The Sun.
London, England, 1836-03-02 00:00:00

PERRYAN PENS.-PRRRT V. MITCHELL.

Mr. BACON, on behalf of the plaintiff, the celebrated pen-
maker, applied to the Court for, and obtained an injunction,
restraining the defendant, who resides in Newhall-street, Bir-
mingham, from manufacturing or exporting pens similar to
those manufactured by the plaintiff.

The MASTER of the ROLLS was occupied the whole morn-
ing with petitions ; and his Honour the VICE-CuANcELLon
with the part-heard case of " Barrymore v. Barrymore."

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

THIS DAY.

OLD COURT.

THE CUSTOM-HOUSE ROBBERY.—Charles Jourdan alias
Leary, Thomas Sullivan, Henry Mott, and Thomas Seale,
were indicted, with William Meyel Morgan and Andrew Mor-
rison (these two not being in custody), for feloniously and
burglariously breaking into the dwelling-house of our Lord the
King, on the 27th November, 1834, and stealing therefrom
70 sovereigns, 10 half-sovereigns, 2 crowns, 4 half-crowns,
4 bank-notes for 3001. each, 1 of 2001., 8 of 1001., 10 of 50/.,
2 of 40/., 5 of 301., 15 of 201., 53 of 101., and 28 of Si. each ;
the money and notes being the property of our Lord the King.
Henry Mott and Thomas Scale were charged, in a separate
indictment, with moving, inciting, and procuring Jourdan and
Sullivan to commit the said felony.
Mott was charged on another indictment with receiving part
of the property.
The four prisoners were again indicted for receiving the
money, knowing it to have been stolen.
Mr. Sergeant ARABIN suggested, that if any of the Jury
were connected with the Custom-house, they should say so at
once. _ _

The prisoner Jourdan said—" I challenge not only them,
but all in any way under Government. I challenge them all.'
Mr. CLARKSON, Counsel for the prisoner, said he was la-
bouring under an error—the Jury were already empannelled.

None of the Jury answered.
The Attorney-General, Mr. Adolphus, and Mr. Bodkin,
appeared for the prosecution. Mr. Sergeant Andrews, Mr.
Paine, and Mr. Jones appeared for Mott and Seale, Mr. Phil-
lips for Sullivan, and Mr. Clarkson for Jourdan.
The indictment having been read over,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he would very shortly state
the nature of the case, as he was of opinion that the facts would
be better gleaned from the evidence. In November, 1834.
there happened to be a sale of seized goods at the Custom
House. A considerable sum of money was, in consequence,
accumulated in the s chests—upwards, he believed, of
4,700/. odd, the produce the sale. The money was in the
custody of Mr. Walsh, the Receiver of Fines. He left the
money all safe in the chest on the afternoon of the 27th of
November, and on his return on the morning of the 28th it
was gone. Some one had broken open the chest,
and had abstracted the whole of the money. Be-
sides the money belonging to the King, 400/. had been
deposited with Mr. Walsh by a brother officer, and it also was
carried off. It appeared quite clear that some one connected
with the Customs had been engaged in the depredation, but
for a long time no trace could be found by which to throw
suspicion on any one. By and by some of the stolen notes
began to be paid, which lead to the apprehension of Jour-
dan and Sullivan. A clue was then found, and Mott,
Seale, and Huey, who all belonged to the Customs, were also
taken. After a long examination the manner of the robbery
began to appear. It might appear that some of the parties
were not actually tho parties who took the money, but after
the evidence had been laid before them it would be for them
to decide, under the direction of their Lordships, whether they
were not all so intimately connected with the transaction as to
be guilty in law. Huey would be called before them as a
principal witness; he was an accomplice, and of course his
evidence would he looked at with suspicion, but if they found
it so corroborated in many points as to leave no doubt of the
general truth of his story, nen it would be their duty to say
whether there was not satisfactory proof before them to enable
them to say that Jourdan and Sullivan were guilty as prin-
cipals, and Mott and Seale as accessaries.
Frederick Thos. Walsh, receiver of fines at the Custom
House, examined by Mr. ADOLPIIUS—On the 27th of Novem-
ber, 1834, he had 4,2921. I Is. 9d. belonging to the Crown.
There was about 201. of his own and 400/. of a Mr. Billings,
an officer in the Customs. That was all safe in the chest on
the 27th. The chest was in his own inner room. It had a
stop lock, but the key was out of order, and it was not locked.
There were other two locks, one of which he kept, and the
other was in possession of the accountant of petty receipts.
Was at the office on the 27th of November till twenty minutes
to_four o'clock, when he left all safe and the key locked in his
desk. When he went to the office in the morning, he found
his own lock fast, but the other one was broken. All the mo-
ney was gone. One note put into his hand he found 329
marked. That meant it was paid for lot 329, which was rum,
value 11/. He had to give change.
Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant ANDREWS, for Seale and
Mott--Miss Kelly was keeper of the house at the time. There
was an internal communication from her rooms to any part of
the house. His office was in the parish of St. Dunstan's-in-
the-East. .

By Mr. Pntr.trs—He was quite certain as to the internal
communication.
By Mr. CLARKSON—The money had been accumulating for
three or four weeks. He had been paying and receiving con-
stantly all that time. His office was not in four different pa-
rishes--so far as he knew it was in the parish of St. Dunstan's-
in- the- East.
Re-examined by Mr. ADOLPHUS—Though he had been
paying and receiving money, he balanced every day, and al-
ways knew what he had in the chest. He bad often left the
key of the chest in his desk, as he thought it safer in the
warehouse than on his person. Was quite sure all the money
he had named was safe in the chest when he left on the 27th
November.

W. Ray, examined by Mr. Adolphus.—Had been church-
warden and overseer of St. Dunstan's-in-the-East; that part
of the Custom-house in which Mr. Walsh transacted his busi-
ness was in the parish of St. Dunstan's.
Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant ANDREWS.—Knew the
boundaries of the parish by going the rounds. The line of
boundary passed through the Custom-house. The present
King's warehouse was not built when he was churchwarden.
The old warehouse was not in the parish. Never saw the pre-
sent warehouse as churchwarden.

By Mr. Justice GASELEE.—Knows that the spot on which
the present warehouse stood was within the parish.
John Beaston, examined by Mr. CIIANISERS.—IS in the em-
ployment of the Customs. On November 27th was assisting
in the Receiver's Office, at half-past three o'clock on that day,
the balance was correct—it was placed in the iron chest. Left
the office twenty minutes before four. Left Mr. Walsh and
his clerks there ; fastened the Comptroller's padlock on the
iron chest, and took the key up stairs. Is the Comptroller's
clerk. The lock produced was the Comptroller's lock (it was
a large sized padlock.) Came to the office a few minutes
before ten next morning ; got the key, and went to the Re-
ceiver's office. Found a servant in the office. No clerk was
there. Went to the cupboard five minutes past ten. The
lock had been forcod, and the door was open. Looked at the
padlock, and found the Receiver's padlock on tho chest ;
found the Comptroller's padlock in the state in which he pro-
duced it. It was broken, and lying beside the chest.
Samuel Sterck examined—ln November 1834 was employed
in the Custom-house as extra tide-waiter; it was his business to
attend the fires in the King's warehouse, it was his duty to put
out the fires. Went into Mr. Walsh's office on the night of
the robbery, saw the clerks leave the office, closed the lobby
door after the clerks had left, then fastened the door of the
north passage, took the key to Mr. Billing's house, went on the
following morning and got the key from Mr. Billings, was at
the Custom-house at nine o'clock, found everything apparently
as he had left it the night before.
Samuel Wood was clerk to Mr. Walsh. In October, 1834,
received a cheque from Mr. Walsh, for which he received from
the Bank of England the three notes for 3001. produced. The
number of one was 7,988. Placed the three notes in the
hands of Mr. Walsh. The cheque was for 2,974/. Had re-
ceived only one of the notes in respect of this cheque.
William Cooper was also a clerk in the office of Mr. Walsh.
Took 8001. in gold to the Bank of England, and received
notes for it.

Josiah Field was a clerk in the Bank of England, in the
Bank-note Pay Office. Two of the 3001. notes produced,
were paid out on the 27th of November, 1834. They were
paid for a Teller's ticket for 6201.
William Huey, examined by the Attorney-General—Became
a landing. waiter at the Customs in September, 1827. My fa-
ther is Collector of the Customs at Drogheda, in Ireland.
Became acquainted with the prisoner Scott, who was also a
landing waiter. Was intimate with him. Had differences
with him, which were made up in June, 1834. Became very
intimate with him again. Shortly after the renewal of their
acquaintance Scale made A proposal to me ; lie said he had
something in contemplation. Saw him at public houses fre-
quently. Asked me if I would accompany him to the Three
Kingdoms public house to see a friend. Went with bim ; met
a person of the name of Mott there. Knew him by sight,
not to speak to him. Seale introduced the subject of robbing
the Custom-hpuse, and mentioned the office of the Receiver of

Fines. Answered by saying that the King's sale would be a
small one that time, and that the next would be a larger eij.e 'ln e.
Seale acquiesced. Went to Ireland in August, 1834.
subject was frequently mentioned before I went. Met them con;
stantly at the Duke of Sussex public-house, in Peckham. Fir!,,
saw Jourdan and Sullivan in June 1834, at the Royal Martj', !P_
the London road. Became acquainted with them through ale
Gus-
and Mott. Nothing was said in their presence about the
torn-heuse before I went to Ireland. Met Sullivan and Jour,:i
if I COW'
dan in Dublin. Was, on my way to England, asked
assist them in robbing the Custom-house of Dublin, or Dre(i
gheda, or any other place ; said I would not assist them, le
returned to London on the 4th of September. Met Sea
immediately on my return to the Docks—were stationed toge-
ther. The subject of the robbery was mentioned several time!:
Mott was away on leave of absence, and on his return the glad
ject was frequently discussed between all three. Scale hae
mentioned two parties' names, viz., Walter and Harry Newsemi
as experienced cracksmen, and afterwards he said Newsome 00
gone to America, and Walter was out of town.
mentioned the names of Sullivan and Jourdan. Mott said a,
had mentioned the subject to them, and had made an apPobid
ment with them at Jourdan's house, No. 4, East-lane, d
Kent-road. All three went there, and met Sullivan The
Jourdan. This was about the beginning of October. 'rut,
subject was introduced by Mott, and the conversation was °,,d
the point of the robbery only. Sullivan and Jourdan inquir 0
the amount in the chest? Mott said he would be able ti
ascertain before the King's sale took place. Jourdan and Sued'
livan said they would inspect the place, and it was arrangdi
that they should all meet again at Jourdan's. Did I
meet again two nights after. Jourdan and Sullivan sat„
they had inspected the place, and that it would be a very easy
matter to rob it; they then consulted as to the best wal:
accomplish it; Sullivan said the best way would be to pick tui
Mott tb%
locks, if they could get impressions of the keys. I said I wnilia
mention this to Mott (who was not present), to see if he ecTe
get impressions of the keys; told Mott what had passed, and
e"' °i
said he could get an impression of one key, but not of the P.a„d.
lock ; told this to Jourdan ; all were present on that occasi
and Mott produced a large key, which he said he bad taken
from the desk of Mr. Burney; in the King's Warehouse ;
impression of the key was taken by Sullivan in bees' walt.d.
was then said that another party would be necessary to !Lie"
the robbery ; Seale then mentioned the name of Wm. May'
Met Met again at five at Jourdan's house, when May was:intredace
A skeleton key was produced by Sullivan, which bad be
made from the impression. Sullivan said he had tried the ke•i;
and it fitted, but as it was rather weak in the shank, he ,vll,ll,
afraid to force, and that he would make another key. At Chit
meeting Mott produced three small padlock keys, and said
was likely one of them would fit the door. An impression t
taken of these keys, and an appointment was made to meet
again. Met a few evenings after, but Mott was ~13%
present. May and Sullivan and Jourdan said they 1,'.11,
tried the small keys, but none of them fitted, and they
said the best way to do it was for one of the parties w,,
conceal himself in the receiver's office. May volunteered t. 9
do this. They spoke of the best way to effect this, and it
agreed that they should inspect the place. They met &gal
when all six were present. It was coming close to the King,
sale, and Jourdan said he should like to know whether the It i
ney was in the chest or not. It was proposed that one of t","
parties should purchase a lot, in order that in paying for it
ila
might see the chest and its contents. Mott said he vv° ,0
purchase 20 gallons of rum, and give the ticket to Jourdan;
pay for it, and then he would see the contents of the Chel
Received the ticket from Mott and handed it to Jourdan ; et:o
Jourdan directions what to do; met a few evenings after; •""j
was not present; Jourdan said he had seen the receiver, aa
that he had a 50/. note which he would present next morning 4
met the following evening, namely, the 26th of November,'
Jourdan's house; Jourdan said he nad been at the receiver's 01
to pay for the rum ; the receiver went to the chest,
opened one adlock ; the Receiver took out a large eash-be.t
with both hands, and it was as much as he could do to liftol
out. Jourdan said he should judge it to contain about 5,00
as
Jourdan gave his address on the 50/. Mott said it 6
bad judgment to do so, and it was arranged that then rat
should be cut out. It was then arranged that about l'.
next day May should conceal himself in the Receiver's-A;
at the time when, from all the clerks leaving the office, til'•
would be some confusion. It was also arranged that the t,
lowing morning, at nine o'clock, Jourdan and Sullivan obei,"o
be in attendance, and after the doors were opened twi,g
should give May the sign to come out ; Mott was to ass'to
them by detaining parties in his office who went all
sign their appearances. It was also arranged the ids
should meet on the morning of the 28th at Se do
house to divide the money, then separated for that night. ri„
the 27th was absent from duty, being unwell. On that °lay
ing, about half-past four, Seale called upon me on his Sul,
from the dockadand a quarter of eahear after Jourdan and
liven called. They told me May had been safely lodge,
They sent ten minutes before four • the clerks left the 01!ci;
and three minutes after Jordan, Sullivan, and May walked
in
the passa, and Sullivan opened an umbrella to conceal „
whilst hew as entering the office. They then waited till at
the doors were shut. They said Mott was one of the last
came out, and seeing the door locked, and May safely„t
lodged, he jumped for joy. They met again at seva-t
o'clock at Seale's house, when, after pointin i' s it
they separated for that night. On the 28th
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went to Seale's house. Mott did not come.mee May Seal:
money out of his pocket, bank notes and sovereigna•
brought some lunch. May described what took place 19
said shortly after the door was locked, he set to vvork• f the
first opened the Receiver's lock, having got the key out 0,; the
drawer. He said he broke the other lock, and open"; the
chest and took out the money. He then said he took ou be
book, and saw the leaf with Jourdan's ,name, wilic„"oted
burnt. They then counted the money, which ern°l",,er.
to 4,700/. in notes, and 1221. in gold, and 505. in
They then divided it into six equal lots, and tossed ens
for the choice of lots; after they had tossed up for the ditlan,
lots and deduction was made for expenses by Sullivan, Jour her
and May, they left a 201. note for this and the silver, but Mott!
were so confused he did not know the exact amount. de..
was not present, but Seale kept his lot, mine and his own Wale
ther ; the others took their lots and went away. Met SeiBies
in the evening, and he said that the money was then 70 I/ to
out of town ; he said some months after he had sent itip,
Leicester. Went down there for it to a sister-in-law of Sea,"el,
Applied to her, and she gave the parcel ; opened the Par' is
consisting of a small deal box, about six inches square !list
contained three parcels, amounting each to 7451.. 'OO
was what my lot amounted to, Seale and Mott requested
to,
to keep their lots for them until they should get an oprrtes
nity to dispose of the notes. Jourdan offered to take such neo
as were not advertised at a discount of 20 per cent. the
2751. in sovereigns from him on this condition ; and Paw,
rest of the money in a tin case, and concealed it in Ceraufer
well churchyard, where it lay for some months. A I
the
months after, Seale said they had better try to get rid c' "RI
notes, and that he knew a man who was trustworthy wilnw°,(llo
go to the Continent and dispose of them—this man's name
Morrison. Met him, and it was agreed to give him 30 per o'o
for disposing of them. Brought him some of the notes. He vi.bt
absent about ten days, at the expiration of which he brto
gold for the notes, gave Seale his share. Kept the rest o`,- of
notes till September last, when I gave Morrison some Inar-ny
them for which he gave gold : haethree 3001. notes left; a
cealed them in the cupboard doo; by boring a hole it" a
centre bit, and placing the notes in the hole with a enr';:to
them; puttied this over, and then painted it; was taken ;.0
custody about five weeks ago. Am not a married man. a,
was a woman living with me as my wife. She knew I bed 'jiff
cealed something. She did not know it was bank notes. ib
custody.
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same
M statement I have made here.
r. Sergeant ANDREWS was proceeding to cross o°l
Ithe witness when our Reporter left.

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February last, attempted to discharge a loaded gun at Rini'
Thomas, with intent to do him some grievous bodily haraLeteci
Mr. BODKIN, Mr. CHAMBERS, and Mr. DOANE, Conan
the prosecution, and Mr. PAYNE the defence.
The prosecutor, who is the overseer of tile parish of of
with, deposed that he had men employed to clean the roacrrbe
mire, which was to be taken away by the contractors. ary,
prisoner was so engaged, and on Saturday the 13th Feb° 00
he saw hiai, in company with another man, wheeling awaY to
stuff off the road. He made a report of the cireunutanceos
the Board of Highways, and in consequence the prisoneer,ot
dismissed on the 24th. On the same night, about babqtgli
eight, as prosecutor was returning home on horseback, thro
Lordship-lane, he heard a voice calling out, " Who arc P3O
or something to that effect. When the prosecutor n ie
close to him he discovered it was the prisoner, who had a gL:tell
his hand, and prosecutor iv spurs to his horse, and imrn°":" the
afterwards turned his head and saw the prisoner presen't his
gun at him. He threw himself forward on the neck no of
horse, and fell to the ground. He distinctly heard the sn reho
the gun, and immediately ran off to the toll-house, caber zoa,
took shelter. The prisoner shortly afterwards came sea
said he might as well be hung for a sheep as a lam/ algal
called to the prosecutor to come out. The prisoner vosd; at
into custody that night. He saw the gun afterwal; rsel
Union Hall. He could not mistake the noise of his ni°oolef
shoes for the snap of the gun. He did not see the
while he remained at the toll-house, but he heard his v°l-
sha
John Morris, toll-hate keeper, saw the prosecutor Viltoes.
evening in question running towards the toll-house. oate'r
pushed him in, and the prisoner, who was following hint' bony
Thomas He had a gun in his hand, and said he would shn°ooo
Thomas if he would come out. The prisoner remained the
half an hour, and then went away. He told witness that he
prosecutor had taken his bread away from him, and tbatheit
might as well be hung as starved to death. Mr. Tharanshoort
went home, and the prisoner returned in about half an
1.0 hiS
and asked for Mr. Thomas. He still had the same gun
hand, and was perfectly sober at the time. Ha said
Policeman P, 123, took the prisoner into custody. „ stir
to witness that be had expected it. He enquired at ththat
tion-house what he had been taken for, and on being t°_, hot
it was for shootin at Mr. Thomas, he said he could jfe
done so, as he only had a piece of wood in his halle:ooded•
then laughed and said though it was a gun it was not a gun
There were signs of powder on the touch-hole of t"
when be got it from Mrs. Dorose two days afterwards.
Anne Doi'-ose—Lent a gun to the prisoner in the cow
in question. He returned it about nine o'clock. 13e "word.
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ing into the house with the gun witness heard a shot
It was not loaded when she gave it to the prisoner.
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RISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY.

Our readers are well aware that we have at
all times been steady supporters of railways, both as
legitimate sources of investment, and especially on ac-
count of the commercial and social advantages to the
community at large. We had on several occasions to
express our hopes, and finally our congratulations, for
the success in Parliament of the Great Western Rail-
way.

We watch with the like interest the proceedings of
another undertaking calculated to be a little, if at all
less, important in its results, viz., the Bristol and
Exeter Railway ; which will not only convey from
Rristol to Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, and vice
'persa, the passengers and merchandise coming to and
from London, but also those to and from the whole of
the midland and northern counties and Scotland,
through the Birmingham and Gloucestershire lines.
I We are glad to learn that no opposition is yet known.
The special agreements sought for by a few persons
will, we believe, be met in a friendly spirit, as far as
consonant with the public good. In the whole history
of applications to Parliament there never was a con-
tern in which the assents of landowners were so una-
nimous as in the case of the Bristol and Exeter line.
We cannot do better than quote the following ex-
tract from the statement submitted on Monday to the
Members of the House of Commons on the second
reading, which passed so triumphantly :
" The foregoing designation correctly describes the Line
11o* submitted to the consideration of the Legislature.
TCommencing with the Great Western Railway, in the
emPle Meads at Bristol, and running through the Vale of
Ong Ashton, it traverses twelve miles of the rich and ex-
tensive plain' bounded on the north-west by the Bristol
Cl4annel, and on the south by the Mendip Hills, near the
termination of which ridge, and crossing the river Ax by
bleadon, it enters one of the most spacious levels in the
United Kingdom, reaching to within a short distance from
raunton, the rapidly increasing sea-port of Bridgewater
lying directly in its track. From Taunton it pursues its
course to the south-west by the Market Town of Welling-
ton; and approaching the manufacturing borough of Tiver-
`On, with which it will be connected by a short branch, it
enters the valley of the Culm, touches the Market Town
Cullom ton, and reaches its terminus on the banks of
'nt.e Exe, in the immediate vicinity of the new Basin and
s 1111:1 Canal on the western side of the city of Exeter.
" Its entire length does not exceed 76 -miles. A large
P. 41,, ion of its extent passes over a perfectly level country,
ut only one tunnel is required. The parishes through
"leh the Line actually passes contain a population of
6,621 ; and within an average distance of ten miles from
It there are not fewer than twenty-four Market-Towns,
training an additional inhabitancy of 85,885, exclusive of
at of numerous and wealthy intermediate villages.
tA. glance at the Map of England will suffice to show
"e Important advantages to be derived from a line of corn-
n4nleation penetrating to the centre of the Westera Conn-
Fs, Which, from their geographical position, are connected
with the remainder of the kingdom (by land) only on their
e:ternfrontier. The populous but distant county of Corn-
1, abounding in metallic ores, largely interested in every
ziaal
eAchenlcal, commercial, and manufacturing improvement,
athe extensive
employing an active and intelligent population ; and
extensive and opulent counties of Devon and Somerset,
Pe° in every description of agricultural produce, the seat
Manyeet valuable manufactures, closely studded with re-
able Market Towns, and bordered by a coast dis-
tinguished for the productiveness of its fisheries, the ex-
-oell°nee of its harbours, and a number of thriving sea-
rts and picturesque bathing-places will be brought by
ue. proposed Line of Railway into comparative juxta-
Position not only with the Metropolis, but also with the
!everal Midland and Northern Counties, whose respective
Interests and transactions are essentially blended with their
own.

ta4 Considering the magnitude and, extent of the advan-
ges produced in this.
.country within the last seventy
Years b , 'increased facilities of intercourse, it is difficult to
estimate the accession of wealth, intelligence, and social
le`nProvement on which, even the most cautious may safely
_,.i.lculate from such cuep, easy, rapid, and secure mode::
°F conveyance as are afforded by the construction of well-
Selected Lines of Railway ; and wherever they have been
established, the beneficial consequences have proved much
greater, and the attendant inconveniences far less, than
had been anticipated.
• n 4 As general truths these positions have ceased to be
ar"troverted, and their peculiar applicability the Line
l'°sed by this undertaking will be obvious from the fol-
wn'
t considerations :—..
dOn sittimately uniting the Western Counties with Lon-
in la he North, it will enable the former to
outer benefits about to be extensively conferred poncosemvmerua-1
eicaetr.Poetions of the empiie, from which, without such
endel°, tliey will be excluded, and amongst which the
"mentioned may be briefly enumerated.
" It
will bear a considerable portion of the parochialtlt
sokuessoints, and create such extensive and permanent
0.._
tbureas of employment, as must improve the condition.hns.l.
e Poorest, and thereby sensibly alleviate the public burt e
we': It will practically lessen, by one half, the distance
f,"le11 at presnt separates our principal Naval and Foreigrr:
cram et Stations from the seat of Government. Lhetter,
London to Exeter will be conveyed within eigh
reducedous
and to intermediate places in a proportionately
Iliall: b ' t° Bath, for instance within five hours, and to Bristol
•,11-our later.
oeiii: Will bring. London within. the easy reach of some
Sir remotest provinces ; and it will render the healthful
and the beautiful scenery of the latter, accessible. to a
etianBiderable porportion of the inhabitants of cities. Lon-
AIII: eixfbrd, BirMiUgham, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, and
Lon-
flan 'inehester, will be distant scarcely twelve hours' journey
thr°lll the centre of Devonshire. Seaton, Sidmouth, Ex 7
e-e°,,tlt,b, Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Torquay, will be placed
eI4IIY within the reach of thousands to whom their very
:
ii-t'tlsteeee
1 has hitherto been matter of hearsay ; and the
the ll'a commodities of the London and Bristol markets, with,i
We Products of Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, an
et:etwickshire, will be exchanged for those of the Western,
eoeelletles at less than one-third of the present cost of inland
the e,Yeanee, and in a shorter time than is now required
inlnission of a letter.
deue:though the Provisional Directors of this undertaking
peefi-,"‘ assume to possess data for the exhibition of excessive
fret;' it is obvious that the annual income to be derive
Pre; '4111,4 a Line of Railway must be very considerable.ha
bee "no materials of the following estimate, which .• s
even altogether founded on the traffic actually existing,
clettereqtem of a speculative character has been carefully ex-
'ree to
, peeentaLeslirnated expense of completing the
As 4%r;,,...,'"u Line will be proved not to exceed £1,400,000
turn:"' Ilevenue, deduced from official re-
-446' 34d from actual observation of the
.),
000 e already existent on the road, exceeds R-. 30,
Which, afterdeducting for annual dis-
bursements the sum of 94,000
N?ill
1 jelWId• leave a nett surplus of E 156,000
Pita' i nve ste d.ng an interest of between 11 and 12 per cent. on the Ca-
ill: In the above estimate no credit has been taken for any
tee,ae in the quantity of goods now carried on the Line. ,
byfte—: yew small portion of coal, which cannot be carried
cal xiisting canals, and very far below what may fairly c
hescolated
b uPoll, has been included. No account whatever
oe which taken of building materials, or of lime; the latter
i
greatolch is used in very considerable quantities, and at :
a cost of land carriage, in parts of Devonshire to which
ready
will be given by the Railway.
the ..Neither does the estimate of revenue include any of
f.f?llowing items, although there can be no doubt of their
forming a very considerable portion of the traffic of. the.
e,e9way, viz .
—Manufactured goods, teas, groceries, spirits,
tef,' now carried by sea from the ports of Gloucester, Bris7
wateatiod London, to Plymouth and the other sea-ports, and
War, ng:Places on the south coasts of Devonshire and Corn-
e_,l which vv ill by this mode avoid uncertainty, risk, and
Corn-
delay at lttle, if any' increased expense.
dace, from Toiay and Plymouth—agricultural pro-
meat,."such as seed-corn, cider, cheese, butter, poultry, fresh
See., with large
the di
quantities of which, notwithstanding
markets santage of distance, the Bristol, Bath, and London
thei are now supplied from the districts through which
of Bridgewater,
Pases more particularly from the neighbourhood
i,. and Taunton, are also excluded.
pprroestiAnetned,.
notof theseonly latter articles, viz. fish and agricultural
may the carriage of a supply equal to the
eere c be calculated upon, but it may be fair to assume a
4.4 )e'orio,nsiderahle increase from the establishment of a means
ehea_Neyance so peculiarly applicable, from its rapidity and
~ !V,cess, to the carriage of perishable produce.
tfoelatnintlioeisrleacttuorres,,
under the
submit this Line of Railway
the full conviction that it will be
ntilit deserve its sanction as a measure of great public
lure y' Inghle advantageous to the commerce and aericul-
-4 of the districts through which it passes, and affording
th_P.rrofitable investment to those who may have embarked
el capital in the undertaking."

The far
qu a • d a distill-
hUishedis Lansdowne entertained
141.41 party to dinner on Sunday, at Lansdowne House,
l,neY-square ; among whom were the Earl and Countess
or-:vippei,ttioic,Lheord Melbourne Lord and Lady Holland, Lon'
Rev. Sydney 'Smith, Mr. Thomas Moore, ar,d
aelee4 gera• Yesterday his Lordship entertained anothel
Party.