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are bound to take certain steps. But this is mere assertion.
The public have seen nothing of these reports. No doubt pains
have be-n taken in official quarters to get the best infor.
mation et a general kind as to the results of the. harvest. No
doubt this information has been before the Cabinet, and the reso.
lutions of. the Cabinet have been influenced thercloy. But, since
the Cabin: t has issued no order—since neither the ports have been
opened, ror any proclamation issued regarding a more sparing use
of food, is not the reasonable conclusion that the official informa-
tion is not of that gloomy character which alarmists represent ?
Unquestionably, as Ministers have met on several occasions in full
Cat met, and have deliberated so long, and yet have taken no, step,
such as an apprehended scarcity of fond would dictate to rational
men, who have the responsibility of government upon their shoul-
ders, the natural and reasonable conclusion is, that the majority of
the Cabinet consider the country to be in no instant and pressing
danger of scarcity. This conclusion should prevent alarm, and save
the public from being wrought upon by the shameful efforts which
are made to produce a state of general panic and irrational fear.

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

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OXFORD, Nov. S.—There will be an election at Balliol College
on Saturday, the 29th inst., of two Fellows and two Scholars, on
the old foundation, open to candidates without regard to the place
of their birth, residence, or education,
Candidates are required to present to the Master, on or before
Saturday, the 22d inst., certificates of birth and baptism, with
testimonials of character.
The examination for the purpose of electing a Sanscrit Scholar
on the foundation of Colonel Boden will take place in the Claren-
don, on Saturday, the 22d inst., at ten o'clock.
The Bodleian Library will be re-opened on Monday next.
Yesterday Mr. Charles A. Octavius Baumgartner, Commoner
of Oriel College, was elected a Scholar, and Mr. Walter Kendall,
also a Commoner, was elected an Exhibitioner at the same college.
CHURCH PREFERMENTS.
The Lord B shop of Exeter has instituted the Rev. Henry
Killock, M.A., to the Vicarage of Stratton, Cornwall, vacant by
the death of the Rev. J. S. Hawker, on the presentation of his
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall.
On the same nomination, his Lordship has instituted the Rev.
Reger Bird, 8.D., to the Rectory of Lantegloss and Advent, Corn-
wall, vacant by the death of the Rev. Corydon Luxmoore.
The Lord Bishop cf Salisbury has nominated the. Rev. R. Grant,
M.A., Vicar of Bradford .Abbas, and Rural Dean, to the Honorary
Canonry of Bearninster Secunda, in Salisbury Cathedral, vacant by
the death of the Rev. Dr. Goddard.
The Rev. John Armstrong, B. A , has been instituted to the
Vicarage of Tidenham, in the county of Gloucester, vacant by the
cession of the Rev. James Henry Scudamore Burr.
The Rev. F. S. Bradshaw, M.A., Curate of St. Mary's, New.
market, has been licensed to the Perpetual Curacy of St. Andrew's,
Netherton, Worcestershire.
The Rev. William Bull, M.A., of Queen's College, Cambridge,
has been instituted to the Rectory of Stoke Ash, Suffolk, on his
own petition.
The Rev. Joseph King', M.A., df Queen's College, Cambridge,
has been licensed to the Perpetual Curacy of Farnham, Suffolk.
The Lord Bishop of Peterborough has instituted the Rev. John
Longliurst, M.A., of Queen's College, Cambridge, Curate of
Kirkby Mallory, and East Shilton, to the Vicarage of Dunton Bas-
sett, Leicestershire, ou his own petition.
The Rev. Henry Caddell, M. A., of Corpus Christi college, Cam.
bridge, Perpetual Curate of Walha.n-green, Fulham, has been pre-
sented to the Rectory of Wayford, Somerset.; •

UNITED STATES.
LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY. —The New York packet-ship Ox-
ford, Captain Rathbone, arrived here this afternoon, after a
voyage of twenty-four days, during which she had expe-
rienced very bad weather. She sailed from New York on the
16th ult., and has •therefore brought papers from that city
one day later than the last arrival. The Oxford has twenty-
one cabin passengers. She reports the arrival of the ship
Ashburton at New York on the 16th ult.
We do not find any news of importance in these papars.
The following are a few extracts :
The Commercial publishes a letter from Washington Insinu-
ating that Mr. Buchannan will resign, and Mr. Walker take. his
place ; and that Mr. Huger will resign his seat in the Senate,
which will be taken by Mr. Calhoun. The same writer thinks
that Mr. Dromgoole will be elected Senator from Virginia.
The Secretary of the Navy returned to Washington yesterday.
During his brief absence from the seat of government Mr. Bancroft
has visited all.the naval stations north of the Potomac, which he
had not previously inspected. He has given his careful attention
to the condition of the navy yards at Portsmouth, New York, and
Philadelphia. He has embraced the opportunity also to visit the
Naval Asylum at the latter city. A busy week's work.— Union.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
SHEFFIELD, Nov. 8.
• STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Boston, Newark, and
Sheffield, 2%--Crrimsby and Sheffield, 13—Ditto, Quarter
Shares, 2%—Grimsby Railway and Dock Extension, 6
Manchester, Sheffield, and Midland Junction, s%—Sheffield
and Lincolnshire, 3;4—Wakefield and Harrogate,. 21. 4s.
BRISTOL, Nov. 8. "
STOCK EXCHANGE.— The sales are—Bristol ant Exeter,
New, 734 —Great Western. Quarter Shares, -14%—Man-
chester and Southampton, 314—Midland, New, 18%.
LEEDS, Nov. 8.
STOCK EXCHANOE.—The sales are—Great North of Eng-
land, New, 47—Midland, 141—Great Grimsby and Sheffield,
14—Ditto, Quarter Shares, 3N—Huddersfield and Sheffield,
16—Leeds and Bradford, Extension, 38—Leeds and Dews-
bury, 23 c. n.—Leeds and Thirsk, 12%7—North British,
New Carli7le Branch, 4—Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver-
hampton, 15—London and York, 4%—Ditto (Bawtry),
41A—Grand Union, 12s. p.—Great Eastern and Western,
ss. p.—Lancashire, Yorkshire, and North-Eastern, 4s.
Leeds and Yolk, par—Leicester and Redford, 15s: p.—Liver-
pool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction, 414—Manchester,
Buxton, Mattock, and Midland, 21/2 p.—North Staffordshire,
4%—North Western, 334—Nottingham and Boston, 255. p.
—Nottingham, Erewash, and Ambergate, 314—South Mid-
lands, 3% p.—Wakefield and Bradford, ss. p.—Waketield and
Harrogate, 1% p.—Welsh Midlands, 3—York and Carlisle,
3—Yorkshire and Glasgow Union, 7s. p.
' HULL, Nov. 8.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market continues exceeding de-
pressed, there being few. buyers but plenty of sellers. The
sales are—Hull and Selby (10 per cent. guaranteed),
Half Shares, 19—Leeds and Bradford, 45—North British
(Carlisle), 31/_—Armagh, Coleraine, and Portrush, 11/2
Cambridge and Lincoln, 31. 13s. 9d—Coventry, Nuneaton,
&c., I,}1—Derby and Gainsborough, 11/2—Nottingham and
Boston, 2%.

YORK, Nov. 8.
STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Newcastle and Dar-
ington (Brandling), 45-York and North Midland Exten-
sion, 20/4-London awl York, 414-Newcastle and Ber-
wick, 134-North British, New Carlisle Branch, 3%-
Wakefield, Pontefract, and Goole, 48 cum all-Coventry,
Nuneaton, Birmingham, and Leicester, 134-Grand Union,
1%-Leicester and Bedford,l% Manchester, .-Liverpool, and
ISTewcastle Junction, 4:3/4-Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and
Midland, 3% p-Welsh Midland, 21. 18s. 9d. •
EDINBURGH, Nov. 7.
STOCK EXCITANGE.-The sales are- Aberdeen, 71. 155.-
Aberdeen, Banff, and Elgin, 2/. 7s. 6d.-Airdrie and Bath-
gate, 3/. IN.-Arbroath and Forfar, 251.-Ditto, Half Shares,
15L-Armagh and Portrusb, 21. 12s. 6d.-Ayr and Dumfries,
3L-Ayr and Galloway, 2L 18s. 6d-Banffshire, 2/.155.-Bel-
fast and County Down, 31.-British and Irish Union, 4/-
Caledonian, 111. 155.-Caledonian Extension, 3/. 155.-Cale-
donian and Dumbarton, 3/. 95.-Caledonian and Northern
Direct, 3/. Os. 6d.-Cambridge and Lincoln, Si. 7s. 6d.-
Carnwarth and West Linton, 2/. 35.-Chelmsford and Bury,
1/. 17s. 6d.-Clydesdale Junction, 201.-Cornwall and Dever',
2/. 108.-Deeside Railway, 6/. 2s. 6d.-Direct Northern, 24
18s.-Dublin and Enniskillen, 5'.-Dundee and Arbroath,
36/.-Ditto, New. M.-Dundee and Perth, 101.-East of
Fife, 2/. 155.-East Lothian Central, 41.-Edinburgh and
Bathgate, 4/. 10s.-Edinburgh and Glasgow, ex news, 721.-
Ditto, Hal* Shares, 181.-Ditto, Quarters, 181.-Ditto, Ditto,
New, 131.-Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dumbarton, 11. 3s.-
Edinburgh and Leith Atmospheric, 31.-Edinburgh, Leith,
and Granton, 24/. 10s.-Ditte, Preference, 194-Edinburgh
and Northern, 4/. 3s. 6d.-Ditto, Newport, U. 75.-Ditto,
Lochgelly, 145.-Edinburgh and Peebles, ex new, 2/. 19s.
-Edinburgh and Perth, 54 IN.-Edinburgh, Portobello, and
Musselburgh, 2/. 25.-Forth and Clyde Junction. 31. 175.-
Glasgow and Ayrshire, 721.-Ditto, New Stock, 231.-Ditto,
Quarter Shares 21/. 12s. 6d.-Glasgow and Belfast Union,
3/. 4s. 6d.-Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, .3/. 55.-Glas-
gow and Dundee Junction, 3/.-Glasgow and Garnkirk, 45/.
-Glasgow and Greenock, 22/. 10s.-Ditto, New Stock,
10/. 155.-Ditto, Preference, 2/. 55.-Glasgow Harbour Mine-
ral, 31.55.-Glasgow, Strathaven, and Lesmahagow, 5/. 15s.
-Granton Junction, 15s. p.-Great County Down, 3/.-Great
North of Scotland, 31. 183.-Ditto, Extensions, 51. 18.-Great
North and South Wales, I/.-Inverness and Elgin, 21. 2s.
6d.-Lanark and Lothians, 5'.-Larne and Ballymena, 21.25.
-London and Hounslow, 2/.-London and Manchester
(Rem.), 3/. 55.-London and Manchester (Rastrick) 51. 10s.
-London and Windsor, 1/. 55.-London and York, 51.-
Midland and Eastern Counties, 21. 17s. 6d.-Morayshire,
11.5x.-Newry and Londonderry, 21. 10s.-North British, ex
news, 23/ 2s. 6d.-Ditto, Halves, ex news, Si. 10s.-Ditto,
Fifths, 61.-Ditto, Carlisles, Si. ;N.-North \Vales Mineral,
New, 5/. 10s.-Perth and Crieff, Si. Is.-Perth and Inver-
ness, 21. 95.-Scottish Central, 16/. 17s. 6d.-Scottish Cen-
tral and Caledonian Junction, 2/. 155.-Scottish Midland, 4/.
IN-Scottish North Western, 2'. 145.-Scottish south
Midland, 2/. 165.-Scottish Western, 2/. 125.-Shrevsbury
and Hereford, I/. 10s.-Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Chester,
6/. 10s.-South Midland, 81.-Stirling and Dunfermline, 34
31.-Stirling an -Midland, 365. p.-Strathern Junction, 3/.
10s.-Surrey Grand Junction, 1/. 7s. 6d.-Tean and Dove
Valley, 2/.-Tyne Valley, 3/-Wishaw and Coltness, 571.
GLASGOW, Nov. 7.
STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Airdrie and Bathgate,
745.-Ardrossan, 57-Ayr and Dumfries Junction, 61s.- Ayr
and Galloway, 555.-Banffshire, 505.-Bridge of Weir, 525.
-British and Irish Union, 795.-Caledonian, 1014-Cale-
(lonian Extension, 765. 6d.-Caledonian and Ayrshire Junc-
tion, 545.-Ditto and Dumbartonshire Junction, 695.-Cord-
wall arid Devon Central, 505.-Dnndee and Perth, 10-East
Indian Railway, 605.-Edinburgh and Perth, 514-Glasgow
General Terminus, 12-Glasgow and Belfast Union, 625. 6d.
-Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, New, 104-Glasgow, Kil-
marnock, and Ardrossan OA-Glasgow and Dundee Junc-
tion, 605.-Glasgow Harbour Grand Junction, 545.-Glasgow
Harbour Mineral, 685.-Great North of Scotland, 80s.-
Great Eastern and Western, ss. p.-Inverness and Elgin, 2%
-Kilmarnock and Ayr Direct, 80s.-Lanark and Lothians,
41. 18s. 6d.--Lesmahagow, 4/. 165.-Paisley, Barrhead, and
Hurlet, 71,4-Perth and Inverness, 475. 6d.-Perth and
Crieft; 555.-Sanquhar and Muirkirk Juncti on, 43s 6d.-
Scottish Western, 515.-Scottish North Western, 505.-
Scottish South Midland Junction, 545.-Stirling and Dun-
-585.-Strathern Junction, 70s.

DUBLIN, Nov. 8.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Cork and Waterford,
I%—Cork and Youghal, 2%—Dublin, Dundrum' and Ennis-
killen, 2—Great Southern and Western, 21—Killarney Junc-
tions, 2—Waterford and Limerick, 81,12—Waterford, Wexford;
and Dublin, 1

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
NEW SCHEMES.
Last week was unusually unproductive of new railway pro-
jects. The following appear to be the few that have been
ushered into the world in spite of the extreme pressure which
has lately been perceptible on the money market
DinEer WESTERN.—A public meeting of the inhabitan's
of Wells, was held on Thursday, the Mayor presiffing, for
the purpose of taking into consideration the various lines
of railway proposed for the accommodation of that city and
its neighbourhood. After the merits of the many competing
schemes had been strongly advocated by their respective
supporters, and considered by the meeting, it was resolved
by a large majority, that the Direct Western Railway offered
more advantages to that city and its neighbourhood, both as
regarded local accomodation and communication with the
metropolis, than any other line, and the meeting pledged
themselves to give to that CoMpany their fullest support and
co-operation.
WELSH SOUTH MIDLAND.—The shares in the Welsh
South Midland„ or Chepstow, Forest of Dean, and Glouces-
ter Junction Extension, were allotted on aturday. The
Committee state that they delayed issuing the letters of
allotment in this undertaking, until they were perfectly satis-
fied that the surveys, &c., would be perfected in time to
proceed with their Bill in the ensuing session. Mr. Gravatt,
their engineer, had now assured them that the plans, sec-
tions, and books of reference, would be ready to be deposited
according to the Standing Orders of Parliament by the 30th
instant.
NOTTINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, AND COVENTRY JUNCTION.
—The shares in this Company have just been allotted. Mr.
Charles Fox, the consulting engineer, has addressed a letter
to the Committee of Management, in which he states that
the survey of the line is in a state of great forwardness, and
that he will be completely prepared to comply with the
standing orders; the works on-the line, he adds, are light,
and the gradients good.
GREAT KENT ATMOSPHERIC.—The Committee of Manage•
ment have issued a notice to the shareholders, informing them
that in consequence of the non-receipt of letters of allotment
within the time specified for payment, they have extended
the time for paying the deposits until the 17th inst. Up to
this date upwards of 100,0001. have been received.—Steam

Times.
FALMOUTH, HELSTON, AND PENZANCE.—The surreys upon
this line of railway are in a very frrward state. The plans
and sections will be duly deposited with the proper authori-
ties before the 30th instant, and every step will be taken to
ensure an application in the ensuing session of Parliament
for an Act of Incorporation. The procf that this line is
much needed is, that the Corporations of the towns through
which it passes, and the entire of the landowners in its route,
are in favour of the undertaking. At present all the
immense productions of the mines and granite quarries
are transmitted to the ports over the uneven turnpike
roads in carts, thereby enhancing the price of articles in the
public markets. This railway, when completed, will effect
a great reduction in the cost of transit, and, will enable new
ground to be opened which at present is prevented being
worked by the enormous charge for carriage.—Railway
Herald.
SOUTH WEszEterr.—Henry Charles Lacy, Esq. (the pro-
moter of the Manchester, Southampton, and Poole Railway),
has been invited to join the direction of the London and
South Western Company, to which that gentleman • having
assented, a resolution tthat effect was passed at a full hoard
of the London and South Western Directors, held at Nine-
elms on Friday.
REGENT'S CANAL.—The allotment letters in this line were
issued on Saturday, and contained an announcement which
might be imitiated by other new Companies with credit to
themselves and to the comfort of the public, namely, " that
the committee guarantee the return of the deposit, less a sum
not exceeding 7s. 6d. per share, should the application to
Parliament not succeed in the ensuing session."—Railway
Examiner.
The Whitby, Pickering, and Great North of England
Junction have resolved on throwing off a branch from the
main line at Molton.
WORCESTER, HEREFORD, Ross, AND GLOUCESTER, AND
GREAT EASTERN AND WESTERN.—The Great Eastern and
Western Company have come to the determination of aban-
doning the line between Worcester and Hereford, and as an
equivalent for this surrender, they are to have an interest in
the 'Worcester, Hereford, Ross, and Gloucester line. This
arrangement, it is confidently anticipated, will be mutually
advantageous. The line from Hereford to Merthyr Tydvil,
to join the Vale of Neath; is still in the hands of the Great
Eastern and Western : and it is said they are to have the
support of the Great Western Company.
YORK AND BRADFORD.—This line is intended to take as
direct a course as possible from Bradford to the city of York,
which can be accomplished by proceeding by the way of
Shipley, and passing near to Bailden, Esholt, Guiseley,
Yeadon, Otley, Poole, and Arthington, and there crossing
the Leeds and Thirsk Railway, and thence continued in an
easterly direction via Harewood Bridge, Collingham, Linton
to Wetherby, where it will become connected with such rail-
way from Leeds and Wetherby to York as may be sanctioned
by Parliament during the ensuing session, •thereby placing
the important trading towns of Leeds and Bradford on an
equal footing with the city of York and the North of Eng-
land, as well as forming the most direct chain of communica-
tion with the Manchester and Leeds, Manchester and Liver-
pool, and lluddersfield Canal Railways, by means of the
West Riding Union and other projected railways, to the
important town of Bradford. The present route from Brad-
ford to York, via Leeds, is about 45 miles, and by the pro •
posed line the distance will be about 33 miles, thus reducing
the distance 12 miles. The project, it is said, interferes with
no vested interests. Messrs. Butterfield and Piccup, of Brad-
ford, are the solicitors of the Company.
MANCHESTER AND SOUTHAMPTON EXTENSION,—The ob •
jest of this railway is to afford local accommodation to the large
population lying between Dreitwich, Stourbridge, end Wol-
verhampton, and at the same time to improve the chain of
direct communication between Manchester, Salisbury and
Poole oa the one hand, and between Manchester and South-
ampton on the other. The line will commence by a junction
with tha Birmingham and Gloucester Railway, near Droit-
wich, and. passing by the Salt Works at that place, and
through or near the towns of Brornsgrove ancl Stonaridge,

will fall into the intended grand contral station at Wolver-
hampton, whence run connecting lines with all parts of the
kingdom.. The length of the line will be about twenty-four
miles. Capital 800,0004,4 n 40,000 shares. • -
LEEDS, MIDLAND, AND LINCOLNSHIRE JUNCTION.—This
line is intended to commence at Swinton, on the Midland
Railway, and terminate at Retford by a junction with
the London and
.York and Sheffield and .Lincoln Railways.
By the former access is obtained in• the-shortest time to
Neuark, Grantham, Nottingham; PeterborOtigb, and London.;
and by the latter, the most direct road is secured from Leeds
and the neighbourhood to Gainsborough, Lincoln, HoriicaStle,
Spilsby, Wainfleet, Boston, Spalding, &c. It will accommo-
date not Only its .own locality, but will also reduce the dis-
tance between Leeds and the metropolis from 205 to about
180 miles, or a saving Of 25 miles. The 'distance between
London and the other great seats- of the woollen trade, Dews-
bury, Bradford, Huddersfield, &c., will also be lessened full
30 miles in each instance. Capital 500,000'., in 2,500 shares.
SHOREHAM AND CHICHESTER.—The line from Shoreham
to Chichester is rapidly approaching completion. The rails
are laid down to within half a mile of the city, and a number
of stonemasons are busily employed in the works for the ter-
minus and other parts of the line. •
BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY COMPANY.—From an ac-
edental omission in our report of the proceedings of this
Company at Bristol, on Friday, a slight confusion appears in
the reading. The last sentence should have run thus—" The
motion for the non-confirmation of the agreement was carried
by an overwhelming majority."
SouTH•EASTERN.—We understand that the Directors of
the South-Eastern Railway Company have resolved to place
at the option of the Postmaster-General the opportunity of
sending mail bags, by every one of their trains, without
making any additional charge for the facilities given.—
Railway Standard.
EASTERN COUNTIES.—Mr. Bulkeley has resigned the Se-
cretaryship of the Eastern Counties Railway. Mr: Bulkeley's
courteous manners had deservedly secured for him a " host
of friends."—Railway Record.
NEW LINES ABANDONED.—Amongst the railway com-
panies which have notified the absolute or temporary aban-
donment of their undertaking are the following :—Direct
London and Manchester, via Bedford, Railway Company ; the
Stourbridge, Dudley, and Birmingham Railway Company;
the Salisbury and Dorchester Railway Company, and the
Torquay and Newton Abbot Railway Company.—The Share-
holder.

SCOTCH LINES.
EDINBURGH, WEDNESDAY.—An extraordinary general
meeting of the shareholders of the Caledonian Company was
held within Gibbs's Royal Hotel, Edinburgh, this day, Mr.
J. J. Hope Johnstone, M.P., in the chair.
The CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, said, ftom the
nature of the country in which some of the heaviest works
of the Caledonian occur, considerable time has necessarily
been required in order to provide accommodation for the
workmen, but for tome weeks past 2,500 men have been
employed, and at an early period a large addition will
be made to this number. The Directors have also been
much engaged in effecting settlements with the landowners
along the line. They have accomplished this in a great
many cases, and they feel justified in stating that they
sea no reason to anticipate any difficulty in bringing the
whole of these negotiations to a conclusion, or to fear that
the works will not be finished within the time originally an-
nounced.—(Applause.) The Directors have been, and still
are, engaged in negotiations with other companies; and they
hare hopes of bringing most, if not the whole of these, to a
satisfactory issue.—(Cheers.) You have heard of the union
which has just taken place between the London and Bir-
mingham and Grand Junction Companies, and know that
now, substantially, the whole line from London to Carlisle
will be under one powerful body.— (Applause.) The Cale-
donian Company have hitherto been always cordially sup-
ported by the Grand Junction Company. With a view to a
still more intimateconnexion, I am happy to announce that an
arrangement has been made, by which, as soon as pos-
sible, an honourable friend, of high standing, now a director
in these united Companies, will take his place as one of the
Directors at the Caledonian Board. Asa general principle, I
feel that the progress of railway enterprise has been too rapid.
(Hear hear.) But good may come out of seeming evil ; and
I shall not regret it if the result shall be to induce Govern-
ment to take a comprehensive view of the whole railway
question, and lay down some sound principles to guide our
railway legislation in future.—(Applause.) Meanwhile, with
every one moving around us, we cannot stand still. We
have given the best consideration in our power to various
proposals that were submitted to us, and the result is that
we hate come to the conclusion that the schemes which we
now bring before you will materially tend to the advantage
of this Company.
The SECRETARY then read the following report :—" The
time having arrived when it becomes necessary to make
preparations for bringing before Parliament, in the ensuing
se: sion, such additional works or projects as the company
may think expedient, the directors called the present meet-
ing for the purpose of determining upon them as notified
and with that view, they beg leave to offer such an ex-
planation of each object as appears necessary to its being
sufficiently understood. With respect to the first two, the
acquisition of the Garnkirk Railway and the Clydesdale
Junction Railway, these lines have been always regarded
as the best modes of access of this railway to Glasgow,
the former on the north and the latter on the south
side of the river Clyde, which divides that city, and
also as the means of connecting the Caledonian Rail-
way with the projected Dumbartonshire and West High-
land lines, and with the various existing and projected
railways in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire; and the direc-
tors feel assured that the terms upon which they have
been acquired, and which are detailed in the agreements
now laid before the meeting, are such as will be profitable
to the Company, even although they were viewed merely as
separate investments, without reference to their utility as
essential communications fur the through traffic of this rail-
way. The objects embraced under the third head are-
1. A deviation of the main line at Carlisle. This is for the
purpose of reaching a joint station, which has been fixed
upon by the Lancaster and Carlisle Company and, the
Newcastle and Carlisle Company, as being in a very
superior situation to that which was originally con-
templated. 2. Branches from Dumfries to the main
line northwards and southwards, with a subsidiary
branch to the port of Annan. These were suggested
by the Committee of the House of Commons last session
as necessary portions of the Caledonian system. 3. A
branch fiom the main line to Langholm, which would
have a considerable traffic in minerals. 4. Branches from
the Edinburgh branch to Granton and Leith, and to
Queensferry and the Union Canal.- The importance of the
two former branches, for communication with the shipping
of the Forth, is obvious, but if satisfactory arrangemeints
could be made, that communication might be sufficiently
attained by means of a junction with the Edinburgh, and
Glasgow Railway, and thereby with the existing Leith and
Granton Railway. 'f he branch to Queensferry will supply an
advantageous connexion with the Edinburgh and Perth
Railway. The branch to the Union Carat will be only about
200 yards in length, and is expected to command a consider-
able traffic. 5,6, and 7. Branches from, and improve-
ments upon, the Pollox and Govan Railway. One of these
branches is intended to lead, by means ot a bridge across
the Clyde, to the- principal passenger station in the centre
of Glasgow, which will be one of the best in the kingdom in
every respect. The others are intended to improve the
connexions with the harbour, and with the other railways
on the south side of Glasgow, and to afford to those rail-
ways an access to the passenger station above referred to.
8. A branch from the Castlecarry branch of this railway to
the Garnkirk Railway, to shortern the distance to Glasgow
for the northern traffic. 9. Branches from the Clydesdale
Jtinction Railway to the Garnkirk Railway, near Dundyvan
and Coatbridge, which will have a very large mineral and
passenger traffic. 10. A. branchfrom the Garnkirk Railway
to Airdrie, which will also have a great traffic. ,11. Such sta-
tions as may be found necessary in connexion with the
various branches. These are all the objects which the Di-
rectors consider it necessary at present to recommend for the
approval of the meeting ; in order to bring the Caledonian
Railway into 'full operation, it has been computed that the
capital which their completion will render necessary is about
1,275.000/. That sum the Directors propose to raise by
creating one new share of 25/. for each original share of 50/.
of the 'consolidated Caledonian and Clydesdale Junction Rail-
way Companies, and to allot the new shares among the share-
holders of _the two Companies, in proportion' to the original
shares held by them respectively, and to issue scrip for the
same on a deposit of ten per cent. being paid, and the Parlia-
mentary contract being signed."
Mr. P. M. STEWART, M.P. in moving the adoption of
the report, said—Notwithstanding the magnitude of the
plan, which, in my view, always appeared as the first of our
great national lines from England to Scotland, I never met
(notwithstanding the various duties which devolved on the
Board) with a more satisfactory report from those to whom
such duties were entrusted, than I do on the present occasion.
--(Applause.) It gives me pleasure to refer to one point
mentioned in the report, and that is the 'proposed branch to
Dumfries. When the original Bill was before Parliament, the
Committee regretted that they could not sanction the whole
of the Caledonian scheme then submitted to them, being
obliged to reject the branch to Dumfries. They said, on in-
specting it—l thought they said with truth—that there had
been some haste in projecting the branch from the main
line to Dumfries; but it was suggested by the Committee
that, to complete the scheme then before them, and which
met with their sanction, there should be branches, as now
projected by my friends Mr. Locke and Mr. Errington,
from • the south, coming from Carlisle to Dumfries,
and to the north, in going to Dumfries, thus completing
the plan prospectively sanctioned by the Committee. There.
fore, I feel that we have a claim, and I have no doubt that
we shall succeed in our application, and get that most im-
portant part of our scheme completed in next session.
With regard to the operation of this great line in the neigh-
bourhood of Glasgow, I do think we should be satisfied
with the report now read, for I know the struggle going on
there, from the competing interests of the different rail-
ways. I know also the great wealth, and influence, and
the importance of that district to every line, but in par-
ticular to a great leading line likq the Caledonian. Our
Directors have acted wisely in securing the points of com-
munication of which they have now become possessed in the
neighbourhood of Glasgow, in getting under their control
the Garnkirk Railway to ie north of the river, and the
Clydesdale Junction to the south of the river. I am like-
wise certain that at our next meeting we shall have an
earnest of the sagacity with which these great points were
grappled with and settled ; although there may exist in the
minds of some of the shareholders a desire to ask why so
much money should be laid outacquiring them. Butler
let
them wait and see to what put in a
poses th o
estimates are to be 'applied, and I am quite certain they will
find cause to be satisfied with this part of the report.—(Ap-
plause.) There is one point mentioned by our Chairman
also upon which I beg to congratulate the Company; and
that is, that by means of the Caledonian line coming direct
from the heart and centre of England, and from the railway
wealth and power of the neighbouring country, we shall reap
the benefit of these companies identifying themselves with
our lines in this part of the country. We have already in the
state of things which now exist—by their holding of stock—
we have already an earnest of their intentions to this end.
Our Chairman-has alluded to other steps which they mean
to. take to identify themselves with us; and I do say that
not only to the Caledonian line, but to the Scottish interests
in general, it is a subject of great congratulation that this is
one of the many fruits of the improved communication
which has introduced English capital and the energy of Eng-
lish minds in promoting the national and commercial interests
of our country.—(Hear, hear.) I will not trespass longer
upon your time on this occasion, except to say, that I feel
much gratified in being permitted to move the adoption of the
report.—( Hear )
Mr. CANIPBELL of Blythswoocl seconded the adoption of
the report.
Mr. WILSON wished to know whether there have been
surveys made of these various' lines ; whether there have
been any estimates made of their cost; and whether any idea
had been formed of the probable traffic?
The CHAIRMAN, in answer, said—The lines have been ac-
curately surveyed ; by the end of the month the plans will
be quite ready to be lodged in the proper quarter ; and I hold
in my hand a detail of the estimated cost. The Parliamentary
estimates are of course not yet made out, and cannot be,
until the different sections are completed ; it is, therefore,
only an approximating estimate ; but, it is well known that
the accuracy of Mr. Locke is remarkable, and that his esti-
mates are rarely, if ever, exceeded. I have also to state that
traffic. tables are in n:Vs
ens of 'preparation, and, looking to
Aithe intercourse eists between the different points to

which the branches lead, I have no doubt that we shall be
able to present tables that shall be quite satisfactory to all
the shareholders. Of course, if the directors shall find upon
further investigation that any of the lines are not likely to
pay, they will not goon with them ;- and.l hope the share,
holders will have that confidence in the directors as to be-
lieve that they will run into no expense which they really
think will not.be justified.—(Hear, hear.)
The report was then unanimously adopted.
The CHAIRMAN then moved the adoption of a series of
resoluttobs,- authorising the directors to proceed with the
undertaking, which were alsiiearried unanimously.
-On the motion of Colonel M'DoiNtAt.t); of • iowderhall,
seconded by Mr. INIAcONOCHIE, of Meaclowbank, the thanks
of the meeting were unanimously tenderN'to the chairman
and directors, for their great and successful exertions in pro-
moting the interests of the company.

STANDING ORDERS FOR THE THIRTIETH.
(From the Irish Railway Gazette.)
. The time is now at hand when the various projected com-
panies must commence complying with standing orders, and
it is needless for us to warn the promoters that no mercy will
be shown in the ensuing session to any company that has not
strictly, and to the letter, complied with standing orders.
We shall briefly notice the principal standing orders which
must be complied with on or before the 30th inst.
In the first place, the fifteenth standing order of the Corn.
mons requires the publication of the Parliamentary notices
for three successive weeks, in October or November, in the
London, Edinburgh, or Dublin Gazette, as the case may be,
and also in some one and the same newspaper of all counties,
towns, &c., through which the proposed railway runs. The
notices must be delivered to the Gazettes three da3s before
the day of publication.
In the second place, the twenty-third standing order en-
joins that on or before the 30th of November, inimediately
preceding the session of Parliament in which application for
the Bill shall be made, a plan, and also a duplicate of such
plan, on a scale of not less than four inches to a mile, be de-
posited for public inspection at the office of the clerk of the
peace for every county, riding, or division in Ireland, in or
through which the work is proposed to be made, which plans
shall describe the line or situation of the whole of the work,
and the lands in or through which it is to be made, or
through which every communication to or from the work shall
be made, together with a book of reference, containing the
names of the owners, or reputed owners, lessees, or reputed
lessees, and occupiers of such lands respectively, with a sec-
tion and a duplicate of the railway.
The Standing Order 23 A, also provides that a copy of all
plans, sections, and books of reference, together with a pub-
lished map, to a scale of not less than half-an-inch to a mile,
with the hue of railway delineated thsreon, so as to show its
general course and direction, shall be lodged with the Board
of Trade, on or before the 30th of November.
There are other matters to which attention must be paid
on or before the 31st of December, such as lodging the plans
and sections, as far as they relate to each parish, with the
clerk of the union within which such parish is included, and
also depositing a copy of the said plans, sections, and books
of reference in the Private Bill-office of the House of Com-
mons, and in the office of the clerk of the Parliaments.
It also required that before the 31st of DeceMber, the
notices enjoined by Standing Order 17 of the Commons, be
served on owners, lessees, and occupiers, and a list made out
distinguishing which of them have assented, dissented, or
are neuter, in. respect to the proposed railway.
These are the principal orders which will have to be com-
plied with. There are other particulars, however, to which
we need not advert, as they are mere matters of detail. Any
company that is in a position to comply with the standing
orders, on or before the 30th instant, can experience no diffi-
culty in point of time in complying with all the other orders.

BRIEF STATISTICAL SKETCH.OF IRISH RAILWAYS.
PROJECTS NOT YET BEFORE PARLIAMENT.
In our last number we gave a brief sketch of the various
Irish lines which are in actual operation, or for which the
sanction of Parliament had been obtained. We now com-
plete our list, by adding to it all those which are projects,
not having been as yet submitted to the judgment of the
Legislature. .
ARMAGH, COLERAINE, AND PORTRUSIL-This line runs
directly northward from Armagh to Coleraine, and thence
to Porirush. Length 68 miles, capital 600,000/., in 24,000
shares of 25/. each.
ARMAGH, COLERAINE, AND PORTRUSH EXTENSION.-This
is a branch from Castledawson, on the Armagh, Coleraine,
arid PortruSh line, to Randalstown, on the Belfast and Bal-
lymena line. Length 12 miles, capital 125,000/., in 5,000
shares of 251. each ; engineers, Messrs. Rendal and Mackenzie.
BALTINGLASS JUNCTION.-From Baltinglass to Sallins,
through Dunlavin. Length 23 miles, capital 200,0001., in
20,000 shares, of 201. each. Estimated returns, 11 per cent. ;
engineers, Messrs. Taylor.
BANDON AND BANTRY.-An extension of the Cork and
Bandon line, through Dunmanway to Bantry, with branches
to Skibbereen and Clonakilty ; capital 500,0001., in 20,000
shares of 25/. each. Estimated returns 8 per cent.; engi-
neers, Messrs. Leahy.
BELFAST AND BALLYMENA AND LONDONDERRY COLE-
RAINE JUNCTION.-A project to connect Ballymena with Bal-
lymoney, a Market town on the Londonderry and Coleraine
Railway. Length 2034 miles, capital 180,0001.; engineer,
C. Lanyon, Esq.
BELFAST ANI) COUNTY DOWN.-From Belfast to Comber,
Newtownards, and Downpatrick. Length 34 miles, capital
400,000/., in 8,000 shares of 50/. each, engineer John God-
win, Esq.
CORK, BLACKROCK, PASSAGE, AND MONKSTOWN.-A river
line from Cork to Passage. Capital 120,0001., length six
miles, estimated return 12 per cent.; engineer, W. A.
Tracy, Esq.
Conic AND FERMOY DIRECT.-A line 191, miles in lengths
Capital 240,0001., in 12,000 shares of 201. each ; engineer,
Mr. Clements.
CORK, BANDON, AND KINSALE JUNCTION.-A branch from
the Cork and Bandon line to the town of Kinsale; engineers,
Messrs. Leahy.
CORK, LIMERICK, AND GALWAY.-A line from Cherie-
yilld to Galway, through Limerick and Ennis. Capital
750,000/. in 15,000 shares of 15/. each; engineers, Messrs.
Leahy.
ConK, MIDDLETON, AND YOUGHAL-From Cork to
Yoaghal, through Middleton and Castlemertyr, with
branches to Cove and Fermoy. Length 50 miles, capital
500,000/., in 10,0(0 shares of 50/. each, estimated return
101, per cent. ; engineer, Sir John Macneill.
• CORK AND KILLARNEY.-A line connecting the above
towns through Macroom and Mill-street. Length 72 miles,
capital 650,000/., in 13,000 shares of 50/. each, estimated re-
turn. 81.4 per cent. ; engineers, Messrs. Leahy.
CoRK, PASSAGE, AND KINSALE.-A coast line, through
Monkstown and Carrigaline, from Cork to Kinsale. Length
22% miles, capital 250,0001., in 10,000 shares of 251. each,
estimated return from 8 to 9 per cent. ; engineer, R. W.
Townshend, Esq.
CORK AND WATERFORD.-A coast line between these two
cities, through Middleton, Youghal, and Dungarran ;
branches are sent off to ove and Fermoy. Length 100
miles, capital 1,000,000/., in 40,000 shares of 25/. each, esti-
mated return 5 per cent.; engineer, Mr. Brunel.
CORK WESTERN JUNCTION.-This line leaves the Cork,
Passage, and Kinsale, at Five-mile Bridge, and thence runs
to Dunmanway, a distance of 281 miles; capital 260,000/.,
in 13,000 shares of 201. each, estimated returns si per cent.;
eng,ineer, R. W. Townsend,
. DUBLIN AND ARMAGH (INLAND).--ThIS line runs from
Dublin through Trim, Navan, Kells, Castleblayney, to Ar-
magh. Capital 1,000,0001., in 40,000_ shares of 254 each ;
engineer, Henry Lindsay. Esq.
DUBLIN AND ANTRIM JUNCTION.-From Antrim to a point
on the Ulster Railway, near Portadown. Length about 28
miles ; capital 200,000/., in 8,000 shares of 251. each ; engi-
neer, E. S. Barber, Esq.
DUBLIN AND CORK DIRECT.-A continuation of the Cork
and Fermoy Direct Line to Clonmel. Length 33 miles; en-
gineer, Mr. Clements.
DUBLIN, BELFAST, AND COLERAINE JUNCTION.-A line
from Portadown to Coleraine and Portrush, through Castle-
dawson. Length 64 miles, capital 640,000., in 12,800
shares of 50/. each ; engineers, Messrs. Armstrong and Barnes.
DUBLIN AND BELFAST JUNCTION EXTENSION•-From eight
miles north of Newry to Hillsborough, and from Navan to
Kells. Capital 475,0001., length 763/4 miles; engineer, Sir
John Macneill.
• DUBLIN, DUNDRUM, AND ENNISKERRY.-From Harcourt-
street in Dublin to Enniskerry. Capital 200,000/., in 6,000
Leah
of 25/. each, length offl engineers, Messrs.
Leahy. It is proposed to send a short branch to Rath-
farnham.
DUBEIN AND ENNISKILLEN.-This line will extend from
Dublin through Navan, Kells, Cavan, and Belturbet, to En-
niskillen. Capital 1,000,000/. in 20,000 shares of 501. each ;
engineer, Robert Stephenson, Esq.
DUBLIN AND SANDYMOUNT (ATMOSPHERIC).-Capital
120,0001., in 6,000 shares of 20/. each. Estimated return 18
per cent.; engineer, Sir John Macneill.
DUBLIN, TULLAMORE, AND PARSONSTOWN JUNGTION.-A
line, 28 miles in length, from Tullamore to Parsonstown. Ca-
pital 250,000/. ; engineer, Sir John Macneil.
ENNISKILLEN AND SLIGO.-A line connecting these two
towns.. Capital 600,000!., in 12,000 shares_of 50/. each; en-
gineer, Sir John Macneill.
FERMOY TO MALLOW.-A short line of 16 miles from Fer-
moy to Mallow, on the Great Southern and Western line.
Capital 200,0001., in 10,000 shares of 20/. each ; engineer, Sir
John Macneill.
GALWAY AND BELFAST JUNCTION.-Through Roscommon,
Longford, Granard, and Cavan, to Cl nes. Capital,
1,000,000/., in 20,000 shares of 50/. each ; estimated re-
venue, 10 per cent.; engineers, Messrs. Leahy.
GALWAY AND ENNIS.-.A. line between the above-named
towns. Capital, 750,000/., in 7,000 shares of 50/. each ; en-
gineer, J. A. Galloway, Esq.
GALWAY AND. KILKENNY.-Capital 1,000,0004 in shares
of 251. It is now understood that only that portion of this
line which ;extends from Ballinasloe to Kilkenny will be
made.
GREAT MUNSTER.-This line separates from the Great
Southern near Mountrath, and is continued through Lime-
rick and Tubed to Tralee. Length, 120 miles; 'capital,
1,300,000/. • engineers, Messrs. Leahy.
GREAT COUNTY OF DOWN, BELFAST, NEWRY, AND WAR-
RENPOINT.-From Warrenpoint to Newry. and thence to-
wards Banbridge, near which the line subdivides into two
branches-one runs to Moira on tbe Ulster line, the other
runs to Comber, where it is met by a branch from Donagba-
dee, and then terminates at Belfast. Capital 1,200,000/., in
24,000 shares of 50/. each ; estimated return 7 per cent. ;
engineers, Messrs. Fraser and Ramsay.
GREAT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN, AND WATERFORD ANI)
LIMERICK JUNCTION, FROM CLONMEL TO TIIURLES.-A line
from Clonmel to Thurles, through Cashel and Holycross. A
branch will be thrown off to the collieries of Slievardah.
Capital 400,000/., in 16,000 shares of 251. each; engineer,
Sir John 'Macneill.
GREAT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY, EXTENSION
TO NENAGH AND THE SHANNON.-A short line from Nenagli
to Templemore. Capital 225,0001., in 15,000 shares of 15/.
each ; engineer, Sir John Macneill:
GREAT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN, NENAGIS TO KILLALOE.
-A short line to connect these two towns. Capital,
150,0001., in 7,500 shares of 20/. each ; engineer, Thomas
Kearney, Esq.
GREAT HIBERNIAN CENTRAL JUNCTION.-From Lime-
rick, through Nenagh, Parsonstown, Athlone, Longford, and
Cavan, to Clones. Length, 122 miles; capital 2,000,0001., in
80,000 shares of 25/. each; engineers, Messrs. Rhodes and
Nicholson.
IRISH GREAT WESTERN, DUBLIN TO GALWAY.-A line
from Portarlington (on the Dublin and Cashel line) through
Tullamore, Athlone, and Ballinasloe, to Galway. Length
95A miles, capital, 1,080,000/., in 27,000 shares of 401. each ;
engineers. Sir John Macneill and Captain Moorsom ; esti-
mated revenue, 6* per cent.
IRITH GREAT WESTERN, BRANCH TO TUAM, CAITLEBAE,
AND WESTPOIM-This branch starts from the main trunk
at Loughrea, and runs up to Westport through 'Tani and
Castiebar.2o/. each; engine Length, 66 mer, Sir Joiles ; caphnitalMac 660
neill./ in 33,000
shares of
IRISH GREAT WESTERN, ATHLONE AND SLIGO JUNCTION.
-A branch from Athlone to Roscommon. Length 20 mi les ;
capital, 200,0001., in 10,000 shares of 20/. each ; engineer,
Sir John Macneill.
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IRISH WEST COAST.--Flom Limerick, through Ennis,
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Loughrea, Tuam, and Castlebar, to Sligo. Capital, 2,500,0c0/.,
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Junction, and runs to Kells, where it subdivides into two
branches:es
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and Armagh. , Capital, 2,000,0001., in 80,000 shares of 25/.
each. Length, 180 miles ; engineer, Sir John Macneill.
KILKENNY, CARLOW, AND WICKLOW.—A line 70 miles
long, connecting the above towns; capital, 1,000,00 CL, in
50,000 shares of 20/. each.
KILKENNY, CLONMEL, AND YOUGHAL.—From Youghal to
Clonmel,' and thence to Kilkenny. Length, 70 miles ; capi-
tal, 800,000 t; engineer, Sir John Macneill.
KILLARNEY JUNCTION. —From Mallow to KiiIRTM 3',
through Mill-street. Capital, 375,000/. ; engineer, Sir Jol,n
Macneill.

LARNE, BELFAST, AND BALLYMENA.—This line consists'
of. two brauchea—dne direet.to Ballymena; the other along
the. coast to' Carrickfergus.•• Length, 30 miles ; capital,
300,0001., in 15,000 shares of 201. each; estimated revenue,:
51• A per cent.
LARNE AND CAIIRICKFERGUS.—A short line from Larne
to join the Belfast and Ballymena Railway at Carrickfergus.
Length, about 17 miles; capital, 155,0001., in 6,400 shares of
251. each; engineer, Charles Langan, Esq.
LIMERICK AND CHARLEVILLE.—A branch from Charle-
vale, on the-Great Southern and Western, to Limerick.
Capital, 200,000/., in 10,000 shares of 20/. each ; length, 20
miles; engineer, Thomas Kearney, Esq.
LIMERICK AND BELFAST DIRECT.—ThiS line runs from
Limerick, through Athlone, Longford, and Cavan, to Clones.
Length 120 miles, capital 1,600,0001., in 80,000 shares of 201.
each ; engineers, Messrs. Gough and Roumieu.
LIMERICK, ENNIS, AND KILLALOE JUNCTION.—From Ennis
to Limerick, and thence to Killaloe. Capital 250,0001., in
s,ooo'sbares of 50/. each; engineer, Sir John Macneill.
MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN, EXTENSION TO GALWAY.—
A line from Mullingar to' Galway, through Athlone. Ca-
pital 800,0004 in 32,000 shares of 251. each; length 77
miles; estimated return six per cent. ; engineer, Mr. Ste-
phenson.
MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN, EXTENSION TO SLIGO.—
An
extension from Longford to Sligo of the Dublin and Mullin-
gar line. Length 56 miles; capital 600,000!., in 12,000 shares
of 501. each.
NEWRY, ARMAGH, AND LONDONDERRY.—A lice from •
Omagh, through Fintona and Clogher, to Armagh. Length
35 miles, capital 400,0001., in 16,000 shares of 251. each ;
engineer, H. L. Lindsay, Esq. ; estimated revenue, eight
per cent.
NEWRY, BANBRIDGE, AND BELFAST JUNCTION.—A line
from Newry, through Banbridge, to the Ulster line near
Belfast Length, 553/4 miles ; capital, 900,0001., in 18,000
shares of 501. each.
NEWRY AND WARRENPOINT.—A short line of six miles
between the two towns. Capital, 70,000/. ' • estimated revenue,
11 per cent,.; engineer, Sir John Macneill.
OMAGH', DUNGANNON, ARMAGH, AND BELFAST JUNCTION.
—From Omagh to Portadown ; capital, 300,0004 in 12,000
shares of 251. each. Length, 36 miles; engineer, William
Armstrong, Esq.
THURLES, CARRICK-ON-SUIR, CLONMEL, AND NENAGH
CENTRAL TIPPERARY RAILWAY.—A line from Nenagh to
Thurles, and thence running into the Kilkenny and Clonmel
line near Fethard ; engineer, D. Henry, Esq.
WATERFORD AND TRAMORE.—A short line of eight miles
connecting the two towns; capital 90,0004 in 4,500 shares
of 20/. each; estimated revenue, eight to nine per cent. ;
engineer, hl r. Townsend.
WATERFORD,- WEXFORD, AND DUBIIN.—A coast line from
Dublin to Waterford, through Wicklow and Enniscorthy; a
branch is thrown off from Enniscorthy to Carlow ; capital
2,000,0001.,:in 100,000 shares of 20/. each ; length, 150 miles ;
engineer, 1.-K. Brunel, EFq.
WEXFORD, WATERFOIU AND VALENTIA.—The course of
this line has not been clearly denied; capital 1,250,0004 in
50,000 shares of 25/. each; engineer, William Gravatt, En
Dublin Warder.

MR. ALDERMAN HOLLINS.
STOCKPORT, Nov. B.—The presentation of plate to one of
the borough aldermen, Mr. Hollins, took place last evening,
in a large room of the factory, a room 159 feet long, 33 feet
wide, and 20 feet high. There were about 700 of his work-
people present, and as each person in his emply had a ticket
for a friend, probably about 1,200 persons were assembled.
They all partook of tea and refreshments; and one of the
workpeople (Mr. Hurst) having taken the chair, the follow-
ing toasts Enid sentiments were given:—
" The Queen." " God save the Queen."
" The People."—(Three time three, and cheers.)
" The Mutual Aid Society" was the third toast, and then
the presentation of plate took place, the tray holding the
plate being presented to Mr. Hollins by two of the oldest
workpeople at the factory now 'worked by Mr. Hollins, one
having been thirty-six years in the same employ, the other
twenty-six years; two as fine looking men as any part of
England could produce, and right • proud were they of their
. .

position.
The address was read by Mr. JOHNSON, the honorary se,
eretary to the workpeople. It was as follows :

TO EDWARD HOLLINS, ESQ.
Respected Sir,— We, the undersigned, filling various situations
in your establishment, have united in contributing towards the
testimonial we have now the highest gratification in presenting

to you.
We are fully aware, Sir, that had your individual wishes been
consulted you would have exerted your utmost endeavour to pre-
vent this public manifestation of our attachment, remaining per-
fectly satisfied with the silent, yet delightful recompense of an ap-
proving conscience, for whatever actions of yours have contributed
_ _

to our happiness and comfort.
But, Sir, we felt con►inced that passively, year after year, to
witness your interest in our welfare, and daily to partake of the
advantages resulting from a connexion with you, without giving
some practical proof of the estimation itt which you are held by us
all, would justly have laid us open to the charge of ingratitude ;
while, at the same time, we should have deprived ourselves of per-
forming an act, not more of duty than of pleasure.
While, Sir, we would as much disdain to address you in the
language of flattery, as you would be disgusted at accepting it from
our lips, we nevertheless feel ourselves impelled, in justice to your.
self, upon the present occasion, to refer to a few traits in your cha-
racter, which, were they more generally 'conspicuous in individuals
of your station, would go far to dissipate those local differences,
which have too frequently existed betwixt the employer and em-
ployed.
In you, Sir, the master is blended with the friend. Convinced
yourself that ignorance is incompatible with happiness, you have
laboured with unwearied energy, in raising us in the scale of intel.
ligence—in proving to us, by personal argument, that the interests
of master and servant are identical—that clan interests sre opposed
to the welfare of the community—and that the prosperity of a
nation, must depend upon a harmonious union anti reciprocity of
Interests, between the sons of toil and the wealthy capitalist.
But, Sir, more than this, we have witnessed in you the tender
sympathiser in affliction, the secret benefactor its seasons of dis-
tress, the anxious designer of our comforts, the encouraging in.
quirer into our wants, the ready promoter of our wishes ; in short,
Sir, your conduct towards ourselves and others, has been of a
character which has disarmed envy and established peace—im-
planted hope in bosoms which once rankled with despair and
wretchedness.
It has, Sir, been a general source of regret that your ill state of
health should have so long separated you from amongst us. You
have, Sir, our united prayers for your speedy and complete conva-
lenscence, whereby the happiness of your family may be augmented,

and our anxious hopes gratified.
Accept then, Sir, from the hands of your grateful workpeople,
this testimony of their esteem. Long may you and yours live to
look upon and enjoy it. May your children be taught to regard
this " Poor Man's Gift" as a tribute to their father's merits; and
when that period shall at length arrive, which shall summon all of
us, high and low, rich and poor, before the last high tribunal, may
the good deeds performed by you on earth, be rewarded by the
society of the just and perfect in heaven.
The presentation of the plate having taken place, " The
Town-Clerk of Stockport, and the Guests of the Evening,"
was the next toast, which was acknowledged by the Town-
Clerk ; and this was followed by " The Lathes," acknow-
ledged by Peter Edward Maisland, Esq., one of the magis-
trates of the borougeand the mayor-elect.
About nine o'clocle the tables were cleared away and
dancing commenced, which was continued (country dance,
quadrille, polka, and waltz) till the hour of twelve put an
end to this most interesting and exhiliarating scene.
Mr. J. ALLINSON (in 1842, a Chartist, who suffered impri-
sonment) returned thanks for " The People."_He made a most
interesting speech, detailed how the people had been hum-
bugged by humanity-mongers, people who told them their
grievances, but gave them no remedy. He had now found
in Mr. Hollins au employer who studied the interests of his
bands, and be was not to be deluded any more. The speaker
was exceedingly well received.
Mr. CARTER (another late Chartist) returned thanks for

ie " ➢iutual Aid Society." He said this Seciety had a

maize.

brary, newspapers, and Sick Society, and that the members
met to debate and instruct each other. That at first they
quarrelled and were a little uncomfortable, calling each other
hard names, but that row any subject could be discussed
with good humour, and they were not ashamed to find then:-
selves wrong. Amongst other subjects, the Eleven Hours
Bill had been discussed, and they decided in the Mutual Aid
Society that eleven hours would produce as much manufac-
ture as twelve; that Mr. Ilollins said they might try it.
They had done so, and they found the result was that the
work was better done, and more of it, in eleven hours than
twelve, and the additional hour thus gained was devoted to
improvement. The very lads had established a Mutual Aid
Society for themselves.
The TOWN-CLERK said the guests of the evening were
much obliged to the workmen for their invitation. That if
Mr. Hollins had only done the good of showing to the work-
men that he was only a buyer of labour and they the sellers,
and therefore were to treat each otl-er mutually as buyers
and sellers , of any other commodity did, with mutual re-
spect, attention, and civility, he had done a great and po-
sitive good; but he had effected more, he had established
between himself and workpeople such a reciprocal feeling of
kindness that, come good times or bad times, his workmen
would nut turn against their employer, but look to the real
causes of distress, either improper taxation or improper go-
vernment.
The feeling of the meeting was gratifying in the extreme.
Mr. Ilollins seemed to be the idol of his workpeople, and as
he walked through them blessings were showered on him
from all sides. We were sorry to see him in a very delicate
state of health, and. he could only remain with them about
half an hour, the excitement of the scene being too great for
him. The plate consisted of a very elegant silver tea ser-
vice, valued at about 1201.

MAGAZINES CONT INUED.
SPORTING REVIEW.
The illustrations of the present number are a portrait
of Tat Paron, drawn by Herring, and engraved by
Hack'v, and a -spirited picture, by Hancock, of a fox
watching two rabbits at play, entitled, " How happy
could Ibe with either." This last picture is engraved
by J. R. Scott. Craven comments on the Newmarket
First and Second October meetings in an admirably-
written article ; and the Editor continues his stories of
"Leatherlungs the 'Leg.' " Mr. Hesket's paper on the Red
Deer of Devonshire is concluded in this number, and is
by far the most interesting paper of the review. From
it we extract the following notice of the duties and qua-
lifications of a harbourer. Probably few-of our readers
were aware that to every pack of stag-hounds in the
Red Deer country.is attached a man who might rival an
American Indian4m detecting and following up a trail:—
" To eVery pack of stag-hounds a harbourer is an essential
appendant, whose duty is to be not only acquainted with all
the coverts in tlie hunt, but also to know when and where a
deer may be roused in any particular wood. To ensure a
day's sport, he must be at the coverside some time before
daybreak, and mark the feeding grounds, and the racks over
which the deer have passed during the previous night ; for it
is only at this time that he moves from his lair, and therein
does hediffer from the buck orfallow-deer,who feed in the open
country by day, and move but little from their particular
loculty; whilst the former frequently traverse a distance of
20 or 30 miles of a night in search of food or hinds. The har-
bourer examines all the places where a stag is likely to have
been, and, by means of his slot and other circumstances, can
tell for certain whether there are any within the covert in-
tended to be drawn, and whether it is a stag or hind, as well
as its size and condition—indeed, without seeing him, tie has.
the means of knowing everything about him, and is able to
report with certainty to the master at the meet whether it is
a runable stag, fit as well for the table as the chase, that may
be roused, or whether he is unfit for sport. And for this no
little ability and experience are requisite : he is well stored
with all the knowledge and traditions which the ancieat
foresters have, from time immemorial, handed down to hitt.
Having discovered signs of a deer, perhaps by the slot, he
traces it, to the cover, and, if be finds that he has entered it,
l,e then proceee.s to ring it, in order to ascertain wh2ther he
has again left it or not; if, from the absence of fresh-made
slot and other circumstances, he finds that he is still there,
he will' abide the time of the meet, taking care that nothing
disturbs the cover; but, should he find the deer unworthy,
or that it has left the cover, he will in like manner proceed
to others until he is sure that he has harboured a warrant-
able stag. I should mention that it is not by slotting alone
that he has certain indications of the presence of deer, al-
though it is the chief thing on which he relies, for by it he
has a very strong criterion according to the state of the
weather, &c., as to the time which has elapsed since the deer
has passed on, and can tell from it much of its habits—that
is, whether it has recently freqnented rocky and billy coun-
tries, or been feeding in rich pasture : if the former, the
sides of the feet are worn and broken, and the impression
accordingly? whilst the slot of a deer accustomed to rich
pasture-land is' more perfect, and has the pressure more on
the heels, from the greater weight of the animal. Besides
the indications of the slot, he notices the racks and galleries
through which be passes to his lair, and the height at which
he crops the tender shoots and leaves; and, if a bough
crosses his path, he notes whether he creeps it or not : a
young deer will stoop in s;:ch a case, but not so the old stag;
he bounds over it without concern. It is by this means,
and by the fewmishings of the deer and other things, that
he harbourer knows exactly all that is requisite concern-
ig them."

SIMMONDS'S COLONIAL MAGAZINE.
The present number of Simmonds contains an article
nn " Indian Immigration into the Maurititis," which nsay
be considered the manifesto of the planters against the
injustice of the Government., and the calumnies of which-
they (the planters) have been the unceasing objeca.
Sweeping general accusations have been constantly
brought against the Mauritius planters of cruelty and
various other crimes—accusations which could only be
met by as general a denial, because the accusers have
invariably been too cautious to risk detection by conde-
scending to particulars. Under these circumstances,
the planters, by this manifesto, say,
" Mysterious hints and insinuations are whispered against
bad masters; such and such parties cannot man their estates,
because they are over-rigorous. Now, to speak plainly, it
is not the Governor's especial duty to probe such associations
to the quick. Have not all a right to say, 'Speak plainly, and
putting aside all other motives, dots not justice to the good
and lenient demand punishment for the bad and severe
master?' " _ .

Surely this is not asking too much, but this is more
than they will obtain, until that sinister influence, which
for the last twenty years has weighed like an incubus
upon all our colonies, shall be removed from the Co-
lonial-office, and until our Colonial Atinister shall have
force of mind sufficient to emancipate himself from the
beaureaueracy by which he is enslaved, and shall see
with his own eyes, hear with his own ears, and judge
with his own reason. We recommend this paper to the
attentive perusal of all who take an interest in our co-
lonial prosperity. There are several other valuable
papers in the present number of Simmonds, and among
them is an excellent article, by the editor, on Colonial
Railways.

THE CHURCHMAN'S MONTHLY REVIEW.
The tA o first articles of the present number are strong
and energetic protests against Romanism, and against
Traetarianism, as leading thereto. The first is on the
state of the Church, and the second a review of a re-
cently-published tale, entitled " Recantation." Then
follow 3 an elaborate critique on M. Quinet's work "Le
Christianisme `et la Revolution," in which full justice
is done to the great and varied powers of that most
eloquent historian. The last article is a review of
'Biley's Supplement to Paley's Horwraulinm:.'

FLANDERS and HANIBURGH MAIL.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 6.—A baker at Antwerp has made some suc-
cessful trials of a mixture of rye flour with the flour of American

The Governor of the province of East Flanders has directed the
Commissioners of Districts to call once in a month a general meet-
ing of the burgomasters in their resort, for the purpose of consider-
ing means to employ persons out of work, and to provide food for
the indigent. The first meeting took place on the 29th of Octcber,
and there is every reason to expect this measure wi►l prove effectual.
The Committee which has been formed to apply to the Chamber
for a reform in the Post•office; founded on a uniform rate, has
met several times within these few days.. We hope that Velgium
will soon obtain this great improvement Petitions to the Cham-
bers on this subject are circulated in several cities of the kingdom,
and are covered with signatures.
We hear that bands of beggars have been formed in the com-
munes of Hal and of Leerew St. Pierre, where they rove about In
the night, and visit the farm-houses, where they ask for bread, and
if there is none demand money. lt,is hoped that the local authorl-
sies will be able by their energy to stop these culpable proceedings,
which are extending in an alarming manor.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 7.—The King and Queen with their children,
who were to return at the end of this week, will not arrive before
Sunday evening; their Majesties are to leave Paris on Saturday
and stop at Compeign.
BELGIAN FUNDS.—Bacisms, Nov. 8.
Actual Debt, 21:2 per Cent • • •••••• • • • • •
Rothschild's Loan, Five per Cent •••• • • • •
Loan of Thirty Millions, Four per Cent -• • •
Ditto Three per Cent ••••••••• • • • • - • • • •
Ditto Thirty-seven Millions, ditto ••• • • •
Ditto, ditto, 1840 .. •• ••
Ditto, ditto, 1842 .....
Ditto, 1844.. .
Ditto, 1836.. • •
Ditto, 1638 _
Ditto of the City, 1832 .• • ....... .• 100?
Ditto, 1843 .• . • ••••••••• • . • • .. • • .. 100%
Bank ofßelgium • • • • • • •• • • • .. 770
--Brussels Papers, Nov. 8.

99%
96

A RECENT ADDRESS.
TO THE. EDITOR OF THE SUN.
must confess that I was startled and astonished the
other day to read in your columns what purported to. be
quoted from a recent address delivered at a Mechanics' Insti-
tution, for, in these extracts I see a fac simile of my own
mind—" its very form and pressure," celuti in speculum, the
imagining was in many cases the:ississima verba of au addresa
delivered some twenty years ago at the Mechanics' Institu-
tion, Halifax, Yorkshire. It was printed iitera scripta manct.
It is a curious coincidence and singular evidence of minds
being sometimes cast in the same mould of thought, Wimp(); te.
I was among the carlie,t bdvocates. of Mechanics' Institu-
tions.-1 am respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant,
-November 4. J. MURRAY, Ph. D.

ARRIVAL OF TUE I',AST INDIA AND CIIINAAIAILS•

—SournAmprox, Nov 9.—The Constantinople steam ship the Tagus,
Captain Brooks, arrived at the Motherbank yesterday morning,
bringing from Malta the East India and China mails, which were
forwarded to London by the one o'clock F.M. train. The Tagus
left Constantinople on October 22, Malta 28th, and Nov. 1. She
has a very full cargo, and the annexed number of passengers :—Mr.
and Mrs. Schonswar, Mr. Guilder, Mr. James, Mr. and Mrs. King,
Mr. Pralear. Mr. Pattison, Mr. Gthtard, Mr. Mayne, Mr. Potts,
Mr. Winfield, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Ogilvie, Dr. and Mrs Nicholls,
Mr. Stote, Mr. Walker, Mr. Glover, Mrs. Macdonald and servant,
Mr. Grillo, Mr. Kershaw, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Jones, Mr. Cumin,
Mr. Ogilby, Mr. Clemente, Mr. Clarkson, Mr. and Mr. White, Mr.
Walkinshaw, and Mrs. Wilson and four children. The Avon
Royal West India mail packet is hourly looked for.
The average number of letters returned from
Brighton weekly to the Dead-letter.office is between 300 and 4001
Sir Robert and Lady Peel return to town this
morning from visiting her Majesty at Windsor Castle, and in the
afternoon the Right Hon. Baronet and her Ladyship leave for
Drayton Manor, Staffordshire.
NONCIIALANCE.—At the recent fatal coal-mine
accident near Bristol, George Brittan, the only survivor, al-
though one of his arms was broken to pieces, and his head
and back cut in several places, quietly took out his pipe and
began to smoke, which he continued to do till brought to
the mouth of the pit; and within a couple of minutes after
the amputation of his arm by Mr. Grace, of Downhead, he
asked that gentleman if he might again smoke, and receiving
an answer in the affirmative, he commenced blowing a
cloud out of his short pipe with the utmost composure. It
is not sta!ed whether Britt= had been mesmerised or not,
but certainly he exhibited a stoicism which a Eakir might
envy, and an insensibility to pain which persons the most
susceptible of animal magnetic influence could scarcely
hope to equal under any manipulatidn, however skilful.—
Bristol paper. •
SWEARING IN OF THE NEW LORD MAYOR.—As the
late Lord Mayor retired from office on Saturday, it was. ne-
cessary that his successor should be inaugurated in his place,
and, accordingly, at two o'elock, the Lord Mayor, the Lord
Mayor elect, the Aldermen, and the civic authorities, with
the Livery of his Lordship's Company, attended at the
Guildhall, when the usual ceremonies on the occasion were
gone through.
MAIL CART UPSET. - Yesterday (Wednesday)
aftet noon, the mail-cart, which now conveys the Devonport bags
for the mail at the Post office, on its departure for London, was
upset opposite the Commercial-buildings, Cornwalf-street,' Ply-
mouth, in consequence of the rugged state of the street, parti-
cularly at the corner leading into East street.—Plymouth Joarnal.
MIDDLE TEMPLE.—The undermentioned gentle-
men were called to the degree of the Utter Bar on Friday,
and published in the dining-hall on Saturday evening :
Joseph Brown, Esq. ; Thomas Ewing Winslow, Esq. ; John
Compton Gregson, Esq. ; George Milner Stephen, Esq. ;
Francis Roxburgh, Esq. ; John Sydney Smith, Esq.; and
Albany Wyvil Noggins, Esq., LL.B.
SELLING HUMAN BONES.—We have been informed
that a quantity of the bones turned up by the excavations
now going on at Redcliffe church, were sold by some of the
workmen. A repetition of the revolting act has been pre-
vented by the authorities.—Bristol Journal.
LARGE ITEM IN EXPORTS.—It 1 aft_
largest entry of goods for export, or tha 1840- • '
value ever included in one entry, was nuitiegAlii 14141/4q, f
Custom-house, the other day, from mr,,,ijorkeulli •
for China-1,700 bales of goads valued. et V,130
total cargo, it is mid, Will reach 120604-i:
Jfircury•
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