The Express.
London, England, 1851-09-29 00:00:00

GENERAL SCREW STEAM SHIPPING

tiONDON sad NORTH WESTERN COMPANY.
somatic OCIOIII, canzesciai as THIAMDAY. the tad.
own al ta• FOOIIASTIMOSISKRAL the CP DAY MAIL
TRAIN will In AMAZE/.

COMPANY.

. _ _ For the purposes of general inquiry, and for other
The half-yearly general meeting of this company
was held on Saturday, at their offices, 2, Royal Exchange-
buildings, Mr. Cuants, M.P., in the chair.
The SECRETARY read the report, in which the direc-
tors, after having congratulated the shareholders on the
soundness of the foundation of the company and on the
evidence which they were enabled to adduce of • remune-
Mks enterprise, stated:
"The present board commenced the duty of directing
Ihe company's affairs on tho 12th of March last. At the
pneral meeting of proprietors on the 26th of the same
MOW it was decided that the capital of the company should
is ineressed, and the necessary steps were duly taken by
whisk the sanction of the Board of Trade was obtained for
an augmentation to nne million sterling. In the &dribs.
tam of shares, the directors are more anxious to phew des
in safe hands than to extend the ire. About two thew
sand additional shares (of 1031, as a) have been so well
rear, that out of the whole astrigiat taf subscribers, only
three have not paid up thole Mk punctually. Oa
the 27th of Mush a comartlat of the Howse of
Comma was ft ~Mr the pastel sew
roe between awl Arndt & The rams
was most and lostractive sheering
Mirror reser et Ohl with 'the mem ,
EVismiljrala
=@Ed the advantage am in limbos- e
Ths ammiitts• egessiairby a. 11, ,
Imam of tbs Cape hoe ; advertisements for tendershave ll
sineabsaa Isor ed for that particular service, and your dime- a
illig will give their best attention to this important business. •
Tour 'hips employed in conveying mails, passengers, and ej
argon between London and Cape Town—namely, the a
lisigienis, Hellespont, Propontie, and Sir Robert Peel— P
haw performed their voyages uniformly well ; and, eon& i
being the distance, have been remarkably punctual. Each ,
venni has departed from Plymouth at a fixed day, and, •
after traversing about 14,000 miles, at an average speed ea-
rring eight knots an hour, has returned to the same port
withhi a day or two of the appointed time. A happy im-
mmedeLefrom important accident or delay has attended not
ray Mips but your other steamers—which are inces-
easft employed between London, Ilarlingen, Rotterdam,
and Demkbk ; and your directors trust that unceasing visi-
ble's may in future be similarly rewarded. Even these
min vesmels have averaged nearly eight knots an hour.
la parenting the balance sheet, the directors have the tin-
tillst duty to perform of announcing to you that this
ysear there is no surplus, and consequently no sum
available for dividend, or for increasing the reserve fund
which now amounts to 11,418/. 14v. Id. Although the yeas
earnings of the half year coiling with June last have
eaceedial those of any previous half year, it was newsier,
M provide for a sum which had been anticipated and de-
voted to the dividends of December, 18.50, and a large
mount on account of debts outstanding up to the NEM
period, as well as for the outfit of the Cape vessels, hie hen
paid out of the same earnings. Your directors eassider
that the full payment of every outstanding debt---ales of
the outlay necemary for extending their operations—mad
the non-anticipation of any revenue—are solid advantages,
preferable in the commencement of an important enter-
prise, to a dividend taken from any source, except bona Ala
earnings; and it is highly satisfactory to assure the share-
holders that every outstanding claim has been fully pro-
vided for. That the first voyages to the Cape were not so
1 profitable as the last have been, was occasioned by the open-
ing of a new line. The details now laid before you show
82 $ • how satisfactorily the ships have been working latterly.
2 2 6 lis -
objects specially designated, the directors appointed
- committees of their board, whose reports and sugges-
tions have been of much importance to the company.
The Committee of Insurance has placed that matter on a
correct loans, in relation to the value of the ships in stock;
and, on the recommendation of that committee, the board
has resolved to effect the company's insurances without the
intervention of a broker—a course that will induce a consi-
derable annual saving. The system has already commenced.
The labours of the Committee of Insurance were the
means of suggesting an inquiry by the Finance Com-
mittee into the stock account at the formation of
the company on the Ist of July, 1818. The re-
port of this committee (which was received by the board
on the 18th of June last) stated that the sum of 6,4941. 3s.
had been incorrectly placed to stock, and recommended that
it should be removed from that account and placed to an
' Account in Liquidation.' After much discussion and
careful deliberation, the board has resolved to recommend
to the prepekton that this sum should be liquidated by
annual transfers of 1,5001. to profit end less ; and
their aunt to this proposition is now desired.
Mavis, Wand the chief prate more particularly beloanet2
Mae Inilfplyie attle lune, it will no doubt
milhate mbarlitilie reprietary to mention what arrange-
' iamb am now he piegren, or contemplated by the dine-
Yea.As fleasmanat of the shares is inconveniently fixed by
ear, illaser, and as some other provisions of that valuable
sailmostt are likewise less suited to a large company than
tie a aces ambulation, it is contemplated to apply to her
Majentilo government for certain modifications, if not for
an entirely new charter. Several provision,' of the deeds
have appeared to the board to require alteration, and cer-
tain new laws seem necessary for the better protection of
the interests of the company. The consideration of this
important subject has been referred to a comm ttee, whose
report has not been as yet presented. When the report is
received, an extraordinary meeting of the proprietors will
be called, and a series of bye-laws for effecting the objects
desired will be submitted to them for their consideration.
The Harbinger, of 921 tons, is intended to carry the Oc-
tober mail to the Cape of Good Hope. In November, the
Queen of the South, 1,752 tons, and soon afterwards the
Lady Jocelyn, a sister ship, will be launched. A third
similar vessel is considerably advanced. With regard to
increasing the number of the company's ships, and extend-
ing their lines outward of the Cape of Good Hope, your
directors are determined that due prudence and cir-
cumspection should invariably attend the spirit of
enterprise, which a new and very promising field for ream-
CotaletON ON TUE SOPTII WESTERN RAILWAY. aerstive exertion is sure to stimulate. By this course,
Oa Saturday night, at a late hour, an accident, which might steadily pursued, a less striking advance may be made at
have been attended with disastrous consequences, oc- first, but the permanent progress of the company will be
coned on the London and Soutb•Western Railway. A rendered certain. A more promising enterprise need not be
Wain of Twickenham passenger carriages left the station at desired for the exertions of a large company than the estab-
the time intimated in the bill, and proceeded onwards with- lishment and regular maintenance of a monthly mail ser-
est meeting with the least obstruction, until it bad neared vice between England and Australia and England and India.
the Nine Elms goods depot. At this part of the line a man The assistance of government is, however, for obvious rea-
named Sykes, who acted as pointsman, was stationed, whose sons, indispensable. Not less than seven ships will be re-
daty it seems ICII to turn the points so that the carriages or quired fur each line, and measures will be taken for build-
Waite could be shifted from the main line on to the siding, ing them with all prudent despatch. Besides the tenders
on to the metals leading to the goads depot. The man, in- invited by her Majesty's government for the Australian
stead of keeping the points taut, so that the passenger service, certain proposals of efficient assistance have been
train could pass over the main line, so shafted the made at Mauritius and at the Cape of Good Hope, with the
metals that the train was turned towards Nine Elms. Un- view of continuing a line by way of those colonies to India.
fortunately at that moment a number of men were employed, In the recant discoveries of rich mineral wealth in Australis,
together with two horses, in making up the goods train— your directors anticipate additional and very strong gas-
the latter being engaged in drawing the trucks over the line rantees for the prosperity of this company. They do not
—when the tint-namest train, u might naturally be expect look to the sudden and extraordinary excitement, with its
teil, was shunted off the permanent way, and it then rattled irregular consequences, caused by this unexpected discovery
down the goods line. In so doing, the pointsman's 1 of gold, but to the certain eventual consequences—to the
WAS knocked down, two or three of the porters and guards greatly increased trade, and rapidly multiplying intercourse
who were at the spot, were more or less injured, two honee of every description, which will make the maintenance of
Were killed, and several of the •
ea were mach that- reliable mid frequent periodical communication indis-
tend by their sides coming into iision with the goods pcnsable."
trucks. None of the passenger received any personal in- From the accounts it appeared that the receipts for the
Jun, altheenth the whole of them were terribly 'lamed. half-year Lets
to 38 &Al 4 3il d the il. b rse-
amounted , . I. .., an nll
At elemm o'clock at night, it was learned that Mr. Beat
had meats to 37,1/4/. 7s. id., which left a balance in favour of
9..elleseenatable specially employed by the company, the company. The apical account showed the expenditure
resigat the pointsnian who had occasioned the accident, to he 216141. le 2d., and the receipts 215,8471. ls. 411
miles".._7 t° the W•trims.mmi terminus' and it was thin which left a deficiency against the company of 294 L 9s. 10d.
enreeted ...et he would be sent to the police station on • -
thmge of ave.:et, awl cudangeriug the lives of the pas- The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
alaftery said—Though he would not offer many observations, that
KILLtRNET a exertoN.—A special meeting of this both he and the other directors bad nothing which they
tempany was held in Dublin on Friday, for the parlor of wished to conceal. Their object was that the greatest eor-
typos...ring the board to borrow a sum of money, not ex- diality should exist between the shareholders and directors,
raiding 12.1,0t0,. The chair was taken by J. Pennefather' in order that the affairs of the company should be properly
Esq., and among those who took a share is the proceedings carried on. In the distribution of the shame the :id
was Mr. Conananaioner Longfield. The resolution to carry object of the directors was to place the company on a
out the object of the meeting was carried unanimously. foundation. The result, namely, the payment on. the shares,
..., proved that they
.had acted on a wise principle. They
hi PrOSED MURDER OF A FEMALE IN THE itE-
Cr; • • .. TO C•NAL.—On Friday morning, about six o'closk, as would have no difficulty in raising the money there-
quired, and he was satisfied that when they next
.George Whiteman, lock-keeper, of the Sir Walter Scott met they would be in possession of all the means!
cm', k. on the Regent's Canal, London-fields, Hackney, was necessary. Having referred to the committee of
CZ4 along the towing path, be observed a female who wal the Rouse of Commons, mentioned in the report,
.. d, in the water. On goipg to her assistance, be saw he said with regard to the ships they had performed
Itut life wu extinct. He brought the body ashore, and their service excellently and without any accident, with the i
took it to the Sir Walter Scott public-house, where, on exception of the slight delay that had occurred to the Sir
making as examination, blood was discovered to be Bow*: Robert l'eel on the coast of Africa. With reference to the
from a wound on the left side of the neck. There were matter of finance investigated by the committee, the subject 1
alio some bruises en the forehead, and her bonnet was was very important. Both he and his brother directors;
much torn. while her lemma was protruding between her were of that opinion. They did not wish to shrink from ;
Ode • A 11"le VIM*, St blood anhaloentlY flowed from inquiry, but, as it was • very delicate question, he would I
~_ wound in bee demo. Oa Beards, Mr. Wm. Baker, suggest that the shareholders should appoint • committee of
'" deputy conger, madval inhematioa from Meadows, their own body to confer with the directors. However, the
summoning officer of the_ part& ih of ereditek, of the disco-
subject was entirely in the hands of the shareholders. The
very of the deceased, it being shied he the notice paper that directors would be most happy to afford every information
the neck,
e deceased had received agmaßmeweellma the left side of to such centrittee. With respect to the ships it wee
:tn,t:::',.elt.aud another ever the sywitellsehid the grswiag& of arranged the, breed of 'Meg to Sierra Leone, they should
""" penknife." la the seam ado adliengla Mr. go twice to Assess ka nod to St Helena once, by which a
Bakerli opened the enquiry at the DisekHavia.la the LW' saving of far days would be effected. There would ear-
-road' when, after "Mame= 2•17.
___ ,M alleaebala._ tainly be a 41111741• Se in the traffic resulting from that alters-
Mat when there was so much a 40111••••111 with ame lion, but ea the whole they were of opinion that the change
death of the deceased, it would be tiers ea to have apes& woad he of heart to the company. Having obtained the
11"4"*.ja examination. Ile should, therallea. sue alia illstrist ter the Cape of Good Hole, he had no fur of any
isiaaj onlyn t'2,liie" the body, whew & would die that might exist. He had no hesitation in
',' "n v'eenall the bod7s kb. aisk, warm lo en_ eta rag that in his opinion the undertaking would prove
Painted out to theowy an MINE& la Ifs boar. 1.6 lucrative.
it ell hit sklithaLbeMWM. Ille bul861.1161,1111"1", ,„,. Mr. HAYWARD seconded the adoption of the report.
the ug ' thee, aala all ...ea.. ''',..,'"''' '"'',.,"-' A Protracted discussion ensued, which elicited the fact
Hail et the left hemd.whisielad
:i,iiiiiil,.. that die meow., eibbmg-------. that the item of 6,4941. 35., referred to in the report, was
tiwd la"' boa to the old shareholders.
be
wet a frapo bed -labia rim% as that am net a a 1.1
Qe•am, Thlt mem who IMPS dranast The The moths was eventually agreed to with an addendum
'l..' 64/eameed• The wise stesssodad la a the dint that 5001. only should be appropriated towards
~,,,_—..lha air setts tesashe was Maeda Ow. Ills was a dn 7•MA of the 6,4941. to commence the half Yew ending
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