The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-02 00:00:00

Isfl4,l‘)NG, OCTOBER 2, 1857

POLICE INTLILLIGENO2.—(This Day.)

MANSION-HOUSE.

THE ALLEGED LIBEL ON THE LOUD MAYcli ELECT (SIR
R. W. CARDEN). —Mr. Thorna3 Plant Rose, deputy
bridgethaster, and connected with the Fellowship of
Porters, 102, Cox's-terrace, Lower-road, Bermondsey,
appeared in answer to a summons obtained by Alderman
Sir R. W. Carden, M.P. (Lord Mayor elect), charging
him with having attempted to extort money from him
by threatening to print and publish, or offering to abstain
from printing and publishing a certain libel affecting the
said Sir R. W. Carden. rine ca.c arose out of the late
proceedings c innected with the election of Lord Mayor,
the money being claimed to abstain from issuing placards
to incite the livery against tile return of Al Lerman Car-
den as Lord Mayor.

Mr. Humphreys appeared for the complainant, and
Mr. Lewis (Ely [lace), for the defendant.
Mr. Humphreys said that Sir R. Carden appeared be-
fore his lordship to compl tin of the defendant's conduct
relative to the late election of. Lord Mayor, under a sta-
tute that made it an offence for any one to (directly tr
indirectly) attempt what was charged against the defen-
dant. The learned gentleman having detailed the facts
he should prove, said that no other construction could
be put upon the defendat.t'd conduct than that stated in
the summons, because no opposition was offered by the
Livery to the ejection of the alderman. He then called
the following whiess_s, and said that if he proved his
case he should ask the prisoner to be held to bail to
answer any further charge that mightbe brought against
him.

Mr. Secondary Potter deposed that in the early part
of last week (Wednesday or Tburday) the defendant
called on him. Witness, knowing him, asked him if
there was to be any opposition to Sir R. Carden. He
replied, certainly, that he had been appointed agent by
the pub leans or victuall.ir3 for that purpose. 4,0001
or 5,0001. was subscribed, and he was certain that a poll
would be demanded and Sir R. Carden rejicted. Wit-
ness said he was sorry to hear it; that was all that
passed between them. Sir R. Carden afterwards called
on witness, and he communicated what had passed
between them to S:r R. Carden.

By Mr. Lewis—The conversation on the subject arose
from his a,king Mr. Rose if there was to be an opposi-
tion. Witness had previously heard a rumour (as was
the usual case) that there was to be an opposition.
Mr. Thorpe, Bing-street, Cheapside, chairman of the
Navigation Committee—Some days before the dection
he bay the defendant in the lobby of the Guildhall, and
had a conversation with him relative to the then pend.
ing election of Lord Mayor. He asked the defendant
if it was probable that Sir Robert would be opp 'sed.
De'enelant replied be thought so, as 1,500/. had been
subscribed by the publicans or lieer.sed viotuallev, and
that it would take 1,000/, to beat it, but Sir Robert did
not feel disposed to. meet it. Defendant expressed
sorrow at such being the case, because Sir Robert was
a very good man, and ought to c,)me in. He after
wards communicated the conversation to Sir R.
Carden.

By Mr. Lewis—Most likely be commenced the con-
vereation, and, in consequence, what followed took place.
He bad had conversations with others as to the sup-
posed opposition to Sir Robert ; he beard it frequently
mentioned, but be did not think be heard that as Sir
Robert was a rich man he ought to spend a little
money.

Alderman Hale deposed that previous to the election
—about a fortnight—he had a conversation with the
defendant about the election ; seeing Mr. Rose at the
Guildhall and knowing he took an interest in the
elections of Lord Mayor he asked him if there was to be
any opposition at the ensuing election, and. he replied
there was, because Sir Robert was very obstinate.
Mr. Leais submitted that the defendant shoul I only
be called on to meet the charge specified in the summons
committed on the 27th September, and not a variety of
charges such as that now deposed to.
The Lord Miy( r said ho must have the whole of the
evidence first, and decide-the case after.
Alderman Hales continued —Rose said there would be
an opposition unless an arrangement was made with him.
He said 2001. had been subscribed, and alluded to
the licensed victuallers, who he slain were very angry at
Sr Robert's conduct. Witness afterwards onntnuni-
cated the conversation to Sir Robert.
By Mr. Lewis—H.: had no Fravions communication
with Alderman Carden before be saw Mr. Rose. Wit-
ness commenced the conversation partly froin inqusi-
Live motives and partly from a desire not to see a con•
test. He was not on that occasion professing to act as
a friend of Sir Robert's. He Saw Sir R. Carien about
three or four days after the conversation.
[The conclusion will be given in our last edition.]