The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-11-04 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

Yesterday a Conrt of Common Council was held for the
dispatch of general business, and was numerously at-
tentled.

Mr. S. Duos called the recollection of the Lord Mayor
to the proceedings which had t ,ken place when the Coast
made a Brant +•f. Leool. in aid of the Spaniards. His Lori.
ship on that occasion stated, that he had requested the opi-
nion of the Law Officers as to the legality of such a grant.—
Now he (Mr. D.) wished to ask his Lordship, whether the
Law Officers gave asy opinion in writing?
The LORD MAYOR explained. lie had requested an opinion
on the subject from the law Officers, but they bad not re-
turned him any written opinion, as they required time to
consider the question adequately. The Court, bower( r.
decided that it was not necessary to take the opinions of
the Law Officers, and there, so far as he was concerned,
the matter ended.

Mg NEW POST Orncs.—Mr. JAMBS stated, it was highly
important, after the proceedings had so long taken place,
and preparations had been made for the erection of a New
Post Olfice, that the publM should know whether the ur-
dertaking would come to any thing: and if it was to be
proceeded in, who was to be at the cost, whether the lid•
vernment or the Corporation 2 It was with a view of oh-
tailing clear inform.tion upon the subject, that be moved a
Resolution to the effect, that the Improvement Committee
shoals; report to the Court the amount of the cash experel-
ed In the purchase of premises, and otherwise preparing the
scite of the New L'ust•ofhce; to whom the money had bees
paid, and how it had been provided ; and also to report
what amount of cash would be necessary for the completton
of the uudertaking, in what mode sub money was to be
raised—nben the building would be commenced—and
when completed.
Mr, Stine agreed in considering such iofursua'ion as
highly necessary, and seconded the motion.
Theiltesointion, after ovine few ub A tioas, was car-
ried.

BLACKFRIARS' BRIDGC—Mr. Dtxote, in a spereh which
was almost inaudible below the bar, represented tilackfricrs'
Bridge to be in a condition which rendered i 11111 l ediats
repair necessary. He moved that it should be referred to
the Committee of General Purposes, to examine whether
any, and what repairs are necessary to Blackfriars' Bridge.
—A long discussiou took place between berm' members
as to the manner in which The expence of the proposed
repairs of the bridge was to be defrayed. Several methods
were suggested. One was to defray the expence from the
Orphans' Fund ; another was by a tonnage on the vessels
that passed underneath; and a third was by a toll on the
font passengers, carts, and carriages that went over the
bridge. The project of a tonnage was opposed on the
ground of the impracticability of the collection ; and it was
urged that as the vessels derived no benefit from the bridge
it was manifestly unjust to call upon the owners to con!ri
hive fur its support. Mr. FAVELL opposed the plan of a
tell upon the carriages and passengers, on the ground that
the obstruction which a toll must occasion in such
crowded thoroughfare, would be an intolerable nuisance.
—The LORD MAWR stated, that he would now give his
opinion on the measure. He considered that any &Niro-
priation of the Orphans' Fund for the repair of the bridge
was out of the question, and that no fund having been pros
vided for the purpose, there were only two moles by which
it could be eifeeted—namely, by a giant of the public
loon •y, or by a 'oil. Now tie should feel it his ditty to
oppose the grant of any public monii for the purpose, as
lie did not see what claims Blackfrtars Bridge had for pub-
lic contribution more than ally other bridge; but a toll
on carriages he considered is. perfectly practicable and
eq livable.
The moti n was agreed to.
The Culla then proceeded to fill up the vacancy in the
office of Civic to the Coal Mat ket, and the petitions of Mr.
James Pearsall, who was formerly a member of the Court,
and Mr. Beoj. Wood, the present third Clerk there, being
presented, and the ballot being taken and cast up, there
appeared—
For Mr. Wood .... 89 votes I For Mr. Pearsall 83
votes. Mr. Wood was thereupon declared duly elected
Second Clerk, which created a vacancy of Third Clerk.
The Court immediately proceeded to fill up the latter va-
cam v. and Mr. Pearsall being the only candidate, was
elected' by a show of hands.

THE KING'S APPROBATION-OF THE CHOICE

OF THE CITIZENS.

Some time before the arrival of the 9th of November,
nn which day the new Lord Mayor enters upon the per.
formance of the eutiss of his office, it is customary fur the
I Ord Chancellor to signify his Majesty's approbation of
the choice made by his taithfnl subjects the Citizens of
London. The period at which this indispensible coalinu-
u'cition was made with respect to the election of Alderman
%Vaitliman was much later than ever we remember his.
311jesty's acquiescence on an occasion of the kind to have.
heel) delayed. The Itemembrancer waited upon the Lord.
Chancellor, and revesled, in the name of the Corporation
to know upon what day his Majesty wonld he graciously
pleased to express his wish upon t'.e subject of the appoint-
ment. The answer sent bark to the Corporation was, that'
the Lord Chancellor had receivedsto nonunands fru% bis

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Majesty on the question. Several dais elapsed, trod it was
thought necess,ry to send the Itemetabrancer agaia to his
lordellip, to ascertain whether•his-Itfilestt had yet been
eacieusly kolettseeto sanction the 'elation -made by the
cjtizeos. 'I he Reltenbtpaserva second tinte retualeaLwijla
in answer that aitonrshetf the Corporatioi, that his Alsjes'y
ha,l not as yet honoured him with any commands for the
Corporation of London. This delay ocessioned a very
painful feeling amongst the lovers of unanimity la the