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London, England, 1845-09-22 00:00:00

SHREWSBURY, WOLVERHAMPTON, AND SOUTH STAF

FORDSIIIRE JUNCTION.
WOLVERHAMPTON, FRlDAY.—Pursuant to public notice, a meeting
.the inhabitants of this town and its vicinity took place, at one
'clock, in the public office, to take into consideration the proposed
ndependent line between this town and Shrewsbury. Amongst
those present were several of the influential ironmasters and other
manufacturers of the place.
Dr. MANNICKS 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 now 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 tai That meet with proper support. Ile then read the
first resolation—" 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 twns and outposts."
The resolution was put by the Chairman,o and unanimously
tarried.
Mr. THOMAS M. GLADSTONE read the second resolution—" That
the only means by which the proposed desirable object could be ob-
tained was a comprehensive system of railway connexion, and in
order to render such system efficient for securing the inhabitants
of Wolverhampton and its neighbourhood the benefit they so greatly
desired, and to which they were so fairly entitled, a station located
lanlaicentral part of the town, to be approached with great facility by
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t'ltlane, said that he did not think the meeting
to the resolution than it was entitled to.
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forth in support of it. The Grand Junction hadof,
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they should place three of their Directors on the list of the Directors
of the proposed line.
Mr. Jour; Bsivrow, an ironmaster 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. Swirr, the solicitor of the Grand Junction line, said that al-
though he had not had any 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
oaoe had prevented them from entering so fully into that trade as
hey could have wished ; but now they had got the power to enlarge
heir stations, they intended to do so. The Grand Junction Corn-
-lany were ready to fall in with the views of the proposed line. The
:rand 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. Thomeycroft, " 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 importance to its inhabitants that there
should be oge united station for the joint use of those four companies
within the fZ ivft of Wolverhampton."
Seconded by Mr. HINEY BOLL, and unanimously carried.
Mr. H. WALT.= 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
The or it."
whole of the resolutions having been carried, a vote of thanks
was passed to the chairman.

SHREWSBURY, OWESTRY, AND CHESTER JUNCTION.
CHESTER, FRIDAY Arresmoorf.—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 passible, 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 branch 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 efmaking 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 form a
valuable adjunct to the line. Various other schemel 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
best exertions will be used to protect the interests of the Company."
The CHAIRMAN, in addressing the meeting on the contents of the
report, which he did at some length, congratulated the shareholders
upon the success that had attended their efforts to procure the Act,
and upon the very small expense 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 Mr. 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 CHAIRMAN having returned thanks, the meeting separated.

MANCHESTER AND SOUTHAMPTON.
Simmer, FRIDAY EvExixo.—This afternoon, shortly after
twelve o'clock, a meeting was held in Salisbury, at the County-hall,
for the purpose of considering the advantages of the proposed line
from Southampton to Manchester.
Mr. EDWARD B. KELSEY, the mayor of the city, having been called
to the chair, remarked—During the consideration of the committee
upon the subject, it was agreed that they (the committee) were wil-
ling, if this line was not approved of, to support any other line which
might be beneficial to the city. The present meeting, however, would
decide the question.
It was then moved by Mr. BRODIE, and seconded by Mr. FINCH,
" That a railway was particularly desirable for the benefit of the
borough of Salisbury." This was carried unanimously.
Mr. CHARLES QURNY, of Salisbury, so far opposed this resolution,
that he would suggest, by way of rider, that it was the opinion of the
meeting that it was necessary to bring the line to Salisbury direct.
Mr. GEORGE PATNA of Salisbury, seconded this resolution.
Mr. JOHN Pezzrivaorr, of Salisbury, said he trusted that the citizens
would have a direct line through the city, and nothing else would
benefit them.
Mr. WALKINSHAW said there was no question but that the city of
Salisbury was destined to become the centre of a great railway com-
munication. This was not a sectional but a national subject, and one
of the utmost importance not only to the country through which it
passed, but also to all the other inhabitants living in the vicinity.
The Manchester and Southampton was a trunk and not a branch
line. There was no question but that the Manchester and South-
ampton would become the "national line of railway," and in no other
way, by no other project, would such a matter pass the Houses of
.Parliament. Through the valley of the " Test," the line would
pass, independently of which the people of Salisbury had the sym-
pathies of those of Andover, Poole, Romsey, Cirencester, Marl-
borough, and Cheltenham, who all felt that there were great advan-
tages to be obtained from the proposition made to them by the pro-
jectors of the Manchester and Southampton line.
After some observations from Mr. LAREY of Poole,
Mr. EDWIN JAMES said, it is not right to call this project a
Manchester and Southampton line ; it may be a Manchester and
Poole line, but it was a mockery and delusion," as Lord Denman
would say, to cMI it anything like a direct line.—(Hear, hear )
Some rattier warm conversation followed, after which the meeting
separated.

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Great Newcastle and Berwick Companies, that they have deter-
mined that the best mode of offering a suitable testimonial to Mr.
Hudson in acknowledgment of his services to the public and the rail-
way world is to raise a fund by individual subscription rather than
by grants of money from the public stock of the Companies. Nearly
5,0001. has already been subscribed amongst forty of the shareholders,
subscribing 1001. each, and three of them 2001., namely Sir John Low-
ther, Bart., M.P., Mr. Alexander Dunlop, Dugs, and Mr. Graham
Hutchinson. Amongst the subscribers of 1001. each are the names
of Mr. Ellis, Deputy Chairman of the Midland Company ; Sir John
Simpson, Mr. George and Mr. Robert Stephenson, the engineers ; Sir
Oswald Mozeley, Sir Isaac Morley, Mr. By➢g Paget, and others.
MANCFIESTE➢, SHEFFIELD, AND MIDLAND.—This Company and the
North Dercyshire Union have amalgated.
MANCHESTER, BUXTON, MATLoCK, ♦ND MIDLAND.—The capital is
to be increased by 600,0001.. to carry out branches and extensions.
The Directors of the Eastern Counties announce that they have
decided on suspending the system of season tickets until the remu-
nerative character of their lines will justify the great reduction of
fares which the system of season tickets involves.
BIRIERNHEAD, CHESTER, MOLD, AND LLANGOLLEN.—The Committee
of this line (late Manchester and Birkenhead Continuation) announce
that, according to the report of their engineer, the engineering works
on the whole length of 2S miles are exceedingly easy, and that the
line, which has but one tunnel, may be made not only a mineral but
au attractive pleasure passenger line, by extending it five miles fur-
ther to the Yale of Llangollen, which will render an addition of
100,0001. to the capital necessary, to be raised by an issue of one
additional for every five shares now held.
The reduction of fares on the Manchester and Leeds has increased
the number of travellers 26 per cent. during the last half-year. The
charge for a late excursion front Nottingham, through Liverpool, to
the Menai Straits, upwards of 500 miles, was only 14s. Passengers
are now carried on the Liverpool and Manchester, between the latter
place and ratricroft, the first class at Id. zip the second class at 3id.
per mile.

IRISH LINES.
BANDON AND BANTRY.—A deputation from the English
Proprietary, accompanied by their Secretary, William Black,
Esq., had an interview with the Directors of the Cork and
Bandon Railway and the Provisional Committee of the
Bantry Extension line on Monday, when arrangements of a
most satisfactory nature were arrived at, and the necessary
documents prepared for coming before Parliament with
encouraging prospects of success. The deputation will in-
spect the line previous to their return to London, with a view
of carrying out other objects contemplated of the most im-
portant character in connexion with the project.--Cork
Re-
porter.
CONNAUGHT.—It is proposed to open a communication
from Ballinasloe to Ballina, meeting there a line to Sligo,
with a branch to Tuam and Galway, completing a communi-
cation between Galway and all the northern lines, and afford-
ing to Mayo ample facilities for the transit of produce, &c.—
Mayo Constitution.
KILLARNEY To TRALES.—The projected line of railway
from Killarney to Tralee in conjunction with the Waterford
and Valentia trunk road, has been staked within the last
and present week, the main line, having been previously
marked and staked as far as Cahirciveen. The branch line
between Killarney and Tralee, as projected, will pass in a
north-western direction from the main road, until it arrive
to the right of Ballyhar Chapel, within about a hundred
yards of the old straight road which forms the shortest pas-
sage between the two towns. Here it diverges a little to the
north-east, when it joins the road again, and running parrallel
with it for half a mile, curves off gently to the north-east,
and eventually comes round the eastern base of the Tralee
mountains.—Tralee Chronicle.

THE GREAT MuNsTErt.—Mr. Brown, one of the en-
gineers connected with this project, has been in town for
some days during the present week, having completed the
survey of and laid down the line from Listowel to Tralee.
In a past number of our paper, we stated that the levels be-
tween the former town and Listowel were only equalled by
the geological facilities presented. Mr. Brown's report of
the line from Listowel to Tralee is equally favourable. In-
deed, it fully bears out the statement made to us not long
since, by an eminent resident engineer, totally unconnected
with the Great Munster Company. There will be but one
cutting of any considerable extent, through a part of Bal-
lyrose-hill. The soil, however, is one easily worked. This
line, it is very judiciously proposed, shall terminate within
a few hundred yards of the basin of our canel. The depu-
tntion of the London direction. consisting, we are told, of
the Ilon. Colonel Darner, A. Stafford O'Brien, M.P., Pierce
Butler, M.P., and William Fitzgibbon, Esqrs., are ex-
pected in Ireland in about ten days.—Tralee Chronicle.
MlDLAND.—Engineers are at present in this town sur-
veying the ground for a line of railway, through the centre
of the country, commencing at Clones, in the county Mo-
naghan, and passing through Cavan, Granard, Longford,
Ballvmahon, Athlone, Bannaher, Birr, Roscrea, and Tem-
plemore, in the county of Tipperary, thereby joining the
northern and southern lines.—Longford Journal.

SCOTCH LINES.
DUNDEE AND ARBROATH.

On Monday a special meeting of the Proprietors of this
Company was held in the Town Hall at Dundee, Mr. Wil-
liam Thorns, Dean of Guild, one of the Directors, in the
chair, to receive a requisition for the formation of a branch
from Broughly Ferry to Forfar. There was a numerous
attendance. _

The report of the Directors stated that after considering
the subject fully, and having a report by a deputation from
their number before them, they had come to the determina-
tion that it was inexpedient for the Dundee aid Arbroath
to undertake the proposed extension.
Mr. ARCIIIBALD HARTLE, M.P., said he had expected that
some of the requisitionists would have have come forward,
and have stated the grounds on which they subscribed to the
requisition, and moved the approval of the report, which was
seconded by Mr. D. BAXTER.
Mr. GEORGE Kmoctr, thought the Directors bad come
to a wise decision in rejecting it. But lie would have liked
to know what led the Directors to that conclusion. At the
same time he thought it very likely that such a line would
be taken up in these days of railway speculation, but still he
considered that the Dundee and Arbroath Company should
stick to the good concern which they already had by the
hand, and endeavour to increase their revenue by lowering
the fares and otherwise promoting traffic on their line.
Lord KLINAIRD differed in opinion from the gentlemen
who had already spoken. He thought that a direct railway
communication betwixt Dundee and Forfar was of great im-
portance, and that in the hands of the existing lines it would
pay. He was most anxious, as a Director of the Dundee and
Perth Railway, to promote a good understanding amongst
all the local lines, which he was satisfied would be for their
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mutual advantage. He would not divide the meeting on the
regret the arned-
present proposal.

Mr. P. H. THOUS 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. HASTIE thought that Mr. Thorns had 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. BAXTER considered that the scheme was wild and
visionary. Instead of 150,0004 it would cost 300,000/., and
would not return 500/. a year.
On a show of hands being taken for the motion and
amendment, there was a majority in favour of the former.

CALEDONIAN EXTENSION.
The Committee of Management, in their report just issued,
relative to the progress and future prospects of the proposed
extension of the Caledonian line, state that the whole line
has been now carefully considered. A section has been
prepared by the engineers, and, although they state that
modifications may be required for the accommodation of
landowners, yet the Committee have much satisfaction in
announcing that the section fully verifies the expecta-
tion of an easy line. By far the largest portion of the line
is no steeper than 1 in 300, while the steepest gradient
does not exceed 1 in 100, and that only for a small
portion of the whole distance. The cuttings and
embankments are light, and it is not expected
there will be any tunnels, nor are there any bridges or other
works of an extraordinary character. Under these favour-
able circumstances, and having fair reason to calculate that
the capital which the Committee considered it prudent to
provide will suffice for the construction of some works not at
first contemplated, they have directed surveys to be made of
a short branch to Selkirk, and of one toJedburgh and Hawick,
for the accommodation of those towns. The Committee also
intend to undertake the formation of a line from the extension
line through the Lesmahagow mineral fields, to the Clydes-
dale Junction Railway at Hamilton. This will be a profitable
line in itself, and an important feeder of the extension; and
arrangements have been made which have secured the entire
support of the parties most interested in the formation of the
line. Other parts of the Caledonian system are in course of
being rapidly developed. Various branches, leading to the
north and west, have already been, or are speedily to be
brought before the public. These,by adding to the importance
of the main trunk line, willnecessarily increase the prosperity
of the extension. But the portion of this development in
which that undertaking is more immediately interested, is
the Ayrshire and Caledonian Junction Railway, projected by
an independent company, to connect Kilmarnock with the
main line. The Committee viewing this connexion as one
of the greatest importance, have resolved to give to the pro-
moters of it every facility and assistance in their power.
The main line of the Caledonian Extension will go direct to
Ayr, while the proposed junction branches off to Kilmarnock,
and, by means of these, an outlet in all directions will
be opened up for the vast resources of Ayrshire. That
important county will thus have a direct communication
from every point to the capital of Scotland by a line of
railway, which will at the same time, by a short branch to
the Caledonian main trunk at Abington, afford the most
convenient access to Carlisle and the manufacturing dis-
tricts of England. The whole mineral fields will also be
connected by railway with the seaports of Ayr, Troon,
Irvine, Saltcoats, and Ardrossan. Altogether it is scarcely
possible to conceive a railway system better suited to the
wants of this district, and attaining, by simple means, so
many important objects. The prospects of the Caledonian
Extension towards the east coast are eqully flattering.

The Committee had the good fortune to effect an arrange.
ment for a joint station at Kelso with Mr. Hudson and the
promoters of the line between Newcastle and Berwick. The
complete success of that line with its branch to Kelso, is
therefore another subject of congratulation. In this district,
the interests of these two lines are identical, and their
success be mutual. A proposal has been made to form a
communication by railway from Edinburgh to Peebles,
which, in the opinion of the Committee, merits their appro-
bation; and they have offered to unite in the formati ,n of a
joint station at Peebles, and otherwise to co-operate with
the promoters of that project in measures of mutual advan-
tage. These encouraging prospects, as well as a careful
review of the resources of the districts to be opened up by
the Caledonian Extension, fully confirm the highest expecta-
tions entertained by the Committee when the prospectus was
issued. The important objects to be obtained, embracing
the connexion of the rich agricultural and mineral county of
Ayr with England, with Edinburgh, and with the seaports
of the west of Scotland, the connexion of the agricultural
counties of Berwick and Roxburgh, and the manufacturing
districts of Galashiels and Hawick with Glasgow, and the
mutual interchange of traffic between all parts of the king-
dom intersected by the Caledonian system, hold out the
surest prospects of profit to the shareholders.
Last week a splendid dinner was given to Mr. Ross, su-
perintendent of the Greenock Railway Station, by a number
of the most influential gentlemen who are in the habit of
travelling by that railway. There were about sixty gentle-
men present, and the Company was presided over by Sir
James Campbell.
AIRDRIE AND BATIIGATE.—The applications for shares in
this line were 60,000, with only 12,000 for allotment. The
shares have been principally divided amongst local parties
engaged in mineral end agricultural produce,
SCOTTISH Wm-num.—Notwithstanding the large capital,
we hear that shares were applied for to nearly five times the
requisite number, and in Glasgow alone 45,000 shares were
applied for, the applicants being, for the most part, persons of
the first respectability.—Scotsman.