Star.
London, England, 1830-11-25 00:00:00

TEE ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF THE ALDERHEX.

When the notice of the Court was called to the petition which had
been presented on a former day, recommending the adoption of some'
measure to secure the proper attention of the Aldermen to the duties of
the City Magistracy, the members expressed their sentiments upon the I
subject in one general cheer.
Mr. LEGGE then rose and expressed a hope that the Court of Alder-
men would themselves establish some rule by which their attention to
their duties would be more effectually secured to the public ; that some
fine would be inflicted by the Court upon any Member who should in.
fringe the regulations that might be laid down. That course would'
probably have the effect of inducing two out of the twenty-six to attend
at Courts held within their jurisdiction whenever they were required.
Although two Aldermen were all that were necessary together with the
Lord Mayor, to form a Court for the performance of the most essential I
business, yet there was great difficulty sometimes in getting even that
limited number to make their appearance. The public sustained great
annoyance and inconvenience in consequence of the frequent disap.
pointments occasioned by the Members of that honourable Court.—
(Hear, hear.)
Mr. OLDHAM begged to be allowed to say that there were
occasions on which the Aldermen were extremely regular in their at-
tendance, for instance, they were very punctual in attending to the
royal entertainment Committee. (Laughter, and cries of hear.)
Alderman WAITIIMAN said the Court would do right in leaving it
to the Court of Aldermen to establish such regulations as they should '
think proper to adopt, to prevent any future inconvenience. On the
whole the attendance of Aldermen was not much to be complained of
considering the extent of the duties they had to perform.
Alderman FAIEBROTHER said, that he had to offer as an excuse
for Alderman Winchester's nonattendance, the duties which that gen-
tleman had to perform in Parliament. and he regretted to say that Al-
derman Copeland was confined by illness at Brighton.
Mr. C. PIAISON did not wish invidiously to refet to an Honourable
Alderman who had of late contrived to appropriate to him-
self so large a share of public attention, • but he did consider that what-
ever excuse other Aldermen might have for being absent from the Court,
the gallant Col. Sir C. S. Hunter, ought at least to be in his place—
(loud laughter)—for the Citizens of London had recently been taxed
with the payment of 2,8001. for building hint a town residence, under
pretence of its being the head-quarters of the London Militia. He ( Mr.
Pearson) having seen one day the words, Quarters of the London
Militia" written over the door. rang the bell, and inquired of the porter
whether the London Militia were at home. The porter, however, not
being acquainted widi any gentleman of that name, mid that he did
not live there, hut that it aas the residence of Colonel Hunter. (Hear.
Upon inquiry, it turned out that the job of the "City Militia Quarters'
cost the citizens of London upwards of 604)1. a year and when he (Mr. P.)
asked Sir Claudius S'eplien Hunter what heditl to earn the 1001. a year,
his share of " the job," " Why, I take care of the house," replied the
gallant Colonel, "to be sure." ho that it appeared that the Alderman
took care of the holm; and the house took care of the Alderman—(4(SAT,
and loud laughter.) Mr. Pearson thought at least the avendance of the
gallant Alderman ought to be expected by the Court; and as there
were already two figures stationiuy in the Hall, Colonel Hunter ought
to make a third, and for the purpose of making a Court he might
be rendered useful, if not mnanieotal, and certainly less mischievous.
Here the conversation ended.
The LORD MAYOR laid before the Court the following letter he
had received front Mr. D.:nitian, resigning his office of Common Sergeant,
which was ordered to be entered :

" MY DEAk 'LORD llavon.—As circumstances may prevent my
attendance at the Common Council to-morrow, I beg permission to
communicate to that Honourable Court my purpose of resigning the
office of Common Sergeant. That office appears to me inconsistent
with the situation of Atonsey-Oeneral to the King, and I think it my
duty to take the earliest opportunity of making my intention known.
The grmitude which I owe to the Corporation of London for the fa-

your confoa,al upon rue above tight years ago, and the uniform kind-
:itaut with a bldg I have been up pn rted during that long period, eats
ner. r I,e efiite.l from my mind ; and my retirement would give 11411 i
to the ino:,t p:nntul emotions, but for the hope of still niaim,ining a
place ill uur tsti.ein, and of keeping up that friendly inteimnrisc frma
wit;ci, I have derived so much pleasure. To your Lortkliip and the
Nlai;i?trates of the City, and to all the Members of the H•tnouta!ile
Court of Wining; Council, I beg to tender my most grateful
La:views, and to bid you respectfully farewell.
" 1 have tae honour to be,
_ .

•' Your Lo:tlilip'N c cat faithful and obedient Servant,
•• 71it1MAS DENMAN

"' Russell-squ tre. Nov. 22. 11130.
To the highs 11,,n. the bind Mayor."
Th.: Court accepted the Resignation.
Mr. Deputy Oi.nit..st thought the Court should take some oyi,..r-
tunity of expres Mg its grati:ude to their late Onnutan Serjetmt. d
regret at his IMIN as one of their law officers. (Hear, hear-) Ile ass
care the Court wished him, in his reckoner,. every happiness and toe.
case. (Applause.) He then made a motion for a reftrenee to a C.l,
mittee to teport on the nature, emoluments, &c. of the office of C(1111,,,,,,,
Setjeant.—Referred aceohtingly.
Alderman FAIIEBROTHER then bore testimony to the valttabk s.,
vices of the late Coot non Serjcant, to his zealous discharge of the du•
which devolved upon him as a Judge. He felt himself inc ,psble
justice to his merits, and he oily 11, red that his successor would imitate
:dm ex:mtple. (Cheers)
The requisition was den veld, and 7.1 r. Depot y CARTER, of
street Ward, submitted a resolution that the fittingv-up of the 11 ill
should remain till the 30th instant. as by that time it was ito!...J
some intimation might be ree_ivtd of his Majesty's pleasure in rese,..et
of visiting the City.
The motion was agreed to, and the
Ftructed to act accordingly.

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