, for having not only withdrawn from the
contest, but for having voted for him, and in conclusion
thanked his committee for their exertions in his behalf.
(Applause.)
Mr. Councillor THOMSON' then addressed the crowd, and
said that in electing their present representative, the electors
had conferred an honor to Mr. Woodruff, and a service on
themselves. (Cheers.)

VAUXHALL WARD.
The contest in this ward was of the most exciting nature.
During the day the candidates were neck and neck, one
leading for a short time, the other then taking his place.
This continued up to about half-past three, when Mr. Nichol •
son got at the head of the poll, and maintained the lead to
the close, although a vigorous effort was made on the part
of Mr. Powell's friends to return their candidate. At the
close of the poll the numbers were—
Mr. Nicholson, the retiring member..
Mr. Powell .... .

Majority for Mr. Nicholson .
During the day there was a strong body of police in
attendance to preserve order, a precaution which was not
at all needless on one or two occasions.
After the close of the poll,
Dr. BRADLEY announced from the window of Mr. Powell's
committee-room, the result of the polling, intimating that
they had lost by a very small majority; and hoping on the
next occasion they would be successful. They would have
won but for their opponents having brought up all the dup-
licate votes of other wards.
Mr. PowELL also addressed the crowd assembled. He
thanked them for the efforts which they had made on his
behalf. Although he had been defeated, he could not look
upon his defeat with regret, for he had no ambition for a
seat in the Council. He would now retire, never again to
contest for any other ward in the town ; and in conclusion,
he called upon all who had assembled, to retire peaceably to
their homes, and live in peace and harmony with those who
were their opponents to-day. (Applause.)
Prom Mr. Nicholson 's committee-reom, the parties who
had assembled outside were addressed by Mr. Nicholson and
Mr. F ernih ouch .
Mr. NlcHoLsorl thanked the electors for the proud and
honourable position in which they had again placed him,
and pledged himself to discharge the duties of his office to
the best of his ability.
The proceedings then terminated, and everything passed
off quietly in the ward.

ST. PAUL'S WARD.
Mr. Oliver Holden, re-elected without opposition

EXCHANGE WARD.
Mr. Charles Turner, re-elected without opposition.

CASTLE-STREET WARD.
Mr. George Holt, re-elected without opposition.

ST. PETER'S WARD.
Mr. James Holme, re-elected without opposition.

PITT-STREET WARD.
In this Ward, the retiring member, Mr. Walter Powell
Jeffreys, was opposed by Mr. John Smith. From the com-
mencement of the polling Mr. Jeffreys kept the lead by a
considerable majority, and at the close the numbers were—
Mr. Jeffreys.
Mr. Smith

Majority for Mr. Jeffreys... 95
Mr. JEFFREYS addressed the electors at the close of the
poll, thanking them for the confidence which they had again
reposed in him.

GREAT GEORGE WARD.
Mr. Alexander Shand elected, without opposition, in the
place of Mr. W. A. Clayton, the retiring member, who
declined to be again put in nomination.

RODNEY-STREET WARD.
Mr. James Aspinall Tobin, re-elected without opposition.

ABERCROMBY WARD.
In this ward, Mr. R. C. Gardner, the retiring member,
had to encounter the opposition of Mr. J, H. Braneker,
who came forward, however, under disadvantageous cir-
cumstances, an active canvass having been going on for
Mr. Gardner some time before Mr. Braneker was announced
as a candidate.
At the opening of the poll, Mr. Gardner took the lead,
and continued to increase his morit when about noon
Mr. Brancker retired from the contest, when the numbers

Mr. Gardner .. ..
Mr. Brancker ... ~ .

Majority for Mr. flaranor _ 24.5
At the close of the poll, Mr. GARDNER addressed his
friends and supporters fawn the window of the Phcenix
Hotel, Mount-pleasant, thanking them for the honor they
had conferred upon him, by re-electing himby such a large
majority.

LIME-STRET WARD.
Mr. John Buck Lloyd, re-elected without opposition

ST. ANNE'S WARD.
Mr. John Nicholson, re-elected without opposition.

Majority for Mr. Clint

WEST DERBY WARD.
Great interest was attached to the contest in 'this ward.
The retiring member, Mr. J. M. Wood, did not offer him-
self for re-election, and the candidates on the present occa-
sion were Mr. Wm. Earle and Mr. Francis Anderson Clint.
At the opening of the poll Mr. Earle took the lead,
and from about ten o'clock to two, his majority stood at
between twenty and thirty. At this hour, however, a change
took place, Mr, Clint being assisted by the supporters
of Mr Gardner from A.bercromby ward, whose cars
were to be seen flying about in every direction, bringing up
voters in the interest of Mr. Clint. From this time Mr.
rapidly diminished, and at three o'clock the
°teltY were equal, and from this hour to the close
Etwaorlectasndimaaaj
of the poll it was a "neck and neck" race, Mr. Earle for a
few minutes heading his opponent by one or two, and then
again losing the lead by about the same number of
votes. As the hour of four approachete eontest became
most exciting, it being understood that at ha
quarter to four
Mr. Clint headed his opponent by two votes. Within the
last few minutes some half dozen voters came up in succes-
sion in favor of Mr. Clint, and it was then seen that Mr.
Earle's chance was gone. One of the last gentlemen who
prin
cipal of
Collegiate Institution. The Rev. gentleman was loudly
cheered by the friends of Mr. Clint, as he retired from the
polling booth. The numbers at the close were,
Mr. Clint - - 250
• Mr.',Earle - - - 241

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At four o'clock the successful candidate's !friends repaired
to the Edge Hill coffee-house, from the window of which
Mr. Rowett announced the numbers, and congratulated
them on the victory they had achieved.
Mr. CLINT then, came forward, and was received with