fulness of the heart the mouth will speak, and pour forth sentiments
and feelings that no longer brook control. This, at least, is the only
excuse that can be offered for troubling the public with the opinions
of a comparative novice.

7, LEADENHALL STREET, July 26th, 1858.



CONTENTS.

INTRODUCTORY SKETCH.

London under the Romans
Gilds
Burghs
Charter of William the Conqueror
Reflections
Subsequent Charters
City divided into Wards
Civic Hospitality
The Quo Warranto Case
Restoration of the Charter


PART I.

THE CORPORATION AS IT IS.

The Municipal Constitution