The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-24 00:00:00

FALMOUTH DOCKS AND .HARBOUR.

A numerous and influential meeting was held in
the Town-hall, Truro, on Tuesday last, to support
a proposed plan for the construction of docks at
Falmouth. Viscount Falmouth, who presided,
said that the mails were removed from Falmouth in
consequence of the want of two requirements—
dock accommodation for steam traffic and a railway.
There was now a railway constructed to within 11
miles of the port, and they only wanted dock ac-
commodation to supply the remaining deficiency.
Mr. Tilly, with the aid of a large chart, gave a full
explanation of thedetails of the plan. He said that
a careful survey of .the harbour had been made by
Mr. Abernethy, the engimeer recommended by the
Admiralty, who had selected a site for the proposed
docks in a well•sheltered position, in proximity to
deep water, and affording the utmost facility for in-
gressund egress of vessels, the rise of tide being
18 feet 6 inches at springs, and 14 feet at neaps. It
was intended in the first place to construct a
tidal harbour of 12 acres, with 18 feet at low water,
spring tides, and a channel of the same depth lead-
ing out to deep water. TheSe works, with two slips,
a dry dock, and warehouses, would be sufficient for
the immediate wants of the port; but the under-
taking comprised also a half tide basin or dock of 8
acres, connected with the harbour, the latter work
to be executed whenever required. The entrance
into the harbour at Falmouth would be a straight
one. There was a dock at Southampton of 10 acres
within the tidal harbour, but the entrance was only
46 feet wide, and the large royal mail steamers cannot
get in, as they are wider than the entrance across
their paddlewheels. At Falmouth the entrance to
the tidal harbour dock would be 80 feet wide, and
the same to the graving dock, so that, with the
exception of the Great Eastern, there would be
entrance room for the largest class of ships now
afloat. Mr. Tilly proceeded to say that in time of
war, especially with France, Falmouth harbour,
from its position, would be f still greater import-
ance than in time of peace. Mr. Baring and Mr.
Gurney, the members for Falmouth, had liberally
assisted in this project, and Falmouth, although a
poor place, had subscribed £37,000 towards it, and,
he believed, would subscribe some thousands more.
The whole capital required, including the landingiile
and £20,000 for warehouses, was £2oo,oo2ticowooo.
the Southampton Docks' capital was 1.;
and
The standing orders had been complied with,
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greatly accelerated at reduced risk and expense,
• and the dangers of collision in the Channel avoided.
Resolutions were unanimously passed in favour of
the undertaking, and the meeting terminated with
a vote of thanks to Viscount Falmouth.

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PERILS OF TIGER-HUNTING.--Our readers will
hear with the deepest regret that Captain Handcock, aide-
de •camp to the Right Honourable the Governor, met with
a severe accident whilst out tiger shooting a few days ago
at Bandtpore. The gallant sportsman had severely wounded
a royal tiger, and was approaching what he believed to be
the dying anknal, when it suddenly sprang upon him. The
captain endeavoured to savehimself by catching the branch
of a tree, but before he could get out of harm's way, the
tiger clawed him down, and wounded him in the severest
manner, though we trust not dangerously. His friends are
anxiously waiting for further information, and we hope may
soon be relieved from their present anxieties concerning so
bold and adventurous a huntsman.-2lfadras Spectator.
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Fyne and Mr• W. Harrison
THIS EVE PIING will be presented an entirely new and
romantic Opt WEB Oby Mr. W. Balfe, entitled SATANELLA ;
or, THE : F LOVE.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.
To cone ni le with the new Pantomime of LITTLE RED
RIDING lit )OD ; or, Harlequin and the Wolf in Granny's
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