Reform In Parishes Amongs...
TO THE EDITOR OF TUIE TIMlEgS. Sir,-For many years, the office of constable (which is respect- able, and as old as the Monarch) has been degraded by a parcel of fellows infesting different parishes as substitutes, or hired constables, and especially the parish of St. Martin in the Fields. Last year there were no Iesa than ten hired constables out of fourteen * but this year, I am happy zo say, there are fourteen respectable trades. men sworn, who are determined to serve that arcieRt olrice in person, and prevent their fellow-parishioners being imposed on by anv such hireling crew. Should you think this worthy of public notice, and an examplc t0 ether parishes, I shell feel proud in subscribing my namne. . I am, Sir. vour obelient servant. TIUOS. J,RVIS. ;3, iungerlord-street, Strand. REBORM IN PARISHES AMOINrGST CONSTABLES.