The Sun.
London, England, 1864-08-02 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE—(This Day.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn),

IN RE MARTIN.

The bankrupt was described as of Kilburn, "gentle-
man," and this was a meeting for last examination and
discharge.

The debts to secured creditors amount to £l2B—un-
secured, £2lO —and liabilities on accommodation bills,
£1,005. The assets consist of some household furniture.

Mr Bagley opposed, and asked for a cash account. The
bankrupt stated that ho had no income, but was maintained
by his wife out of her settlement, the validity of which the
assignees disputed.

Mr Sargood said that the bankrupt had foolishly given
;he bills to a friend, but had not received any consideration.

Hi% Honour said that such cases must be watched, The
Court left the door open too wide to let these " gentle-

men" in.

An adjournment was ordered for enquiry.
IN RE SIMMONDS.

The bankrupt wits an auctioneer clerk at Brompton, and
applied to pass and take his order of discharge. The debts
are £600; no available assets.

Mr Sykes, for the official assignee, said the accounts were
very remarkable. There were no less than 7 tailors, 4
butchers, 8 drapers, an upholsterer, cigar dealer, 5 linen
merchants, a pianoforte manufacturer, and all other descrip-
tions of tradesmen, to the number of 80, and one lawyer.
Hifi Honour said this was one of those cases which ought
to be diligently watched, It was one which clearly came
under the section of the Act of Parliament relative to un-
justifiable extravagance in living,

A creditor opposed, and said that the bankrupt had ob-
tained goods from him on hire, but took them away,
although he (the creditor) had refused to give credit, and
only consented to let the goods on hire on the condition that
they should not be removed without his written authority.
As the creditor lied not proved his debt the opposition
could not be maintained.

Mr. Read urged that the bankrupt was only 2l years of
age, yet he had a wife and three children, and he had given
up a situation to go into partnership, and was deceived—
hence his difficulties,

His Honour said that the expenditure had been most
unjustifiable, and the discharge would be suspended for 6
mouths, but as Yir Sykes did not appear protection would
be granted.

The bankrupt said he would pay all his debts if he ever
had the means.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

WESTMINSTER.

EXPERT JUVENILE PRACTITIONERS.—Jane Barclay, a
girl 14 years of age, was charged with having, in company
with another girl of the same age, named Eliza Barclay,
robbed a shopkeeper.

Eliza Henzell, of 58, King's-road, Chelsea, hosier, said
that the two prisoners entered the shop on Saturday and re-
quested to be shown some stockings. While they were
upon the counter Barclay, who is only 14 years old, said to
the other girl, " Have you got your purse ?" and upon her
replying in the negative, told her to go home and fetch it,
and Barclay immediately left, and after an absence of a few
minutes returned, and said that their mother was coming to
measure the stockings. A silk scarf, which had been on
tho counter a short time before, was then missed, and the
girls both endeavoured to get away, but Barclay was then
captured, and being brought to this court yesterday, was
remanded to a future day.

Police-constable Kesch, 312 B, raid that he apprehended
the prisoner Barclay last night in Old Pyo-street, West-
sten lie had been, since she had got away from the King's-
road, in quest of her, and from information succeeded in
finding her last night. On searching her he found the miss-
ing scarf, some new stays, and other articles of wearing
apparel.
Mr Arnold asked whether owners had been found for the
latter property.
. _

The police replied that there had not as yet, although
there could be very little doubt that the things had been
stolen. The prisontr had given no account whatever of
how she became possessed of the things, which were very
good.

The mother of the prisoner, a creditable looking woman,
was present, and said that she had not before seen her
daughter for a fortnight. She had suddenly left her home
then, and she had no idea where she had been spending her
time or how she lived. _ _ _

Prisoner was remanded to be brought up with the other
girl.

iIARKETS---This Day.

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—OId meadow hay, £2 103 to £5 ; new do.,
£3 to Li ss; clover, £4 Os to £5 153; and straw, £1 6s
to 103 per load. Supply moderate.
CUMBERLAND.—OId meadow nay, £2 103 to £5 ; new do.,
£3 to £4 5s ; clover, £4 Os to £5 153 ; and straw, Gs
to SA 103 per load. Trade firm,

WHITEcturEL —Old meadow hay, £2 lOs to £5 ; new
do, £3 tot ss; clover, £1 to £5 15s; and straw, £163 to
£l. 10e. per load. A steady demand.

COLONIAL.

TEA—Business has been rather dull. A small quantity,
however, is announced for public sale to-day, and prices are
expected to rule a shade easier.
SITGA.E—The market has continued very inactive, and
quotations for West India have slightly given way. In
the refined market there is little change of importance.
COFFEE—The demand for Colonial descriptions has been
steady, and prices have in many instances been sustained,
the stocks on hand, however, compared with those of the
same period of last year, show a slight increase.
RlCE—Only a moderate business has been done in East
Indian descriptions, at about previous rates.
TALLOW—Business has continued inactive, although
quotations for both (resent and forward delivery are well
maintained. P. Y. C. on the spot is 41e. Gd., and last
three months 435. 6d. to 43a. 9d.