The Sun.
London, England, 1860-05-30 00:00:00

'ME SUN, LONDON, WE-12,N. E SDA Y. . EVENING, MAY 30, 1860.

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H-I-ER•MAJESTY'S •THEATRE.--.
Mr. BENEDICT begs to announce that his ANNUAL
MORNING CONCERT 'tit 'IIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
is fixed for Monday, 18th June, under the immediate patron-
age of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, H.R. tl. the
Prince Consort, 11.11.11. the Duchess of Kent, and H.R.H. the
Duchess of Cambridge. Principal Vocalists —ltiesdames
Titieus, Brunetti, Lotti, Della Santa, Borghi-Mauro,
Leinaire, Catherine Hayes, Vatter!, Parepa, Art _t,
and A lboni ; Signori Giuglini, Belart, Corsi, Gassier. Ronconi,
Everardl, Vialetti, and Mon,ini. The Instrumental Artistes
will be duly announced. Early application is solicited for
the remaining. Boxes and Stalls, which my be secured at the
box-office, the principal libraries and music sellers, and at
Mr. Benedict's, 2, Manchester-square, W.

WASHINGTON FRIEND'S MUSICAL and
PICTORIAL ENTERTAINMENT,. illustrating his
Grand Tour of 5,000 miles in Canada and the United States,
entitled TWO HOURS IN AMERICA, with his Songs and
Melodies, will OPEN at St. James's Ball, Piccadilly, on
MONDAY, June 4.—Exhibitions Daily, at 3 and S o'c!o k.—
Ticket Office open from 10 till 5.

CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall,
King William-street, Strand.—Farewell Season in Lon
ion, previous to the retirement of Mr. J. W. Raynor on the
2d of August.—Every Evening at 8, and every Saturday
Morning at 3 o'clock. Tickets and places may be secured at
the Hall from 11 till 4, and at Mr. Austin's West-end Box-
office, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.—Sole Proprietor and
Manager, Mr. J. W. RAYNOR.

RGYLL ROOMS, Windmill-street, Picca-
dilly.—Open every Evening, with the celebrated Baud
conducted by Mons. Lamotte (chef d'orchestra to the Em-
perot Napoleon). A magnificent SMOKING SALOON
added to this Establishment. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Ad-
mission, is.

Licensed pursuant to Act of Parliament.

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
110130 RN.
fills Establishment, pre-eminently distinguished for the
elegance and matchless beauty of its decorations, combined
with the' perfection of its management, is OPEN EVERY
EVENING for DANCING. The celebrated band, under the
direction of Mr. W. M. "'ulcer, plays a nightly-varied selec-
tion of the ra p t approved classical and modern music.
Doors open at half-past 8. Overture at 9. Closing at 12
punctually. Admission, ls.

WEDDING STATIONERY, including every
requisite.—Beantiful and eleuant desiThs by DE LA
RUE and Co. A sample packet and price list sent free. No
charge for carriage on orders over 20s. The London Depot
for De La Rue and Co.'s manufactures—HENßY GOOD'S,
60, Moon-rate-street, E.C.
Card plates and crest dies engraved in the first style. and
note papers beautifully embossed in coloured relief, or if plain,
stamped without charge. An illustrated catalogue will be
forwarded free on application.

FROM' THE GAZETTE OF LAST EVENIIVG,

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, MAY 28.

Notice is hereby given, that the State Apartments of
Windsor Castle will be closed after Wednesday, the 30th
inst., until further orders.

ORDER OF THE BATH.

Erratum in the London Gazette of Friday the 18th of

May.

In the list of nominations to the Third Class.of the Order
of the Bath, for Colonel Sir Richard Campbell Shakespear,
Knt., Bengal. Artillery, resident at Baroda, read Colonel
Sir Richmond Campbell Shakespear, Knt., Bengal Artil-
lery, resident at Baroda.
DOWNING-STREET, MAY 28.

The Queen has b en pleased to appoint Tyrrel Mildmay
Sherrington, Esq., to be one of her Majesty's Counsel for
the Virgin Islands.

Her Majesty has also been pleased to appoint Adolphe
Barraut, Esq., M.D., to be Assistant Health Officer and
Immigra' ion Depot Surgeon for the Island of Mauritius.
BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL, MAY 29.
The Right Itenourable the Lords of the Committee of
Privy Council for Trade and Plantations have _received
from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a copy of a
despatch from her Majesty's Minister at Naples, reporting
that the Neapolitan import duties upon the undermentioned
articles have been reduced to the following rates :—Her-
rings, salted or pickled, 6s. 7d., stockfish, ss. 32c1., coffee,
£1 6s. 6d., molasses, ss. 114 d., and sugar of all kinds,
£1 ss. 5d., per canter 19611b5. English.
The Right Honourable the Lords of the Committee of
Privy Council for Trade and Plantations have received,
from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a copy of a
despatch from her Majesty's Consul at Helsingfors,reporting
that the customs duty charged upon pig iron imported
into the Grand Duchy of Finland has been reduced to 50
copecs (Is. 6d.) per skeppund (375 lbs. English).

past twelve, and It ly 12, at twelve, at the Court of Bank-
rupt
Timocy. thy Spencer, tailor, Woolwich, June 8, at half•past
one, and July 4, at two, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Edwin Brook, cattle dealer; aharsfield, Suffolk, June 6,
at two, and July 4, at one; the Court of Bankruptcy.
Edward Wost ley, builder, Willesden, June 11 at half-
past 12, and July 16 at 1; at tha Court-of Bankruptcy.
Henry Edwards, merdiaut, Birmingham, June 9 and
July 7 at 11. at the Birmingham District Court
William Long, innkeeper, Newport, Monmouthshire,
June 18 and July 17, at ekten; at th s Bristol District
Court.,

Charles Roach, hosier, Devizes, June 11 and July 10, at
the Bristol District Court.

John Williams, draver, Cardiff, June 12 and July 10, at
eleven, at the Bristol District Court.
John Hyndman, licensed victualler, Newport, Juno 12
and July 10, at eleven, at the Bristol District Court.
William Tyson, flour dealer, 'Liverpool, June 11 and
July 6, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court.
John Wellington Welch; warp sizer, Manchester, June
21 and July 12*.at twelve, at the Manchester District Court.
Richard Barnes, publican, :Norwich, June 9, at eleven,
and July 6, at half-past one, at the Court of Bankruptcy.

SCOTCII BANKRUPTS.

James Petrie, farmer, Anchinblae.
James Norwell and Sou, auctioneers, Glasgow.

R.,1_11,117.,1 F INTELLIGENC.W.

VALE OF NEAIIL

A special meeting of this company was held yes-
terday at the London Tavern; Mr. A. Bruce in the
chair.

The Secretary read the notice convening the
meeting, from which it appeared that thil object WitS
for considering and deciding on the creation and
disposal of a debenture stock to be applied in
liquidation of the company's existing debentures,
and the creation and disposal of the • additional
share capital (1;150,000) authorised under the Act
of 1859; also for makinr, arrangements wlth the
Briton Ferry Floating Dock Company respecting
the completion of their works, and for that purpose
guaranteeing a dividend or interest upon part of the
share capital of the Briton Ferry Dock Company.
Mr. HARTRIDGE wished to know whether the
directors hid sent any notices of the meeting to the
shareholders, there being only nine proprietors,pre-
sent, the directors excepted.
The CHAIRMAN was sorry to sgy;that had not
been done ; the secretary had acted in accordance
with the Act of 14fliament; and advertised the
meeting in the usual papers. If the board had
thought it requisite they would have sent a notice
of the meeting to every shareholder.
Mr. J. M. PARSONS understood it was a meeting
of private shareholders, and had only heard of it a
short time ago. He considered their railway one
of the worst managed' concerns in England. The
matters in the notice read by the secretary were Of
great importance to the sharebolderSZ

The CHAIRMAN said they had complied with the
requirements of the Act of Parliament.

Mr. HARTRIDGE thought the matters proposed
to be submitted ought to be considered by the share-
holders in a proper manner, which could not be done
by so small a meeting. He therefore would move
that the meeting do now adjourn.
Mr. Timm As a director, would not object to the
adjournment of the meeting, but thought the board
was not to blame in the matter ; they believed that
the object of the meeting was perfectly understood
bythe shareholders.

Mr. PARSONS thought there was too much negli-
gence and indifference indicated. It was of indif-
ference to the shareholders that he complained.
The CHAIRMAN said the reason they held the
meeting in London was in consequence of a pledge
given to the shareholders about 18 months ago,
that whenever the question of the Briton Ferry
guarantee was submitted the meeting should be
held in London. Were it not for the appoint-
ment of a committee of investigation, this meeting
would have been held six or eight months ago. He
had no objection to adjourn the meeting, if that
was the wish of the proprietors.
Mr. HEAD thought the shareholders ought to
have some idea of what was proposed to be done,
and that the chairman might give them a short
explanation as to the views of the Board.
The CHAIRMAN said that before the next meeting
was held they would send a short report to every
shareholder, explaining what they proposed to do,
and giving a general statement as to the objects of
the meeting.
Mr. HotEs wished to know what amount they.
proposed to guarantee for the Briton Ferry Com-
pany.

The CHAIRMAN said £40,000 was the amount
they proposed to guarantee for the completion of
the docks ; and he wished to state that by issuing
the other stock they would not add anything ma-
terial to their present interest charges.
A long conversation then ensued, in the course
of which it was stated that water could be let into
the docks within three months from the time of
raising the £40,000. The docks, in fact, formed
part of the original scheme. The traffic of the
railway had increased rapidly up to 1857, but, in
consequence of the Briton Ferry Docks not being
opened, the further development of the traffic was
retarded. The closing of the old docks at Swansea
had also limited their shipping places. They had
no doubt that the completion and opening of the
Briton Docks would enable them to double their
traffic. The rent and dues to the dock company
would amply cover the proposed guarantee of
£2,000 a-year on the £40,000 to be raised. There
would be an advantage of about 10d. a ton in favour
of shipping at Briton Ferry instead of at Swansea.
Vessels of 800 tons Burden could enter those docks
when completed. The sum of £lOO,OOO had been
expended on the Briton Docks, and the £40,000
was required to complete them. The Vale of STeath
Company would have 1,000 feet frontage in the
docks, which it was expected would greatly
facilitate their traffic both in coal and iron ore.
It was then decided that a fresh !netting must
be convened, of which due notice would be given,
and the meeting adjourned sine die.