The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-30 00:00:00

DIRECT NORTHERN RAILWAY from
LONDON to YORK, by LINCOLN.
Capital 4,000,0001., in 80,000 shares of 501. each.
Deposit, 2'. 10s. per glare.
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE.
The Hon. William Ashley William Gambler, Esq.
J. M. Brackeubury, Esq. Colonel William Gravatt, R.E.
John Brightman, Esq, 'Major Thomas George Harriott,
Michael Bruce, Esq. H. P., R.C. S.
Robert Walter Carden, Esq. . William Morley, Esq.
Edward Turst Carver, Esq. William Mountford Nurse, Esq.
The Chisholm John Pickersgill, E,sq.
Lieut.-Colonel James Nisbet Col- Thomas Raikes, Esq.
quhoun, R.A. Edward Sherman, Esq.
James Farquhar, Esq. Edward Winslow, Esq.
(With power to add to their numbers.)
EacitelfEast--Sir John Rennie, F.R.S. ; Wm. Gravatt, Esq., F.R.S.
BANKERS—The Union Bank of London.
Soiacrroa.s.......Messrs. Johnston, Farquhar, and Leech, Moorgate.
street, London.
Psameertereae AGENTS—Messrs. G. and T. W. Webster, Old
Palace-yard, Westminster.
SECRIITART—Major William Amsinck.
The formation of a Direct Main-Trunk Railway, for the im.
Portant purpose of connecting the north of England and Scotland,
by York and Lincoln, with the metropolis, has bees decided upon,
after mature investigation and conviction of the public advantages
leech a line of communication.
The line will commence near King's-cross, in the New-road, the
Most central situation in the metropolis, both as regards the West_
end and the City; it proceeds by Chipping Barnet, Biggleswade,
Neots, Huntingdon, near Peterborough and Market Deeping by
Stamford, to the west of Bourn, east of Grantham, west of Sleaford,
and east of Newark, to Lincoln, and thence by Gainsborough,
Thorne, Snaith, and Selby, to York.
The distance by it between London and York will be 160
will be about 20 miles shorter than by any other proposed line.
t will reduce by 39 miles the present distance between London
and York, and will consequently by the same distance bring New-
castle and Edinburgh nearer to the metropolis, while the distance
saved between London and Hull will be ne less than 43 miles.
• It will form the nearest route to Leeds, Selby, Hull, Halifax,
Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Pontefract, and Sheffield; thus
commanding the traffic of the manufacturing districts of Yorkshire,
as well as the traffic from the north of England, Scotland, Lincoln.
shire, and the other agricultural districts through which it passes.
Taking its course through a highly productive country, it em-
braces all the market towns of importance, and connects all Lin-
colnshire with the manufacturing districts and the metropolis.
It opens an easy communication between Norfolk and Suffolk,
and the West and North of England.
The line, as will be seen by the map, does not interfere with the
drainage of the fen country, whilst it embraces the most important
Markets and towns of that district.
The inclinations are extremely favourable, and are obtained at a
moderate expense, there riot being any engineering work of great
• magnitude on the line. The guage will be the same as the exist-
ing lines through the manufacturing districts, end all loss of time
in travelling will he avoided, as the line will be an integral trunk
line under one management.
The expense of construction being moderate, and the distance so
Much reduced, the fares will be proportionately less, and an ample
profit is sufficiently shown by the annexed abstract of the traffic
tables, which are the result of a most rigid investigation, and are
,P4r.liaTent.
The capital 'WU raised, namely, 4,000,0001., is a sum
exceeding the engineers' estimate. It has, however, been thought
advisable to allow an ample margin for any increase of prices above
those of the present time.
The surveys were commenced in October last, and in March
last, the Direct Northern Line, and its advantages (together with
Many other trial lines, and their disadvantages), were carefully
brought to the consideration of many gentlemen well qualified to
form an opinion on such matters, and finally the:prospectus, accom-
Partied by a map on a sufficient scale, was published on the 4th of
April, 1844. This prospectus and map show the London terminus
at King's-cross.
At this date there was not before the public any other project
for a direct line of railway from London ta York ; but when more
than a month had elapsed from the time of the publication of the
Prospectus and Map of the Direct Northern Railway, the Cam_
bridge and York via Lincoln Railway Company (who had up to
that time adhered to an indirect line by Cambridge to York)
changed their title to that of the London and York Railway Corn.
Party, and their stated capital, which previously had varied from
2,500,000/. to 1,600,0001., was then, for the first time, named at
4,000,000/. In their new prospectus the London and York Corn
Pally also adopted King's-cross for their London terminus.
Of the sense entertained of these encroachments by the pro-
Moters of the Direct Northern Railway, the York and London
Company wele duly apprised by a circular addressed to each mem-
ber of their Committee on the 18th of May last, and signed by the
Secretary, Major Amsinck.
A map of the London and York Railway was, however, pub-
lished in the latter part of August last, which, to the surprise of
the promoters of the Direct Northern Line, showed an attempt to
appropriate upwards of 70 miles from London of the published line
Of the Direct Northern Railway.
Still the project of the London and York Railway Company falls
very far short of a direct line from London to the north, as wi 1 be
Been from the following data:—
From London to York the distance by the present lines of rail-
way is 219 miles ; by the proposed London and York line, stated
' to be 200 miles; by the proposed Direct Northern Railway, 180
During the progress of this undertaking, a very large proportion
of the landowners on the line have been communicated with, and
consulted in reference to it, and the full concurrence of that im-
Portant interest is, with very few exceptions, confidently relied on.
Public attention having been lately drawn to the atmospheric
Principle, the Committee wish to observe that they are in a con.
dition to take advantage of that principle, should it eventually be
shown lobe for the benefit of the undertaking.
The sections of the country through which the line passes from
London to York can be seen at the °fliers of the Company, 64,
ldoorgate.street. Every explanation, also, will be afforded with
regard to the traffic and other matters.
The Parliamentary plans, &c., are in course of preearation, and
application will be made for an Act of Incorporation in the ensuing
session of Parliament.
The deposit of 5 per cent., or 21. 10s. per share,is necessary to
. meet the requirement of the Parliamentary standing orders, but the
. Preliminary expenses will in no event exceed 10s. per share.
Interest at the rate of 41. per cent per annum will be allowed on
all calls made after the passing of the Act till the opening of the
railway.
The subscribers' agreement and Parliamentary contract will be
ready for signature on the payment of the deposit.
A large proportion of the shares having been already applied for,
no application for shares can be received after the 6th of October
• next, up to which period they may be addressed to the Secretary, at
the offices of the Company, 64, Moorgate street, London, where
Prospectuses and plans may be obtained ; or to Messrs. John Rail.
lon and Son, and Messrs. Cardwell and Sons, sharebrokers, Man.
Chester; Thomas Kell, Esq., sharebroker, Birmingham; Messrs.
Batton and Wright, sharebrokers, Sheffield ; Messrs. Edward
King and Co., sharebrokers, Leeds ; Messrs. Henry Davies and
sharebrokers, Liverpool; Robert Allan, Esq., sharebroker,
Edinburgh ; Messrs. WEwen and Auld, or J. Watson, Esq.,
sharebrokers, Glasgow; or to William Gordon, Esq., sharebroker,
Aberdeen.

Estimated income, calculated on the usual Parliamentary data,
and based on the actual returns, which are printed, and may be
seen at the office
117 Passengers £350,180 0 0
Parcels 49,5(35 0 0
Merchandise
Conveyance of live stock ... 50,715 0 0
Ditto of private carriages, horses, and dogs 24,578 0 0
➢Sineral and agricultural produce ......... 12,000 0 0

632,666 0 0

Deduct for maintenance ofthe line and working
expenses 40 per cent 253,066 0 0

379,600 0 0
being about foi per cent. on the capital of 4,000,0001.

Form of Apphcation for Shares.
To the Committee of the Direct Northern Railway.
Centlenacn,—l request that on will allot to me shares of
501. tech in the proposed " DirecL Northern Railway," and I
Wade' take to pay the deposit and sign the necessary deeds.
Dated this day of 1644.
Name
Resi,lence

Trade or Profession
(A) A A
SON'S ORIGINAL AN ri-CORROSION
„„ PAINT, especially patronis by the British and other Go
Lrnments, the Hon East India Company, the principal Dock Com-
u4„, and most public bodes, is particularly recommended to the
gen,i, agriculturists, manufactnrers, \Vest. India pro-
prietors and cillets, it havirg been proved, by the practical test of
:early e 0 years, to surpass all otHer paints as an out-door presorva-
. It is adapted for every description of iron, wood, stem., brick,
„'re
'°rnPfi, or stucco work, however exposed to sun or weather It is
4150 very economical, any labourer being able to lay it oil, thereby
avoiding the enormous charges generally made by painters. Colours
"-tight stone, drab, or Portland d Po, Bath ditto, yellow ditto, light
tnd daik tead, light and dark chocolate, bright and dark red and
elo„ack, ats. per cwt ; invisible green, ins.; bright and deep green,
12: per cwt.: in casks of i 28,1.)., , and 1121 h. each. Oil and
,s'u, sites. More detailed particulars will be sera' free of post. The
A ntl-Corrosion Paint is only to be obtained of Walter (arson
successor to the inv( ntors), is Tok,ohous--yarit Pack of the Bank
of England, who will show upwards of ONE II ND RED VOLUN-
TARY
TESTIMONIAL, from the Nobility, Gentry, an , Clergy,
Aho have used the Anti-Corrosion for many years No agents. All
lidera to be sent direct.

THE NEW HALF-FAtCTIIINGS.
This new coppermoney, just cein'd at the Mint,
Is something which furnishes many a hint.
When we look at a coin sa remarkably small,
We're rather surpris'd it was issued at all;
But when we exam:no the facts of the case,
We see how the new intro Suction took t lace.
No doubt such a thing was judiciously done,
To accommodate dealers with MOSES and SON.
You must know that vast thousands repair, every day,
To iurchase our clothes in such boundless display.
And this is no wc,nder. For all will confess
That we rival the kingdom in cheapness of dress.
To the very " last farthing" our profits were brought,
And if" that" were deducted, why we shou'd have nought,
But since the " half-iarthine" is such ii" goad hit,"
E. MOSES and SON sill the differenef split.
And the pubic shall purchase of MOSES and SON,
Chace afticks lower than ever they've done.
As soon as we salt. the small coin from the Mint,
We were not at all b..ckward in taking the hint.
But wishing, at all times (as far as we can',
f o help in promoting a Government plan,
We resolv'd, while we furnish'd with beautiful dress,
To sell at the rate of a profit" still less;"
And thus by " Half-Firthing;" much good will be done
• , To the numberless dealers of MOSES and SON.
..7 For the convenience ot parties reading from town, on appli-
"•%100, directions for self-measurement will be forwarded post free.
READY MADE. £ s. d.
Shooting Costs in every variety...

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V 1 p0cket5.........
t' veteen ditto, seven
weed Ditto,
raglionis
Anditto, with silk facings, cellars, and cuffs
-""miarette coats in every shape, handsomely trimmed .....
An i 0 3 6
s.. -mmense stock of Blouses
earner rests
taa,__lnere and Persian ditto, in every variety "s. to 8 6
•,,,'ack satin vests
Flottt4o.teroloutshedreitto
6
... 0 9
"HlOlB milled
A doe
great variety of summer ditto
dress Coat, edged: 1 0 0
.
crock ditto, ditte",.... ....... - .......»......
1 4 0
MADE T• MEASURE.
rting Coats in the most approved style 0 P 6
.. eive teen ditto,ditto, seven pockets 1 3 0
deed coats, trimmed with silk 1 Ol6 0
ash
,_ mere, fine Saxony
`"aahrnarette, New and improved article, warranted water_
proof, trimmed with silk, collar, cuffs, &e 1 18 0
C:2,!tisig vests, 7s. each, or three for
• Trousers
vests, in choice patterns ... 0 9 0
_. adapted for the season
Best
Victoria, and plain doe 0 17 a
super quality West of England
Dr
Black.
-.est Dress '. ............. . . .....
I:Yeaa Coat .
l'''ltt°' ditto. best manufactured
•
2 15 6
...: rock Coat
Best
14.,Lhals_ ufactured 3 3 0
w"1",11 to any extent can be had at five minutes' notice, at the
Men% s • followin
Bo , tuts, dress seat, vest, and t g rousersprices —
from 1 16 0
132 dittos Jacket, vest, and trousers . from 0 18 0
a'oooTater. Any article purchased or ordered, if not approved
ek._changed, or the money returned.
Wool E. MOSES and SON, tailors, Wholesale and Retail
II 011.7" _ ,•uraPers, Outfitters, and General Wareh ousemen, 154, Mi-
%aual' 86. Aldgate,City, opposite the Church.
0 E. Moses and Son are obliged to guard th 'public
itierlhat imposition, having learned that the untradesmanlike
of being ned with them, or it's the same concern,
~,c, oeen of
too in many instances and for obvious reasons.
.'.!' Y have no connexion whatever with any other establishment,
and those who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to prevent
%aPPCiltrneuthe Ch, fizz.) call or send to, 151, Minorics, or Bu, Aldgate,
Trite turch.
/tile' /40 business transacted at MI, Establishment fnv 'inset on
eso4 till sunset on ;:aturday, when th.euic.e., 1., n't,lll-...',1 di 0,...,1,

Cashiers wanted, No premium required.