The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-01 00:00:00

RUGBY AND STAMFORD.

Mr. Lawn, on behalf of the promoters, opened the proceed-
ings in this case. This was a branch railway projected by the Lon-
don and Birmingham Railway Company from their main line at
Rugby to join the Syston and Peterbough Railway at South Luffen-
ham, about six miles from Stamford. The length of the branch was
thirty-five miles, and passed through a favourable line of country.
The estimated cost was 600,000/. The Learned Counpl then went into
a detail of the advantages which it would confer on the district
through which it would pass. Great benefit was expected from the
conveyance of coal, which will be brought along the Syston and
Peterborough Railway—or the South Midland Railway, if sanctioned
by Parliament—direct from the coal fields of Leicestershire, Notting-
shire, and Derbyshire ; the present selling price of coal at Mar-
ket Harborough was about 21s. per ton, and it has to be
carted from that place to the different villages on the line, at
an expense which cannot be reckoned at much less than Is.
per ton per mile. The railway would afford the means of deliver-
ing the coal in all parts of the line at from 10s. to 12s. per ton.
It was also proposed to give to this branch the benefit of the low
scale of tolls intended to be inserted in the Bill amalgamating the
London and Birmingham, Grand Junction, and Manchester and
Birmingham Railway Companies. Petitions in favour of the Bill
were numerously signed from all the towns and villages on the line.
There were on each side of the Welland valley, through which
the line passes, a succession of large and populous villages,
almost entirely of an agricultural character, the innabitants of which
expect to derive the greatest advantage from the projected railway
as a means of conveyance for their cattle, corn, and other produce,
as well as giving them the facility of attending personally the mar-
kets before named. In this respect the line greatly resem-
bles that of the Northampton and Peterborough, sanctioned
by Parliament in 1543, on which this particular description
of traffic has far exceeded the most sanguine expectations.
The Learned Counsel submitted that if these points were proved,
which he proposed to do by the witnesses he would call, there could
be no question as to the necessity of constructing the line.
The Hon. Mr. Watson, of Rockingham Castle, was then examined
—He knew the line of country well through which the proposed line
would pass, and no district was more in want of railway communi-
cation. He thought this accommodation would be given by the pro-
posed line. The opinion of the people in the district was entirely in
its favour. If it were constructed coals and other goods would be
much cheaper, in consequence of the facility and cheapness of rail-
way conveyance.
Mr. DENNISON applied to cross-examine this witness on behalf of
the promoters of the Rugby and Huntingdon line, but the Committee
decided that he had no locus standi, as the latter was not a competing
line ; and with regard to the five miles common to both, the Com-
mittee would reserve to itself the power of insisting, if they agreed to
the Bill, upon the insertion of such provisions as should secure to the
other Company the free use of those five miles.
The witness was cross-examined by Mr. FLOOD, on behalf of Mr.
Marshall, a landowner, with a view to show that the means of com-
munication already existing between Rugby and Stamford were suffi-
cient to accommodate the traffic.
Mr. Jeffery Palmer corroborated the evidence of the last witness.
Mr. George Jones, engineer, living at Stamford, 111-r. Tibbert, a
grocer, and Mr. George Abbott, a carrier, were examined: to the same
effect, all of whom were of opinion that there was considerable
traffic on the district between Stamford and Birmingham, and the
whole line of country, and in the event of this line being made it
would afford great accommodation.
Mr. George H. Betts, a dealer in corn and malt, was examined
to prove-the traffic in corn, &c.
It being now four o'clock, the Committee adjourned till twelve
o'clock to-morrow.

Sob-Committee No. 1.
GLASGOW AND DUNDEE JUNCTION:

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)
In respect to the datum line, the Committee decided that the
standing orders were not complied with.
EDINBURGH AND PERTH.
The object of this line is to connect Edinburgh and Perth.
The length, 39 miles. The estimated cost, 1,000,0002, The engi-
neers, Mr. G. Rennie, Mr. Bateman, and Mr. Gunn ; the agents,
Messrs. Spottiswoode and Robertson.
The formal evidence was given, and petitions against the line were
received, and the Committee adjourned at four o'clock...

Sub-Committee No. 2.
IPSWICH AND BURY ST. EDMUNDS (ELY EXTENSION
WITH BRANCHES THEREFROM).
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)
The further consideration of the Bill was-postponed, .and the Com-
mittee proceeded with the
LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM 'COVENTRY AND NUNEATON
BRANCH).
The formal evidence, in respect to this Bill was taken, and the
Committee adjourned.

Sub-Committee No. 3.

NORFOLK RAILWAY EXTENSION (TIiTFORD AND REED-

HAM BRANCH),

(Continued from our AfternOon Edition.)
The formal evidence was then gone into, and the tale was partly
heard.
The Committee decided that in respect to alternialve lines laid
down in the plans deposited the standing orders were ,not complied
with. The case was then ajourned.

Sub-Committee No. 4.
WHITEHAVEN AND FURNESS.
(Continued item fur Afternoon Edition.,
This point, as well as several others, was reserved for farther con-
sideration.
BIRKENHEAD AND HOLYHEAD JUNCTION.
The formal proofs given in support of this Bill occupied the Com-
mittee up to four o'clock, at which hour they adjourned till t Welve
to-morrow.

Bub-Committee No. 5.

At half-past twelve this Committee met,Mr. Nome Drummond'. in
the chair, and proceeded with the case of the

BRISTOL AND BIRMINGHAM (AS6IIIIRCH, TEWKESBUZY

AND MALVERN LINE).

Several witnesses were called in support of the petitioners agatost
the line, and several questions as to inaccuracy of mileage, and d.is-
crepancies in the plans and sections, were raised at great length.
Shortly before four o'clock the evidence for and against the line
being concluded, the Committee decided against the promoters of
the 13111 on several points, but reserved others for fUrther cornal-
deration.
They then adjourned till to-morrow.

Sub-Committee No. 6. I
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)
The Committee next proceeded with the
CALEDONIAN (DUNDYVAN BRANCH) RAILWAY.
The object of this Bill is to connect the Castlecary branch of the, ,
Caledonia' Railway with the city and harbour of Glasgow by a line
of eight miles in length, the estimated cost of which is 150,0001.
Engineers and agents as above.
cleared
the between
roo f. r the Scotch e
The petition of William Sligo, of Carmigle, contained several
allegations as to the legality of the subscription contract.
distinction The first allegation had reference to a question depending upon a
Scicosiotc.h.paonnd
this English
point,
t on
ipoeu
r re-admis-
sion, ad Committeemis-
sion, the Chairrnan'said that the Committee had ' to
and would reserve the point
till they should consult with the Speaker
on the subject.
Two of the allegations were not entered into, it being stated that
they depended on the first.
The fourth and last allegation was, that John Black, a lunatic,
was one of the subscribers to the contract. It appeared that the
deed was signed by " William Black, curator bonis for John Black, a
lunatic," and the question in dispute resolved itself into this—
whether " William Black, curator bouis for John Black," meant
"William Black, as curator bonia," 5,,,
The Committee ultimately decided that as the contract bound the
subscribers, " their heirs, assignees," &c , it must be considered that
William, and not John Blaek, was the party bound, as he could not
bind the heirs,
&c., of his ward. The allegation was therefore de-
clared not proved, and the standing orders complied with.
The Committee then adjourned.

PRIVY COUNCIL -(THIS DAY.)
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF THE INHABITANTS OF CAPE

BRETON.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)
The arguments not having been concluded at four o'clock, the fur.
ther consideration of the case was postponed till to-morrow.

[ADVERTISEMENT.]—PALPITATION OF THE HEART,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, ♦ND GENERAL DEBILITY, CURED BY HOL-
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violent as to cause, when lying down, the very bed to shake; and, again,
from shortness of breath and debility he could scarcely walk twenty
yards. This gentleman may now be seen out hunting, in the fullest
enjoyment of health, having been cured by the surprising virtues of
Holloway's justly celebrated Pills, which are sold by every chemist,
and at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, London.
FANCY FAIR UNDER THE THAMES.—The fancy fair
in the Thames-tunnel proved highly attractive last week, having
lasted from Monday, and was attended on the average by 9,000 per-
sons daily. The amount received at the usual charge of Id. only,
was 1851. up to Friday evening.

The Dtichess Dowager-of Cleveland, arrived at her re-
sidence in Seamore-place, yesterday, for the season, from
her seat, Newton House, Yorkshire.