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RAILWAY COMMITTEES. (YESTERDAY.) HOUSE OF COMMONS. GROUP VIII. This Committee, consisting of Mr. Hawes (chairman), Mr. En twisle, Mr. Beresford, Colonel Paget, and Captain Vyse, re-assembled this morning in Room No. 13, and proceeded to hear the case of the promoters of the NORT7I BITITZSH (No. I.) Mr. John Miller, the engineer of the line, was the first witness called to prove that the scheme would be advantageous both to the promoters and the public. He deposed that he had considered the feasibility of a line running to the south instead of the north, and he had come to the conclusion that it would not be advisable to form a southerly line, because it would have to cross the valley of the Tweed (which was very large, and would be rather unmanageable to an engineer). A southerly line would not give as much accom modation to the public, because it would take the wrong way. The public had more transactions with Edinburgh than the southern parts of Scotland. The people of North Berwick were desirous to have this line formed ; indeed it v. as owing to their urgent requests that the scheme had been brought forward so soon. Mr. TALBOT here asked whether the Chairman had seen the Speaker of the House of Commons relative to the petitions which had been presented to the House against the Bill? The CHAIRMAN replied that he had, and that the Speaker said that the petitions were for the House, and it was not usual to lay them before the Committee. He (the Chairman) told the Speaker that the case was also an usual one, and he conceived that the public in terests would be furthered by allowing the petitions to be laid at once before the Committee ; but the Speaker gave him no encou ragement to hope that the petitions would be referred to the Com mittee. Mr. TALBOT stated that he knew thousands of cases in which the petitions against a scheme were at once referred to the Committee. The CHAIRMAN stateJ, that as that was se, he would again wait upon the Speaker (whom he shortly expected), and request him to allow the petitions to be laid before the Committee. Mr. A. M. Davidson, sheriff clerk of the county of Haddingtcn , stated that he was acquainted with the district through which the promoters proposed to form a branch from the =iniln The people in that district had experienced considerableeto Dunse. incon venience and expense, in consequence of tk re being i n adequate means of transit for building materials. The same would apply to coals, &C. The construction of a branch to Dunse would be of immense benefit to the people in that district. The line through North Ber wick would also be a scheme highly beneficial to the public and the promoters. Mr. Boyle, proprietor of land, and farmer of 801 acres, in Box burghshire, deposed that the line proposed by this Company to pass through the district would afford great accommodation to the public. There were 28,000 acres of land cultivated in this district, in the cultivation of which lime was used to a great extent, viz. one ton per acre in a period of nineteen years There would he a revenue to the Company, in respect of the carriage of lime alone, of 400/. per annum, and the saving to the public in that respect would be the difference between 13s. 4d. and 3s. 9d. per ton, and the number of tons of lime annually used was 10,000. This closed the evidence of the promoters, and strangers were ordered to withdraw. On our re-admission we found that the preamble had been passed, and the Committee proceeded with the clauses of the Bill. On clause 6 being read, The LORD PROVOST of Edinburgh objected to it, inasmuch as the Company thereby sought to remove the Trinity College Church, Edinburgh, for the purpose of enlarging their station. Now the owners of the College property objected to the removal of the church Unless they provided a church of the came dimensions, &c., in the neighbourhood. He had a clause to propose which would provide for the reconstruction of a church instead of the present one. Mr. Hors, on the par of the Company, ebjected to the clause proposed; the Company would, however, have no objection to the owners of the church making use of the materials in the construc tion of another church, and they were quite willing to allow them a certain sum of money for the reconstruction. The church was very badly attended, and the Company had, from past experience, deter mined never to reconstruct a church for any party. The Lotto PROVOST considered that he had made a very reason able demand. If the clause which he had proposed were inserted, the presbyters, the congregation, the Antiquaries, and the Town Council, would be perfectly satisfied. if the parishioners were to receive a sum of money for reconstructing it themselves, there would be nothing but wrangling. The only plan of preserving peace would be by compelling the Company to rebuild the church. The pro prietors wished the present style of architecture (gothic) to be pre served, and Mr. Smith the architect had estimated the expense of rebuilding it at 6,0001. or 8,0001. Mr. Horn said that the Company, rather than be compelled to re build the church, would abandon the sixth clause altogether. The Loan PROVOST ultimately assented to the passing of the clause, and stated that he would take his chance of succeeding with another clause, which he would subsequently propose with respect to the church. _ _ Mr. TALBOT said that the promoters could not assent to the Lord Provost coming forward with another clause if the sixth were allowed to pass. They would rather abandon the clause in question, because they knew what it was to be compelled to reconstruct a church as it originally stood. They had no desire whatever to be left to the tender mercies of the corporation of Edinburgh or any other public body in this matter. If the Lord Provost was willing, on the part of the proprietors of the church to accept such a sum as would be de cided to be reasonable by the sheriff for the reconstruction of the church, the promoters were quite willing to leave the case to the sheriff's arbitration. The Loan PROVOST said that if a sum of money were accepted an infinity of wrangling would ensue between the proprietors of the church and other parties as to the disposal of it. Eventually the clause as it originally stood was put and passed, " the stairs" first being struck out of the schedule. The remaining clauses being agreed to, The Loan PROVOST submitted a clause which would compel the Company to rebuild another church on the model at some other place, the sheriff to be the arbiter of the sum necessary for that purpose, and called in support thereof Mr. John Sinclair, town-clerk of Edinburgh, who proved that the corporation of that city were desirous to come to an amicable Arrangement respecting the removal of Trinity College Church. The accesses to the church had been reduced in consequence of the works of the different railways that entered Edinburgh, and the presbytery as well as the corporation were now desirous to have the church removed and rebuilt. If the town council accepted a sum of money from the Company, the presbytery mu.n come into collision with them, and the result would be that the parishioners would be depilved of their church during the litigation that would certainly ensue if the town council accepted a sum of money for the rebuilding of the church. The LORD PROVOST said that, if it were considered necessary, he could produce further evidence. Mr. Til.BoT then proceeded to speak against the clause, after which the room was cleared, and on our re-admission (after the lapse of half an hour), The CHAIRMAN said, Lord Provost, my duty is to tell you that we have negatived your clause, but we wish to intimate to the promoters sf the Bill what is our opinion as to the pro visions necessary in connexion with the rebuilding of this church, and we propose this to you, it being the united opinion, as the basis of some clause to „, be hereafter ntroducsd to meet the case brought before the Committee by the . . Lord Provost—" That it is toe opinion of this Committee that a clause be insetted to prevent the Railway Company from exercising the powers contained in this Bill for purchasing additional land for a terminus in Edinburgh until they should have agreed with the Town Council on a plan for the re moving and rebuildieg on another site, either within the same parish, or as near thereto as can be a new church that shall afford equal accommodation to that already existing, and that In such clause provision shall be made for the adoption of the same style— any difference between the parties to be subject to the arbitration of the sheriff." The LORD PROVOST—I think that will satisfy us. Sir W. RIDDEL then stated that he appeared on behalf ef Mr. An drew Dry-burgh, brewer, Edinburgh, whose wells would be materially affected by the works of the Company. He had tberetttte to pro pose, for insertion in the Bill, a clause which should provide compen tion to Mr. Dryburgh. Mr. TaLsotr opposed the insertion of the clause. The Company proposed to pass over Mr. Dryburgh's brewery by means of arches, and it was probable that the shades of the arches frightened him. After some discussion the clause was negatived. Mr. Emus then proposed a clause entitling the trustees of the Berwickshire post road to compensation for the injury which the opening of this Company's line in that district would entail upon them, and these gentlemen were determined to stand up as tenaciously for their rights as did the Town Council of Edinburgh. If the Bill were passed in its present state the large traffic passing between Dunse and the main line would be taken from the post-road. The trustees were liable by deed to the debt yet unpaid for the making of their road; they were parties too who were not specula tors, and he contended that they were fairly and reasonably entitled to compensation. He concluded by calling upon Mr. T. Bowhill, cashier and clerk to the trustees since 1827, who stated that the debt due by the trustees was 16,830/. The average yearly income from tolls on the road in question was 1,535/. Bs. 11d., yearly interest on the debt at 41. per cent. 7531. 45., and yearly ex pense of maintaining the road 6231. 12s. ld., leaving a surplus avail able for dividends of 1001. odd. If the proposed line of railway were constructed, he had no doubt that the public would pass along it in preference to travelling along the turnpike-road by coach. The railway Company had not objected to giving the trustees compensa tion, the only point of difference was the amount of compensation. Cross-examined by Mr. TALBOT—The trustees in 1844 proposed to take 14,0001. as a compensation, and eventually accepted 10,0 t 3/. from another railway company. The road was not a parish, but a turnpike-road, although there never had been a turnpike upon it, and the trustees had never levied a single sixpence upon the cross roads in the district in question. Mr. Tauseer said that the House of Commons had mast righteously retused to insert compensation clauses in English railway Rills on behalf of road trustees (although the House of Lords had acted con trarily), and he trusted that the House of Commons would net suffer railway companies in Scotland to be fleeced by a set of road trustees. The roads for which the trustees claimed had been hitherto treated as parish roads ; and it appeared from their own witness, that they had never received roads. a single sixpence i n th e s h a p e o f t o ll s on th ose The Clumsiest 'am t e h y a t . d the proposed clause could not be enter tained, inasmuch as they never received any tolls in respect of the roads alluded to. O Mr. PATON Sousedaa for Captain Scott, a petitioner against the Bill, to ask the o grant warrants ta compel the attendance of Mr. John Macvay and M. n et ted with a rival line.r John u ho, it appeared, were con- Captain Scott's agent proved the service of the notices en the above n. Member e m na m ed individuals, who w ere now in L ondon. Mr. PATON then stat ed that there was an Ito House whose attendance was desirable on beha lf of n The Clintaidast said that he had no power to cow%).lleb,iert. of the his attend ance. Had he declined to attend ? Mr. Faxon said he had ; and the ground assigned was became arrangement had been entered int* between him and the The CHAIRMAN promised that he would intimate to the her that his attendance was desired. NORTH BRITISH (HAVTICFL BRAUCII). Mr. TALBOT then proceeded to open the case of the promoters of this Bill, but he was interrupted by the Chairman who stated that the Committee had decided to adjourn until to morrow at eleven o'clock. GROUT IX. WEST OT SCOTLAND ZITNCTXON. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) This closed the case on the point raised about the working of -the proposed tunnel. The CHAIRMAN intimated that if counsel had any observations to make on the point on which evidence was taken, now was the time to make their observations. Mr. HOPE said the evidence had been given so clearlyand o s f o cently, that the isapressio must be vivid eno u g h in the minds the Committee without any assistance from him, and therefore he would leave the matter in the hands of the Committee without any remarks. tir. Sergeant ANDREWS then addressed the Committee on behalf of the promoters of the Bill, stating that the importance of the scheme would he apparent when he stated that last evening a petition from Glasgow, signed by 40,000 persons, had been presented in favour of the Bill. The Learned Gentleman then proceeded to review the evidence adduced on the working of the tunnel, affirm ing that wits due precaution, the use of the electric telegraph, and the appointment of proper officers, the rossibility of danger would be done away with. He concluded by stating, that so satisfied were the promoters of the importance of this junction, that rather than lose it they were willing to abandon the Queen-street station, and that line to the harbour, so as only to allow one line of railway through the tunnel. A clause was then put in to the foregoing effect. Mr. HOPE said he would offer a few observations on the clause put in. He characterised that as a virtual abandonment of the whole scheme, and an admission of the discrepancies and incompleteness of the plan:. submitted. It would be better that they abandoned the Bill at once, and introduced a new and comprehensive scheme next year. Mr. Sergeant ANDREWS made a few ollservations in reply, when the room was cleared. On our admission The CHAIRMAN intimated, that having consulted the Speaker on the clause that had been submitted, the Committee were willing to allow the general case to go on, on condition that if the junction over the river were considered to be advisable, the clause would be accepted, in order to meet the objection which had been raised re specting the point they had been considering. The general case tor the Bill was then resumed. Rir. Wilson, who was under examination when the point about the Junction in the tunnel was raised by the Committee, was now recalled and examined generally as to the benefits the line would confer on Glasgow. He thought it would be a great accommodation to the Inhabitants of Ayrshire, Renfrevvshire, and Galloway, either in coming into Glasgow to do business, or in passing through to Edinburgh. He knew of no other plan of junction where the same advantages could be obtained with so little interference with pro perty. The o'clock. Committee then adjourned till to-morrow at half-raet eleven GROUP XII.. GLASGOW AND WEST oP SCOTLAND DISTRICT. The Committee re-assembled this morning at twelve o'clock.Afem bets pre;ent, Mr. V. Smith (Chairman). Mr. Langston Mr. T. D'Erncourt, Mr. W. Hamilton, and Mon. W. Fitzrnaurice. The consideration of the ATESIEZILE, BRIDGE Or NAT'2I7I2, AND POEM GLASGOW JUNCTION ItAILIXTay, was resumed. Mr. Lindsay, manufacturer and shipper, Greenock, and Mr. Macaulay, comptroller of the port, spoke to the trade of that town, and the advantages which this line would afford to ir Tho number of foreign ships entered at Greenock in the year ending Jan. 1. 1846. Was 3 01, the tonnage. 109,483 ; the ships outward bound were 109 ; the ton nage nearly 100,000. The coals ex , orted in the same year amounted to 23,31714 tons. The timber trade was about equal to that of Port Glasgow. He found that the tonutge of the ships entered at Port Glasgow amounted in the same year to 42,670 tons, and the ton. nage of the ships outward bound amounted to 39,000 tons. Joseph Lang, coal muter, gave evidence as to the minerals in the county of Rentrew. The line would be useful to them, because they brought a better description of coal from Ayrshire than they could tbwaselTimi oonanarad. The CHAIRMAN, at this stage bf the proceeding, intimated that the Committee had made up their minds that a direct line from Johnstone to Port Glasgow was required, and as this was the only one before them, they were prepared to pass it,:if the engineering evidence were satisfactory. The Committee, after some discussion amongst themselves, de clared that it was their opinion that a direct line should be made between these points and the counsel for the opposition might, if they considered it right so to do, bring forward evidence as to the expenses and estimates, and other engineering difficulties, as affected that portion of the line. It was at last, how ever, agreed upon by the Committee to hear the counsel and evidence in favour of the competing line before they decided upon the pre amble of the Bill. Mr. Miller, engineer, examined—The total length of the line is fifteen miles, two furlongs, and some chains. The distance to fort Glasgow from Ayrshire, as compared with the Glasgow and Greenock, would be shortened by four miles and three quarters. The line would afford a good communication between the bridge of Weir, on the one hand, and Glasgow and Port. Glasgow on the other, there would be a saving of some distance from this port also. On the Port Glasgow branch there is a gradient of lin 36, which would be worked by horse power. There would be no engineering difficulties on the main line, the steepest gra dient being 1 in 75, and the sharpest curve three quarters of a mile. T gadient of lin 36 would extend above a mile. Mr. Miller he then r went into evidence of a merely formal nature, re specting the length of branches, the crossing of parish roads, g: c., on a level. The estimaed cost was 300,0001., and the working expenses were estimated at 30 per cent. Mr. Iliturean cross-examined Mr. Miller, without eliciting any discrepancies with the examination in chief. Mr. Miller then gave in a list of the assents, dissents, and neuters. Mr. Turner, solicitor to the Glasgow, Paisley, and Greenock Com pany, stated that in their Act of 1840 a clause was inserted, making it compulsory upon the Company to construct branch railways to the harbours of Greenock and Port Glasgow ; these had not yet been constructed, and their powers had now expited. A branch railway Was, however, made to Greenock harbour at the expense of the Harbour trustees. The Committee adjourned at four o'clock. IPSWICH AND BURY ST. EDMUNDS (ELY EXTENSION). The parties to this Bill not being prepared with their witnesses when called on, the ease was postponed till to-morrow at twelve o'clock. THE NORTH AND SOUTH CONNECTING LINE. This Bill was also postponed for the same reason, as were some other Bills. LONDON AND BITiMniGHAM (ST. ALBANS' AND LUTON BRANCH). This was a MP, upon petition for additional provisions. The Committee, having been informed by their clerk that, after diligent search, the petition could not be found in the office of the Clerk of the House, and that, therefore, it would bo necessary for the Cha i rman to apply to the House upon the subject, the case was adjourned to give Sir J. T. Buller the opportunity of doing so. Sub-Committee, No, 3 , WEST CORNWALL. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) The Committee were occupied the greater part of the day in the eonsideration of two allegations which were not sustained ; after which, in consequence of the absence of witnesses, the case was postponed. NORFOLK RAILWAY EXTENSIONS (YARMOUTH EXTENSION.) The object of this Bill is to extend the existing line to the (*oat. The length of the line is 7% furlongs. The estimated cost 40,0001, The formal evidence haying been given, and a petition presented against the Bill, the Committee adjourned. The object of the line is to connect Penzance, Truro, and Fal mouth. The length of the line is 45 mi'es, including the branches — the estimated cost 500,0001. The engineer, Mr. I. K. Brunel; so licitors, Messrs. Edwards and Mason, London, and Gryils and Hill, of Helstone ; the Parliamentary agents, Messrs. Burke and Co. Petitions against the Bill were presented, complaining -chiefly of defective notice. But several allegations to this effect were declared sustained. Sub-Committee, No. 4. FURNESS RAILWAY EXTENSIONS. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition .f yeeterday.) One of the allegations against this Bill was, that the height and span of the arches over the rivers Claim and Sevin, were not marked on the sections. It appeared that the line was represented on the sections to be an embankment at the points where it crossed the rivers in question. On the part of the promoters of the Bill, it was represented that it was not intended to cross these rivers by means of arches, as the line would cross on a solid embankment, as represented in the sections, an' it was contended that this was not a navigable river in the meaning of the standing order, being, in fact, only an estuary, and only navi gable at high water. Considerable amusement was created by the agent for the line asserting that it was intended to cross these rivers on a solid embankment ; and that if the Committee on the merits of the Bill (by whom he said this point could only be considered) should be of opinion that some provision should be made to prevent the country from being flooded by the stopping of the water, they could introduce such a clause as they might think necessary. The Cumamen said that the standing order required that the height and span should be marked at every crossing over a river, and it was no answer to the objection that they were not marked to say that there was no arch proposed. If it could be shown that this was a navigable river, then the allegation would be proved. Evidence was then given on the part of the petitioners to show that these were both navigable rivers ; and on the other side to show that they were mere estuaries, navigable only at high water. Mr. PRITT, on the part of the petitioners, said that he was aware of no reason why the standing order should be limited to those rivers which were navigable at low as well as at high water. The Committee cleared the room to consult, and on our re-admis- GROUP XIV. SOUTH-EASTERN. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Mr. Coexist:rim who appeared in support of the proposed line, pro ceeded to examine the Reverend S. Barker, the rector of the parish of Wouldhane, which is three miles from Rochester. The North Kent line, as proposed, would interfere with his house and with the churchyard. The western side of the river would be better for a railway, as it is more populous. The feeling of the farmers and landowners in his parish is almost universally against the North Kent line. By Sir W. RIDDLE—Is positive that the North Kent line would interfere with his house and the churchyard. Some discussion here ensued as to whether it was competent to a private individual whose property was affected to enter an objection to any part of the line he might think proper. The CHAIRMAN at length decided that private individuals could not be heard against those portions of the line which did not affect their own interests. The demerits of the whole of the South-Eastern line would be entered into by the competing line, and of course that would answer all the wishes of private persons who wished the whole line to be opposed. By Mr. MERREWETIIER—Has not examined the plait deposited in the parish. Mr. H. Simmonds, examined by Mr. MERREWETHER —ls a wharf- Inger and collier, at Maidstone. Has turned his attention to the way in which the North Kent and South-Eastern lines approach Maid stone. The North Kent goes along the east side of the river. The western side, along which the South Eastern goes, is more populous than the eastern side, and possessed more places of note. Believes that the South-Eastern line will afford more accommodation to Maid stone. By Sir W. RIDDEL —ls aware that the North Kent is only eight miles in length between Rochester and Maidstone, and the South- Eastern is eleven miles. The Right Hon. Mr. Lushington, examined by Sir. 11:MR -12e:ides at Norton Court, which is between Sittingbourne and Faver sham. His attention has been from time to time directed to the rail ways proposed to be formed in Kent. Knows the project of the south-Eastern Company, and also of the North Kent Company. His opinion is that the South-Eastern scheme is the one most calculated to benefit the country, Sir W. RIDDEL objected to this course of evidemee as the Com mittee had a few days since declared that the opinions of private individuals with regard to the merits of the line were not admissible. The CHAIRMAN was of opinion that such evidence were admissible to a certain extent. It was unnecessary to draw the line with too great severity. Examination continued—Has, until lately, been rather in favour of the North Kent scheme, as it was generally believed that the Seuth- Eastern Company were not sincere in their profession of coming down near the course of the proposed North Kent line. Has found, on reference to the report of the Board of Trade, that they approve of the South-Eastern line, and it is bound, by a clause in its Act, not to pay any dividend until the line and branches, as spec.fled in the Act, are formed. By Mr. TatatoT—Was in favour of the proposed atmospheric line. Was not aware of the accommodation given to the quays at Fever sham by the South-Eastern. Mr. Norton Knatchbull gave it as his opinion that the South- Eastern scheme was in every respect superior to the North Kent. Mr. Edward J. Hilton—ls a banker at Faversham, and also a navigation commissioner. • The accommodation given to the quays by the South-Eastern Company was in every way satisfactory. Examined by Mr. Sergeant MURPHY—The Mayor of Faversham presided at a metting of the inhabitants last year. He is the agent of the South-Eastern Company. The meeting agreed to a petition slot), The Cluntstiat stated that the Committee had not come to any decision, and as it was now four o'clock they must adjourn. The decision must stand over. The Committee then rose, and adjourned till to-morrow at twelve o'clock. Sub-Committee No. 5. The Committee met at two o'clock. Present, Mr. Home Drum mond (chairman), Mr. Forbes Mackenzie, and Mr. T. Egerton. BRISTOL AND BIRMINGHAM (BRANCII TO BATH.) The Committee proceeded to consider the objections on petition in opposition to the line. It was alleged that plans had not been deposited with the parish clerk of Swainswick as required by the standing orders. The agents for the company stated that they had abandoned that part of the line. The Committee held that they nevertheless took powers in their Bill t) censtruct, and they must report a non-compliance in this case with the standing orders. BIRMINGHAM AND BRISTOL (ASHCHITRCH, TEWKESBURY, AND MALVERN BRANCH). Agents, Messrs. Ellicombe ; engineer, Mr. Stephenson. Estimated expense, 180,0001., the contract deed being executed for 135,0001. (three-fourths of the cost), and the deposit made 13,5001. The formal proofs in compliance with the standing orders were put in. Mr. Gain took an objection that a small plot of land on the bank of the railway, in the county of Gloucester, was not laid down on the large scale in the county plan. Another field in the parish of Hanley Castle, in the same county, was not numbered in the book of reference. .... Both objections were sustained by the Committee. The case was adjourned till twelve o'clock tomorrow, Sub-Committee No. 6. CALEDONIAN RAILWAY EXTENSION. 'Centinued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Mr. LOCK appeared as agent for Mr. Alexander, a petitioner against the Bill, whose petition contained the allegation, amongst others, that the plans described two distinct lines of railway, while the Bill took powers to make one only, and did not state which of the two. Mr. Lock stated that two sets of plans, for two distinct lines of railway, had been deposited at the Private Bill-office under the same title ; and called Mr. Alexander to prove that he lead been served with two notices. Mr. GRAIIAM admitted that two sets of plans had been depesited, but said that one was for the main line and the ether for a branch, which latter had been abandoned. The Committee disallowed the allegation, and declared the stand ing orders complied with in respect of this point. A number of allegations were withdrawn by Mr. Lock and several fell to the ground. After hearing evidence for and against all the allegations in this petition, and also in another (that of several owners and occupiers of land, &c.), the Committee decided that in respect of two roads, the inclination of which was not correctly marked, the standing I orders were not complied with. In other respects they were com plied - with. CALEDONIAN RAILWAY (GLASGOW, GARNKIRK, AND COATB RIDGE BRANC II). The object of this Bill is to construct two branches from the Glas gow, Garnkirk, and Coatbridge Railway to the town of Airdrie, and the Caledonian Railway. The length of each branch is about tWo miles, and the cost is estimated at 110,0001. Engineers, Messrs. Locke and Errington ; Parliamentary agents, Messrs. Graham and Co. There was but one petition against this Bill, and that was said to contain but one allegation, but as the Speaker was announced at prayers, immediately after the formal proofs had been completed, the case for the petitioner could not be heard to-day. At four o'clock the Committee adjourned till to-morrow, at twelve o'clock, when the petition against this Bill will be taken. in f tvour of the North Kent Line. Mr. Henry Cooper, an alderman of Canterbury, stated that the South-Eastern would afford very great accommodation to that city and to the fisheries of Ramsgate and Margate. It would incon venience the city to make a new station. By Mr. Sergeant Wassoaam—There has been a public dinner at Canterbury, and 290 persons present at it. Witness has not paid the bill for that dinner. If nobody else pays it witness must. Believes that the South-Eastern Company will pay it. Is of opinion that dinners change people's opinions, for some of the supporters of the North Kent Company who were present drank " Prosperity to the South-Eastern Company." Mr. Gibbs, of Howley, also gave evidence in support of the South- Eastern line. Mr. Miller, an engineer, was then called in support of the South. Eastern line. He stated that he had surveyed North Kent. with a view to the formation of a railway in 1825, and also in lan. The gradients of the South-Eastern, between Greenwich and Woolwich, are more favourable than those on the North Kent in the same places. The two tunnels on the North Kent between London and Woolwich are very objectionable. The accommodation it would afford to the dock and arsenal is superior to the South-Eastern Rail: ay. The Committee then adjourned at half-past three o'elea. GROUP XX, This Committee re-assembled this morning. Present, Mr. Sotheron, Mr. Ross, I.ord H. Bentinek, and Sir R. Pigot. LONDON AND IIItIOHTON (IVANDSIIITORTIE BRANCH.) Mr. WELLER opened the case for the promoters. The Committee were occupied hearing evidence in favour of the line, which is between seven and eight miles long, and will com mence at Croydo.‘, and terminate in junction with the South-Western Railway at Wandsworth. A West-end terminus will then be given to the Loudon and Brighton Railway. The Committee adjourned at four o'clock. STANDING ORDERS' COMMITTEES. HOUSE OF LORDS. Their Lordships met this morning at twelve o'clock ; present, the Earl of Shaftesbury (in the chair), the Earl of Fortescue, Lords Hawarden, Courtown, and Redesdale. CORNWALL AND DEVON CENTRAL RAILWAY. Their Lordships entered into the hearing of this case, which occu pied the entire day, so strongly was it opposed. Their Lordships ad journed the further hearing of the case. Their Lordships rose at live o'clock. GROUP XXV. THE RIVAL HARWICH LINES. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) The remainder of the day was occupied in settling and arranging the clause of the Bill. The Committee adjourned till twelve o'clock to-morrow. PARLIAMEN TARY DIVISIONS. GROUP XXIX. 'Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons. MONDAY, MARCH 30. ORDERS OF THE DAY. • Motion made, and Question proposed, " That the Orders of the Day be now read, for the purpose of their being postponed until after the Motion for reading the Protection of Lite (Ireland) Bill a first time, of which notice has seen given :"—Amendment proposed, to leave out from the word " read" to the end of the Question :—Ques tion put, " That the words proposed to be left out stand part 01 the Question." The House divided:— MAJORITY—AYES, 147. Acland, T. D. Douglas, Sir H. Mahon, Lord A'Court, Captain Douglas, Sir C. E. Maxwell, Hon. J. P. Adderley, C. B. Douro, Marquis of Meynell, Captain Arbuthnott, Hugh Drummond, H. Milnes, R Monckton Bernie, Colonel Duncannon, Lord Morgan, 0. Baillie, William Egerton,;lV. T. Mundy, E. M. Baird, William Filmer, Sir E. Neville, Ralph Baldwin, Barry Fitzroy, Henry Newdegate. N. Bankes, George Flower, Sir J. Owen, Sir John Barkly, Henry Floyer, John Packe, C. W. Baring, W. B. Fox; .L. Palmer, Robert Baskerville, T. B. Frewen, C. H. Patten, J. W. Beckett, William Fuller, A. E. Peel, Sir Robert Benbow, John Gaskell, J. M. Peel, Jonathan Bennett, Philip Gordon, Hon. Capt. Polhill, Frederick Bentinck, Lord G. Gore, Montague Rashleigh, W. Bentinck, Lord It - Goulburn, Henry Reid, Colonel Berestord, Major Graham, Sir J. Repton, G. W. Blackbume, J. I. Greene, Thomas Round, C. G. Blackstone, W. S. Grogan, E. Round, John Bodkin, W. H. Hamilton, W. J. Russell, J. D. Boldero, H. G. Harcourt ,G. G. Seyraer,ll. K. Borthvrick, Peter Hayes, Sir E. Bart. Shaw, F. Botfleld, Beriah Heathcote, Sir W. Sheppard, T. Bewlcs. Admiral Henley, J. W. Shirley, E. J. Bramston, T. W. Herbert, Sidney b'snythe, George Broadley, Henry Hervey, Lord A. Somerset, Lord G. Bruce, Lord E. Hodgson, R. Sotheron, T. H. S. Buckley, Edmund Hogg, J. W. Spooner, Richard Baler, Sir T. Hope, Alexander Stanton, W. H. Cardwell. Edward Hope, G. W. Stuart, J. Carew, W. H. Pole Hudson, G. Taylor, E. Carnegie, Captain Ingestre, Viscount • Thesiger, Sir F. Chelsea, Vise. Inglis, Sir R. Thompson, Aid. Chute, W. L. W. James, Sir W. Tomline, G. Clerk Sir George Jermyn, Earl Trelawny, J. S. Clive, Visc. Jocelyn, Viscount Trench, Sir F. Cochrane, A. Johnstone, Hope Trotter, John Cockburn, Sir G. Jolliffe, Sir W. H. Vyse, R. 11. R. H. Collett, W. R. Jones, Captain Wall, C. B. Colquhoun, John Kelly, Sir Fitzroy* Walpole, S. H. Coote, Sir C. M. Kemble, H. Walsh, Sir J. H. Copeland, Alderman Kirk, Peter Wood, Colonel T. Corry, H. Lascelles, W. S. Worcester, Marquis Cripps, William Legh, G. C. Wortley, J. S. Davies, D. A. S. Lygon, General Yorke, E. T. Deedes, W. Mackenzie, T. Yorke, H. R. Denison, E. B. Maclean, Donald TELLERS. Dick, Q. Bl`Geachy, F. A. Young, John Dickinson, F. 11. M`Neill, Duncan Baring, Henry MINORITY—NOES, 108. Acheson, Viscount Ferguson, Colonel O'Conor, Don Aldam, W. Fitzgerald, R. A. Osborne, Ralph Archbold, Robert Forster, Matthew Paget, Colonel , Baine, Walter Gibson, T. M. Philips, G. R. Bannerman, A Gore, Robert Plumridge, Captain Barclay, David Grattan, Henry Powell, Caleb Barnard, E. G. Grey, Sir George Power, James Bernal, Ralph Hall, Sir Benjamin Protheroe, Edward Blewitt, Reginald Hatton, Captain Rawdon, Colonel Bouverie, E. P. Hawes, Benjamin Ross, D. R. Bridgeman, Hewitt Hill, Lord Marcus Russell. Lord John Bright, John Hobhouse, Sir J. Rutherfurd, A. Bretherton, J. Horsman, Edward Scrope, G. P. Browne, It. D. Howard, C. W. G. Smith, Vernon Browne, W. Hurnphery, Ald. Somers, J. P. Buller, Charles Hutt, William Staunton, Sir G. Busfeild, W. ICelly, James Stewart, P. M. Butler, P. S. Labouchere, Henry Strickland, Sir G. Carew, R. B. Langston, J. H. Strait, Edward Chapman, B. Layard, Captain Tancred, H. W. Christie, W. D. Macaulay, T. B. Thornely, T. Cobden, Richard Colebruoke, sir T. Macnamara, Major Troubridge, Sir E. Morpeth, Viscount Collett, John M`Carthy, Alex. Yarnell , w , J. H Henry r y Cowper, W. P. M . Donnell, J. M. Vane, Lord H. Craig, W. G. Marsland, Henry W akle y, Thomas Mites' re , Warburton, Henry Curteis, IL B. Mitchell, T. A. Henry, Dawson, T. V. Ward, H. G. D'Eyncourt, C. T. Morris, David Duncan, Lord liostyn, E. M. Wilde, Sir Thomas Williams, W. Duncan, George Muntz, G. F. Whiningtou, Sir T. DUngaS, Admiral Napier, Sir C. Wood, Charles Ebrington, Viscount Not reys, Sir D. J. Wersiey, Lord J O'Brien,J. Elphinstone, H. Wyse, Thomas Escott, BickbaM O'Brien, Timothy TELLERS. ) Esmonde, Sir T. O'Connell, Daniel O'Brien, W. S. Etwall, Ralph O'Connell, John Somerville, Sir W. • THE SUN,' LONDON , WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 1, 1846. to get the Commissioners of Woods and Forests to move without an address to the Crown. In the last session of Parliament the Commissioners refused to take any step upon a report of that House upon the subject, and the reason they expressed for such refusal was, that no address has been made to the Crown. This, therefore, was a good reason for the adoption of the address which the Noble Marquis had proposed. He thought it would be best to leave it to the discretion of the Woods and Forests, without recommending them the adoption of any particular course. The Marquis of LANSDOWNE said that the pro gress, or rather the absence of progress, in building the Houses was perfectly notorious. He should submit that the consideration of the question had better be ad journed till the report of the Committee was printed. He considered that it was necessary that their Lord ships should have the House ready for their reception, and that they should not be subject to delay occasioned by the disputes of parties who might attempt utopian systems of ventilation. There was but one other de partment which could take cognisance of this subject, and that was the Treasury ; but that department was already so overloaded with business that he knew of no other department that ought to have it in charge than the Beard of Woods and Forests ; and, therefore, he trusted the Howe would not take it off their hands. The Duke of WELLINGTON said there could be no doubt that the recommendation of the Noble Marquis who had just sat down ought to be adopted, namely, that the question should be adjourned for the present, in order to ascertain what proceeding hail been taken by the other House of Parliament. The Government were responsible in some measure for this delay, but they were not wholly responsible, inasmuch as that respon sibility had been to some degree limited ; but if the Board of Woods and Forests were to undertake the su perintendence of those who were employed to complete this building, it would be better to leave it in their hands. Government was most anxious to carry out the intention of the House, and also to carry out such de tails as might seem consistent with the wishes of both. Houses of Parliament. He was in favour of the motion of the Noble Marquis, but he wished it to be a d journe d . Lord CAMPBELL thought there was no reason to say that the motion of the. Noble Marquis interfered with the other House of Parliament. At the time the plans of the Houses of Parliament were accepted, it was said that their Lordships would be able to take their seats in four years, and it was not till long after that period that Parliament interfered. It had been said that the other House bad shown no intention of co operating with theii Lordships. They had gol a cham ber which, for hearing, temperature, and ventilation, was perfect, and they might think themselves fortunate if they should be as well off in any exchange they might make. The chamber their Lordships occupied was in every respect inconvenient, and especially so in the morning, and Lord Brougham had, in consequence of the temperature, frequently been obliged to leave whilst bearing an important cau,e. He thought that if a loyal and dutiful address wore presented to her Majesty, it would have the effect of calling the attention of the Government to the subject. After a few words from Viscount CANNING and Lord REDESDALE, The Marquis of CLANRICARDE consented to the curse recommended by the Noble Duke, and moved that the debate be adjourned till a future period. He did not expect that it would be resumed till after the evidence was printed, and he dd not think that would be till after the holidays. The subject might be dropped altogether if the Government would interfere and settle the differences referred to themselves. The motion for adjournment was then agreed to. RAILWAY COMMITTEE. _Nicholas; Ensign J. S. Richards, from the 29th Foot, vice M'Laurin, sharebokers, Leeds—J. Gowland and ar itle, Lambert, appointed Adjutant, Dec. 23. drapers„.Neweastle-upon-Tyne—J. F. Ha _ W. " To be Ensigns, without purchase—Ensign T. Walsh, from Macdonald, Liverpool—J. Birkett and R. st the 78th Foot,- vice Craig, March 30 ; Sergeant-Major W. Liverpool - A. Park and J. Armstrong , s Rudman, vice Roberts, March 31 ; R. A. Wood, Gent, vice —R. and B. Urwick, Foster-lane, City Cox, April 1 ; R. J. E. Reed, Gent., vice Hewett, April '2. Morris, surgeons, Spalding, Yorkshir To be Adjutant—Lieut. C. Lambert, vice Sims, killed in Lano, and A. H. Lano, stone merchants, P 0,111rtcR31.4. action, Dec. 22d, 1845. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATI 68th Foot—Lieut. H. Duberly, from the 32d Foot, to be John Orr, spirit merchant , Glasgow , Ap Lieutenant, vice Stewart, who exchanges, March 31. at twelve, at the office of Mr. Miller, Glasgo 78thFoot—H. Gillmore, Gent. to be Ensign, without pur- Edward Khull and Alexander Poison, priiittgvalpeNt chase, vice Walsh, appointed to 62d Foot, March 31. April 3 and April 2 4 , at two, at the ebambelt OrTflr. 80th Foot Glasgow. _ To be Captains, without purchase—Lieut. A. W. Riley, Macgregor, Poison, and Co., publi hers, Glasgow April 3 vice Best, killed in action; Lieut. A. Ormsby, vice Sche- and April 24, at twelve, at the chambers of Mr. Kea., berras, killed in action, Dec. 22. Glasgow. To be Lieutenants, without purchase --Ensign A. E. James Law, innkeeper, Kilmarnock, April 4 and April 25, Hardinge, from 53d Foot, vice Riley ; Ensign S. A. Kershaw, at two, at the chambers of Mi. Fnitor, Kilmarnock. vice Ormsby; Ensign. G. C. Robertson, vice Bythesea, killed David Smith, writer, Dundee, April 8 and April 29, at one, in action, Dec. 22; Ensign E. W. P. Kingsley, from 31st at the Royal Hotel, Dundee Foot, vice Warren, killed in action , Dec. 23 ensign H. C. Smith, from 31st Foot, vice Fraser, killed in action, Dec. 24. To be EnSign, without purchase—Colour Sergeant M. 'Kirkland, vice Robertson, March 31. L Commissioned by the Queer. Renfrewshire Regiment of Militia—Unattached Captain , J. J. Bayly to be Adjutant, Feb. 27, 1846. Commissions by her Majesty's Commissioners of Lieutenancy for the City of Lontlon. Regiment of Royal London Militia—W. G. Roper, Gent, it to be Lieutenant; F. W. Weldon, Gent.,. to be Ensign, Feb. 18, 1846. Commission by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cardigan. D. S. Davies, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant; T. D. Lloyd Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; J. L. !Davies, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant, Feb. 'l6 ; J. B. L. Philipps; Esq„ to be Deputy-Lieutenant, Feb. 28. Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant ofGlamorganshire. R. Boteler, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; E. 11. H. Lee, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant ; E. T. Llewellin, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant; H. H. Vivian, Esq., to be Deputy Lieu tenant, March 21. • Royal Glamorgan Light Infantry Battalion of Militia—H. Lucas, Esq., to be Captain ; W. W. Lewis, Gent., to be Second Lieutenant, March 21. Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire. T. A. Boswell, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant; C. Tower, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant;- • J. T. Senior, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant • C. T. Gaskell, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant; R. T. dilpin, Esc, to be Deputy Lieutenant; G. Carrington the younger, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant, Feb. 14. Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Dumbartonshire. Stirling and Dumbartonshire Regiment of Militia—T. M. M. Weller, Esq., to be Captain ; D. Shaw, Gent., to be Lieu tenant; J. Campbell, Gent., to be Ensign; W. M'Allester Douglas, Gent., to be Ensign. Commissions signed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland. Cumberland Militia—W. G. C. Monins, Esq., to be Cap tain, Sept. 21, 1842; H. G. Humphries, Gent., to be Ensign, Feb. 26, 1841; C. Hutton, Gent., to be Ensign, vice Harra den, resigned, Dec. 10, 1841; F. W. Brook, Gent., to be Ensign, May 15, 1843. Commission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Lancaster. Sir T. G. Hesketh, Bart., to be Deputy Lieutenant, March 25. _ _ _ _ Errata in the Gazette of the 24th inst. : Third Regiment of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Militia — For J. Worthington, Gent., to be, Ensign, read J. Worthing • ngton, Gent., to be Lieutenant ; for J. E. Orrell, Gent, to be Lieutenant, read J. E. Orrell, Gent., to be Ensign. • - . MARKET INTELLIGENCE. (Fro:n the London New Price arrrent of March 31.) SUGAR.—To-day there was less firmness in the home consumption Sugar market. In West India purchases to a fair cN.tent were made, but merchants were compelled to t :ke rather lower rates, the supply at market being large and the assortment better. The private sales amounted to 450 !Ards and trcs. ItmFiNt: l 3.—To-day Refined goods were purchased with caution by the home trade-63s to 63s 6d were the irate 3 taken for brown lumps according to quality, and 64s to G4s 6d for standard lumps. Bonded crushed Sugar is dull of sale at 34s 6d to 35s for first quality.. • . MAnnrrrus.—This afternoon there were three public sales of Mauritius, comprising 8,499 bags, but the trade evinced less desire to operate, and prices declined is per cwt; nearly the wholeirciwever sold. There was no low brown in the sales. FOIiEIGN.—To-day 4,202 bags of Pernatribuco Sugar were offered at public sale, and all taken in above the value, that is to say, middling dry yellow at 23s to 2 4 5, low ditto 21 s to 225, fine brown 20s, middling 19s, low damp ditto 17s, mid dling 18s, fine 193 6d,10w yellow 205 to 21s, and middling at 21s 6d to 22 per cwt. EAST INDIA.—This afternoon Bengal Sugar met with less attention, and 1,735 bags 58 chests at public sale were sold at barely former rates. CoFFEE.—This afternoon there was little inclination shown to purchase Native Ceylon, and 815 bags at public sale were only in part sold upon rather lower terms. In Mocha little business was transacted privately. The market for all kinds of Foreign has a dull aspect. TEA.—Although there are sellers of Congou rather under former rates, still the trade have purchased with caution. For Pouchong prices kept pretty steady, but there has y been little business done. ll yson has been sparingly dealt in. In T wan kay severod put chases have been made, and at rates di ffer ng; little froth those of last Tuesday. In Young flyson sales to a fair extent have been made at 10d to Is 6cl for Canton, and at is 8d to 2s 10d for low to fine Hyson kind. Although Gunpowder can be procured at Is Sd to 2s 5d for Canton, 2s 6d to 4s for good to fine Hy-son kind, still little has been doing. SPICES.—To - day of Nu. megs 31 cases 9 casks 3 bags, at auction, were all sold, in consequence of merchants sub mitting to a reduction on former rates of Id per lb; of Mace 5 casks sold at very full rates Pimento is in request, and 99 bags at auction fetched 3%d to 3 3 Ad for middling rather mixed and stalky, being the full worth. SPIRITS.—There has been little desire evinced to purchase Jamaica Rum, but the stock not being large, holders are re luctant to further reduce their prices. For Demerara rather lower rates were taken, still the quantity sold has been only 200 puns. Leeward Island is not offered upon lower terms ; but little business done. For Calcutta previous rates are required, but there hasbeen little passing. Holders of Brandy are unwilling to take lower rates, but there has been little desire evinced to operate. For fine Geneva for home consumption the demand has been brisk, but common has been sparingly dealt in. British Corn Spirits are selling at 108 6d per gallon nett cash, Gin 22 per cent. underproof at 8s 10d, and 17 underproof 9s 4d per gallon. RloE.—ro-day at public sale 1,500 bags of Madras Rice were taken in at the moderate rates c.f . 12s to 12s 6d per cwt for low pinkey white rather dusty and broken, mixed with a few red grains. CociinsaaL—Prices are not lower, but there has been little business transacted privately in black or silver, and at public sale 70 bags of Mexican were only in part sold. TALLOW.—In the value of Russian on the spot little varia tion has taken place since last Tuesday, but the purchases made have been limited. For delivery in the last three months of the year there are sellers of Petersburg yellow Candle of first quality in bond at 41s 6d to 42s per cwt, but there has been but little passing. • OlLS.—Thera has been a good business transacted in Olive Oil, and holders display firmness. For Rape Seed Oil re duced rates are taken. Palm has been purchased with cau tion privately, and a decline in value has ensued. Cocoa Nut has been in good request privately, but prices do not improve, although the supply is small. There was little de sire shown to purchase Linseed Oil, and a decline in the value took place. Sperm has met with attention, and previous improved rates are fully maintained. BANKRUPTS. John Charles Barratt, carver and gilder, Strand, to surren der April 3, at half-past twelve, and May 8. at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Alsager, official assignee, Birchin lane ; Taylor, Moergate-street. Thomas John Moysey Bartlett, billbroker, Pall-mall East, April 7, at half-past eleven, and May 12, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Pennell, official assignee; Pocock and Marston, Norfjlk-street, Strand. William Howe, bricklayer, Boxford, Suffolk, April - 7, at half-past ten, and May 12, at one, at the Court of Bank ruptcy. Pennell, official assignee; Galsworthy and Nichols, Cook's-court, Carey-street; Salmon, Bury St. Edmunds. Charles Couchman, brick maker, Hammersmith, April 6, at twelve, and May 9, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Follett, official assignee, Sambrook-court, Basinghall- street ; Jones, Clifford's Inn. _ Lancelot Newton, warehouseman, Gutter-lane, Cheapside April 14, at eleven, and May 12, at the Court of Bankruptcy Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry Hensman, Basing-lane, Bow-lane, Cheapside. Edward Dorling, Berlirr wool dealer, Ipswich, April 9, at half-past eleven, and May 11, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Turquand, official assignee, Old Jewry-cham bers; Reed and Langford, Friday-street. James Robert Ellis, brassfounder, Houndsditch, April 7, and May 11, at half-past twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Graham, official assignee, Coleman-street ; Lawrence and Plews, Bucklersbury. John Spaul, wine merchant, Beer-lane, Lower Thames street, April 8, at half-past one, and May 14, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman street buildings; Philip, Great St. Helens. Valentine Elkins, coachmaker, Southampton. place, Easton square, April 14, and May 15, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Groom, official assignee, Abchurch-lane ; Fiddey, Paper-buildings, Temple. Michael Kelly, provision-dealer, Liverpool, April 24, and May 15, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Turner, official assignee, Liverpool ; Vincent and Sherwood, Temple, London; Jones, Liverpool. William Edmond and Thomas Edmond, merchants, Liver pool, April 17, and May 1, at twelve, at. the Manchester District Court. Hobson, official assignee, Manchester; Ab bott, Charlotte-street, London ; Atkinson, Saunders, and At kinson, Manchester. Henry Dunington, glove manufacturer, Nottingham, April 14, at half- past eleven, and May 8, at half-past ten, at the Birmingham District Court. Valpy, official assignee, Bir mingham ; Freeth and Rawson, Nottingham ; Hodgson, Birmingham. • John Hirst and Joseph Graham, cloth dressers, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, April 13 and May 4, at eleven , at the Leeds Dis trict Court. Hope, official assigree, Leeds; Williamson, Verulam-buildings, London; Cariss, Leeds. Thomas Kenworthy Rowbotham, bookkeeper, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, April 13 and May 4, at eleven, at the Leeds Dis trict Court. Hope, official assignee, Leeds; Lever, King's road, Bedford-row, London ; Robinson, Huddersfield ; Sanderson, Leeds. James Roger Havard, commission agent, Rhymney, lire conshire, April 5:3, and May 15, at eleven, at the Bristol Dis trict Court. Miller, official assignee, Bristol; Phillpotts, Glamorganshire. John Scott, fruiterer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, April 6 at twelve, and May 25, at two, at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne District Court. Baker, official assignee, Newcastle upon- Tyne ; Harle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne ; Chisholm, Hall, and Gibson, Lincoln's Inn-fields, London. DIVIDENDS DECLARED. W. Blinkhorn, manufacturing chemist, Little Bolton—first div. of 2s. 30. in the pound, any Tuesday, at the office of Mr. Fraser, Manchester. J. Gainer, dyer, Bridgend, Gloucestershire—a div. of 2s. 3d. in the pound, any Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Hut ton, Bristol. W. I. Newman, horse dealer, Norton, Gloucestershire—a div. of 3s. ld. in the pound, any Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Hutton, Bristol. W. R. Watts, chemists, Bath—a div of 9d. in the pound, any Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Hutton, Bristol. J. Young, shipbuilder, Newport—a div. of Id. in the pound, any Wednesday, at the office of Mr. Hutton, Bristol. J. Moore, draper, Tamworth—a div. of 2s. 3d. in the pound, any Friday, at the office of Mr. Follett, Sambrook court, Basinghall-street. J. S. Herring, builder, Cecilia-place, Spa-road, Bermond sey—a div. of le. 3d. in the pound, any Friday, at the office of Mr. Follett, Sambrook-court, Basinghall-street. D. Baseley, cheesemonger, High-street, Southwark—a div. of 2d. in the pound, any Friday, at the office of Mr. Fol lett, Sambrook-court, Basingliall- street. B. Baldwin, warehouseman, Liverpool—a div. of ss. 4d. in the pound, any Friday, at the office of Mr. Follett, Sam brook-court, Basinghall-street. C. Yates, banker, Stafford—fourth and final div. of 3s. 3d. in the pound, any Thursday, at the office of Mr. Christie Birmingham. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. EPSOM SPRING RACES. Hitherto the inferest of the Spring Races at Epsom has been confined to the Trial Plate, for three-year-olds, given by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, and a stake or two in heats for the especial amusement of those to whom quantity is everything. Matters, however, are no longer to proceed at the old "jog trot" pace. The grand stand, and with it the active arrange ment of the races, has passed into the hands of Mr. Henry Dorling, and under the immediate patronage of the Stewards of the Jockey Club, (now associated in the Stewardship with Sir Gilbert Heathcote), and, with the best wishes of every man who would maintain the turf on a sound and respecable footing, he has in the short time that has elapsed since he "signed, sealed, and delivered," accomplished suf ficient in the shape of improvement to convince the world that Epsom is no longer to be dependent solely on its Derby and Oaks. All the modern improvements have been already or will be adopted, and, malgre the selfish opposition of a dis appointed clique, will henceforth rank with the best in the country. The first meeting under the new regime will take place on Friday next, and in a few words we will endeavour to show that the anticipations we have occasionally indulged of its success are not likely to be disappointed. The course has been thoroughly dressed and levelled, and we hear that more money and labour have been expended on it during the last winter than in twenty years previously. % great number of posts and chains have been set up towards Tattenham Corner, where the pressure from the crowd is usually greatest ; and it is with much pleasure we notice that the officials have reserved a space for the people who may not be rich enough to obtain admission to the stands. The judge's chair has been removed to the upper or north side of the course, an alteration we have often suggested, and entirely approve of. A new telegraph has been completed, showing the names of the jockies as they weigh, a decided improvement to any that we have yet seen in this quarter. But the im provements in and about the grand stand throw all others, excellent as they are, into the shade. We were surprised to see the vast quantity of earth that had been removed since last year, and the solidity and excellence of the new works. The lawn, or enclosure in front, is now carried up in a rather sharp slope from the edge of the course to a level with the principal floor of the building, and will furnish accommodation for many thousands of spectators, and afford them an uninterrupted view of the races. The hall opens immediately upon the lawn, and will be a convenient refuge for the " ring," in wet or cold weather. The enclosure is extensive—we should say half as large again as Ascot, but we fancy it will not be found too spacious with the at traction of the Derby saddling; in front. The rooms on the basement are appropriated to the officials of the course. They include the clerk of the course's office, the weighing room, jockey's retiring-room, printibg-offiee. and many other con veniences. This part of the building is warmed by a powerful stove, and is laid down with matting and properly ventilated. Two rooms on the principal floor are reserved, one for the Jockey Club, the other for the Bench bf Magis• trates, and the remainder being open to the public. The Grand Saloon is now in progress of decoration, and we can see enough to warrant us in stating that, when finished, it will be one of the handsomest rooms of its kind in the country. On this floor there are two elegant ladies' rooms, fitted with toilets, and handsomely furnished. A grand en trance has been made at the back of the building, and is most conveniently arranged. A large yard has been en closed with gates, so as to allow of carriages setting down without being molested by the rabble, and the entrance is wide enough for three carriages to draw up together. As far as our judgment goes, the arrangements are unex ceptionable, and we trust the liberal proprietor and lessee will reap the. reward of his labours; at all events, from the interest attached to the great race to come off on Friaay, the number of horses already en route, and the favourable state of the weather, we do not hesitate to predicate that the Spring Meeting willl be a bumper. We shall give the entries and arrivals to-morrow. st Sweetmeat-20 to 1 agst Best Bower — IIESTER.—Tunsnai. . (ta C k i e l i E i r — E 2 3o el :o' 7E? ags l3 t Clum s y TING AT MANC (taken and afterwards offered)—. a to 1 agst [fop° 'taken) -25 to I apt Miss Burns-25 to 1 agst Fitzallen -40 to I agst Crim. Con. (taken freely)-40 to 1 agst Weatherbit-40 to I agst Inheritess (taken)-50 to 1 ag.t Lothario (taken)-50 te 1 agst Polish (taken). DERBT.-9 to 2 agst Sting-12 to 1 agst Brocardo-20 to 1 agst lago-30 to 1 agst Tibthorpe-35 to 1 agst Fancy Boy- (taken)- 35 te 1 agst Humdrum (taken)-1,000 to 15 agst Lucetta colt (taken). METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.-5 to I agst Peasant (taken freely)- 12 to 1 agst Aricula-13 to 1 agst Lord Saltoun (taken)-14 to 1 agst Carissina (taken)-16 to 1 agst My Mary (taken). OAKS.—I 6 to 1 agst Queen Anne (taken) -16 to 1 agst Osprey (taken). 2 DIVIDENDS. At the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall-street. J. Jenkins, currier, Crown-place, Old Kent-road, April 22, at one—T. Pulvertoft, iron -master, Pembrey, Carmarthen shire, April 22, at one—T. Pulvertoft, T. Gaunt, C. Be nner, and J. Calthor, iron-masters, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, April 22, at one—J. Calthorp, iron-master, Pembrey, Car marthenshire, April 22, at one—J. Hill, licensed victualler. Queen-street, Hammersmith, April 21, at one—J. Waddell, shipbroker, Lime-street, April 21, at half-past eleven—C Bonner, scrivener, Spalding, April 22, at one—G. Stephen scrivener, Skinner's-place, Sise-lane, April 17, at twelve — A. L. Newton, merchant, Bury-street, St. Mary-axe, April 21, at two—R. Muvgrove, woollen draper, Birmingham, April 21, at one—W. H. Alexander and C. B. Richards, hard waremen, Upper Clifton-street, Finsbury, April 24, at twelve —J. Durnall, ironmonger, Dover, April 22, at one. In the Country. E. and T. Oldham, builders, Chalford, Gloucestershire , April 27, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court—J. Lowthin and R. J. Brinley, printers, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, April 23, at half-past one, at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne District Court —J. Henderson, horse dealer, Ifigh Crosby, Cumberland, April 23, a t twelve, at the Newcastl e-u p on-T y ne District Court— ?. Hansen, mer chant, Newcastle-upon-Tte, April 23, at one, at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne District Court. CERTIFICATES to be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary, on the day herein mentioned. J. Coe, money scrivener, Sise-lane, Bucklersbl, April 2 I. Denning, watchmaker, Titchbourne-street, t. James's, April 22—T. P. Hawley, cheesemonger, Brunswick- parade, Barnsbury-road, Islington, April 22—R. Gunn, corn dealer, Clare, Suffolk, April 22—E. Eedle, bookseller, Chancery - lane, April 22—T. Howell, tavern keeper, Queen's. Head-passage, Newgate-street, April 22—T. F. Saunders, brewer, Burton upon-Trent, April 22—C. Blackmore, tailor, Cork-street, April 22—J. Challen, brewer, Odiam, Southampton, April 22 —G. %V. Longridge, ironmonger, Sunderland, April 23—G. P. Payne, dealer in optical instruments, Liverpool, April 21— J. W. Frost, coffee dealer, Back-lane, Kingsland-gredlV, April 22—A. Oakley, seedsman, Southampton, April 23 H. Frisker, innkeeper, Southampton , April 231 W. Fisher commission agent, York-place, St. John's-wood, April 21-.- T. Wren, sharebroker, Preston, Lancashire, April 22—R. Kilpatrick and J. Smith, rope manufacturers, Liverpool April 24—J. Miller, cordwainer, Southampton, April 21— W. Wilks, builder, Leeds, April 21—W. Ibbotson, merchant Sheffield, April 21—A. Palmer, druggist, Feltwell, Norfolk, April 21—B. Wood, jun., wine merchant, Leeds, April 21— T. Hodgson, bookseller, Liverpool, April 21—G. Osborn whip maker, Exeter, April 21—R. Agars, woollendraper, Kingston-upon- Hull, April 21—M. Sturley, organ builder, Southam, Warwickshire. April 2 l—J. F. Gee, linendraper, Leeds, April 21—V. S. U. Lenormand, milliner, Regent-street, April 21—T. Ratnett, tailor, Cambridge, April 21. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. There were present at her Majesty's Theatre, last night, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended by Lady Anna Maria Dawson, the Hon. Miss Dawson, Lady Augusta Bruce, Baroness de Speth, Sir George Couper, and Capt. the Hon. G. Murray; his Royal Highness Prince George, his Serene Highness Prince George of Meiningen, at tended by Baron Reitzenstein and Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, the Duke of Devonshire, the Marquis of Clanricarde, the 'Marquis of Douro, his Excellency the Russian Ambas sador and the Bareness Brunow, the Hanoverian Minister, the Marchioness of Westmeath, the Earl of Lonsdale, the Earl of Pevensay, the Earl of Shelburne, the Earl of Liverpool, the Earl of Clare, the Earl of Sheffield, the Dowager Countess of Essex, the Viscount Duncannon, the Marquis of Huntley, the Marquis of Titchfield, the Earl of Falmouth, Viscount Bores ford, Lord William Beresford, Lord Sandys, Lord G. Paget, Lord W. Lennox, Lord Gardner, Lord Dutterin, Hon. Spencer Cowper, Sir John and Lady Lawlor, Sir John Miles, Sir John and Lady Burgoyne, Sir H. Webb, Sir Tho mas Hare, Sir Henry Willoughby, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgibbon, th ia e lion. Mrs. Tolmache, the Hon. R . C urzon, the Iron. Soph Wheatley, the Hon. Mrs. Thelluson, the Hon. ColonelWrottesley, Colonel Cavendish , Mr s. Stodtiart Douglas, Crawshay, Colonel and Mrs. Coin wall, Major Buckley, 1 Pack Redding, &c. &c. k ha 1 in the Thames-tunacl proved highly attractive. lastewee,-,,,0; v having lasted from Monday, and was attended the a, e c r i a i g by , per. FANCY FAIR UNDER TEE TRAMES.—The fancy fair charge of Id. only, s daily. The amount receive at the usual [ A D VERT/ I s ; 7 g E T:i N ni T i i was 1531. up to Friday evening. LrIT.ATION OF THE p'EA UT, the name a , , , , l o. S , l l , )e i li , e , e N r y , as rt DEntr.rrv, Cum) ny H0t .41011 Txsss 0 REA 's sere ice, fell into ill-health, Loway's Pmts.— , the present in SackNi cmsiding any years East and was even at death's door, the action of his hear being frequently so street, mpsi, y violent as to cause, when 1 3 1 4 down, the very I , ed to '}take; and, again, from shortness of breath aunt delility he ceaild scarcely walk twenty yards. This gentleman may now he mil out hunting, in the fu lest in the lndiallC; oi joyment of health, having been cured by the surprising virt-es cf Ilollowaj 's justly celebrated Pills, which arc sold by ex try chemist, and at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Simla, London. CFI E BRATION OF SHAKsPEARE'S BIRTHDAY.—WC have been given to understand that some arrangements are in con templation for the next celebration of Shakspeare's birthday, of a more attractive character than have taken place of late years. We learn that on the morning of the 231 of April, a meeting of the club will be held, at which the present rules will be thoroughly revised. and the objects of the institution more extensively made kirown than at present. A grand morning concert of sacred music will be given at the church, under the sanction of the Lord Bishop of the diocese. and other distinguished patronage, the proceeds to be appli ed to the infirmary fund. The members of the 'Royal Shaksperean Club will afterwar's dine together at the Town hall, when C. Wren Iloskyns, Esq., will preside, and it is expected that he will be accompan!ed by Mr. Sergeant Talfeurd and . Mr. Charles Dickens.--Lewninglon H. D. Norman and W. Rawlings, woollendrarers, Liver. pool—S. R. and S. H. Jutsum, butchers, Aldgate High-street —J. Hawkins, jun., and A. Smith, surgeons, Bristol—W. H. Smith, J. Knowles, and J. Cooke, sharebrokers, Leeds—A. Butterfield, IL Butterfield, and W. P. Butterfield, brick • layers, Hitchin, Hertfordshire—J. Bingley and R. I'. Petti grew, tailors, Duke-street, Grosvenor-square—J. White and R. Rouse, painters, Exeter—E. Allatt and J. Manuel, cabinet makers, Sheffield—F. D. Lewis and G. R. Lowe, printers, Laurence Pountney-lane, City—J. B. Pillin and T. Warren, sword cutlers, Cursitor-street, Chancery-lane—G. Peel and R. Carr, mailuUturing chemists, Ossett, Yorkshire —J. 11. Coates and J. Loveday, jewellers, Wakefield, Yorkshire — W. and W. S. Young, hatters, Oxford-street —W. C oo p er, J. Cooper, and B. Best, preserved provision merchants, Cornhill ---T. and B. Butterworth, woollen nianufactt.irers, G reen booth, Lancashire--J. Rosie, F. P. Walker, jita., and E. Butterworth, sharebroker; Manchester— J. Dean and H. Williams, sack dealers, Liverpool—J. Capstick and T. Bass, general furnishing warehousemen, Portman. place, Edgware road—J. H. Bamford and J. Steil, cotton manufacturers, Todmorden, Lancashire —T. Joyce and R. Church, carpenter,F,, Thatcham, Berkshire —P. A. Burrell and E. Paterson, attor neys, White Hart-court, Lombard-street—T. Helliwell and W. Davis, sharebrokers, Halifax, Yorkshire—J. Pool and R. Cooper, slopsellers, Commercial-road, East—S. and T. Cane, weelwrights,Elmbon, Essex-11. Patteson, jun., and P. Hud dleston, s harebrokers, Threadneedle-street—C. 3f. and T. Wastroacott, seedsmen, Cheapside—J. R. Cowell and R. Courier. The Duchess Dowager of Cleveland, arrived at her re sidence in Seamore-place, yesterday, for the season, from her seat, Newton Rouse, Yorkshire. SOUTH MIDLAND RAILWAY (HUNTING- DON BnANcH). After some discussion as to the order of precedence of the remain ing lines in this group, it was arranged that the above line should be taken first. Mr. MACAULAY, in the absence of Mr. Austin, then opened the case on behalf of the promoters. The proposed branch commences on the Bedford line, a little south of Kettering, and terminates by a junction with the Ely and Huntingdon Railway, at Huntingdon, crossing and firming a junction with the line of the Northampton and Peterborough Railway. By this latter branch the chain of railway between Birmingham and Great Yarmouth will be complete. The length of the branch is twenty-three miles seven furlongs, and it is estimated that at least half a million of persons would be supplied with coal at half the cost which that article at present costs them. The promoters have agreed to subscribe 600,0001. towards its construction. The principal points for the consideration of the Committee in deciding on the merits of the competing lines for completing the railway communication from Birmingham to the Eastern branch will be the amount of capital required, the length of new railisays to be constructed, and the extent of accommodation afforded. The country through which the Rugby and Huntingdon Railway passes from the point where it leases the Northampton and Peterborough Railway, to Rugby is, with the exception of the towns of Kettering and Market Har borough, most thinly populated ; and this line of country would be fully accommodated by the Rugby and Stamford Railway, for which a Bill was at present before a Committee, promoted by the London and Birmingham Railway Company. The proposed line was well supported by a large and powerful company who had subscribed the amount required. The competing line would be longer, and involved a greater expense. The Learned Counsel submitted that, if these grounds of superiority be sustained they would be sufficient to en title the promoters of the South Midland scheme to the passing of their Bill in preference to that of their competitors. Mr. W. Coote, a merchant, residing at St. Ives for thirty years, was thea examined—He dealt in corn, coals, &c. The average number of sheep brought to St. Ives weekly was 4,000, and of cattle 800. The quantity of corn brought to market was 100,000 quarters a year. From 9,000 to 10,000 tons of coal were consumed there yearly, but a larger quantity passed through it. It was very badly accommodated in means of communication, so much so as to be almos. excluded from Birmingham, Leicester, and Manchester. The only convey ance was by canal, and the length of time occupied in conveyance by canal to Manchester was three weeks. The price of coals to the consumer at St. Ives was 205., a price extremely low, owing to the mild winter. They get a quantity from Yorkshire, through Lynn, but none from Leicestershire, from the want of means of a inyey once. The district about St. Ives was very fertile one. Cross-examined—lt would be an object to get as quickly as pos sible from Birmingham to Huntingdon, but he fancied that he could get to Rugby very well by the South Midland project. He admitted that the most direct lino would be by the Rugby and Huntingdon line. By the CHAIILMAN—His general reasons for preferring the pro- Posed line to the competing one, was the saving of 29 miles, the saving of capital to the amount of It 0,0001., and the less expense g=r l.4 p d which would be incurred by passengers. He saw no rea- on of pre ference,r as far as regards increased accommodation to the east. ' 1 • John Edward Lacon, a banker, living in Yarmouth, was next • rt Th o e staple trade of Yarmouth was the fisheries. The London. This r the salt fish went to Hull, and the fresh fish to Midland Was owing to the want of accommodation to the counties. The and every other kind offish b mouth, °w i no , e le price of fish at present was r.:ised in Yar to James Fields stated tha t Formerly a turbot could be communication being opened to London. got at Yarmouth for 45., now it was 165., was raised there in proportion. waterman, and owned fo ur with the river trade, and to r o g k angs he lived at St. Ives. Re was a master stopped at and passed St. Ive of lighters. lie was acquainted an account of all heavy goods which the time he calculated the tot s m . I nte re w i a , s 9,100 tons ; the largest por tion of this tonnage was coals. The total tannage for thur weeks, He took another account for fourtee: ere nearly ge then was 3,377 tons, i (aYs 7,000 tons Of coals. —Wasn 2,1304 or Which were more recently. The ironmonger w at Huntingdon. present from amount of tonna ge coal from Notthigh c a a n s l t * , by a i l izand a South Mr. James Morton examl a n t ed He got his coal and coke Lynn. lie would preter to ge t Derbyshire, if it was as good. His iron came from W was delay, inconvenience, and expense, particularly in the whiter time, in obtaining it. A railway communication with the midland counties would lie of great advantage. living in Runt. i ng d on , corroborated the eviden ce of the last witness as to the want Mr. George Betts Pomfret, a maltster and brewer, of railway communication. The feeling of the inhabitants of tha t town was entirely in favour or Mr. James Baize, farmer ani maltater at Kettering, examinel— the pri.jected line. orde The evidence of this witness was object ed to, because the com b foreu nlcation to that town was at present u nder consideratione another Committee, to which the General South M idland was referred. Mr. Barwell, an ironfounder, at Northampton, was then examined —He had been three times mayor of that town. Frequent public meetings were held in that town about railway communication passing through it to the Eastern Counties. In consequence ol the repentance now felt by Northampton in consequence of the opposition they gars to the London and Birmingham Railway, wl.ich made that Company pass by the town at a d stance of four miles, it made the town now more desirous of a direct communication, principally to the north and east. Cross-examined—Tte competing scheme was never brought before the town, and they had therefore never expressed an opinion upon it. The Secretary of the South Midland Company haying given the formal proofs of the estimates, directors, &c., the further considera tion of the case was adjourned till to-morrow, when Mr. Stephenson will be the first witness examined. • I The Committee adjourned at four o'clock. Ler Sub-Committee, No. I. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, EDINBURGH, AND GLASGOW JUNCTION. (Costinued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) After going through several allegations, which were disallowed, and the standing orders declared complied with, the decision, we un• derstood to be, was, that the Bill should go up to the Committee of Standing Orders on two errors proved yesterday. OXFORD, COVENTRY, AND BURTON-UPON-TRENT. The object of this Bill is chiefly to connect Burton-upon-Trent with the Birmingham Railway lines. The length is about 8 miles ; the estimated cost, 260,0001. The engineer, Mr. Radford ; the agents, Messrs. Dorrington ; the solicit-rs,'Messrs. Woodcock, 'twist, and Co. ; and Messrs. Troughton and Co., of Coventry. A petition from Mr. Jervis against the Bill was presented by Mr. Parkes, complaining of inaccuracies in the plans and sections. Most of these were unimportant, but two or three were sustained, and so far the standing orders were not complied with. GLASGOW AND DUNDEE JUNCTION. The formal evidence having been brought in, the Committee ad- JOE-nod at four o'clock. Sub-Committee No. 2. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Other allegations having b'en sustained, the Committee decided that the standing orders were not complied with. OXFORD, WORCESTER, AND WOLVERHAMPTON. This Bill wee not opposed, and the standing orders were complied with• IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT STREET NUISANCES.—If an apple-woman put her basket on the pavement, it is an obstruction punishable with fine and imprisonment; if an unhired cab loiters about the streets, it is an obstruction punishable with fine and impri sonment, though the loitering of the cab may be a conveni ence to somebody in want of one ; but monster vans, about twenty times the size of an omnibus, parading the streets, not for the purpose of conveyance, but to exhibit placards, are not obstructions in the microscopic eye of the law. These monster vans are getting larger and larger, and we shall soon see one as wide as a street, as high as the houses, and 30 or 40 yards long. As it is, they stop up the carriageway, and they frighten horses ; but they are no obstruction, no nuisance, though a cab parading about in the same way would be both. Whose business is it to attend to the nuisances that spring up in the streets ? The law never meets occasions. It rages against a basket on the footpath, and it sUffers men to march asout with huge placarding boards occupying the space of a score or two of baskets and it tolerates red houses on wheels. It has not yet opened its stupid eye to these nuisances. After meddling with miserable trifles, it always goes to sleep, and it is no one's business to rouse it to meet real annoyances. In this well-regulated town hanging out flags fluttering over the carriage way is amongst the liberties of the subject, for ad vertising eflect, or for whim, or any kind of foolery. There is not another city in Europe in which such a practice would be suffered, and in London it is more dangerous than else where, as the horses are higher mettled and more likely to take fright,—.Examiner. • - HOUSE OF LORDS, March 3L The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat upon the Wool sack at Five o'clock. THE NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE said he had given notice that he would move an address to be presented to her Majesty on the subject of the report made yesterday frormarthlieSeelnet. He Select Committee on they nthye building of the Houses of am might move the address now and die uss it and they could agree to the wording at a future time. The Duke of WELLINGTON thought it would be better to wait till they saw what the other House of Parliament would do. It was his opinion that both Houses should agree in the mode of proceeding. IRISH RAILWAYS. The Marquis of LANSDOWNE, after a few prelimi nary observations, which did not reach the gallery, stated that the grand jury of the county of Kerry thathad commissioned him to present a petition praying House to give as much consideration as was in their power to the various plans of railways which were be fore Parliament, and begging t h at their Lordships would, as far as they could consistently with their public duty, expedite those Bills in such a manner as to give the earliest employment to the people of Ireland. lie wished to cell the attention of the House to a matter of some importance with reference to this petition, and he would take this oortunity of asking his Noble Frien d, the pp First Lord of the Admiralty, a question with reference to this subject. At various times, lay the direction of the Government, surveys had been made of the south western coast of Ireland, with a view of establishing a packet or military station, or both, and to secure a good means of Communication across the Atlantic. He, therefore, wished that the Govern ment should make up their minds as to the place in which such station should be placed while these various lines of railway were under consideration. In the embarking of capital in railways, it was impor tant that some plan should be adopted res p ectin g a packet and military station at the mouth of the Shannon, at Valencia, at Pier Head, or at Bantry Bay, or some other place that might be deemed more eligible. There ought to be some understanding with the Government with regard to such a measure, so that those railways should be made to answer in the best way for public purposes. He would give no opinion as to the best point for a station ; he merely submitted the matter to the consideration of the Government. And if a choice of a point was made, it should be known as soon as pos sible, in order that no difficulty might be thrown in the way of those schemes which were proposed for railway accommodation in Ireland. He would now present the petition, which was in favour of the construction of railways in Ireland generally. The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH was obliged to the Noble Marquis for his suggestions, but he would beg leave to inform him that the selection of a station on the west coast of Ireland rested with the Treasury and not with the Admiralty. With regard to the ports named for a packet station, he thought that Valencia would not be selected. Bantry Bay was better, but Cork was better than them both. THE NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE rose to move the address, of which he had given notice, relative to the new Houses of Parliament. If they were about in any way to advise the Crown upon any matter that would touch the buildings erected for the service of the House of Commons, thereby interfering, if not with the pri vilege, at least with the business of that House, then indeed it would be necessary for them to con fer with the House of Commons before they could take any step in the matter. They, however, did no such thing. The address referred only to the buildings for the sole use and service of the House of Lords. It was a matter of fact, that the Board of Works had been incorporated with the office of the Woods and Forests. There could be no doubt that all palaces and buildings of the Crown or great works of a public nature erected in the metropolis came under the superintendence of that department. There was, therefore, nothing said in the address which he was about to read. Within the last nine months the work, as regarded their Lordships' House, had been at a stand-still. The delay originated out of the differences that arose between the gentlemen employed in the execution of the work. The architect entrusted with the work, and a scientific gentleman who had been called in to superin tend the ventilation and heating of the House differed and the consequence was a total sus pension of the work as regarded the comple. don of the House. What, then, did the Committee do? They did not presume to undertake to settle the difference, and he held that it would not be competent for their Lordships or the Commons, or for both, to in terfere, as it was the Queen's privilege, and therefore the Executive Government alone could interfere. The Committee therefore referred to the Executive Government for the interposition of their au thority, with a view that they would direct both gentlemen to do their duty, and speedily and imme diately complete the work with which they had been entrusted. The superintendence of the work having fallen on the Woods and Forests' department, no other commission or board was established for that purpose. Now he considered that that was unfortunate, as the department of Woods and Forests had already_ so much business thrown on them that they could not give the works that serious attention which they deserved. It would appear, notwithstanding, that the calculations made by the architect, both as to time and expense, were erroneous; and with that view he moved for the Committee. The Committee felt bound to make some suggestions, which he was happy to say had been adopted by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. But, notwith standing this report; the Committee were powerless upon one point, and that a point for which they had been appointed, namely, to accelerate the build ing of the House. They had not the power to make the building go on as they wished, for they had not the authority, and they were therefore obliged Co call upon supreme authority to make them go on. They had called upon the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. He did not think that any public building erected by public money had ever been erected ex cept under the superintendence of the Board of Public Works, and he thought it was a great pity that in the present case they had not acted on the same principle. He maintained that the agreement which had been entered into had not been carried out. He did not wish to impute blame to any one ; it was no doubt a work of a difficult nature. The Noble Lord concluded by moving that an address be presented to her Majesty, praying that her Majesty may be pleased to direct Mr. Barry to proceed with the New Houses without delay, and that Dr. Reid be directed not to interfere with the works by his plans of ventilation, and that directions be given for the com pletion of the House of Lords by the commencement of the next session. The LORD CHANCELLOR having put the motion, Lord CANNING opposed the motion, because the report on which the address was first grounded had only been laid before their Lordships the previous day. He confessed that he was unwilling to take the step re commended by his Noble relative, inasmuch as the report which he had alluded to had only been laid on the table last night. He particularly objected to that passage in the report which had a reference to the impediment put to the completion of the works by the proceedings of the Board of Works. Now be thought that it was im possible to entertain a recommendation of this sort, until the evidence was laid before the House in which this impediment was stated. That Board, as now constituted, was so divided into its departments that it was not likely that the impediments were as bad been represented to their Lordships ; and he protested against any charges being made by implication, until the evidence on which they were based were laid on the table of the House. There was another passage in the address moved for by his noble relative, which he conceived it was in competent for their Lordships to entertain, for the fact was, that the recommendation was founded upon that report which had been submitted to their Lordships, but which had never been yet made known to the House of Commons. No report ss yet had been made to the House of Commons upon the ventilation of the new houses of Parliament orrespecting the plans for ventila tion proposed by Dr. Reid, and which were alluded to in the report before their Lordships. There had been a resolution come to by the House of Commons it ap pears, but they could not recommend any specific pro ceedings until the report of the Committee had been made. Then the Committees of their Lordships' House reported that the a hole of the system of ventilation proposed to be adopted under the management of Dr. Reid would require several years to be carried out, and that they could not recommend the expenditure of more money on the ventilation of the houses of Parliament. Then this was not so much a question of convenience to the House of Lords or to the House of Commons, but rather as of ventilation. But the House of Commons, which was not so impatient as their Lordships, took a different view of the matter. If both Houses addreesed the Crown, each in accordance with its own views, let them consider the position in which the Crown would be placed by such a course of pro cedure. Their views were entirely in otifonthoef consistent with the views of the other House of Parlia gleraLootridngspcookmeminittteerema meat ; and, therefore, be sought them to pause before they adopted the motion of his noble relative (the Mar quis of Clanricarde). It gave him great satisfaction to s o f thepraise m o department to which he (Lord Canning) had the honour to belong. H e thought the course which their Lord shhisipnsopbulersrueeldaiive from time to time, had not answered hear that the N i t: the object for which they were appointed, as the delay and disputes which had taken place had increased since they were appointed, and had led those engaged in the works to look for instruction to others than their real mas ters. Hewould not presume to decide what the course should be that their Lordships ought to pursue, but he might express his earnest hope that the members of the Com mita‘e should be careful to confine themselves to an in vestigation of facts ; and if they should wish to offer any recommendation or suggestion, that they would do so—not in the shape of a report—but by a representa tion to the department, to which allusion had been math' more than once that evening by his Noble relative. That Beard had been ever anxious to meet the wishes s m th em eir be member. 'thesesbips would of their Lordships, and he thought this c ourse the one wh o honour t t o r u be trusted most likely to expedite business, and, in hi s o pi n i on , to give the great est de gree of satisfaction to that Board of not assent to th e proposition of his Noble relative. L or d REDESDALE, having had som e thi ng to d o whichthe grounds behad on the h h r with the preparation of the report, would wish to make an observation or two on the subject matter contained in it. The facts expressed in the report were very few, and they were published to the world long ago. It was perfectly notorious that since the year 1843, when the Committee was first formed, the whole of the evidence taken before them was known from time to time. The report referred to the state of the building now and the state in which it should be. weld remind their Lordships that it was impossible On the motion of Lord KINNAIRD the members of the Committee which he moved for yesterday were agreed to. Their Lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS, March 31. There being only thirty-one Members present at Four o'clock, the House adjourned till to-morrow. TUESDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE. WHITEHALL, MARCH 30. The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed u nder the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, appointing the Right Honourable Charles John Viscount Canning, the Right Honourable James Andrew Earl of Dalhousie, the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Right Hon. John Charles Herries, and Sir John Mark Frederic Smith, Lieut.-Colonel of the Royal Corps of Engineers, to be her Majesty's Commissioners for investigating and reporting upon the various railway projects, of which the termini are proposed to be established within or in the immediate vicinity of the metropolis. DOWNING-STREET, MARCH 28. The Queen has been pleased to appoint Theophilus Shep stme, Esq., to be Diplomatic Agent to the Native Tribes re siding within the district of Natal, in South Africa. Her Majesty has also been pleased to appoint John Mac lean, Esq., Captain in the Army, to be Diplomatic Agent to the T'Slambie, Congo, and Fingo Tribes, on the eastern fron tier of the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. FOREIGN-OFFICE, MARCH 27. The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. J. Frederic Peat, as Consul in the Bahama Islands for the Free Hanseatic city of Bremen. WAR-OFFICE, MARCH 31. 3d Light Dragoons—Lieut. S. Fisher to be Captain, with out purchase. vice Brevet Major Berries, killed in action, Dec. 19, 1845. To be Lieutenants, without purchase—Cornet H. W. White, vice Fisher; Cornet J. D. White, vice Newton, killed in action; Dec. 19; Cornet J. Rathwell, vice Codd, killed in action, Dec. 22. To be Cornets, without purchase—Cornet E. J. Thackwell, from the 16th Light Dragoon, vice H. W. White, promoted, March 31, 1846 ; Sergeant-Major G. Kountze, vice J. D. White, April 1, 1846; H. P. Sale, Gent., vice Rathwell, April 2, 1846; T. H. Stisted, Gent., vice Worley, killed in action, April 3, 1846 ; G. T. Gough, Gent„ vice Ellis, killed in action, April 4, 1846. 16th Light Dragoons. To be Comets, without purchase—F. L. Dashwood, Gent., Tice Bruce, killed in action, March 31 ; W. S. Lockhart, Gent., vice Thackwell, appointed to the 3d Light Dragoons, April 1. 4th Regiment of Foot—Ensign A. V. D. Harris, to be Lieutenant, without purchase, vice Morris, dezeaseil, Nov. 18. 9th Foot. To be Lieutenants-Colonels, without purchase—Major G. L. Davis, vice Colonel Sir J. M,Caskill, killed in action ; Dec. 19, 1845. Major C. Barnwell, vice Taylor, killed in action, Dec. 22. To be Majors, without purchase—Brevet-Major C. Dou glas, vice Davis, Dec. 19; Brevet-Major M. Smith, vice Barnwell, Dec. 22. To be Captains, w ithout purchase—Lieutenant C. M. Creagh, vice Douglas, Dec. 18 ; Lieutenant C. £lmhirst, vice Smith, Dec. 22 ; Lieutenant D. M. Bethune, vice Dunne, killed in action, Dec. 22 ; Lieutenant W. Shelton, vice Feild, killed in action, Dec. 31. To be Lieutenants, without purchase—Ensign H. Thomas, vice Creagh, Dec. 19, 1845; Ensign R. G. Cumm i ng , vice Ehnhirst, Dec. 22, 1845; Ensign W. H. Forster, vice Hook, appointed Adjutant, Dec. 22, 1843; Ensign G. H. Hawes, vice Sievwright, died of his wounds, Jan. 4, 1846; Ensign W. H. Stirling, vice Shelton, March 31. To be Ensigns, without purchase—Sergeant-Major J. Whiteside, vice Thomas, March 31; A. Sievwright, Gent., vice Cumming, April 1 ; W. P. Terry, Gent., vice Forster, April 2 ; 11. R. Browne, Gent., vice Hawes, April 3 ; C. W. Lontsworth, Gent., vice Hanham, promoted in the 62d Foot, April 4 ; S. B. M. Skinner, dent., vice Richardson, pro • rooted in the 62d Foot, April 5. To be Adjutant—Lieut. L. Hook, vice Bethune, promoted , Dec. 22, 1845. 17th Foot—F. H. D. Marsh, Gent, to be Ensign, without purchase, vice Johnston, appointed to the 41st Foot, March 31. 21st Foot—The Hon. C. M. H. Forbes to be Second Lieu tenant, without purchase, vice Dilkes, promoted to the 31st Foot, March 31. 22d Foot—Ensign T. Stack to be Lieutenant, without pur chase, vice Smith, deceased, Nov. 18, 1845 ; A. J. B. L. Butt, Gent., to be Ensign, vice Stack, March 31, 1846. 28th Foot—Ensign B. J. Lennox, from the 41st Foot, to be Ensign, vice Moore, promoted, March 31. 29th Foot. To be Captains, without purchase—Lieut. H. P. L'Estrange, vice Lucas, killed in action ; Lieut. K. Murchison, vice Molle, killed in action, March 20. To be Lieutenants, without purchase—Ensign H. It. White, vice Carey, killed in action, Dec. 19, 1845; Ensign G.'St. J. Henderson, vice Simmons, killed in action, Dec. 22, 1845 ; Ensign E. T. Scudamore, vice L'Estrange; Ensign A. A. Dick, vice Jones, appointed Adjutant, March 20. To be Ensigns, without purchase—Sergeant-major G. Mit chell, vice White, March 31 ; W. S. Simmons, Gent , vice Henderson, April 1; C. H. Levinge, Gent., vice Scudamore, April 2 ; J. S. Henderson, Gent., vice Dick, April 3; R. J. Evans, Gent., vice Richards, promoted, April 4. To be Adjutant—Lieut. G. H. M. Jones, vice Murchison, promoted, March 20. 31st Foot. To be Lieutenant Colonel, without purchase—Major J S. Spence, vice Bolton, died of his wounds, Jan. 5. • `) e Majors, without purchase—Capt. T. Bulkeley, vice Baldwin, died of his wounds, Dec. 31, 1845 ; Capt. G. D. Young, vice Spence, Jan. 5. To be Captains, without purchase—Lieut. J. C. Brooke, vice Willes, killed in action ; Lieut. J. S. Scott, vice Bulke ley; Lieut. J. Greenwood, vice Young, March 31. To be Lieutenants without purchase—Ensign It. Mac kenzie, vice Brencley, killed in action; Ensign J. Paul, vice Hart, killed in action, Dec. 19, 1845; Ensign H. P. Hutton, vice Pollard, killed in action, Dec. 25, 1845; Ensign C. H. G. Tritton, vice Brooke; Second Lieutenant W. C. Dilkes t from the 21st Foot, vice Scott; Ensign W. Du Vernet, from the 50th Foot, vice Greenwood, March 31, 1846. To be Adjutant and Lieutenant—Lieutenant A. S. Bolton, from the 21st Foot, vice Bernard, killed in action, Dec. 19, 1845. To be Ensigns, without purchase—Quartermaster Sergeant W. Jones, vice Mackenzie, March 31; Ensign J. 0. Swaffield, from the 48th Foot, vice Hutton, April 1; H. Brenchley, Gent., vice Paul, April 2 ; F. R. Bernard, Gent., vice Tritten, April 3 ; G. W. Baldwin. Gent., vice Kingsley, promoted in the 80th Foot, April 4; S. Christian, Gent., vice Smith, pro mosed in the 80th Foot, April 5, 1846. 32d Foot—Lieut. H. Stewart, from the 68th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice Duberly, who exchanges, March 31. 39th Foot—Ensign J. M. W. Ensor to be Lieutenant, without purchase, vice Harvey, killed in action, Dec. 22; H. M. Havelock, Gent., to be Ensign, vice Ensor, March 31. 41st Foot—Ensign W. Johnston, from the 17th Foot, to be Ensign, vice Lennox, appointed to the 28th Foot, March 31. 48th Foot—C. R. Chichester, Gent., to be Ensign without purchase, vice Swaffield, appointed to the 31st Foot, March 31. 50th Foot—Ensign Amos White, to be Lieut., without purchase, vice Young, killed in action, Dec. 20; Sergeant- Major It. Heaton, to be Ensign, without purchase, vice White, March 31, 1846; W. A. D. Anderson, Gent. to be Ensign, without purchase, vice Du Vernet, prorated in the 31st Foot, April 1, 1846. 53d Foot—Sergeant Major J. W. Follows, to be Ensign, without purchase, vice Hardinge, promoted in the 80th Foot, March 31. Glst Foot—Sergeant Major D. Reid. to be Ensign, without purchase, vice Armstrong, promoted, March 31. 62d Foot. To be Captains, without purchase—Lieutenant It. Shear man, vice Clarke, killed in action; Lieutenant G. Nicholas, vice Wells, killed in action, Dec. 22, 1845. To be Lieutenants, without purchase—Ensign A. S. Craig, vice Hillier, deceased, 0ct.19 ; Ensign C. Roberts, vice Scott, killed in action ; Ensign R.A. Cox, vice M'Nair,killed in action ; Ensign J. M. M. Hewett, vice Gubbins, killed in action, Dec. 22; Ensign J. Hanham, from the 9th Fcot, vice Shear man ; Ensign C. R. Richardson, from the 9th Foot, vice