The Sun.
London, England, 1866-11-30 00:00:00

Mr. lIEDocooK suggested that the time in the
bill should be extended from 5 years to 10 years, as
in the case of the Grand Trunk of Canada Arrange-

tnents Act.

iNlr. llAuntsoN read some statistics of traffic on
the line, with a view to show that there would be a
deficiency of £120,000 in 1867 to meet the prefer-
ence charges, and if they raised the proposed capital
they would have to add i 75,000 to that sum, snaking
£105,000.

At this time three, four, or five shareholders to-
gether addressed the chair at the same time.
Mr. It. PRICE repeated his statement at the meet-
ing on Monday to the effect that the House of Lords
having last Session rejected a similar proposition to
that of raising the £1,500,000 proposed by the di-
rectors, it was not likely they would sanction that
portion of the bill next Session.

Mr. BAXTER remarked that the proposition alluded
to by Mr. Price was brought by the Chatham Com-
pany the last few weeks of the Session of Parliament.

He asked Lord Redesdale to give the company power
to raise £1,000,000 for the general purposes of the
company, subject to the assent of four-fifths of the
debenture-holders, four-fifths of the preference
shareholders, and four-fifths of the common fund,
but not a shilling of the money was to be raised
without their assent. Lord Redesdale did not then
see his way clear to granting that request, but from
his lordship's recent letter to the 7 /mos, 5t appeared
that he now took a different view. The debenture-
holders would not hear any explanation from the
directors with regard to their proposed measure.
Their appeals were then of too excited a nature, but
he hoped when the committee of debenture-holders
carnet° the directors to-morrow they would approach
the subject as men of business. A debenture-holder
had said that the Court of Chancery was the pro-
per place to deal with their affairs, but he should
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ture-holders would receive only a part of their in-
terest, and perhaps a shilling per cent. per annum
off the principal in the course of 30 years. They
should know that a Court of Chancery was not
qualified to manage and work the railway. It was
not reasonable to suppose that krailway which had
cost £12,000,000 would have much difficulty in
raising £1,500,000 to complete its works and deve-
lope its resources. He had always found London
shareholders men of business, and whatever they in-
tended to do they must come to that at last. They
must pay their debts, get the railway in going order
and do everything to develope the traffic. Their
affairs would then gradually improve, and by and by
they would become as prosperous as the Caledonian
was now. It was not the interest of any section to
keep the company in Chancery, although it
it would
itinight
answer the purpose of legal gentlemen,
be detrimental alike to all parties concerned. All
that was wanted was the goodwill of the deben-
ture-holders to raise the £1,500,000, to assist the
new Board, who was deserving of their confidence.
He could tell them as an old railway man, that if
they could only enable the railway togo on steadily
improving for six years they would meet at the end of
that time perfectly satisfied with the result. They
would have a large metropolitan traffic and Conti-
nental traffic. There was no difficulty in their way
that they could not easily surmount by united action
among themselves. (Cheers.)
After some observations from Mr. HAxKEY, a
director, as to the expediency of raising the new
capital to place the company in a good position, a
resolution, proposed by Mr. Hartridge, seconded by
Mr. Lyon, was passed, to the effect that the meet-
ing be adjourned until after the results of the con-
ference with the debenture committee had been cir-
culated among the shareholders.

The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks
to the chairman and directors.

MADRAS IRRIGATION AND CANAL.
The half-yearly general meeting of this company
was held yesterday at the offices, Queen-street-
place ; Mr. J. Thomson in the chair.
The report (an abstract of which has appeared in
The Sun) was taken as read.
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the re-
port, stated that from the circumstances in which they

The CHAIRMAN said that before proceeding to the
business of the meeting it was his duty to read three
letters. The first was from Colonel Nigel Kings-
cote, M.P., who expressed his regret that he could
not be present, but recorded his deep sympathy with
the reform movement. The next letter was from
Mr. Scrope, one of the borough members, who re-
gretted that it was out of his power to attend the
meeting, his health and spirits being just now un-
equal to the exertion required. The hon. member
concluded by stating that he should support, in his
place in Parliament, any measure that might be
proposed from any quarter for the extension of the
franchise to many of those who were as yet without
it. (Loud cheers, with three special cheers for Mr.
Scrope. A Voice—" No letter from Mr. Horsman,"
with hisses and groans.) His lordship said he was
sorry to say he had no letter from Mr. Horsman.
(More hisses.) His lordship, in reference to the
meeting itself, said he accepted with pleasure the
honour they had conferred upon him in calling upon
him to take the chair on that occasion. (Applause.)
Six months ago they had a Liberal Government in
power, and a Liberal Reform Bill before the House
of Commons. Had that Reform Bill been passed
into law, it would have been unnecessary for them
to hold any such assembly as that which was then
before him. (Applause.) That bill, moderate as it
was, although it could not have satisfied the wishes
of advanced Reformers, would at least have shown
that Parliament was not determined to turn a deaf
ear to the just expectations of the people. (Hear,
and applause.) It would have shown that they
were willing to make some concession, however
small, in the direction of an extension of the suf-
frage. (Hear.) But moderate as that bill was it did
not meet with the acceptance of the House of Com-
mons. He needed not to detail to them, because they
doubtless remembered it perfectly well, the manner
in which it was opposed. It was opposed acrimoni-
ously, strenuously, and constantly, as much so as if it
had proposed to create a complete revolution in the
institutions of the country. (Hear.) Now, what was
the ground for that constant opposition ? Under
whatever Parliamentary forms it might have
been veiled, whatever shapes it might have assumed,
it was impossible to doubt that the real reason of the
opposition was that the bill proposed to extend the
franchise to some portion of the working classes.
(Hear, hear.) That was the reason of the hostility
it created, and that was why the House of Commons
was not prepared to accept it, either with or with-
out the re-distribution of seats. The result of that
opposition was that the Government were defeated,
and were succeeded by a Conservative Administra-
tion. Now, the ground upon which the present Go-
vernment came into office was that of denyingany ex-
tension of the franchise. That might not have been
the technical reason upon which the late Govern-
ment were defeated, but that was in fact the express
ground upon which the present Government stood
—it was that of denying any reform and any change
in their representative system. It was sometimes
said, indeed, that the cause of the defeat of the late
Government bill, as well as the other reform bills,
was not the bill itself, but in the mistakes which
were made in the manner in which it was con-
ducted. He was not going then to enter into and
inquire as to the manner in which that bill was or
might have been conducted by the late Government
but he believed the real ground of opposition was
not any mistakes which they made, but their ear-
nestness in the cause of reform. It was plain to the
House of Commons that they were anxious to pass
their bill, that they were not playing with the ques-
tion, but that they meant what they said. (Hear,
hear.) The late Government was too sincere for the
House of Commons. (Hear, hear.) He was per-
suaded, however, that it was not too sincere for the
people of England. (Loud cheers.) He was con-
vinced that they would appreciate the course that
was taken by the late Government, and by those
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popular movement. It was almost unnecessary for
him to mention the name of Mr. Beales. (Loud
cheers.) He was much too well known, he was
much too closely identified with the cause of reform
to need any introduction from him. He had amply
shown his earnestness -he had come forward in a
manner which they could not but admire, whether
or not they entirely agreed with all the opinions he
had expressed. (Hear, hear.) For his own part he
did not fully agree with everything that had been
said by the Reform League, but he could not help
acknowledging that they were doing a good and use-
ful work—(hear, hear, and applause) - and he agreed
with them that the next reform bill, if it was to
meet the expectations of the people, was 'by no
means likely to be so moderate as the last. (Hear,
hear.) He was sure they all sympathised with the
course taken by Mr. Beales in endeavouring to pro-
cure a fair hearing for the working men of London,
who wished to hold a great meeting in Hyde-park.
(Applause.) That meeting was prevented by the
Government, in pursuance of a policy which ap-
peared to him as ungenerous as it was unwise.

On Wednesday evening a sumptuous banquet
was given by the Third Loudon, at the Albion Ta-
vern, Aldersgate-street, in honour of Cul. Richards,
who has announced his resignation of the command.
Captain PALMER, who presided, made a very
earnest speech, offering a heartfelt tribute to
Colonel Richards, not only as originator of the
Third London Rifles, but of the volunteer movement
itself. Colonel Richards had the respect and regard
of all the officers and men.

Captain A. BRETT hoped that Colonel Richards
-would be induced to accept the honorary colonelcy
of the corps.

The Vice-Chairman (Mr. NICHOLAY) heartily
approved of the suggestion that the honorary
colonelcy should be offered to Lieut.-Col. Richards,
and hoped he would not leave the corps altogether.
Colonel RICHARDS, in returning thanks, said that
he did not leave them lightly, and that meeting was
an evidence that it Was from no internal dissension
he had taken that step. He remembered Colonel
Sir W. De Bathe saying at a regimental dinner that
as he (Colonel Richards) was the first man in the
regiment, he thought he would be the last to quit
it. So he had thought ; but for some little time he
had found it simply impossible to attend to his
duties, according to his notion of what the perfor-
mance of them should be, and to bestow that time
and attention on the corps which it merited. With
regard to the honorary colonelcy, their desire that
he should accept it was most flattering and very
grateful to him. The corps had hitherto flourished
without any honorary colonel. He should like very
well to see some one accept that position ; but he
felt with regard to himself that it was out of the
question. They ought to have a man of rank and
wealth, or a distinguished military man, to give
them the prestige of his came. As a working
colonel he had done his best. He was sorry he could
not continue to devote his time and attention
to the corps. W hen he commenced its organisation
he had no idea of becoming the commanding officer.
He had somehow very rapidly grown into that po-
sition. Colonel Richards then exhorted the officers
to continue their exertions to keep up the corps.
The future prosperity of the 3d London was the best
testimonial they could offer him. He should leave the
corps in a flourishing state, and he did not believe that
half-a-dozen rifles would be missing when the return
ordered by Government should be sent in, and the
regiment was solvent, without having appealed to
the City or the public to increase its funds. He had
been thought, perhaps, too eary in his uunduct and
demeanour in a military point of view, but he knew
the difficulties of such a command, and he appealed
to the result. He proposed " Prosperity to the 3d
London Rifles," coupled with " The Health of Cap-
tain Palmer, their Chairman of the evening," who,
he said, was a good officer, and possessed the con-
fidence of his company.
This was drunk with applause. Other toasts then
followed, and the officers and their guest separated,
better pleased with the manner than the occasion of
the entertainment.

THE INNS OF COURT RIFLES.--The annual in-
spection of this crack corps of riflemen took place
yesterday in Richmond Pork under the most favour-
able auspices. The inspction was made by Lieut.-
Colonel Ewart, with whom were Lieut.-Colonel
M'Murdo, Colonel Sargelt, and Captain and Adju-
tant Wood commanding; Major Seysey acted on
the staff. The corps arrived on the scene of action
about half-past two p.m.,and were immediately put
through their evolutions—first advancing, and then
retiring ; then "retiring by fours" from the right
of companies, forming squares, and firing as if re-
pelling cavalry. The whale battalion repeated this
movement frequently, ani it had a very striking
effect. After file firing, they frequently formed
deep squares on double companies, and a general
skirmishing ensued, the rtst of the soldiers coming
up iu support. The prircipal movements were the
evolutions, and the formig of squares and the drill
were excellent. At the (onclusion Colonel Ewart
congratulated the " Devil ; Own" upon its splendid
appearance, and said the Thole inspection had been
most satisfactory to him, tnd he should take care
that head-quarters should know that the Inns of
Court Rifle Corps were first'
or smartness, intelligence,
and perfection of drill, espeially in theplatoon, skir-
mishing, and square movements. It was with grati-
tude and some surprise thatin passing down he recog-

teers for the Smith Ist class, the Smith 2d chss,
and the Leete Cups took place at Wormwood
Scrubbs. The Smith Ist class, five shots at 200,
500, and 600 yards, was won by Private Chees-

Wright, with a score of 45 marks, Private Low,

being second with 44 ; the 2d Smith was also won
by Private Cheeswright with 42 marks, and the
L?ete Cup, 15 shots at 400 yards, was won by Pri-
vate Lowe with 33 marks, Private Cheeswright
being second with 32.

The final competition of the North Middlesex
Rifles for the Grahame Challenge Cup, value 20
guineas, presented by Mr. Peter Grahame, of
Oxford-street, and which entitles the winner
to its absolute possession, was shot for on
Wednesday at the range at Child's-hill, by the eight
competitors who have previously won it, and have
their names inscribed on the cup. The ranges were
200, 500, and 700 yards, seven shots at each, and
the cup was won by Private Giles, No. 1 Company,
with a score of 55.

THE HON. ARTILLERY COMPANY.—Some days
since we announced that Lord Colville had resigned
the command of the above regiment. The following
is the farewell letter of the noble lord addressed to
the officers, non-commissioned officers, and members
of the Hon. Company :
" 42, Eaton-place, Nov. 8, 1866.
" Gentlemen,-1 need not say that it is with much
regret that, after having been lieutenant-colonel of
the Hon. Artillery Company for nearly seven years,
I am compelled to resign the command of the regi-
ment.

" For several years past I have suffered from a
bronchial affection, which of late has increased to

such an extent that I have been most positively pro-
hibited by my medical advisers from any longer
taking command on parade. Under these circum-

stances, and in justice to the regiment, I have con-
sidered it my duty to tender the resignation of my
commission to Colonel and Captain-General the
Prince of Wales, and his Royal Highness has been
pleased to accept it.

" On the recommendation of his Royal Highness,
her Majesty has been pleased to approve that Lieut.-
Colonel Loyd Lindsay, V.C., should be my suc-
cessor, and I heartily congratulate the corps upon
being placed under the command of so distinguished
an officer.

" In now taking farewell of the regiment I beg
to tender to you, individually and collectively, my
warmest thanks for the support and good feeling
that I have invariably met' with from all ranks, and
to assureyou thatl shall ever take the liveliest inte-
rest in all that pertains to the welfare of that ancient
and distinguished body, the Honourable Artillery
Company. --I have the honour to be, gentlemen,
your most obedient servant, " CoLviLLE."

FATAL 0 UTItAGE.--An inquest was held yesterday
terday at the London Hospital on the body of William
Henry Ebsworth, aged 21 years. Mrs. Sarah Gasken, sister
of deceased, said he worked in the tea department of the
West India Docks. Ho told her at the hospital that a
number of young men, who worked with him, were con-
stantly wanting him to treat them with drink, and that he
once was obliged to do so because he was afraid of them.
He was a teetotaller and used not to keep bad company.
Mary Middleton said that on the evening of the 9th inst.
she was in the Whitechapel-road, when she saw deceased
and four others coming towards her. One of the men was
evidently asking deceased to do something which he did
not want to do. She heard the deceased say, "I cannot
do it." Tho man then struck him under the left eat, and
knocked him down. Ho fell with great force on the pave-
ment, and remained motionless, as if dead. The men ran
away. William Gibbons corroborated this evidence, and
police constable Woolen 391 K, deposed to removing the
deceased to the hospital. Witness had spent two days at
the docks, making inquiries, but could get no clue to the
guilty parties. Mr. Lane, house surgeon, said the deceased
was brought in with his skull fractured on the night of the
9th November, and he died on the 21st. Ho had been struck
on the left side of the head and hadfallen on his right side.
He was nearly unconscious the whole time he was in the
hospital. The jury returned a vcrdiet of " Manslaughter
against some person or persons unknown,"and they recom-
mended that the Home Secretary should offer a reward
for the discovery of the guilty parties.
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