The Express.
London, England, 1861-12-10 00:00:00

AMALGAMATION or PROcICEDINGI4.

The bankrupts were oil merchants, of Merle-lane. There
ware separate adjudications, Hope having come to the oourt
first on his own petition, in form.% pauperis.
Mr. Sharp, ou behalf of the stssigerus, who were the same
in both cases, sow moved, under the 88th section of the act
of 1861, to consolidate the proceedings under the two bank-
ruptcies. It appeared that the bankrupts had been in part-
nership up to the 20th September last.
Mr. ll'ltae, for the bankrupts, consented to the consoli-
dation ; and an order was made accordingly.

IN RE C.W. HANK .

The bankrupt was a printer and publisher, of Chapter-
house-court and Dover-road. This was theoertificate meet-
ing. There was no opposition.
Mr. Pennell, theofficial ee, in his report on the case,
stated that the bankrupt had been engaged in the publication
and circulation of religlow works (the Gospel Times and
others), but at a great sacrifice to his creditors. His debts
and liabilities were 4,4001. ; assets stated at 1,2001. ; but
there had been a great loss on realisation.
Mr. Lawrence, for the bankrupt, stated that the expen-
diture had been very moderate ; he was very highly re-
spected by his friends, but his mistake bad been in printing
and publishing religious works, as well as writing them. He
had also been a dissenting preacher.
His Honour granted a second-class certificate.
HE ADOLPHUS SCHEMIA.V.

The bankrupt warn described as a merchant, of George-
rd, Minories, also of the Cape of Good Hope and of Mel-
bourne. This was the certificate sitting. Debts 2,5001. ;
Si.t about 150 f.

His Honour, observing that the bankrupt had •co
trading too loug, suspended the certificate (Newel dam)
far three mouths.

(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)
IN RE FONTAIIILLA.

The bankrupt, a merchant. of Limeateet, applied for his
certificate. The accounts, prepared by Yes'. Hut and
Co., chow debts and lialehtiee of 4,1'4.01., with asset. of
about TOO& It appeared that the bankrupt had been con-
nected in businev with Meek and Radio!! (aloe bankrupts),
and there was a Question as to whether a partnership had
existed, be having brought in a capital of 3,0001.
Mr. Nicholson, for the assignees, recommended the case
as one for a first-class certificate.

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Mr. Laramie appeared for the bankrupt.
Ria Honour granted a tinit-ciaas certificate.
CI 11 CANI72.

The bankrupt, $ dealer in shoes, in Ball-yard, obtained a
Moped elan certificate.

-111r:BrougiWiiiii; the assignees, and Mr. addley for
the bankrupt.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT.—DEC. 9.
(Before the Chief Commissioner.)
1111 BE PLUMS %V. SYTTIL—COMPLAIIITS OP LANDLORDS.
The insolvent, • butcher at Whitechapel, who applied
under the Protection Act, Wail opposed by his landlord, •
Mr. Lows.

TheMsei was before the court on Wednesday, when Mr.
Lowe complained that the insolvent owed him a year's rest,
and he retained possession of his house. The insolvent was
ordered to give up possession, and it now appeared that be
had not complied with the order, but had offefed the key.
Mr. Lowe said the house was occupied by other mums,
and the key was no use without possession.
The Obis( Commissioner quite agreed with Mr. Lowe that
pommies' wail necesmry, and unless it wu given be should
not renew the protection. He should adjourn the ease until
Tuesday week, and possession must be given to Mr. LOWS.
An application was made for an extension of time, and the
ease was adjourned to the 111th instant, with an intimation
that the protection would not be renewed unless poeseesion
was given.

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

NORFOLK ClRCUlT.—Nozwxca, Dac. 9.

Mr. Baron Martin arrived in this city on Saturday even.
ing from Lincoln, and at owe opened the commissioes for this
city sod county. Yesterday be attended Divine Service at
the cathedral, and this morning, at 9 o'clock command
the business of the circuit at the Guildhall, when ons *-
sober was for trial, by name Isaac Terser, a pig dealer,
who was indicted for forging and uttering a cheque for 251.,
with intent to defraud the directoti and company of the
East of England Bank.
Mr. Carlos Cooper and Mr. Bignold appeared for the pro-
locution ; Mr. Sulwer for the prisoner.
The prisoner was Acquitted.
At the conclusion of the above case the court adjourned
to the county court, and the grand jury being charged, the
trial of prisoners was commenced. There ware seven eases
and ten prisoners—Ulnae charges of arson, one of man-
slaughter, one of highway robbery, and two unnatural
offences.
_ _ .

(home Paw and AlLtrt Jay, described, the one as a shoe-
maker and the other as a fisb hawker, were charged with
highway robbery at Ditchingham on the Bth Sept.
Mr. Bulwer for the prosecution; Mr. Palmer for the
prisoner Page.
The jury found Page OuilAy and doluitkd Jay.
His 'Lordship sentenced Page to three pen' penal semi-
tude.

By two o'clock the grand jury had finished their business,
and made the following presentment :—" In our bumble
opinion there was no necessity for • winter mini iu this
county."
Baron Martin—Of course gentlemen I will receive your
reemtment, but I think that is • communication that you
had better make to the members for the county. The
Judges have uothing to do with the matter. The Secre-
tary of State decides before the 2nd of November at what
there shall be • winter sand, and directs the
isedges to bold it. I will communicate the presentment
to the proper quarter, but it will come better from your
members.

Mr. Pdgell (the Clerk of Arraigns) here spoke to his
lordship, aod
Mr. Baron Martin went on to say--I am just informed
that a Food jury made • similar presentment here two
years woce, but no notice was take. of it. I believe now
the arsons are the cause of this beim. held ; it is thought,
whim so many cases occur in • great agricultural county
like this, desirable to dispose of such cases as quickly as pos-
sible after the commission of the offence.
The grand jury were then dismissed.

WESTERN CIRCUIT.—WiNcHawris, Die. t

The winter assize for Hampshire commenced on Saturday
eveniog with the opening of the commission at the Calla
Yr. Justice Williams arrival about 5 o'clock, and the bald-
nem of the court commenced this morning at U °Week,
with the usual formalities. _

rho COMM tried were not of sufficient interest to call for
a report.

NORTHERN ClRClllT.—laysapooL, Dec. 0.
Mr. Justice Crompton has arrived from Chester, and the
Civil Court opened this morning. The list is not long, and
no cases of interest were tried to-day.
The only Crown trials of much significance commence to-
morrow.