The Express.
London, England, 1851-08-25 00:00:00

RAILWAY MEETINGS.

LOWEsTOFT RAILWAY AND Il.tanorn COMPANY.
The usual half-yearly meeting of this company was held tat tho
other, Lowestoft, on Saturday last. S. M. Pete, Esq., the
chairman, preside,' ; and the secretary having read the adver•
tisement by which the meeting was convened, he observed
that their zucotiugs ler the future would, ho was afraid, be
very much a matter of routine. The harbour, as he had
stated :in the last occasion, was practically complete ; and
motes that time it had been taken pose:union of under the
act of parliament, anal in conformity with the arrangements
and agreemt nts, by the Norfolk company. With reference
to the harbour iteelf, he could only say that it lead conti-
nued to answer most efficieatly all the purposes for which
it was originally designed. Ile should like finch gen-
tlemen as could spare time to go over their steamers
now lying there, three of which were each of 700 tons
burden, with most efficieut power, which Captain Au-
drove could describe more pertutiy than ho could, en-
abling them to perforan the journey between this port
and Denmark at an average rate of twenty-eight hours.
During the last month he hail hUnself vainest Norway, and
had had the pleasure while there of seeing the great trunk
railway of that kingdom commenced ; and ho was glad to
inform them that taw arrangements made fur its execution
would amore its completion within a per of two years.
'Phut railway would open a communication with-Lake
Moywn, on whieh tow st. emery were now plying, anal for
whicia six ether steamere were building ; and it would also
open up the interior of Norway to an extent of 110 miles.
And when he told them Dialer' his journey from Christiana
to Lake Moywu he counted 368 waggons holm with colo-
alai produce, and (:tat dare were upwards of 2,1100 horses
eat cloyed in transporting merchanaliw front Christiana to
Eidsvalt for the Lake of Moysen for the supply of the in-
terior et the country, they would at once see that the rim-
swill:thou at. Li large ; anal he hoped this statement would
induce some of has Norwich friends to take a trip there and
try if they could Meccas,. their trade wham the railway was
opened by taking advantage of the requirements of thatking-
dom. On his return he had the pleasure also of seeing the
prime minister of the kingdom of Denmark, in conjuiactims
with Mr. Robert Stet:bean:tau, and making preliminary ar-
ranberuents for all the railways :dealt to he constructed
there, so that lie hoped that on the other side of the water
there would, in two year:, be an efficient railway communi-
cation of such a character that, with the arrangements
here, would enable them to develop a very large traffic at
this port. Their prospects were, he believed, so far good
that during tae present year their Wattle laud very consi-
derably inure:toed. laa,kitt' at the large amount contributed
by the railways during the past year to the parent line, and
looking at their :admirable sea station and communication
with ad the northern ports of Europe, which, if properly
taken aolvautage eat must he of great benefit, they could not
hut we that taeir Maj. et. had 'Welt attained iu a very satis-
factory manner. A tinuneial .tutement was then
submitted to the shareholders, an abstract of which
has already appeared in the Express. Captain
Andrews then stated that he had just returned from
a visit :to Denmark, Norway, mad other ports on the
opposite coat, with a view to uscertain the extent of traffic,
which might be obtained for the harbour uud ; and
he gave a very favourable account of these coo:atria:, and
expressed his belief that a vary target's:tile indeed might be
developed when the llelk line was opened, and when it be-
came known that acumen were regularly plying. Ito
stated that several merchants and When. had ha:oleic:al this
port, and admitted that great Codifies were off red liar the
conveyance of goods, anti especially of work, trinat Norway
anal Sweden to London, anal other large market:of this
country ; anal thew gentlemen had expressed their determi-
nation to avail themselves el thew advantages, in pref. reuco
to taking the usual longer route. Ile then entered into de-
tails with respect to the harbour and railway during the
past half-year, showing that there had been a very satisfies.
tort Increase in the imports, but a decrease in the exports.
'this decrease of the exports ho was at present unable to ac-
count for. Upon the whole he eunsalered the prospects of
the company very 111volt:utile. Ille theu describes' the new
packet.-the City of Norwich—as a vessel very complete in
every respect, and offering great advantages to shippers fur
the conveyance au' their stock in the best conditien front tho
opposite ;lion" to this country. The meeting soon after-
wards separated
ltovs.T, JN AND Iltrcmv ItAIIAVAA.—The half-
yearly meeting was held on Saturday, at Ow offices in the
Poultry. W. Wilshere, E-q., took the chair. The follow-
ing report was read :—'• As regards the Royston anal
llitelain Railway proper, the directors have sinnaly to in-
tone you that the hall year's rent, ling b.:5,62 D. 2s. tid,
Owing 6,0001. less income tax anal interest on unpaid calls),
has been received from the Great Northern Railway Com-
pany, and that the warrants for the same will he issued
forthwith, say at the rate of :In 6d. per share, or 6 pi r cont.
per annum, less income tax. 'rite Shepreth ext. iasion was
opened fur public trathe em Augur( lat. The half of taw
capital fur this line having been duly paid up and expended,
application km Wen made to the railway comattissiehera for
their certificate, and sca soon as practicable after it. receipt,
the directors will execute the lease of this extension to the
Great Northern Railway Company, and exchange the Kuno
fur the one to be executed by theta. that following gentle-
men retire in rotation from the direction, but are wigiblo
for re-eh:edam, vix.:—The Right lion. the Earl of Iliad-
wicke, Messrs. Arbouiri, Ekin, Masternian anal Phillips.
It is intended, in accordance with the advertisement, that a
special meeting of proprietors .hall Ise held after the regular
businow of the day shall have 6:mulatto', :at which the
directors will recommend the conversion or consolidation
into a general capital stock, to he divided amongst them ac-
cording to their revs solve interests therein, of the ori-
ginal shares in the capital of that ltoyston anal Ritchie COlll-
- the amount of each of which shares is, by the pis:wi-
sh:as of The Great Northern Railway Act ('so. 1,) 1651,
reduced to W. .14. The weal ulestracts of receipts and pay-
ments were appended, front which it appeared that the
balance in hand, on the capital account, was 5,703/. l'.. 3d.
The money received for the Shepreth extension was :-
51,D1f. 95..111. and the disbursements, 34,0191. res. Id. ;
leaving a balance of 16,131 f. Its. :lat." The Chair-
man simply moved the lialoption of the report, which
was agreed to unanimously. The meeting was then
made special for passing a resolution for consolidating into
a general stock the original shares in the Royston and
Ilitchin Comnany.—A Proprietor waked whether any fur-
ther sum would be called up ou the original Royston and
Machin shares.—The Solicitor Said certainly not ; the tact
now limited the amount to six point& five shillings.—Tho
resolution having been panted, the meeting udjourned.

I.ON DONDERRY AND ENN ISE ILLEN.-Tll6 accounts
of the Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway, fur the half.
year ending Juno 30, have been printed, and they will
be presented to a meeting fixed fur the 27th inst. It ap-
pears from the balance-sheet that there is an excess of re-
ceipts over expenditure of 18,1721. 17s. Nd. The total
amount on the debtor side is stated at 272,21.51. 9.. 3d.
The total on the creditor side at 251,0221. Ifs. 7d.
The following items form the total of reeellitY -To
char holder:, :mount recei red on 211. shams; ditto, 121. 101.
ditto interest on culls and transfer fees ; profit and loss (merged
shares), 236,1291. Amount received on account of future
calls. Amount of arrears on 121. 10m. shares, 11,254. Bahutee
of profit and loss account. Dividends unpaid ; depreciation
fund, 6,0131. Is. Id. Liabilities, as rails, &e.; sleepers,
I engineering, contractor (bridge extension), 16,6181. 2s. 2d.
The expentlisoire resolves itcelf in the following details :-
By parliamentary expenses (obtaining act), 14,00141. Os. 44
land and construction, 170,4111. 10s. 141. ; locomotive anti
traffic plant, 16,1371. 16s. 10d. ; incidental charges,
23,1641. 6s. Nd.; general Mace expenses, 205301. 11s. 2d.;
interest to shareholders, 4,3161. Is. 4d. Total, 237,604/.95. 01.
Liabilities on capital account per contra, 16,018/. 2s. 2d.
LANCASIIIRE AND YORE:11111LE HAILWAY.-Tho
directors have made • call of 1/. 10s. per share on the
201. or fifth shares, making 131. per blare called up. The
electric telegraph is about to be laid down on the line.
PENSII ER ANL/ Sea DER LA N D bind. W.B Y. - 7110
branch railway train l'ensher to the Sunderland docks is
progressing rapidly. The sea entrance at the docks will
ntoke the harbour double-mouthed, and accommodate craft
' of the largest calibre.
HULL AND SELBY HAILWAY.-The dividend of
this company for the half-year is at the rate of 21. 9s.
FRENCH 14AILWAY TRA FEM.-The following are the last
return. of the gore receipts of the principal railways :
%SST ER :N. -From August It to August 19: Passengers, 401,8362.
54e ; e.osts, 208,57,1. loc. ; total, 610.4121. Gte.
Ream -Emu August 10 to August 16: 140,1671. 700.;
g0t...16,13,08M 25. e., total, 223,1551.05 c.
anTle..-I,,arn August 10 to August -6: Passenger', 55,9011, 20a.;
rode 37,4 ILL .08.; total, 93,435!
°amts.-From August li ta Auaust 17 revengers, 118,5131.80 c.;
gnsda, 106,571 f. 27c.; total, 225,1151. 67c.
Roans se s.-Proca Mutest Sto Asurunt : Porringers, 73,461(.3rr. ;
go 4s. 40,4tist. 23e.: teal, 113,5121.
Yuisdroa. -From August II to Augur' 7. Passenger., 43,229173 e.;
gore, 41,6291. 804. total, 84,169 f. 55e.
BOvaiuse.-Vmen Ac gust 11 to August 17: Passengers, 50,959(.45c.;
g'u.as 14,6914.15 e.; tots:, 63,5 of 60c.
Narras.-Item Aug' at 9to August 15: Pomander", 30,2161. 20a.;
goods, 11,846(.75c.; total, 41,2911.95 c.
Braiissesio. -Yuan Aug. 13 to Aug. 11: Par engem, 113,81,2 f. 1.50.1
goods, .A,2591. 3 R. ; 1.0,18 I .. 411 c.
Bats.-Prom July 28 to An. 3: Possrngere, 31,6881.35 e ; goods,
2,,2311. 65e. ; total, 59,9191 94c.
SInNT.I.K.E.-Pram Aug. 6 to Aug. 12: Paoseogrre, 13,1331. 65e.;
goods, 10,926 f. 30a; total, 24,0011. 95c.
MARetil.t.. -hon. Aug. 6to Aug. 12: Pasiangers, 45,713! 505.;
gods, :V&A. 35c.; UAW, 75,6127.05 e.
Cuaaraas.-Pram July 2' to Aug. 3: Passengers, 10,7791. 60c. ;
goods, 12,0067. 15c.; total, 42,7861. 75c.

SUSPECTED MURDER AT BLAENCWS.—The ad-
journed inquest upon the body of Ruth Jones, a young wo-
man aged 17, servant of David James, farmer, of Bluencwn,
Carmarthen, and who was found dead in a pond in that
neighbourhood on the 9th instant, took place at Cornell on
Monday list. The substance of the evidence adduced was,
that the ground near the pond in which deceased was found
bore traces of a struggle between two or more persons, and
marks of blood were discovered on an adjoining wall. De-
ceased bail several wounds on the head, which, in the
opinion of the medical gentlemen examined, were inflicted
before death with some blunt instrument, bat nothing
transpired to implicate any ono in the commission of the
murder. The jury returned a verdict of " Wilful murder
against some person or persons unknown."