Star.
London, England, 1824-12-23 00:00:00

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, DECEMBER 22.

Edward Fox, formerly of Northampton, and late of
Knightsbridge, cutler, came up to be heard on his peti-
tion. His discharge was opposed by Mr. POLLOCK,
for two creditors, of the names of Butcher and Jones.
The Learned Gentleman commenced by inquiring when
the insolvent received certain property nut of the Court
of Chancery? to which he gave no specific answer.
A person of the name of Besterby stated that he
would refresh him.
Mr. POLLOCK observed, that the insolvent had re-
freshed him enough already, and desired him to go out
of Court. This order was complied with, but Mr. B.
was almost immediately recalled and examined. The
witness stated that the insolvent was not of sound mind
and memory ; he had lived with him (witness) for seve-
ral years, previous to which period he had been in a
continued state of intoxication for seven years, and
thereby so impaired his memory, that in witness's be-
lief he could not recollect one day the transactions of
the previous.
A question here arose as to whether the examination
should be proceeded in, or whether it was a case which
came under the 44th clause of the Act provided for
lunatics?
The COURT, after conferring for a considerable time,
though it would be best to ex imine the insolvent in the
first instance, by which means they could come to a
conclusion as to his sanity or otherwise.
The insolvent then underwent an examination by Mr.
POLLOCK ; most of his replies were incoherent; but he
was. consistent in his statement as to 5001. having been
received out of the Chancery Office ender the will of
his aunt, and that Mr. Besterby, before named, received
the proceeds of the check paid by the officer of the
Court. The insolvent said that he made the transfer as
a compensation for the kindness which Besterby, his
brother-in•law, had long shewn to himself and family.
In his cross-examination the insolvent said, that in
every case he was guided by Mr. Besterby. He never
had any communication with the executors to his aunt's
will, nor did he receive the check in question. The
answers of the insolvent were, in the estimation of the
Court, of such a nature as to warrant their belief in his
capability of giving evidence.
Mr. Besterby was again called, but he had left the
Court, in consequence of which, the case was ordered
to stand adjourned to the 28th of January, and that the
insolvent pay the costs of the day, andproduce Besterby.

The Rev. E. W. MATIIRW, Vicar of Coggeshall,
Essex, was overturned in his chaise, on the 11th instant, near the
Rev. Mr. Warour's, Marks Tey, by which he broke the scapula of
his left shoulder, and narrowly escaped with his life.
The Company of Goldsmiths yesterday distributed to
its poor Members, itrannual donation of upwards of £3OO.
Yesterday morning the delivery of letters through the
General Post Office was delayed considerably after the
usual hour, in consequence of the Warwick Mail having
been accidentally upset near Windsor.
Leadenhall Market, this morning, exhibited a scene,
which all true lovers of good eating must admire. There
was some of the finest beef, veal, mutton, and lamb,
ever seen in that market; and in order to gratify the
Public at large,, the most eminent butchers, contrary to
their usual custom, displayed their stock one day sooner.
The practice seemed to be general throughout the mar-
, ket, even with fishmongers and poulterers.

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