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given under the bankruptcy of Lord TruntingtoNver, which he
then disbelieved, but which subsequent explanations from the
Colonel induced him (Mr. Valiance) to believe to have been
correct, and to confirm his present belief, that the Colonel was a
man of the strictest honour, and therefore he now withdrew
any further opposition to the present application.
Mr. JAMES said that the amount of the insolvent's debts
appeared at the first sight to be very large, but since the
bankruptcy his private debts were only 240/. Since, and in
consequence of the examination gone into after Lord Han-
tingtower's bankruptcy, Colonel Copland was deprived of
his commission, which was worth 5,000/. or 6,000/., and
that had left him in a precarious condition. Colonel Cop-
IRA forward on that occasion, at the request of Lord
Huntingtower, to explain some bill transactions. Although
the debts were large, being all renewals, the new debts were
only 2404
Mr. Commissioner FOYBLIATQUE—The renewed debts are
at the prejudice of the new creditors. Debts to some thou-
sands to participate with the present creditors is prejudice
to them ; it is a most mischievous practice, and I always find
that creditors least entitled get renewals.

Mr. JAMES said that he entirely concurred in the propriety
of his Honour's observations, but begged to state that
Colonel Copland had never received a single shilling by
giving these renewals, which *ere solely given from a sense
of honour.

Mr. Commissioner FONBLAINVE—As to the commission, a
statement ought now to be made to the authorities at the
Horse Guards, so that they might review their decision ; and
in the event of his being re-instated, he must give the Court
an undertaking that he will pay his debts. It might happen,
that as Mr. Valiance was satisfied, so might the Horse Guards
also be, and then her Majesty might permit Colonel Copland
to sell hit) commission.

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Mr. STURGEON—If the insolvent were to enter into any
such undertaking, he (Mr. Sturgeon) could say, front ,s
own knowledge of the service, that—
Mr. Commissioner FONBLAXQUE—If the authorities at the
Horse Guards were to look to the law of Debtor and Creditor,
as other persons do, they-might permit the sale of the com-
mission, and unless you conform to these terms, I shall ad.
journ the case from time to time.
Mr. JA3IES—It was Colonel Copland's wish to give such
an undertaking, but be feared—
Mr. Commissioner FONBLANQUE—Do you believe that the
Horse Guards would show more regard for Colonel Copland
than for his creditors?
Mr. JAMES apprehended the result of that would be that
the Horse Guards would say you are seeking to get back the
commission for sale, and not for rank.

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After some further observations the application was ad-
journed for six months, with leave to the insolvent to come
here from time to time, in order to keep the matter within
the control of the Court.—Adjourned accordingly.
IN THE HITLER OF - RAT.

The insolvent in this case came up for his final order, and
was described as a clergyman of White's Chapel, IVhite's-
row, Spitalfields. He was supported by Mr. Buchanan, soli-
citor, and opposed by Mr. Cooke, for several creditors.
After an examination of the insolvent, the further hearing
was adjourned for a few.days, when we shall give a detailed
account of the proceedings.

(Before Alr:-Commissioner EvAss.)

TILE LAMBETH UNION BREWERY-IN RE -... GURNEY.

The bankrupt carried on business as a brewer at Lambeth-
walk, and this day came up to pass his final examination.
The debts and liabilities were stated to be about 12,5001., con-
tracted within a very few years.
It appeared from the statement of Mr. Lawrence, who op-
posed the application upon the part of Mr. Chapman, that
the latter had, upon certain representations made to him, en-
tered into partnership with the bankrupt, to whom he ad-
vanced 6,8001., besides a subsequent advance of upwards of
2,0001., in addition to which there were bills outstanding,
accepted by Gurney, in the name of the firm, to an extent of
which Mr. Chapman was wholly unaware, and the assets were
next to nothing.
The bankrupt, in examination by Mr. Lawrence, stated
to the best of his belief, that the list now handed to him con-
tained the whole of his debts and liabilities, as well joint as
separate. . .

Mr. Banks, the bankrupt's accountant, stated several bills
were Mill out standing, and which were not contained in the
list before the bankrupt. The banker's book alone would
show the appropriation of the moneys which he received, and
as the accounts had not yet been gone through, lie could not
explain them. In yearly dealings, to the amount of nearly
30,0001., he could not show what particular amounts were
drawn at particular periods, and it was impossible for him
to say to what extent the banker's book would show the
appropriation of the moneys which were lodged there. He
was indebted to Mr. Carruthers 845!. lls. for bills discounted
by him, and Mr. Chapman knew it, although the books con-
tained no entry of it. The sum of 2,6811. 35, 2d. had been
borrowed by him from his father, Mr. J. Gurney, of Farring-
don- street. Before Mr. Chapman became his partner he
(the bankrupt) gave his father the bills which he now held
for that amount, and Mr. Chapman knee' the occasion why
he wanted them. That money was used for the purposes of
the brewery, the plant, the casks, the drays, &c. That he
would positively swear, although that sum was advanced at
least three years before the partnership. His brother, James
Gurney, held his acceptance for 1,072/. 3s. 11d., for money
advanced by him.
Mr. Commissioner Evens—Will your book show when
you received these moneys, and how you appropriated them ?
—lt will not, Sir.

By Mr. LiovneNcE—l see you put down a person of the
name of Saltmer as a creditor, and also Messrs. Lee, Bous-
field, and Co. ; and now I wish to ask you, did you ever
mention to Mr. Chapman that you had had any dealings
with them ?—I think I had some conversation with Mr.
Chapman about them, and also about Mr. Carruthers. The
truth is that I got money wherever I could get it, and it
is possible, at least I apprehend it is possible, that I had
some conversation with Mr. Chapman about it.
Will von swear you ever mentioned the name of Saltmer
to Mr. Chapman ?—Tea, as I think, and I apprehend that he
has seen him with me. Saltmer was in the habit of obliging
me by obtaining discounts of bills to the amount of some
thousands, at the rate of 71,4,10, and 12 per cent., and at long
dates (a year), at 15 per cent. I will not swear, however,
that I ever mentioned to Mr. Chapman that Saltmer was in
the habit of discounting bills for me. The goods supplied to
the brewery are in the bill-book, but it contains no account
of any one of these bills to which my attention has just now
been called.

Mr. LAWRANCE—I apprehend, your Honour, that under
these circumstances, and no balance-sheet having been filed,
that this is a clear case for an adjournment sine die, though
in some cases (like the present) the justice of the case is not
met by such an adjournment.
The case was then adjourned rine die.

and that they both left the room, and went down stairs. The
prosecutor lost no time in giving information of the robbery,
and two policemen having accompanied him into the inn
yard, they found the prisoner, who, on being charged with
stealing the watch, denied it. The policemen, however, pro-
ceeded to search him, in doing which they experienced con-
siderable resistance, but succeeded in finding the watch be-
longing to the prosecutor in the pocket of a large coat which
he wore at the time. Subsequently to the discovery of the
watch the prisoner was then heard to say that a strange man
had offered him a watch in the room at the inn, but the offer
was refused, and that when he (the stranger) found the po-
licemen were likely to come there, he (prisoner) supposed
that he dropped the wateh into his coat:pocket. It was also
stated that the prisoner had attempted to run away.
The prisoner's Counsel dwelt with much earnestness on
the probability of the truth of the watch having been depo-
sited in the prisoner's coat pocket by the strange man in the
confusion which arosa when the policemen were seen ap-
proaching.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty.
In reply to the CHAIRMAN,
Mr. Keene, the Governor of the County Gaol, said the
prisoner had been confined there for assaults.
A policeman of the M division informed the Court that
the prisoner for some months past had been the associate of
thieves.

CIIAIRMAN, in. 'sentencing the prisoner to six months'
imprisonment and Irlird labour, told him that if ever lie again
appeared in that court on a criminal charge, and was con-
victed, his docirli would be transportation.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
GUILDHALL.

Benjamin Fenton, a lithographic writer, was summoned
on Wednesday before Mr. Alderman Hunter, to answer the
complaint of Mr. Allen, of Coleman-street, his late employer,
for refusing to complete a verbal contract he had entered
into, and commenced to serve under, to work for one year
certain at 30s. a week.

Mr. Hobler stated the case on behalf of the complainant.
The defendant had absented himself just at the period when
there was the greatest pressure for hands to complete the
railway plans for Government. Mr. Allen had a process
peculiar to his establishment, he believed, and in which he
had instructed the defendant, who repaid this kindness by
leaving him when his services were of the utmost importance
to his master.

Mr. Allen stated that he engaged the prisoner hi Dublin,
about five years ago, at 255. a week, and in July last the
complainant having determined to shift his establishment
from Dublin to London, the defendant, amongst several
others, entered into a verbal agreement to accompany him
and serve him for one year certain, at the increased wages of
30s. a week. Complainant paid the travelling expenses. In
September, expecting some foul play, he drew out a written
form of engagement, and required each man to sign and send
him a copy of it. The defendant alone refused to sign at
once. The defendant said it was to the same purport as their
engagement in Dublin; but he preferred taking the advice
of a friend before he signed anything. This was on Satur-
day, the 27th of September. On the following ➢londay he
sent a note declining to sign the agreement, and refusing to
return to his work.

Walter Smith, in the service of Mr. Allen, proved that the
defendant left some work unfinished, and that the agreement
in writing was admitted by defendant to be the same in effect
as had been made verbally in Dublin.
Michael Kehol, foreman to Mr. Allen, proved that the
defendant told him in Dublin that he had entered into an
agreement to serve Mr. Allen for a year at advanced wages.
The defendant, at first, utterly denied that he had entered
into any agreement for a limited time, but afterwards ex-
pressed a willingness to return and serve the remainder of
the term.

Mr. Allen said he was not disposed to admit such an un-
grateful man into his house. He had made other engage-
ments. He now only sought that he should be punished.
The defendant inquired whether he could not force his
master to complete the contract.
Mr. Alderman HUNTER said he had by his misbehaviour,
in absenting himself at a critical time, left it to the option
of the master to discharge him
The Atinummr, after ineffectually end4afom9ng to recon-
cile the parties, deferred pronouncing" his decision until
Saturday.
BOW-STREET.

Mr. Jackson, a solicitor of Lincoln's Inn-fields, applied to
Mr. Twyford for his advice under the following circum-
stances :

A few weeks ago a lad absconded from the service of a Mr.
Webb, a silversmith, in Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury,
with a number of gold and silver watches, which he after-
wards pledged at different pawnbrokers. Mr. Webb pub-
lished a handbill, offering a reward of 5/. for the apprehen-
sion of the lad and the restoration of the property. A work •
ing tradesman, named Curran, observing the description of
the property in the handbill, recollected its having been in
the possession of a lodger in his house, whom he and his wife
had supposed to be a woman, but who afterwards turned out
to be Mr. Webb's boy in woman's clothing.
The consequent apprehension of the lad, and his examina-
tion at Bow-street, were reported in The Sun at
the time, and since then the prisoner had been tried and
convicted at the Old Bailey. Curran, who was in humble
circumstance, conceived himself entitled to the reward, being
the party who had caused the prisoner's apprehension and
the restoration of the property; but, on applying to Mr.
Webb for it, be had refused •to pay the amount, alleging as
the reason that he had already incurred much expense in the
inquiry.
Mr. TWYFORD regretted that it was not in his power to
interfere in any way, an action at law being the only remedy
In such a case.