The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-08 00:00:00

opposition. Mr. Beloe said in the course of this discus-
sion, that though he held proxies to the amount of over
2,000,000/, still he would, at the suggestion of his friend,
withdraw his motion.

In reply to questions by Mr. Helmore relative to the
proposed outlay for an alteration of the G-Teenwich line,
at its junction with the Dover line,
Mr. FENTON explained that it was thought desirable
to expend that money, because at the point of junction
there was a double curve, which rendered the signals
difficult to be seen, and so increased the risk of accident.
With reference to the proposed outlay of 25,0001, for
two new steamers to run between Folkestone and France,
it was explained by the chairman that since the French
Government had adopted the liberal policy of admitting
colonial produce at a very low rate the company had
found themselves under the necessity of refusing a very
large amount of goods traffic, which, under other circum-
stances, they might have carried with considerable profit.
The boats at present employed, although efficient for the
passenger service, were not adapted for the transport of
larger quantities of merchandise, and it was the inten-
tion of the board to build a vessel expressly for this colo-
nial trade. Although they asked money to build two
boats, at first they would only build one, which would be
devoted entirely to that branch of traffic.
In answer to further questions respecting the in-
creased outlay for station accommodation,

The CHAIRMAN said that most of the stations on the

line were built of timber, and required to be repaired.
Mr. Josus WILSON then entered upon a personal
attack upon the late chairman of the company in terms
which it iy not necessary we should transfer to our
columns, and concluded by moving a. resolution relative
to the distribution to the directors of the allowance of
2,0001. a-year. The resolution underwent several modi-
fications, and was ultimately passed in a form which
enabled the directors to distribute the fund amongst
themselves at their own discretion.
Mr. WILLIAMS then moved a ♦ote of thanks to the
chairman and directors for the services they had ren-
dered the company, and not forgetting the light gold.
(Laughter).
Upon this, Mr. JOSIAH WILSON, who appeared much
excited, objected, stating that he could not find it in his
conscience to pass a vote of thanks to some of the direc-
tors, who, he believed, had neglected the best interests
of the company. He should, therefore, move, as an
amendment, that Mr. Macgregor should retire.
A scene of confusion ensued, but the original resolu-
tion was carried, with only one dissentient--namely, Mr.
Wilson.

The CHAIRMAN briefly acknowledged the compliment,
and the business of the meeting terminated, after having
occupied upwards of five hours.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS.

SCOTTISH CENTRAL RAlLWAY.—Traffic return for the
week ending Sept. 3, 185.4 £3,758 1 21
Corresponding week last year 3,521 0 1O
CORK AND BANDON RAlLWAY.—Traffic return for the
week ending Sept. 2, 1854 £2l3 14 10
Corresponding week last year 195 7 11

LYCEUM THEATRE.-HENRY RUSSELL,
for Thirty Nights. THIS EVENING (the 11th time), Sept.
Bth, and every Evening. Many friends having expressed a wish
that Mr. Russell should appear again previous to finally withdraw•
ing his Entertainment, he has, in compliance with their request,
made arrangements to appear every evening. Mr RUSSELL will
present THE FAR WEST; or, THE PROGRESS of the EMIGRANT
from the OLD WORLD to the NEW. Mr. Russell will relate his
anecdotes, and sing several new songs, " Cheer, Boys, cheer," " Far,
far upon the Sea," " Sunshine after Rain," " Land ! Land ! Land !"
" The Falls of Niagara," " Long have we been parted," " I'm
Afloat," " Many changes have I seen," " The Icebergs" (descriptive
song), "Newfoundland Dog," "The Gambler's Wife," &c. The
Second Part of the Entertainment will consist of a Series of
Sketches, entitled NEGRO LIFE in Freedom and Slavery.
Dress Circle, 2s. 6d.; Upper Boxes, Is. 63. ; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.

Under the management of Mr. Backstone.

Tars EVENING, SEPT. 8,

Will be performed THE OLD CHATEAU. Characters by Messrs.
Bowe, Rogers, H. Marston, and Buckstone; Mrs. Fitzwllllam, and
Mrs. Reynolds.

Followed by the SPANISH DANCERS in a NEW BALLET,
cared LA FLOR DE LA MARCARENA.
The new Farce AS LIKE AS TWO PEAS. Mr. Richards (a
Barrister), Mr. Bti.dotone.
To c ,nclude with a second New Ballet, LOS MANOLOS DE
MADRID, in whi:h the Spanish Dancers will again appear.