The Sun.
London, England, 1858-05-11 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND LIN-
COLNSHI RE.

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The total receipts (including rents, &c.) of this '
company's railways (less the cost of collection and
delivery) lisve amounted, from January L to May 2,
1858, to 146,3971.; and the total expenses (includ-
ing r,nts, tolls, duty, &c.) to 89,0501., against
84,1981. at the cmreqspondine, period of 1857, leav-
ing a balance of net profit of 57,3471. The propor-
tion of South .Tunction, &c., receipts accruing to
this company from January 1 to May 2, 1858,
amounted to 7,414/., as against 7,22 G/. for the
corresponding period of 1857 ; and the expenses
amounted to 4,370/., as against 3,628/. for the
corresponding period of 1857.

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PARIS, LYONS, AND MEDITERRANEAN.
The annual general meeting of this company has
just taken place in Paris.
M. REY DE FORESTA, one of the directors read
the report. It stated that the lines belonging to
the company consist of two distinct undertakings
—that connected with the direct line from Paris to
the Mediterranean being one, and that forming"
what was called the Boutbonnais line the otherti
In the former the works of the several branches:
were going en regularly. The section from Besan-
con to Belfort would be opened to the public in the
course of a rnenth, and that from Marseilles to
Aubagne, on the Toulon branch, in the month of
September next. The two great tunnels between
Marseilles and Toulon were pierced throughout,
and the whole of the line would be completed by
the spring of 1859. The expenses to be incurred
in 1858 were estimated at 45, 200, 000 f. (1, 808, 0001.).
The expenditure on all the lines in 1858 would be
met first by the amount of the calls on the new
shuts and by an issue of bonds to the extent of
40,500,000 f. (1,620,0001.), which would leave a
surplus of 5,208,4121. (208,3367.). Che gross
receipis amounted
to 76 610,255 f. (3,064,4101.)
and the expenditure to 30,345,216 f. (1,213,8091.),
leaving a surplus of 46,265,039 f. (1,805,6111),
ei! ich sum, when all the charges of interest, reserve
fond, stamps, 47,e , were paid, would give a
dividend of 53f. per share, of which 20f. had been
already paid on accoant.
The acccunts and dividend were agreed to.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON RAILWAY

BILLS.

BANBRIDGE, LISBURN, AND BELFAST JUNCTION.
Tte vrefuntd. of the Lill provel
BELFAST AND COUNTY DOWN.
The preatnhlt-, as amended proved.
EXETER AND EXMOUTH.

The olmlnitt-e wcre satisfied of the fitness of the
proposed line of railway.

FORMARTINE AND BUCHAN.

Mr. T. EGERTos reported from the Committee
on Gr :up 12 of lttilway ails that the proposed
capi•al of the company is 300,000/,, and the
amount of loan 100,000/. The length of the main
line is 27 miles 7 furlongs and 148 yards ; of the ex-
tension to Peterhead, 9 miles 6 furlongs 120 yards;
of the extension to Fraserburgh, 12 miles 2 fur-
longs.; and the br,,nch to Ellon, 2 miles 4 furlongs
and 137 yards ; total, 52 miles 4 furlongs and 185
yards. It is intended to cross five roads on the
level. The estimated cost of the railway is
300,000/., and the qusntity of laud required 319 i
acres. Mr. B. H. Blyth, Mr. E. Blyth, and Mr.
Ilawl,shaw were the engineers examined i❑ sup-
port of the bill, and Mr. J. Willett, Mr. T. T.
Mitchell, and Mr. J. Errington were the engi-
neers examined in opposition to it. The committee
were satisfied of the fitness of the proposed rail-
, ways.

WORCESTER AND HEREFORD.
The committee had amended the preamble of
the bill, and found th© same as amended to be true.

MESSRS. FELIX CALvERr AND CO.

It is stated that the attendance of creditors at
the counting-house of Messrs. Felix Calvert and.
Co., the brewers, yesterday, was not very nume-
rous, but that the majority were satisfied with the
dee.' of inspectorship presented for consideration,
and signed in favour of that course of liquidation.
The period of time asked, as has already been an-
nounced, is two years, but meanwhile the rate of
interest on the deposi s will be reduced from 5 to
4 per cent., and every exertion will be made to
exercise strict economy. The inspectors who, it is
prepased, shall be selected to act for the creditors,
are—Mr. White, of the firm of Messrs. Wigan,
White, and Co., hop factors ; Mr. Henry Kings-
cate, a gentleman formerly connected with Messrs.
Bruce, Buxton, and Co.; and Mr. John Morse, one
of the collectors of Messrs. Calvert and Co., and a
deposler fer a considerable amount. Mr. White is
of course a trade creditor, in the strictest sense of
the word, and his services will be valuable, and so
also will prove the knowledeo of Mr. Morse, whose
connection with the firm has placed him in a very
tespensit le po,ition. Mr. Henry Ktngscote, it is
presume 1, will represent the interest of Mr. Felix
Ladbroke, oue of the partners, who possesses a heavy
stake in the undertaking, and is reported to be
under engagement to bring in additional capital.
There appear to be six partners in the business of
the brewery—Mr. F. S. P. Calvert, Mr. W. H.
Calvert, Mr. N. Calvert, Mr. Felix Ladbroke, Mr.
J. Johnston, and Mr. A. P. W. Phelips. A meet-
hie of th 4 deposit creditors is convened for tomor-
row, at the London Tavern, when the situation of
the firm will be discussed, and measures suggested
to prevent, if possible, an appeal to bankruptcy.
It is affirmed that it will be necessary for every one
interested who advocates the plan of liquidation by
itispec ion to give his or her signature before
Thursday, in eider V•tat the attempts to carry out
an administration in Basinghall-street may be de-
feated. Under the p opesed arrangement the allow-
ance to the parners will be limited, and all the
extravagance which has distinguished previous ex-
penditure wi lbe curtailed. By the reduction in
the rate upon depo,its a large saving will be effected,
and with the reorganisation of business, and the
value of the public-house property, an important
realisation, it not so great as has been estimated,
may be eventually secured. "No doubt it would
be a lamentable thing," as a correspondent writes,
" to see the once lucrative trade of the Hour-glass
Brewery scattered to the winds, and the enormous
plant and property seriously depreciated, but
still
there is a common sentiment among the creditors
that some explanation should be afforded of the
causes which have produced this fearful collapse
and so fwally -jeopardised the best interests of the
concern."—Morning Herald,

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July, with all the necessary Clothing for Deer Stalking,
Grouse Shooting, and Salmon Fishing ; and some new and
beautiful Tweeds for town wear, &c
Plaids, Tartans, Socks, Cloaks, Winceys, &c.
A large stock of the famous Highland Cloaks, for town
and eountry use, and for Deer Stalking.
The favourite Flora Macdonald Cloaks for Ladies, in all the
fashionable colours,
The Highland Dress made up.
Room open from two to six o'clock, until the 10th July,
when Macdougall returns to Inverness.
May, 1858. D. MACDOUGALL, of Inverness.

TIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
DON GIOVANNI.
THIS EVENING (TUESDAY), will be presented Mozart's
chef d'oeuvre,

DON GIOVANNI,
Deana Anna, Madlle. Titiens • Donna Elvira, Madll©.
Ortolani ; Zerlina, Madlle. Piccolomiui ; Don Giovanni,
elSig.
sor Beneventano (his first appearance this season); Leporlo,
Signor Belletti ; Masetto, Signor Aldighieri ; Il Commenda-
tore, Signor Vialetti ; and Don Ottavie, Signor Giuglini.
To increase the effect of the majestic finale of the Ist act,
Including the chorus, " Viva la liberta," all the principal
artistes of the establishment have consented to lend their

assistance.
In addition to the music restored last year, Madlle. Titiens
will sing the grand aria, " Crude le. Ah no mio bone,"
hitherto omitted.
Conductor, Signor Bonetti.
To conclude with the new Ballet Divertissement, by M
lissaot, entitled
FLEUR DES CHAMPS.

The principal parts by Madlles, Poechini, Annetta,' and
li. Durand.
The Opera will commence at 8 o'clock.
On Thursday, May 13, (Extra Night), will be repeated
IL TROVATO RE.

Leonora, Madlle. Titiens; Azucena, Madame Alboni (her
2d appearance this season); Manrico, Signor Giuglini ; Fer
rando, signor Vialetti; and Il Conte di Luna, Signor Aldi-
ghieri.

Friday, May 14 (Extra Night), DON GIOVANNI ivill be
repeated.
A limited number of boxes have been reserved to the pub-
ic, price 21s. and 31s. 6d. each, which may be had at the
Box-office at the Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee--Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
Shakespere's comedy of TWELFTH NIGHT. Sir Andrew
Agnecheek, Mr. Buekstone ; Viola, Mrs, Charles Young.
After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO
AND PROSERPINE.
Followed by JACK'S RETURN FROM CANTON.
To conclude with MAKE YOUR WILLS.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d.
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper 80xe5........,,..•• 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit 2 0 Pit 1 0
Gallery

ROY AL PRINCESS'S THEATRE
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented the now farce entitled
THE STOCK EXCHANGE ; or, The Green Business.
After which, will be revived FAUST AND MARGUE-
RITE. Mephistophiles, Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with the new farce, entitled SAMUEL IN
SEARCH OF HIMSELF.

THEATRE ROYAL, AD EL PHI
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be presented (for the fifth
time at this theatre), the romantic musical drama of GUY
M.ANNERING. Meg Mauilees, Madame Celeste ; Daudie
Dinmont, Mr. B. Webster.
To conclude with THAT BLESSED BABY, in whici Mr.
and Mrs. Keeley will appear.

STRAND THEA.TRE.—Lessee and Directress,
Miss Swanborough. —This Evening will be
presented the COUNTRY SQUIRE, supported by Messrs.
Emery, Belford, Charles, F. Seymour, Me tgreson, Misses M.
Oliver, M. Ternan, Portman, and Messrs. Selby.
After which, the new burlesque of FRA DIAVOLO ; or,
The Beauty and the Brigands. Fra D.avolo, Miss Swan-
borough ; Beppo, Mr. C. Young.
Followed by a new Farce, YOUR LIKENESS, ONE
SHILLING. Messrs. Charles Young, Ray, and Miss M.
Ternan.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westmin3ter-roa3.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
tag company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Selections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, D UETS, Sze., viz. : —Miss Russell, Mrs.
Badzey, Miss Brunel, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti,
Miss Montague, Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Anderson ;
Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw. S. Jonec, J. Barker, W
Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, Mr. Badzey, Mr.
!Edwards, Mr. Cozens, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Beruard ; Messrs. T.
Maclagan, W. T. Critchfield, John G. Fordo, and E. Mackaey.
Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, die., until twelve o'clock.

Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAIIA3I will appear every Evening.
Mr. WOODHOUSE (by permission of Charles Kean, Esq. )
will have the honour of introducing, every evening. his
highly successful Performance on the new REGULATION
DRUM'.

THE WEATHER—Sum Omam, MAT 10.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
63—highest since noon yesterday.
43—lowest this morning and during the night.
Z9—this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.02.
WIND, N.E. ; light, with dull cloudy weather.
12.30—slight rain.