The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-25 00:00:00

THE CITY TERMINUS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING HERALD.
Sir,—ln your report of this day's paper of the pro-
ceedings in the Court of Common Council of Saturday,
I am represented to have opposed " the introduction of
a railway into the City."
My observations and opposition were directed and
confined to the bringing the proposed railway south of
Holborn valley.
I am also represented to have moved " a similar
amendment" to the one rejected. I enclose you a copy
of the amendment I proposed, which you will see differed
materially from the former amendment. Requesting the
favour of your correcting the errors.—l am, Sir, your
your most obedient servant, H. DE JERSEY.
2, St. Ann's-lane, Aldersgate, May 23, 1853.
" That this court are of opinion that the railway sta-
tions of the proposed 'City Railway Terminus' should be
restrained north of Holborn valley ; but this court are
of opinion that so soon as the necessary funds can be
obtained for that purpose, a viaduct from Holborn-hill
across Holborn-valley to Skinner-street should be
erected by the corporation, and new streets formed con-
necting Holborn and Skinner-street or the Old Bailey
with Farringdon-street, out of the funds to be so pro-
vided ; that it be referred to the coal, corn, and finance
committee to report how and when the requisite funds
may be raised and paid for the required improvements."

ELECTION COMMITTEE.

CORK.

The members of this committee assembled yesterday,
at 11 o'clock, for the purpose of considering their deci-
sion. They remained in consultation till half-past four,
and then announced—

" That the evidence adduced before the committee
shows that during the election for the county of the city
of Cork, riotous and tumultuous proceedings took place
in the said city, and that serious outrages and assaults
were committed on the persons and property of several
electors and others.

" That intimidation was exercised upon, and threats
used towards, several voters for the purpose of in-
fluencing their votes.
" That in consequence of a riotous disturbance at one
of the polling-booths in the Lee ward, the deputy-sheriff
adjourned the poll till next day, when it was again
opened, and that the polling proceeded with.
" That it appears that at the last election for the
county of the city of Cork, meat, drink, and entertain-
ment were provided to Some extent for the refreshment
of voters.

" That no sufficient evidence has been brought before
the committee to connect the sitting members or their
agents with the providing such meat, drink, and enter-
meat.

" That Francis Stack Murphy, Esq., and William
Trant Fagan, Esq., are duly elected citizens to serve in
this present Parliament for the county and city of Cork."

NEW ELECTION COMMITTEES.
Yesterday the General Committee of Elections met
again and nominated the following committees :
BURY ST. EDMUND'S.-Mr. Walpole (chairman),
Lord W. Graham, Mr. J. Martin, Mr. O'Flaherty, and
Mr. Dod.

PETERBOROUGH.-Mr. K. Seymer (chairman), Mr,
Philip, Mr. Shafto,, Mr. J. H. Hamilton, and Mr.
Geach.

DURHAM.—Mr. Bramston (chairman), Colonel Caul-
field, Hon. W. S. Knox, Mr. G. Duncan, and Mr.
Vance.

ATTWOOD'S BANKRUPTCY. A meeting of the credi-
tors of Mr. John Attwood, who was unable to fulfil his
engagements in the iron-market on the 27th of last
month, was held yesterday, at Wolverhampton—Mr.
E. H. Cresswell in the chair—when Mr. J. E. Coleman,
the accountant, stated that, although the amount in-
volved was large and presented some difficulties, it was
anticipated that a favourable result would be obtained.
The outstanding contracts for iron, if cautiously managed,
would, it was thought, entail no loss on the estate ; and
the entire claims, there was reason to believe, could be
reduced from 516,0001. to about 112,0001. To meet
these liabilities the assets consisted of a balance of
14,0001. due from the agents of Mr. Attwood, W. Short
and Co. ; the estimated balance from pledged iron,
22,0001. ; and the proceeds of real and personal estates,
valued at 96,0001. ; showing a total of 132,0001., or a
surplus of 20,0001. This statement was exhibited with
the full impression that the respective assets were un-
dervalued, and that the several items would be realised,
should the liquidation be prudently conducted. With
regard to the estate at Harwich and Lyme Regis, those
amounts had been taken irrespective of considerations
connected with supposed political influence, the calcula-
tion being founded on the rental which they produced.
In conclusion, it was intimated that Mr. Attwood placed
himself entirely in the hands of his creditors, and was
fully prepared to adopt any suggestion for the final ar-
rangement of his affairs. It should be mentioned that
the whole of the engagements of Mr. Attwood, with the
exception of about 10,0001., are associated with pur-
chases of iron, and that the produce of the contracts
now on hand will not be forced uton the market.
THE EARL OF HARRINGTON V. RAMSAY.—In the
Brompton County Court yesterday, this case came before
Mr. A. Amos, and a jury. This important case, which is
without a precedent, was, whether a parole agreement for
three years renewable, subject to six months notice to quit
previously to Christmas, 1850, was necessary the tenant
holding (the defendant) being a nurseryman, and conse-
quently requiring the three years to mature his crops. The
notice to quit was not given at Midsummer, 1850, to
expire at Christmas, 1850, and the tenant held accord-
ing to +he agreement for another three years. The
question raised on the part of the plaintiff was, that as
the agreement was not in writing, the statute of frauds,
passed in the reign of Charles 11., would not admit of
any such holding.. The defendant's counsel argued, that
as the land was partitioned, and that notice had
not been given to his client, nor did the deed of
partition have any schedule affixed nominating the
rents to be paid agreeably to the partition, and the
defendant paying under protest, could not be a party
to the partition. As the tenancy had not been de-
termined by the conjoint notices of those holding under
an undivided moiety, no new tenancy had been
created to those who did not think fit to acknowledge
by accepting receipts agreeably to the partition. Mr.
Morris, butler to the Earl of Harrington, proved that
the land was not worth more than 51. per acre, and the
dwelling•house not more than 101. per annum. Evidence
was put in on the part of Mr. Price, accountant, of
Gerrard-street, Islington, who has collected the rents
for both parties having moieties in the estate, viz.,
the Earl of Harrington and the trustees of the
Baroness de Graffenerid's villas, from 1839 to 1853,
that as the latter property had been sold to the Royal
Commissioners of the Exhibition of 1851, about Michael-
mas last, for the purpose of erecting the National
Gallery, the rent of the whole land was worth 801. per
annum. The lands, &c., sought to be taken possession of
by the noble plaintiff were worth nearly the whole of the
801. per annum. The counsel for the defendant argued
that that being more than the 411. claimed, it was out
of the jurisdiction of the court. His Honour thought
otherwise, and the question was put to the jury, who
found for plaintiff with respect to the tenancy, and that
the premises were worth more than 501. per annum.
His Honour thought the latter plea was not good. The
defendant, it was understood, would appeal against the
decision of the court.

CORNWALL RAILWAY. The works connected with
this line between Stoke and Saltash-passage are now
progressing vigorously. The men are at work on the
proposed deep cutting through Keyham Barton, and the
line may be marked out by the works for some distance
on the Saltash side of Weston Mill-lake. Preparations
have been made for the commencement of the Royal
Albert-bridge at Saltash, and as the necessary machinery
has been erected the men will be set to work. The site
has been recently visited by the contractor, Mr. C. J.
Mare, the late ma), for Plymouth.

COUR

U L A It

OSBORNE, TUESDAY.
.HER MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY.
The Duchess of Kent drove out in an open carriage
yesterday morning, attended by Lady Anna Maria
Dawson.

• The Queen and Prince, with the Duchess of Kent,
Princess Helena, Princess Louisa, and Prince Arthur,
attended by Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon, drove
out in the afternoon.

This morning being her Majesty's birthday, the band
of the Royal Marines assembled on the Terrace, at
Osborne, at a quarter before 7 o'clock, and played a
selection of music in honour of the day, viz. :