The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-27 00:00:00

motion.

After some discussion relative to the steam-packets
and the arrangenamts with the Northern Railway of
France, _ .

_
Mr. APLKURIN considered the explanation given by
the Chairman relative to the decrease of the traffic
returns satisfactory, and said that according to his
analysis of the accounts there was a decrease, as com-
pared with 1856, of 4,6521. 10A. Bd. He asked how
many miles of line bad been fish: jointed this half-year,
and expressed a hope they had nothing to fear from the
East Kent.

The CMAIEMAN--I don't think there is anything to
fear there.
Mr. WLAHRIN said he was glad to hear it, and hoped
if there was, that the directors would take care to meet
the difficulty promptly and effectually. (Hear, bear.)
He suggested an improvement in the manner of
returning to locomotive, permanent way and miscel-
laneous accounts. He approved of the alteration of
qualifications of Directors from 6001. to 2,0001. stocks,
and concluded by thanking Lord A. Prget, M.P., and
Mr. Rich, M.P., for the assistance they had given the
company in Parliament.
The CHAIRMAN said that 22 miles of line had been
fish -j -Anted and 14 miles had boen re-ballasted and new
sleepers laid down.
Mr. BARNETT asked if the parliamentary expenses
during the half-sear amounted to 20,0001. (Hear, hear.)
The CHAIRMAN—No, a quarter is the nearest, but I
can't state the exact sum.
Mr. BARNETT condemned extension lines. They had
been of no use to any company, and it was that that bad
brought the Great Western Railway into its present
unfortunate position. He thought that if the directors,
secretaries, and engineers were to be paid a pre
mium for spending the greatest amount of money
that would bring in the least amount of dividend,
they could not better do it than by carrying out exten
pions. _ _

Mr. Salim after some remarks relative to the law
charges and extension lines, expressed his regret at the
absence of Mr. Coles Child, a director, and asked if it
were tine that that gentleman, who was a large land-
holder, was a shareholder to a great txtent in an oppos
ing company, abase line would pass through that gen_
tleman's property. He considered it impossible for
any gentleman to serve opposite interests, and
as the gentleman he bad referred to stood in an equivo•
cal position it would be better for him to resign his seat
at this board.
Lord A. PAGET, M.P., also condemned the system of
making " short cuts " by railways. It cost the share-
holders a large sum of money, and the public were no
gainers by a reduction of fares. He should a,ways
oppose such schemes in his place in Parliament. (Heat.)
He hoped to see the harbour of Folkestone so improved
that boats might be able to sail at any state of tide.
M. Guns, M---• -P., expressed his conviction that Mr.
Coles Child had been actuated by private interest against
that of the company. At the board meetings Mr. Child's
feelings was pre-eminent in favour of this company.
Mr. MALINa said he saw no notice of the Reading
competition in the report, and asked if it was still
going on I
The CHAIRMAN raid it was.

Mr. MALINC condemned its continuance.
[MTh° CHAIRMAN said that the competition did not
affect their returns. They were as large now as before
the competition.
Mr. HATES defended Mr. C. Child's conduct, and
said that had that gentleman been aware such an attack
would have been made on him, he would have been
present and have defended himself.
After some further discussion the report was received
and adopted.
Mr. Slum disclaimed any personal feeling against
Mr. Child.
A. dividend of 3 per cent. per annum was they
declared.
The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to
the chairman.
Mr. SMITH, having first given notice of a motion for
the next meeting that no gentleman should sit at the
Board with interests inimical to those of the share-
holders.

OBITUARY.—The Atlantic Telegraph Company (for
the present) has thrown off the " mortal coil."—Punch.
THE MUTINY IN Irma.- -We hear with much satisfac-
tion that the sum of 20,000 rupees has been forwarded by
the Lord Mayor to the Governor-General by last night's
mail as a first instalment resulting from the meeting at
the Mansion House for the relief of our suffering coun-
trymen in India.
STEAMSHIP A COIDENTS.—LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.—
The screw steamship Ciatra, which left this port pester-
terday for Lisbon, put back this afternoon, having met
with an accident while at sea, the particulars of which
have not yet been made known. The other is of a more
serious character. The screw steamship Arno, in run-
ning into this port this morning from Trieste, ran
aground on the North Bank ; but as she has since been
lightened by a steam tug and two lighters, it is hoped
she will get off this afternoon when the tide rises.
ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER—FATAL COLLISION NEAR
THE LONDON Doris.—Yesterday afternoon Mr. Baker
went into a long inquiry at the London Hospital respect-
ing the death of Daniel Reeves, aged 21 years, lately in
the service of Mr. Curtis, of Philpot-lane, Great Tower-
street, City, who was run over at the entrance of the
London Docks by a waggon belonging to Messrs. North
and Light. The driver of the vehicle did not see the
accident. The deceased died on Friday last. The jury,
after considerable discussion, returned a verdict of "Ac-
cidental death."
FAILURE IN BRISTOL.—The suspension of payment by
the firm of Messrs. Bruford and Dyer, African mer-
chants, of the above port, has been announced. The
liabilities are stated at 100,0001., and arrangements
have been made for their liquidation by an immediate
payment of an instalment of 6i. Bd. in the pound, and
two guaranteed instalments of 6s. 81. The immediate
cause of the stoppage of Messrs Bruford and Dyer is
said to have been the failure of Messrs. Jones and Moore,
soapmakers of Bristol, who are negotiating a composi-
tion with their creditors.
THE BROTHERTON MEMORIAL.--For this memorial,
which it is proposed shall be erected in the Salford
Borough Cemetery, there has been a competition of
models and designs ; and we learn that at a special
meeting of the committee, held on Friday, the 21st inst.
arnlicohtetoste‘;),llwYaPseri°ni selected, provided
(author, T.
tHhoelmiir)lersa,wairncghitNecot., I,m
it can be erected and completed io a satisfactory manner,
for the sum specified in the conditions. The prize of
twenty guineas was awarded to the model No. 65, motto
Beta" (author, M. Noble, sculptor, London.)—
Manchester Guardian,