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Suspension Bridges.-At meeting of the Clifton Suspension Bridge Company, MT. Vests report on the principle of wire suspension-bridges was read and approved. This gentleman has recently been exanlifl- ing the suspension bridges of France and Switzerland, most of which are of wire. He stated that previously to the opening of the Frlburg bridge, in October last, proof was made of it's capabihty of sustaining great weight, by placing 36 horses, n pieces of artillery, and 300 people upon 1t at one time, which did not cause the slight est derangemsht in the structure. Upon the occasion of opening the bridge, a grand procession of the clergy and mu- nlcipal authorities took place, when no less than 4S,000 persons, estimated at 90 tons, we're ai once OH the bridge. The two largest bridges over the Saone, at Lyons, are of wire, and are crossed by the heavy diligences weighing 5ooolbs, each, and allowed by law to carry 6o00lbs. more.

 London paper.