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WEST'S GALLERY, No. 14, NEW-
MAN-STREET.
'Die GRAND PICTURES of CHRIST REJECTED, and
' DEATH on the PALE HORSE, p ainted b the late BEN-
JAMIN 'it EST, Esq. P.R.A. are NOWON VIEW with
his other Works, among which are Subjects illustrative of
Events connected•with.the Life and Death of our Saviour.
Admission, ts.--..:atalogue, is.
NOw rit and SOUTH SMELLY.; PATENT
WROUGHT IRON SUSPENSION BRIDGE,
Designed by Captain SA3IUEI. BROWN, R.. N.
P ROSP ECT US.
`Though the advantages that must be derived from the erec-
tion of a Suspension Bridge over the Tyne from North to
South Shields, both in a local and national point of view, are ob-
vious, a few of the most important may be thus enumerated :
The population of North Shields and Tynemouth, and the
populasion of South Shields and Westoe, form a total of
50,000. inhabitants, exceeding any town on the great North
Road between London and Edinburgh ; but the river is a
great obstacle to general intercourse.
In passing, or conveying goods across the river at Shields
by boats,-it must be acknowledged that the risk, at all times
great, has beep rendered more so of late by the increase of traf-
fic, and the rapid movements of the numerous steam vessels,
which greatly endanger the lives of persons crossing, of which
there are innumerable instances. The Bridge would remedy
the evil, and the large population of both towns, now divided,
wculd derive incalculable, advantages from the Union. North
Shields would then be within 7 miles of Sunderland, though
at present ally person travelling post between those towns, will
find the distance to be nearly 20 miles; and the line of com-
munication between Sunderland and South Shields with Mnr-
peth, the great mart for cattle, would be considerably shortened.
Sunderland is 27 miles from llorpeth by Newcastle, at present'
the only road, but by way: of North Shields, where there is
,now an excellent turnpike, the distance would be reduced to
23 miles. The distance from South Shields to Morpeth,
through Newcastle, is 26 miles, but by North Shields it would
not exceed 17 miles of, good and level turnpike-road. In each
case, the hills and pavement, from the Barras Bridge at New-
castle to the head of Gateshead (an inconvenience much com-
plained of, and which does more injury to cattle than driving
them 6 or 7 miles upon an ordinary turnpike) would be avoid-
, ed, and the expence and delay of keeping the cattle upon the
.road (no trifling consideration) would be saved.
The Resident in North Shields would have a conveyance
from his own door directly southward, whilst those of South
Shields And Sunderland would find a similar advantage in pro-
ceeding northward.
The increasing populous towns of Blyth and Hartley, (of
great consequence from their connection with collieries which
are multiplying in their neighbourhood) the former distant
from-,North Shields ten miles, the latter six miles, both situated
on the sea coast, will receive the greatest benefit from the`
Bridge ui theiecommunication with the south, through sea-
port towns with which they have considerable and important
intercourse ; and they will also partake of the general improve-
ment of North And South Shields.
' The persoris interested in Sunderland Bridge and in the
roads from South Shields tn. Durham and Stockton, from. North
Shields to Newcastle,- and from Shields to Alorpeth, must
reap great advantage from the increase of passage which the
Bridge will ,note.
The project will bear consideration not only as a mere matter of
local imp irtance, but in a national point of view, as regards the
advantage Government will derive from the facility which will
be given to the passage of troops, ordnaace, and stores from
North to South Shields, Tynemouth Castle harbeen long
used as a dept for military Stores ' • but the want of a ready
communication, with the southern bank of the river, was con-
stantly felt during the late war, when a bridge of barges and
flat bottomed . boats was constructed at enormous expence to
little. purpose..
It is understood that the distance from North Shields to Edin-
burgh, bye coast road, is shorter than from Newcastle to that
city, by five or six Miles, and by a more level road; and that a
saving of six or Kellen miles can he made in the distance from
York to South Shields. ..It follows, then that, by a Bridge over
- the Tyne at Shields, the distance is shortened, between York
and EdinbUrgh, twelve or thirteen miles, which will deserve the
attention and support of his Lordship the Postmaster General
An alteration is about to be made in the running of the mail, to
pass from Sunderland to Newcastle, missing South. Shields; yet
it is certain this measure, so serious an evil to the inhabitants,
is only resoried to for want of the projected Bridge.
It is needless to comment on the advantages which will result
to individuals whose estates are in the immediate vicinity of
the Bridge, or the eastern parts of Durham and Noithumber-
land. The establishment of a good market at Shields must '
necessarily follow, from the encreased demand of the large
united population and the facility of supply.
Though the great benefit the ancient and commercial town
of Newcastle, the capital of the North, must derive from the
prosperity of Shields has not been stated-as one of the advan-
tages to be calculated upon froM the, Suspension Bridge, in
ought not to be overlooked, especially when the great increase
of trade is considered whiCh Inuit accrue from the proposed
rail-road to Carlisle.
Capt. Brown undertakes that the cost of the Bridge and erec-
dons spell not exceed D 3,000/., which is to be provided for
by a capital of 100,000/. in shares of one hundred pounds
each. It only, therefore, remains to satisfy the Capitalist
that he will receive a rentuner.ating interest, of which there is
every prospect. The tolls are estimated on the present existing
intercourse between the., two towns and adjacent country, at a
very moderate calculation, to pioduce 6,0001. per annum, though
an immense increase may be fairly contemplated as soon as the
Bridge is opened.,
_lndeed there can be no doubt; independent
of all the intercourse of the district, that this will be a consider-
able thoroughfare for travellers pursuing their route along the
coast, who will thus embrace the opportunity of crossing the
Bridges of SUnderland and Shields, the latter promising to be
one of the noblest works in the kingdom.
Lastly, The advantages to be derived are not, as in most of
the prOjects of the present day, fallacious or visionary ; there
can be no deception, as the benefits, both public and private,
may be contemplated.and appreciated by every one possessing
local knowledge.
N. B. Subscription lists are lett at the banks in Newcastle,
Shields, Sunderland, Durham, and Stockton ; and with Alessrs.
Fry and Chapman', bankers, London. One-third of the capital
is already subscribed.

A PUZZLING CASE BRILLIANTLY
sErriEo.
In vest of snow-*l.iteness, and-Boots of jet hue,
A flair-dre.ser ran', we might rattier say, flew,
Si' rapid his pace, puts tier hag in his band,
And turn'd into F•Neter•s'tret t in the Strand:—
Where ronittiin the corner, in cE.ntact he came
Kith Sam, long ae‘Stistom'd Snot.ho; to proclaim.
Su fierce the concussion that both staggeed hack,
All white the Soot loom's., the limber all bmck„
Excepting his Boots,. fir they lost their jet glow
And seeni'd as if euret'a with flakes of pure snow;
For Soot versus Piiwder both begs were at work,
The Combatants fi;.:ht ,tt like Grecian and Turk.
Of Justice the parties now sought, each, redress,
r3ch his great damage now prone to express;—
Your Worship perceives," said the indignant barber,
This plight in, that no one my prs'ou will harbour;
;sly vest, lately white, with vile Soot badly suits, ,
Anti worse the hair-powder that covers my boots.'
" And who iti.his service," ash'd Soot.ho, " will keep,
A dandefied, powder d, full-dress'd Chimney-sweep?"
'the Justice was puzzled, and friendship ativied,
"'Reflection." he said, "should be cherish'd and priz'd."
4'6 Itetiretion the Frizeur.exclaini'd, " 'tis..gone
Which way ?" ask'd the Justice, " why, Sir, it is lacking:
Fur never the worth or reflection was known
The lustre when absent of WA attts;-'s Jet Blacising
e iced with eclat, and SAW Sweep
RcH~,c tt:3111S1 pristine accuteness to keep,
Applied to. 1 he Boots a restorative hand,
ions distinct tve and bland •
Renewing the v•* . .
erred, and each fairy-like shad •
.pume _ atr-ti • Boots to prevabc.
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