The Sun.
London, England, 1844-04-30 00:00:00

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.

Mr. GLADSTONE in moving, pursuant to notice
that he had given, that Sir George Clerk be added to
the Committee on the Chester and Holyhead Railway
Bill, took occasion to explain, as the appointment of a
Member holding office to a Committee was rather of
rare occurrence, that it was necessary to have certain
public interests represented on the Committee for
the adjustment of certain points connected with
the Bill ; and hence he proposed the ad•
dition of Sir George Clerk to the Committee.
He regretted that he was obliged to make this motion
later than usual, but at the same time he believed no in-
convenience would arise, because his Hon. Friend, if
appointed by the House, would not interfere in the ge
neral discussion as to the course of the railroad, but
would confine himself to stating the views of Mr. Walker.
On the question being put,
Captain MANGLES said that he believed it was most
unusual and contrary to the rule upon which Commit-
tees were constituted, to make such an appointment at
such a period. He understood it was probable the Com-
mittee would come to a decision that afternoon, but if
the Hon. Gentleman was appointed, the Committee
would be obliged to sit for a longer period, and the
expenses would be thereby increased. The Committee
would give as much consideration to any representation
on the part of the Government, without the Hon. Gen-
tlemen, as they would if he were present.
Sir R. PEEL said they were now going to establish
one of the most important lines of railway in the coun-
try, by which Dublin would be brought within four-
teen or fifteen hours of the metropolis. The Go-
vernment had already been at great expense in re-
ference to this line—they had sent naval officers
to report upon the nature of the coast and har-
bour, and engineers of the highest eminence to report
upon the line. A report had been made which was of
very considerable value and importance. If the line
was to be establisbed, and if it was to have the con-
currence of the Government, and to be followed by
an expenditure of two, or three, or four hundred
thousand pounds for the purpose of making
Holyhead a perfectly safe harbour, he (Sir R. Peel)
did feel that the public had such an interest in it as to
justify the Government in desiring to be represented in
the Committee upon the Bill. But he would ask,
had Mr. Walker, one of the gentlemen em-
ployed by the Government, been examined by the
Committee (Captain Mangles was understood to say
"No.") Then he must say the Government were most
anxious that he should be examined. So important did
he consider this proposed railway to the public that he
felt the Government should have a representative in
the Committee on this Bill.

Mr. LABOUCHERE fully agreed with the Right
Hon. Baronet (Sir Robert Peel), that it was of the
greatest consequence that in Committees, where the
public interests were directly involved, the Government
should have a representative. He recollected, that
when _the Liverpool Docks Bill was in Committee, he
had felt it his duty, as President of the Board of Trade,
to apply to the Committee of .election to be
allowed to have a member of the Government
upon that Committee. And the Right Honourable

Gentleman should, in the present instance, have applied
at the proper time to the Committee of Selection and
not to that House. He doubted whether the House had
the power to appoint a Member to the Committee, and
that if one were appointed as a representative of the
Government, he should have the power to vote. On
this point, the Speaker would, perhaps, assist them with
his opinion.
The SPEAKER (as we understood) stated that he
apprehended the Right Hon. Baronet could not vote in
the Committee without signing the declaration.
Mr. MARSHALL wished to know from the Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade the reason fur proposing the
Right Hon. Baronet at the present time ?

Sir R. PEEL made a few observations that were in-
audible in the gallery.
Capt. MANGLES said if there would be no expensive
delay in the addition of Sir George Clerk, he should not
object to the appointment.
Mr. HUME thought they ought to be obliged to the
Government for proposing the Eight Hon. Baronet.
Mr. P. SHAW considered that it was very important
for the interests of Ireland that the Eight Hon. Gentle-
man should be on the Committee.

Mr. FFRENCH considered that the railroad could
nover be constructed unless they obtained the assistance
of the Government ; and, therefore, he thought it most
important that the Right Hon. Gentleman should be on
the Committee.

The motion was then agreed to.
Mr. GLADSTONE moved that Mr. Walker's Report
be referred to the Committee.
NOTTINGHAM IMPROVEMENT BILLS.

On the motion of Mr. T. DUNCOMBE, the Notting-
ham (West Croftland) Improvement Bill, and the West
Croft Nottingham Inclosure Bill, were respectively read
a second time.
VENTNOR IMPROVEMENT BILL.

The Ventnor Improvement Bill was read a second time.

MESSAGE FROM THE LORDS.

Messengers from the Lords brought down certain Bills.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
DETACHED COUNTIES BILL.

Mr. COLVILLE gave notice that in committee on
the detached parts of Counties Bill, he should propose
certain amendments.

DUCHY OF CORNWALL.

Sir R. PEEL gave notice that, this day fortnight, he
would move fur leave to bring in a Bill for defining and
regulating the rights of the Duchy of Cornwall.
IMPORT DUTIES.

Mr. COBDEN postponed to this day week, the motion
of which he had given notice fur this evening, on the
subject of the Import Duties.
THE FRANCHISE.

Mr. SHARMAN CRAWFORD gave notice that he
would on 'Tuesday, the 14th of May, propose a measure
for the extension of the franchise.
WELSH TOLLS.

Colonel WOOD postponed to Wednesday, May 15,
the motion of which he had given notice on the subject
of tolls on lime in Wales.

Captain PECHELL wished to know from the Right
Hon. Gentleman, the Cancellor of the Exchequer whe.
ther any additional facility has been afforded to those
persons whose income being under 150/. had been taxed
for the income tax, to enable them to get back the sums
deducted from their small incomes.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
the greatest care had been taken to expedite the
returning of their money to those parties. Where delay
had occurred it arose from the parties themseives not
coming forward. If the Hon. Gentleman could point
out any case where unnecessary delay had occurred, he
(the Chancellor of the Exchequer) should be happy to
remedy it.

(LEFT SITTING.)

STATE OF TRADE.

FOREIGN WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, APRIL 26.—A steady
though not very extensive busines continues to be done in
Foreign Wools. The advance which has been obtained at
the recent London sales, has also given rather a firmer tone
to prices in this market.
ENGLISH WOOL MARKET, LEEDS, APRIL 26.—We have
not any alteration to report in the state of the English wool
market during the present week.
WAKEFIELD WOOL MARKET, APRIL 26.—The market con-
tinues firm at previous prices. No alteration has taken place
in any descriptions.
LEEDS.—On Saturday there was a full average market at
our cloth halls, compared with the markets of the last three
months, but on Tuesday there was rather less business done.
The demand is still for goods calculated for the home spring
trade, and low goods for shipping, the supply of which are
limited in quantity, and are taken out nearly as they come
in. The stocks of goods of almost every description are
lower than they have been for several years, and prices are
rather looking up, particularly in low qualities. 1 here con.
tinues to be a good steady business doing in the warehouses.
The stocks of finished goods are light, and there is every
prospect that goods will be higher in consequence of the ad-
vance in the price of wool, particularly in low qualities.
HECKMONDWIKE BLANKET MARKET, TRURSDAY.---There
is no alteration to report in this market since our last ; very
few blankets were offered to-day, most of the manufacturers
being engaged with orders for some weeks. _ _

BRADFORD MARKET, THURSDAY.—In Pieces there are no
material change in either prices or demand since our last.
Yarns are moved off as produced, and the spinners are gene-
rally bare of stock, which will prevent any further decline in
prices. During the week there has been more inquiry for
Wool, and somewhat more business has been done.

TRADE OF MANCHESTER, THURSDAY EVENING.-There
has been a large business done in cloth this week, and the
demand has, if anything, increased since Tuesday, though in
prices the buyer has had the advantage. This arises from
the manufacturers being willing sellers, and where a very
slight advantage has been conceoed to the buyer, there has
been no difficulty in clearing off large lots. In twist, an
active business has been carried on, at prices not quotably
different from those of last week.—Leeds

THE LATE MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AT THE
ROYAL HOTEL, CLIFTON.—The gentleman of the name
of Heathcote, who was stopping at the above hotel, and
who, on Tuesday night, in a state of great alarm, con-
sequent on a fire breaking out in his bedroom, jumped
from the window into the street, and was greatly hurt,
continued to linger at the infirmary, to which place he
had been immediately conveyed, until Sunday morning,
when he expired. From the first very faint hopes were
entertained of his recovery, and indeed so dreadful were
the injuries which he had sustained, that it was scarcely
to be desired that he should live, for had he done so, he
must have been a maimed and disfigured man for the re-
mainder of his days. The inquest on the body was held
at the infirmary on Monday afternoon, when the jury,
after the examination of several witnesses, returned a
verdict of " Accidental death."

"'The two superb mansions at Albert Gate, on the
site of the old Cannon Brewery, are now nearly completed.
The building portion of the work is nearly finished, and
preparations will shortly be commenced on a scale of sump-
tuous magnificence to make them ready for the reception of
their noble tenants, the Marquis of Abercorn and the Earl of
Leicester. There is now a continuous communication over
the Grosvenor Pimlico estate, through Belgrave, Eaton
Chester, Eccleston, Warwick, and St. George's squares,'
direct to Vauxhall-bridge.