The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-28 00:00:00

(STANICIIOIL3) TO 17/ZSBECII) LINE.

The evidence in behalf of this Bill was resumed.
Mr. Watson examined—The proposed railway would be of con-
siderable advantage in bringing up oil-cake from the Baltic to Wis
bech. It would effect in this article a saving of 3s. out ds. 6d. There
would be nearly the same saving in other heavy articles of merchan-
dige. 4 railway from Lynn to Peterborongh? by Wisbech, would
not be so speedy a mode of communication as the proposed railway,
because it would involve an angle. The expense of getting coals,
&c., from the harbour to the Lynn and Ely station would be from Is.
to Is. 6d. per ton. The navigation of the river from Wisbech to
Thorny would be in some degree superseded. He would himself use
the river from Wisbech to Peterborough.
Mr. Butt examined—Lived at Croland, where he carried on busi-
ness as a salesman. The population of that town was nearly 3,000,
and the proposed railway would afford them an increased facility of
transit for potatoes, &c., to Nottingham and Derby. This was at
present a great desideratum. The proposed railway would give a
market for potatoes and wool at Birmingham.
Mr. Tyrrel examined—Carried on business at Lynn. The pro-
posed railway would increase the exports from Lynn. When corn
came to Lynn it was generally shipped to the manufacturtug dis-
tricts. The great corn consuming county was Lancashire. The
effect of the railway would be to establish a direct communication
between the port of Lynn and Birmingham, and would, in all re-
spects, be most desirable. It would, of course, diminish the port
dues at Lynn, but this would be of no importance as compared with
the ads !Oases that would result from the railway.
Mr. Arms examined—Was a linen merchant 'residing at Lynn.
The shipping trade at Hull would Hot be much affected as re-
gards corn.
Mr. TALBOT appeared for the Corporation of Wisbech. He said
that he helleved he should be able to show that the railway did not
possess all the advantages contended fcr bv. his Learno Friend- In
the first place, it would cost as much in bringing up goods from the
port of Lynn to Wisbech, as it would in conveying them under
present circumstances. But this railway would be disadvantageous
in piker points, for it would, as he should be able to show by evidence
seriously affect the river i and it would appear clearly that the effec
of this line would be to aggrandise Lynn at the expense of Wisbech.

GROUP XXX.
This Committee met to-day for the dist time, in room 23, in the
new Houses of Parliament. Members present, Lord Charles Wel-
lesley (chairman), Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, ➢lr. It, J. Biddle, Mr.
Carew, and Mr. Floyel.
The following Bills are referred to this group :—Aylesbury and
Thame Junction ; Cambridge and Oxford ; Midland and Eastern
Counties; Northampton and Bedford; Buckinghamshire (Oxford to
Bletchley).
The list of Bills, with the petitions in reference to them, having
been read, and the appearances put in, the Committee proceeded to
consider the merits of the Bills.
The first Bill taken was the Cambridge and Oxford Railway. Mr.
Sergeant Clarke appeared on behalf of the promoters. This scheme
is opposed by the Buckinghamshire (Oxford and Bletchley), for whom
Mr. Ilildyard and Mr. Lang appeared.
CAIVIDRIDGM AND OXFORD.

The returns of this scheme required by the resolutions of Mr.
Duncombe having been put in,
Mr. Sergeant CLARKE opened the case on behalf of the promoters.
He said that the present was not one of these airy schemes with
sprang up at a period whets all England was filled with
railway projects. It was projected in January last,
and at its head were the most respectable names, which
would be a sufficient guarantee for its importance.
There were one hundred provisional directors, who, with the excep-
tion of six, were all locally interested in the land through which the
line would pass. Indeed the annals of Parliament did not afford record
of a Bill that came before a Committee under more favoura-
ble circumstances. Coming to the local advantages that
the railway would afford, they would perceive they were
of the highest order. It would afford a communication with
the eastern and western parts of the country, and yield increased
facility for the transport of troops. It would also have the effect of
reducing the high price of coals in the district, and thereby enable
the Inhabitants to compete with other places in the malting trade.
The counties through which this railway passed grazed a great num-
ber of cattle, and it was well known that it was most important for
a grazing country to have a railway passing through the district.
These were the general Advantages of the line, which the evidence
would establish.

BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Hor.noyD.)
IN RE BUTTERFIELD AND CO.

BROKER'S CIIA RGES.—In this case the bankrupts had
carried on business as woollen-drapers, at Royston Hertford-
shire, and to-day was appointed for audit and certificate.
Mr. MORLEY, on behalf of the assignees, objected to a
broker's charge of 351., for making an inventory. He said
that the work had in fact been done by a Mr. Oliver,
who understood the trade, and had been employed
by the broker of the Court, and had charged
85/. for his trouble, which the assignees considered quite suf-
ficient, and that the broker's copy was not of the slightest
practical use, and the charge was actually for mere copying.
Mr. lAwurawE said the brokers of the Court were not
competent in such cases as these, and Mr. Oliver had not
charged for making the inventory, but only for commission
on the sale.

A long discussion ensued, as the subject has frequently
been raised before the Commissioners, and their opinions are
conflctory on the point; in one case a serious robbery oc-
curred, and was with difficulty discovered, through so many
persons being engaged.
The COMMISSIONER said that it was very little use sending
down a messenger unless an inventory was taken, and a broker
was appointed to each Court for the purpose, but if be did
not do the work, of course he was not entitled to charge for
it. The costs in this case, however, bad been allowed by
the taxing master, who perhaps was not aware of the ob •
jection of the assignees, and he should again refer it back
to him. —The certificate was granted.

INSOLVEN C Y.-(T HIS DAY).
(Before the CHIEF COMMISSIONER.)
IN RE HENRY BENNET._

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This insolvent stood opposed by Mr. Nichols, and was
supported by Mr. Cooke.
The insolvent's liabilities amounted to 921.

The creditors complained that the insolvent, notwith-
standing the small amount of his debts, had recklessly spent
2501. a very short time before his arrest, and that he had
made preferences in paying two sums of 751. each to parties
to whom he owed 100/. within the three months of his going
to prison.
Mrs. Wilson was one to whom the insolvent had given 751.
She stated the money to have been paid, and the receipt
given on the 2d of November, while it was proved by the
mark on the receipt, that it was not issued from the Stamp-
office, until the 15th.
Mrs. Wilson was willing to refund the money for the bene-
fitt
of all the creditors, and the Court ordered the case
stand over until Tuesday, to enable her to do so.

BOW-STREET.-(THIS AY.)
An application was this day made by MD
r. John )Kelly
Courtenay, reporter, to Mr. Jardine, for a summons against
Mr. Foster, of the Morning Post newsyaper, wh
this .osecourt name.
has
lately appeared in a report of proceedings at
The statement of the applicant was as follows :—A report
appeared in The Sun of the 17th instant of a case in which
Mr. Foster preferred a charge against the beadle of the
parish of St. Martin's for an assault, in which report that
gentleman was described as " Mr. Foster, known by the name
of Thorne." Yesterday evening the reporter was met in
Wellington-street by Mr. Foster, who called him to account
for making that statement. An altercation ensued, in the
course of which Mr. Foster threatened to " watch his oppor-
tunity, and pay him out."
Mr. JARDINE inquired whether the applicant thought be
would put the threat into execution? and on the applicant
assuring the Magistrate that he feared an assault,
Mr. JARDINE granted the summons, which was immedi-
ately issued.

MARLBRO'-STREET—(THIS DAY )
A female, about eighteen years of age, who refused to give
her name, was charged with being concerned in the follow-
ing daring street robbery
Charles Crowther, cook in the family residing at No. 2,
Bryanstone-square, stated that between twelve and one
o'clock this morning he was walking arm-in-arm with a
friend along Oxford-street, on his way home, when, at the
corner of New Bond-street, the prisoner came up and ac-
costed him. Not wishing to have anything to say to her,
and as she continued close in front of him for
several yards, he pushed her aside gently to
piss on she ; immediately seized his gold zuard-
chain, and giving it it violent anateli Woke it. '4.lwelve

or fourteen common prostitutes, with whom the prisoner
seemed to be acting in concert, had then assembled close to
them. On feeling for his watch, which he did on the in-
stant, he found it was gone ; he had seen it safe but a minute
or two previously. He directly seized her, and kept hold of
her until a police-constable, of the C division came up, and
took her into custody. Her companions hastily made off on
his calling for the police. On her being searched at the
Vine-street station-house a portion of the guard-chain fell
from her dress, and on her way thither the constable no-
ticed her throw something away, which he picked up, and
found to be another part of the chain. The watch was not
, found. _ _ _ _

Mr. MALTBY asked if she had an opportunity of handing
it to a confederate ?—The prosecutor said, most certainly, a
very ample one.
The prisoner, with great indifference, said she knew
nothing of the prosecutor's watch. She certainly broke his
guard• chain, as he struck her for only speaking to him.
The prosecutor denied that he struck her; it was a gentle
push he gave her.—Committed for trial.

THE ART-UNION OF LONDON.
(THIS DAY.)
The annual general meeting of the Association was held
this day, in the Theatre Royal Drury-lane, for the purpose
of receiving the report of the committee, and distributing the

prizes.
The theatre was crowded, a great proportion of the au-
dience being ladies.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was expected
to have taken the chair at twelve o'clock, but he not
arriving at half-past twelve, Lord Monteagle was requested

_ .
to preside.
The CHAIRMAN said—Ladies and gentlemen, before the busi-
ness of the day commences, I beg to explain to you that I
yesterday had the honour of seeing His Royal Highness the
Duke of Cambridge, and he expressed on that occasion, as
he always does, his deep interest in the prosperity of the Art-
Union of London, and his anxious desire to contribute to its

success in every way in his powor. He also expressed to me his
intention ofpresiding on this occasion, and I am persuaded that
it is only some circumstance of importance that has prevented
his Royal Highness from honouring us with his presence. I
shall, in his absence, occupy the chair, but I trust that be-
fore we yet commence what may be termed the real business
of the day his Royal Highness will arrive.
Mr. GODWIN, Honorary Secretary, then read the following
certificate :—"We hereby certify that we have examined the
tickets now produced, amounting to 16,171, and have found
the names inscribed thereon to correspond with the names
entered on the_ subscription book.
" EDWARD HAWKINS.
" JN. NOBLE.
" CHARLES J. DIMOND.
" We have also severally examined 279 tickets, represent-
• ing the prizes to be drawn for, as mentioned in the commit-
tee's report.
" April 27, 1846."
Mr. GODWIN also announced that Messrs. Story and Perrot
had been deputed to act as scrutineers ; and that Misses
Weigall and Ward had kindly consented to draw the prizes.
Mr. Gordon then read the report, from which we mike the
following extracts :—" At nine successive general meetings

of the subscribers, the committee have had the gratificatiol
of announcing the continued success of the Art-Union of
London, in spite of occasional difficulties and uncalled-for
interference. From the time of its establishment in 1837,
when the amount subscribed was 4891., every annual state-
ment has shown an increase almost unexampled, and at the
last meeting the subscription was no less than 15,4401.
On this, the tenth anniversary, they have again the pleasure
to report a similar advance, the total amount subscribed
being 16,5001., or 1,1001. more than it was in 1845.—(Con-
tinued cheering.) The report then went on to state that the
number of local secretaries bad increased to 379, and that
among the places where the Society was represented abroad,
was included New York, Mexico, Hobart Town, Bombay,
Monte Video, New Brunswick, parts of Germany, and
Canton. The works of art selected last year had amounted
to 278, and the Committee had commissioned, on the part of
Sir Erskine Perry (a prizeholder to the amount of 300/.), the
execution in marble of Mr. W. Calder Marshall's group,
" The First Whisper of Love." The Committee, with the
view of encouraging sculpture, offered the sum of 5001. for a
group or single figure in marble, not less than 4 feet 6 inches
high, to be competed for by furnished models in plaster.
The models were required to be sent in by the Ist of July
next, and the work completed in the same day in the follow-
ing year. Beyond the selected group, it was hoped that others
might be found suitable for casting in bronze. The bronzes
for the current year, after Mr. Foley's " Youth at the
Stream," were nearly ready, and would be distributed after
the allotment. The engraving due to the subscribers of 1844,
" The Castle of Ischia," was delivered in May last. The en-
graving for 1815, ft The Convalescent," after Mr. MulreadY,
had been delayed by the indisposition of the engraver, Mr.
Doo. The subscribers had, however, received the series of
outlines by Mr. Rimer, illustrative of "The Castle of
Indolence."
At this time his Royal Highness entered upon the plat-
form, and was received with enthusiastic cheering, which
was renewed again and again on his Royal Highness accept-
ing the chair which Lord Monteagle vacated.
Mr. GODWIN continued to read the report.
The engraving due to the subscribers of the present year,
" Jephtha's Daughter," engraved from the painting by
O'Neil, was finished, and would be speedily sent to press.
A series of outline engravings illustrative of " Gertrude
of Wyoming," would also shortly be distributed, -in
addition to the last-mentioned print. For the ensuing year
a pair of engravings, by Mr. C. Rolls and Mr. F.
Heath, after pictures by Mr. Uwins, R.A., " The
Last Embrace," and " The Neapolitan Wedding" were
nearly completed ; and the Committee had also, with a
view to future arrangements, placed in the hands of Mr.
Lightfoot Mr. Frost's "Sabrina" to be engraved, and they
had also obtained permission from Mr. Macliae to engrave his
prize cartoon of " The Spirit of Chivalry."—(Cheers.) For
the premium of 5001. oftkred by the Committee for the
best original picture illustrating British history, twenty-
eight cartoons had been sent in, and after due con-
sideration the Committee decided that the author of the
cartoon " Queen Philippa interceding for the lives of the
Burgesses of Calais," was best entitled to receive the
commission, provided he were found competent to execute
the painting. On opening the letter accompanying the car-
toon, the artist was seen to be Mr. H. C. Sellons, to whom
the Committee had awarded a premium in 1843, for his
illustrations of " The Pilgrim's Progress." The painting,
when completed, would be engraved for the Society. The
Committee had also arranged to engrave in outline reduced
drawings of the following Cartoons :
" Saxon Almsgiving," by Mr. Scott.
" Queen Elizabeth at Kenilworth," by Mr. Zeigler.
" Howard visiting a Prison," by Mr. Armitage.
" Non Angli sed Angli," by Mr. G. Schariz.
"Alfred surrounded by his Family," by Mr Salter.
"The Welcome of the boy, King Edward VI." by Mr. E.
Corbould.—(Cheers. )
" The Seizure of Roger Mortimer," by Mr. Noel Paton,
and

" Spencer reading the Faerie Queen to Raleigh," by Mr.
Marshall Claxton.
The Committee, with a view of encouraging gem-engraving,
had offered premiums of 601., 301., and 15/. for the best
cameos in profile by British-born artists of a head of
Minerva in the collection of bronzes in the British
Museum, to be cut in onyx cf not less than
two strata, and one inch in length. Eight cameos
were in consequence submitted, and the committee had the
pleasure of awarding the first and second pt emiums respec-
tively, to Miss Elena Pistrucci, of the Royal Mint, and
Mr. Henry Weigale, of St. James's-street. The re-
port commented at some length on the proceed-
ings in Parliament respecting the legality of Art Unions.
The reserved fund was stated to amount to 1,9461. 12s.
The amount expended in works of art was 14,7441. 15s. 6d.,
and with other expenses, amounted to 16,9331. 7s. The
amount set apart for the purchase of works of art was
9,7sol.—(Cheers.) It would be impossible to crowd into
our columns the remarks upon the present position
of Art Unions introduced into this admirable
report; suffice it, therefore, to state, that it exhibited in the
clearest manner the short-sighted policy which would
put down the Association, under the plea that it
might foster a spirit of gambling. It showed
that much good had arisen from the support given to the
tine arts, and the dissemination of admirable, prints at a
price which put them within reach of the humblest indi.
viduals.
The reading of the report was received with hearty
cheering.
Lord MOITTEAGLE, in an admirable speech,moved that the
report be adopted, which having been duly seconded was
carried unanimously.
(The drawing of the prizes had not been concluded when
our report left.)

DARING ROBBERY AT MANCHESTER.—On Tuesday
last an extraordinary theft was committed on the Exehange, which
naturally excited a good Seal of interest, and has been much talked
of since. A cotton spinner in the neighbourhood, having to receive
a sum of 400/. from a gentleman with whom he was transacting
business on 'Change, retired into the little room next Exchange-
street, in which are boxes and divisions, with desks, so as to enable
a number of parties at once to transact business more privately and
conveniently than in the large room. It was between one and two
o'clock when they entered this room ; and the customer having paid
the cotton spinner the 4001. in four 1001. Bank of England notes, the
latter placed them in his pocket-book, and laid the book on the desk
before him. The two gentlemen continued in conversation for a
short time, and the spinner, on looking round to take up his pocket-
book, found that it had disappeared from the desk. At first he sup-
posed that his friend had quietly taken it up in a joke, but being
assured that he had not, the spinner immediately hastened to the
police-office, and gave information of his loss; but, notwithstanding
every exertion on the part of the detective police, no clue has
hitherto been gained. The pocket-book was of Russia leather, with
three pockets on one side and two on the other, having a blank
paper book for memorandums in the centre. It contained, besides
the four 100/. Bank notes already noticed (the numbers of which are
known and the payment stopped), two bills of exchange, one for
3,000/. and the other for 2,0001., together with a quantity of letters,
memorandums, &c. Handbills were issued immediately
after the_
discovery of the loss, and a reward of 20/. was offered forfothresruecsit,orian.
tion of the pocket-book and its contents (if found , o
of the property.—Manchester
formation as would lead to the conviction of the)thiref and the re-
coverygan•
rand dinner to the
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GRAVESEND, APRIL 27.—A detachment of the 10th
Hussars, consisting of 120 men and their officers, arrived this day,
per steamer, from Herne Bay, for embarkation on board the Brahmin
for Calcutta. This vessel was lying here awaiting their arrival, but
the officers in command of the troops, on inspecting the accommoda-
tions on board the Brahmin, which they, as is stated, found incom-
plete and insufficient, and also, considering that the vessel was too
heavily laden to burthen her further, would not allow the troops to
embark in her, and they were accordingly landed at the Custom-
house wharf; and located at the barracks until billets should be mace
out for them. The officers in command of the detachment have,
as is admitted by every person who saw the ship, exercised a wise
discretion.

while an Irish labourer
STOICISM.—A. few days ago,
was engaged with two waggons on the Dundee and Perth Railway,
by some unfortunate accident one of his hands was entirely cnt oft•
and fell on the line. The sufferer picked it up, and, looking at it for
a moment, exclaimed, with an oath, " You are no use to me any
longer anyhow 1" and threw it into• the river. The effort was
above his strength, as he immediately fainted and fell.—Dundo
Advertiser.

A REDICAL MAN ON INTEMPERANCE.—During a dis-
cussion which took place in the Newcastle Council Chamber on the
15th inst., relative to the closing of public-houses on Sundays, Sir
John Fife thus expressed himself:—" I believe that most of those
who are extensively informed upon the subject of disease and its
causes will agree with me when I say that the disease arising from
the abuse of liquor is so much greater than the benefit arising from
the use of it, that it would be an enormous—almost an incalculable—
advantage to the people of this country if from this day no such thing
as spirit or liquor of any kind were to be had."
TEE DUBLIN THEATRE.—His Excellency Lord Hey-
tesbury gave a " command " at our theatre on Monday night,
when " Damon and Pythias," a tragedy, the joint production of the
late John Banim, and of the Right Hon. R. L. Shell, was produced.
Mr. Forrest sustained the character of Damon.
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.—The annual public meeting
for the advancement of the missions of the Church of Scotland, was
held yesterday evening at the Freemasons' Tavern. Lord Kinnaird
took the chair. Dr. Cumming gave an account of the manner in
which the missions were conducted ; and the Rev. A. Wilson urged
their claims on support In a forcible speech. After some other gen-
tlemen had addressed the meeting it broke up.
iA PROTECTED LABOURER.—VERNHAM. —A farmer
here is giving only five shillings per week to his shepherd, with a
wife and children. This week one died from absolute starvation ;
and such is their utter destitution, that the poor man had to apply
to the Board of Guardians last summer for the money to buy a coma
in which to bury his child. He has one shilling a week to pay for
the rent of his cottage out of the ss.l—Hampshire,davertorr, Tory
*4 rrotoettoutat paper,