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London, England, 1851-05-08 00:00:00

N°.18,291.] LONDON, THURSDAY E E 7
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N MAY 8, 1851.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AND
EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
26, COILNIILLL, LONDON.

Novi ready, at a the Librariem, In 3 vols.,
THE Hon. MRS. NORTON'S New NOVEL,
"ST4LTART OF. DIINLEATII,"

THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 6.
DIVIDENDS.
At the Court, Basinghall-street.
R. M'Dowall, Worthing, Sussex. draper, May 29, at
twelve—J. Racine and J. Jaques, Here. street, Bethnal-
green-road, dyers, May 27, at one—G. T. Whitington,
Great St. Helen's, merchant. May 30, at one—R. Nicol,
Fenchurch-street, grocer, May 27, at hale pest twelve—
R. F. Gower, jun., New Broatiestreet. and Valonraiso,
Chili, merchant, alay 27, at eleven—J. Carter, Kilburn,
Middlesex, builder, May-27, at tw,lve—J Dawson,
Northfieea Kent, Mitnecourt-chambers, Temple, and
Cleem nt's• laee, Lombard •street, shipowner, May 27, at
eleven— S. Solomon, Strand. tailor, Mey 27, at one—R.
Wade, Cheapside, tailor, May 30, at twelve—W. Ti.
Wood, Grace church-street. ironmonger, May 30—W.
Boole. St. James's-walk, Clerkenvvel, metal merchant,
May 29, at one—D. J. Eisler and J. G. Elster, Thread-
needle-street, merchants, May 29, at one—W. Westrup
and T. M. Cocksedge, New Crane, She.dwell, and North-
fleet, Kent, millers, May 29, at two.
In the Country.
J. Holland and E. Ward, Preston, Lancashire, tallow
chandlers, May 28, at teelve, as the Court, Manchester
—W. Hulme, Manchester, tailor, May 29, at eleven, at
the Court, Manchester.
• PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS.
R. Swansborough and H. Oake, Bread-atret, City,
and Grimsby, Lincolnshire,
,flax merchants, a second
dividend of id., and on the SiParate estate of R. Swans-
borough a second dividend 'of'43cl., and on the joint estate.
of Swansborough and Harriti:a first dividend of 165., on
Thureday, May 8, and. three'. following Thursdays, be-
tween eleven and two, at Oise office of Mr. Stansfeld,
Basiughall-street.
W. Simpson, Sheffield,, Yearkshire, Wholesale spirit
merchant; id., on Saturday, May 10, or any subsequent
Saturday, between eleven and two, at the office of Mr.
Freeman, Sheffield.
J. T. Holland, Coventry, Warwickshire, builder, 35.,
any Thursday, between eleven and three, at the office of
Mr. Christie, Birmingham.
J. Reid, Newcastle-upon Tyce, ship broker, ls. 6d., on
Saturday, May 10, or any subsequent Saturday, between
ten and three, at the office of Mr. Baker, Newcastle-
upou-Tyne.
T. J. Edwards, King-street, Bloomsbury, dressing-
case maker, 65., on Monday, May 12, or any subsequent
Monday, between eleven and three, at the office of Mr.
NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES.
Canaan, Birchin lane.
At the Court, Besinghall- street.
G. R. Galloway, St. John-street, brush manufacturer,
May 29, at two—W. Buckle, Pall-mall and Leadenhall-
street, waster mariner, May 27, at twelve—E. Pownall,
Ipswich and Harwich, shipowner, May 29, at two.
In the Country.
I. Dewhurst and J. S. Dewhurst, Skipton, Yorkshire,
at
televendealer in lat the Court, Leeds
c—otsto. nTsitbinitnae,rss,huMi.kauy 2urg7,11
, Warwickshire,
mi-
neral ores, MERayTIFICATES 26. at ten, at theGRANTED. Court, Birmingham.
C
J. Winn, Charlotte-street, Blackfriari-road, gasfitter,
certificate of the third class—A. Black, Wellington-
street North, Covent-garden, bookseller, certificate of
the second class—T. Toy nbee, University-street, Tot-
tenham-court-road, horse dealer, certificate of the third
class—J. Dixon, Batley, Yorkshire, dyer, certificate of
the second class, 21 days after May I—H. Charles,
Manchester, flour dealer, certificate of the third class—
W. Suddaby, Kingston-upon-Hull, millwright, certificate
of the third class—R. Boyle, jun., Kingston-upon-Hull,
merchant, certificate of the second class—W. Starkey,
Huddersfield, woolstapler, certificate of the third class,
six calendar months after May 1.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.
J. Young. W. Cooper, and W. Wildsmith. Wolver-
hampton, edge tool manufacturers (so far as regards J.
Young)—J. Bradshaw and T. Knowles, Birmingham,
plumbers—l'. Hayman and M. Myers, Birmingham,
cigar ricanufacturera—G. Hunt and G. 0. Herzell.Addle-
street, Wood-street, clothiers—J. M‘Lintock, J. Clough,
and G. Brooks, Barnsley, stay manufacturers (so far as
regards G. Brooks)—J. Christie and W. Bradshaw,
Old Accrington, Lancashire, ironfounders—W. Keen
and Eccleshall, Staffordshire, grocers
—T. PC. Pritchard,sw
W. T. Swan, Birmingham, sta-
tioners—E. Baines and R. Newsome, Leeds, station-
ers—F. Holmes, H. Holmes, J. Holmes, T. Holmes, J.
Tinker, and H. Mellor, Jackson Bridge Mill, near
Holmfirtb, Yorkshire, fulling millers—C. Kelly and F.
G. Lyon, High-street, Kensington, pianoforte makers—
S. Whitham and J. Whitham, Leeds, millwrights—J.
Bainbridge and C. O'Hara, Liverpool, dealers in sacks
—J. Hunsley and T. Hawksworth, Sheffield, painters—
W. Roberts and R. Lowe, Ashton-under-Lyne, grocers
—P. Dennis and C. Ransford, Alnwick, Northumber-
land, surgeons—P. Gowa and J. S. Koppel, Mark-lane,
merchants—J. J. W. Kincaid and W. H. Wyatt, Upper
Thames-street, wholesale oilmen—C. Hicks and H.
Hicks, Shrewsbury, attorheye—C. B. Emmett and R.
W. Saanemann, Choyne-walk, Chelsea, and Oeslow-
square, Brempton, surgeons—P. Campbell and J.
Waight, Freesehuol-street, Horsleydown,cheesemongers
—.T. I. Nicholson, E. F. Gascoigne. and F. Besley,
Lower Thames-street, veharfingers (so far as regards E.
F. Gdscoigne).
INSOLVENT PETITIONERS.

COURT OF ALDERMEN.

THE WARD OF BRIDGE WITHOUT.
On Tuesday a court was held upon the subject of the
gown of the Ward of Bridge Without, vacant by the
death of Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter.
The TowN CLERK read the opinion of the law-officers
of the Corporation upon the matter of the petition of
certain inhabitants of the Borough of Sonthwark, to be
allowed to ant an Alderman to represent them in the
Court of Aldermen.
The petition had been presented at the last court.
The document, which was signed by the Recorder,
the Common Sergeant; the judges of the Sheriffs Court,
and the solicitor, stated that, having duly considered the
petition presented to the court, the law.officers, in pur-
suance of the resolution then passed, were of opinion that
the court ought not in resnect of the election of an alder-
man for the Ward of Bridge Without, to depart from
the practice which has prevailed in reepcct of such elec-
tions under the acts of Common Council, passed in the
years 1711 and 1725.
After a few observations from some of the members,
the court was cleared, and in the absence of strangers
the court, we understand, unanimously resolved .to act
upon the opinion delivered by the law officers; and the
Lord Mayor accordingly put the question to Sir John
Key, the next alderman in rotation to Alderman Thomp-
son, who had declined the office in compliance with the
earnest request of the constituency of the ward of Cheap,
of which he has been for a number of years the highly.
respected representative, whether he was willing to re-
ceive, to accept, and to take the office of alderman of
the ard of Bridge Without?
Sir Joss; KEY said—l have given the subject my most
serious consideration, and since the last Court assembled
I have consulted severalfriends,-on whose judgment I
place far more reliance than I place upon my own. I
have also listened with great attention to the wishes
and opinions of my friend, Mr. Alderman
Thompson, and my other brethren of the Court,
who all seem to concur in opinion, that the
question is one in which are involved, not so much my
own private opinion as the rights and privileges of this
ancient corporation, and having always through life, in
all positions in which I have been placed, taken an active
part in the support of those rights and privileges, I have
come to the determination of accepting the honourable
position of Alderman of Bridge Without. With regard
to the opinion which seems to be so prevalent that the
situation is a sinecure, if there were any ground
for entertaining such an opinion, I certainly would have
felt considerable hesitation in accepting it, but as it is
one in which I shall be called upon to perform with
equal activity as upon former occasions my magisterial
and corporate duties, I feel no hesitation at all in con-
curring with what appears to me to be the general sene
timent of my brethren of the Court.
The necessary forms were then gone through, and
Sir John Key became alderman of the Ward of Bridge
Without.
The Lord Mayor was then requested to issue his pre-
cept for the election of an alderman of the Ward of
Langbourn, vacant by the acceptance of the gown of the
Ward of Bridge Without by Sir John Key, Bart.
The duties of the alderman of the ward of Bridge
Without are precisely similar to those performed by
the aldermen of the other wards, with the exception of
the holding of wardmotes—a duty which occupies but
a very insignificant portion of the time of the members.
VOTE OF CONDOLENCE TO LADY HUNTER.
Upon the motion of Alderman THOMPSON, seconded
by Sir PETER LAURIE, the Town Clerk was directed to
draw up and present to Lady Hunter a resolution of
condolence upon the lamented death of her husband.
The Court did not separate without paying a high
tribute of respect to the memory of Sir C. S. Hunter,
and Alderman Kelly, in particular, expressed feelings
of deep regret at the event, which had deprived the Court
of a gentleman whose kindness and experience had ren-
dered such service to all the junior members in the per-
'ormance of their important duties.
The Couit then adjourned.

maze Tons.
t*T. LAMIE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman.
*W. A. B. Bennett, Esq. *John Rawson, Esq.
*Hugh Croft, Esq. *John Shaw, Esq.
tElliotsoa, M.D„ F.R.S. t*Edinunci S. Symes, Esq.
*Ralph Gough, Esq. t*Clement Tabor, Esq.
*M, C. Maher, Esq. t Joseph Thompson, Esq.
*John Moss, Esq. t*Augustas Vigne, Esq•
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This day is published, Svo., ss. boards,
AN I DE X to the UN REPE ALED
STATUTES connorted with the ADMINISTRATION of the
LAW In ENGLAND and WALES, commencing with the Reign of
William IV., and confirmed to the close of the Session of 1850.
By THOMAS G. ARCHER, Solicitor.
London : Butterworths, Law Booksellers and Publishers, 7, Fleet-
street.

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*W. Tatham, Esq.,22Jhrogmorton-street.
NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE OFFICE.
CAPITAL-14)0,000k
The WITHDRAWAL TABLE of the Society affords to the As-
sured the greatest possible present and prospective advantages that
can he conferred by Life Assurance. On this Tab e the Assured is
entitled, at any time, to receive at interest an immediate advance,
to the extent of one-half the amount of the, paid annual Premiums,
without security, personal liability, or deposit of the Policy, but by
simple endorsement thereon ; or the half Premium may be with-
held during the whole continuance of the Policy. Also, in the
event of the Assured at any time not requiring to continue
Policy, on its surrender one -halt of the annual payments will the
be
returned by the Society.
Lapsed Policies may be renewed without fine, on proof of health
and payment of arrears of Premium without interest.
.Notices of Assignment of Poll wad acknowledged,
so As make them. ac ell is the hands of
•
~tilied-partitrg.

Ne Entrance Fees or any other charge beyond the Policy Stamp.
The present nnual income of the Society from Premiums is
63,000/.; the amount covered by the Policies of the Society is
1,781,5801.; and the reserved profit, applicable to future bonus to
the Assured, amounts to 82,4541. ss. 6d. At the last annual loves-
tis'ation, reported in May, 1850, the bonuses declared to the As-
sured were, the option of a return of 15 per cent. on their Premiums
fn cash, or a reversionary addition to the original sum assured by
each Policy varying from 20 to 65 per cent.
EXAMPLES OF BONUSES ALREADY DECLARED.

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.I.¢,'.d Arianal !Policy; Bongs In • leruia.
nent Re-
-40.1E Z: Pre- taken additios Bonus n Auction of
~... .x rumen. out in to Sum Cash. Animal
T . ' I Assured.- Premium.
I £ s. d. A a d. A s.
- 1837 292 6 9 139 16 9 22 13 1
• • 1838 267 11 4 126 17 2 19 19 7
. . 1839 241 18 6 113 17 7 17 8 8
I A s.d. 1840 193.12 6 . •93 16. 8 14 010
10 1000 74 34. 1841 189 12 6 89 b .10 13 tll
1842 164 16 8 76 18 4 11 8 3
1843 115 10 10 • 55 10 'lO 8 110
1844 77 19 2 • •3815 10 59 11
1845 66 15 0 , .44 10 . 0 410 1

Extensive Travelling Leave granted without extra Premium
Moderate extra Premium for Residence IA Tropical Climates.
. EQUITA ,LE FIRE OFFICE.
Capital-500,0001.
(Incorporated under 7 and $ Vict., cap. 110.)
The leading principles of this Office Lira Moderate and equitable
Rates of Premium for each class o' rust—. Annual division of Profits.
rhe difficulty of collecting the elements on which to proportion
`remium to risk in Insurance against Loss by Fire has been so
rreat. that the rates at present charged are more the result of guess
than calculation.
It has been found by experience, that the total annual losses of the
efferent Established Companies have not been proportionate to the
amount of annual Premiums received by each.
it is of the highest importance, both to the Insured and Insurers,
that such an anomaly should cease, and an ap.iroximation to the
true risk be made. To secure this object the Equitable Fire Insu-
rance Company is established.
The true rate of Premium for Fire Insurance can only be ap-
proached through Classification and Average, which has not hitherto
been sufficiently acted at, or systematically apslied.
Whatever be the nominal rate, the bonus or return periodically to
the Insured will determine the true Premium equitably payable, as
security against loss for so great a calamity as fire, and the Insurer
is largely interested in this question, and will consult his interest by
supporting a system where, by a careful combination of Classifica-
tion and Average, the Premium will be proportioned to the risk.
The Equitable Fire Olitce will, by a constant analysis of its own
experience, from time to tii-e, adopt such rates of Premium as the
nature of the risk may justify, and will decline to enter into arrange-
ments as regards tariffs with other offices.
With this view an annual investigation will be made into each
class of risk, and a return of one moiety, or flay per cent. of the nett
excess will be made to all classes of Insurers whose Policies have
been in force for three years.
Insurances against Loss by Fire are effected by this Company upon
every description of Property on moderate terms.
Farming Stock insured at 3s. per cent, without the Average Clause.
Prospectuses, and every information may be obtained, on applica-
lien at the Office, or to any of its Agents.

ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY.
The seventy-seventh annual festival of this society
was held yesterday at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great
Queen-street. It had been anticipated that his Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge would have presided
on this occasion, but a letter from his Royal Highness
was read to the assembly, stating that ho had been sud-
denly required to proceed to Ireland, and that it would
be impossible for him to be present. In his absence
Mr. Benjamin Bond Cabbell, M.P., took the chair, and
after the usual loyal toasts, he proposed the toast of the
evening, " Prosperity to the Royal Humane Society."
The society, ho said, had already existed for upards of
seventy years, an% it was now nearly a century since
public attention had been called in this country
to the propriety of providing relief and assistance
to those whose lives should be endangered by the
casualties of land or sea. It was a singular circumstance
and one of peculiar interest to the society, that, on this
occasion, they had present not only the son of the
founder of the society (Dr. Hawes), but three of his
grandchildren.—(Hear, hear.) They must attach a pe-
culiar honour to this fact, for the name of that family
was as much interwoven with the history of the country
as with the history of this institution.—(Hear, hear.)
He was sure that he could propose prosperity to no
institution which was more conducive to the cultiva-
tion of the better feelings of mankind than that
which he would now propose, namely, the Royal
Humane Society.—(Loud applause.) At this stage
of the proceedings, a procession was formed of such
persons as had been saved through the instrumenta-
lity of the Royal Humane Society, who born banners
and flags, adorned with mottoes and inscriptions, expres-
sive of their gratitude to the society for the inestimable
benefit which they had derived from the generous and suc-
cessful efforts of the Royal Humane Society to preserve
their lives. Lord Powis proposed the health of the
Chairmen, which was drunk with great enthusiassi.
The health of the treasurer, Mr. Hawes, having been
proposed, he returned thanks, and informed the society
that he had been so far blessed as to have been enabled
to attend the anniversary of the society for sixty succes-
sive years.—(Loud applause.) He hoped that this would
not be the last time on which he would have occasion to
address the friends of the Royal Humane Society.—
(Hear, bear.) Eleven honorary silver medallions were
presented for cases of rescue, attended by extraordinary
c,,urtes'e and risk of life, and thirty-five honorary bronze
medals were awarded. The thanks of the society were
presented to twenty-ono individuals, and 121 claimants
received pecuniary rewards. Mr. Sanders, M.P., ad-
dressed a few words to the assembly; and the chairman
proposed the health of the treasurer (Hr. Hawes) and
the committee of management, which was drunk with
much enthusiasui. Shortly afterwards the meeting dis-
tried.

t National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society.
* Equitable Fire.
t* Both Offices.

CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
et, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
_ .

The FOUR I' a ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie-
tors of this Company took place on the 25th instant, at the Head
Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the
revrt, which is too lengthy for publication :
During the past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England,
end but two in Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for Via—making
together 7001., which have been paid. This is far below the expected
mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how
severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last

year.
The number of lives assured between the Ist of June, 1849, and
the 31st of M ay, 1850, was more than double the number issued in
the twelve months preceding.
Proposals were made for 138 Policies, amounting to 52,9631. 2s, 6d.:
of these 12 S, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s.
Sixteen Policies lapsed, representing 6,0481., upon which 3201. 38.
was received by the Company in the shape of premiums.
Since the commencement of the Company to the let of June last,
assuran,es were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro-
ducing in annual premiums 3,7321. 1 ls. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed,
amounting to 23,9901. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were
7411. Is., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of June last equal to
2,9911. 15s. lid.
Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
but 1,1831. lls. 10d. only was advanced.
The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the
last four months they had considerably extended their business on
the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur
de l'Etang, a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distinguished for
his integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters,
who, under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris,
the Cardinal Archbish p of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Eveque
de Langres, has already within the last three months effected a co
n-
siderableamount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but in
nuities both Immediate and Deferred.
After various resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning
thanks to the Right Reverend Chairman, Bishop Mortis,
Chairman, the Vice-
Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the
ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at its present establish-
results
and future prospects.

John Tomlin, Kimpton, 11( rtlordshire, bsker.
James Taylor, Great Marlow, and Prtstwo id-common,
Buckinghamshire, farmer.
Matthew William Breeson, St. Ives. tailor.
John Ibberson Saunders, Ramsey, Huntingdon.
Joseph Derrick, Bath, poulterer.
Jacob Mathias Perl, Bath, jeweller.
Samuel Smith, Chorlton-uoon-M,dlock, Lancashire.
Thomas Storr, Newport, Isle of Wight, innkeeper.
Richard Watson Shorland, Ryde, Isle of Wight, carver
and gilder.
Charles Groves, Newchureh, Isle of Wight.
John Waring, Birmingham.
Samuel Bradley, Birmingham, glass toy maker.
John Lakins, Birmingham, school keeper.
Francis John Baseomb, Portsca, painter.
John OxlAy, Tenterden, Kent, farm bailiff.
Stephen Odden, Ashford, Kent, farmer.
George White, West Dean, Gloucestershire, engine
tender.
John Harris, son., Coleford, Gloucestershire,quarryman.
John Holmes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, farmer.
William Cook, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, sheriffs' officer.
John Yeato3embridge. Ile of Wight, tailor.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
D. Andrew, tinsmith, Uampbelton, to meet May 10
and 31, at twelve, within the White Hart Inn, Camp-
beltown.
M. Smellie, Glasgow, draper, to meet May 10 and 30,
at twelve, within the Giobo hotel, Glasgow.
J. Gibson, Foam, Rossbire, horse dealer, to meet
May 13, and June 10, at twelve, within Houston Mac-
kay's Inn.
J. Sicvevrright, Bridge of Dee, near Aberdeen, spirit
merchant, to meet May 12, and June 4, at two, within
the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen.

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ST. ANN'S SOCIETY.
This institution held its anniversary dinner at the
London Tavern yesterday evening. The attendance of
the friends and supporters of the society was unusually
numerous; the Hon. Edward 11. Stanley, M.P., presided.
After the usual loyal toasts had been given, the children,
who aro clothed, maintained, and educated by the so-
ciety, walked round the room, and presented, in their
healthy and intelligent countenances, evidence of the
excellence of the charity more convincing than anything
its most eloquent advocate could adduce.
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing " Prosperity to the In-
stitution," stated that the school of this corporation was
mado the asylum of children whose parents had seen bet-
ter days, and observed that its advantages were not con-
fined to any particular class or locality, but that it em-
braced persons of every nation. Since the establishment
of the society upwards of 1,000 boys and 600 girls had
been placed out or apprenticed, and there were now
nearly 300 children under the care of the society. A
few years since, the society was in debt 2,000/. to
Messrs. Glyn and Co., and 3001. to the treasurers, Messrs.
Attwood, both of which debts, with interest, had been
wholly paid; new schoolrooms had been built, and ex-
tensive repairs had been made at the Royal Asylum, at
an expense of more than 1,200/, the whole of which had
been raised and paid. The number of children in the
Royal Asylum had been nearly doubled; children had
been admitted at the age of seven instead of eight years;
their comforts had been much increased and their edu-
cation exceedingly improved. Capacious galleries in
Streatham new church hal been purchased in perpetuity
for 3151., which was also paid. Tho society had been
incorporated by Act of Parliament; and, during the
same period, the society had funded upwards of 12,0001.
At the same time, the object of the institution was not
to accumulate wealth. Observing the strictest prudence
and economy, they still depended upon the goodwill
of
the public, and he hoped that ho was justified incause antici-
pating the cordial support of that pub,!ic in a so
wholly and entirely philanthropic.—((abeers.)
vevereyinricca,diihlye
resTphoneclaepdpetoa,l foofrt,hbeefliorrthCehcaliorsuleatiof wtahse
amount of contributions to the funds of the society was
upwards of 1,500/.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7.
AUDIT OF RAILWAY ACCOUNTS BILL.
(IN THE COMMITTEE.)
Clause 1 (Accounts of present Railway Companies to be
kept according to form in Sehedule):—Motion made, and
Question put, " That the said Clause stand part of the
Bill." The Committee divided:—
MAJORITY—AYES, Si.
Anderson, Arthur Fitswilliam, G. W Morris, David
Armstrong, R. Is. Fordyce, A. D. Patten, J. W.
llagge, William Fox, W. J. Peto, Samuel Al.
Bell, Jacob Frcestun, Colonel Rawdon, ColOnei
Boldero, George H. Gallwey, Sir W. P. Ricardo, Osman
Bouverie, E. P. Glyn, G. C. Rornilly, Colonel
Boyle, Colonel Goold, Wyndham Russell, F. C.
Brockman, E. D. Guest, Sir John Sanclars, George
Bretherton, J. Harris, Richard Seymour, H. D.
Brown, 11. Hustle, Alexander Sheridan, R.B.
Busfeild, W. '
Hatchell, John Slaney, R. A.
Cholmeley, Sir M. Heyworth, L. Stafford, Augustus
Christopher, 11. Hindley, C. Stanley, E. H.
Clay, denies Horsman, Edward Stanton, W. IL
Cockburn, Sir A. Hume, Joseph
Inglis, Sir R. Stuart, Lord J.
Cowan, Charlesa
W. G. 'I hickuesae, R. A.
Craig, Sir Jackson, William Thompson, Colonel
Cubitt, William Kershaw, James Thornely-, T.
Davie, Sir H. Labouchere. U. Vivian, J. H.
Duff, George S. Lockhart, W.'
Mackinnon, W. A. IWVaaltnkrnisc,YboSlironje'l
Duff, James
Duncan, Lord March, Earl of
Marshall, William ' ISW'ailwnliam. 'Ts, T.
Duncan, Georg John
Duncuft, John Masterman, John Williams, W.
East, Sir J. B. Matheson, Colonel Wilson, Matthew
Evans, J. Mettle, Fox TELLEIta.
Evans, William Miles, William Locke, Joseph
Ewert, William Moncrieff, James Mowatt, Francis