The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-10-19 00:00:00

CHESTER.

•tea cotrnott-'aoitx{b2t.
last the city of Chester gritiesmod a
. very rare occurrence in their annals,
century past, namely, the electiOn of
4 000103011 Councilmen. by the citizens'
Prom a combination of causes, the Measure
jeopardy to the very last hour, and
Itervals in which all hopes of its success
andoned by its warmest friends. Early
and particularly on Tuesday evening,
Esq., Mayor, who had been prevented on
acessent of severe indisposition from attending the
meeting. be had convened for the preceding Thursday,
was stated to be in imminent danger; and on the Wed.
aesday very alight hopes were entertained that he
woad be able to attend. It was likewise generally
beltived that Mr. Alderman E►ans, the Deputy Mayor,
felt semi objections to preside nn the occasion ; and
this view of the subject was fully confirmed on the
Thursday morning, when the latter gentleman issued
a bill, finally declaring be would not hold a Common-
ball, for reasons therein stated. The city was in the
utmost consternation ; disappointment and chagrib
were visible upon every countenance ; and the expec-
tation. which bad been cherished wilt unusual warmth,
appeared to 6e extinct. Happily, however, the gloom
was soon dissipated. His Worship, upon information
that Mr. Ald. Evans had finally obji•cted to preside,
immediately took a resolution to attend himself, though
labouring under great debility. His medical at:en-
dants were sent for and consulted, who yielded to his
solicitude fur fulfilling his engagement, and gratify-
ing the wishes of his fellow-citizens. Soon after II
o'clock, the cheering information was received in the
city. and instantly spread in all directions. Num-
bers proceeded towards Vicar's cro++; and about
twelve his carriage entered the city, himself seated be-
tween and supported by Dr. Junes and Mr. Ileorge
Harrison, his professional attendant+. It was very
difficult for the assembled multitude to repress their

ardour of attachment to the man who had apparently
placed his life in jeopardy to serve the ci:izens when
he reached the Exchange ; but the authority of the
more discreet succeeded in preventing the tumultnary
expression of popular feeling. The Town-hall swat-
presently crowded to eseess ; and before the Mayor
entered, Mr. John Walker addressed the people, ad-
verting to the state of Sir. Seller's health, and earnestly
rccont.nentled them not to mark 164 sense of approba-

tiou at what might occur in the business of the ii y
by tumultuous exprissions of gratification. This ad-
tress was perfectly understood, and well received ;
and its salutary effects were clearly tascoverab le tilroug h-
, out the whole proceedings.
r lltutiMeief Magistrate taring name bia. Ogee .on the
bench, addressed the meeting. He said," A requisition
of the citizens having been presented to me some time
ago, to convene a meeting of the freemen, for the pur-
pose of electing 24 aldermen, and 4S ..00mmon council.
men, I acquiesced, and called a meeting for last Thurs-
day ; but I was so unwell that I could not attend. I
have convened this meeting for that purpose. You con-
sider yourselves entitled to select your officers, pursuant
to the charter of Henry VII., which I approve of, and
think you so entitle.). lam now much indisposed, and
have been very ill ; but, thank God, I am now better.
We will now proceed to the elections ; and if any gentle-
man present has a list of names, I shall be glad if you
nil) proceed to nominate them."
Immediately before the elections of the 2-1 Aldermen
commenced, the Mayor inquired where the Town-clerk
was ? Mr. Ellis Jones said he had applied to him to at-
ten-1, and that he had refused.
Mr. Dicas !ben proposed as an Alderman our highly
r,spected Recorder, S. Y. Benyon, Esq., who was duly
seconded by Mr. E. Roberts, and approved ; as were also
the following rentletnen, as Aldermen fir the ensuing
year: —W. Seller, brewer, Robert Earl Grosvenor, Sir
Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., Sir John Cotgreave, tint.
and 19 others.
Amon_ the gentlemen proposed and rejected were—
Daniel Smith, Esq.; nouns Evans, drnggist ; General
Thomas Grosvenor, M.P. for thiscity Lord Dtlawere,
formerly Mr. Cholmondeley.
Mr. Roberts read over the names: " These, Mr. Mayor
(said he), are the names of those approved for the 2 I
Aldermen of the city of Chester."
The Msernt.—" The men put before me you approve
of-1 can only say your sanction is my guide. I declare
them all duly elected: I have put my signature to the
list, and approve of your conduct. They are truly and
respectively elected." At this stage of the proceedings
the Mayor, obviously labouring. under great langonr,
expressed a wish that the ball should adjourn to the fol-
lowing Tuesday; but on being pressed to remain, he
yielded to thuir solicitation, and declared he wool", pro-
ceed to the election of the 40 common council-men. The
court then proceeded to the election.of the 40 common
council-nom; among whom were Richard Richardson,
Esq , Richard Grosvenor, commonly called Lord Vis-
count Beigrave, Earl Wilton, Rev, Thomas Maddock.
Among the gentlemen proposed. but rejected, were—
Rey. Chas. Mutton, Chas. Cholosondeley, Esq., Rev. Thos.
Edwards, Win. Davesifft, Esq.
The list of Corn IConneilmen was then read to
'rim meeting, and the ayor•sebscribed to it his sig-
saw,.
Mr. Seller having quitted the hall,
Mr. Roamers addressed the, meeting, observing, he
telt highly gratified to see the boil so crowded on. this
11osportant occasion. lie then . proemd the thanks of
she meeting. to the Worshipfulthe 11ay.or, for his we*
awe apt &induct in the chair on thaLcl4. and for the
isstaveitting attentions be had ever paid to the interests
lot the city. •
JOIN Wasauto saeonded she voted•thasks, Web,
i*ea Carrion/ Aseastimonsly, after .'which the bled
nveltitede gave titter hearty elit,to, and lineediatelf
impended is the most peaceable masser.—(Chester
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