The Sun.
London, England, 1844-01-02 00:00:00

LONDON REPERTORY.

Contains a succinct, and apparently correct,
a-count of all the most recent patents that have
been granted for improvements in mechanics,
manufactures, &c. The ivriodical, as may be
stirmiivd, rrGin-this brief reference to it, is syholly
of a practical character.

THE BANKS versus THE POST-
OFFICE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Srn,—You will confer much benefit on the public by
I giving an early place in your independent paper, to the
inclosed statement taken from the Edintufgh Wahl,
Chr.lnic!e of this morning. In addition to the facts
therein contained, I can state from my own knowledge
than an order for 51. from the postmaster of Birmiegliam
on our Edinburgh post-office, dated Dec. 23, and payable
on the 25th, was then presented for payment, and
everysubsi (pent day since, but the only answer or
satisfaction returned was, " No advice front Birmingham,
although written to." The note now lies in the hands
of the holder, disgraced and dishonoured, under protest.
Ts such conduct to be any longer permitted to pass with
impunity ?—I remain, your obedient servant,
Edinburgh, Dec. 30, 1843. W. M.
EDINEURGII, DEC. 28.—We have heard several com-
plaints relative to the transmission of money through
the Post•olli6e. When it is sent inclosed in letters, the
letters sometimes do not reach their destination. When
it is transmitted through the Money Order office, the
Postmaster sometimes omits to send advice, and in such
cases, payment of the orders is refused, and parties put
to the utmost inconvenience. It was only lately that a
widow lady in reduced circumstances was watching her
sin in bed, uho was apparently dying of fever. His
articulation might have been imperceptible to any other
ear but that of an anxious mother. She, however, soon
overheard " Oh, that I could only see Dr. Ay.-1 would
t relief." • The mother had not the means of in-
wiling 1)r. Ay, upon the only terms agreeable to her
feelings, but she had an affectionate brother at some dis-
tance, and a letter was soon on its way to him stating
the situation of her son, the opinion of an able and at-
tentive young man from the Dispensary, and an account
of the expressed desires of the youth himself ; the re-
turn of post-brought a post-office order for what was re-
quired, and the widow flew to her cloak and bonnet, rind
in a few minutes was at the Post-office, but who shall
paint the mother as she stood," when she was told the
order could not be honoured for want of advice. • .
The feelings of women are strong, and when these
point in the right way, they are unerring guides—a few
seconds only was required to enable her to -fierm a new
resolution. She was soon in the presence of Dr. Ay, and
in half an hour they were both at the bedside of her son,
conveyed in the doctor's carriage. Her son recovered;.
the doctor would not accept of any fee, and thus the
feeling and syMpathies that ever accompanies genius,
corrected in this, as in many other cases, the mischief
that pampered indolence produces.
We know a family who, about twelve months since,
had occasion to complain to the Postmaster-General of
a gross neglect of the kind alluded to from Birmingham,
but the only answer was to this effect, that the Post-
office department was net responsible for its servants.
The same family suffered for several days by a similar
neglect in summer, and they are.again suffering at the
present moment by a third act of nepiigence, all occasioned
by the same poBtniaster within twelve months, and it has
naturally occurred to the family that it is an intentional
neglect in consideration of the complaint upon the first
occasion.

If this be true, and we have reason to believe it is,
then the postmaster 1 'ferret' to should be instantly dis.
missed ; but it is possible the man may be so stupid, or
so indolent, that he treats every body in the same way,
and if that be the case, then, of course, he should lie
treated just as other stupid and indolent men are treated
by their masters who have an interest in their services.
Let the Postmaster General, however, treat the ser-
vant of the public as he may bo advised, and let the pub-
lic conduct their own private affairs as they may feel
best for their own interest. They are just now giving
thousands per annum to the Post-office for the transmis-
sion of money, which may be much better and more
sanely transmitted through the banks, of which there am
most revectable offices in every town, and the bankers,
we are told, now make it part of their business to ac.),
conunodate the public by transi4►itting the smallest souk
without any charge, while at the Post office he is charged
threepence fur the smallest sum he has occasion to send.
—Edinburgh Maly Chronicle.

FALLACIES of the ',STANDARD."
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sin,—Your paper of last night, received this day,
alludes in its leading article to the monstrous falsehood
that generally characterises the articles in the Standard
newspaper. The same number of your paper contains
one of these Standard articles, in which is so glaring an
instance of the justice of your imputation of this abomi-
nable vice of habitual disregard to truth in the editor
of the Standard, that I cannot forbear mentioning it to
yoa. The article you quote from the Standard, amongst
other similar insinuations, says, '• The United States ace
nearly the last part of the world to which an emi rant
would direct his course." While 1 was reading this, the
number of the "Companion to the Almanack," just
publi,hed, was lying bcfcre me, from which I extract
the foliowing—
" Total number emigrated from the United
Kingdom in the year 1842
Of which emigrated to the United States
Or just one-half of the British emigrants went to a coun-
try witich the veracious Editor of the Standard says is
the last part of the world to which an emigrant would
(Eruct his course." Even in an article marked by no
violent political feeling, the editor cannot avoid invent-
tacts.—Your obedient servant,
'bee. 30, 1843.

VERAX.

LONDON AND DOVER RAILWAY.
The completion of the works from Abbot's Cliff to
Dover, which is now so anxiously looked for, has
(since the period of our last observations) been the
scene of the most active and persevering operations
night and day ; and had it not been for the recent fall
of the cliff at the east entrance to Abbott's Cliff, we
doubt not that the anticipations contained in the last
able report of Mr. Cubitt to the Directors, would
have been fully verified (viz., the opening of the en-
tire line by the Ist of January, 1844), considering
the advantages the late favourable weather has af-
forded.
The tunnelling through the core of the fallen mass,
however, is going on rapidly, and, taking into account
the nature of •the work, with much spirit, under the
able management and exertions of Mr. Hodges. Th!s
work, we observe, is now about two-thirds finished,
and in the course of eight or ten days, we may expect
it will be wholly so. It is satisfactory to observe
that the permanent rails are laid to and from this un-
fortunate barrier, which, when it is removed, an en.
tire opening will he almost instantaneously effected.
The works from Shakspeare Cliff to the terminus are
waiting the completion of this portion of Abbott's
Cliff Tunnel. The lengthened scarpment of the range
of cliff adjoining Arch Cliff Fort, which protruded on
the brie, may be said to be finished, and the timber
dike, which retains the formation of the platform in
its front, is also finished. The continuation of this
(like in front of the terminus is fast advancing ; and
we may here observe that its construction is consi-
dered to be quite new in this country. That portion
of it in front of Arch Cliff Fort (the severest attack-
ing point of the sea), having the double flanged
piles and a backing of cement concrete, seems to be
almost a facsimile in detail of that designed by Mr.
Steward, of Dover, for the construction of his piers
in the proposed Harbour of Refuge here, with the ex.
option, perhaps, that Mr. Steward introduces stone
casing and stone ties, instead of the timber easing
and ties.
We observe that a passage-way in front of Arch
Cliff Fort, of several feet wide, is in progress, and
that to facilitate its formation, the old see-beaten
brow of the Fort has been removed. A distribution
of cast iron and timber groins is in course of being
planted in front of the terminus, for the purpose of
retaining the shingle in front of the platform. This
work, together with the dike and viaduct, from the
immensity of the undertaking, and the manner in
which it is executed, refleot the highest credit on the
contractors, Messrs. Finals and Walker, as well as on
the professional merit of Mr. Geo. Turnbull, their exe-
euti%• engineer.
We understand that the preliminary operations for
theimmediate erection of *re splendid terminus is to
he proceeded with on Monday, January Ist, by Mr.
Grimsdell, the- contractor, whose estimate for the
work, which we have already noticed, amounts le
29,4751.
We hope the people of Dover will not forget the
hint we gave them some time since, to be prepared to,
give the Directors a cordial reception on the opening,
—Dover chronicle.
to Dover of this great undertaking.

etki ms
ien ble)eunb
ionn,
, hasa t. ft
toor bas rmr ae
.11
visitA to General
rtlllervse,u.nldphtoarm,
blending, however, recreation with professional business
(in which he is extensivelylikepaieydrefteortebteebdusytitoil
f much
vu :sarktiriomi nat;stded by his
spirited countrymen). He has been honoured with a
t~~lnii.ii 'ion to execute a bust of the Earl of Cardigan,
tc‘e‘;C:lnrirecejwirt4hanaseise'
iit'ieleaso4htarms,

4°... .4C
MANCIiESTER AND LEEDS RAIL-
WAY.

A Special General Meeting of the Proprietors of the
Manchester and Leeds- Railway was convened at the
Company's Offices, Oldham -road, Manchcstcr, on Thurs-
day last, for the purpose of taking into consideration,
and deciding upon, a proposed arrangement between the
Manchester and Leeds Railway Company and the Hull
aril Selby Railway Company, for uniting and consoli-
dating into one concern the traffic and business of the
said Companies, and for working the said two railways
under one management, also fur the purpose of taking
into consideration, and deciding upon the making of pro-
' s isional arrangements with the Hull and Selby Railway
• Company, for the management of the traffic, and other
business of the said two railway companies, in connec-
tion with each other, until the sanction of Parliament
can be obtained ;" and also for the purpose of taking into
consideration, and of deciding upon the propriety of
making an arrangement between the Manel ester and
Lemls Railway Company and the York and North Mid-
land Company, in reference to the tratlie passing along
the last-mentioned railway to or from the Hull and
Selby Railway, and for giving to the Directors all such
powers and authorities as may be necessary for enabling
them to carry any such arrangement into full effect. The
Directors also appl►ed to the meeting for power to obtain
an Act of Parliament for carrying out the above object,
and others connected with them.
A considerable number cf Proprietors were present.
The Chair was taken by H. llouldsworth, Esq.
The CHAIRMAN having explained the objects for
which the meeting was called together, as above, stated
that the business of the present meeting was not to de-
cide finally upon the various measures, but to sanction
the Proprietors in making application to Parliament.
The opinion of the meeting on the proposed plans was
taken seriatim, and the resolution authorising the Court
to apply to Parliament for an Act to alter and amend
the Act relating to the Manchester and Leeds Railway,
was carded unanimously.