The argument of the rules obtained by Mr P. R. Chapman (William Jenkins's coun sel), calling upon the Coroner to show cause why the inquisition in the recent George street fire case should not be granted, aud calling upon the Governor of the gaol to show cause why a writ of habeas ccrpun should not issue, did not take place, aa ex pected, on Saturday last. Wheu the Court was opened, th^re was no appearance of counsel to show cause on behalf of the Coroner. His Houour remarked it was strange that the Coroner was unrepresented, as the question whether or not the inquisi tion should be granted might involve im portant civil consequences. Mr Chapman explained that the Coroner had not been served until the previous eveniug. Hia Honour said he would not like to make the rule absolute to quash the conviction, unless he was quite certain that the Coroner in tended to allow the matter to go. He would be prepared, however, to enlarge the accused on his own recoguisauces. Mr Chapman said that that would be quite sufficient for the present. His Honour then postponed the argument till Wednesday next, anol directed that the accused, Jeu kinu, should bo discharged on his own recog nisances at the amount fixed by the Coroner. We are informed that the Coroner will be represented by counsel on Wednesday next, aa he would have been on Saturday, were it not for the delay in serving the rule.
