The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-06 00:00:00

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JUNE 6, 1846.

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At a former meeting a Committee had been appointed to
examine into the condition and prospects of this Company,
with a view to shareholders coming to a vote this day. Tile
committee had discharged the duties which devolved upon
them, and had formed their report, which of course, when read
would influence the mind of the shareholders by as much as it
might appear worth. He then stated that the attention
of the Committee had been called to one point in their report
since coming into the room. They had reported that the
Provisional Committee in February last, when it was for
them to decide whether they should go on or not, were in a
deficiency in respect of the deposits required by the stand-
ing orders of both Houses, amounting to 10,000/. ;
whereas it appeared that they had funds in hand reducing
that deficiency to 7,0001., although as it affected the finances
of the company the correction would ultimately leave them
they were.
Mr. HARVEY then read the report, which stated the
original capital of the Company was 1,100,0001., and 22,000
shares, at 50/. each with a deposit of 21. 103. ; but of these
shares only 14,350 had been allotted, and only 11,670 had
been paid upon, realising 29,1751., which, with interest
allowed by the bank, was, 29,4131., the total capital of the
company. The expenditure up to the present time had been
16,6181, and the unadjusted conjectural claims against
the company would nearly absorb the disposable capital.
In February the amount of capital in hand was 12,7941., or
near 10,0001. less than was required to be paid in accordance
to the standing orders of the House. The report concluded
with an opinion that it would neither be practicable nor
prudent to prosecute the Bill, and recommended the
appointment of a select committee of three share-
holders, "who should institute such proceedings, and
make such arrangements most conducive, under all the cir-
cumstances, to ensure the largest return f the deposits."
Mr. ADAM SMITH moved an adjournment, that the share-
holders might have an opportunity to consider the report.
The CHAIRMAN said the point before the meeting, and
which they had to decide, was, whether they should prose-
cute the Bill to a third reading, or not ?

After observations had been made by several persons, this
question was put to the vote, when there appeared—.
Agrinst proceeding 3,745 shares.
For

Majority against proceeding with the Bill 3,090.
It was moved and seconded that the report of the special
committee should be adopted.
This was put to the meeting and carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN then retired, and _ _

Mr. D. W. HARVEY, having taken the chair, proposd the
adoption of the Committee's recommendation to appoint a
Select Committee of their shareholders for the purpose stated
in the report, and added the following resolution :
"That only those shareholders should be entitled to the
benefit of these arrangements, who had given in their names
on or before the 15th of June instant, and that all expenses
be borne rateably by the shares, and on the understanding
that expenses should not be incurred above 2s. per share,
without calling together the owners themselves, who, at
such meeting, should be at liberty to retire altogether,
after paying such expenses, not being more than 28. per
share."

These resolutions were carried unanimously, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were nominated on the Committee :—Mr.
C. H. Baldwin, M.P., Mr. Harvey, and Mr. Whalley.
The meeting, after a vote of thanks to Mr. HaNey, then
broke up.

WEXFORD, WATERFORD, and VA

LENTIA RAILWAY.
A special meeting of the subscribers to the deed of this
Company, took place yesterday at the George and Vulture
Tavern, in order to receive a report from the directors re-
lative to Valentia Harbour. W. Ricaardson, Esq., in the
chair.

A report from Mr. Walker to the Lords' Commissioners of
the Admiralty. on the Harbour of Valentia, was read. It
strongly recommended the adoption of the Harbour, as an
American Packet Station.

A resolution to withdraw the Bill for the present session,
in order to obtain the support of Government to it in the
next, was agreed to by an almost unanimous vote.
The meeting then separated.

PRICE SD,

(A-water, which he brinzs to Lalla Rookh in a large leaf,
arid be has the happiness of seeing her open her eyes, now
beaming with gratitude upon him. Fadladeen can hardly
conceal his rage at •the tenderness of manner of Lalla Rookh
towards her preserver, and ho at length separates them.
The fury of the elements is gradually hushed—a profound
calm succeeds the storm. Whilst the travellers are thank-
ing Allah for their preservation, night is gradually coming
on. The caravan encamps on the spot, and the attendants of
the Princess erect her pavilion. The most exuberant gaiety
succeeds to the alarm which had prevailed but a moment
before.

SCENE V.—Star of Venus.—The Moon.—Night.
SCENE Vl.—The Pavilion
The Princess, grieved at the absence of Feramory, begs
Fadladeen to send for him, but the latter Grades the request
by Saying that the Princess needs repose rather than
listen to the frivolous fantastic nonsense of the so-called
bard. But the little Persian slave of the Princess has slyly
slipped out and warned the poet of her mistress's desire to
see him ; he enters, and Lallah Rookh expresses the wish
that his sweet minstrelsy should calm her mind after the
agitation she has that day passed through. He complies,
but Fadladeen, with his usual ill-natured spite, finds fault
with the poet and the performer, saying that, for his part, he
prefers his sweet-scented chibouk. Feramory hearing this,
breaks forth into the wild and joyous strain of the chibouk
song, and the Princess, inspired by these enlivening sounds,
dances to the tune. The fumes of the opium he smokes
sends Fadladeen to sleep, and whilst he dreams of Mahomet's
paradise and the Houri, Lalla Rookh and Feramory take
advantage of the opportunity to avow their mutual love.
SCENE Vll.—The Sandy Waste.
The sun rises and sheds his warm beams over the dreary
expanse, across which Lalla Rookh and her suite are to pur-
sue their toilsome journey, and the caravan resumes its
march.

SCENE VIII.—KIOSK.—CASHMERE.
Lalla Rookh has at length arrived in the far- famed valley
of Cashmere. If anything could have charmed away the
melancholy of her spirits, it would have been the fresh air
and enchanting scenery of the valley which the Persians so
justly call the unequalled. But neither the wonders nor
glories of the most lovely country under the sun, nor the
gay pomps and processions that meet her on every side, nor
the magnificence of her reception, can steal her heart for a
minute from her sad thoughts. The rose- coloured bridal
veil is flung over her head ; the ambassadors come to tell
her that all is prepared for the nuptial ceremony, and that
the King awaits her. The glance of Lallah Rookh falls upon
the poet; she wishes to refuse the hand of the proud Mo-
narch, but Fadladeen expostulates with her, reminding
her of the dangers of a refusal. She at length gives way,
and is led forth like a victim to the sacrifice.
SCENE IX.—The Vale of Cashmere and Feast of Roses.
'Twas when the hour of evening came
Upon the lake serene and cool ;
All were abroad—the busiest hive
On Bela's hill is less alive,
When saffron beds are full in flower,
Than looked the valley in that hour.
A thousand restless touches played
Through every grove and island shade ;
A thousand sparkling lamps are set
On every dome and minaret ;
And fields and pathways, far and near,
Were lighted by a blaze so clear,
That you could see in wandering round
The smallest rose leaf ou the ground.
Yet do the maids and matrons leave
Their veils at home, that brilliant eve;
And there were glancing eyes about,
And cheeks that would not dare shine out
In open day, but thought they might
Look lovely then because 'twas night!
And all were free and wandering.
And what a wilderness of flowers!
It seemed as though from all the bowers
And fairest fields of all the year,
The mingled spoil were scattered here.
•
The lake, too, like a garden breathes,
With the rich buds that o'er it lie—
As if a shower of fairy wreaths
Had fall'n upon it from the sky !
And then the sounds of joy—the beat
Of tabors and of dancing feet;
The minaret crier's chant of glee
Sung from his lighted gallery,
And answered by a ziraleet
From neighouring harem wild and sweet;
The merry laughter, echoing
From gardens, where the silken swing
Wafts some delighted girl above
The top leaves of the (warps grove ;
Or from those infant groups at play
Among the tents that line the way,
Flinging, unaw'd by slave or mother,
Handfuls of roses at each other.
Then, the sounds from the lake—the low whisperings in boats
As they shoot through the moonlight—the dipping of oars—
And the wild airy warblihg that everywhere floats
Through the groves round the islands.
But the gentlest of all are those sounds full of feeling
That soft from the lute of seine lover are stealing.