The Sun.
London, England, 1826-04-18 00:00:00

UNITED CHILIAN COMPANY.

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Yesterda Meeting, of. the'Bhareholders in the
United Chiliad Mining Conipany took place at the
George and Vulture.Tavent, Cornhilli for the
„purpose
of receiving the deposits which had been paid upon
the shares they held in the Company.
At twelve o'clock, the hour appointed for tsking-the Chair, all
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the Shareholders ivere assembled, and perhaps the district of
Duke's-place never poured out three or four 'dozen of ,meaner ob
jects than were mixed up on the occasion with the noble persons
whose names had been lent to give the Company a character.—
At half-past twelve o'clock some impatience was manifested, but
Captain Conzon, Lord Trvinnot's son, soon afterward's en-
tered the room, and assured the Shareholders that his father was
detained by an unforeseew'occurrence, but would be certainly at
their command at two o'clock. At half-past one o'clock his
Lordship arrived, and immediately took the Chair. He addressed
the gentlemen around him. He regretted that there had been
no disposition manifested upon the part of any of the Directors,
with the exception of himself and his son, and Mr. Annichini, to
meet the proposal of the Shareholders. He had merely to repeat,
that he and his son were ready to contribute their shares of the
deficiency which had been camplained of. The circumstance of
the bankruptcy of Mr. Hendricks, the projeCtor of the Company,
had, of course, interfered with the arrangements for paying off
the deposits. Under all the circumstances, he thought it would
be advisable to draw the money which was in the hands of the
bankers, and distribute it amongst the Shareholders as far as it
would go. It was calculated that the amount iu the hands.of the
bankersswould pay 3/. 4s. per share, and afterwards an exertion
might be made to induce all the Directors to pay up the deficien-
cies, which amounted to 1/. 6s. per share, so that the Share-
holders might be at no greater loss than 10s. per share.—This
statement excited considerable disapprobation.

A Shareholder declared, that he had expected from what oc-
curred at the last meeting, that 4/. 10s. would he paid upon the
shares this very day. He expected that the Directors would
have assembled immediately after it was known that the share-
holders were dissatisfied, for the purpose of making up the defi-
ciency ; but after all, the shareholders ivere as badly off as ever.

Lord TEYNHAM said the fact was, they formed no company at
all. Mr. Hendricks was the proprietor of what was called the
Company, and had taken the whole responsibility upon himself,
and he (Lord Teynham) and his son had signed the draughts for
the 1,0001. of the money subscribed, merely for the purpose of
dissolving it. He hoped the shareholders would take the Si. 10s.
per share ; if not, they must adopt whatever course they thought
most advisable.

Mr. ANNICITINI said, the shares ought to be paid off at par.
He would do all he could to accomplish that object.
A Shareholder.—My Lord, I say I must have my property.
If you von't pay me, I must go in my own vas to get it. It's a
shame, my Lord—it's a shame.
Another Shareholder said, that the Directors might, if they
pleased, look to Mr. Hendricks, but the shareholders must look
to the Directors, and to them alone. It was understood that the
money would be forthcoming this day, and now another post-
ponement was aimed at. Was this worthy of a Nobleman ?
Lord Trirsitam repeated, that he was willing to pay his pro-
portion of the deficiency complained of ; but he begged to know
whether any one present thought him to be such an ass as to pay
what ought to be contributed by nine Directors. He knew
nothing of the gentlemen in the direction, with the exception of
his own son ; and he had signed the draught while on a sick
bed. God Almighty knew he derived no profit from the trans-
action ; and God knew that he most earnestly wished he had never
heard a word about the company.—(A laugh.)
Several Shareholders said, they expected to get the whole of
their money back.
Lord TEYNHAM.—I shall do as I have stated. You would
not be so unreasonable as to expect I should pay the whole de-
ficiencies myself.
The Shareholders were almost unanimous in the opinion that
his lordship ought to pay every farthing. They pulled out their
shares, and said they were ready to receive their money. They
-came prepared, and they expected not to be any longer hum-
bugged. One of them, however, observed, that his lordship
would act a very foolish part in disposing of his property in
such a manner to gentlemen, all of whom had embarked in the
concern in the hope of a premium, and most of whom, be be-
lieved, had purchased the sharer at a heavy discount.
Mr. ANNICHINI said, that Mr. Hendricks had stated as a
reason for not coming to a settlement, that Lord Teynham and
another director owed him between 400/. and 500/.

Lord Teywnsm.—Tlat belongs to another transaction. It
has nothing to do with this ; it refers to shares in another com-
pany.
A Shareholder.---My Lord, if I don't get the money for toy
shares what I paid, I'll bring an action against you, that I via
Oh Lord how can a Lord act in that 'ere ray.
Lord Tkvismast, who sat with his hat off, close to the per-
son who uttered this threat, and who sat With his hat on, re-
spectfully assured . him, that every thing should be done to get
the whole of his money restored to him. In the mean time, his
Lordship recommend ed that/the Jew who had thus addiessed him
would be for the present satisfied with his share of the money
which remained at the banker's.

" Ay," said the Shareholder, " I'll take dat ; but if I don't get
de rest, I'll go into de court wid it." '

• Another Shareholder.—My Lord, here's a printer's bill of tip-
wards of 50/. •

Lord TErr►uAM.--Oh, I have nothing to do with that. God
knows, I have enough to do with the shareholders.

A Jew Shareholder.-1 hope, my Lord, you are not a director
in any other mining company?
Lord TEvniAm..-.—No, thank God. I never regretted any
thing so much in my life as my connection with city companies.
" Ay, ay," said one of .the Shareholders, with a red face and
dirty shirt, " you are a Director for all that. Why, you belong
,to the Kentish Railway Company."

Lord TEYNIEAM.—I am a Director, but it is an honorary one;
I have no responsibility upon me.
..

The Shareholder smiled familiarly at Lord Teynham, who said
—" I have certainly acted most foolishly in giving my sanction to
those things, but I have been punished for it. It has been a
source of hitter regret. I have made every inquiry into the nature
of the mining speculations since I have found myself in error, and
I have ascertained, beyond a doubt, that mining in South America
is all nonsence. I spoke with an intelligent Captain the other day
upon the subject, And he assured me that in the new mining dis-
tricts the roads were filled with broken carts, broken tools, and
drunken Englishmen and Scotchmen."--(Loud laughter.)
A Shareholder.—Well, my Lord, we'll thank you for the little
that comes to us.

Lord Trvi.rnaxt.—Now, Gentlemen, there are Gill. wanting.
That will be about 701. a-piece amongst the Directors. lam ready,
and so is Captain Curzon, to pay a fair proportion.
A Shareholder—Very well, my,Lord, we'll take your share now,
if you please.,
Lord Trixtraxv—UPon my word, you will not.• You don't
think that I'll pay without being indemnified.
" God bless you," said the shareholder, " you'll be quite dear.
Come, you and the Captain here can give us your proportions, and
that will be doing the thing decently."
Lord Teynham would not consent, without being indemnified
according to law.
A Shareholder then moved, that the sum of 31. 43. Upon each
share should he accepted by the shareholders in part payment of
the deposit money.
This motion was agreed to unanimously.
It was also proposed, that'on the 2d of June, the shareholders
should again meet, for the purpose of receiving whatever might be
collected from the Directors. —This was also agreed to.
Some of the shareholders cried out, " I say, my Lord, my Lord,
I wish we may get it."—(Laughter, in which Lord Teynham
joined.)
Here a Gentleman who held shares called for a glass of brandy
and water, and sat down next to Lord Teynham. " You had bet-
ter, my Lord," said he, "send off to the bankers, for the little mo-
ney there ; we'll have it now, if you please."
" Ay, ay," said a Jew shareholder, "ye vou't go vidout it. Go
down, my Lord, to de bankers and get it." •
Lord TZYNHAX then sent to the bankers, but word was
brought back that the check must be countersigned by Mr.

Hendrick.
The Shareholders who were waiting with great impatience for
the return of the mescienger, were thunderstruck at this intelligence.
They began to give all up for lost.
A Solicitor, who attended upoetennitthheoefpcarßotiminoikufritiuso,pinotseneorssfhtolhvulehdattade
direc-
tors, suggested the propriety of waiting until Mr. Hendrick's ex-
abpneehlienneadoinoastel NiVtbitinehfiogtrhheet the Commissioners
out
thiEfiooiad been purchased by the bank-
rupt by the desire of the directors.
Lord TEYNIIAM said, there was no occasion for waiting, as the
shares bed been properly disposed of.
• Lord TEYNIIAM then said, he would himself go to the bankers.
The shareholders cheered up at this intimation. His Lordship
then left the room, accompanied by a shareholder on each vide.
A Sharehol6r walked over to Captain Curzon, who was bare-

headed, and said, " Well, Captaiu, any naval promotions this
year ?"
The Captain was astonished. He said he Was not aware of
any.

The Shareholder pulled his chair dose to that of the Captain.
and with his hat on, began to discuss the conditions of the naval
power of France and of that of England. " The French," said
.he, " have 50 sail of the line ready- to start, and if there is, such
thing as a war, John Bull will have to look sharp."
The Captain obserVed, that there might be some difficulty in
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manning the French ships effectually.
His Lordship at this moment returned, and informed the meet.
ing that all was right. There was a general cry of joy at this in-
telligence.

Ills Lordship then took the shares from the holders, who gave"
a receipt on the back of them, which is a complete bar to any,
future action for the recovery of the remainder of the deposits.
The first person who received a check from his Lordship, made
but one spring towards the door, and he was out of sight in an '
instant.

The rest of the company were equally quick in their move-
ments.

One of the shareholders, upon receiving his money, took his
Lordship by the hand, " Well, my Lord," said he, " God bless
you, I'll see you again on the 2d of June."
The business being concluded, Lord Teynham and his son re-
tired.. His Lordship having frequently during his exertions de-
clared, that he had never derived any advantage from the Com-
pany, one of the Shareholders, upon leaving the room, said, "My
skull and eyes ! if I don't become a director myself."
Between 1,000/. and 2,000/. was paid away in the room by
his Lordship He and his son, and Mr. Annichini, were the di-
rectors upon whose responsibility the money was drawn.

LONDON 11,141 RK

PRICE OP lIRN:An.

The highest price of !tread in the Metropolis, it 91d. for
the 41b.loal—there are t Sheri who sell from 4 hal/pcnuy to+
twopence halfpenny below that rate.

IMPORTATIONS OF GRAIN LAS!' WEE:::
English. lri,h. Il'oreigrne
Wheat 4,730 - S4O
Barley
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4,849
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Malt 4,17i --
Oats • 8,371 5,e65
'lye. - -
Beans • . • f435 -
Peas -
Tares ... i", t) -
Rapeseed - - --
Brdnk ... - -
Mustard ..• --- -
Seeds -
Linseed ... --- --
Flour ~ -

260'

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SEEDS, April 17.
New English R. C It, re r, pet cw1...46s 64s 676—fine 7"
Old Ditto
New Foreign ditto 4ss 57. 60s—tine lids
old (lino ditto
.New Whiteditt., 511 57% 63C—fine 731.•
Old ditto . -'9s 41s 45s—tine 50,
NewTrefuil.. per cwt 9.1 s 2.l63os—fine —4
Old ditto 7s 13s 191—litre 211
New Itibgt ass
Old ditto lss 30s 366—tine--s
English Catraway Seeds
Foreign ditto 255.30 s —s-,tine.--i
Coriander do.

St.Foin.... per 41 36s 403—line 41s
Bye-Grass '4s 30s—fine 83. —s
Pacey ditto " - '3Bs 42s—fine 4G' —lt
Linseed for feeding ' 37$ 40s—tine 414
Milo, for crushing • " 32. 34.—tine —$
Canary Seed , 7tA inis—,uld 7is s4i
White Mustard Seed.. poi !,,,shrl.... las 20s—fine —4
Brown ditto
Titriiip Seeds • 10s I.ls pe.....line ifis
'fates 3s 45,—new 5s Gs
Rape Seed ....per last —l-1 221 i.,!..-11 —a

Ni WGATE AND LEADENIIALL MAtits.l.TS, 'it pril 17.
By Om CtleitSC•
Beef 3s Oil to 4s 4,1 1 Vval 3s Oil to Zis 0,1
Mottos ..... 3s 41i 10 4s tad i Porl- .... 3s 8,110 51 4st
Lamb, Sp Oti to Gs Bd. —......---

—1nf..... 70s 041 to g 5 Oct
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sm;THFI Ll.O HAY .N 1 AItF.P.T, Alai: 1,,
(-1"r,r,0• 90s Od to loos Od Hay, Old si. 04 to 90° "
—New 1n f. (55. Od to 801 Oti
—New —s od to —6Ol straw
.... jai Oil ts. 44sOd
ST. JAM FSS. Os Od
Os
Hay
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New Ditto —s ad to —,s ad. snow
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.36s od to Os thi.
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Clover SG. 04 to I los Oil flay ~.
.. 60 ud to 1,,c) Od
I Straw 36s Od to /Ps Od f„f:i7j .... -14221221....:22ti

PRICE OF 'not's, April 17'
121 Ix, tai PI to, to 151 OS Per ctrl.
Os to 111 11. to PO I-s prr cwt.
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Kent
121 Os to Isl Os to 141 us Prr
Sucsex cet11:191:1::•.. thiOs to 2110.--Secoods, i5l 04 to 18' .-
prat 11,74
Susstx "Igs
- . 101 10s to 1111 Is --I 04 pj co't
Essex Baas

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Besl Hei kis & Steer. dwr At. Ortlinztry .... la f/t1 to 2$ 01
24 ad to 2s Sc Market Call ..racli.. 76 ea,
Nliddlitigs
SHEEP SKIT S•
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Downs 2s Oil 1.13$ lid I Lambs Os ott to os Od'

l'lttUL OF 1.1'.A I 111.:1:.
Butts, 50 to 56111 s each pet 11, tqll to soii
Ditto, 56 to 6611(s eii4:ll
nest Dresiing Hidei 17(1 to 194
Oolonsoil Hides ' 14ct to IGO
Cr9pllides, 35 to 41511 ts for cutting.
Ditto .... 40 to 45163 --d W --4
Ditto .... 45 to 5011,s
Calf Skins..-It; to 4011,a
Ditto 50 to 7011),
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Dino -0 to 6011)4 Sed to 954
Small Seal* (Cireettlantl)
Large dil to l4d I. 17a
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'fanned Horse Hides
SpaniA florae Hi.lei

PItICII...S OF TA LA.() w, s
Teiwil Tallow 3tis od —s Od
Yellow Russia 34s 6,1 -s (id
White dilto.. 3f;s Ud —s
Soap dittn. :ps V. —1 0(1
Melting Stuff etis Oit ocl
Ditto !tough.. 0:1—i oil

l's &v.. per t 11.11i.—Apr111 4,
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Yellow Soap .
90'
I Mottled
Curd
32s°'.1
rareb
Cowl I)i.v 00"
gr.

PR IC KOF( N 1 )1.14.h M 1.),0W
Price fir Cikiltiles, per dozen, ti, till ;I 7, 6d'
iln7,!p for ready nmtley.

PRICE t)10 RAW FAT; per Slone of 811).—April 14
Price pf 1
allow, {as it ,l _b y the: 'allow Mriters), 411.

COAT. MARKET, APiur, 17.
A astir's, 31s--Xurdon, 30s 141—Beaumont,• 294—Coxlvtig,/
32% 3d--Felling Alain, 29s— Heaton, 33s 3:1 to 334 tad—lfrr
well, 30s 6d—Killingworth, 32s to 32s.titl—Liddell's Main,
~-Newburn, 303 6d—Pelo.W, 32s—Perey East, 285,-P"rr
Windsor, 21Is 3d—Sliipeote, 2/Is—Tanticlil Moor, 314 aurt,
Townley, 3ls—Willington, 33s 6a—ltryiani, 31s
End Bell and Co. lid-11Pa11s End Bensham,
Walls End Bewicke and co. 33s 911. to 364—Walls End Brown:li'
32s—Walls End Green's, 31335 V End Hotspur,
—Walls End Newniatell, ticl--Walls End Northumber-
land, 32s—Walls End Peareth, 31%-I,Valls- End :-
Riddellnd
345 6d—Walls End Rus.ell's, 3-is :',(l to. 3-14
Walker, 32s 6d—Russell's Betton small, ltis•Cl,-Wags.
Stewart's small, Lis Ms—Walls End ,Latnbton
to 165 6,1-'--Tantield Trader, 31s-----Cciwpen,
37s—llartley, 3N—Eden Alain. 33s- •Montague, 211;
Lyon's Main, 335 tti 33s 6d—Russell's Lyon's Main, 344 3.!,4,1
&slum Main; 234 9d—Walls ,End iletton, 37s—Walls _
Lyon's, 34s—Walls End Lambton, 375—Walls EndStewaro:,
375--; Ifussell's Denotes Walls End, 375—Ord'a RedhP6ll,
—Ships at Inialz,t, 11.2—Ships sold, 79.1.

BIRTH.
At Brighton, on the 16th, Mrs. J. G. Lockhart, of a son.

On the 15th hast., at her father's house,
lED.
in urnont-stree,
Katherine, second daughter of Sir Robert Alexander, Bart., ag
IS years.
At The house of his son-in-law, Mr. Weller, of the Cheltenbiln
Literary Saloon, in the 66th year of his age,
'ISIr' JOhn Soutbrt;
den, late of Rye, in Sussex. It is singular that Mr. Southerae°d
eldest son, who had been abroad nearly five and twenty yests':a-a
13ea od
had not during that reriod seen any member of his family', arrived
in Chelteuhatri but two hours after' the decease of his, Isnlen
father, ..

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