The Lord Mayor’s Candidature: The Lord Mayor of London attended a meeting of his supporters at the Dolphin Hotel, on Thursday evening. The room and the passage leading thereto were crowded, and a wish was expressed for an adjournment to a more commodious place, but considering the lateness of the hour and also that a large public meeting would be held on the following night, at the Victoria Rooms, it was not deemed desirable. His Lordship’s reception was of the most enthusiastic and gratifying character that his friends could wish. The attendance, which was very influential, comprised General Bullock, Capt. Tinling, R N., Captain Engledue, the Rev. N. Cotton, Rev. E. Edmonds, Rev. Dr. Bradshaw, Messrs. C. Day, A. Lamb, H. J. Pinsent, T. C. Elliott, E. Coxwell, W. J. Le Feuvre, A. Grey, J. Coupland, &c. The Lord Mayor, on entering the room, was received with an ovation of cheers. Mr. A. Lamb took the chair, and called upon the hon. secretary, Mr. E. Coxwell, to read the minutes of the last meeting of the committee, which having been done, the Chairman said: Gentlemen, you have heard the minutes of last night’s operations, and either by mistake, or something else, I naturally came and took possession of this chair (laughter), but having sat last night so comfortable I took it again. (Hear, hear.) My duty is very simple, because I saw the disease was so contagious that you took fire before I got my head within the door with his lordship. Therefore, I have simply to announce that the Lord Mayor of London is present and will be very glad to make a few remarks. …
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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894