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and to the shareholders in the Eastern Counties and
orfolk Railway Companies, who will receive a large
increase of profits from the additional traffic thus
brought upon their lines. There is, in fact, a vast
field opened, which cannot fail to be largely produc-
tive to the parties concerned. The Danish cattle
trade is already flourishing beyond the most sanguine
expectations of its promoters, and it must necessarily
continue to do so, for it is based on the soundest and
most judicious principles. All it wanted to insure

success was the attainment of railway facilities on
fair and reasonable terms. The enlightened liberality
of the boards of the companies concerned have
ensured it these facilities on the English soil, and we
find that measures have already been taken to con-
struct railways on the other side of the North Sea,
from Copenhagen to Christiana, as well as from the
furmer to those ports on the Danish shores which
are now trading directly with Lowestoft. These
projects, when fully accomplished, must not
only greatly enhance the prosperity of
this well-devised speculation, but afford a
vast stimulus to the passenger traffic be-
tween England and the northern nations—Norway,
Sweden, Denmark, Russia, and the north of Ger-
many. It is sufficient on this point to state that St.
Petersburgh, and of course all the intermediate dis-
tricts, will be brought three days closer to London
than they have hitherto been, a matter of such ♦ital
importance that it only requires to be mentioned to
be duly appreciated.

The occasion on which these facts were enunciated

was one of no ordinary interest. The directors of
the Eastern Counties Railway Company had deter-
mined in honour of Lowestoft to pay a visit on Tues-
day to its regatta, which was then taking place.
It was wisely decided that the special train should be
one of the ordinary character, not such as could only
be obtainable by directors or extraordinary influence.
A mixed train was accordingly started, in which Mr.
D. WADDINGTON, M.P., the chairman, and other di-
rectors of the company, accompanied by Mr. Goocu,
the intelligent and active superintendent of the loco-
motive department, and Mr. G. RICHARDSON, the
excellent coaching superintendent, took their places
at seven o'clock, A.M. At half-past ten the party had
arrived at Lowestoft, having accomplished with per-
fect ease the distance, 150 miles, in 3} hours. The
speed would have been greater, but consider-
able time was necessarily lost through the
impediments occasioned by excursion and other cheap
trains, which were proceeding to the regatta, and
affording the less wealthy classes the coveted oppor-
tunity of inhaling the pure breezes of the North Sea,
and examining the attractions of one of the most
beautiful and fascinating watering places, not only
in the east of England, but on the British coast, a
district which stands pre-eminent, not only for its sin-
gular natural advantages, but which may be regarded
as a monument of what may be accomplished in a brief
period by a union of good taste, judicious enterprise,
and large pecuniary means.
In the evening a magnificent entertainment was
provided at the Royal Hotel, under the presidency
of SAMUEL MORTON PETO, Esq., the enchanter
through whose magical power the locality, in which
he became the chief landowner some seven or eight
years since, has already been so marvellously amelio-
rated. It is needless to say that everything was
served in the most elegant manner that could be de-
sired by the most fastidious taste. Those who have
sojourned for a few days at the Royal Hotel may
easily conceive what its spirited proprietor, Mr.
Howzrr, would accomplish on such an occasion.
The most interesting part of the proceedings was,
however, the speech of Mr. PETO, who, in returning
thanks for the cordiality and enthusiasm with which
his health had been toasted by the assembled com•
pany, detailed the nature of the undertaking in
which he bad watered for the purpose of further de-
veloping the natural capabilities of the district.
The Honourable Gentleman stated that "on Satur-
day next he would be on his way to Norway,
to arrange for the construction of the first
line of railway in that country, forming a
connecting link with the capital of Denmark."
The connexion of SAMUEL MORTON PETO with such
a project would alone afford a sufficient guarantee for
its ultimate success ; but he also announced a fact
that afforded additional confirmation on this point,
via., that the Commissioners had already deposited a
quarter of a million sterling in the National Bank as
an assurance that no risk should be run, the strongest
evidence, as Mr. PETO justly remarked, of Norwe-
gian " earnestness and honesty." Under such circum-
stances it is not too much to hope that, ere another
year has passed away, the railway from Copenhagen
to Christiana and the Danish ports connected with
Lowestoft, may be in course of construction, and that
as the Hon. Gentleman justly remarked, " what had
been lately done in the way of economising time and
distance, was hardly more remarkable than what
might be anticipated in the same direction."
In the course of his speech, Mr. PETO gracefully
disclaimed the unqualified disinterestedness ascribed
to him. He was improving his own property while
adding to the general prosperity of the district. His
interests were identified with those of his tenants
and neighbours. While promoting their welfare,
he necessarily added to his own wealth and
resources. It may be so, but this does not the less
entitle him to the thanks and gratitude of the inhabi-
tants of the locality. Merely Quixotic attempts will

seldom produce much fruit. Public spirit must be joined
with sober and prudential calculations, that the party
concerned might not diminish his means of future
utility, or lead the friends with whom he may be
concerned into serious losses. Mr. PETO combines
the proper degree of public spirit and private pru-
dence to enable him to assume a prominent position
among the national benefactors ; and that his mo-
tives are not altogether selfish, his liberal contribu-
tions to every laudable undertaking, to every meri-

torious charity, public or private, will afford the moss
convincing testimony.

The Queen will on Friday, August the Bth, pro-
rogue Parliament in person. A morning contemporary yes-
terday, by mistake, inserted dissolve instead of prorogue.
ETON COLLEGIL—The election for boys on the
foundation terminated on Tuesday evening, when the following
20 boys—Graham, Gibson, Chute, Churton, Isacke, Sperling,
Mozley, Baker, Carter, Whiffing, Stone, Borrett, Dawson,
G. F., Boys Nesfield, Armstrong, Clarke, Gepp, Tarver, Haw-
trey were elected out of the 53 candidates. Of the above,
five were from Eton, ten from one private school, and the
remaining five from various other schools.

ROYAL BANK OF AUSTKALlA.—Yesterday, before
the Master in Chancery Richards, a meeting was held to
consider a compromise with the executors of Mr. J. P.
Robinson, deceased. Mr. H Harris, solicitor for the official
manager, stated that an order had been made on the executors
for payment of 2,5001. balance of calls due; but the Lftidavits
of the executors showed that after paying certain debts and
liabilities of the testator, there was a ♦erg• small balance in
hand, and that they had also instituted a suit to administer
the testator's estate. Under these circumstances the official
manager consented to take 3501. in discharge of the Master's
order, but reserving all subsequent rights as to future calls
to be made under the estate. The Master confirmed the
compromise.

THE ROBBERIES ON THE SOUTH-WESTERN
RAILWAY.—Since the conviction of Pamplin, the gold dust
robber, at the Winchester Assizes, information has been de-
rived which is likely to secure the apprehension of the whole
of the extensive gang of expert robbers who have carried on
their operations on the South-Western Railway. A large
number of individuals, supposed to be connected with the
gang, have been under the surveillance of the police for some
time past. There is reason to believe that the gang would
have been apprehended before, had not the South-Western
Railway Company and the police laboured under an impres-
sion that the robberies were not effected on the railway. The
railway company have only been charged the cost price,
1201., of the bale of French merinoes, which was stolen some
months since, and which amount has been paid. Some cf
the stolen goods were heavy, and must have required cart-
age. The railway company are building carriages specially
for the conveyance of the treasure landed at Southampton
by the West India and Brazilian steamers. Until they are
ready for use, the West India Company have required some
of their higher class officials and officers of the packets to
accompany the treasure to London. These gentlemen place
themselves in the treasure waggons on their passage from
Southamptom to London, and never lose sight of the gold
and silver until it is safely lodged in the Bank of England.
DANGEROUS ILLNESS OF R. BLANEAIORE, ESCI
M.P.—lt is with very sincere regret we hear that Richard
Blakemore, Esq., has been lying in an extremely precarious
state of health at his residence, the Leys, near Monmouth.
Hereford Journal.
REPRESENTATION OF GREENWICH.—In the event
of a vacancy occurring in the representation of this borough,
Mr. M. Merryweather Turner has announced his intention of
offering himself as a candidate. He professes Ministerial
principles.
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THE WATER COMMlTTBE.—Yesterday the inquiries
of the Committee were directed into the chemistry of the
water supply of the different companies, and Messrs. Taylor,
Aikin, and Cooper were examined on their chemical ani-
mulcular and microscopic peculiarities.
The Arctic, Captain Luce, sailed from Liverpool
yesterday direct for New York. She is one of Collin's line,
but did not take the mails, having left the port as A private