ELECTION OF MAYOR.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 212, 21 March 1873, Page 6

ELECTION OF MAYOR.

At nine o'clock a.m. on Friday last, violent partisans of each party were busy peering round corners, questioning small children, as to the whereabouts of "papa," and securing the votes of any likely afternoon inebriates. Early in the morning a pair of greys started in a trap to bring in Mr. George's supporters. All sorts of reports were current during the day as to the chances of the.two candidates, opinions being pretty evenly balanced, although Mr. George's friends were confident throughout, in spite of a troubled anxious look assumed now and again towards four o'clock. The result of the poll at"the East Ward told how- the battle was to go. Mr. Busch's supporters being strongest in that ward, and he only 'having a majority of two, told the story, though, we think, all were, surprised at the large majority for Mr. George in his other wards.

About twenty minutes to five, the Eeturning Officer called on Mr. Bailey to read the result of the poll, which he did in the usual able manner,

East West South Ward. Ward. Ward. Mr. Busch... ... 25 12 13 Mr. George . . 23 35 35 Mr. George thus obtained a majority

of 42 out of 143, which he must consider a very strong opinion of his capacity for the honor conferred upon him. . *Mr. Kobinson then declared that Mr, Edward Tobias George was duly elected first Mayor of Naseby. At this stage the applause was tremendous, both sides heartily cheering the candidates.

As soon as crder could be obtained, Mr. George came forward and said : He most heartily thanked the electors for the very able and. .liberal spirit which they had shown in supporting one of their best friends. : As far a? his abilties bad allowed, he.had always gone to work in the interests of the. place with a goodwill, and done bis best, and now he would. do • better. (Great applause). . Mr. Busch then briefly thanked his friends for the support given him ; no doubt these who differed from them, had done well in choosing, the best man. His coming forward had at any rate proved the confidence all had in Mr. George. He would assure them, that he would still, as heretofore, do all he could' for the place. (Loud cheers)..

. A chair being (most curiously) at Laud, some strong adherents to: the successful candidate hoisted their man shoulder highland carried him into and through the town,, preceded by the band playing . " See the conquering Hero comes."

'■_■ Nothing could be more satisfactory than the harmony and good spirit that prevailed all day. A few injudicious remark's were certainly made by Mr. George.in the heat and excitement late in the day, but only, we hope, to be dissipated in dreams. ;.