The Sun.
London, England, 1828-08-07 00:00:00

LICENSING HOTELS IN THE CITY.

GUILDHALL SESSIONS---(THIS DAY.)
A Special sessions of the City of London was sum-
moned for this day, to take into consideration the applica-
tions for licensing different hotels in the city under the
new Act of Parliament. There was in consequence a very
full attendance of Aldermen, and the Court was crowded
with the applicants, and the licensed victuallers who came
to oppose the applications.
The first applicant was-Mr. Hillary, whose case had
been on a former occasion partly gone into, and was' ad-
journed till this day. .
Mr. 'Fuson, his solicitor, said lie was quite taken by
surprise, as lie conceived he hail on a former occasion satis-
fied the two Magistrates, and if he was now called on
anew to make out his case; he should protest in liniine
against such a course.
The Loan MAYOR said, it was trine from the former
testimony on oath he had satisfied himself and Mr. Alder-
man Thorpel but the license had not been signed ; and on
further conversation among the Magistrates since that oc-
casion, it did appear that sonic further testimony slaroold
.be adduced of these premises being really an hotel. For
that purpose the case had been adjourned in order-:to view
the premises, to ascertain if they should come within the
meaning of the Act.
Alderman tCHRITOPHER SMITH was of opinion that
any two Magistrates might sign the license, and that if so
signed, it would be within the meaning of the Act.
Mr. 'FILSON stated that due notice had been Liven to
Alderman Thompson, the Lord Mayor, and Alderman
Thorpe, and if the other Magistrates had been near they
would have been applied to.
Alderman TnosirsoN explained the circumstances under
which be had abstained from attending the meeting; thel
Court of Aldermen had since considered the matter, and
determined to re-consider the matter generally.
Mr. TrLsoN protested against being called on to pro-
duce further testimony, and against a revision of the deri-
sion of two Magistrates.
Mr. ADOLPHUS rose to address the Court.
Mr. TILsoN wished to know for whom Mr. Adolphus
appeared ?
Mr. Anor.enus—On behalf of the Ward of Cheap.
Mr. Tir.sotr—Thert you must appear on a petition.

Mr. ADOLPHUS—That shall be shown in proper time.
The objection of Mr. Tilson is a preliminary one'; and he
contended that this, as well as any other Court, had the
power of revising its own decisioni; Besides, protesting
now was useless; the proper course of proceeding was by
mandamm in the Court of King's Bench.
The Lorin MAYOR again called on the applicant to pre—
duce his further evidence. The Court of Aldermen, on
hearing the fanner testimony read, had been of opinion
that in some degree imposition had been practised on them,
and it was on that account they decided for a revision.
Mr. TILSON said, as they insisted on his producing ftir-
ther evidence, he should proceed. His client, Mr. Hil-
lary, had, previous to 1828, opened a coffee-house in the
Poultry. He then proceeded to produce affidavits from
several gentlemen in Somersetshire, Staffordshire, &c. in
which the deponents stated, that in October, 1827, and
thence afterwards to the time of the passing of this Act,
they had used Mr. Hillary's house as an hotel, eating,
drinking, and sleeping there, as in any other hotel, and,
that they considered it as such in all respects. He then
called witnesses.

Mr. Samuel Borne, of Kennington, appeared and stated
that he knew the hou'se kept by Mr. Hillary upwards
of a twelvemonth ; be used it as a tavern and hotel, just as
be would auy- other hotel—he did so previous to Jan. 1828,
when he opened the house, he communicated to witness
his intention of doing so as an hotel. It was a well con-
ducted proper house. A recommendation from the Rector
of the Parish in favour of the house was put in.
Mr. ADor.rilus cross-examined the witness—The word
" Hotel" wai'not on the house in December last ; he knew
that several individuals beside himself slept thee; be known
nothing of any card clubs being held there.
Alderman TrromesoN—He bad only slept at this hotel
of a night when he dined in town—a charge was made for
the sleeping room, he paid half•acrown a night--the first
time was four or five months ago; be was so charged be-
fore the first of January, and ' paid then when the account
was furnished.

Alderman C. SMITH—It was charged to him hefOre
January, but not paid till then, as he had 'an account cur-
rent there.

Alderman Triostr•sox-_Could not tell how many beds
Mr. Hillary made up for his customers.
Mr. TiLsow said, be did not contend to show that his
client's was a large hotel, but only the commencement of
one; the London Coffee-house, bad commenced in a simi-
lar manner.
Mr. Lawson gave similar testiineny. •
Several letters to Mr. Hillary were put in,-from his cus-
tomers in different parts of the country, certifying, on the
part of the writers,, that they had used his premises in the
poultry in November and December last, and declaring
that they would use the house again. • •
The recommendations from the rector; churchwardens,
overseers, &e. of St. Mildred, in the Poultry, were herr
read, certilj•ing the good character of Mr. Hillary it'd of
his house. The list of names appended contained those of
the most respectable persons in the parish. There was
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Mr. Aoat.ruus appeared in Support of,a petition from
a number of individuals in the ward against the licence.--
lie read the preamble of the late Act, and read•the defini
tion in. Todd's Johnsou.of an. hotel, and said the question
was, whether front the teatimony•-of the witnesses examined
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in the county would have recourse to this simple device.
Again, there was no analogy between dealers in tea and in,
spirituous liquors; and the Legislature; by subjecting ens
to a more extensive police and excise contrail than the
other, had shown a great difference. • Besides, could it
he said that any coftee7house which afforded a night's
lodging to a casual customer was to be considered es ao
hotel? It was well known that nothing was snore easy
than to get
.up petitions; but he (Mr. Adolphus) had
petition front several of those individuals, stating that they
had signed the recommendation in favour of Mr. Hillary's
premises from misinfOrinstion. He Was informed and be-
lieved that the sole purpose of this application was to con-
vert the premises into a common gin-shop.
Harrison, the ward beadle, deposed that the word Ho-
tel" was put up only in April or May last,
Sonic Members of the ward deposed, that they would
not sign the certificate if it was for a gin-shop, there be-
ing enough of those shops already in the ward.
The counter certificate was then put in, which stated
that it was supposed that the intention was to apply only
for a renewal of the wine license.

The Aldermen then retired to consider of their decision,
and upon their return into Court,
The 31ACISTILATE:.; decided against the license.

There were two other similar applications to be taken
into consideration—from Mr. Samuel Deacon, of the Co-
lonial Coffee-house, Skinner-street, Snow-hill ; and Mr.
Abraham Francis, of the European Tavern and Hoteh.op-
pesite the Mansion-house.

WlNDsoit, A lid. 6.—Yesterday the Dukc of
CUMBERLAND left the Royal Lodge for his residence in
town. His Royal Migbness will renew his visit to his
MAJESTY again on Friday. Prince GEORGE still continues
his visit to his 'MAJESTY. Yesterday, the weather being
favourable, the KING,. accompanied by Prince GEORGE in
his phaeton, proceeded to Virginia Water, followed by
the LORD STEWARD, Sir ANDREW BARNA RD, Colonel
THORNTON, and Mr. Jair, in a close carriage. His MA-
JESTY took several drives in the environs, and atfiveo'clock
returned to the Fishing Temple, where dinner (which was
ordered by his MAJESTY in the forenoon), was immediately
served up ; and at eight o'clock his MAJESTY returned to
the Royal Lodge. On Monday next their Royal High-
nesses the Duke of CAMBRIDGE and the Duchess of GLot:-
cEsTER will return from Brighton, in order to attend his
MAJESTY on his birth-day, which, if the weather per-
mits, will be kept at Virginia Water ; if not, it will be held
at the Royal Lodge. This day it has rained almost incei-
santly, which prevented his MAJESTY from enjoying his
usual recreations. His MAJESTY continues to enjoy ex-
cellent health.

The Duke of CUMBEItLAND, attended by
Colonel Yore::, left town about half-past ten o'clock yester-
day morning, in a carriage and four, for Hounslow, in order
to review the ISth Regiment of Hussars, of which regiment
his Royal Ilighttess was Colonel for several years. The
review was appointed to take place on Hounslow-heath'
The Royal Duke was expected to remain to dinner at the
mess of the officers of the regiment.
Prince LEoPoLD left town yesterday mor►til'6 .
for Dover, on his way to the Continent.
The Duke of WELLINGTON, after having an
audience of Ilia MAJESTY, at the Royal Lodge in Windsor
Park, on Tuesday, returned to town in the afternoon.
His Grace received deputation yesterday on East India
affairs, at the Treasury. The Bishop of LeNDON, the Earl
of ABFRDEEN, and Mr. C. WYNN, viited the Du"
yesterday.