The Sun.
London, England, 1845-10-11 00:00:00

PROSPECTUS.

This important line of railway will commence at a point on the
Manchester and Bolton Railway, between Bolton and Farnworth,
running thence in a direct line through Worsley and Patricroft to a
point on the Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Railway,
with which it will form a junction, to Cheadle, where it will unite
with the Macclesfield branch of the Manchester and Birmingham
Railway, by which means a direct railway communication will be
opened with Macclesfield and the various lines of railway proposed
to terminate there.
The great advantages to be derived from a communication be-
tween Bolton and Altrincham, and via Cheadle, with Macclesfield,
will at once be seen on reference to the map, not only as a feeder
and channel communication between existing and projected lines, but
also as supplying the link wanting in the chain of direct communica-
tion between Bolton, Blackburn, and a very large extent of the po-
pulous manufacturing districts and towns of the central part of the
countyof Lancaster, with the Staffordshire Potteries, the great iron
districts, 2;irmingham, and the metropolis, and consequently the in-
termediate places in the lines of the various existing and projected
railways between Manchester, Macclesfield, and the whole of the
southern portion of the kingdom.
An important feature in this undertaking is, that whilst it will,
by me ins of existing and projected lines, open up to the immense
agricultural and manufacturing population of Warwickshire, Staf-
fordshire, and Cheshire, a direct communication with Southport,
Bia'Apool, and the other watering-places situate on the coast of Lan-
cashire, it will likewise form a continuation of the proposed direct
lines from Lon ion (via Macclesfield) to Edinburgh and Glasgo,
either by Fleetwood-upon-Wyre, or by the Lancaster awnd
Carlisle lines.
The saving of distance between Macclesfield and Bolton being
important, whilst the great, tut unavoidable delays which must be
in incurred iu passing through the different termini in Manchester,
will be obviated.
Another important feature in this enterprise is, that it will not ma-
terially affect any existing or contemplated line, and that it will be
able, by uniting itself with them, and with other projected lines, and
lines now in the course of formation, to increase their mutual traffic
to a considerable extent, both in passengers and goods ; and being the
means of establishing a principle of reciprocity, cannot in any manner
injure any existing interests.
To the town of Bolton, and its neighbouring extensive coal fields,
it is obvious this line will secure the most important advantages, by
its connexion with existing lines, and others projected which will
centre thero. It need hardly be added, that with all these advan-
tages, a most important traffic for passengers and goods may be relied
upon, independent of which, as the line itself presents no engineering
or other obstacles of importance, and will be executed at
an expense far below the ordinary average, the most ample security
to the capitalist is offered.
The deeds will provide that no call shall be made on the share-
holders beyond the deposit now paid until the Act of Parliament is
obtained, and power will be reserved in the Act to allow 41. per cent.
interest on all calls.
A certain number of shares will be reserved for the landowners
and othtrs having local interests in the line, and who are friendly to
the interests of this company.
Applications for shares and prospectuses may be made in the
subjoined form to the solicitors, of to the following share-brokers :
London-31essrs. Fields, Son, and Bailey, Wanfford-court, Throg-
morton-street
Manchester—Messrs. Green and Oldham ; Mr. P. Leicister
Liverpool—Messrs. Geddes and Drinkwater, and Mr. W. W. St.
George
Bolton—Mr. J. Gorton
Rochdale—Mr. Jonathan Neild, jun.
Warrington—Mr. James Cawley
Leeds—Messrs. Standish and 131ackett
Preston—Mr. Wren
Hull—Messrs. Flint and Tootal
York—Messrs. Graystone and Earle.
FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
To the Provisional Committee of the Lancashire, Cheshire, and

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John Downes, Esq., Bedford-Place, Russell-square
John Stewart, Esq., Portman-square, director of the Thames Em-
bankment Company
William Cremer, Esq., Barnes, Surrey, and Mincing-lane, City,
director of the Northern and Southern, and the Grand Trunk
Railways
Long Orchard, and Eccleston-square
Richard power, Esq.,
The O'More, Cloghan Castle, high sheriff of Roscommon, director of
the Grander London and erectorp Railway
Charles Fredick, Esq., of the Manchester and Southamp-
ton Railway
John Chancellor, Esq., Hyde-house, Battersea
James Troup, Esq., Hastings, director of the Direct Western Railway
Company
W. B. Chorley, Esq., Tremadoc, director of the Direct London and
Holyhead, and Porth Dynllaen Railway, and Slate Quarries, Fles-

tiniog
William Pritchard, Esq., Doctor s'-commons

Richard Dewes, Esq., Knaresborough.
COMMITTEE OP MANAGEMENT.
Major Fitzgerald James Troup, Esq.
William Cremer, Esq. Warren Stormes Hale, Esq.
Samuel Phillips, Esq. William Slarke, Esq.
Daniel Ebbetts, Esq. William Pritchard, Esq.
(With power to add to their number.)
ACTING ENGINEERS—W. Rider, Esq.• MT. George Smith.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Potter and Collingridge, Basinghall-street.
PARLIAMENTARY AGENTS.
Messrs. Caineran and Bain, IS, Parliament-street
SECRETARY—Thomas A. Corlett, Esq.
BANKERS—London and Westminster Bank.
The formation of this Company has originated with gentlemen
having extensive local interests, for the purpose of effecting direct
railway communication between London and Hastings, using a por-
tion of the existing railways to complete the most direct line, as well
as assist in extending railway accommodation in the south-eastern
district, " and will be the only direct line under local management
between London and Hastings." The line will be constructed for
working either with atmospheric power or locomotive steam-engines,
as may be proved to be most advantageous previous to the perma-
nent way being laid.
It is also proposed to make aline of railway from Tunbridge Wells
to Lewes and Brighton, by a junction with the coast line at Lewes,
and thus open lines of communication with the populous towns in
North Kent and the southern coast.
It is further contemplated to establish a branch to the town and
port of Rye, or to connect the Direct Hastings line with the Hastings
and Ashford coast line, for which an Act was obtained last session.
To the inhabitants of Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Rochester,
Chatham, Sheerness, Gravesend, &c., it will afford direct and speedy
access to Hastings, Brighton Eastbourne, Worthing, and the neigh-
bouring seaports, as well as the eastern and western parts of Sussex.
To the inhabitants of Hastings and St. Leonard's the advantages
to be derived from the formation of this line will be evident. Bring-
ing the Metropolis within a two hours' journey, it must of necessity
greatly increase the already well-established reputation of those
justly-celebrated watering-places, and bring to them an increased
number of visitors, who are now deterred front residing there by rea-
son of the absence of railway accommodation.
To the inhabitants of Lewes and Brighton the advantages are pro-
portionately great. Passing, as the proposed line will do, through a
great agricultural district, it will give increased facilities for the
transport of the produce of those districts.
In 1806 that eminent engineer, the late Mr. John Ronnie, pro-
jected a harbour and dock, at Ilastings; and subsequently, AI r.Cubitt,
C.E., and Mr. Brooks, C.E., surveyed the coast, and projected har-
bours in the same situation ; there can be no doubt a considerable
portion of continental traffic must pass from Hastings to the opposite
ports on the French coast, the direct line between London and raris
being through Hastings.
The existing trade and fishery of Hastings is ample to pay five per
cent. on the coast of tile harbour, pier, and dock, and the natural
result of such accommodation opposite so many ports on the French
coast, must be that of threefold increase.
Strict attention to economy will be given in the expenditure of the
capital, thereby guaranteeing to the public low charges for the con-
veyance of passengers and goods, and there can be no reasonable
doubt, that when the traffic is fairly developed, the full rate of 10 per
cent. will be paid, and a surplus left for branch lines, or a reduction

of fares.
In drawing attention to the merits of this undertaking it should be
observed that the formation of a trunk line between the metropolis
and Hastings, one of the most healthy and fashionable watering-places
in the kingdom, which is increasing in estimation the more its valua-
ble resources are developed, in addition to the formation of a harbour,
pier, and dock—the great improvement in steam navigation—the
establishment of railways between Paris and the ports on the French
coast opposite Hastings, " render this one of the most important, as
well as direct lines of communication between London and Paris," as
reference to the map will clearly point out.
There are no engineering difficulties ; and the lines are under
sxrvey, for the purpose of depositing plans, &C., previous to the en-
suing session of Parliament.
The liability of the Shareholders will be limited to the amount of
their subscriptions, and in allotment of shares, a preference will be
given to landowners on the respective linespower will be se-
cured in the Act to allow 4 per cent. on paid-up capital previous to
opening the lines.
Prospectuses and plans of the line may be had of the Solicitors,
and of the Secretary, at the temporary offices of the Company, to
whom application for shares may be made in the following form :
FORM OF APPLICATION.
To the Provisional Committee of the Direct London and Hastings
Railway, Harbour, Pier, and Dock Company.
Gentlemen,—l request that you will allot me shares of 201.
each in the above Company, and I hereby undertake to accept the
same, or any less number that may be alloted me, subject to the re-
gulations of the Company, and to pay the deposit of 21.25. per share,
and to execute the necessary deeds when required.
Name in full .• • • • • • • • •
Profession or business (if any), and address
of the same ..... ....... • •• • •
Residence in full
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Address of referee . •
Date..

Signature of applicant • • • • • • • • • • • • : • •

LEICESTER and BIRMIN G HAM RAIL-
WAY, with a Branch from Nuneaton to Coventry. (Baxter's
Line.)

(Provisionally Registered, 10th April, 1845.)
CHARLES HOLTE BRACEBRIDGE, Esq., The Hall, Atherstone
Chairman.
W. CHANCE, Esq., Birmingham, Deputy Chairman.

The Mayor of Birmingham
Richard Spboner, Esq., M.P. for Birmingham, Brick&lds, Worcester
Thomas Macaulay, Esq., Leicester
Sir W. Hyde Pearson, Knight, F.R.S., Hanover-square, London
George Attwood, Esq., The Laurels, Edgbaston, Birmingham
W. W. Pearson, Esq., 5, Gloucester-terrace, Regent's Park, London
J. G. Norhury, Esq.; Mancetter House, Atherstone
S. Haines, Esq., Chad-house, Edgbaston, Birmingham
J. Brearly Puy n, Esq., Birmingham
Edward Middleton, Esq., Chad-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
William Freer, Esq., Atherstone
F. W. Wollaston, Esq., Shenton•hall, Hinckley
F. Wollaston, Esq., Sheepy, Atherstone
B. North Arnold, Esq., M.D., Atherstone
W. Chance, jun., Esq., Birmingham
J. Wilkes Unett, Esq., Birmingham
George Turner, Esq., Birmingham
Thomas Davies, Esq., Birmingham
II F. Hunte. Esq:, Kilburn-hall, Derbyshire, director of the Great
Grimsby, dainsborough, and Derby Railways
William Lucy, Esq., Birmingham
John Davis, Esq., 31. D., Coleshill
R. Gardner, Esq., Chasley-hall, Manchester, director of the Treat
Valley Railway
Henry Teotal, Esq., Manchester, director of the Trent Valley Railway
R. C. Sharp, Esq., Bramehall•hall, Stockport, Cheshire, director of
the North Staftbrdskire Railway
Thomas Critchley, Esq., Manchester, director of the North Stafford-
shire Railway
James Walkinshaw, Esq., Old Park, Isle of Wight, Deputy Chairman
of the Manchester and Southampton Railway
The Hon. M. W. Nugent, Iligham Grange, near Hinckley
Kirkley Fenton, Esq., Caldecote-hall, near Nuneaton
Win. Atkinson Gardner, Esq., 4, Cecil-street, Strand, London.

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
C. Holte Bracebridge, Esq., Chairman
W. Chance, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Sir W. H. Pearson, Knt., F.A.S. • Samuel Haines, Esq.
J. G. Norbury, Esq, Edward Middleton, Esq.
Thos. Macaulay, Esq. W. A. Gardner, Esq.
F. Wollaston, Esq. John Brearly Payn, Esq.
Jas. Walkinshaw, Esq. W. W. Pearson, Esq.
H. Tootal, Esq.
ENGINEER—CharIes Vignoles, Esq., F.R.S.A.
SOLICITOR—S. S. Baxter, Esq.
LOCAL SOLICITORS.
Leicester—Messrs. Toiler
Hinckley—Messrs. Smith and Pilgrim
Nuneaton—Messrs. John and George Cruddock
Coventry—Messrs. Dawes and Son
Birmingham—Messrs. Spencer and Rollins.
The Committee of Management have the pleasure of announcing
to the shareholders that the surveys are on the point of completion ;
that the line, as chosen by their eminent engineer, Mr. Vignolos, is
reported by hint to be the best and shortest practicable one beween
Leicester and Birmingham.
The whole scheme will be perfected in full time to be proceeded
with on the meeting of Parliament ; and the important arrange-
ments now being made are such as warrant the Committee in con-
fidently stating that the expectations of the shareholders will be
fully realised in the success of the line,
By order,
41, Chancery-lane, Oct. 10, 1845

EDWARD DANIEL, Secretary

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GRAND JUNCTION, GREAT WESTERN,
and SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY JUNCTION.
The Managing Committee of the above Railway hereby give notice
that NO APPLICATIO.NS for SHARES will be received after
WEDNESDAY, the 15th inst.
By order,
JOHN SOUTIIGATE, jun., Hon. Sec.
Company's Offices, 2, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house.

TI-1E EXETER, DORCHESTER, and WEY-
31OUTII JUNCTION COAST RAILWAY.
The Committee of Management inform the Applicants for Shares
in this line that the letters of allotment have been issued, and that
the number of applicants have been go great as to prevent their
complying with the wishes of many most respectable parties. The
Committee, therefore, trust that this will be deemed a sufficient
excuse to all applicants who have not received allotments.
ROBERT ANDREW RIDDELL, Chairman.
By order of_the Board,
FRANCIS CREW, Secretary.
Company s Offices, 62, Moorgate-street, Oct. 10, 1845.

HULL AND BARNSLEY JUNCTION
RAILWAY.
Extensions to Rotherham, Sheffield, Market Weighton, and Driffield.
'Provisionally Registered on the 29th September, 1845, pursuant to

7 and 8 Victoria, cap. 110.)

TWO CAPITAL FREEHOLD FARMS,

The Committee of Management of the Hull and Barnsley Junction
Railway beg to announce that they have determined upon
the line from a point near Campsall or Askern, southward to
extendingi
ha and Sheffield, by a junction with the Midland Railway at or
near Swinton ; and to the north-east, through or near Market
Weighton, to Driffield, forming a junction at that town with the
Burlington Brandt of the hull and Selby Railway.
The engineers have nearly completed the necessary survey for the
proposed extensions, and so soon as their report is made to the Com_
mittee, the requisite capital will be raised by
the creation of addi-
tional shares, which it is intended to allot rateably amongst the
original allottees of the Bull and Bantsley Junction Railway.
By order, JNO. MOOR, Secretary, pro tern.
Hull, October 8, 1845

IN MONMOUTHSHIRE, near to USI, and MONMOUTH.
TWO capital FREEHOLD FARMS, together 274 ACRES of
EXCELLENT LAND, let to responsible tenants at 324/. a year.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed to an-
nc,unce for PUBLIC SALE, at the Auction Mart, Lon-
don, on TIWRSDAY, Nov. 6, at Twelve o'clock, in Two Lots,
A VERY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, pre-
senting a most inviting opportunity for the investment of capital
upon solid security ; indeed, it presents a refreshing contrast, and
is one very much at variance with the overwhelming, although
plausible schemes with which this country is at present afflicted.
It comprises

TOGETHER 274 ACRES OF VERYSUPERIOR LAND,
in the most picturesque and delightful part of the admired county
of Monmouth, close to the
MARKET-TOWNS OF USK AND MONMOUTH,

and let to highly responsible tenants, at rents producing
THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY.FOUR POUNDS.
As an investment this property is especially suited. The
Farms are most eligibly situate, and the tenants unexceptionable.
It should seem that there is now in contemplation railways to con-
nect this part of the favoured county with all there through whose
influence considerable increased value to the soil must be achieved ;
and it necessarily follows that ere long
A RENTAL APPROACHING
FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS A.YEA R

may be confidently expected.
THE LANGEVIEW FARM, OF 202 ACKES
of excellent arable, meadow, and pasture land, is witliin a mile
of the town of Usk, with a substantial farm-house, and all n eces-
sary buildings, in the occupation of Mrs. Jane Blower, at a clear
yearly rent of 2441., and is nearly
ALL TITHE FREE.
THE MESSUAGE, FARM, AND LANDS, CALLED
RED HOUSE,
together with tenements and lands belonging, called Pwll rytka,
CONTAINING ABOUT 73 ACRES,
is situate in the parish of Langattock.vihon-Avel, within five
miles
of Monmouth, in the occupation of Mr. John Rose, at the
7early rent of 80/.

The farms may be viewed on application to the tenants , and
printed particulars had, foutteen days prior to the sale, At the
principal inns at Usk, Monmouth, Bristol, and Gloucester of A.
Waddington, Esq., solicitor, at Usk ; the Auction Mart ; .and at
Mr. George Robins's offices, Covent-garden.

The woollen trade of Gloucestershire has not beet
so flotuishing for a number of years as it hal-bee:l of late, and
is at the present time.—Bristal Gazette.