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MISR TOPOGRAPHY.

The HISTORY and ANTIQUITIES of the COLLEGEA,TE
and CATHEDRAL CHURCH of SAINT PATRICK, near
Putilin, from its Foundation, in 1190; to the Year 1819,
eomprisior, a Topographical Account of the Lands and Pa-
rishes appropriated to the Community of the Cathedral and
to itS Members, and Biographical -Memoirs of its Deans.
Collected, chiefly from Original Records, by WILLIAM
MONO( MASON; Ecq —Dublin, printed by NILLIAM FOLDS,

Strand-street, 1820.
We congratulate the Promoters and Encou-
ragers of Topographical Works on the appear-
ance of the FIRST PART of Mr. MASON'S attempt
to illustrate the History and Antiquities of the
gister Kingdom. It is dedicated, by permission,
to His MAJ EST Y, and is illustrated with several
well-executed Engravings. It has long been a
subject of regret that so little has been done to-
wards exhibiting to the World a true and correct
Account of the Natural Beauties, Antiquities, and
History of this splendid Country.—The apathy
she wn by the Irish Nobility, Gentry,Clergy, and
Lawyers, in this respect, is difficult to be recon-
ciled to the national love and spirit they have
evinced on many trying occasions. It is, how-
ever, to be regretted that the Booksellers of the
British Metropolis have not lent their aid to the
literary and scientific talent which is to be found
in Ireland, and thrown over it their liberal and
protecting mantle, to encourage Works descrip-
tive of the Country, its Manners, Habits, and
Customs.
Mr. MAsoN's Work will, we hope, meet with
such encouragement as to induce him to perse-
vere and complete it. As far as we have had an
opportunity of looking into it, it appears to us
to be written with taste, feeling, and accuracy,
—the references are numerous and minutely
giVen, to afford the reader the opportunity of re-
ferring to them. It wants an Index, which is
indispensible in a work of this description, but it
is admirably printed, and forms a fair specimen
of that art in the Sister Kingdom. The Topo-
graphical history of Ireland has not been pro-
perly attended to, neither has its splendid na-
tural beauties been sufficiently described to the
public. If they had, we have no doubt but
many of our countrymen, insead of wasting their
time and spending their money in foreign coun-
tries, would have been associating with our gal-
lant, hospitable, and generous neighbours, and,
by social and kind intercourse, have convinced
them that there is in Great Britain but ONE
FEELING towards Ireland, which is, that her
Agriculture may he encouraged, her Trade in-
creased, and that her Sons may live freely and
happily in unison with their brother citizens on
this side of the water, under the best regulated
Monarchy in the world.
The only Irish Topographical Works we know,
are—Ssirrit's histories of Cork, Kerry, and
Waterford ; FERRAR'S Limerick ; and HARRIS'S
Dublin. There may be other works of this de-
scription, but they are not mentioned in the
English Catalogues ; and as the Irish Booksellers
neither advertize in the English Papers or perio-
dical works, we of course know very little of
the progressive state of Literature and Science
in that kingdom, and are only anxious for an
opportunity of making it more generally known,
where materials are afforded us for that purpose.
We readily offer our columns to the Irish Lite-
rary World, and will with pleasure insert the
communications they may send us. To Mr.
M.tsON we return our thanks for his Work; we
anxiously wish he may meet liberal encourage-
ment, and that the Literary Talent of Ireland
may be induced to exert itself, and to exhibit
the. true character, principles, manners, customs,
natural history, and antiquities of that Country.
In contrasting the present state of Literature
in Ireland with that of Scotland, we mean no-
thing invidious ; we merely refer to it as a sti-
mulus for exertion in the former. The energy
and talent displayed by Scotland is to be attri-
buted to the early establishment of Schools, and
the general dissemination of religious and useful
knowledge among all classes of the people. We
therefore hope, from the exertions now making
under the munificent grants made by Parliament
for the Education of Irish Children, that at no
distant period we shall see the genius and talent
of that Country rising into successful emulation
with its kindred genius in England and Scotland.

COMMON COUNCIL.

Yesterday a Court of Common Council was
held, and in consequence of its being understood
that au Address of Congratulation would-Me.
moved to the QUEEN, a considerable number of
persons collected at an early hour. 'llile public
were not admitted until half-past twelve o'clock.>
Their exclusion until that hour was occasioned
by the time requisite to place in the chamber a
portrait of her MAJESTY. The painting was
placed on the left of the LORD MAYO►c. At
one o'clock the LORD MAYOR entered. After
his Lordship had taken the Chair, he briefly ad-
dressed the Court, it being the first time of his
presiding as Chief Magistrate. He acknow-
ledged the gratitude he felt for the distinguished
honour that had been conferred upon him, and
the high sense he entertained for the respectable
manner in which he had been elected to that
high appointment. Ile had long experienced the
kindness of his fellow-citizens. In prosecuting
the duties of his office, it would be his endeavour
to afford to his fellow-citizens the free exercise
of their privileges; and if while presiding over
their proceedings, any remark should escape in
the warmth of debate, that he thought justified
his interference, he trusted it would be attributed
to its proper meaning, and not to any other de-
sire on his part than to preserve good order.—
(Hear, hear !)
THANKS TO THE QUEEN'S ADVOCATES.
Mr. OLDHAM said, he rose 'to give notice of a
motion on a question of extreme interest and im-
portance to that Corporation. It was not un-
known to the Court, indeed it was notorious how
great were the talents and how unremitting had
been tl►e zeal of the Learned Counsel who had
acted as Advocates in defending her Majesty
through her arduous and painful struggle. He
should simply give notice of the motion ; but if
it should appear to the Court that some marked
tribute of respect was due to them, he would
willingly withdraw his motion to further the ob-
ject. lie concluded by stating, that he should
move the Thanks of the Court to Mr. Brougham,
Mr. Denman, and Dr. Lushington.—(Hear, hear,
hear !)—The motion was unanimously agreed to.
THANKS TO THE LATE 1.0111) MAYOR.
Mr. PRICE moved the Thanks of the Court to
the late Lord Mayor, for the propriety 'and inte-
grity with which he had discharged the duties
of his office, and for the hospitality and splen-
dour which he had uniformly displayed during
the period of his Mayoralty.
Mr. June seconded the motion, and highly
eulogized Alderman Bridges for his urbanity,
hospitality, and the readiness with which he
complied with Requisitions for Courts of Com-
mon Council and Common halls. There had
been a difference of opinion on one part of his
conduct; and for that he had bee❑ censured ;
and therefore he thought Gentlemen should not
oppose the present vote.
Mr. Sheriff WILL' Asts felt it his duty to state,
that he witnessed throughout the whole of his
Mayoralty the anxious desire of the late Lord
Mayor to do what he conceived to be his duty.
In his administration of justice, he was most as-
siduous and upright ; and his whole conduct was
marked by the utmost urbanity and hospitality.
The motion was then carried unanimously.

HER MAJESTY'S vmlro ST. PAUL'S.
The LORD MAYOR announced that he had re-
ceived certain communications from her Majesty's
Vice-Chamberlain, relative to her Majesty's in-
tended visit to St. Paul's cathedral, which should
be laid before the Court. The communications
were as follow :

" Lower Brook-street, Nov• 17.
" Mr. Keppel Craven has teceired her Majesty's commands
o inform the Lord Mayor, that it is her Majesty's wish to at-
end Divine Service at St. Pant's, on Sunday, Nov. Yd.
" Right lion. the Lord Nlayor."
To this the Lord Mayor returned an answer,
.ntimating that her Majesty's notification should
be attended to.

" Lower Brook-street, Nor. 17.
" Mr. Keppel Craven has the honour to acknowledge the
rec&pt of the Lord Mayor's Letter, in answer to the commu-
nication he made to the Lord Mayor, by the command of her
Majesty the Queen. Mr. Keppel C'ra►•en will not tail to lay
the Lord Mayor's note bafore her Majesty, and to forward to
the Lord Mayor any further information he way receive on

le subject.
" Right Hon. t!re Lord Mayor." •
" Lower Brook-street, Nov. 17

" In addition to the conaniunication I had the honour to
make to you this morning, I have now by her Majesty's com-
mands, to inform you, that her Majesty having understood
that it is customary to perform Divine Service three tittles a
week in St. Paul's Cathedral, her Majesty selects Wednesday,
the 29th inst., in preference to Sunday, the 26th—feeling
that perhaps the concourse of people who might be drawn to-
gether would not be quite suitttl to the solemnity of the Sab-
bath-day. " KEPPEL CRAVEN."
" Right Hon. the Lend Mayor."
Mr. FP/ELL moved that this Correspondence
be entered on the Journals.
Mr.T.N.Wita4AMS objected to the motion, and
called on the Court to take care, in their great
haste to run a race of this nature, that they did
not do an irreparable injury to the constituted
authorities of this country,' and effect something
that would be exceedingly prejudicial and mis-
chievous.—(Laughter.)
Mr. S. DIXON rose to order. He wished
every person to be fairly heard ; and he now
gave notice, that if individuals below the bar
expressed any sentiment of approbation or dis-
approbation, he should feel it necessary to cause
the Court to be cleared.
Mr. WILLIAMS proceeded. He contended that
the appearance of her Majesty at the great Ca-
thedral of the City of London would cause the
utmost confusion.—(Laughter.)—He had a right
to use the expression. It would indeed do more
than create confusion—perhaps it would produce
mischief ; and how would the Lord Mayor like
to undertake so heavy a responsibility ?
Mr. Sheriff WArrnmAN.-7—The observations of
the worthy Gentleman have nothing at all to do
with-the question before us, which is simply,
whether these communications shall be entered
on the Journals ?
Mr. S. DIXON was of opinion that the letters
ought to be entered on the Journals. The worthy
Gentleman would afterwards have an opportuni-
ty of stating his sentiments on the point which he
had already noticed.
Mr. WILLIAMS.—As he had considered that
he should not have an opportunity, after the pre_

sent motion was disposed of, to deliver his senti-
ments on this important question, he thought that
he should not have done his duty to his Consti-
tuents if he had not boldly declared what he
believed to be their opinion on this subject.—
(Laughtef,tind cries of " No.")—As, howevent,
.another opportunity Woltld be'afforded him, he
would reserve h'irnsetf until it &rrivegl. e
Mr. GRIFFITII3.—I trust the worthy. Gentle-
man will make use of more decorous language.
The motion was then agreed to.

Mr. FAVELL regretted that a Gentleman who
frequently delivered himself with great sense and
propriety in that Court should, on this occasion,
exhibit so little of those qualities, and that his
faculties should be so clouded by his fears, that
he actually seemed to anticipate some horrible
convulsion from the mere circumstance of her
Majesty having expressed an intention of return-
ing thanks to Almighty God in an humble and
devout manner for her deliverance from a foul
and atrocious conspiracy. Did the worthy Gen-
tleman really see any thing so alarming in this
her Majesty's desire to imitate the devout pro-
pensities of her Illustrious Consort, or did he
imagine that more was meant in her Majesty's
communication than met the ear ? Sorry, in-
deed, should he be for the honour and character
of the City, if her Majesty's intentions could not
be fulfilled without a breach of the peace, and
it would be time for them to give up all preten-
sions whatever to Police, if they could not re-
ceive with decorum any branch of the Royal Fa-
mily who might be desirous of attending Divine
Worship in the Great Metropolitan Church. He
should now move, that the Lord Mayor having
delivered a most racious Message from her Ma-
jesty, expressing her intention to attend Divine
Service at St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday,
Nov. 29, it be resolved, that the Lord Mayor
and the whole Court attend her Majesty on that
day, and that a Special Committee be appointed
to receive her Majesty in a suitable manner.
Mr. HuacostnE suggested as an amendment,
that all the Aldermen present do attend in their
mazarine gowns.
Mr. FavELL acquiesced in the suggestion. He
had not specified the mazarine gowns, but left
that ceremonial open as a matter of taste, which
he was sure no Alderman present would have
failed to exercise on such an occasion.
Mr. N. WILLIAMS contended, that the mea-
sure was pregnant with the greatest danger ; and
he was fortified in that opinion by the admission
of her Majesty, or her Majesty's advisers, that
Sunday was not suitable, in consequence of the
great number of persons who would be collected
from motives of curiosity, and the tumults which
would probably ensue. No doubt thousands
would assemble on this occasion, and what a si-
tuation the Chief Magistrate would he in.—
(Laughter.)—Did they wish the Lord Mayor to
call in two or three regiments of dragoons ?
(Cries of " No, no!")—What could be her Ma-
jesty's object ?—(Order, order !)
Mr. CLARKE said, the worthy Member had no
right to impute motives to her Majesty.
Mr. N. WILLIAMS contended, that the course
taken by her Majesty was an inroad upon the
peace and comforts of the inhabitants of the City
of London, after the unfortunate affair which had
taken place in the great assembly of the nation.
The lives that would be lost on this occasion—
(Here the worthy Member was interm;pted by
shouts of laughter, and tumultuous cries of
" Question.")
Mr.JUPP called the worthy Gentleman to order.
Mr.N.WiLLIAms said, the danger which would
result from her Majesty's proceeding to St. Paul's
Cathedral, must strike evO.y man who reflected
upon the probable consequences of such a step,
but he,•thank God, had nerve enough to en-
counter it. Besides the loss of lives, the com-
plete stagnation of trade was another considera-
tion which ought peculiarly to operate upon a
body of men who owed every thing to the suc-
cessful prosecution of Commercial pursuits.
What would become of Mercantile affairs, and
all the bills which would become due on that
day, if her Majesty went to St. Paul's ?—(Laugh-
ter.)—Gentlemen might laugh, but he contend-
ed, that in a Commercial point of view, it was
worth while to consider the effect of bankers'
clerks going about with bills in their pockets.
The danger was not 'maginary, as some Gentle-
men might suppose, for he had himself witnessed
a very considerable commotion in the country
last night, produced by the roasting of a beast.—
(Laughter.) He had no doubt that the mis-
guided people who roasted the beast, were sti-
mulated to that act by disaffected persons in the
Metropolis.
Mr. JUPP rose to inquire what the roasting of
a beast could have to do with the question be-
fore the Court ?
Mr. S. DIXON thought the Members of that
Court would act more like Gentlemen if they
heard arguments, instead of throwing obstacles
in the way of discussion.
Mr. N. WILLIAMS said lie was the last man to
travel out of the question. His observations were
strictly in point, when he was endeavouring to
prove to the Court, that it was the object of a
certain party to keep alive the agitated state of
public feeling which had unhappily existed on
this subject, and to effect by that means the dis-
missal of his Majesty's present Ministers. If the
Court saw the question iu the same light as lie
did, the answer they would return to her Ma-
jesty would be, that however desirous they might
be to pay her all due respect, this was not the
proper time to agitate the City of London.—
Tranquillity was not yet restored ; business had
not yet returned to its regular channels, and
they should recommend her Majesty, under such
circumstances, to postpone her intended proces-
sion to the Cathedral of the metropolis till a fit-
ter opportunity arrived.
Mr. Sheriff WAITHMAN regretted, that by order
not being kept up they exhibited to strangers a
scene of noise and confusion. The worthy Gen-
tleman had not objected to the motion : he seem-
ed to wish to prevent her Majesty from attending
divine service—a thing she had determined on.

He reminded them of the crowd at Lord Nelson's.
funeral, and the two visits of his late Majesty to
St. Paul's : yet no tumults took place. Her Ala-
jesty had ample reason to return God thanks for
her escape from a most vile conspiracy ; and if
ke has been advised to take tlislieep, tot:keel)
uNpublic opinion 44 praisedtilekadNisers fair it ;
as the must knw,sktat pubs opinion had saved
her, and she ought still lively on it, when her elle'
mies' hands were yet lifted up against her. Was
the worthy Gentleman sorry that a defenceless
woman had triumphed over so many such power-
ful and such bitter enemies? It was this feeling
that shewed the manliness of the British -
racter, and its hatred of oppression. He thought
it only a common mark of respect which thef
were about to pay to her Majesty ; and he had
no doubt the streets would be as clear as on all
similar occasion.
Mr. CROOKE and Mr. GRIFFITHS supported
the motion.
Mr. JUPP thought the simple question was'
whether the Queen should be received with the
honours which had always been conferred upon
the King's Consort ?
Mr. BROWNE could have wished her Majesty
had been otherwise advised ; because he did n°'
think the honour of religion exalted by such Os'
tentation. But as she had resolved to come, the/
had but one course to pursue—for Queen sb6
was, and entitled to all the honours due to her
high rank. He thought she was also entitled 0
great praise, for not making an ostentatious di
s'
play on the Sabbath ; but it was impossible f°'
her Majesty to please every body.
Mr. PA TTEN denied that there was any osten'
tation in her Majesty offering up her thanks
to
the Almighty for her deliverance.
Mr. Alderman HEYGATE, while he objected I°
the principle of the Bill of Pains and Penalties
and was rejoiced at the fate of that measure?
could not but express his conviction, that the.
course intended to be pursued by the Queen, o''r
this occasion, was inconsistent with her characle
and dignity, and calculated to lower her in the
estimation of the enlightened part of the pub
—(Cries of " No, ao, Order, Chair !")
The Loan MAYOR. thought it desirable that as
much latitude as possible should be conceded _
every gentleman in the course of his observations'
Mr. Alderman HEYGATE contended that 116
was perfectly in order ; and after commenti4
upon the inexpediency of her Majesty's proven
sion to St. Paul's, concluded by moving, as a;
amendment, " That this Court, anxious for
th
preservation of tranquillity and order in the Citc
of London, could not but express their regret al
her Majesty's intention to proceed to St. Paul
Cathedral, Ind their conviction that such a. Pr(r,
ceeding, under present circumstances, was like'l
to be productive of serious inconvenience to the
inhabitants of this City."f.
Mr. JAMES seconded the amenchnent.-----t-
Sheriff WILLIA.Ms supported the original motiol4'
Mr. S. DIXON was as glad as any man eowei
be at the abandonment of the Bill of Pains Ot
Penalties. He would only observe at preset",
that when he saw what evidence had been Phil;
duced against the Queen, he had some dow,ii
upon his mind, and he would declare with ail(
candour, that when the evidence in her bets
had been heard, he had not a single doubt rgo:
maining.—(Laughter.)—With respect to the Ili,
tives which had actuated Ministers in this 1), "or
ceeding, it was impossible, in his opinion, It,
any honourable man to impugn them.—(Lanigto
ter.)—He would ask whether it was possible
of
impute improper motives to Lord Liverpool, or
the Lord Chancellor, or Lord Harrowby,
Lord Bathurst ?—(Cries of question.) As to lir
Majesty's going to St. Paul's Cathedral, the 06.05
sure would be altogether unprecedented. Clueeso
regnant indeed had done so,• but there was ci)
instance of a Queen Consort having taken sis
a step.
Mr. Alderman BIRCH opposed the orir
motion.
Mr. CLARKE supported it. of
Upon Mr. Alderman HEYGATE rising, crie3,be
" Spoke, spoke," resounded from all parts of !be
Hall. A desultory discussion ensued upon i.. 10
point of order, whether a Member who ly,
moved an Amendment could be heard in rel!to
Considerable confusion prevailed for some !Iri
in the Hall, and order was at length restored a 0
the Lord Mayor's stating, that Mr. Aldef;e3
Heygate waived any right to reply, and or,is
merely to be heard in explanation.
After a few words in explanation, the Aw%ol
ment was put and negatived, and the `rig' p
motion carried by a great apparent majoritY.oi
division was however called for, and the aura
were—
For the Original Motion-2 Aldermen,
115 Com altllerS,
2 Tellers.

119
For the Amendment-6 Aldermen,
25 Commoners,
2 Tellers .

33—Majority 86.
A Ward Committee was then appointed.
PORTRAIT OF THE PRINCESS CHARLOI-11
The LORD MAYOR then laid before the Court s'rioito
communication from her Majesty, presenting the port) ttt
her late Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte;
Court unanimously accepted her Majesty's graciou'
tDt
thereof. a
It being near four o'clock, Mr. BROWNE moved t ,
Court do now adjourn. gif
td
The LORD MAYOR was sensible that it was extte°; tbpt
convenient to many Members of the Court to cositinuf;.o
attendance at this late period of the day. Still, hove
thought it desirable to proceed as far as possible wit b
the
ness before the Court.
ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN. to
Mr. FAVELL moved an Address of Ceneratulationve
gc,
Majesty upon the victory which she bad obtained 0,4001
enemies, in their renewed attempt to degrade and de,t'opilhji
the complete refutation of the charges against herr her
frustration of a foul and atrocious conspiracy against
nour and her life.
Mr. TAYLOR seconded the motion.
Mr. Alderman C.SMITH spoke against the motion,:fe'
Mr. JUPP, Mr. CLARK, and Mr. Alderman WAI'l
supported it. Oa t
Mr. BROWNE moved as an amendment, that rli
the motion, alleging the complete refutation ef tbs
against her Majesty, be omitted. t, I/
Mr. Alderman C. SMITH seconded the Amending"o4
The Amendment was put and negatived, and
Os
Motion was carried m:!bout a division.
The Court adjourned at half-past are o'clock.