Dispute Over Aldermen Voting Rights in London Common Council
The article discusses a late Court of Common-Council dispute on whether Aldermen may vote as a separate body in all questions or only in specific cases. It details proceedings, opinions from Recorder and Common Serjeant, and the Lord Mayor's handling, concluding with arguments for and against the Aldermen’s right. Includes extensive notes on the Act of Parliament and subsequent motions, plus port reports from Deal Dover Gravesend and Margate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Common Serjeant
Cammai-Serjeant
London
Afiyor
Sheriffs Court
Aldermen
Royal Exchange solicitor named to succeed deceased
Court of Directors of the Royal Exchange Assurance appoint Mr Fohn Rayner of Old Pitc-Street as their Solicitor replacing the late Mr Langley Hill. Government contracts secure two gun ships to be built in private yards at Pitcher's Point and Bird's Dock Deptford. Citizens aid Capt Feddie's company for bravery against a Spanish privateer. Lottery for one million lives teased, with blanks bearing interest. A master weaver Ai. Brandt dies wealthy at Bishopsgate-Street. Fires at Cox's Wharf and Booker's Half Moon inn cause extensive damage. eight horses perish, hops and merchandise burned. The Constant Anne bound for London lost at Yarmouth Roads. crew saved by Hudson's Bay officers Middleton. Colchester Packet Boat believed lost in recent storm. Imports and exports list ships bringing brandy, wine, rum, and lead shot to various ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Exchange Assurance
Fohn Rayner
Old Pitc-Street
Langley Hill
Deceas
Pitcher’s Point
Bird’s Dock
Deptford
Feddie
New-Street
Bishopsgate-Street
Ai. Brandt
Southwark
Blue Maid-Alley
Hood
Anne
Brown
Petersbourg
Yarmouth Roads
Hudson’s Bay
Middleton
Colchester
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A.B. Esq
Port News
Deal
Alf Fail
Swift
Smiter
Philadelphia
Mary
Pratt
Mafia
Smith
Oporto
Jamaica
Foy
Bristol
Downs
His Majesty
Greenwich
Eltham
Cruizer
Dover
Society
Redwood
Ramsgate
Plymouth
Elizabeth
Carstins
Yarmouth
M'Daniell
Gravesend
Dorothy
Atajor
Stetin
Margaret
Landisfield
Hannah
Kilpaisick
North Copen
St. David
M‘tageart
Vitegina
Howard
Liverpol
Margate Roads
James and Elizabeth
Spencer
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