The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-26 00:00:00

BANKERS.

Messrs. Williams, Deacon, Labouchere, Thorn.
4 Loudon { ton, and Co., Birchin-lane
Messrs. Hankey, 7, Fenchurch-street.
Ilk limn 'Messrs. Guillochin, Sons. and Co,
'4l Paris Messrs. Charles Laffitte and C..

SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Faith, Londe*.
Monsieur Dole; Avocat, Mons.

BROKERS.
Messrs. Joshua Hutchinson and Sen.
Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce.
SECRETARY—T. R. Preston, Esq.
Temporary Offices No. 46, Moorgate•street.

The object of this Company le to develope the resources of
Main collieries, situated in the most central and best portion
" the well-known coal basin of Mons, in Belgium. They
Zilliprise two distinct sections, of which part is already in
I working operation, and the remainder consists of conces-
-111,448 from the Belgian Government, granted on condition
44t the coal shall be worked

T/se unworked concession, known as " Bonne Victoiro,
,;mated at Asquillies, and those applied for, severally called
it. Baas Nimy" and " Ghlin," occupy an area of 18,000 acres ;
• well-ascertained coal seams run through their whole
elteut.

e The collieries in full work are five, viz., " Bonne Veine,"
Esperance " " Seize Actions," " Ste. Cecile," and
midi du Flenn." They comprise an area of 2,000 acres,
Ith the right of working sixty-two seams of coal. It is cal-
plated that their produce could be largely increased, within
;111' Years, at an outlay of 20,0001. (See Engineer's Report.)
,e Plant and other works are ample, well constructed, and
brtantial ; the engines now at work give an aggregate power
230 horses. These collieries are now yielding a minimum
" Profit of 40,0001. per annum (see Report), and it is agreed
that
a preferential interest of 6 per cent. per annum on the
Dital now to be raised shall be the first charge on these
stuns
The confidence of the vendors of the working Collieries in
e success of their new undertaking is further shown by
51eir agreeing to accept in part payment of their property
Which,
shares (representing 200,0001.) denominated shares,
~,41sh, though considered as paid up, are only to receive di-
'deude in proportion to the amount paid up on the A shares
vrered t, the public. The remainder of the purchase money,
Zusisting of 254,0001., is to be paid in cash, out of the first
11cls of the Company, at any time within two years from
Ze incorporation of the Company Two-thirds of the above
'OOO shares will be annulled should the new concessions,
4trat7 to expectation, fail in yielding coal of a good com-
'sercial quality, and this proportion of the sbai es in question
1,43.400d.*111 t be handed over to the sellers until such produce be

1 The coal is generally of a semi-bituminous quality. It is
2aded at the several pit-mouths into the waggons of tie
•rthera Railway of France for conveyance to Paris and the
'rua and manufactories along the line, at which there is a
feat
demand, and also into those of the Haut et Bas Flew
Railway (which traverses the collieries of the district, and
tu iVleets them with the net-work of the State Railways of Bel-
t)
for the supply of the towns and the extensive manufac-
,llg districts of Flanders ; the greater proportion of the
e,
however, is conveyed by the Conde Canal, en the banks
;which there are extensive sheds, where the boats are loaded.
th e existing facilities for transit will be further extended by
11l railway now in construction between Mons, Haumont,
,;4 Maubeuge. The constant demand by railways, iron-
lk°l:,ka, gas-works, and for other manufacturing and house-
-414m Isinrp•ses, is More than sufficient to absorb, at all times,
ntraoet 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
'V'ePared by the eminent French Civil Engineer, Mr. F. N.
j.flot, which report has been confirmed by Mr. H. Gain, a
71 mining engineer of great experience. Subsequently Mr.
Manby, 0.E., was deputed to verify the statements
—.41• 0- A majority of the Directors have also lately made a
ional visit to the collieries, and having taken every means
4eatisfy themselves of the soundness of the undertaking,
d the truthfulness of the above reports, they now feel justi-
-1 u
114 inviting the investment of capita,l in the Association.
‘jihe capital of the Company is divided into 100,000 shares
p,;(0/- each, which are sub-divided into two classes, viz. A
a;eferential Shares, and B Free Shares. The deposit will' be
ik's Der share, and the first call of 21. per share will be due on
bit June, 1857.
rrhe vendors consent to waive their claim te any dividend
• their B shares till 6 per cent. shall have been paid on all
u° A shares, thus in fact giving to the A shareholders a pre-
:el:dial dividend to the amount of 6 per cent. ; and in the
bald en
of the winding up of the Company's affairs, the amount
a:4 en the A shares will be repaid to their holders before
Payment is made on the B shares.
Dividends will be paid half-yearly at the Company's bankers
h.ipladon, Mona, and Paris, upon whatever amount may be
I.°' up on the several shares.
4 e administration of the Company's affairs in Belgium is
7,fully provided for.
1,4 ne various reports alluded to in this prospectus have been
Vlted, and may be obtained on application at the Com-
fite office, as also a chart, showing the position of the
eries and the new concessions.
%,...9plications for shares must be accompanied by the bank-
• ,!eceipt for a sum equal to one pound upon every share
tfilued for. The deposit will forthwith be returned on such
4tes appled fas not bo allotted.
Forms ofi applicationmay may be obtained at the brokers' ;
at the offices of the Company, 40, Moorgato-street.
tt4eh applicant for Shares will be required to pay into one
04710 Bankers ef the Company, one pound (1/.) per Share,
d 'he numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment of the
4,osit of 21., In exchange for which a voucher will be
%ell- In the event of the Directors allotting less than the
DIZe uumber applied for, the amount paid in will be appro-
ap—ted towards the deposit of (V.) per Share payable on those
14.6utted. Should no allotment be made to the applicant, the
of I.leY 'edged at the bankers' will be forthwith returned free

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
To the directors of the Mons United Collieries Company
(Limited).
Ctentletnen,—Having paid into the hands of Messrs.
credit , the Bankers of the Company, £ to your
e, I request that you will allot me preferential A
es of 10/. each in the capital thereof. I agree to accept
eh shares, or any less number that may be allotted to me,
ei,tia7 the remaining deposit, to execute the articles of asso-
,Z on or a printed copy thereof when required, and in all
e"er respects to confornt to the provisions of the Joint Steck
p:lllllanies Act, 1856. In the event of my failing to perform
aof these stipulations I agree to forfeit the deposit now
by me to Bankers, and authorise you to cancel the
• Itllotramit.year
I any Gentlenton, your obedient servant,

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