Star.
London, England, 1826-09-30 00:00:00

ELECTION OF A LORD MAYOR.

Yesterday being the day appointed by the City Char-
ter for the election of a Lord Mayor for the year en-
suing, the Livery, from an early hour in the morning,
were on the qui :rive, and the spacious avenue in front
of Guildhall was soon crowded by numbers of persons,
attracted by the gorgeousness of the City state carriages
which were waiting there, and by the other customary
pomp and parade of the occasion. The usual barriers
were erected in front of the Hall, and a strong body of
officers stationed there, to secure the Livery a free in-
' gress and egress. It soon became apparent that the
attendance of the Livery would be unusually numerous,
and it was said that a powerful attempt would be made
to disturb the usual order of rotation, by the rejection of
Mr. Alderman Brown, and the election of Mr. Alder-
man Lucas, the next in rotation. As, however, it is
necessary that a return of two Aldermen should be made
by the Livery, for the Court of Aldermen to make their
choice from, it was planned by the party above alluded
to that Mr. Alderman Thompson should be returned, in
conjunction with that Gentleman. On the other hand,
a party, the number and strength of which was va-
riously stated, was prepared to oppose, with the utmost
vehemence, the expected attempt at an infraction of the
usual order of succession. They argued that there was
nothing, either in the public or private character of Mr.
Alderman Brown, to call for the unmerited slight pro-
posed to be put upon him, and which they said was
more io be censured, as it was understood to be certainly
not at the desire of Mr. Aldermad Lucas, that Gentle-

man having declared his willingness, and, indeed, wish,
rather to wait another year, when the usual order would
place him within the fair prospect of the, honour, than
be the cause of dissension among any part of, the
worthy body of which he was a Member. How these
arguments were answered by the party who bad planned
the ejection of Mr. Alderman Brown, or what were
their motives for that course, does not exactly appear;
but certain it is, they expected a most vigorous contest,
it being understood that Alderman Brown would, if
necessary, demand a poll, and pursue the same to the
utmost; while, on the other, there were many who were
apprehenlive that Mr. Alderman Lucas would person•
ally decline standing a poll.
At a little after eleven o'clock in the morning, the
first symptoms of the approaching important business
were given by the departure of the Lord Mayor, the
body of Aldermen, the Citp,Officers, and the Gentle-
men of the Household, all of them in their full robes,
from the Council Chamber in Guildhall, where they
had assembled, for the purpose of attending Divine
Service at the adjacent Church of St. Lawrence, Jewry.
The present Lord Mayor being a member of the Sta-
tioners Company, a large proportion of the Livery of
that Company paid him the usual mark of respect in
such cases, by attending that Church.
On the return of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and
suite, they retired to the Common Council Chamber,
whence they returned, and took their seats on the hust-
ings, in the Common Hall, at one o'clock precisely.
The Lord Mayor, on taking his seat, was received with
loud cheers.

Alderman Atkins and Alderman Watchman followed.
Alderman Brown next came forward, and was received with
loud hisses, mingled with shouts of applause, u were Aldermen
Lucas and Thompson.
The Court having been opened in the usual manner by the
City Crier,
The RECORDER stepped forward and said, they had
assembled for the purpose of electing two of their Ma-
gistrates for the Court of Aldermen to make their choice
which of the two should assume the important office of
Lord Mayor for the year ensuing. The names of the
Magistrates would be called over in regular order, for
them to make their election.
The Aldermen having retired,
The City Crier called out their names in the following order
First. Alderman Brown, for whom the show of hands was very
great, and comprised certainly a majority of the Livery present.
The name of Alderman Lucas was next announced,
and several 'bands were held up for him, but not more
than a third of the number which had been shewn for
Mr. Alderman Brown. Some persons in the crowd
called out repeatedly, " Not now, next year:'
Alderman Thompson's name was proclaimed next, but only
three hands were held up for him.
The names of Aldermen Key, Crowder, and Laurie, were next
announced, and were severalty received with applause, but no
hands were held up for them.
The Cosmos Stamm then came forward, and announced the
election to have. in the opinion of the Sheriffs, idlers upon Alderman
Brown and Alderman Lucas.
The result was then, in the usual manner, conveyed
to the Court of Aldermen, and shortly they returned
into Court, when the Recorder stepped forward, and
announced the election of the Court of Aldermen to
have fallen upon Mr. Alderman Brown.
The Officer then came forward, and invested him with the gold
chain.
Alderman Baowx then stept in front of the hustings,
and in a very neat speech thanked the Livery for the
honour they bad done him, and which he felt the more
sensibly, as it was by the handsome manner in which
they had now come forward, that he had been able to
triumph over the opposition formed against him.
Thanks having been voted to the Sheriffs,
Mr. HUNT addressed the Court on the subject of the Corn Laws.
Few, however, remaining to listen to him, he soon brought his
observations to a close, and at twenty minutes past two o'clock the
Court adjourned.

LIVERP3OI, SEPT. 28.—The demand for Cotton
continues very good, and the sales today amount to
about 3,500 bags, principally American descriptions,
about one half of which have been taken on speculation.
No alteration in prices.
On Saturday evening, the whole of an extensive shed,
100 yards in length; and an adjoining stable, situate at
Ravi cliffe, were destroyed by lite. The shed was oc•
copied by Messrs. Walkers and Co. for the purpose of
.wingling fl..x, containing the produce of about 100
acres of flax, and from 30 to 40 tons of tow, besides
many other articles of value. The whole of which was
consumed in a very few minute!, including a chesnut
and a bay horse, worth together 1501. The damage
, done is estimated at 20001.

GLASGOW, Swriutut 28. •

CATTLE SHOW. •
Yesterday being the day appointed for the great
Cattle Show for the West of Scotland, and the first

ever held in this place, the same was numerously
and resprctably attended by Noblemen and Gentlemen
from all the surrounding districts, and also from nearer
and even remote districts of Scotland. The day for-
tunately was fine. which gave additional effect to the
scene, which afforded much gratification to the able
judges who attended, and the public in general.
At an early hour the horses, cattle, sheep, &c. began'
to be collected in our new Cattle Market, the place ap-
pointed for the exhibition ; and, owing to the number,
it was nearly mid-day before the judges could com-
mence their examination. A vast concourse of spectators
attended; and about one o'clock the public were ad-
mitted, when a tremendous rush took place, and some
confusion for the moment ensued, but which was soon
over, when order and regularity prevailed.
The exhibition as a whole, gave general satisfaction.
Some fine cows and bulls of the Ayrshire breed w re
brought forward, and attracted much attention. Two
very fine oxen, belonging to his Grace the Doke of
Montrose were much admired, and were sold fur 1201.
A number of fine mares were shewn, sorne-fine sheep,
and several uncommon fat hogs. These were also ex•
hibited several ingenious agricultural instruments, and a
variety of grass seeds, and some uncommon fine speci-
mens of carrots, turnips, and mange' wurzel, &c.
After the exhibition, above 500 Noblemen and Gentlemen sat
down in the Tontine Inn to an elegant dinner. The Marquis of
Tweedale4as in the Chair,and Mr. M'Donald of Staffs, croupier.
Several excellent speeches were delivered and appropriate toasts
given during the evening. The company did not separate till a
late hour. Amongst the distinguished individuals present mere the
Duke of Hamilton, the Marquis of Tweedale, Lord John Hay,
Lord Fincastle, Honourable Admiral Fleming, the Lord Pro.
vost, and Magistrates of Glasgow, Sir James Coiquhoun, Bart. Sir
David Hunter Blair, Bart. Mr. Macdonald of Staffa, Archibald
Campbell, Esq. M.P. Henry Monteith, Esq. M.P. Gilbert Inns,
Esq. H. M'Donald Buchanan, Esq. Archibald Speirs, Esq. Thos.
Wallace, Esq. Kirkman Finlay, Esq. Robert Graham, Esq. James
Hunter, Esq. Norman Lockhart, Esq. L. Houston, Esq. P. M.
Thriepland, Esq. Miles Fletcher, Esq. Adam Fergusson, Esq. &s.
The dinner and wines were provided by Mr. Mine of the Ton.
tine, with his customary care and attention ; and, could accommo.
dadon have been got, a much greater number of Gentlemen would
have attended.