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and measures. He stated that the most extraordinary
instances of deception and imposition had been re-
cently detected.

THE GAOL SYSTEM.

Alderman SIDNEY gave notice of a motion for the
appointment of a committee to inquire into the ques-
tion, whether any improvement could be made in the
system observed i❑ the City gaols, a subject, he ob-
served, of great importance at the present moment,
in consequence of the building of the new prison at
Holloway.
A report was brought up, recommending that the
application by petition from the Carmens' Company
for the grant of a livery be granted.—Agreed to.
After several gentlemen were sworn in as brokers,
the court adjourned.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
TITS COMMAND IN CHIEF OF PoRTSMOUTII.—
Admiral of the Red, Sir Charles Ogle, Bart., Com-
mander-in-Chief of the Portsmouth station, having
served the full term of his commission, will strike his
flag this evening at sunset on board the Victory, in
Portsmouth harbour, and yield up his command to his
successor (Admiral of the Blue) the Hon. Sir T. B.
Capel, K.C.8., whose flag will be:hoisteil at daylight
to-morrow morning on board the Victory, and
saluted by all the ships in commission included in
the order. Of Sir Charles Ogle's command it is im-
possible to comment upon too gratefully, for no officer,
however elevated his rank, or however extended his
hospitality could have conducted the duties of his
office, and distributed his bounty with more unsparing
zeal and generosity than the distinguished officer
whose period of command is now so near a close.
Sir C. Ogle was appointed to the command of
the Portsmouth station oa-the-30t 11- of Septemiler,
1845, then holding the rank of Admiral of the
Blue; he subsequently attained the rank of Admiral
of the White and Admiral of the Rt,d. No officer
could be placed in more peculiar circum-
stances and times than Sir Charles Ogle; he has had
to receive more royalty than any man before him, and
his conduct has ever been such as to secure for him
the marked respect of the Sovereign and the public.
Admiral of the Blue, Sir Thomas B. Capel, K.C.8.,
was a lieutenant of 1797, commander of 1798, Captain
1798, rear•admiral of 1825, vice-admiral of 1837, and
admiral of 1847. He is a Nelson hero; was lieu-
tenant and signal-officer of the Vanguard at the battle
of the Nile ; promoted into the Mutine, and conveyed
dispatches of that victory to England; was captain
of the Phoebe at Trafalgar ; captain of the Endyinion,
forcing the Dardanelles, 1807, and of the Hogue, on
the coast of North America, 1812-14 ; gavqted 1798,
1805- From what we know of the character of Sir
Thomas and Lady Capel, and of the estimation in
which the one is held in the naval service, and the
other in the domestic circle, we sincerely congratulate
the people of Portsmouth upon having so eligible a
successor to Sir Charles Ogle, whose brilliant example
they will see will not be thrown away.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 28.—Lord Auckland, accompa-
nied by a full Board of Admiralty, arrived yesterday
about noon in the Undine steamer, and immediately
on landing proceeded to Pendennis Castle on an
official inspection, it is presumed prior to a renewal
of the fortifications and barracks of that citadel, and
the establishment of a corps of infantry and artillery
so as to form it into the chief depot of the county.
This has been a measure long recommended and
urged on the Executive from various quarters, and it
would seem at last that it is likely to be carried out,
as both the Marquis of Anglesea, as Master-General
of the Ordnance, and the Board of Admiralty, have
made personal visits of inspection within the last
' fortnight. The Undine made the passage from
Plymouth in little more than three hours, and re-
turned thither in the evening. During their short
stay their Lordships, accompanied by Admirals Sir
W. H. Gage, Sir John Louis, and W. H. B. Trem-
lett, and a large party of ladies, visited the Royal
Cornwall Polytechnic Hall. On arriving at the en-
trance they were received by the President (Sir
Charles Lemon), by Mr. Pendarves, M.P., and by
the Committee of Management, and conducted round
the hall to inspect the various articles in science and
art which were lodged for competition and exhibition.
The Dutch Government steamer Phcenix, Captain
May, also arrived yesterday from Helveot, to coal, on
her passage to Madeira and Batavia.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
BIRKENHEAD, LANCASHIRE, AND
CHESHIRE.

BIRKENHEAD, FRIDAY AFTERNOON.—Yesterday
(Friday) the adjourned half-yearly meeting was held
at the Town-hall in Birkenhead; Mr. Alderman Ban-
croft, of Manchester, in the chair.
From the report, the consideration of which was
postponed to the present meeting, it appeared that
during the half-year there had been an increase in
the traffic amounting to 8 per cent. on the receipts
for passengers, and 20 per cent. for goods, as com-
pared with the corresponding period of last year.
This would be materially increased on the fuller
development of the Holyhead and other lines, in
connexion with the Chester and Birkenhead. A saving
had been effected to the extent of 4001. a year in the
general expenditure. The capital account showed
a receipt of 1,446,0001, leaving, after the expenditure,
a balance of 119,3431. The revenue account showed
a receipt for the half-year of 20,2141., leaving, after
payment of expenses, a balance of 8,6261.
The. CHAIRMAN said the only thing that had taken
place since the last meeting had reference to an ar-
rangement that had been made by which the company
were to bear an equal share of the expense of the
erection and maintenance of all the stations. This
they could not continue, as it was manifestly unfair
that their line of fifteen miles only should contribute
for this purpose in an equal proportion with the 200
miles of the North-Western, who wanted them to
pay 60,0001. for the accommodation. Other arrange-
ments were on the tapis, which he hoped would be
carried out equitably.
The report, with the exception of that part re-
lating to the constitution of the board, was then
adopted.
A long discussion of no public importance followed
relative to the election of directors. Upon a poll
being demanded, the Chairman, amid much confusion,
announced that, to relieve the shareholders from em-
barrassment, the directors would resign in a body.
Ultimately a compromise was effected between the
shareholders and directors. The following gentlemen
were put to the vote and declared elected :—Mr. Bal-
leny, Mr. Howard, Mr. Camel, Mr. Brown, Mr.
Tootal, and Mr. Rogers.
The meeting then adjourned at half-past four
o'clock, the Chairman stating that the negotiations for
whichthe special meeting was convened were still
undetermined.

IRISH SOUTH-EASTERN.
DUBLIN, FRIDAY.—The fourth half yearly general
meeting of the shareholders was held yesterday in
the company's offices, Kildare-street; Mr. J. E.
Redmond in the chair.
Mr. WiLsoN, the secretary, read the report. It
stated that " the line from Callow to Bagnalstown,
about eleven miles, was completed and opened, and
that the directors had been enabled to effect it without
calling on the proprietors for a larger amount than Si.
a share. It was important to complete the line to
Kilkenny without delay, but, considering the pres-
sure of the times, they wished to lean lightly on the
shareholders. They had, therefore, limited the present
call to 1/. per share, and had determined on proceed-
ing with the works towards Kilkenny with as much
dispatch as the means at their disposal would admit.
The works between Bagnalstown and the bounds of
thedi
directors
sty wereof Kilkennyreulctant would finished.Abinouttw3oi.
more per share would enable them to complete to
months, and there would then remain but nine miles
to be completed in order to open the whole line
to Kilkenny, which, if the directors were enabled to
press forward with rigour, might be done in the next
six months. Until the entire line was opened they.,
could not expect the traffic to be remunerative, or the
real value of the undertaking to be fairly developed.
Arrangements had been entered into with the Great
Southern and Western Railway for supplying the
locomotive power and working the line, which would
obviate the necessity of expending any part of the
capital of the company for the present for that pur-
pose. The directors had deemed it advisable to sur-
render the shares they held for the improvement of
Wexford harbour to avoid responsibility and payment
of future calls. By a modification of the general ex-
penses which would be adopted, a considerable saving
would be effected in the outlay of the company. In-
terest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, for the
half-year ended Ist September, would be paid on all
shares not in arrear. The account of receipt and
expenditure showed a receipt up to last half. year of
31,103/., an expenditure ...if 23,065/., and a balance in
hand of 5,0991."
The CHAIRMAN, in reply to questions, said that
within the last fortnight they had commenced carrying
goods, &c. The present receipts, with the line only
partially opened, was not fair criterion of what they
were to expect. Already the traffic paid
ffic their work-
ing expenses on the section as yet opened. The 5/.
per share had been paid on 1,800 shares, which might
be considered as bond fide. It was almost hopeless for
them to recover on those that had not paid, and the
to en b
1
enforce them. theln
Kilkenny, or an amount of about 50,0001. The cost