The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-08 00:00:00

SELECT COMMITTEES.

The Duke of RICHMOND said he wished to say a few
words on the subject of Select Committees. Although there
was an immense number of Bills before their Lordships,
they had only been able to get three Committees together.
Now Noble Lords were exempt from serving on juries, in
consequence of the duties they had to perform
in that House, and he hoped, after this notice, they would
come down to attend to the business of the country.
The Earl of CLARENDON was glad the Noble Duke had
called attention to this subject. It was a crying evil, and
they ought to be much obliged to the Noble Duke
for the exertions he had made to provide Committees. If
Noble Lords did not think proper to attend after that notice,
it would be absolutely necessary to pass a resolution to com-
pel them to do so.--(Hear, hear.)
Lord HATHERTON was connected with some of the
railways in the centre of England, and he could positively
state that out of doors there existed a feeling of great dis-
satisfaction as to the slow progress their Lordships made in
the appointment of Railway Committees.—(Hear.)
Lord REDESDALE denied that the public bad any cause to
complain of the House having neglected its business, for he be-
lieved not a Bill had come up from the other House this ses-
sion which had not had a Committee appointed on it within a
week afterwards.—(Hear, hear.) The fact was, the blame
in most cases rested with the agents who had charge of
the Bills, and not with the House.—(Hear, bear.)
Lord HATHERTON admitted that in a few instances that
might be the case, but still the feeling in the country was
that most of the blame rested with the House. Many Bills
would come up in a few days, and if they were not got
through this year, of course the House would have to make
them remanets for next.—(Hear, hear.)
SHEFFIELD AND EAST LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY.
After an irregular discussion on the motion of the Duke of
Beaufort, the third reading of this Bill was postponed till
Thursday week.
Several Bills were advanced a stage, and the House ad-
journed, at half-past six o'clock, till Thursday.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, July 7.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE AND CARLISLE BRANCH

RAILWAY.

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
Mr. BRAMSTON, as Chairman of the Committee to
whom the Bill was referred, felt himself bound to oppose the
amendment.
Mr. HUDSON protested that the amendment had
been urged upon the Honourable Mover of it by a com-
pany who had been promoting a competing line, and he
therefore trusted the House would not agree to it.--(Hear,
hear.) Besides, there were the established tribunals, who, he
was sure, would afford every protection to the trustees; and
he hoped, as the measure was so strongly supported in the
country, the House would not sanction the delay.—(Hear.)
Mr. BARING said he hoped his Hon. Friend would not
press his motion.—(Hear, hear.) If the parties had been at
all injured they should have made a representation to that
effect to the Committee to whom the Bill had been referred.
—(Hear.) Even if it were found desirable that the Attor-
ney-General should interfere in this matter, he would of
course have a full opportunity of doing so whilst the Bill
was in progress in the other House.
Mr. SMITH consented, after the explanations he had
heard, to withdraw his motion.
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The Bill was then read a third time and passed.
MANCHESTER AND LEEDS RAILWAY EXTENSION,

AND OLDHAM, MANCHESTER, AND BIRKEN
HEAD JUNCTION.

On the motion of Mr. JOHN FIELDEN, the reports on
the Manchester and Leeds Railway Extension and the Old •
ham, Manchester, and Birkenhead Junction Railways Bills
were considered and approved of.
Mr. GREENE gave notice of his intention, on Friday,
to move that the Standing Orders Nos. 121 and 122, re-
quiring amendments proposed on the report, or third reading
of a Bill, to be referred to the Select Committee on Standing
Orders, be to the end of the present session suspended.
Lord GRANVILLE SOMERSET opposed the motion.
The House divided, and, after the lapse of about ten
minutes, on our re-admission to the gallery, we found
Mr. GREENE upon his legs, stator g that he would con-
sent to withdraw the motion, but intlinatmg that he would
renew it on some future day.
DUBLIN, BELFAST, AND COLERAINE JUNCTION

, RAILWAY BILL.
This Bill was read a second time.
HOWELL'S CHARITY ESTATE BILL.
This Bill was also read a second time.
GALWAY AND -KILKENNY RAILWAY BILL.
This Bill WAS likewise read a second time.
THIRD READINGS.
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The following Bills ware read 'a third time and passed :
Blackburn and Preston and East Lancashire Railways
Amalgamation
Bury Improvement (No. 2)
Caledonian Railway (Glasgow, Garnkirk, and Coatbridge
Purchase)
Cullen's Estate Bill
Dudley Canal and Birmingham Canal Amalgamation
Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway Branches
Newcastle.upon-Tyne and Carlisle Branch Railway
Richmond Railway (Kew Branch)
Surrey Iron Railway Company Dissolving
Swansea Vale Railway
Thomson's Charity Estate Bill
Waterford Harbour (No. 2)
Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway Branches.
EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY (WISBECH TO

SPALDING).
This. Bill was read a second time.
CHELSEA-BBIDGE AND THAMES EMBANKMENT.
This Bill went through Committee, and the report was
ordered to be received on Thursday next.
MESSAGE FROM THE LORDS.
Messengers from the Lords brought up the following Bills,
to which their Lordships had agreed :
Aston Ralas Bill,
bwitleiout amendment—tbe amendments
made by the Commons to Dublin, Dundrum, and Enniskerry
Railway op
and Dublin Junction Estateßau'awayhi
Bill—Great
—illareWatextri
dn,s t
er Carlow,and
Munster Railway (No. I—Carlow to N.ilkenny) with-
out amendment—Caledonian Railway (Glasgow, Garnkirk,
And Costbridge Railway Branches) Bill—Stirling and Dun.
ferrnline Railway Bill—Grand Junction Railway (Huyton
and Warrington Branch) Bill—Manchester, Buxton, Mat-
lock, and Midland Junction Railway Bill—Manchester
Markets Bill, with amendments—Glasgow, Paisley, and
Greenock Railway (Polloc and Govan Branches) Bill—
Scottish Central Railway (Perth Termini and Stations) Bill
—Wakefield, Pontefract, and Goole Railway (Methley,
Askern, and Oakenshaw. Branches) Bill—Sheffield, Ashton-
under-Lyne, and Manchester Railwa ofDakinfield, Wore
-
borough, and other Branches) Bill—Sish Central nail,
way'(Crieff Branch) Bill, •witk an amendment.
The House then adjougi4 till TWAIY9 o'clock on Thursday
next.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES

(YESTERDAY)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

GROUP XVII.
Itr.ANCHESTER AND SOUTHAMPTON, AND
SOUTH-WESTERN (ROMSEY AND RED-
BRIDGE BRANCH).

Mr. HILL, (in continuation from our Afternoon Edition of
yesterday) referred at great length to other matters in con-
nexion with the railway communication of the district, pro-
posed to be traversed by the line, and to figures, to show that
neither the line to Andover, nor the other portion, could be
made in the time stated on account of the small amount of
capital which the promoters proposed to call, he concluded by
imploring the Committee to reject the preamble of the Bill,
on the ground that the traffic did not justify its construction,
and that the wants of the district would be fully met by the
lines sanctioned by Parliament. The address of the Learned
Gentleman occupied nearly five hours and a half.
The Committee then adjourned until twelve to-morrow.

STANDING ORDERS' COMMITTEE.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Their Lordships met at the usual hour this morning, in
Room No. 1 (House of Lords). Lord Shaftesbury took the
chair as usual.
The list contained ten Bills (including four which had
been adjourned from yesterday). All but one were railway
Bills.
COVENTRY, NUNEATON, BIRMINGHAM, AND
LEICESTER.
The Committee declared the standing orders complied with
in this case.
LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM (COVENTRY TO
NUNEATON).
LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM (WEEDON AND
NORTHAMPTON BRANCH).
Both postponed till to-morrow.
NORTH WALES.
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This case also stood over till to-morrow.
SHROPSHIRE UNION RAILWAY AND CANAL
(NEWTOWN TO CREWE).
Also postponed till to-morrow.

ARMAGH, COLERAINE, and PORT

RUSH RAILWAY COMPANY.

An adjourned meeting of some of the shareholders in this
company took place yesterday, at the offices of Mr. Phillips,
a solicitor, in Lawrence Pountney-lane, for the purpose of
considering what measures it would be best to pursue, in
order to compel the directors to wind up the company, and
to repay the whole of the deposits. Mr. Carter took the
chair.

A lengthened discussion arose as to the impropriety of the
directors having amalgamated with the Dublin, Belfast, and
Coleraine Company without having obtained the sanction of
the shareholders. It was urged by Mr. Phillips that the
shareholders had a perfect right, in consequence of the Com-
pany having acted in such a manner, to compel the whole of
the capital paid up by way of deposit to be returned. Several
shareholders considered that the course adopted by one
or two of their body was exceedingly improper. There had
been no attempt to ask the directors in a proper
manner to give them the requisite information.
Mr. Sxratouß moved a resolution to the effect that the
Company be wound up as soon as Tiossible, and that mea-
sures should be taken to obtain the whole amount of shares.
Mr. HOOPER seconded the resolution.

After a long desultory discussion,
Mr. GALT, the secretary of the Company, on behalf of the
directors, promised that a regular meeting of the Company
would take place in due course of time, and the meeting ad •
journed to the 15th of August.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of July 7.)
SEGAR.—To-day the market presented a tranquil appear-
ance for all descriptions of Sugar subject to the 14s per cwt
duty, and prices are still going down, although there is not a
large quantity on offer.
REFINED.—To.day there was scarcely any demand for
Refined Sugar for home consumption, although brown lumps
according to quality could be obtained at 67s to 68s, and
standard lumps at 68s 6d to 693 per cwt. Bonded Crushed
Sugar is wanted, and former advanced rates are well sup-
ported.
DIAURITICS.—Importers still refrain from offering any at
public sale, although there are further arrivals, and the bu-
siness transacted by private treaty has been extremely
l►mited although there are sellers upon lower terms.
EAST INDIA.—The business transacted in all kinds of Ben-
gal privately has been trifling, although merchants are wil-
ling to make some concession in prices. None has been of-
fered at auction, but there are further arrivals. Madras is
dull of sale, and can be purchased upon lower terms.
FOREIGN.—To-day there was no public sale of Foreign
Sugar; privately several inquiries existed for near ports, the
Baltic, and on speculation ; but business was checked by
further advanced rates being required. Two cargoes Porto
Rico sold at 22s 6d, and one of yellow Havannah at 243 4
per cwt.
COFFEE.—This afternoon there was no public sale of any
kind of Coffee, but large parcels of Ceyion and Mocha are
declared. There was less business transacted privately, but
good ordinary pale Ceylon was not to be obtained under 42s
per cwt.
TEA.—The better descriptions of Congou have been pur-
chased with caution, but the offers made at lower rates are
rejected. Pouchong is firm in price and is wanted. Green
Tea not being pressed for sale, prices do not give way, but
there has been little business transacted.

Cocoa.—For Foreign reduced rates have been submitted
to, but at auction 204 bags of Bahia were all sold at 32s to
33s per cwt for good to fine red ; there is a large quantity on
offer-privately. The market for West India has a dud ap-
pearance, and prices are drooping.
SPICE.9.—To-day Malabar Pepper was purchased with
caution, and 1,100 bags at auction were only in part sold at
the former value. Of Nutmegs 7 casks were all withdrawn.
The quarterly sales of Cinnamon are fixed for the 27th ; at
present only 134 bales are declared.
SPlarrs.—To-day several parcels of Leeward Island Rum
were sold at 2s 3d, and Calcutta a fair business was trans-
acted at la Ild to 2s proof with certificate. Demerara was in
brisker demand. Fine Jamaica was more in demand, but the
lower sorts are dull of sale.

HOPS.—In consequence of further reduced rates having
been submitted to for all kinds, buyers have been induced to
operate with more freedom, and several parcels were disposed
of. The duty for the kingdom is estimated at 130,0001. to
140,0001., and the Worcester duty at 15,000/. The accounts
come to hand from the plantations are in every respect highly
satisfact')ry.
BicE. —To-day Bengal Rice was much wanted, but the stiff
rates asked checked business: at public sale 15,225 bags and
1,983 pkts were offered : at one sale of 7,541 bags the whole
was taken in above their value.

Saurre.-raF..—To-day rough met with attention, and
1,292 bags at auction went at stiffer rates for Calcutta—fair
chrystal good grey to 311 per cent. refraction selling at
27s to 27s 6d, but the Madras was taken in 6d above the
value—middling grey 141 to 134 per cent at 25s per cwt.
INDlGO.—Holders of East India are not inclined to take
lower rates, although the quantity declared for public com-
petition on Tuesday next is large, amounting to 15,898
chests, but there has been little desire evinced by exporters
or the home trade to purchase any kind.
COCHINEAL —This afternoon Cochineal met with little at-
tention, and 60 bags Honduras at auction only in part sold
at former rates.

TALLOW.—Russian on the spot has been purchased with
much caution, and 41s 6d to 42s per cwt is the value of fine
P.Y. Candle. There are sellers for delivery in the last three
months of the year at 41s to 41s 6d, duty paid, but few buyers
are to be met with. The demand for Town Tallow has been
very good for present delivery at 393 6d to 40s nett cash.
In other descriptions little has been done.
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Oias—The demand has fallen off for Southern Oil—a fur-
ther fall in the value has ensued. There are sellers of Cod
upon lower terms; still the demand has been limited For
Seal advanced prices are insisted upon, but the trade have
been cautious in their proceedings. For Sperm the market
has a quiet aypearnce, and prices have a downward tendency.
Of Ground Nut Oil 10 hhds at auction were sold at 39s to
40s per cwt. For Linseed Oil prices have further given way,
but the demand on the spot has been very good,
and for forward delivery several contracts have been entered
into at 24s 3d to 24s 6d, but for exportation scarcely any
purchases have been made. Rape Seed Oil is offered upon
further reduced terms; still few buyers are to be met
with. For Olive the demand has been limited, al-
though Gallipoli can be obtained at 371 10s to 38/.
Cocoa Nut is wanted, and prices rule firm. In Palm several
purchases have been made.

RAILWAY SIGIALs.--Mr. Gregory, the engineer of
the Croydon Railway, has erected a set of signals at the
junction of the Bricklayers' Arms Branch, which are simple
arid intelligible. They consist of two semaphores, which
are worked by the feet of the attendant, whose hands are
left free to work the switches, the handles of which are con-
veniently placed for that purpose. In the absence of the
attendant no-trains will pass, as the signals are so contrived
that they will then indicate "danger" and " stop.' It would
be imprudent, we think, to lay too much stress upon this
last peculiarity, since there would be nothing to prevent a
man, when he had reason to expect the approach of a par-
ticular train from fixing the handles in the particular posi•
tiou suitable for that train, and then absenting himself for a
time. The main security must lie in a vigilant supervision,
a well-arranged system of management, and the employment
of steady and trustworthy men. If automatic signals and
similar contrivances be used as auxiliaries, they will prove
very useful; if intended to dispense with the more important
requisites, they will only lead to a fallacious dependance and
to inevitable disaster.—Patent Journal.

Romronn.—SETTING FIRE TO A PRlSON.—Patrick
Conner a private of the 11th Regiment of Foot, a deserter
from his regiment (now in the East Indies), when on
his way to the depot stationed at Chatham, was lodged in
the prison of the Liberty of Romfird, on Saturday morning
last, for the day and night. About the hour of six o'clock in
the evening, fire and smoke were seen issuing from the cell
where he was confined. Upon entering it, there was a dense
body of smoke, and part of the bed and clothes were on fire.
A supply of water was procured, and the fire extinguished.
Mr. Southey, the gaoler, was much alarmed for the safety of
the premises. The prisoner will, no doubt, be committed to
the Assizes to await his trial for the offence.--Ipswich Express
THE HARVEST.—The state of the pea crop has in-
duced many growers to hook them before they had become
quite ripe, in order to rescue the small produce they are likely
to yield from the ravages of the louse; and the beans do not
bear a more promising appearance. Much wheat will be
ready for the sickle by the latter end of the present week,
and 'although thin in many places, it promises a fair average
crop. Barley, this year, is later than usual, the crop varies
much, but oats are past recovery, and will be short in straw
and in produce.—Essex Herald.
THE WEATHER, &c.—flay cutting commenced in
this district since our last, and will turn out a good return,
unless there be too much moisture for regular drying, of
which there are at present some indications. During the
week there have been copious showers and a good deal of
warmth, by which the crops have greatly benefitted. While
we have written so favourably as to the hay crop, we should
add that there is a great deficiency in the clover generally,
and that the rye-grass is more abundant. The turnips look
well, and there is every appearance of a capital crop; but
they have not as yet arrived at the critical time of the attack
of the grub. Potatoes are exceedingly good, and we hear of
no failure in this locality, in which a great breadth has been
planted.—floss-shire Advertiser.
EPPING WOOL FAlL—This fair took place on Friday
last, and owing to the excellence of the arrangements, and
the spirit which the growers of the neighbourhood always
show in upholding it, it well maintained the business cha-
racter, and with the exception of one lot, and that belonging
to a gentleman in another county, every fleece offered was
sold. This is the second year of holding the fair under its
new arrangements, and the result shows that it is goinc, on
prospeinrociusly ;
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er offleoecetste ahliss yeartfair. Thewas7,fl w 6500,1 fich
is an ease about was
shown in a convenient building in the yard of the Thatched
House Inn ; and the wool-buyers present were Mr. Bell, Mr.
Waite, as the agent of Mr. Oram, the agent of Mr. Johns, and
Mr. Chaplin. The general prices were 121. to 12id. for ewe,
and 14d. to 14id. for teg wool; in one or two instances 15d.
was given,hut these were special lot's Which took them out of
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