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A meeting of the creditors of Messrs. For, ,
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held at Dee's Hotel,' thii.afternoon. About 00 ' - --41'''.
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were present, those being. chiefly Dpiaaprgocient, t '; V ti, 44
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district. Anumgat the principal- flume ropresoute4 wertr
the Patent Rivet Company,- the: LortdoivuUd Ntrell'" 11 S
Western Raiiway Company, TUPPeir, Apr', And.eci.i the
Patent Tube Company, Messrs. Sims and -,ltriatz. arr.
W. Williams, Mr. C. L. Browning, Mr. B..'flitlabkwell.
and other principal creditors of the' ;firm in -thynepgu-
bourhood, were also present. Mr. "MtirsA ---y, so;ie;tor, of
London, attended on behalf of Meagre. Glyn and 'Co.,
and several of the London creditors; and for
slifissra.
Fox, Henderson, and Co., lessrs.,Colronre and' Aleale
were also presen", on behalf of those partittu lit.Rehin-
son, of the Ebbw Vale Ironworks, presided, yhefollow-
ing statement was read by Mr. Coleman, the ageoui4ant.

Dr.
To Creditors unsecured, whose
claims aro above 1001. £77,920 7 9
Ditto whose claims range from
50/. to 1001. 2,491 16 9
Ditto whose claims range from
10/. to 50/.

..• ...... 1,462 16 0

£81,875 0 6 £81,875

Creditors partly secured 35,355 1 0
Estimated value of security

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Creditors fully secured 155,689 13 0 19,365
Liabilities on bills under discount to rank on
this estate

12,948

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Liabilities X114,178
Cr.
By valuation of tools and furniture ....... ........
Valuation of materials
WOrk in course of completion
Debtors
Estimated amount to be received in respect
of the East Kent Railway Works £30,000
Less portion of same, mortgaged 12,500 17,500
Shares, kc., in hand, estimated value ..... 1,200

226,030
27,000
20,000
32,000

£123,700

Less creditors under 101., rent, taxes, salaries,
&c., to be paid in full

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X 121,700
Mr. Coleman mentioned that the estimate of the securi-
ties, put down at 16,000/., was an exceedingly low valua-
tion, inasmuch as that there could be no doubt whatever
of its realising the full amount ; securities to the create=
who held for the whole of their debts, in the gross of
155,6901., had cost Messrs. Fox, Henderson, and Co.
215,0001. The valuation of assets had been gone into
very carefully by Mr. Henderson, and after making every
allowance for depreciation, the computation of 105,0001.
might be regarded as a low figure. With reference to
Messrs, Glyn and Co., they were in this position—they
might dispose of the whole of their securities, and pay
themselves at once ; but with the liberality which in-
variably characterised the conduct of the firm in refer-
ence to each matters, it was not their intention to realise
at present. but by holding them over for a few months
there would no doubt be sufficient realised to leave a
surplus for distribution amongst the creditors. As to the
tools and furniture, it had been the custom of the firm to
take off their value a sufficient sum for depreciation from
year to year, which enabled Mr. Henderson to take a
pretty accurate estimate of what they were worth at
this moment ; of course if the, concern was broken- up,
and these articles were brought to the hammer, as every-
one knew, that would be a very considerable loss. The
materials had been valued at the market price. The
amount due from debtors had been very carefully consi-
dered, and in his judgment the amount put down in
the balance-sheet was a reliable one. In the month of
June, 1555, Messrs. Fox and Henders( n con i !ered tha
they had a surplus cf 115,0001., and further profits had
been wade since that time ; but the losses had, been
greatly in excess. There was a loss of 70,000/. on the
Danish (Zealand) Railway ; this, with losses in other
engagements' and on the securities, made a total of
160,000/. Such was a general explanation of the affairs
cf the firm, and of the circumstances: under which the
present difficulty had been broughtAbeut. Beyond this,
Mr. Coleman said he was ready to answer any question
put to him, so that it cortidi he done without pre-
judice to the estate. The eiletting was next addressed
by Mr. Murray, who statikrihat he represented both
the secured and the unettjiured creditors in London, all
of whom were desirous of showing every consideration
possible for the firm ; in this spirit his clients were
ready to do everything in their power to assist in rea-
lising the assets as well as it was possible. Messrs. Glyn
and Co. held securities, which they would take time to
realise, so that as little loss as possible might ensue,
which would be otherwise if there was a forced on sale or
bankruptcy. Other client 4of his, Messrs. Hambro, were
willing to wait; they also held securities, and would do
anything rather than annihilate the estate, and send two
such men again upon the world ; rather than this thiy
would waive their claim. There were three courses ore*
to this meeting ; the first was bankruptcy ; the second to
wind up under inspection, and the third to offer a compo-
sition. All present knew thelamount of loss incident to a
bankruptcy ; there was not only the great cost, but the
loss that would accrue from a forced sale of such stock
as Messrs. Fox and Henderson possessed ; and aftermuch
consideration the creditors in London thought it best for
the interest of all parties that the estate should be wound
up under inspection. The plan he suggested was that
a deed of inspection should be prepared, and that five
gentlemen should be selected from this meeting, with
whom the creditors in London would co-operate • in this
district the amount of debts did not exceed' from 30,000/.
to 40,0001., but as the creditors were numerous, it was
thought better that the inspectors should be named here.
The deed would of course contain all proper covenants,
and power to make a considerable allowance to Messrs.
Fox and Henderson • by this mode he thought the es-
tate would be wound up best for the interest of all
parties.

Mr. J. LORD, merchant, made a few observations ex-
pressive of his regret that he had been the means of in-
troducing the parties connected with the Danish
(Zealand) Railway to Messrs. Fox and Henderson. At
one period the affair promised to be extremely valuable
to the contractors; but there was a dearth of labour,
and some other uufavourable circumstances, which ulti-
mately resulted in heavy loss ; it was admitted, however,
by all parties that the work could not have been better
done. As a small creditor, he was willing to accede to
any proposition ; and would gladly consent to leave the
matter with Mr. Henderson.
The CHAIRMAN said he believed that all parties were
willing to hold the securities, until the best that was
possible could be made of them ; it might be that ulti-
mately they would realise more than the estimate.
Mr. MURRAY then suggested the five gentlemen named
below should act as inspectors, the debts of these in the
aggregate amounting to 20,0001.
A question was asked, by Mr. KEMPSON as to wile-
thsr tee loss of 70,0001. on the Dublin Railway arose
from an excess of work over the contract.
Mr. CoLExieN said it would not be prudent to reply
more than generally. The fact was that the number of
yards to be excavated had been much under-stated ;
the Zealand Company were informed of the fact at the
time, and the contractors allowed to go on. The work
had been done, and satisfactorily done ; and as repro-
seutations had been made in the proper quarter, it was
hoped that Messrs. Pox and Henderson would be to
some extent reimbursed ; but there was no legal claim ;
it was a debt of honour, and nut regarded as anything
in the assets.
Mr. W. WILLIAMS mentioned that he had had a con-
versation with a Dane as recently as yesterday, and he
spoke of the excellent manner in which this hue bad
been constructed.
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. W.
WILLIAMS, the following resolutions were passed with
one chssentient only :
".That it is the opinion of this meeting that the afairs
of Messrs. Fox, Henderson, and Co. should be liquidated
under inspection, and that the following gentlemen be
appointed inspectors, viz : Mr. Joseph Rubinson, Mr.
James Timmins Chance, Mr. Charles Lloyd Browning,
Mr. Samuel Holden Blackwell, Mr. MacGregor Laird.
That a proper deed of inspectorship be prepared, under
the direction of the inspectors, and that such deed shall
contain covenants by Messrs. Fox and Henderson to
arrange and liquidate their affairs according to the rules
of administration adopted in bankruptcy, and as if bank-
ruptcy had taken place on the 29th ult., and covenants
by the creditors not to sue, which shall operate as a re-
lease upon the inspectors, certifying that the liquidation
had proceeded sufficiently upon the partners executing
an assignment of any remaining assets to trustees for
distribution among the creditors, and such other terms
and stipulations as may be requisite for the carrying out
of such deed within the meaning of the Bankrupt Law
Consolidation Act, 1849.
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thereto.
"That as several copies of these resolutions may not
be signed by all or by the same creditors, the several
parts shall constitute one memorandum of arrangement,
within the meaning of the said 224th section of the above
act of Parliament."
In the course of the proceedings it was mentioned
that Sir Charles Fox and Mr. Henderson were in the
adjoining room, but their attendance was not requested.
The number of unsecured creditors is one hundred and
fifty; of these rather more than fifty have debts which
was
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nER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—
M. JIILLIEN'S CONCERTS. —Miss
CATHERINE HAYES.—First Night. of Jullien's New
French Quadrille.—Programme for THIS EVENING (Satur-
dil•Y, Nov. 8) :—Part 1. Leonora—Beethoven—(first time
this season); Quadrille, from Meyerbeer's opera L'Etoile du
Nord Jullien ; Symphony, Andante Con Moto, from the
Italian Symphony, Pilgrim's March—Mendelsohn ; the cele-
brated Cavatina Casta Diva, Bellini, Miss Catherine Hayes ;
Concerto (No. 6), Violin, De Beriot, M. Le Hon ; the Flirta-
tion Polka--Jullien ; Symphony, the Andante, from the Ju-
piter—Mozart ; the French Quadrille (composed as a com-
panion to the English Quadrille), on French popular melo-
dies, military airs, marches, &c. Introduction : " Rendez
mei ma Patrie, on laissez moi mourir," performed on the
csrnet-a-pistons by Herr Kcenig. No. 1. "Le Petit
Tambour," marche et chanson. No. 2. "La voila cette
France aerie," national song, with variations for flute,
flageolet, oboe, clarinet, and cornet, performed byMM. Prat-
ten, Collinet, Lavigne, Lazarus, and Koenig. No. 3, ,r
Veii-
lons au salut do l'Empire." No. 4. "Lo Pitit Caporal,"
with four variations for ophicleide by Mr. Hughes. No. 5.
" La Monaco," an old French tune, favorite of Napoleon 1.,
and performed generally at his appearance by the military
bands and fifes of the old Empire. Finale ; " Partant pour
la Syrie." " Vivo l'Ernpereur." Part 2. Opera, Grand
Operatic Selection from Verdi's opera, Il Trovatore, with
solos for cornet, oboe, and ophicleide, by Ilerr Ko.mig, M.
Lavigne, and Mr. Hughes ; Valse from Donizetti's opera Lu-
crezia Borgia—Jullien ; Irish Melody, Savourncen Dhellish
(Moore), Miss Catherine llayes ; Solo; Clarinct,from Bellini's
opera I'Puritani (Lazarus), Mr. Lazarus; Symphony, Alle-
gretto from the Symphony in F—Beethoven ; Valse, Moun-
tain Daisy--D'Albert ; Solo, ;Violoncello (Servais), M. De-
munck ; Galop, Zouaves—Jullieu. In rehearsal and shortly
will be performed (for the first time) a Grand Selection from
Verdi's opera, La Traviata, with solos by Messrs. De Folley,
Sonnenberg, Duhem, Hughes, and Komi:. To commence at
S o'clock. An interval of 20 minutes between the parts.
Promenade, Is. ; dress circle, 2s. 6d. ; private boxes, 10s.
6d., El ls., and upwards. Private boxes to be secured of
Mr. Nugent, at the box-office of the theatre ; at all the prin-
cipal libraries and musiesellers' ; and at Jullien and
214, 'Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

Reduced Prices as usual :—Gallery, 6d. ; Lower Gallery,
ls. ; Upper Boxes, ls. tid. ; Pit, 25.; First Circle Boxes, 2s.
6d. ; Dress Circle, 3s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Private Boxes, 10s. 6d.,
1/. is., 1/. lls. 6d., and '2l. 2s. Fifth night this season of
Mr. Charles Mathews, who will perform in the Comedy of
The Busybody, and Cool as a Cucumber.—Mr. and Mrs.
Keeley in their original characters in Twice Killed.—A New
Divertissement arranged by Mons. Petit, supported by
Mdlles. Osmont, Therese, and Signor Veroni.—THlS EVEN-
ING (Saturday), the Comedy of THE BUSYBODY. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Charles Mathews, R. Roxby, A. Younge,
Vincent, Tilbury, Templeton ; Miss M. Oliver, Miss Bulmer,
Miss Wadham, Miss Barnes, &c. After which, COOL AS A
CUCUMBER, in which Mr. Charles Mathews will perform.
To b. followed by TWICE KILLED, Mr. and Mrs. Keeley in
their original characters. To conclude with a Ballet Diver-
tissement. Doors open at half-past 6. Commence at 7. In
consequence of the extraordinary and unprecedented success
that has attended the introduction of Italian Operas, the
Lessee begs to announce that he has entered into arrange-
ments with Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and C 0,., of Regent-street,
who have succeeded in prevailing upon Mme. Grisi, Mine.
Gassier, and the other eminent artistes to forego their conti-
nental engagements in order to appear for a few nights longer
in the most celebrated operas of the great composers. Ma-
dame Grisi will perform on Monday, Nov. 10, in Bellini's
opera of Norma, supported by Madame Sedlatzek, Signori
Lorini, Gabussi, and Herr Formes, at the old play-house
prices. Boxes, stalls, and places can be secured of Messrs.
Cramer, Beale, and Co., Regent-street, and at the box-office
of the theatre, from 16 till 6. To prevent disappointment
an early application for seats is solicited. The Free List will
be entirely suspended.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING (Saturday), by desire,
the comedy of THE INCONTSANT, in which Mr.
Murdoch, who has been so greatly successful in
his representation of the character of Young Mira,
bel, will repeat that performance for two nights ; Old
Mirabel, Mr. Chippendale ; Duretete, Mr. W. Farren ;
Oriana, Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam ; Bizarre, Miss Talbot. After
which, the renowned Spanish Dancer, Perea, -Nena, and her
unrivalled Company. To be followed by the farce of GRIM-
SHAW, BAGSFI AW, and BRADSHAW, in which Mr. Buck-
stone will sustain his original character of GRIMSHAW.
Concluding with MY LITTLE ADOPTED. On Monday,
Nov. 10, The School for Scanty. Commence nightly at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Return of Madame Celeste, who will ap-
pear in, the xuvessfully revived drama of Green Bushes. Great
success of the new comic drama, called A Border Marriage, in
which Mr. Leigla Murray will appear.—Mr. Wright in a new
character, and as Muster Grinnidge, in The Green Bushes.—
THIS EVENING, the renowned drama of IHE GREEN
BUSHES, or A Hundred Years ago,in which Madame Celeste
will appear in the character of Miami. Muster Grinuidge,
Mr. Wright, anti Jack Gong, Mr. P. Bedford (their ori-
ginal characters). With a new comic drama. called A
BORDER MARRIAGE, by Mr. Leigh Murray, Mr. Wright,
Miss Wyndham, &c. In rehearsal a new fairy ballet extra-
vaganza, called the Elves, or the Statue Bride, in which Ma-
dame Celeste will sustain the principal character ; and a new
drama, in which Mr. Ben. Webster will perform.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING and during the week
will be presented Shak-speare's play of A MIDSUMMER
NIG nrs DREAM. To conclude with Sheridan's tragic
play of PIZARRO (compressed into three aeti). Mendels-
sohn 's celebrated overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
will commence at 5 minutes before 7.

LYCEUM THEATRE ROYAL
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.

THIS EVENING, THE LADY OF LYONS. Claude
Melnotte, Mr. C. Dillon ; Pauline Deschappelles, Mrs. C.
Dillon ; General Dumas, Mr. Barrett. Followed by THE
KING'S MUSKETEERS. D'Artagnan, Mr. C. Dillon ;
Constance, Miss Woolgar. Concluding with the Ballet from
Winter's Tale.

THEATRE ROYAL, SADLER'S-WELLS.
Under the Management of Mr. Phelps.
THIS EVENING, RICHELIEU'. Richelieu, Mr. Phelps;
Bar!ladas, Mr. H. Marston ; De Mauprat. Mr. F. Robinson ;
Louis. Mr. A. Rayner ; Joseph, Mr. .J. W. Ray ; De Bering-
hen, Mr. Belford • Huguet, Mr. T. C. Harris; Julie, Miss
M. Eburne.
To conclude with I'LL WRITE TO " THE TIMES."

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, DRED. Torn Gordon, Mr. Shop-
bend Dred, Mr. Creswick • Harry, Mr. Potter ; uncle
Tilt Mr. Widdicomb ; Clayton, Mr. F. Charles • Nina Gor-
don, Miss A. Biddies ; Cora Gordon, Miss Jackson. Mous-
Fillis and Family. After which, THE ECCENTRICITIES
OF A QUIET FAMILY. To conclude with THE
SPANISH REBEL.

C TRAND TREAT RE.—Mularter, Mr. T.
Payne.—THlS EVENING will be performed
THE YOUNG HUSSAR ; CUPID THE CONQUEROR;
and BELPHEGOR (Travestied. Mesdames Cuthbert, Wool-
ledge, E. Jacobs, &c. ; Messrs. H. J. Turner, Clarke, Her-
bert, dce. ; Master Edouin.
Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls. ;
Gallery, p.

R OYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, TIT FOR TAT. Niessrs. A. Wigan,
F. Robson.
A MODEL OF A WIFE. Bonnefoi, Mr, A. Wigan.
MEDEA. Creon, Mr. Addison • Jason, Miss Thirlwall
Orpheus. 3fiss Maskell ; Creusa, Miss M. Stanley ; Medea,
Mr. F. Robson.
Commence at half-past Seven.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPRITREA.TRE
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke. •
THIS EVENING (Fourteenth Week), embellished by
questrian effects by Mr. W. Cooke's highly-trained Horses
the Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD. Richard, Mr'
James Holloway.
After which, the renewned EXERCISES in the CIRCLE,
To conclude with a routine of varied and select Amuse-
ments.
Commence at Seven. Box-office open from Eleven till
Pour. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, inn.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BIDGE.
Tram DAY—Horn. 2 min. aft.lo—Eveningß 39 aft 10
To-NOBBOw—Horn.lo min. aft.ll —Evening 37 min. aft.ll

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, NOVEMBER 8.
THERMONNIIIR, IN THE SHAM
51—highest sines noon yesterday.
46—lowest this morning and during the night.
48 this day at noon.
BABourrER, 30.31—falling fast.
WIND, westsrly.—Light, with dull, hazy weather.
Two O'CLOCK—Rain.

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