The Sun.
London, England, 1838-05-02 00:00:00

EANKERE.

Messrs. Masterman and Co., Nicholas-lane, the Borough of Mary.
lebone Bank, Cavendish-square.
STAXDIXO COI] NSEL.—Francis Henry Goldsmid, Esq.
SOLICITORS.—Messrs. Freshfield and Son, Bank-buildings.

AGENT IN PAms.—Tiseount De Beuret.

The Directors are happy to be able to inform the Shareholders
that the arrangement between the Proprietors of the Bastanne and
Gaujac Mines, by which the exclusive privilege of exporting and
vending the mineral tar and asphalte of the Bastenne and Gaujac
Mines was to be ceded and secured to this Company, were finally
completed at Paris on the 28th of April inst., under the personal
superintendence of two of the Directors at present in Paris.
The Company is therefore now in a position to commence the
delivery of the Mineral Tar; and their Agent in Paris (the
Viscount de Beuret) has already undertaken, on advantageous
terms, a contract for the supply of a considerable quantity of the
Mineral Tar, in continuation of a contract which has subsisted for
several years for the Railroad from Berlin to Potsdam.
The Board of Directors will be prepared, on the return of their
Brother Directors from Paris, with a report to their Shareholders
on the subject of the prospects of the Company, which cannot fail
to be highly satisfactory.
In the meantime they beg to direct the attention of the Share-
holders to the works constructed with the bitumen iu question by
Mr. Debray, the Manager of the French Company, on the rail-
roads from Paris to St. Germain and St Cloud, the pave-
ment in the Rue Richelieu, on the Boulevards, near
Frescati's, the Ponts Neuf and Carousel, the Faubourg
St. Denis, the fortifications, roofs, flooring and other works at
Bayonne and Bourdeaux, the large reservoirs of the Faubourg
Batignolles, Charenton, and elsewhere, which afford the most
ample and satisfactory proofs of the excellence of their Bitumen.
R. FOULERTON, Secretary.
Office, 28, Moorgate-street, May 2,1838.

AMBER SPECTACLES—IMPORTANT DISCOVERY for
the PRESERVATION of SIGHT.

PATRONISED by HER MAJESTY the QUEEN of HANOVER,
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS the DUKE of SUSSEX, the DUCHESS
f RICHMOND, the DUKE of BUCKINGHAM, ..tc. &c.
MR. E. SOLOIVIONS, OPTICIAN to the
Royal Eye Infirmary, Patentee of the AMBER SPEC-
TACLES, and Manufacturer of the PELLUCID LENSES,
&c., 36, OLD BOND-STREET (nearly opposite the western
Exchange), whose recently invented and highly approved SPEC-
TACL LS may be adapted to the various circumstances of indivi-
dual eases appertaining to defective vision. Whilst these Specta-
cles excel all others, as regards their very superior refractive pro-
perty , and their comparative lightness, they possess the further ad-
vantage of modifying bright and strong light, which, at the same
time, is transmitted through the various humours of the eye, so as
render vision most perfeetly distinct, conveying also a sense of cool-
ness and pleasure to the crgan, with the additional equally impor-
tant recommendation of being FREE from the pernicious attributes
of common glasses ; in snort, the qualities of Mr. Solomon's Spec-
tacles admirably adapt them to afford ease and comfort, by protect-
ing and strengthening the eyes, and to extend to vision the most
decided and instantaneous relief that art can accomplish. Their
superior efficacy is attested by the following eminent professors, who
(among many others) have given them their unqualified approba-
tion :

Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R.S., President of the College of
Surgeons.
Sir Benjamin C. Brodie, Bart., F. R. S., Saville-row.
Sir James E. Anderson, M.D., &c., New Burlington-street.
R. Keate, Esq., Albemarle-street.
Martin Waro, Esq., Oculist, New Bridge-street.
Titus Berry, Esq., Surgeon, Chester-terrace.
John Stevenson, Esq., Oculist to the king of the Belgians, and
to his late Majesty, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square.
Sir Charles Aldis, 13, Old Burlington•street.
J. Soden, Esq., Surgyon to the Eye Infirmary, Bath.
J. Hodgson and J. F. Ledsam, Esqrs., Oculists, Eye Infirmary,
Birmingham.
Middlemore, Esq. Ditto Ditto.
Professor Hufeland, Physician to the King of Prussia, Berlin.
Professor Kreysig, Physician to the King of Saxony, Dresden.
Professors Clarus and Kuhl, Oculists, Leipsic.
Imposition having been extensively carried on by travellers and
hawkers assuming Mr. Solomons' name, or connection with his
house, the Public are respectfully apprised that the AMBER
SPECTACLES, bearing the ONLY PATENT now extant,
their disposal is exclusively confined to his house,36, Old Bond-
street, and to his Branch Establishments in IRELAND.
Hours of attendance from Ten to Six o'Clock.

On the motion of J. DWYER, Esq., seconded by S. PARKER, Esq.,
Alderman WILLIAM lIODGES (Member of the Board of
Directors), was unanimously called to the Chair, and read to the
Meeting the Report of the Board as follows
" GENTLBMEN—In compliance with the resolutions passed at
the last half-yearly meeting, the Directors have paid to Proprie-
tors a balance of 9,0001. received on account of third instalment,
and 5,0001. on account of dividend struck in October, 183t1. They
have also paid off all remaining balances due to bankers, arising
from the final close of accounts with them on foot of returned bills,
or otherwise—making a total of payments since last meeting, on
these accounts, of 24,312/.

" Your Directors further proceeded with the gradual reduction
of branches in those districts wherein a profitable return had not
accrued, and the resumption of discount business, as well as the
continuance of the ordinary operation of banking, at those branches
which have proved remunerative, and from which past experience
demonstrated that a fair profit might be anticipated. The result
has been satisfactory, and progressive improvement is manifest both
in the business and character of the transactions. The greatest
circumspection has been used in the accommodation granted, and
the issues at the several branches have been regulated solely by the
legitimate action of commerce.
" It is gratifying to reflect that the principle of Joint-stock
Banks has been fully sustained by your Company, which, notwith-
standing the unparalleled difficulties in which it was placed by the
peculiar crisis of the autumn of 1836, aggravated by the unreason..
able conduct of a portion of the proprietary, has, in little more than
one year, fully and entirely paid off all liabilities existing at the
period of the pressure, without loss to any individual, including the
full payment and cancelling of the note issue then outstanding ; re-
suming the ordinary eourse of business at the agency in Dublin and
at twenty of the selected branches, with a new plate and issue, a
numerous and wealthy proprietary located in those districts best
adapted for profitable commerce.
" Your Directors trust that consideration for the welfare of the
country will induce the other Joint-stock Banks in Ireland to act
without reference to petty jealousies or narrow objects; and that
they will see that the interests of all parties are best promoted by
fairly expanding, in place of unduly cramping, the energies of the
country. Its resources are great, and the manner in which the
agricultural districts of Ireland have paid off the obligations con-
tracted therein to your Company, warrant your Board in asserting
that they are deserving of encouragement and support ; whilst, on
the other hand, improvident speculation should be discouraged, every
legitimate assistance should be extended to develope the resources
of the country, and assist the industry of the people. A Joint-
stock Bank should, to a fair extent, sympathise with the popula-
tion, and not be governed by the merely sordid consideration of
pecuniary profit. The nobility and gentry should naturally support
those institutions which best support the general interest and per-
manent welfare of their tenantry.

" At this crisis your Board consider that such remarks are not
irrelevant, as the subject of the Bank of Ireland Charter (which
has, in date, expired) may now be considered as before the Le-
gislature. Connected as that subject is with the best interests of
Ireland and of the empire, your Directors anticipate that no system
of expediency or of compromise will retard or control the broad
principle involved in freedom of trade; and that, whilst the Bank
Corporation may fairly retain privileges as a chartered body, yet
that unwise restrictions upon other banking institutions will be
removed,
open to all (under such salutary regulations as
the wils(o leamovigfnthe Legislature may dictate) the trade of banking
free, as in Scotland, unimpeded by invidious monopoly, thus in-
viting a legitimate rival' y with an equality of rights, (as far as
legislation is concerned,) which must conduce to the well-being of
the community.
The importance of the subject will naturally challenge the at-
tention of the leading men of all parties ; and your Directors,
fully aware of its importance, deeul it their duty to call your atten-
tion to it, and to impress upon the proprietary the utility of exertion
to advance the interests of their property, by zealous co-operation
with your Board.
" In conclusion, your Board feel quite warranted by the progress
made since the last meting, in stating their conviction that the
prospects of the Company arc cheering, the best evidence of which
will be found in the statement of assets and liabilities now sub-
mitted to you, which, with the guarantee of a numerous and
wealthy proprietary (registered pursuant to the provisions of 6 Geo.
IV., chap. 42), present a security to the public for the transac-
tions of your Company of an undoubted character. Without enter-
ing into minute particulars as to the nature of your surplus assets
(amounting to 261,1971.) your Board feel justified in giving their
opinion that, making those allowances which are usually incidental
to banking transactions, an available capital, adequate for the due
conduct of twenty branches, with perfect security to the public,
combining safety and profit to the proprietary, may be fairly counted
upon. Your Board refrains from adverting to the pleasing con-
trast which the present state of your Company presents to that
which twelve months age was sought to be imposed upon you, under
circumstances rendered the more peculiar from results since ascer-
tained, the best vindication of the Board is found in the fact of your
present position—with all liabilities then existing paid off,
security of the shareholders demonstrated, and the property of the
Company (in place of being wasted by litigation) preserved
with
the Institution. the

" What has passed, however, may be buried in oblivion, and union,
perseverance, and fair reciprocity inculcated for the general good.
" Signed on behalf of the Daily Board,
"JOHN VANCE (Belfast), Chairman."
Adopted by the General Meeting,
WAI. HODGES ( Alderman) Chairman.
It was then moved by WlLLxam EDMONSTON, of Belfast, Esq. ;
and Eeconded by Mr. Joktx Al‘Cor, of Clones :
Resolved—That the Report and Accounte now submitted be
received and entered on the minutes.

Moved by JA st Es DWYER, Esq. ; and seconded by F. WHITE, Esq.
Resolved—That we approve of the limitation of Branches which
has taken place, as mentioned in the Report ; and we further re-
commend such judicious curtailment of those existing Branches as
the opinion of the Board, upon full investigation, may point out as
proper and expedient.
Moved by FRANCIS WELDON, of Lisburn, Esq. ; seconded by
JOHN CHAMBERS, Esq.
Resolved—That we recommend that every practicable measure of
prudent economy shall bo observed coincident with the judicious lo-
cation and curtailment of branches.
Moved by HENRY WATSON, Esq., J. P., seconded by W. IL N.
DOWNER, Esq.,
Resolved—That we earnestly impress on the Proprietors the great
advantage which must be derived from strenuous co-operation i❑
the several localities, to advance the interests of the Company by
judicious and collective exertion.
(Signed) WILLIAM HODGES, Chairman.
JOSEPH R. Pear, Esq., was then called to the Chair and it was
Moved by JAMES DWYER, Esq., and seconded by P. JONES, Esq.,
and resolved unanimously,
That the warm thanks of the Proprietors are due and hereby
given to Alderman Hodges, for his proper and dignified conduct in
the Chair, and his zealous exertion at all times to promote the in-
terests of our native Institution.
Resolved—That the Report and Resolutions be circulated
amongst the Proprietors, under the direction of the Board.
( Signed) JOSEPH R. PIM, Chairman.
THOMAS BRIERLY, General Superintendent.
And then the meeting adjourned.

YSTALC RL SPECTACLES.
The superiority of THOMAS HARRIS and SON'S
CRYSTAL SPECTACLES for preserving the Sight, over those
made of other substances, is now universally admitted by scientific
men, and by all who have used them, at the following low prices :
For Ladies. For Gentlemen.
Crystal Spectaeles, best gold Eg 8 0 £2 15 0
Ditto Silver
Ditto Elastic Steel
Harris and Son, Opticians, 52, Great Russell-street, opposite
the British Museum.—Established (50 Years. No other connection.