The Sun.
London, England, 1827-11-13 00:00:00

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Nov. 12.

Captain John Ranzsden was opposed by Messrs.
HALCOMB, CURWOOD, WOODRUFF; and CRESS-
wELL, onbehalf of several creditors. Messrs. HEATII
and CookE supported the insolvent.
It appeared by the evidence of the insolvent, that
he owes Mr. Hudson, a tobacconist in Oxford-street,
574/. forsnuff-boxes, cigars, &c. &c. The insolvent
went to prison in 1817, and three years ago he was
a bankrupt as a coal-merchant, in partnership with a
person of the name of Clarke. Since he went to
prison he had received 15,0004 as a legacy by the
death of his aunt, Elizabeth Ramsden. A person
of the name of Smallwood was the petitioning credi-
tor to the commission of bankruptcy, who, with
him (insolvent), has since been prosecuted for con-
spiracy. He was allowed 163/. Bs. by a friend, and
31. 10s. a week by the trustees under Iris aunt's will,
until 1819. The bankruptcy was snpersedrld upou
the prayer of Mr. Hudson, and of the opp,ising cre-
ditors. Formerly he had a house in Ch.elsea for his
wife and family.
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By Mr. HEATIL—The insolvent paid Mr. Hud-
son 479/. in 1817. In 1823, insolvent issued a corn-
mission against Mr. Magrath, for 300/. money lent.
—ln 1817, he owed Mr. Maberley 300/. fora car-
riage, &c.
The insolvent was then examined by Mr. HAL-
COMB on behalf of Mr. Rousell,a stationer in Cheap-
side, 'to whom he is indebted 100/a and upwards,
for, which an action was brought, to which no dst-
fence was set up. Captain Rainsden, however, gave
a warrant of attorney, no part, of which was paid.
The insolvent was then examined relative to the
conspiracy of which he had been convicted.
Mr. HEATit inquired of Mr. Haleomb whether he
had the record of the commission of bankruptcy in
Court. The answer was in the negative.
The insolvent admitted that his schedule contain-
ed debts and liabilities to the amount of 28,100/.
Part of the legacy before alluded to had been paid
to his creditors, as well as other sums received by
him; he had received 4,0001. since he had been at
prison. The creditor (Mr. Maberley) had received
150/. on account of the carriage, and after using it
for some time, he got the vehicle back. While iu
prison he kept and let out horses fin' hire; had kept
horses at Epsom both before 'and after his confine-
ment, and he had paid 2001. for their keep. There
was a debt due to Mr. G. Ramsden (his brother) of
1,144/. 175.; the total amount of law costs in his
schedule was 2,6001. In 1819 he paid 3,300/. to
redeem an annuity for money borrowed from Fea-
therston Hull, Esq. and paid another annuity to Mr.
Galloway, of Exeter, the receipts for which are all
in the hands of Mr. Smallwood, as well as other im-
portant documents.
Richard Davies, clerk to Mr. Hughes, an attorney,
was called to prove the petition to supersede the
commission of bankruptcy, when
Mr. COOKE insisted that the existence of the com-
mission and oirolment should be first proved.
After a long discussion, the Court said that the
insolvent had admitted of its existence in his schedule.
Mr. Massey, the chief clerk, then read the prayer
of the petition of Mr. Hudson, to supersede the
commission.
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The insolvent, was then examined by Mr. WOOD-,
RUF" FE, for Messrs. Stultz and Co, considerable cre-
ditors on the schedule. The evidence in this was
similar to that in the last case.

• Mr. WOODRUFFE then objected that the insolvent
had not accounted for the 3,3001. received from Mr.
Featherston Hull, and contended that the schedule
and balance sheet were at variance with the affidavit
upon which he obtained leave to petition.-
The insolvent explained, that if he had not parti-.
te petition, which
said,h that the Court
cularised the sum in one way, he had in another.
Messrs. HEATH and COOKE having addressed the
Court for the insolvent at great length,
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A considerable degree of interest. The gentleman is a
sporting character well known in the Cottesnaore hunt,
and the lady the daughter of a gentleman of the Bar:—
Pottery Mercury.