The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-28 00:00:00

DIRECT NOILTIIICRN RAILWAY from
LONDON to YORK, by LINCOLN.
CApital 4,000,0001., in so,o*o shares of 50/, each.
Deposit, 2/.los. per sham,
rlloYl4loii4ll 0011211 MEM,
.1", 4 Ron. Witham A.Shley William Gambier, Esq.
.1. M. Brackenbury, Esq. Colonel William Gravatt, ILE,
Jobn Brightman, Esq, Major Thomas Qeorge Harrlott,
Michael Bruce, Esq, H.P., R.C.S.
lt*ort Walter Carden, Esq. William Morley, Esq.
Edward Turst Carver, Esq. William Mountford Nurse, Esq.
The Chisholm 'John Pickersgill, Esq.
Lieut.-Colonel James Nisbet Col- Thomas Raikes, Esq.

quhoun, R. A.
Jame. Farquhar, Es;.

Edward Sherman, Esq.
Edward Winslow, Esq.

. ,
(With power to add to their numborg.)
410 G DILE/a—Sir John Rennie, F.R.S. Wm.Gravatt, Esq., F.R.S.

llshtE Union Bank of London.
4%lF.3rukti—Dlessrs. Johnston, Farquhar, and Leech, Moorgate.

greet, London,
taatitanzqratti AGENTS-31mm. G. and W. Webster, Old

Palace-yarel, Westmiuster.
SECRETARY—Major W iliiam Amsinck.

The formation of Direct 'Main-Trunk Railway, for the Im-
portant purpose of connecting the north of lingland and Scotland,
1!): York and Lincoln, with the metropolis, has been decided upon,
niter mature investigation and conviction of the public advantages
isuch a line of communication.
The line will oomtnence near Ytng's-cross, in the New-road, the
loost central situation in the metropolis, both as regards the West.
end and the Cley ; it proceeds by Chipping Barnet, Biggleswade,
Reeds, Huntingdon, near Peterborough and Market Deeping by
atansford, to the west of Bourn, east of Grantham, west of Sleaford,
and east of Newark, to Lincoln, and thence by Gainsborough,
Thorne, Sisaith, and Selby, to York.
The distance by it between London and York will be 180 miles.
will be about 90 miles shorter than by any other proposed line.
t will reduce by 50 miles the present distance between London
and York, and will consequently by the same distance bring New-
castle and Edinburgh nearer to the metropolis, while the distance
laved between London and Hull will be no less than 43 miles.
It will ferns the nearest route to Leeds, Selby, Hull, Halifax,
Ilradferd, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Pontefract, and Sheffield; thus
commanding the traffic of the manufacturing districts of Yorkshire,
Ss well as the traffic from the north of England, Scotland, Lincoln.
4ire, and the ether agricultural districts through which it passes.
Taking Its course through a highly productive country, it em-
braces all the market towns of importance, and connects all Lin.
vainokire with the manufacturing districts and the metropolis.
It opens an easy communication between Norfolk and Suffblk,
Slid the West and North of England.
The line, as will be seen by the map, does not interfere with the
drainage of the fen country, whilst it embraces the most important
markets and towns of that district.
The inclinations are extremely favourable, and are obtained at a
moderate expense, there not being any engineering work of great
magnitude on the line. The gunge will be the same as the exist-
ing lines through the manufacturing districts, and all loss of time
In travelling will be avoided, as the lino will be an integral trunk
kne under one management.
The expo-Ise of construction being moderate, and the distance se
Much reduced, the fares will be proportionately less, and an ample
Profit is sufficiently shown by the annexed abstract of the traffic
tables, which are the result of a most rigid investigation, and are
Prepared as evidence fur Parliament.
The capital proposed to be raised, namely, 4,000,0001., is a sum
cleeeding the engineers' estimate. It has, however, been thought
advisable to allow an ample margin for any increase of prices above
those of the present time.
The surveys were commenced in October last, and in March
14% the Direct Northern Line, and its advantages (together with
many other trial lines, and their disadvantages), were carefully
vrought to the consideration of many gentlemen well qualified to
form an opinion on such matters, and finally the:prospectus, accom.
l'anied by a map on a sufficient scale, was published on the 4th of
April, 1844. This prospectus and map show the London terminus
a, Icing's-cross.
At this date there was not before the public any other project
tar a direct line of railway from London to York ; but when more
than a month had elapsed from the time of the publication of the
Prospectus and Map of the Direct Northern Railway, the Cam.
fridge
and York via Lincoln Railway Company (who had up to
that time adhered to an indirect line by Cambridge to York)
Changed their title to that of the London and York Railway Corn_
Pant', and their stated capital, which previously had varied from
4s
.°,500,000/. to 1,600,0001., was then, for the first time, named at
',°00,000/. In their new prospectus the London and York Com
l'anY also adopted King's-cross for their London terminus.
Of the sense entertained of these encroachments by the pro.
taoters of the Direct Northern Railway, the York and London
C4ntnany were duly apprised by a circular addressed to each mem.
her of their Committee on the 18th of May last, and signed by the
secretary, Major Amsinck.
A strap of the London and York Railway was, however, pub-
lithed in the latter part of August last, which, to the surprise of
the promoters of the Direct Northern Line, showed an attempt to
aPPeopriate upwards of 70 miles from London of the published line
of the Direct Northern Railway.
Still the project of the London and York Railway Company falls
eery far short of a direct line from London to the north, as will be
6aell from the following data
Prom London to York the distance by the present lines of rail-
-210 miles ; by the proposed London and York line, stated
%0 be 200 miles; by the proposed Direct Northern Railway, 180
tines.
During the progress of this undertaking, a very large proportion
vt the landowners on the line have been communicated with, and
consulted to reference to it, and the full concurrence of that im.
Portent interest is, with very few exceptions, confidently relied on.
Public attention having been lately drawn to the atmospheric
laineiple, the Committee wish to observe that they are in a con-
ellition to take advantage of that principle, should it eventually be
Shown tab, for the benefit of the undertaking.
The sections of the country through which the line passes from
London to York can be seen at the offices of the Company, 64,
koorgate.street. Every explanation, also, will be afforded with
retard to the traffic and other matters.
The Parliamentary plans, &e., are in course of preparation, and
application will be made for an Act of Incorporation in the ensuing
Seseion of Parliament.

Tb• deposit of 5 per cent., •r V. 10s. per share, Is necessary t•
Meet the requirement of the Parliamentary standing orders, but the
preliminary expenses will in no event exceed 10s. per share.

luterest at the rate of 41. per cent per annum will be allowed on
t calls made after the passing of the Act till the opening of the
tttlway.
Lrhe oubacribers. agreement and Parliamentary contract will be
--"Y for signature on the payment of the deposit.
large proportion of the shares having been already applied for,
" application for shares can be received after the Sth of October
t'ext, rip to which period they may be addressed to the Secretary, at
the oLcee of the Company, tl4, Moorgate-street, London, where
kospectufei anti plans may be obtained ; or to Messrs. John Rail_
ton and Son, and Messrs. Cardwell and Sons, sharebrokers, Man.
'better Thomas Kell,
Esq., sharebroker, Birmingham; Messrs.
;
Carton and Wright, sharebrokers, Sheffield ; Messrs. Edward
King and Co., sharebrokers, Leeds ; Messrs. Henry Davies and
sharebrokers, Liverpool; Robert Allan, Esq., sharebroker,
144.,nburgh ; Messrs. WEwen and Auld, or J. Watson, Esq.,
sharebrokers, Glasgow; or to William Gordon, Esq., sharebroker,
Aberdoen.

Estimated income, calculated on the usual Parliamentary data,
altd based on the actual returns, which are printed, and may he
teen at the office :
IV Passengers £350,180 9 o
Parcels ............ 49,563 0 0
Merchandise . ..... 145,698 0
Conveyance of live stock ................. 50,715 0 0
Ditto of private carriages, horses, and dogs 24,578 0 0
Mineral and agricultural produce ......... 12,000 • 0

632,606 0 0

bvtlutt for maintenance of the line and working
"Pen see 40 per cent. 25!5,06 0 0 6

379,600 0 0

being oboet Soper ce121.2211eff1t11f142022,0001.
Form of Application for Shares.
To the Committee of the Direct Northern Railway.
Geatlernen,-1 request that you will allot to me shares of
/el• each in the proposed " Direct Northern Railway," and I
I,ndertake to pay the deposit and sign the necessary deeds.
Dated this day of 1844.
Name

Residence
Trade or Profession ......•••

SILVER TEA SERVICES.
B. SAVORY and SONS, :Manufacturing
ti Silversmiths, 14, Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank of
nOan• d, submit the prices of the following SILVER TEA and
t_9I^YEE SERVICES. The Cottage Pattern is plain, standing on
ellfe`eti the Tea and Cotlee Pot with a flower ornament on the !ids.
wThe Kipes Pattern is richly emlsosied with flowers and 'idol's. The
shape of c;ther is new and elegant:
Cm tags Pattern.
Strong Silver 7Cea Pot £l2
Ditto Sugar Bsin
Ditco Affil Ewer ...... , 410
•Ditto Coffee Pot

I King's Pattern.
0 Strong Silver Tet Pot,. £l2 0 0
0 Ditto Suwir I.la,in
0 Date Cream Ewer 5 10 0
0 Ditto Coffee Pot ...

Complete ............ £39 8 0-----1 Complete 4O 0 e
..,
w-4 variety of upwards of Fifty Tea and Coffee Services may be seen
,": the Showrooms, where may be
"selected every article of Silver
tvluionte for the sideboard or plate chest.
Pamphiete of Prices, illustrated with sketches of
the various
us
tn•seles, gratis, and forwarded, postage free, to any par- t
flingdom.
*.. B. Savory and Sons, 14, Cernhill, London, opposite the Bank of
England.

THE I)ONCASTER CUP.
We cannot do wrong if we try to get up
An advertisement touching " the Doncaster Cup."
When we think of this 44 Cup," and the bustle. it makes,
Aed the horses, the jockies, the course, and the stakes—
When we think of the efforts to gain the rich prize,
Many pleasing reflections are sure to arise.
The scene of • race-course has ever dis-lay'd
A likeness which bears en the 44 circle" of trade.
Don't smile, gentle reader, don't smile ! for we trust
We can shoo' you thst such a comparison's just,
And you'll all of you own, ere the verses are done,
'Twas a capital " hit" of E. MOSES and SON.
All trade is a race-course. each tradesman, of " course,' '
Can only be view'd in the light of a horse,
/Lid the 44 Cup" to which all the " swift animals press
1.• public approval—or rather " success."
)40%7 the two fleetest " horses" that ever have run
Are 00 public's own fav'tites, E. MOSES and SON.
The .6 cup of succes," has been gain'd by these men
With gloi-ieus triumph again and again.
They, for ytNar,o have display 'il, in the "race-course o f trade,"
Exertions wi,ich no other tradesmen have made.
And none in the 4' circles" of commerce have won,
Such glorious pr; vas as MOSES and SON.
1",T.11. For the convenience of parties residing from town, en appli-
w4tro, directions for self-men.surernent will be forwarded post free.
assts likrat. £ a. d.
,Loan,, Coats in every variety ........ ............. ........... front 0 10 •
°Lvete i ditto, seven pockets..... -..._ ........... .. ........ .... OIO 6
V L
rlW,,etd Ta p,l ion is .......- ..... ... ................ ......-.- • El 6
r,,.--"ts, , ditto, with silk facings, cellars, and cuffs
••rmiarette coats in every shape, handsomely trimmed III •
An im
• stn immense stock of 111.:uses... ....... ... 0 5 6
le "..tner vests ...... .... ...... ........................... 0 2 6
‘- r.aantnere and rersian ditto, in esery variety 3s. to S 6
'6laettko
:Cloth trousers Tltehrhydeittsts; ......................... ...".
........................
" .....
O. 461 66
~ 0 9 0
t''inlgle milled dee
";.,t, great variety of summer ditto .........
sera 'el, Coat, edged: ........... .............. ...... ..... ........ . ...... •••••••• 1 0 0
sera et ditto, dittc5.....e444" ........ - ......
—....."
........
...... 1 6 0
MAHE Ti wEASURE.
tr, flg Coats In the most approved style .............. ..... ....... . 0 11 6
rreet toe ditto, ditto, seven pockets
'rashness
, "eats, trimmed with silk ...................... ..
si:7.lnesa e, fine 5ax0ny............
'-',hraar., tte, New and improved article, warranted water-
,,,Proof, tii, -nmed with silk, collar, cuffs, &c.
Nuilta,B ye., `s, 7s. each, or three for ..
:-41)niere ves, ain choice patterns ..-.......- ........ - ...... -
I,Pusers, adapt„"d for the season
_ dled Victoria ~:vid plain doe
'!!'"t quality West e.: ... 0 17 0
England .....-.. ..... -.-..-....- .............. 1 3 0
tther slack ...••.... ....... --......•............ ................ 0 16 0
Durst Drat% ,_,,
......
"... ~.....-....-..-... ..... -............... ........ 1 6 •
real c,~
Ditty ditto, ditto, teem, ruauutactu.'oel. -.... 2 15 I
"4''k Coat
' Best ..-
I m Inauufacture........ .......... --. 6 0
.
'll-44 to say extent can he 1,.... at five minutes' notice, at the
14. following ?srices i—
t_ an':l Suits, dress coat, vest, and trousers .from 1 16 I
, 7 ditto, jacket, vest, and trousers .from 0 11 0
IA ,Perer ANT._ tiny article purchased or ordered, if not approved
orA schanged, or the money returned.
,r, 'we ,—E. MOSES and SON, 'Tailors, Wholesale and Wall
.„ 'so •en Drapers, Outfitters, and General Wareh ousemen, 154,31/e
t'
Yo tie' a—l'd tg---. A\dgate,City, eppeeite the Church.
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",.I•N.—E. Moses and Son are obliged to guard th rpublic
,ii. let imposition, having learned that the untradeamanlike
, 1 alsed oo,i of being connected with them, or it's the same concern,
s.ll o v..n re„orteri to in many instances, and for obvious seasons.,•,
...itY base u,.• connexion whatever with any ether establishment,
,`
4, 1 the vie via,' „lesire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to prevent
'ape -utrneut, ea: ) call or send to, 154, B Aldg linories, or 86, ate,
'site s'he Church,
. B. lei; business tra.risacted at this Establishment from sunset on
..'Zi,..l aj till „sunset on tisatuday, when business is resumedfill twelve
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