THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

Cromwell Argus, Volume IV, Issue 192, 15 July 1873, Page 5

THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

NOMINATION' OF CANDIDATES. At noon yesterday, in the Town-hall, the nomination of candidates for the Mayoralty of Cromwell took place io the presence of a numerous attendance of citizens, —the Mayor presiding. The preliminary formalities having been disposed of, the Town-Clerk opened and read the nomination papers. Mr W. H. Whetter proposed, and Mr ,T. P. Taylor seconded, the nomination of Mr John Matish, publican. Mr John Hayes proposed, and Mr James F.uchan seconded, Mr Michael Fbaer, merchant. The Mayor then declared all fuither proceedings adjourned till the day of polling—Monday next, the 21st. hist. His Worship having vacated the chair, Mr: Colclough was requested to preside whilst the candidates, proposers, and seconders addressed the meeting. Mr Whetter gave two reasons for supporting Mr Marsh. The first was that he considered no man should be permitted to assume the reins of the Corporation without passing through the ordeal of a contested election. The second reason was that Mr Marsh was a citizen of ten vears' standing, and had proved himself a most energetic and useful member of the c-immunity. He (Mr Whetter) therefore hoped to see Mr Marsh returned. Mr Taylor concurred in the views expressed by MrWhett r. The incoming Council would have a large amount of money at its disposal, and in looking after the £ s. d. Mr Marsh would make a very efficient Mayor. Mr Marsh was more conversant with the circumstances and requirements of the town than any other gentleman with whom he (Mr Tavlor) was acquainted. He held a large stake in the town, and for his own sake was bound to take an active interest in its welfare. Objections had been raised to Mr Marsh's candidature on the ground that a publican should not be a J. P.. but he (Mr Taylor) considered that the office of J. P. in this community was not worth a snuff in comparison with the more important responsibilities of the Mayor. Therefore, that should be no barrier to Mr Marsh's election. Mr Marsh thanked his proposer and seconder for their eulogistic remarks, and said that as he intended addressing the electors at eight o'clock in the evening, he would not now detain them. Mr Hayes said he believed the electors could not at the present juncture choose a better man than Mr Fraer. Mr Marsh might do very weli "in the team," hut would not suit well as driver. Mr Buchan said the only objection he had to Mr Marsh was the incompatibility between the position of publican and that of a J. P. Mr Fraer, having already add essed a meeting | of electors, said he would only now ask them to ! judge between the two candidates as public men, I and make up their minds as to who was best qualified to promote the interests of the Municipality. A vote of thanks to Mr Colclough as chairman, proposed by Mr Fraer and seconded by MiMarsh, concluded the proceedings.