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imagined. for three or four hours, he could then
procure hail. The Lord Mayor informed him that
as his offence was a -misdemeanor it was certainly
bailable, but the hail could only be taken before
the Magistrate who had issued the warrant. He
appealed to Mr. Deputy Reeves whether this Wag
not what occurred—(.. No !" said Mr. Ikinfly
Reeves)—"Then," said Mr. Gliffiths, s' if he *ay.
• No,' I'll swear to it."—(4 laugh.)
Mr. Deputy Reeves admitted he was present—
ees(' corroboryted the principal part of Mr. Grif-
fiths** statement. His expres.ion of •• No," went
merely toe Merril correction of the worthy Gentle-
man's statement.
Mr. S. DimiN said, that if the Lord Mayor had
not acted as he had door, he might have possibly
expo.ed the city to the repetition of whit occurred
in 1780, and himself to the deserved exposure be-
fore a proper tribunal, which Mr. Bennett had suf-
fered.
Mr. Alderman TIIOIIIO regretted the introduc-
tion of the amendment, though he disapproved of
the appearance of the stiilitarl and the arrest of
Harrison, in the manner 111 which it 111111 heels Car-
ried into eff, ct. Thi. lie considered ii
creel. But its it was not followed by any practical
inconvenience, he saw no iiecessity of reviving that
point now.
After a few wordy from Mr. BLAcILETT and Mr.
WALKER.
The LORD Maio* explained, that the three
horsemen alluded to in the Green-yard, arrived there
under the following circumstances :--lie wars
anxious to have a quiet horse to ride dirsong the
crowd, if necessary. He had inquired of the two
Marshalmen, and he found they were equally iii
want of each horses. Ile hod therefore uplifted for
three houses which were likely to answer such a pur-
-1 pure. He had orderer! they should he placed iii his
private stable. Ile knew nothing of the men corn-
ing Bien) ; and if either they or the horses ante
•oist of the precincts of his stable, it was contrary to
Isis orders.—(Hear. hear.)
Mr. Aldrfalill NVAITHMAN regretted that it was
necessary fur his Lord•liip to send to such u quar-
ter for a quiet home; and still more, that it was
formal expedient dial soldiers should accompany
the horses, and afterwards make their appearance
in the public streets.
The cries of " QuestioN!" become very loud at
half-post four o'clock, and
Mr. PEAcOCIL and several other Gentlemen, who
did not question the propriety of the Lord Mayor's
conduct, still stated their having seen the military
in the city, though iti small numbers.
Mr. Alderman IVArrtim AN Crnitrilded, that the
principle, so far as regarded the rights of the city,
was as c pletely violated by the appearance of "use
soldier as by * regimens.—(hear, hear.)—The
Court was then cleared fur a division, when the
numbers were--
VOA Tae AMPADVENT. I AllAlurr
2 Alilermru 7 Alil,rusen
23 Columnuer 611 C moment
2 Tellers 2 Tellers
eat
Majority 42. _

The thanks were then voted to the Lord Mayor,
as Oro to the Maanorates.
The Court ordered arse. Temple R‘f Bonds, of 1001 each,
to be discharged, and the Chamberlaiu to give the usual nu-
tter to the parties interested therein.
Mr. Robert Fisch Newrnsa was unanimously elected
Clerk Comptroller of the Bridgehouse, its the room of the
late Samuel Newswatt, Esq. deceased.
The Genitalia Caseatitter presented a detailed Report re-
specti.ig the repair, of the Royal Exchange, which was
agreed to, and referred back for ex►cution.
John William Buckle, Esq. citizeti and skinner, was dia.
rimmed from his nomination to the office of Sheriff, upon
pt)oteut of the fine of 4001. and tacitly marks.

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