The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-05 00:00:00

BOROUGH OF FINSBURY.

Yesterday evening a crowded meeting of the eleotors
of Finsbury was held in the extensive racket-grounds
attached to the Belvidere Tavern, Pentonville, in pur-
suance of a public advertisement, " to take into consi-
&ration the present state of the representation of the
borough of Finsbury, and to adopt such measures as may
be deemed expedient in reference to the same."

Mr. Southey was called to the chair.
Mr. J. R. TitLoß moved the following resolution:—
" That this meeting hails wi:h pleasure and satisfaction
the recent return of their Members, Mr. T. S. Dun-
combo and Mr. T. Wakley, to their Parliamentary duties,
and trust that their health will be renovated so as to
enable them to continue their attendance in the House
of Commons; but, should their health fail them, this
meeting relies upon the honour and integrity of their
representatives to resign their senate."
Mr. DICK seconded the resolution.

Mr. RICHARD )MORE proposed the following amend-
ment, " That this meeting deeply laments the pro-
tracted illness of the representatives of the borough
should have deprived their constituents of their services
during so long a period of the present Parliament; and
it earnestly hopes that the recent auspicious improve-
ment may restore them to the enjoyment of good health
and to the constituents of Finsbury the resumption of
their former services; and this me-ting further desires
to evince its earnest sympa/by with these gentlemen by
leaving it entirely to their own sense of the respect duo
to their constituents, and of the magnitude of the in-
terests in their charge, not less than their own sense of
honour, whether tt.ey should continue to retain the posi-
tion they occupy, it, unfortunately, their own and our
hopes 05 improved health should, after the present ses-
sion of Parliament, be again subject to disappointment."
lie observed, that he moved the amendment because he
thought the resolution did not express sufficient sym-
pathy for the unfortunate circumstances which had led
to the absence of their representatives from the House of
Commons. He believed that both their Members had
discharged their duties conscientiously.—(Hear.)
Mr. SMITH seconded the amendment.
Mr. O'CONNOR, M.P., said that twenty years ago he
sat in the House of Commons with Mr. Duncombe, and
from that hour there %RS not a man who could charge
him with an act of inconsistency. Were the electors of
Finsbury men who could show ingratitude to one who
had served them faithfully, and who was now suffering
in his health through his exertions in their behalf? Ile
believed not.—(Llear.) He thought that there was a
clique in that borough who were endeavouring to turn
their Members out for the purpose of endeavouring to
cries of "No" and ..Yee.") There was
Commons than
ah mrein-
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get ono of their party returned for the borough.—(Loud
in-
dependent Member in thee Himopulseereodf
Cth(leram not to mbe as
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man
Dausnecaosmtbeerer(ellaear. away who had injured his health) He
in their service.—(A voice—" What of Wakle) ?") Can
any one point to a dishonest act of Mr. Wakley? He
did not speak either for the motion or the amendment;
but he attended there as an elector to urge them to put
their confidence in men who had been faithful to the
trust reposed in them.—(Cheers.)
Dr. Errs supported the amendment, and observed,
that when the borough was not properly represented the
electors were called upon to consider what steps they
ought to take in order to have Members who could at-
tend to their duties.
Several other electors addressed the meeting, when,
upon a call of question being raised,
The Cseinm.ts put the amendment and resolution,
upon which the termer was carried by a large majority.
separated.
Thanks were voted to the chairman, and the meeting

THE PRINTER'S PENSION SOClETY.—.Yesterday
evening a general meeting of the committee of management
and other members taking an active interest in the pro,pe.
ritv of this institution, founded in 1827 for the relief of
aged and infirm printers - pressmen and compositors—and
business. The report for the
pfeorrmanent yearly pensions, was held, at the
--and
veetrbai'led the general state and prospects of the
Ltphaoesnitrd
03w.nei
year
r,ory widows,
society. There are now 53 male and female pensioners on
the funds, and I6i persons have, since tle formation of the
society, participated in its benefits. The principal capital
invested at the present time amounts to 5,512/. 17s. 3d. The
anniversary dinner, in May last, presided over by Frederick
Peel, Esq., M.P., produced a sum exceeding 3001. The
financial statement for the past year showed the receipts,
including a balance of the previous year of 661. 15s. 4d., to
be, from all sources, 310/. 18s. 2d., leaving an available
balance for the Current year of 401. 12s. 9d.
MANCHESTER. TRADE REPORT, JUNE 4.—To-day'a
market has been very firm, but a small amount of business
has been done. Many of the pressing orders which com-
pelled manufacturers to purchase yarns at the advanced
prices of this day week having been completed, there ap-
pears a disposition to decline extensive engagements, while
there is so little money in for profit between the prices of all
kinds of yarns and those of the finished fabric. On the other
hand, spinners adhere firmly to the advanced rates, and even
show a disposition towards a still further increase in prices.
Water twist, mule, and cops maintain the advanced rates of
last week. A few transactions have been effected in the
coarser yarns, 20's to 30's. A small business has been done
in printing cloths, and madapollams, but on the whole the
cloth market has been very dull.
THE IRON TuADE.—Notwithstanding the number
of furnaces put out of blast both in Scotland and Stafford-
- shine, Wzoir is Mill Ai?leinGe of improyinaent iu this trail%

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