The Sun.
London, England, 1865-05-25 00:00:00

IN RE COLONEL WAITGII.

This bankrupt, who has been before the Court upon so
many occasions, was described as of 7, Gloucester-terrace,
Camden-town, now a prisoner for debt. To-day was
appointed for the first meeting, and a preliminary state-
ment filed in Court shows debts about £2,600. Amongst
the creditors are Lord Garvagh, who is one of the detain-
ing creditors. _ _

(Before Registrar Winslow.)
IN RE CHARLES VAUGHAN PUGH.-ANOTHER RETIRED
OFFICER IN COURT.

This bankrupt was described as late of Worthing, Sussex,
formerly a captain in the 90th Regiment of her Majesty's
Light Infantry, and to-day ho came up to pass his last
examination, and for the order of discharge.
No detailed accounts are filed, but the bankrupt states
that upon a rough guess his debts are £40,000, and he has
no assets. He was when he incurred the debts in receipt of
an income of £3,500 per annum, from an estate in Wales;
but some Chancery proceedings are going on and matters
remain in abeyance, the property in question being under
the control at present of trustees.
The case was adjourned.

SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Kerr.)
SHERIFFS' OFFICES AND PROTECTED BANKRUPTS.- A NICE

POINT.-ROBINSON V. HOLMES.

This was a case in which the plaintiff, a sheriff's officer,
sought to recover his fee for capturing a debtor, defendant
being an attorney who had employed plaintiff to execute
the writ. Plaintiff proved that he effected the capture,
and a witness, who appeared for the defendant, stated that
the person who was arrested was a bankrupt who had his
protection from the Court of Bankruptcy in his pocket at
the time of his capture. Plaintiff urged that this clearly
did not affect his rights. Ho was specifically employed by
the defendant to perform a certain thing, and he had done
it. It was not for a sheriff's officer to ask his prisoner if
he was protected from arrest.

His Honour pointed out that in this instance it would
appear that the debtor was actually protected against
arrest.

Plaintiff—This is the first time my fee has ever been
disputed in such a case.

His Honour—l confess that the point is a very nice one;
and it requires some reflection.

Plaintiff—l should just wish to call your honour's atten•

tion to the case of Lloyd v. Hamson. There the sheriff's
officer was sued for arresting a man who was protected,
and the Court has denied that defendant was not liable.

His Honour—Well, that is certainly a very good argu-
ment in support of your case, but the point requires consi-
deration, and I will give judgment on a future day.

MARKETS—This Day.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

The arrivals of English beasts fresh up to our market
to day was very moderate. The supply of foreign beasts
was good, and the trade ruled inactive at about Monday's
currency. The top price was 4s 10d per Blbs. Sheep—of
which there was a moderate supply on offer—sold some-
what slowly, but at full prices for all good and prime breeds.
Prime Downs and half-breds realised 6s 2d per 81bs. The
lamb trade was quiet at 6s 8d to 7s 8d to, in some instances
8s per 81bs. Calves were in moderate supply and slow re-
quest at late rates. Pigs moved off slowly at previous
quotations.