The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-05-08 00:00:00

RAILWAY AFFAIRS,

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAlLWAY.—Traffic for the
week ended 28th April :—coaching traffic, £B3B 1 ls.
10d, ; Parcels, £34 3s. Id.; goods and cattle, £3OO 9s. 7d.;
steam boats, £143 16s. 6d. ; total, £1,317 ls. (exclusive
of tolls from Shrewsbury and Chester Company, and pay-
ment for conveyance of mails.
LANCASHIRE AND YORKSHIRE RAILWAY STOCK.—
A special meeting of the proprietors of the Lancashire and
Yorkshire Railway was held on Wednesday, at which it
was unanimously resolved—" That the guaranteed 6 per
cent. preference shares of the company be converted and
consolidated into a general capital stock, to be called
' The Lancashire and Yorkshire consolidated 6 per cent.
preference stock,' as to such of the said shares as shall be
paid up on the 30th day of May next, from that date ;
and so much of the said shares as shall not then be paid
up, from time to time when and so soon as the same res-
pectively shall be paid up."
YORK, NEWCASTLE, AND BERWICK RAILWAY.—An
extraordinary meeting took place on Friday, at York,
Mr. Davies in the chair. The chairman read a letter
from Mr. Hudson, tendering his resignation. The pre-
sent directors were required to hold office until the com-
mittee had made a report of their investigation, for which
purpose every facility was to be afforded them. It was
also ordered that all bills at present before parliament be
suspended for a month. A committee of investigation,
was then appointed, consisting of gentlemen from Edin-
burgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Liverpool. The meet-
ing closed at two o'clock.
A RAILWAY DIRECTOR.—John Alexander, a " Provi-
sional Director" of the Madras and Harcourt Railway,
was discharged from the Insolvent Court, on Friday, after
a remand of six months. He was a cheesemonger, of
Norfolk, but figured in the prospectus as an "Esquire," a
title greatly abused and perpetually misapplied. He was
also a director of the Australian Railway and Dock Com-
pany, Part of his debts had been incurred for new spapers,
office fixtures, and stationery, on account of these schemes.
He said the parties connected with the companies were a
bad lot. Commissioner Phillips told him he was a good
authority, and a pretty sample of the lot.
EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY.—It has been deter-
mined that the affairs of this company are to be brought
before the select committee of the House of Lords, when
the accounts and proceedings of the directors are likely
co undergo a more searching inquiry than even that made
by the Committee of Investigation. An answer of the
directors to the report of the committee was issued on
Tuesday, in which the directors attempt a defence of their
management, based upon a review of most of the charges
adverted to in the report. On questions touching indi-
vidual conduct, the directors abstain from comment;
" these (they say) will be best dealt with at the public
meeting,: where such personal explanations as may be
required will e given."

THE FLOATING RAILWAY BRIDGE FOR THE FRITH
OF TAY.—This novel specimen of naval architecture
steamed down to Greenock and back on Saturday, on an
experimental trip. The peculiar build of the vessel, her
large size, and comparatively small power, do not adapt
her for quick sailing ; still she went about eight knots an
hour, although the paddles were not sufficiently immersed
to obtain the full power of the engines. Her unusual
appearance, as she steamed along, created some curiosity
among those on the river banks and in the passing steam-
ers ; and she was loudly cheered in passing by the nume-
rous workmen in the various shipbuilding yards. In
about two months, it is expected, the floating bridge will
be ready to ply on the Tay ferry ; and no doubt it will be
found a great convenience for the traffic to and from the
North by that route.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

CHESTER SPRING MEETING.-TUESDAY, MAY 1

The GROSVENOR STAKES were won by Mr. B. Green's
Flatcatcher, beating Sponge.
The PALATINE STAKES were won by the Duke of
Richmond's Jelly Fish, beating Mysticle, Cigarette, Cin-
gari, and Priestess. .

The MOSTYN STAKES were won by Mr. B. Green's
Countess of Albemarle, beating Harriott and eight others.
The CHESTERFIELD STA,KES (Handicap) were won by
Mr. Wcffenden's Post-tempore beating Miss Bunney and
several others.

The MAIDEN STAKES were won by Miss Bunney, beat-
ing Rowland and two others.

WEDNESDAY.

The first year of the ROODEE PRODUCE STAKES of 15
sovs. each, 10 forfeit.—Won cleverly by a length by Con-
certina, beating Lily and Priestess.
CORINTHIAN STAKES of 10 sovs. each, with 20 added.
Subduer walked over. _ _ _

TRADF'MEN'S PLATE of 200 sovs. in specie, added to
a llandicap Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 forfeit—
Won by Malton, beating Cossack, Loup-garou, and 25
others. Soon after the time appointed a very fair start
was affected, Sponge leading at a good pace, Bingham 2d,
Lady Wildair 3d, the cracks all lying handy. In going
along the opposite side of the course some slight change
took place between the leading horses, Chanticleer and
Malton both getting towards the front. Sponge continued
to lead at a merry pace, closely followed by Chanticleer,
Halo, Lady Wildair, Mahon, and the whole well up, with
the exception of two or three who were beaten off by the
severity of the pace. At the Workhouse turn, second time
round, Malton took the first place, the grey second, Halo
third, and Lady Wildair fourth, the others lying well. At
the half-mile post, Fernhill made an effort to reach the
front, but failed ; Halo and Lady Wildair now also tried,
but could not reach the front. At the Castle-pole, Loup-
garou mended his position. About eighteen horses came
all of a cluster to the distance, Malton still leading, the
gallant grey pulling double. "The grey wins ! the grey
wins !" was shouted from all parts of the course ; but
from that point his weight began to tell, and though he
struggled nobly and gallantly, he could not catch Malton.
Within the distance Cossack came out from his horses
like a shot, challenged Malton, and, after a splendid con-
test, in which Cossack displayed great game, Malton won
by half a neck only, never having been caught from the
time he took the lead. Loup-parou, came at the last, and
defeated the grey by half a length for third place. Joc-o'
Scot was close up with Chanticleer, Melody, Halo, Lady
Wildair, Inheritress, Ada Mary, Executor, and a number
of others next. Cheapside pulled up after the first time
round. Rathmines and Cast-off were amongst the first
beaten. Run in 4 minutes 16 seconds ; 5 seconds quicker
than last year. Value of the Stakes, clear of all deduc-
tions, £2430.
HER MAJESTY'S PLATE of 100 Guineas.—Won by a
length by Flatcatcher, beating the Carthaginian and Clat-
terbox.

SIXTY GUINEAS.—Won, in two heats, by Ada Mary,
beating The Alp, Capsicum, L.H., and The Provost.

THURSDAY

The settling for the Cup took place this morning, at the
Subscription-room, and passed off very quietly. We did
not hear of any very large winners, with the exception of
Mr. Stibbings's party, who, it is stated, won about
£20,000. Captain Higgins also threw in for £2OOO. The
number who witnessed the cup race has been differently
estimated at from 60,000 to 100,000. The day was again
fine, and the attendance excellent. The following is the
result of the sport :
DEE STAND CUP, in specie, by subscription of 10 sovs.
each, with 50 added by the Dee Stand Proprietors.—Won
in a canter by Athelstane, beating Cingari and the Car-
thaginian.
MARQUIS OF WESTMINSTER'S PLATE, value 100 sovs.,
in specie, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs.
each, half forfeit.—Won in a canter by two lengths by
Maid-of-my-Soul, beating Pyrland and Licentio.
DEE STAKES, of 25 sovs. each, with 200 added.—Won
in a canter in two lengths by Elthiron, beating Concer-
tina, Abbot of Meaux, and Garrick.
CHESHIRE WELTER CUP, value 100 sovs., the rest in
specie, by subscription of 20 sovs. each, 10 forfeit.—Won
in a canter by Sylvan, beating Teresa and five others.