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not thought it right to declare any dividend, yet, if the Pro-
prietors should be of opinion that it would be adviseable to di-
vide the small sum in hand, the Directors would not object, al-
though they had not thought it right to do so themselves, their
being some little difference of opinion among them on the snb-
ject ; that being, however, the only subject on which any diffe-
rence of opinion subsisted. With respect to the great expense
of the slip., Mr. Cubitt would give them every information
hey might require ; and that, and other circumstances, would
render it necessary to call fer more capital. Taking all the
circumstances into consideration, it was expected that
about fifty thousand pounds would be required. Be.
sides the slips, whieh, it was calculated would cost
them between 20,0001. and 30,000/. it was proposed to get rid
of the levels crossing on the line; that was estimated to cost
5,003/. The joint station at London-bridge had cost more than
they had expected, the sum they should have to pay being about
30,0001. besides the approach to the Railway from the Grange
road, which would cost about 15,000/. The paragraph in the
Report referring; to the South Eastern Company, was a matter
of congratulation to the Proprietors. The Directors had felt
that greater economy was practicable, and the arrangement
entered into with the South Eastern Company was eminently
calculated to effect this object. It was proposed that the whole
locomotive establishment of the Croydon line, including work-
shops, tools, and stones, and everything excepting the car-
ria:zes and waggons should be taken an account of and et edited
to the Company ; any Stock belonging to the South Eastern
Company should be charged and credited in the same manner ;
each stock would be worked together, and each Company would
ply for its locomotive power in proportion to the use it had of
it. This would be a great advantage to the Croydon Railway
in its peculiar position with respect to its difference with the
Greenwich Company, as to the tolls. Whether they had much
or little business, their locomotive establishment would shrink
or enlarge in proportion to it, and if they ran two trains or
twenty, they would only have to pay for the number used. A
clause in the agreement left it open to the Brighton Company
to join it also, if it was found to answer in the working. By
the agreement with the South Eastern Company there
would be two locomotive managements, instead of
three; and if the Brighton Company should join,
there would only be one. With regard to the
paragraph referring to the toll, he should merely observe that
it was written before the meeting of the South Eastern Corn-
-piny. The arrangement had not been perrectly carried out,
but the delay had not occurred from any objection to the terms
of the modification, but from some miner arrangements about
the payment of the duty ; the principle of the modification was
not objected to. The formation of the approach from the
Grange-road would afford them an opportunity of forming a
goods and cattle station, which would prove a great advan-
tage to both Companies. With regard to the Directors, it
was understood at the last meeting that six would be sufficient
to conduct the liminess of the Company ; the two gentlemen
retiring had consequently not taken any part in the affairs of
the Company during the last six months, and they proposed
that their vacancies should not be filled up.
A PROPRIETOR asked whether the Bill for forming the ap-
proach from the Grange-road, had not been thrown out on
Monday night last, in consequence of their not having corn-
pli!cl with the standing orders of the House.
Mr. Bnactutt (the Solicitor of the Company) stated that
the Bill was not thrown out, but was referred back to the Stand-
ing Orders' Committee, who would decide on it this evening.
A short conversation ensued on this point, the Chairman
explaining that the only reason the Bill had not yet been sub-
mitted to the Proprietors, was in consequence of its being neces-
sary to take certain preliminary steps, but it would not be pro •
ceeded with without the concurrence of the Proprietors. With re-
gard to the retiring Directors, the Chairman also explained that
there was no formal resolution for limiting them to six, but it
was an understanding that that number would be sufficient to
conduct the business of the Company.
The CHAIRMAN having put the question that the Report
be adopted,
A PROPRIETOR slid he wished to know whether the account
furnished in the Report included all the expenditure up to the
present time ?
The CHAIRMAN said it did not ; the account only reached
to the 31st of January last. With respect to the proposal ad-
verted to of giving away the Croydon traffic, he would take this
opportunity of observing, that, in so doing they would give
away a traffic, the profit oa which amounted to upwards of
9,000/. yearly.
In reply to a question from a Proprietor,
The SECRETARY stated that the expenses of the London-
bridgei station were borne jointly and equally by the two Com-
eanlsothebear Southits Easternportion
pcoan.repsa,ntyhecaCmreoyidnoton
oapnedration, Brighton.it
would W
of the expenses of that station.
Mr. PARE said he understood that the station referred to
would cost 30,0001. more than had been at first supposed. He
desired to know was such the case ?
The SECRETARY said the original estimated expenditure was
I l 1,000/., to be borne equally by the three Companies. Thus
each would have to incur an outlay of 37,0001. It was now
found that the whole cost would amount to 250,0001., leaving
about 83,0001. to be paid by each Company, thus causing
the additional disbursement of the Company for this
station to be about 46,0001. or 48,0001. It had never been
expected that 37,0001. would cover all the expenses of the Co-
mpany on that head. The increased expenditure arose from
creating increased accommodation at the stations, consisting of
large warehouses; and other appurtenances necessary to the ad-
vantageous working of the line.
An. HoN. PROPRIETOR inquired of Mr. Robinson if the
contract for the station was entered into.
Mr. ROBINSON—Yes; and I think it is not probable the es-
timates will be exceeded.
An HON.-PROPRIETOR asked what would be the consequence
of a separation of the Companies?
Tho CHAIRMAN said that in the event of such a contin-
gency, arbitrators were to be appointed to settle and apportion
the expenses to be borne by each Company; but he did not
conteinplate any such separation.
An lioN. PROPRIETOR inquired how the Stet:on was to be
paid for by the other Company ?
The CHAIRMAN said that the premises were to be paid for
at a price agreed on by both Companies.
A PROPRIETOR asked how was the expense of the,Grange-
road to be borne by each Company ?
The CHAIRMAN said that the South Eastern Railway Com-
pany wished to have a cattle station, and though it was not ne-
cessary for them, they did not think it expedient to disagree
with that Company, whose interests were so bound up with
them on the subject.
A PROPRIETOR asked what might be the cost.
The CHAntatmst--32,000/.
A PROPRIETOR said he apprehended the Report bound
them to that expense, and he did not think that was right.
The CHAIRMAN did not think it did.
A PROPRIETOR suggested that it would be expedient to
choose an auditor from the general body of Proprietors.--
( Hear, hear.) He had not the least doubt of the integrity
of the Directors, but he did not think it right that an au-
ditor should be selected from that Board to check their own
accou.ts.—( Hear, hear. )
The CHAIRMAN said that it was the duty of the Directors
to manage the money items, and the auditor to be appointed
would be proposed to the meeting.
A PROPRIETOR said it is the duty of the auditors to look
to the receipts, and that was very important.
A PROPRIETOR asked if the expense of Grange-road was
included in the 52,000/. ?

The CIIAIRMA'N—Yes.
A PROPRIETOR suggolted it would be expedient to get the
station removed as near as possible to London-bridge.—( Hear,
hear.) It may prevent others from attempting a new line.
The Report was then put from the Chair, and passed.
James Whiskin, Esq. was then appointed' a Director, and
Richard Sterry, Esq., Auditor,
' • Mr. Lava- said he would propose that the surplus in the
hands of the Directors, should not be divided. He did not think
it worth while to divide so small a sum. They did not want a
dividend of 6s. or 75., when in a short time they may be
obliged to pay so many pounds.
Mr. BERE said that he thought it would be very desirable
to make a dividend. He believed there was a surplus of
11,0001., and he thought that those who had the brunt of
the battle should now get something. They may be desirous
to sell their shares, and he would therefore move as an amend-
ment to Mr. Levy's motion, that a dividend on the shares be
declared. —( Hear, hear.)
Mr. CAPEL seconded the motion. It was not like taking
capital from stock that a dividend should be declared among
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Mr. Latv-ir thought it would be deceiving themselves when
they had 11,000/. only in hand, and were in expectation of
being shortly called upon for 50,0001., to make any division
of the 11,0001.

The CHAIRM►N said that the sum being derived from traf-
fic, he did not see how it could be carried to the capital ac-
count. It might be borrowed for a time, but it would even.
tually have to be divided.

Mr. LEVY would not oppose the motion, although he did
not like to be paying with one hand and receiving with another,
If another slip should come they would have no money to go on
with at all.
In answer to various questions from Proprietors,
The CHAIRMAN said that the Company had still power,
under their old Acts, to borrow 43,0001., but that if it was
found necessary to raise more money, it would mast likely be
raised partly by the issue of new shares, and partly by the bor-
rowingof money; but the Directors had not as yet given the
subject much consideration.

A PROPRIETOR said that if the whole of the money in hand
were divided it would make the dividend 6s. Bd. per share.
The CHAIRMAN said that would leave no balance in hand.
A PROPRIETOR thought it would be advisable to make the
dividend as large as possible, and therefore he should move
as an amendment that the dividend be 6s. Bd. per share.
The amendment having been seconded.
Mr. LEVY said, what are we to do if we have another slip?
A PROPRIETOR—For goodness sake du not talk about
slips, I hope we shall have no more of them.
Ir. LEVY.—Why, we are told we are to have an earthquake
next.—( Loud laughter.)
A PROPRIETOR. wished to put it to the Chairman, as a pub-
lic man, whether he would recommend the division of this
balance. What had occurred might take place again, and he
contended that it was not just to place the sum expended on
account of those accidents to a bye-gone account ;it ought to
be abstracted from the annual receipts. He did not see in the
account any charge for wear and tear of carriages. That surely
ought to be taken into account before they declared a dividend.
The CHAIRMAN said that his individual opinion was, that
as a general rule, it was not wise to pay with one hand and
receive with another. But it had always been the practice of
Railway Companies to carry all sums received for traffic to the
profit account, and to pay all costs of construction out of their
pockets. It was a matter of no great importance, for they could
not have the money both ways.
A PROPRIETOR said, that the real fact was, that their profits
were 1,000/., and their losses 21,000/., in consequence of the
slips; and it was at the time when they had met with a loss of
20,0001. that they were about to declare a dividend. Such a
course of proceeding was most inconsistent. The amendment
for a dividend of 6s. Bd. was then put and carried by a large
majority.
The CHAIRMAN then stated that the dividend would be paid
as soon as possible.
A PROPRIETOR wished to know what was the amount of
the Sunday traffic ?
The CHAIRMAN said it might be ascertained at the office;
and if any Proprietor wished to remit his share of it, others
would be very glad to receive it. He then stated to the meet-
ing that they bad had an offer from the Brighton Company to
lease the railway frQin them ; it was an offer they had not felt