The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-03 00:00:00

MANUFACTURE OF SMALL ARMS.

On the motion of Colonel MAITLE, Mr. Walpole,
Colonel Manle, Mr. Manta, Colonel Boldero, Mr. Newde-
gate, Mr. Monsell, Lord Paget, Colonel Dunne, and Mr.
Hardinge were nominated members of the select com-
mittee on small arms.

On the name of Mr. George Dundas being proposed,
Mr. MUNTZ objected that by the proposed constitution
of the committee the interests of the London gunmakers
would not be fairly represented. He preferred, therefore,
to omit the name of Mr. George Dundas, with a view of
substituting for it that of Lord Dudley Stuart.
After a few words from Mr. HUME in support of the
motion, the house divided, when there appeared for re•
taining the name of Mr. Dundas,
Ayes. . 74
Noes 25
Majority in favour of the original motion —49
The name of Mr. Dundas was then added to the list, as
were also those of Mr. Geach, Viscount Jocelyn, Colonel
Lindsay, and the Judge Advocate.
THE COASTING TRADE BILL.
This bill was read a second time.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and
the house adjourned at half-past eleven o'clock.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—MAncH 2.
SMALL ARMS.

Mr. Walpole, Colonel Manic, Mr. Muntz, Colonel Boldero, Mr.
Newdegate, Mr. Mousell, Lord Paget, and Colonel Dunne,
nominated members of the select committee. Motion made
and question put, " That Mr. George Dundas be one other
member of the said committee :"—The house divided ; ayes
74, noes 25.

AYES-74.
Bailey, Sir J. Hamilton, G. A. Ponsonby. A.
Barnes, T. Hankey, T. Ricardo, 0.
Btu luck. (L Herbert, A. Rice, E.
'erkeley, Hon. C. Heyworth, L. It chardson, J.
Blackett, J. F. B. Howard, Lord Russell, F. C.
Bla r, Col. J. 11. Joiliffe, Sir W. Russell, F. W.
Brand, H. B. W. Jones, D. Saw le, C.
Brace, Lord E. Keogh. W. Seymour, Lord
Cairns, H. Lee, W. Stafford, Marquis
Campbell, Sir A. Lennox, Lord A. Strut,, E.
Card well, E. Liddell, 11. G. Thornely, T.
Cecil, Lord R. Lindiay, Col. J. Vernon, G.
Cockburn, Sir A. J. E. Nfacgregor, Jas. Vivian, H. 11.
Cowan, C. Mandeville, Vis. Waddington, 11.
D tlryruple, Viscount Maule, Lieut.-Col. L. Wilkins, Col.
Davie, it It. R. F. Milner, W. WhatmAn, J.
Dundas, F. Michell, Dr. W. Whi. bre.td. 4.
Emlyn, Vis. Moles worth, Sir W. Wilkinson, W.
Fitzroy, Hon. H. Mowbray, J. Wilson, J
Forster, C. Na iier. J. Wool, Sir C.
Fox, R. Oakes, J. Wrightson, W.
Gladstone, W. Paget, Lord A. Young, Sir J.
Goderich, Viscount. Palmer, Robert
Goulburn, 11. Palmerston, Visct, TELLERS.
Graham, Sir J. Percy, •J. Hayter, W. •
Hale, R, Phinu, T. Mulgrave, Earl of

♦lcock, T.
Anderson, Sir J.
Ball, E.
Barrow, W.
Craufurd, E. H. J.
Crossley, F,
Davison, R.
Duncan, G.
Forster, J.
Goad], C.

NOES—M.
Grogan, Edward
Hanley, J.
Kendall. N.
Kersh RW, J.
Kirk, W.
Laslett, W.
Liddell, H. T.
Mitchell, T.
Morris, D.
Murrough, J.

Pellatt, A.
Scobell, Capt. G.
Thompson, G.
Vance, J.
Williams, W. _

TELLERS.
Hume, J.
3luntz, G.

NAIL WAY INTELLIGENCE.

The half-yearly meetings of the following railway com-
panies have just been held :
AMBERGATE, NOTTINGRA3ff, AND BotirroN.—A dividend
at the rate of 2. per cent, per annum was declared, and
the directors were authorised to proceed with the bill
now bet', ,re Parliament for an extension into Notting-
ham, and for power to lease the undertaking to the
Great Northern Company.

BIDEFORD BETE:MON.—Sufficient land has been ob-
tained to enable the contractors to commence the works.
The expenditure has been 3,586/., leaving 5,9861. in
hand. The line is to be leaved by Mr. Brassey at 2,2501.
a-year. _ _

BIRKENHEAD, LANCASHIRE, AND CHESHIRE.—A divi-
dend at the rate of 2A per cent, per annum was declared,
and the conduct of the Shrewsbury and Chester to this
company was very much complained of by the directors.
BLACKBURN.—The directors have taken steps to op-
pose the amalgamation of the East Lancashire and Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire Companies, which, if sanctioned,
would prove injurious to the Blackburn Company. The

traffic receipts for the half-year amounted to 28,8961.,
and the expenses to 10,8001. The expenditure on capi-
tal account amounted to 1,050,8821. A dividend at the
rate of 4 per cent, per annum was declared on the pre-
ference shares.

BLYTH AND TYNE.—The revenue for the-year amount-
ed to 34,6111., and the expenses to 21,5571., leaving a
balance of 13,0541. A dividend at the rate of 21. per
ordinary share was declared.

CALEDONIAN AND DIYMBARTONSHIDE.—A dividend •f
ss. per share was declared. The receipts for the half-
year amounted to 5,8331., and the expenses to 3,2561.,
leaving a balance of 2,5771. The total expenditure of
capital was 238,467/.

CRYSTAL PALACE AND WEST-END.—The line is esti-
mated to cost 460,0001., of which 25,9311. has been re-
ceived, and 8,2441. expended, leaving a balance of
27,6861. They are to receive 8,0001. a-year from the
Brighton Company.
DUBLIN AND DROGHEDA.—A dividend at the rate of
41 per cent. per annum was declared. The traffic re-
ceipts for the half-year amounted to 40,5051.
EAST KENT.—•It appeared the contract with Messrs.
Fox and Henderson had not been decided, owing to the
state of the money market ; it was agreed, however, to
complete the bridge across the Medway at Rochester.
GREAT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN. A. dividend at the
rate of 41 per cent. per annum was declared. The re-
venue tor the halt-year amounted to 162,0351., and the
expenses to 55,5291. The available balance was 72,214/.
HEREFORD, Ross, and GLOUCESTER.—The works are
progressing satisfactorily, and are to be completed in the
autumn of the present year. The expenditure amounted
to 227,170/.

HULL AND HOLDERNESS.—It appears from the report
that the works on this line are progressing rapidly.
After some discussion, the shareholders rejected the pro-
position of Mr. Cabry, the engineer, to lease the line on
certain terms, which it was said would not yield more
than 31 per cent. upon the total outlay.
LIVERPOOL, CROSBY, AND SOUTHPORT.—A dividend
at the rate of 3t per cent. per annum was declared.
LONDON AND TILBURY.—It is expected that this ex-
tension line will be opened for traffic on Wednesday
next. The trains will run to and from the Fenehurch-
street station.
LLYNVI VALLEY.--A dividend at the rate of 5 per
cent. per annum was declared, the sum expended being
114,4251., and the balance available for dividend 2,7711.
MALTON AND DRIFFIELD. —lt appears from the re-
port that the net revenue on the line, from its opening
on the Ist of June to the 31st of December last, was
much less than the directors had reason to anticipate.
NEWMARKET.—The dividend declared was at the rate
of 245. per cent. The Eastern Counties had agreed to
purchase the undertaking.
NORTH DEvoN.—Mr. Brassey, the lessee of the line,
has made arrangements with the Bristol and Exeter
company for working it. The expenditure on capital
account amounts, to 374,7181., leaving 19,5381. in hand.
The line will soon be opened for traffic.
NORTH AND SOUTH-WESTERN.—A dividend at the rate
of 3.4 per cent., or 7s. per share, was declared for the
year. The passenger traffic commenced in August last,
and had been very much obstructed.
NORTH METROPOLITAN.—The plans of the city ter-
minus have become the property of this company. The
line is to extend from the Great Western Railway to
the Post-office. The estimated capital is 1,000,0001.,
towards which the Great Western are to subscribe
175,0001.
NORTH-WESTERN.—A. dividend of 2s. 6d, per share,
clear of income tax, was declared. The revenue for the
half-year amounted to 27,9891., and the expenses to
14,9871. The total sum expended was 1,145,8811.
PORTSMOUTH.—The works are confined to the Bari-
ton tunnel, of which 259 out of 484 yards have been
driven. The sum expended was 27,2341.
ST. ANDREW'S AND QUEBEC.- -It was stated that the
works on this line were proceeding satisfactorily, and
that 26 miles would be completed from St. Andrew's
up to the forest in the spring. On the extension of the
line into the forest the lumber trade would commence,
and probably yield a good return.
SEVERN VALLEY.—In consequence of the state of the
money-market, the directors have deemed it prudent not
to commence the works, although they have full confi-
dence in the remunerative character of the railway.
SOUTH WALES.—A dividend at the rate of 3 per cent.
per annum was declared. The receipts for the half-year
amounted to 106,2341., being at the rate of 8101. per
mile. The line was extended to Haverfordwest on the
2d of January. The total expenditure amounted to
3,685,0001., including sums subscribed to other lines;
and it was fully expected by the chairman that the line
would be completed within the estimate. The award of
Sir W. Cubitt in respect to the amount to be paid to
the Great Western Company for locomotive power and
working stook was considered too high, and that, if
acted upon, it would put a stop to the coal trade of the
line.

STAINES, WOKINGHAM, AND WOKING JUNCTION.—
The contractors have undertaken to construct the line
for 308,0001, The cost of the line will be about 16,000/.
per mile.
THAMES HAVEN.—It was expected the line would he
finished before the next meeting, and the sale of it to
the Tilbury Company sanctioned by Parliament.
WATERFORD AND LIMERICK.—The line has not yet
been completed into Waterford. The total exnenditure
..1 • ..nitai :Mounts tv '.1)65,615/. :rho re-
ceipts were 19,551/. ; Cue working expenses, 8,055/. ;
the interest on loans, 6,700/. ; leaving a balance of
2, :3551,