The Sun.
London, England, 1826-02-17 00:00:00

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Yesterday, in the 130 year of his age, Christopher, the
eldest son of Mr. Georg, {flicks, of Nelsen-square.
Yesterday, in the 13th year-of his age, Christopher, eldest
son ofhlr. Oeorge Hicks; of Nelson-square.
On Saturday, the 11th inst., aged two, Joseph, the youngest
son, and on the 13th inst., of a consumption, Mary, the wife of
John Radford, Esq., of Winehmore-hill, Middlesex, in her
23th year.
On Sunday last, in tireat Portland-street, in the 75th year of
her ago, Mrs. COmyns, of Great Beddow, Essex relict of John
,
Richard trentyns, 'Etat:, formerly of 'glands, in the sense
county.
On the 15th Inst., the infant daughter of Mr. W. M. Sy-
minds. of 'll,utenham. -
On the Zgth inst., Lybanins Tilsley, Esq., aged 42, late Cap-
tain in his Majesty's dth regiment of foot, and eldest son of
Win. Tikl,y, Esq., of Milford, Newtown, Montgomeryshire.

COMMON COUNCIL.

A Court of Common Council was yesterday
held at Guildhall.

CORN LAWS.

Mr. FAVELL reminded the Court of the notice he had given
at the last Court of a resolution on this subject, and observed,
that if it did not take precedence of the notices before it on the
paper, it would be too late in the day, to commence its discus+
sion afterwards ; and in that case he would prefer postponing it
to another day.

Mr. DIXON would much rather that the Court were allowed
to get through their own business first ; and then, if there were
not sufficient time to dispose of the other, let a particular do'
be appointed for itself, when they might hare a full opportu-
nity of considering whether it was expedient to adopt that mea.
sure at this particular time, and under the present peculiar cir-
cumstances of the country ; for he could assure the Worthy
Member, that if he supposed his proposition would be adopted
as a matter of course, without opposition, he would find him-
self lamentably mistaken.

The LORD MAYOR would not take upon him to decide
whether or not this question ought to take precedence of any
other : all he could say was, that if the Court wished it, he
would be happy to fix an early day for its discussion. His
Lordship in some little time afterwards stated, that the mover
and seconder of this question had agreced to let it stand over W
another day, and he would, therefore, appoint Thursday next
for it.

Mr. Alderman WAITIIIVIAM, said he had not been in Court
when the conversation on this subject had taken place, or he
would have opposed its postponement. As it was one of the
greatest moment to the country at present, and one which
vitally affected its trade, he would, if the
.question respecting
the bankrupt laws did not yield precedence to it, still take his
chance of having the subject discussed in the present Court atter.
wards. The worthy Alderman also gave notice, that if no pro'
ceedings should take place in the interim respectipg joint.siock
companies, he would take an opoitunity of moving.
early petition be presented to Parliiment upon that subject.
Mr. Duos said, that oh this subject he should feel most
happy to support the worthy Alderman whenever he should
bring forward his motion. It was a very different question from
the other.
Mr. Alderman IifATTRMAN referred to a speech of ,Mt.
Huskisson's in the House of Commons last gessictn, s'lll
that the two questions were intimately, connected with e 5,?...
other in their consequences to trade, and their effects upon in°
general state of the country.

LONDON BRIDGE.
Mr. JONES presented a report from the New London-britige
Committee, recommending an application to be made to Po'
liament for an Act to authorize the Lords of the Talton: I°
grant 42,0001. out of the consolidated fund towards increasing
the width of the new bridge beyond the extent originall/ Pit
,0001.
fwuorrtherks
osfutmhes
barsidnglige hit)y
posed ; and for advancing tAR
during this year, awn
bewayneiratry i
upon the credit of die Bridgehouse Estates. It state la
thst the
measure had the approbation of the Lords of the Treastal•
After a few words from Air. Dixosr, pointing out the and
surdity that would have existed if the bridge had bcen allowed
to remain of no greater width than the old one, whilst the la
proaclies to it bad.been widened, the report was agreed to, ro
a petition to the House of Commons, 'founded uPn tit'ff
adopted, and ordered to be presented forthwith by the Sile
attended by the Remembrancer. sforobme
ctiiiinaregettoi taie:crurtsl

• BAILIFF OF SOITTIIWA RE'S SALARY, , of
Mr. Hxcr, after eulogizing the character and conott,„c ri,
the present Bailiff of Southwark, and pointing out the iglourcc
ous and important nature of the duties of his office, tb4it.,
proceeds of which last year only amounted to 3761. ger•
which was wholly insufficient to remunerate him
vices, and was inferior not only to the income his predecce; he
had enjoyed from it, but also to that of the situation ;hi.;
(the present bailiff) had relinquished for it, he moved shat ret
salary and emoluments should be increased to the vino
sum of 800/. during the pleasure of the Court. , ,„ and
Mr. OLuitaat thought it impwsible to offer him ic.-0
seconded the motion. mt ter
Mr. DIXON bore testimony to the merits and high „
t
of the Bailiff, and thought 8001. insufficient retnunerst`°';:to
his services; but he wished to know from what fund it
he raised, and complained of the expence to which the bon°.
of Southwark put the city of London. , he
Mr. Alderman WAITII.IIIAN also bore testimony 0,,4,- bet
spectable character, conduct, and abilities of the
he did not think it right to vote away. the public c
money o.
officer, however respectable, without first referring it to 3o
be
mittee, to inquire how the proposed remuneration was limp.
made. Be complimented Mr. Dixon on his steady fil,..tt", tie
ship of the city purse, and agreed with him in tilin".t. of
borough of Southwark a great incumbrance to the ct
)
London.
Mr. UK% had no objection to refer the question to C°lll.
mittee.
It was therefore agreed to refer it to a Committee, wt, it filo
tions also to inquire into the duties and einolninents 0'
officers of the borough of Southwark.

CITY TITHES.
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saayspaesc
Mr. HtittcoatnE, in uresenting a report from the Tit)l,l,:i
lavigerrt.teeoodf
Owen,
eiitinth7.ll is
committee, stated that the rector of St. (ides, Criffileg3Tni it,
who had quite exasperated the teeliql ° toge
parishioners, by using very insulting and ~ _cold jog
tusgra
towards them.
M F • the B•~-
Of
1'1111U:tin Pietliseinteivi;

. AV&t.t. was sorry that the conduct wets
qamiteeclferintaitnbetiotaptinDiorn. (o/fwieinis
Chester had not been imitated by other clergYnun,' ; r
in 10 °b-
Mr. Alderman NV Arrttatax said it gave him Pe shown
serve the conduct of some clergymen. whereby theY 11° 4000'
themselves the greatest enemies to the religion they Pr," kE4 iu
Fie also wished they would follow the bright Omni" --
them by the Bishop of Chester. tretint
of hick Mr. HOWELL said there had been a great deal
in the vestry-meetings of his parish (St.- Olave's, liart'ittee.rnte'
Dr. Owen had made out a rental of 10,000/. ; in consegunt
to,
of which the Bishop of London refused to give his consent
the Bill before Parliament, unless the parish consented St)
the amount of Is. 6d. in the pound on Dr. Owen', rent
They had agreed to pay Dr. Owen, as he was 84"„_°: don
years, his former sum of 1,0201. during his life; v?`0001.+
they would only consent to pay the future incumbent Id. but
or at most 1,200 per annum, as the parish was la,:oiler
the Bishop or Loudon refused to agree to any will
tic
1,500/. The Bishop of Chester had accepted of %lab )"-o
was about one-third of ls. 6d. per pound, while the °
04+
London refused sum amounting to one-half that per cen„, oa
The parish, therefore, determined to petition ParlialoN;
wbr°eutiharelinodrtth4tet
photffbilt;:lao.ii_gs.l°
the, subject. Dr. Owen expressed his own satisfaction 11.,47,ti
proposed arrangement, and threw sll the odium of "Jr'"'‘)
on the shoulders of the Bishop of London.
ordered
After some further observations, the report wax ,
be printed, and copies sent round to the Members of the to°