, 1872-10-31
THE LAW COURTS.

THE LAW COURTS.
NOTES OF INTEREST.
Shanahan t. West, in bankruptcy, we're yes-
| terdsy arrested, under supplementary petition
Of L. II, Bates d Co., Oberholsar l. Keefer,
| Bartlett, Berry, Reed l. Co., and Kellogg, Hub
bard 4, Co., all Of New York, and John Y. Far
we'll b Co., and Hamlin, Hale d Co., Of Chicago.
P etitioners declare that the amounts due them
aggregate S31, 900; that debtors hare stopped
| payment Of their commercial paper, although
| abundantly able to meet their obligations that
they have stopped and not resumed payment on q
par ticular note Of 81, 1855 to Farwell d Co. !;
that With intent to give an undue preference
they have made payments to J. Becker, J. ".
| shanahan, Robt. West, and N. Elkan that they
commenced business with capital of $1,000,
on Nov. 6, 1871, and did prosperous and in
creasing trade from the commencement that
on the 22d Of July, 1879, they took an account
of stock, which they exhibited to petitioners,
showing the value to be ss4, ,86s.53; that they
owed at that time only s2soA.47, leaving bal
ance to their credit OF 81, ,819.06, which, after
| deducting their original capital, showed clear
profit in eight and half months Of 81, 400 over
aud above all expenses; that about Sept, 16 they
made purchases to the extent Of about $25, ,000
! for the fall and winter trade; that on the 22d
Of October the original petition was fled against
| them, aud their stock was seized by the Mar
shal, and invoice taken, and the value OF the
stock found to be $40 900 that their indebted
ness, 30 far, had been found to be 81 900 that
| they have not paid reasonable proportion of
their sales towards the liquidation Of their debts
| that they believe them to hare made large daily
sales, and either concealed the goods or the pro-
ceeds thereof, and now have the same under
their control that during the past six months
| they have paid little OF nothing towards reduc-
ing their debts; that they verify believe the
debtors deliberately planned fraud on their
creditors, by which they have secreted at least
S15, 900; !; and that they will, in all probability,
depart from this State as soon as they discover
they cannot force their creditors to settlement.
Wherefore, petitioners pray that they be de-
clared bankrupts, and that warrant issue to
rest Of shanahan and West, all Of which has
been granted.
Martin Bissel, Of Joliet, petitions for the fore
closure Of mortgage On part OF Block IL, Bush-
nells Addition, beginning at point On the west
line Of LaSalle street, 125 2-l0 feet north OF
parallel to Locust street, to the rear Of said
Block, thence north along the rear OF said
block 7915 feet, thence south along the west line
Of Lasalle street 7914 feet, to the beginning;
quarter, and the southwest quarter, Of the
northeast quarter OF Section IS, in Township 81,
north range Il eaat. That part described as in
Bushne1's Addition, which has been released,
cannot be effected By the foreclosure.
An attachment against George R. Elliott. of
the State OF Wisconsin, WAS issued by the United
States Circuit Court, yesterday, at the instance
OF Goodwin, Larned l. Towle, attorneys, Of this
city, in an action for asBumpsit, in which the
damages are laid at 81 900. The complainants
al services in the suit Elliott & Wetheren =.
Russel. They base their prayer for writ on
the fact OF Wetheren having removed to the
State Of Michigan.
In the grain trial, Lincoln Y. Fowler counsel
conclued their arguments, yesterday. The de-
fence relied on the jury to give . verdict for the
but insisted that the whole spirit Of the ptosecu
tion was based on the shy1ock principle. In the
feeling language Of the counsel for the defend
ant, lyon will f1 the exact amount Of blood, and
let it be az little as possible. You must find for
the plaintiff there is no use fighting that fact,
and the question is the amount. We ask that
it be small one." The jury found for $500
only, and plaintiff moved for new trial.
The examination Of witnesses as to the claim
Of Hon. Mr.. SWEET against the State Insurance
Company was completed yesterday. Mr. SWEET
had duly proved with the Register claim against
the bankrupt for $4,000, under an insurance
policy, but the assignee objected to the proceed-
ings, and questioned the jurisdiction of the Reg
lister; Whereupon testimony WaH taken, aud the
Register will certify it to the Court to-day for
the purpose Of the Court ruling On the question.
In the matter OF Peyton Chandler, bankrupt,
petition vas yesterday fled by Frank Chand-
Ter, in which it was shown that the bankrupt,
10000 worth OF railroad bonds witk h1r. Black
stone, to indemnify him for any consequences
OF his becoming bail in said administratorship,
and praying that they be declared assets Of the
estate. Mr.: Blackstone filed reply, and the
matter Was yesterday referred to Mr. Register
Hibbard to take evidence and report to the
Court.
The Mason l. Harnlin Organ Company, OF
Massachusetts, yesterday petitioned the United
States District Court Bankruptcy branch) for the
bankruptcy Of Root 4 cady, Of til this city. They
allowing note petitioner'sfavor for 50, 1874
to remain unpaid. Mr- Norman G. Perkins
atirms that he has Investigated the affairs Of
the debtors IN behalf Of the petitioning credit
aud commercially.
The Cause Of Nora Regan, against the city,
Court. Plaintiff claims $4,000 damages
foF fo1;;n personal injuries received By
sidewalk, in May, 1870; her personal expenses
in doctors bills and 80 forth, amounted to $500.
The accident took place on West Randolph
street, between Green and Peoria streets.
The Jury returned q verdict in the case Saw
yer '. Northwestern Railway Company, for loss
Of tea delivered to the company for carriage to
Chicago, part of which never arrived, psrticu-
lars Of which were published in yesterdays
TRIBUNE, for 81, ,369:32, and Judge Porter deliv-
cred Judgment for the amount. Defendants, OF
course, took an appeal.
John Woodbridge, Master in Chancery (Circuit !
Gon1D resigns, and Walter Butler is appointed
Master N his place. An order was entered yes |
terday, by Judge williams, directing the ap-
pointment. on tue filing OF bond for $l0, 900, to
be approved by the Court.
Mckay Brothers have obtained a writ OF at |
tachment against the firm Of Conrad l. Martin, |
for debt Of 9341, alleging that they have de-
parted from the State, and are now about re- |
moving their property to Detroit, Michigan, |
where they DOW are.
In the divorce and bigamy case Of Amos Y,
Jane Jillson, reported in The TRIBUNE, the di- |
vorce was yesterday granted, Mr. Goodrich, COM
plainant's attorney, swearing that defendant had |
acknowledged to him that she had committed
bigamy.
W. Fleming and Y. s. Henderson, against