The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-24 00:00:00

DIRECTORS.

Lieut.-General the Ptight Hon. Lord James Hay, Chairman.
The Right Hon. Lord viscount Bury.
Lieut.-C*l. the Rirht Hon. Lord Arthur Hay.
Baron Gudin, Chrateau Beaujon, Paris.
William Gladstone, Esq., (Messrs. Thomson Bonar and
Cs.), Old Broad-rAreet.
J. Fortescus Harrison, Esq., Cambridge-square, Hyde-
?ark.

Robert Wir.itam Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street.
Alexander Miller, Esq., Ashford-house, Middlesex.
AITINTIMP,—(TO be appointed at the first General Meeting).

BANKERS.

{Messrs. Williams, Deacon, Labouchere, Thorn-
{=London ton, and Co., Birchin-lane.
Messrs. Itankey, 7, Fenchurch-street.
In Mons 'Messrs. Guillochin, Sons, and Co,
ba par's Messrs. Charles Laffitte and Co.

FOLICITORS.
Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Smith, Loudon.
Monsieur Dolez, Avocat, Mons.

BROKERS.
Messrs. Joshua Hutchinson and Son.
Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce.
SECRETARY—T. R. Presto', Esq.
Temporary Offices No. 46, Moorgate•street.

Th. object of this Company is to develope the resources of
Certain collieries, situates in the most central and best portion
of the well-known coal basin of Mons, in Belgium. They
comprise two distinct sections, of which part is already in
full working operation, and the remainder consists of conces-
Cfsne from the Belgian Government, granted on condition
that the coal shall be worked.
The unworked concession, known as " Bonne Victoirs,'
lactated at Asquillies, and those applied for, severally called
" liens Nimy" and " Ghlin," occupy an area of 18,000 acres;
156 well-ascertained coal seams run through their whole
extent.

, The collieries in fun work are lye, viz., " Bonne Value,"
onne Esperance," " Seize Actions," " Ste, Cecile," and
4' Midi du newt" They comprise an area of 2,000 acres,
with the right of working sixty•two seams of coal. It is cal.
eldated that their produce could be largely increased, within
four years, at an outlay of 20,0001. (See Engineer's Reptrt.)
l'ho plant and other works are ample, well constructed, and
slabs tan tia 1 ; the engines now at work give an aggregate power
of 939 horses. These collieries are now yielding a minimum
Ad profit of 40,0001. per annum (see Report), and it is agreed
that a preferential interest of 6 per cent. per annum on the
capital now to be raised shall be the first charge on these
returns,

The confidence of the vendors of the working. Collieries in
the success of their new undertaking is further shown by
their agreeing to accept in part payment of their property
20,000 shares (representing 200,0001.) denominated B shares,
Which, though considered as paid up, are only to receive di-
vidends in proportion to the amount paid up on the A shares
offered to the public. The remainder of the purchase money,
tonsisting of 254,0001., is to be paid in cash, out of the first
funds of the Company, at any time within two years from
the incorporation of the Company. Two-thirds of the above
20,000 shares will be annulled should the new concessions,
Contrary to expectation, fail in yielding coal of a good com-
baercial quality, and this proportion of the shares in question
*Will not be handed over to the sellers until such produce be
beau&

, The coal is generally of a semi-bituminous quality. it is
loaded at the several pit-mouths into the waggons of the
Northern Railway of-France for conveyance to Paris and the
towns and manufactories along the line, at which there is a
tr.., eat demand, and also into those of the Haut et Bas Fleau
Railway (which traverses the collieries of the district, and.
°e/meets them with the net-work of the State Railways of Bel-
gium) for the supply of the towns and the extensive manufac-
turing districts of Flanders ; the greater proportion of the
• however, is conveyed by the Conde Canal, on the banks
:I which there are extensive sheds, where the boats are loaded.
The existing facilities for transit will be further extended by
the railway now in construction between Mons, Haunzont,
• d Ifaubeuge. Tho constant demand by railways, iron-
)Jorks, gas-works, and for other manufacturing and house-
oold purposes, is more than sufficient to absorb, at all timee,
utmost produce of the collieries.
At the request of the Directors, a detailed report on the
present state of the collieries at work, and to be worked, was
tepared by the eminent French Civil Engineer, Mr. F. N.
Mot, which report has been confirmed by Mr. H. Gain, a
local mining engineer if great experience. Subsequently Mr.
Charles Manby, C.E., was deputed to verify the statements
"'Lade. A majority of the Directors have also lately made a
rersonal visit to the collieries, aid having taken every means
0 satisfy themselves of the soundness of the undertaking,
and the truthfulness of the above reports, they now feel justi-
-40(1 in inviting the investment of capital in the Association.
The capital of the Company is divided into 100,000 'ibexes
of 10/. each, which are sub-divided into two classes, viz. A
rreferential Shares, and B Free Shares. The deposit will be
zi per share, and the first call of 21. per share will be due on
the let June, 1857.

The vendors:Co n sent to waive their claim to any dividend
on their B shares till 6 per cent, shall have been paid on all
the A shares, thus in fact giving to the A shareholders a pre-
ferential dividend to the amount of 6 per cent. ; and in the
*vent of the winding up of the Company's affairs, the amount
paid on the A shares will be repaid to their holders before
any payment is made on the B shares.
Dividends will be paid half-yearly at the Company's bankers
lit London, Mons, and Paris, upon whatever amount may be
Paid up on the several shares.
The administration of the Company's affairs ii Belgium is
carefully provided for.
The various reports alluded
ra to in this prospectus have been
Printed, and may be obtained on application at the Co-
Pail's Office, as also a chart, showing the position of the
collieries and the new concessions.

Applications for shares must be accompanied by
the bank-
ers' receipt for a sum equal to one pound upon every share
applied for. The deposit will forthwith be returned on such
shares applied for as may not be allotted.
Forms of application may be obtained at the brokers'
and at the offices of the Company, 40, Moorgate-street.
Each applicant for Shares will be required to pay into one
st the Bankers of the Company, one pound (11.) per Share,
'n the numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment of the
deposit of 21., in exchange for which a voucher will be
Liven. In the event of the Directors allotting less than the
►hole number applied for, the amount paid in will be appro-
priated towards the deposit of(21.) per Share payable on those
allotted. Should no allotment be made to the applicant, the
Money ledged at the bankers' will be forthwith returnod free
of

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
To the directors of the Mons United Collieries Company

(Limited).
Gentlemen,—Having paid into the hands of Messrs.
, the Bankers of the Company, 1r to your
credit I request that you will allot me preferential A
shares of 101. each in the capital thereof. I agree to accept
such shares, or any less number that may be allotted to me,
Phay the remaining deposit, to execute the articles of asso-
rt or a printed copy thereof when required, and in all
Ither repects to conform to the provisions of the Joint Steck
C°Mpanies Act, 1856. In the event of my failing to perform
41,7 of these stipulations I agree to forfeit the deposit now
)441 by me to your Bankers, and authorise you to cancel the
I.llobamd.

I am, Gestlenaen, your obedient servant,

Nano in full
Profesion or occupation,
Date
Residence in full
Place of business, if any„

COMMERCIAL BANK of LONDON,
Lothbury, and 6, Henrietta-street, Covent-garden.
Subscribed Car•ital, 1,500,000/.
Paid up Capital, 300,0004
Guarantee Fund, 71,0001.,
DIRECTORS.
MARK HUNTER, Esq., Chairman.
JOHN SAVAGE, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Charles Butler, Esq. Jonathan Hopkinson, Esq.
Edwa'd gtillingfleet Cayley, William Jackson, Esq.. M.P.
JoEhnsgAlfl‘riedPGhowne, Esq. Sir Joseph
cePaxton, M.P.
obert Stay Price, Esq.
George Clive, Esq. Herbert Taylor, Esq.
William Vooper, Esq. Joseph Thompson, F sq.
Charles Bill, Esq. Joseph Underwood, Esq.
Thomas Winkworth, Esq.
Manager. Mr. Alfred Richard Cutbill.
Accounts of parties received and kept on the plan generally adopted
by London Bankers.
Parties having current accounts with this Bank have the advan-
tage of transferring any surplus balance to a deposit account bearing
interest ; and sums of money are received on deposit f om narties not
keeping current accounts. The rate of interest allowed is 1 per cent.
under the minimum rate of discount of the Bank of England, the
deposit beingsubject to 10 days' notice of withdrawal.
The agency of country and foreign banks undertaken on such
terms as may be agreed upon.
Purchases and sales of British and Fore'gn Securities, &c., effected,
dividends received, and every description of banking business trans-
acted.
Letters of Credit are granted on the principal cities and towns in
Europe and elsewhere.
No Christmas-boxes or other gratuities are allowed to be taken by
the officers of the Bank.

A. R. CUTBILL, Manager.

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