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London, England, 1825-06-28 00:00:00

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NUMBER i 1 I-18.

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PROSPECTUS OF THE ST. KATHARINE
DOCK COMPANY. -
CONSTITUTED A- JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Hy an Act of the 6th Gee. IV. 1815.
THIS important undertaking 'is supported by many
of the !eating Merchants, Ship-owner., and Traders of the
.:sletropolis, who are deeply interested in promoting its commercial
prosperity.
The necessity of giving to the public additional convenient Wet
Dock and bonding accommodation near the seat of business io the
Pon of London, and of securing to it a reduction in the rates and
charges, has long: been experienced. Moderate rates upon the
landing, housing, rent, shipping, &c. of goods. are essential for the
purpose of bringing this port nearer to a level in point of expense,
not only with the other ports of the Empire to which the privilege
of bonding is .*tended, but more particularly with the principal
ports of the continent of Europe ; which, in consequence of their
- Ismer charges, attract a very large proportion of the trade of transit,
which would otherwise resort to London.
The prosperity which cannot but attend that lucrative brunch of
commerce,• under the Improved commercial code of the country,
especially if accompanied by a diminution in the pent charges, must
be apparent front the great increase which, even under existing
circumstances, has already been experienced, since the pasting of
the Warehousing Act in July, 1833,—four-fifths of which increase
Las been enjoyed by the port of London.
The London Dock is the only general bonding establishment
within three miles and a half from the Royal Exchange, and that
establishment does not afford accommodation for the increase of
trade which has already taken place; still less, therefore, can it
• provide for the additional extent of business that may confidently
be expected to flow out of those enlightened principles of legis-
lation which are so eminently calculated to promote and extend
the commerce and navigation of the British Empire, and make the
Port of London the Emporium of the World.
The place which has been selected for the construction of the
proposed Docks, Warehouses, Quays, Sec. which will be sur-
rounded with Walls, so as to entitle them to all the privileges of
'the Warehousing System and of Legal Quays, is situated between
the Tower and the London Docks; a situation unparalleled in
point of convenience.
The advanced state of Science in Engineering and Architecture,
with the present price of building materials, will enable the pro-
rioters of the measure, notwithstanding the comparatively limited
site, to afford to the public accommodation for warehousing, bond-
lug, and Quay-room, nearly equal in extent to the London Docks ;
and from an improved construction of the Warehouses, which
will be erected within a few feet of the margin of the Docks and
Basin, a very considerable annual saving will be effected in the ex-
pense of labourage.
It is computed that the St. Katharine Docks and Basin, will
with great convenience afford accommodation, annually, for
about 1400 Merchaet Ships, including private trade Indiansen ;
besides Craft for loading and discharging. Increased facilities will
be afforded to the ingress and egress of Shipping, by the improved
application of mechanical powers, by means of which ships and
lighters, at a very trifling expense to the Company, may, in the
aught as well as by day, be lucked in and out of the Docks du-
ring any period of tide ; as thetlis of the outward gates will be
so constructed as to provide for ten feet depth at low water, and
front twenty-six to thirty feet at the height of spring tides.
According to the estimates proved before Committees of Paella-
:nett, the total cost of the site, the purchase of buildings, leases, and
the various interests concerned, including compensations and ex-
penses of carrying the Act into execution, will be about .41,350,000,
whilst the Capital Stock of the London Dock Company amounts to
. upwards of X3,(2.00,000.
Calculating upon the above estimates of outlay, with an ample .
provision for extraordinary contingencies and unforeseen demands,
including i reserve fund, and making large allowances for a reduce
•• eon in the rates of the Port, the profits are estimated to-be such as
will yield a highly satisfactory return to the Subscribers-on their In-
, . vestment.° The profits thus estimated may be anticipated with the
. greater confidence, because the calculation proceeds on the supposi-
tion of an extent of business equal to only three-fourths of the ca-
• pacify of the proposed Docks and Warehouses, whereas it may
fairly be expected, that the inestimable advantage of proximity of
situation, and the attention which will be paid to every possible int-
prervement in management, may secure fall employment, and, con-
sequently, still larger returns to the Proprietors.
The Act provides for the payment of Interest to the Subscribers
opon their instalments, after the rate of Four per Cent. per Ann.
end/ the. works shall have been completed.
A deposit of Five per Cent. upon the sums subscribed has been
made; anti upon payment of the first Call, a Scrip Receipt will be
. issoed.to the Proprietors; after which, Sales of Shares may take
place.—The Calls are limited to Ten per Cent. upon a Two J
blonths' Notice.
No person will be answerable beyond the amain of the Stock
standing in his none.
At the expiration of one year, to be reckoned from the opening
of the Docks for business, a dividend will be declared and paid ;
and after that period half-yearly ; regard being had to the creation
of a reserved fund fur repairs and contingencies.
An account of the concerns of the Company for the preceding
year will be laid before the Proprietors at the annual meetings,
and may be inspected by them a few days previous to such meetings.
The Direction is composed of the following Gentlemen :
Tnostos Toots, Esq. Chairman.
G. G. Ds H. Lamm Esq. Deputy Chairman.

'James Alexander, Eq.
John William Buckle; Esq.
George P. Barclay, Esq.
William Crawford, Esq.
George Can Glyn, Esq.
Charles Pascoe Greed!, Esq.
Lyon Abraham Goldschmidt,
. Esq.
William Haldimand, Esq. M.P.
John Benjamin Heath, Esq.

John Hodgson) Esq.
Sir John William Liabboelt,Bart.
John Horsley Palmer' Esq.
John Diston Powles, Esq.
Henry Rowles, Esq.
William Sampson, &q.
Alderman Thompson, M.P.
Andrew Henry Thomson, Esq.
.Thomas Wilson, Esq. bI.P.
Fletcher Wilson, Esq.
TANASUILIZi
George Carr Glyn, Esq. Lombard-street.
Sec RITA ILY,
John Hall, Esq. No. 8, Circus, =nodes.
Sowarros, •
William Tooke Esq. Gray's Ina.
CIVIL Tooke,
Thomas Telford, Esq. Abingdon-street, Westminster.
ANCNITICT AND &WINTON.,
Philip Hardwick, Esq. Great Marlborough-street.

All applications relating to the business of the Docks, ate. to be
made at the Once, No. 27, Austin-friars, until the Docks shall be
Opened for business.
• The detailed examination and Report of a Committee upon this
important branch of the subject may be inspected by any of the Pro-
prietors, spas application to the Secretary.

TPUBLIC are warned agains/ numerous
A. lm-
iaime of DOCTOR SOLOMON'S CORDIAL BALM,
OF GILRAD, put forth by several unprincipled Individuals to
ensnare and deceives The great reputation so long enjoyed by this
excellent medicine for the cure of Indigestion, Nervous Cam-
plaints, Declines, and Diseases induced by excessive lndulgencies;
and the great demand for it, have tempted the worthless and on•
principled to this nefarious practice..by which many invalid, have
been irreparablyinjuted. These imitations extend not only to the
,I:.ne of this medicine, but to the Advertisements, Wrappers on
•iie Bottles, and every distinguishing mark except that which
would involve the life of the depredator, namely, the words
s' Sallee' Solomon, Liverpool," engraved on the Government
...itaasp affixed to each-Bottle, to imitate which is felony, and pu-
. nisbable as such. To this distinguishing mark the public attention
Is pitriliblarly directed, without which no a Ceanim. Roue what-
ever barn any claim to the merits of Dr. Solouten's invention.
The genuine medicine is prep..red at Gilead-house, near
Liverpool, and sold by Mr. It. Johnston, ell• Cornhill; Mr.
Sanger, 150, Oxford street ; Mr. Ward, Holborn ' Mr. Etraclling,
Royal Exchange, Loudon; and all Mcllicioe Vgitslers, in bottle*
at his. each; anti ,Family bottles, coataiaing the quantity of four
small ones,. for .slls-
N.B. Re careful to ask for " Doctor Solomon's Cardiel
Cased," and look at the name or. tar znamr.