The Court of Aldermen, specially summoned by the Lord Mayor,
assembled on Thursday, to consider the proceedings necessary in con- sequence of the imprisonment of the Sheriffs by order of the house of 'Commons. The discussion: was carried on with closed doors ; but it ..transpired tioat a Committee bad been appointed to sit daily. A Court of Comtnon Council was also held. Resolutions were passed by large nes;erities, and amidst "much excitement "— " That the Aire of Shrrilf of London and Middlesex being vested in the Lord Mayor, .Shierinen, and Commons of London, and its duties executed be two freemen' el* the City, elected by the eitizLns, Liverymen in common hail assembled, it becomes the duty of this Court to see that none of its rights are in any way infringed. "That as it appears the Sheriffs of Middlesex, William Evans and John Wheaton, Esqrs , have been committed to the custody of the Sergeant-at- Arms, by order of the !louse of Commons, for exercising the imperative duties of their high and distinguished office, as declared by lo..r Majesty's Court of queen's Bench in a legal and con,titutional manner, this Court deeply sym- pathizes with them ; and hereby offers its tribute of respect to the Sheriffs for the firmness, discretion, and dignity with which they have conducted themselves on this importent occasion. " That a Ward Committee be now appointed, including all the Aldermen
now present, to coliperate with the Committee appointed by the Court of Al. dermen."
The principal speakers were Aldermen Thompson, White, Brown, Mr. Wire, Mr. Stevens, Sir Peter Laurie, Mr. Pewtress, and Alt Richard Taylor. Alderman White expressed approbation of the cots duct of the House of Commons, and commended Lord John Russell; but he appeared to stand alone in the Court.
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