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

THE SUN; LONDON, TUESDAY EV*ENING, AI:JOUST 2, 18G4.

LAW INTELLIGENCE—(This Day.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Jr. 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
the bills to a friend, but had not received any consideration.

Hit 4 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 ItE SIMMONDS.

The bankrupt was an auctioneer clerk at Brompton, and
applfed to pass and take his order of discharge. The debts
are £6OO ; 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.
. .

His Honour said this was one of those cases which ought
to be diligently watched. It was one which clearly came
under tho section of the„A.ct 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 oreditor) 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 hod not proved his debt the opposition
could not be maintained.

Mr. Read urged that the bankrupt was only 21 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
months, but as Mr 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 JUVANILE 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 Hanzal, 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 loft, 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
the 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 Dosch, 312 B, said that he apprehended
the prisoner Barclay last night in Old Pyo-street, IVest-
ster. He 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 prisona 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.

MARKETS—This Day.

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—OId meadow hay, £2 lOs to £5 ; new do.,
£3 to £1 ss; clover, £4 03 to £5 15s; and straw, £1 Os
to £1 lOs per load. Supply moderate.
CUMBEHLAND.—OId mew tow hay, £2 lOs to ; new do.,
£3 to £4 sa; clover, £1 O to £5 15s; and straw, £1 Us
to lOs per load. Trade firm,
WHITECHAPEL —Old meadow hay, £2 10e. to £5 ; new
do, £3 to 58; clover, £4 to £5 15s; and straw, Us to
£1 10s. per load. A steady demand.

CALCUTTA An CHINA MAILS.

By the overland mail we have received letters
and papers from Calcutta to June 22.

Money at Calcutta was easy. All shares were
rising, and there was a fear that considerable spe-
culation might arise if 'he Bank rate were lowered
farther, as seemed probible. There was not much
demand for bills on London, and exchange had
given way.
The Friend of India states that it has received
intelligence which leads it to look for war with
Bhcotan :—" [t is an unfortunate fact that the
Bhooteas so far overpowered the Hon. Ashley Eden's
prudence as to induce him to sign a treaty ceding
to them the whole of A..13=1. This wretched treaty
they now insist upon cur complying with, and we
need scarcely say that the Government, unlike its
special envoy, has not the least intention of yielding
to them. It would not have exacted retribution for
the insults cast upon Mr Eden, but undoubtedly it
will not suffer this tribe of savages to lay a finger
upon British territory. If, then, the Bhooteas are
obstinate, war will be declared against them at
once. This is the position in which matters at pre-
sent stand."

On the other hand, the Englishman states that
the " Oracle," which the Bhooteas saw fit a short
time since to consult on the advisability of attacking
the British, has opened its mouth and answered in
the words of wisdom. " Beware, oh ye Bhooteas !"
it says, "for the Feringhees are a powerful nation.
There will be no success if ye wage war against
them, and therefore Mabakall orders his children
not to cross the Berhampootra. But if the Fering-
bees invade Bhootan, lo I defeat shall come upon
them, for it is written that Bhootan shall never
own subjection to any but the Dhurm Rajahs of
Bhootan and Thibet.

The Ilurkaru again states that :—" Not w ithstand-
an expeditionary
forcein gall
willN.
reportsp proceed
e et
do tt ho eEchoonottraanryi'll the coming cold
season. Preparations are quietly but steadily going
on in Fort William with this view. Government
has instituted inquiries as to how light two regi-
ments at the Presidency—the 25th and 40th N.l.
can march, what number of mules they will require
for baggage purposes, and what arrangements are
necessary regarding shoes, warm clothing, &c.
The Eurasian Mountain Train Battery is to accom-
pany these regiments, and probably some European
troops will be sent also. Her Majesty's 27th Regi-
ment, ,now at Dinapore, is named as the corps
likely to supply the European portion of the expe-
dition."

Mr Wood, of the firm of Wood, 011iffe, and
Co., merchants and army agents, has been con-
victed of breach of trust, and sentenced to years'
imprisonment, with hard labour. His partner,
Mr 011iffe, left India some months ago.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
(From the Hurkaru of June 22.)

During the past week we have no material change to
note in the general position of trade. Exports go forward
moderately, and we do not look for more activity until
prices are cheaper than at present. This must be the case
with the arrival of larger supplies shortly on the opening
of the rivers. The chief transactions of the week have been
in sugar, saltpetre, and jute. With the two former prices
have fully recovered the late decline, and there is a good
inquiry at present rates. Jute is taken off freely, and the
stock of best quality is very light. The present prices of
raw silk deter buyers:
In imports, cotton piece goods close without animation
generally, and it would be difficult to effect large sales at
the current quotations, and we baliove in some cases lower
prices are named. Grey roadapollams, jaconets, and the
heavier makes of grey shirtings have been chiefly in re-
quest. The season for printed cottons is approaching, and
heavy sales have been made in anticipation, at a consider-
able advance. The twist market shows no further im-
provement; buyers are shy, stocks of white mule are low
in first hands.

The money market is abundantly supplied, and facilities
aro readily obtainable in the open markets below the Bank
of Bengal rates. The directors at their weekly meeting, on
the 16th current, reduced 1 per cent. on the interest on
loans on Governwent securities. It is anticipated that a
further reduction will take place to-morrow, at the weekly
westing. Contrary to expectation our Government paper
market has not maintained the momentary higher quotations
following on the reduced rates,

demanded for new teas had closed the market.
We have dates from Nagasaki to the 24th tilt. The
Prince of Satsuma has purchased the steamship
Lotus for 120,000 dose. Tne foreign residents had
celebrated the Queen's birthday by an unusual
" jollification." Her Majesty's ship Perseus fired
a salute at noon, and was followed by one of the
shore residents, who kept up a brisk if not heavy
fire for some short time. The thirst for amusement
had been by no means subdued, for we hear that a
grand theatrical performance was to come off on the
26th ult. on board her Majesty's ship Perseus, while
the 28th had been appointed for a regatta.

HOLYHEAD HARBOUR.

® _.

The gigantic works carried on in the construction
f this important harbour, originally under the
~uperintendence of the late Mr. Rendel, but during
the last seven years under the dine' ion of Mr. John
Hawkshaw, as engineer.in-chief, are approaching
to a close; and within the next or following year
will, as far as the great northern breakwater is con•
cerned, be fully completed. When finished the
harbour will rank amongst the finest displays of
engineering and mechanical skill in the kingdom.
In the early progress of the harbour discussions
frequently took placa in Parliament in reference to
the outlay incurred in the prosecution of the works ;
but, on Mr. Hawkshaw's appointment as chief engi-
neer, some modifications of former designs were
adopted, by which the general effectiveness of the
harbour was fully maintained. For several years
about 1,500 hands were employed in the great un-
dertaking, the larger number in quarrying stone
from Holyhead Mountain, and the remainder in
forming the breakwater. This number, in the last
year or two, has been greatly reduced, and at the
present time not more than 200 are employed.
An improvement of very great importance will
immediately be added to the harbour. The floating
light• moored -of the extremity of the northern
breakwater is about to be removed, and in its stead
a fixed light is intended to be placed in the solid
stone of that great protective work, as near to its
extremity as possible. This will materially
increase the efficiency of the harbour in
gales of wind, inasmuch as the floating
light owing to the length of cable neces-
sary to moor it in 10 fathom water, with a high
range of tide, rendered it necessary for vessels enter.
ing to give it a wide berth to escape the danger of
being driven on the opposite coast.
The transformation of Holyhead Harbour from
what it was a few years ago to what it now is, and
its leviathan proportions, can be viewed only with
wonder and admiration by those who can recollect
its former insignificance. Some important addi-
tions are still, however, desirable. The pier accoma
modations for passengers to and from Ireland,
although well designed, conveniently placed, and
being strengthened and improved, are, after all, only
temporary expedients, which will require
extensive yearly repairs to maintain, and
can last only a short time. Mr. Hawkshaw, some
time ago, designed stone-packet piers of a permanent
character, which would render the accommodation
as perfect as it is possible to be. These are at pre-
sentin abeyance, but there is a general feeling that
they could be carried out; and there can be no doubt
that the exigencies of the postal service will before
long necessitate their construction.
In addition to the works which the Government
are completing at Holyhead, the London and North
Western Railway Company are materially increas-
ing their accommodation for goods traffic. The old
harbour is being very much improved at their. ex-
pense, and under the sanction of the Government.
The harbour is being deepened, and a long length of
vertical sea walling, with water frontage, is being
erected, reclaiming and enclosing an area upon which
a large goods shed is to be bcilt. This shed will be
fixed so that goods can be taken immediately from
the steamer and placed under shelter.