The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-08 00:00:00

WAY AND PrEIEL.

The nsitieration of this case was resumed with the examination
witn sees in support of the petition of Sir Peregrin Acland against
the Bill.
Mr. Stokes, a Commander in the Royal Navy.—Had surveyed
Green Alley Bay ; found 40 feet rise and fall of the tide, and 492 feet
between high and low water mark. Did not consider that vessels
drawing 124 feet could lay at the proposed pier, or that good
anchorage could be obtained by vessels In Green Alley Bay off
Minehead, on account of the exposure they would be open
to by the strong westerly winds, unless a breakwater was
fbrmed. The soundings in that bay he described as consisting chiefly
of rock and sand, a description of holding ground which captains of
vessels seldom or never availed themselves of. He considered Mine-
head was not in any way calculated for a trading harbour, and was as
dangerous as any port on the Somersetshire copst.
Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant MuOPRY—Had never surveyed
the Bristol Channel or Minehead Harbour until the present
occasion. Had not been in the habit of frequenting this
ezhannel. Might have been there four or five times before.
Bad been residing with and was related to Sir Peregrine Acland,
Mr. Reece, Lieut. Maxey, Captain Clackstone, and Mr. Green, an
engtocer, were then severally examined, who spoke to the dangers
existing in the navigation of the Bristol Channel, the ineligibility of
Minehead as a port of refuge, and the insufficiency of the sum of
60.c00/. to carry out the proposed pier.
The Committee en its rising adjourned until twelve o'clock to-
morrow.

GROUP xxrx.
ZTTOBT AND HUNTINGDON.

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
ZAWLIMON, on the part of Lady Bray, an opposing land-
owner, cross-examined witness, wit', the view of showing the
great injury which her property would sustain if the proposed line
were constructed, and that there was no necessity whatever for
tho line.

Mr. Joseph Cubitt, another of the engineers of the preposed
was then examined. He laid out the line at Its eastern extremity
with the view of connecting it with the London and York line, and
faitng that, with the Ely and Huntingdon line. He had no doubt of
the capability of that junction as far as regarded the levels.
This witness was also subjected to a long cross-examination by Mr.
1111.DYARD and Mr. RAWLINSON.
:Kr. William Cubitt was then called—He confirmed the evidence
au eady given by the last two witnesses. Rethought the estimates quite
auttclent to execute the works. The traffic by the London and Bir-
mi egham Railway, southward of Rugby, was very much embar-
rassed with traffic, in consequence of the confluence of traffic front
the northern lines. On public grounds, therefore, it would be expe-
dient to relieve the traffic as much as possible.
Cross-examined—Bad given evidence before another Committee
that the whole of the traffic of the London and Birmingham line
could he transported by a single atmospheric line, if the arrange-
anents then mentioied were regularly carried out. The London and
Birmingham Railway was, in his opinion, the best conducted line in
Thai kingdom.
Ze-examined—Notwithstanding the London and Birmingham line
was
,so well conducted, the third-class passengers were greatly
neglected. There ought to be more trains laid on for their accommo-
dation, and If these trains were added as required the crowding
Would become still greater than at present. To relieve this traffic
would be a great public advantage.

Mr. Fisher and Mr. Bloodworth, land-valuers, gave formal
evidence as to the value of the land.

The value of the land for the proposed line altogether was 140,5331.
F.videnee was also given as to the capital and to allotments of
shares.

This closed the case for the promoters.
Mr. Itswtaxsox then addressed the Committee on behalf of Lady
gray. He concluded a lengthened speech by stating that no case
whatever had been made out why the line should be constructed,
AM that as the Committee had already sanctioned a line (the Rugby
_and Stamford), which would traverse that lady's property, they
siliould not allow the present railway, which would also intersect her
Akin),
s do to be constructed, as no case of public necessity had been
h*. out.
being now four o'clock, the Committee adjourned till twelve
ecick.k to-morrow, when air. Ililily4rd will reply on the part of the
,prornotiers of the South Midland (lluntingdon Branch).

Sob Committee No. I.
(CeoTitiarted from enr Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
yoza= aeIND MILIVCASTEU.
The object of this Bill is to ;Imply railway communication to the
cities of York and Lancaster, and to connect them with the existing
lines of railway. The length of the proposed line is eighty-one miles.
Tho eost is estimated at 1,250,000/. Mr. J. Miller and Mr. W.
Thomson are the engineers ; Messrs. Gregory and Co., the agents ;
anal Messrs. Chauntler and Westwood, the solicitors.
The formal evidence was taken, and the further oonskleration of
the Bill was postponed.
WEST razonvc (IfORIESHIIIE) UNI:0117.
The object of this Bill is to form a line of railway corn iecting cer-
lain parte of the West Riding of Yorkshire with the Magehester and I

Leeds Railway. The length of the proposed line is 55 miles, and the
cost is estimated at 2,000,0001. Mr. John Hawkshaw is the engineer.
The agents are Messrs. Burke and Co. The solicitors are Messrs.
Derbyshire and Jervis, Messrs. Barr, Lofthonse, and Nelson, and
other eminent houses.

The formal evidence having been received, the further considera-
tion of the Bill WA., postponed.

SOUTH yonzsantz COAL.
The object of this Bill is to connect the South Yorkshire Coal Field
with the existing and proposed main lines of railway in connexion
with the canals and navigation of that district. The lc ngth of the
proposed line is 54 miles. The cost is estimated at 1,310,0001. The
engineers are Mr. William Cubitt, and Mr. Charles Bartholomew
(the acting engineer); the agents are Messrs. Dyson, Hall, Parkes,
Coates, and Co.; the solicitors, Messrs. Carter and Co. The agents
for the opponents of the Bill, are Messrs. Burke, Pritt, Venables, and
Co. ; and for other parties, Mr. Smith.
The formal evidence was received, and the Committe was ad-
journed.

Sub-Committee No. 2.
STAINES AND NENT.Eir (No. IL)
(Continued frost our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)

After hearing much other evidence of the usual character, the al-
legations in several instances were declared not sustained, and in
others the staading orders were not complied with.

LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM (ST. AL-
BANS AND LT/TON BRANCH).
APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
This Bill having been called on, and the parties not being in at.
tendance, the case was postponed.