The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-23 00:00:00

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

LONDONDERRY AND COLERAINE.—A special meeting
of this company was held on Friday at the office, Cole-
man-street, Buildings, Moorgate-street, to consider a
bill now before Parliament, for the extension of the
line ; Captain Warren in the chair. The chairman
explained that the meeting had been convened in com-
pliance with the standing orders of the House of Lords,
which required that all railway bills sent from the
House of Commons should be submitted to the proprie-
tors, at a special meeting, and be approved of by the
holders of three-fourths of the shares represented at such
meeting. The bill he had to submit was for the exten-
sion of the line from Coleraine to Castle Dawson. Mr.
Arthur having read the heads of the bill, its approval
was carried unanimously. Mr. Laver, in moving a vote
of thanks to the chairman and directors, said the pro-
prietors were greatly indebted to them for proposing
the extension line, as he believed it would add consider,
ably to their revenue, and otherwise promote the
interests of the company. The resolution was passed
unanimously, and the meeting separated.
CORK AND BANDON.—A special meeting of this com-
pany was held on Friday at the offices, Gracecburch-
street, to consider a bill now before Parliament for an
extension of the line to Bantry and Clonakilty ; Colonel
Chatterton in the chair. The chairman said that cir-
cumstances had arisen since the notice convening the
meeting had been advertised which rendered further
negotiations necessary. The directors would be satisfied
to recommend the bill for adoption as it now stood, but,
if altered in the way proposed by .Lord Itedesda,le, it
would be of no value to the company, and the directors
would be obliged to withdraw it. He hoped, however,
that there would be no necessity for that course; but he
could not disguise from the shareholders that at the pre-
sent moment the bill was in some jeopardy. In the
present state of things it would be unwise to enter into
any discussion, and he would therefore propose that the
meeting be adjourned till the 10th of June. The mo-
tion was put and carried, and the meeting adjourned to
Friday, the 10th of June. •
THIASK, MALTON, AND DRIFFIELD JIINCTION.—A
large and influential party, consisting of the directors
and their friends, passed over the above line of railway
on Thursday, previously to its being opened for public
traffic. A well-filled train of carriages left Malton
about 11 o'clock in the morning, and proceeded to the
Pilmoor Junction (near to the Thirsk station), where the
party was increased by a number of persons, who ar-
rived in special trains from Newcastle and York. The
train reached Driffield about half past two, and was
there met by the Earl of Carlisle, who was received
with hearty cheers by the party. After a brief delay,
the train started back again, and arrived at Malton,
shortly before four o'clock in the afternoon, entering
the station amid a merry peal which was rung upon the
church bells. The weather during the day was as fine
as could be desired. At 4 o'clock an excellent dinner
was provided at the Talbot Inn, at Malton, and was
partaken of by nearly 100 gentlemen. The Earl of
Carlisle occupied the chair. It was stated that the line
would save 22 miles between Hull and Whitby, 30 be-
tween Hull and Malton, 8 between Hull and all places
north of Thirsk, and bring Beverley 10 miles nearer to
York, and 22 nearer to all the North Riding and New-
castle. The distance gained between Driffield and
Malton and the north would be from 30 to 50 miles ;

and from Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby, and Malton
to the north from 15 to 20 miles. Various toasts were

drunk and responded to, and the proceedings terminated
in a satisfactory manner.

EAST KENT:—It appears from the proceedings before
the committee yesterday on this company's bill that the
South-Eastern Company are disposed to withdraw their
opposition to it, provided that certain clauses are in-
serted in the bill to protect their interests. The East
Kent line is intended to form an extension of the North
Kent Railway, from Stroud across the Medway to the
South-Eastern Railway near Canterbury. The esti-
mated cost is 700,0001., and the net revenue, after de-
ducting 50 per cent. for working expenses, is estimated
at 74 per cent. on the outlay.

REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES ON
RAILWAY BILLS.

MIDLAND (LEICESTER AND HITCHIN.)— Mr. Bankes
reported from the committee on this bill, that the new
works proposed by the bill are to be executed by an exist-
ing company, and to form part of their undertaking.
There is one tunnel proposed, which is intended to be 880
yards in length, 24 feet in breadth, and 25 feet in height.
The steepest gradient is 1 in 110, and the smallest radius
of a curve 14 furlongs. The length of the main line
of railway is 62 miles, and that of the branch 7 furlongs.
It is intended that the railway should cross on a level
10 turnpike and public carriage roads. The amount of
the estimates of the cost or other expenses to be incurred
up to the time of the completion of the railway, is
900,0001., and the quantity of land required is 648 acres.
Mr. Charles Liddell was the engineer examined in support
of the bill, and no engineer was examined in opposition
to it. The committee have inserted in the bill a clause
providing, in conformity with the resolution of the House
of [the 15th of April, that after the expiration of five
years from the passing of such bill into a law, no divi-
dend shall be payable on the ordinary and unguaranteed
capital of the company, unless and until the railway
shall be opened for public traffic. The committee are
satisfied of the fitness, in an engineering point of view,
of the proposed railway.

Noiwre"Ei AND SPALDING.—Lord C. Wellesley re-
ported from the committee on this bill thit the proposed
capital'of the company is 170,000/., and the amount of
loan which they are empowered to_ raise is 56,000/.
The steepest gradient is one, in 100, and the smallest
radius of a curve is 60 chains, except at the terminus at
Sutton-bridge, where the radius is 12 chains. The
length of the line from Spalding to Sutton-bridge is 15
miles 4 furlongs and 8 chains, anh the southern curve 2
fiarlongs 64 chains ; and of the line to Wisbeach, 9 miles
7 chains 66 links. It is intended that the railway should
cross on a level 16 public roads. The amount of the
estimates of the cost or other expenses to be incurred up
to the time of the completion of the railway is 170,0001.,
and the quantity of land required is 153 f acres. Mr.
Peter Bruff was the engineer examined in support of the
bill, and Mr. Bidder and Mr. Hawkshaw were exa-
mined in opposition to it. The committee are satisfied
of the fitness, in an engineering point of view, 'of the
proposed lines of railway.
SCOTTISH MIDLAND JUNCTION (BRANCHES).—Mr.
Strutt reported from the committee on this bill that the
new works are to be executed by an existing company,
out of funds which they are already authorised to raise.
The steepest gradient on the Blairgowrie branch, is 1 in
731, and on the Kerriemuir branch 1 in 65, the smallest
radius of curves being 12 chains. The length oftheproposed
branch to Blairgowrie is 4/ miles, and to Kerriemuir
3a miles. The branches are intended to cross on the
level three turnpike roads. The estimated cost of
the branches is 50,0001., and the quantity of land re-
quired 41. acres. Mr. T. Bouch was the engineer
examined in support of the bill, and the committee were
satisfied of the fitness, in an engineering point of view,
of the proposed branch railways. Powers are taken to
convert the bond debt of the company into annuities, at
the rate of 4 per cent. per annum.

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