The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-04 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Slll,-1 founded my remarks upon the Leamington Stakes
from the list of acceptances published in the Racing Calen-
dar. No declaration of Corranna, Yardley, or another horse
being scratched has been made.
This is my answer to the pompous, and, allow me to add,
almost unintelligible letter, signed " G.H.W.," which ap-
peared in your paper of yesterday.—Your obedient servant,
TELEGRAPH.

P.S.—I suppose " alludes to the Leamington
Stakes, although he calls them the Wolverhampton Stakes,
seeing the latter have been run these three weeks past.
London, Sept. 3, IS-15.

WEST LONDON RAILWAY
COMPANY.

A meeting of the Shareholders of this Company was held
yesterday, at the Company's Offices, 11, Ahchurch lane, Mr.
Grounds, the Chairman of the Directors, in the chair. After
the usual formalities,
The CHAIRMAN rose to address the meeting. He said he
was rleased to meet the Shareholders under the improved
condition of their affairs. He was glad to say that they had
now got rid of nearly all their debts, there being only a few
claims remaining unpaid. With regard to the debenture debts,
the Directors had offered to pay them off at par, but so im-
proved had become the prospects of the Company, that only
one holder had taken advantage of the offer. After making
reference to the arrangements respecting the leasing of the
line to the London arid Birmingham Company, which was to
come before a special meeting at two o'clock, the Chairman
concluded his observations.
The SECRETARY then read the report, which was principally
a congratulation of the Shareholders at the improved pros-
pects of the Company, and an expression of hope that the new
arrangements would still further advance the interests of the
Shareholders. It was stated that the receipts for the half-
year were 38,039/. 15s. 3,14-cl., and the whole since the beginning
256,7401. 3s. 7id. The disbursements up to the last general
meeting, in December, were 218,7001. 4s. 431., and to the
present time 256,740/. 3s. 7/pl., the disbursements of the half-
year being 37,6071. 103. 7d.
Mr. RIGBY moved the reception and adoption of the report.
In the course of his remarks, he s id, the very great improve-
ment which had taken place in their affairs was attributable in
a great measure to the exertions of the Directors.
Mr. WHITE seconded the motion, and took occasion to refer
more particularly to the great exertions of Mr. Thomas, the
Secretary. It was, he was persuaded, that gentleman's exertions
which had saved it from ruin. He thought tkat some recom-
pense or testimonial of respect should be tendered to him for
his great and unremitting exertions.
Sir. GU IiTRIC bore testimony to the truth of the observations
of Mr. White respecting the value of Mr. Thomas's labours,
and said had it riot been for that gentleman's cheerful pro-
ceedings and encouragement, he should have thrown up his
shares in disgust long ago. He hoped some means would
be taken to testify the respect of the Proprietors to that
gentleman.
The resolution for the adoption of the report was then
unanimously agreed to.
Mr. WHITE said, that as the business of the meeting was
finished, and as two o'clock had not arrived, he would reeal
their attention to the subjoct which had been previously re-
ferred to—that in reference to Mr. Thomas. He would mave
that some suitable provision, annual or otherwise, he presented
by the proprietors to that gentleman, as a recompense for his
efficient services.
Mr. WHITE seconded the resolution.
Mr. THOMAS said he was much gratified at the manner in
which his name had been received, With respect to any tes-
timony of respect in the manner named, he would suggest the
postponement of the matter till a future meeting, when the
whole affairs of the Company would be wound up, and placed
in their hands. That would be the proper time to discuss such
a proposition.
Mr. GODWIN thought the resolution ought to be passed at
once. He had witnessed the great assiduity and spirit with
which Mr. Thomas had conducted the affairs of the Com-
pany, and he considered the resolution ought to be passed forth-
with.
Sir. RAY said he could not allow the matter to go by with-
out also bearing his testimony to the great ability and urbanity
with which he conducted the ordinary affairs of the Company.
The CHAIRMAN, in rising to address the meeting, said he
had never proposed a resolution with greater pleasure than the
present.
The resolution was then put, and unanimously agreed to.
Mr. Thomas returned thanks in suitable terms.
SPECIAL MEETING.

The Proprietors then resolved themselves into a special meet-
ing, to consider the propriety of leasing the line, works, &c., to
the Loddon and Birmingham Company.
Mr. CUBITT then: moved that the line, works, &c., of the
Company be leased to the London and Birmingham Company
for 999 years.
After the reading of the agreement with the London and
Birmingham Railway Company on which the resolution was
founded, setting forth that the present Company should receive
one-fourth of all the gross receipts of traffic worked by the
engines and carriages of the former Company, and one-half the
proc eds of all traffic worked by the carriages and trucks of
private parties, the resolution was agreed to.
A vote of thanks was then given to the Chairman and Board
of Directors, and the meeting separated.

THE MASTER PASSION.—We are requested to
state that Mr. Colburn, of Great Marlborough-street, has
this day published " The Master Passion, and other Tales and
Sketches," by Thomas Colley Grattan, Esq., Author of
" Highways and Byways," &c., in 2 vols. post tivo., which can
now be had at all the libraries. Mr. Colburn has also just
published the following popular new novels :—l. Love and
Mesmerism, by Horace Smith, Esq., Author of " Bram-
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vourite, by Mrs. Gore, 3 vols.-3. Count Konigsmark, an
Historical Romance, by Capt. Frederick Chamier, R.N., 3
vols.-4. The White Slave, and the Russian Prince, by the
Author of " Revelations of Russia,"3 vols.-5. Self ; or,
The World as it Goes, by the Author of " Cecil," Second
Edition, 3 vols.-6. Maids of Honour, a Tale of the Court of
George 1., 3 vols.-7. De Rohan ; or, The Court Conspi-
rator, an Historical Romance, by M. Eugene Sue, Author
of " The Mysteries of Paris," &c., 3 "I'•
We rejoice that the fine harvest weather which
appears to have set in all over the country has removed all the
fears for the crops, which were so prevalent a few days ago,
and that there is now every reason to hope that the harvest will
be a fair average one.—Glasgow Argus.