The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-22 00:00:00

TIE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUL'Y 22, 1846.

had received any information relative to the reported con-
fiscation of Prince Czartoroyski's property in Poland
He had no doubt whatever that the Prince disapproved
of the attack upon Austria as much as he did himself.
In fact every friend of liberty and every enemy
to the destruction of human life must do so, for it was a
most foolish and insane attack.—(Hear, hear.)
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE made a few observa-
tions across the table which did not reach the gallery.
He was understood, however, to sympathise with the feel-
ings of the Noble Lord, and regretted the confinement
of this prince, who was the representative of one of the
most illustrious houses in Europe, as distinguished for
its virtues in times of adversity, as for its loyalty in times
of prosperity.—(Hear, hear.)
Several Bills were advanced a stage, and their Lord-
ships adjourned.

Mr. Ormsby Gore, M.P. for the North Division of Shropshire, and
Chairman of the Company, was the first witness called. His evi-
dence was of a general character.
Mr. CLiva, M.P. for the South Division of Shropshire, gave
similar evidence.
Mr. HENRY ROSEITS, C.E., gave the usual engineering evidence.
The length of the line was 50% miles ; the cost was estimated at
796,9041. There were no engineering difficulties, no heavy works,
no severe gradients, no curves, only two very small tunnels. The
plans had been examined by Mr. Robert Stephenson. The witness
was questioned at great length by the Chairman, with respect to
the level crossings, of which there were twenty-two.
Their Lordships then declared the preamble of the Bill proved, and
having inserted clauses to oblige the company to erect lodges at all
the level crossings, proceeded to the case of the
SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAY AND
CANAL (NEWTOWN TO CREWS, CHESTER
TO WOLVERHAMPTON, AND SHREWS-
BURT TO STAI'IIOHD).
The same counsel appeared for the promoters of these Bills as for
the last.

Mr. AUSTIN opened the case.
Mr. Skee, manager of the Ellesmere and Chester Canal, gave evi-
dence in favour of these Bills. It is proposed by the Chester and
Wolverhampton Bill to make a line upon the ground occupied by the
canal. The canal was at present in a declining state, and would be
no loss whatever to the public. The line, in conjunction with the
lines proposed by the two other Bills and with other lines which
would be joined by it, would be a very great public benefit.
Mr. Provis, civil engineer, gave the usual engineering evidence
with respect to the Newtown to Crewe and the Chester and Wol-
verhampton. The main line from Newtown to Crewe was 59 miles,
7 furlongs, 6 chains. There were six branches, viz., one to Elles-
mere, one to Wenn, one to Whitchurch, two to the
Chester and Wolverhampton, and one to the proposed
North Staffordshire Railway (which had passed this
House). The total length of these branches was 9 miles,
2 furlongs, making, together with the main line, 69 miles, 1 furlong,
6 chains. The estimate was 1,233,2161., of which 120,210/. was for
the purchase of the Montgomeryshire Canal. The worst gradient
was 1 in 200, but there was a gradient of 1 in 167 on the Wenn
branch. The length of the Chester and Wolverhampton was 47
miles, 7 chains. The estimate was 817,787/. There were no branches.
The Ciwastax asked the witness some questions with
reference to the manner of commencing the works, in re-
ference to the Interference with the traffic of the canal
during the construction of the line, but it being in-
timated that Mr. Skee was better able to answer those questions, he
was recalled. His Lordship then observed, that by the powers of
the Act the promoters took live years to construct the line, and
they could stop up the line from the commencement of that five
years to the end, which would be a great inconvenience to
the public Now the works ought to be so carried on, that while
they were.
going on in one part every other part should remain open.
Ile wished to know whether that would be done ?
Mr. Skee said that the matter had been arranged with the several
traders along the line of the canal, and that they were all perfeetly
satisfied.
Mr. Baker gave the engineering evidence with respect to the
Shrewsbury and Stafford line, which commences at Shrewsbury, and
proceeds by Wellington to Stone, where it joins the North Stafford-
shire line. The length'was 40 miles, and the estimate 500,0001. The
steepest gradient was 1 in 100.
The Committee then declared the preambles of the several Bills
proved.
A clause was inserted to secure the proper construction of the
works, so as not to allow the canal to be stopped up during their
progress.
Clauses for the erection of lodges at level crossings (which are very
numerous on this line) were also inserted.
After adjusting the remaining clauses, the Committee passed the
Bill

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TRENT VALLEY CONTINUATION
AND HOLYHEAD JUNCTION RAILWAY.—
A special meeting of the shareholders and proprietors of
this line took place yesterday, at the Coffee-house, Basing-
hall-street, in order to determine upon the propriety of dis-
solving the Company. There was an exceedingly numerous
attendance of the proprietors.
Shortly after the hour specified Captain Hotham took the
chair.
The SECRETARY then read all the advertisements in the
papers convening the meeting, in order that the mode of con-
ducting the meeting might be strictly according to law.
The CHAIRMAN observed that the proprietors were aware
that they had been convened that day in order to determine
whether they :should dissolve and wind up the affairs of
the company or not ; and if they did agree to a dissolution,
whether that act should take place as an act of bankruptcy
on the part of the proprietors, or through the
agency of the director. H. e had to inform them
that there was very little difference in the accounts
since the last meeting of the proprietors, for very little extra
expense had been gone to, in fact none at all.— (Hear.)
A SHAREHOLDER wished to be informed, if they came to
a resolution to dissolve, how much would be returned per
I share.
The CHatumast said he could not definitely state, but from
the calculation which had been made, he considered that it
would be about two guineas.
Mr. JAMES RICHARDSON then moved a resolution to the
effect that it was the opinion of the meeting that the coin-
' pony should be dissolved.
Mr. SMELL seconded the resolution.
Mr. DE Toistu, who appeared on behalf of the Manchester
shareholders, and represented 1,695 shares, said he protested
against a course which had been rendered necessary by a deed
having been concocted in fraud by some of the directors.
Mr. SOLOMON said he did not see the reason why they
should dissolve the company. The undertaking offered as
many advantages as it did the first day the prospectus was is-
sued ; he would therefore move that the company do proceed.
Mr. ASTON seconded the amendment.
The amendment, after a desultory conversation, was put,
but was only supported by the mover and seconder.
The original resolution was then carried.
A long and desultory conversation then ensued, and the
meeting resolved that it should dissolve not by way of bank-
ruptcy, but through the agency of the directors.
The number of shares paid upon at 21. 65., amounted to
37,274/. ; and those at 11. 7s. 6d., to 3,7061.

St. L. Alcock, Major Unattached, to be Major, vice Hilliard,
resigned.

Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Carnarvonshire.
The Hon. A. D. Willoughby to be Deputy Lieute4a:a ;
C. G. Wynne, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant, July 13.
Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Argyllshire.
Argyll and Bute Regiment of Militia—Sir A. Campbell,
Bart., to be Captain ; C. Campbell, Esq., to be Captain ;
M. Campbell, Esq., to be Captain ; D. Campbell, Esq., to be
Captain; Kerr, Gent., to be Lieutenant; J. Campbell,
Gent., to be Lieutenant ; D. P. Campbell, Gent., to be
Ensign ; A. Maclaine, Gent., to be Ensign ; S. M. Eddington,
Gent., to be Ensign ; G. Macneill, to be Ensign, July 1.

DECLARATION OF INSOLVENCY.
John Caines, farmer, Chilton Cantelo, Somersetshire.
BANKRUPTCIES SUPERSEDED.
David Thomas, corn merchant, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire.
Herman Julius Marcus and John Naylor, sharabrokers,
Leeds.

BANKRUPTS.
Charles Pullman, hosier, Strand, to surrender July 31, at
twelve, and Sept. 4, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Alsager, official assignee, Birchin-lane, Cornhill ; Reed and
Langford, Friday-street.
Samuel Ward, lasting manufacturer, Lillypot-lane, City,
July 28, at half-past eleven, and Sent. 2, at eleven, at the
Court of Bankrupts. Pennell, official assignee ; Smith,
Barnard's Inn.

William Green, boarding-housekeeper, Dorset-place,
Dorset-square, July 31, at eleven, and September 1, at half-
past eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Green, official as-
signee, Aldermanbury ; Lawrence and Plews, Old Jewry-
chambers.

Isaac Bryant, licensed-victualler, Kingsland-road, July
31, at twelve, and Sept. 1, at half-past eleven, at the Court
of Banlfruptcy. Follett, official assignee, Basinghall-street ;
C. J. and A. Jenkinson, Cannon-street.
Alexander Alexander and John Alexander, opticiaps,
Exeter, Aug 5 and Sept. 2, at eleven, at the Exeter District
Court. Hirtzel, official assignee, Exeter; Turner, Exeter;
Spver, Broad-street Buildings, City.
John Taylor, rope-manufacturer, Hollingwood, Lancashire,
Aug. 6 and 27, at eleven, at the Manchester District Court.
Hobson, official assignee, Manchester; Johnson, Son, and
Weatherall, Temple; Pollard, Manchester.
John Stendall, baker, Hucknall-under-Huthwaite, Not-
tinghamshire, July 31, and Aug. 21, at eleven, at the Shef-
field District Court. Freeman, official assignee, Leeds ; Freeth
and Co., Lincoln's Inn-fields; Freeth and Co., Nottingham.
William Holdsworth, apothecary, Ripley, Yorkshire, Aug.
1 and 24, at eleven, at the Leeds District Court. Hope,
official assignee, Leeds ; Sudlow, Chancery-lane ; Stewart,
Horbury ; Cariss, Leeds.
William Wood, wine and spirit merchant, Shrewsbury,
August 4 and 29, at twelve, at the Birmingham District
Court. Bittleston, official assignee, Birmingham; Wace,
Shrewsbury; Smith, Birmingham.