The Sun.
London, England, 1853-01-10 00:00:00

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

PROPOSED RAILWAYS IN AND NEAR LONDON.-It ap-
.ears from a compilation by Mr. W. R. Botham, of the
London and North-Western Railway, that 24 companies
have deposited their plans, &c., at the Private Bill-
office, and intend to apply to Parliament for power to
make 24 new lines of railway within a circle of 20 miles
round London. Nine of the proposed railways are
within a circle of five miles from the General Post-office,
and 10 are situated outside that circle, and within a
circle of 10 miles. The existence of these new schemes
is attributed to the success attending the East and West
India Dock and Birmingham Junction Railway (North
London Railway) ; the re-erection of the Crystal Palace
at Sydenham, and the increasing traffic in the streets of
the metropolis. The proposed railways referred to are
the Albert Dock and Railway, capital 500,000/. ; the
Barnet and Willesden Railway, 220,000/. ; Bayswater
and Battle-bridge Junction ; Eastern Counties Woolwich
Extension ; Dartford and Farningham • Eastern Coun-
ties branch from Stratford to Woodford and Lough-
ton, 100,000/. ; Great Northern branch to St. Al-
ban's ; Great Western Junction with the North and
South-Western Junction line ; Great Western and City
Junction from the Paddington station to the North
London Railway at Kentish-town, 275,000/. ; City ter-
minus and stations (northern section), 600,0001. ; Lon-
don, Brighton, and South Coast, Crystal Palace branch;
London and Mid-Western from Oxford to the South-
Western at Brantford, and to the London and North-
Western at Willesden, 1,000,000/. ; London and North.
Western branch, from Watford to St. Alban's and
Amersham ; London and Westminster, along the
Thames, 600,0001. ; Mid-Kent from Deptford to Farn-
borough, 100,000/. ; North and South-Western Junction
branch to Hammersmith, 16,000/. ; North and South-
Western, Hampstead and City Junction, 250,0001. ;
Norwood, Streatham, and Wandsworth ; South-Eastern
extentions to the North Kent and the Thames ; South-
Eastern branch, through Lewisham to Croydon and
Bromley ; Staines, Woking, and Woking Junction,
300,000/. ; West-end of London and Crystal Palace,
from the South-Western at Battersea to the Crystal
Palace and the Norwood station, 386,000/. ; Woodford
from the East and West India. Dock line at Hackney to
Woodford, 120,0001. ; Wimbledon andCroydon, 45,500/.
These schemes would at least involve an aggregate capi-
tal of 6,000,0001., togsther with the usual borrowing
powers of one-third, or 2,000,000/., making 8,000,000/. ;
but it is probable that Parliament will not sanction
schemes within the limits mentioned involving more than
half that amount.

ABORTIVE RAILWAY SCIIEMES.—Of the 157 railway
companies that lodged plans and sections in November,
30 are not able to proceed this session in consequence of
not having also lodged the necessary deposits with the
Accountant-General, and other causes. These 30 are
as follow :—Albert Dock and Railway ; Ayr, Maybole,
and Girvan ; Barnet and Willesden ; Birkenhead Dock
Branch; Birkenhead (Great Western), Corris, Machynl-
leth, Aberdovery, and Towyn ; Dorchester and Exeter
(Coast Extension) ; East and West Surrey Union ; Glas-
gow, Earlwood, Busby, and Eaglesham ; Hawick and
Carlisle ; Inverleithen and Peebles ; Jedburgh ; King-
road Harbour ; Lewes, Uckfield, and Tonbridge Wells ;
Mid-Kent ; Newport, Abergavenny, and Hereford (Ex-
tension to Swansea) ; North and South Wales ; Norwood,
Streatham, and Wanstead ; Rugby, Southam, and Ban-
bury; St. George's Harbour and Railway ; South Derby-
shire ; South Midlands Union ; South and West Lon-
don ; Shrewsbury and Aberystwith ; Staffordshire, Mid-
land, and Mineral ; Stockton and Hartlepool (Haswell
Branch) ; Sunderland and Leeds Northern Junction ;
Torquay and South Devon ; Vale of Clwyd ; Yarmouth
and Lowestoft.

YORK AND NORTH MIDLAND.--It appears that this
company had been rated to the poor some time ago at
2251. a-mile in respect of a part of the East and West
Yorkshire Railway, and at 2001. a-mile in respect of the
charge, the magistrates, in petty sessions, reduced the
Harrowgate branch. Having
amount to 1251. per mile. The company not being sa-
tisfied with this reduction appealed to the quarter ses-
sions at Knaresborough ; an examiner was appointed to
and on his report the rateable
investigate the accounts,
held on
value on the East and West Yorkshire line was fixed on
Monday last at 401.
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per mile, and on the Harrowgate
appealed against this
line at 581. per mile.
IRISH MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—At a
of iisiesfmathedeGirsaasndfCollanoawlst,ovtizh.e:M_itrdhlanatdthGerilearotpWn.eetostrearn
Rail-
way Company, was adopted, there being only three dis-
sentients. The principal contlition on which the transfer
company shall consent to accept in 501. or 251. shares
stook of the Midland Railway
ssp:tcuiradlaiy7einti
Company equal to
50/. share (471. 10s. paid up theron) of said stock one
r
ngDuofbltihne,
each 1001. of the consolidated stock of the Grand Gala]'3
Company making over and transferring to therailway
including the entire of the property of all descriptions,
including Government Stock, bel • •
ongmg or appertaining
from the Grand Company ; such transfer g
to take effect
from and after the 30th June next:
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DISTRESSING
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G°raWvNeisivend—Anistelliegr ,thwhpasich-
e
left Blackwall at half-past twelve on Saturday, was a
young man accompanied by his sister, who had seated
themselves near the fore gangway on the starboard side,
and appeared
to pass their time pleasantly in convrsa
tion, until the steamer got into Long'Reach, and here,
as her course was changed, the paddle-box partly shut
out from view a large ship towing down the river, and
the young man not being able to see what he desired,
leaned over the bulwark ; while in this position, and di-
recting the attention of his sister by pointing at the
ship, he fell overboard, and never rose again abov
water. The captain immediately stopped the steamer,
had the boat lowered, and life-buoys thrown overboard,
an.
,_
and did all in his power, but it was of .no avail and
poor fel-
low's _
luctantly had to pursue his voyage. From:ther,Psoine or
low's hat now and then appearing abdovevwe. him, imagin-
the passengers thought the boat would
hat was picked
ing that he must be there, but onl
almost speechless,
up. His sister for a time appeared
and she remain
but after a time her grief found vent,
on board the Star until its returnien from to Blackwall in the
evening, receiving every
oeattent home n
the borough in a
roto the stewardess,
who accompanied her to her
!:
joint stock of money on
cab, as her brother had
him. The ship he was
pointing out was the one in whichdn, and their -
he would have sailed
to goto- on y board of her.object in going
down the river was
By a.Parliamentary parser
I, (yester-
PUBLIC W. TUC&
shown that on the lOtii of October last
it is slio
day issued) , tanding of advances for public wo k
there was outstanding It is estimated that ' 1"
3
m the next 10
3,677,452/.
971.
will be repaid.
years 3,°2S'REKENT.]-1-10110Way'S ().
fADvERTI- lament and Pills
tl r r i d'
surpasa°B aji oie ene les for the cure of sores,
blotches, and bad legs.--Mr. Liddell, Drug ist of
Norwich, states, in a letter to Professor Hollowsg '
y, dated
Nov, 1852, that a man named Kay
dreadfully from bad 1 Bate, was suffering
legs ; they were th
cover e
knee to the ankle with sore and
with white and red blotehs ud. flesh, interspersed
loway's Pills and Ointment, es He recommended
tHeol-. traordinary result, for in which produced a rrroseerxes
were healed d hless thanthree weeks the _
)an e walked about with ease and comfort.
His legs are now perfectly sound and well,
bodily health much improved.—Sold by all gists,Drugg,
and at Professor Holloway's Establislunent, 244, Strand,
London.
It

OXFORD UNIVERSITY ELECTION COMMITTEE ROOM,
TRAFALGAR HOTEL, SPRING GARDENS,
TJanuary Bth, 1853.
HE LONDON and OXFORD COMMITTEE
for conducting Mr. PERCEVAL'S Election are anxious to
assure their friends that the result of the Fifth Day's Poll is far
Theu sanguine expectations of success.
small majority of 87 obtained yesterday in Mr. Gladstone's
favour, was the result of a great and despairing effort. With an
antagonist occupying so prominent a position as the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, supported by a powerful Government, and, in spite of
misrepresentations most industriously and unscrupulously circulated
by irritated antagonists, a private gentleman, because known to be a
sincere and sound Protestant Churchman, an able and consistent
Politician, will, if the unpolled Members of Convocation are but true
to themselves, achieve a triumphant and permanent success for true
Church ef England and Constitutional principles.
The pelf, which commences at 10 a.m., and closes at 5 p.m., will
be kept open until the afternoon of Wednesday, the 12th, in order to
afford every, elector an opportunity of recording his vote.
Members of Convocation are earnestlj' urged to record their votes
early on Tuesday, and success is then certain, inasmuch as that in
July last, within four days, Mr. Gladstone had 1,300 votes ; and on
the present eceasion, in the same time, 600 have not been recorded
in his favour.
The London Committee sit here daily; and the Oxford Committee
in Magdalen Hall.

C. LEMPRIERE, D.C.L., Hen. Sec.
Trains leaving Paddington at 7.40, 9.45,10.15, 11.15, 12.40, 2.0,wi1l
enable members to vote on the same day; a similar advantage may
be obtained by trains leaving Euston-square at 6.30 and 10.0; and
those Members who have not received Circulars are requested to
attribute this apparent neglect to the difficult); in obtaining their
accurate addresses on such short notice.
The special train from Didcot to Oxford, on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, at 2.40, is for the exclusive use of Mr. Perceval's sup-
porters, leaving London at 12.41, or travelling from other places.
FIFTH DAY'S POLL.
Mr. Perceval
Mr. Gladstone

.. 49$
.. 585

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Farewell Season of Mr. Benjamin Webster as Lessee and Manager

TIM EVENING
Will be performed the celebrated Comedy of MONEY, by Messrs.
B. Webster, Barry Sullivan, Leigh Murray, Howe, Buckstone, and
Lambert; Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, and Mrs. Fitz-
William.

To conclude with the gorgeous Extravaganza' entitled LEO THE
TERRIBLE.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestries.

THIS EVENING, Jan. 10, will be performed the Comic Drama
called A PHENOMENON IN A SMOCK-FROCK, Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Horncastle ; Miss F. Baker
and Miss C. Mitchell.
After which (13th time), a new and original Fairy Extravaganza,
entitled THE GOOD WOMAN IN THE WOOD, in which Messrs.
F. Matthews, Suter, Honacastle, and Templeton ; Madame Vestris,
Miss Julia St. George, Miss Robertson (her 13th appearance at this
Theatre), Miss Martindale, Miss Ellis, Miss Wyndham, Miss Eglin-
ton (her 13th appearance at this Theatre), and Miss Rosina Wright
will appear.
To conclude with LITTLE TODDLEKINS.
Sole Agent for the Private Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, 15, New
Bond-street. •

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, Jan. 10, the already popular Drama of SLAVE
LIFE ; or, "Uncle Tom's Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Cullen-
ford, 0. Smith, and Emery ; Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Miss
Collins, and Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the gloriously successful Comic Pantomime, called
NELL GWYNNE ; or, Harlequin Merrie Monarch. Principal
Danseuse, Mdlle. Auriol ; Clown, Fleamore.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean.

THIS EVENING
Will be performed Shakspere's Play of KING JOHN. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, W. Lacy, Ryder, Addison, Meadows,
J. Vining, Terry, Graham, F. Cooke, Everett, Vezin, and Cathcart;
Miss Phillips, Miss Desborongh, Miss Murray, Miss Kate Terry, Mrs.
Daly, and Mrs. C. Kean.
To conclude with the new and original Grand Comic Christ-
mas Pantomime, entitled IiLiRLEQTrIN CHERRY AND FAIR
STAR; or, The Green Bird, the Dancing Waters, and the
Singing Tree. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Ruling) (12th
appearance here) ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Car-
lotta Leclercq.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Farren

THIS EVENING will be presented ISABELLE ; or, Woman's
Life. Supported by Messrs. Compton, W. Farren, jun., Hoskins,
and Shaluers ; Miss H. Gordon and Mrs. A. Phillips.
After which, ROMEO AND JULIET; or, Harlequin Queen
Mab and the World of Dreams. Harlequin, Mr. Forrest; Colum-
bine, Miss Marie Charles ; Sprite, Mr. G. Thompson ; Pantaloon,
Mr. G. Tanner ; Clowp, Mr. Edwia Edwardes, who will introduce
his highly-trained dogs, Amy, Tasso, and Snarleyou.
Box-offlce open from Eleven till Four, under the superintendence
of Mr. Edward Chatterton.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Open every Evening with the immensely successful Drama of
UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, followed by Novel and Extraordinary
Scenes in the Circle.
To conclude with the Grand Comic Pantomime of FORTUNIO
AND HIS HORSE COMRADE ; or, Harlequin and the Seven
Gifted Men.
On THURSDAY, January 13, a Grand JUVENILE NIGHT, on
which occasion there will be an Entire Change in the Amusements;
commencing with the inimitable Comic Pantomime.
After which, a Novel Arrangement of the Scenes in the Arena,
supported by the Juvenile Artistes, entitled THE INFANT EQUES-
TRIAN MARIONETTES.
Concluding with UNCLE TOM.

Doors open at Halt-past Six o'clock. To commence at Seven.
Box-office open daily from Eleven to Four. Stage Manager, Mr.
W. West.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
TEM DAY —Morning s:min. after 2 Evening 30 min.aft. 2
To-Noaaow—Morning 56 ntin. after 2 I Evening 16 min.aft. 3

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

MONDAY, JAN. 10, 1853.

State of the wind and weather at each of the following
places at nine o'clock on Saturday morning. The stations
are awanged in order of latitude.
calm--heavy rain.
_ _

MIILLINGAR—S.W.' strong breeze—partially cloudy.
HASTINGS—N.W., light air—overcast.
FOLKESTONE--S., light air—overcast.

TUNBRIDGE—N.2., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
STuoOD--S.W., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
Swim:Kw—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
CAMBRIDGE—S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
YARMOUTH—S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
HOLYHEAD—S.W., strong breeze—overcast.
lairoasTßß--S.W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
WHlTEY—Calm—partially cloudy.
DARLINGTON—S.. strong breeze—partially cloudy.
The returns from the following places indicate the state
of the weather on Friday morning at nine o'clock
BASINGSTOKE—S.W., hard wind—scud, rain.
HOLYHEAD—S.W., hard wind—heavy rain.
WHITBY—S., strong breeze—overcast.
DARLINGTON—S. by E., stormy—overcast, rain.
SHAT—S., hard wind—rain.

THE WEATHER.—Sui OFFICE, JAN. 9.
•
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
45—highest since noon on Saturday.
32—lowest yesterday morning, and during Sat. night.
43=yesterday at noon.

BAROMETER, 29'73.
WIND, W.S.W.—Fine, clear, sunshiny weather.
JANUARY 10.
45—highest since noon yesterday.
37—lowest this morning and during the night.
44—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER went up to 2915—n0w 29.52.
WIND, S.E.—Dirty, rainy weather.