74 APPBNDIX. 



with the acknowledgment and the co-operation of a whole popu- 

 lation which can be uninfluenced by the least party spirit, or by 

 any hateful political passion." 



Lastly, it may be remarked, that for the completion of the 

 various buildings and works, besides the original capital, it 

 became necessary to issue debentures for one and a half millions 

 of francs (£60,000), bearing interest at 5 per cent. ; and that 

 the preferential shares of £20 (500 francs) at present stand at 

 £22 (550 francs), from which it may be determined what good 

 credit and confidence the whole undertaking enjoys in the finan- 

 cial world. 



\Taken from the Augshurg (German) Dingier" s Tolytechnical Journal, 

 Fehruarg, 1873, No. 25.] 



