The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-20 00:00:00

LONDON AND SOUTH-WESTERN
RAILWAY.
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS.
YORK-ROAD OFFICES, 17th Oetober, 1853.

Garrmaw,
I have to announce that the Special General Meeting of th Pro-
prietors with reference to the Dorchester and Exeter Extension
Line, will be held at No. 34, York-road, Lambeth, at 12 o'clock, on
Tuesday, the 15th November.
Under existing circumstances in the money market, it appears to
my colleagues and myselt premature at the present moment to sub-
mit any scheme for raising the, capital necessary fur the projected
line; but prior to the date of the meeting a further communication
W.,711 be made to you, and, as it is important that the sense of the
Proprietors should be represented at the meeting as fully as possible,
proxieso will be sent in sufficient time to enable them to be returned,
"Ma, to be used at the meeting, and I trust that you will give
Jour dispassion .te attention, and then, and in the interval, appre-
ciating your own position and that of your tirectors, you will not
be induced by solicitations, from whatever quarter, to engage in
Measures which may tend to further embarrassment.
, Recent events of a public nature render desirable a brief recapitu-
'alien of the position of the Company, and a statement of the c.iurse
Which the Directors consider the only one open for them to pursue.
The Directors would not have urged on the Proprietors the exten-
sion from Dorchester to Exeter during the present adverse state of
the money market. but for the peculiar circumstances of the case.
At the Special General Meeting in May last the report of the Di-
rectors concluded a full explanation with the following paragraphs :
" The proprietors have first to determine whether the lime from
-Dorchester to Exeter shall be constructed or not.
" Assuming this to be determined in the affirmative, 'they have
then to choose whether they will execute the line themselves, or aid
other parties to do so.
The Directors do not hesitate to recommend the former course,
and
that this Company should themselves raise the necessary espi-
al, and seek the necessary powers, for that purpose.
"If the Prop-letors adept the other course, and refuse to retrieve
the position of the Company by energetic opposition to the Devon
and Dorset line, and, by a well-considered and honest pledge, to
compl, te, in the event of its rejection. a proper line of ccmmunica-
ticil between Dorchester and Exeter by way of Bridport, Ax-
Minster, and Honiton, the Directors have no hesitation in stating
Their deliberate conviction, that a vital injury will be inflicted on
the interests of this Company.
" Having thus explicitly and deliberately expressed their convic-
tions, the Directors have only further to remind the Proprietors that
the ',test opportunity for action has arrived, and that the decision
and the responsibility henceforth must rest with themselves.
The meeting, after discussion of the matter resolved, by an over-
whelming majority—
" That, in the opinion of this meeting, the interests of this Com-
-14113' are deeply concerned In procuring the rejection of the Devon
!ad Dorset Railway Bill, now pending in Parliament, and in extend-
ing thereafter this Company's railway from Dorchester, by Bridport
And Axminster, to Exeter.
." That the Directors be accordingly authorised and requested to
pledge this Company to apply to Parliament at the earliest period,
for powers to construct such last-mentioned line, and to put such
?Avers into execution, so as to give the district in question the ac-
cornodation which such extension will afford, with the least possible
delay,
" That in the opinion of the meeting, the interests of this Company
Will he best promoted by the acquisition of such' powers, and by the
raising of the necessary capital by this Company and not by hide-
Pendent parties ; and the Directors are hereby authorised and re-
Pleated to take all measures appearing to them expedient for the
furtherance of these objects."
~t7Pon the authority of these resolutions the Directors acted, gave
i;`.! port
piedge.jsniLutocured the rejection of the Devon and
"arSet_Dine„
ThaUotnmittee of the House of Commons rejected the broad gauge
uue expressly on this ground, as will appear from the following ex•
Ract from their Report :

Your Committee would, however, have hesitated to reject the
/411 before them, had it not been proved in evidence that the Pro-
kletors in the London and South-Western Railway Company, at a
lecent public meeting, had authorised and requested their Directors
la Pledge that Company to apply to Parliament at the earliest period
for -
• Powers to construct an extension of their railway from Dorches-
i_,ter to Exeter ; and, had the committee not received from the same
"raPany, through their chaman assurance, Scott, a member of this
ipase) a clear and distinct in his evidence, and in a
letter subsequently given in, that in the next session of Parliament
tttl'eat Cbrepany will introduce and use their best endeavours to ob-
aan act for authorising such extension of their railway en the
raw gauge— such extension to be of an efficient character, and to
Prisea double line of way.
Thal the South-Western Railway Company came under the
4;:.`algest obligation to apply to Parliament next session, to supply to
loe district the accommodation of which it had been by their instru-
mentality deprived.
tePrevious to the Half-yearly Meeting in August last, the Directors'
tt.,F°rt infcrmed the Proprietors that the pledge in question had been '
1)14n—that the Devon and Dorset Line had, on the strength of that
ge. intent been rejected; that meeting thereupon, with scarcely a dis-
voice,
11ILIR:solved—That this meeting fully sanctions and adopts the
BZg given by the Board to bring before Parliament, in the next
laian, a bill for constructing: an extension of this Company's
'ways from Dorchester to Exeter, and for making the Southaunp-
lai; and Dorchester Railway a double line throughout ; and the
titteelara are hereby authorised and requested to take from time to
such measures as may appear to them most expedient for
Tit unng the Company to carry these pledges into practical effect ;"
litatYell adopted and ratified a second time the pledge you bad
raot,",`Jaed to be given, and incurred the strongest and most binding
be. obligation.
re,:elTesentations have been made, with a view to persuade you to
se..al uate this pledge, on two grounds :—First, that this was a per-
Pledge, and not one given by the Proprietors, and that as a
270.atton, of which the individuals are liable to cange, they are
thLnound in autumn by their obligations in spring ;and, secondly,
t,e the assent of the shareholders was obtained under false pre-
7ea or a misrepresentation of facts. :
cria Tee first ground of objection, which involves the repudiation
soie_sclietan engagement, is one which cannot be admitted : no more
'.ll engagement can be given, than a pledge from a Corporation
gerarliaraent, in exchange for a concession, the value of which has
;n already received.
,it". Would ask you to reflect, for a moment, how utterly defenceless
A,C:.:rld be the position of the Company before Parliament, on any
e occasion, should measures detrimental to our interests be pro-
the
the bq active and powerful enemies. A deliberate repudiation of
solemn
pledge which has been given, would justly close the ears
uenur ittee against the representations of those upon whose
and pledges no reliance can be placed..
As to the second charge, the Directors distinctly deny the
-"erten that there has been any concealment or misrepresentation
Itbatev er.
The material facts alleged to have been misrepresented, relate to—
I. The capital of the Southampton and Dorchester Line.
11. The earnings.
111. The profit receipts.
I. The capital was stated to be 752,0001. It is so.
11. The earnings were stated to be 56,1291. They are so.
111. The profit receipts were stated to be 28,0641., or 50 per cent.
They are so.
The working expenses have been charged at 50 per cent., and this
was the price at which Mr. Peto offered to work the line, finding
rant. materials, &c.
The entirety of the Company's lines are worked at a coat of 45 per
lat. If we applied the same ratio to the Dorchester line, it wou d
Litayss per cent. on its earnings, or 2,8001. as the sum applicab e
•11, interest on plant.
llet,'Pirectors, however, desirous of using nothing open to objet
plie not adopt this ratio, but made use of the actual figures ap-
-44'1 to this line, as conveying the most accurate information in
Power
,eeession of any figure for rolling stock in the Report of 2nd
tic e h!,Bsg, is the in4ccuracy on which a charge of m•srepresenta-
Say 48 been attempted. That charge we distinctly repel ; but lest
aleetinabiguity should have rested on the subject, I, as Chairman at
ed
Itlng of tee 19th May, 1853, specifically explain the facts.
1)14:a open to those who have impugned the accuracy of the
ra, to have consulted, before doing so, the books of the Com-
bs : which are the only documents from which such a charge coved 4
,Lablished.
rekla_ Ye to assure you that the existing circumstances of the money
111,8iet have created the greatest I anxiety in the Board as to the
thi, safe and economical mode of fulfilling your engagement ; and
tiettgnestion still continues to engage their most anxious considera-

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pet4ab...eroirectors court the fullest inquiry and investigation on all
opc,rs, and, in conclusion, have only to add the expression of their
lib,,°b, that if, after a well-considered pledge, a Company be at
Si4l-g to repudiate a bargain, the benefit of which it has obtained,
%nit °Ur the od,inn of having misled Parliament and deceived the
set a suicidal act will have been committed, ani an example
k "Inch will go far to put an end to any trust being hereafter placed
Dalai, companies.

I have the honour to remain,
Your faithful and obedient servant,
FRANCIS SCOTT, Chairman

THE NEW STAMP ACT.
PrRE new Act for Penny Receipt Stamps is
14,, intended to facilitate thepurposes of business, and to circulate
riiatingst the people a legal guarantee for every purchase. This will
Flow: 00 alteration to the purchasers of goods at E. MOSES and
evet for they have always been willing to reftmd the money for
tile, article bought at their Establishment, or its Branches, should
pop,,,Lgccds not be entirely approved ; but it is another proof of the
arti7rltY of E. MOSES and Sores businear, which provides the best
falaclea at the lowest possible prices, and every description of Attire
43 1: by them is stamped with superior quality and unparalleled
equ* Thus have they sawed the world's confidence by the most
tltable course of trade.
bin 40sEs and Sox's arrangements for the Winter Season are 'nag-
gt4'llt in every sense of the expression comprising novelties in
thenea and Materials which cannot be found elsewhere, the Quality,
Dyne and universal application of the Goods being without any
vaescedent, and all classes may furnish themselves with the best arti-
quilf Dress, Hats, Caps, Hosiery, Furs, Boots, and Shoes, &c., &c ,
e cheapest and most satisfactory conditions.
Merchants, Captains, Shippers, and Emigrants may select such
(1,3j2 a& are prepared for the season when they will arrive in the
,prie"nies: this adapts them for immediate sale, and the very low
Oro e 4 charged by E. MOSES and SON render their Goods the most
Oro investment which can be made.
ih; all Lists of Outfits for Ladies and Gentlemen, with ship-sailing
-"rrflation, may be had on application, or post-paid.
seUt
MOSES and SON regret having to guard the
against imposition, having learned that the untrade,sman-like
'hoed of " Being connected with their Establishment," or " It's
01;?alne concern," has been resorted
hat they
many instances, and for
iccs reasons, they beg to state that they have
CONNEXION WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN OR OUT OF LONDON,

y _ except their own Establishments, as follows :-
84 a 5, City Establishment, 154, 155, 156, and 157, Mlnories, 83,
and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating.
London West-end Branch, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1, 2
and 3, Hart-street, all communicating.
Zratiford (Yorkshire) Branch, 19 and 20, Bridge-street.
heffleld Branch, 36, Fargate.
sholonlat Branch, Melbourne, Australia.
emaker Tailozs Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Farriers, Boot and
?, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen.
ORTANT,—ShouId any article not give satisfaction, It willbe
I,4exchanged if desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned
~,.,out hesitation. All gods are marked in plain figures, the lo west
trom which no abatement can be made.
st.tan Establishments are closed from sunset Friday to sunset on
—43lrdays when business is resumed till 12 o'clock.
t,%,._nevir Book, " The Epitome of Comfort and Economy," contain-
hl_luil lists of prices, our system of self-measurement, &c., &c.,
-Jr be had on application, or post-free.
0% 4 handsome Almanac for the year ending 1853 can be bad gratis,
"EtPlleation.
lei l'on parle Francais. Qui si parla Italian.
Rior arricht man neutSCh. Anna so hato a Espanol
II t° * SPECIAL NOTICE.—The Establishments will be CLOSED
tv,,,ildn'Y and Tuesday, Oct 24th and 25th, re-opening, as usual,
vuliesday morning, at 7 o'clock.

•
MEDICAL ADVICE ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF
YOUTH AND MATURITY.
DR
.. ,
*StUEL LA'MERT, 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE,
Doth.,
Edinburgh Honorary rally of
LONDON,
--r of Medicine, and Matriculated Member of the Unive
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