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 feet or one-third of an inch per yard. The total length of the railway is twenty-one miles and six furlongs, and the whole rise from Pye Corner is 756 feet. The original estimate was made by Mr. George Overton and Mr. David Davies, and amounted to £47,850, and the whole sum was subscribed for by four individuals, viz.

The act for the completion of this work was obtained in 1825, and is entitled, 'An Act for making and maintaining a Railway or Tramroad from the Northern Extremity of a certain Estate called Abertyswg, in the parish of Bedwelty, in the county of Monmouth, to join the Sirhowey Railway, at or near Pye corner, in the parish of Bassaleg, in the same county.' By this act the proprietors are incorporated as "The Rumney Railway Company," with power to execute the railway and all other necessary works, for accomplishing which they are authorized to contribute £47,100, in shares of £100 each; and in case this shall prove insufficient, they may borrow £20,000 in addition, on mortgage of the works. For paying interest, &amp;c. they are to demand as

TONNAGE RATES.
Fractions of a Mile and of a Ton as the Quarters therein, and of a Quarter as a Quarter.

The Proprietors to direct what Rates shall be paid for Parcels not exceeding Five Hundred Pounds.

Wharfs may be erected and the following demanded as wharfage rates.