The Press.
London, England, 1858-09-11 00:00:00

THE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 11, 1858.

company dissented. Rates and fare on routes
between two points are to be equal—four companies
disagreeing. The most important of all the resoln•
bons received no support from flue companies, wh•
refrained from voting. It was that which strongly
recommends the settlement of all differences between
railway companies by arbitration, instead of by re-
course to law, or to excessive and ruinous competi-
tion, and that powers be sought for from Parliament,
in the ensuing session, to enable any two or more
railway companies to settle all disputes by arbitration.
A committee was then appointed to prepare a bill to
be presented to Parliament, and the meeting was
adjourned to the 7th of October next.
RAILWAY CAPITAL AND LOANS authorized by Act
efjParliament, before the 31st of December, 1857,
was, according to a parliamentary return just issued,
387,051,7341., of which 7,732,4961. was authorized to
be raised by shares, and 2,614,316/. by loans, last
year alone. Previous to the year 1857, 281,114,152/.
was to be raised by shares, and 96,158,7731. by loans.
Of the share capital paid up on the 31st of December
last, 178,624,394/. was not receiving, or entitled to
receive, any preferential dividend or interest. The
total amount of the dividends on the ordinary share
capital of railways was 0,391,7461.; capital to the
amount of 58,126,627/. received preferential interest
or dividends to the amount of 2,706,157/. The total
debts of companies at the end of 1857 amounted to
78,406,2371., and the interest thereon payable to
3,210,683/. The total amount which, at the end of
the year, the various companies had raised by shares
and loans was 315,157,2601., and they then retained
power to raise 72,194,6181. by existing shares, by new
shares, and by loand. 283,957,2551. is the total
amount expended iu the construction of railroad
works. The length of line open for traffic on the
31st of December last was 9,447 miles-2,081 of
single aLd 0,356 miles of double lines. 993 miles of
railroad were being constructed at the close of the
year, and 3,554 miles of line were authorized, but
not then commenced. The total length of lines for
welch companies had obtained powers prior to the
31st of December, 1857, was 13,562 miles.

DASHWOOD—On the tth instant, in Seamore place, Mayfair,
Lady Isabel Anne Dasbwood, widow ut the late Francis Dash.
W;10,1, Esq., of Bexley, Kent.
111GAIAN—On the 19th ult., at Douglas, Isle of Man, Vice-
Admiral Henry Molar', aged 77.
PARKE—On the 3rd instant, at Hythe, :war Southampton,
General Thomas A. Parke, C. 0., aged 77.
POMEROY—On the 2nd instant, in Sussex place, Regent's-
park, Mrs. Pomeroy, widow of tho late Thotna3 Pomeroy,
Ess., aged 92.
SEAFORTH—On the let instant, at Edinburgh, Elizabeth
Charlotte, daughter of the laW Francis, Earl of Seaforth.
TYTE—On the 9rd instant, at Eaatoott, ktiddlesez, Captain
Robert William Tyte, R.N., aged di.

BENSON'S WATCHES.
"Excellence of design and perfootion of workmauship."—
Itorning Chronicle.

"The qualities of his manufacture stand second to none."...
Morning Adreribier.
" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design.'—Globe.
" Tho Watches here exhibited surpass those of any other
English manufacturer."—Observer.

Those who cannot personally inspect this eqgnsive and costly
stock, should send two stamps for " B litiou's Illustrated
Pamphlet," containing important information requisite iu the
purchase of a Watch, and from which they can select with the
greatest certainty the one adapted to their use. Silver Watches
from a to 50 Guineas—Gold Watches, from 31. 13s. to 100
Guineas. Every Watch warranted and sent post paid to any part
of England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales, upon receipt of a re•
mittaueo. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied.—
Watches Exchanged or Repaired.—Manufactory, 33 and 34,
Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.—Established 1749.

§B7

I)ROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIKELL.
PO lAN:RAP/ITC HALL, King William-street, Charing.
cross.—TWO HOURS OF ILLUSIONS. For One Month
only, previous to Professor Frikell's departure on a Provincial
Tour. Every Evening at Eight. Saturday Afternoons at Throe.
Private Roses, One Guinea; Box Stalls, La.; Orchestra Stalls,
35.; Area, las.; Amphitheatre, la.—Places may be secured at
the Polygraphic Hall, and at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33,
Old lionihstreet.