Thomas Colley Porter

Porter, who was a Whig, had the support of the Liverpool Mercury while Robinson, a corn merchant, was favoured by the corporation.

Escott says that the main issues were "management of the docks, local commerce, ‘junta’ domination and proposals for a householder and property-based franchise".

There had been 3545 voters and the situation was fuelled by the economic expansion of the city, which meant that some people were awash with money.

He had a business manufacturing white lead on Mill Lane, which later became a continuation of Great Howard Street.

[4][5] Although not interested in politics, his oldest son, also called Thomas, married the daughter of Charles Horsfall, who was another Liverpool mayor.