tion with the North Midland at the nearest point the latter may come to Sheffield, which will greatly add also to its resources. Fifteen hundred shares were subscribed for in Sheffield before the prospectus was issued, and 2000 are now taken in that town.-Hull Observer, May 17.

Whitby and Pickering Railway was to be opened May the 26th, and the day to be a general holiday for both towns.

FOREIGN RAILROADS.

Railroads in Belgium.-The opening of the new railroad from Antwerp to Malines took place Wednesday 4th May, amidst the most horrible weather, which, however, did not damp the enthusiasm of the people. The train from Brussels and that from Antwerp met at Malines, whence they both together proceeded to Antwerp, where their arrival was greeted with the loudest acclamations. The King and Queen in a tent received the magistrates who came from Brussels and had joined those of Antwerp. The "experiment," concludes the account, 66 was highly satisfactory, and we shall henceforth be able to travel the whole distance between the two most important of our cities in one hour."-Globe, May 6.

The Frankfort German Journal states that the union of Brunswick with Hanover, and of Hanover with the Hanse Towns and the sea, by means of railroads, will certainly be carried into operation. The total expense of the enterprize will amount to 5,000,000 crowns, which will be distributed in 50 shares to bearers. Duke William has subscribed on his own account for 2,000 shares.

Holstein, April 27.-A rather singular report has been propagated from Gluckstadt, that some English projectors are seeking to find a more convenient channel for the Baltic trade, and for that purpose propose an iron railroad from Gluckstadt to a port in the Baltic, probably Kiel. By this means the roundabout way on the Elbe to Hamburgh (which is already so choked up by sand in many parts near the city that large merchantmen can no longer navigate it) would be avoided, as well as the toll at Stade.-German Paper.

Railroads in Prussia.-A letter from Berlin says that the Prussian Government has suddenly changed its opinion with respect to iron railroads, and instead of granting permission to private persons to undertake such works, has resolved to take the matter into its own hands, and to adopt a general plan embracing the whole kingdom, the profits to accrue to the public treasury. It is added that a proposal was made to raise a large loan by the Company of Maritime Commerce.-Herald, May 6.

Brussels, May 20th.-Accounts from Cologne and Aix-la-Chapelle bring the satisfactory information that the differences which had arisen between the railway companies of these towns have been settled, and that immediate measures will be taken to proceed to the first opera

tions, which will be commenced by the construction of the bridges and other works of art. The road will enter the Prussian territory near Eupen, and will run close to Aix-la-Chapelle on the Borcette side, and then stretch away by Duren to Cologne. The Belgic engineers have, it is understood, consented to meet those of Prussia to settle the point of junction.

Brussels, May 14th.-The journey from Antwerp to Brussels by the iron railroad has for some days past been performed in one hour and a half.

Continental Railroads.-A Company is forming for making railroads which will connect Hesse Cassel on one side with Magdeburgh, and on the other with Cologne. A long line from Konigsburg to the Austrian frontier is also about to be commenced. Two railroads from St. Petersburg, one to Zarsko Zelo and Pawlowsk, and the other to Peterkof and Oranierbaum, have been authorized, and are likely to be completed within a year.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS ON RAILWAYS.

May 10th. Birmingham and Bristol, Thames Junction, and Brandling Reports further considered.-11th. Festiniog Report to lie on table; Great Western, Lords' Amendment agreed to; Brandling Junction read third time and passed; Birmingham, Bristol, and Thames Junction read third time and passed; Hayle, Amendments agreed to, Bill to be engrossed; Dundee and Newtyle, ditto.— 12th. Hayle, read third time and passed.—13th. Lord George Lennox moved for extension of time to make Report on Brighton Lines. -16th. Brighton Lines, Rennie's and Stephenson's, time to make Report till July 6; South Eastern Dover, reported; Eastern Counties, ditto.-17th. Manchester and Leeds, York and North Midland, North Midland, North of England, Reports further considered, and Bills to be engrossed; Thames Haven to be further considered May 31; Bill to provide for periodical revision by Parliament of tolls and charges, and to make further provisions, to be brought in by Mr. Morrison and Mr. Gisborne.-18th. Royal Assent to Arbroath and Forfar, Great Western, Birmingham and Derby, Ulster, Dundee and Arbroath, Bristol and Exeter, and Aylesbury Bills; Glasgow and Falkirk, Committee to sit and proceed tomorrow; Bills in Committee: London and Blackwall, London and Blackwall Commercial, Manchester and Cheshire Junction.-20th. Royal Assent to Bolton and Leigh; Midland Counties (recommitted) reported; the two Blackwalls, time granted for the Report till June 20; London and Croydon, and London and Cambridge, reported; Newcastle and North Shields, read third time and passed; Durham (SouthWest), Report to lie on table; Glasgow and Falkirk, further consideration May 30; Edinburgh, Leith, and New Haven, read third time and passed; Tremoutha, Report to lie on table.

PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES (Continued).