The Sun.
London, England, 1846-08-03 00:00:00

WEST RIDING UNION.

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The Committee met at the usual hour, present Lord Camoys
(chairman), Lord Verulam, Lord Caithorpe, the Duke of Norfolk, and
the Earl of Caledon.
Mr. BAINES, Q. C., opened the case on behalf the promoters of this
line.
The first witness called was Mr. Hanksbam, the engineer to the
line, who was examined by Mr TALBOT.—The line proposed to effect
a junction with every railway north of Leeds. The descent into
Bradford by the proposed line was by an incline of 1 in 50. By
adopting this severe gradient shey would be able at once to get on to
the main line, upon which the steepest gradient was
1 in 120, and the remainder of which was a perfect level.
they were also enabled to accommodate a population of 40,000 per-
sons more than by the line as laid out last year. There would be no
difficulty whatever in working the gradient of 1 in 50, as by its
proximity to the station there would always be abundant assistance
at hand. The total length of railway to be constructed was 22 miles
211 yards ; the tunnelling upon the line would be about 4,800 yards.
There was a branch proposed to be constructed to connect Elland
with Huddersfield and Halifax, the length of which was 5 miles 51
yards, and the steepest gradient was 1 in 103. By the propose! lines
there would be three modes of communication between Huddersfield
and Bradford.
1. By Halifax, via Elland.
2. By Brighouse, via Cooper's Bridge.

3. ByMirfleld and Leversedge, via the Cleckheaton Valley Railway.
The Cleckheaton Valey line would be constructed very easily, and
would accommodate an immense population, including Dewsbury,
Heckmondwicke, Leversedge, Cleckheaton, Oakenshaw, and other
places, and would afford direct communication between Wakefield
and Bradford. The length of the line would be 9 miles 7 chains.
The Brighouse branch would bring minerals by a descending
gradient from Low Moor to Brighouse, a large station on the Man-
chester and Leeds Railway. The length of this branch was 3 miles
72 yards.
There was also another branch for the purpose of affording com-
munication with Pudsey and Staningley, and the coal-fields of Gil-
dersome and Fantley Moor. The length of the line was about three
miles. The estimate for the construction of the main line, and all
the branches, was 1,827,3971. This sum was ample for the construc-
tion of all the works.
After the examination of Mr. Hawkshaw, several witnesses were
examined in favour of the Bill.
The Committee then adjourned.

STANDING ORDERS' COMMITTEE.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Their Lordships met at three o'clock, Lord Shaftesbury in the
chair. Lard Redesdale and several other Noble Lords were present.
LONDON AND SOUTH-WESTERN (LONDON-BRIDGE EX-
TENSION).
Their Lordships decided that the promoters of this Bill had com-
plied with the standing orders.
SELECT COMMITTEE ON MERITS.
• The list which came before their Lonlabips in this capacity, con-
tained twelve Bills, of which only one was a railway Bill. This
was the
EASTERN COUNTIES AND THAMES JUNCTION BRANCH.
In respect of which Bill their Lordships came to the decision that
the promoters had proved their preamble.
The preambles of the following Bills were also declared proved :
Dublin Cemeteries ; Cambeltown Harbour, Waterworks, and Paving ;
Argyll Canal ; Andover Canal Navigation ; Australian Agricultural
Company; Sligo Ship Canal.
The remaining Bills were adjourned till to-rnerrow (some having
been part heard), and their Lordships rose shortly after four o'clock.

ALLEGED DEATH by MILITARY
FLOGGING, AT HOUNSLOW.—(THIS DAY.)
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition).
Alex. Wright, a sergeant in the 7th Hussars, said he knew
the handwriting of the deceased, and had seen him write.
Had a letter in his hand (a letter was handed to the witness)
which was in his (the deceased's) handwriting. It was dated
the 25th of June, and bore the Houcslow post mark, and was
addressed " Mr. W. K. White, Post. office, Leeds, Yorkshire."
The following is a copy of the letter :
Barracks, Hounslow, June 25, 1846.
Dear Brother,—l am really ashamed to write after so long
a silence, but conscience pricks me for neglect to you and
mother, and tells me to say something, adding to the case of
necessity of sending to you a letter to Tom, who wrote to me,
and of course requires an answer, and how to send it bothers
me confoundedly. Be kind enough to dispatch it when the
mail leaves. He states to me that you received a letter
for me, and I think you might have sent me
more, but I supposs you thought to punish me
for not writing. If the . direction is not right,'
please alter it for me. lam unwell; and have gone through
a great deal of trouble since you heard from me last, and
feel disgusted with the service, but you need not tell mo-
ther so, for she would only fret. I hope you are
well by this time. Give my best love to sister and
mother. I had formed a resolution to commit mis-
chief; but, thank God, I have for the present al-
tered my mind. I have not that confidence in myself
that I used to have. My star of destiny frowns at me
and everything goes wrong. Your letters give me a conso-
lation generally, but I have not resolution to read them
always, for I am very near approaching lunacy at times. I
AM an old man now to what I was, and what a few more
years will make me I am afraid to guess at. Write to me
soon, and give me word how matters are in Leeds, for you
are the only parsons I correspond with now. I have not seen'
London yet, nor shall I unless I change my mind. Every
one of them is lost to me now. Again I hope you will keep
quiet to mother that I am ill, for her sake. • Give my respects
to Machin, and Whitfield, and Keppell. You must excuse
my faults and forgive en feelings. I cannot help their fate
in the proceedings, and I must go with the will. My paper
is short, and I must cut short my letterof woe, and resume my
most hard and wrttched duty of a soldier. God be with you
and prosper you, and in your prayers remember
Your affectionate brother,
FREDERICK JOHN `WHITE.
Mr. W.AICLEY, addressing the jury, said there could be ne
doubt that White received 150 lashes. It was his duty to
deal with the law on the subject, and his opinion was (he
did not know whether they were of the same opinion), that
according to the Act of Parliament and the articles
of war, White rendered himself liable to receive IW
lashes for striking his superior officer. There could be
no doubt of this; therefore, he considered they had
arrived at that stage of the inquiry when they might hear
the depositions read over in order to determine the cause of
the deceased's death.
A juror desired to be informed how the ladder was fixed
on which White received punishment.
Mr. WAKLEY said his wishes should be gratified.
Sergeant Potter was called by Mr. Clark, and deposed
that White came into the hospital on the 15th and left his
bed on the 20th, six days after the infliction of the punish.
ment. He got up on Saturday, the punishment having been
inflicted on the preceding Monday. After he could wear his
shirt he was allowed to get up and walk about the ward and
assist in cleaning it. Ile appeared then quite well, with the
exception of his back. White assisted in cleaning
the ward on Saturday, the 4th of July. He was
sot asked to clean it, but he volunteered to do so. He went
°ld...every day alter the 20th.
r.WAKE.xv inquired how the evidence of the witness
contradicted that given by him on the last occasion,
when he stated that White was in bed fourteen days? Had
any one complained of the evidence he had given?
" itn4sasaid no one had • no one had reprimanded him; he
lhieadvicaosn s'ildoewredroothe evidence' he gave on the last occasion, and
be dangerous
The surgeon did not tell him
that it would if White should go out. White
made no complaint
medical book wereup to the sth of July. The entries in the
generally in his pre se madence. on the days they bore date, and
Sergeant Hooper, of the nthsa Hussars, saw White in the
hospital. Went there the
Only came out of the hospitarlt day, and to the same ward.
from the ward into another. The rest
rWthhiet e was
evidencecom removed_
Potter. Some men take longer to get well
tphrais:do andtthhearts,of much dependstillonbeth,,ehioruta
Norm the Mr. Clark said it was right
Co-
roner that he had had no communication with n.
any soldier on
the subject of the inquiry.
In reply to the CORONER, Mr. Clark stated that h 6 had
le en unable to obtain a copy of the court-martial from the
llors3 Guards, and that the Coroner's summons would be
necessary before it could be obtained; but be understood that
it was in the possession of the Judge-Advocate.
At this stage of the proceedings, a gentleman from the
Judge-Advocate's office seat his card to Colonel Whyte, and
he was ushered into the inquest-room.
Mr. W. H. Hughes, second clerk in the Judge-Advocate-
General's- office—l was desired by the Judge-Advocate to at-
tend here, and I produce the original court martial and sentence.
in. short, the whole of the proceedings on the trial of
Frederick White, of the 7th Hussars, as well as the ap-
proval and confirmation of the Commander-in-Chief, which
was signed by Sir John M‘Donald, the Adjutant-General.
(The witness here read the whole of the proceedings which '
were very voluminous.) The deceased pleaded guilty to
the charge, and in his defence the deceased attributed it
to drunkenness, and threw himself in consequence on the
mercy of the court.
Mr. Mills then read over the statements -of the medical
treatment of the deceased, and the pain he was stated to
brave suffered in order that the medical gentleman, agof whom