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The CREDIT FONCIER and MOBILIER of ENG-
LAND (Limited), in conjunction with the AGRA and
MASTERMAN'S BANK (Limited), and the NA-
TIONAL BANK, will receive applications for the
capital of
THE IMPERIAL LAND COMPANY of
MARSEILLES (Limited).
Capital £1,600,000 in 80,000 Shares of £2O each.
Deposit on Application ..£1 per Share, on Allotment £4 per
She.
It is not anticipated that morearthan £5 per Share will be
required in addition.
Interest at the rate of Ten per Cent. per annum will be
paid for the first two years, for which Interest Warrants
Payable half-yearly will be attached to the Share Certifi-
cates. After the two years, the profit income on re-sale
of Land already effected, and profit on further sales, will
be applicable for distribution as dividend or beaus.
}
Albert Grant, Esq., M.P.,1 RECTORS
Directors of the Credit
William Harrison, Esq., Foncier and Mobilier of
Edward Warner, Esq., M. P., England (Limited).
Colonel James Holland, Directors of the Agra
Master J. Sydney Stopford, Esq., and
(Limited). man's Bank
Joseph Neale M'Kenna, Esq.,
II.P Directors of the National
P. B. Renshaw, Esq., Bank.
Ilarvey, Lewis, Esq., M.P.
Captain Arrow, Elder Brother of the Trinity Rouse.
E. W. Edwards, Esq., Director of the General. Irrigation
Company of Fiance (Limited).
el• W. Larking, Esq., Director of the Bgyptian Trading
Company (Limited).
M. Emile de Girardin, Paris.
M. Severin Abbatucci, Deputy and Secretary of tho Cham-
ber of Deputies, Paris.
Comte d'Ayguesvives, Chamberlain to the Emperor, and
Member of the Chamber of Deputies.
M. E. Paganelli, 15, Place de la Madeleine, Paris.
BANKERS.
The Agra and Masterman's Bank (Limited), London and
Paris.
The National Bank, London, and its Branches in Ireland.
The National Bank of Liverpool (Limited), Liverpool.
SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Newbon, Evans, and 28, Nicholas-lane, E.C.
Messrs. Valiance and Valiance, Co.,Essex-street, Strand, and
Lombard House, George-yard.
BROKERS.
Messrs. Mullens, Marshall, and Daniell, 3, Lombard-street,
E.C.
Messrs. Hill, Fawcett, and Hill, 29, Threadneedle-street,
E.C.
Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce, 7, Angel-court, Throg-
morton-street, E.C.

ENGIR-IN-CITIEP.
Monsieur Paul Borde, Marseilles (Member of the Conseil
General.

SECRETARY (pro tem.)
- Alfred Lowe, Esq.

TEMPORARY OFFICES.
17 and 18, Cornhill.

OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY.
The Imperial Land Company of Marseilles (which has
bri nearly 12 months ,in course of organisation) is esta-
'shed with a view of purchasing and acquiring land and
Eroperty in the important city of Marseilles, the resale of
140 same, and the acquisition of concessions and privileges
connected with the development and improvements of the
city and pot.
lo furtherance of these objects, and after long and care-
!ill iuvestigation, various properties have been purchased
itt the best portions of the city, and whero the progress of
0 improvements gives assurance of profitable results.

PROPERTIES ACQUIRED.
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The properties which the Company have acquired are as
s :
1. The Joliette property, comprising about 2,244,000
tlainare feet of building land, exclusive of streets.
2. Tho Rue Imperiale property, consisting of about
98,000 square feet.
3. The Catalans property, consisting of thelhotel, the
Imperial Club, baths, houses, and building plots, in all
about 2,300,000 square feet.
4. The Prado property, consisting of building plots of
about 246,000 square feet.
It will be seen, on reference to the map, that the Com-
4174aYs purchases comprise the lands to the north of the
.own as well as those to the south, with a large extent of
acaboard ; making a total of about 4,900,000 square feet.
MARSEILLES, PROGRESS OF.
Marseilles, both in population and wealth the first maritime
g~in France, contains a dense population of more than
00,000 souls. During the past year 18,000 vessels, with
a%tannage of upwards of 3,000,000 tons, entered and left the
r°"nr. Marseilles commands the commerce of the
te . diterra mean, engrosses nearly the whole trade with
lFeria, and is the packet station for the Peninsular and
,riental Steam Company, the Messageries Imperiales, and
°alai' steam packet companies trading with all parts of the
World. It possesses commodious docks and warehouses,
World,
by rail in direct communication with all parts
of ays,
France.
The old harbour having been found inadequate for the
lnidly expanding commerce of the place, the new harbour
,°„` La Joliette, covering an area of 68 acres,was constructed,
Ci is constantly crowded with shipping. It is surrounded
and quays, with stately buildings on the north side,
Since
an ew town is rising rapidly in its immediate vicinity.
o.ace 1860 three other basins have been comstructed,
the Du Lazaret, d'Arenc, and Napoleon, which doubles
harbour accommodation of Marseilles.
Tle
EMPEROR'S INTEREST IN MARSEILLES.
is well known that his Majesty the Emperor of the
eft:rite/I takes deep interest in the welfare and prosperity of
th sallies, and the Directors have strong reasons to believe
e at his Majesty's gracious and special protection may be
tialiended upon to aid any enterprise having (like
:le present Company) the object of developing the re-
j,„ll,r,ces of the city, and accordingly application is intended
acuwitil to be made by the Directors to obtain the valu-
e, lo concession for razing the Fort St. Nicholas, and to
''lke the new Catalans Port.
RUE IMPERIALE.
feetl3Y the construction of the Rue Imperiale, which is 80
illawide, and lined by important buildings, a direct cora-
nication has been effected between the Rue Canebiere,
th An ien Basin or old harbour, and the neer . go, e c
th a allis or docks above mentioned. This has caused
Which
eleiemolition of large blocks of houses, densely occupied,
of iliab circumstance, together with the previous deficiency
beta° accommodation, renders the construction of
.new
tial ..iegg absolutely necessary for commercial and residen-
of biltrPoses, and causes an eager demand for vacant plots
iniding land.
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quarter ofthß e town, where thQeUIRED commercial re-
tlhire
nients of the growing population are so great, the
LaZlpanY has secured about 57 acres of Freehold Building
fa,-;') exclusive of streets—and this under exceptionally
tevanrable circumstances, both as respects situation and
11313,,,?f Payment.
IMPERIALE. PROPERTY ACQUIRED.
Inlkere than 98,000 square feet of this land are in the Rue
is I?eriale—the finest street in Marseilles. The remainder
I,okatuated in the Quartior de la Joliette, commencing at the
bart.,ni La Joliette, and extending the whole length of the
nalefol,'!the Basin d'Arene, the Port Napoleon, and termi-
street- the Basin Radoub. These lands are traversed by
Ruas from 40 to 50 feet wide, in connection with the
ro ImPeriale by the Boulevard Maritime, and are sur-
nneed by an industrious and thriving population.
The TERM OF PURCHASE.
led, and Will be handed over to the Company completely
eo.:_' With all the streets and footpaths paved, drainage
,v_ieplete, gas laid on, and provision made for the supply of
'ler to the topmost storeys.
be” .1l Jo by the conditions
isof the treaty for the acquisition of
iette Estate, it stipulated that six years should
110„tiven, by which time the estate is to be covered with
eeolss, the option is reserved to the Company for the
neielPerotl, during which it may elect either to pay the
;;l`aae-money in one sum, or to make an annual pay-
thir °I equal instalments, extending over a period of
Y Years, with a fixed rate of interest and sinking fund.
11., PROFESSOR DONALDSON'S REPORT.
eei;";nre the treaty for this portion of the property was
iesse,',ll(.;l.,ed, the purchasers secured the services of Pro-
uonaldson (late President of the Institute of British
pro teas) to personally investigate the operations in
aitetesa at Marseilles, and the character and value of the
& copy of his report accompanies the prospectus.
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__CATALANS PROPERTY ACQUIRED:
hooryatclans properties are in the immediate neighbour-
ro"iaT the Marine Residence of the Emperor, and command
alige to the sea of about a mile in length. They are ad-
villas! situated both for business premises and private
111-TILD
, u, --INGS NOW ON CATALANS ESTATE.
cote 3'first-class houses are already erected; a magnificent
gnaw(hoop open), having 140 rooms ; and the Imperial Club
Nttio„4l course of construction), of noble architectural ele-
neeer's„ancrounded with terraces and gardens, all laid out
gate gatew.‘nte Government plan. There is an extensive Bathing
isulnent, often frequented by more than 5,000 bathers
Thi
ort
,diStrict will undergo a radical improvement when
irer4. Nicholas, which sarates the Catalan propertd y
aee, centre of the town,e sphall have been demolishe, a
rend Port constructed, and additional streets made, so asto
„ of the facilities for communication between
, The
lzunicipand new portions of the town.
their ality of the town of Marseilles engage, at
rcaes"Wn expense, to lay down gas, make Macadamised
10 ,„Tel,a," insure a proper water supply for the houses.
k 9 to 6 are in this quarter about four miles of streets from
to feet gasdth, which have been recently openedand
lof l'idthd with and the Boulevard la Corderie (72 feet in
tee'and lately opened for traffic) forms a continuation
theeePendid promenade of the Prado.
"llistrict communicates with the Quai de Rive NeuveLf ,
r 0 of e, b„ cf the old port and of the commerce of the
ct 4 fuJ the Boulevard de l'Empereur. All these important
doeiT'ali assurances of great success ; and there can be
seia
s,hat this portion of the Company's properties will
Thea price which will yield a very large profit.
p , THE PRADO PROPERTY.
ire au redo Lands are near the Southern Railway Station,
inieable position, and well adapted for the estab-
ti Weeiliteaf Warehouses, shops, &c.
IP) a re`eanect to the value and prospects of these proper-
011eeeirrt by Mr. P. Borde, the well-known engineer, of
e there °.Ccompanies this prospectus, giving ample de-
T 41101-jesin.
,e 2 lie int T AND PERIOD OF PAYMENTS.
04,068,6"4:1 amount d purchases is £3,325,163 ; of this sum
ohtls, xutel° is payable by instalments spread over various
I,IOY ,e 65.4 extending in part to a period of 50 years, and
aey 13,2°23 in cash, on taking over the estates ; caution
N‘,6o the
lodged in tbe meantime for the due observe
I,o`-te(l th e," Company's engagements. It is therefore ex-
th_a'eeN with the aid of the Company's borrowing.
oouse glia7L more than £lO per share will be required on
haalperatis, not fully paid up on allotment. Thus, with a
Neva the J'Y small amount of capital, the shareholders
lereevantage of profit derivable from dealing with a
o.°l extent of property.
.14a ~,,i/eriOLIETTE PROPERTY RESOLD. .
P. the B_, Fe of the value of the purchases, the Directors
1111,4.1114r5ei1l d e_itsfaction to announce that they/have already
arrangements with an association of builders at
°liette p 0 trabsfer to them one of the properties (the
Pee°, Roe re°PertY) at a profit of about £600,000, such pro-
te e p aid for by and Sinking
oeli for the Period of 30 years,with option Annuities on theirpart to
fotlrßatio,
,7!otolo at any time during five years, with an
perithillio4 the part of the contractors to deposit a sum of
alitio`la the fr?.ncs (£160,000) as caution money, at fixed
btio
the rst instalment of which was paid on the exe-
wi'cr,9ntract), and also to cover the property with
44(1 76 Sharehuill a Period of five years at their own cost.
fro ten, 0 elders will have the benefit ef this contract,
his eottl2.", 1867, will receive the income derivable
Peeken. paid et, viz.,. the difference between the Annul-
p.4o. jooand received by the Company, and this in-
ee'ate, L 4 to the existing revenue from the Catalans
that%.ll,as to the anticipated profit on further sales
t"'"C'd, Will, it is estimated, not only enable the