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London, England, 1863-07-29 00:00:00

to those principles or his youth—consistently ap-
plying to Italy those doctrines of genuine civil and
religious liberty that years ago rallied together all
sections of the great Liberal party, for the working
out in the United Kingdom of the great and sacred
cause of Catholic Emancipation—it was because of
this consistency in his opinions as to the evil of
coercion, whether in political or in religious belief,
whether in England or in Italy, that Lord NOR-
MANBY has had to endure so much derision and so
many revilings, now, during these last few years of
his life, with his health prematurely broken, with
his physical energies lamentably failing him, but
with his moral energies never once failing him in
the least. Hence, probably he is 86,1 the recipient
of those sneers and contumelies posthumously when
he has passed away from the midst of us, cer-
tainly (even the most cynical among his depre-
ciators must allo ei this) with his noble name un-
sullied, and without having one blot upon his
escutcheon.

The report of the Committee of the House of
Lords on Metropolitan Railway communication is
worthy of attention. It seems from the compre-
hensive nature of the statements that the greatest
care has been taken in the whole working of the
Committee, and the conclusions arrived at
appear likely to conduce to general benefit if the
advice be attended to. The Committee examined a
great number of persons in the course of their deli-
berations (including officers of the Board of Trade,
the managers of the principal railway companies,
several engineers, etc.) In the first place the Com-
missioneri advise that the limits of the Metropolis
be extended from th,;se prescribed to the Royal
Commissioners.

The new limits laid down are far more extended,
and hence far greater scope will be afforded to the
railway companies in the exercise of their ordinary
undertakings. The second recommendation is a most
desirable one, and it is to be hoped that due regard
will be paid to it. That squares and open spaces in
the metropolis should not be unnecessarily taken for

the purposes of a railway. This is an essential
point to be considered, as it must exercise injurious
effects on the public health to have all the spaces
that have hitherto been open closed up with houses
and otherwise impeded with stations and railway
appurtenances. The third provision states
that it would be objectionable to allow the construc-
tion of a great central station in the metropolis
the reason for this being that it would occupy too
much space and be therefore prejudicial in its
effects. It is also recommended that "in the
construction of any new lines of railway within the
Metropolitan Railway district, subways, covered
ways, or tunnels appear preferable where circum-
stances admit of them." Of course the adoption of
this plan would obviate the necessity of numerous
alterations, and the great inconvenience that often
results from extensive clearance, besides the stop-
page to business during the progress of the works.
The convenience of the labouring classes is taken
into consideration, and it is suggested that wher-
ever compulsory power is given to take many of the
houses inhabited by them, due notice shall be given
to those concerned. This is a very admirable ar-
rangement, and one which it is to be hoped will be
agreed to, since the comfort and convenience of the
working population ought always to be one of the
chief objects of the Legislature, and no improve-
ments should ever interfere materially with
their wellbeing. The only station that it
is proposed to establish in a more central part
is the Great Eastern, but it is suggested that
arrangements should be made to construct
one or more lines of railway to facilitate the pro-
gress of passengers to the main stations of the long
lines, and such new lines not to be in the
hands of any one of the present great companies,
but placed under such management as to ensure
equal advantage to all." It would, doubtless, be a
vast convenience to those proceeding on long jour-
neys to escape the irritating obstruction, and some-
times insurmountable hindrances, that now so often

impede the way, and the plan of making this line
general, and not exclusive, will tend to prevent
serious consequences and angry disputes that would
result in great inconvenience to the public. A sug-
gestion is made that will greatly relieve the crowded
state of the streets at present, that an inner line of
railway should be completed to join or abut upon
the principal railway stations ; also that an outer
circle be formed within the Metropolitan Railway
district, and at certain points to bring the
two into communication. It is proposed that al
internal communication be under one management
and that, in the notices for constructing railways,,
it should be stated that the line might be so altered

as to unite a part or the whole of such railway with

one or more existing railways or works. In
order to make future legislation conformable with
these views, it is suggested that a select committee
before the second reading of the bills, report their
opinion upon such schemes. Finally it is advised
that the two Houses of Parliament should agree
that all bills connected with the construction of rail-

way■ should originate in one house,be grouped toge-
ther, and referred to the same select committee.
Lord STRATHEDEN made a great mistake in
endeavouring to obtain the appointment
of a commission. As Lord DERBY said, the
report of the commission might differ from that
of the committee, and thus great embarrass.
mont would result. The noble Earl also truly said,
that after the report of the committee it was quite
unnecessary to appoint a commission. Lord
STANLEY Of ALDERLEY said the question of
a commission had been very carefully considered by

the committee, but it had been disapproved of for
various reasons. It would interpose great delay
and be very injurious to the progress of the works.
It is satisfactory to notice that Lord STRATIIEDEN
withdrew his motion, so that nothing prevents

the carrying out of the wise and comprehensive
schemes of the committee. Their trouble must
have been very great, but their zeal and assi-
duity have not been unattended with satisfactory
results, and they have the qualification of knowing
that their advice will be of essential service to the
inhabitants of this crowded metropolis.

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politan turnpikes are positively and unreserv
edly
to be abolished ! The long standing nuisance which
has confronted the citizen whether he turned
east or west, north or south is at length to be
removed. It has met him alike in a visit to Camden
Town or Ball's Pond, and an expedition to Ham
mersmith or Teddiugton ; nay, which stood in the
way nearer home, barring him from the quaint old
suburbs of Kensington, the less aristocratic high-
of the City-road,
ways of Kennington
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e oprecinctsmany
yards past the famous Angel, of Islington, without
having his conveyance stopped by a resistless and
merciless exactor. The annoyance has really been
very great, and, as it interfered with the conve-
nience of all classes of the population, it is really
surprising that even English patience has tolerated
it so long. The country has no reason to complain
that metropolitan grievances monopolise the atten-
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long called for suppression
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pike system has been deferred for to many years'