The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-07 00:00:00

MR CHARLES MATTHEWS AND HIS

CREDITORS.

At the London Insolvency Court, on Thursday, Mr:
Sargood applied at the rising of the Court in the case of
Mr. Charles Matthews, the well known comedian, for a
rule calling on him to show cause why a part of his
present income should not be made available for the
benefit of his creditors. The learned counsel made that
application on the account of Mr. Allcroft, the musical
director, who stated that he was a creditor of Mr.
Matthews to £4,000 and upwards. That Mr. Matthews
was heard on his petition at Lancaster Castle about the
Ist of August last, and that since his discharge Mr.
Matthews had entered in'o an arrangement with Mr. E.
T. Smith, the lessee or manager of Drury lane Theatre,,
to perform for him at that theatre, or elsewhere in the
United Kingdom, for a❑ annual sum of £4,160, payable
by weekly instalments of £BO. Mr. Commissioner
Phillips remarked that the affidavit did not say how much'
of £BO a week Mr. Matthews had laid by. Mr. Sargo od
said the affidavit further stated that Mr. Matthews was a
widower, and Mr. Allcroft believed that Mr. Matthews.
was able to do something for his creditors. The learned.
counsel cited a similar case, and therefore asked for a
rule nisi. Mr. Matthews could show how he, as is
bachelor, spent the money ; at all events, this WAS their
" game of speculation." Mr. Commissioner Phillips
remarked that it was a " new way to pay old debts." He
granted a rule nisi.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH.-A fine boy, named William Clark
Shepherd, age.' six years, son of Mr. John Shepherd, of
71, Great Newton street, died yesterday, in consequence of
injuries received by a terrific scalding on the hips and legs.
An inquest will be held on the body this day.
COUNTY COURT. —Mr. Conway presided in this court
yesterday, in the absence of Mr. Pollock. No case of any
public interest came on, and the c .urt adjourned at art
early hour.

LIVERPOqL BANKRUPTCY COURT, YESTERDAY.—(Before
Mr. Commissioner Stevenson.) —ln re Moses Lipman.—•
The bankrupt, an on!
his solicitor, Mr. Evans, for ,
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his
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certificate.verpool, appliedfhere
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opposition. There were no assets, and no assignees were
chosen. His Honour intimated that he would deliver his
judgment on Monday.
INQUEST AT BOOTLIC.—An inquest was held on the sth
instant, at the Litherland Hotel, Litherland, before O.
Driffield, Esq., coroner, on the body of a man at present
unknown, who died very suddenly at Litherland, about
4, p.m., on the 3rd instant. Deceased was found lying'
on the road on his hands and knees. with his head
bowed down to the ground, and apparently in a fit.
He was assisted to his feet, bat not recovering, be
was conveyed to the hotel, where he died immediately, and
before any medical assistance cOuld be obtained. He
appears to be about 55 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high,
grey hair and whiskers, which meet under his chin, and
1 has rings in his ears; dressed in dark plaid cloth trowsers,
1 white linen shirt, white flannel singlet, blue flannel.
drawers, blue worsted stockings, and a woollen comforter
on his neck. The whole of his clothing are nearly new,
but he had neither hat, coat, waistcoat, or shoes on. Re
had been seen at the north end of Great Howard-street,
Liverpool, between 7 and 8 o'clock the same morning, and,
appeared to be in a very excited state, as if from the effects
of drink. The inquest is adjourned till Monday next, lei
order that inquiries may be made.