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London, England, 1823-06-23 00:00:00

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Almighty God.
On their return from the Cathedral the Corporation pro.
ceetled to the Hall in the market, to swear the Mayor Elect
into office. The customary ceremonials being terminated, the
new Mayor addressed the citizens who filled the court :
" Allow me, fellow-citizens," said Mr. Patteson, " to re-
turn you my sincere thanks for the handsome and flattering
manner in which you have chosen me to fill this iinpor-
tent situation, and be assured that I shall endeavour dur.
ing my year of office to fulfil its duties in such a man-
ner, that at the termination of
.the year I may possess
the same respect as I at this moment have the pleasure of ap-
pearingto enjoy.—(Applause.)—lt is my ardent hope that my
fellow citizens on their part will continue that good conduct for
which they are already eminently distinguished. It is tinneces.;
sary for me to touch upon the reciprocal duties between
the Magistracy and the, people, as, they have been so
ably enlarged upon by the Chaplain in his discourse this
morning, for which I beg to return him my thanks." The
worthy Chief Magistrate concluded by wishing health, happi.
ness, and prosperity to all around him, and to the city in ge-
neral.
An unanimous round of cordial greeting immediately burst
from all present, and was hushed only to be several times re
peated with still more enthusiasm, still more warmth of feeling.
CHARLES SAVILL ONLEY, Esq., the Recorder, then ad-
dressed the New Mayor. He said—
" It was to him a source of inexpressible pleasure to witness
the appropriate ceremonies of this day, not because they ap-
peared to diffuse an univers oy and festivity in which every
one not entirely divested of eery social feeling would not fail
to participate, but because • it strengthened that veneration
which ought invariably to be paid to the authorities of the realm
—it excited that respect which the civil Magistracy ought to
receive—it added to the importance the official dignity assumed,
which the Mayor was this day called upon to support, and
whose duties by the oath he had just taken hb was solemnly
sworn to perform. That you, Sir, (said Mr. Onley) have been
placed in this elevated situation by the free choice of your fellow
citizens andby the unanimous approbation of your brother
Magistrates, cannot fail to excite the most gratifying sensations,
and I wish you, Sir to believe, that the offering to the son of
my oldest and warmist friend the same congratulations I had
the pleasure of' tendering to his worthy father, doubly enhances
the pleasurable feelings I now entertain. Educated, Sir, as you
have been, and long accustomed to observe the duties of this
office, it is needless for me to explain the grounds of their in.,
stitution, or to offer you any instruction, You are well aware,
Sir, that although your local jurisdiction appears inclosed in a
narrow compass, yet when the great increase pf the population,
and the circumstances which must necssarily arise .from such
an immense congregated mass of persons, the difficultiei and
duties of the station are much enlarged. To preserve the peace
of the city inviolate—to regulate and superintend the police
—to prevent the increase and the commission of crime—to
detect and punish it—to distribute impartial and even-handed
justice to all resorting to your authority for assistance—to hear
with patience and to determine with deliberate caution—to act
with firmeness, decision, anti coolness are the qualifications ne-
cessary to the proper fulfilment of your official duties ; and I am
sure all will concur with me, that to yotir ability, your incline-
tions, your known rectitude and high honour, these functions may
with safety be confided. Independent of these duties you are
well acquainted that by several charters granted to this city, it
possesses franchises and immunities which were intended fur
the common rood, and bestowed for the benefit of the citizens
at large. It is a part of your duty, Sir, to preserve these invio-
late, and to deliver them in the same state to your successor as
you now receive them. More I could say, Sir, but 1 have been
so ably anticipated in my remarks by the excellent discourse of
your chaplain, which we have this morning heard with so much
pleasure, that to attempt any elucidation of its doctrine would
only enfeeble its force. All 1 shall say is, that your fellow-
citizens, through me, wish you health, happiness, and every
possible enjoyment; and that you may retire, at the termina-
tion of your duties, with the thanks of the public for your ser-
vices.—(Applause and cheers.)—Mr. Onley then turning to the
Deputy Mayor continued nearly as follows
Mr. Deputy Mayor—You are now about to retire (min an
office you have held for the customary period, with honour to
yourself and satisfaction to those who placed you in that dig-
nified situation—a satisfaction which lam thus publicly called
on to declare. I remember on the day when you were inati.
gurated, you declared that you would distribute impartial jus-
tice to all, neither looking to the right nor to the left. I un-
dertake, S'ir, to say, that you have fulfilled that promise with
great ability, zeal, and perseverance; and there are the best
founded hopes, that by the means you have taken, one object
for which you have exerted yourself will be finally accomplish-
-ed, I mean two jail deliveries for this elty.—(Cheers.)-1 can.
net, conclude, Sir, however, without expressing to you
the acknowledgments of your fellow citizens for the li-
beral conduct you have displayed during the period of
your Magistracy—the urbanity you have shewn to all who re-
sorted to you for advice, and the sumptuous hospitality with
which you have carried through the dignity of Chief Magis-
trate, hilly deserving the compliment paid you by the youthful
orator, who said that you deserved the appellation of Aristidei
in court and of Lucultuti et the table. You are now, Sir, going
to enjoy the pleasures of retirement, which will be increased by
the knowledge that you possess the esteem of the public and
the thanks of your fellow citizens.
The new officers of the Court having received the insignia of
their situations, the Court adjourned to St. Andrew's Hall.
The banquet at the Ball was not less elegant than substrin,
tied. The party consisted of something more than tioo Ladies
arid Gentlemen of Norfolk and Norwich. It is certainly a
splendid sight, whether the sumptuous hospitality displayed,
the beautifid forms that are seen " in gliding state to win their
easy way" along the aisles of this magnificent gothic building
during the hours the company is assembling, or the order that
reigns amidst these festivities, be the objects of regard. Often
as we have witnessed this imposing spectacle, we were never
more struck with the judicious dispositions made than on this
occasion. The preparations were in every point excellent and
adequate, and every thing was promptly and roperly supplied.
One of the principal circumstances that struck us was the pre-
sence of the numerous country Gentlemen—a strong proof of
the extent of the Mayor's private friendships: Instead of one,'
nearly three tables were filled with county families, and, to adopt
a common phrase, we never recollect a more genteel or select
Ball. - The dessert being set upon the table, the following
toasts were given by the Mayor,—the bellinan officiating as
usual, who scents by his sonorous voioe to be the legitimate
heir to the office so long held by his ustly celebrated futher,
NaTilAsura. ESTA.I/Gll, the best of all possible bellmen, and
a very honest man

King—The Royal Family—The Duke of York and the
Army—The' Duke of Clarence . and the Nary—The _High
Sheriff' of the County—The Mayor, (by the High Sheriff )
The Lieutenant of the County—The Deputy Mayor, (by Col.
Wodehouse)—The Bishop and. Clergy of the Diocese—The
Itlembers for the County—Prosperity to the City of Norwich
(by Edmond Wodehouse, Esq.)-.-The Members for the City—
The Mayoress, (by the Deputy Mayor}_ The Mayor of I
mouth—The Ladies in St. Andrew's ,Hall.

The High Sheriff, the Lieutenant of the County, the County
Member, Mr. EDAIOND WonEnotrsE, and one of the Vat,:
mouth Court, severally returned thanks- and it Was impossible
not to observe the marked, we may almost say the aftctionate,
acclamations which followed the health of the Mayor of Nor-
wich. and the address of 31r. E. Wodehouse. About half-past
eight the last toast gave the signal for the breaking up of the
company, the principal part of which about ten assembled at
Chapel-field House, where the ball was opened by the Mayor
and Mrs. T. Steward, who appeared as a bride. It would
have been difficult, had etiquette left him at liberty, to have
selected a more lovely partner. Quadrilles were soon called
and continued till near two o'clock, when the festivities of the
day concluded. The dresses were 'very elegant, anti there
were more diamonds than we ever remember to have seen.
The Lady of the Lieutenant of the Coun the lion. Mrs..
Nirodehouse, wore a splendid tiara—but flowers were tha pre-
vailing ornament. There were certainly a great many " lovely
Ladies" present, but no one articularly eminent_no one so
"
absolute as to be voted the Queen of Love and Beauty."
We cannot dismiss this subject without testifying to the
respect which the city universally pap; the late Mayor for
his conduct in office. The • Chief Magistate of Norwich for
the time being has not only the opportunity of manifest-
ing him judgment, his temper, ritui his devotion to the ge-
neral business, but there are ,numberless °mishit's.' when
'his public spirit anti hie generosity are called into netion,
and when the disposition of the man' shines thrimigh the
duties of the office. It is not only in upholding the customary
dignities and hospitalities, but in a variety of gratuitous acts of