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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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The Right Honourable James Townshend was sworn in as Lord Mayor of London at Guildhall yesterday afternoon, with the outgoing mayor handing over the symbols of office and delivering a speech praising his integrity and the worthiness of his successor.
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After that Ceremony, and the Sword Bearer, Mace Bearer, &c. had Surrendered the Same to the present Mayor, who delivered them to the Lord Mayor elect, he returned them to the respective Gentlemen.
The old Lord Mayor then came forward, and addressed himself to the Livery to the following Effect: "That on the Expiration of his high and important Office, he was happy in the conscious Reflection that he had employed his whole Time with the greatest Integrity in promoting the Interest of his Fellow Citizens, and studying the Happiness of this great Metropolis; and his Lordship concluded by observing how worthy a Gentleman was to succeed him."
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Guildhall
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Yesterday, About Two O'clock
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successful swearing-in ceremony and handover of office symbols; outgoing mayor praised his own tenure and the successor's worthiness.
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James Townshend, Lord Mayor elect, was sworn in as Lord Mayor at Guildhall. Following the ceremony, the sword, mace, and other symbols were surrendered to the outgoing mayor, who delivered them to Townshend, who then returned them to the bearers. The old Lord Mayor addressed the Livery, reflecting on his integrity in serving the citizens and metropolis, and noted the worthiness of his successor.