The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-28 00:00:00

EXPENDITURE.

By expenses in obtaining the Act of
Incorporation ... 35,142 4 1
Parliamentary and law expenses ... 47,574 711
Engineering expenses ... ... 76,234 13 2
Works ... 495,793 8 8
Iron rails ... 93,742 7 1
Land and compensation 361,178 1 1
Miscellaneous ... 58,668 13 4

1,168,333 15 4

P P
Balance in the hands of the Com-
pany's bankers ... ... 16,805 12 8

1,185,139 8 0
• The CHAIRMAN then said that it now devolved
upon him to propose the adoption of the report, and
that it be printed and circulatedamong the proprietors
The actual amount of real business before the meet-
ing, as indicated by that report, was but small, as the
matter contained in it of most importance—viz., the
relations in which this company and the Great
-Western Company stood, and any arrangements
which might be come to between them—must neces-
sarily be reserved for the consideration of a special
meeting, convened for that purpose. Still the share-
holders would feel that after the reference which had
been made as to the mutual relations of the two com-
panies, and the directors of the Great Western Corn-
pany having alluded to it in their report, it would be
wrong in him not to notice it. The chairman then
read that portion of the Great Western report which
alluded to its agreement with the Wilts, Somer-
set, and Weymouth, and recommended an amal-
gamation of the two companies to save the expense
of separate management, &c., and continued—
If they were in the condition to carry out
and complete the whole of their line within the period
prescribed by the Act of Parliament, and with
their present funds, then it would :rest greatly with
them as to the nature of any such conditions, although
it would still be most wise in them to be on the most
friendly conditions with that company. But they
were not in a condition to do so ; and as they were
obliged, unfortunately, to confess that they could not
do so, the Great Western had a right to use a very
authoritative voice as to the mode in which any such
arrangement should be effected. He might as well
observe that whatever measures the Great Western
directors might propose, the directors of this company
had done nothing to commit their board, nor could
they commit the proprietors. The report also al-
luded to the forfeiture of a number of shares, but the
confirmation of this also must form the subject of a
special meeting.
The CHAIRMAN then moved the adoption of the
report.

After some few observations the meeting separated

FLEETWOOD, PRESTON, AND WEST RIDING

JUNCTION.

The half-yearly general meeting of this company
was held yesterday, at Preston ; Mr. T. B. Addison
in the chair.

The CHAIRMAN read the directors' report, which
stated that they had proceeded in completing the line
—including the first contract—as far as the progress
made in collecting calls and arrears had permitted.
A considerable sum had lately been received inreduc-
tion of the arrears, and it was hoped that the works
would be completed, and the line put into full opera-
tion, before their next half-yearly meeting.
It appeared from the statement of accounts sub-
mitted, that the receipts for the half-year ending
June 30 had been—for calls and arrears, 125,4481.;
interest, &c., 2.1971.45. 9d.; Preston and Longridge
Railway, 3,2951. 12i. 11d., making the total amount
of receipts, 130,9401. 17s. Bd. On the other hand,
there had been expended in Parliamentary expenses,
engineering, &c., 120,161/. Is. ld. ; balance, 3271. 14s. ;
Burnley branch, 6,748/. Is. Id. ; Preston and Long-
ridge Railway, 6,2921. 35.; leaving a balance of
2,588/. Is. 6d. due to the Bank.
The CHAIRMAN stated that the shareholders had
been called together very lately, and the affairs of the
company had then undergone an examination. He
was glad to say that that examination had been satis-
factory. The whole of the line, it was expected,
would be completed by November.
The reports and statement of accounts then passed.
Mr. NV Ameßcomplained of the slow progress which
the line was making towards completion. He had
understood that the last call would be sufficient to
complete the works, and, if so, why had not greater
progress been made ?
The CHAIRMAN said it was owing to the difficulty
of collecting the calls that the line was not nearer
completion.
Mr. BRAT stated that the engineers were limited
to an expenditure of 2,0001. a mont. Since the
May meeting of the company, 6,008/.h of arrears of
calls had been collected; but upon the sixth call of
7,0001. there had only been 5,464/. collected. The
line should have been completed in eighteen month,
but owing to the difficulty of collecting money, it had
been carried on for two years and a half.
_ .

A vote of thanks was then passed to the chairman
and the meeting separated.

COURT CIRCULAR.

BALMORAL, Aua. 26.

Yesterday morning her Majesty and the Prince, at-
tended by Viscountess Jocelyn, went to the top of
Loch nagar.
Her Majesty returned to Balmoral about six P.M.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, attended
by Mr. Birch, rode out on horseback.
There will be no addition t 6 the Royal dinner party
to-day.

Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office trom the Governors of Canada and the other North
American Colonies. Dispatches were also received yes-
terday at the Colonial-office from the Lord High Com-
.missioner of the lonian Islands.

The Lord Bishop of Salisbury has appointed
Friday next to be set apart as a day of humiliation and
prayer, in consequence of the national visitation with
which this country has been afflicted by the prevalence
of cholera. A special service will consequently this
held
at the cathedral and in the parish churches in y
on that day.—Salisbury Herald.
THE DEAN OF 11ExEronn.—We regret to hear
of the serious illness of the Very Rev. Dr. Merewether,
Dean of Hereford. His friends in that cathedral city
had some reason to feel alarmed respecting him during
the past week.
TIIE MINES OF CALIFORNIA.—We believe there is
no doubt that a proclamation was issued by General
Smith, of the United States army, forbidding foreigners
to dig in the mines of California ; but we are led to
understand that that document, if not formally, has been
at least virtually repealed, and ehiefly because of the
inability of the official in question to enforce his com-
mands. At the same time we think it right to warn
our readers that the will to enforce may be but dormant
until the reception of the necessary strength to enforce,
and not entirely dead.
SOUTHAMPTON, AUG. 27.—The Peninsular Com-
pany's steam-ship Montrose, Captain Bower, with the
Peninsular mails, left this afternoon, having eighteen
Passengers and a full general cargo. The Euxine,
Captinin Evans, for Malta, Gibraltar, and Constantino-
will take her departure on Wednesday. The Dee,
Captain Allen, with the homeward West India mails,
may be locked for on or about the sth of September.
The Tiviot, Captain Rinett, with the usual outward West
India mails, wig leave oh the sd Sept.

DWURY-LANE THEATRE.
The general meeting of the proi-rietora of this
theatre was held yesterday in the saloon of the theatre
—Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq , M.: . in the chair.
There were also pres'int Sir Edward Codrington, Bart.,
Mr. Coles, M.P. far Andover, Mr. I-1. C. Cope, Mr.
Ibbetson, &c. &c.
The Secretary read the following re; ort :
" At the close of another season the committee, agree-
ably to the Act of Parliament, have zo submit their
annual report to the proprietors, together with the state-
ment of the accounts for the past year.
" The rent payable by the lessee has been received in
due course as stipulated in the lease, by nightly instal•
ments; and the balance due, arising from the deficiency
in the number of performances since the commencement
of the season is secured by a deposit at the bankers
specially diverted to that purpose; and although the
sum received does not enable the committee to indulge
in the hope of an early dividend to the proprietary, it is
some consolation that they are enabled to keep the con-
cern afloat by the payment of the current expenses, in the
hope that brighter days may be looked for by establish-
ing the drama once again within these walls. With this
view the committee are gratified to state that an agree-
ment has been entered into with Mr. Anderson, who
has fearlessly undertaken to devote his energies towards
this desirable object for a season of six months in the
year, the other portion of the season being occupied by
Messrs. Jullien and Gye for operatic and musical per-
formances of the same character which has hitherto dis-
tinguished these gentlemen in catering for the public
amusement.
" The committee trust that the distinguished counte-
nance given by her Most. Gracious Majesty to the sup-
port of the drama, will have a most beneficial influence
on the public taste by rewarding the efforts of an enter-
prising lessee in the noble work in which he has been
prompted to embark his capital.
" The committee are given to understand that Mr.
Anderson is prepared to accomplish many reforms in the
present mode of conducting a theatre exclusively for
dramatic performances. and particularly as regards the
duration of the evening's entertainment, and he proposes
at moderate prices, to give the best class of peformances
which he can put upon the stage.
" In calling the attention of the meeting to the state-
ment of account now before them, the cash account ex-
hibits a receipt of 3,7691. 13s. 7d., including a balance
from the previous season of 1101. 10s. 7d., whilst the
payment of current expenses has amountd to 3,7191.
ls..sd., leaving a cash balance at the bankers of
50/. 12s. 2d.
"The renters' trustees have received their payment
of 5/. per night for each performance, agr( eably to the
arrangements entered into with the committee in the
year 1841.
" The Duke of Bedford has received during the season
a year's rent.
" The outlay for substantial repairs during the past
year has been inconsiderable in amount on account of
the large sums expended under that head in former sea-
sons, but there still remains much to be done. The
architect's annual report points out the necessity of a
further expenditure to effect the completion of those re-
pairs which are still in an imperfect state.
"The bond debt stands at the same amount as when
the committee made their last report, with the addition
of another year's interest, amounting in the whole to
7,3861. 2s. 2d.
" The foregoing accounts have been audited and
passed by John Savory, Esq., elected at the last general
assembly."
Mr. THOMAS CARLISLE asked whether Mr. Ander-
son was to be the lessee of the committee, or of M.
Jullien P
The SECRETARY said he would 'be the tenant of the
committee ?
Mr. CARLISLE thought the house had already been
let to M. Jullien.
The SECRETARY explained that it was let to M.
Jullien for the one six months, and to Mr. Anderson
for the other six months. They would thus have a
double rent and a double security.
Mr. WAunco, seconded by Mr. CROWCOUR, moved
that the report be adopted.
The CHAIRMAN said, before that question was put,
he begged to congratulate the meeting on the pros-
pect they had now before them of seeing the legiti-
mate drama restored to its former state of prosperity.
The committee was most desirous that a consumma-
tion so desirable should be attained, and they sincerely
hoped that they should have it in their power, when
they next assembled, to, congratulate Mr. Anderson
upon having achieved a large measure of success.
The adoption of the report was then carried una-
nimously.
The general committee was then re elected without
alteration; as was also the subcommittee, with Lord
Glengall as chairman.
The thanks of the meeting having been given to
he Chairman, the proceedings terminated.