21 MARCH 1868, Page 3

The prospectus of the Foreign and Colonial Government Trust Company

has been issued. The promoters propose to operate in various Foreign Stocks to the extent of 1,000,0001., and to issue certificates of 100/. each at 85, bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum. The Stocks purchased are to be made over to the Trust at the prices of 18th inst., less 21. 10s. for each 1001. of stock, which is to represent the expense of the trans- action.