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London, England, 1819-11-10 00:00:00

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The fineness of the weather mid ctiriosity to see
the Civic procession to Westminster Hall filled the
streets with expectiag crowd's at an early hour,
and the windows in Bridge:-street-,
and Cheapside, Were graced by the presence of
great numbers of well-dressed ladies. • At a
quarter before twelve o'clock, the Loeb MAYOR
set out from the Mansion Elonse in his State
coach, drawn by six - horset, splendidly capari-
soned, the liveries of the postillion and foot-
men were richly embroidered, with gold tare.
The Lord Mayor's coach wit'SO preeeded by a
troop of th-e Horse Guards, in full uniform,
and by bearers carrying the richly ornamented
flags of the barges of the several Civic Companies.
The troMpeters 'of the Life Gnarl's, in their
state uniforms, and two bands of music Occasiona
ally 00.1 yell marl ial airs as the procession advanced.
Iminediatety-behind time first troop of Guards, and
surrounded by another escort of the same corps,
were placed the min in armour, Mounted on
chargers, led each by two of the YeoMen of the
Tower, bearing their halberds. 'ln front of the
men to armour;and mounted on a fine white horse,
rode a very tall man, bareheaded, in an antique
dress ; he was followed by an athletic man, clad in
polished brass armour and helmet. The armour was
complete, and its shining appearance had a splen-
did effect. There were two others completely clad
in steel armour, and six men , halt clad in steel
breast-plates and helmets ; a few soldiers of the
Guards also wore cuirasses. The first coach ,in
order after the new Lord Maypr's, was that of
the late Chief Magistrate, - who was assailed by
the insulting expressions of a rabble of boys and
pickpockets. The Recorder and the whole of the
City Officers were in the procession, and we also
observed the coaches of many of the Aldermen
and Members of the Common Council. Mr.
Sheriff Rothwell was in his new state chariot, but
we did not perceive Mr. Sheriff Parkins's equi-
page. From Blackfriars-briOge the Corporation
proceeded, as usual, by water to Westmiaster,
and arrived at the Coatt qt Exchequer at about
half-past one o'clock. As soon as the Judges
weie•seated, and the new Lord Mayor had en-
tered the Court, together with the Lord Mayor of
the past year, the Recorder, and a numerous train
of the City Offices, the Sheriffs, Aldermen, and
several Members of the Cdinmon Council, the
Recommit addressed the Court in the following
words :

MY LORDS-4011N ATKIN9, Esq. late Lord Mayor, attends
at your Lordships' Bar to render to our Lord the King an ac
count of the issues and profits of his office. In speaking of the
past Mayoralty, it may be truly said, that this most Worthy
Magistrate has not been sot passed by any of his excellent pre-
decefsors, in the entire devotion of his time to his great office,
in the wisdoM, vigilanee,and fi ramess, wit h which he has exe-
cuted the several arduous duties neees.sarily attendant on his
exalted station, and in his readiness to convene the two legi-
timate Councils of the City for the consideration and dispatch
of all its important concerns. Every good man will mark with
especial approbation the exertions of this respectable Magis-
trate to repress the daring and flagitious attempts of wicked
men to destroy every principle of religion allegiance, and sub-
ordination, by the publication of blasphemous and seditious
libels throughout the great City over wlkich he presided. An
equal share of gratitude is due to him frutu his fellow-citizens
for his promptitude in ineiiing the aid and counsels of his
brother Magistrates, and the admirable manner in which he
assembled and arranged such an adequate futpe as effectually
secured the peace of the metropolis during the alarm of its
inhabitants and the interruption of its business by an assem-
blage e:1 thousands in the very heart of the City, for the pur-
pose of vilifying the Commons House of Parliament, denying
the binditT Obligation of the laws, and inviting the annihila-
tion of the whole funded properly of the country ; but above
all is he entitled.to public approbation fur the intrepidity and
firmness with which lie asserted the majesty of the law by exe-
cuting its process in the face of those asseUghled thousands
on one of their principal instigators ; thereby holding out to
them this important lesson, that the law of the land is suffi-
ciently powerful to reach every infraction of it, and that the
Magistrates of the City of London will be ever found posses-
sed of fortitude to enforce it against all resistance.

This highly respectable Gentleman now retires to enjoy, in
a less elevated station, the gratifying reflection that he has
--been found true to his Sovereign and the Constitution of his
country, and a faithful guardian of the best interests of his
fellow-citizeni.

Altr Loftus--I have the honour to present at your Lordships'
Bar, GEoRGE Batincts, Esq. Alderman and Wheelwright,
elected by a proud majority of his fellow-citizens, and by the
concurrent suffrages of his beet hren in the Court of Aldermen,
to be Lord Mayor of the City of London for the year ensuing.
His amiable chat acter in private life, and unsullied reputa-
tion in his extensive mercantile engagements, induced his
Ward to place bins amongst the Magistrates of their great
City. An experience of more than eight years of. this
Gentleman's conduct in that important, trust, and the meri-
torious manner in which he has discharged the duties of the
Slerievalty, afford the fullest assurance to the citizens a Lon-
don, that he will execute the high trust now committed to his
charge, to the advantage of the Public and his own honour.
This respectable Magistrate is fully conscious, that in his el:—
Vale(' statical he assumes no easy task. The internal elleinicS
of the country have been long labouring, with an industry
and perseverance truly diaholical, to break asunder every tie
that binds the creature to the Creator, the subjea to the
Sovereign, atid wan to man in every social duty; and it can-
110t be too Welch lamented, that amongst many of the lower
orders of the people, they have succeeded in exciting a spi-
rit of sedition, insubordination, and plunder. To meet these
evils, it is his firm purrese to bring the guilty to condign
punishment; to repress the designs of the ill-intentio❑ed by
sheaving himself prepared to meet and overcome every at tempt
against the public peace: and to encourage the ignorant and
misled to returu to that course of t•irtuous subordination and

industry which Can alone seEilre their read comfort and happi-
ness. To attain till's desirable object, be does not rely on his
own unaided judgnietit and ability, bat earnestly hopes for the
cordial advice and 'co-operation of his brethren who have pre-
ceded him in his high oilice;and in times of peril have maintain-
ed the tranquillity of, their great City, so essentially connected
with the gerieral welfare of the Empire. In the tine protec-
tion of those peculiar privileges, which the citizens of Loodou
enjoy by presciiption, and by Charter, tin), are confident that
they Shall find in this respectable Magistrate a.zcalous and
faithful guardian.. They trust, tlit the state of the high
office Witb which be is invested, will be marked by that libe-
ral expenditure, which shall uphold the splendour, mtutifi-
tenee, and hospitality, which should c-baracterrse the Chief`
Magistraey Of the first 'city in the worldi a►al which, whilst it
conciliates and unites the public mind to stations of high
trust and authority, represses the ambition of persons of in-
, ferWr opulence and consideration amongst their fellow-cid-
tens. In Tull confidence that such will be the conduct of
their present Chief Magistrate, the citizens of London confi-
dently expect,- that at the close of this important public duty
Ire will be honoured with the approbation of the Public, and
afford another safe anti honourable example to those who
shall succeed him in his high office.'

At the conclusion of this Address, the CHIRP
BARON addressed the present and late Lord Mayors,
to the fullnwing effect :
" Lamenting sincerelyAndaleeply, as every good man must,
many of the circumstances which have occurred within the pre-
sent year, I cannot but feel considerable gratification in re-
ceiving your Lordship upon the present occasion. The times
in which we lire require generally throughout the Magistracy
attention, impartiality, and vigilant perseverance in the
Administration of the Laws. Manly firmness, discretion of
zeal bottomed on integrity of heart, will • alWays excite
and command the general respect and admiration of every
Englishman of every description. We all know that those
qualifications are especially necessary to the Lcrd Mayor of
the City of London ; and they are cc, because the City of
London always assumes a high post throughout this coun-
try and Europe, and takes a general lead in all the public
transactions of the Empire. Your Lordship's experience as
a Magistrate proves, indisputably, that you stand possess-
ed of all the requisites fur your high station ; and, at.
low me to add, affords a certain presage that yonr know-
ledge will be always displayed for the interests of your coun-
try and your fellow-citizens. Your conduct, a» far as it is
known to me, has every thing in it which can be commended..
Personal adversaries you have had none, through along and
arduous contest, and this introduces another feature on which
I may dwell a single instant, and no more. You have march-
ed, my Lord, to your exalted station through a scrutiny and
investigation which has been seldom seen before ; and the
breath of scandal, even in times like those in which we live,
has not once ventured to assail your character—while, on the
contrary, men of all parties and opinions joined in paying
homage to the. integrity of your character, to its purity and
disinterestedness. You have passes!, my Lord, through a.
fiery trial, with the glory which the virtuous only can ac-
quire, and in so doing, furnish us with the surest pledge of
your accurate execution of the public duties of your station.
I have to congratulate your Lordship on the high ground
on which your merits have placed you ; and the citizens
of 'London, who have elected you, have both given and
received honour, in confiding so important a fruit to one
so qualified to discharge- with truth, with justice, and,
decision, the arduous office of their Chief Magistrate.
—And you, my late Lord Mayor, I beg to congratulate
you on the termination of your office. Under any circum-
stances the labours of your station must have been great, hut
during your Lordship's Mayoralty the times were pregnant
with difficulty and situations of the most unusual delicacy. It
must be remembered, that you brought with you into your
office a knowledge of its duties, and you have employed that
knowledge in providing for the peace and good order of your
fellow-citizens. You met the difficulties of yoor station
with the high spirit of an independent mind, and a conduct
on all occasions proceeding front a genuine love of country.
You have checked the vicious whew ready to overwhelm us
with their crimes, and you did much to bring the country back -
to the love of and respect for the best laws and the best reli-
gion in the world. Allow me to say, that having thus con-
ducted-yourself, you will have great comfort in seeing your
successor equally capable and equally desirous of discharging
I•is public duties with strict impartiality. And though I ant
now forced to bid your Lordship farewell, I trust in your
future and continued activity for your Country, which so
much needs, and I fear will need it, froth all men who are
guided by the Divine dictates of sound morality -stud true
religion."

The usual oaths were then administered, and
the Lord Mayor, with his attendants, retired as
they loid entered. The Corporation then returned
to the City to the