The Sun.
London, England, 1829-02-12 00:00:00

REMINGTON and CO.'S BANKRUPTCY.

This morning, a special meeting of the creditors of the
above firin was held at the Commissioners' Court, before
the Commissioners of the first list. The meeting was very
'numerously at'endeil, and many ladies were present to
'prove debts on banking and private accounts. The Corn-
Wiimioners took their seats at one o'clock, and proofs were
'received for numerous but not extensive debts. Among
. the debts proved, was one by a lady named Mary F. Ste-
phenson for-8,9521., stated in the deposition as money lent
mid advanced to Rowland Stephenson, with interest. The
lady, it was understood, is sister to Rowland Stephenson.
She acknowledged :having a bond executed by Rowland
Stephenson for the payment of certain sums, hut it could
not be ascertained how the payments were to be made, or
whether any. had been completedi
A euritms ease occurred, showing the necessity that
etists fer every charity to be either incorporated, or to be
vernpetent to sue and be sued by its Secretary. A Gentle-
man desired to prove br a sum due in balance to a Charity.
he Cometteertnexes consulted, and came to the de-
thatits the Charity was not incorporated, or had
the power of suing or being sued by any of its officers, the
debt mold not be proved. An application to the Lord
Cbet:neellor was the only course left.

The GENTLEMAN said, the suns was not sufficiently
- large to bear the expellee of a Chancery proceeding..
The CHIEF COMMISSIONER.-Yon must either put up
with the loss, or apply for a special power of proving from
the Lord Chancellor.

Ainong the debts proved, was one for 4,060/. The
proofs were going on when our Iteporber left.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

FROM LLOYD'S.
Vetystourn, FEB. 11..—Wind N.W..The achooner
New York, from Liverpool to London, laden with salt,
Yeas run down off Portland, on Tuesday morning, at four
o'clock, by the HouourabliCompany's ship Duke of York,
outward-bound. Three of the crew were drowned, the
remaining two landed here from a Pilot boat, and pro-
- rettled (or 'London.
Gattnrocir, Fzn. 9.—Arrived the Braganza, M'Donald,
from Terceira.

The Roanoke, from New York to Antwerp, was on
'bore at the entrance of Flushing harbour. the 7th inst.,
with six feet water in her hold ;• cargo discharging.

JONATHAN MARTIN'S CONFESSION.

(From the Leeds Intelligent-sr of Thia Day.)

The following statement of facts, which we ex-
Vlusively lay before the public; has been disclosed by
Jonathan Martin to the police officer who took him

into custody fug firing YOrk Minster :
`!.At four o'clock in the afternoon of Sunday (Ist
inst.) I went into the Minster. I stood against the
Prayer-house, door, in the north aisle of the choir,
till I saw a good opportunity of getting over the
gate. I got over, and during prayers I was con-
cealed at the back of a tomb, where I remained till
after service, and then 1 walked about, looking in
what place was the best to set fire to it, whilst the
ringers were up ringing. I then watched them out
from the back of one of the pillars. In about an.
hour after that, I strolled about, and went up into the
bells' chamber, where I struck my first light, for I
'sad no dark lantern to walk up with it in my hand.
I then cut the little bell-rope off, and rolled it and
knotted' it; broke the window, and tied it (the
rope) to the flight of steps, and made that secure.
I put my light out in the bells' chamber, and had not
one again until the clock struck, half-past one. I
then took the knotted cord, got over the south side.

aisle iron-gate, and, on coming to the great door in
the Prayer place, it was locked. I fastened it (the
rope) on one side : I got to the top of the door, and
let myself down on the inside. The first thing I did
now was that of getting all the books I could, and
fashions that were necessary, piled them up in two
heaps, setting one at the Archbishop's throne, and
the other at the right-hand side of the organ. But,
before I set them on fire, I crawled up the pulpit
aide, and cut off the gold lace all round the pulpit,
With my razor, and after that I cut off all the silk

velvet I could get, such as before mentioned. When
half-past two o'clock struck, I lighted my fires. That
at the Archbishop's throne burnt very fast, but the
other burnt very slowly. I stayed half an hour in
the place, watching it, and at three o'clock I started

out, and went on my journey."
lie added afterwards, " I took the geld lace be-
cause I thought then nobody that was innocent
Would be blamed."

SHERIFFS APPOINTED by HIS 'MAJESTY
IN COUNCIL, FOR THE YEAR 1829.

(From the Supplement Gazette of thii day.)

At the Court at Windsor, the I I th day of February, 1829.

PRESENT,
The Kno-fs Most Excellent Majesty:in Conned.
tediindabire—Williain Dodge Cooper Cooper, of Todding-
ton, Esq.
Berkshire---George Henry Cherry, of Denford, Esq.
taekinghamelaire—Henry Win. Maeon, of Amin-sham, Esq.
Carobridgeshira and Finntingdonshile—Richard Orton, of
Ijpwell, Esq.
Cheshire--Lawrence Armitstead, of Cranage, Esq.
• ebraberland—Edward Williams Hasell, of Dalemsine, Esq.
Cornwall—Gordon William Francis Gregor, of Trc-
wartbeuiok, Esq.
Derbyshire—Williams Evans, of Allestree, Esq.
bevonsbire--Sir Humphrey Phineae Davie, of Creedy,
Bart.
borsetshire—Wm. Boucher, of the Close, Sarum, Esq.
174"ex---Brice Pears., of Monkharn in Woodford, Esq.
Gloncectershire—We Blathwayte, of Dyrham-park, Esq.
tierefordShire—Richard Blakemore, of the Lays, Esq.
Hertfordshire—Charles Phelips, of Bliggins-park, Esq.
)(eat—Thomas Rider, of Boughton-place, Esq.
Leicestershire—Joshua Grundy, of the Oaks, Esq.
Lincolnshire—Richard Thorold, of Weclsby-lionse, Esq.
?Monmouthshire—Thomas Fothergill, of Casrleon,
Norfolk--Andrew Fonntaine, of Narford, Esq.
North amp to nsh i re— S am. Amy Severue, of Thfinford, Esq.
Northumberland—Sanderson Merton, of Ildertun, Esq.
•Nottinghs.mshire--Postponed.
Oxfordphlre—Thomas Cobb, of Neithrop,
Rutlandshire—George Finch, of Burley, Esq.
fihropshira--Cherles Kynaston Mainwaring, of Oteley_
park, Elq.
Someraetihire—Sir Alexander flood, of Wootton, Bart.
Staffordshire—John Bateman, of Knipereley, EN.

Coanty of Southampton—Edward William Nightingale,
of Ernbly,, Esq.
Ruggles Brise, of Clare, Esq.
Larlinoke, of Headley, Esq.
`..Nslex—Sir Charles Montoliea Bulges Lamb, of Beau-
' ~_port, Bart.
warwiekshire—Samuel Tertina Galton, of the Larches
' Aston, near Birmingham, Esq.
Wiltshire—George Heneage Walker Heneage, of Compton
Bassett, Esq.
Woreestershire—Edward Budge, of Abbey-manor-house,
Eyeshot', Esq.
•Yorkshire--Geoige Oshaltleston, of Ebberaton, Esq.
SOUTH IVALVI.
,C4idiganshire—Morris Davies, of Aberystwith, Esq,
Edwardes Tucker, of Sealyham,
Esq. '
Lirtnarthenshire—LSir William Dnndas, of Llanelly, Bart.
It'Vluorshire--Jolm Morris, of New Church, Esq.
nreconshire—Thynne Howe Gwynne, of Llanigion-house,
Esq.
43lainorgansbire—Wiliam Crawshay, jun., of Cyfarthfa-
castle, Merthyr Tidvil, Esq.

NORTH WALES.
44gleaes--Henry Prichard, of Maydn, Esq.
narvonehire—Thoinas Lloyd, of Glangwna, Esq.
Aferionethehire—Williarn John Batiks, of Dolymoch, Esq.
Montgomeryshire—Wythen Janes, of Rhiewport, Eaq.
Lltabighshire—Williain Lloyd, of Bryniestyn, Esq.
'lintshirs---Edward Pemberton, of Plea lea, E*q.

Doehy of Lancaster, Feb. 11.
The king has been this day pleased to appoint Henry
bold Hoghton, of Bald-hall, and of Hoghton Tower, Esq.
' be Sheriff of the county palatine of Lancaster, for the
Year enening. •

131 ED.—On the 3d inst., of a decline, the
t'ti• Margaret Emma, wife of James
Regiongharn, Eeq.
slut'
,Righter of the Right Pion. Lora

COMMON COUNCIL.,.(TRIS DAY.)

This morning a (..rtn.t. OSI bt.lll tilt dispatch of City
btriiu*ss.

The LORD AIAYon haring taken the Chair, the minutes
of the last Court %vete read.

The Conrt was made Special in consequence of a requi-
sition received by the Lord Mayor, to consider the propriety
of adopting certain resolutions upon the impolicy of in-
flicting the punishment of death in cases of forgery, espe-
cially as it has not appeared to diminish the crime, and in
many cases operating to enable the offender to escape punish-
ment, and to petition both Houses of Parliament to take
such measures in the Alteration of the criminal law, upon
this subject, as they may deem proper.
A petition was presented from the Society for supersed-
ing the necessity of climbing boys by aweeping chiainies by
machines, praying that the Society might be patronized by
the city.
Mr. Alderman Woon moved that the petition he re-
ferred to the Committee of General Purposes and spoke in
praise of the society.
. . .

- Mr. FAvEm. seconded the motion, and alluded to the
recent death of a climbing boy, in consequence of his
having descended, by mistake, a wrong chimney, and was
bnrat to death.

Mr. DIXON spoke on the same side, and the petition was
referred.

THE CITY POLICE.

Mr. Alderman Woon made some observations, previous
to the business being entered upon for the election of the
City Officers, recommending that in case the Marsha!men
should be found guilty of neglect, they might be discharged
by the Magistrates, and thus the City Pollee would be ren-
dered more efficient.

Mr. Dixon was left speaking on a petition from the
Precinct of Bridewell, praying that a Jill might be sent
to Parliament for the better and more equal levying of the
rates for lighting and watching that district.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF CHANCERY.
vIDLER V. TAFCROTT.

MI. TaceLova applied in this matter for the discharge
of Mr. Russell, who had been committed to the Fleet for
running off to Gretna Green with a ward of the Court, a
young lady of the age of 16. The course pursued for the
purpose of effecting this was of a highly improper nature.
Having no previous knowledge of the mother or family of
this young lady, he called upon her under the pretence of
having accounts to nettle. He represented that in his road he
bad been thrown from his horse and had dislocated his leg.
In consequence of this he was treated with great kindness
by the family, and requested to remain there a few days;
during this period he endeavoured to affect that which was
his only object, to engraft himself into the affections
of this young lady, who was then at home for the
Easter holidays. He afterwards pretended his leg was much
better, end having, as he hinted, business of importance
to attend to, took his leave. Lie again called at Midsum-
mer, and shortly afterward• prevailed upon the young lady
to elope with him. The matter had hitherto been heard
in :private. The Court, upon that hearing, considered
the whole of the affidavits, made on the part of Russell,
were evidently intended to lead it to the conclusion that he
was a man of property and reputation,earrying on aflonrishing
business as a merchant in the city of London, having large
Government contracts; whereas it turned out he had been
twice discharged from the Insolvent Debtors' Court, and
that the contracts were in the names of others. The
whole of the property belonging to him at his office, con-
sisted of a few old stools and ink-stands ; that so
far from being affluent, he was a broken down
man; and that the marriage with this young leafy
was an attempt to uphold his fallen views, and to get
into his possession her property. The Court, there-
fore, taking all those circumstances into eonsigeration,
considered itself bound to commit Mr. Russell, and made
an order to that effect, which was put in force three
weeks ago.
Mr. •TxxstovF, with whom were Mr. Lemmata and
Mr. PA REER, now applied for his discharge.
Mr. Suonas opposed the petition.

His LORDSHIP considered the conduct of Mr. Russell
throughout ought to be visited with the most severe com-
ments; the whole of his. affidavits both on the present
and former applications were calculated to deceive the
Court, and create a false impression on its mind. His
Lordship would certainly not order Mr. Russell to be dis-
charged, as there was a question as to the validity of the mar-
riage, when that was decided the Court would take care
that something shouldbe done to secure the property of the
lady.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.
ALEXANDER V. LAWSON.

It will be recollected that this was an action for libel
against the Times newspaper. The defendant had justi-
fied on all the accounts of the declaration, bat a verdict,
with 6d. damages, had been obtained on the general issue
by the plaintiff. Lord Tenterden certificated to deprive
the plaintiff of his costs. The latter, an Israelite, W7lB
then sued by the defendant for the costs of the latter, who
having obtained a jmignient upon the justification, arrested
Alexander,who not being able to pay, was taken in execution.
The latter then applied, in prma pauperis, for a rule,
calling upon Lawson to show cause why he (Alexander)
should not be discharged out of custody, and be relieved
from the payment of the defendant's costs, which amounted
to 1231., en the ground that the. Judge, having deprived
Alexander, the plaintiff, of a right to recover costs, by
having granted his certificate, also deprived Lawson, the
defendant, of his right to recover costs from the plaintiff
by the same act. Sir J. Scailett and 31r. Platt a few
days ago showed cause against the rule ; the Court took
time to consider, and this morning Lord Tenterden delivered
its judgment. They had examined with great care the evi-
dence given at the trial, and had come to the conclusion
that the justification was fully wile out. If such had not
been the case, there might have been good grounds for the
consideration of the Court. They perfectly agreed in the
propriety of the verdict being given in favour of the de-
fendant, who, they considered, was certainly entitled to
his bill of costs. The rule must herefore be discharged.