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London, England, 1846-07-04 00:00:00

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TESTIMONIAL TO MR. COBDEN

A meeting was held at three o'clock on Thursday, at
the Town hall, Manchester, to take into consideration
the propriety of presenting a national tribute to Mr.
Cobden, The Mayor, W. B. Watkins,
chair, Esq., occupied the

• The Mayon stated that he had consented to preside
in consequence of a requisition presented to him, and
signed by gentlemen of all parties. If the meeting had
been called merely for party purposes, he need scarcely
say he should not have Oxen there. He called upon
Mr. R. EL GREG to propose the first resolution. Mr.
Greg read a letter from the Hon: Mr. Villiers, cordially
approving of the object'of the meeting, and expressing a
hope that it might be successful. Ile also read a letter
from Mr. C. Paget, one of the most successful agricultu-
rists in the kingdom, offering 1001. towards a subscription,
and then proceeded to eulogise the conduct of Mr. Cob-
den, who, he had been informed, had not only given
his labour and lime, but, he had it from good authority,
had sustained an actual loss of 50,0001. by his unwearied
attention to the League. He proposed the following
resolution:—" That this meeting, impressed with a deep
sense of the untiring exerions; the unsparing self- sacri
fice, and unrivalled wisdom and prudence exhibited by
Richard Cobden, during the seven years' struggle for
the delivery of our industry from the restrictions of an
impolitic and unjust legislation, desire to conclude this
peaceful and moral triumph by a fitting expression of
honour and gratitude to that man to whom the nation is
mainly indebted for its successful issue ; it is therefore
resolved, that our fellow-Countrymen be invited to co-
operate with us in testifying their appreciation of the
unparalleled services rendered to the nation by Richard
Cobden, by raising for, and presenting to him, a nationa
tribute commensurate with his deserts, and with the
character of the British people.".—(Loud cheers.)
Mr. Wei. BROWN seconded- the motion, which was
carried unanimously.
The Maxon then read a letter from the Earl of
Radnor, approving of the Objects of the meeting, and
desiring to have his name put down as a subscriber.
Ile a!so read a letter from Mr. John Brooks, who ex-
pressed a hope that at least 100,0001. would be raised
for the testimonial, and begging that his name might be
put down for any sum not exceeding 5001. A letter was
read from the Earl of Daeie, stating that they ought not
to be satisfied with an amount less than 100,0001., and
also a letter from Sir Joshua Walmsley, expressing his
desire to be useful with others in promoting the object
of the meeting.
Mr. ROBERT GARDNES, seconded by Mr. J. P. WEST-
HEAD proposed the appointment of a Committee for
carrying out the previous resolution.
Mr. Alderman NEILE proposed that the Mayor of
Manchester be the chairman; Mr. Alderman Potter the
vice-chairman; Mr. IL IL Greg, Mr. George Wilson,
and Mr. William Rawson, the joint treasurers of the
Cobden National Testimonial Fund.

The motion was seconded by Mr. SAMS SCHWABE,
and supported by Mr. W. A. Wilkinson, of London.
The CHAIRMAN then commenced to receive subscrip
tions, and the following were announced :—J. and N.

Phillips and Co., 1,0007.; Brown, Shipley, and Co., of
Liverpool, 1,000/4 Mr. T. Mather. of Holywell, 150/.;
Miss Mather, Miss J. Mather, Messrs. J. R. and D.
Mather, of Liverpool, 850/., being 1,000/. from the
Mather family; Mr. John Brooks, 5001.; Mr. R. H.
Greg and Brothers, 500/.; Alexander and Samuel Henry
tod Co., 1,000/4 Frederick Steiner, 500/.•' Hargreaves
Brothers and Co., Broad Oak, 5001.; Rathbone Brothers
and Company, Liverpool, 250/. ; Thomas Hoyle and
Sons, 800/. ; Kelsalls and Company, 250/. ; James
Mulleneux, of Liverpool, 2001. ; Thomas Thomason,
Bolton, 5001.; James Collier, Harter, and Co.; 500/.;
William Hargreaves, Grange, Milnthorpe, 2001.; Salis
Schwabe and Co., 5001.; John and Thomas Potter,
400/.; Lady Potter, 1001.; Gardner and Bazley, 4001.;
John M`Viccar, 100 guineas ; John Kershaw, 3001.;
C. and J. Rawdon, Liverpool, 250/. ; James Mellor,
Liverpool, 250/.; John Finch and Sons, Liverpool, 1501.;
the Mayor of Manchester, 2001.; George Foster, 1501.;
Samuel Fletcher, Sone, and Co., 400/. • Richard Matley,
' 2001. ; James Chadwick, 200/. • J. P. Westhead, 200/4
Edward Westhead, 1001.
; R. Johnson, 100/. • Robert
Stewart, (who gave the first 101 to the League,) 1001. ;
George Humphreys, 200/. ; M'Connel and Co., 250/. ;
Robert Lees and Son, 730/. ; with three subscriptions of
400/. each, one of 300/, five of 250/. each, twelve of 2001.
each, three of 150/. each, twenty-two of 100/. each, nine
of 50/. each, and several smaller sums. At the close of
the meeting the subscriptions were announced to be
UP WARDS OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND
POUNDS ! !
collected in less than an hour.

It is expected that the subscriptions in Lancashire
alone will amount to 50,0001., and that more than
50,0001. adiitional will be raised in Yorkshire, the mid-
land counties, the north of _England, and other parts of
the British empire.

RECEIVED THE Row",&.-.. ~.sENT, 1846.
The following is a list of railways for which Acts have
passed in the present session, the length of each line,
the capitals and further sums authorised to be raised,
and the Parliamentary deposits paid :
Arbroath and Forfar, with a capital authorised by Act
of 40,000/.

Ballochney, with a capital authorised by Act of
40,0001., and a further capital to be borrowed of 13,300/.
Parliamentary deposit, 3,3001.
Belfast and County Down, 451 miles in length, with a
capital authorised by Act of 500,000/, and a further
capital to be borrowed of 166,666/. Paniamentary de-
posit, 20.000/.
Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Junction, 46
miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act of
1,500,000/, and a further capital to be borowed of
600,000/. Parliamentary deposit, 97,2451.
Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham, 22 miles in length,
with a capital authorised by Act of 252,000/., and a fur-
ther capital to be borrowed of 84,0001.
Brighton, Lewes, and Hastings Deviations, and East-
bourne, Seaford, and Newhaven Branches, with a capi-
tal authorised by Act of 182,000/., and a further capital
to be borrowed of 60,6001. Parliamentary deposit,
18,680/.

Brighton and Chichester, Bognor and Littlehainpton
Branches, three miles in length, with a capital autho-
rised by Act of 45,0001., and a further capital to be bor-
rowed of 15,0001. Parliamentary deposit, 3,3751.
Brighton and Chichester, Steyning Branch, four miles
in length, with a capital authorised by Act of 45,0001.,
and further capital to be borrowed of 14,6661. Parlia-
mentary deposit, 3,3001.
Bristol and South Wales Junction and Ferry, 15
miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act of
250,0001. and a further capital to be borrowed of 83,3331.
Parliamentary deplsit, 9.4871.

Bucking:hainshfre, Oxford,a ndßletchley Junction, 291
miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act of
600,0001., and a further capital to be borrowed of 200,0001.
Parliamentary deposit, 55,000/.
Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction, 331 miles
in length, with a capital authorised by the Act of 600,0001.,
and a further capital to be borrowed of 200,0001. Par-
liamentary deposit, 45,000!.
Colchester, S:our Valley, Sudbury, and Halstead, 191
miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act of
250,0001., and a further capital Lobe borrowed of 83,0001.
Parliamentary deposit, 18,7501.
Direct London and Portsmouth, with a capital au-
thorised by Act of 1,500,0001., and a further capital to
be borrowed of 500,000/. Parliamentary deposit, 58,000/
East Lincolnshire, 48 miles in length, with a capital
authorised by Act of 600,0001, and a further capital to
be borrowed of 200,000/.

Eastern Union (Ardley to Colchester), two miles and
a half in length, with a capital authorised by Act of
20,0001, and a further capital to be borrowed of 6,6661.
Parliamentary deposit, 1,5501.
Eastern Union and Hadleigh Junction, with a ca-
pital authorised by Act of 75,0004, and a further ca-
pital to be borrowed of 25,000/. Parliamentary deposit,
5,7051.

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Edinburgh and Glasgow (Amendment and Branches)
six miles and a half in length, with a capital authorised
by Act of 150,0001., and a further capital to be bor-
rowed of 50,000/.
Edinburgh and Northern (Branchesi from the Dundee
and Arbroath Railway and lay Ferry Improvement),
one mile and a half in length,. with a capital authorised
by Act of 110,0001., and a farther capital to be borrowed
of 36,700/. Parliamentary deposit, 11,010/.
Edinburgh and Northern. Pettycur and Perth Har-
bour, one mile in length, with a capital authorised by
Act of 26,5501., and a further capital to be borrowed of
8,8501. radium( ntary deposit, 2 6551.
Edinburgh, Leith, and Granton Amendment, with a
capital authorised by Act of .53,28.0/., and a further capi-
tal to be burrowed of 17,760/.
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Amendments
and Branches (No. 1), three miles in length, with a
capital authorised by Act of 60,000/., and a further capi-
tal to be borrowed of 20,0001. Parliamentary deposit,
6,000/.
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock,
and Ayr Amendmt nt
and Branches (No. 2), four miles in length, with a
capital authorised by Act of 80,000/., and a further capi.
tal to be borrowed of 26,6661. Parliamentary deposit,
8,000/.
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock,
and Ayr Amendment
and Branches (No. 3), 18 miles in length, with a capi-
tal authorised by Act of 230,000/., and a further capi-
tal to be borrowed of 76,000/. Parliamentary deposit,
23,000/.
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Extension (No.
1), 71 miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act
of 290,0001., and a further capital to be borrowed of
96,600/. Parliamentary deposit, 4.500/.
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Extension
(No. 2), 20 miles in length, with a capital authorised by
Act of 265,000/, and a further capital to be borrowed of
88,000/. Parliamentary deposit, 23,0004
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Extension (No.
3), 20A- miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act
of 300.000/., and a further capital to he borrowed of
100,000/. Parliamentary deposit, 20,0001,
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction (Humber Fer-
ries), with a capital authorised by Act of 40,0001., and
a further capital to be borrowed of 13,000/. Parlia-
mentary deposit, 3,000/.
Great North of England and Male Branch, seven
miles in length, with a capital authorised by Act of
80,5001, and a further capital to be borrowed of 29,500/.
Parliamentary deposit, 6,6351.