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London, England, 1848-08-18 00:00:00

the poor also, in opening up the means of obtaining
cheap fuel and locomotive facilities—a man who de-
serves, if ivy one may, the title of being the benefactor
of his species.—(Much applause.) The departure of
such a man is to be deplored as a national calamity; and
railway shareholders have an especial cause of regret,
for if it had:pleased God to spare him, as we might have
hoped, no one could have been more pleased than him-
self to see them receive a due return tor the investment
of their capital in those great undertakings which his
genius and enterprise did so much to call into existence.
—(Renewed applause.) As for my colleagues and my-
self, gentlemen, we hope at all times to lay before you
the same straightforward accounts as heretofore; and to
receive, as it shall be our endeavour to deserve, the same
confidence with which you have, up to this time,
honoured us.—(Loud applause.)
The meeting then broke up.

WEST CORNWALL RAILWAY.
The fourth half-yearly general meeting of the proprie-
tors of this company was held yesterday, at the King's
Arms Hotel, 17, Bridge-street, Westminster ; Captain
W. S. Aloorsom in the chair.
The report stated that the calls already made, when
paid up, would sufficiently provide until after the next
half-yearly meeting for the liabilities falling due, a❑d
the directors had reason to expect that when the correct
position of the company should become known, a large
amount of interest would be taken by local parties to fill
up the diminutions caused by forfeitures in the share
list. 1103 revenue account for the half year ending 30th
June last exhibited an increase of carriage, as compared
with the corresponding reriod of 1847, as follows :
On ores, 2,981 tons; on sand, 259 tons; on merchandise,
410 tons; on passengers, 6,281; but on coal a decrease of
133 tons. The report concluded with the expression of
a belief that this statement would no doubt be satisfac-
tory to the proprietors, considering the peculiarly de-
pressed state of trade, which had been shown so ad-
versely on the traffic of other railways.
The report was adopted.
The CHAIRMAN then moved the forfeiture of 730
shares, upon which it appeared that various sums, from
21. to 51. had been paid up.
This motion was also agreed to ; and after one or two
questions of a local character the meeting adjourned,
paying the. usual compliment to the chairman.

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Hut MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
)Mlle. JENNY LIND.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Fablic are
respectfally informed that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take
place on TUESDAY EVENING, Aug. 22, and the FAREWELL
NIGHT on THURSDAY, Aug. 24, when Madlle. JENNY LIND
will appear in one of her favourite characters.
With various novelties in the Ballet Department, combining the
talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grist, Mdlle. Carolina Rosati, Mae. M.
Taglioni, 4dlle. Cerito, &c. &c.
Applications fbr Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets, to be made at tke
Bozo-office et tke Theatre.

R O B E R T, H O U D IN.
ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
By Particular Desire.
GRAND EXTRA AND FINAL REPRESENTATIONS.
In compliance with numerous applications, and owing t) the dis-
appointment experienced by many parties in not procuring places at
his last representation, ROBERT HOUDIN will
THIS EVENING, and
TO-MORROW EVENING,

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give his Final Performances, previous to his departure for Man-
chester.
Boxes and Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
lldlle. JENNY LIND.
Last Night but Two of the Season.
The Nobility, Patrons to the Opera, and the Public are respectfully
Informed that a GRANT) EXTRA NIGHT will take place TO-
MORROW EVENING, on which occasion Mdlle. JENNY LIND
will appear as AMINA, in Bellint's Opera of
LA SONNAMBULA.

Imina, JennyTindlLisa, Mille. Vera ; Cosnt Itodolpho,
Lablache ; bavino, Sig. Glirdoni.
After the Opera, the Second Tableau of the Ballet of ALMA-
To conclude with Selections from the admired Ballet of ONDlifr,'
by Mdlle. Cerito, Mdlle. Petit, and 3ldlle. C. Rosati ; M. Dor, M.
Perrot, and M. St. Leon.
The Free List is suspended, the public Press excepted.

Pit Tickets may be obtained as usual at the Box-Office of the
Theatre, price iCe. 6d. each, where applications for Boxes, Fit Stalls,
and Tickets are to be made.
Doors open at half-past seven. and commence at Eight o'clock.

iIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lin I,r the Manacement of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING,
Fill be performed THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST.
After which, the Farce of THE ➢IOTHER AND CHILI) ARE
DOING WELL.
To conclude with the laughable Farce of SEEING WRIGHT.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr. Kerschner.
Pooltively the Last Week of Mrs. FITZWILL LAM and Mr. BUCK-
sTo.N.E. as they have to appear in Manchester on Monday next.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed THE FLOWERS OF THIS FOREST, in which
Mrs. Fitcwilliam and Mr. Buckstone will perform.
Atter which, a Comic Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND, in
Which Mrs. Fitzwilliam and Mr. Buckstone will perform.
To conclude with THE ROVER'S BRIDE.
Manager and Treasurer, Mr. B. S. Falrbrether.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. }tatty.
Fltzhall's new and completely successful Spectacle.
Unparalleled Equestrian Feats.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed, the new brilliant Spectacle, founded en Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated poetical Romance, and entitled MAR-
311ION ; or, The Battle of Flodden Field.
To be followed by the inimitable EQUESTRIAN and GYMNAs.
TIC EX.ERCISES in the ARENA.
To conclude with a Grand Pageant, entitled LADY GODIVA
AND PEEPING TOAI OF COVENTRY; or, Clearing the Toll.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage'Manager, Mr. W. West.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Attraction unprecedented.
Positively the Last Week of M. .1 CLLIEN'S Engagement.
Continuation of MISS SARA FLOWER and MISS HUDDART;
New Waltz, by Prince M ETTERNICH.
The DAYLIGHT VIEW of ROME, by Denson.
Superb and Unique MENAGERIE.
Grand Display of FIREWORKS, by the Messrs. Southby.
No Extra Charge.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and
FRIDAY.
View of Rome —Promenade Concerts, Vocal and Instrumental,
conducted by Mons. JULLIEN, whose splendid Band of Solo Per-
formers includes Messrs. Baker, Barrett. Bauman, George and Viotti
Collins, Ciotti, Collinet, Kmnig, Lazarus, Richardson, Sonnenberg,
&e.—Two Solos each Evening. —Several favourite Songs by Miss
Sara Flower and Miss Huddart durin; the Evening.—Also to be seen,
during the day, the beautiful Menagerie—Shakspere's House—The
Magic Bridge—kid other novelties will be exhibited, the whole
concluding with a most magnificent and not to be rivalled display
of Fireworks, by the Messrs.. Soutliby, representing the Girandola
during the Holy Week at Rome.
Gates open at Wen a.m., Feeding Time Five—Julllen's Censert at
Six—Fireworks at Nine.
Admission. as usual, One Shilling.

TIIE WEARIER:LS uN OFFICE, AUGUST 18.
TIIERDIONETER, Lowe* 52; Highest. 69; Noon, 65,

BAROMETER, 80.13.
WIND E.N.E; ber.utiful and fine sunshiny weather, with
a char sky.

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