The Sun.
London, England, 1860-11-02 00:00:00

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD IVATOR
ELECT-(THIS DAY).

This morning, according to annual custom, some of the
leading representatives of the citizens of London proceeded
to Stratheden House, Knightsbridge, the private residence
of the Lord Chancellor, for the purpose of presenting for
her Majesty's approval Mr. Alderman -William Cubitt, M.P.,
who has been elected Lord Mayor of London for the en-
suing year. Amongst those present were the Lord Mayor
elect, tho Right lion. Russell Gurney (Recorder of Lon-
don), Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Abbiss, Mr. Sheriff Lusk,
Alderman Sir Henry Muggeridge (who stands next in the
order of rotation for the mayoralty), Alderman W. S. Hall,
Mr. Thomas Chambers (the Common Sergeant), Mr. Com-
missioner Kerr, Mr. Charles Pearson (the City Solicitor),
Mr. Benjamin Scott (the City Chamberlain), Mr. Secondary
Potter (the Town Clerk), and other officials connected with
the corporation. These gentlemen were received by the
Lord Chancellor in the principal drawing-room of Strathe-
den House, his lordship being attired in his full robes of
office, and attended by his secretary, mace, and purse.
The RECORDER advanced and formally introduced the
Lord Mayor elect. lie remarked that Mr. Alderman
Cubitt, whom the citizens of London had selected to fill
the office of Lord Mayor for the ensuing year, was a gen-
tleman who was in all respects eminently qualified to 1
that high and responsible office. For many years he had
carried on a large business, all his dealings had been cha-
racterised by honour and integrity, and he was happy to
add had been crowned by success. Mr. Cubitt was born at
Brixton, near Colteshall, Norfolk, and in early life served
about four years in the royal navy. In 1810, being then
19 years of age, he turned his attention to commercial
matters and entered the building trade, which he had car-
ried on up to within the last few years, and in which he had
realised an ample fortune in connection with his brothers.
The house of Cubitt was now one of the most eminenk in
the country. After 40 years of successful application' to
business Mr. Cubitt in 1851 retired, and devoted his time
and attention to the service of the public in other ways. In
1817, while still in business, ho was elected by his fellow-
citizens to the shrievalty, in conjunction with Mr. Charles
Hill, and at about the same period the electors of Andover
returned him as their representative in the Commons House
of Parliament—an honour which he enjoyed at the present
time. He (the Recorder) had only to add that Alderman
Cubitt was held in the highest possible esteem by his fellow-
citizens, and that he had the greatest confidence in present-
ing him to the Lord Chancellor for her Majesty's approval.
The LORD CHANCELLOR, addressing the Lord Mayor
elect, said that it was with the greatest satisfaction he had
to announce that her Majesty highly approved of the choice
which the citizens of London had made in electing him to
fill the office of Lord Mayor, an office which was worthy of
the ambition of the most distinguished man the City of
London could produce. The Lord Mayor elect entered
upon his office at a time of comparative peace, and, there-
fore, no doubt, would direct his attention to the advance-
ment of those great social reforms which were so much
needed. While, however, we were at peace, an important body
had been organized in the city of London, as in other parts of
the country, which his lordship would no doubt encourage
and support. He alluded to the Volunteer movement
which had been so warmly espoused throughout the land,
not from any immediate fear of danger, but as a wise pre-
cautionary measure, which it was impossible too highly to
praise. As the Chief Judge of the Central Criminal Court
of London, the Lord Mayor elect would no doubt discharge
his duties with the same carefulness and zeal as he had dis-
charged those which were involved in his Parliamentary
career. In these respects, and, indeed, in every respect, ho
felt peculiarly gratified in again expressing to Mr. Alder-
man Cubitt her Majesty's high approval of the choice which
the citizens of London had made in electing him to the
chief magistracy.

The Lord Chancellor then advanced to the Lord Mayor
elect and shook hands with him, and also with the Recorder
and Sheriffs.

The " Loving Cup" having been handed round the civic
procession returned to the City.

LAW INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)
IN RE lIULLAII-THE LATE FIRE AT ST. MARTIN'S HALL.
This bankrupt was described as of St. Martin's Hall,
Long-acre, and a private address, bookseller, and to-day
was appointed for a choice of assignees.
The accounts have not yet been filed, but it is stated that
property has to be realised to a considerable amount, and
that, should the expectations of the parties be fulfilled,
there will be more than sufficient to pay 20s. in the pound.
Mr. Barstall, builder, of Hanover-street, Long-acre, was
ohosen assignee.

The bankruptcy is ascribed mostly to the late disastrous
fire at St. Martin's Hall. The fabric of the hall was in-
sured for £6,000, and the fire-office undertook to renew it.
The personal effects, library, furniture, fittings, &c., were
only insured for £2,500, and on them there is of course a
very great loss.

(Before Mr. Commissioner Fano.)
THE LEATHER TRADE,—IN RE zosxrn HOOPER.
This bankrupt, described as of Weston-street, Ber-
mondsey, leather merchant, came up to-day upon his ex-
amination meeting.

The accounts, by Messrs. Paul and Turner, commence
on March 1, 1857, showing a capital of £739 ; on the 26th
July last the debts were £10,876, partly secured by con-
signments £6,218; £24,622. Assets—cash to
official assignee, £7l; bills receivable to ditto, 163 ; debtors
—good, £695; doubtful, £1,035; property, £2,779. There
is an item of £3,403 for gross profit; and against this were
trade expenses £6,709; losses, £6,066; house and personal
expenses, £7BO.
The bankrupt is expected to pass.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE (THIS' DAL)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

A "RESPECTABLE" MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING
TO ST➢AL `PATCHES.—CharIes Ringwood, 28, was charged
with attempting to steal watches at the entrance of Her
Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket.
From the evidence of Sergeant Cole, 23 C, it appeared
that on the previous evening he saw the prisoner about 7
o'clock at the grand entrance of the theatre acting in a
very suspicious manner, and shortly after prisoner left ; but
on his returning again about 11, and then feeling satisfied
what his intention was he watched him, and saw him seve-
ral times paws to and fro, each time thrusting himself
amongst the thickest of the crowd, and putting his hand
on persons' breasts and touching their watch chains. He
then, with the assistance of Ackrill, 48 F, took the prisoner
into custody. On telling him he charged him with attempt-
ing to steal several persons' watches, prisoner said, " It's
very strange a respectable person can't go to a place of
amusement without being taken into custody." He then
took him into custody, and at tho station prisoner said he
lived " at home, in London," and that he had come from
Lancashire to " see the sights of London," but in his
pockets ho only found 7fd. The prisoner said to him this
morning—" Be lenient, a drag' (three months) will do me
no good. You might have waited till you had mo to rights.
I will meet you another time and make it all right with

you." .
Prisoner said he did not think it was any use asking the
officer any questions, as he had no " principles."
Ackrill, 48 F, having given evidence corroborating the
previous witness, Mr. Beadon remanded the prisoner.