The Sun.
London, England, 1827-09-05 00:00:00

ALDERSGATI WARD.

The Seventh Adjourned Wardinote met yesterday
at the Dispensary, for the purpose of entering on the
scrutiny demanded by Mr. Goodman. The inha-
bitants of the Ward have been kept in a continued
state of agitation by the measures taken by the
candidates for the purpose of securing ultimate suc-
cess, although it was not thought the losing can-
didate, considering the near approach of St.
Thomas's Day, and the great majority against which
he had to contend, would have resorted to so un-
popular a method of attaining the object of his am-
bition. Rumours, squibs, &c., one of which, drawn
up in the form of a play-bill, and intitled " Der Scru-
tiny, or Tyranny attempted," in which the active
supporters of Mr. Goodman were unsparingly
caricatured, caused a considerable sensation.
Mr. Goodman, at the last Wardmote, delivered
objections to 100 of the 123 votes against him, and
Mr. Mottram, in order to make no invidious dis-
tinction, challenged all the 103 votes of Mr. G. At
eleven o'clock the candidates entered the room,
attended by their friends and legal advisers. Mr.
Ryland„ at present a candidate for the:office of City
Pleader, and Mr. Pickering, solicitor, and who had
been engaged in the scrutiny in Vintry Ward, were
retained for Mr. Mottram; and Mr. Earnshaw,
Ward Clerk of Cripplegate-without, on behalf of
Mr. Goodman. .

On opening the Wardmote, Mr. Deputy Larkin
stated that he had thought it prudent to engage
a gentleman conversant with the business about
to be entered on, and he therefore appointed Mr.
T. N. Williams of Walbroek, as his Assessor.
The business then commenced by each candidate
objecting alternately to a vote. The principal ob-
jections were, having been excused payment of rates,
not having resided twelve months in the Ward, and
itceipt of inquest money. The numbers struck off
were—

From Mr. Goodman l2,
Front Mr. Mottram
The Wardrnote adjourned till eleven o'clock to
morrow.

The following is one of the squibs alluded to :
CIVIC THEATRE, ALDERSGATE-STREET.

This splendid Theatre will be Opened for. a few days, on
SATURDAY, August IS. The performances will con-
sist of an entire new, deceptive, vindictive, and ma-
licious Melo-drama, called
DER SCRUTINY, or TYRANNY ATTEMPTED.
Principal Characters.
Necromancer (possessed of an Evil Spirit), Mr. Lickspittle.
His Protegee (a man without a head. By the power of the
Necromancer, a block will be substituted), Mr. Lignuin
Bohea (Keeper of the Enchanted Golden Canister), Mr. Fig.
Batch (fond of Pariah Pudding, and changed into a May
Flower), Old Harry.
Chaff (in possession of a curious tin box), Mr. Bean.
Coalheaver (with the song of " Taffy was a Welshinat

and Taffy was a Thief,") 111. Petit-Or.

in the course of the Play (by particular desire of several
Butchers of distinction), the Man without a Head will sing
the " Ghost of a Grim Scrag of Mutton ;" and Mr.
Lickspittle will sing the " Ghost of a 5001. cheque."
After which will be produced, a new Burletta, full of
illusions, called the
FLYING GOOD MAN, or the PHANTOM COUNCIL
CHAMBER.
Principal Characters.
Tunbelly Clumsy (who will attempt to fly with mahogany
wings from Bishopsgate Steeple to the theatre).
Noodle, refreshing him with wine. Doodle, recommending
a plumb.
Batch, Oh ! he's a Dead Man. Dick Malt, taking Notes.
The following New Scenery, painted for the occasion,
will be introduced :
Bishopsgate Church and Steeple ; Exterior of the Albion ;
Interior of the Committee-room, Clumsy, Noodle, and
Doodle, in consultation. Question--“ Whether Qos. in
the pound obtained by industry, or the appearance of
having it, makes ' Men of Consideration ?' " Entrance tot
the Hall of Statues ; the two beautiful statues of Justice
and Industry demolished ; Hall of Statuu, in possession of,
and decorated by Tunbelly, Noodle, and Doodle, with
statues of Impudence, Arrogance, Vengeance, Hatred,
Malice, Jealousy, and the Ghost of Charity.
To conclude with an
ALLEGORICAL PROCESSION
of Justice and Honour protecting and rewarding Industry
and Integrity.

DEATH.—In Petersham, Mrs. Lydia, wife of
Mr. Israel Houghton. Mr. Houghton had just
returned from Meeting, went to the closet (Ur
refreshments, and, while eating became choked.
After recovering, he returned to his wife, and
said, « If that violent cough had continued one
moment longer, you would have been a widow."
" Then," said she, " we should have both gone
together," and immediately expired.—Netu York
Paper.

IMPUDENT ROBBERY.—On Monday after-
noon, as a female named Wisendcn was walking
along the Southwark-bridge-road, not far from
Union-street, a valuable silk shawl was forcibly
taken from her neck by two young men, who
seized it, and then ran off towards the Mint.
She immediately gave information of the rob-
bery at Union-hall, and from the description
given of the thieves to Grossmith and Read,
two individuals, named Allen and Jones, were
apprehended at a public-house in Kent-street
the same afternoon, on suspicion of being the
parties implicated in the affair. As the officers
were conducting them to the police-office, a des-
perate attack was made by a strong party to res-
cue Allen and Jones, and a struggle, which
might have been of serious consequences, ensued.
The officers were necessitated, in their own de-
fence, to have recourse to their weapons, and
ultimately succeeded in carrying away, from at
least fifty people, the prisoners. Having lodged
them in a place of security, they returned into
Kent-street, and apprehended Robert Morris,
John M'Carthy, and Charles Harris, three of
the ringleaders in the attempt at the rescue. All
of the prisoners underwent an examination before
the Sitting Magistrate on Monday evening at
Union-hall, and were committed for further exa-
mination.

THE THAMES TUNNEL.—From particular
inquiry made at the works, we are happy to state
that the confident anticipations of Mr. Brunel
are now considered certain of realization. Since
the last general meeting of the company, the steps
taken have been principally directed to prepare
the shield for being moved. All the boxes have
been cleared out, and it is said that in the course
of the next week the shield will be moved on-
ward. This step, though but a single inch, will
determine the success of the late.attempt at stop-
ping up the hole made by the water's irruption.
In order to inspire a greater degree of confidence
into the workmen, a strong bulwark, formdd of
fence boards, has been erected in front of the
shield, which will afford an additional security,
should it be required, against the water. This
measure has been adopted entirely with the view
here mentioned and not from the least doubt of
the success of Mr. Brunei's proceedings. Per-
haps no stronger proof could be adduced of the
great anxiety and interest entertained by the pub-
lic generally in the success of this great under-
taking, than the fact that 621. was received dur-
ing the last week, as admission money, from vi-
sitors, great numbers of whom were scientific fo-
reigners, whose visits are made almost weekly.
By the clauses of the act incorporating the com-
pany, they are not (unfortunately, as it now ap-
pears) authorised to raise a suminanadddaitdi6opnostiot
that already subscribed (eight calls
of 21., making in the whole 421. out of 501.) to
complete the undertaking. Under these circum-
stances, au application for a Treasury grant is in
contemplation, and little doubt is entertained that
, it will meet with success.