The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-13 00:00:00

IN GI JULY 13, i 857;

the occagien.

The whole of the western portion of the spacious build-
ing was raised,upon an inclined plane, which afforded ac-
commodation to a vast number of persons.

In the eastern portion of the bail was the place
selected f:r the ceremony, and at either side of this
part of the building seats were erect d for the
accommodation of the members of the Court of Common
Council, and other persons who had been fortunate
enough to procure a ticket. At the end of the hall a
spacious galery v.as erected for the special accomtnoda.
tion of the ladies, and on its becoming occupied it pre-
sented a very attractive scene.

Over the arcient statue of Queen Elizabeth a number
of splendidly embl %zonal shiel Is were hung, amongst
which, one bearing the arms of the prince wag very pro.
minent. From•the top of the ball an immense quantity
of flags were suspended, the Prntoian colours being
blended with the Union Jack.

Evictly in front of the ladies' gall-ry was placed a
table, at which the Lord Mayor, the Recorder, and the
other City officials engaged in the day'g proceedings sat.

At a few minutes before one the Gaildball presented
a very animated appearance, and shortly afterwards the
Hall-keeper announced to the Lord Mayor, who was in
the Court of Aldermen, that the Prince bad arrived, and
his Lordship, attended by the Sheriffs, the Chamberlain,
the City Solicitor, the Comptroller, the Swordbearer,
acc , accompanied by a number of the Aldermen and
several members of the Court of,Common Council, im.
mediately proceeded to the gate to receive his Royal
Highness, who entered the hall amidst great c'aeering
and waving of handkerchiefs.

The Prince was conducted to the Council Chamber,
when the Lord Mayor introduced his Hopi
Highness to the Lady Mayo Lesa and the
ladies of the several Aldermen. The Prince,
appeared to be quite delighted with his reception.
From the Council Chamber the Prince walked with the
Lord Mayor, preceded by the City officers, and followed
by the sheriffs, to the table in the centre of the ball
amidst much cheering. His Royal Highness having
taken his position at the right of the Lord Mayor, the
proceeding commenced. The Town Clerk having read
the minute of the last court, in accordance with the
usual form, Sir John Key, the city chamber-
lain, read the resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted by the council, which was to
the effect that the freedom of the City of London be
presented to his Royal Highness Prince Frederick
William of Prussia, as a testimony of the respect enter-
tained by the Court for his person and distinguished
character.
The other ceremonies followed, and, finally, the free-
dom of the city, enclosed in a splendid box, was handed
to the Prince.

At the conclusion of this part of the day's proceedings
the Prince lelt the Guildhall and proceeded to the Man-
sion-house, and, having partaken of luncheon with the
Lord Mayor, returned to Buckingham Palace.

ELECTION COMMITTEES.—(This ay.)

LAMBETH.
The committee re-assembled this morning at 12
o'clock.

The Srst witness examined was Frederick Randall
Dickie, manager of the Manor Taverh. He deposed
that he was engaged as a canvassing clerk at Smith's
beer-house, opposite the Horns Tavern, and afterwards
at the Surrey Canal Tavern. He saw Mr. Trewman
frequently, who appeared to take an active part in Mr.
Roupell's election. There were 15 committee men and
5 canvassers at the Surrey Canal Tavern. The two Gillan's
and Tredre were committee men and canvassers. Gillan,
sen., who acted as chairman, received the money for dis-
charging the expenses; he recollected Mr. Roupell accom-
panied by Mr. Daulton and Mr. Murphy, attending a
committee meeting at the Surrey Canal Tavern ; Mr.
Gillan, sen., Mr. Tredre, witness and others were pre.
sent; Mr. Roupell asked how they were getting on;
Mr. Gillan, sen., said, not very well, that it was Mr.
Wilkinson's strong district and more public houses
ought to be opened ; after some further conversa-
tion ' Mr. Roupell told Mr. Murphy he had bet
ter open more houses ; on the following day
the Duke of York and another house were opened ;
the same evening Mr. Gillan, sear., said he thought
" They were short in this district (St. George's, Camber.
well). That it was Mr. Wilkinson's strong ground, be.
cause he had a great many friends living there, but he
believed they were well enough in Lambeth." Mr.
Doulton reminded the committee that the election
would depend on the first two hours polling. Tredre
made out the pay sheets for witness by an
arrangement between them ; witness received
7s. 6d. a day as clerk, and 103. to 12s. 6d.
and 10s. per day for his service. Tredre was engaged
as a canvasser, but be was unable to attend to it, and
they changed duties.
By Mr. Colville—No allusion was made in the conver-
sation referred to that the houses to be opened should be
those kept by voters. The houses were taken princi-
pally for the purpose of p!acarding them. The Duke of
York was kept by a voter.
. . .

The committee was occupied the whole of the day in

hearing similar evidence.

Mr.-Morris, mathematical instrument maker, was
obairman of the committee at the Bee live. lie was
paid at the rate of 15s. per day for his services. lie
plumped for Roupell.