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London, England, 1820-02-29 00:00:00

COURT 014 COMMON COUNCIL.

Yesterday a Court of Common Council was
held for the special purpose of receiving his Ala-
jesty's answer to the application of the Court, to
know at %hat time his'Alajesiy would be pleased
ro receive the Address of Condolence and Con-
gratulation.'

REFUSAL TO ALLOW SHERIFF PARKINS TO SIT
IN THE COURT.

When the Court was made, Mr. Sheriff Parkins
was obset ved standing in the body of the Court,
amooest the Mrmbers.
Mr. T. N. Wteetsats immediately moved that
strangers should withdraw. All below the Bar
were then moving out of the Court., but Mr. Wil-
liams said, he did not mean that those who stood
where strangers were usually allowed to remain
during a debate should be included in the order.
His object was to hive the hotly of the Court
confined to the Members, who alone bad a right
to sit there.
The space below the Bar was soon filled after
this otoitication, but the moment those who were
limos iedulged were comf-nrtably situated,
Mr. T. N. WILLIAMS again rose and said, he
had learned that the Sheriff had a communication
of a sery delicate nature to make to the Court,
which might render it necessary to dispense with
the presence of strangers, until the Court should
ascertain whether they could with propriety he
admitted. Ile, therefore, felr justified in mov-
ing, that strangers should no longer remain in
Court.
Mr. BROWN said, there existed no necessity for
excluding strangers. The business before the
Court could with great propriety be stated to the
Mr. WILLIAMS insisted upon the propriety of
carrying his suggestion into effect ; the queatioo
was extremely delicate.
Mr. JAMES observed upon the inconsistency of
telling the strangers to withdraw, then calling
them back again, with the assurance that they
were not meant in the order, and then issuing
another order for their exclusion._ There was,
lie declared, no sort of necessity for departing
from the usual course.
Mr. Alderman WatTnststs said, it certainly
was at the option of the Court to admit or refuse
admittance to strangers, but the latter never was
done except upon very substantial grounds.
Mr. Sheriff Parkins had, upon hearing the com-
mencement of this conversation, withdrawn.
The proposition to exclude strangers having
failed without a division, or even the form of
putting the question,
Mr. PATTEN rose, and moved, but in so low a
tone of voice as to he scarcely audible below the
Bar, that Mr. Sheriff Pat kins be permitted to have
the privilege of sitting upon the Bench with the
Aldermen in that Court. Mr. Patten stated, that
the Worthy Sheriff had an importent communi-
c,tion to make, in 'conjunction with his worthy
Colleague, from his Majesty, anti thaz it was
consistent with the dignity of the Court to extend
the privilege to him.
A murmur of dissatisfaction here vet), generally
prevailed,
Mr. Hutu:omile seconded the motion for the
Sheriff's admission.—[There were loud cries of
No, nal]
The LORD MAYOR stated, that the Court bad
been specially storm-mooed for the purpose of re-
ceiving the communication from the Throne, He
trusted that any other question would not, upon
such an occasion, be agitated. Mr. Sheriff Both-
well bad waited upon his Majesty--
Mr. SAVAGE—WaS not Mr. Sheriff Parkins
with his Brother Sheriff?
There was a loud cry of Yes in the Court.
The LORD MAYOR continued---Mr. Sheriff
Bothwell had stated to him that he had waited
upon his Majesty, who was graciously pleased to
say, that he would receive the Address of the Court
of Common Council at tour o'clock that day. His
Majesty was also graciously pleased to say, that
he much regretted his inability to receive it
sooner, and requested that a deputation consist-
ing of a stimuli Dumber should be appointed to be
the bearers of the Address.
Mr. BRowte wished to know why the motion
for the introduction of Sheriff Parkins should be
delayed so long ? He saw no reason why the com-
munication should not be made at the Bar. It was
:rue the Sheriffs bad in no case for the last 20
years been refused the privilege of sitting on the
'tench in that Court. The courtesy was in all
cases granted; but where could be pointed out
the precedent of a Sheriff who bad conducted
himself as Sheriff Parkins had ?—(Loud cries of
Hear !)—And who had ever heard of the admis-
sion of a man who had been complained against
by the Chief Magistrate, and whose case bad not
yet been decided upon ? It was inconsistent with
time dignity of the Court to support such a mo•
tiou.

A number of Members rose, and the attempt of
the Lord Mayor to fix the at►ention of the Court
upon the question upon which they bad expressly
assembled was wholly ineffectual. There was a
ary of " The first question 'must be disposed of,"
which overwhelmed all other efforts.
Air. DIXON said, that a communication from
the Throne always superseded all other business.
The question was evidently agitated from party
motives, which it was not very honourable to
operate upon such an occasion. lie hoped the
Gentlemen who had introduced it would not press
it. The discussion must necessarily interfere with
are important business on which they were as-
sembled, and was indeed unworthy of being ewer-
tamped by the Court.

Mr. Wiwatts (of Smithfield) said, that if the
present question had been objected to when it was
first started, it might have been disposed of by tl►e
Lord Mayor without discussion ; but the propo-
sition having beer► regularly moved and seconded,
a decisii,n in the usual way must be obtained.
lie supported the motion, but he was not induced
to do so by any party feeling. The occasion ot►
which they were assembled was an extraordinary
one, and the presence of both the Sherds in
Court, particularly as both of them had teceived
the communication front the Throne, would be
more decorous than the attendance of one only—
(a loud cry of "Let t he Sheriff appear at the
liar," was here set up).
Mr, JAMES observed, that it would be necessary

to say a great deal more for Mr. Sheriff Parkins
than had yet been said for him before be could be
thought entitled to a seat in that Court. The
special matter should have been entered upon be-
fore any other. The Worthy Member then moved
the previous question.
Mr. CLARKE (a new Member) said, that this
unnecessary discussion had taken place in conse-
quence of an oversight upon the part of the Lord
Mayor, who should have stopped the discussion
in limine.
Mr. OLDHAM wished that some intermediate
way bet ween the Bar and the Bench could be
achapted, for the purpose of disposing of this ques-
tion. Both the Sheriffs bad waited upon his Ma-
jesty, and had communication with his Majesty;
the Court would therefore see the necessity of
their attendance. There was a way by which
this could be accomplished without compelling
the Court to agree to a proposal which it might
be necessary to consider with greater care. The
amendment already moved prevented hint from
submitting that plan.
Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN said, he bad been
frequently in that Court when the other business
of. the day was gone through before Addresses to
the Throne were discussed. The Court was not,
therefore, acting without precedent. He did not
know Mr. Sheriff Parkins personally. That eon-
wet which some Gentlemen of the Cowl seemed
to object to was probably in the Sheriff's Opinion
pertecily correct. At all events the Sheriff's con-
duct elsewhere was not a questiotrin that Court.
It was the situation as it regards d the City of
London that they were bound to consider ; and
as to the charge of objectionable conduct, he had
seen men in the Ceair of that Court, men who,
though unworthy to sit in it, were treated with
respect. This respect Was merely paid to the
situation. Mr. Sheriff. Parkins had never insulted
the Court, and the question was, whether .the
Court were deterwinee to treat him as a Gentle-
mao, or to deny hint the privilege to tvitch, as a'
high Officer anti a Gentlemen, he was eetifleit ?
Mr. JACKS was of opinion, that the questilon
should be set at rest by calling the Sheriffs to the
Bar of the Court, at which place the first Mer-
chants in the City had attended.
Mr. HURCOMBE said, the refusal appeared to
hint very exit aot Jittery. Mr. Sheriff Parkins
bad not been treated by his fellow citizens as his
brother Sheriff had been received. He had been
elected considerably before that worthy officer,
and consented without hesitation to accept the
office. Mr. Sheriff Rothwell had not evinced the
saute readiness to attend to the (holes of the situ-
ation to which tie was invited, and still the latter
was received into the Court without opposition,
while the former was treated with harshness and
ungrateful severity. He had good reasons for
wishing to appear in Court, and would state them
upon being introduced. The Bailiff of the Bo-
rough was admitted but tke other -day, and the
motion for his admission 'vas carried unani-
mously. How then could the Court refuse to
admit an Officer who bought a message-from the
King ?.
Mr. Sheriff ROTHWELL said, he felt himself in
rather a very delicate situation. In the simpli-
city of his heart, and without troubling the Court
with any observations, he would declare to them,
that he was ready to attend• with pleasure at the
Bar of the Court, and to request Mr. Sheriff Par-
kins to do the same.
A great many Members shouted their appFause
upon hearing this proposal, and there was a loud
clapping of hands.
Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN said, he did not by
any means think the proposition of the Sheriff
worthy of being entertained. The question could
not be got rid of by such a ptoceeding as had
been suggested., and be, it he was the officer,
would not consent to stand in the situation
pointed out by the Worthy Sheriff and Alderman,
for the purpose of presenting an important com-
munication. The refusal to grant the privilege
would be wholly inconsistent with the practice of
the Court, and have the appearance of being
pressed by that class of men who had included
him in the list of prosecutions now pending.
Mr. DIXON called on every man in .the Court
to take the conduct of Sheriff Parkins, since his
election, into consideration, and to say whether
the Court would be justified in admitting him ?
But the question was etade merely a party one,
otherwise there would not be a word of dis-
cussion, because there would not have been a
mover and seconder.

Mr. CLARKB (the new Member) again rose to
accuse the Lord Mayor of an oversight, in not
having prevented the discussion upon this ques-
tion (there were loud cries of order),
The LORD MAYOR said, he had not discovered
the nature of the question until considerable pro-
gress had been made its it, and it was too late to
prevent the Court from entertaining it.
Mr. GRIFFITHS said, it was more dignified to
have two Sheriffs than one in attendance.
Mr. T; IV. WILLIAMS said, it was manifest
that Mr. Sheriff Parkins never expected to be per.
witted to sit in that Court, for he had never pre-
sented himself. He was now brought forward to
be thrust down their throats. There was no
more in the Resolution proposed than was meant
to meet the .eye. He (Mr. Williams) for one
thought the office of Sheriff most woefully de-
graded. All the business had been left to the
other Sheriff, and now a message was brought in
that the Court must comply with Mr. Parkins',
wish to sit amongst them.
Mr. HURCOMBE declared, that he had never
heard of the Resolution until he toOk his seat in
the Court, and that he had done his utmost to
prevent the Worthy Mover from bringing it for-
ward. The question was by no means plecon-

Mr, OLDHAM suggested, that the Sheriffs should
make their corninunication at the Table of the
Court.

Several Members cried out, " withdraw the

Motion,"

A number of ,Members rose, but -the precious
question was put a loud distinct tone, and car-
ried by a chew of hands with a causiderahle ma-

COMNIUNICATION FROM THE THRONE.
Mr. OLDHAM then moved, that the Sheriffs
should be tequestetl to attend at the table of the
Court to malie the comtuttnickAtioq from bii Ma-

jesty to the Court.—Carried in the affirmathl
with very few dissentients. •4
Mr. Sheriff Rothwell then left the Cohrtf 4°4
soon after returned, accompanied by Mr. Slier'
Parkins.
Mr. Sheriff ROTHWRLL stated, that in conlPliti
ance with the directions of the Court, he IQ%
waited upon his Majesty with the Address of than
Court, and his Majesty was graciously pleased to
appoint 4 o'clock the hour at which he Would rh'
ceive the Address. His Majesty appeared tout
indisposed, and expressed his regret at not 11044
been able to receive the Address before that ti Ode:
His Majesty expressed his wish to receive the A
dress at the hands of a Deputation consisting Qt 6
small number. This statement was read from rti
parer.
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Mr. Sheriff PARKINS said that be, in his offici*d
capacity, thought it necessary to state, that he Si°
never, till he came into that Court, seen the rs;
per just read. He had to declare, in opis,osill'be
to it, that his Majesty did not appear to him,fo
in a bad state of health ;. and he begged leave ("„
state, that when Mr. Sheriff Roth well expre344
his wish to know when it would he convenie°
for his Majesty to receive the Address, he
kins) did not hear one word about a small deputy,
:
tion. His Majesty merely said, that he would I.l'.
ceive the Address that day by deputation. There
was a great deal of
.private conversation between
the Remembrancer and Mr. Sheriff Roth well. 13
Majesty looked extremely well, much better tl►®4
could be expected considering the reports 01
him, and he (Parkins) hoped his Majesty wouji
live long, to tiinmph over hi 3 enemies, if be I°'
any, and to be a benefit to his people.—(Ar
plause.)—Mr. Sheriff Parkins was proceedi"
when several Members rose and said, that as tiro
Sheriff had made his communication, he Wright
withdraw.
Mr. Sheriff Parkins immediately withdrew."'
There were a few hisses upon his departure.
A discussion immediately took place upon rho
question of going up to the Throne by deput4'
tion.

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Mr. BROWN suggested, that a deputation iboo
be appointed to carry up the Address, but EP
the motion should be so framed as to prevent •ti'e
circumstance from being drawn into a precedent'
Mr. DIXON said, he had a motion to submit 11/
that effect.—He then moved, that it was the ill'
herent and acknowledged right of that Court, fa
be received by fhis Majesty on the Throne, lA'g
that they have, in compliance with his MajestYl
wishes, conveyed by the Sheriffs, waived the sowic
on the present occasion, without prejudice to the
rights.
Mr. BROWN seconded the motion.
Mr. HURCOMBE suggested, that as it was of'
dent his Majesty was not as well as could be wisil;
ed, it would be advisable to let the business Bran
over until after his Majesty's return from Brigh'
ton, to which place he was going on TueAay.
Mr. DIXON said, the Court were bound to cool'
ply with his Majesty's wishes in the best manner
they could upon such an occasion.
Mr. Sheriff RoTnwrit.i. stated, that he was col"
vinced it would be exceedingly inconvenient to his
Majesty to receive a large number.
Mr. IVILLIAMS (of Smithfield) said, that this
proceeding heitig the first upon the part of Ertl
Majesty tom ards that Court, they ought t" be
very careful as to the manner in which they re"
pilled it. A little more delay, considering
state of his Majesty's health, would perhaps' be
more decorous.

Mr. Sheriff ROTHWELL said, that his IVlaiestf
would receive no other Address, wil) the excer
Hon of those from the Houses of Parliament, 096
til his return from Brighton.
Mr. JAmFs advised, that no impediment should
be artendt-•I to.

Mr. OLDumst said, the Court might go verl
safely upon this Deputation.
The question was ►hen put, and a division taus
place, wl►e►, ,I4ere appeAred—
For the 'notion 54—Against it 45—Majority 9.
The Deputation was then appointed. It OW
sisted of a number from each Ward, &c.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT —A shocking accitlent
held a young man of the name of Jones, yeste'
day, in Prince's-street, Leicester-stiaare. A •:ork°
lug man liquor had reeled upon his back iFita
the street, a few paces before a Gentleman wbo
was driving a gig at a briik trot, and the driver
was using every effort to pull the horse up ill
vain, when Jones seized the reins, at which the
animal became restive, knocked him down, and
the wheel went over his neck. He was taken (13
the Hospital in a senseless state. The horse, IP
being checked, drew the other wheel over the
drunken man's body, and he was taken to tb°
Hospital also with broken ribs.

A ROBBER FOUND IN A CHIMNEY.-0O SO'
day evening last, abort nine o'clock, the servanis
belonging to Mr. WHITE, of Lanham-place'
Portman-square, were alarmed by something verf
heavy being thrown from the lop of Captain
WYATT'S house, which is next door, Wilk!) they,
found, on examination, to be a quantity Of lead..
Numerous robberies having been committed la
the neighbourhood, and Captain WyATT's
having lately been stripped to the amount of 1001;
value, the servants immediately made an alarto,
and the robber, finding that he was pursued,
managed to creep into one of the chimneys. A;
the rap of the house was found some lend, au°
also iron bars, supposed to be stolen from ii'd
new street, On further research the robber'
who is a little old man, was found snug in tt}e
chimney, covered wig) soot, and almost stiff('
cated. He was taken to Mary-le•bAne watcV
house, where he gave in his name as Geri. Davis'

MARRIED.

On Sunday, at Paddington Church, William Lashing.
of Paddington, to kkss %Vest, only daughter of the late C4l
tain u. West, RoyalKau.

DIED.

Monday, the 28th inst. Harriette, second daughter of Mr'
Joules Asperne, Bookseller, of Cornhill.

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