The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-20 00:00:00

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110,0rary title of King,
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fAlell at ale Palace this 10th
(lay of October, i 84G.
wouateraigned) " JAVIER DE ISTURITZ,
" Minister of State, President of
the Council of Ministers."

GREAT EASTERN AN .ESTLRN

COURT CIRCULAR.
v-TTpr Vr.2. Royal

RAILWAY.

177iNDso

Highness Prince Aihert took their uwal early :nor:ring
walk.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice,
took their accustomed pony exercise this forenoon in the
grounds adjacent to the Castle. Her Royal Highness
the Princess Helena was taken for an airing today.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne took
their departure from the Castle this morning.
The Queen and his Royal Highness Prince Albert,
attended by the Countess of Gainsborough, Hon. Miss
Dawson, the Earl of Morton, Mr. G. E. Anson, Colonel
Drummond, and Colonel Seymour, left the Castle for
Cashiobury Park, Hf-rts, on a visit to her Majesty the
Queen Dowager, at five minutes past three o'clock
this
afternoon. The royal party occupied three carriages-
and four, and was escorted by a party of the Ist Life
Guards.

A meeting of the shareholders in —orr.pany was
called for 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the committee
appointed by holders of more than 10,000 shares. The
advertisement stated that this committee so appointed
addressed a letter to the Chairman of the Company, re-
questing to be allowed to examine the books and ac-
counts ; the answer which they received was far from
satiseactory, and therefore they thought it advisable to
call the shareholders together, in order to take into con-
sideration the measures which ought to be adopted for
the protection of the interests of the shareholders. At
the appointed hour several shareholders were present.
Mr. Manbert occupied the chair.
Mr. Sraciamaysr read a copy of the letter which,
at the request of the committee, he addressed
to H. G. Ward, Esq., M.P., the chairman of the Com-
pany, expressing the wish of the committee to inspect
the books and accounts of the Company. It further stated
that they had addressed a similar letter to all the mem-
bers of the provisional committee, but that they had only
received a reply from one ; it also intimated that he had
never sanctioned the use of his name in connexion with the
undertaking. The reply of Mr. Ward simply intimated
that he had made an offer to Mr. Manbert, which he con-
sidered would have led to the co operation of the dis-
sentient with the satisfied shareholders, but that he
(Mr. Manbert) had rejected his offer.
The Cusxnacksr explained, that Mr. Ward offered to
allow him to examine the books and accounts, on condi-
tion that he did not make use of the results. Such an offer
was perfectly absurd, and he replied, with considerable
warmth, that he should make use of such an examination
is favour of the shareholders. and, if deserving, against
the directors. On Monday last he addressed a letter
to Mr. Ward, offering to give up all further claims on
the Company on receiving 15s. per share, and being
allowed, with the assistance of an accountant, to
inspect all the books and accounts of the Com-
pany, and to make a report to the shareholders.
Up to the present time he had received no answer.
Mr. Slaughter, of the Stock Exchange, who kept a
copy of the letter, had received a note on the subject,
but he (the Chairman) was not at liberty to mention the
purport of it. Some verbal alterations had been made
in the printed forms issued by the Company, to ba filled
up by parties wishing for a return of fifteen
shillings per share, but he understood from
Mr. Vallance that this was immaterial, as any
one taking the 15s. per share forfeited all legal
claim to any further sum, except what the directors
might think proper to give. Ho reminded them that the
prospectus stated that no more than 10s. per share would
be expended until a meeting of the shareholders was
called and they sanctioned a further expenditure. 10s.
per share would amount to 35.0001.,which he considered was
a sufficient sum for preliminary expenses. Then only
40,000 shares, out of the 70,000, were issued ; thus, those
holding the 40,000 shares would have to bear the ex-
penses which ought to have been spread amongst 70,000.
They ought not to submit to have 1/. 15s. per share de-
ducted. They ought not to submit qaietly, and ought
to make every exertion in their power to put a stop to
such proceedings. It' they were tolerated, confidence
between man and man would be destroyed.
A series of resolutions were then submitted to the
meeting, and carried, pledging the meeting not to submit
to a deduction of 11. 15s. per share, unless it should be
shown that the money had been properly expended, espe-
cially as 10s. per share was only promised to be expended,
and as every application to insiN ct the books of the Company
had been heretofore ref Used; and appointing a com-
mittee to take on behalf of the shareholders any mea-
sures they might think proper to obtain a return of the
deposits, and to bring the matter under the attention of
the House of Commons, and the shareholders invited to
pay 2s. per share to defray the necessary expenses.
After a few words from Mr. Couusi and Mr. SPACK-
MANN, a vste of thanks was awarded to the Chairman,
nd the meeting separated.

e bes.- ontsoe OFFICE.—ROYAL DECREE.
4t(sai Ir°ll's of givirm a public testimony of my royal
do, p_te Count Eresse'n, Peer of France, and Ambassa-
Pes'on.traordnary of the King of the French, near ms y
'el the ' and of perpetuating in his family the memiisty:
Slava learrisge of my beloved sister Donna Luisa er
he'tlfor the pert he has taken in it as Plenipotentiary,
Peelia Y grant to his sue, my godson, Francois 1 aufl
Spain and Philippe de Brsson, the rank of Grandee o
With the the First Class, free of lanzas and medics an.atas,
sons , !,title of Duke f Santa Isabel, for himself, his
la -II" successors in his house, male and female, born
;qui wedlock.
G,
, Pin at the Palace this 10th day of October, 1846.
\countersigned) " JAVIER DE ISTURITZ,
fiat: Minister of State."
._ torso ter b' 3'eltl4l.°lls eyes have been looking to the Gazette
11°Inest, +l7a) 8 Past, in the hope of seeing a deerte of
tttiahe 11:,"ere or of mercy and pardon for those whre
ii,'",negeons, or eating the bitter bread of ex le—
ButAo*-havt:Salre. AS
yet not a word of hope is spoken.
the sighs of the exile, or the prolonged
pe%thileiltel°fZehisptive, in comparison with M. Bressou's
Wound of the country must be healed;
i.,, 411 oppressed, an outraged, and a deceived
!°lloterhlll3,le4e with joy,
at learning that an infant o
It ere,,s 01d—the sinfant of the French Ambassador—
cia, --,,,,g a Duke, and a Grandee of Spain of the First
dlotrie the
" eternal enemies of order," those who
barest "e degradation of their native land, must be
this ad°diliaPle, indeed if they do not hail with exultationd
siaPP. o—t'°llal sign of a "new era of peace, order, an
"tette:lel." When the patriot Isturits pronounced from
tessa.nne of the Cortes those words from her Majesty'ss
shild.be' he must surely have thought of M. Bresson
The
„kattoe public buildings, and a few private housre,
titreg„” which the most remarkable was that of. the
T of IStirafiore were illuminated last night.
bre Was a di, 8,
l'ller!aal i I bed
Y ef fireworks, which the Queen and
Yld from the gardens of the negro.
knist , are so—
"-le faint rumours of a change in the
14 the rY. Pant is spoken of us likely to succeed Sanz
"vale Department. Ho was Captain General of
Ills resse when Don Francisco was in Pampeluna with
%I rents Orlando is spoken of for the Finances,worthy
Pupil ra for Grace and Justice. Pavia is a
ttitle.d. the Baron de Meer, to Ahura he was formerly
is opinions are 'de Pati:ean2P. 11. • ' more or less those of
,the on; e,n• Egana's absolutism is well known. It is
base- pas of many persons that before many months
111 form over a completely absolute system—absolute
Nos n; as it is now in fact—will be established in Spain,
The indeed some extraordinary events take place.
by to,e,illews of the revolution in Portugal was confirmed
cltOr -,lll3'''! Post. The Heraldo publishes a supplement
n'llr:B;),'Y for the occasion. Its 'anticipations are high.
`•;olite'pish the hope," it says, " that very soon the
Iles -,4hosear will h by the side of the illustrious Mar-
to eiloi 6aldanha at the foot of the throne of his
.Que!n,
his d ighten her with his counsels, and sustain it with
Asst,eelat(m ; to protect it against misfortunes like the
tesiis Tth his wisdom and experieece. If this hopep be
higales,
,tranquillity will soon be re-established in t!r-
resie,„4,ll', Nse shall have a motive the less to be unquiet
lobe -"ng our oven situation ; as—once established on
.
in end durable bases, the Conservative Governments
13484,,nee, Spain, and Portugal,—we shall be able to
*ogle 4 formidable continental barrier to those who,
ths desire to introduce in the bosom of our country
Peacge'rtn of those disorders that would destroy our
' c'llr prosperity, and our wealth."
tend °anal levee hll at the palace to-day. The at-
atithkonr ef gra:es, emilitary, civil, and ecclesiastical
Who% Ill's, and foreign Ministers, amongst the latter of
was Mr. Bulwer, was gsood.
Q 4,41114141. of persons are to receive titles; amongst
the /)4'e said to be Senor Castro y Orozco, President of..
etetosePties; Donee° Cortes. the Queen's private sod
othtr -7 ; Ariola, Fagoago, Carriquirri, Mcreno, and
create.}3. some of the officers of the household are to be
' 4, Grandees of Spain. The lady of General N -
th' qu''ssebeen anointed one of the Ladies of Honour to
Gold 21'
tso,i Snuff-boxes have been presented to Arana, In-
by cheer w
. of Ainbm.sadors and other ,minor personages, I
owi "eke de Aiontpensier.
for rig the
„_ to the .festivities, the Bourse remains clMosed
t three days.
et s.
ilk

The Queen and Prince Albert arrived at Cashiobury
Park, Herts, on a visit to her Majesty the Queen
Dowager, at a quarter past five o'clock yesterday after-
noon, in a chariot and four, from Windsor Castle. Her
Majesty's escort was composed of the Hertfordshire
yeomanry. The Equerries in Waiting followed in
another chariot and four ; and the Lady in Waiting. the
Countess of Gainsborough ; the Maid of Honour in
Waiting, the Hon. Miss Dawson ; the Earl of Morton
and Mr. G. E. Anson, followed in another carriage and
four. General Sir Andrew Barnard (Clerk-Marshal to
the Queen Dowager) attended the Queen on horseback
through Cashiobury Park.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, accompanied by her
Royal Highness the Princess of Hesse, and attended by
the Ladies in Waiting, and the Lord Chamberlain of her
Household, received her Majesty and her Royal Consort
on their arrival.
His Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar
arrived at Cashiobury Park at half-past six o'clock last
evening from town, and joined the august circle.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE
PARIS AUTUMN MEETING.
SECOND DAY.—THURSDAY, Oct. 15.
Although the weather was far from favourable, there was
a rather large attendance of people on the course, especially
in the immediate vicinity of the stands. There was also a
gathering of carriages and horsemen, little, if at all, inferior
to that of Sunday. The stands, though not crowded, were
full, but they did not present quite so gay an appearance as
usual, owing to the fair sex not being in the maytrity. Great
interest appeared to be manifested in each race by all the -
people present. %Unfortunately, however, their pleasure was
damped by two or three heavy showers of rain, which fell du-
ring the racinr.
His Royal Highness the Duke de Nemours was on the
ground before the commencement of the day's business, and
remained until the close. The Marquis and Marchioness
of Normanby were also present. There was, moreover, a
numerous attendance of the principal members of the Jockey
Club.
Before the racing began there was a trotting match be-
tween M. Riviere's Georges and M. Mahieux's Mademoiselle
Petit Pas. The distance was twice round, and Mademoiselle
Petit Pas won easily. The entry of each horse was 500 f.
For the Royal Stakes of 6,000 f, horses and mares of four yrs
and upwards, in heats twice round (4 kilos each heat), 4
subs, three horses ran.
M. Aumont's 4 yrs old b c Fitz-Emilius, 631cilos( Lout) • 1 1
M. Weston's 4 yrs old b f Medway, 581 A kilos ...... 2 2
M. Millien's 5 yrs b h Mustapha, OA kilos .. ...... 0
After a false start in the first heat all got away well toge-
ther, and Mustapha took the lead. On turning the corner
to go up the hill, Fitz-Emilius got in advance. The pace
then became good as far as the corner near the Ecole Mili-
taire, when it slackened. At this moment Fitz2.Emilius got
in advance, and Medway became second. Fitz kept the first
place passing the stands, and it now became evident that
Mustapha had not the ghost of a chance. Medway, too, did
not show a winning appearance. From this point, until ar-
riving at the winning post. Fit z-Emilius kept the lead with-
out difficulty, and he finally won as he liked by a good two
lengths. Mustapha was nowhere. At, one moment it was
believed that Fitz-Emilius had rot carried weight enough,
and that consequently the heat could not stand ; but after
some inqniry it was found that no error at all had been com-
mitted, and Fitz of course retainel his advantage. In the
second heat Mustapha did not venture to appear. Fitz-
Emilius took the lead starting, and kept it without difficulty.
Medway, however, frequently managed to lessen the distance
between them. At the Ecole Miqtaire, Fitz was several
lengths in advance. Going up the hill the second time
Medway got evert with him, but at the Ecole Militaire Fitz
rattled forward, and kept the advantage until he passed the
Inning post. He won by about two lengths.
le Principal Stakes, of 5,000 f., for horses and mares of three
years and upwards; distance twice round, being four kilo-
metres. (10 Subs.)
Comte de Pontalba's 3 yrs old b c Philip Shah, 51 kilo-
grammes (Hardy) 1
Comte de Morny's 4 yr b f Predestinee, 58- kilos
M. Lupin's 4 yr b f Suavita, 58i kilos .........
Baron de Rothschild'a 3 yr b c Meudon, 51 kilos
Mr. Carter's 3yr b f Convalescence, 49 kilos.
The start was good. At first Convalescence took the lead,
but before the Ecole Militaire was reached-Pr6destinee got
first. She took the lead, and maintained the first place until
reaching the Ecole Militaire the second time. At this mo-
ment Philip Shah got up to her, and from thence to the win-
ning-post the struggle was severe. Philip Shah got in first
by about half a neck. All the horses laid well together. It
bad been expected that Predestin4e would have won, con-
sidering her age and strength. Philip Shah's triumph, there-
fore, occasioned some little surprise.
There was no betting among members of the Jockey Club.
The rain of the previous day rendered the course exceed-
ingly heavy. The horses had literally to run through mud,
and both they and their jockeys were completely plastered
even before they had got half way ronnd. On arriving at
the winning-post the appearance of the latter was really
pitiable.

CORK AND FERMOY RAILWAY
A meeting of the shareholders of this company, under
Lord Dalhousie's Act, took place yesterday in the L 41-
don Tavern, Bishopegate street. Twelve o'clock was
the hour tvlvertised for the meeting, but it was nearly
one o'clock before the chair was taken. Mr. Spiers pre-
sided over the meeting.
. The CHAIRMAN called on the shareholders to elect
scrutineers from the shareholders present, in order to
take the vote as to the dissolution or otherwise of the
company.
A SHAREHOLDER, before the :scrutineers were ap-
pointed, wished to know by what right the Chairman
took the chair? He had not been elected by the meeting.
Mr. TATHAM said the Chairman was appointed by the
committee, and therefore the proceeding, in connexion
with it, was perfectly regular.
After some further conversation, Messrs. Johnson,
Valentine, and Bridges, were appointed scrutineers.
Mr. FAIRFOOT wished to know whether there was not
a power of dissolution given in the subscription contract
of the company, without resorting to the provisions of
the general Act ?
Mr. TATHAM produced the deed, from which it ap-
peared that there was no provision made in regard to a
dissolution of the company.
Mr. JOHNSON then moved that the company be dis-
solved, and that such dissolution be not considered an
act of bankruptcy.
Mr. BRIDGES seconded the resolution.
On the vote being taken there appeared—
Votes present
For dissolution in agreement with the
resolution 3BO
Neuter
The CHAIRMAN intimated that there was not a suffi
cient number of shares present to effect a dissolution
and therefore the meeting would have to be adjourned.
The meeting was then adjourned till next Monday in
the same place at twelve o'clock.

()Cii
A.MATION OF THE QUEEN
OF PORTUGAL.

(TRAIigLATION.)
.'" teaeCtigneSe,--The cries which from all sides daily
pun be
nIY throne filled my heart with the most
„, ger,t erica
meat anu my thoughts and cares of every mo-
tity, :o'e,r.e devoted to the restoration of public prospe-
, tolently shaken.
teitlfPeerelisil:ls of severity never issued from. menytsliposimfoar.
.3 incompatible with the sentiments 14eal ‘ol.ve which I nourish towards my subjects ; but
eve,„,-gtv, seeing the abyss into which the course of
%nitt throne of my ancestors, the
. harrying the
and ous founded by my father, and with the welfare
better en the very existence of this nation, worthy of a
ealtuticat have resolved to set a term to so many
triumphs 1 3% by interposing myself between that abyss and
bt direr.
Z"er "d •
teen
b,ceis purpose, I have summoned to my councils
duo 00, I hope, will aid me in accomplishing the
11,8 task imposed upon me by my love formy the noble
whom Providence has confided direction.
-me instructions which I considered I ought to give them
are comprised in few words, and these I do not hesitate
Lot repeat, feeling w ell assured that they will find an
echo in every generous and faithful heart.
It is not within the reach of human power to efface
events from the annals of nations. Whether jus-
tified on principle or merely admitted as facts, they
must be recognised, and when they have attained an
important magnitude, their consequences must be
respected.
Such was the popular movement which originated in
the Minho, and which, altered' and perverted, was re-
heated in other parts of the kingdom. The change
'which I have now made in the Administration, there-
fore, does not signify a reaction against that popular
Movement, but only against the excesses to which it sub-
43quently led.
All that the people called for was the repeal of the
tributary system and of the sanatory laws, as also the
asinissal of the Ministers to whom they ascribed the sup-
Posed vexations produced by those laws. Those conces-
-41°113 were made and will be maintained.
But the people could not wish that the code of their
rights and liberties—that the talisman (sic) of a hundred
fights--that the constitutional charter should be involved
La the proscription; and so far were they from harbour-
.'"C such a desire, that, even in the very height of the
rh°vernent, they constantly invoked and hailed the
helirter; and grateful, indeed, is this circumstance to my
which would have been severely pained to see
algretefully torn the sacred covenant that binds me to
6:Y People, and trodden under foot the greatest and best
31. K of my lamented father, which he bound to the ex-
Cence of my dynasty, and the name of which was united
bcattl Mine in the mouths of those brave men who fell in
e to leave a lecy of liberty to this land.
I,NTheo author of the charter himself recognised in it the
erieies of time and experience; and time and expe-
„erlee hale in fact shown that some of its provisions
'o2ed rtlisal and alteration. I reject, however, an excess
ttuthority which does not belong to me, nor will I by
s,;as'Mgle decree alter the fundamental law of the mo
NIIY. I shall, therefore, order my Ministers to pro-
Motel, that revision, but by the method which the charter
itself prescribes.
With full confidence in the virtues of the Portuguese
Je4iPle' I hope to see them rallying round my throne to
in consolidating the great work in which we are
la The day when I shall see the Portuguese family lay-
he g aside all format. hatred and uniting, newer again to
11,e separated, will be to me the most glorious and
doipoable of my life. The whole secret of this de.
je,4ice
anfunt d
lies in the realisation of two great words—
duty
thiLne J.
t the empire of morality be proclaimed as the chief
necessary; let principles which claim respect. be no
only the snort of ambition ; let approved merit be the
e-stit'4Yblitle to reference ; let the most strict econom be
tarty shed in every branch of the public service ; let
all
distinctions cease ; let the faith of legal contracts
brollesPected ; and no doubt a brighter day will dawn
this heaven-favoured soil.
44 IS In • .
pNvi y intention to send without delay to the several
zettionc", 43 my commissioners, persons who are
collecting for the good of the nation for the purpose
the
veolting the complaints and representations of th.
tler!),t,';e' in order that, taking them into mature consi-
and whichmay remedy such evils as may be discovered,
„retaiy y solicitude may not have been able to pre"
all
c,oe being my most earnest desire to repressrigour Z.% wish it to be known that the infl-xible
upon
an stice will fall, without distinction of persons,
shall°se who, whatever may be their political opi-
o that of attempt to substitute the empire of terror
fr
aBnod that e.
airy into
I trust that there will be no °cm.
into effect this my fixed determination ;
of m_ having once more sacrificed myself to the good
'aCtin
•Y, zutnects, I shall find in their loyalty and affection,
the 'whi blessings of Providence, the only reward
ch I desire for mexertions.
I)alace of Belem, Oct. 6, 1846.
(Signed)
TEE QUEEN.
MARQUIS DE SALDANHA.
VISCOUNT OLIVEIRA.
DON MANOEL DE PORTUGAL. 70SE JACINTO VALENTE FARINHO.

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CITY AND WEST-END RAILWAY
AND TERRACE COMPANY.
A meeting of the shareholders of this company, under
the Railway Companies' Dissolution Act, was held yes-
terday, at eleven o'cloek, at their offices, 32, Poultry ;
James Mak, Esq., in the chair.
The SECRETARY having read the advertisement con-
vening the meeting of shareholders,
The CHAIRMAN explained that the object of the meet-
ing was to decide whether they should go on with the
company, or dissolve it under the provisions of the Act
of Parliament provided for the same.
The following scrutineers were then appointed:—Mr.
M. Draper, Mr. Richard Mason, and Mr. Henry Pier-
point.
Mr. MASON moved that the company be dissolved,
and that the same be not considered an act of bank-
ruptcy.
_ _ _

INTi. DRAPER seconded the motion.
The vote was then taken on this motion, when there
appeared for the dissolution 810 shares. This number
being more than enough to constitute the meeting under
the Act,
The CHAIRMAN declared the company dissolved, and
the meeting immediately afterwards broke up.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
DEVIZES AND THE GREAT WESTERN.
The inhabitants of Devizes, finding that the Hunger-
ford Extension of the Great Western from Hungerford
to Westbury would not place their town upon the main
line, but only accommodate it with a branch some
three miles off at Fallaway, a place that no one seems
to know or care about, resolved on meeting to me
morialise the Company on the question. The Mayor

presided, and
Mr. ANSTIE, in opening the business, said that, in
consideration of Devizes being an assize town, and the
principal market town in the county of Wilts, it was of
vital inoportance to the inhabitants of the town and its
vicinity that the projected line through Westbury and
westwards should pass through Devizes ; and proposed
that, in the presumption that such line could not be un-
unfavourable to the interests of the Great Western
Company, a communication to the directors be made
to that effect. It would be Eisperfluous to take up
the time of the meeting by showing the many advan-
tages which must accrue to Devizes from a trunk rail-
way passing through the town, those advantages must
be obvious to all. The line would go through Marl-
borough and thence direct to Devizes, it also showed
branches to Bath and Bristol. Their object in call
inn the meeting was to confer with the Great Western
Company, and to endeavour to induce them to alter
the course at present marked out, and to make the
point of junction at Dev:‘zes. He then alluded to the
grounds on which their opinions of the plan had been
termed. As the principal difficulty lied been stated to
lie in the district between Loeliri Igo Dean and Devizes,
he would state that Mr. Vaylen, who was present, had
taken the trouble to ascertain the levels of that portion
of the line, and would exhibit a section of the ground
from the Wansdyke behind Walker's-hill to Devizes,
showing the practicability of a gradient cf one in 160
from th Wansdyke to Coate. If he (Mr. Anstie) was
wrong in supposing that here lay the great difficulty to
the Great Western Company, he hoped some gentleman
would correct him ; but it' it was as he represented it to
be, he could not see what there was to prevent them
from having the trunk line through Devizes and then on
to Westbury. He would not take up the time of the
meeting any longer, as docbtless Mr. Hayter would ex-
plain the Company's reasons for not coming through the
town.
Mr. J. WAYLEN said that in seconding the motion the
only observation necessary to add was one in explana-
tion of the section he had taken, viz., that though the
ground whence this section commenced (viz., at the
Wansdyke) exhibited undulations, yet that taking the
average of those undulations, they offered facili!ies for a
uniformly gradual descent of thirty-three feet in a mile,
over a space of six miles—equal to a gradient of one in
160. If this must be regarded as an impracticable
gradient he had no more to say. There being only a
height of 200 feet to descend (that being the highest
point necessary to attain between Devizes and Marl-
borough), there was no ohstacle to its being dispersed
over the proposed distance of six miles.
Mr. HAYTER, M.P., one of the dirctors of the Great
Western, addressed the meeting on behalf of that com-
pany. The line sought to be obtained ou the present
occasion was not in his opinion adapted to benefit the
public interest, but rather to injure it. The line by
which Devizes is to be approached has been called a
branch, as if it were a mere branch passing alone to
some other line in which none of theta were interested.
Why, what has been the complaint of the town of De-
vizes hitherto ?—that its old accustomed traffic is inter-
r.tpted by the means of the railway,they and ask to
have this traffic restored ! They did restore it, and re
stared it by a trunk and not by a branch.—(Cheers and
cries of " Hear, hear.") The line goes from Heading
to Hungerferd, and thence through Devizes and Medes-
ham to Bath ; and thus restoring the communication
from London and Bath. rt is true it omits the town of
Marlborough, but the communication between this town
of Sufkient importance Marlborough is not surely

_,
EN OF CAPITAL.--At a time when railway kings
and
cotton lords are so much in the ascendant, the pub-
lication of a new novel from the lively pen of Mrs. Go.'
having the title " Men of Capital," cannot be otherwise
than
an seasonable ; indeed, its pages supply abundant
*v that this popular writer, whose delineations of
the aristocracy of rank have been so amusing, displays
the same talent and truthfulness in her representations
of the aristocracy of trade ; and, therefore, we are not
att(ntion
surtrised that her present work should divide public
on 'Chane th last quotation of wa
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to at Brixton and Hampstead, as her earlier worl $
gave the districts of May-fair and Belgravia.
Lord John Russell will leave town on Thursday
next, to join the distinguished circle to assemble that
daY at the Marquis of Salisbury's, to meet the Queen
NA her illustrious Consort.

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 20, 1846.

to induce us to elter our plan. The truth was that
every one knew that the intercourse with Devizes mar-
Izet is front the we,tward. where the
don reside, and that corn is ent to Bsth and B'ristul and
not to Marlborough. By this line they gave a direct
communication in one direction to London, and in the
other to Bath, Bristol, Exeter, and the Lerd only knows
where besides, probably to the Land's End, which
most likely they would reach before they bad done.—
(Laughter.) As to the line proposed to pass through
the town, taking Marlborough in its route, it is said it
is a much better line, and that it is more advantageous
to pass through Devizes before diverging westward.
But it did not restore your old communication, for which
you have so devoutly wished. It did more, it was some-
thing different from the original communication, was in
fact entirely a new route. He ventured to say that the
gradients upon the line desired were much worse than
on the one the Great Western proposed. The desired
line would be objectionable by reason of the tunnel ;
one of the great objections against the Great Western
line was the Box-tunnel ; it was said, " Good gracious !
are you going to carry us through that hole? You must
make the line as desirable as you can, but you must
have no tunnel." Instead of the proposed line being an
easy comfortable line, it will have to pass through two
tunnels. The Great Western are called a set of tyrants
because of the Box-tunnel, but this one you will have us
to make is nearly as long—(No, no, and a voice, "It is
only three-quarters of a mile," to which Mr. Hayter
replied, "You've never measured it I'm sure.") Well,
that is not all, how do you get into Devizes, under or
over ? Why, through another tunnel.
Mr. GILI3ERT thought there were three things they
should consider. 1. The advantage of the line afforded
them. 2. Whether the Great Western can do otherwise
than they are disposed to do? 3. What will be the effect
of a hostile resolution being passed? Every gentleman
must know that whatever would tend to increase the
market must be of benefit to the town. It was well
known, too, that corn sells at a higher price at Devizes
than at Newbury ; and if they had this line, they would
get corn from Newbury, which they could not now do.
Mr. Gilbert having spoken of the advantages of the line,
as regarded the market, said—Suppose the Great Western
were disposed to take that line, as it was known they
were hard pressed by the South-Western, another com-
pany would run a line from Andover through Devizes,
and thus take off the traffic from London. Having re-
ferred to the time when he had in 1844 urged upon
them the claims of the South-Western Company,
when they refused a direct line, Mr. Gilbert said he
now pressed this point upon them, that the Great Western
was the only company which could offer them help.
They could not get the South-Western ; the Kennet
and Avon Company could do nothing for them. The
effect of a resolution being passed which was hostile to
the Great Western Company, would be, that they would
say, " We have gone out of our way to save them, and
we will now for the future merely consider our own in-
terests." The only disadvantage is this, if you want to
go to Exeter it would be at a loss of Is., or little less
than an hour. The much better way was to keep on good
terms with the Great Western.
After considerable discussion, a committee was ap-
pointed to confer with Mr. Brunel and the company on
the subject.

ELY AND PETERBOROUGH.—It is understood that
there is no prospect of the opening of this line at pre-
sent, in consequence of the difficulty of forming a solid
foundation over the Wash. Hundreds of loads of timber
have entirely disappeared, as though they had floated
away under the surface.
TENPLEIUORE AND NENAGH.—Owing to the difficulty
of procuring payment of calls on Irish lines, the directors
have come to the resolution not to proceed with the works
of this line until the Great Southern and Western is open
to Templemore.
SOUTH WALES.--The progress male in the opera-
tions excites a lively interest throughout the South
Wal- s counties. That portion of the line in the vicinity
of Maindee and Cardiff is ih a forward state. The river
Usk is crossed by a bridge, destructed of wood, sup-
porta:l by stone piers on each side, and is intended to
be 65 feet above low water mark. The tunnel at Hill
Field, near Newport, has been commenced. It passes
under the depth of 200 feet, throutth hard rock. Four
shafts have already been sunk. The inhabitants in the
district are seriously affected by the operations, the
sunken shafts having drawn off all the water, in conse-
quence of the Great dopth below all the wells in the
town, particularly in Newport. The baths attached to
the Bryn Hyfrid are rendered usele,s, and the famous
spring wells at Hill-field are quite dry. The estimated
time for the completion of the whole line, is three years.
TELEGRAPH AND TRAVELLER'S LUGGAGE. —A gen-
tleman belonging to Falkirk was lately booked at Leeds
fur Newcastle, by the York and North Midland Rail-
way. His luggage was given in charge tq one of the
Company's servants, and ere the train started the gen-
tleman was told that " all was right." On arriving at
the York station inquiry was made for the luggage,
which contained valuable documents, but which could
not be found. Application was made to the superin-
tendent of the railway telegraph—the alarm bell was
touched—the vibrations reached Leeds—from which, in
the course of three minutes the following colloquy was
finished between the superintendent at York and his
correspondent at Leeds :—" Is a carpet bag and hat
box with you, addressed Mr. —?" "Yes."—" For-
ward it by first down train." " Yes "—" Did you not say
of the luggage right ?' " "Yes."—" Then for-
ward it to the Falkirk station at your own expense."
"Yes." In due course the luggage reached Falkirk sta-
tion,
" all right," and free of charge.
THE MADRID AND VALENCIA.—The Spanish share-
holders have, it is understood, taken the whole of their
portion of the shares, amounting to 27,000, on which
the deposits of 21. 23. per share will be paid into the
National Bank of Madrid by the, end of this month.
For this a guarantee has been given to the English
directors by the Spanish directors, consisting of the
most influential and wealthy men of Madrid. Special
reference will be made to a very important concession,
which the chairman of the company has obtained from
the Spanish Government, namely, permission to make
the line in sections, so that instead of contracting for
the entire line (nearly 200 miles in length) at once, the
directors will confine their attention in the first instance
to the construction of twenty-seven miles, begin-
ning at Valencia, and ending at a town of consider-
able importance. As this portion of the, line is a dead
level, the directors calculate on being able to have it
ready for working in little more than a year, and as the
construction will be singularly cheap, and the district
through which it passes is rich and populous, the direc-
tors express their perfect confidence in its yielding a re-
venue which will enable the directors to divide from
twelve to fifteen per cent. immediately upon its opening.
No call will be made for twelvemonths to come, in other
word., not until the first section of the line is on the eve
of completion, and very possibly not until it is in actual
working crder. It is not the intention of the directors
to make any allotment at the present time of the unap-
propriated shares of the company, but these shares will
come hereafter rateably apportioned among the original
shareholders, 'when the directors confidently anticipate,
from an improved position of the stock in the market,
they will be deemed a boon by the shareholders.
INSPECTION OF THE LYNN AND ELY AND LYNN AND
DEREHAM.—On Thursday last General Pasley, the Go-
vernment Inspector, proceeded by the Eastern Counties
to Ely, for the purpose of inspecting the Lynn and
Ely, and Lynn and Dereham, which are now completed,
and it is expected will be opened for
public traffic in
the course of a few days. On the arrival of General
Pasley at Ely, he was met by Mr. Henry Lacey, the
chairman of, the board of directors of the Lynn and Ely
line ; Mr. J. S. Valentine, the engineer ; and Mr. J. C.
Williams, of the firm of Williams, Partridge, and Wil-
liams, solicitors to the company. The party, after a
slight delay, then proceeded to Denvir, where one of the
company's new engines, and a train consisting of seve-
ral first-class carriages, were in waiting to convey
them on the tour of inspection. A numerous party,
consisting chiefly of gentlemen connected with the
mercantile interests of Lynn, and landowners along the
line, were invited to meet the General, and accompany
him upon tla• survey. The party included Sir W. B.
Folkes, Bart., the Mayor of Lynn, Mr. Francis Cress-
well, Mr. F. Rix, Mr. William Everard, Mr. J. B.
Whiting, Mr. William Seppings, Mr. F. Ingle, Mr. Law-
rence Self, and many other gentlemen. Everything
being in readiness for the start, Mr. Platt, the superin-
tendent of locomotives, took charge of the engine as
driver, and Mr. Carrington, the station master, acted in
the capacity of guard. The train proceeded but slowly,
as the General repeatedly descended in the course of
the journey, and minutely examined various por-
tions of the works, paying particular attention
to the culverts, bridges, crossings, &e. On arriving
at the Lytle station, which the patty did in perfect
safety, they proceeded up the lltrehain line as far as
Narborough, and can fully inspect tal the works. Although
the circumstance of General Parley's visit was wit pub-
licly known, the rumour that the trains were to run that
day attracted a large number of persons to the various
stations, to witness the novel Oght of a locomotive, with
ictosuantitreyn,dwaillitesee careriloeaigess' shaming away through a quiet
had never before been awakened
by any similar sounds. After the surveys had been
completed, the company returned to Lynn, and partook
of the directors hospitality at the Globe Hotel, where a
sumptuous entertainment was provided. In the course
of the evening General Pasley expressed himself much
gratified at the manner in which the various works along
the lines were execute", and with the excellent arrange-
day
which he expressed himself satisfied.
ments made to facilitate the survey. On the following
engines have arrived, and others are ex-
day General Pasley inspected the Harbour Branch, the
termini, storehouses, and other buildings connected with
railways,tpsheoecmteed o
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ACCIDENT ON THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM
RAILWAY.-011 Sunday a carriage in the train from
Liverp 411 to London, which had bad its whit)] on
fib, and was constantly pumpe=d on all the way from
Liverpool to Birmingham, broke down ab“ut four miles
from the latter place, imminently endangering the im-
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as to allow the train to proceed.

THE ROYAL PA V lUUIN,
BRIG HTON.
The which have gone fer- -"ic re-
specting tee sale and removal of of
royalty, to furnish the means to erect another royal re-
sidence in some other part of the kingdom, and the
alarm expressed by the inhabitants of Brighton on the
subject—the Pavilion being considered the key-stone
to its rise, importance, and fashion in society—have
called forth the following " Recollections," by a veteran
traveller:—
The Prince of Wales had scarcely attained his majo-
rity, and the dictation of tutors and restraint were at an
end, when he was invited by the Duke of Marlborough
(rather to the present Duke) to pay him a visit at his
summer residence at Brighton, which might be then
considered in its obscurity. It had been recommended
by a celebrated physician of the name of Russell, who
sad that coughs were not known amongst the inha-
bitants, and that their lungs were always in the soundest
state of health. Brighton otherwise was merely known
as the place which Charles IL left in an open fishing-
boat to escape from Oliver Cromwell. The Prince of
Wales accepted the Duke's invitation, and was so de-
lighted with the situation of Brighton altogether, that
he resolved, without the slightest hesitation, to have a
residence there for himself, to resort to when convenient
to him.
On the spot of ground where the palace now stands,
originally was an old barn, with some wretched worn-
out stables attached to it, but by the aid of art, invention,
and taste, it was soon transformed into what was called
the Marine Pavilion, with a public lawn and promenade
before it, open on the south to the sea, and northwards
to the London-road. It was a circular building, with a
lofty dome, and completed in 1784. But in the course
of a few years. an alteration was proposed by Nash, the
architect, and it underwent a total change in appearance
altogether. A variety of opinions have been expressed
as to the look of the exterior of the palace ; but to de-
stroy the following suite of rooms, in the eyes of the
lovers of superior taste and refined elegance, would be
worse than sacrilege.
The Kitchen, if anything in the shape of a pun can be
excused, is a place of such superior taste that the eccen-
tric cook Weltzie, and his servants, were some time be-
fore they could reconcile themselves to it, thinking they
were in a drawing room instead of a kitchen ; the style
of it so dazzled them, having four large Chinese lamps,
one in each corner of it.
The Chinese Gallery, 162 feet in length, and 17 feet
wide, never failed to astonish all its visitors—praise and
admiration were loudly expressed at all times, on the
beauty it displayed.
The (5) Entrance Hall and Breakfast Room, were in
good keeping with the above unrivalled Gallery. But
The Dining, or Banqueting Room, out-heroded
Be-
r-d. Sixty feet long, forty-two wide, and forty-five in
height ; the most fastidious critic was compelled, in
point of truth, to pronounce it faultless, and acknow-
ledge it as a specimen of what taste and ingenuity united
could produce to the enraptured eyes of the delighted
spectator. It was embellished with numerous Chinese
standards and other symbols, in the most rich and de-
corative style of the art.
The -Green, or Ante-drawing Room could not be
passed over without admiration; it is fifty feet long, and
twenty wide. Indeed, it should seem that every part of
the Pavilion had been a subject of the greatest care and
attention, and that not the slightest charm was over-
looked.
The Saloon, fifty-three feet long, and thirty wide, is
another of those attractive features of elegance and
beauty, and brings the visitor almost to a stand still,
and completely lost in a reverie, at the magnificent ap-
pearance by which he is surrounded.
The Yellow Dining Room, fifty feet by twenty, is
likewise of that captivating character, that the , gour-
mand for a short time might forget the luxurious repast
before him, and make more use of his eyes than his
knife and fork.
The Music Room, sixty-two feet long, forty-
two wide, and forty-one in height, and c:..n
sidered a rival to the banquetting -room ; and
spectators ins general were puzzled to which to
give the preference. In fact, the music room was the
delight of George IV., which he beheld, it is said, with
secret pride. The Chinese paintings exhibits: in this
room surpassed everything of the kind, and the most
animated description of the glowing riches and splendour
displayed in the Arabian Nights' Entertainments did
not surps S 3 it. The cap of Fortunatus seemed one of the
auxiliaries to produce this room of enchantment.
The Staircases throughout the Pavilion are of the
most elaborate description ; and excite the greatest ob-
servation.
The windows also are most exquisitely painted.
The Organ, made by Lincoln, is the admiration of all
the musicians who ever beard its fine power and hat.•
monious execution.
Mirrors of the most costly description are seen in all
of the rooms in the Pavilion.
The Royal Stables, not to be equalled in Europe', have
surprised every person who entered them, for their ex-
tent, elegance, and comfort to the high-bred cattle which
reposed under their shelter. The dome of the stables is
only twenty feet less than the dome of St. Paul's
Cathedral. The stables are two hundred and fifty feet
in circumference, and fifty broad. There is also a riding-
house, and tennis court attached to them.
The Grounds are laid out in the best style of the pic-
turesque gardener's art, for the space allotted to them,
which were considerably increased some years ago, by
the " Promenade Grove" being purchased and added to
them. The Promenade Grove was opened after the
plan of Vauxhall Gardens, with Galas and Public
Breakfasts. It commenced under the patronage of the
Prince of Wales, and was well supported by all the no-
bility and gentry in Brighton, and for a few seasons was
carried on with great spirit. The Prince was often
seen in those gardens as a private gentleman, enjoying
the gay and brilliant scene by which he was surrounded,
unbending with the gaiety and ease of one of the best
bred men in society.
The inhabitants, to acknowledge their gratitude for
the patronage which the Prince had bestowed upon the
town of Brighton, changed the entrance of it, and also
gave up some ground, in order that the noise of the
carriages and different vehicles which were continually
passing the Pavilion might be prevented, and the leisure
moments of the Prince free from annoyance.
Upwards of forty years ago, buildings in various parts
of the town were erected with such rapidity that streets,
squares, steyres, hotels of the most extensive and mag-
nificent description, followed in such quick succession, that
it was the genet al opinion that Brighton would be
overbuilt ; but at the present day, in every nook and
corner whch can be turned to anything like account,
the builder is employing his capital without the least
fear or hesitation that it will be laid out unwisely, so
much has this fashionable watering-place pro-
gressed in the fashionable world. In truth, it is
entirely supported by visitors, and its own trade, no
manufactures being connected with Brighton. Seven
streets originally belonged to it ; now, upwards of a
hundred can be named. The inhabitants of the olden
time were 3,600, and at the present day more than
70,000. It might be termed the metropolis of Sussex,
for there is nothing like it in thewhole county for bustle,
population, importance, and fashion, with one uninter-
terrupted drive for carriages along tho side of the sea,
for nearly six miles in length.
Therefore, the mere idea of the destruction of the Pa-
vilion has caused great uneasiness to the oldest and
most respectable inhabitants, who have acquired for-
tunes in it, and who feel anxious that it should remain in
statu quo, as a monument or finger•post, that whenever
any of them passed by the Pavilion it would remind
them of the obligation and patronage they had received
at all times from the Prince of Wales, afterwards George
the Fourth.
"Men's evil manners live in brass, their virtues we write
in water."

During the early period of the Prince of Wales, the
Brighton races exhibited one of the gayest features on
the Turf—distinguished for sporting, rank, beauty, and
fashion. Most of the companions of his Royal Highness
drove " four-in-hand," producing pictures to look at for
high-bred cattle, and carriages of the first class for style.
The Prince, with " spirits gay," mounted the box, and
handled the ribbons and whip with all the talents of an
experienced charioteer, reminding the spectator of the
two lines of the late Charles Dibdin:—
" See the course throngs with gazers, the sports are begun,
Ten thousand strange noises, Sir !—' Done I done!'
The celebrated Sir John Lade, whose exploits as the
first gentleman coachman it& the kingdom, well known
for his driving to an inch, when at the utmost speed, was
seen on the Downs here to great advantage ; also the
thorough• brei, spirited, neck- or-nothing Mellish, either
to drive, ride, trot, run, or make matches en the spur of
the moment, to keep the' game alive." Lord Paget, the
present Marquis of Anglesea, the late patriotic Duke of
Bedford, and a host of other noblemen who were in the
suite of the Prince, rendered the above races so ex-
tremely attractive, that the course was covered with per-
sons of the highest consequence, as well as the public in
general, giving great support to the town of Brighton,
which it has never experienced since, overflowing the
hotels, lodging-houses, and the Pavilion, the great ob-
ject of excitement, from the public characters under its
splendid roof. Sic transit gloria mundi
It is admitted that the rooms in the Pavilion took the
lead over every other establishment in the kingdom be-
longing to the nobility and gentry ; it might also be said,
that the company who were visitors to the Prince of
Wales, and afterwards King, kept pace with them ; nay,
much more, and were richer in mind and value than all
the magnificent, golden-like embellishments, which
adorned the Palace ; and although the Prince might
have been fund of show and cosily decoration, yet he
showed the true sort of taste and wisdom—when the
names of Sheridan, Charles Fox, Burke, Wyndham, &c.,
weighed down the scale of still life ornaments all
to bolting.
"When to stand a fourth bottle no longer I'm able,
(Excuse a fond tear, for the thought makes me sad),
May jolly dogs point to me under the table,
And say with a sigh, That's Tom Sheridan's dad.'"
In this mere sketch of the Pavilion, it would be impos,
sible to give half an outline of the "gay mortals," and
some of the highest gifted men in the kingdom, who
were the intimate companions of the Prince in the early
days of his hilarity; although such pieces of biography
might prove of a very interesting character.
Carlton Palace, tho residence of the Prince when in
town, and fitted up in a style of magnificence unequalled
—where talent and art were stretched to the utmost of
invention, to attract, fascinate, nay, detain his Royal
Highness—and, notwithstanding the unparalleled pros-
pect and beauty of scenery which the venerable Castle
of Windsor afforded to the King, still the PaVilion was
his favourite place of retirement, and he never deserted
it throughout his reign.
William IV. was likewise fond of the above Palace,
and frequently made it his residence; and during one of
the winter seasons, four of the o;d,..st Dukes on the list of
Peers, took up their abode at Brighton.
A variety of opinions and arguments have been ex.
pressed on the subject, but the general opinion of the
iuhabitants appear to be that it cannot be sold. For