The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-23 00:00:00

rHE S:() N, 0 NDOIN TUESDAY EVENING, E 23, 1857;

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

Leasing
Companies

Closing Prices
yesterday.

Business
this dxy

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.

Sittings at Nisi Prins, before Mr. Baron Martin, and a

Special Jury.)
BARBER V. POTTER.

Mr. Sergeant Ballantine, Mr. Joyce, and Mr. Doyle
were counsel for the plaintiff ; Mr. James, Mr. Lush,
and Mr. Sleigh were counsel for the defendant.

This was an action arising out of the proceedings in-
stituted before Mr. Alderman Carden, at Guildhall,
with reference to the conduct of the plaintiff and the
management of the Samaritan Institution, in West
street, Smithfield, of which be wag secretary. The
declaration contained seven counts. The first charged
that, the plaintiff being the secretary of the Samaritan
Institution, the defendant had stated before Mr.
Alderman Carden on the 6th of December, 1856,
that, understanding the institution was about to apply
to the Lord Mayor for assistance, he thought it his duty
to state publicly that he frequently passed the institu-
tion, which was established to supply food and shelter to
the houseloss poor, and that on no occasion had he ever
during the last eight months seen the building used ex-
cept as a residence for Mr. Barber, the secretary, and
the reception of his horses and phaeton. The second
count charged that the defendant, on the Bth, made
another statement before the alderman, to the effect
that. some books had been sent to the institution, and
that he did not know what had become of them.
The third count charged that the defendant had ac-
cused the plaintiff of obtaining goods by false pre-
tences. The fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh counts
stated in substance that after the writ in the
action bad been issued the defendant maliciously,
and without reasonable and probable cause, and in
order to oppress the plaintiff and induce him to for-
bear from the prosecution of his action, caused four
summonses to be issued by Alderman Carden charging
him (the plaintiff) with having by false and fraudulent
pretences obtained certain four, beer, and biscuits, for
the purpose of distribution to the poor, and had misap-
plied the same. These last named counts then set forth
that the plaintiff was put to great expense and loss of

time and health in defending himself from these charges,
which were adjourned from time to time till they were
finally dismissed. The defendant pleaded not guilty
generally, and as to the first and second counts that the
words complained of were true in substance and in fact.
He also denied that the plaintiff was the secretary of
the institution.

The jury had not returned their verdict when we
went to press.

EXCHEQUER CHAMBER•

Sittings in Error, before Chief Justice Cockburn,
Barons Channel, Bramwell, Watson, and Willes, and
Justice Willia ms.)

THE EASE OF THE CONVICT MANSELL.

According to the direction cf the Chief Justice of
the Court of Common Pleag, and the other judges, this
case came on for hearing this morning.

Mr. Russell commenced his address which was of
considerable length, during which he repeated the
arguments used in the Court of Queen's Bench,
and contended that the jury not having been pro-
perly constituted there, must be quashed. The learned
gentleman's speech was expected to occupy the Courtithe
whole of the day.

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

This bankrupt was described as of Salisbury, brewer,
and to•day came up for his cer'lficate.
Mr. Taylor opposed, and Mr. Lowrance supported.
His Honour suspended the certificate for six months,
on the ground that the expenses bad greatly exceeded
the profits. Protection was granted.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fonblanque.)
IN RE GITERNS.

This bankrupt was described as of Duke-street, Man-
chester-square, ironmonger, and to-day came up to pass
his last examination.
He passed without opposition.
IN RE W. 0. CAMERON.

This bankrupt was described as of Camomile street,
export pickle merchant, and to-day was appointed for
his last examination. The bankruptcy arose in conse-
quence of the bankrupt not having received remittances
for his consignments.
Mr. Wilde, for the assignees, asked for an adjourn.
ment, to investigate the accounts.
Mr. Beard, for the bankrupt, consented, and the ad-
journment took place.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.— (This Day.)

SOUTHWARK.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS .-(YESTERDAY.)

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Woolsack
at 5 o'clock.

Lord CAMPBELL presented a petition from a place
in Scotland, praying that the 40a. franchise which pre-
vailed in England should be extended to Scotland.
The Eal of DONOUGHMORE presented a petition
against the Joint-Stock Companies Amendment Bill,
from the shareholders in the Tipperary Bank, and pray-
ing to be heard at the bar against the bill.
The LORD CHANCELLOR said the prayer of the
petition could not be heard at their lordships' bar. If
such a request was granted, it would be setting a very
bad precedent.
The Marquis of BREADALBANE presented several
petitions against the grant to Maynooth.