The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-17 00:00:00

worked by the United Hills, and other companies, at
a loss, and were put into their present condition by
the Duchy taking them np—a proof ,f what may be
effected by perseverance and capital 1.401'1 v dir•cted.
At Wheal Seton meeting a dividend of 990/. was
declared, being 51. per share. The profit on the two
months' working amounted to 8621. 18z. 2,1., which,
added to the balance from the hunt account, allowed
the above dividend, and carrying to credit of next
account 311/. 109. ld. The report presented at the
meeting gave a very gratifying account of the present
operations, as well as future prospects.
A dividend of 2,0001., being 2/. per share, has
been declared by the directors of Gan Brea for the
previous two months' workings, making the third
dividend this year.
_ _ _

North Wheal Basset has declared a dividend of 51.
per share.
At the Levant meeting the accounts for March and
April were audited, and a dividend of 51. per share
declared, leaving to credit of next account a balance
of 9481.

At the Bedford United meeting a dividend of 24.6 d.
per share was tnade for the two months. The ac.
count of expenditure and receipts showed a balance
in favour of the mine of 6641. 18-4. Bd., and
an account of payments and receipts before
the next meeting showed a balance over pay
ments of 1,0821. 18s. 81, and the estimate of assets
in reserve and liabilities showed a balance of 2,5241.
ss. 101 The agent's report is very encouraging, and
confirms an important discovery advi.4ed last week.
At the usual monthly meeting of Kirkcudbright-
shire shareholders, held on the 11th, the accounts
showed a profit of 421. for the month, and the general
prospects of the company were much improved.
At the Heignston Down meeting, the account of
receipts and expenditure showed a balance in favour
of the mine of 6711. 19s. 9d. ; and also an account of
payments and receipts before the next meeting, show-
ing a balance in favour of the mine of 571. 17s. 31.,
was laid before the meeting, and passed. The agent's
report is of a very gratifying character, and there is
every reason to hope that the mine will prove pro
ductive.

At the meeting of Rhoswiddol and Bachiedon
Mines, the accounts showed a balance of 1681. Bs. 3d.
against the adventurers. The present month (June)
has commenced with important improvements, and
the returns, it is expected, will be considerably in-
creased. The returns for the past two months appear
to be about forty tons, which nearly pays the costs.
At the Wheal Mary meeting, the accounts showed
a balance in favour of the mine of 151/. 17s. 11d. The
report was favourable.
At the Wheal Fortescue meeting, the accounts
showed a balance against the adventurers of 1421. Ils.
Id. It was resolved to divide the mine into 1,024
shares, and a call of 5s per share was made.
At the Wheal Russell meeting the accounts showed
a balance against the adventurers of 336/. tis. 5d., sup-
' posing all calls paid, and a further call of 10.. per
share was made. _ _

Shares in the following mines have changed hands
during the week :—South What Frances, Treviskey
and Barrier, Tresavean, South Basset, Mary Ann,
Penzqnce Consols, Treleigh, Wept Treasury, Alfred
Consols, Stray Park, Trethevv, lihigett and Bed-
tnrd, Lelant Consols Wheal R'anco, South Plain
Wood, Langford, Pendarves Consols, Gustavus, He
rodsfoot, Tremayne, North Bu!ler, 'Favy Consols,
Wicklow Copper, East Gunnishike Junction, South
Tolgus, East Buller, &e.

COURT OF COMMuN COUNCIL.
On Thursday a Court was held for the dispatch of
business.
A letter from Alderman Salomons was read, offering
for the acceptance of the corporation a painting, which
represented the reception of Geor:e IIL by the Lord
Mayor and the attendant authorities at Temple-bar
upon the occasion of his Majesty's visit to St. Paul's in
1789. The present was very readily accepted, and the
thanks of the Court were given to the Alderman, and
his letter was ordered to be entered upon the minutes of
the Court. _ .

Mr. H. BROWN brought up the report of the Officers
and Clerks Committee, respecting the rectory of St.
James's, Duke's-place. It recommended that the Court
should confirm the appointment of the Rev. W. Marshall
by the Lord Mayor to the rectory, and that the presen-
tation be sealed with the City seal. The report was
agreed to, and the necessary forms were accordingly
gone through.