The Sun.
London, England, 1836-02-04 00:00:00

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS TO-MORROW.

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J. de Yrigoyti and Co., drycalters, Little Britain
G. Clarke, hay-salesman, Paddington
W. Knight, victualler, Gravesend 2 11
J. Sandford, stationerAShrewsbury
H. Jones and Co., tidertakers, Islington 2 11
J Mainprice, victualler, Sohain, Cambridgeshire 2 11
F. B Hanks, linen-draper, Newington 1 12
J. Calthorp, ironmaster, Isleham, Suftblk

LAKEMAN THE DEFAULTER.—The fiat of bank-
ruptcy against Lakeman, which appeared in Tuesday night's
Gazette, was issued at the instance of Mr. King, of Bartho-
lomew-lane, who has a claim upon Lakeman for stock tran-
sactions to the amount of between 5,0001. and 6,0001.
Lakeman is described in the fiat-as a dealer, commission
agent, and steam-packet proprietor, and the evidence to
prove that he was so engaged was given before Mr. Com-
missioner Fane before the fiat was issued, to show that he
was a trader within the meaning of the Act of Parliament.
Lakeman resided at the corner of the Quadrant, in Picca-
dilly, in the house, the lower part of which is used for the
Steam-packet Company's office, and occupied the whole of
the upper apartments. The rooms are handsomely furnished
and fitted up with great taste. The furniture is valued at
1,000/. He kept a cabriolet, stanhope, and two horses, and
in fact lived in a fashionable and splendid style. His furni-
ture and other property that have been discovered are now
in the custody of the messenger of the Bankruptcy Court.
Lakeman's wife was informed on Tuesday evening of the
report that her husband had been taken, and that he had
50,0001. in his possession. She said she was sure he had
no such sum, and, alluding to the probable claims upon him,
she stated " if that sum has been found on him you have no
business here." flis intended departure appears to have
been known to several of his connections ; and from the in-
formation that has been obtained of the sum that it was likely
would be found upon him it is supposed that there will be
sufficient to meet the various demands. The first meeting
under the bankruptcy is appointed to take place on the 11th
inst., and if Lakeman surrenders at that time, and gives up
the property he is charged with having fraudulently ob-
tained, it is suggested that no proceedings will be taken
against Kira. He has a wife and two children.

THE AMERICAN IN ENGLAND, BY THE Au-
THOR OF " A YEAR IN SPAIN."—" We have been much
amused and pleased with this book. It is written with
cleverness, and in a fair spirit. The author describes with
vivacity and good humour, and some of his observations are
hit off with great felicity in a few words. A very modest
preface, bespeaks merits of candour and justness of feeling,
which are sustained through the work. The Author is,
indeed, evidently a gentleman in spirit, taste, and habits ;
and he has produced a very amusing series of sketches,
without a particle of ill-nature, and only with such a dash
of caricature, here and there, as is to he pardoned for its
humour."--Examiner.
Miss Penelope Smith, who eloped with Prince
Charles of Naples, is from Cork ; she has a sister, who is,
it is said, affianced to the Prince Cimitelli.

Lord Henry Seymour, youngest son of the Mar-
quis of Hertford, was born in 1803, and is said to have
never set foot in England, a circumstance which is generally
attributable to filial affection to the Marchioness his mo•
ther. Lcrd Henry is distinguished for his personal strength
and activity. Attached to his Lordship's suite •of apart-
ments in the Hotel of the Marchioness, on the Boulevards,
is salon des fils, fitted up in, a very tasteful style, with
fencing-foils, vizors, small arms, targets, sticks for combats,
dumb-bells, &c.
The snow on the Bath road yesterday was, fifteen
feet deep—forty-five men were engaged in removing the
snow. On the Birmingham road a similar account has
reached us.