The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-12 00:00:00

Potter and Collingridge, 5, Ilasinghall-street ; W. B. James, Esq.,

5, Ba.singhall-street.
SECRETARY—HiIton Thomas Jenkins, Esq,

The geographical position of Worcester has caused its adoption as
the point where the broad guage trunk lines of the west arc to have a
common terminus. From Oxford the Great Western Company have
decided on constructing a line of rail :—another project under the pa-
tronage of the same powerfill direction is now before the public,
uniting Worcester with Warwick ; and, that the broad gauge will be
carried from Worcester into Wales, and to the Irish packet stations
on that coast, is now no longer doubtful. This undertaking will com-
plete a series of great aveuues of iron-road, whose ramification
from Worcester will render every part of the kingdom directly
accessible from that city. Passing up the Severn Vale, where
it will disclose a succession of picturesque scenes, it reaches
Stourport, and proceeding thence through Kidderminster, arrives at
Bewdley. This district is one of the chief seats of our carpet manu-
factures, and in the towns here named, exclusive of the intervening
districts, upwards of 30,00(tersons are located. Leaving Stourbridge
a little to the east, the line taken to BridgenOrth, a town enjoying
an active inland trade, and possessing woollen manufactures and iron
works, that gives employment to a population of about 15,000. Pass-
ing, through or near to Much Wenlock, Broseley, and Madeley, from
which place there will be a branch to Shrewsbury, the line ascends
Colebrook Dale, and approaching in its course Wellington and Wem,
enters Whitchurch. From this central place a branch will be formed
to Norwich via Stoke, forming a junction with the Liverpool and
Crewe Railway. The trunk line will continue from Whitchttrch, and
passing through or near Malpas, have its northern terminus in the
city of Chester.
In estimating the probable amount of revenue which the Worces-
ter and Chester Railway may be expected to yield, many sources of
profit present themselves, such are the dense population located along
the length of the Severn Vale, and the enriching works of industry
in which they are engaged. Amongst the latter may be mentioned
the China manufactories of Worcester ; the iron, coal, and earthen-
ware works at Broseley and other places; the agricultural produce
brought to Stourport market ; the inexhaustible fields of coal and
mines of iron ore in the vicinity of Colebrook Dale, Ironbridge, and
the districts to the east of Shrewsbury generally.
In calculating the cost of construction unusual advantages are also
obvious. The line traverses a district affording levels of several
miles in extent, and with a surface peculiarly favourable. The resi-
dent population, disappointed by the postponement of promised pro-
jects, have warmly espoused the present, and the labouring popula-
tion being familiar with mining operations, will be found better
qualified for the execution of railway works here than in many other
localities.

As a link in the railway network of England, or as auxiliary
to existing or projected lines passing in various directions, few
schemes hitherto proposed appear to afford greater inducement
for investment, or a wider range of accommodation for traffic and
travelling. This project constitutes a lengthened link in the chain
that will connect Liverpool with Bristol, the grand trunk of the
West of England ;—lts southern terminus, Worcester, is the half-
way station of the London and Port Dynnllaen broad gauge line :
by projected lines a direct communication will be afforded west-
ward to Swansea and Aberystwith, and, eastward, to Warwick and
Northampton, Cambridge, Peterborough, Harwich, Lynn, Lincoln,
ani Hull.

The line has been repeatedly and carefully examined by the Com-
pany's acting engineer, who reports that the rail for many miles may
be laid on the natural level—that the gradients are in every in-
stance favourable—that the geological structure of the districts to
be traversed is equally so, and that the want of such a line of com-
munication is acknowledged by the interests seated on its proposed
course.

Applications for prospectuses and plans may he made, and forms
of application for shares had at the offices of Messrs. Potter and
Collingridge, solicitors, 5, Basinghall-street ; also of W. B. James,
Esq., solicitor, 5, Basinghall-street ; of the local agents ; and of the
following gentlemen

Mr. Samuel Banbury, 4. Angel-court, and
London ...•
Liverpool.• • • • . • ...Messrs. Alston and Gage.
r Messrs. Houghland and Leese, and Mr.
Manchester / Dam Marshall.
Hu11...• ..
Leeds ...... • • • ...Messrs. Watson and Co.

Stratford-on-Avon—Mr. William Bolton.
Exeter . • •Mr. Thomas Sanford,

Elymouth ...• —Mess s. Hayward and Palmer.

Birmingham Mr. Collis and Mr. John Wright.
Glasgow— ... • • • • • Messrs. Tassie and Co._ _ _

Edinburgh Messrs. Robertson and Co., and Messrs. M'Cal..
lum and Co.
Huddersfield ......

FORM OF APPLICATION.
Ta the Provisional Committee of the Worcester and Chester

Railway.
Gentlemen,—l request that you will allot to 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 al-
lotted to me; and I undertake also to execute the rarliarr.entary
Contract and Subscribers' Agreement when required.

11ame (In full)" . • .•.. • .. • • .. •
Residence. • ••• • • ...... • • • • • • • • • •
Trade or Professlon ............
It.ddrees of Referee ....................

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