The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-11-02 00:00:00

3.-VAUXHALL WARD.

In
this ward there was no contest on this occasion,
Mr. William Preston (reformer), who was elected for
three years, having again come forward, and, from his high
character and standing in the town, meeting with no op-
position from the Conservatives. The members for the
ward, therefore, continue to be Mr. J. G. Morris (yet to
serve 2 years) ; Mr. Wm. Rathbone (1 year) ; and Mr.
W. Preston (3). Last year, Mr. J. G. Morris, a Conser-
vative, was elected for this ward by a large majority over
Mr. Chalmer, and probably this year the Conservatives
would have succeeded had they tried.

4.—ST. PAUL'S WARD.
The extreme popularity of Mr. R. B. Hill secured him
an increasing majority, during the whole of the day, over
his opponent, Mr. Thomas Booth. At the close of the
poll Mr. Hill appeared at the window of the committees
room, in Earle-street, amidst the loudest demonstrations
of applause. In the course of his address to the crowd of
electors present, he stated that the majority by which he
was returned was the largest that had ever been obtained
in all the hard fought contests in that wm.d. The fact
that Mr. Hill has been returned after two successive vic-
tories by the Reformers, must be extremely flattering to
him, and proves the high estimation in which he is held
in the ward. In 1844 Mr. Hill was returned by a majority
of 33 over Mr. Stitt, who, however, succeeded in being
elected in 1846.

5.-EXCIIANGE WARD.

The polling in this ward was carried on with great ani-
mation throughout the day,—Mr. Horsfall leaving his
opponent, Mr. W. Clare, considerably in the distance,
and improving his ground throughout. Towards the
close, the respective voters being nearly "used up," Mr.
Horsfall's large majority remained stationary for half an
hour—he being 73 a-head at three o'clock, and in the
same relative position at half-past three o'clock. After
this hour a considerable number of voters hastened to
Mr. H.'s committee-room to fill up their papers, but
many of them, having double ward qualifications, finding
his election could not but be secure, declined to vote in
that ward, and hurried to some Other where their suf-
frages were more in requisition. At.tbe close Mr. Hors-
fall had a majority of 74 having gained one in the con-
cluding half hour.
Great cheering took place in the room at the hour of
closing. Shortly afterwards Mr. Robert Horsfall, brother
of the electeed member, made his appearance, and was
warmly greeted. He said (on being urged to speak), that
all he could say was, that he felt extremely obliged to
those around him for their exertions, by which they had
placed his brother.at the head of the poll.. (Cheers.)
"' When
Mr. G. H. IIoasPALL (who arrived shortly afterwards)
Hero
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1 silence could be obtained, he stated in effect, to the
the
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song received
of ,
, withse e
the enthusiastic
Conquering
gentlemen in the room, and in a manly and pleasing
manner, that he Was happy to avail himself of the first
opportunity within his reach of thanking those around
him for their strenuous exertions, which had placed him
in the proud position of being their representative. To
many it might appear astonishing that.he had obtained so
large a majority ; but the astonishment would subside
when they learned the exertions that had been made in
his behalf. In all enterprises success depended mainly
on ourselves ; and on'this occasion they had several strong
points in their favour. First, they had embarked in a
good cause. (Cheers.) Secondly, they had a most efficient
band of canvassers; and thirdly, they had at the head of
them a consummate general, who led them gallantly to
victory—" General Jackson II " (Loud cheers.) Their
chairman, too, was Mr. Littleda.le, a gentleman of un-
doubted influence and activity in forwarding the good
cause. (Cheers.) When he presented himself to them as
a candidate, he explained the principles upon which he
should proceed ; and now that he was elected, unfettered,
he was equally willing to pledge himself to support every
measure in the Council which would conduce to the
interests of the ward, and the town at large. He con-
cluded, amidst loud cheers, by again sincerely thanking
them for the honour, though highly responsible, to which
he had been elevated by their kindness and exertions.
Mr. JACKSON, secretary of the committee, being com-
plimented and loudly called for, addressed the meet-
ing. He felt exceedingly obliged to the gentlemen who
had conducted the canvass; and it was no egotism in him
to respond to the sentiments so kindly expressed. He
himself had no object in view but the good of the town,
in promoting Mr. Horsfall's election ; and this feeling
ho merely shared with all those around him. He con- .
ceived that it was the personal duty of every voter to
elect men to the Council who would see that the corpo-
rate funds were not improperly expended ; who would
see, too, that the Corporation Schools were worked out
to to their legitimate purpose ; ancl who were fully capa-
ble of discharging with energy and effect the duties they
were called upon to fulfil as their representives. (CheerS.)
He had nb,t, himself felt the slightest fatigue from the
exert ons Eetad used, for he had been most ably sup-
ported by those around him. and had been cheered on by
their and the candidate's urbane manner and warmth of
action. He had heard their worthy representative ex-
press his opinions on several occasions since he had an-
nounced himself as a candidate, and he verily believed
that he would prove himself one of the most talented
members of the Town Council of this town. (Cheers,)
He (Mr. Horsfall) had already taken pains to know the
wants and wishes of the poorer classes in the ward, and
would be glad to learn, at any time, further from them
what could. be done for their welfare and advantage. He
had personally visited even the poorest streets, with a
view to do his utmost in their behalf, and would be glad
to communicate with.them, .and to carry into effect what-
ever might be for the general good. (Cheers.) They
would never find him- to break his word. He congratu-
lated the meeting on the fact that the ward still sent three
Conservatives to represent them, and proposed a vote of.
thanks to the canvassers;' *he' had' so nobly done their
duty, and tints kept a man out of the Council who, they
thought, would do injury to them by his presence in that
assembly. He (the speaker) should. always be glad to act
with men who had so nobly 'stood forward in behalf of
their ward on such an occasion. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. BvFoan. bein,, ' .0. loudly celled for, .returned thanks
on behalf of the canvassers. All had,, he believed done
their duty. For himielf, though he was not competent to
all that devolved.upon him, he would .say..that his heart
was in the cause. He congratulated them on the strong
guarantees which they bad. that their representative would
ably and faithfully__diseharge his duty towards them, in
the stand which his brother had made with respect to the
corporation schools, and in his own straightforward and
candid conduct throughout the contest. (Cheers.l The
meeting then. concluded amidst enthusiastic cheers.
(Contiaued in paye 8)