The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-04 00:00:00

' NORTHERN OF FRANCE.

The annual meeting of this company was held on
Tuesday at Paris—Baron J. de Rothschild, the president,
in the chair.

M. DUBUQUE read the report, which stated that the
process of laying down heavier rails on the main line, in
place of the original rails, was going on steadily. In
consequence of the very considerable increase in the
traffic, it had been found necessary toextend the sidings
on various parts of the line, and to give greater accom-
modation at the goods stations. This had involved an
outlay of 3,801,229 f. (152,0491.) The branch from St.
Quentin to Erquelines would be opened in July next,
and place the Northern line in immediate communication
with the richest coal basin in Belgium. The works on
the other branches are proceeding rapidly, and the out-
lay on them during the past year amounted to 9,776,120 f.
(.391,0441.) The increase in the traffic had rendered it
necessary to order an addition to the rolling-stock of 144
locomotives and 5,600 waggons, which would increase
the cost of the working stock to 77,170,000 f. (3,086 800/.
The directors proposed to appropriate a further sum of
5,330,000 f. (212,2001.) for that purpose, making the total
cost 82,500,000 f. (3,300,0001.), which would be sufficient
for a considerable time. The capital account showed
that 303,115,404 f. (12,124,6161.) had been received, and
284,146 199 f. (11,365,8481) expended, including
31,103,817 f. expended in 1854, leaving a balance of
18,969,205 f. The receipts for 1854 (after deducting 10
per cent duty on passengers, Air bscriptions, &c.),
amounted to 38,507,372 f. (1,540,29 W), and the expenses
to 14,377,861 f., leaving a balance of 24,179.511 f.
(267,1801.) From this sum wa,4 deducted 10,327,656 f.
or interest, sinking fund, renewal of rails, &c.,
,leaving
13,801,844 f. (552,0741.) for a 'dividend, equivalent to
34.501 ph share, which, a lded to the 16f. paid in Jan.
last for interest, would make a total of 50.501. per share
for the year. The dividen l would br payable on the Ist
of July, or earlier on payment of a discount of 4 per
cent. The receipts for the first 16 seeks of the present
year showed an increase if 1,628 72'2f., or 16 per cent.
over the corresponding period of 1854.
clon,argo
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ohtleld, establishing a pension fund for the men
employed iisysiudee nd
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Resolutions were passed adopting the report, ap-
)t2hr
4ivoii
on the lines, re-electing the retiring directorA,
and electing M. Deschamps to protect the interests of
the company in Belgium.
The meeting then separated.

DEMERA.RA.
The adjourned annual meeting of this company was
held yesterday at the offices—Old Jewry, Sir J. Car-
michael in the chair.
Resolutions were passed adopting the report ; recom-
mending that application be made to the Colonial Legis-
lature to inc.oporate the Lond.m. and Demerara commit-
tees of mananement into one general hoard of direct,rs,
the numbers thereof not t. he less than 5 nor more than
10, and that the management of the company be trans-
ferred to Liverpool ; authorising the sum of 20,0001. to
be raised tither by bonds or preference stock, on such
terms as the directors may determine ; and re-electing
the retiring directors and auditor.
The meeting then separated.

PRESENTATION OF A SWORD TO MAJOR-GENERAL
SCARLETT.—Major-General Scarlett having been recalled
from the 'seat of war by urgent family business, his neigh-
bours at Burnley, Lancashire, have availed themselves
of the opportunity bef ‘re he returns to present him with
a handsome sword. The sum of 150 ineas was sub-
scribed in the course of a few days, and the sword was
presented on Wednesday evening, at the Court-house, in
the presence of a large assemblage, including Mr.
Townely, of Townely-park, Lord Abinger, Mr. R. T.
Parker, M.P., Mr. Le Gendre Starkie, M.P.. most of
the principal gentry and manufacturers, and a number of
ladies. In acknowledging the handsome testimonial, the
gallant officer alluded to the engagementi in which the
cavalry tad taken part in the Crimea, and more particu-
larly to the successful Heavy Cavalry charge at Bala-
klava. He was loudly cheered. The proceedings con-
cluded with a banquet.
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