9 FEBRUARY 1867, Page 3

The British and American Telegraph Company (Limited) is announced. The

capital is 600,0001., in shares of 20/. each. The cable patented by Mr. Allan will be used. The proposed route is from Falmouth to the Azores, and thence to Halifax. Messages of twenty words will be charged 4/. The list of applications will close on Wednesday next. The shares have been quoted at 1 to to 2 premium.