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SUPPLEMENT TO THE EVENING Sp:l4, NION'DAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1846,

ear,o, he might &tidy say, that when thi3 line was completed
a passenger would be able to get into one carriage and ride
by means of railways from one end of the kingdom to the

other.—(Hear.) The fanners would be able at once to select
the best markets to which, at a cheap and quick rate, they
could forward their produce. There would be one tuned, of
about three-quarters of a mile in length, near the Three
Crosslegged-hill, at Iligliclere. The Learned Gentleman
then entered into a minute detail of the peculiarities of the

.ne itself, and remarked that the distance of rail would be

about sixty miles, which would be completed for 900,0001., a
suns which, when speaking of railway transactions, was now
a•days regarded as a trifling affair.
A resolution in favour of the line was then moved by Mr.
PAYNE, and seconded by Mr. PERKS.

Mr. BRADFORD moved an amendment, to the effect that
any expression of opinion in favour of a particular line would
be premature, until the advantages of the other had been
heard, seeing that there were no fewer than seven proposing
to run by Swindon.
Mr. CROWEY seconded the amendment.
Mr. SEWELL, of Cirencester, submitted that the line which
offered the greatest_ advantages to Swindon wal the South-
ampton and Manchester. The Learned Gentleman entered
into a lengthened detail in support of the position he had ad-
vanced. _ _

Mr. PARSONS said it was somewhat extraordinary, if the
Southampton and Manchester Railway was calculated to
confer such overwhelming benefits upon Swindon, that the
committee of that line should not long since have come to
that town and pointed out the fact.—(Hear, hear.) But the
truth was, the committee had, down to the present time,
never considered Swindon as anything; they had, in truth,
turned upon its inhabitants the cold shoulder.—(Hear, hear.)
Did the meeting conceive that the Legislature would sanction
such a vast line, which would run like a boa constrictor
throughout the land, devastating the houses and ruining the
property of the people of the land, through or near which it
would force its course? Why there would be something like
ninety miles of cutting between Cheltenham and Southamp-
ton. Then this was to be accomplished at an expenditure of
1,500,000/., whilst the same end would be effected by means
of the short line which he had proposed, for an outlay of
900,000/.—(Hear, hear.) Moreover, as far as the town of
Swindon was concerned, the Southampton and Manchester
line would not come within two miles of it, so that it had
been intended by that Company to leave that town in the
lurch.—(Hear, hear.)
After a considerable discussion the resolution was carried
by a majority of 27 to 4.
Petitions to both Houses of Parliament were subsequently
prepared, add received the signatures of nearly the whole of
the inhabitants of the town, praying that the line might be
passed into a law.

LONDON, HOUNSLOW, AND WESTERN.
A numerous and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of
Hounslow and the vicinity was held on Saturday afternoon,
at the George Inn, for the purpose of receiving a deputation
from the Company, and hearing an explanation of its con-
templated plans and operations, in the hope of restoring its
lost trade and vitality to Hounslow.
Mr. HENRY BERKELEY, M.P. for Bristol, presided, and in
opening the business, stated that they had assembled in com-
pliance with a requisition from the inhabitants, and observed
that had he had the task imposed upon him some twenty
years ago of addressing the inhabitants of Hounslow and its
vicinity on such a subject, situated as the town then was, in a
highly flourishing condition, he should have expected his re-
ceptiot among them to have been anything but agreeable, for
it wEttild have been requesting them to commit themselves to
their own ruin. But the question now before them was not
whether steam was or was not to be the order of the day.
That question had already been disposed of. Steam was the
great pervading power, and to attempt to oppose the march
of steam, would be just as effectual as to attempt to stop
the influx of the tides.—(Hear, hear.) He had witnessed
the effects of the introduction of steam power into this coun-
try, and had nQt only seen the ruin which had fallen upon
this town, but had had opportunities of comparing it with
the condition of others similarly situated. Let them coin-
pare Hounslow and Barnet, for instance : formerly Hounslow
was the most flourishing town on the western road, and
Barnet on the north road, and both had suffered in the same
way. The great roads which had been the cause of
their pros.erity had been destroyed, and neither of the
towns had the advantages of railway communication.—
(Hear, hear.) It was all very well to say, as was asserted
by the Great Western, the Birmingham, and other great
lines, that they would bring prosperity to all the towns
in the districts through which they passed.—(Hear, hear.)
But how had the promise been redeeMed ? If it was
urged that there was no station within two or three miles of
the town, that the poor rates were increasing, and houses
would not let, the reply was, " Oh, wait until the line comes
fully into play, and prosperity will be restored." But pros-
perity had not been restored, and how had the promises been
redeemed? Why, the inhabitants of that town bad no more
connexion with the Great Western Railway than if they
were one hundred miles off.—(Hear, hear.) No one, he
was sure, would assert that the Great Western Railway was
productive of the least advantage to that town. No one
would take houses in a place which had not the advantages
of railway communication ; as men of business and of the
various professions wanted to go to town in the morning and
return home in the evening without loss of time. Such lines
as the Great Western made money by their long trains, and
not by such as were required for Hounslow and Barnet. The
Great Western had taken away their trade and prosperity.
How well he (Mr. Berkeley) remembered the gay scene
which this town used to present with its thousands of
horses—(Loud cheers)—quite a sight to a foreigner—when
brought out for the numerous coaches which passed through
the town.—(Hear, hear, and cheers.) 'Where was their
remedy? Was it with the present steam communication
with the metropolis ?—(No, no.) Ilia advice to them
was, not to depend on others any longer but to trust to them-
selves, and sanction a railroad which would give them a sta-
tion in their own town.—(Cheers.) For this purpose he
called their attention to a prospectus of a company which
proposed to carry this out, and which he believed they would
find worthy of their approbation and support. The public
had already manifested their confidence therein by the way
in which they had taken up the shares and paid the deposits
of 10 per cent. upon the capital.—(Cheers.) The Company
came not to ask for subscribers, they wanted no money ;
that they had got already.—(Hear, hear.) All they asked
was, that they, as the inhabitants of Hounslow, would give
to the good work now carrying forward the sanction of their
approbation.—(Cheers.) After some observations on the ad-
vantages which would accrue to the town by the cheapening
of coals and other necessaries of life through its operation,
the Hon. Chairman concluded by calling on
Captain Moattsom, the engineer to the Company, who en-
tered into some details as to the proposed line, which was in-
tended to commence at llungerford Railway-bridge, in the
Strand, run along the South-Western line to battersea, thence
crossing the Thames, running through Fulham, Hammers-
mith, Chiswick, Turnham-green, Brentford, Isle% orth,
Hounslow, and the intermediate towns and villages,
to Staines, with a branch from Hounslow to the Great
Western Railway, at or near West Drayton. The South-
Western Company contemplated applying to Parliament
in the ensuing session for an Act to enable them to
extend their line from Hungerford-bridge to London-
bridge, which would afford to this Company a terminus at
London-bridge, as well as at Hungerford-market. This
line would, he doubted not, be the means of restoring to
Hounslow a great portion of the former prosperity, although
he could not promise them all they had lost.—(Hear, hear.)
It seemed perfectly astounding to him that the western
road of England should have allowed itself to be cut out
from a participation in the advantages of railway commu-
nication. But the truth was, that the people had only
lately begun to appreciate the fact that railreads must be-
come the Queen's highway.—(llear, hear.) They had now,
however, the opportunity, without putting their hands in
their pockets, of partially restoring themselves to their
former position.—(Cheers.) He next proceeded to point out
the great advantages which would accrue to the neighbour-
hood by the extended cultivation of market-gardens round
Hounslow, with improved means of transit, and said he hoped
to live to see the day when the grower should send his pro-
duce to the London markets by this railway, and in a couple
of hours receive, by electric telegraph, an order for more.
Mr. E. FAGG, of Bedfinit, moved the first resolution, to
the effect, that the condition of Hounslow and the neigh-
bourhood imperatively called for a removal of the existing
evils, arising from the want of railway communication.
Mr. PEISLEY, of Hounslow, seconded the resolution, which
was carried unanimously.

....
Mr. FRANCIS GRAHAM, of Cranford, moved the second
resolution, to the effect, that the meeting was of opinion
that the London, Hounslow, and Western Railway Company,
by providing a communication with the centre of the metro-
polis, would be highly beneficial to this locality.—(Cheers.)
Mr. E. FAGG seconded the resolution.
Dr. Coslmo here claimed a hearing for Mr. George Adam
on behalf of the London and Exeter direct line.
Mr. ADAM proceeded at some length with a statement on
the part of the projectors of that line, but was called to order
by several gentlemen who thought the object of the present
meeting a specific one, and that they ought not to enter into
the merits of different companies.
The CHAIRMAN said it was competent to any gentleman
to move an amendment to the resolution if he disapproved
of it.—(Hear.)
Dr. cosTELLO said, then he would move an amendment,
and did so, calling upon the meeting not to pledge itself to
support any particular project until it had heard the merits
of the Dir..sct, Exeterand other lines.
Mr. HtrMBY seconded the amendment.
Mr. WILKINSON advocated the cause of a third project by
Mr. Page, which he described as the original line, but was
also called to order, the feeling of the meeting evidently being
that the rivals ought to call meetings of their own, if they
wished to have their merits discussed.
The CHAIRIIAN complaine.l of the conduct of their
opponents, and said, if they intended to oppose them, they
ought to have given them a fair challenge, and this Company
would have had no objection to meet them.—( [rear. )
After sonic further discussion the amendment was nega-
tived, and the original resolution carried by a large marjoity,
amid cheers.
The Chairman and a number of gentlemen present at the
meeting dined together at the George Inn.

SHREWSBURY, WOLVERHAMPTON, AND SOUTH STAF-
FORDSHIRE JUNCTION.
WoßvnanAmProx, FRlDAY.—Pursuant to public notice, a meeting
the inhabitants of this town and its vicinity took place, at one
j clock,in the public office, to take into consideration the proposed
I ndependent line between this town and Shrewsbury. Amongst
those present were several of the Influential ironmasters and other
manufacturers of the place. •
Dr. MANSICKS was called to the chair, and said that the words of the
requisition convening the meeting had but very weakly expressed the
advantages that would be conferred upon the town by the proposed
line of rail. They had left out the fact that a central station for five
railways was to be established and centered in Wolverhampton ; they
had availed themselves of the advantages offered by making Wol-
verhampton the centre of rail for roads radiating to all points of the
compass.
Mr. HENRY CRANE, in moving the first resolution, said the time
had n'sw arrived when Wolverhampton would take its position
amongst one of the first places for railway conveyance, and the feel-
ing that he knew existed gave him confidence to say that this pro-
ject would not fail to meet with proper support. Ile then read the
first resolution—" That the town of Wolverhampton being of great
importance as regards its manufacturing interests in connection with
the trade of the whole kingdom, it is highly essential for the conve-
nience and prosperity of its inhabitants that it should possess the
greatest facilities of communication with other towns and outports."
The resolution was put by the Chairman, and unanimously
the only means by
carried.
Mr. THOM kil M. GLADSTGNE leeraee'rt tow ad the second- resolution—" That
~r wolverrtZdef which the proposed desirable object could be ob-
as a comprehensive. .43-stem of railway connexion, and in
desired, and toP
WoLahnitl its neighbourhood
central part of the they
such system efficient for securing the inhabitants
opening direct communication in a cen
kingdom, is most essentlaa:.
all Its Inhabitants,
vrharapton." iefrolifuirwthheiephrsh
the benefit they so greatly
were so fairly entitled, a station located
on to every part
an, town, to he approached with great facility by
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wonf roafill::oaly.
and port of the United
Mr. SAMITEL WA-1.--
T e ea seconded the resolution.
Mr.
110KNEVCAOT one of the Directors and Wolverhampton line, sail that
of the Oxford, Worcester,
could give more importance to the.'" he
Ski slot think the netin
Wolverhampton was then the resolution than It was entitlede to.g
of Stafford, and Ise was glad Mr. OlatliBrgortartt town hi the conty
of a central station, and as one of the Directory, h I)oken on the want
Worcester line, he could tell them that they would or
"i° Oxford and
to their station, and travel en their line, if if ethlea be
hal" t° tome
would snake them a line; but, as they had now got their
could not make any alteration. He did not stand there that they
support of any particular line, for if he saw any other lineh that day
111
more likely to benefit the town of Wolverhampton, ) ae wouldstwatas
forth in support of it. The Grand Junction had, with great falird-
nem, proposed to turn over their intended line, of which the shares
had figllC up Ave per cent., end all they asked in return was, that

they should place, three of their Directors on the list of the Directors
of the proposed line.
Mr. JOHN BARTON, an ironmastcr of the town, said that he thought
that the Grand Junction Company should come forward and say that
they would convey iron at the rate of one penny a mile for a ton
weight. - -

Mr. SWIFT, the solicitor of the Grand Junction line, said tint al-
thcugh he had not had apy communication with them on the subject,
and could make no positive promise, still he thought he might say
that they would do so ; but this he could say, they were carrying at
cheaper rate than any of the other competing lines, and want of
oace had preyented them from entering so fully into that trade its
hey could have wished ; but now they had got the power to enlarge
heir stations, they intended to do so. The Grand Junction Cora-
fans were retidy to fall in with the views of the proposed line. The
haul Junction Company did not feel inclined to retire altogether
from the field as they were the first in it, but they were willing to
leave it in the hands of a local Committee.
The CHAIRMAN then read the third resolution, that had been
moved by Mr. Thorneycroft, " That as the town of Wolverhampton
is proposed to contain a terminus of several existing projected lines
of railway in this neighbourhood, namely, the Grand Junction of
Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton, and South Stafford Junction,
and Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, and South Staffordshire Junction
Railways, it is of the utmost iinpoi tance to its inhabitants that there
should he one united station for the joint use of those four companies
within the town of Wolverhampton."
Seconded by Mr. HENRY Wax, and unanimously carried.
Mr. H. WALKER rose to move the following resolution:—" That
the Shrewsbury and South Staffordshire Junction Railway Company
demand the cordial support of this meeting to assist, all that lies in
its power, to carry the Bill through Parliament when application is
made for it."
The whole of the resolutions having bon carried, a vote of thanks
was passed to the chairman.

SHREWSBURY, OWESTRY, AND CIIESTER JUNCTION.
CHESTER, FRIDAY ArreuNoceg.—The first general meeting of the
Shareholders in this undertaking was held this afternoon at the offices
of the Company, in Foregate street, Chester, Mr. W. Ormsby Gore,
M.P., Chairman of the Board of Directors, in the chair.
The report was as follows :
" The Directors being Impressed with the importance of con-
structing the line as rapidly as possible, entered into a contract at
their first meeting after their Act was obtained, with Mr. Thomas
Brassy, on terms which may be considered favourable to the Com-
pany, and which ensure the completion of the works, for a sum
not exceeding the Parliamentary estimate. Mr. Brassy has
already commenced his operations at the viaduct over the Dee,
the most extensive work on the line ; he is preparing to proceed on
other points ; and from his well-known energy and activity, the
shareholders may rest satisfied that the line will be opened for traffic
at the earliest possible period. Under these circumstances, the Di-
rectors thought it right to make a call of 21. per share, payable on
the 26th inst., and the periods for making future calls will be regu-
lated by the progress of the works, until half the capital has been
paid up, when the powers of the Company to borrow will come into
operation. The result of the investigation which the Directors have
been led to make, during the progress of the Bill through Parliament,
has strengthened their confidence in the undertaking. The line is
Imperatively called for by the wants of the country through which
it passes ; in addition to the important traffic of the neighbouring
mineral districts, it will always be the best outlet to the counties
of Montgomery and Merioneth ; and they have no doubt that the
local traffic alone will afford ample remuneration for the capital
embarked. In conformity with the views of the projectors of the
railway, the Directors have advertised their intention of mak-
ing a braneh line from a point near Oswestry to Welshpool. A
survey for this purpose is nearly completed, and it is proposed, with
the approbation of the shareholders, to apply to Parliament in the
ensuing session for powers to carry it into effect. Feeling convinced
of the importance of making a direct communication through Shrop-
shire and Herefordshire with the West of England, and the mining
districts of South Wales, the Directors entered into an arrangement
with the promoters of the Shrewsbury and Herefordshire Railway,
by which they agreed to support that company, and secured a por-
tion of the capital for their shareholders. This railway will fonn a
valuable adjunct to the line. Various other schemes connected with
the district have been projected, on which it might be considered
premature to pronounce an opinion in this report. They
have engaged the earnest attention of the Directors, and their
beet exertions will be used to protect the interests of the Company."
The CHAIRMAN, in addressing the meeting on the contents of the
report, which lie did at some length, congratulated the shareholders
upon the success that had attended their efforts to procure the Act,
and upon the very small expellee that attended its progress through
Parliament ; and that their detailed statement of accounts would now
be before them, but for a domestic calamity which had befallen one
of their officers. The report having been duly proposed and seconded
was unanimously adopted.
It was also agreed to pay their secretary 2751. per annum, 'and the
two auditors 251. per annum each, and the Directors 5001. per annum.
. .

One or two resolutions having been adopted, the business of the
meeting terminated • after which a vote of thanks was proposed for
the Chairman by Dr. Wardle, which was seconded and carried by
acclamation, the shareholders concurring in the prefatory remarks of
Mr. Wardle, who eulogised the Chairman as one to whom the com-
pany was deeply indebted.
The CustaxAN having returned thanks, the meeting separated.

Mr. P. H. MOMS thought that, if taken up by the Com-
pany, which had already the necessary machinery for work-
ing it, and where the expense of a separate management
would be saved, the concern might yield a fair return upon
the capital. Mr. Thorns then went over various calculations,
In which he assumed that the expense would be 150,000/.,
and that upon this capital there would be a return of not less
than 5 per cent, He moved that a special committee be ap-
pointed to investigate and report.
Mr. HAsTip; thought that Mr. Thoms bad greatly over-
estimated the traffic—that it could not be made a paying

concern ; but, at all events, the Dundee and Arbroath should
not involve themselves in it.
Mr. BAyrEtt considered that the scheme was wild and
visionary. Instead of 150,0001., it would cost 300,000/., and
would not return 500/. a year.
On a show of bands being taken for the motion and
amendment, there was a majority in favour of the former.

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen took a drive in a phaeton on Friday afternoon
in the pleasure grounds of Osborne House, his Royal High-
ness Prince Albert accompanying her Majesty on horseback.
Her Majesty and the Prince went to Berton Farm on Sa-
turday-. -In the afternoon her Maje ty and his Royal High-.
ness rode out in a pony carriage, the Prince driving.
The juvenile Royal Family were taken airings on Saturday,
but the unfavourable state of the weather yesterday morning
prevented their Royal Highnesses being taken their usual
airings on the beach.
Sir Robert and Lady Peel arrived at their residence in
Whitehall Gardens on Saturday afternoon, from Drayton
Manor, Staffordshire.
Viscount and Viscountess Villiers also, arrived in town on
Saturday, from Drayton Manor. -
Dispatches from the Governor of the Mauritius were re-
ceived on Saturday at. the Colonial-office.
The Rev. Dr. Wesley preached the sermon yesterday in
the Chapel Royal, St. James's. Prayers were read by the
Rev. Dr. Vivian, and the lessons by the Rev. Mr. Repton.
The anthem was "Hosanna to the son," (Gibbons). Mr.
'Earle presided at the organ. Vi-:count Hill and Lady S.
Repton were among the nobility present. The Rev. J. M. S.
Anderson (of the Chapel Royal, ?Kelton) will preach in the
Chapel Royal, St. James's, on Sunday next.

DONCASTER RACES.
DONCASTER.—Fmair.
Match, 500 sovs, 100 ft, Bst 71b each, half a mile.—Mr.
O'Brien's b c The Treasurer, 2 yrs, received forfeit from Mr.
1-1. Johnstone's br c Lord Harry, 2 yrs.
SATURDAY.
After the Meeting.—Match, 500 sovs. 11 ft, Bst 71b each,
St. Leger Course.—Lord Glasgow's b c by Bay Middleton,
out of Miss Whip, 3 yrs, received forfeit from Lord G. Ben-
thick's Cowl, 3 yrs.
Match, 500 sovs., h ft, St. Leger Course.—Lord Glasgow's
.b c by Bay Middleton, 3 7s, Bst 71b, received forfeit from
Lord G. Bentinck's Miss Elia, 3 yrs, Bst.
SALE OF BROOD STOCK AT DONCASTER BY
MESSRS. TATTERSALL AND SON.

Guineas.
•
Triumvir, b c, 3 yrs, by Emilius
Ch in b/Ishmael, out of Misnomer 34
B yearling f by Don John
Bm, well bred
Lora, by Leary ..
Joe Lovell
Arundo 2O
Ch f, yearling, by St. Martin, out of Marchioness (Oaks,
184-7)
Johnny Armstron, b yearling c (Derby, 1847) 57
Ch yearling fby 't.S Martin, out of Royalty (Oaks, 1847) 50
B yearling f by Jereed, out of Teresa (Oaks, 1847)
2 yearling fby Lanercost, out of Abigail (Oaks, 1847) 3B
Ch yearling f by St. Martin, out of Wild Rose (Oaks,
1847)
B yearling cby The Hydra, out of Venus (Derby, 1847) 57
Flamingo, 6 yrs ... 20
B f by Physician, out of Emigrant's dam,3 yrs
Walter, 2 yrs
Ch yearling c own bro to Winesour 350
Ch yearling c by Velocipede, out of Golden Drop
B yearling c by Lanercost, out of La Femme Sage
Golden Drop, covered by Velocipede
Zebetta, covered by Thirsk
Tom Fool, by Pantaloon, out of Barletta 5OO
Miss Betsy, covered by Thirsk
Nelly Holmes, by Mundig, dam by Film da Puta...
LATEST BETTING.

CESARIVITCII STAKES.
Even between 14 and the field.
DERBY.
12 to 1 apt Mr. Gill's Sting—taken
20 to 1 agst General Shubrick's Brocardo
25 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Arkwright
30 to 1 agst Mr. Ramsay's Malcolm
33 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's logo-,
40 to 1 agst Mr. Bowe's Hoorrah.
_ BRECONSHIRE RACES.—THURSDAY.

The Breconshire Stakes of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and only 3 if de,

dared. Two miles.
Mr. Southby's b g Torn Tough, 5 yrs
Mr. Morris's b m Eveline, 4 yrs
Mr. Warden's ch g Sailor, 6 yrs 3
Mr. Bosley's eh c Redstreak, 3 yrs 4
Mr. Henderson's b f Lady Charlotte, 3 yrs ...
The Members' Plate. Heats, twice round and a distance.
Mr. Parr's eh m Ninety-one, 4 yrs ... (Owner) 1 1
Mr. Southby's b m Europa, 5 yrs
Mr. Herbert's ch g Little Talley, 4 yrs
Mr. Smith's ch g Sands, 5 yrs
Mr. Powell's ch h Delamere, 5 yrs ..
A Free Handicap of 3 soya. each, with 20 added, one mile,
was won in two heats, by Mr. Morris's b in Eveline, 4 yrs,
beating Mr. Simmonds' 'British Grenadier, 3 yrs, and Mr.
Bosley's Redstreak, 3 yrs.
HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARD'S RACES—FmDAY.
The Tradesmen's Plate of 80 soya. Heats, twice round.
Lord Caledon's b h Auld Lang Syne, 5 yrs
Mr. Coppard's br g Spectator, 6 yrs
Mr. Shelly's b f Alkali, 3 yrs
Mr. Wayss ch g Fee Simple, 4 yrs
A. Sweepstakes of 2 sous. each, with 35 added. Heats, once

round and a distance.
Mr. S. Smith's br m Beggar Girl, 5 yrs k Brown, jun.) 1 1
Mr.'Dixon's b m Miriam, aged
Mr.-Cook's b f Petrowna, 3 yrs 3 dr
Mr. White's br m Teresa, 4 yrs
Mr. Way's bl f by Sir Hercules, 3 yrs bolted
The Losing Plate of 251. was won, in two heats, by Mr.
Dixon's Miriam, aged (Hackell), beating Mr. Cook's Pe-
trowna, 3 yrs, and Mr. Brown's The Handmaiden, 5 yrs.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

GUILDHALL.

Mr. Tiraidwood, the superintendent of the London Fire
Establishw.mt, attended before Mr. Alderman Hughes
Hughes to offer an explanation respecting a complaint which
had been made on the preceding day by two men that they
had worked at the engines at the fire in William-street, and
having taken their declaration that they were so employed,
signed a recommendation to the superintendent that they
Should receive some reward for their exertions.

Mr. Braidwood said he had refused payment because more
men had been previously paid than could really have worked
at it, at least continuously for the space of time that was con-
sidered to entitle them to compensation. The practice was to
send a man round to each engine after it had been worked for
a couple of hours, and take down the names of the persons
who had been working it, but on the present occasion the hands
were dispered before the names were taken, through the bunting
turpentine flowing towards it and setting fire to the engine.
Only twenty-eight men could work at one time at this en-
gine, and he had paid thirty-four claimants before he rejected
the two who applied to the alderman. He had paid
30/. is. 6d. to the strangers who assisted the firemen in
working the engines on land, and 191. to those who worked
the floating engines. Besides this he paid nine men 2s. M.
each for saving the persons who jumped overboard, and 231.
far refreshments supplied to the men at the engines, the po-
licemen, and the firemen. He bad paid away 54/. in cash to
the three hundred and ninety-one stringers who assisted the
forty-six regular firemen in attendance on this calamitous
occasion. The total sum paid by him for assistance to
strangers was 80/. Is. 2d.
Mr. Alderman HuGuEs HUGHES desired that the men
should be called in, if they were in the outer room, that they
might hear the explanation.
They were not in attendance.

Mr. Alderman HUGHES HUGHES said there could be no
complaint of want of liberality on the part of the fire esta-
blishtnent, and he must leave the matter to the discretion of
Mr. Braidwood.

EFFECTS OF UNEXPECTED FORTUNE.—Edward
Riley, living with his family in Hadlow-street, Burton-crescent
having been proved next of kin to Major-General Riley, who re-
cently died at Madras, leaving property to the amount of 50,0001.,
to the whole of which he has become 'ratitled, has, within the
last few days, amused the neighbourhood by the following ex-
traordinary freaks. From having been but a workmain in the dust-
yard in Maiden-lane, he has now become a man of independence.
Yesterday he called in his cab upon Mr. Thornhill, tailor, of Sey-
mour-street, and taking him to the dust-yard, desired lank to mea-
sure the whole of the men in the yard for a snit of clothes, which
being accomplished, he ordered them to go to Mr. Tendan, the boot-
maker, where they were all served. On Sunday he ordered Mr.
Shepherd to supply each of them with a joint of meat. Riley has
taken a house in Argyle-square, and upon entering it he purposes
giving a dinner to all the dustmen in London, and illuminating the
Oont of his house.

PUBLIC DEPARTSITANTS.---A. Pdrliamentary paper
has just been printed, snowing the number of persons on the
redundant list of the several public departments at the com-
mencement of last v. ear, and the number that remained at the
close of the year. It appears that the number on the redun-
dant list, at the commencement of the year, was 68, of which
12 had in the year either died or become incapable of service;
9 of the aggregate re-entered the service during the year,
making, at the close of the year, a diminution of 21 in the
year, leaving, at the close, only 47 persons on the redundant
list. There were as many as 280 persons on the redundant
list at the close of the year 1836.

IMPORTANT CATTI.B SALES.—Within the last ten
days five important sales of short-horns have taken place in
Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire—namely, at Castle Howard,
the property of Earl Carlisle ; at Wiseton, near Bawtry, the
property of Earl Spencer; at &nth Clifton, near Retford,
the property of Mr. Parkinson ; at Gate Burton, the pro-
perty of Mr. Hutton; and at Walkeringhatn Farm, near
Retford, the property of Mr. Henry Watson. All were well
attended. Among the noblemen and gentlemen present were
the following :—Earl of Ducie, Earl Spencer, the Earl of
Carlisle, Viscount Galway, Sir Charles Keightley, Sir Wm.
B. Cooke, Sir C. Tempest,, Rev. T. H. Shepherd, Rev. W. C.
Fenton, Rev. C. Hudson' Rev. J. Cooke, Rev. St. George
Kirke, Rev. John Drake Becher, . Rev. C. G. Smith, Rev. J.
K. Miller, Rev. Thos. Cheedle, Dilk, Esq. ; H. B. Simpson,
Eaton, &e., &c. The sales realised as follows, viz. :—The
Earl of Carlisle's, 2,341g5. ; John Parkinson's, Esq., 1,124g5.
William Hutton's Esq., 1.943g5. ; Earl Spencer's, 2,259 gs ;
Henry Watson's, Esq., 3,slogs.—Total, 11,177g5.
TIIE LASH AT WOOLWICH.—On Friday morning,
at a quarter to seven o'clock, the troops were assembled ou the
garrison parade to hear the proceedings of a garrison court-
martial read out against James Callow, a trumpeter of the
Royal Horse Artillery, who had been sentenced to receive one
hundred and fifty lashes, for stealing the sum of six shillings
and fourpence from Bombardier George Hunter, of the same bat-
talion. the same being approved of by .her Majesty, and ordered
to be carried into execution. The troops were then marched
off to the riding-school of the Royal Horse Artillery, where the
unfortunate culprit was ordered to strip, and the punishment was
carried into effect. The unfortunate man received the number
awarded without imploring mercy or a remission of the sentence,
though his sufferings were dreadful. The man was conveyed to the
Ordnance medical hospital, to undergo the process of " curing,"
when he will be drummed out of the regiment with the "Rogues'
March." Gunner Laycack, of the same regiment, who received 150
lashes a few days since, is also to be drummed out of her Majesty's
service, as a caution to other soldiers not to commit the sense offence.
Three of the greatest ornaments of the British
stage in its palmy days have been staying at Brighton for
some little time past, viz., 'Charles Kemble, Charles Young,
and Liston. The two former are in good health ; but the
latter, we regret to say, is labouring under a -depression of
spirits which cuts him off from the usual en,oyments of
society, and makes life at best but a burden. What a theme
for moralising does this spectacle of the great comic actor,
who was " wont to keep the boxes in a roar" present !
BrOton Herald.
ST. PANCRAS VESTRY.—On Saturday, at a meet-
ing of this vestry, Mr. Howarth, churchwarden, in the chair,
the vestry clerk read a communication from the Poor law
Commissioners, objecting to the request of the Board that
they might be represented by five guardians, at the Board of
the Central Metropolitan Asylum District, instead of three, but
consenting, nevertheless, to recommend to the Secretary of
State the appointment of a fourth guardian. A memorial from
a large body of rate-payers, called the Parochial Committee,
was now presented, calling upon the vestry to convene a
public meeting of the parishioners to consider the most ad-
visable means necessary to be adopted to obtain a repeal of
those clauses in the amended Poor-law Bill, which empowered
the Poor-law Commissioners to unite parishes under local
Acts in union with other parishes for the management of
district asylums for the destitute. It was agreed that this
memorial should be considered at the next vestry meeting.
RECEIPT FOR LINING OLD •PicruttEs.--To fasten
the canvasses together in lining old pictures, equal quantities
of cobbler's paste and glue, applied hot, may be used ; a few
drops of creozote should be added, to prevent vegetation,—
The Builder,

Of 360 geese driven by their owner last week
towards Hexham market, about 800 died without reaching
their destination, in consequence of their having been per-
mitted to drink freely at a stream leading fromFallowileld
Smelt-mills to the Tyne, the water of which was probably.
strongly impregnated with lead.
The approaching public dinner to George Hudson,
Esq., M.P., at Sunderland, will, it is intended, take place
in a temporary building that will he erected for that purpose,

the estimated cost of which has been already more than pro-
vided by subscription. It will be the most distinguished
banquet that has ever taken place in this part of the king-
dom,—hurhain Advertiser.

GOATS VERSUS Docs.—Permission has been given
by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, that persons with
children's carriages, drawn by goats, may ply in St. James's-•park.
There is now a regular stand of them opposite the Duke of York's
column, many of whom are tastefully decorated, and generally the
new branch of locomotion appears well patronised.

TILE HARVEST IN IRELAND.—WE are now in a

position, from accurate information, to form an opinion of
the harvest. First, with respect to wheat—that crop, which
caused such well-grounded apprehensions three or four weeks
ago, has been preserved by the fine autumnal weather. The
injury from smut and other causes is much less than had
been supposed, and generally speaking, the yield will be con-
siderably more than an average and the quality good. In
many instances, especially on poor lands, where the corn was
lodged by the rain, and smut supervened, the grain is
damaged and shrivelled in appearance. But taken altogether,
the crop is turning out well. We know a very large farm in
Tipperary, where the produce, prime in quality, averages
nearly twenty barrels to the acre. This, however, is a pecu-
liar case; but, looking to all the reports, we consider the
wheat crop as likely to prove very satisfactory. Of oats we
hear very few complaints, and we have arrived at the couclu-

ion that the crop is an abundant one, and the quality very
me. An extensiy. armcr in Meath has assured us that oat-

fields not at all the best circumstanced in that county are
yielding sixteen barrels to the acre. In regard to potatoes,
we fear that the disease now so much spoken of
prevails to a considerable extent, although much
more limited than in England, so far as has
yet been ascertained. But a month must elapse
before the general digging of potatoes will enable
the farmer to estimate the amount of damage.
The accounts are very conflicting: some counties—for in-
stance, Meath and Tipperary—are represented as unaffected
by the disease. We trust that such will prove to be the
case. We have ascertained that considerable injury has been
suffered in some of the districts around Dublin. We know
the case of one farmer whose potatoes (six acres) have failed
altogether. On being dug out they were unfit for anything.
In the district of Fingal, celebrated for its fine crop of po-
tatoes, the disease has been severely felt, although its opera-
tion has been partial. In some fields so offensive is the efflu-
vium that the country people unwillingly undertake the la-
bour of digging out. The disease, we have heard, is begin-
ning to appear about Celbridge and other places in that
direction. Looking to accounts from Cork, Wexford, and
other places, we fear that a considerable portion of the po-
tato crop will be lost, if we can depend on the accuracy of
the accounts that reach us. On the other hand, the extent
of this crop and the yield are unusually abundant. The
Dublin market is supplied with very fine potatoes at a price
much lower than generally occurs at this season. There are
no complaints from the provincial markets, either as to
scarcity or price; and, upon the whole, we are disposed to
believe that a full average crop of sound potatoes will be
available for home consumption, even if we should export some
to England and the Netherlandk—Dublin Evening Post.
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composed of calomel, taken at night, and followed by a drastic
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herbal preparation, and for a time drink no wine, beer, or
spirits, nor eat of fruits or vegetables. By this course he will not
only efectually cure himself, but will also feel himself younger
and better in health than for years before. To be had at pro-
fessor Holloway's establishment, 244, Strand, London, and of
all medicine venders throughout the civilized world.

I DO THINK AND I DON'T THINK.
I DO THINK
That the wonderful Dress Mart of MOSES and SON
Has won such a name as is equalled by none ;
That the glorious triumph which this has untlarl'd
Can never be equall'd in all the wide world.
I DON'T THINK
That ever I saw such surpassing attire
As the dresses of MOSES, which all folks admire ;
That the style of their garments was ever excell'd,
That fashions so tasty were ever beheld.
I DO THINK
That the clothing of MOSES is famously made.
By the best, aye, the very best hands in the trade ;
That the garments are cut with superior tact,
That they please every wearer by fitting exact.
I DON'T THINK
That any can equal their very low terms,
Whoever the tradesman, whatever the firms ;
That any can equal the good that is done
By the public's best friends, Messrs. MOSES and SON.

The New Work, entitled " Tke Monarch Mart," with inn irect
Lions for self-measurement, may now be had on application, or for
warded, post free.

LIST OF PRrcr.s.
READY MADE.

Tweed Taglionis ....... 0 7 6
Do. de., a superior quality, with silk collar, en ft's, and
facing 5........... ....... ...........
Codrington and Chesterfields, in light and gentlemanly ma-
terials..... ............................... .... 0 18 6
Cashmarette Coats in every style and make, including regis-
tered Peltees 1 2 0
Milled Jean, grand Drill, and diagonal Blouses.... 0 3 6
Splendid Summer Vests ............... ..... • • 0 2 6
Cashmere and Persian, In endless variety
Black and fancy Satins....
Cloth Trowsers ..
Dress Coats....
Frockditto, ditto ••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • . . . .• • • 1 3 0

MADE TO MEASURE.
...,u •. •. • .
r.iashmarette in any shape, handsomely trimmed, made in
the first style of fashion... ... • ..... 1 5 0
Saxe Gotha do., handsomely trimmed.................... 1 lb 0
Quilting Vests, 6s. Gd., sr Three for ........ 0 19 0
Cashmere in choice patterns 0 8 6
Satin do., plain or fancy 0 14 6
Spring Trowsers In great variety ......... ..... .......... 0 10 6
Tweed do., in choice patterns..
Single milled and Albert plain Doe Trowsers.. • ............ 0 19 0
Best quality black or dress do . 1 6 0
•••••••-•••••••

Dress Coat • •
Ditto, ditto, best manufactured •••• • • • • • • 2 15 0
„
. _

Frock Coat .

Ditto, the best manufactured • • • •

1 15 0

......... ...... .. 3 3 0

Mourning to any extent can be bad at five minuleß' notice, at the

following price.:—

Men's Suits, dress coat, rest and iroti_unro 1 )6 0
Ditto, jacket, Test and tr0u5er5............ 0 18 0
IMPORTANT.—Any article purchased or ordered, if mot approved of,
exchanged, or the money returned.
Observe—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail
Woollen Drapers, Outfitters, and General Warehousemen, 154, Mine
des, and 86, Aldgate, City, opposite the Ohurch. _ _

Cstiriosr.—E. Moses and Son are obliged to Itutrd the public
against imposition, having learned that the untrasiesmanlike false-
hood of being connected with them, er it's the sums concern, has
seen resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They
sve no connexion whatever with any other estabrishment, iu or out
of London, and those who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to
stevent disappointment, &c.) call or send to 154, Minories, or 86,
Aldgate, opposite the Church.

No businoss transacted at this Establishment from sunset on
Friday till sunset on Saturday when business is resumed at twelve
o'clock

BURGESS' ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES,
Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London

JOHN BURGESS and SON, being apprised of the numerous en-
deavours made by many persons to impose a spurious article for their
make, feel it incumbent en them to request the attention of the
public, In purchasing what they conceive to be the original to ob-
serve the Name and Address correspond with the above. The genee
ral appearance of the spurious descriptions will deceive the un-
guarded ; and, for their detection; J. B. and Sen, submit the following
cautions:—Some are in appearance at first sight, '• the genuine," but
without wane or address ; some " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies,"
and others " Burgiss's ;" and many more without address. John
Burgess and Son, having been many years honoured with such dis-
tinguished approbation, feel every sentiment of respect towards the
public, and earnestly solicit them to inspect the labe is previous to
purchasing what they conceive to be of their make, ve,iich they hope
will prevent many disappointments.
_ . .

NEW
. _
BURGESS' NEW SAUCE, for general purposes, having given such
great satisfaction, continues to be prepared by them. and is recom-
mended as a most useful and convenient sauce ; will keep good In all
climates.

Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Sayoy..Steps, London,
The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse,.

TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND, LONDON.
Doncaster, Septen tber 26th, 1841.
Sia,—The following particulars have been harmed to us with a
request that they might be forwarded to you, wittx permission for
their publication, if you should deem them worthy of AU, h.

J. BROOKE and Co., Doncaster.
" Elizabeth Brearley, residing in Duke•street, Doncaster, aged
between forty and fifty, was severely afflicted with Rheumatism, and
confined to her bed for a period of nearly two months. with scarcely
the power to lift her arm ; she was signally benefited after taking
two doses of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC FILLS, and after
finishing two boxes was quite recovered.'
The above recent tesrmonial is a further proof of the great efficacy
of this valuable medicine, which is the most effective remedy for
Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Tic Dolorous, rains in the
Head and Face, often mistaken for tooth-ache, and for all Gouty and
Rheumatic Tendencies.

It is also gratifying to have permission to refer to the following
gentlemen, selected from a multitude of others, wiles c station in
society has contributed to advance this popular modic ine in public
esteem :—.l. R. Mandall, Esq., Coroner, Doncaster ; the Rev. Dr.
Blomberg ; the Chevalier do la Garde ; Mr. Miskln brewer and
maltster, Dartford ; Mr. Richard Stone, Luton ; John S. Giles, Esq.,
Frimley ; Mr. Inwood, Perbright ; William Couilenay, Esq.,
Barton Stacey, near Andover Railway Station, Hants. ; all of whom
have received benefit by taking this medicine, and have allowed the
proprietor the privil_ge of publishing ths same for the 71eneilt of the
afflicted. . _ _

Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and byllis appoint-
ment by all respectable Medicine Vendors hroughout. the United
Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand;. :Londoon,"
Impressed upon the Govotreaut Stamp affixed to ce.e.lr Jeox of the
Genuine Medicine.

WEATHER PREDICTIONS. --An who
delight In this foreknowledge should purchase, withelt loss
of time, GRIMSTONE'S WEATHER AL3IANACK, whose wedic-
tions of the weather, ftom his publication to the present day, .have
been checked by many proprietors of newspapers and other we& 'ks•
The " Times " has eulogised its correctness and peculiar mode of
printing; see page 57. The "John Bull" published its usual check .
Dec. 22, 1844, giving it, indeed, 336 correct daily predictions , so s
copy, pages 52 and 54. Also, " The Sun," the " Globe," the
the " Post," " Herald," " Chronicle," " Satirist," " Punch," And
many others, have noticed the correctness of this unique work.
Amongst the great variety of matter is an interesting biography' of
hie Royal Highness Prince Albert while at the College of Bonn ; al'so
useful Chronology, Royal Family, both Houses of Parliament, Sm. 3 -
mary of Population of the British Empire, Population of the chi of
towns and cities ; a Calendar, containing Sundays, festivals, aim 1-
versaries, phenomenons, chronological events, moon's age, eclipse 1,
tides, gardeners' moathly calendar, a column for the weather of ever, r
day; pages 3to 25. Stamps, assessed taxes, &c. ; a list of bankers..
Copies of 31 letters, from ladies and gentlemen of the highent
respectability, cured of ophthalmic, gutty serena, cataract, deatlies s..
nervous deafness, headache, and spectacles left of, some after wit ig
them upwards of 20 years, by using Grimstone's Eye Snuff—trap
c-
ations in French, Italian, and Spanish; pages 59, GO, GI, 62, 6 S. I
Read page 54, the Medical Report in the " Forceps," Feb. 14, 184.1„
proving the great advantages arising from the constant use of Griusi-
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many green, eye-shades, and other human disfigurements. It is the
only fashionable snuff of the day sold under the authority of the 1
Lords of the Treasury and Royal Family. Grimetone's Weather
Almanack Is a beautiful pocket size, with a steel engraving repre-
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Sold, at 3d. each, by all the London wholesale publishers and book-
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Snukand Cigar Merchant, 434, Oxford-street, London.
Copy of one of the above Letters:—.

St. Martin's-le:Orand, General Post-oftico, Inland Department,
October, 9, 1544.

Sir,—For the last three or four years I have been labouring under
a nervous deafness, so much so at times as to be almost incapable of
hearing. After trying several very eminent aurists, from whom I de-
rived scarcely any relief, I was induced at the solicitation of a friend,
to try your excellent Eye Snuff. I accordingly procured one of your •
4s. 4d. canisters, after taking which I found considerable benefit, s
much so that I sent for two more, which, having used, I found ir.y
hearing completely restored, and I have not been deaf since. I should
mention that the time I commenced taking your Eye Snuff was in
April last, and have continued taking it since.—l am, Sir, your obe-
dient servant, W. H. ADAMS.
To Mr. W. Gemstone_
_

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