The Sun.
London, England, 1863-01-15 00:00:00

DISMISSAL OF PETITION,-IN RE BURROWES,

This bankrupt was described as of Harley-street, Caven-
dish-square, lodging-house keeper.
Mr. Buchanan said the bankrupt filed a petition in per-
son, and stated that his debts did not exceed £3OO, but he
afierwrrds discovered that they did, and the present appli-
cation was made to dismiss the petition. He (Mr.
Buchanan) said he did not apply to put On the additional
stamp, as Ile had, in a similar case, applied to another
learned Commissioner for that purpose, but which was re-
fused.
Application granted.

SHERIFF'S COURT.

IMPORTANT TO THE PRINTING TRADR.-MONKHOUSE AND

OTHERS V. METCALFE

This was an action brought by four compositors against a
master printer, to recover 95., balance of a sum of £2 ss, for
setting up a pamphlet, and defendant paid 4s. into court.
Mr. Berwick, for plaintiffs, said—l appear in this case,
and, though the amount is small, the principle involved is
of considerable importance to the printing trade. The whole
question here is, whether defendant is entitled to deduct for
assistance supplied by one of his own men. We say that
by the rules of the trade he is not. We went in to do the
work, and were ready

Mr. Buchanan, for defendant—But you are seeking to
recover for that which you have not done. You agreed that
our man should assist.

Mr. Beswick--oh, no. I shall prove that we dissented.
Mr. Monkhouse—l am one of the plaintiffs. Mr, James
was in the defendant's employ. I dissented from his work-
ing with us. He did some portion of the work. We were
entitled to the assistance of the house.
Mr. Buchanan—That is just the rock upon which we
split.
Mr. Beswick—The assistance rendered was for the
benefit of the firm, and not for us.
His Honour—I really cannot see what good can accrue
from making this a public matter. It is a very impor-
tant question for the trade, and should be settled out-
side. Is there not an arbitration clause ?
Mr. Beswick—Thera was one, but it is now struck
out of the rules.
His Honour—lt is a case that ought to be refused.

You know these cases take a very long time to try, and
it might very well go to a disinterested person.
Plaintiffs wished to have his Honour's decision.
His Honour—l do not see how lam to decide the
case.

Mr. Beswick—l think I may agree to your Honour's
suggestion. and I will arrange with Mr. Buchanan as
to the person to be selected as exbittrator.
Referred.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

London Joint-Stock Bank Company.

HALF-YERLY MEETING-THIS DAY.

The ordia.ey half-yearly meeting of the London
Joint-Stock Bank was held to-day--Mr_ G. 'l'.
Brooking presiding. The chairman, in moving the
adoption of the foll Owing report and balance sheet,
simply observed that the directors felt great satis-
faction iu being eu'tbled to lay before their share-
holders so favourable a statement of the past half-
year's operations

" By the annexed accounts, which the directors have the
pleasure of submitting to the shareholders, it will be seen
that the net profit realised by the bank during the six
months ending tho 31st of December last amounts to £75,604
17s bd. After providing for the usual dividend at the rate
of 2i per centum per annum, the directors are enabled
to declare a bonus of lOs per share, and to carry the snm of
£8,104 17s Id to the credit of the guarantee fund. This
fund, with the accruing interest and enhanced value of
Government and East Indian Securities held by the bani.-
since the 30th of June, now amounts to £267,173 Os od.

"LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.

"Dcbtor.—To capital paid-up, viz., 60,000 shares, at £lO
each, £600,000 ; amount due by the 1) ,nk, £11,472,733 17s
100 ; amount of the Guarantee Fund, 30th June, 1862,
£249.525 5s 90 ; six months' interest on do., at 3 per cent.
per annum, £3,742 17s 70 ; add increase since the valuation
on 30th June, 1862, in the market value of Government
and East Indian securities held by the bank, £5,800; to
undivided profit for the last half year, £7,270 sssd; amount
carried to profit and loss account, £lOBOl5 18s 9d. Total,
£12,447,A38 5s 40.

" Creditor.—By Exchequer bills, East India debenturBs,
and Government stock, £1,224,183 5s 7d ; cash, loans, bills
discounted, and other securities, £11,187,72919s 9d ; build-
ing, furniture, &c., in Princes-street, £29,450; ditto ditto
in Pall Mall, £6,625. Total, £12,447,988 5s 4d.

" PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.

"Debtor.--To current expenses, proportion of building
expenses, directors' remuneration, bad debts, income tax,
&c., £26,112 108 10d ; amount carried to profit and loss,
new account, being rebate of interest on bills discounted not
Set due, £15,468 163 3d; dividend account for the payment
of half-a• year's dividend, at the rate of 12i per cent, per
annum, ui on £600,000, amount of paid-up eapital upon
60,000 shares, £37,500; ditto, for the payment of a bonus
of lOs per share, £30,0 0; amount carried to the guarantee
fund, £8,104 17s Id. Total, £116,186 48 2d.

" Creditor.—By balance brought down, £108,91518s 9d ;
undivided profit brought forward from; the last half-year,
£7,270 5s sd. Total, £116,186 4s 2d."

The dividend and bonus, free of income tax, were
ordered to be paid on and after Friday, the 23d
inst. The following directors, having retired by
rotation, were re-elected :—Messrs. Francis Joseph
Delafosse, Philip William Flower, John George
Maclean, and George Tayler.

MARKETS—This Day.

MARK LANE.

hirERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. - Wheat, 468 10d;
barley, 34s 6d ; oats, 20s 6d ; rye, 41s 6d ; beans, 36s 8d ;
and peas, 378 4d.

THE SIX WEEKS' ATERAGES. - Wheat, 46s 4d;
barley, 34s 6d ; oats, 20s 6d ; rye, 33s 8d ; beans, 37s ld ;
peas, 38s 7d,

ENGLISH. GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.—Wheat, 71,747;
barley, 79,358; oats, 14,341; rye, 6; beans, 4,413; peas,
1,271 qrs.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

Notwithstanding that the show of beasts here, to-day,
was rather limited, the demand for all breeds ruled some-
what heavy, a' prices barely equal to Monday. The ex-
treme value of the best Scots was 5s per lbs. The supply
of sheep was very moderate, both as to number and quality.
Downs and half breds moved off freely, at full quotations;
but all other breeds were a dud inquiry, at late rates. In
some instances, heavy sheep were rather cheaper. The top
price was 5s 10d per Blbs. We have to report an active
sale for calves, and, an advance in the currencies of 4d per
Blbs. The best veal was worth 5s per 8-.bs. Pigs sold
steadily, at extreme rates.