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19. Would the expedition of the Railroad save you time in these journeys?
Unquestionably.
20. Would you come more frequently?
We probably should; we should be compelled to come more frequently. The additional expedition would be a motive for keeping a less stock of goods, and would consequently bring us to the market more frequently.
21. You would require less capital by keeping less goods?
Decidedly.
Mr. Thomas Badger.—p. 99.
1. Do you live at Dudley. Mr. Badger?
I do.
2. Are you a magistrate for the counties of Worcester and Stafford?
I am.
3. In what manufacture are you engaged?
Nails and glass, and other hardwares, as well as flint glass.
6. Would a more expeditious delivery of goods than now exists be a benefit to the glass and nail trade?
Undoubtedly.
7. To which would it be the greatest gain?
To glass.
8. Does it come within your knowledge that some of the manufacturers have established houses in London where they keep large stocks?
Two of the largest houses have.
9. Is that to enable them to supply them with the glass they order?
It is.
10. If there was increased communication, would it enable glass-blowers to dispense with these large stocks?
I think it would.
11. Would the proposed Railroad be advantageous on these grounds?
