The Express.
London, England, 1861-11-06 00:00:00

Mr. Macrae supported the application for discharge.

The case exhibited some peculiar features. The insol
vent's debts were not bugs, and the property was stated to
be worth upwards of 20,0011. She had had several attor-
neys, and the present contest was as to the appointment of
an assignee to manage the property. It wee admitted that
there was no objection to her being discharged, but as the
eau would not be " pending business" after the adjudica.
thin, witnesses could not be called after her discharge. The
case on Saturday was that Mr. Dino bad been employed to
institute proceedings against Mr. Edwin Hooper, who had
been her attorney, and to whom she had made a deed of
gift. A snit in chancery was commenced ; the deed of gift
was given up, and the terms of settlement offered just
before the hearing, and accepted. A person named Jones
held • mortgage on the insolvent's property, and Mr.
Hooper got a client to pay off the maims, and Mr.
Richard John Kingchnrch,who wes stated to be • merchant's
clerk, in Old Bradstreet, became the mortgaged creditor.
On the CS/0 being called to-day it was stated that a sufficient
sum could be obtained to pay all the creditors so as to re-
move the proceedings from the 000 rt, and • short adjourn.
meet would accomplish the object.
Mr. Bicker Caarten, who applied for the assigneeship on
the part of Mr. Lozano, who had paid 1,7001. into the
Irish Court of Chancery to prevent • sale under Mr. King-
church's mortgage, said he had en affidavit from his client
which he would hand into court. He was free to confess
that Mr. Lazarus had paid the money and taken a mortgage
to prevent the sale under the other mortgage.
Mr. Sargood said the vesting order was made in August
and the inortvige to Mr. Lazarus given in October. He sus-
pected that the mortgage was given to include a debt of
another person, who wee a large debtor, in the schedule,
and into whose connexion with Mrs. Hargrave be did not
wish to enter. There was no objection to the discharge ; in-
deed Mr.,Dinn, who wished to be assigns, desired it, and if
money could be obtained by an adjournment he should be
glad, although in the present critiad state of the court he
could not consent to • discharge.
Mr. Commissioner Nichols intimated that 3fr.Kingchurch
should be called as to his mortgage.
Mr. Richard John Kingehurch was accordingly sworn.
He said he was a merchant's clerk. He bad a mortgage
for 1,6001., and the deed was in the bands of his solicitor,
Mr. Hooper, who was in court. The money was in Mr.
Hooper's hands before it was advanced. It was trust
money of his in Mr. Hoop.?. hand.. It might have been
in Mr. Hooper's hands sax mouths, twelve mouths, eighteen
months, and perhaps two years. He could not say where
the money was before Mr. Hooper got hold of it.
Mr. Sargood told the witness it was no laughing matter,
ea he seemed to think ; he had made himself ridiculous,
and it might become very pailful to him.
The wither was premed an the matter, and it was
elicited from him that Mr. Hooper had it ever sins it was
vested in him, which was three or four years ago. It was
not his money until Mr. Hooper made it so by vesting it
in him. It was trust money for Min. Hooper's wife, and
he (witness) had no personal interest in the money. He
was her trustee.

Mr. Sergood said it turned out u he supposed. that what
the witness did was to oblige Mr. Hooper. In the draft of
the mortgage Mr. Kingehureb did not ►ppear as a trustee.
The learned counsel said Mr. Hooper was in court, and
could give every information if be thought proper.
No further evidence was given.
Mr. Sargood said as the case was to be adjourned be bad
no obje:tion on the part of Mr. Dina to reasonable bail. If
the money could be raised and the proceedings vacated it
would be the beat for all parties.
Mr. Macrae felt that the course suggested would be
the best ; perhaps the court would accept tail in a small
amount..
Mr.

Nichols said he should be satisfied
with bail to 100/.

It was arranged that the case should be adjourned to 7th
January, and heal accepted in 1001.
Subsequently two sureties tendered themselves and were
accepted, on which the discharge to the 7th January was
directed to issue.

SHERIFFS' COURT.—Nov. 5.
(Before Mr. Ihrjeaat Wheeler sad • jury.)
THE LATE ELECTION OF LORD MAYOR.

After oar report left yesterday,
The learned Judge. in summing up, rid the ease was one
of great importance, inasmuch as it involved an important
principle, and there were a vast number of cases dependent
upon the decision of the jury in this one. The whole
question which the jury would have to consider was,
whether Mr. Acland bad been retained, for no dispute had
arisen upon the point whether or not the plaintiff performed
the duties he alleged he had done.
The jury, without a moment's hesitation, found a verdict
for the defendant.

'll;ileitriTisr.lmige said the other applicants would have
their remedy wont Mr. Ached.
Defendant's counsel waived costs.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

(Before the Assistant-Judge.)
Seppir, 48, was indicted for stealing a pocket-book
value 2.5., the property of Richard Churchill, from his
IM MO.
Mr. Rowden prosecuted ; Mr. Ribton defended.
The prosecutor was at the Lyceum Theatre on the 24th of
October, and on reaching home he missed his pocket-book.
The prisoner had been watched by James Ward, a hackney-
carriage attendant, from Covent-garden Theatre to the
Lyceum, in consequence of suspicion being excited by his
conduct. He was seen to take the prosecutor's pocket-
book, which he afterwards examined under a lamp, and
then ran sway as fast as he could, but was pursued and
taken into custody. He was found Guilt*.
Holmes, sergeant of the F division, proved other comic-
time against him, and he was sentenced to six years' penal
nervitude.

Two young women named Long and Murray pleaded
guilty to a charge of stealing books. They were described
as of no occupation or business. It had been stated that
they were highly connected, and they were remanded for
judgment.
Ann Clarke, Thome Thitileld, and George Charts, were
indicted for brothel keeping in the parish of St. James,
Westminster. Chalice pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to
six months. Clarke was liberated on her recogniaance to
appear for judgment. Whitfield was sentenced to one year.
Caroline Parker and Leon Charron were also indicted
for the like offence. Parker was liberated on her recomii-
mance, Leon did not surrender, and a warrant for his appre-
hension was issued.

The counsel engaged were Mr. Metcalfe and Mr. Poland
for the prosseutioa on behalf of the parish ; Mr. Cooper,
Mr. Sleigh, and Mr. J. E.. Palmer, for the defendants.
Joins Hobble, 55, was indicted for assaulting egirl under 12
yellll of age. with intent. do. This was a pruaecution by the
Associate lostitute for improving and enforcing the Laws fur
the Protection of Women. _ . .

Mr. Sleigh was counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoner
wee sot defended.

-fh7proaec ----Uri', an intelligent little Firl, lived with an
aunt who was a lodger in the priaonet a house. Availing
himself of as opportunity afforded by the temporary absence
of the aunt, the prisoner went to a room where the girl was
lying on a flock bed, and committed the offence charged
against him. He wu found
Hie Lonlship sentenced him to be kept to hard labour for
the apace of one rear.
A greet number of cues were disposed of, of the ordinary
description of larceny, the details of which were of no
public interest.
SECOND COURT.
(Before Mr. Payee.)

Jolla Harper, 30, was indicted for and convicted of
steeling a saddle, bridle, and pair of reins, the property of
Henry flaward, sod for stealing a cow, the property of
William Rance.

Mr. Poland prosecuted ; Mr. Dickie defended.
The prisoner had been in the service of Mr. Hance. cow-
keeper. New North-road, and took a cow, the property of
bin master, to Crones slaugbter•bowa, While Lion-alley.
Cowcrom, sad sold it for DM. He said the cow belonged
to his niter, and it was suggested that the money should be
paid to her, but when the person who was to pay the money
was ready to go to her, the primmer wu not to be tons&
The other OW against him was stealing a set of harness,
the property of Mr. Haward, another of his masters, alio
a cow•keeper, of Matilda-street, Islington, and upon infor-
mation given by the persons to whom he sold it, and who
made inquiries as to the ownership, he was apprehended, sad
the other cam was then brought against him. He was
sentenced to three years' penal servitude.

TRH CHILD MIIRDIR AT MYTHOLHEOYD.--AiTi in-
quest was bell es Needy at the Dusty =ler Ise, My.
tliolmroyd, before Mr. bogram, deputy coroner, ea the body
of Grace Graea=dhe child murdered by her mother on
as Friday lut, is our coluruns The jury returned
a verdict of " Wilful murder" against the mother, who is
not expected to recover from tte wounds inflicted upon
herself, in her attempt to commit ruicide, after taking away
{he life of her little girl.