The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-24 00:00:00

EAST SURREY.

twenty years.
Mr. Spence said, that it being a rent-charge, the Acl
required the owner's name to be inserted.
Mr. Jennings said, that he was objected to in the year
1833, and that the Revising Barrister inserted it in the
list as it new appears.
Mr. Spence said, that under the Reform Act the de-
scription would have been sufficient, but under the Regis-
tration Act it was required that the owner's name should
also be inserted.
The overseer stated, that the devises of the late Mr.
Dendy are the owners of the property.
Mr. ESPINASSE was of opinion that the owners' name
in this case ought to be inserted.
Mr. Jennings applied to the court for costs. He
thought it a very hard case to be compelled to come
all the way from Hastings to support his vote, which had
been on the register ever since the year 1833.
Mr. ESPINASSE said no doubt it was a very hard case;
but in cases of rent charge it was necessary that the
name of the owner should be given, so as to enable a
person who wished to inquire into the register to as-
certain whether these rent charges had actually been
granted. In the year 1833 the lists were revised under
the provisions of the Reform Act, and at that time it
was necessary that the rent charges should be registered
with the clei kof the peace. Since that Act the Regis-
tration Act had been passed, which required the owner's
name, and had abolished the registration with the
clerk of the peace. In a case that he had decided at
Berkhampstead, the owner's name was only given, and
in that case he was of opinion that that was all that was
necessary, as a party wishing to make objections could
inquire in the place for the property belonging to the
gentleman whose name appeared as owner, and he could
readily ascertain from the overseers whether he was the
owner or not, and thereby ascertain whether any rent-
charges were secured upon that property ; but in this
case no owner's name appeared, so that nobody could
make inquiries to know whether any rent-charges had
been granted. He should, therefore, not give costs.
In the same list Sir Edward Codrington and twelve
other gentlemen claiming for rent- charges were objected
to by the Conservatives.
Mr. James put in a deed of rent-charge, made between
George Dunn of the one part, and Admiral Sir Edward
Codrington of the second part, conveying to Sir Edward
Codrington, his heirs and assigns, for ever, a rent-charge
of forty shillings, "to be paid and payable during the
first year, in equal moities, on the 24th day of June and
the 25th day of December, thenceforth yearly on the
25th day of December in every year." Mr. James also
produced receipts, signed by the parties, for the first
half-year's rent, which had been paid previous to the
31st of July last. Mr. James stated that he had paid
the rents, and that the property upon which the rent-
charges were granted was unencumbered at the time of
granting, and remained so up to the present time.
Mr. Longmore said that the rent-charges were for forty
shillings only, and nothing was said as to the income-
tax, which would be one shilling and twopence on each
case; so that the parties would only receive thirty-eight
shillings and tenpence, which would not entitle them
to vote.
Mr. James said there was an express section in the
Act which applied to the case. It was the 21st section
of the 2d William IV., cap. 45, which enacted that "no
public or Parliamentary tax shall be deemed to be any
charge payable out of or in respect of any land or
tenements."
Mr. Longmore said the Income-tax Act had been
passed since the Reform Act.
Mr. ESPINASSE said it would be incumbent on Mr.
Longmore to prove that there was an express enactment
in the Income-tax Act repugnant to the 2d William IV.,
cap. 45.
Mr. Longmoro replied that the Income-tax Act
directed the granter to retain the tax, 7d. upon every
pound at the time of paying the rent-charge.
Mr. EsrINASSE said the Reform Act directed that no
Parliathentary tax should be considered as a charge upon
the land, and the income- tax was a Parliamentary tax,
and as there was nothing repugnant to the 21st section
of the 2d William IV., cap. 45, he should overrule the
objection.
The whole of the names were retained upon the list.
Two other gentlemen, of the name of Dunn, claiming
for rent-charges in the same list, were objected to; but,
owing to rent not having been paid prior to the 31st of
last July, the names were expunged.
In the same list Richard Arabin, and six others
claiming for rent-charges granted by Sir Henry Meux,
Bart., were objected to by the free-tinders.
A solicitor attended to prove the qualifications, and
stated that the rent-charges had been granted by Sir
Henry Meux, and were charged upeahis property called
" Walker's Farm."

Mr.iFyshe held his Court yesterday at the Town-hall,
Croydon, in order to revise the list of voters for that
parish. The same agents attended as at Reigate. There
were a great number of objections, but they were prin-
cipal)3F grounded upon mis •description of the parties in
the qualification, and in most of the cases the barrister
amended the list. There was no point of the least im-
portance discussed during the day.

REJOICINGS AT LONGFIELD.

RECEPTION OF CHARLES BIANCONL ESQ.

On ,Wednesday evening the Right Worshipful Charles
Bianconi, Esq. Mayor of Clonmel, arrived at his re-
cently, purchased property of Longfield, one of the most
splendid residences in this county, accompanied by his
amiable lady and family. Preparations on an extensive
scale were made by the tenantry and other inhabitants
on the estate to give the excellent proprietor a public
reception, worthy alike of him and them. Large bon-
fires blazed on the roads contiguous to the demesne, a
triumphal arch was erected near the avenue gate, and
the extensive area opposite the splendid mansion was
thronged with the tenants and labourers, their wives and
families. The amateur band from Cashel, dressed in
their beautiful uniform, were also in attendance, and dis-
coursed most eloquent music during the evening. Their
style of performance of several national and popular airs
reflected upon them the greatest credit. Dancing com-
menced about eight o'clock, and was kept up with great
spirit until a late hour. The lads and lasses of Ard-
mayle were
" Tripping on the light fantastic toe,"
whilst the merry pipes kept tune with the violin and tabor,
It was truly a spirit-stirring spectacle, and one which
incontestably proves the stuff of which Irishmen are
composed, ever ready to pay the tribute of their heart's
warmest affections where a disposition is evinced by
those placed above them in the scale of society to treat
them with generosity, kindness, and justice; taken alto-
ther, it was a proud, a happy demonstration as ever we
had the good fortune to witness. The evening was
beautifully calm, and the shadows of the different objects,
as reflected by the several fires, added to the appear-
ance of the silver waters of the lovely Suir, which in-
tersect the demesne,.gliding silently along, had to the
lovers of the picturesque and beautiful a most thrilling
effect—

It was not that Nature had shed o'er the scene

Her purest of chrystal—her brightest of green,"
—Oh, no, it was the outpouring of the hearts of men,
who felt they gained a good landlord—a kind friend—a
benevolent neighbour, in the person of the present ho-
noured proprietor of Longfield, that gladdened the heart
of the spectators.
An interval having occurred in the merry dance, a
deputation from the tenantry came forward, and pre-
sented Mr. Bianconi with an address, which was read by
Mr. Dwyer in a clear and distinct voice. The address
was an eloquent composition, and the reading of it was
accompanied with loud cheering.
Silence being restored, Mr. BIANCONI addressed the
people from the steps of the hall-door. He said—
Friends and neighbours, I thank you for the honour
done me, and I accept your address with great pleasure.
It affords me much satisfaction to meet tenants and
neighbours, who are latterly proverbial for morality,
good conduct, and temperance.—(Cheers.) I am de-
lighted to be so intimately connected with so deserving
a class. I have made the ever-memorable saying of my
lamented friend, Mr. Drummond, that " property has
its duties as well as its rights," my study. We all
should, according to our state in society, have our rights.—
(Hear.) The landlord shouldhave his—the mechanic and
the labourer should also have theirs.—(Hear.) I think
that the poor man, who earns by his labour a shilling a
day, has as good a right to employment and his cabin as
the Queen has to her throne.—(Cheers.) The citizen
and the farmer also have their peculiar rights, and it
shall ever be my duty to see those rights vindicated.—
(Cheers.) These also have their duties.—(Hear.) The
labourer cannot expect to he paid unless he works in
return.—(Hear.) If the landlord does his duty to you,
he will expect of you to do the same to him. You
must understand your duties as well as your rights.
I am determined to do everything that a man
ought to do to those placed by Providence under me.
The rich and the poor man are God's creatures alike—
(Cheers)—and, as a landlord, my duty is to see that
my tenants shall have proper time and facilities to culti-
vate the land, and I, in return for my giving the land
for its value, expect to be properly paid. I have no
idea that one man more than another should not be
bound to discharge the respective duties which he owes
the great human family; therefore I feel great pleasure
in receiving your address. It gives me increased plea-
sure to find that I have to do with a peaceful, moral, and
industrious class of men, and I regret that I was not
aware of your kindness in time to have refreshments
prepared for you, particularly after the delightful scene
which I had the pleasure just now of witnessing—the
merry dance continued with such truly Irish spirit by
the young men and really handsome girls by whom I
am surrounded.—(Cheers.) It is my wish that when
you want anything which is in my power to grant you,
that you should not be thinking about it. Whenever
you want any improvement to be made either in your
land or farming implements, ask me, it shall always af-
ford me much pleasure to assist you by every
means in my power, in everything that can tend to
ameliorate your condition.—(Cheers.) Before I
conclude these hasty observations, allow me
to impress upon you the great importance of re-
specting the laws. The laws are made for the good and
benefit of society, and the punishment of the wicked.
You cannot offend the laws with impunity. No one but
an enemy would counsel you to outrage the laws. Look
around you, and will you not see the face of society im-
proved? Much of that improvement is owing to the
temperate habits of the people—to the mission of my
respected friend, Father Mathew—(Loud cheers)—and
to the advice of the Liberator, Mr. O'Connell.—(Cheers.)
Above all things, avoid secret and unlawful societies.
There has been much blood shed in this country through
their means. But I am happy to say that the advice of
the Liberator is now generally followed.—(Cheers.)
There are still a few lurking vagabonds in this county,
but their "occupation is nearly gone." Therefore, if
any man ask you to violate the law, seize him, grapple
with him, drag him before a magistrate, or your clergy-
man, for depend upon it he is your enemy, and an enemy
to your country. Follow the advice of O'Connell ; be
temperate, moral, peaceable, and you will advance your
country, ameliorate your condition, and the blessing of
God will attend you.—(Loud cheers.)
The MAYOR then called for three cheers for the Queen,
which were loudly given.
Cheers, loud and long continued, were then given for
the Mayor, Mrs. and Master Bianconi, &c., &c., and the
vast concourse separated in the most orderly and quiet
manner.

BEQUEST TO THE SINKING FUND.—The late Mr.
John Ashton, of Newton Bank, near Hyde, in Chester.
a wealthy and extensive cotton manufacturer, of Man•
chester, has bequeathed to the Manchester Royal Infir.
mary a legacy of 5,0001., and, after leaving large be.
quests to his family and others, leaves the residue of his
personal estate, which is considerable, to the Commis-
sioners of the Sinking Fund, for the reduction of the
national debt. The residue is augmented by the falling
in of a legacy of 20,000/., left to Mr. W. Wright, his con-
fidential clerk, and whom he had constituted an executor,
but who died only a short time previous to the testator,
leaving a wife and family to deplore the loss of their solo
protector, and the promised reward which seemed
within their grasp, for a whole life devoted by this
persevering man to the interests of the several firms
enumerated by the testator in his will, through which
this trustworthy manager had conducted the busi-
❑ess. It is to be hoped that this intended bequest,
as " a reward for faithful services," will meet with
favour from the Lords of the Treasury, as the sum
coming to the Government independent of this lapsed
legacy is very considerable, and has much increased
since the will was made in 1836. The testator has
directed that all money out on mortgage shall also fall
into the personal estate. There is a legacy of 1,0001. to
the son of Mr. Wright, who is a clerk in the concern, and
legacies to the other clerks and to the servants connected
both with the business and his private establishment; to
Frederick Slows he leaves 1,0001., as a token of regard
for his faithful services whilst in his employ; to Mr.
John Barker 5,000/. He leaves in trust for his
daughter '25,0001., and also an annuity until she is
of age. To his brother, Mr. Joseph Ashton 5001. a year.
To his brother Mr. Samuel Ashton, and his sisters Miss
Jano Ashton and Mrs. Mary Tucker, 25,0001. each.
There are legacies to many of his relations on the
maternal side. He devises and bequeaths to his
brother, Mr. Robert Ashton, all his messuages, build-
ings, factories, warehouses, lands, tenements, herdita-
ments, and all the freehold, leasehold, and copyhold
estates, and all the steam engines, apparatus, and
machinery absolutely. Besides the property in Chester
and Manchester, for which a separate grant of probate
has issued, there has been 80,0001. administered to in
London by the surviving executor, Mr. Robert Ashton.