The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-18 00:00:00

BANkERS.

Messrs. Smith, Payne, and The Agra and United Service
Sinith. I Bank.

SECRETARY—George L. Browne, Esq.

Tho object of this Company is the introduction of a system
of Tramroads into the most fertile and populous districts of
Northern India, commencing at the station of Futteyghur,
and running thence through the Province of Rohileund, " The
Garden of India," containing a population of above 350 per-
sons to the square mile.
From Futteyghur it will proceed in a northerly direction to
Shahjehanpoor, and thence to Bareilly, the capital of Rohil-
cund, with a branch to Pilhibeet, and ultimately to Bhurmdeo,
at the foot of the Himalayas, where the merchants of Nepal,
Thibet, and Chinese Tartary, meet those of Upper and Lower
India, for the exchange of their commodities.
From Bareilly the line will continue in a westerly direction
to Rampoor and Moradabad, and thence to Meerut, and ulti-
mately to Delhi.
•t The importance of this line will be best understood from
the fact, that it has already been examined and repzrted on
by the Deputy Consulting Engineer to the Government of
India, Captain Yule, and its construction urged by the autho-
rities of the province. In reference to this, Captain Yule says
in his report, "A complete line of railway, extending from
Shahjehanpoor, would then connect in a space of 170 miles,
the town of Shahjehinpoor with a population of 75,000,
Bareilly (112,000), Rampoor (probably 30,000), Moradabad
(60,000), Umroha (35,000), Meerut (40,000) • and 40 miles
further, Delhi (152,000), a string of populous places which is
rarely to be found in the sang, compass."
Subsequently, it is proposed to extend it in a north-wes-
terly direction by way of Moozuffurnugger and Saharunpoor
to the great military Station of Umballah, with a Branch by
the Government Works at Roorkee to Hurdwar, the Nishni
Novgorod of India. At the celebrated fair of Hurdwar, mer-
chants (congregate not only from every part of India, but
from the most distant parts of Central.and Northern Asia,
.and in such crowds, that the number of visitors is estimated,
at times, to equal the population of London. The line to
Hurdwar would also be the great communication between
India and the western part of Thibet; as well as an outlet for
e tea of Dehra Doon, and the timber of the Lower Himalayas.
From Umballah, the Line will continue north-west through
Loodhena to Umritsir, where it will join the Punjaub Rail-
way, 1k s connecting the railway systems of the Indus and
the Ganges.
Southward from Shahjehanpoor, should it eventually be
deemed desirable by the authorities, the line would run
through the recently acquired territory of Oncie, via Luck-
now, to Benares, where the Ganges is permanently deep, and
capable of floating powerful steamers, even in the driest sea-
sons, down to Rajmahal. Thus, an alternative line would be
offered for the conveyance of troops and stores to the north-
west frontier, a strategic advantage of which it is difficult to
exaggerate the political importance.
Such portions of the line as are required for heavy traffic
will be formed of a substantial character. It has been esti-
mated that the cost of constructing no portion will exceed
5,000/. per mile, and a large portion will not exceed one-half
that amount.

The first portion of the line intended to be constructed will
be about 250 miles, namely, from Futteygbur to Delhi via
Shahjehanpoor, Bateilly, and Moradabad. For the completion
of this section the estimated capital will be sufficient.
The system intended to be introduced will be more suitable
to the actual requirements of the country than lines costing
9,000/. to 10,0001. per mile. The present rate of travelling in
India by camels and carts seldom amounts to 80 miles per
week. If, therefore, 80 miles per day be accomplished, it is
obvious how great a boon will be conferred upon India. Of
such a system, this line would be not only the model, but the
fruitful parent. By establishing a connection with the iron
districts, and by its inexpensive construction developing local
traffic in parts unfitted for more costly works, it would not
only act as a most important and liberal feeder to the lines
already in course of constructien, but bring down to them, at
a cheap rate, much of the material so indispensable for their
speedy completion.
Animal power will be employed in the, first instance, until
the traffic becomes more developed. " A horse," says Capt.
Yule, "can draw at least eight times as much gross weight
on a level railway as it can ou a level turnpike road." But
as the traffic increases light locomotives may be used, with a
moderate speed. Some portions of the line, however, will be
adapted for light locomotives from the commencement.
The construction of the Tramroad will be rendered very
cheap by reason of the facility for drawing timber in any
quantity from the adjacent dense forests at the foot of the
Himalayas, and ultimately the Company expect to obtain a
large portion of their iron for rails, at a reduction of one-half
the present cost, from the recently-discovered iron mines of
Kumaon, where iron-works have been already commenced.
But the estimates for the line have, in the meantime, been
based upon the supposition that the iron will have to be
brought out from England.
The Company hope to complete the line, recommended by
the Deputy Consulting Engineer to the Government of India,
from Futteyghur through Shabjehanpoor, Bareilly, Rampoor,
Moradabad, and Meerut, to Delhi, in befit three or four
years, from the time of obtaining the sanction of the autho-
rities.

No deed is required to be signed until the concession,
with tho guaranteed rate of interest on the capital, has been
obtained from the Honourable East India Company.

FORM OF APPLMATION FOR SHARES,

To the Directors of the North of India Tramroad Company

(Limited).
I request you will allot to me shares in tho capital
of the above-named Company, and I hereby engage to accept
the same, or any less number, on the terms of the prospectus.
• Name (in full)
Occupation
Address and Date
Referee

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, tiray's-in I, -road.
Patron—The QUEEN.—Founded 1828.
The sick poor are admitted un their own application alone; no re-
commendation is required.
During the past month the following number received the benefits
of this charity, either as out or in-door patients, on their personal
application :
Week ending 7th February 2,095
Ditto 14th February .... •• 2,351
Ditto 21st February .... • • 2,650
Ditto 28th February : 2,890

Total in February 9,986 ,
of which 3,379 were new cases, the remainder (still under treat-
ment) having been admitted previously.
The clergy of all denominations have unlimited access to the
patients.
Heavy expenses are inevitably incurred in aflording such exten-
sive relief. The Committee, therefore, earnestly entreat the aid of
the public.
The management of the hospital is in the hands of 30 Governors,
yearly elected from the general list of subscribers, at the Annual
General Meeting in January. A Board is held every Thursday, at
4 o'clock (Rev. J. B. Owen, Chairman), to conduct the business,
when any subscriber may attend, if so disposed, the Board being at
all times desirous of receiving siiggespons or giving explanation.
The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on volun-
tary contributions and legacies, which are received by the Treasurer,
John Masterman, Esq., M.P., Nicholas-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts
and Co. ; Drummond and Co.; 'ferries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ;
Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Glyn and Co. ;
Jones Loyd and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Denison and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nii.bet and Co., Bar-
ners-street ; Masterman and Co. ; and at the Hospital.
Clothing for the destitute patients will be thankfully received.
By order. J. B. OWEN, M.A., Chairman.

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ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT
INSTITUTION for the PRESERVATION of LIFE from
SHIPWRECK.—The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of this
INSTI f UFION will be held at the London Tavern, Dishopsgate •
Street, on THURSDAY next, the 19th inst., at Two o'clock preels?ly ;
his Grace the Duke of Northumberland, K.G., Pre,ident of the So-
ciety, in the Chair.

RICHARD LEWIS, Secretary.
14, John-street, Adelphl, March 12, 1857.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
NOTICE IS BERMIIy GIVEN, That this Company has
RE'l URNED to its OFFICES, which have been Rebuilt, No. 29,
Lomoard-street, at the corner of Clement's-lane. Offices in Liverpool :
—Royal Insurance-buildings, North John-street, and Dale-street.
FIRE BRANCH.
The Fire Premium in 1856 amounted to about 150,0001., placing the
Company among the very largest Offices in the Kingdom ; indeed it
is believed that there are only three or four offices which equal it in
Fire Revenue. insurances are received upon nearly all descriptions
of property in the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and most Foreign
Countries ; the rats of premium are exceedingly moderate, and
governed in each case by a careful comideration of the risk proposed.
LIFE BRANCH.
Tho Life Revenue during the past year amounted to about 40,0001.;
the new premiums alone exceeding 10,0001. A bonus was declared
in 1854 of 21. per cent. per annum on the sum assured, averagicg
about 80 per cent of the premiums paid, being one of the largest ever
declared. All the Insurances effected during the present year will
participate in the next bonus in 1859.
The paid-up and invested Capital, including Life Funds, amounts
to nearly Half a iou Sterling.
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary to
the London Board.

EGTENRI,IOtAsrP;
TALAur-Iget,
C. Os
01,07
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27;S R egaelln td-
treet, Waterloo-place, London. Capital, 100,0001.

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TRUSTEES. .
Rt. Un. Spencer rr. Walpole,3l.P. Richard Spooner, Esq., Itf P.
I
Henry Peter Fuller, Egq. E. Vans!Bart Neale, Esq.
Life Assurance business transacted In all its branches.
N.B. The bonus declared et the last division of profits averaged
'3 per eefit. on all the premiums paid.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Manager.