The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-19 00:00:00

CITY OF LONDON ELECTION.

LORD JOHN RUSSELL'S ADDRESS THIS DAY
TO THE 'ELECTORS.

This afternoon Lord John Russell attended at the
London Tavern, 33ishopsgate-street, and addressed a
large and influential section of his supporters relative
to his past conduct and future policy. The noble lord
was enthusiastically received.

Owing to the late hour of meeting, we are unable to
give his lordship's address in this edition, but a full
report will be published in the late edition.
There were present on the platform .—Mr. Efankey,
Serjeant Parry, Mr. Wickham, Mr. F. Bennoch, De.
puty Hatrison, Mr. Gedge, Mr. Whitehurst, Mr. Com-
missioner Prenderghast, Mr, Miller Christie, Mr,
Austin, Mr. Beardmore, Mr. J. B, Langley, Mr. S.
Warren, M.P., Mr. Moffat, M.P., Mr. Scurlock, Mr.
Pritchard, High Bailiff of Southwark, Mr. ilEdwin
Jame 9, Q.C., John M'Leod, Esq., Captain R. M‘Leocl,
Dr. Spark, Alderman Humphrey, Alderman Salomons,
&c.

Mr. MOFFATT, M.P., moved, and Mr. ROBARTS se-
corand, that Thomas liankey take the chair.
Mr. Ilankey having taken the Chair, introduced Lord
John Russell, who was rec3ived with cheers.
The following resolutions will be submitted to the
meeting :

"That this meeting have heard with satisfaction the
manly determination of Lord John Russell, to appeal to
the free suffrages of the independent electors of the city
of London."

" That they hold this course to be such as
becomes a candidate for the representation of this
important constituency, and looking at Lord J. Russell's
eminent past services in the cause of civil and religious
liberty, and in the full confidence that he will continue
to be the advocate and promoter of liberal measures,
they pledge themselves to give him their utmost support."

BANK OF ENGLAND.

MEETING THIS DAY.

A general court was held this day at the Bank "o
England, for the purpose of considering of a dividend,

At twelve o'clock precisely the chair was taken by
the Governor, T. M. \Voguelin, Esq.
The report stated that the net profit for the half-year
ending 23th February was 636,330/. 2s. 10d., making
the "rest" 3,719,355/. 101., which, after a dividend of
41 per cent. for the half•year, would leave the "rest'
at 3,064,9701. .

The report was well received, and the dividend was
agreed to.

It was stated that the dividend would be payable on
and after the sth of April, free of income tax.
A short discussion ensue], when the usual vote of
thanks was passed to the Governor, deputy-governor,
and directors of the establishment.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.— ;ibs Day.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)
IN RE KNIGIIT.

REFUSAL OF OBSTIFICATE.—This bankrupt was de-
scribed as of Ipswich, corn factor, and his Honour now
gave judgment on the question of celacate. The cer-
tificate was opposed on the around of reckless trading
and fraudulently contracting debts when in a hopeless
state of insolvency. It appeared from the examination
that he owed in September, 1855, about 1,8801 , without
having any available assets, and after his bill had been
dishonoured he contracted debts with three of his credi-
tors, and then petitioned the Court under the private
arrangement clauses, and the only assets arose from the
proceeds of the debts so fraudulently contracted. His
Honour said this was almost the worst case that bad
come before him, and after a cnreful consideration he
felt bound to refuse the certificate altogether, for if such
things were allowed there would be an end to all truth
and justice.

On the application of Mr. Lawrence, his Honour
granted protection for 21 days, is order that the bank-
rupt might appeal if be thought ft.
The bankrupt's solicitor said that he was instructed
that only one debt had been contracted after the dishon-
our of the bill.

His Honour said that it did not appear so by the evi-
dence, but it did not affect the judgment.

IN RE ItOSE.

This bankrupt was described as of Kingsland, baker,
and to-day came up for his certificate. He was brought
up in custody, being under sentence of 18 months'
imprisonment for embezzlement.

The solicitor for the assigneei did not oppose, and his
honour granted a certificate of tie aeoond clews.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

CORN EXC LUNGE.