The Sun.
London, England, 1834-09-17 00:00:00

GRAND NORTHERN RAILROAD.

ON SATURDAY, the 13th instant, pursuant to
public Notice, a Meeting was held at the Guildhall, Norwich,
CHARLES TURNER, Esq., Mayor, in the Chair,
For the purpose of considering the expediency of CONNECT-
ING NORWICH and YARMOUTH with LONDON, via
CAMBRIDGE and BISHOP'S STORTFORD, as a branch of

that important undertaking. At the time appointed a great body
of the opulent and respectable inhabitants of this city and county
being assembled, the Mayor, Charles Turner, Esq., was called to
the Chair.

R. Kerrison, Esq., commenced the proceedings by reading the
requisition, when the Mayor rose, and distinctly stated the object
of the Meeting, and requested N. W. Cundy, Esq., the engineer
and projector of this great design, to explain the measure. This
gentleman proceeded to address the Meeting on the practicability,
utility, and beneficial consequences that would result from the pro-
posed Railroad. He stated that within the districts comprising the
extent of Railroad' proposed to be occupied and connected there
existed a population of 3,552,500 people, which was amply sufficient
to prove the extent of employment, by goods and passengers, that
would necessarily result from such a plan of transit. He gave an
ample and clear detail of the various Railways already constructed,
and of the progressive increase of traffic thereon affording very pro-.
fitable returns to the Shareholders. He spoke of the Midland, the
Southern, the Eastern, and Western Railroads, and of the disposi-
tion of all classes on those lines to adopt such mode of transit, and
forcibly urged on the Meeting the necessity of purluing an inclina-
tion so generally manifested. As the formation of Railways in
other parts of the ceuntry, in regard to the rapid transit of their
produce and manufactures, would give them such a decided advan-
tage, that, without an equal mode of conveyance, no efforts could
secure a fair share of trade and benefit. He fully proved the im-
portance of the plan to the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, &c., and
the superiority of transporting cattle by vehicles over the present
method of driving, which occasioned a great reduction in their
value, and gave an interesting account of the vast number of oxen,
sheep, &c.. that weekly arrive in the metropolis from those coun-
ties. He informed the Meeting that in consequence of some im-
portant information relative to the trade of Yarmouth, that it would
be highly advantageous to extend the communication to that port,
which would complete the line with the German Ocean. He had
been supplied with correct data, which enabled him to demonstrate
that this determination would not only be important to the Com-
pany in a pecuniary way, but that it would be a great benefit to
the population of Yarmouth, and furnish an immense supply of the
finest fish to the London market, and through the country. It
would connect that town with the northern districts, and with the
north of Europe in particular; and probably the Post-office packets
would convey the mails to Hamburg, Gottenburg, &c., from that
port. Mr. Cundy concluded his extended and forcible address,
amidst the applause of the audience.
Colonel Harvey immediately rose and commented on the intelli-
gent address of Mr. Cundy, and eulogised the exposition. He ad-
mitted that when he came to the meeting he was prejudiced and
opposed to the plan; but he avowed his conviction, and would
exert himself to promote its success; that it was calculated to be-
nefit the landholders and cultivators, and to increase the demand
for manual labour, and give very beneficial circulation to that wealth
that was now locked up and unemployed. Colonel Harvey then
moved the following resolution :
Resolved,—" That the explanation given to the Meeting by Mr.
Cundy, the engineer, of the practicability and utility of the plan
submitted by him, for the formation of the proposed Railway, and
of the great advantages it would afford, is very satisfactory, and
highly deserves public support."
James Bennet, Esq. (after proposing some questions to Mr. Cundy,
which were most satisfactorily answered), seconded the resolution.
Carried unanimously.
Samuel Bignold, Esq., Deputy Mayor, moved the second reso-
lution. . '

Resolved,—" That a local and open Committee be appointed to
examine into, and report to a future general meeting their opinion
on the most eligible plan that should be adopted for the establish-
ment of a Railroad, the propriety of giving by such means an im-
petus to the commerce and manufactures of the City of Norwich
being obvious."
A. A. H. Beckwith, Esq., Chamberlain, seconded the resolu-
tion, and with great energy urged the support of the undertaking,
which the Learned Gentleman contended would not only benefit
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the shareholders, but was in a high degree calculated to -increase
the interest of all parties in the vicinity of the line, engaged in
trade or commerce. The good of the city, said the Learned Gen-
tleman, ought to influence our conduct and incite us to exertion to
promote its welfare. The City of Norwich had hitherto been in
an inert state, but he rejoiced to perceive a reviving spirit, which
he hoped to see manifested on this occasion. He concluded by
expressing his satisfaction at the statement submitted to the meet-
ing by Mr. Cundy.
Carried unanimously.
The Committee was appointed immediately of the following
wealthy and respectable gentlemen of the city :
Charles Turner, Esq., Mayor J. Thompson, Esq.
Samuel Bignold, Esq., Deputy Mayor I. Wright, Esq.
Alderman Marshall, Sheriff Elect I'. Steward, Esq.
A. A. H. Beckwith, Esq., Chamber- H. Martineau, Esq.
lain NV. Freeman, Esq.
John Skipper, Esq., Speaker of the Robert Wortley, Esq.
City il. Chamberlain, Esq.
Colonel Harvey J. At hew, Esq., and
E. T. Booth, Esq. P. Barnes, Esq., High Constable,
J. W. Robberts, Esq. with power to add to their number
H. Willett, Esq.
It was finally resolved,—" That the thanks of this Meeting be
given to N. W. Cundy, Esq., for the very able manner in which
he has introduced the subject, and for his full and clear explanation
of the benefits likely to accrue to the public at large."
Moved, seconded, and carried unanimously, as also the thanks of
the Meeting to the Mayor for his urbanity, impartiality, and judi-
cious conduct in the Chair.
We have attended many public Meetings, but never witnessed
more order, decorum, unanimity, nor a greater desire evinced to
promote the object.
A general opinion prevailed that the Railway was calculated to
promote the interest of the city, adjacent towns, and the public at
large. We confide in the respectability, influence, and talent of
the above Committee, who have so spiritedly offered their co-ope-
ration and powerful assistance in support of a plan that must secure
to Norwich a return to her former importance as a manufacturing

city.
Norwich, Sept. 13

Women are far less apt to get bald than men, neither
does their hair become so soon grey. I defy any physiologist
to give a rational explanation of these facts.—Book of Apho-
risnzs.

On Tuesday evening a report was spread in the vil-
lage of Heeley, that a person of the name of Allott had mur-
dered Martha Hardwicke, with whom he lived as farming-man.
It appeared from the evidence taken before the inquest on
Wednesday evening, that Allott, and a milk-boy in deceased's
employ, had gone to Sheffield in the morning to take out a
warrant against his sister for stealing a sovereign. The boy,
Wolstenholme, remained with Allott till three o'clock in the
wai
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afternoon at which time the latter was tipsy, when he returned
to Heeley, for the purpose of taking the milk to Sheffield,
which generally took him about two hours. He left home
mistress
20 past 5, and returned soon after 7. He found his
played
s
well and hearty ; took the cows to the field ; after-
with some companions, and when he went home,
about L 8, found no one in the house. On looking
into the parlour t
adjoining the house, he saw Allott lifting Mrs.
Hardwicke almostr
dead on to the bed. When he came first
into the house, he observed
a good deal of blood on the floor
wiped up. The squab o fire-place, s-place, which appeared to be partly
ofi,bwe-as also covered with blood, on
which lay a broken comb.
had all been thrown about. The
ehairs and things in the house
ionck were,
on the head ?" To which
re
first words Allott said to
Wolstenholme
T et o
our
rwh
mistressen he camebe kn" What hast thou been
doing
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Wolstenholme replied, he had left her well and h
he tookthe cows to the field. Allott's gaiters, breeches,earty when
waist-
coat, and hat, were all covered with blood. The :oy. darednot ask Allott why his clothes were all blood. Allott after-
wards said it was done in, handling her. She was dreadfully
mutilated, having her left arm broken, three ribs broken, both
her eyes bruised and much swollen, several stabs in the breast ;
altogether presenting one of the most appalling spectacles ever
beheld. About 8 o'clock cries were heard as coming from
Hardwicke's house, " He is murdering me, help me 1" but as
this was no uncommon circumstance, the parties being known
to quarrel, the neighbours took no notice of it. The inquest
was adjourned till Thursday. •

FOREIGN OFFICE, SEPT. 16, 1834.
The Marquis de Miraflores, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary of her Majesty the Queen of Spain at this Court,
has communicated to Viscount Palmerston, his Majesty's Principal
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a Decree of her Majesty the
Queen Regent of Spain, in the name of her Catholic Majesty
Donna Isabella 11., of which the following is a translation:—