The Sun.
London, England, 1853-01-24 00:00:00

KELSON V. KELSON.

This case, which stood for judgment, and which turned
upon the bona fides of a conveyance made by the des
fendant, his Honour adjourned to chambers, to give an
opportunity for the production of evidence with respect
to the reality, "valuable consideration," alleged in the
deed.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.

ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCILLORS FOR ST, JOHN'S WARD,

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BLACKBURN.
Sir F. Thesiger moved for a rule to show cause why a
quo warranto should not be filed against Mr. John
Thwaites, calling upon him to show by what authority
he held the office of town councillor for the borough of
Blackburn. The election of two councillors for St.
John's ward, in the borough, took place on the Ist of
November last. There were four candidates, including
Mr. Thwaites ; and the numbers at the close of the poll
stood as follows :—Thwaites, 369: Briggs, 358 ; For-
rest, 355 ; and Hannah, 352. The two former were
accordingly declared to be duly elected. The learned
counsel now moved against Mr. Thwaites on several
grounds : First, that he was not properly qualified to
hold the office of town councillor. The Municipal Cor-
porations Act provided that no person should be elected
who was not entitled to be enrolled in the burgess list ;
and Mr. Thwaites had no claim to be included in the
list, as he was not rated in respect of the occupation of
premises within the parish. The second objection was
that the presiding alderman exceeded his power in closing
the poll for twenty minutes before four until a quarter
after. It appeared that a good deal of rioting took place
both within and without the polling-booth, and that the
alderman gave directions, on his own authority, to sus-
pend the voting for the period mentioned.
Lord Campbell—l do not think the Court would be
disposed to interfere upon that point, unless it were
shown that persons were prevented voting.
Sir F. Thesiger said it was not so stated in the affi-
dants, but no doubt the temporary suspension of the
poll had the effect of preventing persons tendering their
votes. The last objection was, that on a scrutiny of the
votes it would be found that Hannah, who was last on
the poll, had a majority of one over Forrest, who
was declared to be one of the successful candidates. No
less than five voters who were dead, and as many as
six who were still living, had been personated at the
election. It could also be proved that semen persona
were bribed to give their votes, all of them having
received tickets entitling them each to 2s. 6d. and a.
supply of beer.
Lord Campbell said the Court would grant a rule UD
the first and last ground, but not on the second.
Rule granted accordingly. •

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS-(THIS DA Y).

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menced this morning before Mr. Sergeant Adams, the
Assistant-Judge, Mr. Witham, and a full bench of
gistrates, at the Sessions-house, Clerkenwell-green.
The
calendar, which is heavier than usual, contains We
names of 82 prisoners for trial, 6 of which are misde"
m ean ours .

John Harri 4, who was found guilty last sessions upon
a charge of larceny, was this morning placed at the bar
for judgment. The Assistant-Judge said that the sen-
tence of the Court upon the present occasion would be
six months with hard labor in the House of Correction,
but if he was ever brought to that court again he would
most certainly be transported.
Christopher Small, aged 23, pleaded guilty to an in;
dictment charging him with stealing, on the 14th e'
December, a silver watch of the value of 1/. 10s., the
property of Mr. Daniel Arnold, and was sentenced by
the Assistant-Judge to be imprisoned and kept to hard
labour in the House of Correction for 4 calendar months.

JonathanPe;ry:;gedlB:;;;lndiCtedWitTfeloniously
embezzling the sum of Bs. sd. received by him for and;
on account of Mr. Thomas Hillworth, his master, and
was sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour
in the House of Correction for six calendar months.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET-(THIS DA r)

A SCOUNDREL.—John Hunter was placed at the bar,
before Mr. Bingham, charged with indecently assaulting
Marion Ryan, the daughter of a respectable builder, re-
siding at 13, Hollen-street, Soho.
Mr. Wolff appeared for the prosecution.
The complainant, a modest-looking young woman,
stated that last night, about ten o'clock, she had been
out for an errand, and on her return home she saw the
defendant, of whom she had no previous knowledge;
standing in the passage. She asked him what he wanted
there ? when he replied that he wanted to see a young
woman lodger who lived there. Complainant told him
they had no lodgers there, and he had better be off.
Defendant said, " Never mind, you will do as well ; will
you give me a kiss ?" He then caught hold of her by
the waist, and treated her in a very rude and indecent
manner. She called out as loud as she could, and b 0
mother and brother came to her aid, and on being in'
formed of what had transpired, a constable was sent for,
and prisoner given in charge.
Constable 178 C proved taking prisoner into custody;
he was the worse for liquor at the time.
Prisoner, in defence, pleaded that the young w0n32011
smiled upon him as he was passing the door, and this?
considered as an invitation to act as he had done. ties '
was not aware at the time of the character of the cox"
plainsnt, whom he thought was one of the frail sister-
hood. _ _

Mr. Bingham said there was no doubt as to the re-
spectability of the prosecutrix who appeared to be an a:
ceedingly modest and well-conducted person. Defendant
must be a very foolish man to think that because a young
woman is in the habit, from pure good nature, of war;
ing n smile on her countenance, that she gave a generP
invitation to be kissed by every tipsy fellow ; and for the
sake of her reputation, he (Mr. Bingham should fine
de-
fendant 205., or, in default, to be committed for seven
days.

FIRE IN SHOREDITCH—(Tms DAY).—About hay-pas.
eight o'clock this morning an unusual smoke was noticed
to issue from the ground floor of the wax figure exhibition
near the church, the proprietors of which were foreigner. Police constables were dispatched instantly to the engine-station ; but, as might be expected from the inflaT:
mable nature of the property in flames, sad havoc vil`;
made, and for a time no hope was entertained of saving
any of the exhibition. By continued exertion in two
hours all further danger ceased, but not until the enter
levelling of kings, queens, lords, commons, and 01,,7
noted characters the exhibition once contained had been
totally demolished.
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DARING ROBBERY AT DRIJRY-LANE THEATRE.--o:
Saturday, some expert thief, who is supposed to I's;
contrived to conceal himself in the house after the Pr
vious night's performance, made his way to the dressil;
room, stealing a quantity of the performers' Pri,T,,3z,
wearing apparel, whilst they were on the stage ae"—•
as well as several articles of jewellery, including a rea
sive gold snake chain, with 42 brilliants in the head,
in gold, and a small quantity of silver. The rogue'
the intense mortification of the losers, got clear al."
with his booty.
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ROBBERY BY A RAILWAY OFFICIAL.
--On Sato it/
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information was received at the various City and gerig
politan police stations that Joseph Lamb, the head e
in the goods department at the Northampton stationed,
the London and North-Western. Railway, had abscond
after robbing the company to a considerable extent,
depredations amounting to between 1,0001. and 2/
bog
He had been traced to London, and it is supposedvia
either sailed or is about to sail for Australia, he Lthiti
expressed his intention of doing so should an oppol
occur. He is a single man, and is about 30 yearo„,' tero
The directors of the London and North 1" ves air
Company have offered a reward of SOL for hist the
prehension only, without the recovery of anYt:
property, and guarantee to give the same sum , to
person who should give such information as may
his capture. frooi
SEARCH TOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN. AdVicega. car
the Sandwich Islands, via Panama, mention that e
kry_
tain Collinson, R.N. of her Majesty's ship Ente
who had been sent to search for Sir John Fran ileara,
way of Behring's Straits, but who had not be? 0000
of since he went into the ice, had been seen
by
whalers which had just arrived.