The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-26 00:00:00

KENDAL AND WINDERMERE.

KENDAL, WEDNIISDAY.—The first general meeting of the Pro-
prietors was held at the Company's offices, in the Market-place,
Kendal, yesterday. The meeting was numerously attended. Mr.
Ed. Wilson, of Abbot Hall, occupied the chair.
Mr. Taos. HsaitisoN, the solicitor, in the absence of the secre-

tary, read the report, which appeared to be highly satisfactory.
It stated that the Act of Incorporation had been obtained without
opposition, and at a cost much below that of other companies. In
anticipatation of the advance of iron, a contract had been entered
into in the month of January last, for the purchase of all the rails
and chairs, at prices 30 per cent. below those of the present day.

The engagement with Messrs. Brassey and Co. was also stated to
have been made on the most reasonable and satisfactory
terms, and there was every prospect that the line would be
completed within the estimate. Mr. Errington had re-
signed his place as engineer, in consequence of a connexion he had
formed with the Ulverstone and Milnthorpe Company, and his
place had been filled by Mr. John Harris. The Directors had ob•
tained possession of about one-third of the line, and the contractors
were actively engaged on the works on that portion of the line.
The report then went on to congratulate the Proprietors on the
fact that a Company was about to be originated for constructing a
line from Cockermouth, by way of Keswick and Ambleside, to
Windermere, by which the chain of communica'.ion would be
completed through the Lake district, to several thriving ports on
the west coast, and the coal fields of West Cumberland. With
regard to the deviation line, by means of which the terminus would
be brought nearer to the town of Kendal, the cost had been corn.
puted at the very lowest estimate to be 25,0001., and the Directors
felt anxious to put the decision of the question to the Shareholders
in a body, rather than take the responsibility of determining upon
it themselves.
On the motion that the report be read,

Mr. NICHOLSON (Cowan Head) congratulated the meeting on
the cheering prospect that was before them. The whole of the pre-
liminary expenses up to the half year did not exceed two percent.
of the capital. It was known, he continued, that the plant of the
Lancaster and Carlisle Railway had been let to the Grand Junction,
and it was felt desirable that the Windermere should be also let to
the same Company. He had been commissioned to see the Chair-
man of the Grand Junction on the subject, and had been instructed
by him to say that the Company were willing to undertake the line.
Thus the principle was agreed upon, and the only thing to be fixed
was the terms.

Mr. John Gandy and Mr. C.lNicholson were appointed Chairman
and Deputy-Chairman of the Company.
The sum of 4001. was set apart, after some discussion, for the
remuneration of the Directors for the ensuing year, those gentle.
men, it was stated, having, up to the present time, given their ser-
vices gratuitously.

Mr. G. B. Crewdson and John Steele were appointed auditors,
each to receive la, and the accounts to be audited monthly.
Mr. Thomas Hudson was appointed secretary, at a salary
of 2501.

A long conversation took place on the subject of the alteration
which was intended to bring the station nearer to Kendal.
Mr. NICHOLSON said that the expense, at the ♦ery lowest esti-
mate, would be 25,0001., and the alteration would cause a delay
of a year, while the station would be only a quarter of a mile
nearer. He moved that the Parliamentary line be proceeded with.
Messrs. J. Whitwell, J. H. Wilson, and W. Whitwell, spoke
in favour of the deviation, and felt confident that the increased
passenger traffic, and small parcel traffic, would soon repay the
outlay.

On the putting of the question to a division, there were seven
For the Parliamentary line, and six for the deviation.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, Sept. 25,
(Before Mr. Commissioner EVANS.)
IN RE DAVIS.

This bankrupt, who carried on business in Jermyn.street, as a
dealer in regimental and court dresses, came up to pass his last
examination, and was opposed. His debts were very considerable,
but the whole of his property had been taken under a levy.
The examination this morning was principally confined to the
debt of the judgment creditor, a person named Samuels, whose
claim was for 1,5531. The insolvent said that he had given
Samuels bills to the amount of between 4,0001. and 5,0001., on
the latter promising to advance the amount to pay his creditors,
and he (insolvent) was to give security to pay 3001. a year and in.
terest, but he never had the advance. He had not kept any books
to explain the bill transactions, nor had he made out a detailed
account as between himself and Samuels.

The Learned COMMISSIONER said that it was against reason to
expect that the bankrupt should pass on such accounts. The
bankrupt had carried on a large trade, and was bound to give a sa-
tisfactory account to his creditors.

Mr. LEWIS, for the bankrupt, said that the creditors were satis-
fied except the one who opposed.
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The COMMISSIONER said that, supposing no one opposed, he
should not consider he was doing justice to the public to pass a
man and grant a certificate on such accounts, even though he was
able to pay 10s. in the pound. The present dispute, however,
would only, if favourable, bring in 3701. to the creditors, who, on
principle, ougnt not to ask for the bankrupt to pass; the whole
claim of 1,5534 might be founded on fraud.

The last examination was adjourned till the audit.
Mr. LEWIS applied for the bankrupt's protection.
The Learned COMMISSIONER .I will grant it for a month, and
et us see what he can do to clear up the matter.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Sept. 24,
IN RE W. HORD.

In this case an application was made to appoint assignees under
a vesting order made on a creditor's petition. The party bad been
in Whitecross street prison since November, when he was arrested
on a judge's order. He was related to a noble family, and on the
death of his father, Mr. W. Hore, would become entitle/ to con.
siderable property. The abject was to raise money to pay.the cre-
ditors on property situate at Wexford, Ireland.
Mr. Nichols supported, and Mr. Dowse opposed, the application
to appoint one of the creditors mentioned as assignee.
Mr. Commissioner PoLtocx thought the creditors would be paid
in fuU, and made an order as prayed.