London and the Kingdom - Volume 3 A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London.

CHAPTER XLIV.

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_The Repeal of Corporation and Test Acts.--The Catholic Emancipation Bill.--Accession of William IV.--The King's visit to the City postponed for fear of riot.--Resolutions respecting Reform.--Introduction of the first Reform Bill.--The Bill approved by the City.--The Bill withdrawn and Parliament dissolved.--The Bill re-introduced.--Passes the Commons, rejected by the Lords.--City address and King's reply.--Political Unions formed.--Sir John Key re-elected Mayor.--The Freedom of the City voted to lords Grey and Althorp.--Resignation of the Ministry.--The City expresses dissatisfaction.--The Ministry recalled.--The Reform Bill passed.--The rights of the Livery saved.--Grand Entertainment at the Guildhall.--A retrospect.--The Enfranchisement of Jews.--The City's public spirit.--The abolition of Coal and Wine Dues.--The City and the Port of London._ _Page 326_