THE ELECTION.

Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 243, 18 April 1866, Page 3

THE ELECTION.

The nomination of candidates for the election of a member of the Provmcial Council for this district, consequent'upon the resignation of Mr. Hay, took place at the Court House on 6th April, at noon. The attendance was somewhat scanty, and very little interest seemed to be exhibited, probably from the circumstance that the the weather was not very favorable. A smart shower just previous to the hour appointed led to the suggestion on the part of the Eeturning Officer that the meeting should adjourn to the inside of the building, which, having been adopted, that officer opened the proceedings with the usual formalities.

Mr Jajues Haeyey proposed Mr Thomas Moriarty Clerke as a candidate, sconded by Mr Peter Dalrymple. No; other candidate having been nominated, the Eeturning Officer declared Mr Clerke to be duly elected. Mr Clere:e briefly addressed the electors, thanking Jhenr for the honor they had conferred upon him, and regretting that the circumstances of the Province, brought about by incompetency in its G-overnment, irom its formation were such that there was little left for the Council to do' in the way of improvements oi" any description. Having replied to various questions put to him, Mr Clerke retired, and the proceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Eeturning Officer.

The nomination of candidates for the election of a member of the Provincial Council, in the place ol Mr M'Donald resigned, took place at the Court House on hriday, 6th April. The Returning Officer, at the hour appointed, opened the proceedings in the usual form, when.

Mr John Haee proposed Mr John Munro as a candidate. Seconded by Mr. "W. J. Moffatt.

Mr John Eoss proposed Mr -George Lumsden. Seconded by Mr Bobeut Tj A 'PEE.

Mr Mtjxeo then addressed the electors at some length, explaining his political views on the subjects of most interest in the Province.

Mr GeoEGE Lumsden followed, and in the course of a lengthened address, was listened to with considerable attention.

The Eeturning Officer then called for a show of hands, which he declared to be in favor of Mr Lumsden. A poll was demanded on bebalf of Mr Munro.

The polling commenced on Saturday morning, at 9 o'clock, and remained open until 11 o'clock, when Mr Munro retired fi-om the contest. Mr Lumsden- was therefore duly elected a member of the TProvmcial Council for InvercargiU.