LONDON'S TRJUMPH: OR, The Solemn and Magnificent reception of of that Honourable Gentleman, ROBERT TICHBORN, Lord Major: After his return from taking his Oath at Westminster, the morrow after Simon and Judas day, being October 29. 1656.  
With the Speeches spoken at Fosterlane-end and Soperlane-end.   blazon or coat of arms 
London, Printed for N. Brook at the Angel in Cornhill. 1656.   

TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD MAYOR OF THE City of LONDON: And the Right Worshipful, the MASTER, WARDENS, and ASSISTANTS of the Company of SKINNERS.  
Right Honourable, and Right Worshipful,  
I Present you with these labours of my Pen as the first and newest Offering tendered into your hands to welcome You to your new Office of Majoralty: and to congratulate the Right Worshipful Company, which hath produced a person so well worthy to receive a dignity so well worth the Cities bestowing. May both you and they find as much joy at the last day of your wearing it as at the first day of your putting it on. I confess I cannot deserve to have these lines accepted, yet I hope you will give them a courteous entertainment through the nobleness of your good Natures: for to your lasting Memory I set this down, and dedicate it to your generous dispositions, desiring nothing more than the prosperity and glory of this renewned City.   

London's Triumph.  
WEre it now the intention of our discourse to dwell upon so Noble a Theme, I might quickly run beyond the limits of those few sheets to which I am tied, in relating the glory and antiquity of this famous City. For as the Romans, to dignify their great and potent City of Rome, deduced the original thereof from the Gods themselves; so do also our own Historians draw the foundation of this mighty City from as high a beginning. It being by them affirmed that Brute descended from the loins of Aeneas, the son of Venus, the daughter of Jupiter, above a thousand years before the Nativity of Christ, built this City upon the banks of the River Thames. It was afterward repaired and beautified by King Lud, and called after his name Lud's Town, and in process of time, with a small depravation of the pronunciation, London. But letting pass the first foundation of it, the uncontrolled and fortunate estate thereof even to this day, hath given evident proof that it was built in a lucky hour, and marked out for life and a long continuance. There being no City that hath more flourished, nor any City that hath been less afflicted with calamities. And indeed whether we consider the Politic government thereof, or the wealth of the Inhabitants, or the privileges which it enjoys, there are few Cities in the world may compare with it. Mark the public government thereof, and say, where is less disturbance among such a multitude of men thronged together. Consider the order and decorum of the military force, being furnished with a body of well trained and expert Soldiers for the defence thereof, as no where is to be found the like. Consider the fair provisions made for poor and sick, and say where are to be found Almshouses and Hospitals of larger extent and greater maintenance.  
And though the learning of the Nation have its proper seat and abode, yet hath it for the admiration and recreation of strangers, Schools, Libraries and Colleges of no small note and fame. And whereas Commonwealths and Cities cannot have next under God any surer foundation than the love and good will of one man towards another, as also of the people obeying to the Magistrate Ruling, that also is closely kept and maintained in this City. And now I have made mention of the Magistrates of this City, I shall likewise speak something of the Antiquity of the government now in being. It is true, that in old time the government of this City with the Law and customs used therein, were registered in a book called Domus Dei or Doomsday book, which was written in the Saxon language; but of latter times when those Laws and customs were changed, that book was defaced, and the things therein imbazled and lost. Notwithstanding we do find in other Records, that in the time of Edward the Confessor, this City had two Governors, which were then called Portgraves, which were no other than those who at this time are called Sheriffs. For these Portgraves are in divers Records called Viscounts or Sheriffs, because that they then used the same authority as now the Sheriffs do. Others there be that call them Aldermen or Judges of the King's Court. In the time of Edward the Confessor, there were two officers of this nature that governed this City, by name William Bishop, and one other called Leofstane. In the time of Will. the Conqueror, the aforesaid Will. Bishop and one Godfrey were Portgraves or Sheriffs. In the reign of Will. Rufus, one Godfrey de Magnavile was Portgrave or Sheriff; and Richard de Par, Provost or Major. In the reign of Richard the first, Hugh Buche was Portgrave and Leofstane Provost. After them Aubery de vere was Portgrave, and Robert Querel Provost. In this posture of government stood the City till the beginning of the reign of Richard the first. Which gave occasion to some Authors to liken and compare this City even to Rome itself, It being in the first place divided into Wards: and secondly, having Sheriffs instead of Consuls, and an assembly of Senators or Aldermen, together with several Courts, or general meetings upon certain days. Now that we may come to the Office of Major in particular, we must take notice that in the time of King Richard the first, the Citizens of London obtained to have a Major for their principal Governor, who was to enter into his Office at the feast of St. Michael the Archangel. Of the grandeur of this dignity I shall speak more at large by and by; It shall suffice at present to say thus much in reference to the present occasion, that above fifteen of those who have sat in this seat of honour and dignity, have been members of the worshipful company of Skinners; so fruitful hath that society been of worthy Patriots and Magistrates to uphold the government of this City. The wealth of this City is apparent by the sumptuousness of the buildings both private and public, and indeed I may affirm that there have not been greater actions either of charity or munificence done by any persons more than by the Citizens of this place. Great Almshouses and Churches having been built by particular men. What good liar sight can there be, then to behold such numbers of tall Ships riding as it were under the walls of the City, so well fraught with the merchandise of the whole earth; bringing in yearly such a mass of wealth as if all the world paid tribute to this one City. So that the rich live splendidly, and the poorest are free from want. To speak of the strength hereof, it is a City glorious for manhood, potent in Arms, and furnished with such store of munition and inhabitants, insomuch that it hath showed in a musterroll above 20000 Horsemen, and threescore 1000 footmen fit for war. For its privileges it hath many; but among the rest there is none more notable than the many marks of favour bestowed upon those who have been Lord Majors, by several the Kings of England, who seldom leave their Office without the honour of Knighthood conferred upon them. Neither do they make this dignity less pleasing and splendid to the people, by the pomp and gaiety which is solemnly used when they are sworn at Westminster. Which are performed upon this score, knowing that Triumphs are that most choice and pleasant fruit that only springs from peace and plenty. They are begot by love, all people being willing to contribute toward the outward dignity of their Magistrates.  
They are but the glorious beams and ornaments of State and Magnificence, which add a light and lustre to the Mansions and the titles of Governors. And when they are but seldom done, they carry so alluring a shape, that Princes themselves delight to behold them, there being this distinction between them and the vulgar, that they behold them with delight; those, with admiration. They are many times a debt due to Custom; which being done with a sumptuous thriftiness is laudable in a City so rarely governed as this. For the Chairs of Magistrates ought to be adorned, and to shine like the Chariot of the Sun, to dazzle and amaze the common Eye, and to make them know, there is something more excellent in Magistracy than they understand, whereby they may be drawn to a stricter and greater obedience. In a happy hour did his Lordship that now governs this renowned City, being born a Citizen thereof, take upon him that noble and ancient honour, who being a Person of such a generous mind, had the happiness to meet with a Company equal to himself in spirit. Neither have they shed the seed of their bounty upon an unfruitful and barren ground, which with a soon ripe and liberal gratitude answers their expectation so fully. It was a comely sight to see all the Companies striving to set forth and brighten the glory of the day. For what Infamy could there have been greater, than now to be morose, sullen, and niggardly, when all ears are listening for no news but those of Feasts and Triumphs, and when all eyes are open to behold them? when all the Nation seems to be drawn together, and to be Epitomised within the Walls of her Metropolis. If you think what we have here said hath been any thing of flattery, let us but lead you to the River, and the Thames shall show you all the Honours of this Day's Triumph; That being done, step again upon the Land; and there again, the Land itself, thronged with multitudes of Witnesses, will be an easy confirmation of what we shall declare.  
In the first place, the loving members of the honourable Society exercising Arms in Cripplegate Ground being drawn up together, marched in a military order to the house of my Lord Mayor, where they attended on him, and from thence marched before him to the three Crane Wharfe, where part of them under the Red Colours embarked themselves in three several Barges; and another part took water at Stone Stairs being under green colours as enemies to the other: and thence wafting to the other side of the water, there began an encounter between each party, which continued all the way to Westminster; a third body consisting of Pikes and Muskets marched to Bainard's Castle, and there from the Battlements of the Castle gave Thundering Echoes to the volleys of those that passed along the stream. Part before and part behind, went the several Companies waiting on the Lord Mayor in several Barges, with Drums beating, and Trumpets sounding, and variety of other Music to take the ear, while the Flags and Silver Pendents made a pleasant sight delectable to the beholders.  
When the Barges wherein the Soldiers were, came right against White-Hall, they saluted the Lord Protector and his Council, with several peals of shot, which the Lord Protecter answered with signal testimonies of grace and courtesy: and thence proceeding forward to Westminster-Staires, they gave another volley at the landing of the Lord Maior. While the Lord Maior was taking his Oath before the Barons of the Exchequer, both parties began a sharp encounter one against the other, which continuing for a short space, the green colours sounded a parley; which being accepted, both parties suddenly became friends. Thus, being united, they attended the Lord Mayor taking Barge again, and as soon as he was on the Water, they all together gave him another volley, as acknowledging him their present Governor, and the great Guns also gave him a Thundering farewell as he passed by. Thence, returning to White-Hall again, the Soldiers saluted the Lord Protector with another volley, which being done, they wafted down to Bainard's Castle, the small short Thundering all the way, and being still answered by those upon the Battlements of the Castle, who stood ready to receive them at their landing, in Triumph. Thus the Lord Maior and Companies, together with the military Soldiers being landed, put an end to the Water solemnity; than which there hath not been a more graceful sight upon the Thames ever since the City stood. The Lord Maior being landed, the several Companies went to their several stations appointed for them in the streets, and the Lord Maior being now ready to proceed on his way, the Military Band marched before with Drums beating and Colours flying, all in a noble and Warlike equipage: after them the aged Pensioners of the City, doing a kind of small homage for their maintenance, went bearing the Escutcheons of the City, and several of the Members of that company out of which the Lord Maior was chosen.  
After these came several Gentlemen-Ushers adorned with Gold Chains; behind them certain rich Bachelors, wearing gowns furred with Foins and upon them Satin Hoods; And lastly after them, followed the Worshipful Company of SKINNERS itself, whereof the Lord Maior is a member. Next these, the City Officers passing on before, road the Lord Mayor with the Sword, Mace, and Cap of Mainenance before him, being attended by the Recorder, & all the Aldermen in Scarlet Gowns on Horseback. Thus attended, he road from Bainard's Castle into Cheapside, the Companies standing on both sides of the way as far as the upper end of the Old Jury, ready to receive him. When he was come right against the Old Change, a Pageant seemed to meet him. On the Pageant stood two Leopards bestrid by two Moors, attired in the habit of their Country; at the four Corners sat four Virgins arrayed in Cloth of Silver, with their hair disheveled, and Coronets on their Heads. This seemed to be the emblem of a City pensive and forlorn, for want of a Zealous governor: the Moors and Leopards, like evil customs tyrannising over the weak Virginity of undefended Virtue; which made an aged man, who sat at the fore part of the Pageant, mantled in a black garment, with a dejected countenance seem to bewail the condition of his Native City; but thus he remained not long: for at the approach of the Lord Maior, as if now he had espied the safety of his Country, he threw off his mourning weeds, and with the following Speech made known the joy he had for the Election of so happy and just a Magistrate.  

The Speech spoken over against the Old Change:  
AMazement vanish! Joy, instruct my Tongue,  
T'express our wishes, such as the Romans sung  
To their Patroni, when that Glorious State  
By free Elections, became fortunate.  
Though Honours, Marks of Envy are, we see  
That your Election (Sir) was Envy free:  
The People's Love; not sinister regard,  
Gave to your Virtue, Sir, its just reward:  
They knew your Worth, found you a Man most fit  
For such a Trust, so seated you in it:  
Son of a Freeman of this Company  
Whose Virtues you inherit; Oh may we  
ne'er want like Branches from so good a Tree.  
Your Prudence, Sir, we Praise, your Active care  
Both of the City's, and of our welfare.  
Our hearts go with our wishes, none can be  
Filled with more Joy than is your Company,  
To see this Day; vouchsafe then to approve  
The early tender of their Zealous Love.   
THe Speech being spoken, the first Pageant passed on before the Lord Mayor as far as Mercer's Chapel; a Giant being twelve foot in height going before the Pageant for the delight of the people. Over against Soperlane End, stood another Pageant also; upon this were placed several sorts of Beasts, as Lions, Tigers, Bears, Leopards, Foxes, Apes, Monkeys, in a great Wilderness; at the forepart whereof sat Pan with a Pipe in his hand; in the middle was a Canopy, at the Portal whereof sat Orpheus in an antique Attire, playing on his Harp, while all the Beasts seemed to dance at the sound of his melody. Under the Canopy sat four Satyrs playing on Pipes. The Emblem of this Pageant seemed proper to the Company out of which the Lord Maior was elected; putting the Spectators in mind how much they ought to esteem of such a Calling, as clad the Judges in their Garments of honour, and Princes in their Robes of Majesty, and makes the wealthy Ladies covet Winter, to appear clad in their sable Furs. A second signification of this Emblem may be this; That as Orpheus tamed the wild Beasts by the alluring sound of his melody; so doth a just and an upright Governor tame and govern the wild affections of men, by good and wholesome Laws, causing a general Joy and Peace in the place where he commands. Which made Orpheus being well experienced in this truth, to address himself to the Lord Mayor in these following Lines:  

The Speech from off the Wilderness at Soper-Lane-End.  
ORder, saith Plato, is the Soul of things,  
And from that Fountain every good Art springs:  
Beasts become tame and useful, Man would be,  
More fierce than they, did not Authority  
Awe his unruly Actions, and lose will,  
Making distinctions 'twixt the Good and Ill  
Good Governors like skilful Surgeons give,  
Where useful, Corrosives, and also Lenitive  
In its due place applies: without which,  
Man would grow up into a lep'rous Itch.  
And surround the whole Body: such a cure  
Is properest for you, my Lord, whose Pure  
Untainted Life and Reputation will  
Make Virtue more Esteemed and cherished still,  
The Vicious see their want of Good, and be  
Reclaimed to Virtue and to Piety.  
So, Honoured Sir, may Plenitude of days,  
Crown all your Actions with deserved Praise;  
And so rewarded in our City be  
Found to Your Fame and honoured Memory.   
THe Speech being ended, the Lord Maior road forward to his House in Silverstreet, the Military Bands still going before him. When he was in his House, they saluted him with two Volleys of shot, and so marching again to their Ground in Cripplegate Churchyard, they lodged their Colours; and as they began, so concluded this day's Triumph.  
How noble the Love of these Gentlemen was to his Lordship, was testified in this their public expression of their Duty toward him. As for myself, I should do ill to take upon me, the going about to give any lustre either to the exactness of their marshalling themselves, or to set down the bravery of their Soldierlike Habits; that being a business not within the compass of my performance. And besides this, there were so many more judicious Eye-witnesses of their Gallantry, that it would be in me altogether superfluous.  
Now for a conclusion to the Triumphs of this Day let me not deprive that worthy Architect Mr. Jerman, of a debt so justly due to his ingenuity, as is the praise which he hath merited by the handsome contrivance, neat curiosities, and rare inventions wherewith he did adorn this Day's Triumph. Though I confess, that the Courtesy done him is very small, where his own Works would have spoken his praise, should I have been silent in my applause. I may add this also as a farther Congratulation to that Honourable Person so lately invested in the Dignity of Mayoralty, That he must needs be the most welcome Governor that hath for many years ruled this City; who comes bringing in his hand the Olive Branch of Peace, restoring to the City those Ancient Customs of Joy and Triumph, which formerly gave it the Title of the most Fortunate, Plentiful, and Flourishing City in the World.  
FINIS.