The Sun.
London, England, 1845-11-03 00:00:00

BANEI/15.

Messrs. Rogers, 01d1ng,.7.:1 Co, Clement's-lane.
Messrs. Cocks, Bidd:,;ph:
At Lewes—Messrs. M01y:.0,, and Co. Charing-cross.
Whitfield, and Co.
CONSULTING ENGINS
F-...—Sir John Macneill and Jas. Thomson, Esq.
/NGIN"Rs-11. tbano, Esq. M.I.C.E. and Wm. Laxton, Esq. C.R.
notacrron—ln London—George Smith, Esq. 24, Golden-square, and
2. Guildhall-chambers, Basinghall-street.
LOCAL SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Coombe and Sharland, Town-hall, Gravesend
Messrs. J. and E. Blaker, Lewes.
SECRETART—Mr. James Ellett.
Offices, 11, Adam-street, Strand.
The object of this undertaking is to open a direct line of railway
to connect the Northern, Eastern, and South Essex Railways, by
means of a steam-ferry from Tilbury Fort to Gravesend, with Tun-
bridge Wells, Lewes, and Brighton.
It Is contemplated to proceed from the Eastern Counties Railway
at or near Marlow station to Tilbury-, crossing the river by a steam
floating-bridge to Gravesend, passing by Cobham, Snodland, Mail-
ing, and Hadlow, to Tunbridge, thence by tke South-Eastern Railway
to Tunbridge Wells, passing Ucktleld to Lewes, and thence joining
the Brighton, Lewes, and Hastings Railway to Brighton.
Aa inspection of the map will clearly show the great importance of
this railway, whether considered in a local or national point of view,
forming, as it will, a most useful chain of local communication for
the fertile and populous tracts through which it passes.
It will bring the Northern and Eastern Counties, the month of the
Thames, and North Kent, into direct communication, by way of
Brighton, with Dieppe and Havre, and thus form, in conjunction
with the railways now in progress on the Continent, the shortest
possible route to Paris and the Mediterranean.

By this railway the large population of the north-eastern coun-
ties, numbering nearly two millions, will have a direct and easy com-
munication with the whole of the populous and important counties of
Kent and Sussex, without going round to London, and thereby
avoiding the inconvenience arising from the unconnected lines north
and south of the metropolis.
The utility of this line to the naval and military service, both in
times of peace and war, for the conveyance of troops and stores, is
evident.

With the existing railways and those now in progress is Kent and
Sussex, a most complete system of local communication will be
effected; and as such, the project has been received with the most
distinguished approbation and pledges of support from the principal
proprietors alcng the lice, and the corporation of (lravesend have
promised their entire sanction to, an i will cordially support it.
The ground has been carefully surveyed, and found to present no
difficulties to the formation of a good working line.
The existing local traffic has been ascertained to be amply suffi-
cient to fulfil the requirements of the undertaking ; but a large ac-
cession of valuable traffic cannot fail to be the result of the increased
accommodation thus afforded to the public, and rendering the under-
taking one of the most important as well as productive limes of rail-
way in that part of the country.
The Committee reserve power to themselves to form branches from
SnotilandtoChatham and Maidstone.

The liability of the Shareholders will be restricted by ♦ct of Par-
liament to the amount of their subscriptions, and power will be ap-
plied for in the Bill to allow interest at fosr per cent. per annum on
all calls, from the passing of the Act until the opening of the line.
Applications for prospectuses, and also for shares, may be addressed
in the usual form, to the secretary, at the Offices of the Company, 11,
Adam. street, Strand ; George Smith, Esq., solicitor, 24, Golden-
square, and 2, Guildhall Chambers, Basinghall-street ; Messrs.
Coombe and Sharland, Gravesend ; Messrs. J. and E. Maker, Lewes;
and also to the following sharebrokers

Messrs. Field, Son, and Bayley, Warnford-eourt, Throgmorton-
street, London
Messrs. Harris and Sons, Change-alley, Lerida*
Mr. M. L. Pritchard, Liverpool
Messrs. Gardiner and Heap, Manchester
Mr. Isaac Ironlide, Shetlleld
Messrs. Hirst and Brooke, Leeds
Messrs. Hopwood and Palmer, Plymouth
Mr. J. B. Mundy, Bath
Mr. A. Moffatt, Edinburgh
Mr. Wright, Birmingham
Messrs. Peet and Son, Nottingham
Messrs. Sohms and Tripp, Bristol
Mr. Brand, Glasgow
Mr. Joseph Clark, jun., Southampton
Mr. John Pollock, Bradford
Messrs. Tibary and Simpson, Hull.

BRIGHTON, LEWES,
WELLS, GRAVESEND, AND EASTERN cottilliks
JUNCTIONRAILWAY, with Branches to Chatham and MAidstons.
No Applications for Shares can be received after Tills DAY, ex-
cepting from parties residing in the country, or locally interested,
allow.early as the
from whom they will be received until WEDNESDAY, the sth instant.
immense number of
aTheppijcaallotmenton
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investigated take placs

- BY :rder,
11, Adi JAMBS BLUM, Secretary.
sm-gireet, St"ond, Nev. 3, 111145.

THE EAST INDIAN RAILWAY
COMPANY.
(Provisionally Registered.)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

CHatastax—Sir George Larpent, Bart. (Messrs. Cockerell and Co.)
DEPUTY-CHAIIMAN—Bazett D. Colvin, Esq. (Messrs. Crawford

Colvin, and Co.)

R. Gurney Barclay, Esq. (Messrs. Barclay, Brothers, and Co.)
Joseph Baxendale, Esq.
Alexander Beattie, Esq.—Messrs Beattie, and Co.
Robert Bird, Esq. late of the Bengal Civil Service
C. D. Bruce, Esq. (Messrs. Fletcher, Alexander, and Co.)
Sir John Campbell, K.C.H., deputy-chairman of the Peainsular and
Oriental Steam Navigation Company
John Cattley, E.g. chairman of the London Dock Company
Major-General Caulfield, C. 8., (late of the Honourable East India
Company's Service)
T. S. Kelsall, Esq. (Messrs. Kellsals and Co.)
John Pascal Larkins, Esq. formerly of the Bengal Civil Service, and
President of the Marine Board
Captain Alexander Nairne, formerly of the Hon. East India Com-
pany's Service
Edward Howley Palmer, Esq. (Messrs. Palmer, Mackillop, Dent,
and Co.)
Thomas Campbell Robertson, Esq. late governor of the western pro-
vince of Bengal
William Scott, Esq. (late of Madras) (Messrs. Scott, Bell, and Co.)
John Stewart, Esq. late of Bonibay
MANAGING DiseCTOlt—R. Macdonald Stephenson, Esq.
AUDITORS.
R. F. Gower, Esq. (Messrs. Gower, Nephews, and Co. )
Captain Farquharson, R.N., and
Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid, Bart.
13axxxas—Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.
SottelTOßS—Messrs. FreShlleld,
CONSULTING ENGINEER—J. M. Rendel, tsq.,
SECRETARY—D. I. Noad• Rsti,
Offices, BroadvstiV44oitilldings.

At a Board of Directors 0(04 company, held at these °mem the
22d day of October, ISO;
It was ustatrhously resolved,
tint—That the East India Railway Company was formed in the
spring of this year, after many months of preliminary discussion and
communication with official anthorities, for the purpose of carrying
out the views and objects of the projectors in the introduction of
ailways into India.
Second—That the promoters of the undertaking 'abstained from
adopting any measures towards the formation of a company until
they had satisfied themselves of the disposition of the Government
of India to support the undertaking by pecuniary aid in some shape,
on which basis this Company was accordingly established, its object
being (as stated in the prospectus) to execute the line of railway
Which should be selected by Government, with the ulterior exten-
sions and developments consequent upon it.
Third—That, in furtherance of these views, the Managing Director
of this Company proceeded to Calcutta in the month of July last,
accompanied by a staff of surveyors, for the purpose of making the
necessary surveys, obtaining the requisite information, and of ascer-
taining the views of the local Governmont, prior to the final arrange-
ments for commencing operations.
Fourth—That the information obtained in the course of several
years of preliminary inquiry inclined the projectors to the belief that,
subject to any unforseen cirenmstances, the line from Calcutta to
the north-western provinces, by Mirzapore, was the most needed by
India, and most calculated to yield a profitable return for investment
of capital, and it was therefore that line which was advocated in the
first communication with the Government, the selection being left to
the Government.

Fifth—That Subsequent to the formation of this Company, various
projects have been announced to the public for constructing railroads
in Western India, some of them forming part and portion of the
scheme of the East. Indian Railway Company, and to which the
surveys and the operations of the Committee in Calcutta may pos-
sibly at this moment be directed as an important feature in the de-
sign of Goverament.

Sixth—That under these circumstances it appears to this Board to
be their imperative duty in the interest of this Company to adopt
such measures as will have the effect of securing to the Company the
benefit of their original scheme in its full integrity.
Seventh—Thu with this view, and in order to prove to the Go-
vernment of India their full means of carrying out any arrangements
which it may be disposed to make with this Company for the con-
struction of railways on an extended scale (in the event of its being
essential to the scheme of Oa Government so to commence), it is
desirable that the capital of this Company should be increased to ten
millions, by the issue of new shares.
Eighth—That 120,000 shares of 501. each be created, en which a
deposit of ss. will be forthwish payable ; that of this number 80,000
shares be distributed rateably among the approved holders of the
Scrip already issued, in the proportion of one new for one old share;
and that the remaining shares, subject to the necessary allotment to
the new Directors, be reserved to be disposed of hereafter, as may be
found advantageons for the interests of the undertaking.
Ninth—That these resolutions be advertised in the Daily News-
papers, for the information of the Proprietors and the public.

GEORGE LARPENT, Chairman.
In conformity with the a' GEORGE
arrangement it is requested that all
do send in their se,
holders of scrip desirous or availing themselves of the above provi-
sions,rip on or before the 20th November next,
accompanied by an aptAlcation addressed to the Secretary in the fol-
lowing form :

To the. Provisional 12ommittee of rbe East Indian Railway Company.
Gentlemen—l hand you herewith Scrip (or Banker's receipt for
deposit on) Shares in the East Indian Railway Company, in
respect of whill:n I request you to allot me my proportion of the new
Issue of Shares, and I hereby agree to pay the deposit of ss. per
Share upon, the same, and to sign such deeds as may be required in
respect such new issue.

Date . .
Name in full ......... ....
Signature •
Profession or Occupation ...... • .
Residence....
Ali holders of Scrip in Great Britain failing to lodge their Scrip as
above requested, will be considered as not desirous of accepting any
additional Allotment, but an extension of time will be allowed to
holders of Scrip in India.

By order of the Board,
• D. I. 11-DAD, sCCretary.
8, Zrd4d-Streeohild.tags, OCt. 34, 1645.

AT a MEETING of the Inhabitants of the town
of llighworth, held at the King and Queen Inn, on Wednes-
day, the 29th day of October, 1845,

Rev. Mr. EVANSON in the Chair,
The following resolutions were moved, seconded, and carried :
Proposed by Mr. E. M. ADAMS, seconded by Mr. R. C. Price-
-Ist. That this meeting are of opinion that it would be highly de-
sirable for the town of Highworth and its neighbourhood to have
the advantage of a railway communication, and that such commu-
nication be so direct as can be obtained.

Proposed by Mr. J. C SALMON, seconded by Mr. THOMAS ANGELL—
M. That the explanation as to the merits, and the precise course
it is intended the line shall take, which has been given by the depu-
tation from the South and Midlands' Junction Railway Company,
and the advantage the same will afford to the inhabitants of the town
of llighworth and its vicinity, are highly satisfactory, and the meet-
ing therefore pl dge themselves to give the undertaking every sup-
port in their power.

•
Proposed by Mr. SAMUEL BROWN, seconded by Mr. Jour; PHIPP9-
3d. That petitions be presented to both Houses of Parliament in
favour of the South and Midlands' Junction Railway, and that the
Peers connected with this district of the county, and the Members
for the county and borough, be requested to support the same.

W. A. EVk:NSON, Chairman.

THE GRAND JUNCTION and MIDLANDS
UNION RAILWAY, connecting Stafford and the Potteries,
via Burton-upon-Trent, with Derby, Nottingham, and the Easteni
Counties.

Capital 600,0001., in 30,000 Shares of 201. each.
Deposit 21. 2s. Share.
Offices, 1, Boyal Exchange-buildings, London.
No Subscriber to be liable beyond the amount of his subscription, and
no call to be made until the Act is obtained.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
Lord Viscount Ingestre, 31. P. Chairman.
Fred. Pratt Barlow, Esq. W. W. Prole, Esq.
Ambrose Moore, Esq. s Fred. Ricketts, Esq.
William Morgan, Esq. William Watson, Esq.
Thomas North, Esq. David Wheatcroft, Esq.
Archibald F. Paull, Esq.
Soucy/vas—Messrs. Edwards, Mason, and Edwards, London,

LOCAL AGENTS.
Nottingham—Samuel Maples, Esq.
Burton-upon-Trent—John Thornewill, Esq.
Stafford—Messrs. Bennet and Bowen.
BANKERS.
London—Messsrs. Denison, Heywood, Kennard, and Co, Lonthard.
street
Nottingham—Samuel Smith and Co.
Burton-upon-Trent—Burton, Uttoxeter, and Ashbourn Union Bank
Stafford—Messrs. Stevenson, Salt, and Co.
The Committee have completed the allocation of shares in the
capital of this Company, and the allotment letters have been dnly
issued.
They regret that, in consequence of the numerous applications
from parties locally interest's!, the requests of many highly respect=
able and influential parties have necessarily been passed by,
The Committee are now engaged in forwarding the required ar-
rangements for a strict compliance with the standing orders, and they
have much satisfaction in stating that the Parliamentary surveys of
the whole line are completed.
It is with full confidence, therefore, that they anticipate a sticetits.
fill application to Parliament in the ensuing session.
By order, W. A. ANA, Secretary.
1, Royal Exchange-buildings, Nov, 1,184 b.

SOUTHERN COUNTIES UNION, and BRIS-
TOL, BATH, and DOVER DIRECT RAILWAY.
Offices, 70, King William-street, City (entrance in Clement's4ane).
Capital, 1,500,0001., in 60,000 Shares of 2H. each.
Deposit, 2/. 12s. 6d. pet share.
commma or hotter:old.
Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.8., E.1.D., Chairman
William Hughes Hughes, Esq., F.A.S , F.L.S., Alderman, Deputy-
R. Hopkins Allnatt,
13
. . Chairman.
q. M.D. George Harrison, Esq.
William 1117.:,.1ey, Esq. Frederick Hewitt, Esq. .
George Augustus Brown, Esq. F. Bennett Lucas, Esq.
William Shadbolt, Esq. Colonel Nicolls
Griffin Curtis Galt, Esq. Thomas S. Richards, Esq.
The Committee have the gratification to announce that the engineer
and surveyor of the Company, in their reports furnished by order
twice a week, continue to give the most satisfactory assurances,
which place it beyond a doubt that they will be in every respect pre-
pared to go to Parliament in the ensuing session. •
Notice—The Share List Clescd on the 16th Inst.
..... _

The Committee of Allotment, in their anxiety-to discharge their
duties as fairly and impartially as possible to all parties, arc desi-
rous to state to their very numerous and respectable app;icants, that
although they will be compelled in each case to reduce the quantity
of shares applied for to a comparatively small number, they will
have the satisfaction of having performed a most arduous and labo-
rious duty in a most equitable and honourable manner. Solna few
days, however, will necessarily elapse before they can compete the
Allotments, immediately after which, notice will be given by adver-
tisement of the day Irt which Letters of Allotment will be issued.
By order of the Board,
It. H. GADESDEN, Secretary.

BRISTOL, MANCHESTER, and LIVER-
POOL DIRECT, or .NOTITII-WES CERN TRUNK RAIL-
WAY, from Gloucester to Crowe, passing through the towns of
Tewkesbury, Worcester, Kidderminster, Shiffnall, Newport, and
Market Drayton, with a Branch from Newport to Wellington, form-
ing the shortest and most desirab e communication between the
Bristol Channel and Liverpool and Manchester and the northern
parts of England.

(Provisionally Registered.)
Capital 1,250,0001., in 62,500 Shares of 201. each,
Deposit 21. 2s. per Share.
MANAGING COMMITTEE.
Rev. Charles Leicester, Chairman.
George Harrison, Esq.
Samuel Griffiths, Esq.} ice-Chairmen.
Joseph Bull, Esq.
Alfred Brodie, Esq.
John Benson, Esq.
John Bloor, Esq.
Henry Brinton, Esq.
W:nn: u
Clapp,
Dowse, Esq.
Wm. Esq.
E. Edwards, Esq.
G. H. Fourdrinier, Esq.
Wm. Holmes, Esq.
Samuel Haines, Esq.
Thomas Reginald Kemp, Esq.

Wm. Law, Esq.
Henry James Heller, Esq.
Amhrose Miller, Esq..
J. Mee Mathew, Esq.
W. Johnsnn Neale, Esq.
Joseph Southwell, Esq.
Win. Shaw, Exq.
Southwell, Esq.
Samuel Tudor, Esq.
Henry Turner, Esq.
Thomas Vaughton, Esq.

The Committe take this opportunity of apprising the publi.! that
the denomination of the Company has, after consideration, been de-
fined by the adoption of the present title, as being more expressive
of the extent and objects of the undertaking.
They also beg to state that the applications for shares by local
and other parties, are so exceedingly numerous, that in the intended
allotment they will be enabled to make such selections of influential
parties, upon the guarantee of their local agents, as will secure In-
fluential support. Such allotment will necessarily be deferred for a
short time.

The progress of the survey of the line, and the other necessary
preparations for the ensuing session of Farliameat, are such as to
enable the Committee to rely on securing the completion of the
measure.
WM. BRIXTON,
EDMUND GARBETT, Joint Solicitors.
HENRY VICKERS,
INGLEBY T. MILLER,
Office, 3, Bond-court, Walbrook, Oct. 29, 1845.