The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-11 00:00:00

PROSPECTUS.

This important line, the only one having for its object the direct
communication between .South Wales, Birmingham, the midland
Counties, Liverpool, Manchester, and the north, will continence at
Hereford, and pacing to the vale of the Severn, via Bewdley, Brklg-
north, Broseley, Iron-bridge, and Colebrook-dale, take a direct
route through or near Welrugton and Market Drayton to Crewe, or
to Runcorn, whence the existing lines will continue the traffic to
Liverpool, Manchester, and the north. At Bewdley there will-be a
branch line thrmigh Kidderminster to Birmingham and the midland
counties.

Referenoe to the map will show that three projected railways con-
verge at Hereford, viz. :—The South Wales line from the coast, at
Newport, via Moienouth ; the Bristol and Liverpool Junction from
Bristol, over the Severn ; and the Great Eastern and Wrstent, from
Swansea, by way of Merthyr and Abergavenny. This grand trunk
will, therefore, connect with the north and central portions of the
kingdom, by the nearest practicable route, Bristol, the west of Eng-
land, and the whole of South Wales, containing a vast population
and extensive iron, copper, tin plate, and coal works, numerous and
important ports, including Milford Haven, and the Government dock-
yard, and concentrate to itself the great passenger and goods traffic
now conveyed by various circuitous routes to and fro.
This line, too, will nuitethe iron districts of South Wales with those
Of Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Apart from the ordinary.incentives to travelling, the beautiful
scenery of South Wales and the various watering places will add con-
siderably to the passenger traffic on this line.
A more than usual revenue may be calculated nfion in the goods
traffic, arising from the extensive connexion existing between South
Wales and the important termini, conveying, as this communic s
will, the various productions of iron, copper, coal, tin plates, Eee atit
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the north, and woollens, cottons, salt, herdware, pottery wars,
cattle, and agricultural produce, required for the several cetintle‘
,
dis-
tricts, and towns, accommodated by this line, westward, with the
advantage of delivery in a few hours, free from the risk and delays of
a sea voyage, and at one-third the distance.
The conveyance of coals to the counties through which these lines
run will also be a means of considerable and increasing revenue,
whilst the supplies to tile barren districts of the iron works of agri-
cultural produce will add to the profit as well as unite by ties of mu-
tual interest the agricultural and commercial community
By means of this projection, portions of the kingdom not so pro-
vived by any other scheme, will participate in the advantages of rail-
way communication, and it will also form hereafter, with other rail-
ways about to be commenced, the nearest route to London for a very
extensive portion of the country.
Founded on the principles of direct and comprehensive eommuni-
easion with distant parts of the kingdom, this line will be the most
complete in the empire, and, carried as it can and will be in almost a
straight linermust thus secure itself for the future against the com-
petition of any rival projection.
At the same time every regard has been had to looad,o_accommoda-
tion,no,rth
and the closest scrutiny will convince these wl
within
wants and requirements of the towns and districts embracedfor.
Until scope that this has been most amply provided f
of the Committee
airs of the Cori-
parry shall bteutnodfePratrhlelammaennatgseh,,tielnbteno,ibtainedUiea
of Management, who are hereby
publicr ati g emweintths and to raise additional
d Saito en into such ar-
s
of this Company and the
also to nominate the first
Directors of the Company.
capital, if required,eaxs toho reesSit) extend this compeelitin °et,eka:e'nest d:t
not disturb the gaugef
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ed this session, it is intended to
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to avoid inconv n enc es o
gtogpets.the wide gauge,
Power will be taken under the Act to limit the responsibility of
Shareholders to the amount of their subseription, and to allow 4 per
cent. interest on the calls.
The line presents no engineering difficulties, and as the landholders
(hawing been canvassed) are favourable to the line, a return equal to
any railway in the kingdom may be relied on from the outlay.
Preference in the allotment of shares will ho given to those locally
interested, and to the shareholders of lines in connexion with this,
the Grand Junction, South Wales, &c.
The Parliamentary Contract and Subscribers' Agreement will be
ready for signature on payment of the deposits.
No applications for shares can in my case be attended to enless
reference he made to one of the ProvisienalCommittee, the solicitor*,
bankers, or brokers of the Company, viz.:—Messrs. Edwards, Mason,
and Fdwards, solicitors, 8, Moorgate-street, and Delahay-street,
Westminster; Messrs. N. Stevens and Fearon, solicitors, 1, Gray's
L otinito,-,sqiunagrie,r;olTe.rßs_. 1114)d
. brokers—Condon,
Stevens,ens, Esq., solicitor, Tamwortt ; and the
Messrs. Sutton, Gribble, and Sutton,

Royal Exchange ; Messrs. hackhouse and Co., 4, Angel-court, Throg-
morton-street ; Messrs. Peppercorns and Co., Old Broad-strect ; and
Messrs. Parker and tierutton, 818, Old Broad-street. Liverpool,
Messrs. Lloyd and Price; Birmingham, Messrs. Collis and Son ;
Manchester, Mr. Joseph Fearnyhough ; Kidderminster, Mr. C. E.
Saunders ; Cheltenham, Mr. William Lee ; Bristol, Mauro. Edwards
and Son, and Messrs. Soames and Tripp.

FORM OF APPLICATION.

To the Provisional Committee of the and Grand Junction

Railway.
Gentlemen,—l request you will allot to me shares of 201.
each in the above railway, and I hereby undertake to accept the
same or any less number you may allot me, and to pay the deposit
of 2/. 2s. per ;hare thereon, and to sign the Parliamentary contra./
and Subscritars' agreement when required.
Dated this day of September, 1845.
Name in full
Place of Business or Prottssion • • • • • • •• • •
Residence.. •• .. • • •• •• ••
Business or Profession • • • • • • • • • • • • • .....
ame, Residence, and Profession of Satre.