The Sun.
London, England, 1851-11-06 00:00:00

ITALY.

TUB ROMISH CATHEDRAL IN LONDON.--The Os-
servatore Romano publishes a letter from Cardinal
Wiseman of the 9th ult., stating that he has received
2961. Bs. 10d., collected at Rome by subscription,
towards the erection of a large Catholic church at
London. The Cardinal thanks the editor of the
Osservatore for the active part he has taken in the
subscription, and recommends him to continue his
efforts.

INQUIRY INTO THE CONDUCT OF

MR. RAMSHAY.

PRESTON, WEDNESDAY, Nov. s.—The inquiry into
the conduct of Mr. Ramshay, the Judge of the Liver-
pool County Court, commenced this day, at the Court-
house, before the Right Hon. the Earl of Carlisle (the
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), Mr. Ellis, Q.C.
(the Attorney-General of the Duchy), sitting as assessor.
Mr. Danvers (the Clerk of the Duchy) was also in at-
tendance.

A considerable number of gentlemen from Liverpool
were present, and great interest was manifested in the
inquiry.
Through the kindness of the governor, every facility
was given to the representatives of the press.
Mr. Monk and Mr. Tindal Atkinson appeared in sup.
port of the inquiry; Mr. Sergeant Wilkins, Mr. Sowler
Mr. Ovens, and Mr. Thorburn attended on behalf of Mr.
Rsmshay.

The Proceedings were opened by Mr. Danvers, read-
ing the memorial presented by the inhabitants of Liver-
pool, signed by upwards of 2,000 persons. It complained
generally of the conduct of Mr. Ramshay, and after de-
tailing several instances of misconduct prayed for the
removal of the gentleman from his office.
Mr. Monk stated that the promoters of the inquiry
bad no power to compel the attendance of witneeser.
Several attorneys and other parties felt some delicacy in
attending, which would be removed if his Lordship
would express an opinion on the subject.
Mr. Sergeant Wilkins rose to take an objection to the
proceedings in limine. It was known that actions had
been commenced against Mr. Ramabay, and he would
put it to his Learned Friend whether as a matter of
right and justice these proceedings ought not to be stayed
until after the trial of the actions. He must enter his
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Mr. Monk was not aware that any action had been
commenced. _ _ _ _

any power to compel the attendance of witnesses, but it
The Earl of Carlisle did not apprehend that he had
was his wish that any one whose evidence was thought
material by either party should attend to give evidence.
Mr. At ,nk then proceeded to state the case on behalf
of the promoters of the inquiry, remarking at the out.
set that his Lordship had the power to remove Mr.
Ramshay from his office, either for inability or misconduct
in the discharge of his duties. The Learned Gentleman
then commenced a detail of the proceedings of Mr. Ram-
shay from the time of his appointment on the 25th August
last to the time of the presentation of the memorial, ex-
pressing his regret that a Judge should have been actu-
ated by such feelings as had been displayed by Mr.
Ramshay in the discharge of his official duties.
Mr. Sergeant Wilkins trusted that his Learned Friend
would confine his observations to the accusation con-
tained in the memorial—namely, the fining and imprison-
ment of Mr. M. J. Whitty, which charge Mr. Ramshay
was fully prepared to meet. It would be quite impossi-
ble for Mr. Ramshay's resources to meet charges extend-
ing over so long a period.
The Earl of Carlisle expressed a hope that no unne-
cessary matter would be introduced into the inquiry.
Mr. Monk resumed his address, and read a great ntnn-
ber of speech delivered
by Mr. Ramshay, whilst pre-
siding in couk, in whichcharged
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the people of Liver-
ool with attempting to goad him to madness, with
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