The Express.
London, England, 1864-01-08 00:00:00

IN RE AIfDREW FORRF..4.

.....
The bankrupt was formerly a bookseller and stationer, of
Southampton. in partnership with James Joel Bennett. He
came before the court on his own petition, with habilitate
the amount of 7,000/., and giving up asseta valued at I.Pao
His mother (also a bankrupt), was returned as a credit,;
for 2,1001.
It transpired, from an examination of the bankrupt, that
a private rash-book and ledger had not been given up, tit
wens in pomession of the accountant. His share in the
business al Forbes and Bennett, which he had valued at
1,5001., had only realised 6501. He knew he was Mabee!
in 1850, and had been getting worse every year time.
ler. Bennett, bookseller, Southampton, the bankrupt?
twiner partner, was examined in proof the existence of
certain book which had not been given up by the bankrupt.
The bankrupt asserted that he had given this book to Ht
accountant and it could be produred in a quarter of
hour. . .

An adjournment for • month wee ordered.
Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Linklater, and Mr. C. E. 1.41,18
appeared in the came.

THE POLICE COURTS.
(THIS DAY.)

MAKES.
. TIMBEVZIII2I9

Mr. Stoddart, solicitor, name before Mr. Partridge after
the applications for warrants, summates', and advice had
been Ward, and the first night charge had been placed la
the dock, and after an apology for the ioterrup
Liao, requested a tell militery•looking mao, with
what the ladies cell a handsome moustache, to
step into the witeass box, and be did eo very quick's..
Mr. Stoddart then said- I know I am behind time, but thu
case is a very urgent one. My client paid his addresses to •
young woman, and they were to be married, but unfortu-
nately about twelve months ago he lost his father, and his
mother was left a widow with a large family
maintain. The young man, from prudential consideration;
gave up the ides of marriage, and devoted his time and ~t.
teution to his widowed mother and her family. 114
intended bride, however, insisted on his fulfilling
his promise to marry her, and on his refusal to
do so her love was changed to hatred. She
annoyed and insulted him, and threatened to
take hin life. He was at last compelled to
seek the protection of the law, and she was bound
over to keep the peace towards him by your worship or
your colleague. She has lately demanded a renewal of the
Mader and honourable intercourse which formerly existed,
He has refused to have anything to do with her,
and she has threatened him with revenge, and recommenced
her system of annovanos. She has threatened him, created
a disturbance, and been to his place of abode several times
and called him out. I believe she will injure him very
seriously if she is not restrained.
Mr.' Partridge—Take your summons, Mr. Stoddart—a
peace summons against the lady for using threatening
111.01M11/0.
Mr. Steldart—lt is neceesary it should be granted imme-
diately. My client's situation is in danger through the con.
duct of the female in question.
The summons was then mods out.

THE FATAL EXPLOSION AT THE CITY GA3
WOW.

INQUEST.-(THLS DAY.)

This morning Mr. William Payne, the City
coroner, held an isquialt St. Bartholomew'. Hospital re.
sporting the death of Ball, who lost his life through
an explosion of gas at the City Gas Works, Whitetruas.
James Faulkner, • labourer at the City Gas Worke, said
that on last Wedairoday he and the decreed were employed
at the works at Whininess. At about 12 o'clock on the
day named be met the deceased gong towards the ca.
holder No. 10. Shortly afterwards he heard an explosion.
The whole place was covered wrath dust, and when it cleared
away the deemed was foiled lying injured on the ground.
He wee instantly removed to the hospital. Witless. did
not know how the explosion was caused. He believed that
it took place in part of the works called the hydraulic-
room ; that room was used foe the wpm. of filling the
holders with gas.
Alfred Brooks, an engineer, said that the explosion must
have bun caused by firs.
Mr. Mann, superintendent of the works, said that the
hydraulic room was in fact a well by the Bide cf the gsa
holder. The gas pipes passed through the well, for the
purpose of entering the gasbolder. There was generally
water at the bottom of the well. The well was covered
with iron. There were two doors at the top of the well, for
the purpose of enablieg the well to be examined. The gam
pipes were obliged to be covered with water before
they entered the gas holder. The well doom were always
kept closed to prevent the entrance of sir. After the ex.
plosion the doors were found to have been blown open.
There was • pump down into the well. la the opinion
of wither the evdoeionwee caused by the mixture of
gas with atmospheric sir in the well. He had made
inquiries and could not god that anyone was in the
well that day. In his opinion there was no leak in
the well. the top of the well was used as a
thoroughfare. For some days previous to the explosion, a
pail coutaining burning coke bed been kept at • distance
of 4 feet 6 inches from the pump down into the well, and
it was so placed because the pump was trona
He did not think that say of the lighted ooke had
came in contact with the gas an the well.
Ose of his names for thinking so was, that
the iron covering of the well wee covered with dirt. The
ironwork of the well was injured, but the bolder itself was
not touched. Had not that been the case, the explosion
would have been a moat serious one.

Mr. Eccles, housa-surgeoe, said that the deceased expired
on the day be was brought into the hospital from severe io.
juries to his head. He was informed that the dammed was
Wan a distance of twelve feet.
The witness Faulkner was recalled, and said that a piece
of the lighted coke is the pail might have been thrown opus
the iron doors of the well. In those dome there were two
keyholes. A alight escape of gas might have takes pica
through Shoes holes, and so have become ignited. In future
there were to be no drys except nese the pumps.
J. Hanna, said that tea =oaten before the explosion took
place be pat more coke on the fire near the pump. The
pump fire wee kept alight all night. None of the coke on
the fire fell upon the well doors. It was witness's duty to
pump the water out of the well every morning. On the
'Moodily morning no water would come out of the well, sad
witofto opened the well door to see if there was any water
in the well. He was of minim that there was so gal in the
well, for had there bees any in it witness must have smelled
it the melons dily, for be had a " sharp smell." He could
sot tell how the ezplooka was canard.
The Foreman said that the jury were of *plaice that the
any lied sot taken proper means to assertain the cases
ezpleaca.
Mr. Mann said the bolder was a new cos, only built last
November. Everything coaaseted with the works had
then been placed is a state of perfect repair. This oda-
noes had taken place suddenly, and that was the ream
they *mid not tell the cause of it.
The Coroner then summed up, and the jury retuned the
following verdict :—" That the dammed was killed by s
certain explosion of gas, bat how the said imitation vas
caused there was no widows to show."

Bnocmutet BOILER EXPLOSION AT DARLASTON.—'
Yesterday morning, at about 7 o'clock, a caMmrophs of s
frightful mars, attended with the luso of one life. or
marred at this town. From some mum es yet maser.
Was& a boiler at a lime pit belonging to Mr. Mills el.
=The bricks and ironwork were blown is all
es. A portion of the brickwork was hurled acroo
the meal, sad struck a man named George Andrews, who
was mgeged in his usual employment at the formals, and
killed him as the spot. Several other persons were seriourlY
injured. A surgeon was immediately seat far, seed rtes
armorial men conveyed to their respective homes, whorl
they lie in a dangerous state.
AIIICIDE BY A YOVNO G arrutmala —A yoon
gentleman named fitewart, son of the merger et the Stour-
bridge sad Kidderminster Beak at fitearbridge, srrived st
the Crown Hotel about soon as Holiday. and, after taking
dinner and tee, he retired to rest at g dole* sad regnosted
that he should sot be called until 10 the seat morning. At
12, however, he rang his bell and complained of toothache.
rennertieg that if any laudimum were in the horse he might
have mew It is believed, however, that noes was seat for.
He got op as usual is the morning sad took his breskrsit
is oosapsay with a aommemial traveller, sad afterwards
west oat apparestly for a walk. It •ppan he went to the
shop of Kr. Williszasoe, gunsmith, red mid be wanted to
buy a pistol. Anse looking at some be asked that be might
try it. No suspicion being aroused, Mr. Williamson loot
him • doublrharrelled ass, also • powder flask sad some
bullets. He seems thee to have gone • little distance ce.
the Bromley-road, sad taming aside into a narrow path lead
hog up the house of Mr. Wass, Hoard's-park, he deliberate!!
shot himself through the heart, causing instastaaeous death.

LAST AND WEST INDIA DOCK COMPANY.
(THIS DAY.)

This afternoon the half-yearly meeting of this
comps,' took plane at the Dock-house, Ittlliter.equere ;
yr. J. R. Boaramos, chairman of the company, presiding.
The SECILIMART having read the report, • resolution was
proposed and agreed to declaring • dividend at the Me of
7 per rent. per annum as against 6 por cent., the dividend
.leclund at the previous meeting.

roMMERCIAL DOCK COMPANY.—(THIS DAY.)

TLe half-sessly meeting of the proprietors took
Owe at 1 o'clock, at the °Mon, 106, Fenehurch-street ; Mr.
ALVCANDEII Slid in the claw.
The Miring report was presented :

'The have the pleasure to report that the
number of ships and amount of tonnage which have en-
tered the docks during the past year have been in excess of
the previous year. The following is the statement of ships
and teenage, as compared with 1862 :-1862 : wood-laden
ships 583, tonnage 192,314 ; firewood laden ships 33, ton
naps 11.317 ; corn-laden ships 683, tonnage 124,304; va-
riously laden sips 42, tonnage 11,074; light ships 50,
mousse 11,952 ;--tot/s, ships 1,391 ; teenage 3M,961.
:—Wood laden ships 612, tonnage 216,743 ; fire-woad
laden ships 34, tonnage 11,240! corn laden ships 667,
tannage 1.24,0 D ; variously laden ships 53, tonnage 13,671;
ben ships,. 66, tonnage 20,213 ;—totsil, ships 1,432, tone
30•,,,016; beteg an increase of 41 ships, and 34,925 tons over
the year 1862. The importation of wood goods during
the past season has been extensive, and the
docks have received their full share of that business.
The granaries have also been well filled during the greater
portion of the year. As the proprietors are aware, the
axone" are sot laid before them at this meeting, but the
dire:tors have no hesitation in recommending that
a dividend be declared for the half year at the
rate of • per cent. per annum upon the capital
stork of the company, and interest at the same rate
per annum upon the fink second, and third instalments of
v., ova :-,sue of ordinary stock, both free of income tax,
god payable on and after Monday, February 1. The
direztors have to report that, in accordance with
the resolution of the Special General Court of the
.;lst July last, a bill has been prepared to be laid
before parliament, authorising the amalgamation
of this company and the Grand Surrey Docks
and Canal Company. The bill has been
deposited, and the parliamentary requirement& up to the
Present time, have been complied with. The following ps-
i eman are out of of.* by rotation this day. via. :—J. W.
Bosanquet, Fag.. R. Brandt, Eaq., Robert Giffeepie, Esq.,
P. Eingtoe. directors, and F. C. Gasmen, Esq., auditor,
and being eligible, have offered themselves for re-election.
Thereare not any other candidates."

--.)12 the motion'of the Cne.iitisaN, the report wee adopted
nesnirnontly, and the dividend, at the rate of 6 per cent. per
annum, declared payable on the let of February.
The retiring directors were re-elected, and the meeting
then separated.

EBITISH AND AMERICAN EXCHANGE BANE-

ISO CORPORATION.-(THIS DAY).

This afternoon the shareholders of this bank held
another meeting at the head adios, Baak-buildings, in purr
sOllllOO of the adjournment from yesterday. Mr. H.
tiormorr, chairman of the directors, presided.
Mr. CorresiLL, the solicitor, said he wished to offer a
few words of explanation on the subject of the notice for
convening the meeting, inasmuch as he collected from the
discussion that took place yesterday that there was some
dissatisfaction with the terms of it. If there were say fault
be was prepared to take it upon himself. His view was
that the only matter whirls it was
.neceseary to include in
the notice was the ordinary business, and that it was
Lot necessary to state that it was intended to re-elect
the present board, as by the articles of association it was
provided that at this meeting the directors should retire,
bat be eligible for re-election.
. . . .

Mr. Farr= said he was as much taken by surprise
resterday as was the board. He had been asked if
he would become a &rector, and be consented, understand-
ing there would be no objection, otherwise he should not
have allowed his name to be brought forward. Mr. Lewis
was not now present, but he believed that he might say
that if the board would appoint two directors, one in
London and the other in Liverpool, and leave the rest to be
filled up at the meeting on the 26th February, that would
be satiafartory.
The CHAIRMAN said, in reply to Mr. Hunter's appeal. he
would state on behalf of himself and his collieries that
the board would not withhold a pledge. and that they
would, between the present time and the meeting in
February. appoint one additional director for London and
one for LiverpooL
. . . . .

Mr. 111-svin said then he should have great pleasure in
moving that the present directors be re-elected.

Mr7Fousrra iecorided.
A SHARKHOLDER asked if it was understood that the
board would elect Mr. Harvey Lewis and Mr. Hester.
The enaran.us said he would Dot pledge himself as to
names, hat Mr. Hooter would to 'rig:testi! setiefied...

The'Citammax then pot the resantion -that the following
gentlemen bh re-elected directors : Harry George Gordon,
Fag.. chairman ; Robert Gillespie, FAq., deputy chairman
in London ; Harold Littledale, Esq. deputy-chairman in
Liverpool : Archibald Boyd, Eau., William James Fernie,
; John Gilchrist, Faq.; William M. Neill, Esq.; John
Fender, Esq. SLY. ; Thomas R• 011, Esq. ; ken-
me. Esq. ; Samuel Stitt, Esq.
The resolution woe agreed to unanimously, and the
meeting then separated.

ENGLISH AND IRISH BANK (LIMITED).
(THIS DAY.)

The Ent ordinary general meeting was held this
morninf at the London Tavern ; Sir R. Cir.orN in the chair.
The following statement of the progress of the bank knee
the commencement of business, is London on the 11th of
March. and in Dublin on the Ist of July last, was submitted
to the shareholders :

"The 'profit and loss' account shows that the gross
profits of the bank bays bees 9,2981. 13s. 2d. Out of this
sum all current expenses have been defrayed, and bad sod
doubtful debts fully allowed for; leaving a profit of 1,9971.
re. 111, which it is proposed to carry to • profit and loss
new sealant,' se the directors consider it unadeisable to
divide it at this early period. In estimating the result it
must be borne in mind that the capital called
up to June was too small to allow of soy
profit to that date, and that the expenses of
a new undertaking are always disproportionately heavy.
The object of the directors has been to lay the foundation
of a sound, cafe bootees, and avoid all transactions of a spe-
culative character, but encouraging as your beard feel the
present poultices of the bank, they urge the shareholders
generally to co-operate with them by introduciog new
accounts. The Dublin breach is progressingsatisfactorily, and
it is believed that the connexion there acquired by the pur-
chase of Mama H. Gray and Co.'s old established bushels
will proves valuable auxiliary to the prosperity of the bask.
The directors have appointed Mr. Frederick Maynard, public
accountant, as auditor, which they believe will meet with
the approval of the proprietors. Considering the continually
increasing transactions of the bank, and the amount of sup-
port it has already secured and been promised, your direr.
t..-ra are of opinion, that capital and time alone are wanting
to place the English and Irish Bank (limited) amongst the
moat prosperous of the joint stock tanks, and have therefore
made a call of 5/. per share, payable on the 25th instant.
"The statement of amounts showed the following liabi-
lities :—To capital paid-up, 75,3201. ;to amount due by the
Mak, on current and &wadi aeconots, 256,48.51.
fre. 4d. ; to profit sod lees, for the balance of that amount,
9,;Ms.'. Us. 2d. ; total, 341,1031. 18s. 6d.
"The assets were—By East India Bonds, 20.265/. 4s. 4d. ;
by bills diecounted, loess, he., 245,7354 14s. 10d. ; by
chase of Dublin business and lease of premises, 14, . ;
b 1 building account, London and Dublin offices. 1,6271.
I.s. tad. ; by cash in hand, at Bank of England. at
Bank of Ireland, and at agencies, 43,45.3/. 16s. 7d. ;
be preliminary expenses, London and Dublin oft" 8,719!.
19s. ; by current expenses, 7,301/. 6s. 3d. ; total, 341.1034
14.1 id. The current expenses, including salaries, rent,
stationery, allowance for bad sad doubtful debts. kc., bad
been 5,714/. 19e. Ild. ; and the interest on deposit and
current amounts, 1,5861. fle. 4d. ; leaving undivided Profits,
amounting to 1,9971. tie, Ild. ; total, 9,V81. 13s. 21.'
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
congratulated the meeting oti the sewer which bad followed
the first operations of the company. The expenses had been
for ten months, and the profits for six ; in point of fact they
were virtually only commencing business from the beginni]
of the new year. Their gross moats had really been 12
per cent., sod their net profits over 5. The directors h
charged nothing for fees. for they theeght that till they
paid a dividend they ought to work without reward.
(ilsar, heir.)
Mr. Alderman ROSE seconded the motion.
In answer to shareholder',
Sir R. CARDEN said that 7,7.82 shares had been issued out
of 10,000. The calls had bees paid cis all those which had
been taken up. He considered that the drabs of the bank
were in as good and satisfactory a condition as those of any
union bank in the country. (Cheers.) He thought the pre-
liminary expenses bad been rather heavy, bat he was told
that in other banks they had been three times as math.
However that might be, he was not himself responsible for
them, or for the erne of the shares, because be had not
j,ined the company until after all that had been done.
Hr. Rost and Mr. liars= deo stated that they had not
bad anything to do with the preliminary expenses.
Th• report was then weed to.
Cordial votes at thanks to the chairman, the directors,
and the manager concluded the pronesdiags.

ATTEMPT TO I7PSZT RAILWAY TRAINS.—A young
lad, afoot 12 years old, aimed Dale, a farm servant with
Mr. Hopper, of Novice Parka, Kaat Riding, is in custody
at Norton oe the sharp of attemptieg to upset the trains
on the York and Scarborough Railway. 011 Wednesday
►fternoon a piece of iros bar, with a stone es each side of
it. WY found across the line Dear Mallon. This being re-
moved, watch was made, she. t►e prisoner was sees to re-
place the iron and the stones upon the rail. Mr. Hopper
took means to prevent the secape of the lad that sight, and
00 Thursday morning pre him into custody. The North-
Eastern Company have not yet intimated whet course they
will pursue.

Wheat. Barley. Mak OM& Flour.
qrs. qrs. qrs. qrs. Ws. ram.
Iraglish and Scotch. 100 1600 1430 70 .. I 470
I nab
Foreign 12150 6930 .. 40003
1- -
Teta lB6lO 7403 1030 1 41350 e I 470

VERPOOL COTTON CORN MARKETS.
(THIS DAY.)
3T E. TIIO AND INTERNATIONAL TEISGRAPII.)
(mom OUR cows CORRESPONDENT.)

corrox.—Market without material change. Sales pro-
bably about 2,000 or 3,000 bales.
Coca.—Fair attendance at market. Wheat in good de-
mand, at an advance of Id. to 2d. per costal Flour, more
money generally sated, but not freely paid. Indian cores,
moderate business in mixed, at 311. to 31s. 3d. Egyptian
beans steady ; oats aad oatmeal quiet, without change in
prices,

MINCING LANE. —(THIS DAY.)
Scuan.—The market continues firm, but °sly a limited
amount of business is dolour. Refined : Prices continue to
&draws. but all qualities are still relatively cheaper than
raw descriptions.
COFFEE has sold at about previous pries& Plantation
Ceylon triage, 545. to 65e. ; fine ordinary to middling,
71.. 6d. to 80a. 6d.

COCOA has sold at previous rates. Trinidad ordinary
grey and fair red, 511. to 675.
Tea.—The market is quiet but steady.
Dam —The take are confined to small parcels at fall
prima
Itcn.—..k parcel of Leeward' has brought Is. &I. per
gallon.
Sairrtran. —No sales reported.
COCKINIAL —Business has been done in Mexican silver
at 3s. to 3s. Id.

—Corroar.—The demand continues limited, and prime have
a downward t,nriener.

icrrs is in limited request
iithil..—Yaailla continues in rood request at firm prices.

TALLOW MARKET.—(THD3 DAY.)
The mast is steady at the subjoined Tahitians :
Town tallow, 41s. ; Petersburg Y.O. ou the spot. 424. ;
January, 41e. 9d. to 425.: March, 435. 3d. to 435. ild.;
April to Jaw, 435. 6d. to 435. 9d.

HIDE MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

LZADMlNALL.—Hides.—Priese ; Ms. to 641 ha., 21d.
to 3d. ; 641ba. to 721b0.. 3d. to 34:d. ; 721ba. to 1101 ho..
3.1. to ; 80th.. to 88th.., 3 to 4d. ; nibs. to
9611.., 41. to 41d. ; 96th.. to 1041 , 4d. to 4id. He...
hides, Oa. to 10s. Cal( skim, light, 2s. to 4.. ; full, Is.
Ileruroaherr.--81teep skim, polled, 102. Od. to 14.. Od.;
Keats sad half bred', de. 61d. to 10s. Od. ; downs, 6.. 3d. to
lla 3d.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
mews. Petro(leo and Smith report the market very
actiq tot all descriproas of last year's growth, both
Eagtish and foreigo, at a further advance in prior of 3a.
to ss. par cwt.

COAL MARK ET..-(THIEI

Walls End Hsttoo, 25.. 6d. ; Walls End 'Haswell,
265. 6d. ; Walls End Tee., Tia. ed. ; W.ll. End H•tto•
Lyons, Ms. 6d. ; Buddies Hartley, 18.. 9d. ; Haatinp Hart-
ley. 18s. 9d.-10 ships at niszket.