The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-20 00:00:00

BEPRESEIVTATION OF FINSBURY.

Last night an adjourned meeting of electors of the
Borough of Finsbury, friends of the Liberal interest, was
held at Myddelton Hall, Upper-Street, Islington.
Mr. C. H. ELT 'occupied the chair ; and after referring
to the interview which the deputation appointed at the
meeting held on the 12th inst. had with Mr. Alderman
Challis relative to his intention of again becoming a can-
didate for the representation of Finsbury, read a commu
nication from that gentleman, in which he states :—" It
is not possible to speak of our conduct in reference to a
distant occurrence with certainty ; and as there does not
appear to be any probability of a speedy dissolution of the
present Parliament, the statement of my intention on
that event must be in some degree conditional. But I
cannot hesitate to say how highly I estimate the position
of representative of the borough in Parliament: and to
declare my intention to occupy it while I am so happy
as to enjoy the confidence of the constituency, and
health and strength continue. My purpose and wishes
are to remain your representative until they should fail
me, and, whenever that shall occur, I shall feel it my
duty to inform those friends who have honoured me with
their support without delay.—l am, &c.,
(Signed) THOS. CHALLIS."
Mr. M`DONNELL then moved a resolution to the effect
that the best thanks of the gentlemen present be given
to Mr. Alderman Challis, M.P., for his prompt and
courteous reception of the deputation, and for the an-
swer since received.

This was seconded by Mr. Roes; and unanimously
adopted.

Mr. R. Moo then moved a resolutien, which was
seconded by Mr. WATSON, for the appointment of a sub-
committee, who should convene a meeting of the friends
of Mr. Duncombe, M.P., whenever they may deem it
advisable to secure his continuance as one of the repre-
sentatives of Finsbury.
This resolution was unanimously adopted ; and, after
some further proceedings, the meeting terminated.

' SOUTHAMPTON ELECTION.—SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 19.
Sir E. Butler, the conservative candidate, has written
to the South Western Railway Company to know if
they sanction any interference with the electors in their
employ, and Mr. Chaplin, the chairman, has answered
in the negative. This correspondence has been published
in a haudbill and circulated. Mr. Weguelin has secured
a large portion of the flies, cabs, and omnibuses in the
town to bring up the voters on the day of polling. Capt.
Weguelin, a cousin of Mr. Wfguelin, is an active can-
va.,sor for the latter, and Mr. Gladstone, a partner of the
Governor of the Bank of England, has been down
here. Mr. Falvey, the stamp distributor, is still sus-
pended from his office. It is expected that the Govelli-
ment will decide on his case in the course of this week

MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.—A portrait of 17e;
pold Red path, we understand, is nearly completed and
will be ready for exhibition almost immediately. As
this notorious person has late'y Inc) found guilty of
felony and sentenced to transportation for life, no doubt
many persons will be anxious to see his portrait model,
which, we unuerstand, is a most excellent likeness.
THE GREAT GOLD ROBBERY.—The paragraph to the
effect that Mr. Baron Martin had ordered the Turkish
bonds to be delivered to Fanny Kay is incorrect, no
such order having been made. The Sheriffs of London
and Middlesex, on behalf of the Crown, claim in this,
as in other cases of felony, all the personal propczty
of the felons. Mr. Baron Martin and Mr. Justice
Willes have named a day when they will hear counsel
for the various parties who consider themselves entitled
to the bonds in question.
ROBSON, THE CRYSTAL PALACE FORGER.—It appears
that Robson, who is now in Newgate, having been placed
there to facilitate the making up of his accounts under
the fiat in bankruptcy, has for some days past evinced
symptoms of aberration of mind. The mental anxiety
he has ucdergone consequent upon his irretrievably de-
graded position, the indignities and personal suffering to
which he, in common with all convicts sentenced to
transportation, is subjected, have completely shaken
his intellect. His insanity is said to have assumed a form
of intense melancholy. There can be little doubt that
he will be removed to Bethlehem Hospital as a criminal
lunatic, where, in all probability, he will shortly end his
days, as he manifests symptoms of a complete constitu-
tional decay. . _

GAROTTE ROBBERY.—This species of robbery continues
to be perpetrated. Among the latest cases recorded is
one which occurred at the outskirts of Leeds on Friday
evening last. Mr. J. Foster, a student of St. John's
College, Cambridge, and son of Dr. Foster, of Leeds,
was walking towards the village of Burley, near North
Hall-street, about 9 o'clock, when he was suddenly
seized from behind by three men. They nearly choked
him, and robbed him of his watch and chain, and then
decamped.

THE SPEAKER ON MR. BIIOTIIERTON.—On the death
of this lamented gentleman, the Mayor of Salford
addressed a letter to the Speaker of the House of Com.
coons, announcing to him the deplored event. The reply
from the Speaker (written by Mr. G. Waldegrave) was
received on Friday morning by his worship, and contains
the following sentiments :—" He directs me further to
express his sincere regret at the decease of so useful a
member of the house over which he has the honour to
preside. The loss of a member whose life id test:Ku uno:
of Commons has been fora lengthened period
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bad taken out an administrative summons, calling 011
Mr. Bradford Turner, eldest son of the late Mr. Abra-
ham Terrier, to show cause why the estate should not be
wound up by the Court of Chancery. It
also appeared
that Mr. Farley, uncle of Mr. B. Turner, was about to
do the same thing. Beyond this there was nut much in-
formation before the meeting. It was stated that the
would not exceed 45,0001., and that the assets would
prove nearly 33,0001., being very nearly the sums men-
tioned in The Sun last week. There was considerable
division of feeling among, the creditors, and a portion of
them was very anxious for the appointment of a com-
mittee to investigate the affairs of the bank as far as pos-
sible, and to report upon the hest means for bringing
matters to an immediate close. At length a resolution
was moved by Mr. Bird and seconded by Mr. Chilling-
worth, for adjourning the meeting for a fortnight.
Upon this Mr. Boycott moved, as an amendment, that
a committee of creditors he appointed to examine into
the affairs of the bank, conduct negotiations with the
family, and report the result. This having been seconded
by Mr. D. W. Goodwin, a division took place, when
there wi are about 40 votes for the resolution and 20 for
the amendment. The meeting accordingly adjourned for
a tnight.