The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-02 00:00:00

Lancashire, and Cheshire—The meeting was held
to-day, but the report was not passed, and a divi
sion of the shareholders showed a majority
against the doings of the directors. The meeting
was adjourned to NV,sdneslay. Fast Lancashire
--The chairman conkratulated the shareholders
on the increasing prosperity of the line,
and a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent
was passed. The South Eastern : it was stated
that the gross receipts of the half year would
enable the directors to propose a dividend of 5 per
cent per annum The traffic was satisfactory, and
the steamboats were in an efficient state, and there
was a reserve of 17,500/ to meet any casualties.
After some discussion on the rival Kent lines, the
dividend was agreed to. The Eastern Counties ;
at which the report was agreed to, and a dividend
of 5s per share on the consolidated stock of the
company, leaving a surplus of 7,518/ to be carried
to next account. The South Yorkshire : The .coal
traffic had been a source of great profit in the half
year. The revenue left a sum more than sufficient
to pay the guaranteed interest, end a dividend of
4 per Cent on the ordinary stock of the company.
The Norfolk; at which a dividend of 2/ in the
100/ stock, or at the rate of 4 per cent per annum
was declared. The Newport, Abergavenny, and
Hereford meeting was satisfactory. The surplus
profits of the half year, after satisfying the 5 and 6
per eent Preference Claims, would leave a balance
of 7,5441-to be carried forward. The Londonderry
and Enniskillen, at which a dividend of 4 per cent
was declared in the 12? lOs Preference, and 6 per
cent in the 101 shares. A. favourable account of
the traffic was given, and the report was adopted.
The Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway Company :
The report stated that the line was opened on
the Ist of November, since when the traffic
had gradually increased from 370/ to 6701 weekly
at the end of January. The capital of 410,000/
was said to be sufficient to accomplish the objects
stated in the prospectus. The West End Crystal
Palace : The line was opened from Wandsworth to
the Crystal Palace on the Ist of December last, and
the results have been satisfactory. The capital
account showed that 384,738/ had been received,
and 277,8001 expended, leaving a balance of 7,672/
The report was adopted. The London, Tilbury,
and Southend : The report stated that the line was
completed to Southend in June, 1856, and the
traffic exhibited a return of nearly 5 per cent.
on the stock and share capital, and upwards
of 4 per cent. upon the total expenditure,
including debentures. The Namur and Liege, at
which the convention made between the direc-
tors and the Belgian Government, for making over
the Namur and Liege and Mons and Menage lines
for the whole term of 81 years at an annual rental
of 672,350 francs per annum, was agreed to by the
proprietors. The North Devon, at which a favour-
able report was presented, showing a surplus more
than sufficient for paying the guaranteed interest
on the shares. The Mid Kent : It was agreed to
reject the proposed working agreement on the
part of the South Eastern Company, owing to the
support they have given to a rival line from Lewis
ham. Metropolitan : The chairman informed the
shareholders that Mr. Ricardo had made an offer
to become the chairman of the company, but had
since offered to resign, and to cancel his agreement.
A meeting would be called to consider this matter
and the subject of making calls.
The following Joint Stack Companies had their
meetings during -the week. The General Steam
Navigation Company, at which a dividend of 10
per cent. per annum was declared, with a bonus of
2s 61 each. The Southampton Dock Company, at
which a dividend at the rate of 4 per cent. per
annum was declared. The revenue had con-
siderably increased, but the expenditure necessary
to accommadate the steam companies .had
induced the directors not to go beyond the
four per cent. per annum. The English,
Scottish, and Australian Bank ; at which a favour
able report was read, and a dividend of 5 per cent. tier
annum was declared, leaving a considerable
amount to be carried to the reserve fund. The
Victoria Dock Company; at which a report was
presented, showing that 1,541 vessels had entered
the dock in the past year• No accounts were pre-
sented of the earnings, as the contractors, Messrs
Peto and Co, had not sent them to the company,
but it was expected that the sum of 5 per cent per
annum, guaranteed by that firm had been earned,
if there were not profits beyond that amount.

Commerrtat Entellignue.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-FEB. 28

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There is no change to notice in the cotton market to-
day ; the demand continues moderate, and prices are the
same as yesterday. The sales—including 200 Pernam-
bucos 84d, 100 Bahias 711 d to Bd, 40 Maranhams 8d to
Bid. 100 Egyptians 91d to 10d, 800 Surats 51d to 6d—are
reported 6,000 bales, of which 1,000 are on speculation and
for export.

AGRILULTURAL PRODUCE MARKET.—FEB. 28
Per stone, 201bs. ' Per gOlbs. s. d. s. O.
s. d. s. d.' Potatoes, Seedlings 4 0 to 4 3
Hay, 01d...... 0 7 to 0 8i Ditto, Kemps .... 4 2 to 4 6
Ditto, new.. 0 0 to 0 0 Ditto, Whiterocks. 3 6 to 3 10
Ditto, clover 0 61 `o 0 7l! Ditto, Balshaws .. 3 6 to 3 8
Green Clover 0 0 to 0 0 Ditto, Beldrums .. 3 0 to 3 4
Vetches 0 0 to 0 0 Ditto, cattle 0 0 to 0 0
Straw, wheat 0 3 to 0 3i' Per ton.
Ditto, oat
Ditto, barley .... 0 21 to 0 OlCarrots
Oats, in straw . . 0 oto 0 0 Mangle wurLel 23 0 to 25 0
Manure r, 6 to 7 6

LONDON TALLOW MARKET.—FEB. 28.
The market is steady :—Petersburg Y.C. for March is
quoted 66s to 66s 6d ; March to April, 58s 6d to 59s ; May
to June, Ms.
MARKET AVERAGES.—Town tallow, Gls 04 ; fat by do.,
3s 3d ; melted stuff, 43s 6d ; rough do., 26s 6d ; tallow
graves, 17s; good dregs, 7s,