The Express.
London, England, 1863-06-25 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE.
(Before the Judge Ordinary.)
IIDGWAT C. ABINGTON AND OTHERS, WEDGWOOD INTER-

VENN°. —BPICIAL JCILY,
This probate cause, of which an outline was published
yesterday, was resumed this morning. Ou behalf of the
respondents, the monitors, who set up the will and codi-
cils of the late Mr. Joseph Mayer, a retired potter at Han-
ley, in Staffordshire, evidence was given to show the
testamentary capacity of the deceased, and his
perfect freedom from undue influence. Amonpt other
witnesses were Mr. Swift Walker, M.D., the medial gen-
tleman who attended him in his last illness, and Mr. Edward
Moore Taylor, the solicitor who drew the instrumente before
the court. Two of the defendants, Mr. Paul Smith and
Mr. Leooard Abington, were also examined.
Mr. Abington, an elderly man, who gave his evidence with
singular deliberation and precisioo, stated that be was a Bap-
tist preacher. The testator season independent, bat be wor-
shipped at the church. Witness had been in his service toe
about three months, but after that he was always treated
as his partner in the pottery business. There never was
any deed executed between them, or regular division of
profits. The deceased used to allow witness what he called
" imbeistenoe money," and to say that witness should
have bin share altogether, and when it would be of more
service to him. Had
It would have been of no use ; for In need to boast that he
was never persuaded to do anything. Had sometimes tried
to mediate between him and his family. Was con-
suited by him about his will, but when witness
suggested that he should increase one of the legacies
to a relation who was in want, he was quite offended and
closed the conversation. Had never made any effort,
either in conjunction with Mr. Goddard or otherwise, to
induce the testator to settle his affair'. Some of the
witness's letters, written just before and just after the ex-
ecution of the codicil, were then put into his hand. In them
he bad stated that Mr. Mayer was unable to attend to busi-
ness ; that witness and Mr. Goddard had in vain used their
utmost efforts to get his affairs properly enraged ; and that
as to those who had claims upon him, but who were not his
relations, he could only say, " Alas ! alas! alas!" Ou
the 24th of June he wrote, " All is arranged and sewed."
(The witness said he had no explanation to give of these
letters ' • and then he fell down in a fit.)
Rho defend ants' ass was still proceeding when we went
to prem.]

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY,
(Before Mr. Oommissioner Fine.)

7ese bankrupts were the well known Henry sod Cheslyn
Hall; who formerly canted on an extensive bunnies as
solicitors, in New Boswell-court, and had also an
establishment for the breeding and training of
race horses at Neasden, in Middlesex. The bankruptcy
occurred in June, 1866. Charges of the most sectors'
nature were brought against the bankrupts, and their cer-
tificates were wholly refused. His Honour granted them
protection for 21 days, to enable them to appeal if advised
so to do ; and the bankrupts availed themselves of that op-
portunity to escape beyond the jurisdiction of the court,
where they have aims remained. Their debts were to the
Wiles
amount of 105,4331., one client alone, Mir
Charles Mahout, Bart., being a creditor for up-
wards of 50,0001. There has been one dividend of
2.• in the poised ; and to-day was appointed for an audit
meeting under the estate. From the report of Mr. Cannon.
the official amignee, it appiors that these is • sum of 3671.
in hand, which will give a very small further dividend.
IN an PENZINS.—ALLEDID PARTNXISHIP.
The bankrupt wee described as • sewing.machine manu-
facturer, of Paris, sad sines manager to • similar banner in
London. He applied for his release from custody.
Mr. E. Reed supported.
Mr. Sargood opposed oe behalf of Mr. Goodwin, the de-
taining creditor, who was • manufacturer of sewing ma-
chines in Paris, and had employed the bankrupt as clerk and
traveller. Finding that he had kept back sums due to him
Mr. Goodwin sued him in the French courts, and obtained
a judgment what him for 5,003 fr. The bankrupt then
shimmied to this country and filed hie petition here, in
which he had chosen so describe himself u the late partner
of Mr. Goodwin, and to deny his debt.
The bankrupt, in examination, asserted that he had be-
come Mr. Goodwin's partner in 1860 ; the partnership bad
not teen dissolved to his knowledge. He was not to bring
in capital, bu s parisace, and to receive 350 francs •
month, and 10 thi in
per sent. on the nett profit'. No
arrangement was made as to balancing the ac-
counts. He had two letters in proof of his part-
nership which were in the hands of his solicitor, Mr.
Boger. He had been five or six yens in an American
banking establishment in Paris, and left it to join Mr.
Goodwin, on his proposal. He was an American, end Mr.
Goodwin was his "compatriot.' Bankrupt bad been
many years in Paris, and gave Mr. Goodwin the benefit of
his Paris experience. After being six months with '
him there, bankrupt went to Naples, and established a '
branch of the business there. It was not succeeds], and Mr.
Goodwin then proposed other terms. It was only after
coming to England that be had been sued in Paris by Mr.
Goodwin, and there being no defence judgment wriiiiind,
given
against him. Mr. Goodwin afterwards nod him in
obtained judgment, and arrested him. He had been in
custody • fortnight
The letters of Mr. Goodwin, on which the bankrupt relied
as establishing a partnership, were put in and read, but they
appeared to consist chiefly of complaints and reproaches
against the bankrupt for not attending sufficiently so
banner.
His Honour mid he should not release the bankrupt until
he had been in prison two months.
az CAPTALIN lIOARZ.—AN OLD INSOLVENCY.
The insolvent in this see was a captain in the navy. Hi'
insolvency took piece in 1855, his debts being upwards of
17,0001. Hie misfortunes were attributable to the insolvent
entertaining " great expectations" from his uncle, the
Marquis of Thond, which had not been realised.
Mr. Fromm DOW applied for a "re-vesting order," stating
that all the creditor WA been satisfied. There was no
opposition, and the ceder ins made.

The bankrupts were shipirOceilarcliustralian and New
Zealand agents, of CornhilL This was the sitting for exami-
nation and discharge. The unsecured debts are about
3,500/. ; liabilities on bills, 6551. ; ditto on accommodation,
5721. The masts are stated at BW. in good debts ; bad and
doubtful ditto, 2.4421.
Chidley, for the assignees, asked for a cash and defi-
ciency account.
Mr. Inwrance, on behalf of the bankrupts, opposed the
application, stating that it came too late, the case having
Dm Ivo maths before the court.
Mr. Chidley referred to the large amount of deficiency,
which ought to he explained. Mr. George and Mr. Brough
also appeared is the case.
Au adjournment was ordered.