A Committee Of The Governors
Sit Every Thursday, To Consider What Patients Are Fit To Be
Discharged, And To Admit Others.
The government of the City of London, it is observed, resembles that
of the kingdom in general; the Lord Mayor is compared to the king,
the aldermen to the nobility or upper house, and the common
councilmen to the commons of England.
This assembly, consisting of the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and common
councilmen, has obtained the name of The Common Council, and has a
power, by their charters, of making such bye-laws and statutes as
are obligatory to the citizens. It is called and adjourned by the
Lord Mayor at pleasure, and out of it are formed several committees,
viz. - 1. A committee of six aldermen and twelve commoners for
letting the City lands, which usually meets every Wednesday at
Guildhall for that end. 2. A committee of four aldermen and eight
commoners for letting the lands and tenements given by Sir Thomas
Gresham, who meets at Mercers' Hall on a summons from the Lord
Mayor. 3. Commissioners of Sewers and Pavements, elected annually.
And, 4. A governor, deputy-governor and assistants, for the
management of City lands in the province of Ulster in Ireland.
The other principal courts in the City are, 1. The Court of
Aldermen. 2. The Court of Hustings. 3. The Lord Mayor's Court. 4.
The Sheriff's Court. 5. The Chamberlain's Court. 6. The Court of
the City Orphans. 7. The Court of Conscience.
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