The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-10 00:00:00

ME STADE DUES.

Mr. FENWICK asked the First Lord of the Trea.
eury whether Her Majesty's Government had been in
negotiation with the Government of Hanover, with a
view to the extinction of the Stade Dues ; and if so,
whether any progress had been made iu that negotiation ;
and whether any assurance could be now given of an
early and satisfactory settlement of the question I
Lord PALMERSTON said that these dues partook
much of the character of the Sound dues that had been
abolished, but in consequence of having to consult so
many Governments in reference to it, he could not hold
out a speedy abolition of the dues.

FAIRS AND MARKETS (IRELAND).
Lord F. CONYNGHANI, asked whether it was the
intention of Govirnment to introduce a measure for the
regulation of the fairs and markets in Ireland I
Ir. IL HERBERT slid it was the intention of the
Government to introduce such a measure.
OATHS OF AI3JURATION.

On the motion of Lord J. RUSSELL, the house re-
solved itself into committee to consider the oaths of
allegiance, supremacy, and abjuration. That having
been done, the noble lord entered into the
various modes that had been proposed, with a view to
meetiho religious scruples of the Jews, and said that
in the bill he proposed to introduce he only in-
ended to alter the oath of abjuration in respect to Jews.
It would remain as at present for Protestants and Ca-
tholics, but omit the words "on the true faith of a
Christian" for Jews. 3 He moved for leave to introduce
the bill.

Sir F. THESIGER, next addressed the house, ob.
serving that no objection would be made to the intro-
duction of the bill, on the understanding that it would
not be proceeded further with till after the recess. He
proceeded to eater at great length into the proposed
change in the law. He stated, however, that
he should oppose the bill at every stage, believing
that by admitting Jews to a seat in that house they
would give a fatal blow to Christianity, which was so
intimately interwoven with our valuable institutions.
Mr. DILWYN supported the introduction of the
measure.

Mr. BENTINCK thought the bill ought not to be
introduced, and be was prepared to vote against the
motion.

(LEFT sirrrNo.)

A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at the official
residence of the First Lord of the Treasury in Downing-
street. The Ministers present were—Viscount Palmer-
ston, Earl Granville, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the
Hail of Harrowby, Sir George Grey, the Earl of
Clarendon, Mr. Secretary Labouchere, Lord Panmure,
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Charles Wood, the
Right lion. R. Vernon Smith, Lord Stanley of Alderley,
the Duke of Argyll, and the Right Hon. M. T. Baines.
FAREWELL OF THE JUDGE OF THE PREROGATIVZ
COURT.—Yesterday being the last day of the last term
allowed to the court by the recent act of Parliament,
there was an unusually large attendance both of advo-
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taken his seat, the Queen's Advocate rose and said, that
as this was probably the last occurrence upon which the
bar as a body would be in attendance before the learned
civilian as Judge of the Prerogative Court, he begged
leave on their behalf, and by their unanimous desire, to
express the sincere regret they felt at parting with him.
Sir John Dodson (who spoke with great emotion) re-
turned his most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the
favourable opinion which the Queen's Advocate had
expressed
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LONDON AND EASTERLY BANKING

CORPORATION.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, EDINBURGH,
TUESDAY.
(Before Mr. Sheriff Hallard.)
(BI2IIIrOTTcY OF 'TORN EDWARD STEPHENS, LATE
BANKER.
The examination of J. E. Stephens was resumed
at Edinburgh to-day, before Mr. Sheriff Hallard.
The sederunt was the same as the previous day,
with the exception of Mr. Young, who was absent.
_
The bankrupt, examined by Mr. Webster, for the
creditors, deposed as follows :—I have before me a
copy of Colonel Waugh's private accounts with the
London and Eastern Bank, and I see there a sum
of 52,9621. entered at his credit, being the amount
of a promissory note by him to the bank, of date
16th January, of 1 348/ Gs 6d. 1857, less the sum ,
for discount. The bill was discounted for the pur-
pose of closing the balance then at his debit, which
was overdrawn by that amount. I see in that
account an entry of a balance of 1,562/. 12s. 6d.
against Colonel Waugh, of date 18th April, 1857.
Besides this balance, Colonel Waugh was at that
date indebted to the bank 52,962/. in his promis-
sory note formerly referred to. Being shown four
acceptances of Mr. C. Henry Carew to Colonel
Waugb, and all bearing his endorsation—twe for
4,0004 each, being dated 4th of November, 1856,
and two for 10,0001. each, dated December 6, 1856
—depones : These bills were discounted by Colonel
Waugh, at the bank, and the contents were placed
to his debit ; and they form liabilities to the bank
by him in addition to the 52,962/. They formed
liabilities, however, to which Mr. C. H. Carew was
a party. Being shown five borrowed notes granted
by Colonel Waugh to the bank—two for 5,000/.
each, two for 10,0001., and one for 68,000/., and
dated respectively 17th Nov. 23d Nov., 17th Dec.,
31st Dec., 1855, and 26th Sept., 1856, amounting
altogether to9B, 000/. —depones : These are all liabili-
ties by Colonel Waugh to the bank over and above
those previously mentioned. Besides his private
account already mentioned, Colonel Waugh kept
another account with the London and Eastern Bank,
called the Beddington Estate Fund ; and in March,
1857, the sum due to the bank on that account was
44,082/. 2s. 4d. A promissory note by Col. Waugh
for this sum had, on the 17th Nov., 1855, been
placed to the credit of the said Beddington Estate
Fund account, to write off a debit balance of nearly
that amount. There was also an acceptance by Mr.
Francis Carey to Col. Waugh for 15,000/., of date
4th Dec., 1856, which was discounted by the bank,
and placed to the Branksea Clay Company's ac-
count, to right of a previous balance. Col. Waugh
drew and endorsed that bill. The date at which it
was discounted was the date of the dissolution of
the company. I never, either as an individual or
through the Branksea Clay Company, of which I
was a partner, received any of the money drawn
from the bank by Col. Waugh, and placed to the
debit of his private account. His attention being
called to the bank ledger, and to various entries in
Col. Waugh's private account of sums debited to
him as paid to the Branksea Clay Company, and
one of 3,800/. paid to the bankrupt, and being
asked if he had any explanation to give which would
reconcile these entries with his last answer, depones
never received for my personal benefit any sum
through the Branksea Clay Company, though sums
were at different times placed to the credit of that
company, of which 1, was a partner. My attention
being called to the second entry, " 250/., ditto,
ditto," I give the same answer. In reference to the
thirdentry, "Paid J. E. Stephens 3,064/. 2s. 2d,"
depones—That was fcr shares of the bank which I
sold to Col. Waugh. With regard to the next entry
of the 11th June—viz., "900/. paid to Branksea
Clay Company," I give the same answer as to the
first and second In reference to the fifth entry,
" 1,0001.," the sixth, " 1,623/. 12s. 1d.," and the
last,
," 2,500/.," on the 29th Dec., I give the same
answer. With reference to the absolute negative
answer preceding the answers I have now given in
detail, I have now to explain that I misunderstood
the general question then put to me, thinking it
meant to refer to my receiving the amount for my
exclusive personal benefit and without value.
Interrogated—Was the debt due by you and your
partner iu the Clay Company not diminished by
each of the sums so placed at the credit of that ac-
count by transfers from the personal account of Col.
Waugh ? Depones—Yes, it was.
Being asked—Was there any correspondence be-
tween you and Col. Waugh showing the inducement
which made Col. Waugh ask you to become his
partner ? Depones—l have no recollection of such
correspondence, but such may have occurred.
Being shown a let- er dated Saturday, 9:h June,
beginning " My dear Stephens," and signed " W.
P. Waugh," and containing the following passage :
--“ For joining with you I have a return, having
capital at my back to entirely liberatt myself ; and
you for finding me such capital have your share of
the mineral property what it may be ;" and being
asked whether th s statement of the inducement of
COL Waugh making you his partner, is or is not
correct, and whether there was any source then in
your contemplation from which the capital was to
be supplied excepting what was to be obtained from
the London and Eastern Bank, of which you were
the raanager. Depoees—There was. I had arranged
with Col. Waugh to advance him 5,0001. on mort-
gage ; but the intention was not carried out, owing
to the long delay which took place in preparing the
mortgage papers ; and Col. Waugh having in the
interval become indebted to a large amount to the
bank, I did not wish to hold any mortgage prefer-
able to it.
Did you prefer letting him have 5,000/. fr sm the
bank without security to lending him 5,0001. of
your own ? Depones—The advances given by the
bank were originally given on the security of a bond
for 30,000/. given by Mr. Francis Carew to Colonel
Waugh, and two policies of insurance for 4,0001.,
deposited with the bank. Col Waugh deposited
these securities on opening an account with the
bank, and it must be an error on the part of the
transfer clerk if it is not mentioned in the securities
book.
Interrogated with reference to the two bills for
4,000!. each discounted to Colonel Waugh in Dec.,
1856, whether at that date the bank was solvent ?
Depones—To my knowledge it was not insolvent.
Interrogated in reference to the 3,064/. 2s. 6d.
paid to you on 10th May, 1845, from Col. Waugh's
private account, did you receive the same in cash ?
Depones—The amount was transferred to my ac-
count with the bank in exchange for shares of the
bank transferred by me to Colonel Waugh.
Being pressed for a direct answer to the foregoing
query Depones—l did not receive it in cash.
Besides the several companies mentioned yester-
day, were you not also a partne. with Capt. Henry
Feudal in a carpet company, prior to 12th March,
1857 ? Depones—l was not.
Were you not connected with him in any under-
taking ?—I do not remember being s There was
a proposed company, called the Patent Carpet Com-
pany, but I did not join it to the best of my recol-
lection.
Shown the register-book of securities belonging
to the bank, and his attention called to an entry
on page 95, in which his name and that of Captain
Fendel and two others occur in connection with
the deposit of "patented rights in a new company
for carpets," as being given in security fir an
advance of 1,000/., and again asked if he was not
connected with that concern. Depones—Such a
company was formed, but I ditl not join it. I was
not a partner, but I was an intended partner.
Had you any connection with it except as a pro-
posed partner who did not join it? Depones—l
had not.
How did you dispose of your interest in it ?
Did you not sell an interest in it?-4 do not re-
member doing so.
The examination was then adjourned till Wed-
nesday.

ANOTHER AUDACIOUS ROBBERY FROM

A CAB.

Yesterday information was given of a most impudent
and daring cab robbery, c 3mtnitted within sight of, and
almost close to, the Worship-street Police-court, under
the following circumstances :
On Tuesday a gentleman of the name of Johnson, just
arrived
in town, engaged a cab at the Eastern Counties
lu Railway Station, Shoreditch, to convey himself and his
five" to his hotel, in Jerniy n-street, St. James's, and
at in " the
court
withthr eening the cab wad seen passing the police-
trunks upon the roof. There was a
crowd about theespiot, as usual at that time,- and doubt-
les-s the professional notice of some of the thieves assert:
bled to witness
the departure of their friends in the
S
pot.lice-van was attract e:Ps
slang
ay the appearance of the Pcrt
Peters (as they i
language Call trunks and
Frtmanteau,), fcr the cab had not reached
the street when a fAlow jumped up behind the end of
cfr one of the trunks, which,
as
in
thoren and ulled
C )untess of E;esmere, was
so
weighty that
p
t case of the
it fell into
the road, and dragged the thief down with it
also. The
cabman drove on, UrIC3LISC.OUS of the iota, but a railway
Ca, ter named Cain, who saw the occurrence from a
little distance, raised an alarm, upon which the thief fled,
leaving hii booty where it fell, and although vigorously
pur,tzed, unfortunately succeeded in making his escape.
Mr. Reeve, a ger:tl3manly-looking person, resident in
Butihil'-•ow, took care of the trunk, and bad it placed
in the care of Hayward, the police-court warran'-officer,
'who conveyed it in a cab to the G station-house, in Old-
street. Ia the meantime the trunk was missed, upon
the arrival
of the cab in Jermyn-street, and while the
were cflicersafter the afterwards making inquiry
cab-
man at the railway station, Mr. Johnson's servant came
there also to inquire after the lost property, and was
agreeahlv surprised to find it in the possession of In-
op ctor Brick nel , at the police-station, and it has since
been restored to the owner. The contents are stated to
have been of con,:idera!-ile value, including, among other
property, diATI-I,:nii& aud variou3 jewellery fthe value
of c
of NO!.