The nomination of candidates for the representation of Birmingham took
place yesterday morning. Mr. William Scholefield was nominated by Mr. Alderman Matthews, seconded by Alderman Phillips ; Mr. Spooner was proposed by Mr. W. C. Alston, seconded by Mr. Winfield, the High Bailiff; and Mr. Sturge's proposer and seconder were Mr. Barlow and Mr. Baldwin. Mr. Spooner and Mr. Sturge addressed the electors personally, and Mr. Geach on behalf of Mr. Scholefield. It was expected that Mr. Feargus O'Connor would have appeared as a fourth candidate, for the purpose of making a speech; but he was not present. The show of hands was in favour of Mr. Sturge. A poll was demanded for the other candidates. It commenced this morning, at eight o'clock ; and terminated at four—with the triumph of the Conservatives.
CLOSE OF THE POLL-FOUR O'CLOCK.
Spooner 2,101 Scholefield 1,731 Sturge 345 Majority for Mr. Spooner 370
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