The Express.
London, England, 1853-05-20 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL BANK OF MEL/L*lD.

Yesterday the annual general meeting of the pro-
prietors of this company RA. held at the Dank, Old Brawl-
street, London, and was well attended. JOHN OLIVLI4
FAMIEU, Fs i , presided.
Mr. Ilzwat r, the secretary, read the report and accounts
as follows:
. The directors have the satisfaction of stating to the
proprietors that the condition of Ireland has undergone
considerable improvement since the meeting held at this
period last year. The harvest of 1842 was a good one, and
at the same time an advance has taken place in the price of
agricultural produce. The stocks of cattle and sheep have
largely increased, and high prices have prevailed, and still
continue, which hes proved very advantageous to grssiers.
The get crap airs good, the linen trade has been active,
and there has been continued increase of machinery, and
consequent extension of the power of manufacture, so that
employment has been abundant, and wages remunera-
tive. The past year is therefore considered to have been al-
together favourable to Ireland in regard both to agriculture
and trade, end to have been productive of beneficial effects
to all classes. The potato crop was, no doubt, affected by
disease similar to that which has excited se much attention
since the year 1850, but though considerable injury was
sustained, the loss resulting from it has not materially
counteracted the imoroveinent that has taken place in other
respects. The valise of land in Ireland has considerably in-
creased, and, under the peculiar circumstances of that
country, this must be viewed as a very satisfactory feature,
and it affards the last evidence of general improvement.
Tlie proprietors will see, by the fallowing statement, that
the bank has participated in the advantages resulting from
the more prosperous condition of the country.
The account submitted to the last yearly
general meeting in May, 1852. showed
the amount of Rest, or undivided profits,
at March 27, 13.52, to be
From which there has bet n deducted the
amount at two half-yearly dividends, viz.:
At Midsummer, 1852
At Christmas, 1852
Together

Leaving a balance of
To which there has AIM been added the
amount of net profits for the year ending
on the 26th. being the last Saturday of
Much, 1853, after deducting property
tax, and all expenses, and providing for
all bad and doubtful debts 58,511 4 5
Making the Best, or amount of un-
divided profits at Much 26, 1853 £132,147 15 5
" It is gratifying to the directors to be able to present to
this meeting such a favourable statement of the affairs of
the Bank ; and, as they consider that the time has now
arrived when a portion of the present reserve may be
divided arrongst the proprietors, they have to announce that
it is their intention to pay, in July next, a banns, or extra-
ordinary dividend, of 11. on each 1001. share, and ha on
each 101. share, of the capital stock of the Bank, in addition
to the usual bait-;early dividend of 4 per cent., making the
sum tube then paid 21. on each 1001. share, and 16s. on
each 101. share ; and they will also, as heretofore, pay the
property tax for the proprietors."
The report was adopted unanimously.
Mr. Coors proposed and Mr. RANNIZ seconded a vote
of thanks to the chairman and directars, which was passed
unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and said be could
assure them that the board of directors would continue to
use their best exertions to make the bank still more pros-
perous if possible. (Applause).
Le Chevalier DE CARVALIIO moved a vote of thanks to
Mr. Murray, Mr. Rawlina, and Mr. Hews% and to the other
oillecrs of the establishment. (Applause.)
Mr. B. HANLEY seconded the motion, which was passed
unanimously.
Mr. DEMATT returned thanks.
The meeting then adjourned.

SPORTING.

TATTERSALL'S.-TIIVISDAY.

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A thin attendance, and business very inactive. Our pre-
faviry remarks will thi refine be brief.
Wait AUllTaliall maintained his position with great firm-
ness. Bto 1 was taken to 100!. about Honeywood, and
afterwards offered. 9tol, to upwards of 200/., about Sit-
tingbourne.
At the commencement 10 to 1 was t4ken to 1001. shoot
Cineas, but towsrds the dire 12 to 1 was laid and repeatedly
offered. Pharos, Ninnyhummer, and Jerry Kent were
backed at improved prices.
DERBY.
5 to 2 agat Mr. Bowes's West Australian (t)
Bto 1 Mr. Surtecs nd Honeywood (t and off)
8 to 1 Duke of Richmond's Pharos (9 to 1 t

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freely)
9 t) 1 Duke of Lidford's Sittingbourne (t)
12 to 1 Lord Derby's Umbriel (t)
12 to 1 Mr. Powney's Cineas (t and off)
12 to 1 Baron K.thscltild's Orestes (t)
18 to 1 Dept tin Lane's Ninnyhammer (t)
20 to 1 Mr. Rogcrs's Jerry Kent (t)
23 to 1 Mr. Wilkins's Peggy (t)
40 to 1 Lard Clifden's Cheddar (t)
40 to 1 Lord Eglinton s Vanderdecken (t)
40 to 1 Lied o:sagow's Berbatus (t)
40 to 1 Mr. B. Way's Brocket (t)
2000 to 13 Mr. Dorrit n s list.le (t)
OAKS.

3 to 1 eget Mr. S. 11swiii, us Mistletoe (t)
7 to 2 Mr. Wauchope's Catherine Hayes (t
8 to 1 Baron R Alasebild's Mentmore Lem
(t to 301)
10 to 1 Mr. J. Hickey's Lady LliliSS (t)
Ascot Btnnits.—Gossamer pays forfeit.

MANCHESTER IMEETING.-CONCLUSION OF