The Express.
London, England, 1861-10-08 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY P

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COLMT OF BANKRUPTCY.--Om 7.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fane.)
TA RE MALTIM RTANTON 110C,WIELD.
This was the examioatiou electing. The bankrupt was
described as an engineer, trading with others under the
firm of the " Patent Beeler awl Engine Company (Limited),
at the ,Uphs, Work,, Isle of frogs, and of Bush-lane, City.
The accounts, prepared by Messrs. Brown and Iruboia, ex-
tend over seven months only, commencing with a capital of
4,71ir4/., and ending with debts of 5,170 f., and liabilities of
2,4011. The unincunibered assets are stated at 1,200(., and
creditors for 4,lrt.t/. are secured by property valued at
4,349/. The liabilities are stated to be on account of George
Mcott also a bankrupt), known in connexion with
" Moat's Patent Steam-Generator." The large sum
of 4,Z12/. was put down as losses, consisting
principally of an item of 4,0110 f., which was be.
queathed to the bankmpt under his father's will, the be-
quest being void in thakvent of bankruptcy.
Mr. Murray, for the assignees, asked for an adjournment
of the examination, to allow time for further investigation
of the accounts.

Mr. Linklater op aid the adjournment, contending that
the as.ianeee bad hail all the time that was necessary for
übtaiumg information.
From a short examination of the bitokrupt it appeared
that lie was by profession a vhcitur, and up to a few years
ago had been a member of the firm of Stormy and Simpson,
of Wellington•Areet, Southwark. On hie leaving that firm
there had been no settlement of accounts. He believed that
theme might Is something coming to him in respect of his
.hare in the partnership, but was told that owing to the
cootinuancerd certain chancery suite in which they were
concertied as solicitors a settlement could not vet be arrived
at. lie had given a bill of rale of his household furniture
to Mr. Brown, his accountant, for a prior debt of 711. and
en actual advance of 95/. Possession was taken, and the pro-
perty was sold only • few days before his bankruptcy. About
4.101. was realised, out of which Mr. Brown paid himself, and
AN. was paid over to the official assignee.
TheCommissioner—lt does not appear to me that there
will be much ass in any further discussion.
Mr. Murray—l want to ask him a few more questions as
to his connection with the Patent Boiler and Engine CM'
pauy (Lanett...l).
Mr. Liukhiter I thought we had done. I fear we are
getting into hot water now. (Laughter.)
The bankrupt further stated that be and two or three
others had lava promoters of the company referred to. The
, Liminess of the company was never properly carried on.
The Commisaiceser—lmo you mean it was stupidly
managed' (Laughter.)
Bankrupt- -The memorandum of association was never
completed so as to enable the company to be regurtered ;
coosequently it fell to the ground. Had incurred liabilities
in respect of the compauy, but was unable to state their
amount.

Mr. Linklater—So proof has been tendered against the
estate in respect of the company.
Mr. 31 urro—ln his balanceaheet he admits that be is
Kahle on account of the company ; but says that the amount
of liabilities he is unable to stets.

The Cunnuissiuuer- Well I dare shy that is ao. It is a
very mysterious subject, and I can well believe that he is
unable to state the amount,.

The bankrupt then peTeed, and the certificate sitting was
fixed fur the Bth November.
(Before Mr. Camadveioner Gadhurn.)

IN IliC /H

The bankrupt, a amidideillefrii:fancy goods, of Laud-
port, Portsmouth, applied for his certificate. The debts
were about raftif. ; assets below 100 f.
Mr. Solomon, for the assignees, did not object to the
bankrupt having a certificate. Mr. !hough supported.
His Hscour said it appeared that the bankrupt had come
be the court as his own petition, but his meta had not
realist near 150 f. However, as be bad been before the
court a year sod four months, and tiv under the new act
(whieb shortly mine into operation) VOL of assets would
int be necessary to enable a trader to present his own pets.
tics, be would pant a third-class certificate.

IN RE THOMAS TUCKER, JUN.
The bankrupt was a lamp•manufactumr, of the Strand and
elsewhere. 'lbis was the examination meeting; but the
balance.aheet had not been filed. The preliminary state-
ment of Mr. Canning, the accountant, shows of
22,7001. ; &meta upwards of ft,ooo/.
Mr. Linklater, on behalf of the assignees, asked for an
adjournment sine die.
After bearing Mr. Begley for the bankrupt,
Ike Honour directed an adjournment sine dim

drink, and on his (the father's) letting him in be began
quarrelling, and threatened to do for and murder him. In
the parlour a struggle took place, when the prisoner pulled
out a pocket knife with the blade drawn, Lut, by good
fortune an aimed blow was warded off and the fell,
prosecutor receiving • slight wound on the uuckle. A
second attempt was male, which was also thwarted, when a
policeman was culled and the prisoner given in charge. He
endeavoured to strike him with Lis right band, but failed,
and the constable got him down and he was secured. The
prosecutor said he was sure the prisoner did not intend
maliciously and deliberately to hurt him, but that lie hail
acted entirely under the influence of drink, and did not
know what he was about. The prisoner bad expressed •
wish to go abroad, and with the money he bad lent and
the assistance of friends residing in Shropshire arrange-
ments could be at once made fur sending bins out ; that
would be better than his returning to live with him. He
had been a grocer, but all/ now out of busineos.
The prisoner said, sullenly, he was very sorry for what
he had done, but he knew nothing of it at all.
His Lordship thought the suggestion as to lending the
prisoner abroad a very good OLIO, and to enable the pro-
secutor and his friends to make arrangements to carry
it into effect he should postpooe the sentence until next
session.