The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-13 00:00:00

NORTH RENT EXTENSION.

Lord Sands was next called to give evidence in favour of
this line. His Lordship gave strong and decided testimony
in favour of the South-Eastern Company, who, he said, had
done everything in their power to give Kent efficient rail-
way accommodation. The people of Faversham undoubtedly
were in favour of the South-Eastern line.

A long discussion took place as to whether the corperation
of Canterbury should be heard as petitioners against the
preamble of the Bill.
Sir Edward King, Port Admiral at Sheerness, was more
familiar with the water communication to the metropolis
than with the land communication, but he still had no doubt
that a line connecting Sheerness with Woolwich and London
would be of advantage._

Cross-examined by Mr. TALBOT —The present garrison at
Sheerness numbered some 200 men, and the stores at present
came by water. He was not able to give a positive opinion
as to the relative merits of either conveyance.
Mr. Stephen Lushington had sat in Parliament as
Member for Canterbury, and was well acquainted with the
district around Faversham and Canterbury. He was greatly
in favour of the lines promoted by the South-Eastern Rail-
way Company. He was chairman of the,committee of the
Faversham Navigation ; he was aware that great sums were
laid out in the improvement of that port, and he considered
that the money was well laid out. The general feeling of the
district landowners was in favour of the line from Strood to
Chilham. and so important was deemed the necessity of
having a communication by rail with Ashford, that the con-
sent of all the landholders, without an exception, was given
to the formation of the line from Faversham to Chilham.
Meetings had been held at which the proprietors attended,
and the universal feeling was in favour of the South-Eastern
line.

Mr. Plumptre, M.P., thought the South-Eastern Company
had chosen the route best fitted to supply the wants of North
Kent. He believed that were it not for the technical objec-
tion which was raised last year, with respect to the purchase
of the Rochester Canal, that there would be no excuse for
the intrusion of the Brighton Company.
Sir Brook Bridges considered that it was absolutely neces-
sary that a full communication should be given between Lon.
don and the great towns of Kent; and the South-Eastern
Company being already in possession of Gravesend, Strood,
and Rochester, he thought it would be for the interest of the
county if the whole chain of railways were in their hands.
Mr. George Neame, alderman of Canterbury, was the pro-
prietor of considerable property in that locality. He was de-
cidedly in favour of the South-Eastern extensions, and he
thought that the public feeling was generally expressed iu
favour of this company.
Cross-examined by Mr. HOPE—He had been connected
with the Whitstable Company, and had no reason to com-
plain of that connexion.—(Laughter.) He had had a lover's
quarrel with the South-Eastern Company on more than one
occasion—once when they raised the fares. He had attended
a public meeting in consequence, and had pretty soundly
expressed his opinions there.—(Laughter.) The meeting
only grumbled—(Laughter)—and did nothing more. The
South-Eastern afterwards explained their reasons for raising
the fares, and, he believed, to the satisfacticn of all parties
concerned.

The Committee then adjourned till Monday, at twelve.

STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
The Committee on standing orders met yesterday at the
usual hour. The following were the decisions which the
Committee came to during the course of the day
KILMARNOCK AND AYR DIRECT RAILWAY.
Allowed to proceed.
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY (Branch to join the
West London Railway; Widening and. Enlargement of
the West London Railway; and Branch to Hammersmith,
to join the London and South-Western Railway near
Lambeth.)
Allowed to proceed.
EDINBURGH AND NORTHERN RAILWAY (Branch
from Burntisland to Dunfermline .Branch).
Allowed to proceed.
WATERFORD AND LIMERICK RAILWAY.
Allowed to proceed.
DUBLIN IMPROVEMENT.
Allowed to proceed.
WATERFORD, WEXFORD, WICKLOW, AND DUB-
LIN RAILWAY (Repeal of the Act).
Allowed to proceed.
GRAVESEND CEMETERY.
Not allowed to proceed.
The Committee adjourned at four o'clock.

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
in Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth 01 Victoria, cap. 32, for
the Week ending on Saturday, the 6th day of March, 1847.
ISSUE DEPARTMENT.

Notes i55ued........ 24,993,885

Government debt .. 11,015,100
Other securities .... 2,984,900
Gold coin and bullion 9,445.493
Silver bullion • • • ... 1.548,392

£24,993,885
M. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.
Dated the 11th day of March, 1847.
BANKING DEPAZTMEN T.

£24,993,885

Proprietors' capital.. 14,553,000
Rest ••..•••• • • • • • . 3,951,922
Public deposits (in-
eluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Sat-
ings-banks, and Di-

Government securl-

ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) . • 11,990,079
Other securities • • . • 16,905,705
Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5,714,740
Gold and silver coin.. 601,650

vidend accounts).. 6,571,731.
Other deposits .. 9,288,661
Seven day and other

846,860

£35,212,174

£35,212,174
MARSTIM.L, Chief Cashier.

Dated the I Ith day of March, 18,

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of March 12 )
SUGAR.—To-day, although there was a large amount of
business transacted in East India and Mauritius Sugar, for
home consumption, no improvement took place in the value.
REFINED.—To-day there was a large amount of business
transacted in refined goods for home use; but the refiners
were willing sellers at former reduced rates, 63s 6d being
taken for standard lumps. Bonded crushed Sugar is cheaper,
and 35s to 35s 6d accepted for first sort.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon there were six public sales
of Bengal Sugar, consisting of 6,638 bags and 80 chests, the
principal part of which was disposed of, and generally At
former rates for white and the better sorts of yellow, but
brown and inferior yellow kinds went 6d cheaper.
FOREIGN.—This afternoon at public sale 73 cases and 35
brls Bahia Sugar, duty paid, were offered, and chiefly taken
in and withdrawn.

MAURITIUS.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar was in ex-
cellent request, and 5,600 bags 490 casks at public sale were
sold at fully previous rates, and, in some instances, rather
above.

MOLASSES.—There has been little business transacted in any
kind of \Vest India this week, and the tendency of prices
is downwards for all sorts. There is a fair quantity on offer.
At public sale this afternoon 90 hhds of Cossipore taken in at
275.

TEA.—Public sales are announced to take place on Thurs-
day next, the quantity announced at present is 16,000 pkgs.
None has arrived this week ; whereas the quantity on which
duty was paid was very large, and a fair quantity was taken
for exports. There has been a desire generally manifested by
holders of Congou to realise on account of the heavy arrivals,
and they have submitted to a slight reduction on former rates.
COFFEE.—This afternoon Ceylon Coffee was less in re-
quest. At public sale 1,003 bags Plantation Ceylon were
offered, but a part only sold at full rates.
RICE.—To-day East India Rice met with little attention
privately. At public sale 2,088 bags Bengal were offered, but
all the sound was taken in at the full value.

SALTPETRE.—There was a good demand for Rough to-
day ; and 1,500 bags of Calcutta at public sale were sold at
full rates. English Refined is selling at 30s to 30s 6d.
Nitrate of Soda is yet in good demand at 17s to 17s 6d
per cwt.

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week; but
sorts of West India Rum for home use and exportation this
further decline in prices; whilst buyers, on the other hand,
only take sufficient for their immediate wants. Calcutta can
be obtained at 3s 5d to 3s 6d proof. In Leeward kland there
has been scarcely any business done, and 3s 8d to 3s 9d is
the nearest value. For Demerara the market is in a flat
state, the value of strong sorts is 5s to 5a 3d. For Brandy
the market is in a quiet state, and prices tend downwards.
On.s.—Holders of Olive Oil manifest much firmness, and
large parcels have been disposed of. Palm met with little
attention for exportation, but the home demand is good;
prices do not improve. In Rape Seed Oil a large amount of
tni:iness has been transacted, and at firmer rates. There are
several buyers of Cocoa Nut, but little is yet to be had, and
prices are on the advance. Linseed Oil met with less atten-
tion this week, the prices taken on the spot have been 26s 6d
to 26s 9d. In Cod Oil several purchases have been
made, but holders are still inclined to sell at 271 to 271105.
Seal met with a fair demand, and prices rule high. A good
demand existed for all sorts of Southern, and, the supply
being less plentiful, holders are enabled to obtain stiffer rates.
Sperm•met with increased attention, but little improvement
in the value can be quoted.

DISTRESSING SUlClDE.—Yesterday morning a
female named Jane Coussans, the wife of an omnibus con-
ductor, residing at No. 2, Cannon's-buildings, Suffolk-street,
Mile-end, committed suicide under the following very dis-
tressing circumstances:—For some time past she ha; been
leading a very irregular life, and during the absence of het
husband a man named Cullingford frequently visited her.
This circumstance came to the knowledge of her husband,
and on Saturday last he met Cullingford in the Whitechapel-
road, and accused him with having had an intimacy with his
wife. Cullingford admitted that he_ had, and Coussans im
mediately struck him. He was instantly given in charge of
a police-constable, and on the following Monday he was
taken before the magistrates at Worship-street, and after a
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by her husband. She continued very low and dejected
during the week, and repeatedly said she should never be
happy any more. Yesterday morning she procured her
husband's breakfast as usual, and in about two hours after he
had left borne she was discovered suspended from a nail in
the wall, between the windows. Mr. Anningson, a surgeon,
was immediately called in, and pronounced life to be quite
extinct. She was S 9 years of age, and has left two children.
Mr. Hart Davis, Deputy Chairman of the Customs, had an
interview, yesterday, with the Chanceller of the Exchequer.
Lord James Stuart had an interview, yesterday, with Sir
George Grey, at the Rome Office.