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  40. Near the line of this Railway?

The Railway will go only one mile across it; there are 300 acres in a ring fence which it goes right across.

41. What is your opinion as to the effect of the Railroad on the value of that land?

My opinion is, it will increase the value.

42. Have you any doubt on the subject?

No doubt.

43. What do you think would be the reason of its increasing in value?

By the facility of conveyance of any thing that is wanted to be sent to it, or any thing that is wanted to be taken away.

44. The communication by which produce may be exported from the farm?

Yes. Then I should say that we could get manure from the London market, and now we cannot get it within some miles.

45. From what place do you think of obtaining the manure?

From London. 



1. I believe you are a butcher by trade?

I am.

2. Where have you carried on the business; in London, or in the country?

In High Street, Mary-le-bone, for forty years.

3. Have you been in the habit of receiving beasts from the country for slaughter?

I have been in the habit of buying beasts at Smithfield all the time, weekly.

5. The value of beasts is lessened considerably by the journey?

Much, undoubtedly; when the animal is fatigued and is overdriven, he becomes feverish, and his looks become not 