The Express.
London, England, 1864-03-23 00:00:00

SiisanzY lIIIL —J. C. Illaatlleld, Req.

1. TVs Company hes boon constituted as an ancillary to tho
Contract Corporation?'
2. The Company wig undertake the construction of railways
and other public works as diettngaished front the business of
the Contract Corporation, which consists principally of the
negotiation and acceptance o 1 contracts, and the unsocial mea-
sures connected therewith.

ITheTWOCismpanliawM work In harmony, bat Independ-
ent!, of each otfmr.
_ .

a. The oper-stion; of this Company will be conducted by the
eminent contrsetors. Messrs. Smith and linigM, who have 17•110-
tarred their whole business and interest on highly advantageous
terms : all their valuable plant and existing contracts including
that for the censtroction of the Royal SaMiDlll/IRallwayreoently
mitered tato' being ceded to the Company. The plant will be
paid for in cash, and the remaining interest principally In shares,
such shares being taken with al only per share credited thereon.
6. The numerous applications to parliament In the present
megaton for powers to construct branch and additional railways,
and the weliknown increasing demand for railway, and other
public works, not only in Europe end the Colonies but In all parts
of the civilised world, open a wide field for the proStatibi em-
ployment of capital.
& The Directors consider that, with all the element. of see-
ress, so., a large working capital. the assistance of a powerful
financial corporation, coupled wish the experience and superin
tandems of parties °miscreant with the practical details of the
business, with an identity of interest, the prospects of the Com-
pany are such as are seldom brought under public notice.
T. In the event of no allotment of shares being made, the de-
posit will be returned in full. Should a lees number of shares be
allotted than are applied for, the deposit will be made available
towards the payment on allotment. and the balance, If any, re-
turned to the applicant. Prospectuses and forms of application
for shares may be obtained at the oiling of the Company, of the
broker., and of the solicitors.

SMITH, KNIGHT, AND COMPANY (Limited:.
PORN OP APPLICaISON Poe MASS.
To be retained by the Bankers.
Ne
To the Directors of Amitb. Knight, and Company (Limited).
Gentlemen,—Having paid to your bankers, the Dank of London,
the sum of g being • divan of AI per share on
shares in the above Company I hereby request that you will
I aUot me that number, and agree to accept such shares. or
any less number you may allot to me ; sad I agree to PO the
deposit on bitotnitnt, and to sign the Articles of Association of
the Company when required, and I authorise you to Insert my
name on the register of members for the number of shares
allotted to me.

• -
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Name In tau
Residence
Profession
Date Mara, 1964.

THE GENERAL CREDIT AND FINANCE COVPANY OF
LONDON ;WAITED) INVITE Bus3crarrtuN4 FOR THE
BRITISH COLUMBIA and VANCOUVER
ISLANDINVFSTNIENT coupANT ,Lindted;.

Capital I.4ol,ooo7withPOWeiie
First Irene, V-SO.OOO. to 10.000 Shares of 425 each.
Deposit on application, fl per share . Payment on Allotment, Ct.
It le expected that sot more tW F 6 per &bare will be re.
quired to be called up. Sulssuueist Calls. If any, will not
exored t 2 per Share, and will not be with at lota Wessels
than three months.

TECSTIMIL
Jervolse Smith, Esq. I Henry Eingscote, Esq.
DlREefoltS

Jame. Andaman, Esq. iMeMM.AsTderson, Thomson, and Co.),
Director of the Bank of British Columbia.
James Cain'. M.P.
George Campbell. KM. (Messrs 11. N. Dickson and Co.. London ;
and Dickson. Campbell. and Co., Victoria. Voncouver Island%
Joseph Pry. EN. (Messrs, Truman and Fry;, Director of the
Canada Agency Association.
T. W. L Mackean, Esq., Chairman of the Bank of British
Columbia.
kiesander Morrison. 19q., Director of the Bank of Otago.
Priderus *Do', Esq., !Vector of the VABC.MOtt laiand Land
and coal Mining Company.
BANKERS IN LONDON—Messrs. Smith. Pone, and Smith.
SABLES 3 LI Durum COLUMBIA AND VANCOINICIL ISLAND—The

Bauk of Brttiak Columhia.
Souerroat—lleure. Baxter. Rose. Norton. and Co.
AGISIII—The Comma Credit and Flamm Company of London
iLimlted,.

Temporary Ofeces-126, Gresham.house. and M the Offices of
the General Credit and Finance Company. 7, Lothbury.
Nll'a►Taar ;pro tem. —Mr. George Stephens.

ABRIDOLD PItOSPECTI74.

The Company will raise moneys on dehentures and apply
them to mortgage of real estate sod other substantial securltlm
in the two colonies. at the rstes prey:dent there these rates
are from 12 to 16 per cent. per annum : the margin of profit to the
Company Is apparels!. . . .

T "piny wilt purchase property in the colonies to a
limited extent It is believed that greats of Land from the
government may also be obtained, with a view to their being
settled under regulated conditions.
The Company will also act as agents In all miters of finance
and Investment as between the home capitalist and the colonial
property holder. The prospects of the shareholders are best ex.
emplified by the large returns ou capital obtained by the shoe.
holders of similar inatitutims.

The board of the Company consists of gentlemen practically
ecipminted with the North American pOleetriO&Li and their te•
quirements.
gull information av to the availability of British Columbia
and Vancouver Island as fields for investment and forms of
application for shares may he °lnclined at the °tilers of the Gene.
ral Credit end Ytn►areCnmpany of London ,Limited , 7, Loth•
bury, or at \o. 195, Gresham-horse, E.C.

BARLOW'S PATENT CASK STAND, • new
Invention, so admirably watered that a lull butt. an
wen as smaller casks, may be raised or tilted on It without
labour or trouble. Its action is so lespalpabla that the sediment
ef the most limpid Mold by no possibility cal be disturbed.
Price 9s„, ISs„ IM, to suit te. s. sad 111 gallon casks.

BARLOW'S SELF-ACTING SYPHON TAP.
No insteps( required. No more dal beer or sour wine.
Pm.* U. dd.. ditto, electropbAtel, Ss— epply direct to JAMBS
BARId)W, patentee, 14, Mos `Allititadircet, Sliunion•house.
Bee Out Ids tunetoe,
sod sildreu are az ever" an
. .11 oilman'
spurious Imitations F.ograrinp grails istabliebed 1020.

E P PB'B 0 0 C 0 A,
Dlstiamdsited as a
FRAGRANT. °HATEFUL, AND INVIGORATING
BREAK FAST BEVERAGE.
Oristnatad specially (or the we at them under homeopathic
treatment, it has through DA agreasblemas beeosu ambers°,
accepted.

rro LADIES.—ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, an
1. Oriental totanical Preparation for Improving and Beauti-
fying the Completion and Skin. The radiant bloom It Imparts
to the cheek, and the wither and delicacy which It Induces of
the hands and arms, Its capability of soothing irritation and
removing all redness, tan, pinipks, spots, freckles, discolora-
tion,, and airy cutaneous risltations, render It Indispensable to
every toilet. it obviates all the effects of climate on the skin,
whether with refs fence to cold and Inclemency, or Intense
MIST beet. Price to. Sd. and bs. Sd. per bottle.—bold at 20,
Hatton-garden: and by chemiata and perfumers. Ask fur
Itowlandg lialydor," sad beware of spurious and pernicious
articles under the name of " lialydoe."

LAMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM, an
effectual remedy, without coughtlag the bowels or Wett-
ing the head, Willy efficacious and pleasant, Is admitted to
be the best medicine for immediately relieving coughs, colds,
onnarmed ears of asthma, and incipient consumption. It fre-
quently eaves persons whom the faculty pronounce incurable,
admirahly allays the tickling which provokes frequent coughing.
In epproaching consumption ha effects are truly balletic's'.
Persons deprived of slee or even lying down for fear of settees-
Pon, may depend on relief. In a few minutes after taking it--
Prepared only and sold by W. LA %I FLIT, chemist, ft, Xing Wl4
limn-street, Charing-eras, London• and by all drainage. In
bottles,l3o., and three quantities in one, Ps. AL he particular
snit ask for Lambert's Asthmatic Balsam. the name sod address
are engraved on the stamp.

rIORNS, BUNIONS. and DEFECTIVE TOE.
ICJ NAILS RETRACTED and CURED In one minute. without
tatting or the least pal; by Mr. RENDALI, 63, Scereuteireet.
Ladles attended by Mrs. Wendell if preferred. Terms, is. ed.
to fr. Mr Rewdall has testimonials from the Roy al Faintly,
which may he seen, with thoutands .4 others, from all parte .4
the lotus, similar to the following :—Froui the Right itea
the Lord Bishop of London Mr. Randall has effectually eared
some torus no any feet without tavingzny pain.' —"Sir Robert
Alexander, 36, Si. lames' two large toenails sad
corn• extracted from lilsallny Mr. Rmdall, end can stroasty
escamassat.•

DANCING ACADEMY,' 36, Alderegate-street
411.. JUTDII IrOpULLII 48111111.1.1118. WILDNIMAY,
7.2l.DAT,eaffa tklATEllMiT.—Tlis Wilmot Owe ~lf Mew
day. Petra** LIMOS, 2a N.: alas to-morrow. Th•Qnsrter tor
lautroction, by Yr. T. You., osounenoss on Friday, April I.—
N.B. A Long Quadtills Party on Meter Wednesday. Tickets, la.

GREAT REDUCTION in HOTEL CHARGES
at tbs asuNswicx. Jalart-Amt. 86. Janata Weep
at the Winter Swop.

WHERE SHALL I DINE I—At NOA.KES'S
NEW OPERA HOTEL, Bow-street, Covent.gardem
opposite the Grand Entrance of the Royal English Opera. w►ere
I can get a Dinner, in an elegant and comfortable coffee.roomm
for la. 6t1., equal to the Albion and Divan, being 6d. leas than
their charge. Private rooms for large and small parties. Public
and Private Ward-rooms. A good Smoking-roam. Beds from
la ed. A porter up en night.

PERSONS FURNISHING
wm Bad COWIN/XS Irosasongsry RMatollalunent. Fri.
OXFORD-STRUT. *convenient Howe. A large stock of well-
manufactured goods always on sale. Eleetro. Plate Table
Cutlery, Teensy,. Baths ; also Brushes, Turnery, and
goods. Every article for the house and kitchen. Carriage
for orders above RS.

THE GREAT SALE of LACES, Embroideries,
Handkerchiefs, Silk Hosiery, Dressing 001•11/. Cloaks, ge.,
at half price, will be continued during the ensuing week. at
A. BLACHIIOIO4 CS Bruxelles and Spanish Depot, 3.3, South
Andleyetreet, Grosvenorequare, London.

CRINOLINICS.—CIEMMA.
RINOLIZTBS.--GEMMA, or Jewelled. 9a. Bd.
8R
PHILPOTIS, 37, PICCADILLY.
INOLINBB.--Banaliectums. 16s. and 21s.
PRU 20773, 37. PICCADILLY.
CRINOLINES.—Oadina or Waved. 18s. Bd.
rearm% 37. PICCADILLY.
CRINOLINES.- Beasflectums Jewelled. 421.
PHII2OIIII, 37, PICCADILLY.
CRlNOLlNES.—bistreifiemitly Pulled. 455.
PIIILPOITS, 37, PICCADILLY.
CRINOLINES.—Drawings with Prices post free.
P 111110778. 27, PICCADILLY.

RIMMEL'S PERFUME FOUNTAIN, •
JA/ pleasing &Masa to the drawler room ball room, the-
rm table, de. Price from CI 10a. Lent on hue for bazaars
sad parties, Rinirners Rose Water Crackers, a new and mus-
h* device for evemng puttee, Yu per dozen. —P. ItittllP.L,
perfumer by appointment to U R.ll. the Princess of Wales,
va, Strand, and tl, Cornhill, London.