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invariably been too cautious to risk detection by cowl&
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
potting aside all other motives, does not justice to the goad
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 Minister shall have
force of mind sufficient to emancipate himself from the
beaureaucracy 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 Sigithonds, and among
them is an excellent article, by the editor, on Colonial
Railways.

THE CHURCHMAN'S MON HLY REVIEW.
The o first articles of the present number are strong
and energetic protests against Romanism, and against
Tractarianism, 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
follows an elaborate crl ique o- • li. Quinet's work " Le
Christilnit.me et la Revolution,' in which full juitice
is done to 'he great and varied. powers of that most
f•loquent -histtirian. The last article ia a review of
"Biley's Supplem-nt to Paley's HormPaulince:."

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CULTIVATION OF COTTON IN
INDIA.
The threatening aspect of the relations between this
country and the United States gives additional interest to all
facts and suggestions bearing upon the prospect of an in-
creased and improved supply of cotton from India. We,
therefore, presert to our readers the following letter from' a
correspondent, who has several times previously addressed us
on the subject ; appending to it an extract from a letter,
which appears in the Timei of Thursday, under the signature
of " Indophilus," with a few remarks of our own :
" Manchester, Nov. 6, 1845.
" Sir,—ln the month of June last, you informed us that
you had, for some months previously, searched in the Indian
newspapers for further information respecting the Govern •
ment cotton experiments ; and, at the same time, you laid be-
fore us an extract from the Bombay Times, giving a short
notice of successful cultivation of American seed cotton in the
district of Central India called the Deccan. The truth of
this brief notice you confirmed in the month of August, by a
statement that you had received information (it must, of
course, have been private information, or you would have
told us its source) of Mr. Mercer, otie of the American planters
sent out by Government, having last year successfully culti-
vated 3,000 acres, and of his expecting to have this year
20,000 acres, all planted with New Orleans cotton. You also
gave as a reason why we never saw this- Government cotton
in Lancashire, that it had hitherto been used by the native
manufacturers ; and, besides, that it was grown so far in- '
land, as, in the absence of navigable rivers or good roads, to.!
prevent its being readily conveyed to the coast; but this dis-
advantage of locality would, at some future day, be remedied
by a railway."
Now, will you allow me to remark, Sir, that our merely
hearing of successful cultivation of "improved Indian cot-
ton," without ever having the cotton publicly exhibited in
Lancashire, is very disheartening. It is sufficient to make
us suspect that the cotton produced is inferior, and that the
experiments are not so successful as the parties would have
us •to believe. When Government do not give publicity: to
the results of their experiments in such an important affair
as this, people naturally conclude that those results will riot
bear the light ; and the deplorable apathy, with which this
subject is viewed by our trade is in this manner increased.
The American Government., ton, in its official organ, the
Washington Union, as we find in the Times of the 30th ult.,
asserts that these cotton experiments in India have entirely
failed ; and great is the American triumph at this result.
The following is a portion of the Times' extract from the
Washington Union.
" We lay before the public this evening one of the most
interesting letters which has ever appeared in the Union.
Our regular correspondent in New !York furnishes a clear,
full, and decisive description of the result of the celebrated
experiments made by the East- India Company in the culti-
vation of cotton in the east. We recommen.l it to the atten-
tion of our countrymen, particularly of the south; and re-
spectfilly advise the editors of newspapers to read and to
re-publish it in their respective papers. The English expe•
riment in the east has signally failed. It was made under
the most favourable auspices in different parts of India: it
has succeeded in none of them, It was made under the eye
of ten experienced planters from the cotton region of the
United States, with the best American cotton seed; but it
has failed! We again recommend the letter to every reader
and to every editor in the country.—t'our's r2spectftslly.
" A COTTON SPINNER."
The fellowing is an extract from the letter in the Times,
which, it is necessary to remark, was written in answer to

the article in the Washington Union, referred to by our corre
spondent _

"The experiment (in India) consisted of two very distinct
parts—first, the cleaning; second, the growing of cotton.
" The natives of India are well known to he careless in

the picking, the cleaning, and packing of their Cett;;;Tilie
Indian cotton, however, has many good qualities, and would
be employed by our manufacturers to a much greater extent
if it were supplied in a clean state in large quantities. The
application of the Atherican gin by the Americans, to the
cleaning of Indian cotton has been completely successful at
• Colinbatore, at Dharwar, and at Broach: The cotton bas
'been freed of leaves, of 'seeds, of sand, and dirt, to the extent
of nearly one-fourth, which had to be carried. from the field
to the factory, and upon which carriage and freight has
usually to be paid as well as upon the cotton. The operation
has been performed with the skill and celerity to 'be
expected 'from the experience of the Americans employed,
with very little injury to the staple; and the cotton
has sold in the Liverpool market at nearly the price of
New Orleans cotton. I mention this fact prominently, be-
cause without a quick and eff,ctive method of cleaning cot-
ton, no very great or rapid extensioa can take place in cot-
t n cultivation. The average export per annum, daring the
five years ending 1841-2, was, to Great Britain,
66,125 9661b5, and to China, 452,795,3151b5. Considerable in-
crease has taken place in cotton cultivation in India. In
1825, only 39,567 bales were imported into this country; and
in 1844 no less than 239,713 bales. Some of this cotton was
from districts where no cotton was cultivated for export&
tion a few years since. •

" With respect to the culture of American cotton in In-
dia, the success of the experiment has not been so uniform,
for though it has failed in some places, it has succeeded and
is succeeding in others, and the information obtained has
shown us the districts best suited to the culture.
India is a country of such great extent and diversified
soil and climate, that a culture which is suited to
one part is sure to fail in other, unless corresponding differ-
ences in treatment are adopted. Thus, in the north-west
provinces of Bengal very fair native cotton is grown, and a
very good return per acre is obtained; but there the Ame-
can cotton plant did not succeed well, apparently owing to
two very dry seasons, when rain fell for only about six
weeks, instead of, as usual, for three months. But even
there cotton may I believe, be as successfully grown as in
Egypt, in the same latitude, by adopting the same method,
that is—irrigatino• the plant in proportion to the dryness of
the climate; and this the great dock canal, when completed,
will render an easy operation. In the moist and rich parts
of 'Bengal, the American plants run too much into leaf. This
might, no' doubt, be obviated by variation in culture ; but
the insects are unfortunately also very destruciive to the
American cotton. But, even there, some varieties of cotton,
either indigenous or exotic, may be found suitable to the
soil and climate.

" In the Madras Presidency, the experiments at Coimba-
tore, which is far from a favourable situation for American
cotton, have been proceeding successfully', for the cultiva-
tion has been going on for some years with the acclimated
American seed. The cotton remains of good quality, and
the superintendent (not an American) is confident that he
can carry on the cultivation with profit; and if he can do
so, the natives will be still more able to de so, for they are
good cultivators, , and much more economical than any
European.
" But none of these sites are within what is considered the
true cotton district of India—that is, the country above the
Ghauts, as the Mahratta country, Deccan, Candeish, Nagpore,
and Hydrabad, often all comprehended in the term Central
India. There the elevation of the table land, with the modi-
fying influence of the several ranges of mountains, produces
a peculiarity of climate which is equally removed from the
excessive moisture of Bengal, or the parching drought
of Northern India. With a favourable climate, there is
also abundance of the excellent cotton soil of India;
and hence the cotton culture has extended almost of
itself, and will go on extending in proportion to the encou,
ragement given by the capital and energy of European mer-
chants. About 20 years since some excellent cotton was
grown at Dharwar, in,the southern Mahratta country. One
of the American planters has established himself at this place,
and finds it well suited to the cultivation of American cotton.
The culture, indeed, has been yearly increasing ; A was at
first 600 acres, then 3,000 ; last year, 7,000 acres were under
cultivation in the government farms by the ryots and by
some German missionaries in different parts of the district,
with New Orleans cotton. This 'year seed has been engaged
for not less than 15,000 to 20,000 acres, and the intelligent
American planter writes that not less than a million of
pounds will be produced this year. The important fact is,
that theculture is increasing, and has been taken up by the
natives. He further states that the ryots find it the most
profitable unirrigated crop they have, and they can sell it
fur aboufa penny a pound. They get more of the American
than of their own cotton per acre, and they get a better price
for it without extra expense in cultivation. Much of what
has been grown by the ryots has been bought by the Go-
vernment, is being cleaned, and will be sent to Liverpool.
The planter further states, that there is no better shore
staple cotton than that of Central India, when it is fairly
handled, and gets the ghost of a fair chalice.'"
It will be seen, that the statements of the preceding letter
coincide pretty generally with those which we made in the
month of August last, and which are referred to by " A
Cotton Spinner," but we should probably mislead our
readers, if we were to treat the letter in the Pinies as a con-
firmation, or any material corroboration, of the statements
which we published ; because, if we are not mistaken, our
statements and that letter are founded upon the same infor-
mation know, that the accuracy of
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parties having re-
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cotton there. Between
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cultivation h I ntl ia , d
reached us, we are not at present competent to decide ;
and can only state, that more precise information as to
the extent and success of the improved culture may be
very shortly expected in this country, when we hope to be
enabled to lay it before the public.
Of course, we hardly need remind those of our readers who
have attended to the particulars which we have from time to
time inserted upon this subject, that the statements con-
tained in the Washington Union amount to very little;
seeing that they relate merely to the first experiments made
in the cultivation of cotton under the superintendence of
several American planters ;—the failure of which was well
known in this country, and had been repeatedly mentionedin
the Guardian. The important qim tion at present is, whether
some subsequent experiment 4, made by Mr. Mercer, after
the other planters had relinquished the attempt and left the
country, have succeeded in a greater or smaller degree ; for,
that to some extent they have succeeded, is unquestionable.
On this point the Washington Union does not give, and most
probably did not possess, any information. In another point
of view, perhaps, the article may I deserve attention. The
Union is the known and recognised organ of the United
States Government ; and, considering the present aggressive
tendencies of the people of that country, the insertion in
such a journal of an article evidently written for the purpose
of produ lug an impresson that England cannot go to war
without cutting off the simples of cotton necessary for her.
manufactures,—and, by pretty direct inference, that she niay
be outraged with impunity,—is a fact not altogether devoifi,
of siguificance....Metnchester guardian, • - .

HAMBURGH MAIL.
STUTTGARD, Oar. 29.—Ronge returned to this city yes-
terday. He is not now in a private house, but in Marguard's
Hotel, where he keeps quite secluded in his own apartment,
preparing, it is said, something for the press. Yesterday he
celebrated Divine service at Esslingen, which was very well
attended, and will officiate on Sunday night at Stuttgard,
and, on his return to Silesia, again visit Frankfort. Official
notice was given yesterday to the German Catholic clergy-
men here not to perform any acts which relate to civil life.
Baptisms and marriages, therefore, must be solemnised by
the Protestant clergymen of the parish. The administration
of the Lord's supper, and attendance at funerals, are permit-
ted. It is said that this notice was given to Ronge some
days ago at Ulm.
Constitutionnd stated, some days ago. that Prince
Jerome de Montfort, nephew of our King had become insane,
anti had been taken to his family at Florenc-,, whereas he is
here in Stuttgard, in good health both in body and mind.
The marriage of Princess Catherine and Princess Frederick
of Wurtemburgh, daughter and nephew of the King, is said
to be fixed for the 20th of next month.
Ocr. 30.—Those Roman Catholic citizens who
remonstrated with the magistrates against the grant of
1,000 dollars for the support of the Catholic community, and
whose application did not succeed, then addressed a com-
pl fiat to the Government, being still of opinion that the
resAntion of the deputies of "the city was decidedly illegal,
and that it was an injury to the Roman Catholics. The
Government, however, is not of this opinion, and has like-
wise refused the petition of the applicants.
SCHEVERIN,. Nov. 4.—Her Royal Highness the Grand
Duchess and her Royal Highness• the Duchess Louisa will
leave this city on the Bth of this month, to go to Italy to visit
her Majesty the Empress of RuSsia. They will go by way of
Leipsic, Nuremburg. Augsburg, Innsbruck, Buxen, and
Genoa, at which place they will embark in an Imperial
Russian steamer for Palermo, where they expect to arrive
on the 25th of December; the best mishes of the loyal
Mecklenburghers accompanying their beloved Grand Duchess,
who undertakes so long a journey, at this season of the year,
to see her sister the Empress.
BERLIN, Nov. 4—The Universal Prussian Gazette has the
following article :

" The tariff of the Zollverein, published in the bulletin of
the laws of this date, for the year 1816-1848, contains no
change in the duties on all kinds of yarn fixed by the pend-
ing tariff; which is still in force. Many persons will be dis
satisfied, and more surprised, at this result of the long and
animated discussion of the Congress at Carlsruhe. It must,
however, be considered that every change in the tariff must
have the assent of every member of the Church, and cons.--
quently that a difference of opinion either on the question
whether any change shall be made, or what shall be the ex-
tent of the change, leads to the conclusion that the old duties
shall be retained. In the present case the difference of opi-
nion seems to have turned on the latter point ; some Govern-
ments having wished and proposed augmentations on the
duties so great and extensive in which other Governments—
and these too the most interested in the branches of manu-
facture in question—could not accede to, while no disposition
was manifested by the former Government to agree to the
proposals that were repeatedly made to reconcile the several
wisnes and views; and there was not time to settle the exist-
ing difference before the time positively fixed by the statutes
for the publication of the tariff. Though it is doubtless to be
lamented that the yarn manufacture in the Zollverein must
bedeprived for a time of an increased protective duty which
has been proposed, it will be gratifying to those who are in-
terested to know that the Prussian Government, on this un-
expected issue of the conference at Carlsruhe, has been in-
duced to declare that it cannot consider the questions as
postponed till the next revisal of the tariff, but reserve to
itself the option of regarding those questions as still pending,
and of resuming the discussion for the purpose of deciding
them at any future time. The necessary steps are already
taking. to act on this reservation.
(We have already stated that ether accounts announce
that conferences to this effect are held at Berlin.)—Hurnburgh
Papers, Nov. 6.

SEDBERGIL—ENGINEERING DIFFICULTIES.—OUT
usually quiet village was on the night of Thursday, 30th Oc-
tober, " frighted from its propriet3" by the continuous ar-
rival of omnibuses, gigs, cars, and chaises, crowded with
passengers, at the doors of the principal inns. Night
caps overshadowing wondering eyes were thrust from
chamber windows, and urgent inquiries as to the cause
of this invasion were made by ' our disturbed denizens,
who, unsatisfied, were compelled by the cold to
retire shivering to their beds again. Morning, however,
cleared up the mystery, for at the first streak of day, forth
from their quarters issued a large party of surveyors, headed
by a railway engineer from Lancaster,' and attended. by
upwards of one hundred and fifty men, amongst whom
were a goodly number of most truculent visaged navies.
Having achieved something like order, they marched direct
to the estate of one of our neighouring gentry, who has made
himself conspicuous by his pertinacious opposition to rail-
ways, and his fixed determination to "do what he likes with
his own." Arrived here, they immediately commenced ope-
rations, levelling, &c., and notwithstanding an opposing
muster of tenantry, led by gamekeepers, who actually threat-
ened to shoot the instruments! and so commit level-icicle,
the preliminary works necessary for the formation of a rail-
way through the laud were soon completed, and at three
o'clock, v.m., three rattling cheers announced the discomfi-
ture of thevermin-preservers and their suzerain.—Lancaster
Guardian

REPRESENTATION OF CASHEL.—The eleetors have
decided on Sir Colman O'Loghlen as their representative.
In the event of his refusal they have determined on electing
Mr. O'Brien., late Lord Mayor of Dublin.—Cork Examiner.,
LORD FRANCIS EGERTON AND THE MANCHESTER
ATHEN,EMII.--We understand that. Lord' Francis Egerton
has just presented to the library of the Manchester Athe-
uteum, a copy of the Egerton papers,—a collection of public
ind private documents, chiefly illustrative of the times of
Elizabeth and James I. from the original manuscripts,—as
printed for the Camden Sotiety (of which his Lordship is the
president), from the stores of family documents in his Lord-
ship's possession.—Manchester Guardian.
ROBBERIES AT HOTELS, TAVERNS, &c.—During
the past week the polite have received information of the
following robberies committed at the houses of licensed
victuallers, viz. :—From the stable of the Plough, Talgarth,
Brecon, a dark brown horse, five years old, and a saddle
and bridle, the property of C. Probert, of Gweruyvelt, near
Hay; from the stable of the Guest Arms, Dowlais, a bay
horse, nine years old, the property of Mr. Davis, the land-
lord; from the Feathers, Duke-street. St. Jame's, a silver
' snuff-box, three inches long, two inches wide, and one inch
and a-half deep. with the letters H. L. engraved on the lid,
the proporty of a Mr. Lock; and from the Bell, Harrow
Weald, a silver watch, the property of a Mr. Luckett.
RAILROADS AND THE BRITISH MUSEUM.—The fol-
lowing official document has been forwarded by Sir Henry
Ellis, the principal librarian of the British Museum, to the
various railway companies in actual operation or formation.
Although the document would appear to come from Sir
Henry Ellis, it is understood to emanate at the request of
the government, the object being to form a.complete set of
maps, plans, and diagrams relative to dividing England
into railway sections :—" British Museum, Oct. 31, 1845.
Sir—Feeling it to be extremely desirable that as complete a
collection as possible of the several prospectuses, plans, sec-
tions, surveys, and other printed or engraved documents rela-
tive to railways, either only as yet projected or already in-
corporated, should be preserved in this national institution, I
take the liberty to request the favour of a copy of all the do-
cuments of this description which have beenissued by the
company represented by you, in order that they may be
deposited in this library.—l have the honour to be, your obe-
dient servant, HENRY Ews, principal librarian."
FIRING AT MR. BARTON, OF CLONELLY.—We have
been favoured by Messrs. Johnston, 'of Eden-quay, with the
following account of an atrocious outrage in Fermanagh :
As F. W. Barton, Esq., of Clonelly, in that county, was re-
turning home on Friday last, about half-past nine o'clock,
from dining with his friend, Counsellor Barton, of Kelsh,
when within half a mile of his own house, he was fired at
and dangerously wounded in the breast. The latest account
from Enniskillen, Saturday afternoon, states that the doctor
has just returned from Clonelly, and reports that Mr. Barton
is going on favourably, but is very feverish. Two men have
been taken up on suspicion.—Freeman. [lt is stated that
this attempt arose out of private pique, or from some deci-
sion
given by him on the preceding day, in his capacity as a
magistrate.—Limerick Reporter.]
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF CANADA.,-- We
regret to learn that the latest advices from Canada give a
most unfavourable account of the state of Lord Metcalfe's
health. Indeed we have seen a private letter from a gentle-
man whose official duties give him daily opportunities for
observation, which represents the distinguished person in
question as so worn down by suffering as to make it
utterly impossible that human nature can much longer
bear up, unless the cruel disease (cancer of the face) to
which lie has so long been a martyr should take a most
unexpected change. Lord Metcalfe had, up to the last
possible moment, persevered in his personal attention
to the duties of his important office; but on the day on
which the letter to which we have alluded was written, lie
was for the first time unable to bear the pain and fatigue of
removal to the Council-room, and the indispensable business
was necessarily transacted in his absence. The writer of the
letter expresses an opinion that a month, or, at the furthest,
two, must see the conclusion of this afflicting tragedy; and
he proceeds to express a hope that the Government at home
will be prepared to send out 'the beat substitute they can
supply,in the place of one for whom it would be vain to ex-
pect an equal. The sufferings of the Governor-General have
latterly been so agonising, that even his best friends could
scarcely wish the struggle to be much longer protracted.—
Brkannia.

PRESTON CATTLE FAIR.—The usual fair was held
in the Cattle-market yesterday (Friday). The stock of
calving cows was unusually large, and realised high prices,
the bests sorts fetching about 18/. Very few drapes or fat
cattle were offered for sale. Owing to the heavy demand,
many sales were effected on the night previous.—Preston
Guardian.

The herring fishery this year has been more suc-
cessful than known for many seasons. At Margate and Folk-
stone the average price has been 91. a last; and they have been
hawked here at sixty for a shilling. This is a great blessing to
the poor at a period when flour and potatoes are so dear.—
Dove? Chronicle.

THE NAVY.—Since the establishment of the ren-
dezvous at Kingroad, in outport, for the reception of volun-
teers for the navy, no less than six hundred able-bodied sea-
men have entered. This mode of manning our navy has
proved eminently successful.—Bristol Journal.
BOLTON.—STATE OF TRADE.—Both yarns and
manufactured goods are suffering a reduction ; vet manufac-
turers and spinners and other branches are working to order,
consequently operatives are still fully employed.—Preston
Guardian.

The Lords of the Treasury have granted the pri-
vilege of issuing Post-office orders to the market town of
Tredegar, Monmouthshire. This important rlice was with-
out a post• office till the penny postage came into operation.
—Cambr

Ray. MR. BUTSON—L ATE MURDER AT CLONFERT.
—We have this day been informed, that Moses Coates, an
other son of Christopher Coates, senior, has been taken in
Dublin, in consequence of some letters being found in his box,
which may tend to throw light on the murder.— Western
Star.

HERRING FISHERY.—On Blonday and Tuesday
a most extraordinary catch of herrings was made at this
port. The first day were caught fifteen boat loads. On
Tuesday the immense number of twenty-five boat loads,
each boat varying from four to nine thousand. They
were remarkably fine fish, and were caught at Mr. Perry's
fishery a little below Laira Bridge. This is the finest catch
of herrings which has taken place in this neighbourhood for
some years past.—Plymouth 'limes. •
THE .NORWICH MEMORIAL.--It will be seen by the
following note from Sir Robert Peel, to Mr. J. Geldart, jun.,
that the Norwich memor;al for the suspension of the corn-
laivs, which we published last week, has received the atten-
tion ofthe Government.

" Whitehall, November 3d, 1845.
" Sir Robert Peel presents his compliments to Mr. Geldart,
and begs to acknowledge the receipt of the memorial from the
inhabitants of Norwich, of which Mr. Geldart was the bearer,
and which Sir Robert, Peel has not failed to communicate to
tho other members of her Majesty!s'Government."—Norfo/k
News... ,

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

HUDDERSFIELD AND SHEFFIELD .iISNCTION.
HUDDERSFIELD, Nov. 7.—Yesterday an extraordinary ge-
neral meeting of the shareholders in this Company was held
at the Guildhall, Huddersfield, for the purpose of authenti-
cating the register of shareholders ; to determine upon the
extensions and branches to be applied for in the next session
of Parliament ; and to consider an arrangement entered into
between the Directors of this Company and the Directors of
the Manchester and Leeds, fur the sale and amalgamation of
this railway.

Joseph Armitage, Esq., el:airman of the Board of Directors,
presided, and Mr. Thomas K. Bowbotharn read the following
report :

"The Directors have called the shareholders together for
the special purpose mentioned in the advertisement and cir-
culars to the shareholders, and they therefore deem it pru-
dent on the present occasion to refer only to the grounds and
reasons which have induced them to do so.
" It may not, however, be out of place to state, that the
works of the railway, and all other matters connected there-
with, are progressing rapidly and satisfactorily.
"The shareholders will be aware that some time ago an
arrangement was entered into between the Huddersfield,
Halifax, and Bradford Company, in which this company is
intereited, whereby the Huddersfield, Halifax, and Bradford,
along with the West Yorkshire Railway projects, became
united as one company, the whole hereafter to form part of
the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company.
"The Huddersfield; Halifax, and Bradford project being
a direct continuation of the Huddersfield and Sheffield, and
the Huddersfield, HalifaX, and Bradford, having become con-
nected with the Manchester and Leeds in the manner just
mentioned, it appeared to the directors that, in working the
lines when made, considerable advantages would be gained
if the whole were under one management. There were
other very important objects to be attained by forming an
alliance with the Manchester and Leeds Company. -
" First. It was desirable so to identify the interests of. the
Manchester and Leeds Company, and of the general West-
Riding schemes with the Iltablerslield and Hieflield, as to
secure a certain and. permanent traffic in goods and Lassen-
gers from north to south, through the town of Huddersfield.,
and thus place Huddersfield- in direct communication with
the towns and districts .of Halifax, Keigpley, Bradford,
Binglev, Skiptoc, Todmorden, and other intermediate places
and di?t sets, as well as raid-_,r the Huddersfield and Sheffield
-Railway part of the great trilhk line from Glasgow and Edin-
burgh to London.

"Second. It was desirable to secure to the shareholders
an immediate and satisfactory income, and thus render the
shares a safe and certain investment.

"Third. It was desirable to protect the Huddersfield and
Sheffield against all competing schemes.
" For the above, and for other reasons which might be
given. the directors have entered into an arragement with
the Manchester and Leeds Company, of which the following
is a copy:—

" Halifax, Sept. 27, 1815.
" The Huddersfield and Sheffield Railway Company
agrees to hand over and convey in perpetuity their powers
and their contracts, &c., so as f3rthwith to amalgamate the
same with the Manchester and Leeds Railway, on receiving
ten thousand six hundred and forty fifty-pound shares,
which shall be Manchester and Leeds shares, and receive
dividends as such, from the time of completion of the line,
and shall take part of such new stock as shall be sanctioned
in any session of Parliament subsequent to that of 1846, it
being agreed that the interest to be conveyed in
consideration of the said shares in the Manchester and
Leeds stock is to include all extensions contemplated by the
Huddersfield and Sheffield Company, option of shares or
other interests in neighbouring projects, and ex-try other
advantage and benefit prospective or otherwise not yet dis
tributed, possessed by the Huddersfield and Sheffield Com-
pany, and that Messrs. Armitage and Brook qualify and be-
come members of the Manchester and Leeds Boar.d, as soon
as vacancies applicable to such nomination can be obtained,
that the superintendence and control of the works on the
proposed line be in the Manchester and Leeds Company. That
the influence and support of the parties to this agreement be
given generally to the Manchester and Leeds and West
Riding Union Company in their measures and applications to
Parliament.
" It is understood that the conditions already made with
the proprietors, that four per cent. shall be allowed upon the
calls until the line be opened, shall be continued, the same
being made chargeable to the capital.
",J HOULDSWORTH Josn. BROOK
H. W. WICKHAM C. H. JONES
EDWARD ARKROYD WM. THOMPSON.'