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

DIRECT NORTIIERN RAILWAY from
LONDON to YORK, by LINCOLN.
Capital 4,000,000 L, in 60,000 shares of 50/. each.
Deposit, 21. 105. per share.
PROVISIONAL 002iIIITTRIL
The Mon, William Ashler Grunbiar, Pam
J. 36.Brackenbary, Sam ;Colonel William Gravatt,
Saba Brightman, arq. :Major Thonase George Marriott,
Michael Brute, kirm. H.l'., R.C.B.
toleset Water Carden, Eam William Morley, Esq.
ward Turat Carver, Esq. William Meuntford Nurse, Esq.
Mae flitiebeira John Picker gill, Esq.
Lieut.-Colonel James Nisbet Col- Thomas Raikes, Esq.
euhoun, 11. A. Edward Sherman, Esq.
James Farquhar, Egg. Edward Winslow, Esq.
(With power to add to their numbers.)
Iliertreerse—Sir John Rennie, F.R.S. ; Wm. Gravatt, Esq., I.R.S.
BANIZIt9—The Union Dank of London.
Sorecereass—.6lesers. Johnston, Farquhar, and Leech, Moorgate.
greet, London.
PARLIAIRIVNTARX Asecrees—Mirears. G. and T. W. Webster, Old
Palace-yard, Westminster.
SEIVARTARY—Major With in Amainele
The formation of a Direct Main-Trunk Railway, for the Ira.
portant purpose of oonnecting the north of England and Scotland,
by York and Lincoln, with the metropolis, has been decided upon,
after nature Investigation and conviction of the public advantages
emelt a line of eornmunioatien.
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, Biggleawade,
It. Nests, Huntingdon, near Peterborough and Market Deeping by
Stamfbrd, to the west of Bourn, east of Grantham, west of Sleaford,
and east of Newark, to Lincoln, and thence by Gainsborough,
Thorns, Stealth, and Selby, to York.
The distance by it between London and York will be 189 miles.
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 sane distatme bring New.
castle and Ulnburgii nearer to the metropolis, while the distance
raved between Landon and Hull will be rte less than 4S miles.
It will feria the neared mate to Leeds, Selby, Hull, Halifax,
Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Pontefract, arid 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 ether 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.
ealnaMre with the manufacturing districts and the metropolis.
It clans 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
aurkete and towns of that district.
The inclinations are extremely favourable, and are obtained at a
moderate expense, there not being any engineering work of great
magnitude en the line. The guage will be the same as the exist-
ing lines through the manufacturing districts, and all loss of time
in travelling will be avoided, as the lino will be an integral trunk
fine eider one management.
The expense of construction being moderate,and the distance se
hitch reduced, the fares will be proportionately less, and an ample
profit is suflicieutly shown by the annexed abstract of the traffic
tables, which are the result of a most rigid investigation, and are
prepared as evidence for Parliament.
The capital proposed to be raised, namely, 4,000,0001., is a sum
exceeding the engineers' estimate. It has, however, beer. thought
advisable to allow an ample margin fqy 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:prospectsse, accom-
panied 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'a.cross.
At this date there was not before the public any other project
for a direct line of railway from London to 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.
,3; 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.
Pany, and their stated capital, which previously had varied from
2,500,800/. to 1,600,0001., was then, for the first time, named at
4,000,000/. In their new prospectus the London and York Com .
Pally also adopted Kinger-cross for their London terminus.
Of the sense entertained of these encroachments by the pro.
footers of the Direct Northern Railway, the York and London
Company were 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 snap 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 ef 70 miles from London of the published line
of the Direct Northern Railway.
81111 the project ef the London and York Railway Company falls
very far short of a direct line from London to the north, as will 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
Daring tile 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 °beerye that they are in a con-
dition to take advantage of that principle, should it eventually be
abown to be 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 offices of the Company, 64,
Moorgate-street. Every explanation, also, will be affbried with
regard to the traffic and other matters.
The Parliamentary plans, &c., are in course of preparation, and
application will be made for an Act of Incorporation in the ensuing
Session of Parliament.
The deposit of 6 per cent., or 21. 10s. per share, is necessary to
Lett the requirement of the Parliamentary standing orders, but the
Preliminary expenses will in no event exceed 10s. per share.
Interest at the rate of 4/. per cent. per annum will be allowed on
all sells made after the passing of the Act till the opening of the
railway.
The subscribers' agreement and Parliamentary contract will be
temly rot sigeatort ee tl,O e. -..t .9 the denosit.
A large proportion of the shares having been already applied for,
no application for shares can be received after the Bth of October
next, up to which period they may be addressed to the Secretary, at
the offices of the Company, 04, Moorgste.atrest, London, where
prospectuses and plans may be obtained ; or to Messrs. John Rail.
len and Son, and Messrs. Cardwell and Son., sharebrokers, Man.
abetter; Thomas Kell, Esq., sharebroker, Birmingham; Messrs.
Garton and Wright, sharebrokers, Sheffield ; Messrs. Edward
Xing and Co., sharebrokers, Leeds ; Messrs. Henry Davies and
Co., eharebrokers, Liverpool; Robert Allan, Esq., sharebroker,
Edinburgh ; Messrs. M'Ewen and Auld, or J. Watson, Esq.,
oharehrokers, Glasgow; or to William Gordon, Eeq., sharebroker,
Aberdeen.

Istimated Income, calculated on the usual Parliamentary data,
and based on the actual returns, which are printed, and may be
even at the office :
bY Passengers £osp,] 80 • o
Parcels 49,565 0 0
Merchandise
Conveyance of live stock
Ditto of private carriages, horses, and dogs 24,578 0 0
Mineral and agricultural produce

63t,666 0 0

beduet tbr maintenance ofthe line anolworking

253,084 0 0

ex' eneN 40 per cent ........

379,800 0 0

about 0

cent. on the capital ef 4,000,0001.

Form of Application for Shares.
To the Committee of the Direct Northern Railway.
Gentlemen,—l request that you will allot to me shares of
SO?. each In the proposed " Direct Northern Railway," and I
tuldettalte to pay the deposit and sign the necessary deeds.
Dated this day of 1844.
Name
Resi.lence

Trade or Pr0fe55i0n.........
rAI. EON'S ORIGINAL AN fl-COR ROSTON
PAINT, especially patronised by the British and Other Go.
',aliments. the Hon Fast India Company, the principal Dock Com.
and most public bodies, is particularly recommended to the
gentry, agriculturists, manufactnrers, West India pro-
prietors and others, it having been proved, by the practical test of
nearly CO years, to surpass all other paints as an out-door preserve-
ti*e. It is adapted for every description of iron, wood, stone, brick,
eompr or stucco work, however exposed to sun or weather. It is
alto very economical, any labourer being able to lay it on, thereby
avoiding the enormous charges generally made by painters. Colours
light stone, drab, or Portland d.tto, Bath ditto, yellow ditto, light
and dark lead, light and dark chocolate, bright and dark red and
34e. per cwt_ ; invisible green, 501. ; bright and deep green,
Pet cwt.: in casks of 'Alb., t6lh., and 1121 b. each. Oil and
brushes. More detailed
_particulars will be sent free of post. The
original Anth Corrosion Paint is only to be obtained of Walter Carson
successor to the inventors), 15, Tokenhouse-yard, hack of the Bank
f England, who will show upwards of ONE HUNDRED VOLUN-
TARY TESTIMONIALS from the Nobility, Gentry, and Clergy,
who have used the Anti-Corrosion for many years. No agents. All
orders to be sent direct.

rii lIE NEW IIALF-FARTIIINGS.
- This new copper money, just ccin*d at the Mint,
Is something which furnishes many a hint.
When we look at a coin so remarkably small,
We're rather surpris'd it was issued at all;
But when we examine the facts of the case,
We we how the new introduction took i lace.
No doubt such a thing was judiciously done,
To accommodate dealers with MOSES and SON.
You must knew that vast thousands repair, every day,
To purchase our clothes in such boundless display.
And this is no wonder. 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 should have nought,
But since the " half.farthing" is such a " good hit,"
E. MOSES and SON will the difference split.
And the public sh all purchase of MSES and SON,
Choice articles lower than ever they'vOe done.
As soon as we saw the small coin from the Mint,
We were not at all I),cl:ward in taking the hint.
But wishing, at all time. (as far as we can),
to help in promoting a Government plan,
We resolv'd, while we furnish'd with beautiful dress,
To sell at the rate of a profit " stilt less;"
And thus by " Half-Farthings" much good will be done
To the numberless dealers of MOSES and SON.
Pt• Et. directionse
foreconvnience of parties residing from town, en appli.
tenon, oelf-measurement will be forwarded post free.
scaly mans
ghcotin
ditto, ln every rariety
V gfrets •10 •
elvetee seven p0cket5.........
weed raglionis ....... ........ ...... ...... ........ ......... ....... .......
~ tt,!, ditto, with silk facings, cellars, and cuffs
rt-n
-"urn aretty coats in every shape, handsomely trimmed 1 10 0
An immense stock of Blouses 0 3 6
Burrinier ,e,,tx
..... ..... . .._............
Cia2 6
hraere and PersiaEiitto, in every variety ..... ......-.....35. to 8 6
Blacksatin re5t5..................-- .....
Ditto cloth ditt0...................... ...... ........ ......... ..... - .......
Clothfl,__ 'trousers ....".................... ...... ....... ............ ..... ....... - :
''.olgle milled doe
A—
„peat variety of summer ditto • 7 9
Zresi Coati eigad:„...,„,„,..,„„......,...-•••••••••********""'""*"
Meek ditto ditt0i.....................--."---"--. 1 6 •
NADI T• measuax.
t'artlnS Coats in the most approved style ...........- • 11 6
,„elveteen ditto, ditto, seven pockets ...................-..... .....
Creed, ants, trimmed with 5i1k....-.......... ....... - ....... -
e.t_s!Lnlere, fine Saxony.—....-....- ....... ...--- .......... 1 3 •
-olnarette, New and improved article, warranted water
proof, trimmed with silk, collar, cuffs, Sc 1 18 0
iltting vests, 7s. each, •r three for
ashrner
e vests, in choice patterns ...........-................
Misersa__, adapted for the season
‘7,W Victoria, and plain d0e............. 0 17 0
7,70 t quality West if rstigland ....... ..............
Per 11l ack„.",,,,,,,,.........
...,_ t Drees
.. .... -...............
L'reell Coat ..
.....---.....--.......
btu. _. •••••• ........ •-• • •••••• • •••••• ..... HI •••
....... f• ............. ••
"Meilittt.4. best manufactured... -. ..... ......2 15 0
Coat .1 15 0
•
31 Man ufred.....--...
surtault tot actu
any extent can..... Ise had at five minutes' notice, at the
Mew. g following prices t—
gt,,,...
_,.ulta, dress goat, vest, and trousers from I. 16 II
- r 'utto, locket, vest, and trousers „porn 018 0
er*P"Totro.—Any article purchased or ordered, if not approved
Ao:nehanged, or the money returned.
vv.. O—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail
T.bn Drapers, Outfitters and General Wareh ousemen, 154, Ali-
7,elt. mod PC Aldgate,City, opposite the Church.
*'"nrol.—E. Moses and Son are obliged te guard th 'public
._ Dodd
siLion, having learned that the untradesmanlike
Tea .006 o being connected with them, or it's the same cencern,
negappend th
.e
"T'h'irytter resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons.
ogeave ne connexion whatever with any ether establishment,
who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to prevent
t trneut, &c.) call or send to, 154., Alinories, or St). Aldgat e.
site the Church. .
B. No business transacted at this Establishment from sunset on
tlll Sunset OR Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve
ir
Caere Wanted! No ptemium required,