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country letters, according to their respective di6riet-s, before
they reach London in the morning.
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of such letters are already so assorted with as ruch correct-
ness as circumstances allow— a change which ha greatly ex-
pedited the delivery; and it is hoped that, if the previous
assortment, with full facility for correctness, cai be extended
fte all, this advantage, seconded by other improvements now
-in progress, will eventually secure to the pubic the benefit
ofa further and important acceleration of themorning deli-
very throughout London.
By command of the Postmaster-Gencal.
RowLAND Hui, Secretary.
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rPHE MONS UNITED COMIERIES
COMPANY (Limited).
Capital One Million, in 100,000 Shares of 10. each, deposit
2/. per Share on Allotment.

TRUSTEES.
His Grace the Duke of Wellington.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Albemarle.
H. S. Thornton, Esq., Banker, Birchin-bee.
T. M. Wegnelin, Esq., Governor of the link of England.

DIRECTORS.

Lient-General the Right Han. Lord Jame Hay, Chairman.
The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Bury.
Lieut.-Col. the Right Hon. Lord Arthur Hay.
Baron Gudin, Chateau Beau.jon, Paris.
William Gladstone, Esq., (Messrs. Tionason Bonar and
Ca.), ')ld Broad street.
Fortescue Harrison, Esq., Cambrilge-square, Hyde-

Robert William Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street.
Alexander Miller, Esq., Ashford-house Middlesex.
AUDITORS—(To be appointed at the firs. General Meeting),

BANKERS.

{Messrs. Williams, Deacon, Labonchere, Thorn-
In London ton, and Co., Birchin-iaie.
Messrs. Hankey, 7, Fenclurch-street.
In Mons 'Messrs. Guillochin, Sons.and Co.
In Paria Messrs. Charles Laffitto aid Co.

SOLICITORS.

Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Pnith, London.
Monsieur Doles, Avocat, Mors.

BROKERS.
Messrs. Joshua RutchinPn and Son.
Messrs. Laurence, Son, aid Pearce.
SECRETARY—T. R. PretOtt, ESQ.
Temporally Offices No. 46, sfoorgate-street.

'The object of this Company is to develope the resources of
certain collieries, situated in the most central and best portion
of the well-known coal basin of Sons, in Belgium. They
comprise two distinct sections, whi:h part is already iu
full working operation, and the nmainder consists of conces-
sions from the Belgian Governnent, granted on condition
that the coal shall be worked.

The unworked concession, 'flown as " Bonne Victcire,
situated at Asquillies, and these applied for, severally called
" Mons Nimy" and " Gblin,"occupy an area of 18,000 acres ;
186 well-ascertained coal same run through their whole
extent. .

The collieries in full work are five, viz., " Bonne Veine,"
" Bonne Esperance," " Sei:e Actions," " Ste. Cecile," and
" Midi du Menu." They comprise an area of 2,000 acres,
'with the right of working sixty two seams of coal. It is cal-
tulated that their produce could be largely increased, within
Tour years, at an outlay of 20,000/. (See Engineer's Repeat.)
The plant and other woics are ample, well constructed, and
substantial ; the enginesnow at work give an aggregate power
13f 939 horses. These ecllieries are now yielding a minimum
bet profit of 40,0001- per annum (see Report), and it is agreed
that a preferential i.-iterest of 6 per cent. per annum on the
'capital now to be :wised shall bo the first charge on these
returns.

The confidence of the vendors of the working Collieries in
the success of their new undertaking is farther shown by
their agreeing to accept in part payment of their property
20,0a0 shares (representing 200,6000 denominated li shares,
Which, though considered as paid up, aro 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,
consisting 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 tho new concessions,
Contrary to expectation, fail in yielding coal of a good com-
lnereial quality, and this proportion of the shares in question
Will not be handed over to the sellers until such produce be
Wised.

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
great demand, and also into those of the Haut et Bas Flenu
Railway (which traverses the collieries of the district, and
connects 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
coal, however, is conveyed by the Conde Canal, on the banks
of 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, Haumont,
and Maubeuge. The constant demand by railways, iron-
Yorks, gas-works, and for other manufacturing and house-
bold purposes, is more than sufficient to absorb, at all times,
the 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
Prepared by the eminent French Civil Engineer, Mr. F. N.
pudet, which report has been confirmed by Mr. H. Gain. a
local mining engineer of great experience. Subsequently Mr.
Charles Manby, C.E., was deputed to verify the statements
made. A majority of the Directors have also lately made a
Personal visit to the collieries, and having taken every means
to satisfy themselves of the soundness of the undertaking,
and the truthfulness of the above reports, they now feel justi-
fied in inviting the investment of capital in the Association.
The capital of the Company is divided into 100,000 shares
of 101. each, which are sub-divided into two classes, viz., A
l'referential Shares, and B Free Shares. The deposit will be
21. Per share, and the first call of 2/, per share will be due on
the Ist June, 1857.
The vendors consent to waive their claim to any dividend
°H• 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
"rent:4f the winding up of the Company's affairs, the amount
Paid on the A shares will be repaid to their holders before
103' payment is made on the B shares.
Dividends will be paid half-yearly at the Company's bankers
41 London, Mons, and Paris, upon whatever amount may be
Paid up on the several shares.
The administration of the Company's affairs in Belgium is
carefully provided for.
The various reports alluded to in this prospectus have been
Printed, and may be obtained on application at the Com-
l'anY'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-
ere' receipt for a sun 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
°f the Bankers of the Company, one pound (1/.) per Share,
°_,n the numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment of the
"Posit of 21., in exchange for which a voucher will be
given. 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 (2/.) per Share payable on those
allotted. Should no allotment be made to the applicant, the
"fley ledged at the bankers' will be forthwith returned free
Of *no.

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, £ to your
credit, I request that you will allot me preferential A
Shares of M. each in the capital thereof. I agree to accept
nch shares, or any less lumber that may be allotted to me,
.PaY the remaining deposit, to execute the articles of asso-
c'ation or a printed copy thereof when required, and in all
; tiler respects to conform to the provisions of the Joint Stock
°Mpanics Act, 1856. In the event of my failing to perform
'IIY of these stipulations I agree to forfeit the deposit now
Dahl by me to your Bankers, and authorise you to cancel the
allotment.

I am, Gcntlemen, your obedient servant,

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