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RAILWAY COMMITTEES.
(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.

Room A.
HEnTroitto AND HATPXELD.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)
Mr. Osbaldiston (Coroner for Hertfordshire) deposed as to the im-
portance of the town of Hertford, and the advantages that would re-
sult to the tywn and county of Hertford from the establishment 01
the line before the Committee.
Mr. Pitman, tratilc-taker—The traffic calculation with respect to
foot passengers and cattle was derived from observation ou the toad.
The tratlic ould give 4y, per cent. on the 130,000/.
This witness was cross-examined by Mr. fluanAßD, with the
view of impugning the accuracy' of his calculations.
Atter hearing some further evidence, the Committee decided, with-
oat hearing counsel for the opposition, that the preamble of the Bill
was not proved.

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAIL-
WAY COMPANY.—(THIS DAY.)
The half-yearly meeting of this Company was held at the
Company's 'offices, 61, Moorgate-street, to-day, at one o'clock.
W. R. Collet, Esq., 31. Y., took the chair.
The SECRETARY read the advertisement convening the
meeting, arid afterwards the minutes of the last half-yearly
meeting, and two other special meetings of the shareholders,
which were ordered to be confirmed by the votes of those
present.
The CHAIRMAN then said, before calling on the secretary
to reed the report, which detailed most fully and particu-
larly everything connected with the affairs cl the Company,
whether past, present, or future, he would claim the indul-
gence of the meeting for a very short time indeed. He
said he never appeared before the shareholders with such
satisfaction as he did on that occasion. The directors,
indeeJ, had always expressed great confidence as to the
prospects, and ultimate success of the Company; still there
remained doubts on the minds of the public relative to their
experiment, and more particularly in reference to the Menai-
bridge. It gratified him now. however, to state that, during
the past six months, they had overcome every one of those
difficulties which seemed to be great obstacles in their way, as
would appear by the directors' report and the report drawn up by
Mr. Robert Stephenson. The directors had entered into
engagements for the construction of the Menai and Conway-
bridge, which would very soon be in the course of com-
pletion, and when he told the meeting that three-fifths of the
entire line had been executed ; that of 4,421,876 yards 01
earthwork, 2,627,188 yards had been done already,
• he thought he proved to the shareholders that they had not
been idle during the six months past. At present there were
12,338 men and 861 horses employed on the line, and they
were proceeding with the works with more speed, perhaps,
than was di-played on any other line. The two miles of
the line out of Chester, forming a connecting link
between the existing Chester lines and the North Wales
Mineral Rail way to Wrexham and Ruabon, would be completed
and opened in October next, simultaneously with the latter
• line. lie said the directors had entered into arrangements
with the North Wales Mineral Railway Company. by which
they had agreed to give them the use of this portion of the
line for the following six months, in consideration of 2,0004
or 2,5004 in case the combined traffic of the two companies
amounted, during that period, to 31,206/. Ile was happy to
inform the meeting that since the last half-yearly
meeting the Government had agreed to expend 150,090/. on
the works of the new packet and refuge harbour at Holy-
head durirg the present year, of which sum the Company
was to provide 37,0001. Mr. Rendell, the Government en-
gineer, had completed the plans and specifications for deep-
ening the old harbour, and the works would soon be
advertised for contract ; and the resident engineer
was proceeding with the necessary surveys and
examinations preparatory to the works on the new harbour.
The directors had also turned their attention to the means of
connexion between Holyhead and .Kingstown, and were in
hope that the mails would be conveyed by the Company in
August next. The Irish trade would thus be opened up to that
part of the country by means of the Company's line. Ile sail
the Shropshire Union Railway and Canal Company, in which
this Company had an interest, had obtained the sanction of
the Legislature to three of their lines, 'the Chester and Wol-
verhampton, the Shrewsbury and Stafford, and the Newton
and Crewe. Ile was gratified to find that the directors had
met with the ready and cordial support of the shareholders.
He said that of the calls which had been made to the
amount of 1,155,0001., only 49,000/. were due.
During the past six months . the Company's expen-
diture had been at the rate of 90,000/. a-month, and
for the rest of the year would be about 100,000/. The Chair-
man concluded by calling on
The SE:ciu who read the report, the main details of
which appear in the Chairman's speech.
A report was also laid before the meeting from Mr.
Robert Stephenson, on the Menai-bridge, and the suc-
cess of the experiments made, with a view to testing the
proposed tubular construction of the bridge, by Mr. Hodg-
kinson and Mr. Fairbairn, in conjunction with him-
self. In his report Mr. Stephenson says,—" Mr. Fair-
bairn has, with your sanction, constructed a model
tube one-sixth of the actual span, having all the dimensions
in due proportion. In such a model we should of course
expect to have a very accurate exhibition of the merits or
demerits of the tubular system. It will be in your recollec-
tion, that the preliminary experiments led to the conclusion
that great care would be required to prevent the upper side
of the tube from crushing, that, in short, the main object to be
aimed at was to give the top of the tube the requisite stiffness.
In this respect the results obtained from the model tube
have been highly satisfactory, and being upon so large a
scale, may be deemed perfectly conclusive upon several very
important points. When progressively loaded, the mean
deflection was about one-tenth of an inch per ton, and with
a load of thirty-five tons suspended in the middle, it gave
way on the under side ; the upper part not having ex-
hibited the least sign of failure up to the moment of
fracture. Hence, therefore, we have arrived at a most in-
teresting result, viz. :—that the liability of the plates on the
upper side to crush, has been completely removed by the
construction in compartments."
A statement of the accounts since the formation of the
Company up to the 30th June last was also laid before the
meeting, showing :
Receipts from deposits, calls, and calls paid in
advance ........
Premium and interests and transfer fees 12,830 0 0

£914,007 0 0
Expenditure, attending formation of the
Company, &c.
Parliamentary expenses, 1845
Parliamentary expenses and survey s of
branch lines, 1846 ••• 4,078 3 1
Land, works, rails, and engineering... 738,214 11 9
Law charges ....................... ... .............. 3,169 13 1
Miscellaneous
Interest on Calls

£805,724 8 10
Deposit on ?bares on the Shropshire Union
Railway and Canal Compmy 31,500 0 0
Loan at interest, cash at the bankers, &c.

£944,007 14 1
The CHAIRMAN said that since the accounts had been made
up, on the 30th June, 218,238/. had been paid on calls.
The CHAinziAN moved that the report, the engineer's re-
port, and the accounts read should be adopted, printed,
and circulated.
Mr. G. C. GLYN seconded the motion, which was carried
nem. con.
The CHAIRMAN moved that the directors should be autho-
rised to make arrangements for burrowing 700,0001., in pur-
suance of the Company's Act.
Mr. CROPPER seconded the motion, which passed nem. con.
The CHAIRMAN then intimated that tenders fur one-hulf
the amount had already been received.
Mr. FINLAYSON called the attention of the directors to the
communication between Holyhead and Kingstown, and the
importance of the Company opening it up with the largest
facilities, by means of steamers of good size and horse-
power, for the Irish trade. He said he
called their attention to the necessity of making large and
efficient provision for that trade if they meddled wiih it at
all, from his own experience, which extended over fourteen
years, and he wished to know whether any preparation had
yet been made?
The ClimustAs said the meeting must be aware that
during last year the directors were afraid of going too fast;
and, besides, they were then uncertain what amount, if any
at all, might be granted by the Government for the harbour
at Holyhead; but now the board was favourable to establish-
ing their own line of steam-packets, and hoped to be able
before long to call a meeting of the shareholders, with a
view of obtaining their sanction on this point.
Mr. SKI ',EEC R.' wished to know whether the Company
would not have to go to Parliament for power to establish
steam-packet s.
The CHAIRMAN said they must go to Parliament next ses-
sion for ground for the new harbour, and for a station there,
and the directors of course would be happy to be authorised
to include this other point in their Bill. But there
was time before them for a meeting to consider that spe-
cially.
Mr. SKILBECK referred to the fate of the South• Western
and the South-Eastern Companies, in applying to Parliament
for new powers, and added that it would require their great-
est care.
A PROPRIETOR thought the Company oughtto remain ex-
' elusively a railway company, and have nothing to do with
the steam-packets.
Mr. FINLAxsoN said another company could be got up
among the shareholders of this, and the two companies might
be kept distinct; but he assured them there was nothing to
Chairman, and the meeting
fear, and much to hope for, if the project was entered into.
The CnAnutss said no more calls would be made during
the present
The thanks of the meeting were then accorded to the
adjourned.

YORKSHIRE AIND GLASGOW
UNION
RAILWAY COIIIPANY.—(TIIIS DAY.)
A meeting of this Company took place this day, for the
purpose of determining whether the shareholders should take
a resoluti4m. was
advantage of the powers of an Act lately psssea, entitled,
"The Railways Dissolution Act." Major Beresford in the
chair.
A very stormy and irregular discussion then took place,
whether scrutineers should be appointed first, and whether they
should proceed. to ascertain the number of shares present be-
fore Several she rebolders objected to such a course as illegal ;
others considered that it was the course required by the Act
of Parliament-
After some time it was moved that the Company should
dissolve, and that such dissolution should not be taken as an
put from the chair.
act of bankruptcy. The votes were then taken. It was an-
nounced that the return made wouldbe I/. 2s. 61
A large majority decided in favour of proceeding with the
line.
The CuAnni As said that, though he consented to preside
that da3, he was of opinion that the meeting was wholly
illegal,'t
and that they bad no power to dissolve the Com-
pany, even sho-uld they wish L.!........

S i: Am
uTie E OF TRADE.
MANCHESTER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4. The yarn
market continues in nearly the same state as during
the last week. For water twist, and some of the better
descriptions
yarn, there is a moderate de-
mand at toadyprices ; but yarns suitable for the
eastern markets are not quite so firm. In the goods
market there is a, pretty good demand, at slightly
improved rates for the better qualities of printing
cloth ; but most other fabrics are quiet-. The
very unexpected failure of an agency house, which has
transpired since our last publication, has caused a con-
siderable sensation in the town, and no small share of
commiseration for the parties, who are highly respected
by all who knew them. We understand that the engage-
ments of the firm amount to 42,0001., and that the assets
are likely to prove very small. Another failure in the

East India trade has taken place at Liverpool ; but we
understand that it is not likely to be fit here.
RocunALE, AIoNDAY, Auu. 3.—There has been a
slack market to-day, awl a slender attendance of Layers.
The old prices have scarcely Leen maintain:Al. The
Wool market is Also quiet, and prices tend downwards.
LEEDS, TUESDAX, AUG 4.—Our market presents no
new fi-atures to-day ; such of the manufacturers as ate
not making to order readily dispose of their goods at last
week's rates.—Manche,tter Guardian.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(rnis DA Y.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)
DRAINAGE OF LANDS BILL.
This Bill then went through Committee, and after a desul-
tory conversation was ordered to be reported to-morrow.
Messengers from the Lords then brought down several
Bills, which were ordered to be laid on the table.
GAUGE OF RAILWAYS BILL.
On the motion of Mr. MILNER GIBSON, this Bill was
read a second time, and ordered to he committed to-morrow.
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.
Sir DE LACY EVANS wished to know from the Govern-
ment whether it was in consequence of any defect in the
powers of the Board of Trade, that the causes of the acci-
dents on railways were not more fully inquired into and
prevented than at present ? If the Board had not sufficient
powers to do so, he should feel it his duty to apply to
Parliament to confer on that body the necessary powers.
Mr. M. GIBSON admitted that, at present, this
Board laboured under the disadvantage of not
having sufficient powers in reference to the subject
alluded to. The Board, however, defective as its powers
were, exercised a great influence over railways, and
in a great measure prevented accidents on them. The Go-
vernment had no objection to invest the Board with the
necessary powers.
bEODANDS ABOLITION (No. 2) BILL.
This Bill then went through Committee, and was ordered
to be reported on Friday.
DEATH BY ACCIDENTS COMPENSATION BILL.
This Bill also passed through the same stage, and was
order, d to be reported on Friday.
EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE OF TRADING ABOLITION

(IRELAND) RILL.
The third reading of this Bill was postponed till Thursday.
EJECTMENTS, &c. (IRELAND) BILL.
The Committee on this Bill was postponed till Friday.
LEASES (IRELAND) BILL.
This Bill, which is in a similar stage, was also postponed
to the same day.
FISHERIES (IRELAND) BILL.
The House then went into Committee on this Bill, and
after a brief discussion, in which Sir Robert Ferguson, Mr.
Pigott, Lord Lincoln, Mr. Labouchere, and Captain Jones
took part,
Sir G. GREY said, that as there were several other orders
of the day yet to be disposed of, and on which be believed
there would be no discussion, he hoped his Right Hon.
Friend (Mr. Pigott) would consent to the postponement of
this measure till some other day.
Sir ROBERT FERGUSON—You should have finished
the other orders of the day before you entered upon this.
The discussion on the clauses was then renewed, and the
whole of them having been agreed to, the House resumed,
and the report was ordered to be brought up on Friday.
DISTRICT LUNATIC ASYLUMS BILL.
The Committee on this Bill was postponed until Friday.
WRECK AND SALVAGE BILL.
This Bill was read a third time and passed.
SU I'PLY.
The Report of the Committee of Supply was brought up
and agreed to.
BATHS AND WASHHOUSES BILL (IRELAND).
This Bill was read a third time.
The dropped orders of yesterday were then taken.
COURT OF CO.IIMON PLEAS BILL.
The report was brought up and received.
COPYHOLD COMMISSION BILL.
This Bill went through Committee, and the report was
ordered to be received to morrow.
TURNPIKE ACTS CONTINUANCE BILL.
This Bill went through Committee, and the report was
ordered to be received to-morrow.
The Stock Exchange Bill, the Highway Rates Bill, and
the Loan Societies Bill, went severally through Committee,
and were ordered to be reported to-morrow.
SUGAR DUTIES (No. 3) BILL.
Sir GEORGE GREY moved the second reading of this
Bill.
Mr. P. M. STEWART expressed a hope that the measures
for compensation, which were intended to be a complement
to this Bill, which could only be considered as part of the
great measure respecting sugar, and which effected property
in the colonies to a great extent, would be brought forward
as soon as possible next session.
Mr. HUMP wished to know if there would be any objec-
tion to the production of the Orders in Cotincil regulating
the supply of labour for the West Indies?
Sir G. GREY said there would not.
The Bill was then read a second time.
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to sell, on certain conditions, sites for dwellings for the Poor
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the House, only he hoped full opportunity would be given
him for an examination of their details prior to being
called on for an opinion. He would not yield
to, the Noble Lord, in any degree, who -sought
leave to introduce the Bills in a sincere desire to improve
the condition of the working classes, but he did not think the
course proposed would realise the end sought. The Noble
Lord (Lord Morpeth) was placed in his position
as a trustee on behalf of the Crown, and if
the Commissioners applied the property of the Woods
and Forests in that way, it would not end there, but there
would be numerous applications from other quarters for
similar applications of the property in question. He
thought they ought to adhere rigidly to the provi-
sions
of 10 George IV., as to the use of the property
placed in the hands of the Commissioners of Woods and
Forests. With these observations he would reserve himself
till the time when the Bill was regularly before the House.
Mr. HUME briefly supported the objects of the Bill.
Sir ROBERT H. INGLIS was disposed to take •
a similar view of the Bill to that expressed by the Noble
Lord the late Secretary for Ireland. lie thought it might
lead to considerable abuse.
After a few words from r. HENLEY to the same effect,
leave was given to bring in the Bill.
Lord MORPETH also obtained leave to introduce the fol-
lowing Bills :—A Bill to empower the Commissioners of her
Majesty's Woods to sell, on certain conditions, sites for dwel-
hugs of the poor out of lands vested in them under Acts for
the improvement of the metropolis; and a Bill to enable the
Privy Council to make regulations for the prevention of con-
tagious disorders, and fur the more speedy removal of
nuisances.
Mr. LABOUCIIERE obtained leave to introduce the
following Bills :—A Bill to ecntinue an Act of the sixth and
seventh years of her present Majesty, intituled, "An
Act to amend and continue for two years, and to the
end of the then next session of Parliament, the laws in
Ireland relating to the registering of arms, and
the importation, manufacture, and sale of arms,
Gunpowder and Ammunition ;" a Bill to continue certain
Acts for regulating Turnpike, Roads in Ireland; a Bill to
continue an Act of the fifth and sixth years of her present
Majesty, for amending the Law relating to private Lunatic
Asylums in Ireland.
The above Bills were brought in, severally read a first
time, and ordered to be printed.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the
House adjourned at Six o'clock.