Notwithstanding such Repeal, but subject to the Provisions of this Act, the several Clauses and Provisions whatsoever relating to the Two Companies respectively contained in any Act or Acts other than the recited Act, and which shall immediately before the Commencement of this Act be in force, shall on and after the Commencement and for the Purposes of this Act continue and be in force accordingly, and the Two Companies respectively, and their respective Officers and Servants, may and shall accordingly, and for the Purposes of this Act, be entitled to, and have, exercise, and enjoy, and be subject to, under or by virtue of those Clauses and Provisions respectively, all such Rights, Interests, Powers, Authorities, Privileges, Obligations, Exemptions, and Liabilities whatsoever as in case this Act were not passed the Two Companies respectively, and their respective Officers and Servants, under or by virtue of the same, might be entitled to, or might have, exercise, enjoy, and be subject to.