Sec. 1. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of ; that all general Elections for Mayor, Aldermen, and Counsellors in the City of shall be held, conducted, and returns thereof made in the manner hereinafter prescribed.

Sec. 2. The City Council may divide the into as many Wards as they may think proper, not exceeding eight; and shall designate the House or place in each Ward at which Elections are to be held; and the Wards and places of holding Elections so established, shall so remain, until changed by Order of the City Council; and all general Elections shall be held at the places so designated, until changed as aforesaid. provided that the City Council may Order that the said election of Mayor, Aldermen, and Counsellors, shall be held at one place if [p. 131]