The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-12-15 00:00:00

resolution expressing their great interest in the object they
had in view, and wishing it every success. (Hear, hear,)
Because they looked on it in this light—running over their,
line for 84 miles, if they could only bring double the traffic
it would be as 17 to 11; and therefore it was clearly their
interest. They had also an interview with them about ar-
ranging claims, &c., and they were met in a spirit of fairness
which was highly encouraging. It had been found that a
small line like this could be worked by a larger company than
themselves, and it was their intention to take advan-
tage of that experience, and to make arrangements
with the Newcastle and Carlisle company for work-
ing the line ; and this was likewise intended on the
part of the Port Carlisle directors. Minerals, &c., coming
on that line being in the wagons of the Newcastle and the
Carlisle company, and drawn by their own engines, they
could bring them on to the line at a less cost than they
could provide the rolling stock.
Mr. DIXON remarke that the provisional committee of
the Carlisle and Silloth coinpany included the names of
several directors and shareholders of the other companies.
They made it a point to get those directors, who were taking
a lively interest in the project, and acted in both capacities,
as a guarantee to• the public, they were working hand in
hand together. His (Mr. Dixon's) father, who was deeply
interested in the old canal company, was on the provisional
committee; and up to a late period he was one of the direc-
tors of -the Port Carlisle railway. There were others who
were shareholders.
Mr. PINION asked what provision was intended to be
made for a communication between this town and Silloth
bay. Nothing had been said at present as to ensuring cer-
taM permanent communication between Liverpool and
Silloth bay. As the support of the merchants of Liverpool
was sought, it would be necessary to show them they had a
direct and certain convenience between here and the new
dock at the other side.

Mr. Invirio replied that until very lately they had two
steam-boat companies running their boats twice a week;
but when the Lancaster line was completed, the competition
became so great that one of the companies gave up the
station, and the entire line was then left to the Carlisle and
Liverpool steam navigation company. They had in conse-
quence experienced very great inconvenience. As an instance,
he would mention that on one occasion goods which were
dispatched from Liverpool on Monday did not reach him
until Friday ; but if they were shipped in the steam-boat to
Silloth bay on the same date, he would have had them in
Carlisle on the Tuesday morning. There need be, then, no
apprehension on the point referred to by Mr. Piston ; be-
cause on the opening out of any new channel of communi-
cation its incidental wants must necessarily force themselves
upon the attention of the merchants of the whole place. He
might also state that the Newcastle steam-boat which had
plied between this port and Carlisle for many years, was
undergoing repairs in order to be placed on the station ;
and he had no doubt but that with other increased facilities
which it would give, it would be the interest of the steam-
boat company to provide adequate accommodation. If they
did not, then the promoters of the present scheme would
have to provide steam-boats for themselves.
Mr. SMITH HARRISON asked what amount of support the
indertaking had received from those locally interested'?
Mr. IRVING replied that in the neighbourhood of Carlisl
they had got something like £30,000. The deputation hao
been also in London last week, and after the explanations
they gave at a very largo meeting which' was . held in the
London Tavern, somewhere about £5,000 was subscribed
before they separated. The matter was now in the hands of
some active friends there, and he had no doubt, if Liverpool
came out as it ought to do, of their being able to go before
parliament next session. £30,000 for Carlisle, he might
observe, was a very large sum. It was not a speculative
place ; but viewing the matter as a sound investment, and
one in which they were deeply interested, they. had thus
stretched forth a helping hand.
Mr. 11.6..unisoN observed that he had heard statements
which showed that this undertaking would be of very great
advantage to Carlisle locally; but he did not correctly under-
stood what special advantage it was that should make it
worth the while of the Liverpool people to co-operate in the
matter. did not see how it would accommodate the
through traffic. They have already a line of communication
between Newcastle and Carlisle by railway. Was it then
by the difference of cost between the goods taken by Silloth
bay and those by way of Carlisle and Maryport that would
entitle them to claim the through traffic ?
Mr. IRVING replied that it had been already stated that
Maryport was not at all times accessible, and that conse-
quently much delay took place there. The delay in fact was
so great that it had been the subject of complaint with the
people of Carlisle for some time. As an instance of this,
and of the interest attached to the present undertaking 'in the •
south of Ireland, he would merely read the following com-
munication which the secretary had received from Mr.
Hartley :
_ . _

"Mi dear Sir—l have been down in the south of Ireland
to advise about the construction of a dock at Cork by the
Great Southern and Western, and in my interview with the
directors and officials, reference has several times been made
to the proposed, dock at Silloth, and much satisfaction ez-
presscd at the prospect of floating dock accommodation being
afforded in that locality. It appears that this railway com-
pany, as well as others, get all their coat for the-manufacture
nuke from Nwcastle via Murynnrt,
plain greatly ot, the detention they are subjected to from
vessels getting neaped, They tell me that the trade in
coal with Silloth, should facilities be afforded for their ship-
ment, would be something very large indeed, as the New-
castle coals alone will suit their purpose,; and I think it well
to inform you of this, in order that your attention may be
directed to this source of traffic, and I have no doubt that by
a little inquiry you will find strong evidence to the effect I
have stated. If you wish to be informed more fully as re-
gards the shipments of the Great Southern, Mr. J. M. Miller,
their engineer, will, I am sure, be glad to furnish you with
information. His office is in Dublin.

" J. B. HARTLEY."
Mr. HAnnlsOrr: It is quite clear that you expect the
through traffic, not because you carry the goods cheaper, but
because of your greater facilities.
Mr. IRVING replied that the difference between the cost of
construction of weir line, all other railways would always
give them the advantage.
Mr. HARRISON : 'But suppose they increase their traffic at
a less cost ?

Mr. Inv.i.wo replied that they could not accommodate that
which they even now had ; and a large amount of traffic
went upon a route which they could not get at all, but which
would be attainable by the present line.
Mr, Da.-ox said that he knew a gentleman largely con-
nected with the collieries, who went to Maryport a short
time ago to seek for additional accommodation for the ship-
of coals to Ireland, but he could not obtain it.

Mr. IRVING stated that the manage; of the Belfast gas
works, sought for the like accommodation and could not ob-
tain it, and simply because it was not to be had. Mr. Irving
in concligion stated that since they came to Liverpool,
£2,000 had been subscribed to the undertaking.
After some further desultory discussion.
Mr. WILLIAlisox moved, and Mr. R. 'HODSON seconded,
that the thanks of this meeting be given to the deputation,
for the very lucid and clear statement which they had. made.
The motion was unanimously adopted ; and the compli-
ment was acknowledged by Mr. Dixon.
Mr. NicuoLsorr moved, and Mr. ROBINSON seconded, that
the project appeared to be sound and feasible, and well
worthy the attention of capitalists.
The motion was unanimously adopted.
The thanks of the meeting having been given to the
chairman, the meeting separated.

The shock of an earthquake was felt near Geneva on the
4th instant. The walls of several houses were eracked.
CHRISTIIAS HOLIDAY.—Tho shopkeepers of Wolverhamp-
ton have consented to close their places of business on the
Monday after Christmas day, in order to afford their assist-
ants an opportunity of visiting their relatives.—Wolver-
hanipton Herald.

ACCIDENTS.--A woman named Merry Egan, residing in
Addison-street, whilst gathering ,nttnn, in -nartoy,...tr.ot, was
crushed between a cart and a wall, and sustained a severe
contusion of the thigh.—Susanna M'Cluskey, living in
Eccles-street,-whilst engaged in the same employment, her
foot slipped and she fractured her thigh. The above cases
were received at the Northern Hospital.
EXTRAORDINARY SLAUGHTER OF RATS.—About 1,400 of
these pests of the farmers were recently killed in some very
old-standing wheat ricks on an estate in the neighbourhood
of, Upton-on-Severn. The quantity of grain consumed by
the vermin'must have been very great, as they had long held
undisputed possession of their comfortable quarters. - What
a speculation for a Chinese purveyor ! How much he would
regret the loss of so much dainty food ! —Gloucester Chro-
nicle.

DEATH FROM EXCESSIVE DRINKING.—An inquest was
held yesterday on the body of Martha Robinson, aged 60
, years. The deceased, who kept a tobacconist shop, nearly
opposite the, Rorough gaol, was found dead under very sus-
pieious circumstances on Monday morning. , •It appeared
the deceased lived in this shop, but had formerly resided
with her daughter in Virgil-street, who was in the 'habit of
occasionally leaving her mother, and remaining out all
night. On Sunday night, a young woman; named Elizabeth
Quirk, called to see the deceased, the daughter being out,
the deceased asked her to wait until her daughter returned.
She remained until ten o'clock, and it being then too late to
go home, she went to bed in the back part of the shop,
which is divided by a temporary screen, and when Quirk
get up the next morning, she found the deceased lying dead
on the floor. The daughter appeared at the inquest, and
said she had gone with a friend to Cheshire on Saturday,
leasing her mother in the shop, and was surprised on going
to the shop on Tuesday to find the place in charge of the
police. She stated that her mother had a great many
fr'e ds, gentlemen connected with shipping, who called on
11 r occ ,sionally, and then she took more -irink than was
c n 12th it with sobriety. In reply to the coroner, she said
Nhe had frequently
.seen her mother intoxicated. The hus-
band of the deceased was a cabinetmaker in New York, and
he was chiefly employed in. 'fitting up the cabins of packet
ships. They (the deceased and, her husband) had been
parted many years. Mr. Kemp, surgeon; made a/ost-mor.
tent examination on the body of the decease I, and found the
cause of death to have been apoplexy, and, from the state of
the organs, he had no doubt but that it was brought on by
excessive drinking. Tho jury returned a verdict of died
from excessive drinking.