The Sun.
London, England, 1846-11-26 00:00:00

CAMBRIAN AND GRAND JUNCTION.

A meeting of shareholders in this defunct scheme was
summoned to assemble- at the offices of Mr. S. Tripp, 2,
Adelaide-place, London-bridge, yesterday, at twelve
o'clock, for the purpose of adopting some measure for
the extraction from the directors of the whole amount of
the deposits paid up, of which the directors have offered
to return 11. Bs. per share.
At half-past twelve there were seven persons in the
room, six of whom were reporters, and the seventh
either a shareholder or a sufferer from curiosity suffi-
ciently morbid to overcome the natural disinclination to
outdoor exercise generally excited by the falling of rain
in torrents through a villanous November atmosphere.
After the lapse of another quarter of an hour, Mr.
-Tripp, accompanied by another, made his appearance,
and hr.ving expressed his surprise and regret at the
absence of his constituents, added his fears that none
could be expected at that hour, and so the affair ter-
minated.

SHEFFIELD AND MACCLESFIELD.
A meeting of the shareholders was advertised to be
held yesterday, to consider the dissolution of the com-
pany, and whether such dissolution should or not be
taken as an act of bankruptcy.
Some shareholders were in attendance at the hour
stated in the notice, but the directors did not make
their appearance until within ten minutes of twelve
o'clock. On the arrival of the directors, it was found
that the apartment where the parties were assembled
was not sufficiently large, and an adjournment took
place to a room in the Corn Exchange. Mr. Chaplin
presided.
Major COURT begged leave to offer a preliminary ob-
jection to the legal validity of the meeting, on the ground
Chet the company, at the expiration of twelve months,
had not been re-registered.
The CHAIRMAN—We are registered under the Act.
Mr. CURTISS observed that they should have sent in a
return in writing specifying the number of shares, scrip,
or receipts issued, the amount of each share, and the
deposit paid or to be paid thereon, under a penalty of
20/., and that had not been done.
Mr. KNox inquired if the directors were now prepared
to give an account of their stewardship?
The CHAIRMAN said the accounts had been ready for
inspection in the office.
Major COURT observed that he had attended at the
office and could not see them.
Mr. li.Nox—l gather from the directors, that the ac-
counts have been published.
enklint_oz—They are not published, but they are laid
open.
Mr. KNox then supposed it was open to the share-
holders to receive information; that the directors did not
want to conceal anything, and were ready to answer any
questions put, to them. He hoped they had no objection
to answer such questions.
The CHAIRMAN—But I do not think this is the place
to answer them. The meeting is illegal —as it is illegal, I
dissolve the meeting. Any proper question lam ready
to answer. There are the accounts open.
Mr.l
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Mr. Hom.owav (a director)—Do not answer imperti-
nent questions.—(Expressions of disapprobation.) Do
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a thel company c han a igran)—By what authority
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this company ?"
The Chairman left the chair.uage to ask " Did you burke
Mr. KNOX—A more monstrous proceeding I never
witnessed.
Mr. HOLLOWAY—AII I have to say is, that the direc-
tors had a great deal of trouble, and have not pocketed
one halfpenny of your money.
A PROPRIETOR—That is yet to be seen.
Mr. KNox—l never saw such conduct.
Mr. HoLLowa.v—That is matter of opinion.
Mr. CURTISS—There are ei?,hty-seven gentlemen
forming this committee—bankers, merchants, men of the
first character in the City, and yet they withhold in-
formation from us, and say, " do not answer any
im-
pertinent questions.
Mr. KKox--Allow me to test the disposition of the
directors by another question. I wish to inquire at what
period the allotments were issued, the number of shares
applied for, the number allotted, and the number taken

up.
Mr. CHAPLIN—If you go to the solicitor's office you
will see.
Major COURT—Are you prepared to return the Par-
liamentary deposit—
Mr. CHAPLIN—A guinea!
Major Court—That is, 21. a share?
Mr. CHAPLIN (to the other directors)—Are you pre-
pared to return it? (No answer.) My difficulty is,
we have several actions now against the directors; and
it is difficult for me to answer questions in a public
room this way; but we are prepared to give an account.
Mr. liNox—l will ask the directors if they have any,
objection to submit the books to the inspection of a com-
mittee appointed by this meeting?
Mr. IloLLoway—Certainly we have, with actions
hanging over our heads. Would you produce a deed
that was questioned? No doubt you are the mouthpiece
of some of them.—(General expressions of •disappro-
bation.)
The meeting then separated.

THE LATE FIRE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sitt,—An exaggerated account having appeared in
your paper of a fire that took place at one of our branch
factories, quite detached from our principal works, we
beg to state that the total loss is under 2,0001, that the
greater part is insured, and that it will not interfere, in
the slightest degree, with the conduct of our business.—
We are, Sir, your obedient servants,
Sutton-street, Clerkenwell, PALMER and CO.
Nov. 25, 1846.

The Paris papers announce the death of the cele-
brated historian Michelet, whose late work, called
" Priests, Women, and Families," excited so much
attention.
ATTEMPTED ATURDER.-100/. REWARD.—Tues-
day's Government Police Gazette contained the offer of
the above reward for such information as will lead to
the apprehension and conviction of the individuals who,
on the evening of the 20th ult., caused such injuries to
Mr. David Congreve, near his own residence, on the
Holbeach Turnpike-road, by shooting at him with slugs,
as to endanger life—viz., 501. by her Majesty's Govern-
ment, and 50/. by Mr. David Congreve.
THE DEPLORABLE EFFECTS OF THE REPEAL OF
THE. Cons-Laws.—We understand that at the Michael-
mas audits of the Right Hon. Lord Feversham, held at
Helmsley and Kirbymoorside, last week,
not one of his
Lordship's numerous tenantry made default, and that
there was not a single arrear.—Yorkshireman.
PROPOSED BREAKWATER AT BRIGHTON.--A pub.

is meeting of the inhabitants of Brighton was held a,
the Town-hall, on Monday, for the purpose of taking
into consideration a communication from the Brighton
SuipPnsi,ai Pier Company, respecting their intention to
construct a fixed. breakwater at the south end of the
ships, steam packets, yachts, fishinbaarnkding and disembarking
g-boats, and other
pierand fort facilitate
tatn protection,the eu to afford shelter to
of passengers, goods, and merchandise. W. Catt,
the high-constable, was called to the chair. Sir Samuel
Brown, the engineer of the Pier Company, explained
the principle of the proposed breakwater, which is jo
be erectsd on the south. of the pier-head, not exceeding
evheassinels,
a quarter of a mile distance, and extending about the
same length in a crescent form east to west, which
would afford shelter for steam-packets of all classes, and
access to the pier at all times. The breakwater will be
constructed of a series of iron bars, formed into a mas-
sive framework, and well ballasted with granite blocks.
The section in depth was to be eighty fet, so as to break
completely the force of the waves. The expense was
estimated at 15,0001. Sir C. Malcolm and other direc-
tors of the company having spoken in favour of the
principle and advantages of the proposed structure, Cap-
tain Pechell declared his willingness to support in Par-
liament the Bill, which !vill be applied for next session,
authorising the completion of the plan. The meeting
then separated.