The Sun.
London, England, 1855-03-12 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING. MARCH 12 1856

once after the ;c•feights are declared to carry 41b ;
twice, or the winner of a handicap of 100 soya clear,
71b extra ; the second to save his stake ; the highest
weight accepting being under Bst 51b, it has been
raised to Bst 71b, and the rest in proportion. St. Le-
ger Course. 71 subs, 24 of whom declared.

Age st lb
King of Trumps 6 8 7
Hungerford
Alonzo
Marsyas 4 7 9
Domino 4 7 8
Eulogist ii 7 6
Humboldt 4 7 6
Jack Lemaing(in
71b)
Lady Vernon (in.
41b ex.)
Kiteflyer in. 71b
ex.) a 7 4
D.O.
Tom
Etlaelwolf
Middlesborough
St. Michael
Ald ford
Radcliffe Hero 5 6 10
Ammonia
Billingham 4 6 10
Little Tom 5 6 8
Garnelad
The Yore (h b)... 4 6 6
St. Clare 4 6 6
The BETTING-ROOM STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50
added, for two-year-olds, Est 1216, and three, Ost
fillies and geldings allowed 31b ; a, winner once in 1854
or 1855 to carry 31b ; twice, slb extra ; horses that
have started twice in 1854 and never won, allowed
51b ; the second to save his stake. Red-house in. 15
subs.

Age at lb
Falcon
gir Jas. Graham 4 6 5
Professor Buck 4 6 4
Incubus 4 6 2
Singapore
Firebrand
Jenny Wren 4 5 12
Lady Palmerston 3 5 11
Sir George 3 5 11
Meliera
New Holland 3 5 9
Culcavy 3 5 9
Prince Plausible

Age
Fatima
Keepsake
Palmerston

a 7 6

(in. 71b)
General Picton 3 5 6
Vandenhoff
Redemptio❑
Cossey
Freddy
The Rajah 3 5 2
Nell Gwynne
Little B:ownie
Smithrnoor 3 5 0
Banbury 3 4 13
Fearless 3 4 12

Age
B c by Don John
--My Dear 2
Van Winkle

Age
King of the
Gipsies
Ca,pucine
F by Birdcatche r

Cby Footstool 1 (51b)
Rosary
Flyaway
Scalade
The JUTENILE SELLING STAKES of 5 sous each, with 40
added, for two-year-olds ; colts, 9st ; filliel and geld-
ings, Bst 101 b ; the winner to be sold for 100/. ; if en-
tered to be sold for SOL, allowed 71b ; for 60/., 141 b ;
for 60/., 211 b ; or for 40/., 231 b. Half mile.

the 'various departments is thus explained. In the loco-
motive department there has been an excess of expendi-
ture amounting to 1,6871. is. This arises from increased
mileage and consumption of coke, and from the higher
price of materials used in renewals of engines and ten -
ders. It is also to be observed, that the increase in the

expenditure, on account of coke, has been mainly caused
by a diminution in the quantity yielded in the manufac-
ture of the article in the company's coke ovens at

AUSTRIA AND THE RUSSIAN QUESTION.

-:-Moonbeam 2
Lady Tattoo.., 3

The SCURRY STAKES (Handicap) of 3 sovs each, with
20 added, for horses of all ages ; a winner after the pub-
lication of the weights to carry 71b extra ; the second to
save his stake. Red-house in. To close the evening
before running.
The INNKEEPERS' STAKES of 3 soya each, with 25
added, for three-year-olds and upwards ; optional selling
weights, &c. ; the second to save his stake ; the winner
of the Municipal Stakes to carry 71b extra. One mile-
To close this day (Monday).

BERLIN, March 6.—lf the slightest reliance can
be placed on the assertions of the Cologne Gazette,
the Russian question, as far as regards Austria, is
about to enter a new and somewhat curious phase.
The Gazette commences by quoting the 36th article
of the acts of the Confederation, which runs thus :
" In case complaints should be made by a foreign State
to the Diet, relative to prejudice caused to it by a mem-
ber of the Confederation, and these shall be deemed
well-founded, then the Diet is bound to demand that the
member of the confederation which has caused the com-
plaint shall make immediate and ample reparation, and
to connect with this demand such measures as, accord-
ing to the nature of circumstances, will in proper time
prevent further peace-disturbing consequences. We are
assured," continues this journal, " that Russia intends,
in virtue of this article, to refer its differences with Aus-
tria to be arranged by the Diet. We insert this because
the intelligence comes from too sure a quarter to remain
unnoticed."

Folkestone, in consequence of the defective supply of
water during the last summer, rendering it necessary to
cool the ovens with salt instead of fresh water, by which
the quality of the coke was at the same time deteriorated.
Measures have been adopted to remedy this defect for
the future, by insuring a better supply of water at
Folkestone. The total running of the engines has cost,
including repairs and renewals, 9•353 d. per mile, against
9.321 d. for the half-year ending January, 1854. The
locomotive stock may be reported as in a highly satisfac-
tory condition. The stock has been fully maintained in
efficiency. and the service of the railway conducted with
regularity during the present half-year. In the carriage
department the excess of expenditure amounts to 4,8931.
17s. Bd. This is caused chiefly by the extensive renewals
effected during the half-year, which have been rendered
necessary to replace the eldest description of stock, and
by the high price of labour and materials. The num-
ber of carriages thus replaced by new and_ substantial
vehicles is 49, and they are of the most efficient and
servieeable description. The amount expended in' ex-
cess, in the maintenance of way, works, and stations, is.
1,0571. 13s. 6d., or about 3'60/. ,more per -mile maine
`tamed than in the same period ending in 'January, 1854;
The renewals have cost 9,0531. 12S. beirife
11,5661. is. 3d. less than in the same period of last-
year. The proprietors are reminded that the whole
amount for renewals has become a charge against re-
venue, and, being included ix the account, with the
maintenance of way, will account for the apparent in-
creased expenditure under that head. The miscellaneous
working expenses exceed those of the corresponding
half-year of 1854 by 2,7241. 10s. 40., the principal excess
having been in the goods department, arising from the
larger amount of tonnage carried over the line. The
recent pressure on the money market has had the effect
of raising tho rate of interest payable on this as on ail
other companies' loans, the average charge for the half-
year being at the rate of 4'539/. per cent. per annum,
as compared with 4'239/. in the corresponding period of
last year. This increase in the interest of the mortgage
debt has affected the half-yearly available balance to the
extent of 3,1481. 7s. ld. Notwithstanding the failure
in the growth of hops during the season of 1854, and
the consequent large reduction in the quantity conveyed
over the line, the merchandise traffic presents a favour-
able comparison with the period ending in January,
1854. An increase in the tonnage of goods conveyed to
France, amounting to 3,327 tons, has also been obtained
and the additional receipts from this source are
2,229/. 12s. 70. The merchandise traffic, both by way
of Boulogne ar.d Calais, is steadily improving. The com-
pany's steam-ships are in efficient working order, and
have performed their voyages with regularity. During
the half-year 36,811 passengers have been conveyed via
Folkestone and Boulogne and 14,635 via Dover and Calais,
making a total of 51,516 passengers carried by the com-
pany'e boats. The average time occupied in 808 passages,
in all weathers in seas was 1 hour 59,S minutes ; a result
which your directors cannot but regard as satisfactory. In
connection with this subject, your directors have to
state that their anticipations with respect to the arrange-
ments at Folkestone, by which the repairs of the steam-
boats were placed under the superintendence of Mr.
Cudsworth, have been in a great measure realised, and
that a considerable saving has been effected under this
head during the past half-year. Your directors regard
as one of the most satisfactory features in the traffic of
the undertaking the steady increase of trade with
France by way of Folkestone and Boulogne. The im-
ports to Folkestone, conveyed by the company's steamers,
have been 2,414 tons during the past half-year, yielding
3,3461. in tolls ; and the exports from Folkestone to
Boulogne have been 3,732 tons, yielding 3,1001. in tolls
—an increase of 3,060 tons over 1851. This large in-
crease in the traffic with France over this company's
lines has been caused chiefly by the consignment of raw
cotton from Liverpool to Switzerland, and of colonial
produce for consumption in France, for which there will
probably be eventually a larger demand. A traffic in
merchandise has also been commenced during the sum-
mer between Dover and Calais, which, although in its
infancy, is already encouraging ; and it is probable that,
with proper facilities, considerable traffic will pass by
this route. To the cultivation of such traffic your di-
rectors will give their close and continuous attention.
In connection with the subject of continental traffic,
your directors may state that they have established a
friendly understanding with the Belgian and Prussian
State Railway authorities, and they will afford every
facility for the development of the traffic by way of
Dover and Calais to Germany and the North of Europe.
The Paris and Brussels agencies having proved most
valuable, similar agencies have recently been established
at. Cologne and the principal cities of Belgium, the ad-
vantages of which are expected to be considerable. As
the railway from Lyons to Valence—about sixty
miles in length—is expected to be finished in the
course, of „ about two. months, s the communicationwith Marseilles will thus be rendered complete.
And forming, as this railway will, an important
part of the overland route to the Mediterranean
and India, your directors look forward to the prospect of
a considerable accession of traffic ; and they will be pre-
pared at the proper time to authorise such arrangements
being made with the continental companies, and at Mar-
scilles, as shall secure this company's interests in such
traffic. Arrangements are also being made in anticipa-
tion of the approaching Exhibition at Paris ; and the
advantages offered by this railway of the most direct and
expeditious through route render it probable that this
company will derive considerable advantages therefrom.
Your directors also regard with interest the formation
of the permanent camp at Aldershot, at a short distance
from the Ash Station on the Reading and Reigate Rail-
way. The proximity of this line to the camp, as corn-
pared with the neighbouring railways, and the advan-
tage which it possesses of a continuous communication
with the principal military arsenals, render it probable
that traffic will be obtained from this source. With a
view to establish a coal trade upon the line, an agree-
ment w as formerly made with a company for the
sale of coals at the various stations ; but, in the
belief that the trade may new be further developed,
your directors have given notice to terminate
that agreement in July next. Your directors have
recently made a reduction in the rates charged for
telegraphic messages conveyed by the company's wires,
the result of which has been satisfactory. The recon-
structed board thought it advisable to make a change
in the secretary ; and, with the view of obtaining the
services of a gentleman possessing a thorough knowledge
of the duties of that important office, they advertised for
candidates, and out of 50 applicants they selected Mr.
Smiles, because of his experience, and the high character
of his testimonials. Your directors feel every confidence
that the appointment will prove advantageous to the com-
pany. The directors have awarded to Mr. Herbert, the
late secretary, the sum of 1,400/., being two years' salary,
in consideration of his long and faithful services. While
they deem it advisable to make so important a change of
one of their principal officers, the directors would if possi-
ble remove from the mind of a gentleman who has so long
served the company all feeling ef personal injustice. In
compliance with the resolution of the proprietors at the
last ha'f-yearly meeting, requiring a statement of the
amount expended in proxies duri the last ten years,
anti all expenses incidental thereto your directors have
now to report that the amount so expended has been
2,5981. ss. 11d. The capital account shows an increase
of 141,0021. 16s. 4d. for the half year. The two princi-
pal items of expenditure are 32,5191. 18s. 70. on account
of engines and tenders, carriages and waggons, con-
tracted for previous to the last half-yearly meeting; and
94,081/. 65., which has been expended in the construction
of the Strood and Maidstone branch. The balance has
been devoted to the enlargement and improvement of
stations, principally for the purpose of accommodating
the increased goods traffic. The capital expended in the
construction of the Strood and Maidstone line, though
at present unproductive, is necessarily a charge on the
half-year's revenue. The works are proceeding satis-
factorily, and are expected to be completed in the spreig
of next year, when your directors trust that the working
of the branch will fully realise the anticipations of the
proprietors. The only bill which this company has before
Parliament in the present session is one which the direc-
tors, with the authority given to them at the last half-
yearly meeting, have introduced for power to raise the
further sum of 500,0001. The bill has been read a second
time in the House of Commons, and is now waiting for
committee. The bills at present before Parliament which
affect this company are the North and Mid Kent Junction
Railway Bill, the Staines, Wokingham, and Woking
Railway Extension Bills, the East Kent Railway Bill,
and the Folkestone Improvement Bill. These subjects
have tha attentions of your directors. Your directors
will continue to devote their careful attention to the de-
velopment of the traffic of the railway, by exercising
every economy is the management consistent with effi-
ciency, and by endeavouring to cultivate, as far as
possible, amicable relations with other companies. They
trust that at no distant period arrangements will be made
for the connection of this company's system of railways
with the lines to the north and west of England by which
means the public convenience will be greatly promoted,
and increased facilities afforded for the passing of traffic
between France and the manufacturing districts of this
country. The directors who now retire by rotation are
Mr. MacGregor, M.P., Mr. Renshaw, and Mr. Rich,
M.P. The election of Mr. Beattie as a director, in the
room of Sir J. N. R. Campbell, resigned, is subject to
the confirmation or otherwise of the proprietors. On the
14th of March, 1850, the proprietors directed the board
to seduce their number to nine by ballet among them-
selves,' which was done accordingly ; and the directors
have continued at that number until the present time.
Representations have, however, been made to the board,
by influential proprietors, of the expediency of again in-
creasing the number of directors from nine to twelve,
with the view of adding to the efficiency of the board
and committees ; and, in consequence of that represen-
tation being made, the directors adopted the following
resolution at their board meeting held on the 220 of
February last
That it be a recommendation to the proprietors, at
their next half-yearly meeting, to rescind the resolution
passed at the half-yearly general meeting held on the
14th of March, 1850, whereby the directors were ordered
to reduce their number to nine ; and that, on such re-
solution being duly rescinded, the proprietors be recom-
mended to instruct the directors to increase the number
ef the board from nine to twelve ; and be further recom-
mended then to name the three additional directors to
be elected by the board, according to the 39th section
of 9 and 10 Vic., c. 305.'
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and
to instruct the directors as to the three new members
whom they desire to be added, and they will be elected
aceordingly.".

The fallowing appears in the Pan-Russian organ
relative to the influence which the late Emperor's
death may exercise over the Vienna Conferences
"The Emperor Nicholas has died just at the moment
when the Peace Conferences were to open. It would be
r'assli if we replied to the question of what influence this !
awful event will exercise over the development of pend-
ing questions. No one can possibly calculate its effects.
Let hope their Britannic and Austrian Majesties, to
whom the royal virtues of the late Monarch were known,
will not forget who is Lord over the great on earth.
Let- us hope that the present French ruler will not forget
his uncle and the Emperor Alexander. Let us hope that
the Emperor to whom the honour and mi-ght of Russia
is confided will carry out the testamentary behests of his
deceased father with a clear mind and resolute hand.

The HUNT STEEPLECHASE of 5 says each, with 25
ad:led, for three-year•olds and upwards ; the second to
save his stake. About two miles and a half. To close
this day (Monday).

STATE OP TRADE.

LYNN STEEPLECHASES.—Mmtca 15.
WEIGHTS for the LYNN STAKES.
Age et lb Age .at lb
a 11 9 Sir Harbottle 5 10 0
a 11 7 Irish Jack
a 11 0 Governor
a 10 3 Miss Nightingale 9 7
a 10 0

Little Wonder
Surprise
Brown Bess
The Hawk
The Spider

( From the Manchester Guardian of Saturday.)

ARRIVALS AT DONCASTER.
(By Electric Telegraph.)

MANCHESTER, March 9.—For some descriptions, par-
ticularly India shirtings and jacconets, buyers were in-
duced to come into the market, provided they could
meet with lots on terms which sellers had been previ-
ously willing to accept ; and, as some of these, after try-
ing in vain to get more, did accept such terms, opera-
tions of some extent were effected. This, however, was
an exceptional sort of business. Generally, the sales
have been limited, though showing some increase. As
to prices, it may perhaps be said that producers are
firmer than they were last week at last week's quota-
tions.

. .
The following horses have arrived :—Sicily, Corin,
Little Charley, Warwick, Burnt Sienna, Kitty, Eulogist,
Prince Plausible, Cossey, Lady Tatton, Carry, Forest
Queen, and Maid of the Morn.
MALTON.—The following are expected to leave here
for Doncaster :—Ammonia, Haxby, Jack Sheppard,
Catherine Parr, St. Michael, Nell Gwynn°, and three or
four others.

NorriNGnAlf, March B.—Neither the beautiful change
of weather nor the news of the death of the Emperor of
Russia hai hitherto made any difference in inquiry for
goods. There will doubtless be a tolerably fair trade
doing during the next six months in both hosiery and
lace, especially as trade in America seems to be in a
good way of being speedily righted. There is not any
regulsr list for the price of yarn, the buyers and sellers
making the best terms they can,
,without reference to
any list of prices.
LEICESTER, March B.—The absence of American and
other foreign orders, as well as the want of the usual
spring demand for cotton goods for the home market is
severely felt, and employment is much less than usual at
this season. The London factors and others buy only
at present for immediate use.

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