The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-26 00:00:00

PROSPECTUS OF THE

RHONDDA and ELY VALLIES JUNCTION
RAILWAY, GLAMORGANSHIRE.

(Provisionally Registered.)
Promoted with the sanction and support of the Right Hon. the Earl
of Dunraven.
Capital, 2 00,000/
eposit,i 211.25. per Shares of 201. each.
D Share.
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE.

'Viscount Adare, M.P., Dunraven Castle, Glamorgan
Crawshaw Bailey, Esq., Iron-works, Nant y Glo
Sir Robert Price, Bart., M.P., Foxley, Herefordshire
Riehard Price, Esq., M.P., Radnorshire
Sir William Wynn, Maes Eewyeld, Chairman of the North Wales
Railway
James G. Barrett, Esq., Ross, Herefordshire
Henry A. Bruce, Esq., Duffryn House, Cardiff
William Bradley, Esq., Manor Oaks, Sheffield, Director of the Shef-
field and Manchester Railway
...lharles Richard Bigge, Esq., 19, Bryanstone-square
John Castendick, Esq., Lewisham, Kent
Thomas Chitty, Esq., Director of the Rugby and Worcester
Railway
The Rev. James Cozens, Ynys Plwm, Glamorganshire
Edward Cotton, Esq., St. James's-square and Kenilworth, Director
of the Commercial Bank
George Dennis, Esq., Director of the GreatiLeeds and London Direct
Railway
Captain Dawson, R.N., Barnes, Surrey, Director of Cambridge and
Lincoln Extension Railway
Richard Dutton, Esq., Director of the South and Midlands' Junction
Railway
William Edmondes, Esq., of Cowbridge, Glamorganshire
Thomas H. Evans, Mayor of Carnarvon, Director of the Rugby and
Worcester Railway
The Rev. H. R. Fowler, Felton, near Bristol, and No. 7, Manchester-
square
Captain Hewitt, Tyr Mab Ellis, Glarmorganshire
Windsor 11. Humphreys, Esq., Garth Hall, Glamorganshire
John J. Harris, Esq., Treverig, Glamorganshire
John Hopkins, Esq., Kiliely, Glamorganshire
William Harrison, Esq., Hill House, Upper Tooting
John James, Esq., Secondary of the City of London, and Director of
the South and Midlands' Junction Railway
John Ingles Jerdein, Esq., Director of the Great Manchester, Rugby,
and Southampton Railway
Yero Clarke Kemball, Esq., Hyde-park-gardens, Director of the
South and Midlands' Junction Railway
Richard Kelly, Esq., Director of the York and Lancaster Railway
Griffith Llewellyn, Esq., Baglan Hall, Glamorganshire
William Llewellyn, Esq., Director of the Bridgend Branch of the
National Provincial Bank of England
James Morrison, Esq., Director of the Chepstow and Forest of Dean
Railway
Thomas Morris, Esq., of Newport, Monmouthshire
Leyshon Morgan, Esq., Lower Tremains, Bridgend, Glamorganshire
Samuel P. Pratt, Esq., F.R.S., Bath, and No. 55, Lincoln's Inn-
fields, Director of the Kennet and Avon Canal
William Simpson Potter, Esq., Sussex-gardens, Hyde Park
George B. Pye, Esq., Lavenham, Suffolk
Evan Prichard, Esq., Collenna House, Glamorganshire
James Brown, Esq., of Ton Dhu, near Bridgend
Richard Fowler Rickards, Esq., Lantrissent House, Glamorganshire
James Reeves, Esq., Director of the London and Manchester Direct,
and South and Midlands' Junction Railways
Edward L. Richards, Esq., Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorganshire
John Randall, Esq., Old Castle, Bridgend, Glamorganshire
Richard Lewis Reece, Esq., County Coroner, Cardiff

Edward Scard, Esq., of Kew Green, Surrey,-and Garth Hall, Glamor-
ganshire
Henry James, Esq., Finsbnry-square, London
Joseph Underwood, Esq., The Hall. Director of the London and
Birmingham Extension Railway Company, and Director of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Conapany
(With power to add to their number.)
SOLICITORS.
W. E. James, Esq., 5, Basinghall-street, London
William Morgan, Esq., Bridgend, Glamorgan.
BANKERS.
Commercial Bank of London
National Provincial Bank, Bridgend and Cardiff.
ENGINEER.

This Railway is projected for the purpose of uniting the Rhondda
and Ely Vallies, with the South Wales Railway, at a few miles dis-
tance from the Port of Cardiff; and to open a new mineral district,
one of the richest and most important in South Wales, which is at
present without the means of transit for its immense and valuable
products.
It will pass through the central portion of the great coal-field of
Olamorganshire, where iron-stone also abounds with the coal in im-
mense quantities, and laying, geologically speaking, nearly flat, and,
obtainable, for the most part, by proper levels. The coal in addition
to its being of excellent quality for iron making, as is proved at Mer-
thyr and Aberdeen, is also, like that of those districts, of the very
best description for steam purposes, being nearly smokeless, although
inflammable, indeed so pre-eminently is the superiority of this de-
scription of coal established for steam purposes over any other,
that the demand for it far exceeds the supply, and promises, accord-
ing to the opinion of the most eminent marine engineers, to super-
sede all others for purposes of steam navigation. This source of
traffic alone will afford a handsome return for the capital invested,
as has been demonstrated in every instance where even tram-roads or
canals have been constructed to open the mineral resources of other
less promising vallies in Wales than the Rhondda, which is cele-
brated for the abundance, quality, and facility of obtaining its pro-
ductions.

An Inexhaustible supply of limestone (so necessary for the manu-
facture of iron and for agricultural purposes) may be obtained by
means of this Railway, much nearer and cheaper than by any other
line.
This line will afford to the increasing population of the rich vales
of Ely and Rhondda a much desired communication with the great
market town and port of Cardiff, from whence, at present, they may
be said to be almost excluded.
It is intended that the line shall commence at Blaen Rhondda, the
head of the Rhondda Valley, and proceed down to a natural pass
between the hills at Ffrwd Amws, a distance of eight miles, where it
►ill enter the Ely Valley and proceed down (a thither distance of
six miles) to Lanelay-bridge, near Lantrissent, and there join the
South Wales Railway, thus opening a communication under the most
advantageous circumstances as to distance, with all the ports in the
British channel.

A preliminary survey has already been made by competent par-
ties, and it is found that the country admits of highly favourable
gradients, so ranch so that it is confidently anticipated that the
works will be executed very considerably under the advertised ca-
pital.

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The landowners along the line are favourable to this undertaking,
and the names of many influential proprietors will be found on the
Provisional Committee.

No Subscriber will be answerable beyond the amount of his de-
posit until the Act is obtained, and then not beyond the amount of
his subs,ription.

Until an'Act of Parliament shall be obtained, the affairs of this
Company shall be under the control of the Managing Directors, to
whom power is given to allot the Shares, and to apply the thuds
of the Company in payment of all the expenses incurred in its forma-
tion, and in the preparation of the plans and sections to be submitted
to Parliament.

Power will be applied for in the Act (and in the meantime is
hereby given to the Managing Directors as above), to raise any addi-
tional capital, to extend or abandon any part of the line, to make
branch lines, or enter into any arrangements, by amalgamation or
otherwise, with any other company or companies, and also to nomi-
nate the first Directors of the Company.

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In the allottment of Shares, a preference will be given to
landowners on the line and other parties locally interested.
Prospectuses and Maps may be had of, and applications for
Shares, may bo addressed in thB form annexed to, W. B. James,
Esq., Solicitor, 5, Basinghall-street, London ; to W. Morgan, Esq.,
Solicitor, Bridgend, Glamorganshire ; and to the undermentioned
Brokers ; but no application for Shares will receive the attention of
the Committee, unless accompanied by a reference to one or more
of the Provisional Committee, Solicitors, or the Engineers :
London—Messrs. John Shewell and Son, 25, Tokenhouse-yard.
" Messrs. J. Peppercorne and Co., 2, Old Broad-street.
Liverpool—Messrs. Fienitt and Co.
Manchester—Messrs. Houghiand and Leese

Leeds—Messrs. John Young and Co.
Bristol Luke Arnold, Esq. ; Messrs. Taite and Nash
Birmingham—Mr. Collis

Sheffield—Messrs. Bardwell and Sons.
FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
To the Provisional Committee of the Rhondda and Ely Vallies

Junction Railway.
Gentlemen,—l request that you will allot me shares of 201.
each in this Company, and I undertake to accept the same, and to
pay the deposit thereon, or upon any less number that may be allotted
to me ; and I also undertake to execute the Parliamentary Contract
and Subscribers' Agreement when required.

Name in Hill ............... ..... ..
Trade or Profession ...... ..
Reference with Address . • • • •
Date of Application •....... • . ... • .

SHEFFIELD, BUXTON, LEEK, POTTE-
RIES, and CREWE RAILWAY .
(Registered Provisionally under 7 and 8 Victoria, c. 110.)
Capital, 800,0001., in 32,000 Shares of 251. each.
Deposit, 11. 7s. 6d. per Share.
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE.
John Burgess, Esq., Boroughreeve of Manchester, Director of the
Manchester and Birmingham Continuation and Welsh Junction
Railway
John Raiford, Esq., Rushohne House, Manchester, Director of the
Derbyshire. Staffordshire, and Worcestershire Junction Railway
John Gaunt, Esq., Banker, Leek
The Rev. Edward Powys, Rector of Bagnall and Cheddlei on
John Challenor, Esq., Overton Hall, near Congleton
Josiah Gaunt, Esq., Heaton House, and Leek
Thomas Finchett Maddock, Esq., Chester
Josiah Gaunt„ inn., Esq., Horton Hall, near Leek
The Rev. James Rostock, Cliffe Park
James Wardle, Esq., Leek
John Macfarlane, Esq., Manchester
John Collier, Esq., Manchester
George Edensor :Marsden, Esq., Manchester
Penrose Nevins, Esq., Old Trafford, Manchester
Henry Esq.. Endcliffe Rail, Sheffield, Provisional Director
of the Manchester, Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway
James Robins, Esq., Blakenills, Rugby, and Leek
James Challenor, Esq., Blackwood-hill
Charles Heaton, jnn., Esq., Leek, Director of the London and Man-
chester Direct Independent Railway
Robert Younge, Esq., Grey Stones, Sheffield, Provisional Director of
the Manchester, Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway
Wilson Overend, Esq., Sheffield
Thomas Ridley, Esq., Sheffield
Thomas Carr, Esq., Leek, Provisional Director of the Macclesfield
and Lichfield, or Churnet and Blythe Junction Railway
J. A. West, Esq., Western Lodge, Durham, Director of the Northum-
berland and Lancashire Junction Railway
Benjamin Smith, Esq., Duckmanton Lodge, Chesterfield
William Newton, Esq., Bakewell
Robert Micklington, Esq., Ordsail Hall, Retford, Notts
John Squire, Esq., Leek
Henry C. Leahy, Esq., St. James's-square
William Wood, Esq., M.D., Chetwynd House, Newport, Salop, Di.
rector of the Liverpool and Leeds Direct Railway
Thomas Birch, Esq., the Bank , Leek
John Green, E,q., Sheffield, Provisional Director of the Manchester,
Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway
Nathan Davenport, Esq., Leek
John Newton Mappin, Esq., Sheffield, Provisional Director of the
Manchester, Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway
William Milner, Esq., Leek
Thomas Smith, Esq., De-Bank House, near Leek
Robert Hammersley, Esq., Bridge-end, Leek, Provisional Director
of the Macclesfield and Lichfield, or Churnet and Blythe Junction
Railway
Samuel Swann Brittain, Esq., Sheffield, Provisional Director Of the
Manchester, Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway
Josiah Brunt, Esq., Leek
Samuel Young, Esq., Lym House, near Leek
John Ward, Esq., Leek
John Spence, Esq., Manchester
James Ridont, Esq., Leek
Thomas Heaton, Esq., Endon, near Leek
Samuel Butcher, Esq.? Provisional Directors of the Manchester,
George Dawson, Esq.j Sheffield, and Midland Junction Railway.
James Barker, Esq.' the Hall, Bakewell, Director of the Manchester,
Brixton, Matlock, and Midlands Railway, and of the Manches-
cheater, Sheffield, and Midlands Junction Railway
Sidney Smithers, Esq., Churchdale, near Bakewell, Director of the
Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midlands Railway
Philip Heacock, Esq., Buxton, Director of the Manchester, Buxton,
Matlock, and Midlands Railway
Joseph Wass, Esq., Lea Villa, near Matlock
John Elias Slocombe, Esq., Dudley
John Parsons Firmston, Esq., Bilston, Provisional Director Of the
Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, and South Staffordshire: Junction
Railway
Thomas -Lester, Esq., Dudley, Director of the Dudley and Broseley
Railway

(With power to add to their number.)
Excuirra—Charles Vignoles, Esq., M.R.I. A., F.R.A.S.
Lontott
Souctroz--Thomas Redfern, Esq., Leek
AGENT—Thomas Whalley Bolton, Esq., 4, Elm-court,
Temple
Lockt PEOPESSIONAL AGENT—R. H. Wilson, Esq., Solicitor, Moseley-
street, Manchester
Leek and , Gaunt, and Co.
Congleton-- BANKERS.
Fowler
Manchester and Liverpool—The Manchester and Liverpool District
Banking Company
Sheffield and Bakewell—The Sheffield and Rotherham Banking
Company
London—Messrs. Rogers and Co. ; Messrs. Smith, Payne and Smith
Sacarretts and
tem).—Mr. John Min Mill.

SHEFFIELD, BUXTON, LEEK, POTTE-
RIES, AND CREWE RAILWAY.
Office of the Company, Market place, Leek,
25th September, 1845.
In consequence of the immense number of Applications for S which hares
hi h continue to be daily received, the Committee beg to is
the public that the time of closing having arrived, no more can pos_
gibly be entertained.
It is respectfully requested, therefore, that no further applications
be made. .
The allotment will take place next week.
By order,
JOHN MINSHLTLL, Secretary pro tem.

LEICESTER and TAMWORTH JUNCTION
RAILWAY COMPANY.
The Directors of this Company have the satisfaction to announce
to their Shareholders tkat they have just concluded terms of amal-
gamation with the Coventry, Nuneaton, Birmingham, and Leicester
Railway Company.
Under this arrangement every Shareholder in each of the Com-
panies will be entitled to exchange share for share in the amalga-
mator! Company, or to receive back his deposit, of which due notice
Will be given. By order,
J. E. RATHBONE, Secretary.
4, Coleman-street, City, 26th September, 1845.
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