The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-06 00:00:00

CHESTE.R RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
HANDICAP. (5 SOVS.)

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Bell Tinker

Eight ran.

THIRD TRIENNIAL.

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Four ran

BANKRUPTCY COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)

A DILEMMA—SUDDEN ADJOURNMENT OF THE COURT--
SUMMONS FROM THE HOUSE OF Lor.Ds.—lN RE ARTIGUES.

This bankrupt had carried on an extensive business
as a merchant in the city, and to-day was appointed to
consider an important claim made by the assignees.
Mr. Duncan appeared for the party summoned, but
his Honour, on arriving at the usual hou-, announced
that it would be impossible or him to preside over any
of the cases, as he and other commissioners had been
ordered to attend the House of Lores at twelve o'clock
to-day. The only question was, what could be done
with the cases ?

It was suggested to his Honour that under the new
Act he had power, in case of illness or other unavoidable
causes, to delegate his authority to the Registrar, ex-
leptin cases of applications for eeridfica:e.

His Honour siia that in this case there was an t-14
avoidable cause, for he could not disobey the order of the
House of Lords.

Mr. Duncan said he had no objection to an adjourn-
ment to suit the public convenience, and another day
was appointed.

HORSE DEALING.-IN RE TURRIDGE.

This bankrupt was described as of Harrow-road, Pad-
dington, horse dealer, &c., and to-day came up to pass
his last examination. The case has excited some in-
terest, having been several times before the Court in
consequence of the bankrupt's "books" not being made
up according to general trade rules, and which had left
his accounts in a very complicated state. The accounts
now presented by Messrs. Robinson and Knowles,
Basinghall-street, now shows Dr. to Cr. 5031. 14s. 6d. ;
ditto, on acceptances, 383/. ; capital, January, 1851,
1201. ; profits, 3711. 4s, 11d. ; good debts, 1981. ;
losses, 1981. 17s. Od. ; discount, &c., 2721. 16s.
40. ; personal expenses, 1241. 2s. 10d. ; household, 971.
The losses were principally on the sale of horses at Tat-
tersall's, and a small sum on betting.
Afier a short consultation, the case was adjourned for
hearing before his Honour.

IN RE HOWLINGS.
(Before the Registrar.)

This bankrupt was described as of Old Basing, miller,
and to-day was appointed for choice of assignees. From
the statement of Messrs. Robinson and Knowles, it ap-
pears that the debts amount to 1,2591.; assets, 3581.
Assignees were appointed, and the choice was sanc-
tioned by the registrar ( Winslow, Esq.)
This is said to be the first instance of the act being
put in operation—as generally other commissioners are
to be found to take the cases.

SHERIFFS COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

(Before R. Gurney, Esq.)
GOLDING V. FOLEY AND OTHERS.

This was an action brought to recover the sum of
91. 17s. 6d., for work done on board the barque Unicorn,
of which the defendants were part owners.
Mr. W. R. Buchanan appeared for the plaintiff, who
proved that he had been directed by Mr. Walker, one
of the defer dants, to go on board the vessel and place
himself under the orders of the captain, who was also
part owner. The claim was originally for a larger
amount, but some had been paid on account.
The defendants not appearing, Mr. Buchanan sub-
mitted that a copy of the declaration entered at the
Custom House would be conclusive evidence as to the
liability of the defendants, as their names were entercd.

Mr. Beard, clerk to Mr. Buchanan, prodreed a copy
which he had made from the original at the Custom
House.

His Honour at first doubted whether any pal des
could be sued whose name.; did not appear on the declara-
tion, and it seemed that there were others.
Mr. Buchanan said that there might be a hundred
joint owners, and it would lead to great confusion if all
were obl:ged to join in the declara",:on—it was sufficient
to prove that defendants were proprietors.
His Honour said it appeared that all the defendants
had concurred in the order, and he should therefore give
judgment for the amount claimed.