The Express.
London, England, 1862-06-12 00:00:00

[The are wu proceeding when we went to pram]

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)
IR ELZ NARCHL.NT.-3118DESCRIPTION.
The bankrupt was described as "foreman cooper at Bt.
Katherine's Docks," residing in Great Portland-street. A
motion was now made to dismiss the petition on the
of insufficient description. It appeared that the bankrupt's
wife had carried on the business of an outfitter ; but no
reference was made to this in the petition.
His Honour held that the omission was fatal, and dis-
missed the petition.
Mr. Harcourt, on behalf of the bankrupt, immediately
presented another petition in proper form.

IN as JOHN-mriRLAN.
The bankrupt, of no occupation, was described as late of
Bryaustone-mnare, and of Watto&villas, Brampton. This
was the sitting for examination and discharge. The liabili-
ties are considerable, upwards of 19,0001., chiefly on bonds
and bills which he had given on the strength of some pro-
perty to which he was said to be entitled.
Mr. Chiclle , for the assignees, asked for an adjourn-
ment, the ba eet not being filed. It was proposed
that ell the proofs on notes sod bonds should stand over
until the accounts were before the court.
Mr. Sargood appeared for the bankrupt.
Adjourned fora month.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)
LV RE DIXON.
The bankrupt was described as an engineer, of Ber-
mondsey. This was the adjourned sitting for discharge.
Debts, between 2001. and 3031. At the last sitting the case
was adjourned to give the bankrupt an opportunity of
making a proposal to his creditors.
Mr. Aldridge, for the official assignee, stated that nothing
had been done.

Mr. Dowse, who appeared for the bankrupt, explained
that he had endeavoured to raise a little money by the sale
of hie property before he came to the oourt ; but all the
proceeds had been swallowed up by costs and =pewees,
with the exception of about 31. lOn Under these circum-
stances he was not in a position to make any proposal to his
creditors.

Hie Honour saw no objection to granting the order,
which was granted aocordiogly.
LI RE BALLS.

The bankrupt, a clerk in a merchant's office, residing at
Ashton, applied for his order of discharge. Liabilities of
billing amount, including about 24/. on accommodation
bill
Mr. Aldridge opposed.
In the bankrupt's statement of affairs there were no leas
than four sums due as arrears of rent of different houses,
some owing since 1856. When insolvent himself be had
become security for others to loan societies, and had thus
increased his liabilities.
His Honour asked the bankrupt if he hail any offer to
make to his creditor&
The bankrupt said he could not afford more than 51. a
year out of his small salary.
His Honour said that was insufficient. The order of dis-
charge must be suspended for six months, on the ground
that be had incurred liabilities without a reasonable ex-
pectation of being able to pay them.
Bankrupt—Will your Honour give protection
The Commissioner—l say nothing abort protection. You
will not be interfered with unless a judgment in the
county court is obtained against you.
IN HZ MORTON. -DIVIDIND.
The bankrupt was &merchant, of Finch-lane. The failure
occurred in 1859, and created some excitement at the
tuna, owing to the bankrupt being charged with fraud and
forgery of bills, of which he was convicted, and sentenced to
tour ' penal servitude. His liabilities are between
60,000/. and 70,0001. Dividends of 3s. in the pound have
already been paid, and the &mete nos in hand will yield
• further dividend of 2ix, shortly to be declared.

The bankrupt, en attorney's clerk, of Bennington, ap-
plied for his order of discharge.
Mr. Dines opposed. In 1856 the bankrupt had been
pn,ceedial against by information laid 1011:12i him by the
Attorney-General for • breach of the revenue laws. Mr.
Dines defended him, and costs to the amount of 371. had
been incurred, which had never been paid. It appeared
that the bankrupt bad allowed his name to be placed in
the 'lrene° of his brothers, who were maltsters, and hence
his liability. The bankrupt had offered to pay U. a month,
, but be had not done so ; at length Mr. Dines had obtaitied
!udginent against him. His only other debt was to his
tr.-other, who held security.
Mr. Denny supported.
-- The bankrupts salary was only 30e. a week, and his in-
come was precarious.
His Honour said he must pay a pound a month as loog as
be was in receipt of his present income, and on that con-
dition the order would be granted.
(Before Mr. Risrisdrar Haslitt.)

IN RN HmtiT HILL.—THR lAPZ AISSURANcR TKERSURT.
The bankrupt was described as an oil refiner, of Cons-
mercialued East. Thu was the elimination meeting.
4,113/. ; assets of trifling amount.
Mr. Stansfield, the official assignee, reported that the
account, bad been made out in • very slovenly manner,
without • single reverence, sod not added up.
The bankrupt, in examination, stated that he was •
depositor in the Life Assurance Treasury, and had • balance
there of 160/. when the concern stopped payment. It wee
now in come of winding up. He was liable to the com-
pany on two bills of 1001. each. He wee unable to render
better amount., his books being detained by Mr. Stopley, an
accountant, who claimed • lien on them for preparing his
accounts.
The registrar said the aecountant had no right to detain
the bankrupt's books. Notioe must be gine to him
requiring the books to be given up, otherwir be would be
etunntooed.

The bankrupt's examination was adjuarned for a month,
at hisown expenau

SHERIFFS' COURT. RED I,IOE4IQUARE.
(Before Mr. Under-Sheriff Bombell and a Jury.)
WAITE V. AINOLD.—A. DC= IN COOPS.
This was the second muse in the list, and in neither ease
did the parties appear.
Mr. Digby attended as counsel for Captain Waite, and
craved a few minute.' indulgence for his witnesses.
Mr. Under-Sheriff Bluebell thought as the jury had
attended from moose distance their convenience should be
consulted.

Kr. Digby hoped the jury would wait a few minutes.
Mr. Under-Sheriff Burchell—As soon as tho jury give me
an intimation I shall stay no longer.
The flu took the hint and wanted to go. They were
accordingly din
The Under-chi:lr told Mr. Digby that he bad better
withdraw the record.
Mr. Digby accordingly withdrew the record in the
presence of • professiooal adviser for the defendant.
The action was only brought for 54, money lent, and the
costs of the present proceeding will no doubt exceed the
amount of the debt.