and assistants, at the approaching coronation, they are to have
seats in
the Abbey during the ceremony. The presence of the Masters of the twelve Companies, who at the coronation of George the Fourth accompa-
nied the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, has been altogether dispensed with. Indeed the claims of the Masters of the Companies to wait upon his Majesty have been altogether disregarded.
CITY REFORM CO3IMITTEE.—Thi5 Committee had a meeting on Thurs- day, at which Alderman Venables attended. The Committee expressed
much surprise at the Alderman's vote on the Marquis of Chandos's amendment, and reminded him of his pledge to vote throughout with Ministers. He was at first inclined to dispute his having made any such pledge, but at last conceded that he had done so. He then shifted
his ground, and declared it matter of conscience to vote as he had done, in favour of an amendment of which so large a majority approved. He
did not explain how he managed to find out previous to the vote that the majority was to be a large one. In conclusion, he said he would be more observant of his pledge in future. There is but one rule by which all such cases ought to be treated ; but as the time for its application is not yet come, it is unnecessary to dwell on it.
ST. PA.t.u.'s Ix DANGER.—Not unfounded fears have been entertained for the south portion of the Cathedral, in consequence of an enormous drain which has been dug there by order of the Commissioners of Sewers. The drain is, it seems, no less than thirty-six feet deep. For what purpose such a depth has been chosen, is not stated. The drain has. been stopped ad interim, on the representation of the Surveyor of the Cathedral.
AUSTRALIAN Costrarev.—At a meeting of the proprietors of shares in.. the Australian Agricultural Company, on Wednesday, it was stated by the Governor, that since the last meeting satisfactory information had been received from the Company's agents. The total expenditure in the • colonywas 8,8601. per annum. The produce of 81 bags of wool, which were daily expected from the colony, it was estimated would be 1,6001., as, from the improved clip, and the manner in which it was washed, it would rea- lize about 201. per hag. By the sale of rams, bulls, and other stock in the colony, added to the produce of wools sold in this country, it was- calculated that 8,5001. would be realized. From the rapid growth of wools, it was believed that the Company, next year, would have a sur- plus of income over expenditure. The value of the Company's land,. stock, &c., in the colony, was estimated at 111,639/.
THE Ncw BEER ACT.—On Monday evening, a numerous meeting of the retailers of beer took place at the Paul's Head, Cateaton Street, and a petition to the House of Commons was agreed to against the amended New Beer Act, as proposed by Lord Melbourne in the House- of Lords.
MoitE DELAYS.—The Vestry of St. James, Clerkenwell, had a discus- sion of' six hours yesterday on the state of the Pentonville Road, and separated without coining to any resolution. Examples are catching.
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