The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-27 00:00:00

Four mouths having elapsed since the last tieneral Meeting of this
Company, and events having in the meantime occurred which have
teased great confusion in the commercial world, and occasioned the
abandonment of many important undertakings and the unavoidable
anspension of others; the Directors, anxious at all times to keep the
Shareholders well !wormed upon all matters which affect their in-
terests, consider that they are called upon at the present juncture
to report to them officially the present position and prospects of the
Company.
They are happy in the first place in being able to state that, owing
to the manner in which the last and all previous calls have been re-
sponded to, not only have they been enabled to carry on the Com-
pany's works without suspension up to the present time, but they
arc in a position to continue to carry on the principal works on the
Main line between Skipton and Clapham without any abatement •
vigour, and without further demands on the Shareholders until the
month of !March next.
In regard to the future conduct of the works, the Directors, with
'view to render the future calls as little onerous as possible, pro-
pose to devote the whole o the available resourees of the Company
to the ennstruction.of the works on the main line from Skipton up-
wards, in Bush a meaner as to bring successive portions of the main
nue, In extension of the Leeds and Bradford Railway, Into profit-
Able operation at the earlist possible period ; a course which a pro-
posed arrangement with the Midland Company, superseding the
heel:salty of a large outlay for working plant, renders still more de-
Rirable:—awl they are of opinion that, without inconveniently
pressing en the Shareholders, portions of the main line may be thus
successively opened as far All Ingleton before the summer of 1849,
and as far as Kirby Lonsdale before the following autumn ;—thus
bringing the North-Western Line within nine miles of the Lancaster
and Carlisle Railway at Milnth•rp ; and placing the West Riding of
Yorkshire, and the Eastern and Midland Counties, with the excep-
tion of that interval, in direct railway communication with the lake
district, Carlisle, and Glasgow.
The Directors, having personally visited the whole of the works
In progress, have satisfied themselves of the forward state of large
portions of the line and of the excellent and inexpensive character
of the works :—there are no engineering difficulties of any kind ;
Rod, with the exception of the Ingleton and Dillicar Viaducts, no
works that are not of the most ordinary character.
• From the contracts which have been already entered into, the
Directors are in a position to state positively that the whole line
will bd constructed considerably within the Parliamentary esti-
Mates ;—the average cost et the works at present under contract
and executed amounting to 9,0001. per mile, exclusive of land, rails,
Parliamentary and current expenses; and to 111,1001. per mile, in-
cluding every possible contingent expense.
The Directors have already, more than once, stated their opinion,
founded on particular local inquiry, that the registered shares are in
tilt hands of a • moat respectable, wealthy, and Influential body of
Shareholders; they are fully confirmed in this conclusion : and they
think it rid ht to add, to their former expressions of opinion in respect
to the Register, the important fact, that the average hold of each
' Shareholder in the Company does not exceed 30 shares.
The Directors consider it at present premature to fix the number
Of Calls to be made during the ensuing year, or their amount, but
will be prepared to enter into this matter at the Half-yearly Meeting
In February:
The Directors propose to continue to allow Interest after the rate
of 41. per cent. per annum en paid-up Calls. The account of any
Shareholder who may happen to he in arrear will be debited with in-
terest at the rate of'S per cent. per annum, from the date at which
the payment shall have become due, and credited with 4
.per cent.
from the time only when the payment shall be made.

(signed) PUDSEY DAWSON', Chairman
Lancaster, December 16, 1847.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
•
26, CORNILILL, LONDON.
Capital .£500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important aad substantial advantages
With respect to life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured
has, on all occasions, the power to barrow, without expense or for-
feiture of the policy. two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table);
eiso the option of selecting benefits, and the conversien of his in-
terests to meet other coaveniencies or necessity.
Assurances for terns et years on the lowest possible rata'.
DITISION eF ritoriTs.
The Mereasiag prosperity of the society has enabled the Directors
at the annual meeting held on the 12th May, 1847, to declare a 111th
dens, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. in the premiums paid on each
Pettey effected en the profit scale.
• • E XAMPLIA.

• . . Perms- Sum the
Annual (Policy Banns in vent Re- Assured
r Pre- 'taken addition Bonus in ductlon of may bor-
.-, g MUM. out In Assured. Cash. Annual row ea
Premiums. Policy.
s. 4. d. £ a. d. £ 5. d.
r 1837 243 8 3112 518 4 6 494 810
f fs. d. 1838 218 4 899 81015 13 5 445 0 0
50 1000'74 3 4 1839 192 110 86 9 313 4 9 395 11 1
1- • 1840 143 6 10' 66 849 19 1 346 2 3
1841 138 14 2' 61 17 6 8 9 2 296 13 4
- ' 1842 111 6 8, 49 10 0 710 4 247 4 5

• •
• Age.
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"The Annual Report, with tables of rates, &c.,
Mee, ar any or its branches In the eintatry ;
be forwarded pat five.

may be had at the
', on application. will

F. FERGUSON CA

ROUX, Secretary.

CHID -T.MAS HOLIDAYS.
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
Dr. RYAN has been engaged to deliver a short COURSE of
LECTURES ea CHEMISTRY, with brilliant Experimei:.s, Daily at
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day Evening. A LECTURE by Dr. RACHHOFFNER on the
Laws of Nature, in reference to the important subject of SA-
NITARY MEASURES, and on the various modes of VENTILA-
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Admissi•n, ; Schools, Half-price.

WHERE SHALL I GO IN THE HOLIDAY
WERE?
Go to the Abbey, and go to Saint Patti's,
Where many a sight-seeing visitor calls;
Go to the Tunnel, and go to the Tower,
Which yield you a light intellectual hoar.
Go to whatever is fit to be seen,
Go where your own disposition may lean ;
Go and partake of the pantomime fun,
And go to the Warehouse of MOSES and SON,
This grand exhibition, which multitudes seek,
Should Rot be passed by in the Holiday week.
• Go to this warehouse, you're perfectly free,
Without any ticket, without any fee.
Go, and you'll find it an ocular treat
Go, and with many attractions you'll meet ;
Go and examine the splendid attire ;
Go, and you'll see what you'll greatly admire ;
Go, for the fashions of MOSES' invite ;
Go, and you'll benefit much by the sight ;
Go. for this trade exhibition is one
Which sheds a bright halo on MOSES and SON.
LIST OP PRICZS.

Beaver TagPont .........• ••••••.. • • .. • ... from .£0 9 0
Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every
description of Over-coat, handsomely
trimmed....... . 1 6 0
The Pacha Coat ••..••••••• • • • • • • • • • • 1 8 0
The liall nsr, especially adapted for snowy and
wet w:iather.• •• •• .•• • • •••• ..... • ..
The Preimier• ••• • • •• •••• • • • •••••• • • • • •• • • 015 0
,Boy's Winter Coats, in every style.. •• • • .... • •
Men's Do. Trousers, lined •••• .• ••.•••• • • • • • 0 4 0
lioeskin .• • • .....
Press Coats •• ••••.. • • • •• • ••• • • • 1 0 0
Double-breasted Winter Vests 0 2 0
Roll collar ....... ••• • •
Boyi' Hussar and Tunic •• •

MADE TO MEASTEI.
Winter Coats, in every style and shape, hand-
somely trimmed ..
11 Wed cloth Over-coats, velvet collar and cuffs . 2 4
Tweed Wrapper •.•••• • • • • • . 0 18
Doeskin Trousers . ..... ....... ...... ••• I 2
Best, or Dress.... .• •• • • • ••• .. 1 6
Dress Coat .•••••• • • • • • • • .... •• • • •• .. 1 12
?test quality ,nade............ 2 15
Frock Co •••• • • • • • ....... •• •• .. 1 15
Best quality made.. . •• 3 3

Cashmere Vests .. ••.•• • • • • ...... 0 8 6
Satins, Plain or Fancy ••• • • • • • • 112 0
Boy's Hussar and Tunic Suits .. •• • 1 6
• Great C0at......................0 16 0
A. Suit of Clothes complete.. • • ••••••• • • • • • • • 1 16 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
:The attention of La,lies Is especially directed to E. MOSES and.
AON's stock of Furs, which will be found on inspection I. be the
largest, beet assorted, and cheapest is the trade. Reserve your pur-
chases.
Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to men-
ial* If net approved ot, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the
Nlfliey returned.
E. MOSES and SAN, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Furriers, Beet and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for
Ladies and Gentleraen, 154, 155, and 15G, 157 Minoriet, and 82,
*4. 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London.
Mows and Sen regret being obliged t• guard the
Public against Impostors, but have learned that the untradeenian-
• Like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the saute concern,
Alla been resorted te in ninny instances, and for obvious reasons.
Thy have no connexion with any other house in er out of London;
these who desire genuine and cheer clothing, tte., should call at,
of send to, Minerles and Aidgate, City, London.
Notice.--No bn.siness transacted at this establishment from sun-
"it Pride'', till sunset Saturday, when business is renamed till twelve
6'elock.

0$ THE CONCEALED CAUSE THAT TREYS ON THE
HEALTH AND SHORTENS THE DURATION OF HUMAN
LIFE.

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