The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-27 00:00:00

DIRIOTOES.

Lieut.-General the Right Hon. Lord James Hay, Chairramt.
The Right Hois. Lord Viscount Bury.
Lieut.-Col. the Right Hon. Lord Arthur Hay.
Baron Gudin, Chateau Beaujon, Paris.
William Gladstone, Esq., (Messrs. Thomson Bonar and
Cs.), Old Broad-street.
J. Fortescue Harrison, Esq., Cambridge-square, Hyde-
Park.
Robert William Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street.
Alexander Miller, Esq., Ashfird-house, Middlesex.
AIIDITOLS—(To be appointed at the first General Meeting).
BANKERS.

.Mesars. Williams, Deacon, Labonchere, Thorn-
h London ton, and Co., Birchin-lane.
Metiers. Hankey, 7, Fenchurch-street.
h Mois Messrs. Guillochin, Sons, and Co.
la Paris Messrs. Charles Laffitte and Co.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Faith, London.
Monsieur Dole; Avocet, Mons.
BROKERS.
Messrs. Joshua Hutchinson and Sea.
Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce.
SECRETARY —T. R. Preston, Esq,
Temporary Offices No. 46, Moorgate-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 Mons, in Belgium. They
comprise two distinct sections, of which part is already in
full working operation, and the remainder consists of conces-
• tons front the Belgian Government, granted on condition
I that the coal shall be worked.
The niworked concession, known as " Bonne Yictoire,
Situated at Asquillies, and those applied for, severally called
" Mons Nira3r" and " Ghlin," occupy an area of 18,000 acres ;
156 well-ascertained coal seams run through their while
*Stela.
The collieries in full work are fere, viz., " Bonne Veine,"
" Bonne Esperance," " Seize Actions," " Ste. Cecile," and
" Midi du Flenu." They comprise an area of 2,000 acres,
With the right of working sixty-two seams of coal. It is cal-
ciliated that their produce could be largely increased, within
Sour years, at an outlay of 20,0001. (See Engineer's Report.)
The plant and other works are ample, well constructed, and
substantial ; the engines now at work give an aggregate power
of 939 horses. These collieries are now yielding a minimum
.bet 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 mow to be raised shall be the first charge on these
'return.
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 H shares,
which, though considered as paid up, are only to receive di.!
Vidends in proportion to the amount paid upshare
s
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 the new concessions,
contrary to expectation, fail in yielding coal of a good com-
eaereial quality, and this proportion of the shares in question
Will no,t be handed over to the sellers until such produce be
emus ed.
The coal is generally of a semi-bituminous quality. it is
leaded at the several pit-mouths into the waggons if the
A *Ahem Railway of France for conveyance to Paris and the
%owns and manufactories along the line, at which there is a
'great demand, and also into those of the Haut et Bas Flenu
2Raileray (which traverses the collieries of the district, and
Connects them with the met-work of the State Railways of Bel-
, Shim) 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.
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-
works, gas-works, and for other manufacturing and house-
hold 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.
budet, which report has been confirmed by Mr. H. Gain, a
local mining engineer of great experience. Subsequently Mr.
Charles Manby, Q.E., was deputed to verify the statements
Ina& 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,
sad the truthfulness of the above reports, they now feel justi-
fied in! inviting the investment of capital in the Association.
The capital if the Company is divided into 100,000 shares
of 10/. 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 21. per share will be due on
'Mao let June, 1857.
The vendors consent to waive their claim to any dividend
'en their .B shares till 6 per cent. shall have been paid on all
cite A shares, thus in fact giving to the A shareholders a pre-
ferential dividend to the amount of 6 per cent. ; and in the
event 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
21 London, Mons, and Paris, upon whatever amount may be
)aid up on the several shares.
• The, administration of the Company's affairs in Belgium is
carefilly provided for.
The various reports alluded to in this prospectus have been
Printed, and may be obtained on application at the Com-
Pany'a office, as also a chart, showing the position of the
eollieries 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' ;
end at the offices of the Company, 40, Moorgate-street.
EiCh applicant for Shares will be required to pay into one
of the Bankers of the Company, one pound (11.) per Share,
en the numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment of the
`deposit of 21., in exchange for which a voucher will be
. , given. In the event of the Directors allotting leas than the
whole 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
' money ledged at the bankers' will be forthwith returned free
of charge.

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
T 9 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 101. each in the capital thereof. I agree to accept
ouch shares, or any less number that may be allotted to me,
to pay the remaining deposit, to execute the articles of asso-
ciation or a printed copy thereof when required, and in all
other respects to conform to the provisions of the Joint Stock
Companies Act, 1856. In the event of my failing to perform
any of these stipulations I agree to forfeit the deposit now
Paid by me to your Bankers, and authorise you to cancel the
SAletraleit

'I
am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant,

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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY COMPANY
C kNAI)A.,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Transfer Books of the
above Company will t e Closed from Thursday, the Ist day of January,
1857, to Thursday, the 15th, both days inclusive, for the purpose of
making up the Half Year's interest accrued on the A ant B Series,
Queb 'c and Richmond, St. Lawrence and Atlantic, and Toronto and
Guelph Issues of Grand Trunk Shares.

These Shares are, by resolution of the shareholders, passed at the
General Meeting held at Toronto on the 10th of November last, con-
verted and consolidated t to a garterari•apital stock, to be called the
" Consolidated stock of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of
r'anada

The Certificates of the above Shares may be forwarded to this
Ornce, and exchanged for Certificates of such Stock, after the 15th
January next, and all tmsfer+ after that date sill be entered as
Trans ferii.g Stock of the Company. instead of Shares, as hitherto ; and
no Transfers will be registered unless accompanied with the certifi-
cates tor the amount.

By order of the Board of Directors.
C. P. RONEY, Secretary.
21, Old Broad-street, December 16th, 1856.

COMMERCIAL BANK of LONDON,
Lothbury, and 6, Henrletta•street, Covent-garden.
Subscribed Caiiital, 1,500,0001.
Paid up Capital, 300,P001.
Guarantee Fund, 71,0001.
DIRECTORS.
MARK BUNTER, Esq., Chairman.
JOHN SAVAGE, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Charles Butler, Esq. Jonathan Hopkinson, Esq.
Edwa d stillingfleet Cayley, William Jackson, Esq., M.P.
Esq , M.P. Sir Joseph Paxton, M.P.
John Alfred Chowne, Esq. Robert Stacey Price, Esq.
George Clive, Esq Herbert Taylor, Esq.
William Cooper. Esq. Joseph Thompson. Esq.
Charles HIJI, Esq. Joseph Underwood, Esq.
Thomas Winkworth, Esq.
Manager— Mr. Alfred Richard Cntbill.
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 parties not
keeping current accounts. The r, te of interest allowed is I per cent.
under the minimum rate of discount of 'he Bank of England, the
deposit being subject to 10 days' tritice of withdrawal.
The agency of country and foreign banks undertaken on such
terms as may be agreed upon.
Purchases and sales of British and Foreign Securities, & ~ 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.

UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY
(FIRE, LIFE, andANNUITI S).

A.D. 1714.
Cornhill. and 70, Baker-street, London.
College•green, ronengen. street, Hamburg.
Exchange-street West, and Tithebarn-street, Liverpool.
No, th Nelson-street, Fdlnbtirgh.

instituted in the reign of Queen Anne, A D 1714, with large Invested
Funds.
DIRECTORS &C.
CHAIRMAN-JOH , RE ,i INGTON MILLS, Esq.
DEPUTT-CHAIRMAN-HENItY ALDWIX SOAMES, Esq.
James Bentley, Esq. John Paynter, Esq.
Thomas Rodley, Esq. John Rogers, Esq.
Daniel Britten, Esq. Henry Hutt, Esq.
Nicholas ( harrington, Esq. George Spencer Smith, Esq.
S reston Child, Esq. Richd. Hersman Solly, Esq.
William Gilpin, Esq. W. Foster White, P sq.
Thomas .ewis, Esq. Samuel Wilson, Esq., Ald.
Thomas Mills, Esq., M.P. Stephen Wilson, Esq.
John Morley, Esq.