The Sun.
London, England, 1828-04-17 00:00:00

Mr. DeputyROUTII seconded the nomination.

Mr. HUNT then came forward. Often as he had
addressed them, he had never done so under more
extraordinary circumstances. He had always known
when a Common Hall was to be held until this day,
when he was taken quite by surprise, and came be-
fore them in his working dress.—(A
He understood some kind friend had stated that he
was to be put in nomination to fill the office of
Sheriff. The fact was, however, that he had
heard of the death of Mr. Stable this morning, and
did not know there was to be a Common Hall
until he observed a erowd about the door,
as he passed accidentally. He was not there now
for the purpose of opposing Mr. Wilde. On former
occasions they were told it was necessary to
keep to the Lord Mayor's list ; but he was
happy to find Mr. Favell, who used to be the
loudest in calling for an adherence to that rule,
had broken through it this day. In future Inc
trusted the Livery would never be told that they
!mist stick to the Lord Mayor's list. Having
said thus much, he could not help observing, that
he thought better means should be taken for letting
the Livery know what was taking place. There
was no advertisement appearing in the three principal
Morning Papers, the medium through which
the Livery usually had notice of a Common
Hall. Had he never heard before of Mr.
Wilde, lie would be glad to support him, as
his nomination was a deviation from the old
track. He hoped Mr. Wilde would be found
worthy of the confidence of the Livery, and not
allow others to commit illegal and oppressive acts in bis
name. After some observations on the conduct of
persons filling the office of Secondary, and the means
taken to reform the abuses of that office, M'
Hunt concluded by expressing his hope, that
Mr. Wilde, when elected, would not wait
for the proceedings of the Corporation cony
mittec, or for an application to Parliament, but
that he would do his duty himself and not suffer
ethers to abuse the office under the shelter of his
authority.
Mr. S. DixoN then rose and said, it was his
wish to draw the attention of the meeting to one
point, upon which he desired to have some explana-
pon. When the Livery were called upon to exer-
cise a right, a fair and proper time should be allowed
them for consideration before they were called upon
for their votes. When an Alderman dies ten days
are allowed to elapse before a successor is elected, and
surely decency required they should not proceed to
the election of a Sheriff before the late holder of the,
office was yet in his grave.—(Cheers.)-1f a reason
could be given for it, he should be happy to hear
such haste accounted for, and lie hoped he should
not be deemed impertinent in calling for that expla-
nation.

Mr. PAVEL!, here stepped forward for the purpose
of explaining, but was interrupted by
Mr. HUNT.—We do not want your explanation.
Let the legal officer or the Sheriff-himself explain
how it is that this Hall has not been advertised ►n
the usual way.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. FAVELIL—I have been requested by Mr.
Spottiswoode to explain. •
Mr. HUNT.—No, no. Let us have it from the
Sheriff himself.

Mr. SPOTTISWOODE now stepped forward and
said, that he had no apology to offer.
Mr. HUNT.—No ! we asked you for none.
Mr. SPOTTISWOODE continued—The summoning
that Hall was no act of his. It was his duty to pre•
side, but not to summon the Livery. There was ti
necessity for having a Sheriff in as short a time 0
possible, because one Sheriff could not act, except ,
for a very limited period, without a coadjutor.
Mr. HUNT.—Let the proper officer who called
the Hall explain. He hoped somebody would se
cond him in moving an adjournment, in order to
give time to the Livery to vote.—(Cries of "
no, no.")
The COMMON SEItGEANv then came forwerdt
and said, that it was deemed • advisable that
the city should remain without a Sheriff for as short
a period as possible, and according to former prece'
dents, therefore, the Court of Aldermen had sum'
moned the Hall as in former instances, imrnediatelY
subsequent to the death of the former Sheriff:
He had thus made out a prima facie case Of
explanation. Before he retired, he could not help,
expressing his regret that, according to usual custom,
no advertisement had appeared for a year past. For
this he could not account; but a general notice had,
been issued by the Fishmongers' Company. The
usual course is, for a notice to be sent to the different
Companies, and the Companies then announced .ia
the papers the reception of the precept.
Mr. S. DIXON Was a member of the Fishmongers'
Company, and the usual course there was to send
summonses to each individual member. In the pre'
sent instance that course had not been adopted, and
it was past twelve to-day before he knew that so
election was going forward : if this were to be
an election might be smuggled on the
ILdliovewreyd.,

Mr. FAVELL explained.
Mr. HUNT would take the liberty of submitting
a motion. He thought in common decency they
ought to adjourn.—(Cries of No, no, and hisses.)
Well then, let me give you a Sheriff.—(He&'
bear, and a laugh.) He had a card just the"'
put into his hand of a person who was anxious t°.
serve the office of Sheriff, he should therefore prcr
pose him.—(" No," and laughter.) Aye, and we
shall go to the poll too, we'll give the Livery
(Uproar.) Mr. Hunt then read the name Lawrence
Jas. Marshall, citizen, and Mr. lbw. said he roil/
forgot the company to which the gentleman be'
longed. (Great laughter.) I really forget tl'e
gentleman's company, and must therefore force.
proposing him, but when he called on me Yr
terday to canvass—(immense uproar, and cries
of " Hunt, you liar, you said you knew nothing
of this meeting until yesterday.”)—Gentletne,l
I am placed in a difficulty.—(Aye, Hunt, indev

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