The Sun.
London, England, 1836-09-14 00:00:00

INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY COM-
JL
Connecting GREAT BRITAIN with PARIS and BRUSSELS.

PROVISIONAL ENGLISH DIRECTION.
The Marquis of Clanricarde (John Heathcoat,Ess.,M.P.

Lord de PhD/ Lord Stuart de itotfisay
Lord William Bentinek, M.P. Right Hon. T. P. Courtenay
C. Barry Baldwin, Esq., London J. H. Latham, Esq., London.
G. Borradaile, Esq., London James Morrison, Esq., M. P.
Jnhn Bowes, Esq., M.P. Frederick North, Esq., M.P.
Henry Broadley, Esq., Hull J. G. Ravenshaw, Esq., London
Sir R. Campbell, Bart., London W. P. Richards, Esq., London
William Clay, Esq., M.P. John Shewell, Esq., London
H. Elphinstone, Esq., M.P. Henry Smith, Esq., Birmingham
William Ewart, Esq., M.P. Isaac Solly, Esq., London
J. Minet Fector, Esq., M.P. P. M. Stewart, Esq., M.P.
P. H. Fleetwood, Esq., M.P. John Sturge, Esq., Birmingham
John Fleming, Esq., Glasgow G. T. Thomas, Esq., London
M. A. Goldsmid, Esq., London. H. G. Warde, Esq., M.P.
Josiah J. Guest, Esq., M.P. J. Walker, Esq., Birmingham
Edmund Halswell, Esq., London John Wray, Esq., London.
With power to add to their number.
MANAGING DIRECTOR—Captain J. W. Pringle, R.E.
CONSULTING ENGINEER—George Stephenson, Esq.
BANKERS—Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Co. ; Messrs. Esdaile

and CO.

FOREIGN AND CaRRESPONDINGSECRETAILY—John Bowring,
Esq., M.P.
ACTING ENGINEER—WiIIiam Cubitt, Esq., F.R. S.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Clutton and Fearon ; Messrs. Parkes and

Preston.

The establishment of Railways in this country, and the successful
results of-the Belgian lines, which have been completed, naturally
create a desire to extend them more generally on the Continent,
and thus open a wider field both for domestic and foreign communi-
cation.

A Deputation from the Directors of the South-Eastern Railway
Company having obtained the favourable consideration of the
French and Belgian Governments for the formation of an Interna-
tional Railway, to connect the British, French, an& Belgian Capi-
tals, by lines through Calais, by Lille, to Paris and Brussels, the
preliminary arrangements for this great undertaking have, to a
certain extent, been completed. A considerable portion of the
above lines will be common to Paris and Brussels ; and since they
connect with those capitals great manufacturing districts of France
and Belgium, they afford the prospect of a large remunerative re-
turn. Besides these, other lines, connecting Paris with London
and Brussels, have been proposed, the first through Amiens and
Abbeville to Boulogne, the second through Amiens, Valenciennes
and Mons, by the coal districts, to Brussels, which, with diminished
distance, offer many other advantages.
A line from Brussels to Mechlin, formed by the Belgian Govern-
ment, was opened in May, 1835, for the conveyance of passengers
only. The official returns for the year ending May, 1836, after
allowing interest at the rate of 51. per cent., on the cost of
the works, show a surplus resulting from the conveyance of
563,210 passengers, of 4i per cent. Since May, 1836, the line has
been extended to Antwerp, and during that month the number of
passengers amounted to 101,479, yielding a revenue of 4,313/.195. sd.
Liege, Another line from Ostend, by Ghent and Mechlin to is
also in progress. By the proposed route, and in connection with
the South Eastern Railway, the journey from London to Paris will
be accomplished in 14 hours ; that to Brussels, Mechlin, or Ant-
werp, in about 13 hours.
The greater part of the surveys have been already made, and esti-
mates prepared by the French administration of the Ponts et Chaus-
sees. These have subsequently been examined and approved by Bel-
gian engineers, and the French Government has consented that,
previously to a:final selection of the lines, the country should be re-
examined by English engineers, and the works executed under the
joint inspection and superintendence of engineers appointed by the
Directors of the three countries.
The sections which have been taken show that the lines can be
executed with much less difficulty than the average of the great lines
now in progress in this country ; the gradients are favourable, a
considerable portion being almost level, and the greatest inclination
not exceeding 17 feet per English mile.
A pledge has been obtained from the French Ministry, that a law
shall secure to Foreign Subicribers their property and annual profits
against confiscation, in the event of war. The law of Fraice and
Belgium, respecting undertakings by Joint Stock Companies, limits
the responsibility of Shareholders to the amount individually
subscribed.

The Capital necessary for the undertaking is estimated at
4,500,0001., and is preposed to be raised in England, France, and
Belgium. The portion for England will be 1,500,0001. divided into
37,500 Shares of 401. each, nearly corresponding in value with the
Shares of 1,000 francs each, into which the Continental portion of
the capital will be divided.

Only 15,000 Shares will be allotted at present, 5,000 of which
will be apportioned to Shareholders in the South-Eastern Railway.
On the Shares thus allotted, a Deposit of 2/. each will bo re-
quired, in order to meet jointly with the Continental Shareholders
the expenses of the preliminary investigations.
The remaining Shares will not be allotted until it has been de-
termined by a General Meeting of the Shareholders to proceed
with an application to the French Chambers for the necessary legis-
lative authority to prosecute the work. A preference will then be
given to an equal amount to the Holders of the Shares issued in the
first instance.

It is proposed that the general management of the undertaking
shall be conducted by deputations from the respective directions of
each country, meeting periodically' at fixed places for that purpose.
J. S. YATES, Sec. pro tern.

GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

THE—GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY'S FIRST-RATE and SUPERIOR PAC-

KETS leave the Custom House for

HAMBURG (carrying his Majesty's Mails), every Wednesday
and Saturday, early in the morning ; returning every Wednesday
and Saturday.
The splendid and powerful New Steam Ship the COUNTESS
of LONSDALE, with unrivalled accommodation for passengers, is
now 'receiving her Engines, and will immediately be placed upon
this Station.

ROTTERDAM and the RHINE (carrying his Majesty's Mails)
every Wednesday and Saturday morning, at Seven o'clock precisely ;
returning every Wednesday and fiaturday morning. Reduced
Fares, Chief Cabin, 21. 2s.

ANTWERP and the RHINE (with a Bag of Letters from the
Post-office), Sunday and Thursday, returning Wednesday and Sun-
day. Redueed Fares, Chief Cabin, 21. 2s.
OSTEND and the RHINE, Saturday morning, returning
Tuesday night. Reduced Fares, Chief Cabin, 11. 10s.
CALAIS, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. Reduced Fares,
Chief Cabin, ss.

BOULOONE, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Reduced
Fares, Chief Cabin, ss.

From BRIGHTON to DIEPPE, Wednesday. and Saturday,
returning Thursday and Monday. Reduced Fares, Chief Cabin, 11.
From BRIGHTON to HAVRE, Sunday and Thursday, re-
turning Monday and Friday. Redueed Fares, Chief Cabin, 11.
And from London Bridge Wharf for
RAMSGATE and MARGATE.

EDINBURGH, NEWCASTLE, and BERWICK-en-TWEED.
The Steam Ships of this Company, and of the London and Edin-
burgh Steam Packet Company, leave the Brunswick Wharf, Black-
wall, for Edinburgh, Wednesday, ThursdaX, and Saturday night ;
and fo; NEWCASTLE, Tuesday night. Steam Ships will shortly
commence running to BERWICK-ON-TWEED.
EDINBURGH.—The powerful and magnificent New Steam
Ship, the CLARENCE, equalling the Monarch in magnitude and
capacity, is now receiving her Engines and will be immediately
placed upon this Station.
For Freight to Rotterdam and Antwerp, apply to Messrs. De Bie
and Rahn, 4, Crescent, Minories ; and on the other stations to Mr.
Norman, 1, "Water-lane, Tower-street. Berths may be secured at
the Offices of the Company, 37, Regent Circus, and 69, Lombard-
street ; and at 61, Charing-cross, and 35, Leadenhall-street.
Parcels and small packages to be brought to the Offices of this
Company, 37, Regent-circus, and 69, Lombard-street.
Powerful Steam Paekets may be engaged for towing and Excur-
sions. CHARLES BE S SELL, Secretary.
General Steam Navigation Company, 69, Lombard-street,
and 37, Regent Circus.

9, HALF-MOON-STREEr, PICCADILLY.
M M and
Half-Moon-street,SONS, Surgeon-Den
, Piccadilly, continuo to RE-
- OtNist:
STO itE DECAYED TEETH, however large the cavity. with the
MINERAL SUCCEDANEUM, preventing and curi,,g the Toothache
and the necessity of Extraction. Messrs. M. also FIX INCORRODI.
B LE MI NERAL and NATURAL TEETH, incapable of discolouration,
from one to a complete set, without wires or other ligatures, without
extracting the stumps, and requiring the attendance of the patient once
only MASTICATION and ARTICULATION guaranteed. Also
FASTEN LOOSE TEETH, whether arising from age, neglect, or the use
of calomel.

Charges as in Paris.
Monk J. MALLAN'S TREATISE on the TEETH to be had at the
author's 'voidance, 9, Hal4bioon•street, Piccadilly.