The National Register.
London, England, 1819-10-03 00:00:00

OCT. 3.

where are tit) best laws--Oh, Heaven. where is thy
justice. that tby thunders steel? t" _

ELECTION OF LORD MAYOR.

Mr. Stephens then stepped forward: tie said they
had performed one imistkrtant duty ; they had now to-
proceed to another, windy, to the election of two per.
wits to be returned to the Court of Aldermen, one of
which two that Court would have to return•as the Lord
Mayor fot the ensuing year. If the rotation system
ever had existence in law,. as well as its fact, he had no
hesitation in saving that it ought, to he exploded.—
( A pplause.)—litey ought not by any means to be boomd
to have a fool or a knave, merely because he was the
next in rotation. (Loud applause.) Ile was for ie•
turning those whom- they felt assured would maintain
their rights and privileges ; and on looking over the
list, he could find only two who came within that cha-
racier—Aldermen. 11 owl and Thorpe ; Aides own
Waithman was not eligible,. as he had never Levu
Sheriff. Li had been said of one of theist, Alderman
Wood, that he had passed the Chair ; so Mach the
better ; they knew what he was, and they had not
found him waning. Could they too Wien have the
Magistracy of one who had constantly shown himself
the protestor of their laws and liberties? lie would
have them beat in mind that as they must return two
Aldermen to the Court, for the COIIICS selection, they
ought to return two men either of whops would be the
supporter of their rights. Ile trusted that they would
be firm ; and that they would do away for ever with
the rotation systein—(applause)—miless indeed a good
mats happened to be at the head of the list. Ile should
conclude with moving, that it was expedient to put
Alderman Wood in nomination—(Cheers.) He had
just understood front the Common Serjeant—bui his
should listen only to the Sheriffs—(hear, hear !)
that they must proceed at once to the election, without
adopting any step to collect their opinion.
Mr. Sheriff Parkins took the Resolution, and said,
most heartily did be put it to their vote.—(lmmense
cheering )
The Resolution was carried by acclamation, followed
by much liiizzaing.
Mr. Common Scrjeant then appeared, but was un-
graciously greeted. Ile could not be heard at first,
except by those close to hint. Ile had already had the
honour of reading over the list of names to them ; and
since then Mr. II and Mr. FCAOIII had placed its
his hands the nomination ol \lr. Alderman Wood.—
The name of Mr. Alderman \Viscid would therefore be
put to their vote along with those alre3tly on the list.—
(Applause.)— Front this list they would decide which
two should he returned to the Court ol Alai seen, which
Court would elect one of them to be Lord Mayor
for the year ensuiug. He then proceeded to read the
names.

Mr. Hunt, just as the names were going, to be read
exclaimed—Recollect Alderman Wood, and Alderman
Thorp! A caution that called forth loud and merry
applause.
Messrs. Bloxham, Magnay, Bridges, lleygate, and
Cox were then severally put, by their names being
hoisted on boards ; but they were all received with
hootings and groans alone—no votes. Aldermen Thetpe
and Weed were nest severally proposed amidst tremen-
dous cheering, and a display of hands from one end of
the Hall to the other. fltis was followed by several
rounds of buzzes, and then the twirling of hats, so mark
the triumph.
Mr. Sheriff Parkins also turned round anti congra-
tulated his colleague, Mr. Alderman Bothwell, on the
event; it is but justice, however, to state, that the
latter Alderman conducted himself throughout the
arduous situation in which he was placed, in so mild,
gentlemanly, and temperate a manner, as to excite out-
versal respect.
Mr. Common Serjeant then stated, that he was di-
rected by the Sheriffs to declare, that in their opinions
the Election of the Common Hall had fallen on Al d.
Thorpe and All Wood, to he returned to the Court of
Aldermen, that they might select one of them to be Lord
Mayor for the year ensuing. He stated, that a demand
had just been pieced in the hands of the Sheriffs for a
(1011 on behalf of Mr. Alderman Bridges.
The Under Sheriff stated, that the Liverymen might
depart the Hall till a quarter past four; that the poll
would then be opened, and that it would proceed fur
one hour.

The Hall, however, remained full, the popular indi-
viduals conjuring the persons present oat to depart, and
at a quarter past five. when the poll closed, the Hall
was nearly as full as during any part of the da;—and
such a Hall we never before saw. _ _ _

While the numbers were being cast up, Mr. limit
held forth a large printed placard, declaring—" If
wish to have either, you must vote fur Wood and
Tnorp."—(Great applause.)
The numbers, which were raised on boards, were
ultimately declared to he as follow :
Thorp
Wood
Bridges 3B
And each name, as the numbers were attached to it, was
greeted with loud applause , but the last annunciation
was honoured with stunning huzzar.
Mr. Pearson stepped forward and congratulated them
on the state of the pull. As they loved freedom them-
salves, it was their bounden rimy to preserve their liberty
for those who should follow them as well as for them-
selves ; and how could they do this better than by
electing individuals who were likely to pay some regard
to the privileges, the char cter, and coaseipsence of the
City of London—who, above all, would allow theta
the nw of their own flail when they might happen to
want itt They knew Om Althrman Wood would do
this, and they had every reason to expect as much front
Alderman 1 horp.
Mr. limn impressed on them the necessity of ar-
dently supporting those two individuals Wood and
I'horp, either of whom would in all probability be
stout supporters of their rights and privileges. asiald

OCT. S.

The Sheriffs then declared the Hall to be at!journed
till (the next day); and Mr. Sheriff Parkins said the
poll would ColliillelaCC at nine, and continue till three
o'clock •
The thousands which had continued in the Hall
during the whole day, then separated iu the must quiet
and orderly 11.anller.
'l'llo R suAY—At nine o'clock this morning the polling
fur a Lord Mayor fur the ensuing year was resumed at
Guildhall.
Mr. Alderman Bridges, in person, thanked his voters
from the hustings; but the popular Aldermen, whose
;lames are put in ut tttt ination, very safely lel: to the
Li% cry the reception of their friends, and s c did mu
uteierie on the hustings any Gentleman who appeared
iu particular to represent them.
The Poll having closed at three o'clock, the numbers
wt;rz announced :--

. .
Alderman Thorp 709
Aldei mast Wood. •• • • 191
.tlderanan Bridges
The slam of the Poll was received with low! plaudits,
and the supporters of the contending Aldermen several•
lv addressed the Livery.
OA Friday the polling again commenced in Guildhall,
but it appears that the exertions of the popular candi
dates have not been so successrul as those of die friends
of Mr. Alderman Bridges. During the whole of the
day the advant.lee of the Nlittisteriai candidate was ob-
s.:riale ; and it will lie seen by the statement of the
tittu.btr,, that he stands nearly 200 a Lead on the poll.
The only not cities of the day were two or three placards,
which were pmted in several •parts of the city. The
Gtllnr to is one Malmo.
t. 11 'ho voted in the Court of Common Council against
an inquiry into the Manchester atrocities i—Alderman Bridges!
•• Who attended the secret junta at the London Tavern,
walled fur the purpose of overawing the Livery P—Aldennau
Bridges !
'• 5. Who re ltsettto recognire the right of the Livery to meet
in Common hall ?—Altlert tan Bridges ."
A copper-plate engraving, containing a representation
of me charge of the ye miry upon the people at Man-
chester, -was also displayed with this inscription—
" Vote fur Bridge's and Atkins." Alderman Ileyote,
whore name was introduced tin the list in cori•egitetive
of his having reeeist•tl two solitary soles, has expressed
himself indignant on the subject, and came down to the
Ball on the opening of the poll to insist that his nano:
should be taken down. The sec lacy, att,l other re-
turning officers, %cry much doubted vs heater they had
the power of uheying the worthy Alekreiiiiii's mandate.
The name, I •eser, was finally obliterated from the
placard. At the usual hour the poll closed, and berm
after the followilia 'mintier* were exhibited --

Mr A Id. 'Midges
Mr. Aid. Thorpe acoi
Aid. Wood 1170
1111 l tediaiely after the dvelAratuoti ut the numbers, the
people in the Ilan commenced a hideous and almost
deafening hooting and howling, and the tumult Wji
to all almost insullerable extent by the exultation
oldie friends of Air. Alderman Bridges on the hustings.
It was some (line bctore silence could be obtained.

Nlr. SheraPatkins endeavoured to restore tranquillity,
by advancing to the front of the hustings, and by waving
km hand. ." You have hitherto," he said, addressing
toe people, " conducted yourselves most peaceably ane
wiled}, and I hope you will remain so to the end of the
election." But this lute, ftrence had nut the desired
aro.

Mr. Alderman Bridges nett came forward, and at-
tempted, but in tam, to obtain a hearine. Ile teas tan-
mechately assailed by hoots and hisses, which continued
Ayr sonic minutes.

Mr. Alderman Bridges again presented I self, but
was unsuccessful as befure. Ile was only heard by a
very few around 6iw, to declare that lie felt no animo-
sity or ill will to any gentleman on the other side of the
iquestilm.
Alr.Thompson begged to observe, that what Mr. lI unt
had said yesterday, respecting kniself, svgs perkeily
correct. lie had read in one of nit mils, that Mr.
Mint had disclaimed all connex hill with hint : tt %%as
very true that that gentleman, whom lie respected for
his conduct at Nianchester, had no connexion with him.
This was the only explanation he wished t 4 give.
The Had was subserviently adjourned in the usual
wq, min Saturday ruining.

Lteseroot..NlLETlNG.—On ‘‘'etlitestlay a meet-
of the inliaburins of Liverpool and its vicinity was
ha.,icl at Claytorosquare, in that town, for the purpose of
into consideration the proceedings at Nlanciiester
t the I dth of August last, and of agreeing to a petition to
vie Prince Urgent tin the solject. It will he recollected
that a requiswon was some time ago presented to the NI J.
er, tocomeoe a meeting of the inhabitants, which that
gottlemati, aapott mature considlration no doubt, refused.
however, were deter - dto rake
the s-tise of Olen fellow-townsmen MI the subject, and
therefore published a notice, calling upon tile iiihabi-
t:;!,,r to meet 0:1 Wednesday. 7he chair, it w all-
ttoA• eeil, would be tahen at t i ct, etc ; but long ticUire
C.,: thole, a considerable crowd %sirs collected round a
hustings winch wit.; erected in that part of
the ,u' re Ironuu,c the house of ?1 r. Worthington, at
% Van die Committee we're assembled. Earl Sefton
rolled to the c hair, and an address to the Plince
~..•as motet: Sand3rs, seconded by the
and was Cdrl i!Ill 1111j1111110,11,!y—tile
txttrers is stmdar to those already voted at (,:her meet-
with die addition that it calls upon his Royal
I I a.;litiess ho multilane' Parl.,iiiitrit instaidly, to
t',l siilemntly to t...it enquir% ss isv•ii alone cat ally the
.Pst irroation nr the 1,111);IC 1141•11. 1n iUcutpt was
aaade I j Dr. Cionapiana, tai the :minuet of Ite.
lonia, but Lie amide t it.iirstian was averse to tt.iviiig any
;natter mixed alp with the 3% OIVCCI 01 tiCeL of die Meeting,
v:h. The coosidetation of the Nlanthestt:r outrages on
the Itith of August.

The 1w:only of file meeling agreed with the noble
4uu Crouipton withdrew his &notion.