In re Lincoln

By SAMUEL HARPER, Register: Alexander Cherry one of the bankrupts, has petitioned for his discharge. None of the creditors appeared in opposition. All of the debts proved were contracted subsequently to January 1st, 1869. No assent of creditors to the discharge has been filed, and the bankrupt’s right to his certificate depends upon a sufficiency of assets. The whole amount of money actually coming into the hands of the assignee is $1,180.50. The total amount of debts proved is $2,640.15. If the word "assets” in the 33d section of the bankrupt law means, as some contend, money actually…