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LONDON
, TUESDAY . • rkl3 t,., 7; 7,:77 DECEMBER 23, 185.

SCOTTISH WIDOWS' FUND and LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

Founded A.D. 1815.

CAPITAL OF THE SOCIETY,
(Arising solely from the Accumulation of the Members' Premiums)
exceeds

TWO MILLIONS THREE liii3ifiltED THOUSiND POUNDS.

ANNUAL REVENUE
exceeds
THREE TIUNDR !:1) THOUSAND POUNDS.

This is the Oldest Life Assurance Office in Scotland.
The WIIOLE PROIIN BEI.OI,TCI to the ASSURED.

Every information may he obtained at the Society's head Mice,
or at any of the Agencle3.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

THE NEXT SEPTENNIAL INVESTIGATION TAKES PLACE
AT 31sT DECEMBER, 1852. POLICIES OPENED WITH THE
SOCIETY PREVIOUS TO 31ST DECEMBER NEXT (1851),
HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF A FULL YEAR'S STANDING
OVER THOSE DELAYED BEYOND THAT DATE, AND
WILL BE ENTITLED TO RANK FOR TWO YEARS? ADDI-
TIONS AT THE INVESTIGATION.

HEAD OFFICE, EDINBURGH-5, St. Andrew-square.
JOHN MACKENZIE. Manager.
WILLIAM LINDESAY, Secretary.
LONDON OFFICE-4, ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS.
HUGH M'KEAN, Agent.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU-
RANCE SOCIETY,
26, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
December 20, 1851.
Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on
the CAPITAL STOCK of this SOCIETY, at the rate of 5 per Cent.
per Annum, due on the 31st inst., will become PAYABLE on the 15th
day ofJanuary nest, and Proprietors may receive the same at this
Office, on that or any subsequent day, between the hours of Eleven
and Three o'clock. And notice is also hereby given, that the, Trans-
fer Books of the Society will Close on the 31st December instant,
and remain so until the 16th January next.
By order of the Court of Directors,
W. S. B. WOOLIJOITSE, Actuary.

CIIRISFMAS lIOLIDAYS.
EtOYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
Lecture by Oeo•ge Barker, Esq., on the Ballad Music of Eng-
land, commencing with his celebrated Entertainment, " An English
Christmas," every evening for a fortnight, except Saturday, at Eight
o'clock.—Lecture by J. 11. Pepper, Esq., on Ward's New Sub-
marine Lamp.—Lecture by Dr. Bachheffner on the Philosophy of
Scientific Recreation.—Numerous Prize Models, Works of Art, &c„
from the Great Exhibition will be explained by Mr. Crispo.—Optt-
cal Effects in Dissolving Views, Microscope, Chronzatrope, &c.—
Diver and Diving Bell, &c., &c.
Admission, Is.; Schools and Children under Ten years of age,
Balf-price.
Open daily from Eleven to Five. and every Evening, except Sa-
turday, tom Pleven till Half-past Ten.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
At this festive period of the year snore than usual anxiety is
created for—
PERSONAL ATTRACTION,
and the following unrivalled discoveries for the TOILET are called
into increased reputation, namely—
ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL,

for creating and sustaining a luxuriant head of hair,
ROWLANDS' KALYDOR,

for rendering the Skin soft, fair, and blooming.
ROWLANDS' ODONTO; or, PEARL DENTIFRICE,
for Imparting a pearl-like whiteness to the Teeth. and
ROWLANDS' AQUA D'ORO,

a fragrant awl spirituous Per fume, an essential • ac.ompaniment to
places of public amusement and crowded assemblies.
Beware of Spurious Imitations.
- - "-

The only Genuine of each bears the name of " Rowland?" pre-
ceding that of the Article on the Wrapper or Label.
Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Uatton-garden, London, and by
Chemists and Perfumers.

ivrECIII'S PREPARATIONS for CHRIST-
MAS and NEV YEWS PRESENTS.

Sensible-that the season is approaching when.love and friendship
give their tangible testimonials, MECHI has taken care to provide
an al.amdance of objects for tasteful selection. None need deny
themselves the luxury of giving, for the most inexpensive as well as
the most co:My articles are to be found at his repository of utilities
Mad elegancies,
4, LEADENHALL-STREET, near the India House.
England has always been renowned for its hearty Christmas libe.-
rality, while " Le jour de l'an".of our lively neighbours the French is
equally consecrated to the gifts of affection. MECHI invites a visit
from the natives of all countries to his emporium, where thby
may be sure of putting their kind intentions into an acceptable
shape. A new feature has been added to his elegant show-rooms by
the removal from the Great Exhibition of the unique glass cases,
which excited so much admiration. Within them are displayed to
the greateSt advantage a superb stock of ladles' and gentlemen's
dressing-cases, work-boxes, tea-trays, work-tables, chess-tables, tea-
caddies, card-eases, &c. Those who desire tomake really useful pre-
sents will find In the general department the best table cutlery, scis-
sors, thimbles, penknives, writing-desks, ivory and other hair-
brushes and combs, and a variety of goods adapted to every
exigency. Also bagatelle-tables, affmding a charming amusement
on .a wintry or wet day.
4, Leadenhall-street.

LAIR'S GOUT anal RHEUMATIC PILLS
)1...P. The following testimonial is another proof of the great effl:
cacy of this medicine :
"157,.New Bond-street, London, October 12, 1859.

" Sir,—ln acquainting you with the groat benefit which I have ex-
perienced by taking BLAIR'S GOUT and REIRUMATIC PILLS,
I feel that I am but performing a duty to that portion of the public
who may be similarly affected.
"About twenty years sinoe I was first attacked by rheumatic gout
in my hands and feet. I had previously been subjected to every va-
riety of climate, having served in Canada in the 19th Dragoons, and
in Spain, under Sir John Moore, in the 18th Hussars. I always pro-
cured the best medical aid, without obtaining any essential relief,
and my sufferings can be appreciated only by th,se who know some-
thing of this disease.
" It was during one of those paroxysms, between twelve and thir-
teen years ago, that I was recommended to try BLAIR'S PILLS. I
lost no time in procuring a box,And before I had taken that quantity
the pain hal eatirely ceased, and in a few days I was in perfect
health.
"From that moment, whenever I feel any symptoms of the dis-
ease approaching, I have instant recourse to this medicine, which to
me is so valuable, that were it not that the days of magic have
ceased, I should certainly attribute the relief I obtain to that cause.
Moreover, I rejoice to say that my health has not in any degree suf-
fered, but on the contrary I believe the tendency of BLAIR'S PILLS
is towards its improvement.
" I have recommended the Pills to many friends, and the result
has always been of the most gratifying character.
" I am, Sir, yours respectfully,
"GARRET FOSTER GILL.

"To Mr. Pratt, 229, Strand." _ _
For every description of Gout and Rheumatism, Sciatica. Tic-dolo-
reux, &c., &c., BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS are a
sovereign remedy, contain neitber mercury, opium, or any other
dangerous drug, require no care whatever in their use, and far ra-
pidity of cure and complete safety have not their equal in the world.
• Sold.by'Theinas Prout, 229, Strand, London; and all respectable
Medicine Vendors. F'rice 9d. per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S GU OT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
that "Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London," is impressed upon the
Government Stain).

A
M.
A few nights back, in health and spirits prime,
I went to rest about my usual time,
Nor did the clock a dozen minutes number,
Before I sank into a peaceful slumber. s
And while I thus reposed upon my bed,
A sound of music floated round my head ;
For, understand, although I was asleep,
Some little consciousness I seemed to keep ;
So, when I heard the music, soft and sweet,
I knew the Christmas waits were in the street.
I listened to their strains in various modes, ,
And f;ndly-thought of Pope's and Dryden's Odes,
In which, by either poet,. we are told,
Ot what the famed musicians did of old
And while I heard the music of the waits,
I pictured harpers at the castle gates,
And many a fond romantic scene arose,
- Till music steeped me in a deeper doze.
A curious dream then came across my mind,
Original and novel in its kind :
Methought that RYAS! was desired to call
On Father Christmas at his ancient hall;
The object of the visit was not stated,
And nothing in the least was intimated,
Yet lIYASI, from his manner, seemed to guess
. • Some special refrence with regard to dress,
‘nmindasanwlhtlemauptpdaehliatyed,
day.
hsetmrChristmas was a pile
old baronial style ;
mansion did it seem,
ATI
Preciselyhec c a
noble
abode
English
i makingan
n f uC
the
Fplat rI le
t
And much did it delight me in my dream.
Thick one its lawn the holly bushes grew,
The smiling mistletoe and myrtle, too,
While verdant bays and laurel boughs were seen
To vary pleasingly the winter green.
lIYAM arrived precisely to his time,
And found the "festive father" in his prime ;
Ills eyes were bright, his cheeks were full of glow,
Just as they were five hundred years ago.
" Good morning, sir (said Christmas), how d'ye do "
"Good morning, sir (said lIYAM), how are you ?"
And thus the usual compliments were passed,
Till business things were Introduced at last.
" i sent for you (said Christmas), to enquire
What stock you have of gentlemen's attire ?
I'm rather anxious, Sir, for your reply,
As Christmas time is now se very nigh,
A few more days, and we shall find it here,
With all its happiness and social cheer ;
And I'm ambitious (said the good old sire)
Of seeing all appear in good attire.
A sumptuous feast is very well, I know,
And glad I am my subjects find it so :
I love the feast, the holly, and the log—
Bat what are these without a change of tog ?'
While we're attending to the inner man,
We ought to mind the outward all wo can.
And, therefore, Mr. HYANI, do I ask,
How you, this season, have performed your task ?
I scarcely have a doubt (continued ho),
That what you've done will be approved by me ;
But notwithstanding this, I wish to hear
What you've performed in your extensive sphere ?"
Here Christmas paused—nor need I tell you why,
He merely paused, awaiting a reply.
" Father (said EIYAM, with respectful bow),
If I was ever honoured, it Is now;
And I'm prepared, without one if or but,'
To answer every question you have put.
The preparations I have made (said lIYAM),
Will satisfy the multitudes that try 'em.
All kinds of Christmas dress—designed anew,
At my Establishment are brought to view.
I've winter wrappers, good in make and cloth,
Fit to defy the winter's utmost wrath.
Inch over-coats as those which I've in store
id
thing
A.1,1.:1
which)), ,
,uvot lult,levdevarious
roesumt yk
nilsesso,
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Are better than were ever made before.
I'ved
HY
dress :
i rsso((tssariai
And first-rate suits for youths and juveniles;
An 1,
At such a time of holidays as this
That all my goods are s Id extremely low.
Es'onomy has ever been my law,
• And from this rule I never will withdraw."
" Hear, hear (said Christmas, rising from his chair),
That's famous, Mr. HYAM, I declare.
I wish you much success, nor do I doubt
That thousands will by you be well-rigg'd, out.
• ra not unit to receminend your dress •
To all my friends—l caul, in fact, do less. •
I find that you adopt the very way
To realise success—good day—good day."
Here both shook hands, and bid a warm adieu,
Well pleased, of course, wills such an interview.
And finding matters come to this decision,
I felt so happy that I lost my vision ;
But, should I have another, you shall know it,
For I'm a most communicative poet.

L. lIYAM and Co. be; distinctly to state that goods made by
them can only be obtained at their places of business, 3G, Grace-
church-street, and 86, Oxford-street; and at their various establish-
ments in the following towns :—Birmingham, Manchester, Liyerpool,
Leas, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin, Drigtol, and Exeter.

PUBLICATIONS.

AMUSEMENT FOR CHRISTMAS.
Now ready, in 3 vols.,
AM SLICK'S NEW COMIC WORK,
" TRAITS OF AMERICAN HUMOUR."

Eddel by tho Autbor of
•
"Sam Slick," " The English in America," &e.
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To be•had of all Booksellers.

Now ready, at all the Booksellers, complete in two large volumes,
with a separate Indei; printed in double colurims (equal in quail•
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BU RIC 'S LANDED GENTRY FOR 1852,
With numerous Additions and Corrections, and
A SEPARATE IN DEN, ,GRATIS,
Containing references to the Names of every Person (upwards of
100,000) meutioridd.
This important National Work comprises a • Genealogical and
Heraldic History of the whole of the Landed ,Gentry of Great
Britain and Ireland, with Particulars of Ibo,ooo persons connected
with them ; forming
A NECESSARY COMPANION TO. ALL •PEERAGES.
Colburn and Co., Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THE TRAVELLER'S LIBRARY.
On Weinesday, Dec. 31, will be published, price Ono Shilling,
MR. M A OAUL AY'S TWO. ESSAYS—
" The LIFE and WRITINGS of-ADDISON ;" and HO ItAC
NV LPOLE. Forming the Thirteenth Part of THE _TRAVEL-
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each Part.

To be followed by
HI7C'S TRAVELS in TARTARY, TIIIBET, and CIIINA. Trans-
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SKETCHES* in CANADA,—and RAMBLES among the RED
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Mr. .MACAULAY'S ESSAITE on WARREN HASTINGS and
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Mr. MACAULAY'S ESSAYS on the EARL of CHATHAM ;
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T' QUARTERLY REVIEW,
No. CLXXIX , will be published Next Week.

CONTENTS:
I. Russian and German Campaigns.
11. Kew Gardens.
111. Physiognomy. '
IV. Juntas.
V. Highland Destitution an& Irish Emigration.
VI. Sir Robert Heron's Notes.
VII: Italy.
VIII. Louis Napoleon Duomparte.
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MR. DIGBY SEYMOUR'S WORK ON WESTERN' IRELAND
Just published, the Third Edition, greatly enlarged, price
Ilalf-a-Crown.
Dedicated, by express permission, to his Excellency the
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HOW to EMPLOY CAPITAL in WESTERN
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gy WILLIAM DiGny SEYMOUR, Esq.,
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MORE " GAROTTE" ROBBERIESAIANCHESTER. AT
At the Manchester Borough Court, on Monday,
the magistrates were called upon te investigate not
fewer than three cases of this kind of violent personal
attack and robbery. On Wednesday night, a man
named Shore, a flymaker, who keeps a
provision shop
in Hanover-street, Shute-hill, was returning from a
public-house in Oldham. road, where he had been at-
tending his club, and having occasion to stand for a
brief space at the corner of Spear-street, he noticed a
woman, three men, and two lads, in conversation.
Almost immediately after, one of the men named
Shackleton, went up to him, and seizing him by the
throat with a powerful gripe, called to thereat to come
on. They'did so, and shore was
robbed of 30s. in
gold, some copper money, and his watch. The vio-
lence used to his throat was very great, and he was
some time before he recovered his speech. He knew
the woman, and on Friday, seeing Shackleton going to
her house, be gave information to the police, who ap-
prehended both. They were remanded till Saturday
to allow a more complete investigation. William
Copestick and Henry Thompson were charged with
having been concerned in stealing 9/. from the person
of Henry Compton, a young man, early on Saturday
evening. The prosecutor had come from Glossop, and
while passing along Bennett-street, Oldham-road, a fee
male accosted him. He replied to her and passed on,but
had advanced a very short distance before a man,
whom he had not seen before, suddenly seized him by
the throat, and a shawl was at the same time cast
over his head. He was thrown down, and robbed of
the amount named and a watch, the man still keeping
hold of his throat, and so nearly suffocating him that
he became insensible. When he came to Himself he
called for assistance, but the shock to the nervous
system and the violence had been so great that be
wont into fits, and had to be taken to the iefirmary
and attended to there. When recovered, information
being communicated to the police, search was made,
and the pris.oners were apprehended. They were. re-
manded till Friday, as the shawl which was thrown
over Crompton's head was left behind, and it is ex-
pected that the owner will be found. On Saturday
evening, e-baut a quarter to five o'clock, a young fac-
tory operative, named Hall, while passing along
13 eird•str,aet, Cherlton-upon-Medlock, on his way
tome, ca:.oe up to a number of young men, some of
whom he knew, and he had a few minutes' conversa-
tion. After he left two of the number, Bibby and
Crawfield, followed him, the former to strangle him in
the most approved garotte fashion, and the latter to
rob him of 2a. 7d. They accomplished this before he
got out of Baird-street, and in the presence of other
parties, who did not assist him because the robber's
had too strong a party. Both were subsequently ap-
prehended, and the charge being clearly proved
against them, they were sent for trial at the assizes.

THE ic ITY ELECTIONS.
ST THOMAS'S DAY.

BILLINGSGATE.

This wardmote iirits held at the Hall of Fellowship,
St. Mary-at-hill, Mr. Alderman Sidney, M.P. pre-
-1 idi n (Y.
The election of the incpaest men being finished,
The ALDERMAN made sogne remarks on the subject,
stating that in bis opinion their duties were so light
A
that ho hoped by next St. homas's-day it would be
done away with altogether. Hear, hear.) He felt
assured that an important e h was about to occur
in the city of London, an he hoped by this time
next year many great and prabtical reforms would be
worked out in their system. iThe corporation hal,
without any outward aid or pressure, agreed to ex-
tend the suffrages of the citizens in three very im-
portant points. They had the privilege of laying
certain fines on those who opened shops in the city of
London, and werenot freemen ; by the new Bill this law
would be completely abrogated. They had also the power
of taxing all carts, &0., and this tax had produced
them 6,0001. per annum. This tax would be annibi
lated by the new Bill. They had also given power
to all persons living in the City to send their children
to the schools originally intended exclusively for the
freemen. He felt confident that these changes would
work beneficially to the interests of the citizens, and
'oe thought the Common Council of the city of Lon-
don (not only Billingsgate) were entitled to the
thanks of the community at large.—(Hear.)
The election of Common Councilmen was then pro-
ceeded with, and the names of Messrs. William Cur-
ling (Deputy), Benj min Bower, J. linill, James
Roberts, R. l. Phillips, W. Williams,'W. Geotge
Barnes, and J. Causton, were placed before the notice
of the meeting.
Mr. BOUSFIELD proposed Mr. George Graves, of
Rood-lane, and Mr. STEVENSON seconded the nomi-
nation.

Upon a show of hands there appeared to be a ma-
jority in favour of Mr. Graves over Mr. Curling,
whereupon a poll was demanded f*Jr Mr. Curling,
which takes place to-day, commencing at 10 and
closing et 3.
A. long irrelevant discussion ensued, and the ward-
mote was adjourned. _

BRIDGE WARD.
This waramote was held in the vestry room of St.
Magnus Church, London-bridge ; Sir Chapman Mar-
shall presided. Messrs. Thomas Pewtress, W. Knott,
John Hill, Henry Matthew, James Low, Charles
Whetham, and Joseph Arnold, the late Common
Councilmen, offered themselves for re-election. Mr.
Game retired, and for this vacancy two candidates
appeared in Messrs. Johnson and Brown. Tho first
seven gentlemen, with Mr. Brown, were elected by a
show of hands, but a poll was demanded on the part
of Mr. Johnson, which will be taken to-morrow
(this day).

Bond, ThonOalein, -J:l3..se
ilawkins El
Mr. BROWNE proposed D iowse, and John
Ir. Richard Rowe as a
member of the Court of Common C ounce.
Mr. Rown said he had on several. occasion at their
wardmotes spoken of the corporation of Loudon
neither in terms of praise or admiration , and the ex-
perience of the last year had not tendedh
to change it
opinion • and long before the subject was taken b
the public journals he had spoken of them nil)
who believed themselves to be immaculate, ase ad
thatßody
their constitution was the perfection of and
wisdom. They really, indeed, fanoied they could
no wrong, and while they prided and plumed the:
selves on their own self-sufficiency they were totally
regardless of public opinion, which looked upon them
with ridicule and contempt, so much so that few
persons would take up their freedom but brokers
and others, who were positively compelled to do so
before this supreme body would grant them licenses
to pursue their honest calling. Nothing could
,how so much the character of any corporate body as
an indisposition on the part of the public to become
members. The corporation of London purported to
represent the metropolis of the British empire, con-
taining 2i millions of inhabitants, with only 6,000
electors, being a decrease of 1,837 in the short space
of seven years ; so that it did not admit to the fran-
chise on-twentieth part of its population. The incur.
of the corporation for 1850 was 190,0001., exclusive
of the Irish estates. The expence of the magistracy
was 8,2311.; for the administration of justice, 9,0581. ;
for the civil government of the city, 30,Q44/. ; for
the magistracy of Southwark and the Borough Comp-
tor, 1,3571. • making together about 50,0001. But
independently of these charges he found one charge
among the items for a new entertaining robe for the
Lord Mayor, 751.; gowns supplied for the use of the
magistrates, 387/. ; uniforms and hats for the barge-
master and watermen, 212/. ; and uniforms for the
trumpeters, 791. They might call this upholding the
dignity of the city, but in all quarters it was spoken
of with derision. The police magistrates did their
duty at the metropolitan courts without any aldermen
and in a far more satisfactory manner, for how could
it be expected that gentlemen taken from a grocery
or upholstery warehouse, from an auctioneer's\
office, or from any_ other professional or mercantile
occupation, could suddenly acquire the duties of a
magistrate by the accidental circumstance of becom-
ing an alderman ?—(Cheers.) He was aware that
the clerk sat by to guide and direct both at the
Guildhall and the Mansion-house. Then, what were
those clerks and their assistants, to whom they gave
about 2,000/. a year, but virtually the stipendiary
magistrates of the city of London, and the 26 alder-
men but so many mouthpieces to those clerks ?
(Leughter.) The sessions of the Old Bailey could
not be opened but with the presence of two aldermen,
while the judges opened the superior courts without
iv such observance. After some observations re-
specting the proposed reform of the corporation of
London, Mr. Rowe said he wished to ask a few
questions about the Queen's late visit to the City, as
he understood that 500 tickets had been issued for the
use of the different wards on that occasion, and he was
not aware of any firm that had been considered of
sufficient eminence in that ward to be favoured with
one, or any of the constituency sufficiently respectable
to be entitled to this honour.

Mr. DAMN (chairman of the Royal Entertainment
Committee) said, the Municipal Corporation Reform
Bill was passed as far as the Common Council were
concerned, and he believed that it would be generally
admitted that the present constitution was not now
suited to the city of London. Residence at one time
in the city was as common as it was now the excep-
tion, and therefore he believed that the requirement
of a residence to give a qualification for the election of
alderman, or any other civic officer, ought to be
done away with. As regarded the tickets to the
Royal entertainment, he thought that men who gave
many months of their time to the public, and served
them with zeal and fidelity, might be allowed to use
this small amount of patronage, and that it might be
enjoyed by their relatives and friends.

The (Wier members having addressed the meeting,
Sir G. C&RROLL put the question, and declared the
election to have fallen upon Mr. Evans, Mr. Bond,
Ur. Blades, Mr. Dakin, Mr. J. H. Elliott, and Mr.

Rowe.

A. poll was then demanded on the p;at of Mr.
Towse, which will talia place this day.
CHEAP.

This wardrnota was held in the ,vestry-room of the
church of St. Lawrence Jewry; Mr. Alderman
Thompson, M.P., presid,d.
Mr. Eugcnius Penning (deputy),Mr. Edward Wat-
son, Mr. Edward Hickson, Mr. George Oliver, Mr.
Robert George read, Mr. Jonathan Thorpe, Mr.
Eugenia* Barnes, and Mr. Lucas Houghton, were
elected Common Councilmen for the year ensuing.
CORNHILL.

Mr. Alderman Carter presided at this wardracte
in St. Michael's Church, Cornnill ; when the lute
Councilmen were re-elected, viz. : —Mr. Edward
Harrison (deputy), Mr. Jamea Waterlow, Mr.
Richard Cox Randall, Mr. Donald Nicoll, Mr. Henry
Hoppe, and Mr. Robert Johnston.
CORDWAINERS.
Alderman Salomons presided at this wardmoto in
the vessry-room of the church of St. Mary-le-Bow,
Cheapside.
Mr. Lott (deputy), Mr. Croucher, Mr. Joyce, Mr.
H. L. Taylor, Mr. Richard Tress, and Mr. Anthony
Clarke, ware elected Common Councilmen for the year
ensuing.
Mr. LAMazE wished to ask Mr. Taylor what had
been done about Smithfield-market.
Mr. TAYLOR replied, that after a determined strug-
gle with both Houses of Parliament they had at
length been beaten. When the Government Bill was
passed they had given the corporation six months to
consider whether they would take charge of another
market in the suburbs of London, and on that point
they had not come to a conclusion. The question
would remain in abeyance for two or three weeks be-
fore they would finally determine this queztion.
CRIPYLEGATE WITHOUT.

The annual wardmote was held at the Boye' School-
room, Red Cross-street; Mr. Thomas
man of the ward, prodded.
The following gentlemea nominated at the pre-
cincts were proposed :—Mr. R. Lambert Jones, Mr.
G. Meadows, Mr. John Johnson, Mr. S. itQad, Mr.
William King, Mr. Jobn Eyke, Mr. G. Cuthbert,
and Mr. C. Watson (the last two were new candi-
dates, in the room of Mr. F. Sadler and Mr. T.
Eldred, who have resigned).
Mr. M. then proposed, and Mr. CHEW seconded,
Mr. John Sewell.,

Several gentlemen having made allusions to the
necessity of the adoption of the ballot, and observed
that they wished to know the opinions of the candi-
dates on the subject,
Mr. L. Jorms said, he had represented the ward 32
years, and that no question could have been more
open than the ballot. It had been used when be was
first in the Common Council, and had been continued
within the last six years, but it had been found to
work so badly that it was determined they should go
to the poll.—(Hear.) The electors might depend en
him that he would not vote for the ballot.—(" Bravo,"
and cheers.)
Mr. MEADJWS remarked that he entirely con-
curred with the opinion of Mr. Jones, in reference
to the ballot.

Mr. JonNeoN remarked that if he thought the vote
by ballot would do any good he would vote for it.
Mr. S. READ was in favour of the ballot, as were
Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Sewell.
Mr. Km objected to giving a pledge.
Alderman CIiALLIS at the conclusion of the ad-
dresses of the several candidates, put the names seve-
rally to a show of hands, the result of which was as
follows :

Mr. R. L. Jones 6O Mr. John Eyke ...... 52
Mr. G. Meadows
Mr. John Johnson 4B *Sir. C. Watson ...... 44
Mr. S. Read
Mr. William King 56
A poll was demanded for Mr. Watson, which was
appointed to take place at ten o'clock this day, and to
close at four o'clock.

DOW GATE.
Alderman Sir R. W. Carden p resided in the vestry-
room of the church of Allhallnvt-,s •the Great, Upper
Tiaames-street. There was but" one cbange in the
members of the Common Council, caused by the re-
tirement
tofgMenem
etiJ.eßn town, the late deputy; and the
were elected :—Mr. Kebbel
(deputy ), Mr. J. Marker, Mr. Thenias White, Mr.
'Diann Gan:Idll; Mr. 11. li. Mortimer, and Mr.
LANOBOURN.
George Fox (the latter in the place of Mr. Brown.)
The annual wardmote took place at. Garraway's
coffee-house, Change-alley, Cornhill ; Mr. Alderman
Cubitt presided.
A letter from Sir John Key, the late Alderman
of the ward, was read and ordered to be entered in
the minutes. It was dated from Brighton, December
10, acknowledging the vote of thanks awarded on
bis becoming Alderman of Bridge-Without, after
having represented this (Langbourn) ward for 28
leers, during which he twice filled the office of chief
magistrate in a period of political excitement.
Mr. WEBBEII moved the following resolution
That the wardmote has learnt with deep regret that
the Alderman and Common Council of this ward have
assisted in rescinding that portion of the intended reform

a corporation limiting the tenure of the office of al-
der an to S3vcri years."
vlr. T. SUITEt spolic at considerable length in
avour of corporation reform, particularly condemning
the practice of electing aldermen for life.
Mr. G. BROOKE supported the resolution, which
was eventually carried by 47 to 4.
The election for Common CJuncil was then pro-
ceeded with.
From the resignation of Mr. G. Holmes and Mr.
J. Dixon there were five new candidates to fill such
vacancies, viz.—Messrs. Bache, Webber, Bell, Sully,
and T. Smith.

The names of the respeetive candidates were then
put, when the show of hands gave the following
result :
Mr. Georg.) Brock° :
Mr. Snelling . .... 56
Mr. E. Sh:lw
•`uir. R. C. Bach., 5l

Mr. 11. Miller
48
*Mr: C. Sully _ _ 41

II:. E. Howard
Mr. S. Unwin (Derfl.3 ) PS
Ilr. T. Wt bber
Vir. R. 13,11
Mr. T. Smith

The Alderman declaredlthe election to have. fallen
on the first eight names, when a poll was dementhd
on behalf of Mr. R. Bell, which was appointed to take
place to-morrow (this day).
LIME-STREET.

The wardmote took •place intheechool-rooms, St.
M. Alderman FarebrothEr occupied the
_
chair.Alary Axe ;

the
-i'Ke various officers were appointed, including
fillowiugiiwho were unanimously reelected as mem -
hers of the Comm
on Council :—Mr. D. Cook (deputy),
• s
Simplon ymondg Dir. T. B. Simpwn, and Mr. W.

PQRTSOIigNI.
Mr, Alderman moon presided at the wardmote.
Upon the names of the several candidates being pro- •
posed, the Alderman announced that -he understood
an additional candidate was tobe proposed. A citizen
therefore rose and
name of Mr. John Venables (Spectaelemakers Corn-
t.wauerdn
the
eotheouthrse
.a..:, •• but the show of Li • 'st him, a poll
_ ands b-ing tgen
was demanded on behalf of all- the
t::
other candidates,
of .10. A.M. and 4 P.M.

QUEENIIITLIE.
Mr. Alderman Hooper presided in S. Michael's
church, QUeenhithe. The following gentlemen were
elected as Common.
_L el :—Mr. W. Tyler
(deputy), Mr. William Rathbong, Mr. Andrew Rose,
Mr. Archibald MDougall, Mr. Thomas Burrow, and
Mr. George Rayment, in the room of Mr. Acocks,
retired.