to the level of the bottom of the High-Street, commonly
called Bond-End; where it will most conveniently pass behind, or on the
West side of Mr. Wm. Clayton's house; or, if more desirable to the owners
of property at this point, it is possible to pass it under ground, and
enter the valley of the Nidd without affecting or destroying any
property, except two or three old houses belonging to Mrs. Stubbs. The
line, for a single Rail-way, will then wind along the North bank of the
valley, till it crosses the Nidd by another bridge, the clumps of trees
on Scotton Moor; from this point it will keep on very favourable ground
along the South side of the river, passing half way between Killinghall
village and Killinghall bridge; thence through the middle of Hampsthwaite
village, and close by Wreaksmill crossing the Nidd again below the
village of Birstwith; after which it winds along the North bank of the
River Nidd to Pateley-Bridge.

Your Committee having stated their reasons for abandoning the project of
a Canal, and recommending that of a Railway, and having also pointed out
the adopted line, the next duty which presents itself to their notice is
the Revenue;--the nature and quantity of Tonnage which is likely to come
upon the line, and within the limits of its attraction;--and give to each
such a charge as will equally benefit the various consumers. Such as we
conceive to be of the most general importance, first attracts notice,
which is the article of

COAL,

Wherein there is little doubt but a saving of eight shillings per
chaldron will, on the completion of the work, be effected--a most
material object for the poor, and the general benefit of commerce. The
rule by which this computation is made, compared with others we have
seen, is very much on the safe side, but should a trifling mistake occur,
we confidently believe that the decrease in the price of this article
will very much enhance its consumption, without anticipating any
increased demand at the lime-works and bleach-grounds, arising from an
increase of business, which naturally follows the cheapness of carriage,
and the rapid transport of goods from place to place. The increase of
population, while speaking of this article, must not be omitted, since,
in the last twenty-one years it hath increased from four to near seven
thousand, including Knaresbro', Scriven-with-Tentergate, and Brearton.
The most correct statement we are able to give is below:--