The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-18 00:00:00

No. 16,979. LON DON, THURSDAY EVENING

requisite official facilities. As a mere compilation, It is probably the
most wonderful on record.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 28, 1846.
This huge volume, the forty-eighth edition of the work, well sus-
tains the reputation enjoyed by the " Directory" of late years. In
the preface the proprietor maintains that the high character of the
work is not referable to its mere connexion with the Post-office;
for an important change has been gradually introduced into the man-
ner of collecting the information ; and a larger portion of the work
than heretofore has been confided to selected agents entirely uncon-
nected with the Post-office, this being, in great part, the plan of
compiling the editions for 1845 and 1846. Nor has the proprietor
rested content with his past success, but has introduced many Impor-
tant alterations in this volume for 1847, and added to its hulk with-
out a,:y increase of price. The
Postal Directory' is especially im-
proved, and there are numerous changes throughout the volume, to
insure its completeness. The compilation must be a vast labour, to
be accomplished only by systematic subdivision and the most pains-
taking minuteness. The appearance of the volume has suggested a
very lively effusion, to be seen in another column; and we trust the
enterprising proprietor of the " Directory" will find that his labours
are duly appreciated and remunerated. To a great commercial
country this is an indispensable volume.
RAILWAY HERALD, Nov. 21, 1816.
The new volume of the Post-office Directory for 1847 Is already
in our hands, and we can only express our wonder that tt work so
laborious, extensive, and minute, could be In any degree improved.
It would have been a sufficient teerit to have maintained its former
reputation ; it is a great merit to have surpassed itself. The pro-
duction of a work unequalled for accuracy stud for clearness has
placed in the hands of the commercial public a most valuable and
indispensable aid in carrying an the business of this vast metropolis,
which would indeed he subjected to the greatest inconvenience and
expense if it were not for a work of this kind. In a short time our
readers will have an opportunity of judging for themselves on pur-
chasing the new volume, whether our anticipatory notice is in any
degree exaggerated.
11ERAPATH'S RAILWAY JOURNAL, Nov. 21, 1846.
The Post-office Directory for 1847 appears with additions and
improvements uron its valuable predecessor, but with no enlarge.
ment in the price. The continued enterprising spirit with which
this important, and it is not a misapplication of terms to say,
national work is conducted, merits the highest commendation. We
know not whether the same illiberal and unjustifiable attempt will
be made in the ensuing session as was done in the last, to wrest it
from the hands of the present proprietary, and to place it by the
force of might over right in the possession of Government. But
should it be attempted, surely the following statement of its con-
ductors will go home to the consciences, If they have any, of the
parties seeking to draw down the grasping interference of Govern-
ment. "It can only be necessary to refer to a copy of the work pub-
lished before the purchase of the copyright by its present proprietor,
to he convinced that the mere connexion of the Directory' with
the Post-office has little, if at all, contributed to its present high cha-
racter. That the improvements (the result of many years of un-
wearied toil and application on the part of those engaged in the cons-
pilation of the work) are duly appreciated, is now happily beyond all
question; prior to the ' Directory' passing to its present proprietor,
rival books contended successfhtiy with this. They have disappeared."
Kelly and Co., 19 and 29, Old Boswell-court,

SALE

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MESSRS.
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directed by the Executors to announce, that (unless an
acceptable offer shall be previously made by Private Contract) the
distinguished and splendid MANSION of the late Most Noble the
Marquis of Ailsa, in Privy-gardens, Whitehall, will he SUB-
MITTED to PtliLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction Mart, on
Friday, FELIIIUMIT 26, at Twelve. It is held- by an original
lease from the Crown for a term of ninety-nine years from
July, 1806, at a low ground rent. The mansion is admirably
arranged throughout for the accommodation and comfort of a large
establishment, is in most excellent repair, and immediate possession
may be had, with its appropriate fittings, and with or without its
superior furniture. It has a singularly handsome stone staircase,
the rooms arc strikingly cheerful and airy, opening backward to a
lawn extending to the river, and are of line dimensions, particularly
the saloon or ball-room (64 feet long), its walls adorned with rich
and beautiful tapestry in rare preservation. From its contiguity to
the blouses of Parliament, St. James's Park, the Palace, and Down-
ing-street, and (Yom its peculiarly quiet and choice situation, it is
admirably suited for a Cabinet Minister, or any leading Mem-
ber of Parliament ; also for a first-claw club-house. The purchaser
will have the retlisal of the capital freehold stabling, ke., near Great
George-street.
No person can view the house without a card of admission, which,
with every requisite information, may be had at their Offices in
Waterloo-place, ; also of Messrs. Ashfield and Clodo, soli-
citors, 7, Staple Inn.
Descriptive particulars may also be had of Mr. Cain, House-
Agent, Richmond; and at the Auction Matt.

EXTENSIVE FREEHOLD STARLING, with ENCLOSED PRI-
VATE YARD, near DOWNING-STREET, WESTMINSTER,
with possession.
31ESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, on Friday, Fe-
BaCATCY 26, (unless previously disposed of by Private Treaty),
by direction of the devisees In trust for gale, under the
will of the late Most Noble the Marquis of Ailsa, some
EXTENSIVE and CAPITAL STABLING, at the west end et
Blue Bo .r-yard, bet completely enclosed within its own walls and
gates, comprising a nine and four-stall stable, three large coach•
houses, harness rooms, and several servants' rooms and lofts above,
with pumps of soft and spring water, and all in substantial repair.
The yard is entered both from King-street and Delahay-street, close
to Great George-street.
Particulars and orders to view may be had of Messrs Ashfleld and
Chide, solicitors, 7, Staple Inn; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son,
Waterloo place, Pall-mall.

THE PATENT MILE-INDEX CARRIAGE
COMPANY.
(Registered Provisionally.)
Capital, 65,0001., hr Shares of 101. each.
,
Deposit, Is. per Share, (amount limited by Statute).
Deposits will be returned without deduction, if the whole capital
be not subscribed.
rausxzEs
Richard Barker, E., 14, Fitzroy-s
R. Hartley Kennel quare.
Esq., Resington Lodge, Notting-hill.

R. Hartle BOARD OF DIRECTORY.
y Kennedy, Esq,, Chairman of the India and London Lite
Assurance Company, and Deputy Chairman of the Oriental Bank,
Resington Lodge, Notting. hill, —Chairman.
Captain Tyndale, Director of the South Eastern Railway, 20, Alfred-
place, Brompton,—Deputy Chairman.
Lieutenant General Wright, Royal Engineers, Army and )(wry Club,
St. James's-square.
W. B. Glasser.
Esq., 84, Milton-street, Dorset-square.
J. E. s
Curtis, '
—B4l, Lincoln's Inn, and 29, Wellington-road, St.
John's-wood.
Robert Faulder White, Esq., 24, Sussex-gardens, Hyde-park.
(With power to Increase the number to ten.)
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
Henry Von Uster, Esq.

Mess". Sapto, Muspratt, BaB
nbury,ANKERS and Co., 77, Lombard-street.
BOLICITORS.
Messrs. IVire a 'VI Child, St. Swithin's-lane, City.

316CRETART.
M. Lionel
The features of the undertra:sing are asCurtis. follow :-
1. Patent Mile-Index. Mile Tickets, at 6d. per mile. 3. Supe-
rior Cabs, with better class of drivers, under control and guarantee
of a body of gentlemen. 1. Act of Incorporation. 5. Detailed esti-
mates, showing five per cer n. interest, and a dividend of ten per cent.
and upwards, both clear of income-tax. S. Abstract of deed for in-
formation of applicants, co,ics of deed given to subscribers. 7. De-
posits returned if capital tt• st
subscribed, unless subscribers decide on
commencing business with capital actually subscribed. 8. The re-
muneration to the prompt .1- and the directors postponed till share-
holders receive five per cent interest on capital, and then propor-
tioned to profits realised—ltius giving best proof of the accuracy et
the calculations.

The Subscription List will shortly be closed.
Prospectuses, Estimates, and Forms of Application for 'hares, may
be obtained on Application to Messrs. Wire and Child, solicitors, St.
Swithires-lane, City; or to the Secretary.
By order of the Board,
LIONEL CURTIS, secretary.
Temporary Offices, 32, Charing... Toss, Feb. 9, 1847.
The whole Prospectus was published in this paper on Moiday, Feb. 6.