The Express.
London, England, 1862-11-17 00:00:00

A BURGLAR SHOT BY A LADY.

The chief constable of Derbyshire, Mr. W. G.
Fox, has received a report from Saperinteodent Shaw of 6
Nrgy having been committed at the house of Mr.
orm n of Howich End, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire.
The entrance was of through the house shutters,
which ware opened with a " jeminy," and three W.
armed and masked. obtained namolested entrance to the
diniurzorm. Li balf-peet 3 Mrs. Norman was disturbed by a
strange now, and having intoned for a few seconds deter•
mined to leave her bed and discover the came. She therefore
portiallyidressed hareelf,and armed with arevolver wentdom•
stain, and upon reaching the front room abe found • tom
using a lighted candle sad wearing 'mask. Mrs. Norma
maintained her roompaare with wonderful nerve, sod tang
• good aim fired and hit the burglar in the breast. The
shot served as an alarm, and instantly the woozy:led
burglar was dragged through the window (bleeding sad
groaning) by hie alarmed companions, who were on the
watch. The effect of the shot was such that the wounded
man ens observed by M. Norman to fall against the well
iof the room, and it s suspected by the police tint the
wound may have proved fatal.
Mr. Fox has left Derby to Mke the superintendeoce of
the Masse of the wounded burglars, and there are drag
hes that the offenders may be discovered.
It will be remembered that in February, 1537, • burglarf.
was committedat the hones of the Rev..l. Nodder, in Donn
shimand that the me. gputlecoants very old maunhot
wounded severely, a man moaned Wootton 01.00 '' Shoe.
who was apprehended at Birmingham by the prestos duel
constable of BarmiKham, Mr. George Glossop, sod saber
quently treamorted far 25 years.

Toss YOILISRIBA STATIrgi nuta.--On Saturday
and on preview days the first of iilo statute fain for the
Wing of eirvante took pima. In nearly all the towns the
society for supplanting the street kiting, by providing wag'
lag-rooms and registrar, WWI actively at work. At
on llaturday the sew system was only a partial roams, the
icitousarbwomen being unwilling to give up the chi practice&
ly the beautifully warm and tunny day ofer,ud
against the new system. Nevertheless, there was sufficient
sneer to warrant the enationsince of tk The Wrist_ ,1
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farm servaate preasedai very 'lowly. At Bridlington. mu"
GAL sad Whitby timing the week the new system sms
patronised, the weather Asa being extremely frosty, with
snow. In sense err the waitiog•romue .were too mail
At Think 'disgraceful riot omuna, • tt trial quanta Issai2g
to the interfeream of the polio., whes a mob of km men
vents wepd a desperate 81 and wind the wastery. A
great 11110111114 wr deetzmod in the riot, and
of the polkas ens' bust The tingleadses are be-
lieved to Ise ia wastedy. The elder openness of the Rio
parades Ametinden are at preset confined to fermis

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.
sittirgs in Banco.—(Before Lord Chief Justice Cockburn,
•ml Justices Wighttnan, Blackburn, and Mellor.)

t tIAMVERLAIN V. ;IR T. it. WILSON AND AROTHZB.

Mr. Servant Hayes appeared in support of a rule obtained
iu this otse for a mandamus against Sir T. M. Wilson, the
bril of the manor of Hampstead, and Mr. Lodin, his steward.
to admit Mr. Chamberlain upon the lolls of the court of
the manor. The question turned upon the conveyance of
the property to Mr. Chamberlain, which property he had
purchased of the executors of a Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Charles Pollock, in ebowiog cause against the rule,
i‘iutended that the lord of the manor bad acted perfectly
tightly and legally in refusing to admit Mr. Chamberlain.
Mr. Justice Blackburn—You want another admiselon
sikamother tine?

Mr. Serjeaot Hayes said that wu precisely so.
Mr. Charles Pollock said all the lord of the manor
•anted wu an intimation from the court that he ought to
Atoll the applicant.
The Lord Chief Justice said there could be no doubt
about it.

Mr. Chula Pollock war proceeding to argue the question,
when

The Lord Chief Justice said be thought all that wu
wanted was an intimation of the opinion of the court. That
hadnteenoiriven ; but as the learned counsel seemed antioia
to with the case, he was afraid it was the question
of fees that was involved. (Laughter.) Why should the
applicant be called urn to do what was not necessary, and
multiply legal prooesduigs unnecessarily ?
Rule absolute with orate.

ARCHES COURT.
(Before Dr. Lashington.)
"ESSAYS AND REVIEWS."

THE BISHOP OF SALISBURY V. DR. WILLIAll&-FRNDALL
Y. WILSON.

These suits, arising out of the publro►tion of " Brays
3111 Reviews," came before the court ►t 11 o'clo:k this
mornieg, on the ►mended ►rticles filed against two of the
tleric-Al ►uthors.

The Queen's Advocate (Sir R. Phillimore) and Dr. Spin's%
appeared for the prosecution ; Dr. Deane and Mr.
;stephens represented the defendants.

Dr. Deane commenced by patting in an allegation in
each case in answer to the reformed articles.

Sir R. Pbillimore said he doubted whether the allegations
were admissible.

Dr. Lushingtsu thought it was not of the remotest con-
sequence to either party whether they were admitted or not.
He did not see how they could affect the merits of the cane.

Dr. Deane said his object was simply to put the sdleaa-
Does on record.

Dr. Lushiegton considered that it would be best to admit
them.

Sir R. Phillimore submitted that a day should now be
flied for the final hearing of the cause.
Dr. Lushington said that it might be mentioned on Satur-
day, and he would then Si a day. He must first know,
however, whether the learned counsel undertook not to
plead any further.
Sir It. Pkullimore replied in the affirmative.
It was accordingly arranged that the case should be men-
tioned on Saturday, when the final hearing will be fixed,
and a day named when the case will, in fact, be formally
disposed of, so far as the Arches Court is concerned.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Oommiroiotter Goulbura.

IN RE THE ECONOMIC ONNISON COMPANY (LIMITED).
This was the ordinary petition for the winding up, pre-
sented under the acts of 1855 and 1856. The liabilities of
the company are of trifling amount—some 901. or 31/01.;
but an important question was raised, whether under the
C.impanies Act of last session, this court has any longer ju-
risdiction in the matter of joint-stock companies.
Mr. Nicholson, who appeared in support of the petition,
relied on the 84th clause of the new act as continuing the
court's jurisdiction in all cases where proceedings had been
commenced, and proceedings were to he held to commence
with the presentation of the petition.
Mr. Barber and Mr. Grooms ailed that the 81st section
limited the application of the 84th section to the Court of
Chanoary.
His Honour said the reasonable construction appeared to
be that the winding-up was to be deemed to commence from
the presentation of the petition. There might be several
cases where petitions had been presented before the new
art came into operation, and where the hearing had been
adjourned from time to iime. Before giving his final deci-
sion, he would consult Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.

IN RE THE LONDON BUILDING COMPANY (LIMITED).
The same question was involved in this case. There being
no appearance, his Honour' after waiting half an hour,
directed the case to be struck out of the paper.

The bankrupt was a carpenterOd builder, of Patriot-
square, Bethnal-green. This was the adjourned examination
meeting. Debts 2,8001. ; ease* 2961.
It appeared that he had been bankrupt in 1859, owing
nearly 20.0001. The secured creditors got 10s. to 15e. in the
pound, the unsecured creditors nothing. The estate was not
yet wound up.
Mr. Howard, for the assignee', said he did not believe that
more than 501. would be realised under the present bank-
ruptcy. There might be a surplus from souse of the riecivwd
property, but that was extremely doubtful.
His Honour ordered another adjournment (with limited
protection) until the estate should ce realised.

IN as CBONDONA.
The bankrupt, a cook and lodging-Donee keeper, of
Athanyetreet, came up for his last examination after an
adjournment eine die. Debt'', 6291. The bankrupt returned
a debt of WM aa due to Dim in Mexico ; but this had
not been rewind.

Mr. R. Griitha, Mr. Holt, and Mr. Coodday appeared in
the ease.

A creditor, who appeased in person, alleged that the
bankrupt was now carrying on business on his own account
in another shop.
Mr. Graham said the bankrupt bad alleged that he was in
expectation of a letter from Juarez, the President of Mexico,
but be was now engaged in war with the French, and was
not likely to attend to such a matter as this.
A lady, who stated herself to be a creditor for 3:-)1., for
milk and cream, said that the bankrupt might hare paid all
his debts if be had been a good manager. (A laugh.) He
sold refreshments in Kensington•gardens, and occupied a
pita rent free.

Mr.
Mo lotus. another creditor, said his objection to the
bankrupt was that he bad incurred debts and did not pay
them. He represented that he bad • claim on the
Mexican government, and witneas had relied on that.
The Commissioner—l think you were blamable to do that.
It was not a very safe reliance.
The bankrupt, examined, said he was cook to the Albert
Club ; his wages were about 1001. • year, out of which he
had to pay the second cook, two kitchenmaids, and other
servants. He was ashamed to say all this in
public, lest they should think him a regular
duffer. (Laughter.) He was sorry to say he had no other
employment. Thelma) and fittings of his premises were
forfeited by bankruptcy. In centractingdebte he had relied
solely on the debt of 5001. doe to him in Mexico.
Mr. Griffiths submitted that the debts having been con-
tracted before the passing of the act of 1861, the bankrupt
was not liable under its provisions. It was hopeless to ex-
pect any better accounts.
His Honour allowed the bankrupt to pus, bat suspended
the discharge for six months on the ground of contracting
debts without probable means of paying them.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)
IN BE JANES BATERAN.— DIVIDEND.
The bankrupt was an agent and broker, of Southampton- '
buildings, Holborn. He failed thirty years ego, owing
6,6791. Several dividends have been paid, and the last was
supposed to be a final one ; but Mr. Edwards, the official
magus, haviog.sbout 901. in hand, • farther small dividend
will be

SURREY SESSIONS.
(THIS DAY.)

The November adjourned sessions for the county
of Surrey commenced cilia morning at the Sessions HOU.%
Newington-causeway, before Mr. Johnson, chairman ; Mr.
TIIBOII, deputy-chairman ; and Mean. C. E. Hermes., R.
Peek, R. A. Gray, R. Phillips, Lient..Colouel Macdonald,
Captain Maedouaal, Henry Streary, and C. Whiteley.
The calendar .motaincd the names of fifty prisoners for
trial, forty-three for felony, and seven for niodoraoanour.