The Express.
London, England, 1850-12-28 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS.

The half-yearly meeting of the directors of this
institution took place this morning, when the follow-
log report was read and adopted :
The completion of, another twelve months bring the
board of management and the life govanors once snore toge-
ther, and from the nature of the report which the board have
te present, the meeting (like the happy season in which they
assemble) is one of congratulation and joy. True, the
year has been one of some anxiety and of mach labour;
bat the reward which usually attends persevering effort
in a good cause has not been wanting to the labours
of 1860. For, although the board have not succeeded
in all their efforts to the utmost extent of their desires, they
have nevertheless met with • measure of success which will
largely compensate the friend, of the institution for all the
exertions and sacrifices they have made. The first and
principal object of interest to tke governors generally will be,
doubtless, the bulletin, fund. To this point, therefore, the
board of management would first address themselves. Daring
the first half-year terminating Dec. 18, the sum received for
this especial purpose amounts to 2,2411., nuking the total
amount of the building fund 7,6071. Of this sum no led
than 5.3611. have been received within the lest twelve
deaths. It might reasonably have been expected that whilst
extraordinary and, upon the whole, such very successful efforts
were being made for the building fund, that the ordinary
income of the society arising from subscriptions would, to
some extent, fall off. The board were not without 'their minis
(tiring* in this respect. Bet they are happy to announce
that their fears have not been justified. On the oontrary,
instead of a diminution, there has been an actual increase
in the manual aulweriptioce to the society during the past
year. The number of children in the institution at the
present time is 100; the eleven to be elected this day will
increase that number to 70 boys sad 41 sire, mails(
together 111 scholars. The premises at Winstead will
then be so completely filled that by no device will It
be possible to introduce more than five or six additiosel
children. Five boys will during the next six menthe;
and in June next it will be possible, just possible' le admit
10 or 12 children, and then every available corner asineek
in the bidding will be fully occupied. But the bend of
management scarcely think it compatible with prudes= said
safety so to crowd the institution. Without enn
the many inCOLITTURSCIS Wising from an OT
buildiog, the board would remark that, in case of •SW
tagioas disorder breaking out amongst the deism, time
would be no span rooms into which the afilastefi cents
be removed, to separate them from the rest of the establish.
meat. As regards the education of the whalers-4bn
board feel, if possible, a deeper interest than ever 'on this all
important sahjec.. At the bast halt.yearly court* it was re.
PRESIDENT FILMOBI AND THZ EXHIBITION.— ported that the then master, Mr. Hammond, was about di
it was expected that the President of the United States withdraw from the institution, to enter on another and •
would be amongst the mumps to mash Load., he 18,51, wider sphere of labour. To obtain a suitable successor to
but the following Utter, addressed to Mr. Still, of Man- Mr. Hammond has proved a matter of no little difficulty. To
have procured an o schoolmaster, capable of going
aunty', dissipates the nzings•Osa of Wt Plunon , mechanically thressgrtinage routine of school duties,
Washington City, D. C., United States, Du. 1, 1860. would have been a task of easy accomplishment.
William S. Still, Esq., Manchester. My dear Sir,—l hare But the board of management, under a deep eonvic-
tbe honour to acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter tion that the future interests of the scholars are almost
dependant on the native of the education
of the Bth ult., through Mr. Randall, expressing the hope wholly
they reeeive in the institution, felt that in the appointment
that I may visit the World's Fair in London in May of a schoolmaster a serious duty devolved upon them, which
mast, sad souring me that if I do so I shall receive • ought net to be discharged in • bully oe perfunctory meaner.
esedial welcome from my countrymen in England, and They were anxious to select a gentleman who might
tendering me the hospitalities of your own home whilet not only be qualified in regard to classical and general
I remained at Manchester. Previou to the death information, bat wbo, at the same time, possessing the
power of communicating knowledge, being apt to teach, and
of lay lamented predecessor I had anticipated the fond of his vocation, weal apply himself with vigour to
gem=of visiting Logsdon at the time of the feu, the very drudgery of his eft*. After great pains and
bat I deem it now impoilible to leave my dada duties much unavoidable delay, a selection has been made which
here is every reason to believe will fully justify all
(core; and your kind letter ceasesa still deeper regret at
the care and deliberation which have been exercised.
my disappointment. Were it possible for me to be absent While speaking on the subject of education, it may be well
kr such a length of time, nothing could be more gratifying to mention a fact which no doubt the governors will hear
than to accept your proffered hospitalities. I well recollect with pleasure. One of the boys has arrived at that age
meeting you and your lady in the fall of 1837, and should when, by the tidied the charity, no can ho longsr remain
seto s scholar he the establishment. Bat the board are happy
be extremely happy to renew the acquaintance. kidepen- add that this yea* has so far profited by the instruction
bat of that, I have always felt a strong desks to visit Crest he has received, his eMninments for his years ate so good,
Bettaio. Its soil is dude ground to Me, and I should be and his cesdael se imnaleptiesable, that, on the SONISIBROS
mat happy to be able to make a perusal comparison be. of Mr. Smith, the arenlaw from the British and Foreign
awes the leading men of that country and my own, and to 1341001 Society, Is hee,,_heea,..___,__Aelmed advisable to appoint him
en Iry far we have improved upon the political institu- :11"Ibl:talo t Laura ar um=2,_na_•T_Ti_ennat.s.....7_hitt
ism, of the mother country. But this must be deferred till e e," littleac7st. as T.,7:4; wiz L'"give"7, Tag'"tb'eMere``
mow convenient season.—Accept my thanks foe your maintenance of the raids desesmwee whisker impoint-
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believe me truly yours, MILLARD FILKORR." society should lefillt the lOUs of the establishment to
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houtow—Tee inquest ou the bodies of the sufferers by ought to excite guilts& to Oa prism Parades,* who
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from Kr. Urilag's book, a the Law of Patents la Foreign the paddle of the mood souk, has temisate* by a em without whom hum pesiesse, Imam Ihnilhasghte sad
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LAW INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
Arms Ni. Oommeacana FOXISASSUSI

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TIKPT.
Mr. Linklater said he had to apply to the court to order
the disebarge of a bankrupt, under the 20,51 h section of the
new wt; but the eirmunstencea of the cue were somewhat
peculiar. The bankrupt, Chu. Stephens, had carried on bull.
sew es • builder, at Gravesend ; he had oome before this court
in 1848, end in September of that year had obtained pro-
tottiou from Mr. Commissioner Gmalburn, which extended
until the 22nd of February following. Notwithstanding this
protection he had been arrested in Deeember 1849, under a
warrant issued b_y Mr. Espinaue, Judge of the county court ,
at Grayness& The protection was shown to the officer of
the county court when be tome to execute the warrant, but
he had thought flt to disregard It, and the bankrupt was
still in moody. He now applied for his dischavre.
Notice of the application had been given to the
detaining creditor, Mr. Cobham, and to the high
bailiff of the court who had him in custody; and they
were now in attendenes. The only part of the ease which
could present aoy din:lenity was, that the warrant under
which Stephens had boon arrested was in the shape of an
attachment for contempt of the county court, in not duly
attending to a judgment summon" that had been issued.
It appeared an order had been suede on the bankrupt for the
pay anent of a certain debt, and in oonsegnence of his default
in paying cute of the Instalments, a judgment summons
had been Issued, requiring him to muted and show
cease why a warrant should not be issued against him.
Failing to do sn, the warrant was issued for contempt of
court, but it was in truth a commitment for nonpayment of
this debt and costs, and thus came within the scope of the
discharging section in the Bankruptcy Consolidation Act.
A similar case had been brought before Mr. Commissioner
Harold. A bankrupt named Bennett was in custody
wider an attachment from the Court of Chancery,
ostensibly for contempt of court, but in riality for
the ncn-payment of costs, anJ the learned COMMlS-
"toner held that though the attachment was in form
for contempt of court, it was in reality for the non-payment
of *debt ; and he therefore made an order for the bankrupt's
discharge, holding that the cue came within the description
of ^ any debt, claim, or demand, ' in the words of the statute.
Here the commitment, though avowedly for contempt of
the e)unty, mart, was in reality for the non-payment of a
debt; and, therefore, the bankrupt being protected, was
entitled to an immediate discharge.
Mr. Cnbhant, who said he bed been the plaintiff in the
action, and also the trade assignee under the bankruptcy,
wished the ease to be adjourned.
His Honour said the cam of a prisoner mast be heard im-
mediately.

Mr. oUbbam said the commitment had taken plus two
years ego, and the bankrupt had only obtained his protect
don a fortnight since.
The Commwaimer—Are you the petitioning creditor ?
Mr. Cobham—Yee.

The Commisaioner—Why you hit this poor m►n every
way; you hit him when he le down, and that is not fair.
First, yes sue him in the county court, then you take
out a fiat, and then you take him in execution. I have not
the slightest hesitation upon the point that a contempt of
court by non payment of costs is a debt.
Mr. Lucas (as 'miens curb)—There is a decision to that
effect by Mr. Jus.ice Paulson, in what is known as " the
Qteen's aroona's

The Conisnissirner —O6, it is moth older than that.
Mr. Lueas—But that decision was on this very act—ths
S sill Debts Act.

The Commissioner—As a general rule, a certificate from
this curt discharges from the payment of debts, and con-
tempt of court is not distinct from thee. lam clearly of
opinion thst this proceeding ought to have been suspended
till the court had decided whether the bankrupt was en-
titled to his protection or not. If not, then under the
statute you would have been restored to your remedy. But
after coming to this court as petitioning creditor, and being
appointed assiines, then to take your further remedy in the
county CJUTt, and that, too during an adjournment at your
own suggestion. was en extremely harsh proceeding.
Mr. Cobham said be was in error in atatiog that he was
the petitioning creditor ; it was a mistake ; he was not se.
He was a creditor to the extent of 5001.; but the partner
who had made him bankrupt did not appear on his balance
sheet.

The Ciremissilo,r ?—I shall make the order for his dia.
sharp. lay only doubt is so to the necessary form, and that
arises out of a case before Lord Eldon, is which the question
arose as to what form of order would be a proper indemnity
to the offiosr.