Star.
London, England, 1821-03-09 00:00:00

ELECTION OF AN ALDERMAN.
yesterday, in consequence of the resignation of Sir
yArroEw IhrmAra, the late Alderman of Bridge
Wardmote was held in Fishmonger,
for the purpose of electing a successor to the gown.
The LORD NfAvoa presided, accompanied by the
eiyal City Officers.
Mr. TILL proposed, and Mr. BenTRANt seconded,
gi..GARRATi who had been invited to stand, by a
ojrarity of the inhabitants of the Ward.
Mr. Bevimorom aid Nis. Pewrents proposed and
seconded Mr. Sheriff WILLIAms.
Mr. GARRAT then addressed the Meeting. He
would give no political pledge; and with respect to
hispohtical opinions, he would say, that he was nei-
ther a Whig nor a Tory, nor anything by name ; but
Ole were elected to the office, he should think it his
may, as a Magistrate, to honour the King, and to
smog the laws. Ile should think it his duty to
suppartthe Government, lo long as he could support
it conscientiously—(Laud and continued cheers).
Mr. Sheriff WILLIANIS said he had been brought
up in the love of freedom, which would never dimi-
Disk with him; but it did not follow that he should,
on that account, not respect the existing Authorities.
Ile had the approbation of his Majesty and the Go-
vernment for his conduct in office; and if he were re.
turned, he should endeavour to abstract himself much
more from party vlirics.
Several other Gentlemen spoke on both sides.
ne LORD MAYOR then put the Candidates in no-
snination, when the choice of the Ward was declared
W have fallen on Mr. Sheriff WILLIAMS. A poll was
demanded for both parties, which went on but slowly,
as nearly the whole of the afternoon was taken up by
long arguments between the Counsel upon th'i ad-
missibility of votes. At the close of the poll, the
numbers were declared as fallow
For Mr. Sheriff Williams - 23
For Mr. barrat . - 19

Majority - —4
THIS DAY

In consequence of the LORD Moron having to at-
tend a Cow t of Cennmon Council this day, the polling
commenced as early as nine o'clock, and closed at
6even. It rill be seen that the number potted is
very small: this is accounted for by the time that is
consumed in examining the votes, which is done in
ele most. scrupulous manner. The Election, how-
ever, cannot be protracted beyond three days, that
king the extent of time allowed by the,Act of Par-
frailest for the regulation of the Election of Ward
Officers of the City of London. At the close of the poll
this day, the numbers were declared to be as follow :
Fcr Mr. Sheriff Williams - 55
For Mr. Garrat - 48

Majority • - —7

A Monument to the memory of Scotia's favourite
Bard, ROBERT BunNs, is now building ; the plan is
that of a Grecian Temple, having nine pillars 16 feet
in height ; the situation selected is the Poet's native
village.

In consequence of the death of Mr. Coetwzmus
ELLIOT, the title of Father of the Society of Writers
to his Majesty's Signet in Scotland has devolved upon
Mr. JAMtS CHALMER, of Abingdon-street, West-
minster. This Gentleman entered as a Member of
that honourable Society in the year 1764, and after-
wards repaired to and settled in London, as a Scots
Solicitor and Conductor of Appeals from the Judg-
ment of the Conti of Session in Scotland, at the Bar
of the House of Lords.

The Report of his Majesty's Commissioners for
Building New Churches has been printed, in pursu-
ance of the order of the House of Commons. It states,
that £20,000 ought to be the amount of the largest
allowance granted for building any Church ; that the
residence o 1 at least 1000 persons four miles from their
Parish Church should be a necessary qualification ;
and that since the formation of the Board, 158 appli-
cations have been made for aid, 45 of which have been
rejected; and 25 applications have been postponed,
from the apprehension that the Parliamentary fund
will be exhausted by the completion of the Churches
and Chapels they have already proposed to build.

TIIEATIM.—OPERA HOUSE.—The forth-
coming serious Opera, Gazza Ladra," is said
to be the chef 41'teurre of ROSSINI, and the most diffi-
cult to pet form of any that he has composed. When
given at Venice, it required thirty morning and as
many evening rehearsals, before it could be produced.
A general rehearsal of it will take place this night.
Mr.and Mrs. CoUT TS have taken two pit boxes at
the Opera, opposite to that prepared for the KING.

DRCRY-LANE.—Last night, after the Opera of
Lore in a Village, which again attracted and de-
lighted a crowded and brilliant audience, a new
Farce, in One Act, called Mr. Tibbs, was performed
for the first time. Mr. HARLEY, who sustained the
principal character, exerted himself with great viva-
city, and produced a good deal of laughter, in his
endeavours to provide a dinner for his 'fashionable
friends, without money, but there was some opposi-
tion on the falling of the curtain; the applause, how-
ever, preponderated so Much, as to afford a fair pro-
mise of success. At the conclusion of the second Act
of the Opera, Mrs. BEECHER (late Miss O'NEILL)
entered Prince LEOPOLD'S box, and was warmly
greeted by the audience. She was accompanied by
her sister and some other Ladies, Mr. BEECHER, Mr.
CALCRAFT, and Sir ROBERT WILSON. 111-s. BEECHER
came forward, and respectfully acknowledged the
compliment paid to her.
COVENT-GARDEN.—After the Play of Don John,
last night, another adaptation from the well-known
Novel of Kenilworth castle was performed for the
first time. Mr. VANDENUOFF was the representative
cf the Earl of Leicester, and Messrs. ABBOT and
CONNOR distinguished themselves in an unusual de-
gree as t'arney and Michael Lambourne. FARLEY, as
Foster, gave some of his powerful touches of natera
With the greatest effect. Mrs. FA= was dignified
as Queen Elizabeth, and Mrs. Vzsitto, as Amy
(Countess of Leicester), was particularly interesting.
The Piece was announced for repetition this evening,
but amidst some di.approbation. The scenery was,
as usual, picturesque and effective in the extreme.
ZNOLISH OPERA.— MATIIEwes Country Cousins
21,' Ain attracted, last 11:1414, a numerous auditory.—
the 'louse was frequently convulsed with laughter,
And the ktenest sarcasm was conveyed with sttch
altd gay humour, that it lost all the bitterness
e it retatned all the brilliancy cf ingenious satire.