The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-06 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGEN CE.
PRI V 1 COUNCIL, April 4.
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat again to-
day, for the purpose of hearing petitions, Sic., for the ,xten-
lion of patents. The Lords present were the Lord Presi-
dent, the Vice-Chancellor Wigram the Judge of the
Admiralty Court, and the Chancellor of the Duchy of
CornwalL

EC THE MATTER OF STEAD'S PATENT.
This case was heard yesterday, upon the petition of Mr.
Stead, for the confirmation of this patent.
Their Lordshirs this morning gave judgment, dismissing
the petition, with costs, thereby refusing to confirm the
patent.

Iv TAE MATTER OF LOWE'S PATENT.
This case came before their Lordships, upon the petition of
Mr. Lowe, praying the extension of his patent for increasing
the illuminating power of coal gas.
Their Lordships, after hearing Counsel and the evidence of
Sir Jams Clarke, Dr. Reid, and Professor Brands, ordered an
extension of the patent f ,r five years.
L'S THE MATTER OF BELL'S PATENT.
This case came before their Lordships upon the petition of
Mr. Bell for the extension of a patent for making wax taper
matches, ignited by friction, and the machinery and apparatus
used in their manufacture.
Their Lordships, after hearing Counsel, and examining
witnesses, stated their opinion to be that no case had been
made for the extension of the patent, and ordered the peti-
tion to be dismissed.

CO VPT OF BANKRUPTCY. April 3.
(Before Mr. Commissioner FoNBLANQCE.)
RAILWAY SPEC lILATIONB.—LN RE COLLINS.
The bankrupt in Luis case is the secretary to Pilbrow's
Atmospheric Railway Company, and has also been a provi-
sional committeeman in several railway companies, and he
came up to-day to pass his last examination.
Mr. Lowrance, solicitor to the bankrupt, said a question
might arise as to whether the bankrupt was bound to furnish
an account of certain railway companies in which he had
been engaged as a provisional committeeman.
Mr. Commissioner Fosimasclug—There must be a general
statement a 4 to the liabilities and profits.
Mr. E. James said he appeared as counsel for the assignees,
and wished to put a few questions to the bankrupt. Had
you at any time the custcdy of a cash book connected with
Pilbrow's Atmospheric Railway ? Bankrupt—Yes; I gave
it into the custody of my brother about the early part of
November, because the directors were divided on an opinion
as to whether certain sums of money received should be en-
tered in it.
Mr. Commissioner FONBLANQUE—IS he a partner in the
concern ? Mr. James—He is, your Honour.
Mr. Lowrance—Are you a partner? Bankrupt—No.
Mr. Lawrance—ls there any objection to hand this book
over to the official assignee for safe custody? Bankrupt—l
am merely the servant of the gentlemen of this company,
and if they wish it to be delivered up it will be so.
Mr. James—We do not wish to keep it from the company.
How could you make your balance-sheet up without it ?
Bankrupt—From my recollection.
To what amount does the book contain entries?—About
3,000/. I had shares in Pilbrow's Atmospheric Railway, the
Concentrated Essence of Tea and Coffee Companies, and
others, for which I paid money, and an account of which is
contained in the book that is missing.
Mr. Commissioner FONBLANQUR—It will be difficult to
induce me to pass the examination until this book is pro-
duced.
Mr. James said it was fearful to see the way in which ba-
lance-sheets were sworn to.
After some further discussion the case was adjourned.

April 4.
(Before Mr. Commissioner GOULBCRK.)
IN RI PIZILSON.