The Sun.
London, England, 1851-11-07 00:00:00

FRIDAY

THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
Yesterday a very important meeting of the Royal
Commissioners was held at the Crystal Palace, at
which the following report to her Majesty was
agreed to :
"TO TEE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
" May it please your Majesty,—We, the Commis-
sioners appointed by your Majesty's Royal warrant of the
3d of January, 1850, for the promotion of the Exhibition of
the Works of Industry of all Nations, and subsequently
incorporated by your Majesty's Royal charter of the 15th
of August, 1850, humbly beg to submit to your Majesty
the following report:—
"The Exhibition for the promotion of which we were
appointed by your Majesty was finally closed on the
15th of October of this year, and we humbly beg to re-
port to your Majesty that the medals and prizes have
been awarded to the successful exhibitors by the juries
appointed to judge of the merits of their productions,
and are in course of distribution. The full reports of
the juries will he laid before your Majesty when com-
pleted, together with the list of the successful com-
petitors. We are now engaged in bringing to a close
all the business connected with the Exhibition, and in
defraying the various expenses incurred during its pro-
gress. Most of the claims on the funds at our disposal,
however, are already discharged, and after all shall have
been satisfied, a considerable surplus will remain, the
precise amount of which cannot be ascertained until the
accounts are finally wound up, when they will be duly
laid before your Majesty, but which surplus we have
reason to believe will not be less than 150,0001.
" This surplus will consist of the balance that may re-
main in our hands, after deducting all expenditure from
the sum of (in round numbers) 505,0001., which has been
derived from the following sources:—
" Subscriptions ...
Entrance fees
Casual receipts ...

... £67,400
... -
494, 400
... 13,200

Total £505,000
" Of the entrance fees, a portion has been paid by
'oreign visitors, and it was owing to the fact that the
contributions of all nations were theredisplayed, that the
number of visits made by persons attracted to the Exhi-
bition amounted to upwards of 6,000,000.
" The subscriptions were derived, with few excep-
tions, solely from your Majesty's subjects, and were
made after a public announcement that they must be
absolute and definite,' but that should any surplus re-
main it was the intention of your Majesty's Commis.
sioners ' to apply the same to purposes strictly in con-
nexion with the ends of the Exhibition, or for the esta-
blishment of similar Exhibitions for the future.'
," We humbly beg to represent to your Majesty that
we are of opinion that it is not advisible to apply the
surplus to the last named purpose. Considering that
the Exhibition which has just closed has afforded ample
proof that an undertaking of this kind can be made
self-supporting4and that it may safely be left to the pub-
lic again to provide, when required, the weans of meet-
ing the preliminary expenses—considering also the
impossibility of fixing long beforehand any definite
period for the repetition of such an Exhibition, which
requires for its success so many concurrent circum-
stances—we are of opinion that greater benefit may be
derived by the public from a judicious application in the
interval of the means at our disposal to the furtherance
of the general objects for which the Exhibition was de-
signed, and in such a manner that the advantages which
easy be obtained should not be confined solely to your
Majesty's subjects, but should be shared, as far as it
may be possible, by other countries.
" These objects your Majesty's Commissioners con-
ceive to have been the furtherance of every branch of
human industry, by the comparison of the processes
employed and of the results obtained by all the nations
of the earth, and the promotion of kindly international
feelings by the practical illustration of the advantages
which may be derived by each country from what has
been done by others. Your Majesty's Commissioners
have the satisfaction to be able to express to your Ma-
jesty their conviction that the Exhibition has to a great
extent attained these objects, and that in its consequences
the most beneficial results may yet be expected.
" Already many requirements on the part of the public
have become apparent daring the course of the Exhibi-
tion, and have found expression in various suggestions
made to us for the application of the surplus; many of
them, however, were for objects quite inconsistent with
the pledges above alluded to, while others, though for
purposesin accordance with them, were of a limited,
partial, Or local character.
" Your Majesty's Commissioners are of opinion that
no measures could be so strictly in accordance with the
ends of the Exhibition as those which may increase the
means of industrial education, and extend the influence
of science and art upon productive industry. We are
fully aware of the difficulty of devising a comprehensive
plan to meet'these objects; should the view, however,
which we have taken as to the manner of fulfilling our
pledges, meet with your Majesty's approbation, we beg
to assare your Majesty that we shall give our fullest and
most careful consideration to this important subject, and
we would suggest that fall time should be afforded to us
to consider and mature such a plan as we should feel
warranted in laying before your Majesty, the more so
as from the disproportion between the end proposed and
the means at present applicable to it much will depend
on the extent of co-operation we may receive from the
public.

" We are advised, however, that our powers under
your Majesty's Royal charter: will cease when all the
expenses incidental to the Exhibition shall have been
discharged, and notice thereof given to your Majesty's
Secretary of State, and that we have not the power of
deciding upon the disposal of the Burping.
" It, therefore, it be your Majesty's pleasure that we
should act further in this matter, it will be necessary,
before we can take even any preliminary step, that your
Majesty should grant to us by Royal charter, such fur-
ther powers as your Majesty may deem necessary, to
enable us to lay before your Majesty a scheme for the
application of the surplus in accordance with the expec-
tations held out to the public, and with the sanction and
approval of your Majesty, to adopt much measures as
may be necessary for such purpose.
" All which we humbly take leave to report to your
Majesty.

Given under our corporate seal this 6th day of
November, in the year of our Lord, 1851.
(6igned)
" ALBEAT,
" President of the Commissioners
for the Exhibition, 1851."
Dr. Bolley, the Swiss Commissioner, has addressed
the subjoined letter of thanks to the Royal Commis-
sion. In giving it publicity, we embrace the oppor-
tunity of expressing our unqualified admiration of
the manner in which that gentleman has discharged
the duties intrusted to him by his countrymen. His
arrangements have been characterised throughout
by the utmost promptitude and efficiency. Of all
the foreigners the Swiss were the first to have their
compartment in order, and they have been among
' the earliest in taking their departure. Their display
has proved less attractive, perhaps, than others,
the intrinsic value of which was not so great, but
this arose chiefly from the description of goods ex-
hibited, the commercial interest of which could not
fail to be appreciated by the observant, though it may
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To the Executive Committee for carrying out the
Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all
Nations.
" Allow me to address to your board, as the immediate
organ of intercourse between the Royal and Foreign
Commissioners, the following letter, which I beg you will
place before the Royal Commissioners.
"I cannot leave London without performing the agree-
able duty, which has become more and more urg( nt
during every hour of my stay in this country, of ex-
pressing to the Royal Commissioners, as well as to the
Executive Committee, my best thanks, both in the name
of the country which I had the honour of representing,
and in my own. The intelligence and order shown by
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"yrofessor Dr. F. BOLLEY,
"Commissioner for Switzerland.

" London, Nov. 3."
A correspondence has passed between Lieutenant
Tyler, R.E., on behalf of the Executive Committee,
and the Court of Directors of the East India Com-
pany, with reference to the collection of specimens in
process of formation under the authority. of the Royal
Commission. The Court of Directors intimate that
Dr. Royle has received instructions from them to
meet the wishes of the Commissioners to the utmost
practicable extent.
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notice that he should more the reduction of the fine for re-
fusing to serve the office of sheriff, from 5004 to 1001._ In
answer to a question from Mr. IL L. Taylor, Sir Peter
Laurie said that the Lord Mayor bad received an order
from the Secretary of State requiring the Court to provide a
paupe lunatic a sylum. The exenses would be defrayed
out ofr the funds which were at present devoted to the Sup-
port of lunatics, but nothing as yet had been done beyond a
mere direction to look out for a site. Mr. Deputy Harrison
presented the report of the " Freedom Committee," on the
proposed Bill for amending the London Election Acts; but
after a long discussion the alterations it proposed were
negatived by a majority of 44—the numbers being 79
against 36.
FORGERIES IN GLASGOW.--OR Friday, a clerk in
the employment of Mr. Ross, commission-agent, St. Vincent-
street, was apprehended in Dlillport, on a charge of forgery.
Mr. Ross, on calling at three of the banks in the city, dis-
covered that cheques had been forged in his name, amounting
to 2861., made up by various small sums. He immediately
communicated with the police, who, as has been stated, ap-
prehended his clerk as the culprit, and he has been fully
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committed to gaol to await his trial. On Wednesday one of
the
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agents
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forgedgents in the city, was apprehended on the charge of having
the name of his nephew on a bill of exchange for the
sings,
of 551. lls. 2d. The forgery had been committed some
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to await trial.—Nortls British Mail.

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7, 1851.

THE RA.2IISFIAY INQUIRY AT PRESTON.
PRESTON, TRURSDAY.—L3St night after our report
was dispatched, when the reading of the evidence was
concluded—
Mr. Monk proceeded to contend that the statements
of the judge fully made out the inference of the me-
morialists, that Mr. Ramshay was unfit to hold that
office. Expressions had been used by Mr. Ramshay
even up to yesterday, which showed the animus with
which he was actuated, and he had threatened to in-
dict all the persons who had subscribed towards the
expenses of Mr. Whitty.
At this period (half-past five o'clock) the Court ad-
j ourned till Thursday.
The proceedings were resumed this morning at ten
o'clock, and seemed to excite increased interest.
Mr. Monk proceeded with his address on the' part
of the memorialists, and contended that he had a
right to bring forward any matters bearing upon the
conduct and temper of Mr. Ramshay even since the
memorial.
The Earl of Carlisle was of opinion that the
Learned Counsel ought not to enter into matters
which had occurred subsequently to the memorial.
Mr. Monk, in conclusion, contended that the whole
conduct of Mr. Ramshay exhibited inability and want
of temper, which unfitted him for the bench. The
speech made by Mr. Ramshay at the dinner and in
court, showed that he had a morbid sensibility upon
the dignity of his office, and a temper not under suffi-
cient control for his duties. On one day he had fined
no less than six persons for alleged contempt. Such
a circumstance was perhaps unparalleled in any other
court whatever. Applause in a court of justice was
to be deprecated, but he (Mr. Monk) never knew of
judges convicting persons by wholesale in this manner.
He thought the very worst feature in the case was
Mr. Ramshay's allusion to the man Joyce, to which
he adverted yesterday. The liberty of the press and
person in Liverpool was deeply interested in this in-
quiry, and he would say that liberty would exist in
name only, if such proceedings could be tolerated.
The following evidence was then adduced :
George Dudley Cooper said he was a reporter to
the Liverpool papers. He was present at the Liver-
pool County Court on the 25th of August, when Mr.
Ramshay made a speech.
Cross-examined by Sergeant Wilkins—Was not
retained for any particular paper. Had been at
Liverpool nine months. Was present on the occasion
when Mr. Ramshay spoke about the fist of a witness
being closed. Don't recollect Mr. Ramshay calling
a man an ass. Should have reported it if it had oc-
curred.
Re-examined—Saw Mr. Ramshay use a threatening
gesture, on the 29th, to a witness.
Mr. Thomas A. Humphries was a reporter. At-
tended a dinner given by Mr. Ramshay on the 29th of
September. (His report, which has been already
published, was then put in as evidence).
Cross-examined—There was no exultation or tri-
umph at the meeting, unless it was indicated by the re-
port. Was frequently at Mr. Ramshay's court. From
the time of Mr. Ramshay's return up to the date of the
memorial, had not observed anything wrong in the court.
Attended in Mr. Lowndes' time. The court was then
conducted as ceurts usually are. There were more
suitors now. Mr. Ramshay was always lenient and
kind to poor suitors. Had not witnessed outrage
against decency or propriety.
Re-examined—Had not been present more than
once when a fine was inflicted. Did not see a man
fined because he could not hear Mr. Ramshay.
Daniel M`Clennan was a reporter on the Liverpool
press. Was in the County Court on the 27th Sept.
last, and took notes. Remained there about two
hours. Was there on the 29th also. Mr. Ramshay
put a question to Hartley with reference to a handbill.
Hartley did not give a direct answer to the question.
His Honour turned to him and said " You ass, don't
you know that is what we legally call a fist ?",
Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant Wilkins—Was
acquainted wish Mr. Whitty. Several reporters were
present when Mr. Ramshay used the expression.
Witness's report had been impugned. Wrote Har-
ding's system of shorthand. (The witness here pointed
out in his notes to the Learned Sergeant the passage
about the expression "ass.") Read his notes to Mr.
Thomas Bean, of the Liverpool Albion. Mr. Bean
supplied a report to the Times. Had been employed
on several occasions to report for the Times. Had
been sued in the County Court. Had a dispute with
Mr. Bean about the above transaction. Refused to
give up his notes unless Mr. Bean gave him 71. 17s. 6d.
This he got all but 21. At witness's request, Mr.
Ramshay re-heard a fraud summons. The decision
was reversed.
Re-examined—Had no doubt Mr. Ramshay used the
word "ass" on the 29th. Had on many occasions
sent reports to the London papers.
L. M. Rogers said he arrived from the United
States on the 21st of September last. Was in the
County Court on the 29th, when Mr. Whitty's case
was wader consideration. Heard Mr. Ramshay use
the word " ass." Mr. Ramshay leaned to the man
Hartley, the bailiff, and said—do you not know that
when a hand is closed it is a fist ?
Cross-exaMined by Mr. Sergeant Wilkins—Was
staying with Mr. Wilmer, of the Liverpool Chronicle.
Should stay here till spring. Was standing on the
right-hand side of the court when the expression was
used. Did not hear any one say, " Who stole the
jackass ?"—(A laugh)—but many uncivil things were
said. Knew Mr. Whitty.
Thomas Phillips—Was a reporter for the Liverpool
press, and was in the County Court on the 27th Sep-
tember. Saw a bill on the floor. Was there on the
29th. Saw the Judge make a gesture with his hand,
and he used the word " ass" to a witness. Was
confident he used the word. When Mr. John Whitty
was before Mr. Ramshay on the Wednesday, wit-
ness was there, and took notes.
Crosse-xamined by Mr. Sergeant Wilkins—Had
offered a copy of his short-hand notes to Mr. Ram-
shay. Had given his opinion that Mr. Ramshay
was a very able and competent judge, and that he had
been very ill-used on a former occasion. Mr. Ram-
shay spoke in an under tone when he called the man
an ass, but almost any person there could hear him.
Saw several reporters there—seven he should think.
The reporters were close to Mr. Ramshay. There
were loud cheers on the day when Sir George Stephen
talked of shooting a man through the head—at least
there was stamping on the floor. Had heard the same
excitement in an assize court at Liverpool when
Gleeson Wilson was ordered to be hung.—(A laugh.)
Mr. Justice Patteson was the judge. lie told the
officer to keep order, but he did not threaten to com-
mit any one. Never received a fee for suppressing a
report. A foreigner gave him half a-sovereign to take
a report. Did not tell him he was a reporter for the
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