The Sun.
London, England, 1842-01-22 00:00:00

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. OSBALDISTON.
Enormous success of " Geraldine l" another new and affecting
Damestic Drama, for which this Theatre is so widely and
so eminently distinguished.
THIS EVENING, JAN. 22,

Will be performed, a New Domestic Drama, in Three Acts,
entitled THE STORY OF GERALDINE ; OR, THE
TWIN ORPHANS OF ST. PRE.—Henri, Mr. E. F. Sa-
ville ; Huntingdon, Mr. Dale ; Claud, Mr. Seaman ; Jemmy
Cottle, Mr. Gardner ; Davy, Mr. Paul; Geraldine, Miss Vin-
cent, the acknowledged Heroine of Domestic Drama.
After which, a New Grand Romantic Aerial Comic Pan-
tomime, entitled HARLEQUIN PETER WILKINS ; OR,
THE KING OF THE AIR AND THE FLYING IN-
DIANS.—With new and extensive Scenery, Dresses, Decora-
tions, Tricks, Transformations, and Effects—A new Nautical
Panorama, to be entitled " Our Native Sea-girt Isle !" con-
sisting of Maritime Views along- the Coast of England. Also,
a new Grand Dissolving Diorama, by Childe, the Great Illu-
sionist ; and the Opening of the Pantomime supported by the
Comic Talent of this--the Popular Theatre of London.
To conclude with THE LOTTERY TlCKET.—Worm-
irood, Mr. Gardner ; Capias, Mr. James ; Charles, Mr. Sea-
man ; Susan, Mrs. Howard.
Boxes, 2s.—Pit, 6d.—Half-price to the Boxes
only, at Half-past Eight.

GRAVESEND AND ROCHESTER
RAILWAY COMPANY.
CAPITAL TO BE RAISED 150,000/.
In 6,000 Shares of 25!. each.—Deposit 2/. 103. per Share.
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE.
George Carter, Esq. John Moxon, Esq.
Alfred Alers Hankey, Esq.- George Palmer' Esq.
John Harman, Esq. Poynder, Esq.
Samuel Mills, Esq. Robert Sutton, Esq. •
With power to add to their number.
BANKERS—Messrs. Hani:ey and Co., London ; Messrs.
Williams, Deacon, and Co., London ; Messrs. D. H. Day and
Sons, Rochester.
ENGINZkit—J. U. Rastrick, Esq., F. R.S.
SOLICITORS—Memos, Sweet, Sutton, Evans, and Ommanney.
The object of this Company is to connect Gravesend with &rood,
Rochester, Brompton, and Chatham, by converting the Thames
anti Medway Canal into a Railway ; with the exception of a
short distance, where it is proposed to deviate to avoid a curve
upon the Canal.
The Proprietors of the Canal, at a meeting specially con-
vened for the purpose, have unanimously resolved upon the ex
pediency of this conversion, and to accept Shares in the Rail-
way in lieu of the present Shares in the Canal, at the rate of
one Share in the Railway for five Shares in the Canal.
It is also proposed that the Folders of Loan Notes of the
Canal Company should convert them into Shares in the Rail-
way, by accepting four Railway Shares in exchange for every
WO/. Loan Note, sinking the arrears of interest ; and upwards
of three-fourths of such Loan Note Holders have already
agreed so to do.)
The cost of making the Railway, including Land, Stations,
Engines, Carriages, and Working Stock, is estimated at
117,115/. ; but in order to meet every contingency, it is pro-
posed to raise 150,000/. by the issue of 6.000 shares of 25/.
each, upon which a deposit of 2/. 10s. per share is to be made.
The subscribers to the 150,000/. are to be entitled to in-
terest at 5/. per cent. per annum upon the amount of their
Deposits and Calls, until the opening of the Railway, and
from that time they are to have a preference of receiving
interest at the same rate, out of the profits of the under-
taking, before any dividend is paid to the other Proprie-
tors, until the expiration of twelve months, when they are to
have the option of continuing to receive five per cent. per
annum, or of sharing the profits in common with the other
Proprietor..
Great pains have been taken to ascertain the amount of
traffic between Gravesend and Rochester, and the result is
far beyond what was contemplated ; for even at this season of
the year the average has been considerably above one thousand
persons daily, and there can be no doubt but that during the
summer months that amount will be very greatly increased.
The number of Passengers landed and embarked on the Piers
at Gravesend, between the Ist of August, 1840, and the Ist of
August, Id4l, was 963,650 ; and as the above traffic bet Ween
Gravesend and Rochester was taken at a season of the year
when but c,ml,arativelv few persons travel between London
and Gravesend, it may i'airly be presumed that a great portion
of such traffic is local, and independent of the Steam-host
Passengers.
The present fare by coaches and omnibuses between Graves-
end and Rochester va:ies from one to two shillings.
brow the foregoing statement of traffic, it is estimated that
there will be at least 750.000 Passengers annually conveyed
uptin this Railway, producing, according to a moderate calcu-
lation, 343,2501., to which may be added 1,250/. for goods,
parcels, &c. ; thus making the total receipts 37,500/.
From thissum is to be deducted 30 per cent., or 11,350/. for
the working expenses of the Line, as stated in Mr. Rastrick's
Report, say 13,5001. ; thus leaving a net annual -revenue of
24,19001., which is equal to 8 per cent. upon an-assumed Capita
of 300,0001.

There will also be a revenue of at least 9501. per annum.
arising from that part of the existing property of the Canal
Company which will remain undisturbed.
'lbis estimate is founded open merely doubling the existing
traffic; whereas the result of almost every other Line'of Rail-
way would justify a much larger increase.
The Provisional Committee have submitted the plan of this
Railway to Mr. Rastrick, who has reported most favourably
upon it, and the following are the-principal points adverted to
by hisn
Ist. That the cost of the line, including the land to be pur-
chased, will be .105,113/., and.that the locomotive engines, car-
riaees, and trucks, will be MOM., making the total cost
117,1131.. or in round numbers 1.40,000/.
2d. hat a welt-IsnOwn Contractor has offered to complete
the works within nine month.: at this estimate, and find good
securities for heir due performance.
3d. That the line is a dead level, requiring only such undo.
lation, as will secure' perfect drainage.
4th. That from the manner in which it is proposed to con-
struct the engines, there will be a great saving in wear and
tear, and an extra carriage can always be taken by every train.
Lth. That the working expenses of the line will be under
30 per cent. . •
6th. That there can be no uncertainty as to the nature of
the soil.
7th. That there can be no siips or settlements to endanger
the working of the line, :s it will be effectually secured in its
place by the sides of the present canal.
being on comparatively solid
Bth. That.the permanent way
ground, will be maintained at the minimum expense. •
9th. That the stations being situate on the banks of the
rivers Thames and Medway, coal, coke, and other materials
can be brought by water carriage, and delivered upon the very
spot where they will be stored for use.
.Thus it will be seen, that the proposed undertaking has
advantages which are not po:sessed by any other Railway, and
such as cannot fail to make. it a safe investment for Capital.
f It is intended to apply to Parliament in the ensuing Session
or power to tarry the above undertaking into effect, and such
Shareholders in the Thames and Midway Canal Company as
are desirous of taking ~.harez, in the q uested to signiiv their further Capital are m-
in:eu;:ion hum. ediate:y.
Application for Shares t u' maee on or before the 3d of
February next, to AlesA 6. Sweet Sutton Ewens. and Om-
manney. 6, liaSitighan.gt ,`s"t,
rim, London (post paid) in the fol-
lowing ferns
To the Provisional Coramiit,e of the Gravesend and Rochester
Railway.
GrNTLEZILIN,—I request to be,,,,,nt eaSeithscriber for
25/. Shares in this Undertaking, a: a,,re
to take susit ti!.:ehreSbnaroesf
al way be allotted to me, and to pay the.
21. 103. per Share, in conformity with the Prospectus °dated
19th January, 1842; and I also agree to execute the Parlia-
mentary Contract and Subscribers' Agreement, when I shall
.reixive notice so to do.
I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant.
The Christian and Surname, with date and address, to be
signed by ttle Applicant.
London, Jan. 19, 1d42.

Just ready, in 3 vols. post Bvo., with Portrait,
ORGA N, it HENR
THE BUCCANEER.
By EDWARD HOWARD, Esq.,
A uthor of
'"Rattlin the Reefer," " Outward Bound," "Jack Ashore," tie.
lie"! Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.