The Sun.
London, England, 1845-10-16 00:00:00

TRE SUN, LONDON' THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16, 1845.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCL.

NEWMARKET, TUESDAY NIGIIT, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Messrs. Tattersall's sale of blood stock this morning real.
ised the following prices:— Gs.
A chesnut yearling cult by Euclid, darn by Taurus 42
Eldon, a bay yearling cult by Ervnnes, out of Red Tape 160
Mandane, by Sultan
Chesnut mare (foaled in 1839) by Emilius ....
Jonjou (foaled in 1838) by Taurus
Retamosa (fueled in 1836) by Reveller
Appleton Lass (foaled in 183 G) by St. Nicholas
Luxury (foaled in 1837) byAgreeable
Liberia (foaled in 1841) by Liverp00l
Bettina (foaled in 1838) by Sub an ..
Toy (foaled in 1841) by Lives pool ... 31
Mist. ke (foaled in 1837) by Little Red Rover 6O
Prudence (foaled in 1842) by Liverpool 36
Alecto (foaled in 1842) by Liverpool ... lB
Previous to the races the following Blood Stock was sold :
Gs.
A colt by Assassin, out of Mandane
A colt, by Plenipo, darn by Emilius 57
Filly, by Plenipo, out of Joojou
Colt, by Plenipo, out of Retamosa
Filly, by Plenipo, out of Appleton Lass
Colt, by Plenipo, out of Luxury
Colt, by Plenipu, out of Liberia ...
Filly, by Pleuipo, out of Toy

Coli,bi Assassin, out of Mistake
Colt, by Assassin, out of Voluptuary
Colt, by Plenipo, dam by Langar B6
Brown Yearling Colt, by Hetman Platoff, out of Mantle 150
Bay Yearling Filly, by Hetman Platoff, out of Amina l4O
Bay Yearling Filly, by Hetman_ Platoff, out of ~Green
___

11l antle
Georgiana (foaled in 1835), by Partisan 5O
Matilda, 3 yrs, by Albemarle, out of Eloisa ... 15
At a very numerous meeting of the Jockey Club, held this
evening after the races, a vote of thanks was unanimously
passed to the Duke of Richmond, fur his eminent services in
the House of Lords in procuring a revision of the laws relat-
ing to the turf. A similar vote was passed to Lord Palmer-
ston, for his exertions in the House of Commons; and, the
rules and orders of the Club having been suspended for the
purpose, his Lordship was elected a free and honorary mem-
ber without a dissentient voice. It was also resolved, una-
nimously, that it is not desirable to have stands erected on
the race-course. The attention of the Club was next directed
to the proposed railroad from Chesterford to Newmarket., and
the plans having been submitted and explained, they were
unanimously approved.

WEDNESDAY.

The settling for the Cesarewitch took place this morning,
and a:tb► ugh rather heavy and unfavourable to the betters
round, went off well. Two Noble Lords are the principal
winners (between four and five thousand pounds), Mr. Watt
and the stable having stood to win but small stakes.
We would here suggest to speculators that it would be
more prudent to pay and receive in the Subscription-room
than in the street. Pickpockets were in great force, and one
nobleman was eased of 200/. ; that others escaped was more
from luck than carefulness.

The racing to-day commenced at half-past two, with
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, two yrs old, 7st 3lb ; three, 9st ;
fillies allowed 31b. The winner to be sold fur SO!., if de-
manded, &c. T.Y.C. (5 Subs).
Mr. Greville's Deer Chase, 2 yrs (Pettit) 1
Mr. Steer's Caroline, 3 yrs
Mr. W. Sadler's The Pretender, 2 yrs 3

Lord G. Bentinck's b f Malvoiie, 3 yrs
Mr. Worley's b f Syllabub, 3 yrs
Betting-2 to 1 agst Syllabub, 2to 1 agst Deer Chase, 3
to 1 agst The Pretender, and 4 to 1 agst Caroline.—Caroline
made the running, followed by The Pretender. and Deer
Chase till half way up the cores. The Pretender then de-
clined, and Dear Chase challenging,. Caroline defeated her,
after a line race, by a head.
Match, 200 soy's. 50 ft. Bst 71b each. First half of Ab. M.—
Lord Exeter's Celia (Mann) beat Lord W. Powlett's
Espoir.

Tlie Oatlaud Stakes of 30 sovs. each, 10 ft, if declared, &c.
B.M. (7 Subs., 4of whom declared.)

Lord Exeter's Jet, .3
yrs, 4St lllb ... .........(J. Sharp) 1
Mr. Meiklam's Trueboy, 5 yrs, Bst 81b
Lord G. Bentinck's Longitude, 3 yrs, 6st 31b
Betting-6 to 4 against Jet, 6 to 4 against Trueboy, and
7 to 2 against Longitude.—Jet took the lead, Trueboy lying
at her quarters, Longitude following them, but very soon out
of the race. In rising the bill, Trueboy collared the leading
mare, headed her at the top, and ought to have won, but
shut up a few yards from the post, and was beaten by a
neck.

The Town Plate of 501. for three yrs old, 7st 41b; four, Bst
4lb ; five, Bst 111 b; six and aged, 9st Ilb. The winner
. .

to be sold for 2001. if demanded.— T.M.M.
Mr. R. J. Shafto's Metal, 3 yrs (Brown) 1
Mr. Mostyn's bl f Stream, 3 yrs
Lord Verulam's Hawksbury, 3 yrs 3
The following also started, but were not placed :—Sir C.
Monck's My Old Hack, aged—Sir S. Spry's Subduer, 5 yrs
—Duke of Ru:land's Welbeck, 4 yrs—Mr. R. Clifton's b g
Little John, 4 yrs—Lord G. Bentinck's b f Longitude, 3 yrs
—Mr. Bats.on's f by Plenipotentiary, out of Acacia,:3 yrs—
Lord Sandwich's Prairie, 3 yrs—and Mr. W. Sadler's The
Cook, 3 y rs.
Betting-5 to 2 agst Welbeck-5 to 1 agst Subduer-
-sto 1 agst Metal-5 to 1 agst Hawkesbury-7 to 1 agst My
Old Hack. _ _ _

Hawkesbury and Longitude made the running for the first
half mile, and then gave place to Prairie, who carried it on
to the Ditch, when she resigned it to My Old Heck, who,
In his turn, gave way to Metal and Stream, the horseleading.
In nearly this way the race continued to the end, Metal win-
ning by a neck, and Stream beating Hawkesbury, who came
at the last, by half a neck ; My Old Hack fourth, and nothing
else up. The winner was claimed.
Sweepstakes of 200 sous. each, h ft. D.M. (3 Subs.)
Duke of Bedford's Prologue, 7st 101 b (Whitehouse 1
Lord Eglinton's Vaudeville, 7st 121 b
6 to 4 on Prologue, who made all the running, and won
easily by a length and a half.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
NEW MARKET—WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
BETTING ON THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
3to 1 agst The Baron (t) 40 to 1 agst Yardley
20 to 1 agst Wolf Dog (t) 40 to 1 agst Semiseria (t)
20 to 1 agst Alarm 40 to 1 agst Needful
20 to 1 agst Ould Ireland 50 to 1 agst DucanDurras(t)
25 to 1 agst Chertsey 50 to 1 agst Pantasa
25 to 1 agst Titmouse (t) 50 to 1 agst Everton
25 to 1 agst Lothario 66 to 1 agst Remorse (t)
25 to 1 agst Clumsy 66 to 1 agst Rowena
33 to 1 agst Secundus (t)

8 to 1 agst Sting
40 to 1 agst Fancy Boy (t)

50 to 1 agst Duke of Rich-
mond (late Hovingham) t

40 to 1 agstt Nutleaf

ENTRIES FOI
Plate. 11

: THURSDAY.
101. A.F.

Evenus, 5 yrs, 9st—Example, 4 yrs, Bst 61b—Alarm, 3 yrs,
Bst 51b—Ridiculous Mus, 3 yrsBst--Sorella, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b
Intrepid, 4 yrs., 7st 121b—Croesus, aged, 7st 71b—Plantagenet,
4 yrs, 7st 61b—Fair Charlotte, 4 yrs, 7st 41b—Paultons, 3 yrs,
7st 21b—St. Bernard, 6 yrs, 7st—Duc an Durras, 3 yrs, 74
f by Beiram, out of Manto, 4 yrs, 7st—Foremast, 3 yrs, 7st—
Energy, 3 vrs, Est 121b—Elemi, 4 yrs, Est 12ib—Laird o'Cock•
pen, 3 yrs, 6$ 101b—Sally Brown, 3 yrs, 6st 71b—Ruff, 3 yrs,
6st 71b—Alamode, 4 yrs, Est 71b—f by Plenipo, out of Acacia,
3 yrs, 6st 71b—Leopard, 3 yrs, 6st 51b—Colleen Bawn, 3 yrs,
Est 51b—Minus, 4 yrs, Est 51b—Lyons, 3 yrs, Est 51b—Sir
Harry (h b), 3 yrs, 6st—Correct Card, 3 yrs, sst 101b—Fug-
net, 3 yrs, sst 41b—f by Velocipede, out of Amaryllis, 3 yrs,
4st 101 b.
Sweepstakes of 10 soya. each. The winner to be sold for 150/.
Jell, by Record, out of Alexandria—b cby Slane, out of
Voluptuary—Chandelier—Cerberus, f by Montreal, out of
Balance—c by Clearwell, out of Fidelity.
Sweepstakes of 10 sous. ea h. The winner to be sold for 3001.
Manto filly, 4 yrs—Sister of Joha Cf Gaunt, 4 yrs—Com
rade, 3 yrs—Terrier, 2 yrs—Subscription, 2 yrs—Oleo, 2 yrs

—Miss love, 2 yrs.
RIDGkVAY AND UNION COURSING CLUBS.
The Fleetwood Cup, for 8 all aged dogs, was won by Mr.
Garven's Grimaldi; Mr. Ridgway's Rowena ran up.
The Ridgway Cup, for 8 puppies, was won by Mr. Ridg-
way's Renown ; Mr. Garven's George Ross ran np.
The Union Stakes, for 8 all aged dogs, were won by Mr.
Ridgway's Royal Oak; Lord Suirdale ns Rose d'Albret
ran up.
The Rossall Stakes, for 6 puppies, were won by Mr. Ridg..
way's Revenge ; Mr. Garven's Glendwr ran up.
The North Euston Stakes, for 8 all aged dogs, were won by
Mr. Woodburn's Will-o'-the-Wisp; Mr. Swan's Sparks of
Fire ran up.
The Wyre Stakes,_ for 8 puppies, were won by Mr. Swan's
Spendthrift; Mr. Hornby's Honoria ran up.

THE STAR STEAM-BOAT COM-

PANY.

The general annual meeting of the Shareholders in the
Star Steam-boat Company was held yesterday, at the Lite-
rary Institution, Gravesend, and was numerously attended,
the fair sex forming a large portion.
The CHAIRMAN ( Cruden, Esq.) said, in meeting the
proprietary he was happy to congratulate them on the fa-
vourable position of the Company. They had combatted
with a variety of difficulties, and it was some considerable
consolation to him to find that they.had overcome them, and
that their property was in a promising condition. Their old
debt they had greatly diminished, and the Directors had de-
termined, after mature deliberation, now that it was so much
defrayed, to give the Shareholders some portion of the re-
ceipts for the capital they had invested in the Company.—
(Hear.) He had heard it stated that no dividend should be
paid until their liabilities were entirely disposed of; but the
Directors thought that that would be accomplished, and a
dividend declared also. In adopting that step, however, the
Directors had taken all responsibility—the Shareholders had
paid up all their calls, and further demands could not be made
upon them.
The Secretary, Mr. DQRSON, then read the auditors' re-
port, when a dividend of 2s. 6d. a share on the half-year's
account was proposed to be declared.
Mr. BURN one of the Directors, said he must be per-
mitted to offer his protest to the proposition. He certainly
should be glad to receive the half-crown upon his shares, but
when he found, by so doing, the liabilities to the Company
would be considerably increased, it was his bounden duty to
oppose such a course, and he trusted the proprietors would
see the propriety of refusing the dividend, not only for the
purpose of liquidating the demands of the Company, but
also to protect their officers. _ .

Mr. PALLISTER wanted to know by what hocus-pocus
style of business the Directors could free the proprietary of
the liabilities spoken of.
Mr. MATTnnw, the Solicitor to the Company, said, that
in the deed that constitutes the Company, there was an in-
demnity, or covenant, which protected shareholders, after
calls had been paid up.
Mr. PALLISTER observed that he had heard much of the
opposition the Diamond Steam-boat Company was sari to
have evinced to that of the shareholders, but he really
thought such was not the case. Here was a company next
to being insolvent from a lengthened contention with a rival
company, when in point of fact it ought not to be mixed up
in it at all. The question in dispute was really not between
the Star and Diamond Steam-boat Companies, but the latter
and the Blackwall Railway Company_ To prolong the differ-
ence would promote the non-success o f their property, and he
really thought the meeting should e 2 :press an opinion ou the
subject. He hoped every means wo•ald be adopted to avoid
the misunderstanding acting to their prejudice.
The CHAIRMAN said he understoci d the Hon. Shareholder
had also an interest in the Diamond Company, and he was
glad to hear such conciliatory melt.% ires broached by a pro-
prietor in this corn: any. When it was said, however, of
the contention existing between tihe Star and Diamone
being caused by the Railway Co•,npa.ny, let them Loth act
in concert—put their wheels '‘,ocrettier—and they would
soon find that every arrangem' ant wouisi be made by the
railway.—(hear, hear.) It w; ,s the non.compliance, or the
unwillingness of the Diamond Company that had led to the
difference.

Mr. MARmorr, a Directo; begged to :say a few words in
answer to Mr. Pallister's assertion of a kat Company being
in an insolvent state. He had made a • careful investigation
into their funds, and he found the bona fide property of the
Company amouttted to between 13,000 I. ant:: 14,000 L ; its
liabilities did not exceed 9,0001., and h. a would
meeting whether a Company having a surplus of n 113;
p:t it toner he
to the extent uoar 5,000 L could be said .0 be in --
in an insonts
state? .

After some further discus ion, a divide id of 2s. 6d. was de-
cided upon ; and on the Directors being re-elected, they
undertook to reduce the amount allowed for their services to
one-half, as also the balance requited to be in hand.
After a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Board of Di-
rectors, the meeting broke up.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD AND SALISBURY DIRECT.

A numerous and influential meeting of the Provisional
Committee of the above Company was held yesterday, at the
London Coffee-house, Ludgate-hill; Henry Stock, Esq., of
Beddgelert, North Wales, in the chair.
Mr. PRESTON stated that the object of the Company was to
make a line of railway from the city of Oxford to the city of
Salisbury, in a part of the country
in which they had no
reason to anticipate opposition, inasmuch as the inhabitants
of all the cities and towns through which the line passed had
expressed their intention of supporting it in every way.
Four lines were already projected to the port of Poole, which
no doubt would become in time a formidable rival to South-
ampton. From Salisbury the line proceeded through the
Valley of the Bowen up to the town of Hungerford.
From Hungerford the line proceeded to Wantage. From
(Vantage it pr tceeded to Abingdon, a town which had
suffered most materially from the neglect of the Great
Western Railway Company, who, instead of running
their trunk through the town, had left it at a
distance of about four miles, the consequence of which was
that the inhabitants of that large trading town found ex-
treme difficulty in conveying themselves and goods to the
districts in which their customers resided. A greater proof
of the interest which the inhabitants of that town took in
the proposed line could not be given than the presence at
that meeting of the Mayor and one of the Aldermen of that
town. Pursuant to a requisition presented to the Mayor, a
public meting is shortly to be held in support of the line.
A great amount of business was transacted at Abingdon;
three of the clothing establishments there employed 1,000
hands each. From Abingdon the mine proceeded to Oxford.
from whence lines were projected to Rugby and several
other important places. The Oxford and Salisbury Railway
would thus form a part of a long trunk line from the very
south to the north of England, and become a portion of the
great integral line from Poole to Edinburgh. The traffic
between Oxford and Salisbury at present was not very great,
owing to the great difficulty of transit, but from recent ex-
perience they had a confident expectation of a vast
increase from the augmented facilities which would
be given by the proposed line. Salisbury at present
was from twenty to thirty miles distant from any
railway. In the present day any town which was
precluded from the advantage of a railway must be well
nigh extinguished. The engineer, Mr. 13rees, had gone over
the line, and found the engineering difficulties exceedingly
slight. The whole length of the line would be fifty-two
miles, but a considerable portion would run upon the Ken-
net and Avon Canal, and other railways, leaving the actual
work to be executed about forty miles. A far greater number
of shares had already been applied for than the amount pre-
scribed.

Mr. BREES entered into an explanation of the engineering
merits of the line, in which he stated there were only two
places where any difficulties existed, but which would both
be easily overcome, the line having taken the natural course
of the country.
Resolutions were then passed for the establishment of the
Company, the appointment of officers, and other matters, and
the meeting separated.

gentlemen present that it only required their exertions to
strengthen the hands of the promoters or the lines calculated
to be serviceable to them, to be soon placed in as favourable
a position as other towns. (Hear,:hear.) Little need be said
to show them the importance and necessity for adopting titer-
(retie measures to obtain the means of railway accommoda-
tion, and he did not think that the inhabitants of the Koch-
ford Hundreds would raise any objection, or be averse to the
plan they would endeavour to execute.—(Hear, hear.) If
they did not adopt some speedy messures they would be en-
tirely shut out from other towns. He hoped the projectors of
the lines calculated to be of service to them would that day
receive such support as to enable them to go before Parlic.
ment, and effect the object they had in view.
• Mr. CARTER then moved the following resolution—" That
this meeting having considered the several proposed lines of
railway to Southend, give their decided preference to that
from Shenfield through Billericay, which follows the accus-
tomed line of traffic and business, and, by passing through
all the towns and principal villages, will alone be of real
advantage to this district.
The resolution was seconded by Mr. HUNT, and carried
unanimously.
Mr. G. Romr moved the second resolution—

" That the

line of railway proposed by :the Metropolitan Railways
Junction Company, connecting the important towns of
Chelmsford and Gravesend, passing through Billericay, and
forming a direct communication between the eastern and
southern counties, is highly calculated to promote the trade
and interests of this town and neighbourhood, and well de-
serves the support of its inhabitants and the agricultural
districts adjoining."
Mr. 'WILLIAM OFFIN seconded the resolution, and con-
gratulated the Chairman upon the respectability of the
meeting, and the hopes of soon obtaining the means of rail-
way communication with other parts of the country.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. 'WILLIAM ROLPH proposed the next resolution—
" That the other projected lines to Southend will afford no
accommodation td the inhabitants of this neighbourhood, bnt
be positively injurious to their interests, an ought to be
discountenanced and opposed." He thought that all who
were acquainted with the neighbourhood, would easily see
that the lines now proposed would be serviceable to the in-
habitants of the towns, and that the others would be highly
disadvantageous. If -the line from Blackwall, called the
South Essex line, was to be successful in Parliament, it would
not be of the slightest benefit to them, as it would not ap-
proach them within three miles.
Mr. WILLIAM CROSBY having seconded the resolution,
The CHAIRMAN, in putting it to the meeting, remarked
that the inhabitants of the Rochford Hundreds would, lie
had little doubt, give them their support, because any line
coining through Billericay was as good for them as any that
could be adopted.
Dr. Hurr, in moving the appointment of a committee, and
the commencement of a subscription to promote the foregoing
resolutions, concurred in the remarks of the Chairman.
This resolution having been seconded and carried,
The CHAIRMAN said that the immediate business of the
meeting being over, deputations from the London and Southern
and Metropolitan Railways Junction Companies were pre-
sent, to give any information regarding their lines which
might be.desired. _ _ _

Mr. F. W. ETHERIDGE, of the Metropolitan Junction line,
said that some of the advantages the town would derive
from their railway would be, that the inhabitants would be
enabled to obtain coal, lime, and chalk. more speedily and
more economically than at present, and that the tanners
would have better markets to go to, for the railway would
open many more parts of the country to them. It must be
borne in mind that at Uxbridge, which their railway would
pass, there were 2,000 quarters of wheat ground weekly.
When that place was put in communication with Essex, i 6
might be fairly expected that one-fifth of that quantity would
be sent from Essex. Coals, which he believed were sold in the
town at from 28s. to 30s. per ton, would be reduced to
18s. Gd.; chalk, which cost from 7s. to Bs. per ton, would be
had for 45.; and in lime a saving 'of 2s. 9d in 100 pecks
„...

would be effected.--(Hear.) The -line would not stop at
Tilbury. It was the intention of the company to cross the
river, probably by a steam bridge similar to that at South-
ampton, and thus Kent, Sussex, and Essex would be united.
Mr. SrrAw, the solicitor to the London and Southern Com-
pany, laid before the meeting some details of that line. He
said that this town did not depend so much upon itself as
i:nen communication with other towns; and, in his cpinion,
je they did not have railway accommodation, it would soon
sink bto insignificence. That induced them to project the
railway. In the article of coal, they could get none good
under 325. the ton. If the railway were made, they could
kcon. It was calculated by the company that
the carriage of
get them pz24s. The amount of carriage at present was
Bs. per cha
coal would be a source of great profit. At
present the price charged for the conveyance of lime along
the road was 30s. 1... e waggon, in addition to other expenses,
while by the railway .the same quantity might be removed
the sane distance for 10s., effecting a saving of more than
the cost of the lime.—(nor, hear.) It would be unnecessary
for him to mention the varit.
us other articles, the conveyance
of which by railway would ns
lt only be a great benefit to the
town, but a source of revenwt tO the Company.
The CHAIRMAN begged Mr. 511,1 w to inform the meeting
what. the feeling of the inhabi,.`ant:s of the Rochford Hun-
dreds was with regard to the propost'd lines—whether they
were disposed to concur with or to opposc them.
Mr. SitAw replied that he had convorsod with nearly the
whole of the principal persons, arid not
pne of them ex-
pressed his dissent to the line. Two or flar..e said the pro-
jects were rather late, and that they had pleclgc'd themselves
to another line, but they had nothing to fear iroin fair com-
petition.
Mr. ETHERIDGE said he should like to know what iYas the
most suitable place for the Billericay station.
Mr. bent said he had no doubt it would be at the bottom
of the town. _ _ • _
_

Mr. ETHERIDGE said the Company was inclined to adopt
whatever place the town thought best.
Captain SCIINEIDER, of the London and Southend line,
next addressed the meeting, and recommended persons re-
siding in the neighbourhood to purchase shares in the rail-
way, if only five or six, to let the Legislature see it was not
a mere, city speculation. They would appear better before
Parliament if their shareholders were actually interested in
the success of the railway.

The

habitants of the several towns in the hundreds of Barnstaple
and Rockford be earnestly requested to concur in the object
of this meeting."
A Committee having been appointed to carry the resolu-
tions into effect, a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman,
and the meeting separated.

EASTERN COUNTIES JUNCTION AND SOUTIIEND.—A meet-
ing of the Committee of Management of this undertaking
was held on Tuesday, when it was resolved " That the report
of the engineers is in every respect satisfactory, and should
be carried into effect forthwith; that the Earl of Morning-
ton be appointed Chairman of the Company; and that the
Lord Viscount Wellesley be appointed a member of the Pro-
visional Committee." It was stated in the course of the
meeting that the promoters of the scheme had every reason
to believe it would be successful when brought before Par-
liament.

DIRECT SHEFFIELD AND YORK, AND WAKEFIELD,
PONTEFRACT, AND GOOLE JUNCTION.— This line is obtain-
ing the grea►est attention from the fact of the vast accom-
modation to au immense mass of pers,,ns which it is intended
to afford. It will commence at .c.:,heffield, and proceed along
the North Midland Railway to Swindon, and, branching off
in a direct line, pass close to Pontefract, Brotherton, and
Knottingly, and on to Burton Salmon, and will again unite
with the North Midland Railway. The scheme is hailed
with decided antisfaction, more particularly by the people of
Wakefield, and, it not presenting any opposing features to
existing railways, will be free from opposition, whilst from its
being a feeder of consideration to the Wakefield, Pontefract,
and Goole Railway (the Bill for which has been already ob-
tained), it cannot fail but to command the support and co-
operation of that Company. The Midland and Birmingham
Railways will likewise benefit thereby, as it will render them,
in conjunction with the South Midland and Erewash Valley
Railways, as direct a means of communication northward as
is possible. It is curious that, short as is this railway (being
only 17 miles in length), it will form a key of the utmost
importance, and a connecting link by which the towns above-
mentioned will be brought 10 miles nearer to each other,
shortening the distance between York and Sheffield, connect-
ing the latter with, the nearest shipping port, and perfecting
the transit between numerous towns of magnitude and Not-
tingham, Birmingham, Leicester, and Northampton. The
line has been surveyed by Mr. Charles Vignoles and Mr.
John Bevan, and the returns are all in a state of forwardness
for business operations at the commencement of the next ses-
sion of Parliament.

Axnoi.uE, GAINSBOROUGIT, AND GOOLE RAILWAY.—A
very satisfactory arrangement has, we are informed, been
made with the York and North Midland Railway Com-
pany, by which four-and-a-half per cent. will be guaranteed
to the shareholders in this line, besides half the surplus
profits, which, it is believed, will raise the dividend to seven
or eight per cent. Mr. Hudson will be chairman, and the
Right Hon. Sir John Beckett, deputy-chairman. Other
directors from the York and North Midland Company will
also be added to t` e board.
GREAT NORTII OF INDIA RAILWAY, FROM ALLANAPAD
TO DELHl.—:.,ince the first notice of the appearance of this
project it would seem that Sir George Larpent's Company,
(the Indian Railway, of which Mr. Macdonald Rowland
Stephenson is the engineer, and now at Calcutta,) have re-
published the names of their board, with an intimation to
the public that the line of the above Company from Allaha-
had to Delhi was contemplated in their great scheme of the
Indian Railway Company. The latter Company, as already
notified, have a capital of 4,000.0001. entrusted to them for
the purpose of carrying out a line from Calcutta to Delhi
(about 500 miles), and that their preliminary survey is now
making to Burdwan (about 140 miles). It is also known,
that this small part of the line is to be completed before the
Indian Company propose to commence with their works
from thence to Mirzapore. It is strongly urged therefore,
that although the Indian Company may have proposed to
themselves in the outset a succession of Indian railways, yet
as they have only taken capital for their first line—from
Calcutta to Mirzapore, there exists no good reason, either as
affects the European or Indian public, why any new com-
pany should not proceed with the important line from Alla-
ballad to Delhi, so that simultaneously the Great North and
West line of India may be in progress—indeed, that it would
be a manifest injustice and inconvenience that the public
should wait whilst one company can complete their arrange-
ments for succesfully carrying out a given extensive line of
the country, which fairly gives employment for the capital
and enterprise of many. One fact is most important, that
the Indian board is especially favourable to the north-west
lines, and that it is not under a pledge to any particular

company.
THE THAMES TUNNEL RAlLWAY.—Negotiations are now
going forward between the Directors of the Thames Tunnel
and a party of capitalists, headed by a gentleman most fa-
vourably known in the railway world, for the purchase of
the tannel, with the view of carrying a railway direct from
the junction of the Eastern Counties and Blackwall lines
to the point on the Greenwich line whence the Croydon,
Brighton, and Dover diverge. It is well known that
the Thames Tunnel has not returned, and is not likely to
return, one farthing of profit to the proprietors, nor even
to pay interest on the large sum for which it is mortgaged
to Government. Under these circumstances, an offer of
about 10s: in the pound (which is, we believe, the amount
named) seems a perfect God-send to the unfortunate Share-
holders, a meeting of whom will, we hear, be held to-day, to
consider the proposal. Should an arrangement be effected,
the atmospheric principle will be adopted. Mr. Robert
Stephenson will probably be the engineer-in-chief, and Mr.
Phipps acting engineer, and the direction will consist of
members of the Northern and Eastern Dover, Brighton, and
Blackwall boards. There can be no question that a " below-
bridge" junction of this kind would be of great public utility.
—Railway Record.
GREAT INDIAN PENINSULAR RAILWAY.—The promoters of
this line have this week obtained a prodigious accession of
strength by the addition to their list of Directors of Mr. Hud-
I oofdm
Mr.eoAbel Smith,
p ita one of Vire
g h Messrs.est tilorsecohciel d. s , and
is
now become decidedly the first of all the Indian railways.—
Railway Record.
REGENT'S CANAL COMPANY.—We are informed, and we
have reason to believe correctly, that the wharfingers and
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I Board.