The History And Survey of London And Its Environs From the Earliest Period to the Present Time 2
The History And Survey of London And Its Environs From the Earliest Period to the Present Time 2
B Lambert
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-'Repeal of tlie Shop-tax.* -The Opera House burnt. -^Election of a Recorder. Early in the year 1785, the proceedings on the Westminster scrutiny were brought before the House of Commons, with a view to obtain an order for its discontinuance ; but it was not until after several pe- titions from the inhabitants had been presented, and three warm debates, that the house acquiesced, and, on the 3d of March, ordered the high bailiff to make a return. The votes of only two parishes had been investig...ated, although eight months had elapsed; and, during this time, the unsuccessful candidate had only reduced his opponent's majority by eigh- teen. A remarkable occurrence happened in Westmin- ster-hall, during the sitting of the court of KingV bench, on the 22d of April. In consequence of a very Digitized by Google tdNDOK Al^D Its fiNVlRONS* $89 Veiy high wind) some of the stones from the upper part of the building fell through the sky-light ; the fragments of the glass fell among the judges on the bench, and a considerable part of the ceiling was scattered about among the barristers and officers of the court Impressed with the idea that the whole fabric was tumbling, their lordships, and all the bar^ made a precipitate retreat; but, soon finding that it was a premature alarm, the court was resumed* In this confusi
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