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at Sydenharc, and thence to a point at Bey # ,
where there would be a station, and thence k
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to Orpwood, Farnborough, and Otford, to l‘r 7
following the old line as laid down by Sir Wink
It was considered desirable that land at St. Faitlis-gr— ,11/
should be secured for the purposes of the Maidstone sta-
tion, and arrangements had been made to purchase it.
The line would take a somewhat different course to that
of the landowners' line of 1850, and would in some parts
be a great improvement upon it. There would be no
gradient less than 1 in 132, instead of 1 in 103, and the
line would be the most direct and speedy that could be
laid down. The average cost would be 18,0001. per
mile which would include the purchase of land, stations,
Parliamentary expenses, and every outlay, with the ex-
ception of rolling stock.
The Right Hon. Mr. ENEMIES said that the land-
owners of West Kent were deeply sensible of the disad-
vantages under which they laboured from the want of
railway accommodation. They were, therefore, desirous
to remedy the present state of things as soon as possible ;
but, before they subscribed their capital to the extent of
the one-fourth required, they were anxious to know
from Sir Charles Fox whether the direct line from Syden-
ham to Maidstone was to be dependent upon the capital
being subscribed for the short lines, and whether they
could depend upon the remaining portion of the capital
being subscribed. He should also like to know what
arrangements could be made with the Brighton Company
to carry their traffic.
Sir CHARLES Fox replied that, although the intention
was to apply for three acts of Parliament, the main line
from Sydenham to Maidstone would be perfectly inde-
pendent of the others, and would in no way be contin-
gent upon their success or failure. (Hear, hear,) He
had had a conversation with Mr. Laing, the chairman of
the London and Brighton Company, and that gentleman
had informed him that they would only be too happy to
take up the traffic from Sydenham to London. The
promoters of the Crystal Palace line were also friendly
to them, for, feeling as they did their own inability to
carry the enormous number of passengers going to the
palace, they were anxious to have feeders in all direc-
tions. He had had experience of the traffic on the Paris
and Versailles Railway, and had found that, even by
crushing 12 persons into one first-class compartment, a
proceeding which John Bull would no way relish, the
utmost thltajOß effected was to carry 28,000 passer="'""--
gers in-g.. regard to the lucrative character
of the proposed undertaking, he could say that he knew
of no line with a metropolitan terminus, made for the
price of the West Kent, which could contrast with it in
a commercial view. (Hear, hear.) With respect to the
manner in which the line was to be made, the nature of
the proposal was that it should be put upon the footing
of the East Kent. Lord Sondes, the chairman of
that company, had asked him to enter into an arrange.
ment with the company, the basis of which was simply
this—the local landowners and residents were to take
one-fourth of the capital, and sign the Parliamentary
contract, and he would be prepared with signatures
for the remaining three-fourths. In consideration of this
the company were not to enter into any contract for the
execution of the works for a lumped sum, which might
turn out to be fair or unfair according to the state of the
market for labour and materials, but the company were
to offer the contract to the house with which he was con-
nected, at prices to be agreed upon between the engineer
of the company and themselves—any matter in dispute
to be left to the absolute decision of Sir William Cubitt.
These were the only terms on which he had consented to
assist in the formation of the East Kent undertaking,
and he believed they were based upon a spirit of perfect
fairness to all parties concerned.
Sir JOHN LUBBOCK expressed his concurrence in the
object for which the meeting was called, and observed
that they were all agreed upon the necessity of the rail-
way,
that
remaineda nd also ufpn or n
considerationt h e line pr o pwo saends;n theb ser
bnilnyg q
fur
ti
ho ne
local shares. He understood that the liability of the
subscribers for preliminary expenses was not to exceed
2s. 6d. per share ; and, as they had a guarantee to this
effect, the only risk which they could run was the trum-
pery loss of 2s. 6d. per share. He believed that the line
as now laid out was the best that could be devised, and
he was, therefore, prepared to give it his cordial support.
The CHAIRMAN inquired whether the Parliamentary
expenses would be limited to 15s. per share, in respect of
any bill which did not receive the sanction of the Legis-
lature.

rpm. SD.

thought certain civilised and Christian communities
would do well to imitate. If that were proof of bar-
barism, it was a barbarism which he should be well con-
tent to see paralleled in the annals of Russia or Austria,
from the days of Ivan Vassilovitch, or Rudolph of Haps-
burg, downwards. (Loud cheers.) Again, there was
not a person in England who did not know how inti-
mately the interests of-this country were bound up in
the independence of the Turkish empire. Commercially
it was among the best markets for our manufactures,
as the jealously-guarded dominions of Russia and Aus-
tria were among the worst. Politically, so long as it
was independent, it enabled us to operate on the mag-
nificent seaboard, extending from the Dardanelles to the
port of Alexandria, which, were the opportunity af-
forded, would be soon closed against us by Russian
batteries, and the route opened to an invading army
for marching upon our Indian possessions. (Hear,
hear.) Nay, upon constitutional principles, too, it
stood like a fortress on the line which marked the
boundaries of civilisation and barbarism, where the op-
pressed of all nations might seek,a refuge and a shelter
as secure as that within the rocky barriers of our sea-
girt land. But as surely as it fell—as surely as the Rus-
sian eagle floated from the towers of St. Sophia and on
the Sea of Marmora—as surely as a new Constantine or
Alexander established his dominion in its stead, so surely
would an unrelenting and merciless crusade be com-
menced against that popular government of which this
country was the hated representative, and, unless spe-
cially preserved, would be the most distinguished victim.
(Hear, hear.) This much, he thought, was too evident
through all the mist and hues of diplomacy, that whilst
the conduct of that power by whose ambition the peace
of Europe was threatened had been marked by singular
vigourand'astuteneS, burs had been rendered as remark-
able by the timidity and humiliation which has made us
the scorn of our enemies, the distrust of our confederates,
and all but the subject of derision to the world ; and he
believed that at the present moment no man knew what
were our real intentions, or the ultimate line of conduct
we were to pursue. (Cheers.)
Captain HARRIS seconded the resolution, contending,
from his own personal observation in Turkey, that
faormthorethfaanllacitohuast
the Turksrepresentation
were a
had never
barbarous
narupuuet
people. So far from that, he was bold to say
that they were among the most enlightened of the
nations of Europe, that was, if by enlightenment was
understood high moral principle and rectitude. As a
Christian he had received marks of the highest respect
and most generous hospitality from all classes of people
in Turkey, especially because he was an Englishman, and
he trusted that the respect entertained for the character
of an Englishman would not be allowed to suffer in the
eyes of the Turks by the conduct pursued by our go-
vernment in the present crisis. (Cheers.) The power
of Russia was great, so also was the power of this
country ; and if England were but true to herself, he
did not think she had anything to fear from the northern
bear, and that she might easily put a muzzle upon him.
He hoped that England would keep the peace as long
as she could—that she would never provoke a needless
or unjust war. At the same time we must not follow
the advice of the Peace Society, and allow ourselves to
be trampled upon by every despot. (Hear.) In this
particular instance, ,he was most anxious that the rela-
tions between France and England should be drawn yet
closer. (Cheers.) The French Emperor, whatever else
might be said of him, had, at least, in this case, acted
nobly. (Hear.) He had never shown any hesitation
throughout the whole of this quarrel, and was ready, no
doubt, to go whatever length England was disposed to
go with him. (Hear.)
The resolution was agreed to amidst immense cheering.
The Rev. J. B. MURSELL moved, and Mr. J. BIGGS
seconded, the next resolution—" That a memorial em-
bodying the above resolutions be laid before Lord Cla-
rendon, Secretary for State for Foreign Affairs, and
that the members for the borough be respectfully re-
quested to undertake its presentation."
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
At the request of the Mayor,
Mr SMALLFIELD here read the announcement which
appeared in one of the evening papers yesterday, to
the effect that the Sultan had declared war against
Russia ; and the reading of which was received with
tremendous cheering; but when Mr. Smallfield!
came to the remaining portion of the paragraph,
that " hostilities had commenced against the advice of
the four powers," the indignation of the meeting was
expressed in most unequivocal terms. " Shame upon
them," echoed from all parts of the room, followed by
cries of " Aberdeen, Aberdeen," and loud and universal
groaning.

Sir CHARLES Fox would undertake to be responsible
that the Parliamentary expenses should not exceed 15s.
per share, or 31. per cent. He would be very glad to
make a bargain to take them at three per cent.
Lord HOMESDALE then proposed a resolution to the
effect that the meeting approved of the projected line,
and pledged itself to support it by subscribing towards
the proportion of shares to be taken up by the land-
owners of the county.
Mr. HENRY HVGRES seconded the resolution, which
.was carried unanimously.
A list of share subscribers was then opened by the
noble chairman, and in a few minutes a large propor-
tion of the shares were subscribed for by the gentlemen
'present.
Resolutions were then passed, that a'copy of the list 4fr
of shares subscribed, as entered into at the meeting, be
circulated among tho landowners and residents gene-
rally in the district, and that an application, signed by
the chairman on behalf of the meeting, be addressed to
each, soliciting their co-operation and support ; that a
provisional committee be appointed to carry the under-
taking into effect ; and that the members for the bo-
roughs of Maidstone, Greenwich, and Southwark, and
for the county of Surrey, be requested to co-operate
with them.

Dr. NOBLE then advanced/to the front of the platform
and exclaimed—lf this be true, the Sultan has been
forced to it by the insults and provocations he has re-
ceived from Russia, which insults and provocations have
been increased by the vacillation and pusillanimity of
his advisers, until at last his patience has broken down
under them. (Hear, hear.) If this be true, then, I say,
" Long life and success to the Sultan." (Vociferous
and protracted cheering.)
A vote of thanks having been passed to the Mayor for
convening the meeting and presiding on the occasion, the
proceedings terminated with a broadside of groans for
Russia, and a flying shot for Austria, after which the
assembly broke up in the most orderly manner.

After some other routine business was disposed of, a
vote of thanks was passed to the noble chairman for
his conduct while presiding, and the meeting separated.

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RAILWAY TO CENTRAL WALES.
In compliance with a numerously-signed requisition,
the Mayor of Shrewsbury, Mr. Richard Taylor, con-
vened a public meeting on Tuesday at the Guildhall, for
the purpose of considering the best means of obtaining
railway communication between Shrewsbury and Cen-
tral Wales. His worship occupied the chair.
Mr. KEATE said he certainly did not expect to have
had an opportunity, so soon, of tendering his best
thanks to their worthy chief magistrate for his kind-
ness and courtesy in having convened a meeting to fur-
ther the interest of the inhabitants and the prosperity of
lnel
Milford haneda st e s ;
Haven,
convincingn d h e
the good old town of Shrewsbury. However they. might
differ on minor points, they would all be unanimous in
adopting that scheme which would be best calculated. to
promote the interests of the borough. The importance
of direct railway communication between Shrewsbury
yc hi
n hef 0
r spoke
ming
.ao of
lineas destinedo f
ra irailway
to b
wase
experienced
greatest
of the
from most
prtrsopinriettohres. kinNvgdhoarntyev—ewr oumlidhtbebothtehemos
that the Rea Valley—not. only on account of its mineral
both as regarded the conveyance of person
products, but by opening a direct line of communication
adiffiveanll,.
opi-
nionchlti along the whole of the line he could might
say, butthe
landlords l
willingool r.. d
pers of
tr
mile,
to
i eldei: property
paonsde theof
their
hge
iragradients
land through
aenn
dtswhichalt
ian the
40 0R e. moderate a
The Valley
cost,
passes are most anxious for its construction, are ready
and will receive the price in shares. The cost would be
ex-
pense. of this railway would, therefore, be comparatively
trifling. They were all equally conversant as he was
with the country through which the line would
. pass.
It would go through Hanwood, Pontesbury, Minsterley,
Worthen, Brockton, Marton, Chirbury, Montgomery,
and so on to Newtown, where it would meet the Llanid-
loes and Newtown Railway. They all knew the enor-
mousin the summer. The line would also empty the rich
products into their market from Chirbury, Churchstok e,
amount of traffic which takes place to Aberystwith
Bishop's Castle, &c. He then moved a resolution
.
pledging the meeting to support the Shropshire and
Montgomeryshire Railway, via the Rea. Valley.
Mr. BLACKMORE seconded the resolution, which was
put and carried, with but two bands held up against it.
A unanimous vote of thanks to
.the mayor for his im-
partiality and kindness in the chair, passed on the mo-
tion of Mr. BLABEMORE, seconded by Mr. Coornn,
concluded the proceedings.
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Warrington,
AND CARDIGAN*
LONDON AND BRIGHTON RAILWAY.---The directors
.luisth
h\Dvaoveweunjnufdsoetxr
schtoaonnutdnr contributed e dao
Friday, the 28th inst. for surveying the line from Al-
meetinv of the directors
the Ist proximo for passengers only.—
tvwerenamtyeh-nt inspector has appointed.
afirtrifnogr t ot
traffic,
ffiand
o.that, theif he
dir
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MANCHESTER,
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support
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Examiner.
—Meetings in the lo-
landowners in both counties
in its favour.
just held, resolutions were pass d a
client to make a call of 51. e , eclaring it expo.
DOWNPATRICK, BELFAST
of the provisional directors / AND DUBLIBT.A meeting
of this company was held in
this town on Friday, Vi
meeting was sec)unt
Bangor in the chair. The
numerously attended. Sections of the line
were produced by the
company's engineer, Mr. Blakis-
ton, from Which I't appeared that no engi
culties presented neering diffi-
themselves. Some matters of business
having been disposed
of, Mr. Blakiston was directed im-
mediately to proceed with the • •
requisite plans and sec-
tions for next session of Parliament.—Belfast Mercury.
COMPLETION OF THE
RIOHMOND.—It is more than
probable that the Richmond Railway will be completed
before the winter sets in, and Quebec be thus in rapid
communication with every great city on this continent.
The road is made and the rails laid in many different
places. Should the iron for the bridges and the requisite
quantity of rails arrive in time, the road will undoubtedly
be in travelling order by the middle of November next.
—Quebec Morning Chronicle.