The Sun.
London, England, 1835-06-22 00:00:00

PASCALL V. WAKELINO.

Mr. Sergeant BOMPAS stated the case. Some time ago a
Mr. John Scott, the treasurer of the parish of St. James,
Clerkenwell, committed frauds on the parochial funds to the
extent of 10,5001., and afterwards absconded. A committee
of the guardians of the poor of the parish having been ap-
pointed for the purpose of inquiring into the delinquencies, and
of considering the best means of recovering the amount and
bring Scott to justice, a vestry meeting upon the subject was
held in the parish church on the 26th of March last. The
meeting was numerously attended, there being from 200 to
300 of the parishioners present. A good deal of discussion
upon the subject took place. Among the other speakers was
Mr. H. B. Wakeling, an attorney, the defendant in this cause.
In an address which he made to the meeting he stated, " that
while they (the parishioners) were here endeavouring to bring
one villian to justice, there were at that moment in that ves-
try (pointing to it) two of the leading and most influential
guardians of the parish in the very act of compounding a
felony." A cry of "Name, name," was immediately made.
Mr. Wakeling said he had no objeetion to give the names, and
that the persons alluded to were Messrs. Pascall and Adams.
The present action, therefore, was brought by the plaintiff,
Mr. Pascall, to recover damages for that most odious libel.
Witnesses were examined in support of the plaintiff's case.
Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD addressed the Jury on behalf of
the defendant.

Mr. Justice TINDAL, summed up, and the Jury returned a
verdict fir the plaintiff—Damages 40s.

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OPTICAL PHENOMENON.—About four o'clock
p.m. on Tuesday last, the residents at Fort Cumberland were
struck with the following remarkable appearance :—A vapour,
tinged yellow, the distant part appearing dense like the loom-
ing of distant land, and about two miles in extent, appeared
off the end of the Isle of Wight, and moved gradually towards
Selsea Bill. As it passed slowly onward, in. it were reflected
the shadows of vessels and other objects inverted, the hull ap-
pearing uppermost at aconsiderable elevation, and in motion,
the real objects continuing distinctly visible in their true posi-
tion. Trees and houses on Hayhng
.point and the Sussex
coast exhibited the same inverted appearance as the vapour
took them in its course. The phenomenon kept moving on
three or four hours, until it disappeared beyond the sphere of
vision on the Sussex coast. Such appearances are familiar in
tropical regions, arising from the great evaporation of moisture
under the influence of intense heat, occasioned by a refraction
of the solar rays.--S ampshire Telegraph.

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MEETINGS OF CREOITCiRS AT THE COURT,
BASINGHALL-STREET,: TO-MORROW.

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T. Griffiths, jun bookselfer, Wellington-street, Strand . ...... 2atll ~
W. 11: Gtuining, bricklayer, Egbarn 2 11
G. Rix, potter, Albar.y.wharf, Camberwell... ..............
W. Moulder, tea-dealer, Paignton Devonshire 2 11
W. Mason, timber.dealer, Watford, Hertfordshire
R. Hall, ,hatter, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2 12

•
The-hat and eye-glass which Don Pedro wore on
landing at Mindello with the Liberating Army of Portugal,
has been deposited' in the picture gallery established in the
suppressed Convent of the Lazaretto, at Oporto.
CANTERiAfitY.---The hop grounds in this vicinity
are fait improving in appearance ; the bine in most places is
strong Od.healthy, and there is but little fly to be seen. The
late warm weather has proved very
,beueficial. Present ap-
pearances indicate a good:drop.
A very characteristic:action of Madame D'Jeck, the
famous elephant ef M. Huguet, was lately near costing the
life of a young man, a native of, Bruges. The elephant, it is
well known, is-very 'fond of Sweetmeats, arid this young man
amused himself at Madame D'Jeck's expense, balking her by
offering her some, -which,-wheriever she reached out her trunk
tp take; he immediately 'withdrew. The trick having been
noticed by M. Huguet,- he:-observed to the young man how
foolish such cot.duct was towards an animal at once so suscep-
tible and.vindictive. But not-taking warning from this remark,
the Belgian agaiii invited the' elephant-to approach, and not
only
,again deceived her,..but gave the sweetmeats to Made.
tno:selle Betsy, her daughter. - Madame D'Jeck now lost her
patience, and, regardlCss-of the'presence, of her master and a
numerous assemblage .uf-sieCtators, lifted her trunk and
knocked, the youngrman , dawn, T fearing 'open• his cheek and
rending his clothes to tatters. Happily M. Huguet interposed
his authority, and the elephant left her hold, but the imprudent
sufferer is still confined to his bed from the effects of his
absurdity.
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN.
On Wednesday night a meeting was held in Lincoln—the
numbers greater than over before attended. Mr. Alderman
Wrigglesworth was unanimously called to the chair, which he
took amid loud and general cheering. The worthy Alderman
explained the circumstances under which the meeting had been
so hastily called, and said, the town-clerk having been de-
puted from a majority of the Corporation to go to London to
oppose the progress of the Bill for Corporation Reform then
before the House of Commons, it would become them to send
a deputation from that meeting to counteract any efforts that
might be made to misrepresent the real feelings of the inha-
bitants of this city.—( Hear.)
Mr. MATH then begged to be allowed to read the requisi-
tion calling the meeting :—" To the inhabitants of the City,
Bail, and Close of Lincoln. We, the undersigned, respect-
fully state to our fellow Citiiens, that at a meeting of the
Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the City of Lin-
coln, held on Saturday last, it was proposed by Mr. Coroner
Bruce, and seconded by Mr. Alderman Huddlestone, that the
Town Clerk be directed to go to London, to observe the pro-
gress of the Bill now in Parliament to provide for the regula-
tion of Municipal Corporations, and to make such representa-
tions to members as he may think proper, to remove wrong
impressions of the conduct and character of this Corporation.
—Upon which

It was moved as an amendment, by the undersigned Henry
Blyth, and seconded by the undersigned Wm. Wrigglesworth,
" That Lord John Russell's Bill gives general satisfaction,
and appears to be so framed as to place the choice of Muni-
cipal Officers in the hands of industrious rate-paying inha-
bitants, and therefore it is not expedient to take any steps
which may prejudice or interfere with the provisions of the
said Bill.

On the motion being put, there were—
For the Amendment
For the Original Motion l6
We therefore respectfully call a public meeting of the rate
paying inhabitants of the City, Bail, and Close of Lincoln, on
Wednesday evening next, at seven o'clock precisely, at the
Butter Market, to consider what steps ought to be taken by
the citizens and rate-payers, with reference to this resolution
of the Corporation, and to the Bill now before Parliament
" for the better regulation of Municipal Corporations in Eng-
land and Wales."

HENRY BL YT H, Common-councilman.
WM. WRIGGLE S WORTH, Alderman.
It was for the gentlemen then present to decide whether they
approved of the resolution of the Corporation, and if not, what
further steps should be taken to counteract the evil tendency
of it. He felt it a duty he owed to his own conscience as well
as to his fellow townsmen at large to call them together upon
this important question, and having done so, he should leave
the ulterior proceedings in the hands of other gentlemen who
might feel inclined to step forward in furtherance of the great
object they had in view._( Cheers.)
Dr. BOOT said he had been called on to attend the meeting
at very little notice, but being perfectly satisfied with its ob-
ject, and highly approving of the great measure they had met
to support, he had great pleasure in proposing the first resolu-
tion. He was sure that every man as well as himself must
know that there had been great misrule in this very large and
extensive corporation, and that much property had been mis-
applied ; and the time having come when the Legislature
had taken up the subject in behalf of the people.—and
taken it up in such a wide and wholesome sense—it behoved
the people to stand by them, and prove that they demanded
not their grievances redressed without any exertion on their
own parts, nor were they ungrateful for the benefit a good
government might bestow upon them. —( Hear.) He there-
fore thought their thanks were justly due to the Ministers for
the very important reform they were about to give them.—
(Cheers.) The charter of the city had been in a great mea-
sure confiscated, by the misapplication of corporation property,
which they as citizens ought to have derived a benefit from ;
and they who were not freemen had been considered as nobody,
although there was no doubt all were citizens who lived and
helped to contribute to the burthens of the city.—(Hear.)
They had been deprived of what was their undoubted right, by
what he would call a star-chamber conclave. The corporators
were all self-elected; the people had no voice in their elec-
tion ; their friends occupied their places before them, and the
municipal benches had been a kind of hereditary property,
rather than seats of justice. The city property had not been
fairly appropriated, while many to whom leases had been
granted had been so far duped as to make purchases, under the
idea that they were as good as freehold. He hailed the new
measure with satisfaction, and he hoped they would endeavour
to convince the Ministers that they were unanimous in favour
of it. Cheers.) _

Mr. fiORTHITOUSE rose amid loud cheers. He had just re-
ceived the Report of the Corporation Commissioners respect-
ing Lincoln and other boroughs in the county, and he was
sure when they heard the summary of that Report, they would
understand the position in which they had been placed. The
Report had been taken by two gentlemen at the bar appointed
by government, and consequently was deserving of the highest
consideration. It proved how the inalienable rights and un-
doubted privileges of the rate paying inhabitants had been sa-
crificed to other interests. (Mr. N. read the summary.) After
the cheering had subsided, he referred to the immediate object '
of the meeting. They had been called together by Alderman
Wrigglesworth and Mr. Blyth, to consider a certain motion
and amendment in that mysterious chamber, which they had
not yet the power to enter.—(Laughter.) A motion was
made to send the learned town clerk to London—no doubt at
the smallest possible expense, not more he should hope than
five guineas a day seeing it came out of their money—( Cheers)
—" to make such representations as he might think proper to
members." Capital I This was certainly the largest latitude
he (Mr. N.) had ever known—the most extraordinary powers
ever given to any delegate. No doubt he was a man of the
highest honour—of the strictest integrity--of the most unim-
peachable veracity. Were he not known to be so, such a
temptation to a lawyer was never before held out. Barristers
were allowed to colour facts, or invent fictions to carry each
cause entrusted to them. So pure a corporation as that of
Lincoln could never mean to induce their town clerk to do
the same, by empowering him to make " whatever represen.
tations he might think proper."—(Laughter.) It certainly
was a most extraordinary power ; but how would he use it ?
He would go to different Members of Parliament, Mr. Sheil,
for instance, who had spoken about Lincoln, and say, after he
had sent up his card, " Mr. Shell I have called upon you to
remove any misrepresentations you have indulged in respecting
Lincoln." " Really," Mr. Sheil would reply, "I am much
obliged to you, but you need not have taken the trouble, as it
is not likely I shall mention Lincoln again."—( Laughter.)
Well, then, Mr. Mason proceeds to the Members connected
with the City and County, and makes his report to them of
the character and conduct of his employers. Supposing he
goes to Mr. Bulwer or Colonel Sibthorp, and says, " Sir, I
am instructed to assure you that the character and conduct c 4
the Corporation are above reproach or suspicion—they are
" My much approved and very honoured masters.
I have five guineas a day out of the public fund to'tell you so,
and I am determined to do my duty.—( Great laughter').They
are

" The wisest, virtuousest, diScreetest, best."
They never had wrong motives—they never appointed rela-
tions to fill municipal offices—they arc the most disinterested
Corporation in all England—(lmmense laughter)—l can as-
sure you, Sir, thrt Alderman A. is irreproachable for his in-,
tegrity, Alderman B. for his sobriety, Alderman C. for his
chastity, and our friend in the chair for the invariable mild-,
ness of his language.—( Shouts of laughter, in which Alder-
man Wrigglesworth joined.) To be sure, Mr Bulwer might
say that he never doubted the honour and honesty of the Lin-
coln Corporation, and consequently Mr. Mason might have
spared himself the trouble be had taken. But, what then?
Mr. Mason would reply, that the collective wisdom of the cor-,
porate body sent him, and what could he do—his object was to,
clear their characters, and he was happy to say that he could
do so without putting them to any individual expense.—
(Laughter.) Some persons, however, entertained a different
opinion as to the object of the Corporation in sending the Town
Clerk, and his own object in going. He (Mr. N.) was one
of those who doubted. He could not believe that so sensible
a body would send so clever a man upon such a Tom fool er-
rand.--(Laughter.) It was well known that the Town
Clerks of most Corporations were now in London "observing
the progress of the Bill." No doubt each of them might be
furnished with a similar resolution to " represent any thing
they might think proper to Members of Parliament to re-
move wrong impressions."—(Great cheering, and laughter.)
Mr. Mason would not be alone. All Town Clerks would re-
present their masters to be the victims of" wrong impressions."
—( Laughter.) He would then go to the House " watch the
progress of the Bill," fall asleep, like other representatives,
while each clause was going through Committee, and then
come home and tell the worthy Corporation that there was no
help for the matter.—( Cheers.) He said he believed that the
real object was to create impediments without the responsibi-
iity of doing so, to the passing of the Bill. The Town Clerk
of Lincoln was to join with other Town Clerks in opposing the
measure, and the whole thing was understood.—(Cheers.)
No doubt they had good grounds. Could not the whole apply
for compensation—Town Clerks and all—(A laugh)—the
Mayor for his cocked hat, each Alderman for his furred
gown ?—( Cheers and great laughter.) He (Mr. N.) had
received a letter, which he would read.
" CORPORATION REFORM.

" London, 9th June, 1835.

" British Coffee- house, Cockspur-street.
" Sir,—Your name -has been given to me as one of the
decided friends of Corporation Reform. It has been deemed
advisable, by several active and leading Reformers in the
provincial corporate towns, that deputations should meet in
London, for the purpose of advancing the Ministerial measure
of Municipal Reform, and to assist in preventing any injury to
those details which affect the popular principles of the Bill.
" Representing the Liverpool deputation, I amleSired to
suggest, that public meetings in favour of the Bill will be more
expediently held in about ten dap hence ' • that is, after the
second reading on Monday, and when the Reformers will be

of the parts of the Bill sought to be injured hy,its
its.
will be highly desirable that you should at a
meeting, or otherwise; a deputation to meet the wend
London, not later than Monday, thsi.22dinttitnr;,.
to request that you will favour me with •ituy cOnimuni-
you may have to make on this subject. -;
I am, Sir,
" Your obedient servant,
" JOHN ASHTON YATES.
Mr. Northouse, Gazette, Lincoln."
From this letter they would see what other towns are doing.
It was exceedingly desirable to co-operate with those towns
for the sake of the people. Sir Robert Peel had let out several
grounds of opposition which Mr. N. enumerated and especially
animadverted upon the Tory trick of keeping the funds of the
old Corporations out of the hands of the new, upon the plea
that selr-elected and irresponsible officers were likely to be
more depended upon than responsible gentlemen openly elected
by the people.—(Great cheering.) It was necessary that
their members should know as soon as possible the opinions of
the people of Lincoln ; and the interests of the city, and es-
pecially of its navigation, be properly looked to.--(Cheers.)
He concluded by seconding the resolution.
The resolution was put from the chair, and carried unani-
mously,
Mr. HITCHINS addressed the meeting. He almost regretted
Mr. Northhouse having created so much mirth upon the pre-
sent occasion—it was an hour for sympathy—a moment for
consolation—it was the preparation for a funeral; and . when
they knew that so many of their fellow citizens were shortly
to be defunct, it was no occasion to them at least for merri-
ment.—(Cheers.) It was some consolation to see them
await their hour with such apparent calmness. The al-
derman present, considering that his hours were numbered,
looked tolerably well—perhaps it was the consolation of know-
ing that although he had been mixed up with the acts of the
corporation, lie had nothing to repent of.—(Cheers.) It had
been remarked, that it was a strange circumstance to witness an
alderman presiding at a meeting where the effects of corpora..
tions would be probably attached ; and for him to preach
against them was as absurd as for Morrison of pill celebrity to
preach against physic.—(Laughter.) But they would ecol-
lect that doctors very seldom took their own physic; and Mor-
rison was not the exception. So with the alderman, as he
had not partaken of any supposed overt acts of the corporation,
he did not feel any difficulty in repudiating their acts,- and
preaching against corporations.—( Cheers.) That this bill
would pass, he (Mr. H.) had no apprehensions ; it was of a
eharacter that disarmed opposition upon the principle, though
they might nibble at the details ; it was of a sweeping cha-
racter 'twas true, but the Aug,ean stable had become so filthy,
that its cleansing must not be of doubtful character. It had
another advantage—it destroyed no rights, but extended them
—it violated no acknowledged principle, but gave a fresh
vitality to those already in existence—it created no dissension,
but induced harmony ; and its provisions were general. No
institutions are so valuable as those of corporations, properly
conducted—properly directed ; they will and must tend to ad-
vance the interest of the town over which they preside—The
best guardian of the people's privileges—the certain protector
of the people's rights.—( Cheers.) He (Mr. H.) did not par-
ticularly complain of THIS corporation—folly had frequently
marked their proceedings--a servility, too, in former times,
had made them submit to allow public wrongs, such as those
who now compose it, I verily believe, would not sanction.—
( Hear.) Instead of being looked up at as our guardians, cor-
porations in general had been too often the objects of scorn
and reproach—generally of ridicule, universally of suspicion—
from the earliest periods they had giver* opportunities for the
indulgence of satire—they were pointed at as subjects for
amusement; and the high road to preferment, being the capa-
city not of their mind but of their stomachs, not their thirst
for knowledge but their bacchanalian thirst, so that ever,
Shakspcare describes the aldermen bloated with callipash and
callipee—(Loud laughter)—aud waddling under the weight
of his own corporation, more apathetic than the fattest goose
prepared for their own gormandizing.—(Laughter.) Gen-
tlemen, the contrast is remarkable; we, the public, have been
like sheep under the corporation shearers, and have quietly
submitted to be shorn with only the cry of " Baa."__
(Laughter. ) But now, the corporations, I beg their pardon
for the comparison, are like pigs, the moment a bristle is
touched, their cries are loud and grievous.—(Cheers.) Gen-
tlemen, of the principle of this Bill I will observe, that it
is an omen of the signs of the times. The qualification of
votes is objected to. What say they, would you allow a 40s.
rate-payer to vote ? Yes, say I, I would ; local legislation has
a right to it; and he that contributes however small, has a
right undoubted and indisputable to be represented ; if he has
no right to vote, the person legislating has no right to legis-
late for him. By what test will you try the right to vote ?
Shall it be by intellect; and can the guage of intellect be the
40s. or the 401. rental ? Is money the test ? If so, it is but
a fallible one ' • for he that possesses it to-day may lose it to-
morrow, and he who may be poor to-day may be rich to-mor-
row, and is the hand of God to be thus tried? Will intellect,
will mind change with circumstances? No I Then away with
such a test. The only test that I know is, a stake, however
small, and an integrity without imputation.—(Cheers.) It is
also asked what is the Reform Bill to do, I answer great good,
by the proper application of funds, when the- lease property is
elually adjusted, the debt liquidated, then I believe there
will be in this town a sufficient revenue to omit the current
expenses of the town—then I believe a fresh impetus will be
given to trade—then I believe prosperity will be increased ;
one thing is certain, suspicion will be removed, confidence
reposed, and the feuds of party soothed down.—(Cheers.)
That the House of Lords will pass it, I have no doubt, and
that it will become shortly the law of the land, I feel certain.
Hope then I do that its working may be valuablea—nationally
good, locally advantageous. He concluded by moving the
second resolution.

Mr. BROADHURST seconded the resolution, and it was carried
unanimously.
Mr. MATH thought it would be necessary that a deputa-
tion should be sent to Loadon to co-operate with gentlemen
from other towns, and counteract any insidious designs of the
opponents of the measure, and as Dr. Beaty was then in
London, and would, he was sure, cheerfully do all in his power
to serve the interests of his fellow townsmen, and as Mr.
Northhouse was willing to go up and do his best to make the
real feelings of the people known to the members, he would
beg to move that those gentlemen be requested to form a de-
putation from this city.
Dr. Boor seconded this resolution, and it was carried
amid shouts of applause.
Mr. NORTHHOUSE said he would accept the office, provided
as neither he nor Dr. Beaty were Town Clerks (a laugh)
they might act gratuitously.—( Cheers.) He should be ready
to go as soon as they desired • but they must expect from him
no injury to private individuals, or measure, contrary to
equity for the public good. His maxim was "Do ye unto
others as ye would that others should do unto you," and no
desire for popular applause should ever cause him to act
otherwise.—( Cheers.)
The meeting then adjourned. •

THE CROPS.—The appearance of the country is
truly gratifying ; the corn crops in general present prospects
indicative of an abundant harvest ; the agriculturist may now
behold with gratitude signs of ample recompense for his past
industry. The wheat is already in ear in several places in this
county, and as far of the county of Waterford as we have seen;
and meadows exhibit such luxuriance that an ample supply of
fodder may be anticipated. Potatoes present an anti- Cobbett
appearance.—Clonmel Advertised
MR. DISRAELI AND HIS FRIENDS.-.--A great
deal of amusement has been afforded to the good people of
Taunton by the contest which has arisen from the very ques-
tionable public character of the Tory candidate. On the day
of his entree into that town, a pamphlet was published con-
taining all the facts, with their proofs, &c., which had before
appeared in the London paperk
The beantiful cliurch of Audignon, near St. Sever,
•
in the department brthe Garonne, one of the finest relics of the
middle ages, has been nearly destroyed by a recent storm.
The lightning struck the tower of the church, and in an in-
stant the whole building 'was shattered by violent rents, the
timbers split, the doors forced off their hinges, the iron trellis
work torn up and destroyed, the roof shivered, and galleries,
vaults, and parapets reduced to a state of almost total ruin.

An immense concourse of Wesleyan Methodists
from Limerick and the surrounding counties assembled on
Thursday at Adare, to preach sermons, sing hymns, and make
a collection. This was a grand meeting of their sect, as they
had the use of Lord Dunraven's beautiful demesne. The meet-
ing lasted three hours, two preachers officiating on the occa-
sion, each relieving the other.—Limerick Star.

INSOUCIANCE.--It is usual to have, at the Com-
missioners' opening dinner to the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland, a dish of new potatoes and one of green
peas, which are generally the earliest that can be produced in
our northern climate, and of course are considered the greatest
rarities on the banquet-table. On one occasion, a worthy
pastor from the Aberdeen district attended the Commissioners'
dinner, and planted himself pretty near the head of the table,
where the rarest dishes are usually stationed. After blessing
had been said, a brother clergyman asked his reverence from
the north what he would like to be helped to. " Ou, Pm not
very parteeklar," replied he, " but I'm gay fond o' the pizzy,
sea I'll just help myself to this bit platie," and so saying, the
only dish of green peas on the table was speedily over his
throat like hail-shot. A more polished brother of the cloth
was so shocked at the north countryman's want of good sense,
that he became abstracted himself, and unwittingly discussed
the entire dish of new potatoes ! The other guests thought
something, but said nothing.—lnverness Courier..
THE LATE JOSEPH TODD, ESQ.—The death of
this popular and celebrated commercial man affords an oppor-
tunity of remarking how occasionally unlooked-for circum-
stances may, in the short space of our life, by a steady, straight-
forward course of industry, be the forerunner of incalculable
wealth. The deceased Joseph Todd, Esq., late of Fore-
street, commenced business with small means as a haberdasher
and silk-mercer in 170, and gradually came to be one of the
leading commercial men of the world : by indefatigatible per-
severance and well-organized arrangements in all his opera-
tions and transactions with tradesmen and merchants with
whom he had to deal, combined with his friendly and liberal
conduct towards all persons in his establishment, he insured
their willing and unremitting exertions in prosecuting so ex-
tensive a business. Mr. Todd retired from business in 1822,
with the princely fortune of nearly one million sterling. He
was married twice. By his first partner he had a son and
daughter : the latter married James Morrison, Esq., candidate
for Ipswich. Mr. Todd, by his second wife, had three
children—two sons and one daughter, all of _whom had been
long-settled in life before his decease, with immense fortunes.
His remains were yesterday interred in the family vault, Crip-
plegate church, attended rby numerous friends, who followed
them to their last re,,ting-place.