The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-16 00:00:00

shareholders—first, for the purpose of giving an account of
their atewardshii, ; and, secoutily, that they might lay
b,tore them the report of the compaey's engineer. That
report was cheering, for the prospect which it gave the com-
pany of succes,tutiy carrying out their object. The abilities
of the gentleman who had drawn up that report, his accu-
racy, his discrimination and great professional talents, gave
them full confidence in the hope which that report inspired.
That confidence was increased by the experience the same
gentleman had had in a tropical climate and of tracs Atlantic
railways. As to the pecuniary idrairs of the company, the
deposits on shares amounted to 25,01.01., which was to meet
all the expenditure necessary to the formation of a new com-
pany, and starting in the execution of their object. The
expenses might be expected to have been great, but, under
the economy of the committee, they were only 5,8221. last
month, when every :billing of debt Was paid. The balance
remaining, after providing for the banker's account, was its
the hands of bill discounters in Lombard-street, on the
security of good bills of exchange, at a fair rate of interest,
the whole remaining intact.
The SECRETARY read the report, which reminded the
shareholders that the company had obtained their Act with
amidt powers for all the original objects of the comr oy, and
something more. It staled that the capital sv,s fixed at
250,0001., distributed into 10,00-) share, the whole of which
imaa been subscribed fur and paid upon at 10 per cent. ; that
Mr. Catherwood, a gentleman resident far some years in
North America, and employed there on public works, pro-
ceeded as the company's engineer to Demerara, and com-
pleted a very careful survey of the proposed lige, visiting after-
warda the western and Arabian coasts of the colony, where
he made midi general surveys of those districts, and drew up
a report which would be extremely useful in the future con-
sideration of other lines of railway. From the report of the
ettgi'feer the committee were of opinion that the railway
might be made at a very low sum, the whole cost being
165,0001., or about 8,000/. a mile. Mr. Catherwood, having
been re-engaged, had proceeded again to Demerara on the
Ist of March, whither stores, and some able artificers con-
versant with railway works, had been sent out. True report,
after mentioning that the expenses were 5,832/. Is. I Id.,
I,•aving a balance of 20,570/. 12s. 10d.. stated that the com-
mittee did not anticipate the necessity of making any call
upon the shareholders before the next ordinary 'netting, in
October.
The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report, which
paved nem. con.
The committee of management, with the exception of the
chairman, Charles Cave, who withdrew, were then
elected directors of the company, and 1,0001. voted as the
annual allowance to the directors.
Stephen Cave, Esq., and Jonathan Hopkins, Esq., were
elected auditors.
Mr. Ripeway then moved the re-election of the local com-
mittee at Demerara.
It was then moved that interest, at the rate of 5 per cent..
should be paid on the deposits and calls, commencing on the
Ist of April current.
The CHAIRMAN, before leaving the chair, paid a very high
compliment to the secretary of the company, Henry Hill,
Esq.. formerly the secretary of the Compensation Commission,
a m,ved a vote of thanks to him, which was unanimously
passed.
The CHAIRMAN moved that the thanks of this meeting be
vote c
Cave,
given to Jonathan Ho king, Es aid the other share-
holders, who had so handsomely come" forward and offered
the gratuitous use of their laud to time company.
CharlesA e,thuanclk.: to the directors and the chairman,
was then unanimously passed, and the
meeting separated.

THE GOVERNMENT SCHEME OF

EDUCATION.
The discussion aas renewed yesterday, at the sitting
if the Court of Common Council, and an amendment
y Mr. L'we having been lost, that the Ginned, %hiltt
it approved of the scheme, d that classes
sh •uld be fi'rmed in the seho, is in %Odell no prticular
kind of religious belief should be promulgat.d, in order
• hat the childr• n of different sects might simply receive
cular education, the religious portion being intrusted
to the parents; tne motion of Mr. Bennoeh wag almost
onanimyusly adopted, only three or four hands having
teen he'd up against it.
Mr. BENNOCH it now became necessary to adipt
snottier motion to-give the resolution effect. The Cor-
poration of L •ntion etijo)td many distinguishing privi
lege.,, and wrong th- enief, one befog that of addressing
the Qu• en upon the Throne in all c.ses of emergency
affect n 4 the interest of the nation. Sotne twelvemonth
ago, they had presented an address praying for the re-
peal of the Corn laws, which had, in his opinion.
much accelerated the settlement ,of that vexa-
ti us question; and, in his hum le ',pinion, it would be
a crowning act of loyalty and patriotism, to present an
address, now praying for the emancipation of the na-
tion's intellect from the the a!dom of ignorfince ; pro-
claiming to the world that fountains of knowledge, free
as wf Ifs of water, were opened for the in-ncfit of the
people, whence the) might come and drink abundantly,
without money and without price and above all, with-
out distinction of religi crs-ed, or poll` cal opinion.
Here some discu,sioa arnee as to how effect should be
givt.n to the resolution, and it was ultimately agreed to
advertise the resolution, signed by the Town Clerk, and
to have it presented to the Members for the City, and tt.e
Marquis of Lansdowne.
13EstatJcrt said the notice of his motion was given
two months before the Ministerial scheme wa-, made
pohl,c, and since this had lilett done, he preferred a pe-
tition to Parliament, in feu of an address, of which In-.
gave notice, and which will be brought fotward in due

course.
The decision excited much sittisaction, a :neyrity
lea't ten to one being iu iavour of the Geveriuncnt
scheme.
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MEREWORTII.—On Saturday last the whole of the
men employed on Lord Torrington's estate were presented
with a quantity of Peet and beer, to propurtion to their fami-
lies. wh,rewith to regale themselves, and drink his Loidship's
health tin leaving England for tie scene of his official duties.
FISTULA INFIRMARY, DOUSE-SQUARE.—
The eleventh annual court of governors of this instiiwion
took place on Wednesday at the London Tavern, for the
purpose of receiving their annual report; the Rev. Dr. Vivian
in the cuair. At the request of the chairman the secretary
read the report, which stated that the charily was rapidly
progressing in public favour and support, and that the num-
ber of pa ients admitted into the infirmary during the past
year amounted to 580, increasing the number admitted from
the commencement to 4,356. The committee recommended
to the governors—in order to effect an enlargement of the
infirmary, and so increase its sphere i f usefulness—the
formation of a separate fund for the erection or purchase of
premises, and thus to avoid any infringement on its limited
funded property. The reports of the treasurer and medical
officers of the institution were also read to the meeting. Tile
former showed an increase in the annual subscriptions
tat and
donations to the amount of 210., the latter sed
facts of an equally satisfactory nature. The teport was una-
nimously adop.ea. Thanks were v,ted to J. Mastermin,
Esq., 31-. P., for his services during the pa-t year as treasurer
to the charity ; also iii-Dr.Furnival, he honorary physician ;
and F. Satin, n, Esq., the honorary surgeon, f r t heir services.
After a vote of tha-ks had been given to the chairman, the

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court broke up.
CHARGE of NEGLI-CT AGAINST A MEDICAL PARO-
CHIAL OFFICER.—An inquest was held by Mr. Mil aon Weil-
nesda,, at the Horse and Groom, John-stivet,
upon Harriet Shearer, aged tiny -seven. From tie evidence,
which occupied upw ;rds of two- hour, it appeared that the
deceast d and her daughter had been reduced ¶u such an
awful state of destitution that for three days is the week out
of seven they frequently went to bed without toiid, cani,l,,, or
fire. They, then entered tile workhouse' which they soon
left, the deceased haying been allowed a shilling and a
quarern loaf weekly by the parish. After some time de
ceased heca•ne Si) Li that Mr Goddard, the parish surgeon,
had to attend her, w filch he did, alt Initial) her case was
hopeless, until he found that another medical gentleman had
been called in, when he di-continued his visits, and the de-
ceased died in a few weeks afterwards Mr. John 1i etch,
sarg-on to the Finsbury Dispensary, who pertorrned the
post niortem examination. deposed that externally the body
preseote..l a very emaciated appearance, and upon opening
the body he found a cancer iii the stomach, which was tne
cause of death. Lt his op.ninn the disease w. sof several
years standing, and c..tud not be cured. After a very
lengthened and angry discussion between Mr. litd.lard and
Mr. Smith, the medical gentleman that was called in, upon
professional etiquette and the treatment of the deceased, the
jury returned a verdict of " Natural death."
COLONEL DURRANT'S COLLECTION*OF COINS.—On
Wednesday Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby, of Wellington-street,
favoured the co9noseenti with a private view of the curious
and valuable collection of English coins possessed by the late
Colonel Durrair, which will be sold by auction on Monday,
the 19th of April, and the eight following days. A numis-
matic taste, in its virtuosi sense, namely, the acquisition of
encl.-an, coins as illustrative aids to arcluec,logical and histo-
rical inquiries, is well calculated to afford enlightened grati-
fication to its possessor. whilst it proves of the greatest pos-
sible public advantage by its contributions -to general en-
lightenment. Possessing this taste in an eminent degree,
and directing it solely to the coins of our own country, the
late Colonel Durrant, during a course of faly yearS, suc-
ceeded, by indefatigable zeal and perseverance, in forming a
collection which is eminently deserving the attention and
admiration of all who can appreciate such valuable monu-
malts of antiquity. Nor is the collection circumscribed by
ancient limits. for it comes down to the present period, and
contains many interestil;g medals as well as coins, the latter
commencing with the coins of Elbert, and continuing in
succtssion down to the present cetu ury. The collection ex-
hibits some remarkably tine specimens of gold and silver
money, amongst the most beautitui of which are the pro-
ductions of Simon, Ramage, and Illondeau, including that
very fine work of Simon, the highly--valuable "petition
crown " of Charhs 11., this specimen being remarkably clear
and delicate, and in the.very best preservation. The sale
will be well worthy the attention of all woo possess genuine
taste in a collection of coins.
DREADFUL MURDER.—The following is an extract
of a letter, dated Drogheda, April 12 :—" As you may not
have heard the particulars of a shocking murder of a boy
which was committed ors Friday night last,l will briefly state
them. Sir Alan Bellingham has a number of boys employed
in trifl;ng works on his demesne ; two ot them were com-
rades, one aged about fifteen, the other twelve; they got
their wages on Friday night, the younger receiving about
7s. The elder, who had been engaged in laying or cutting
down quick hedges, was seen in the yard on the same evening
sharpening +a billhook, which he had been using at his work,
and, being observed to laugh while engaged in the operation,
he was asked the reason, but gave no answer. The younger
boy did not go home t hat night, and the other said that he had
told him that he wctild go to Drogheda to embark for Eng-
land. Upon hearing this, his sister started off in pursuit of
him, hut returned with. ut any tidings of her brother. On
Saturday morning a poor woman gathering sticks in Sir
Alan lieilinghain's demesne found the missing boy's body
covered with ,eaves; without stirring it she went-tor the
po ice, who, on their arrival, raised the mutilated body, and
found under it the bill. ook, ..hich was at once identified as
the one sharpened the preceding evening by the elder tiny,'
tocrether with a knife. The mother of the supposed assassin
admitted that for some time back her s--n was afraid that
the mu.dercd Loy would discover what he itnly knew, that
he (the alleged murderer) was in the habit of stealing eggs
from Sir A. Bellingham's poultry-yard. 'flie yoting rni-creant,
was committed to Dundalk gaol on the capital charge.
llt,Tit LEUNG OCCURRENCE.— A must distressing
ewviet:ste, ent:iiiiiiieee,,t.eeddwiditl:otthie loss of the Tweed West India mail
packet, occurred at Southampten list week. A poor woman,
that
tiahlbls-rtuaatt)ierdlayaveb• hear, the wile of mine of the crew ot
ee3:d',aeiltii,leptil7ie mother of six children, and several
montold tgzaanrc3tti,,
at tdroppedthe
Tweed
e downd wasdead
loans
t. being
sd.
that all hands had perished. What NNth'heatharesnbadtetritahreri‘cireued sms\ancet
ittrhee apffscnodutnst few
hAov:, Avon
vparker r
were
oneth the
Southampton
of
more
pirhouvrdlehinY; i lsatl:lseabYveielatf.
EAST RETFORD I-14tA'hiMAR SCH
00L. —The head
mastership ot this institution tads become vacant,is and open
to clergymen having graduated either at Oxford or n
Cam-
bridge. The present stipouckis Axed by the Court ot Chau-
try at, aOl. pex umitive