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542 VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 18, KING WILLTAM-STREET. CITY. Established 1858. Benjamin Hawes, Esq., Chairman. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Charles Baldwin, Esq. W. K. Jameson, Esq. George Denny, I.Bq. John Nolloth, Esq. J. C. Dimsdale, F.sq. M. Staniland, Esq. J. P. Gassiot, Esq., F.A.S. Daniel Sutton, Esq. Aaron Goldsmid, Esq. 0. B. Bellingham Woolsey Sidney Gurney, Esq. The business of the Company embraces every description of risk connected with Life Assurance. The Premiums are mode rate, and may be pail quarterly. half-yearly, or otherwise. Credit allowed of one-third of the Premiums till death. or bertha Premiums fur flee years, on Policies taken out for the whole of life. Residence in most of the Colonies allowed without payment of any extra Premium, and the rates for the East and West Indies are peculiarly favourable to Assurers. Loans are made on Mortgage of Freeholds, Leaseholds, and Life Interests, &c.—also to Policy-holders with unexceptionable Personal Sureties. Four•fifths or 80 per cent. of the entire Pro9ts are appr)- priated to Assurers on the Profit Scale. WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary. .. Li E R MAJESTY'S DRAWING ROOMS.- The NOVELTIES in COURT TRAINS for her Majesty's First Drawing•room are now ready. The rviticipated brilliancy of the Drawing-rooms this seas9n has induced SEWELL and CO. to make extensive purchases of the most Choice Silks; their stock of Moire Antiques is the largest in England, comprising every colour. Ladies reuiring Ball and Evening Dresses are solicited to order them early, the demand being so great. COM PION-HOU E 44, 4",, on 1 46, Old Compton•street ; and 46 and 47, Frith street, Soho. SLER'S CRYSUAL GLASS CHANDE LIERS for GAS and CANDLES.—A great variety of the newest and richest designs always on view ; also a large assort ment of glass lustres, decanters, wine glasses, dessert services Ind every description of table glass at very moderate prices. ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and most beautiful de scription. Export and furnishing 'irdere executed with despatch. —44, Oxford•street. Manufactory, liroad•etreet, Birmingham. Established 11-;11. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM COUGHS is secured by PR. I.OOOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS. To Singers and Public Speakers they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have a plea -ant taste. Price Is. 11d., t's 9d., and Ils. per box. Sold by all Druggists. ALLSOPP S PALE ALE IN IMPERIAL PINTS. HARRINGTON PARKER and Co. are now delivering the above celebrated Ale. Its surpassing ex cellence is vouched fur by the highest medical and chemical authorities of the day. Supplied in bottles; also in casks of 18 gallons and upwards, by HAHRINGTON PARK ER and Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants, sj, Pall-mall.—May, 1557. "LIENTLE pressure" from without has caused the Chancellor, though reluctantly, to take the War Tax off Tea. The EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY have accord- ingly lowered all their prices 4d. per lb., and the 6 lbs. bag of Congou may now be had at 2s. 6d. per lb., and Coffee in the berry at I3d. Warehouses: 9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bishopsgate street. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of DM (for Acoustic Instruments. was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMEN I S for the DEAF. They are made of different power. to suit ex Ireme and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the sole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Str and, nearly opposite liaeter-hall, where the I nstrumeutcan be tried and numerous testimoxialsseen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson.one of her Majesty's PrivyConnrillors. T W. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and ej• CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and 34, LUD• G ATE•HILL, London. Established 1749. J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dis play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer, Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical Movements, jewelled, tte., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine -turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. rhe designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Menu factory. If the important requisites, impel iority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wibhed for, the intending Purchaser should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free ou application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc tions as to what Watch to buy, where to buy it, and how to use it Several hundred letters have been received from persons who Dave bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to he correct performances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the 3forning Post, Oct. SO, 1856.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure." From the Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design and perfection in workmanship." From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualitlas of hie manu facture stands second to none." From the Morning Herald, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of Mr. Benson as a London manufacturer must secure for him a large amount e public patronage." From the Globe, Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c. accurate timekeepers, 31 15s, 41 15s, 51155, to 151 15s each. Gold Lever Watches, jeweileti and bighly•fiutslied movements, et Os, 81 Bs, 10110 s, 2l 12►, 141 14s, ICI 16s, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Nfovements, Jewelled, &0., exact timekeepers, 21 2s, 21 15s, 31 15s, to hi 5s etch. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 41 10s, 51 10s, 71 10e, 81 10s. 101 10s, to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty given with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, %Vales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post•oltice or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, J 3 and 31, Ludgite•hill, I .ondun. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Otitis supplied. Old Watches taken In Exchange. THE PRESS. ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 6, NEW BRIDGE STREET, LOND)N. Chairman—HENßY FREDERICK STF.Pri ENSON, Esq. Deputy Chairman—ROßEßT BIDDULPII, Esq. ADVANTAG ES : Mutual Assurance The Lcwest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System The whole of the Profits divided every Fifth Year. An Accumulated Capital of .. £1,575,000 During its existence the Society has paid iu Claims .. 1,455,000 Reversionary Bonuses have been added to Policies to the extent of .. 890,000 The last Bonus, declared in 18)8, averaged 6? per Cent. on the Premiums paid, and amounted to . , 397,300 Policies in force 7.437 The Annual Income exceeds 240,000 The next Division of Profits will be made in 1859. Assurances effected prior to 31st December, 1859, will parti cipate in the Division of 1383. Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtained on appli cation to ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary. QPECIALAGESCY.—The CONSTITUTION LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION issues Policies upon the principle of SUSTENTATION, by which the Assured are by rght entitled to an absolute provision, under circumstances of inability to continue the payment of their premiums, against the prevention of their Policies from lapse or forfeiture. Applications from persons of respectability and active busi. ness habits for Agencies in Town or Country are requested to be made at the Office. FRANCIS NORTON F.RITH, Manager. 7, New Coventry-street, Leicester•square, London, W.C. QCHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER kJ WATER. Manufactured by J. SC H WEPPE & Co. (the sole lessee.), from the Pure Water of the Holy Well, possesses all the celebrated properties of the Nassau Spring. SC IIW EPP E'S SODA, id AG N EsIA, POTASS WATERS, AND LEMONADE, are manufactured as usual. Every Bottle is protected by a special Label. LONDON, LIVERPOOL, BRISTOL, AND DERBY. M " T • ti NLE e l n l ewsp S rin g an pa d tter t n h s e for i t 6 he S s . e w i o 'R rld?fa l m V e S d l T llt row S eers (originated by him) are forwarded to all parts of the country, with dire.;tions for self-measurement, upon the receipt of six postage stamps. which will be credited to any order that may follow, accompanied by a Post•othce order, payable to Alfred Webb Miles, 62, New Bond street. Q RTS. - FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS kJ differ fr - in other patterns, not merely in shape and design, but in their greut superiority of Fit, Quality of Material, and Workmanship."—Globe. The best quality SIX FOR FORTY-TWO SHILLI SOS. Detailed List or Prices and mode of self•measurement. Post Free.—RICHARD FORD, 38, POULTRY, LONDON, E.C. SHIRTS. - PAT'I ERNS OF THE NEW COLOURED SHIRTINGS In every variety of Colours. 100 different styles for making FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS sent to select from on the receipt of six postage staml.s, self measurement and all particulars included. Price 27a. the Half. dozen. _ RICHARD FORD, 98, POULTRY, LONDON, E.C. OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA.- The LOSS of HAIR.—One of the most annoying proofs of the inroads of ruthless time has been most successfully supplied by OLDRIDGE'S BALM of COLUMBIA, which has been no less remarkable than important to thousands who have expe• rienced its powerful effects in encouraging or reproducing a tine growth of ;lair. Oldridge's 13idin produces a beautiful curl, frees the hair from scurf, and the first application stops the jailing off. as. 6d., Gs., and lls. per bottle. Sold wholesale and retail by the Proprietors, No. 13, Wellington-street North, Strand. CA UTIO N. Tradesmen, Me rc h an t s , Shippers, Outfitters, &c.—Whereas it has lately come to my knowledge that some unprincipled person or pet sons have, for some time past, been imposing upon the Public by selling to the Trade and others a spurious article under the name of BOND'S PERMANKNT MARKING INK, this Is to give notice that I am the Original and Sole Proprietor and Manu. facturer of the said article, and do not employ any Traveller, or authorise any persons to represent themselves as coming from my Establishment for the purpose of selling the said Ink. •„* This Caution le published by me to prevent further im position upon the Public. and serious injury to myself.—E. R BOND, Sule Executrix and Widow of the late Johu Boni, 28 Long-lane, West Smithfield, London. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS. The variable temperature of the English climate exercises a pernicious and deleterious influence on the skin, the muscles, and the glands, and thus it is we find erysipelas, blotches. boils, and quinaey, so prevalent at particular seasons of the year. often engendering, and aggravated by this bane to heaith. Provi dentially in Holloway's Ointment we have the antidote before us. eradicating disease and invigorating this outward organs. whilst the Pills conjointly prevent the recurrence of internal complaints or out Nerd inflammation. St;ld by all tnediciue•veudors throughout the world; at Profeesor HAloway's Establishments, 244• Strand. London, and dO , blaiden•lane, New York; uy A Stan,pa, Coustauti• ncple; A. Guidloy : Smyrna; and E.Muir, Maio. SATURDAY, Just published, crown evo., cloth, es., LITURGICAL PURITY our RIGHTFUL INHERITANCE : or, the Prayer [look Revised up Scriptural I'rinciples. By JOHN C. FISH ER. :I.A. " A most elaborate and earnest appeal. which will la- rf , 1 4 with attention both by the supporters and opponents of what may be termed the Liturgical controversy,"-3foritlay Real ster. " In particular I would mention a work of no meat, order—the work of one who Is a lawyer, a scholar, a logician, and (if we may judge from the uniform tenor of his book) a Christian gentleman. Its title is ' Liturgical Purity our Rightful lithe. ritance,' and its object is to obtain a I trge correction of the Book of Common Prayer. It is written with unusual ability, but not, in my opinion. on that account the more dangerous."—Pastoral Letter of the Bishop of Refer. "One of the most voluminous and carefully compiled produc tions which this controversy has called forth l'he hit omo. Lion it contains is valuable, extensive, and authentic and what all require in order to deal wisely and faithfully with the sub. ject."—British Banner. " We are bound to say there Is a soundness and honesty about the historical and argumentative portions of Mr. Fisher's work v hich is unhappily rare in the few theological productions of his schuol."—Ecclesiastic. " It is characterised by accuracy of research, great earnest. ness of purpose, and unusual ability. Whatever opinions ins, be formed on the particular views it advocates, none will be foun•i to deny the pressing and momentous nature of the subject of which it treats, or the scholar•like precision andlogical vigour with which It is treated."—Record. " This is a very remarkable performance, which can har,ily fail to excite general attention throughout the ranks of the Church of England"—Christian Witness. London : HAMILTON, ADAMS, and Co., Paternoster•row. NEW and CHOICE B MU DI E'S SELEI Memoirs of Charlotte Bronti. LW; Conies Barth's Travels In Central Africa. MI Copies Two Years Ago, by Charles Kingsley. LZOO Copies Fortune's Later Travels in Chit's Romany Rye. Lavengro. 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Volumes of the newest Works at one time, exchangeable (in Sets) at pleasure, Five Guineas per annum. Hook Societies, Town and Village Libraries, and Literary Institutions, supplied on moderate terms. CHARLES E , WARD Monte, MO and Ml, New Oxford-street, London ; and 74 and 7e, Cross-street, Manchester. THE ALEXANDRE HARMONIUM, at Six guinea', perfect for Class Singing, Private Use, or for the School Boom.—CHAPPELL and CO., Si and 50, New Bond street. rHE ALEXANDRI?, HARMONIUMS, with 11 1 atop and 5 octaves, 10 guineas; 1 stops, 15 guineas; 5 stops, 22 guineas ; and 8 stops. 25 guineas.--Full descriptive Lists sent on application to CHAPPELL and CO., 49 and 50, New Bond street. THE PATENT MODEL HARMONIUM, I the best that can be made, price 55 guineas.—lllustrated Catalogues of Pianofortes and Harmoniums upon application to CHAPPELL and CO., 40 and 50, New Bond•street, and 13, Ge..rge•street,Hanover-square. PIANOFORTES for SALE at CHAPPELL'S The best Instilment, by Br•mdwood. Collard, Erard. fur SALE or HIRE, 40 and 50, New Bond•street, and 13, George-street, Henovsr-square. QCOTCH SPUN SILKS for SUMMER ki WEAR, in all the CLAN TARTANS and Newest Fano , Patterns, made in permanent ((anima and an extra stout qua:ity, manufactured exclusively for SCOTT ADI E, The Royal clan Tartan and Scotch Shawl 'Warehouse, Patronised by the Queen and Flops' Family, 115, REGEN'F-STREET, corner of VIGO-STREET. Patterns sent to the country free. MO MORE GREY HAIR—The most 11 wonderful discovery of the present age Is UNWIN end ALBERT'S COLUMBIAN HAIR DYE. It changes red or grey lair to a permanent and natural brown or black. Its ap pl cation Is most easy; it is as harmless as pure water, and )et its extraordinary power upon the hair is so effective and instan taneous that the hair is coloured permanently the moment it ts, touched by the dye. Sold in cases at sa. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s. ed. and 212., at UNVILIi and ALBERT'S, 24, Piccadilly. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others, ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Barley• Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patronage of her Majesty and the Royal Family, but has become of general use to every class of the community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi• nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and Invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding and excellent for thickening broths or soups. OBINSON'S PA TENT GROATS 11, for more than thirty years have been held in constant and crearing public estimation as the purest farina) of the oat, and as the best and most valuable preparation for making a purr and delicate gruel. which forme a light and nutritious supper for the aged, is a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternatelywith the Patent Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children. Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILLF, and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 64, Red Lion•street, Holborn, London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others, In town and country, in packets of Ed. and la., and in family onnisters at 25., 65., and 10s. each.