The Sun.
London, England, 1853-08-27 00:00:00

from its adoption. _ mail, which would arrive in
time for dispatch from Dublin for the provinces by the
night trains, though it might not carry any considerable
portion of the London correspondence, would yet be of
immense value, as affording an additional communica•
tion between reland, and Liverpool, Manchester, and
the manufacturing districts of England, the importance
of which is daily increasing. This branch of the sub-
ject has:engaged the attention of the Dublin Chamber of
Commerce for several years. A. deputation was ap-
pointed on the part of the merchants of Dublin to lay
their views before the committee, and your committee
refer to the evidence of Mr. Codd, as indicative of ail
great anxiety of that body in favour of the project.
For the performance of this day service, your com-
mittee have had a plan and estimate laid before therm
for a class of vessels affording accommodation far supe-
rior to anything that has hitherto been attempted, and
capable of running at a speed of 25 statute miles an
hour. From the high professional character of Mr.
Lang, who has furnished the design, and from the
decided opinions that have been expressed in its favour
by the eminent scientific and nautical men that have
been examined, there can be no doubt that the contem-
plated results could be obtained. Your committee
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country to the other, in the event of any emergency,
which these large steamers will supply, is a consideration
not to be overlooked in this important question. Your
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committee refer to the evidence of the Quartermaster-
General, showing the opinion of the Commander-in-
Chief on this subject.
The Legislative Union of the two countries, which
renders th attendance of Irish peers and members of
Parliament necessary ; the mass of business connected
with private bills, involving the attendance of professional
men in London, and witnesses, at great cost and incon-
venience; the appellate jurisdiction of the House of
Lords over the Irish courts of law ; the transfer of the
Board of Customs, Excise, and other public offices from
Dublin to London ;—all contribute to show the import-
ance of an expeditious and convenient mode of commu-
nication between the two countries, and afford strong
claims for the favourable consideration of Parliament.
In conclusion, your committee recommend that im-
mediate measures be taken by Government for accele-
rating the mail communication between London and
Holyhead, and for providing a class of steam-vessels,
with adequate accommodation for passengers, and with
greater capabilities
as regards speed, than those at pre-
sent employed.
That a morning express mail train, leaving London
and Dublin respectively before 9 o'clock a.m. should be
provided.
That the time of departure should be so adjusted as to
ensure to the provinces, as far as possible,-the advan-
tages of the improved communication.
In making these suggestions, your committee do not
conceive that they are advocating any new principle, but
merely a return to a system which, during a long series
of years, has worked beneficially for the interests of both
countries.