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73. What was the time occupied, from the time they embarked in the carriages till they embarked at the ships at Liverpool?
Little more than three hours; they were about two hours on the way, and went down to the ship's side.
74. And embarked immediately?
Yes.
78. How many persons are constantly in employ on the Manchester and Liverpool Railway?
Between 700 and 800.
83. What were the receipts of the Railroad up to the end of last year; the 31st of December 1831?
The gross receipts for the twelvemonth ending the 31st of December were 155,502l., the disbursements 84,405l.
84. What was the balance of clear profit?
71,097l.
85. What was the amount of the last dividend paid to the subscribers?
Four and a half per share.
86. That is the half-yearly dividends?
Yes.
87. Then nine per cent, is the yearly dividend?
In that proportion.
88. Is that on the 100l, share?
Yes.
89. Do you know at what price the 100l, shares sell in the market?
About 200l.
90. Now, in consequence of the novelty of the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad, were the expenses that were incurred increased?
Yes; they were heavier than they would have been if we had had more experience.
91. Do you think that a company undertaking a Railroad of the same kind, with the advantage of your experience
