The Sun.
London, England, 1840-08-05 00:00:00

RAILROAD DIRECTORS.

TO 7'HE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Bath Hotel, Leamington, Aug. 1, 1840.
Sir—There is no portion of the public so aggrieved
in travelling by the railroad conveyances ai Courtier-
cial Travellers, and there is no class of men whe have
so great a claim upon the attention of the proprietors
as they have.

Commercial Travellers, when travelling by coaches,
have (and always had) a preference shown them in the
extent of luggage they are allowed to take free of
extra charge, but with the railroad Directors any old
woman, that never travelled before in her life, or ever
will again, is allowed to take just as much.
If a traveller takes heavy samples, he sells heavy
goods, and, for the most part, where it is practicable,
their goods arc sent by railroad conveyances. I should,
therefore, respectfully suggest to the Directors whether
they would nut be looking well to the interests of the
shareholders to allow Commercial Travellers to take
their luggage free of extra charge, provided they could
give proof that they did ❑ot carry stock, which some
men, such as those who sell lace, &c., do.
Feeling assured that this subject will meet with your
attention, I remain, sir,

Your obedient servant,
A COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER.

PROTEST OF THE BISHOP OF
EXETER AGAINST THE PASSING OF THE
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (IRELAND)
BILL.

DISSENTIENT-

I. Because no sufficient proofs of delinquency or mis-
conduct were adduced against the municipal corporatk,ns
of Ireland, to justify so sweeping a measure of Jest: uction,
in contempt of the sacredness of ancient charters, and in
dptorincip distinguishles which,
lteigl isl wlaitt ihoinn ot fh thee l last
,eafir
years,lai e
wereon ft those,avidl e s
pecially of this House.
11. Because, in the admitted absence of such proofs
of delinquency, the plea on which the measure %IL,
mainly rested, the exclusive character of the existing
corporations, did in effect establish the fidelity of those
bodies to the one great end for which they were
all alike created, the maintenance of the British in-
terest in Ireland ; the more ancient corporations having,
been founded as fortresses and fastnesses to protect
that interest against the rebellious attempts of tho
tivc Irish, and of the descendants of the earliest English
settlers ; the mere modern combining with this great com-
mon object, the still greater and more sacred purpose of
maintaining the cause of true religion against the unceas-
ing efforts of the Papists to re-establish the domination of
their own priesthood in its grossest and most revolting
form.

111. Because, if it be true that the continuance of bo-
dies in practice exclusively Protestant be no longer con-
sistent with the policy which seeks to deal with all distinc-
tions of religious faith as equally unworthy of peculiar fa.
your in the political institutions of the empire, common
souse ar,d ccmmon justice alike point out the only proper
course to be pursued—the simple abolition of those bodies,
when the cause fur which they were created is supposed
to have ceased.

IV. Because the adoption of a measure, which is ad-
mitted by all to insure the establishment of bodies of Ro-
man Catholics equally exclusive as those which they aro
made to supersede, is not et-11y contrary to common sense
and common justice, but also to the spirit of most so-
lemn promises and engagements repeatedly made by those
who advised, and ultin.ately carried, the Act for the re-
lief of her Majesty's Roman Catholic subjects in 1829.
The leaders in that great and perilous experiment
pledged themselves to propose to Parliament the re-
enttetment of the statutes which were then repealed, or
the adoption of still more stringent restraints, if the par-
ties, who were freed from the restrictions before imposed,
should prove (as they notoriously have proved) them-
selves unworthy of the confidence then reposed in them,
anti should renew their attempts against the Protestant
Church in Ireland. If any unhappy concurrence of cir-
cumstances has prevented the literal redemption of that
pledge, yet the least and lowest obligation which it can
justly be understood to have imposed was, the duty of a
resolute and firm resistance to every new proposition for
increasing the power of so bitter, so unrelenting, aad so
perfidious an enemy.
V. Because, although it was declared by high authority,
o n the
passingcond reading
into a
of
law the
unless Bill,
suchthat it
amendmentswould be
unworthy
were
of finally
introduced as should give security against theestablishment
of other bodies equally exclusive with those which arc abo-
lished, yet the amendments actually made .not only give
no such security, but do not even attempt nor profess to
give it, their only object being to mitigate time acknow-
ledged mischiefs of the measure, and in some trifling de-
gree to limit the power with which it arms the Popish de-
mocracy of the cities and towns in Ireland to lyrannissa
over the Protestant and more opulent Basses of inhabi-
tants, and to oatort from them funds for the more speay
and effectual execution of their own unhallowed designs.
VI. Because there is strong reason to believe that the
final passing of time measure was the result rather of con-
siderations of party convenience, than of any Amigo and
liberal views of national policy nee of thine who
had it in their power to decide on the ultimate
fate of the bill venturing to pronounce it a mea-
sure either just or safe in itself, or worthy of favour
on any other account than that it put an end to
a question which could no longer remain unsettled, with-
out dividing public men, who, from the purest motives,
wish to continue to act together. Thus were the gravest
interests of the country forgotten in personal considera-
tions—the end was sacrificed to the means; and the only
plea which can justify the combination of statesmen, the
more effectual assertion and maintenance of a great com-
mon principle, was here openly abandoned.
la VII. Because the House of Lords having, since the
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of Divine vengeance for this presumptuous act of national
disobedience.
H. EXETER.

EVENING IMITION:

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

SHERIFFS' COURT-RED LION-SQUARE. AVG. 4.
GEAR. V. HALL.---ARTISTS AND ACTORS.-JONATHAN

Vy
WILD AND JACK SHEPPARD AT LAW.
A " professional " gentleman, whose name -did
not transpire, stated that this action was brought
by an " artist. of eminence," Air. John Williom Gear,
of Charlotte-street, Fitzroy-square, against Henry
Hall, " a well-known actor," to recover the value 1
of a painting of the defendant in the character
of Jonathan Wild, in which Mr. Honner was " in-
troduced" as Jack Sheppard. In order that the Jury
might understand the nature of the demand, be (the
Solicitor) would read the particulars of demand in the

cause-
-1839, December.—To a painting, in water-colours, ofthe
th.fericlant in the character of Jonathan Wild, and of
Mr. R. Bonner, in the character of Jack Shep
pard l4 0
1 ram 6 0
F

£4 0 0
He (the Solicitor) proposed to rely upon the follow-
ing letter from the defendant, for he could prove the
delivery of the picture, as it was handed to " Mr. Jo-
nathan Wild" personally :

" March 30, 1840.
" My dear Sir,—The benefit has proved a failure.
My means being limited, and my intentions towards you
honourable, I must beg that you will take possession of
the picture, and keep it until circumstances look
brighter, when it shall be redeemed.
" Believe me, I regret sincerely to be compelled to
solicit this arrangement, but my poverty and not my
will consents.' 1
" Rest assured that at the earliest moment possible
ye shall have your due.
" Your's very truly,
(S;gned) " HENRY HALL."
Mr. W. G. Hammond, late lessee of Lowry-lane
Theatre, proved the letter to be in the defendant's
handwriting.
After the examination of other witnesses,
The Learned UNDER-SHERIFF expressed his opinion
that there was not sufficient evidence to send Jack
Sheppard and Jonathan Wad before a Jury, and a non-
suit was accordingly entered.
The Wild party left the Court in joyous hysterics,
and adjourned to a neighbouring tavern.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, Avo. 4.
(Before Mr. Commissioner FANE.)
IN THE MATTER OF ANTHONY BALL.

This was the day fixed fur the final adjourned exa-
mination of the bankrupt, a general merchant of Buck-
lersbury, and having extensive dealings in Rio Janeiro,
the Bahamas, the West Indies, &c. At his last. hear-
ing in July last, his transactions with a Mr. Maizee,
which extended to upwards of ninety thousand pounds,
were not deemed to be satisfactory, and an adjourn-
ment took place, in order that a further account might
be renderend to the assignees. The bankrupt's total
debts were stated to be 48,9801. 15s. 9d., including
those to Mr. Maizee for nearly 14,0001. ; but for 8,8001.
he had an assignment upon certain goods, consigned to
R. o, and other places, but from which there had been
as yet no return ; and the official assignee had only_re-
ceived a few pounds, although under the head of
assets in the bankrupt's balance-sheet, there ought
to be effects to the amount of from fifteen to twenty
thousand pounds.
Mr. Safferty, solicitor for the bankrupt, requested
that he might now be allowed to pass his final examina-
tion, as he had rendered his accounts in as full and
satisfactory a manner as he was able.
Mr. Commissioner FANE asked if the trade assig-
DCN were satisfied with the bankrupt's accounts, and
Mr. Lloyd, for the assignees, answered in the nega-
tive, particularly as to the bankrupt's transactions with
Mr. Maizee, and with the Messrs. Roston of Manches-
ter, who had consignments to the value of 5,260/. but
aeteinet which they allowed a " set off" of 1,5001. for
three acceptances given by Richard Roston to the
bankrupt, in October last, and a warranty given by
them to a Mr. Waller, of Nottingham, for 1,0601.
which sums he did not think they should retain, or at
all events, which they should not be permitted to retain
without much core satisfactory explanation than they
Iliad yet been able to obtain.
Mr. Bayley, solicitor for Mr. Maizee, said they
shout's' come to some agreement upon the exact amount
due to Mr. Maizee, who was a creditor upon security
for 6,01)01. to 7,000/., and a general creditor for a sum
nearly 4qual.
Mr. Lloyd said the assignees were most anxious to
have the matter settled, but it was not easy to conceive
low out of such extensive consignments to various parts
cef tile world only 60/. had yet been realized.
A lengthened conversation ensued between the
Learned Gentleman and the Court, when Mr. Sat-
-forty again pressed for the bankrupt's final examination,
she had a wife and numerous family to support, and
would at once obtain his certificate it the Court would

pass him.
Nlr. Comrdssiuner FANE said be could not, after
had occurred, agree that the bankrupt's accounts
,ere sttisfactory. He owed about 50,000/., and his
(state baJ not rt.alizcd a shiliug. He gave an unfair
prJerenca zo Roston and Waller. Roston was not in
acentiance, as he ought to have been ; and, under all
the cireumstancee of the case, the final examination
must stand over for the frther investigation of the ac-
counts and the attendance of Mr. Roston.

COURT OF EXCISE.
(Before Sir JOHN MORTLOCK.)
IMPORTA NT TO SNUFF-TAKERS.—SECRETS OF THE
TRADE._joho Rider Banas, a highly-respectable to-
bacconist, residinj in Broad-street, Bloomsbury, ap-
peared to claim a lai7e quantity. of " rappee " snuff,
seized on his premises for- being highly adulterated.
Mr. Mayhew conducted ,ate case on the part of the
Crown, and Mr. Humphries app',,ai ed for Mr. Banas.
Samuel Carter, an excise officer, deposed that in
consequence of information he had renelz'ed that the
defendant had purchased a large quantity C.f. i,-,onff at a
very low price, he, accompanied by another officer, p!,:!-
ceeded to the defendant's warehouse, and examineA, 1.2 s
stock, and found a quantity of snuff greatly adulterateJ•
The defendant said he purchased it of Mr. Samuels, a
manufacturer in Leadenhall-street.
Mr. Golding Bird stated that he examined a sample
with his glass, but could not swear whether salt or sand
was mixed with it. Would swear positively that more
than lour per cent of foreign matter other than tobacco
was in the snuff seized.
Mr. Mayhew here quoted the Ist and 2d Geo. IV.
sect. 56, enacting that if any person should have snuff
in his possession containing more than two per cent. of
any other thing than tobacco, it would be liable to for-
feiture.
George Loos deposed that he was servant to Mr.
Samuels, the manufacturer, who resided at 21, Leaden.
hall-street. His employer bought two lots of damaged
tobacco, saved from a wreck, which might have been
impregnated with sand and salt.
By Mr. Mayhew—Sent about 6501b5. of the sweep-
logs and 1001bs. of the damaged tobacco to be ground
-up together.
Mr. Mayhew—You will swear you did not forget to
sift it ?—(Laughter.) Witness—Never. It was spread
on the floor about a foot deep, well watered, and about
;31ii. of salt added.
Mr. Mayhew—Then you were not content with the
salt in the tobacco from the wreck, but must add more ?
--(Laughter.)
Sir JOHN MORTLOCK condemned the snuff, and Mr.
Banas said, such being the case, he should not pay Mr.
S iniuels for it.