The Sun.
London, England, 1834-09-24 00:00:00

favour of any kind from them ; and if we had, it
would not have prevented us from speaking the
truth, and advocating what we deem to be a' just
cause.—Morning Advertiser.

,ONDON AND SOUTHAMPTON RAILWAY.

. Different London. journals have, during the week, no-
ticed the commencement of this work ; and by gentlemen
who have passed along the road, we are informed that on
the vicinity of Hook Common, to and in Battersea Fields,
the engineers are in active operation. This is no more
than the public was led to expect, from the energy evinced '
by the conducfors of this undertaking ; but it a realization
of promise that cannot fail to insure confidence on the com-
pletion of the work within the stated period of three years.
The difficulties. of St. George's Hill, which was held up as
so monstrous a bugbear, appear to have sunk into insignifi-
cance, and the apprehension of a much larger than the esti-
mated sum being required, is dissipated by tenders for twenty-
five miles of the line within the engineer's prices. Our town,
and we may add this part of Hampshire, appear to be already
deriving benefit from the influence of the railway. The num-
ber of visitants during the season, show that the beautiful
and healthy coast of Hampshire has attractions which, as
they are brought to the notice of the public, and are rendered
more easy of access to the inland parts of the kingdom, will
bring thousands to obtain health and recreation. As a port
of embarkation, Southampton possesses facilities beyond any
other ; and this summer an additional steam-packet has
been established to Havre ; and.the numbers of passengers
by both, in the last month, (to and from), was, as nearly as
can be ascertained, about two thousand. There are two
steam-packets between this port and the islands of Guern-
sey and Jersey, which carried about 1,350 persons ; and
five steam-packets employed within the Wight, whose num-
ber for the month was 10,000 ; making an aggregate of
13,350, exclusive of those who have landed and embarked
from this port by sailing-packets, yachts, &c. The returns
of the Landing Pier alsa gives evidence of the increased
number of visitants. By an official document it appear,
that, during the last month, 9,088 persons landed on or
embarked at it ; and that the number of subscribers and
others promenading, amounted to 21,226. The coaches
evince improvements also, as, without any reduction of fares
the number between Southampton and London is increased
to ten ; and we believe there has also been an increase on
the Portsmouth line, which are now licensed to carry 1,658,
and the Southampton coaches 1,796, per week ; making an
unnual aggregate for both of 179,608 passengers. Taking,
then, three-fourths of the licensed number as a yearly ave-
rage, it shows that 134,706 persons travel by these coaches.
,We shall leave our readers to apply these important data,
to satisfy themselves of the important benefit that will re-
sult to this part of our coast in this particular point of view,
from a railway communication with the whole interior of
the kingdom.—Hampshire Advertiser.

BANKRUPTCY COURT, SEPT. 23.

(afore Mr. Commissioner FAKE.)
COLVIN AND CO'S BANKRUPTCY.

A meeting of the creditors of the bankrupts in this case,
who are extensive merchants of Calcutta, was held to-day,
for proving of debts and the final examination of the only
bankrupt at present in England, Mr. Alexander Colvin.
The members of the firm havinc, previously obtained their
discharge in India, so far as a release could be given by the
Insolvent Court, the fiat was taken out to complete the dis-
charge of the firm in this country.
The proofs of debts to-day were very few, and the total
amount proved against the estate here, up to the termina-
tion of the day's proceedings, was 271,510 sicca rupees.
The assets in this country are not estimated to produce
more than 2,0001. In India, however, they are of large
amount, consisting of valuable property, debts, &c., due to
the estate of the bankrupts.

The debts and claims against the estate of the bankrupts
here and in India amount nearly to ten millidns of sicca
rupees. The assets; debts due to the firm, and other pro-
perty belonging to the bankrupts at the time of the failure,
are of an estimated value nearly equal to the claims arid en-
gagements against the firm. Much will depend, however,
upon the favourable valuation of the-assets as to the total
dividend the estate will pay.
Mr. Colvin submitted his accounts and passed his final
examination, after which further proceedings were adjourned.
(Before Mr. Commissioner WILLIAMS.)
J. ANDREWS' BANKRUPTCY.

In this case the bankrupt was a stockbroker, who was
declared a defaulter in the Stock Exchange a short time
since. A fiat of bankruptcy havinc, been awarded against
him, a meeting of his creditors was held yesterday,. for the
purpose of choosing of assignees and proving debts.
The principal proof already made against the estate was
that of Mr. T. E. Wyche, who claimed upwards of 18,0001.
for Exchequer bills deposited by him with the bankrupt for
safe custody, but which the bankrupt either transferred or
pledged, or otherwise disposed of, without the knowledge
of the claimant. Some credit having been taken on ac-
count of shares, Mr. Wyche was allowed to prove for
7,500/., reserving the right to make further claims.
Proofs were also admitted for money advanced to the
bankrupt to purchase Brazilian Mining, Canada, and other
shares, and for the disposal of property of this description
lodged with the bankrupt. A proof for 3,400/. on behalf
of Mr. Stockwell, of Bath, was admitted, the claim arising
out of share transactions ; and also by Mr: J. P. T. Wyche,
for 1,9.50/., for certain Canada shares, &c.
The claims against the estate are considerable. Further
proceedings were then postponed.