The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-20 00:00:00

CHEMICAL COMMITTEE.

16. The whole of the questions asked by the chemical
committee answered by the following:—That the 480
feet is granted entirely at the disposal of the local com-
mittee, and will be arranged as they may suggest. The
space may be increased—by piling up the articles and
by using shelving—to almost any extent.

MACHINERY COMMITTEE.
17. What arrangements for shafting?—Engine near
west end of building. Commissioners will only provide
steam to extent of 100 horse power; shafting above to
be avoided where practicable.
18. Will counter shafts be allowed?—lf absolutely
necessary.
19. If so, will they be fixed to the columns?—No.
20. Or will they be independent fixtures?—Must be
quite independent, and have independent foundations.
In no case will machines in motion be allowed to touch
the building. All straps must be boxed off. All shaft-
ing to be, in all cases, at the expense of exhibitors.
21. Will the classification be according to the kind of
machinery, and irrespective of district?—Cotton ma-
chinery of Alanchester will bo placed together. All
machinery to be classed according to the kind, as far as
possible. Out of the 14,000 feet allotted to Manchester,
10,000 will probably be allotted to the Manchester com-
mittee for arrangement.
22. That it is a sine qua non that all machinery so re-
quired by exhibitors be exhibited lyorking?—The com-
missioners furnish steam to the extent of 100 horses' power
for all machinery, and will work machinery to the extent
of the power at their disposal. Any person exhibiting
any obnoxious or annoying process must make provi-
sions to prevent effluvia, &c.

23. Can the time for sending mgcbinery be extended to
the Ist of April, or to one month before the exhibition
opens?—The frames must be sent up and fixed by the
28th of February; the more highly-finished parts may
be sent up later.
24. Make inquiries as to the wcrking of machinery
by the workpeople of the exhibitors, and ascertain to
what extent this will be allowed.—To any extent con-
sidered reasonable. One or more servants will be
allowed to each exhibitor who occupies more tha❑ fifty
square feet of space, if necessary and desired, and in
proportion to space. Messrs. Fox and Henderson will,
probably, take charge of such machines as may require
attention, where exhibitors do not wish to send a ser-
vant; exhibitors arranging with Messrs. Fox, Hender-
son, and Co.

25. What is meant by general passages alluded to in
the decisions of the Commissioners as to selection and
rejection, &c.?—Answer to be given in circular to be
sent to each exhibitor.

26. Will passage-room be granted round articles ex-
hibited, for examination, or will the neat sizes of ma-
chinery only be allowed?—About 2-5 of space for pas-
sages, allotted generally in addition to the general allot.
meat. Each exhibitor will have the power to arrange
his own machinery as he thinks best. No main lines for
passages allowed from east to west. Plan of block
allotted to ➢ianchester to be sent in a few days.
27. What arrangements for outside space?—Not
fixed; doubtful if any.
28. Will framed mechanical drawings be admitted;
and, if so, how will they be hung?—Certainly, if illus-
trations of processes. May bo hung from ropes, or
otherwise, as may be found advisable by the Commis-
sioners, but ope❑ to suggestions.
29. Will the Commissioners have a driven shaft from
a central stationary engine, to supply power not other-
wise provided for, independent et the small portable en-
gines already referred to in the printed decisions?—No
central stationary engine.
30. In the event of exhibitors of machinery intended
to be exhibited in motion not sending one of their work-
people to superintend, will the Commissioners find and
pay a suitable person?—Certainly not; nor will such
machinery be set in motion at the expense of the Com-
missioners.

31. Will the Commissioners in any case supply the
material required for working machines?—Cer-
tainly not.
32. Are exhibitors, as well as the servants they re-
quire, to look after their productions, to have free
admission at any or all times?—Servants required for
working machinery of course will be admitted at cer-
tain hours and under certain restrictions; and servants
will only be allowed to attend where the space war-
rants a man being sent. The question of exhibitors
being admitted on different terms from the public, say
either by season tickets or separate admission, as may
be decided, is under consideration, but opinions at lei-
sure solicited. It will, however, be obvious, that to
admit every exhibitor would be impossible, and make
distinction would be most difficult.
33. What, if any,
arrangements are made for re-
ceiving and warehousing the raw material till required
is the building; and for removing and warehousing
the yarns, goods, and other articles, as produced by
the machinery?—Had not been previously thought of,
oefgeixvehnibfio exhibitor
thise in cart
atteonfdea empty
but its reasonableness admitted, and will probably be
arranged. Opinion of Manchester committee solicited.
34. Whatfeacn
servant no ll b
packages, when
—Exhibitors must arrange by themselves or agents to
open and unpack the packages at once, and to remove
the 01608. Fox, Henderson, and Co., and Pickford, will
undertake these duties, at terms agreed on between the
parties.
35. Where exhibt'
iors provide no servants, will the
Commissioners appoint suitable persons to take care of
their goods?—Police will be in attendance. Every rea-
sonable care will be
able to express the degree of
allowed, except in cases where the extent of contribu-
tion warrants it. It is probable, that in giving the pri-
vilege of free admission to servants, they will be ex-
pected to assist their neighbours.
36. Fox, Henderson, and Co.'s Tariff.—Net ready, but
instructions that plans, &c., of counters and hanging ac-
commodation be prepared and forwarded, with whims es,
not later than Tuesday next (January 14).—[The,ex-
ecutive committee take no part in this arrangement.]
37. Have the Commissioners applied to the railway
companies for reduced fares to porters in charge of ma-
chinery or visiting London to erect or work the same,
and under what limitations?—No application made, and
no arrangement by the Commissioners contemplated.
3S. Accommodation for working-class visitors. In-
spect register of lodging-houses. Are such specially re-
ported on, and what guarantee of their respectability has
been given? What in orwation does register convey ?
A register of lodging-houses simply opened at the
offices of the executive committee. A very meagre fist
on the books at present. The committee will give at ‘y
reasonable kind of assistance, not involving the actusd
incurring the responsibility. The only establishment o.€
any importance at present open is Mr. Harrison's, near
the Pimlico Pier; others are contemplated.

The soul is where it loves rather than where it
lives.—Elias Cook's Journal.

The British and North American Royal mail
steam-ship Canada, Captain Harrison, sailed from the Mersey
for Halifax and Boston on Saturday morning, with the nolla
mails, a fair cargo, and sixty passengers.