The Sun.
London, England, 1851-09-20 00:00:00

TURDAY EV.ENING, SEPTEMI3E

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
JUPGES' CHAMBERS, Sept. 19.
(Before Mr. Baron MARTIN.)

THE QUEEN V. BROOME AND OTHERS, IN THE MATTES
OF THE APPLICATION OF STADEN TO BE ADMITTED
TO BAIL.

Mr. HUDDLESTONE applied to the Learned Baron
for leave to issue an order that bail should be put
in before his Lordship at chambers, for the defendant
Staden, without the defendant being brought up on a
writ of habeas corpus, and without forty-eight hours'
notice of bail ; notice of the same bail having been
given to the solicitor for the prosecution, but refused
by the magistrates.
Mr. Baron MARTIN inquired what authority he had
for doing so; unless it was shown he had the power,
he would not act.

Mr. HUDDLESTONE pointed out an authority in
case in Archbold, that a judge had power to admit to
bail at any time.
The Learned JUDGE said the matter bad been
mentioned to him by Mr. Sill, in connexion with the
former application, and he certainly thought it would
be better that the defendant should have the opportu-
nity of putting in bail, and had stated that he would
attend at the chambers for that purpose.
Mr. HUDDLESTONH said they were perfectly ready
to put in bail; the objection of the magistrates had
arisen under a mistake.
The Learned JUDGH said that the best course
would be that notice should be given to the other side
when the parties were ready to attend him for the
purpose of putting in bail, with the names of the bail,
and he would come down on purpose; and then, after
hearing both parties, dispose of the whole question.
Mr. HUDDLESTONE acquiesced in the course sug-
gested, which was agreed to ; and the parties with-
drew.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Sept. 19.
(Before the CHIEF COMMISSIONER.)
IN RE THOMAS ARROWSMITH FARRALL.
The insolvent was opposed by three creditors in
person, and was supported by Mr. Sargood.
Mr. Float, a milkman, complained that he had
supplied the insolvent with milk, wood, Sic., to the
extent of 121, believing that the house in Craven-
street, Strand, where the insolvent lived, was his
house, but now it appeared the house and all the fur-
niture belonged to the son.
Mr. Painter, a butcher, and a creditor for about
101., said he had always considered the insolvent was
the master of the house (a lodging-house) in Craven-
street, and he never heard of the son until he went to
the County Court to commence proceedings for the
recovery of his debt.
Marshall Perkins Farrall, the insolvent's son, was
examined, and stated that he was a clerk in the Gs••
neral Post•otfice, and the lessee of the house in
Craven-street, which he had taken to let out in lodg-
ings, and the furniture and property there belonged
to him.

Mr. Tompkinson, pianoforte manufacturer, who
stated that he had recently retired from business,
complained that about twelve months ago the insel-
vent's wife and daughter, being recommended by a
lady who lodged in their house, purchased a piano-
forte for 351., and desired him to draw at six months
upon Mr. Farrell for the amount, which he did, and
the bill was returned accepted, as he then believed, by
the insolvent. Subsequently witness discovered that
the bill was accepted by insolvent's son, a youth nnder
age, and then applied to the insolvent, who gave his
own acceptance in lieu of his son's bill.
In answer to the Learned COMMISSIONER, the in-
solvent said the pianoforte was at present in the hands
of a Mr. Sanders.
Marshall P. Farrell, the son, was then recalled, and
stated that he had deposited the piano with Mr. San-
ders, a hosier in the Strand, as security for a bill on
account of money lent.
The COMMISSIONER—And what business had you,
under age, to buy the instrument, having no means?
Witness—l have means. I have a salary of 1401. a
year.
The insolvent said, being in the country at the
time, he knewlnothing of the purchase of the piano-
forte until he found it in the house, when hearing that
his son had bought it he sent for Mr. Tompkinson,
and told him that there would probably be a diffi-
culty about the bill, as his son was a minor, and
begged him to take the instrument back, offering to
pay any reasonable amount for the temporary hire of
it, but Mr. Tompkinson refused.
Mr. Tompkinson positively denied that the piano
had ever been offered back to him, or he would have
gladly taken it. Upon finding that the young man
was under age witness took every means to meet with
the insolvent, and at last succeeded, when the latter
said if four months' additional time were allowed he
would give his acceptance, which he did, and the son's
was returned.
The insolvent repeated that both he and his wife
had offered the instrument back to Mr. Tompkinson,
who refused to take it.
The CHIEF COMMISSIONER—You and I, Mr. Tomp-
kinson, are both old men. Now, are you sure your
memory does not fail you on this point ? Mr. Tomp-
kinson—l am within two years of 90, but I am pretty
certain that I have told the truth.
This announcement of the witness's advanced age
caused general surprise, as from his activity of
thought, action, and expression, few persons would
have assigned him more than two-thirds of his real

years.
Mr. SARGOOD addressed the Court for the insolvent,
urging that no case had been made out to require a
prolongation of the imprisonment.
Mr. Tompkinson said he bad no desire to press se-
verely against the insolvent, and would leave the mat-
ter in the hands of the Court.
The CHIEF COMMISSIONER said questions in this
court were between debtor and creditor, and not
criminal questions ; therefore, after what had fallen
from Mr. Tompkinson (who seemed, to use a plain
word, which sometimes best expressed one's meaning),
to have been "swindled" out of his pianoforte, the
Court was not called upon to deal with that matter.
As to the other customers they appeared to have been
in doubt as to who was really their debtor, and very
naturally complained of an arrangement whereby the
father took the debts and the son kept the property.
The insolvent was then sworn to his schedule, and
upon his being called up for judgment,
The Learned CommissioNeit said he felt very con-
siderable difficulty in dealing with the matter. They
appeared to be a very dishonest set, the father, son,
and females of the family, as far as he could judge
from the statements respecting the obtaining of Mr.
Tompkinson's pianofore; but as that creditor had
withdrawn from pressing for an adverse judgment, and
as it was possible that the debts of the other creditors
had been contracted in the ordinary way of dealing
with tradesmen, he (the Chief Commissioner) did not
feel himself perfectly satisfied that such a case had
been proved as to compel him to pronounce an adverse
judgment, and therefore he very reluctantly should
adjudge the insolvent entitled to the benefit of the
Act and to his discharge forthwith. " But," added
the Commissioner, addressing the insolvent, " unless
you take care, and unless that young son of yours
takes most abundant care, depend upon it nothing
but ruin and shame await you."
IN RE JAMES CHARLES JOHNS.
This insolvent, a person of sporting habits, was
heard before Mr. Commissioner Law on the 2d ult.,
when he was opposed by Mr. Dowse and Mr.
Macrae for various creditors, and was supported by
Mr. Cooke.
Upon the first examination Mr. Macrae submitted
that, as the insolvent's chief means of livelihood, as
appeared from his balance-sheet, had arisen from
buying and selling race-horses and betting upon horse
races, the description of " no business or occupation"
was incorrect, and ought to be amended by stating
that he had sought a livelihood by speculating in
horse races.
Mr. Commissioner LAW thought the objection was
good, and ordered an amendment of the description,
and a re-advertisement in the terms propounded by
by the Learned Counsel-
Upon examination it appeared that the insolvent had
married the widow of the late Major-General Cle-
land, who possessed a private income, settled upon her-
self one day prior to the marriage. Mr. Coates, one
of the opposing creditors, had supplied wine to the
late General, for which 23/. was due, and afterwards
supplied wine to the widow before her union with the
insolvent to the extent of 50/. or 601., on account of
which he and his wife had been jointly sued, and the
former was now in custody at Mr. Coates's suit.
Upon the case being called on to-day,
Mr. DOWSE said he was instructed by his client to
withdraw from further opposition.
Mr. MACRAE said an offer of settlement had been
made to his client, upon condition of the insolvent's
prior discharge, which could not be consented to.
In answer to the Learned Counsel, the insolvent
said his wife had a pension of 2001. a year from the
Bombay Military Fund.
The Clues. COMMISSIONER then read the judgment
recorded by Mr. Commissioner Law, who remarked
that while it was very proper that the wife's income
should be protected against the insolvent's debts, it
was not quite right that it should be protected against
her own. As to the insolvent, six months' remand
was absolutely necessary for a man who had been
living as he had been doing, having been four times
insolvent in twelve years. In common justice to
tradesmen, notice must be taken of such a case, and
therefore the insolvent would be discharged at the
expiration of six months from the date of his vesting
order, under the discretionary clause.

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
OLD COURT.
TRIAL OF BENJAMIN COLE FOR M AN.
SLAUGHTER.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
Mr. Sergeant Wimatis addressed the jury on behalf
of the prisoner.
Mr. Justice T♦LFoußa thou carefully Bummed up the
whole eTidenoc

The jury retired at half-past five o'clock, and after
nearly an hour's deliberation returned into Court with
a verdict of N Guilty.
The announcement was reccivt d with a slight demon-
stration of applAuse.
This concluded the business of the sessions.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
GUILDHALL.

Maria Fisher was brought up on the charge of
attempting to commit suicide by hanging herself in
her garters.
Police-constable 111 said,—About ten minutes to
two o'clock this morning I heard cries of " Police,"
and proceeded in the direction the cries came from to
ascertain what had occurred. I found the prisoner
standing in the water-closet. Her husband was with
her, and told me he had just cut her down, and
wished me to take her under my care, as she bad at-
tempted to destroy herself on two or three previous
occasions.

Sir P. LAURIE—•I shall send this case for trial.

Husband—l hope not, Sir. For my sake I hope
you will not do that your Worship. I believe it was
done in the height of passion, because the landlady
put the broker in and seized our goods for the paltry
amount of 34. without making any previous demand
for the money.
Landlady—l am obliged to do it, Sir Peter, for I
never can get any rent from them.
Sir P. LAURIE—I have nothing to do with that.
To the prisoner—l understand that this ma❑ is your
second husband, and that he has had your money out
of the savings-bank ? Prisoner—Yes, Sir, that is
quite true.

Sir P. LAURIE—Has he had all your money ?
Prisoner—Every farthing, Sir, and spent it.
Sir P. LAURIE (to the husband)—And yon come
here, and ask me to treat this woman leniently for
your sake after robbing her of all her hard-earned
savings.

Husband—She is my wife, I could not rob her.
Sir P. LAURIE—I am surprised how you can have
the impudence to come before me with such an excuse
for taking away her money.
Springate, the gaoler—The prisoner was in custody
at this court some time ago, and was fined. Her
husband drew all her money, about 301., which was
iu the savings-bank in their joint names, and then
brought it here to show her. She was surprised how
he obtained it without her signature, but he refused to
tell her, and, after paying the fine, he told her she
might go where she liked, for he should spend the rest
of the money.
Sir P. Lanais—Then, instead of adding to her
little store, he has spent all her savings, and now pre-
tends to entertain an affection for her. I shall re-
mand this case till Saturday, and in the interim the
depositions may be prepared for her committal.