The Sun.
London, England, 1836-03-18 00:00:00

MANSELL V. MANSELL.

The title to certain old family estates called Pennyland
and Pwlkwythian, in Carmarthenshire, was the subject of
this suit. The details of the different settlements, com-
mencing in 1764, were of the most complicated description,
and have fully occupied the Court for the last three days.
The parties to the present suit and cross suit were Sir John •
Mansell, Baronet, the grandson of Sir William and Lady
Mansell, and their younger son, Colonel Mansell, the uncle
of Sir John. Colonel Mansell attempted to deduce his
title to the estates in question from a power of appointment
which was exercised in his favour by Lady Mansell. On
the other hand the title of Sir John Mansell ultimately
depended upon the fact whether Lady Mansell had re-
cognised a deed of settlement of 1780, under which his
title arose.
Mr. Knight supported the plaintiff's case.

Mr. Jacob appeared for the defendant.
His Honour decreed the possession of the estates in
question to be
given to Sir John Mansell, and dismissed
the cross bill by !olonel Mansell.

BANKRUPTCY COURT, THURSDAY.

CAMPBELL AND MACDONALD'S BANKRUPTCY.

A meeting of the creditors under the fiat of bankruptcy
awarded against Messrs. Campbell and Macdonald, the
bankers and army agents, of Pall-mall, was held to-day for
the proof of debts aad the declaration of dividends upon
the joint and separate estates.
Some further proofs were admitted against the joint
estate. The total amount of proofs against the firm now
is about 91,000/. The dividends already declared on the
joint estate are is. 4d. in the pound. A further dividend
of 2s. in the pound was announced to-day.
A proof was tendered on behalf of Lord Beresford for
1,779/.lBs. 4d., being the balance claimed by his Lordship
arising out of moneys placed with the bankrupt, amounting
to about 100,0001., which were at the disposal of Lord
Beresford, to award as prize money during the war in Por•
tugal. The proof was admitted, subject to the filing of an
affidavit and the necessary vouchers.
The total amount of proofs, including the 1,779/. 18s. 4d.
just referred to, against the separate estate of Mr. Mac-
donald is now 20,7361. 12s. 9d. The dividends already
declared upon this estate amounted to 3s. in the pound. A
further dividend was announced of 6d. in the pound.
The future dividends upon the joint estate and the sepa_
rate estate of Mr. Macdonald is expected to be very small,

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.

MIDLAND CIRGUIT.—DEnnr, MARCH 16.

CaiMiNAl. COURT.—John Spenlove„Tosep!l MI& well
alias Blacker, and Joseph Street, were charged with having
been found in a certain wood armed, for the purpose of de-
stroying game.
The Jury found all the prisoners Guilty, and
The Judge sentenced them severally to one year, six
months, and four months' imprisonment.
The Grand Jury ignored the bill, in the course of the
morning, preferred against two persons of the name of
Bowden, who were committed for murdering a person sus-
pected to be a poacher.

HOME CIRVUIT-MAIDSTONE, MARCH 17.

ChOW N COURT.—Willia»i Wilson, Charles Turner,
George Pope, and Henry Thomas, labourers, were indicted
for burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-house
of the Rev. John Humphrey Davies, at Oakhill, Tunbridge,
on the night of the 15th of last November, and stealing
property to the value of 5001., consisting of 240 sovereigns,
a chronometer worth 90/., and other articles, his property.
Sarah Thomas was also indicted for having received part
of the property, well knowing at the time that it had been
stolen.

Mr. CLARKSON conducted the prosecution, and Mr.
CHADWICK JONES defended the prisoners.
The Learned JUDGE having summed up the evidence,
The Jury returned a verdict, finding the four male pri-
soners Guilty, and acquitting the female, Sarah Thomas.
The Rev. Mr. Davies recommended them to mercy, on
account of their not having used any violence towards him
or his family.
His LORDSHIP, in passing sentence, directed death to
be recorded against the prisoners, and told them that should
his Majesty be pleased to spare them, it would be on the
condition only that Thomas, Wilson, and Turner, left the
country for the remainder of their lives. With regard to
Pope, as there was some difference in his case, he should
take it into consideration.