The Sun.
London, England, 1834-11-13 00:00:00

PRIVY COUNCIL.

NOMINATION OF SHERIFFS.
Yesterday being the morrow of St. Martin, the usual cere
moot' of nominating Sheriffs for the ensuing year, preparatory
to their being " pricked" for by his Majesty, took place in the
Court of Exchequer.
In the absence of Lord Althorp (now F.arl Spencer), who,
as Chancellor of the Exchequer, would have presided, that
duty devolved on the Marquis of Lansdown, the President of
the Council. The Lords present were the Lord Chancellor,
the Lord Privy Seal, the First Lord of the Admiralty, the
Lords Chief Justices of the King's Bench, Common Pleas,
and Exchequer, the Vice- Chancellor, and Barons Vaughan,
Parke, and Bosanquet. These Hon. and Learned personages
being Members of the Privy Council took their seats on the
hench, and the other Common Law Judges at the table
beneath.
The usual oath, which it is known is in old Norman French,
baying been administered to the members of the Privy Council
and the Judges, the Judges proceeded to submit the lists, as
delivered to them on their respective circuits. A smaller
number of excuses than usual from serving this high and an-
cient office were tendered, and cf these but very few were ad-
mitted. The folloWing are those only which are; worthy of
netiee.
The first claim of exemption was that of T. J. Metcalfe,
Esq., of Roxton-hall, who was proposed to serve as High She-
riff of Bedfordshire. On this gentleman's name being read,
Mr. Justice GASELEE said that Mr. Metcalfe 'wished to be
excused on the grounds, first, of the very depressed state of
agriculture, which had so greatly reduced his income as to
render him ill able to maintain the dignity cf the office, and also
that he was labouring both under bodily and mental debility.
The LORD CHANCELLOR—ThiS gentleman's name cannot
be taken off the general roll on account of the depressed state
of agriculture, as that depression may possibly in a short time
cease. We cannot, therefore, admit this plea.
The next excuse was in the case of Mr. Astell, who was
proposed for the same county. This gentleman also pleaded
the distressed state of agriculture, and that he was a Lieute-
nant-Colonel of infantry, and liable to be called out at any
time; that he had served in Parliament twenty-six years, dur-
ing which time he was called upon to fill the arduous and im-
portant offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the East
India Company for a period of seven years, and he therefore
submitted that on account of his public services he ought to be
excused from the expense of the shrievalty.
Their Lordships, after some eeensultation, said that, as in all
probability this gentleman would not be called upon to serve
for the ensuing year, there was no reason why his name should
be removed from the roll.
For the counties of Berks and Bucks no excuses were offered.
Cambridge and Huntingdonshire.—To these united counties
one gentleman pleaded exception, on the ground of want of
sufficient education to enable him satisfactorily to perform the
duties of the office.—(Laughter.)
The other two gentlemen on the list also pleaded excuses,
and their Lordships, after a short discussion, decided on allow-
ing the validity of those excuses in every instance, and the
names of three other gentlemen were substituted.
For the counties of Cumberland, Chester, Cornwall, Derby,
Devon, Dorset, Essex, Glecester, Hereford, Kent, Leicester,
Lincoln, Monmouth, Norfolk, Northumberland, Oxford, Rut-
land, Salop, Somerset,. Stafford, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex,
Warwick, Wilts, and York, no excuses were tendered, and
consequently no alteration was made in the list.
For the county of Hertford, one gentleman pleaded the ill-
•ness of his lady, which he alleged would prevent his attendance
to the duties of the office. Their Lordships, however,
thought the plea insufficient, and ordered his name to be
retained.
Northamptonshire.—Lewis Lloyd, Esq., pleaded that he
was upwards of 60 and nearly 70 years of age. Their Lord-
ships ruled that, although that would be a good excuse from
serving on a jury, it was none from serving the office of sheriff.
Name retained.
Nottinghamshire.—Mr. Baron PARKE stated that two of
the gentlemen nominated had forwarded excuses to him—the
first that he resided in Scotland, and the other that he was
compelled to spend most of his time abroad. The Learned
Judge added, that all he knew of the facts was from letters he
had received from the gentleman alluded to.
The Loan CHANCELLOR—It is probable that one of these
excuses may turn out a valid one—we had better, therefore,
retain the names of those gentlemen, and add two more for
this county, in the list to be submitted to his Majesty.
Mr. Baron PARKE—That will be a novelty.
The LORD CHANCELLOR—There were four names returned
in the lists for two counties last year.
Mr. Baron PARKE—Then that was the first time.
County of Southampton.—LOßD DENMAN said, that there
had hitherto been great difficulty in obtaining the tiltmes of
gentlemen to stand for this county. On the present occasion,
however, no such difficulty existed, as he had received a letter
from William Hughes Hughes, Ea q., M. P. for Oxford, who
resided at Ryde, in the Isle of Night, stating that he was
willing to wave his privilege of. Parliament, and was indeed
anxious to take upon himself the office.
The LORD CHANCELLOR—I do not think it competent in
Mr. Hughes to wave his privilege of Parliament.
A long discussion ensued between the Lords of the Council,
but it was conducted in so low a tone of voice that not a word
could be heard. The name of Mr. Hughes was, however,
ordered to remain on the list.
Worcester. Mr. Packington claimed exemption on the
ground of being Chairman of the Quarter Sessions for this
county.
The LORD CHANCELLOR—Does he perform the duties in
person ?
Mr. Baron ALDERSON—Yes, my Lord, I know the fact of
my own knowledge.
Mr. Packington was therefore excused.

The following is a copy of the list as it will appear in the
Gazette :---
BEDFORDSHIRE.—CharIes James Metcalfe, of Roaton,Esq.;
Richard Longuet Orlebar, of Hinwick, Esq. ; and William
Astell, of Everton, Esq.
BERKSHIRE.-Charles Archer Houblon, of Welford
Esq. ; Bartholomew Wroughton, of Woolley Park, Esq.; and
Philip Pus9Y, of Pusey, Esq.
BUCKS. Sir William Lawrence Young, of Prince's
Risborough, Bart. ; the Right Hon. Sir Gore Ouseley of
Hall Barn, Bart. ; and Thomas Tyrwhitt Drake, of Shard-

low, Esq.
CAMBRIDGE AND HUNTINGDON.—John Fryer, of Chatteris,
Esq. ; John Bates, of Benwick, Esq. ; and Henry Haynes,
of Whittlesea, Esq.
CUMBERLAND.—Sir Francis Fletcher Vane, of Hutton-hall,
Bart. ; Richard Fergusson, of Harker-lodge, Esq. ; and
Thomas Irwin, of Calder Abbey, Esq. •
CIIESBIRE.—WiIIiam Astley, of Duckenfield, Esq. ; Thos.
Swettenham, of Swettenham, Esq. ; and Joseph Leigh, of
Belmont, Esq.
CORNWALL.—CharIes Prideaux, of Place Padstow, Esq. ;
John Buller, of Mousal, Esq. ; and Thomas James Agar Ro-
bartes, of Lanhydrock, Esq.
DERBYSHIRE..-- Ashton Nicholas Corry Morley, of Con-
greave-hall, Esq. ; William Bache Thornhill, of Stanton,
Esq. ; and William Tarbutt, of Oyston-hall, Esq.
DEVONSUIRE.-Samuel Tichawke Ke Rewiche, of Peamord,
Esq. ; Henry George Cary, of Tor Abbey, Esq. ; and George
Aclaud Barber, of Fremington, -Esq.
DORSETSIIIRE.—John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge Erle Drax,
of Charnborough, Esq. ; Sir Henry Digby, K. C. 8., of Min-
tern Magna ; and Joseph Weld, of Lulworth, Esq.
ESSEX.—Thomas William Bramston, of Skreens, Esq. ;
George William Gent, of Moyns-park, and Steeple Bump-
stead, Esq. ; and William Whittaker Maitland, of Laugh-

ton, Esq.
GLOUCESTERSIIIRE.—Sir Alichael Hicks Hicks Beach, of
Witcomb-park, Bart. ; Henry Winman Newman, of Thorn-
bury-park, Esq., and Samuel Gist Gist, of Dixon-house, Esq.
HEREFORDSHIRE.—John Bleeko Lye, of Hereford, Esq. ;
Richard Webb, of Donnington-hall, Esq. ; and David Ricardo,
of Brinsop-court, Esq.
HERTFORDSHIRE--Wm. Robt.. Baker, of Bayfordbury, Esq.;
Wm. Franks, of Woodside, Esq. ; and Wm. Blake, of Dems-
bury, Esq.
KENT.—John Ward, of Flolwood, Esq. ; Sir Edw. Claolm-
ley Dering, of Surrenden-Dering, Bart. ; and Wm. Wells, of
Redleaf, Esq.
LEICESTERSHIRE.—Chas. Neville, of Holt, Esq. ; Thomas
Frewen Turner, of Cold Overton, Esq. ; and Wm. Merrick,
of Beaumanor, Esq.
LisconsTsman.—Thos. Earle Welby, of Allington-hall,
Esq. - Chas. Chaplin, of Bhmlney, Esq. ; and Sir Montague
John 'Cholmeley, of Easton-hail, Bart.

LANCASIIIRE•---
MoNmovrnsmax.—Geo. Rooke, of Standage, Esq.: Chas.
Alarriott,"of Dixton, Esq. ; and Sir Samuel Fludyer, of Tros-
trey, Bart.
NORFOLK.—Aildrew Hamond, of Westacre, Esq. ; Hudson
Gurney, of Kiswick-hall, Esq. ; and Robt. Fellows, of Shot-
tisham, Esq.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.—Lewis Lloyd, of Overstone, Esq. ;
WilliaVn Harris, of Wotton-house, Esq.; and William Willis,

of Astrop, Esq.
NRTHUMBERLAND.—Berham Midford, of Midford Castle,
Esq.; Thomas Riddle, of Felton-park, Esq ; and William
John. Charlton, of Heasleyside, Esc.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.—Henry Savile Foljambe, of East Ret-
ford, Esq. ; George Walter, of Eastwood, Esq. ; and Chris-
topher Neville, of Thorney, Esq.
OXFORDSHIRE.—John Fane, of Wormsley, Esq. ; Thomas
Stoner, of Stoner, Esq. ; and Joseph Warner Henley, of Wa-
terpenny, Esq.
RUTLAND.—Gotlfrey, Kemp, of Belton, Esq.*; Samuel
Stokes, of Caldecott, Esq. ; and Richard Wade, of Upping-
ham, Esq.
SHROPSHIRE.—Sir Ferdinand Richard Acton, of Aldenham,
Bart. ; Thomas Beale, of Heath-house, Esq. ; and Baldwin
Leighton, of Loton, Esq.
Ma'nning Doddington, of Hors-
ington, Esq. Thomas Lcir, of Weston, Esq. ; and James
Bennett, of North Cadbury, Esq.
STAFFORDSHIRE.—Thomas Hawe Parker, of Park-hall,
Esq. ; Edward Monkton, of Somerford, Esq. ; and Thomas
Higgins Burne, of Loynton hall, Esq.
SOUTHAMPTON (COUNTY op.)--John Barlow Hay, of M

danbury, Esq. ' - Henry Weyland Powell, of Lyndhurst, Esq. ;
and. William Hughes Hughes, of Bellevue-house, Ryde, Isle
of Wight,' Esq.
SUFFOLK.—Richard Sayer, of Sibton, Esq. ; Thomas Ha-
lifax the elder, of Shrimpling, Esq. ; and John Gibson, of
Ipswich, Esq.
SURREY.—James Broadwood, of Lyne-hoitse, Esq. ;
Charles Barclay, of Bury-hill, Esq. ; and William Henry
Cooper, of Pains-hill, Esq.
SUSSEX..—Charles Dixon, of Stanstead park Esq. ; John
Davies Gilbert, of Eastbourne, Esq. ; and John James King,
of Coates, Esq.
WARWICXBHIRE.—SamueI Tertius Galton, of Leamington

Priors, Esq. ; the Hon Charles Berth Percy,• of Guy's-
cliff; and John Ward Broughton Leigh, of Brownsover-hall,
Esq.
WILTSHIRE.—IIenry Seymour, of Knoyle, Esq. ; Walter
Long, of Chalcote-house, Esq. ; and Sir Frederick Hutchin-
son Harvey Bathurst. of Clarendon Park, Bart,
Woacsmastlian.—Sir Edward Blount, of Mawley-hall,
Bart. ; Sir Offiy Penberry Wakemano of Perdiswell, Bart. ;
and the Hon William James Coventry, of Earl's Croome.
YoaKsitiaE.—Richard Henry Rundell, of Gladstone, Esq. ;
Sir Thomas Aston Clifford Constable, of Barton Constable,
Ba;-t. ; and William Rookes Crompton Stanfield, of Esholt-
hall, Esq.