25 JUNE 1853, Page 9
Mr. Joseph Townley and Mr. Thomas Shepperson were yesterday elected
Sheriffs of the City of London for the ensuing year. Mr. Alder- man Wilson has accepted the Aldermansbip of the Ward of Bridge-With- out. There is some contest on the matter between the two Courts; and yesterday resolutions recommending that the dace be not ffiled up and that the ward be abolished were presented to the Court of Aldermen from the Court of Common Council. But the vacant office teas filled up.