The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-11 00:00:00

BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.)

IN RE DONAGRUE.
This insolvent, who had carried on business in 'Were-
street, Clare-market, came up for his final order.
Mr. DUNCAN opposed, on the ground that the insolvent
had not properly described himself, and that his debts
exceeded 3001 . The Learned Counsel then proceeded to
examine the insolvent as to whether he had not taken
the benefit of the Insolvent Act in 1839, which the in-
solvent admitted. He now petitioned in the name of
John, but on passing through the Insolvent Court, he
gave the name of " Jeremiah." On the present exami-
nation, he swore that he had never been known by any
other name than "John" Donaghue.
The Learned CONAIIISSIONER said, the debts in the
present schedule amounted to 2461. 17s. 2d., and unless
those in the first schedule had been discharged, they
must he added.

The insolvent said, he had paid most of the money to
his former creditors.

The COMMISSIONER—Has the insolvent no solicitor
here to advise him, he does not appear to know how he
is answering.
A solicitor said he appeared for the insolvent, and it
was true most of the creditors had been paid, and re-
ceipts had been taken, but were in possession of a party
who was too ill to attend.
The COMMISSIONER—Admitting that he has it, gives
rise to the question, whether he can pay such creditors
as he thinks fit. You may not know the effect of the
Insolvent Act, but after he had signed the warrant of
attorney onhis discharge, all his property belonged to
the official assignee, and if satisfaction was not entered
up on the payments, they cannot be here admitted.
Such payments are a fraud to other creditors.
The insolvent declared he had not been sworn—
although Mr. Duncan and the usher said he had.
The Learned COMMISSIONER—If you were not s worn,
you have told a simple falsehood to deceive me,
at all events. I dismiss the petition. I ahall mark on it
the reason that you petitioned in two different names.
The insolvent's demeanour became insolent, and the
Learned Commissioner told the usher to band him out
of Court.

BOW-STREET-(THIS DAY).
Sarah Bowden was charged before Mr. Hall with
being disguised in men's clothes, and being drunk and
disorderly, in the Strand, at a late hour last night.
The prisoner, who wore a coarse heavy great coat,
corderoy trousers, and checked shirt, all of which were
much too big for her, seemed much confused, and
heartily ashamed of herself. Her hair, which was fas-
tened in a knot at the back of her head, and dressed
plainly in front, formed an odd contrast to the male
attire, and her whole appearance as, overwhelmed with
embarsassment she leaned on the rail of the dock, holding
her hand, and looking at it as if she could not tell what
to do with it, was at the same time pitiable and ludicrous.
Policeman F 30 said that he saw the prisoner in the
Strand last night with two men and some women. She
was drunk, and screaming, shouting, and laughing. He
told her to be quiet and she would not, and as he knew
at once that she was a woman, he took her in custody.
The prisoner said she was very sorry. The clothes
were her brother's, and she " only put them on last
night." Her brother was a blacksmith.

Mr. HALL—And I dare say a respectable man. How
will he like this, do you suppose? It is not at all the
conduct of a decent woman. I hope, however, that it
will not occur again. You may go now.
The prisoner made a compromise between a bow and
a curtsey, and left the dock.

CLERKEN WJLL.—(THIS DAY).
A very respectable-looking man, whose name and
address appeared on the police-sheet as Abraham
Matthews, of No. 1, Park-lane, was placed at the bar
before Mr. Greenwood, charged with being drunk, and
having driven a horse and gig so furiously and reck-
lessly along Gray's Inn-road, as to inflict serious injuries
upon a boy about nine years of age, named Thomas
Madden.
It appeared, from the evidence of the injured child's
brother and mother, as well as that of the police, that
the prisoner was observed coring at a rapid pace from
the direction of King's-cross yesterday evening, about
seven o'clock, and the mother of the boy, who, accord.
ing to her own admission, at the time was partly intoxi-
cated, was leading him and his brother by the hand
across the street nearly opposite to the Royal Free
Hospital, when the prisoner approached. Seeing the
danger, Thomas Madden attempted to get out of the
way, but, before he could do so, the wheel caught him
near the shoulder, threw him several feet forwards, and
afterwards rolled over him, whereby be was so dread-
fully injured as to render necessary his immediate re-
moval to St. Bartholomew's Hospital. After the pri-
soner had proceeded about fifty or sixty yards from the
spot he was stopped by the police, and taken to the
station house, when the charge of drunkenness was also
entered against him.
The constable now handed to the magistrate a cer-
tificate from the house.surgeon of St. Bartholomew's
Hospital, stating that, although there were at the pre-
sent moment no symptoms indicating immediate danger
from the injuries the boy had received, still they were
of so serious a nature that at least six weeks must
elapse before he would be in a condition to leave the
hospital.

Mr. GREENWOOD determined upon remanding the
case for six weeks, or until such time as the lad Madden
would be able to attend, intimating at the same time that
he would take bail in the meantime for the prisoner's
appearance.
Solvent bail was at once tendered, and the prisoner
was liberated.

The lion. Miss Lister, sister of Lord Ribblesdale
will be married In a few days to Mr. Maurice Drum-
mond, son of Charles Drummond, Esq., of Stratton-
street, Piccadilly.
Orders were issued on Saturday from the Lord
Chamberlain's office, directing all necessary preparations
to be made for her Majesty opening the ensuing session
of Parliament (on Tuesday, the 19th inst.) in person.
A SANGUINARY RENCONTRE.—Two gendarmes
have jest been killed at Canet (Herault) by a man out
shooting. They came near him, asking for his license,
when he presented his fowling-piece at them, and warned
them not to approach further, or he should fire. They,
however, advanced, and he executed his threat, killing
on. of them. The other fired in his turn, and laid the
sportsman on the ground. Agitated at what had taken
place, he proceeded to the mayor's residence, and
informed him of what had passed. The mayor repaired
with him to the spot, but the sportsman had in the
meantime somewhat recovered, and was sitting up when
they approached. Telling the mayor to stand wide, he
fired at the gendarme, and killed him, as he had done
with his comrade. He the then blew out his own brains
with the other barrel.—Galignanis Messenger.
THE LOW PRICE OF GAME AND POULTRY.—On
Saturday, in most of the London markets, poultry and
game were selling at extraordinarily low prices, caused
by the frequent continental importations. Geese were
to be had for 2s. 6d. each; ducks, 2s. 6d. a pair; and
Ostend rabbits, weighing from 31b. to 41b. each, for
Is. 3d., and hares for Is. each.
THE QUEEN DOWAGER.—We regret to state that
her Majesty Queen Adelaide has been indisposed for
some days, and requires the close atttendance of her
physician, Sir David Davies, who is now in residence at
Cashiobury Park.
MAIL eon NEW YORK.—On Saturday notice was
given at the General Post office, St. Martin's-le-Grand,
that a mail will be made up and forwarded by the new
screw steamer of 1,000 tons, called the Sarah Sands, for
New York, on the 18th instant.
DEATH OF DR. DAVIDSON, M.D.--It is with ex-
treme regret that we announce the death of this eminent
physician. Dr. Davidson was out in his usual practice
last week, but was a few days ago seized, as we under -
stand, with inflammation or rather affection of the chest,
which carried him off on Tuesday afternoon. His
friends, indeed, have for some time noticed rather a
falling off in his strength and appearance; but they and
the public little expected so sudden a departure of so
useful and estimable a character, one of the most distin-
guished practitioners in this city. In his younger days
he visited different parts of the continent, and d succeeded
the late Dr. Abercromby as Queen's Physician for Scot-
land. The doctor was, we believe, about sixty years of
age.—Edinburgh Advertiser.
CONSERVANCY OF THE RIVER.—On Saturday a
notice was posted at Guildhall announcing the intention
of the Corporation of the City to apply to Parliament
for leave to bring in a Bill to extend the
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Court of Conservancy of the river, over
and Medway from Staines to Yant ltehtet Creek. Thames
powers sought for are to pull down and rebuild bridges,
erect steam-boat and other piers, to cut canals,
to t
deepen
the rivers, and to erect or form, or license
or formed, embankments, docks, harbours, jetties, and
quays; to levy rents, tolls, and duties, and to inflict
penalties, and do all acts which may tend to improve the
navigation of the river; the said: Act to extinguish all
existing rights, privileges and customs, and to repeal all
former Acts, customs, and charters.
THE BLACKWALL RAILWAY.--On Saturday, a
notice was posted at Guildhall of the intention of the
Blackwell Railway and Commercial Railway Company,
to apply to Parliament to extend the railway into-
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Crutchedfriars, Church-row, and London-street; to form
a branch from the junction in Leman-street to
the
London London docks, and alter the levels of the branch railroad
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MILITARY COURT-MARTIALS.—The minutes of a
regimental Court-Martial were read on Saturday
morn-
ing, at the head-quarters of the 2d battalion of Grena-
dier Guards, stationed at St. John's-wood barracks
a been
brought James Towers, of No. 2 company, who d
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brought to Court-Marlial by order of Lieutenant-ColonelGernetnina-
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P. S. Stanhope, commanding the 2d battallion o
dier Guards. The prisoner was arraigned for absenting
himself without leave on the 25th of December last, and
remaining absent until the 30th. The evidence produced
clearly proved the charge, and that the prisonerhad been
tried by Court-Martial several times for various breaches
of military discipline. The Court, therefore,
with hardre sentenced
the prisoner to forty days' imprisonment,
labour, at the Military Prevost, Chatham. On Satur-
dayGu , now
morning the 2d battalion of Coldstream
stationed at Portman-street barracks, under ther Guards
com-
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel H. Ben
Were as-
sembled to hear the proceedings of a Court Martial read
on Private J. Bromley, of No. 4 compan who had been
tried by a battalion Court-Martial, enrY'
very improper
conduct at drill, and disobeying orders. The charge
was clearly proved, and the Court sentenced the prisoner
to twenty-eight days' imprisonment at the Military
Prevost.
ISLE OF WIGHT MACKEREL.—Yesterd and Satur-
day, nearly 10,000 fine mackerel were caughtoff the Isle
of Wight. The last boat which went into Portsmouth
yesterday afternoon took in upwards of a
fat fish, which were packed and brought t;0pt0o, London
by by the Bh. 30m. train on the South-western Railway
last evening.