The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-08 00:00:00

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THE GREAT BRITAIN. i OPENING of the HULL and SELJYY
I LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. I RAILWAY.
The accounts from the Great Britain up till one P.M. I (FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.)
yesterday were unsatisfactory. We append them as they , HULL, TUESDAY.—This line, the Act for which was:
; have reached us :
I obtained about two years ago, at the instance of the
• Mr. Foy 's Farm-house, Dundrum Bay,
Sunday, Oct. 4. Four, P.M. Hull and Selby Railway Company, but which, with that
Soon after four o'clock yesterday afternoon (the hour line, has been leased for five years to the York and North
rof post from the nearest post-office here), the people on Midland and the Manchester and Leeds Companies
board the Great Britain continued to get out the coals, conjointly, was formally opened yesterday, and to-day
throwing them overboard on the land side of the ship
from the port windows abaft, and from two iron funnels, trains run for the first time for the conveyance of pas-
one forward and another about midships, over the side. sengers.
The quantity thrown out was so great, notwithstanding The line is thirty-three miles in length, has double
all that had been before discharged, that they formed a lines, and starts from the Hull and Selby line about a
complete bank close to her larboard side. The ship ap- mile from Hull, and proceeds in a slightly curved direc-
peared to be quite high on the sandy beach, and was but
slightly sanded, drawing (in the sand) only from four tion to Bridlington, the population of which is about
to five feet. 800, and which is situated on the coast, about midway
Great hopes were entertained that the vessel would between Scarborough and Hull. Although the line
be got off last night's, or at least this morning's tide, complete's the underaking so far as the linii and t'elb •
but these expectations were disappointed. The carts i' concerned, it will ultimately he contracted all
could not take on shore more than a comps- I the way to Scarborough. In ' fact. only a few
ratively small quantity of the coals, and kreat I daY3 ago, a portion of the line - from Scar -
part of them were of course washed away by the suc• I borough to Tilvey was opened, thu.: corupletng a.
seeding tide. The wind was about S.S. W., blowing , portion of a line which, as we have said, will u.tintately
rather strong. Towards dusk the appearance of the horizon I reach to Bridlington, and so on to Hull, farinie".
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indicated a gale, or was so considered by the weather- I coast line of an important character for mon) than sixty
wise here, and this apprehension was verified before miles. In an en, incering t:ense no line could have
morning. A great number of cars with visitors, and I been more easy of construction—in fact; the country is
small carts congregated at and near the ship in the so level that, the works were proceeded with with ea-
evening. The Cow and Calf Rocks appeared quite naked, traordinary rapidity. Messrs. B. Step Monson and &a-
but the sea washing over them. Immediately at the how t‘ h thaw are the erigit,err; Messrs. Jackson rn4 Co., Of
of the ship a bank had been thrown up of sand and I)riffit Id, the contractors, The entire cost wes about
small stones commingled, probably from the action of 350,000/.
the tide upon her bottom. In honour of the occasion, several of the craft in the
At half-past four the tide came round her,-and it be- spacious harbour displayed their colours; the station,
came necessary to recede. The wind was about NA V.,
too, displayed a number of parti-coloured flags.
but draughts were flying about in different directions. A train
was appointed to start from the Hull station
at half-past ten o'clock in the morning, but long before
The steam tugs were again employed at high water to
that hour an immense number of ladies and gentlemen,
bring the ship off, but without effect, and they had to
put out into the offing—high water being about ten. The whom the directors had honoured,
arently not in the with invitations,
eastbad
moon was bright, but towards morning it began to blow • congregated at the station, ap p
strongly from the S.W. The ship had during the night
discouraged or dispirited by thetorrents of rain which
forged on a little further upon the beach, with her head commenced falling during the time the train was pre-
much more to the westward, being now nearly bow on paring to start.
Mr. Hudson, who appeared in excellent spirits, and
to the land, or bosom of the bay.
At ten this morning (high water being et 10h. 40m.) the .other directors, were extremely well received.
the ship had evidently forged on upon the land. It blew The members of the band, who were located
fresh, with a heavy surf rolling all along the beach. The in an open third. class carriage, played snatches
wind at this time was about S. or S. by E., one of the of lively airs during the pelting of the pittiless element.
To our mind the man appointed to the big drum, who
most unfavourable for throwing the sea into the bay.
wore an enormous " choker," appeared in "marvellous
The steam tugs (two from Liverpool) could not ap-
proach the ship during the tide, the surf being so high choler." All the arrangements having been completed,
and threatening, and the rocks around so numerous. The the train, consisting of about sixty carriages, contain-
vessel was nearly stern on to the sea, which occasionally ing about 500 passengers, and drawn by three powerful
dashed over her quarters and taffrail. She appeared to engines, started shortly after eleven o'clock, amidst the
move, or float occasionally; but though the tide did not cheers of the populace and the sounds of the music.
retire until eleven o'clock, no perceptible difference in The engines and tenders were decorated with union
her position was visible, the probability being that (from jacks ; the one in the post of honour bore the appella-
appearances) she had got furtherinto the bay byabout her tion of "Hudson " in honour of the "Railway King,"
own length. The wind is still blowing freshly into the and in order that his regal title might be duly sustained,
bay, and the huge hull of the leviathan steamer seems to on this day at least, an imperial crown, or rather the
be so close in upon the land that it will require the most effigy of an imperial crown, painted on transparency,
extraordinary exertions to get her off. Tuesday is the surmounted the monarch's name on each side of the
highest tide.
engine. The "Antelope" led the way, and the " Hope" -
Another attempt to get the vessel off will be made to- followed. The train proceeded at an easy pace, stopping
night, but how far this will be successful remains to be for a few minutes at each of the principal stations, and
as the weather had in some degree changed its sour and
found. - --

DUNDRUM BAY, MONDAY, ELEVEN O'CLOCK, A.M.—As
I anticipated in my communication last evening, the
state of the weather prevented the two steam tugs from
coming near the Great Britain by last night's tide.
They have not, in fact, come within sight of the
shore since they left us, about noon yesterday. No
attempt to set her free was consequently made last
night, and she is this morning, as might be expected,
much further on the beach—l should say from twenty
to twenty-two feet—than when I saw her last evening. I
came to the shore opposite to her this morning shortly
after clear day, and although she has approached the land
by what nave already stated, she has materially shifted
round. Her bow has turned considerably towards the
westward, and her bearing is, I should think, at the
present, as nearly as possible W.N.W. and E.S.E.
Whether this alteration of her bearing will have the
effect of leaving her in a more favourable position for
getting off or not, is a question about which there exists
difference of opinion; but the fact of her having come
further upon the beach can hardly be said to be in her
favour. She new lies in such a position, that it is im-
possible, from any point along the shore, to catch a
glimpse of her larboard side; but I can perceive, by the
motions of those on the deck, that the work of throwing
over her coals has discontinued. The spout by which
the water is discharged by the pumps lies above the tide.
and I can observe a goodly column of water proceeding
from that outlet. This circumstance leads me to believe
that she must be making more wattr than she did yes-
terday.
About an hour and a half ago the fore and aft jib,
and the square mainsail on her third mast, or that im-
mediately abaft her funnel, were set, but for what pur-
pose it exceeds the ingenuity of those on shore to divine.
The wind is now blowing as nearly as may be from the
east, and it is thought the setting of the sails I have men-
tioned will rather have the effect of forcing her farther on
the beach than of turning her bow to the south, the only
imaginable object her commander could have in having
them set. The weather during the night was more mo-
derate than appearances about dusk seemed to indicate.
The breeze about this time is pretty fresh, and the
surf is very strong in the bay. The tide is now nearly
at its height, and only the very tops of the rocks near
the shore are visible. The Great Britain is so fast,
however, that scarcely a sign of " budging" is percep-
tible. A large steamer with three masts and funnel
has made her appearance in the offing, but she keeps
out agi odly distance. She'is supposed to be the Sea
Nymph, one of the steamers on the Warrenpoint and
Liverpool station, which was expected here to render
assistance by this tide. From the height of the seaway
in the bay, however, and some indications which have
been observed since she wore in sight, it is thought
improbable that she will venture in near enough for any
good. I shall not close my dispatches till I see the
result.
Some idea may be formed of the boisterous appear-
ance of the bay from the fact that it was found unsd-
visable to launch a boat for the conveyance of the letter
bag of the Great Britain ashore this morning. One of
the crew, a smart fellow, named Covney, ventured out,
and swam ashore with it to his very imminent peril.
lie states that he was repeatedly almost stunned by the
beating of the waves against his breast while coming
across. There are a great number of persons collected
on the beach, and a good array of vehicles public and
private. Their curiosity, however, is not at all likely to
be gratified in seeing her free again ; and, as the last
of the high tides will take place to-morrow, .if the
weather do not, in the meantime, moderate, and that
very considerably, it is not at all likely she can ever be
extricated.
I have heard that a whole troop of scientific gentlemen
have arrived here from Liverpool or Bristol, but I have
not yet seen them.
ONE O'CLOCK, P.M.—The steamer Sea Nymph has just
moved off, finding it impracticable to come in. The
Great Britain is much nearer the shore now. The next
full tide will be at midnight.

threatening aspect, and ultimately smiled upon the rail-
way pageant, the inhabitants of the various places came
forth and welcomed the new corner. This was particu-
larly the case at Beverley and Driffield, where elegant
and commodious stations have been erected. Large crowds
were stationed on either side of the line, who expressed
the utmost joy and good-will at the first appearance of a
locomotive and an herculean train amongst them. At
the first-mentioned place an amateur band received the
train, and at the second guns were fired. In fact,
brief expressions of approbation followed its progress
throughout the whole course traversed. At the less
populated parts of the line, the gentle rustics stared
aghast, at the train, and here and there horses, cattle,
and sheep, on beholding it, started off, not turning to
take a second glance, until it was far a-head. The
whole of the works reflect great credit on the company
and their contractors. The line may, during the whole
of its course, be termed a surface line," the rails, with
very trifling exceptions, being laid on the ordinary level
of the ground. The country, which is mainly agricul-
tural, is very fairly populated, and there is no reascn to
believe that the line will not prove highly remunerative
to its lessees and projectors.
On reaching Bridlington, about twenty minutes after
one, the train was met by upwards of 2,000 persons of
all grades of society. A procession of the Odd
Fellows of the town and other inhabitants, bear-
ing banners, on which were inscribed " Welcome
to Bridlington," " Hudson and the Directors," " Pros-
perity to the Railway," " The Queen, arid Prosperity to
the People," &c. We must not omit to mention that
the station, in an architectural point of view, possesses
considerable beauty, but possesses this still greater ad-
vantage, that it is extensive and well adapted foe carry-
ing on a considerable amount of traffic. Those who
came from Hull and several of the inhabitants of the
town then partook of an excellent luncheon, which was
laid out with great taste in a large unfinished warehouse.
Due justice having been done to it,
Mr. Hunsox, M.P., who was received with great ap-
plause, rose to congratulate the visitors from Hull on
their safe arrival at Bridlington. He trusted they had
enjoyed the delightful ride, and that the endeavours of
himself and the directors to entertain them had given
them satisfaction.—(Cbe2rs.) But he wished to propose
a toast, which he was sure they would drink with ail
their hearts. To those connected with the importaLt
undertaking, the opening of which they bad that day
met to celebrate, it was one of lasting, interest—it turas
" Prosperity to the Port and Town of Bridlington."—
(Cheers.) They hoped it would promote the commerce
of the town and surrounding district ; but above all they
trusted it would be the means at the same time of in-
ducing thousands to visit the town to enjoy its refreshi: g
breezes.
The toast was received with great demonstrations of
applause, as also was the toast of the ladies, to which
the Hon. Gentleman did most gallant justice. •
Mr. PRESTON, the lord of the manor, then presented
Mr. Hudson with an address, congratulating him. its
the name of the inhabitants, on the auspicious occasion,
and detailing the advantages which the town could not
fail to derive from the construction of the line.
Mr. Henson replied at some length. He thanked the
inhabitants for the honour they had conferred upon hint.
lie was happy, with the assistance of the engineers, to
have been in some measure the means of carrying out
the lire, and to have been instrumental in inducing
capitalists to embark their money in such undertakings,
who, whilst they derived great advantages from the ap-
plication of their capital, promoted the welfare of others
in an eminent degree. lie believed, therefore, that he
had done something for his fellow-man. lie considered
that railway proprietors ought to be remunerated for the
outlay of their capital, and was satisfied they would ob-
tain that remuneration so long as they' studied the inte-
rests of the public.—(Cheers.) By reducing the price
of fuel, they placed it within the reach of the poor
man, and did much to make his fireside happy. After
pointing out the advantages which the line would confer
on Hull, he assured them that both himself and the
directors would exert themselves to the utmost to pro- •
mote the interests of the town.—(Cheers.)
The company then separated, and the train immedi-
ately started to Hull, in order to enable them to attend
the banquet in the evening.

LETTER FROM CAPTAIN lIOSKEN.
The following letter was received thin day at noon by
Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co.:—

" Great Britain steam-ship, Oct. 4.
" Gentlemen,—l am very sorry I cannot continue my
cheering accounts of yesterday. Last night, or rather
early this morning, it came on to blow from the south-
ward, which has thrown the ship further in, losing all
that we had gained.
" Yesterday morning's and night's tides, had it con-
tinued moderate, I fully believe we should have got off
this morning. The position of the ship is decidedly
better, as she is now more bow on, and on fairer ground,
consequently will not strain at all. The tugs were
obliged to leave the buoys early this morning, and lay
off and on, till after high water, when they again went
out, and I hope are run for shelter somewhere, as it
looks very dirty: To this time (two o'clock) we have
had no communication with the shore, but :hall soon, in
time to save the post, as at low water we can walk
ashore.

TRELEIGH CONSOLIDATED
MINING COMPANY.
The annual general meeting of the shareholders in this
company was held yesterday at the Company's OfficeF,
57, Old Broad-street, City, when the report of the
directors, representing the prospects of the company as
most encouraging, was agreed to unanimously. No
dividend was announced, although there was a balance
oil the credit side of the account of 15,0001, but the
Chairman said that as soon as the balance should amount
to 20,000/. a dividend would be declared.

THE LATE GALES.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
WEYMOUTH, OCT. 6.—The gale of yesterday con-
tinued in force until about six o'clock, when it began to
moderate. This was the period when it was expected
the work of destruction would recommence, for the tide
was just risen sufficiently high to make its effects
dreaded. Some of the houses in the front had placed
boards before their railings, to prevent the water from
filling their areas ; and men were on the spot to render
whatever service might be necessary in order to prevent
the :mischief from being further extended. The water-
pipes in the road had been covered with clay, and a
strong row of staves driven in round it. The sea
poured in with, prodigious fury, flinging its surf over on
the road, where the water ran down like a mill• stream.
The front of the Esplanade, from the Narrows to the
bottom of Gloucester-row, is completely torn up, extend-
ing a quarter of a mile, and covered with beach and shin-
gle, which extended half way over into the main road.
Where the wall was thrown down, near the Crescent, so
completely had the water washed away the Esplanade
that it now appears on a level with the beach and sands
in front, and has the appearance of being cleared away
gs. The waves were
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ma
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nd largefalling u iiind inthe road, like we some-
times see the tide on the shore.
The Greenhill presents a very changed appearance,
not a vestige of road to be seen, but the bottom part com-
pletely washed out at some parts ; it has the appearance
of a perpendicular cliff, as the waves came completely up
to it and threw their entire force against it. The sea-
wall at Norton's ice-house is broken in three places
this was considered impregnable, having been built
sloping towards the sea, and joined by a concrete ; the
water, however, got under, and a subsidence of the road
taking place, has raised in some places the surface in a
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dome-like shape ; this, with the irregular appearance
vwiholicehnceithaevnee
very
singular aspect. Had the wind continued with the same
d
the Preston-road from being washed away, and the ice-
house would have been swept into the Lodmoor. The
damage to property has been very considerable,
and as
there is a heavy debt already • owing by the town council,
a borough rate must be
levied
to meet the expenses. It
is estimated that the damage done to the Esplanade wall
alone will cost upwards of 1,0001. •
to repair.

"As I have frequently said, all depends upon the
weather. Nothing can hold her against such wind and
sea as we now have. Three bower anchors with chain
cables, and three smaller anchors with hemp cables, some
of them well banked, and all laid out, cannot hold her
at all.—l am, dear Sirs, yours very truly,
" (Signed) JAMES HOS/IEN.
" Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co."

METROPOLITAN EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION.—.
A meeting of assistants and others interested in the early
closing movement was held on Tuesday night at Radley's
Hotel, Bridge-street, for the purpose of electing a commit-
tee of the various trades in the City district, to conduct the
business of the association in its extended form. The
chair was taken at nine o'clock by Mr. Nash, wbo, after
explaining in detail the principles of the association,
concluded by exhorting those persons to agitate, and
never cease their exertions until they had abolished the
injurious system which had destroyed thousands of
valuable lives. After some other business of a formal
character the meeting separated.