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 in the first five thousand one hundred and forty-eight yards from its western termination near Glasgow, it is on one inclined plane, rising 116 feet 9 inches; the remaining five miles and a quarter is a dead level. The railway was designed by Mr. Thomas Grainger, who estimated the cost, according to the first design, at £28,497, 17s. 4d.; but subsequently, when it was determined to alter it to the line above-described, at £37,847, 17s. 4d. The subscribers to this undertaking, at the time the first act was obtained, were twelve persons only, who were incorporated by the name of "The Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway Company," and empowered to raise the amount of the original estimate of £28,497, 17g. 4d. in fifty shares; and if this sum is insufficient, they may borrow the additional sum of £10,000, on the credit of the undertaking. The act is entitled, An Act for making a Railway from the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway, by Garnkirk to Glasgow; and by it the following tonnage rates are allowed.

TONNAGE RATES.
For the use of any Waggon, Machinery, Engine, or Power belonging to the Company, One-half of the above Rates in Addition.

TONNAGE RATES.
Fractions to be charged according to the Number of Hundredweights, and Fractions of a Mile not less than a Quarter.

Owners of lands may erect whath; but if they neglect, the company may make them, and demand the following rates.

WHARFAGE RATES.
Goods may remain Six Months, on Payment of the above Rates, but if they continue Six Days beyond that Period, One-half of the above Rates in Addition may be demanded, for every Month such Period is exceeded, and so in Proportion for any less Time than a Month.