The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-23 00:00:00

" IN LUNACY.

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committees, and receivers shall have regard to the previ-
sions of the 23d and 24th sections of the statute 11 George
IV., and 1 Wm. IV., cap. 65, and that, unless in special
cases, and on special grounds to be approved of by the Lord
Chancellor, no lease of such lands shall be made dependent
on the duration of the matter of such lunacy or idiotcy, but
every such lease shall be made for some certain term, so far
as the estate and powers of the lunatic or idiot will admit.
it appearing to the Lord Chancellor that it will be for the
benefit of the estates of such lunatics or idiots that the
leases thereof should have such certainty of duration; and
such term shall not in any case be less than twenty-one
years, unless otherwise specially ordered ; and every such
lease, where the Master shall not otherwise direct, shall
contain proper clauses, to be approved of by him, for pre-
venting the assignment or sub-letting of the lands demised,
in addition to the other clauses and covenants to be inserted
therein, pursuant to the present general orders.
"MAZIEItE BRADY, C."
Mr. John Martin, since receiving sentence of ten years'
transportation on Saturday, has remained in the department
of Newgate allotted to convicts. It was manifest, from his
hectic appearance on Saturday, that the unfortunate gen-
tleman has been suffering from some pulmonary affection.
Yesterday afternoon Sir Philip Crampton, surgeon-general,
and other medical gentlemen, visited Mr. Martin in the
prison, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of his
health, and reporting the result of their inquiry to the Go-
vernment. It was stated last week that Mr. Smith O'Brien
retained Mr. Whiteside, Q.C., for his defence in the prosecu-
tion for high treason. He has, we believe, also secured the
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the late commission. _

' The weather is now fine once more. The rain ceased
yesterday afternoon, and appearances are now somewhat
better.
ARRIVAL OF THE STATE PRISONERS IN BELFAST.

About half-past twelve o'clock to-day (Saturday) the Go-
vernment screw steamer Trafalgar, landed fourteen of the
state prisoners at Dunbar's Dock, where a large attendance
of police, with Mr. Jenkins, R.M., at their head, waited their
arrival. The quay was densely thronged with spectators,
but no word expressive of feeling, pro or con, escaped from
the crowd. They entered the prison van, and were escorted
to the new gaol by a few police and a troop of the Carbi •
nears. The crowd followed thevan a short distance from the
quay, but the driver having received orders to move quicker,
drove off at a rapid pace, and left the spectators behind.
The prisoners, with one exception, are young men of manly
appearance and robust constitution, looked the personation
of good health, and seemed quite cheerful. They came in
charge of Sub-Inspector Mathew and seven policemen.—
Be/fast Vindicator.
In the House of Correction (says the Belfast Chronicle)
the prisoners are privileged to remain during the day in a
large room together, but at night each one retires to a cell
allotted to himself. They are supplied with writing mate-
rials, we understand, and have, therefore, the liberty of cor-
responding with their friends, the letters of course, subject to
a rigorous surveillance. The corps of officers belonging to the
house have been.strewfv....o- odaition a w. apt ovAnt'g

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, August 22.
(Before Mr. ComassioNEß HOLROYD.)
IN RE G. W. N. REYNOLDS.
The certificate of the bankrupt, a Chartist leader, and
author of various works, was opposed by Mr. Duncan, on
behalf of Mr. Wilton, a creditor, for 401. the bankrupt was
supported by Mr. Sturgeon. The debts were 2,600/. ; the
assets about 2001.
The bankrupt examined-Had been a bankrupt in 1840.
Paid nothing. The debts were only 1201. Had been bank-
rupt in Paris in 1835 or 1836. In 1837 was insolvent in
England ; also again in 1839. Had several thousand pounds
when he began in Paris an English newspaper. Had paid
63. 80. in the pound on his French debts; and it was the
liability on the French debts that occasioned his subsequent
difficulties in England. Earned 500/. a year by his pen ; his
expenses had not been more than that sum. Had sold Mr.
Spokes copies of " Wallace," " Catiline," &c., for 70/. Con-
tracted to sell him 2,000 volumes for this sum. Obtained
his acceptances for the same, but had not sent in the books,
being unable to do so, except about 34/. worth. Spokes gave
him the bills to assist him in executing the order. On the
eve of bankruptcy he offered his creditors 20/. per month.
A few creditors held out, and he was compelled to come to
this court. Had duplicate stereotype plates of two of his
works sent, in 1846 and 1847, to Mr. 'Williams, of Boston,
in America. Received 100/. for them, which sum is entered
in his balance-sheet. Had sold nothing but some old stereo-
type plates just before his bankruptcy. Sold them for 141.,
to Messrs. Figgins, type-founders. There were not tons
weight of it, and they were not sold at 121. per ton. They
were old plates of " Reynolds's Miscellany." At the time of
the bankruptcy he held the copyright of the " Miscellany,"
and fourteen others of his works. These were all sold to
Mr. Cooke, an engraver, of Kentish-town, for 151. Does not
know that 1501. had been since offered for the copyright of
„Reynolds's Miscellany" alone.
Mr. Davis, solicitor to the assignees of the bankrupt, here
objected to this inquiry. It was, he urged, a matter for the
official assignees.
His HONOUR decided that the examination must proceed..
Examination continued-The sale of the " Miscellany'
bad been 20,000. It fell to 10,000, and was worth nothing.
It had since been enlarged by Mr. Cooke, and he (bankrupt)
was now writing for it. Mr. Cooke was an old friend of his.
Has known him ten or twelve years. Cooke had never
brought an action against him. Mr. Strong, of Crown-court,
is bankrupt's official assignee. Strong has since been applied
It) to stereotype his " Miscellany." He (the bankrupt) had
kept books. In April Mr. Cuthbertson had put in an execu-
tion for a debt of about 901., for furniture and clothes. Has
known Mr. Cuthbertson four or five years, and has paid him
2001. Went and told him be was in difficulties. Cuthbert-
son then commenced proceedings, and afterwards put in an
execution. Did not plead to the action. The property Cuth-
bertson seized was valued at about 160/. Knows a Mr. Daly.
He borrowed 20/. from him, and had given him stereotype
plates as security.
James William Spokes examined-Is a trade valuer, re-
siding at 393, Strand. The bankrupt's house was well fur-
nished. The furniture and books were worth 2201. Is a
creditor for 551. Has not proved. Has sold by auction large
quantities of bankrupt's books. On the 11th of March pur-
chased of bankrupt 2,000 volumes for 701. 16s. Bd. Mr.
Deekes (bankrupt's managing man) said be could have them
immediately. Afterwards 'ascertained ttiat many of them
were out of print, and only succeeded in getting 271. worth.
sued for them by Mr. Cox, the printer. The bankrupt had
Gave payment for the 701. in
Hthasreeprboilesd, afonrdsoisLnownabse
never perfected any one engagement. Bankrupt had told
him that he treated the opposition about to be offered this
day with scorn. He should say that at the time the copy-
rights of " Reynolds's Miscellany," and 15 other works were
of Mr. Reynolds blefosinrgalsso nervouscreditor
sthoef
sold for 151., the " Miscellany" alone was worth 1001.
I
oetog"ether sold for
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John Strong examined -Is 'a stereotyper, residing in
Brown-court, Gliancery-lane.
the copyright of the fifteen works for 15/. toth:/ieirsrbc.aeClkaonorsinu°ykigpe,
No. 2, Old Chapel-street, Kentish»town- They were not sold
1.
by auction. They were not offered to any other person. Is
now stereotyping "Reynolds's Miscellany" and his "Gretna
Green." Had never hexed
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property, including
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copyrights,
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1181. He so sold it by the advice of Mr. Davis, solicitor.
Mr. W. H. Cox examined-ls a printer, residing at No. 5,
Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn-fields. Holds some old
iht holder plates
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and intends to make Spokes pay them. Printed " Reynolds's
Miscellany" for four weeks, by order of the trade assignee,
when the assignee lost 6/. per week by that publication.
Mr, Duttcalt here called Mr. Cuthbertson, but no answer
was given ; upon which the Learned Gentleman put in the
witness-box. a e had duly served a
summons upon Mr. Cuthbertson to give evidence that day..
When the witness served it, Mr. Cuthbertson said he was go-
ingperson to prove that. h
to Edinburgh, and that he should not attend to give
evidence.
Mr. DUNCAN now applied to his Honour to adjourn the
case. in consequence of the absence. of this material witness.
Mr. STURGEON opposed the application, and a smart con-
test ensued between the Learned Gentlemen, which caused
some amusement in court.
Ultimately his HONOUR acceded to
..Mr. Duncan's applica-
tion, on the understanding that his clients should be respon-
sible for the expenses of the adjournment.

ACCIDENT ON TEE SOUTII-EASTEEN
A fatal accident cccurred yesterday morning at the Canter-
stiante thhe indictinga
t course
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bury station of the above railway, by which a plate-layer in
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the company's service, :named John Wallis, lost his life, he
having incautiously stepped on the line when the express
train was leaving. Although the whistle was sounded, and
the break applied as soon as his movements were noticed,
of an hour. It is
these attempts were unavailing, from his being so near to the
engine, which passed over
airnijubreleast.tachiled
to any one in connexion with the poor man's death. An e
was taken immediately to the Canterbury Hospital, but death
terminatedeatiataetory
thoisbse ableuffer to
os him,
in-
quest has since been held, and a verdict of " Accidental death"
returned.