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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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On October 26, Philadelphia's select and common councils received Jonathan B. Smith's declination of the mayoral election. After confirming Mathew Lawler as alderman, they voted viva voce, electing Lawler mayor with 23 votes to John Clement Stocker's 8.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR.
In select and common council yesterday, a letter was received from Jonathan B. Smith, Mayor elect, intimating his determination to decline the acceptance of the honor conferred upon him. Upon which the councils proceeded viva voce to the choice of mayor. Previous to this, however, a certificate was produced and read, declaring Mathew Lawler duly commissioned and sworn an alderman of the city of Philadelphia. Upon calling the votes, there appeared for Mathew Lawler, 23 for John Clement Stocker, 8 votes-- so that the former is duly elected Mayor of the city.
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Philadelphia
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Yesterday
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mathew lawler elected mayor with 23 votes; john clement stocker received 8 votes
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In select and common council, a letter from Jonathan B. Smith declining the mayoral position was received. Councils then voted viva voce for mayor after reading a certificate confirming Mathew Lawler as alderman. Mathew Lawler received 23 votes, John Clement Stocker 8.