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SHE Sirl4,-4614130N, FRIDAY EVENING_ JUNE 26, 1846.

Mr. John Perks, edge Idol manufacturer, Wolverhampton, con-
finned the evidence of the preceding witnesses.
Cross-eiamined by Mr. WADDINGTON.—Tke Grand4hUctioh had a
Bill be:tte Parliament at the present Moment for malting a loop line
at Portobello, and sUpposing that line tb be constructed and con-
nected with the Shrewthtil-S- and Birmingham at a gradient of 1
in 100 three 'could then be two stations at Wolverhampton, which
would gi've all the requisite accommodation. Is pecuniarly interested
in two out of the three competing lines.
Mr. Wm. Henderson, an extensive brassfounder at Wolverhampton,
gave evidence in favour of the litie 11l Which he said he was not a
shareholder,
Cross-etainibed by Mr. WADDINGTON —He had titioned against
the Shrewsbury and Birmingham scheme, because It would intercept
the passage to his works and would not serve the interests of the
people of Wolverhampton as wejl as this project.
Mr. John Hartley, manufacturer, Wolverhampton, unquestionably
' preferred the low level station.
Cross-examined by Mr. WADDINGTON—Was connected with the
Birmingham and Oxford, the South Staffordshire, and this line.
Re-examined---Had taken shares in this line merely from an
anxiety to see it carried out.
This concluded the evidence in favour of the Wolverhampton
station, &c.

Mr. Wm. Salter, coalmaster, West Bromwich, was then called, to
show the want of railway accommodation experienced by the people
of that district, and that this line would give them superior accom-
modation to the Shrewsbury and Birmingham. This line would be
nearer to the recently opened collieries in that district. It would
also better accommodate the passengers leaving and entering West
Bromwich. This line would also have the advantage of being in the
hands of an independent company.
Cross-examined by Mr. WADDINGTON—The Shrewsbury and
Birmingham would run nearer to one of his collieries than the Bir
mingham, Wolverhampton, and Dudley. Earl Dartmouth, from
whom he rented his collieries was a great supporter of the line at
present under the consideration of the Committee.
Mr. Henry Smith, ironmaster, West Bromwich, confirmed Mr.
Salter's evidence.
Mr. John Marshall, ironmaster, Wednesbury, was next called to
show the accommodation which the line would afford to the people
of that neighbourhood.
Mr. Thomas Bagnall, ironmaster, Wednesbury, confirmed the last
witness's evidence.
Cross-examined by Mr. RICKARDS—Is a director of this line. His
partner and brother (who was not present) had presented a petition
in favour of the Shrewsbury and Birmingham, but that was by_
accident.
Mr. John Robinson M'Lean, engineer of the line, described its
route, commencing at Birmingham. In the laying out of the line
his attention was mainly directed to the importance of giving a
proper approach to the various works and collieries in its route and
upon such a level as ivould allow the produce of .those works to be
brought upon it as far as possible. The total length of the line is
1814 miles, which would include the diverging line to Dudley and
other small branches. This line would be about three furlongs
shorter than the Stour Valley line. The total length of the Shrews-
bury and Birmingham line would be about 26 miles. The total esti-
mate for this line is 698,8491., the capital being 700,0001. Very little
destruction of property would be occasioned at Wolverhampton,
whilst the rival line would cause considerable destruction.
Cross-examined by Mr. /lore—He was of opinion that it would be
better to accommodate the population and works of the district by
the same line, and that would be effected by this project. The wit •
ness underwent a lengthy cross-examination as to the populotion and
works which would be accommodated by each of the competing
schemes.
The Committee adjourned at four o'clock until twelve on Monday
next.

GROUP MX.
The members of this Committee re-assembled to-day at twelve
o'clock.

LIVERPOOL AND DU Rlf AND MANCHES-
TER AND LEZDS AIVIALGAMATION.
In going through the remaining clauses of this B 11, a question
arose on the part of the Mersey and Irwell Canal Company, which
led to a long discussion that occupied the greater portion of the day.
After which the Committee adjourned.

GROUP LX I.

EDINDURGN AND GLASGOW, AND SCOT,

=SR CENTRAL JUNCTION.

The Committee met again this day, at twelve o'clock, in room 33,
Sir Jobn Duckworth, chairman.
The evidence in this case was continued. Several merchants were
examined to prove the great amount of traffic, as well as the general
utility of the line to the public.

Leeds District Cbhrt., Young, official assighee, Leeds; Stale* and 1
Leo., Chancery-lanet London; Cariss, Leeds.
Hermann Julies :Marcus and John Naylor, share-brokers, July 7,
and 30, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Young official as-
signee, Leeds; Few and Co., Ilenrietta-street, Covent-garden,
London ; Upton, Leeds.
William Lonergan, wine-merchant. Liverpool, July 15, and Aug.
11, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Bird, official as-
mime, Liverpool ; Cornthwaile and Co., Old Jewry-chambers,
London.
John Sellick Lyddoe, cbymist, Birkenhead, Cheshire, July 15, and
Aug. 11, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. 111 rd. official
assignee, Liverpool ; Oliver, Old Jerry, City ; Evan% Liverpool.
Christopher Henry Stenehouse, ship broker, Newport, Monmouth-
shire, July 9, and Aug. 13, at one, at the Bristol District Court.
Miller, official assignee, Bristol ; Phillpots, Newport.
Joseph Holism., otherwise Bonham, grocer, Leckleampton, Glou-
cester, July 10. at one, and August 7, at eleven, at the Bristol Dis-
trict Court. Miller, official assignee, Bristol ; Sheldon and Pack-
wood, Cheltenham.
Thomas Plumley Derham, linen-draper Westbury- upon-Trym,
Bristol, July 9, at eleven, and August 7, at twelve, at the Bristol
District Court. Acraman, official assignee, Bristol; Prideaux,
Bristol

lam Henry Hormsfield, draper, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, July
_0 and Aug. 18, at one, at the Bristol District Court. Actaman,
official assignee, Bristol ; Bevan, Bristol.
James Philp, stationer, Bristol, July 9, at twelve, and Aug. 7, at
eleven, at the Bristol District Court. Hutton, official assignee,
Bristol; Brittan and Son, Bristol.

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PRICE OF SUGAR.
The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, the pro-
duce of the British possessions in America, computed from
the returns made in the week ending June 28, 1846, is
365. 10d. per cwt.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
From the London New Price Current of June 23.)

SUGAR.—To-day there was a falling off in the demand for raw
Sugar for home consumption, and prices assumed it downward ten-
dency, and the unsettled state of the Sugar duties caused buyers to be
cautious in their proceedings.
REFINED —To-day Refined goods were purchased with caution by
the home trade, but we have little variation to notice in them.
kieuarms.—lmporters have been unable to obtain any further
advacce in prices, and the market has been more freely supplied,
but the demand has been good for all descriptions, and the rates paid
have been equal to those of this day week.
EAST Ixma.—This afternoon three parcels of Bengal Sugar,
amounting to 4,00 bags. were submitted to public competition ; the
trade were less inclined to operate, and the rates taken were 6d to is
per cwt under those that previously prevailed.
FOREIGN.—The market has a firm appearance for all descriptions,
and the quantity brought forward has been small. Brown Brazil has
been hi excellent request, and the rates paid have been rather above
those that previously existed. In white a fair business has been
transacted, and prices are still rising. At auction, 79 cases 11 boxes
of Bahia were disposed of. Id yellow Havannah an extensive busi-
ness is prevented by the reluctance of holders to sell ; the prices
offerec are above those that previously prevailed. White has been
sold to a fair extent.
Coeeen.—This afternoon Native Ceylon met with attention, and
640 bags at auction went 6cl per cwt higher. Mocha was iu lets de-
mand, and 200 bales at auction only in part sold at full prices.
Moteases.—A good demand has been experienced for West India,
but any further advance in prices has been prevented by the markets
having been better supplied.
Tea.—To-day there was a brisker demand for Tea, but holders
were unable to obtain any advance in prices, the regular market
value of common sound Congou cash is 9%4, and ordinary Dyson
'2s per lb.
IsricEs.—This afternoon at public sale 1,476 bags .18 casks of Af-
rican Ginger were sold at an advance on former rates of Is to is 6d ;
African rod Pepper went at 86s for good sound, and at 41s to 725
for damaged. With Black the market was better supplied.
Sernrrs.—Jamaica Rum has been disposed of to a fair extent at full
rates; but the better kinds have been the most in request. Leeward
Island is still wanted, and prices remain firm, there not being a large
quantity on offer. Calcutta has been purchased with increased free-
dom ; holders evince firmness. Demerara' has been in fair re-
quest at full prices, strong sorts fetching 3s to 3s 4d per gallon.
There has been a better demand for - old descriptions of Brandy,
and somewhat better prices have been obtained ; but new sorts are
still heavy of dispcsal, and further reduced prices have been taken.
In Geneva purchases were made at 2s to 2s Id ft r common export
aorta, and 2s 4d to 35 for fine and very fine for home consumption.
. . .

For British Corn Spirits prices are sustained.
RlCE.—This afternoon Bengal Rice was in excellent request, and
2,364 bags 1,000 pockets at auction all found buyers, in some in-
stances at 3d per cwt advance.
SALTPETRE.—TO-day there was a strong desire evinced to pur-
chase Rough. and 2,821 bags Calcutta at auction were all sold at
very full rates. The value of English Refined is 21h to 29s 6d. Ni-
trate of Soda is little wanted, and can be obtained at 13s 6d to 14s
per cwt.
INDIGO. This afternoon at public sale 300 serons Guatemala indigo
were offered, the interior sorts fully maintaineC previous rates, the
other descriptions must be quoted from par to 2d lower.
Cocnnim.—This afternoon c••chineal met with little attention •

at public sale 88 bags Honduras only in part sold, at former rates.
Ou.s•—This afternoon Southern Oil at public sale went at easier
rates, low to good quality selling at 22115 s to 231155, fine 241;
100 tuns were offered. Sperm went at lower prices, 30 tons fetching
761 to 781 for fine quality.
TALLOW.—Although there are sellers of Russian on the skot upon
further reduced terms, still soap-makers and chandlers have Operated
with much caution. For forward delivery the demand does not im-
prove. Fur home made prices are still drooping, the supply being
very large. In other kinds of Tallow there has been little business
transacted, and the tendency of prices Is still downwards.

PERIAL PARLIAMENT
(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS

Their Lordships met to-day shortly after Four o'clock.
ROYAL COMMISSION—THE ROYAL ASSENT TO
THE CORN AND CUSTOMS BILLS.
The roiat assent was given to-day by commission to the
following Bills :
THE CORN IMPORTATION BILL.
THE CUSTOMS DUTY BILL.
The Administration of Criminal Justice Bill. •
The Explosive Substances Bill.
London and York Railway Bill.
Edinburgh and Northern Railway ( Tay Ferry) Bill.
The North British Railway Bill ( Havtiek Branches).
The Scottish Midland Junction Railway Branches Bill,
Colchester, Stour Valley, Sudbury, and Halstead Railway Bill.
Malton and Driffield Junction Railway Bill.
Arbroath and Forfar Railway Amendment Bill.
Edinburgh and Northern Railway Bill (Pettycur Branches).
Manchester and Birmingham Railway Bill.
Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway Bill.
Buckinhamshire Railway Bill (Oxford and Bletchley Junction)
Great North of Scotland Railway-Rill-
North Staffordshire Railway Bill (Huecastte and Sandbacb)
North Staffordshire Railway Bill (Pottery line).
North Staffordshire Railway Bill (Churnet
Belfast and County Down Railway Bill.
East Lincolnshire Railway Bill.
York and North Midland Railway Bill (Leeds Extension ).
Lancashire and North Yorkshire Railway Bill.
Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Junction Railway Bill.
North Western Railway Bill.
Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Railway Bill.
Slamannan and Borrowstowness Railway Bill.
Great North of England Railway Bill( Boroughbridge Branch
Great North of England Railway Bill (Betlale Branch)
Eastern Union Railway Bill (Ardleigh to Colchester)
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway Extension
(No. 1) Bill.
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway Extension
(No. 2) Bill.
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway Extension
(No. 3) Bill.
Great Grimsby and SheSeld Junction Railway (Humber
Ferries) Bill.
Midland Railway (Erewash Valley Extension) Bill.
Direct London and Portsmouth Railway Bill.
Ballochney Railway Bill.
Bristol and South Wales Junction Railway and Ferry Bill.
Stowmarket Navigation Bill.
Port Ellen Harbour Bill.
Portsmouth Harbour and Pier Bill.
Liverpool Docks Bill.
Northumberland Docks Bill.
Lincoln Waterworks Bill
Warrington Waterworks Bill.
Harrogate Waterworks Bill.
Stafford New Gas Bill.
•
• Hartlepool Gas Bill.
Kendal Union Gas Bill.
Great Grimsby Gas Bill.
Hamilton New Gas Bill,
Burnley Improvement and Waterworks Bill.
Liverpool Improvement Bill.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Improvement Bill.
Sittingbourne Improvement Bill.
York Improvement Bill.
Bromsgrove Improvement and Small Tenements Bill.
Leith Paving Bill.
Salford Hundred Court Bill.
Liverpool Sanatory Bid.
Rye and Derwent Drainage Bill,
Askew's Estate Bill.
Upwell-cum-Welney Rectory Bill.
The Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, the Duke
of Buccleuch, the Earl of Haddington, and the Earl of Dal-
housie.
Lord REDESDALE presented a petition from the Lord
Provost, town council, and other inhabitants of the city of
Glasgow, praying to be heard by counsel at the bar against the
Clydesdale Junction Railway Bill.
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE submitt..l
_ , to her Majesty,
of the want of accommodation in their Lordship's
-louse.

(LEFT SITTING.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The SPEAKER took the Chair at Four o'clock, when there
was a rather full attendance of Members.
Mr. ESTCOURT moved that it be an instruction to the
Committee of Selection, to refer the Mountmellick Junction
Railway Bill, and the Limerick, Ennis, and Killaloe Railway
Bill, being unopposed Bills, to the Chairman of Ways and
Means 2nd bleu:J.)l.s to he added by the Committee of Se-
lection. Also, that the petition. Arni Esa the
inhabitants of Antrim, and John Coates, againmst' Awe 'rm,
Belfast, and Ballymena Railway Bill, be withdrawn.

AO'Vi to.
GLASGOW, DUMFRIES, AND CARLISLE RAIL-

WAY.

On the motion hr' the third reading of this Bill,
Mr. HODGSON moved that the Bill be read a third time
that day six months.
A long conversation, which at times partook rather of a re-
criminatory nature, and in which Sir W. Clay, Sir De Lacy
Evans, Mr. Ewart, Mr. Curteis, and Mr. Duncombe took
part, then ensued.
The gallery was ordered to be cleared for a division. On
our return we found the numbers were—
For the third reading--
For the amendment

Majority 73
Mr. LOCKHART protested against the decision as one
which would prevent a proper communication bet weer England
and Scotland. All the merchants and bankers of Scotland
were in favour of the Caledonian Railway, which was granted
last session, and this decision was granting a competing
line contrary to all common sense, for it was well known
that there was not sufficient traffic for both lines,
and the result must be ruinous to both companies.
The cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, the principal cities of
Scotland, and the people generally with but few exceptions
were in favour of the Caledonian line. The evidence of Mr
Brunel, which he would read an extract from would show that
the country was not of such a character as to support two lines
of railway. The Lion. Member then read an extract to theeffect,
that the Caledonian line was the one best adapted for the wants
of the country and that it would not support a second line of
railway.)—(Loud cries of " Divide, divide.") He would not
detain the House longer beyond saying that the decision the
House had come to would materially interfere with the success
of a great notional undertaking.
The Bill was then read a third time and passed.
CORN IMPORTATION AND CUSTOMS DUTIES
BILLS.—ROYAL ASSENT.

Sir Augustus Clifford, Usher of the Black Rod, appeared at
the bar, sod summoned the House to attend at the bar of the
House of lords, to hear the royal assent given to a number of
public and private Bills (for which see Lords' report).

On the return of the SPEAKER Le stated that he had
been to the Upper House to bear the royal assent given to
several Arts, amongst which were the Corn Importation and
Customs Duties Bills.

The amouncement was received with great cheering, in an
extreme), crowded }[nine.

Sir J Graham, Lord Lincoln, the Chancellor of the Ex-
cheque!, and all the other Members of the Government, with
the eaceptien of Robert Peel, True pleatut, aa 741 A,a Lord_

John Russell and the principal leaders of the Opposition, and
Mr. Cobden.

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Several railway Bills were read a third time and passed.
CORN WALL RAILWAY.

Sir C. LEMON moved the third reading of the Corawall
Railway (Saltash Branch) Bill.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented a petition against the
third reading of the Bill.
Captain PLUMRIDGE presented a petition to the same
effect. _ _

Captain BERKELEY moved that the third reading of the
Bill should be postponed until certain papers should be placed
in the hands of the Members. The bridge which was erected
over the river Tamar would seriously interfere with the na-
vigation of the river. The Railway Company undertook, to
prevent expense, to provide a steam-tug of sufficient power to
take vessels through the arch. The Admiralty Board had
already sent a letter to the Chairman of the Committee,
stating that the bridge over the Tamar was to be
ninety-five feet high, but the \ next day that letter was
recalled. From the evidence adduced before the Com-
mittee it was shoes) that it was absolutely necessary that
the bridge should be from 95 to 100 feet hie', as in case of its
being of a less height all vessels passing would have to strike
their masts and take in their top-sails, and while they were
doing so they would lose half the tide. He should not move
against the third reading of the Bill, but he should move its ad-
journment for a week.
Sir C. LEMON objected to any such -adjournment at the
present period of the ses ion.
Captain VIVIAN would support the motion for the post-
ponement, in order to allow time for the tables to be laid before
the Committee. With regard to the line itself, he did
not consider it the most direct one for the connty of Cornwall,
that might be adopted. It was 13 miles round about from
London to its terminus ; end by way of Exeter from
London it was 23 miles from the direct course.
It was utterly impossible any other line could pay between Fal-
mouth and Exeter. Then again, he could not understand why
Mr. Brunel stated that the gentlemen who gave evidence before
the Committee in favour, of the line were interested parties, as
they were persona of high standing, and far removed from
suspicion. He hoped the House would consent to a week's
delay.
Mr. CORRY said the Admiralty did not wish to prevent
the construction of works of necessary and public importance.
Lord MORPETH, as Chairman of the Committee which
sat upon the Bill, had never heard of a more unnecessary and
uncalled for interference with , the progr, as of any private
measure than the present. It was a measure of considerable
importance, and one which he thought the Legislature ought to
pass into a law.—(Hear.)

(I-EFT BITTING.)

LATEST PRICES OF SHARES
BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER CC M.
FAMES' STOCK. ,

From tie Official List,
runLisrup. EVERY TUEADAY AND FRIDAY EVENING
LONDON, FRIDAY, JUNE 26.
?DINT-STOCK BANES.

Dividend Amount '
Name of Company. or of Paid. Price
Annum. Share.
£ a. d. X a. d.
Australasia ••••• • • • •• 6/. per cent. 40 0 0 40 0 0 27
BritshNorth American 51. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 4516
Commercial of London 51. per cent. 100 0 0 28 0 0 23
2olonial . 51. per cent. 100 0 0 25 0 0 16
Lornin an•lWestminstr 61. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 27
London Joint-Stock .• • 61. per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0 144
Metropolitan ... •.• • • . - 25 0 0 710 0
Provincial of Ireland • • 81. per cent. 103 0 0 25 0 0 48
Ditto, New. •••• • • • • 8/. per cent. 10 0 0 10 0 0 18y
National of Ireland .. Si. per cent. 50 0 0 20 0 0 20
Nat. Provncial of Eng. Si. per cent. 100 0 0 35 0 9 36
Ditto, New. •••• • • • • 51. per cent. 20 0 0 10 0 0
Union of Australia • • 61. per cent: 25 0 0 25 0 0 251
Union of London. •• • • 5/. per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0 11
INSTYRANCri COIMPALNXER.
Dividend Amount
Name of Company. per of Paid. Price
Annum. Share.
£ s. d. £ s. -d.
Albion ••• • • • •-• •.' • • 3/..10s 500 00• 50 .4) 0 71
Alliance Brit. and For. 6 per cent. 100 0 0-11 ,0 0 18%
Ditto Marine. ••• • • • 6/. per cent, 100 0 0 5 0 0 51
Atlas .......••
British Coinmercial - 7s. per ahem 50 0 0 5 0 0 7%
Clericl,Med.& Gcn.Life 51. per cent..loo 0 0 210 0 6 1
County ••••••• • • • • • • • 31. 100 0 0 10 0 0
Crown ••••••• • • • • • • • 10s. 50 0 0 5 0 0 -
Eagle ••• • • • ...... •• • • Os. 50 0 0 50 0 5%
Eng. & Scot. Law •• .. 5/. per cent. 50 0 0 20 0 21,
European Life • • .... 5% per cent. 20 0 0 All paid. 20
Freemasons' .•••• • • • • 51. per cent. 20 0 0 3 0 0
Globe - 136
Guardian •.•••• • • - • • 5/. per cent. 100 0 0 36 10 0 48%
Imperial Fire •••• • • • • 6/. and bonus 500 0 0 50 0 0 240
Imperial Life ... ••• .. 125. 100 0 0 10 0 0 164
Indemnity Marine •• • • U. sh. & be. 100 0 0 5. 13 1 29
Law Life •••••• • • • • • • 1/. ss. 100 0 0 10 0 0 52
Legal and General Life - 50 0 0 20 0 64
London Fire .• ••• • • • 10s. 25 0 0 12 10 0 14%
London• Ship •.•• • • • . 105. 25 0 0 12 10 0 14%
marine .. ........... 5/. per cent. 100 0 0 15 0 0 10%
Med. Invltd&Gen.Life 4%1. per ct. 50 0 0 2 0 0 3
National Lean Fund.. 51. per cent. 20 0 0 210 0 2%
National Life •
Palladium Life .. . ... •• 51. per cent. 50 0- 0 2 0 0 21. Os.
Phoenix • - - 205
Protector Life .• • •
Provident Life ••• • • •
Rock Life •••••• • • • • • • 4s. 5 0 0 010 0 4%
Royal Exchange Si. per cent. Stock. - 199
Sun _Fire • - - 210
Ditto Life 11. 6s. - - 49
Universal Life