The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-19 00:00:00

BRANCHES.

The consideration of this case, which was opened yester-
day by Mr. Hilditcb, was resumed by
Mr. TALBOT, on the part of the promoters. He objected
to the East Lancashire Railway Company being heard in
opposition, and maintained that they had no locus standi
against the Bill.
Mr. Sergeant WRANGLIAM, on the part of that company,
contended that they had a right to be heard, as their interests
'would be materially affected, if the proposed line was made.
After some further discussion it was decided that the East
Lancashire Railway Company had no locus standi.
Mr. George Ormrod, solicitor, was then examined, to show
'the great advantages which would be conferred by this line
in opening up facilities of communication with the coal
districts.
Mr. Pieco, a coal engineer, and other witnesses, confirmed
this evidence.
It was then agreed that further proceedings in this line
should be adjourned till Thursday next.
EAST LANCASHIRE (BRANCH FROM
°IMMURE TO SOUTHPORT, AND EX-

TENSION TO PRESTON).
Mr. BRANDT opened the case for the promoters of the line.
Two witnessos were examined to show the great adian•
tage which would be conferred in giving access to the coal
districts.
The Committee then adjourned till Thursday.

GROUP XXXVII.
The Committee met at the usual hour.
The cases for the
LEEDS AND THIRSZ (XNARESSOROUGH
BRANCH TO BOILOUGHBRIDGE, and
LEEDS AND THIRSZ. (MELMEZET AND
NORTNAIMERTON

were gone through. Evidence on behalf of both Bills having
been taken,
The decision of the Committee was postponed till the re.
ception of the Railway Commissioners' report.
The Committee then adjourned.

GROUP XXXIX.
The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
the Bills comprised in this group, re-assembled at the usual
hour ►his morning; Lord Charles Wellesley in the chair.
YORK AND NEWCASTLE (PURCUA.SE or
THE HARTLEPOOL DOCK AND RAILWAY).
Mr. ROSE was engaged the whole of the morning, in ad-
dressing the Committee in opposition to the scheme, on
behalf of the Hartlepool West Dock-and Harbour Company.
, The Committee adjourned at the usual hour without giving
their decision.

GROUP XLIV.
The Committee met this morning, at twelve o'clock, but
in the absence of reports from the Comissioners, especially
after the vote of last night in the House, they could not
proceed, and adjourned till Thursday at eleven o'clock.

GROUP XLV.
This Committee met for the first time this day, in Room
41 (one of those placed under the leads). Present, Sir Denis
Le, Merchant (chairman), Major Beresford, Mr. Scott, the
Hon. Mr. Fitzwilliam, and Mr. Boyd.'
The railway Bills comprised in this group are :
Edinburgh and Northern (Burntisland Pier, Ferry, Pur-
chase, Etc.)
Edinburgh and Perth Railway and Branches.
Edinburgh and Northern (St. Andrew's and Newburgh
Branches.)
Edinburgh and Northern (Tay Ferry Improvement.)
Edinburgh and Northern (Branch from Burntisland to Dun-
fermline Branch, &v.—No. 2.)
The CHAIRMAN announced that the Edinburgh and Perth
would be taken after the holidays.
The Committee then proceeded to take the
EDINBURGH AND NORTHERN (WANT..
ISLAND PIER AND PERRY PURCHASE).

The Bill was unopposed.
Sergeant BELLASIS very briefly stated the objects of the
promoter,. The proofs were pat in, and the preamble was de-
clared proved.
The Committee then took
TN'S EDZNBUEO.H AND NORTNENN
(BILASICEES TO ST. ANDANOTO AND
NEWILUD.OII).

Mr. BELLASIB opened for the promoters.
There was hardly any opposition.
Mr. Anderson, banker, Newburgh, and Major Playfair,
provost of St. Andrews, proved the advantages which the
line would give to these towns.
Mr. Grainger, C.F.., was under examination when the Com-
mittee adjourned.