The Sun.
London, England, 1858-11-10 00:00:00

ELECTION OF MAYORS.

OXFORD, Tuesday, Nov. 9.—At a numerously
attended council meeting, held this morning, Mr.
Alderman Browning proposed, and Mr. Alderman
Thorp seconded, Mr. Justice Castle, of the High-
street, as Mayor, in the place of Mr. Alderman
Grubb, whose term of office had expired. Mr.
Castle was elected without opposition. Mr. Coun-
cillor Stevens was elected to the office of sheriff.
The usual vote of thanks to the out-going Mayor
was opposed by Mr. Councillor Thompson for the
following amongst other reasons :—That the late
Mayor had shown a want of respect to the Sove-
reign, in allowing 14 days to elapse before calling
the council together to congratulate her Majesty on
the marriage of the Princess Royal ; and that when
he had called the meeting upon receiving a memo-
rial from the council, he was ungracious enough to
say that he did not deem the occasion of sufficient
importance to call them together. Next, that h•
refused to present the address which the council
had agreed to, and that he had insulted her Ma-
jesty in the person of the judges of assize by re-
fusing to wait upon them with the aldermen to pay
the customary mark of respect, and had ridiculed
those who had done so; that he had shown groat
disrespect to different members of the council in
putting false statements reflecting on their charac-
ter in his paper, the Free Press, and when shown
that they were incorrect had refused to set them right,
or to admit he was in the wrong ; in not attending the
last meeting of the finance committee when they were
required to pass the bills for the year, which no one
knew anything of, and the Mayor alone could
give any information. His indifference to the wants
and wishes of the town, in his refusal to allow Mr.
Hooper's Theatrical Company to visit Oxford
during the long vacation, in opposition to the
wishes of the inhabitants, while ever since the town
was inundated with circuses and menageries, which
took out of the town 19s. out of every 205.; whereas
a theatrical company would have spent in the town
19s. out of every 20s. Mr. Councillor Wise se-
conded Mr. Thompson in his opposition to the vote
of thanks being passed. Mr. Councillor Pore ex-
pressed a hope that Mr. Thompson would withdraw
the motion, inasmuch as it would place himself and
many others in a most painful position. Ultimately
the motion was withdrawn, and a vote of thanks
was carried.

LivEnrooL.—Mr. Alderman William Preston,
wine and spirit merchant, a liberal in politics, and
who has been for twenty years a member of the
town council, was unanimously elected mayor yes-
terday. Some opposition was made to the granting
of the usual allowance of £2,
000 per annum, prin-
cipally on the ground that, as the corporation had
lost by the withdrawal of the town dues a large
portion of its revenue, and as there was a deficiency
also in the corporate exchequer, the voting of the
mayor's allowance might with great propriety be
postponed until the financial estimates for the
ensuing year were laid before the council. In reply
to a question, the Town Clerk stated that if the
council thought fit to grant a salary to the mayor
it would become an obligatory expenditure which
might be lawfully made out of the borough rate.
BIRMINGIIAM.—Sir John Ratcliff was yesterday
elected mayor for the third time, this befrwthe first
occasion on which such a compliment has been paid
to any gentleman who has filled the office of Mayor
of Birmingham. Sir John Rateliff was proposed
by Mr. Alderman Palmer, and seconded by Mr.
Alderman Baldwin. Mr. Alderman Ryland was
proposed by Mr. Alderman Lloyd and seconded
by Mr. Alderman Holliday. The votes were—For
Sir John Ratcliff, 34 ; for Mr. Ryland, 21.
MANCIIESTER.—The retiring mayor, Mr. Alder-
man Mackie, was yesterday re-elected without •
opposition.
SALFORD. —Mr. Alderman
estera Hy,
eNrlVltelylo,lltt opposition
retiring
ma or, was re-ele
cted
motionyesterday
of Mr. AldermanpositiGeorFe:
h
seconned by Mr. Councillor Brook, Sir Peter Fair-
bairn was yesterday unanimously re-elected Mayor
of this borough for the ens •
g year.
NOTTINGTIAM.--Yeo ay Mr. Edwin Patchitt,
c
solicitor, was elected chief magistrate of Notting-
ham. From almost tune immemorial the bulk of
as
the corporation h been Whig, and the mayor has
hitherto been chosen from that party. Last year a
Tory sheriff was elected, and this year a Conserva-
tive mayor.
LICHFIELD.--Mr. t William mg on, grocer,
Was yesterday re-elected on the proposition of
Councillor Clarke, seconded by Alderman Dyott.
No other candidate. Mr. John Smith, draper, was
elected sheriff for this city, at the same meeting.
WALSALL.—Mr. Charles Eyland, ex-mayor, was
yesterday re-elected without opposit:on.
WOLVERHAMPTON.—Mr. John Hartley, iron-
master, on the proposition of Alderman Perry,
seconded by Councillor Mander, was elected.
ROCHESTER.—Yesterday, Mr. W. Manclark, a
Conservative, was elected mayor fo: this city by a
majority of one, the retiring mayor giving the cast-
ing vote. Mr. Manclark is a gentleman of inde-
pendent fortune, and has twice before filled the
office of mayor of that city ; he is also a magistrate
of the borough.
SOUTHAMPTON.—Mr. Alderman Palk was elected
mayor of Southampton yesterday. He is a Liberal
and a churchman, and has for years been conspicu-
ous *in that town as a determined opponent of
Prvyism in the Church of England.

Itrrwor.—Adopting the cry of Mr. Bright, for
" a bill, a good bill, or no bill at all," the chartists of New-
c istle have commenced to organise the two comities of
Northumberland and Durham for a vigorous winter cam.
paign. Nuinerous volunteers have enrolled themselves,
and it is intended that a demonstration of the two counties
on a
.grand scale shall shortly be held.--A'etecaßtle

Q ALMON', ODY, apd.CO. most respectfully in-
form the; public that their PATENT SE ST
LF-ADJU-
ING WItUSSES affotd more. ease and security for relief
of lierdia than any-other instrument for the purpose:the They
will answer for right or left side, requiring no undei-strap or
any galling bandage. Persons in the country' are requested to
send te circumference of the body one inch below the hips.
A female attends by appointment from 10 to 2to y,
202, 202, Strand.

'THEATRE.-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.—Under
the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W.
Harrison.
T IS EVENING,' Auber's grand Opera, THE CROWN
DIAMONDS : The characters by Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss
Susan Fyne, Mr. Coco. Honey, Mr. A. St. Albyn, Mr. Henry
Corri, Mr. Bartleman, Mr To-ma, and Mr. W. Harrison
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.
To conclude with a new Ballet Divertissement, LA FLEUR
D'A3IOIJR : Mesdlles. L. Michelet, 3lorlacchi, and Pasquale.

110YAL Ie'RINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Managemcnt of Mr. Charles Kean.
Tuts VENING will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy of

MAC BETH.
Macbeth, Mr. C. Kean ; Lady Macbeth, Mrs. C. Kean.
Freceded by the Farce of

AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY.

rI E A TRE OYA L, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. 11. Buckstone.
THIS' ETENING will be performed (third time), THE
TALE OF A COAT. Mr. Charles Mathews.
After which, THE DOWAGER. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Ma thews.
Followed by TIIE ETON DOI. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
atheirs, he.
And JACK'S RETURN FROM CANTON.
Commence at 7.

R-0 YA L STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborongh.
THIS EVENING, WOOING IN JEST AND LOVING
IN EARNEST: Messrs. Selby, rarselle, and Miss Swan-

;ngh. •
After which THE MAID AND THE MAGPIE.
Followed by THE LAST OF THE PIGTAILS : Messrs.
C. Selby, J. Bland, J. Clarke, &c.
And THE BONNIE FISH WIFE.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

•
A STLEY'S ROY AL AMPHITHEATRE,
.Westminster-road.
Sole-Lessee, Mr. William Cooke.
Astounding and Fixpensive Parisian Engagement.
THIS EVENING, and during the week, will be presented
THE WOODMAN'S,IIORSE, introducing a treble company
of equestrians and,the finest Stud of Horses in the world.
Charlicters by Messrs. Holloway, IV. Cooke, Anson, Francis,
Mark Howard, Anderson.
Followed by the inimitable. SCENES OF THE ARENA.
In which Mr. W. Cooke, Mr. Runnels, Miss Kate Cooke, and
3ladlle. Blanche will appear.
After which, Madame Amille Maurice, from Paris, will make
her Terrific Ascent from the Stage to the back of the Galleries.
Mons. Maurice will also have the honour to introduce his
extraordinary Dogs.
To conolude with A MISTAKEN STORY.
Dress Circle. 39. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls. • Galleries, 6d.
Private Boxes from £1 Is. to .E 2 25. and upwards.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.

CA.NTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor—C. MORTON.
The public is most respectfull7 informed that the FINE
ARTs.GALLEar, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW
OPEN DAT AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec-
tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters, and is also
devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels
he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist-
ing Music Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently
added Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether
as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them-
selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations
within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the
kingdom.
The MUSICAL. ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.

THE WEATHER.—Sux OFFICE, Nov. 10.

THERMIIMETER, TN THE SHADE•

47—highest since noon yesterday.
37—lowest this morning and during t.he night.
42—thi4 day at noon.

BAROMETER-30'40.
WIND, South-sterly ; light, with foggy weather.

The inauguration of the new Lord Mayor was
yesterday celebrated under peculiarly auspicious
circumstances. Every one was anxious to honour,
not merely the high office, but the popular man—to
pay homage not only to the Civic Monarch—the
first magistrate of the greatest city of the earth—
but to DATID WILLIAMS WIRE. An energetic and
upright citizen, who had by indefatigable industry,
unimpeachable integrity, and abilities of a very
high order, won his way onward to the distin-
guished situation which he now occupies with credit
to himself, and advantage to the inhabitants of the
British Metropolis.

The °lir adage declares that "the rolling stone
gathers no moss." The LORD MAYOR has afforded
a powerful illustration of the benefits arising from
devotion and fidelity to his first employers. It is
more than forty years since DAVID WILLIAMS
WIRE was articled to a highly-respectable legal
firm in the City. By slow but sure degrees he
rose to be the head of that firm, and, although so
many years have elapsed—although he is approach-
ing the termination of his sixth decade—no one
could :mark the healthful glow upon his cheek,
the vigour, activity, and energy displayed on every
occasion, without feeling that he was in the prime of
life—that happy condition that combines Nast
experience and matured judgment, and which
gives the physical power to carry out whatever
the will dictates.

- The Lord Mayor was elected unanimously by his
fellow-citizens. There are, of course, differences of
opinion on political questions. It is well for the
nation that such is the case. It prevents the stag-
nation of ideas that might otherwise occur, and
preserves a healthy action in the body politic.
Strange to say, there was no one to oppose the
election of DA vin WILLIAMS WIRE! - His name
was hailed with enthusiastic applause, and perhaps
never has tliere been a chief magistrate of the
metropolis whose advent to office was hailed with
more auspicious auguries than that of the present
wielder of the civic sceptre.

A 3 a member of the legal profession, of, long
Etanding, the Lord Mayor may be regarded as the
right man In the right - plate—where so Many
important questions about civic rights and civic
privileges have: been freely ventilated, and where
the advice and assistance of the first magistrate of
London must be anxiously sought for by any
Minister, no matter what may be his political

The Lord Mayor can speak for himself. He is
no automaton in the hands of a subordinate official.
The same tact and talent that made him the ac-
credited representative of a very important and
influential body .the Licensed Victuallers of the
United Kingdom-----will also enable him to obtain
justice for the Corporation claims, whatever they
may be. He has invariably, throughout his career,
been a sincere and consistent Liberal. We shall
not, however, at present dwell on this point, or
cite the easy proofs thereof. At present his
important position puts every party effort out of
the question. He is to act for the nation, and more
especially for its capital, without reference to any
lt tiu
particular class or interest.
Her MAJESTY'S Ministers paid th e j
us
ve r
bbeitiec‘e
nf
respect to the new civic Sovereign.
that few members of the. Cabinet were absent on
the very interesting and important occasion. The
Premier was, of course, the party to detail, so far as
s and intntions of t
was deemed expceicnt, the vie .
Government. He could not take thee words fromhe 1
•
her ALJESTY'3 lips, or explain clearly and explicitly
the prograinme for the next
SeS3lOll. But he
could fairly expatiate on our political relations,
both at home and abroad; on our domestic and
foreign prospects ; and these are so very satis-
factory, ,that we. need_ scarcely refer. out frierads to
the speech of the Noble Earl, which will be found
in another part of our impression.
There is one statement, however, to which we
must call more particular attention. lie declares
that he is actively, daily, and assiduously.

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THE SUN.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1858.