26 MARCH 1864, Page 3

A new company has been started, under the title of

Smith, Knight, and Co., for the purpose of contracting for the formation of new lines of railway, as well as for public and other important works. It is proposed to raise a capital equal to 4,000,000L, in 80,000 shares of 50/. each. The promoters are supported by the Contract Corporation Company. We may add that it is not intended to call up more than 10/. per share.