The Sun.
London, England, 1864-05-16 00:00:00

THE FREEHOLD and GENERAL INVEST-
MENT COMPANY (Limited).
(incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862.)
Capital £250,000, in 10,000 Shares of £25 each.
With power to increase to £1,000,0J0.
First issue 5,000 Shares.
(Subscriptions for more than half of which have been already
promised.)
Deposit on application X l per Share, and X 2 on allotment.
Calls not to exc:eed X 2 per Share, with an interval of not less
than 'Three Months.
It is not intended to call up more than £lO per Share, but
as more capital can be advantageously employed, further
issues of Shares will be made, in the allotment of which a
priference will be given to the then existing Shareholders.
k.hou d no allotment be made, the deposit will be returned in
full.
DIRECTORS.
The Right Hon. Lord NIGEL KENNEDY, Montrose
Douse, Petersham, Chairman.
Behe Right Hon. Lord Viscount Malden, 31, Lowndes-street,
grave-square, and Loudwater House, Bucks.
Charles hemp Dyer, Esq. St. Albans
Edward Barran, Esq., Milk-street, Chespside.
George P. Lascaridi, Esq., Old Broad-street, Director Fin-
ancial Discount Company (Limited).
Frederick A. Legg, Esq, 22, Sackville-street, and South
Xorwood.
Wiliam IV. Prole, Esq., Kensington P rk-gardens East.
William R. Rogers, Esq, 31. D , 56, Berners-street.
William Watson, H.q., Bristol, Director of the Bristol and
Exeter Railway Company.

BANKERS.
Metropolitan and Provincial Bank (Limited', 75, Cornh111;
and Oxford-street Branch, 85, Oxford street.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Matthews and Greetham, 68, Lincoln's-inn-fields,
BROKER.
Alfred Ashton, Esq., 75, Old Broad-street.
AUDITORS.
Messrs. Harding, Pullein, Whinney, and Gibbons, 3, Bank-
buildings, Lothbury, E.C.
SECRETARY PRO TEM,
It. N. Collier, En.
TEMPORARY OFFICES.
1, New Broad-street-court, E.C.
It is well known that house property in London, whether
freehold or leasehold judiciously purchased and managed
with experience, is to the large proprietor a most remunera-
The objec.s of this Company are to purchase, from time to
time, such freehold or leasehold property in London and its
neighbourhood, as may offer facilities for adaptation to first-
class houses, offices, and chambers, or which may otherwise
present special capabilities for ifn proyement.
A Shareholder of moderate means may thus participate in
the ownership of suet proper y, and enjoy the advantages of
a his in highveastment. rte of interest. combined with complete security for
By the Artcles of Association power is given to the Direc-
tO
en ors to Pay interest half-yearly at 5 per cent. per annum
tt.e paid-up capital of the t ompany, without reference
1,0 10 C dividends to be deciared on such capital.
"lite first stp of the Company wilt be the purchase and
,development 0 some first-class freehold properties at the
West-end, for securing which most advanta_ eous agreements
have been entered into, the vendors showing their faith in
the undertaking by agreeing to take a portion of the pur-
ehase-money in partly paid-up Shares of the Company.
These properties present, in situation and in the noble
character of the buildings partially erected, remarkable ele-
aneats of success. It is estimated that an outlay of £40,000
has already been made upon them, all which, together with
the whole of the valuable freehold sites. has been secured by
the Comp any for less than the outlay which ;has been made
in buildings alone.
From careful surveys it is calculated that a further outlay
of £20,0,0 will fully complete and fit up all the buildings,
either as several first-class houses or as residental and
official chambers, and the rental to be derived therefrom has
been estimated by experienced valuers to produce a sufficient
aura to ensure interest and dividend amounting to 15 per
cent. and upwards (arising from property ever increasing in
value), after making ample deduction for repairs, out-goings,
and management ; and when these properties are completed
and occupied, it is calculated they may be resold at a profit of
110 per cent. to the Company.
An advantageous negotiation has also been concluded for
the acquisition of a very eligible Freehold and Leasehold
Estate of considerable magnitude, which will produce a large
income from houses of the most improving description.
Arrangements have been made with a respectable and ex-
perienced firm for the agency of the properties belonging to
the Company, As a proof of their confidence in its success
these gentlemen have agreed to forego all remuneration for
their services until the shareholders shall receive a dividend
of 10 percent.
Full partiulars of the proposed operaticns of the Company
may be obtained at the Offices, No. 1, New Broad-street-court,
where the Artic c, of Association may be seen;. and Pros-
pectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be ob-
tained from the Bankers, Solicitort, or at the Offices of the
Company,

FORM OF ArrLICATION FOR SHARES.
N 0....

To Lhe Directors of the Freehold and General Investment
Company (Limited).
Gentlemen,—lraving paid into your Bankers the sum of
, I request that you will allot me shares in the
Freehold and General Investment Company (Limited); and
I hereby agree to accept the same, or any less number that
may be allotted to me, and to pay the deposit on allotment,
and the calls in to of the shares so allotted when due,
and to sign the Articles of Association when required; and
I authorise you top lace my name c,ll the Itegieter of Members
for the nnmber of shares
I am, Gelitiemen.
Your obedient rervant,
Same in full
Profession or occupation
Address • • •••••
Date

SCOTTISH AND UNIVERSAL FINANCE
BANK.
To be incorporated under the Limited Liability Act.
Capital, £1,000,000, with power to increase to £5,000,000.
20,000 shares of £5O each. First issue, 10,000 shares. £1 on
'application, £1 on allotment, and £5 in three months.
It is not intended to call up more than £25 per share. In
*he event of no allotment of shares being made, the deposit
'oney will be returned in full. If more shires are applied
for than ate allotted, the surplus of the deposit money will
be applied to the payment due on allotment.
Prospectuses and forms of application for shares may be
obtained of the brokers, and at the offices of the company,
Rome' foreign, and colonial contracts.
Head Offices, London and Glasgow, with branches in
Paris and New Yolk.
More than half the capital being already subscribed for,
the list Kill remain open only a few days ; and, by a reso-
lution of the board, the whole of the remaining shares will
be allotted in strict order of applicathin pro rata,
By the constitution of the association, the directors are
slot to be paid for their services until the shareholders shall
have received 7 per cent. dividend out of the profits, thus
pledging their own remuneration on the success of the
company.

William Crosskill, EsRIRECTORS. •
q. (William Croeskill and Sons,
agricultural implement manufacturers.)
henry Frederick Downes, Esq. (Messrs. Downes and Sons,
bankers and army agents.)
George Grant, Esq., late Sub-Treasurer to the Bombay
Government.
Cyrus Legg, Esq., Director of Mercantile Union Insurance
Company.
A. nod- osse li, Esq. (Messrs, Rosselll Brothers), merchant,
l
Rolane.
Angelo Usiglio' Esq., merchant, Great Tower-street.
Charles Wells, Esq., shipowner, Director of London and
Provincial Marine Insurance Company.
Chalmers Izett Paton, Esq. (Hugh Paton, 9, Princes-
street, Edinburgh),
(With power to add to their number.)
BANKERS.
The Imperial Bank (Limited), Lothbury, London,
BROKERS.
Lewellin A. Crowley, Esq., 3, Copthall Chambers, London.
Messrs. M-4cullum and Sidey, Princes-street, Edinburgh.
J. Perry, Esq., Birmingham.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs, Mayhew, 26, Carey-streei, Lincoln's-inn-fields,
London,
AUDITORS.
Charles Smith and Sons, New Broad-street, B.C.
Temporary Offices-61, Cornhill.

PROSPECTU.
The success attained by the Credit S
Mobilier of Paris has
recently led to the establishment of somewhat similar insti•
talons in London, their introduction meeting with marked
'success, as is evidenced by the large dividends paid to their
Shareholders, and increased value of the shares, such increase
being from 100 to 200 per cent, on the amount paid.
The fact that Scotland, notwithstanding the magnitude
and rapid increase of her commerce, has no institution of the
kind contemplated, has suggested to the projectors of the
present company the formation of an institution founded on
similar principles to the Credit Mobilier of Paris, but em-
bracing a larger field for its operations.
The progress of Scotland has been greater during late
years than that attained by any other country in the world.
Statistics of shipbuilding on the Clyde alone, during the
year 1863, show that 17i vessels, with an aggregate ton-
nage of 124,000 tons, were launched, while 3,148 sailing
ships, with an aggregate tonnage of 350,956 tone entered
the river in the same year; but this number has been ex-
ceeded by the steamers, which reached the large number
of 10,555, having an aggregate tonnage of not less than
1,035,982 tons.
One of the great advantages of this establishment will be
that Scotch houses can negotiate their foreign bills through
the medium of this establishment, this department being
one of the most profitable in banking business.
The directors have succeeded in completing arrange-
ments for the purchase of the well-known, established,
and profitable business of Messrs. D. Nathan and
Co., of Cornhill, London, bullion and exchange hankers
(who take a large responsibility in the company), upon
such terms and conditions as will be satisfactory to
the shareholders, the paymentof the purchase money being
made entirely in shares of the company. Arrangements
have also been made for the transfer, upon equally favour-
able terms, of the business of N. Monteaux et File Palais
Royal, Paris, bullion and exchange bankers, long known as
the oldest and most extensive establishment of the kind in
France, and now carried on by Victor Monteaux, their
successor, who will retain a considerable share interest in
the company.
The contracts for the transfers of the above list lie at the
office of the solicitors for inspection.
These arrangements will constitute a nucleus, and enable
the directors at once to commence operations, as they enter
upon a valuable connection of many years' standing, and
embracing a very large number of foreign correspondents.
The objects proposed to be effected by the company are—
l. To receive money at call or on deposit for fixed terms,
and the ordinary business of bankers.
2. To grant temporary or permanent loans on approved
Public securities or private undertakings of undoubted merit
end known solidity.
3. To make advances on merchandise and dock and other
warrants, on title deeds of property in possession or rever-
sion for any temporary purpose, on contracts for carrying
out or the finishing of works, or any other securities where
their safety is unquestionable and the benefit to the com-
pany sufficiently advantageous.
4. The purchase and salo of the precious metals in all
their forms. The company will be enabled by its facilities
and connexions, to import and export bullion, and to deal
in foreign coins and bank notes on an extensive scale.
5. By means of the Paris branch it is proposed to un-
dertake the shipment of silver to the East via Marseilles,
Which can be done at a considerable saving of expense and
.
rine.

G. The business transacted by the issue of small bills and
letters of credit for the convenience of travellers and emi-
grants is incredible. Remittances from America to Ireland
alone amount to severel millions sterling per annum. By
affording the same facilities to the English, German, and
Prench population of America it is confidently anticipated
that most profitable business can bo done.
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7. To negotiate approved foreign or inland bills, to trans-
funds in specie and in bills or otherwise, to any foreign
State, and to arrange purchases or sales of any British or
foreign securities at home or abroad.
8. To cash coupons, and to realise or undertake the
management of the dividends on loan or other securities.
Application for shares to be made to the secretary, at the
temporary offices of the company or the brokers.