Saturday 10 Oct 1818 (p. 2, col. 6 – p. 3, col. 1) On Monday last, the annual change of the corporate officers of this City took place, when William HODGSON, Esq., was elected Mayor; John BLAYLOCK and Joseph ATKINSON, bailiffs; John SKELTON, mace-bearer; John HOLME, sword-bearer; Robert LAMB, chamberlain; Jonathan GATE and John PORTER, coroners; Mr. W. NANSON, town clerk.—Between three and four o'clock, the Mayor elect, and upwards of one hundred friends, sat down to a good dinner at the Bush Inn; his Worship in the Chair. Among the company were, the Lord Lieutenant of the County, (who, we regret to say, is not in a good state of health) James GRAHAM, Esq., Member for Hull; The Chancellor of the Diocese; the Rev. Fergus GRAHAM; and the principal persons of Carlisle and the neighbourhood.—After the removal of the cloth, and the usual toasts relating to the Royal Family having been drank with every demonstration of respect and attachment, the Chairman gave "The Lord Lieutenant, and better health to him," which was received and pledged in the most hearty manner. His Lordship returned thanks;—and afterwards proposed "Prosperity to the Trade and Manufactures of Carlisle."—"The Member for Hull," was drank with flattering marks of approbation. Mr. GRAHAM shortly returned thanks. He felt very much flattered indeed by the notice of so numerous and respectable a company. In whatever situation in life he might happen to be placed, the nearest objects of his heart would be his home, and the friends which he saw around him,—and however he might differ in opinion with some of them, such difference should never produce in him that violence of political feeling which is not only injurious to the country, but destructive to all social intercourse.—"The Canal and success to it," was very warmly received.—The health of Sir James GRAHAM, of Netherby, having been given, Mr. GRAHAM again rose. He apologised for his father's absence, which, from circumstances, was unavoidable. He fully intended to have been present,—and Mr. GRAHAM felt assured that nothing could give his father so much pleasure as to meet the very respectable gentlemen who composed the present company.—The Chancellor of the Diocese having retired, Mr. GRAHAM begged leave to propose a toast, which he was sure would be well-received by every one present. He would give the health of a man, of whom he could say in his absence what he would not say to his face—he meant the Rev. Walter FLETCHER, Chancellor of the Diocese, "to whom," concluded Mr. GRAHAM, "I am eternally obliged." * The toast was as warmly received, as it was feelingly given.—Among the numerous toasts, were "The Members for the County"—"The Members for the City"—"The Members for Cockermouth"—"The Bishop of the Diocese"—"The Earl of Carlisle"—"Mr. RAMSHAY, and a speedy restoration of his health"—"The Duke of Devonshire"—"Mr. MACHELL, and the Agriculture of the County"—"Success to the Carlisle Cattle Markets"—"W. P. JOHNSON, Esq., and thanks to him for his exertions in support of the Savings Banks."—Mr. JOHNSON disclaimed exclusive personal merit. If any merit was due, it was due to all concerned—he believed all had exerted themselves as much as possible.—Mr. JACKSON proposed the Corporation of Carlisle—their recent exertions in the improvement of the City were deserving of the warmest thanks. The toast was drank with great approbation. The Mayor returned thanks. He begged to assure the Company, that the only wish of the Corporation was to benefit the City. They were entrusted with certain revenues for that purpose, and they were most anxious to employ them advantageously. The public might rest assured that all had been done which their income enabled them to do. The approbation of their fellow-citizens was very gratifying to them at all times.—Several gentlemen fovoured [sic] the company with a number of excellent songs; and we never saw an assemblage where harmony and rational conviviality more eminently prevailed. The Mayor kept his seat till the company finally separated, which was about ten o'clock. * Mr. GRAHAM received his school-education from Mr. FLETCHER. The Quarterly Meeting of the Carlisle Diocesan Committee was yesterday respectably attended in the Town Hall—the Lord Bishop of the Diocese in the chair. The thanks of the meeting were voted to the Rev. Mr. DODD, for his collection at Wigton, in aid of the Society:—and a supply of Bibles, Testaments, and Common Prayer Books, were ordered for the use of the Prisoners in Carlisle Jail, under the direction of Dr. HEYSHAM, Rev. W. T. BRIGGS, and the Secretary.—The Rev. Benjamin BAILEY, of Orton, and the Rev. W. SMITH, Vicar of Ainstable, have been nominated as members of the Society since the last anniversary.—See the advertisement, second page. Mr. Robert NORMAN is appointed Treasurer of the Carlisle Savings Bank. A detachment of the 95th regt. under the command of Lieutenant SNOW, marched into this City on Thursday from Liverpool, where they will remain till further orders. On Monday, Jos. FORSTER, Esq. was elected Mayor, and Henry CLAYTON, Esq. Sheriff of Newcastle.—A. SURTEES, Esq. has also been elected an Alderman of that town, vice Sir T. BURDON, resigned. Edw. SHIPPERSDON, Esq. is elected Mayor of Durham; and George BANKES, Esq. Mayor of Leeds. The loss by the fire at Hexham Abbey, is estimated at about £10,000.