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MAY 30, 1857. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. This subject being under the consideration of a Select Committee of the House of Commons, the Manufacturers and Contractors, who, feeling a deep interest in the inquiry, have associated themselves for the curpose of watching the proceed ings, are desirous of obtaining information from those best ac quainted with the working of the present system. It has been stated that favouritism is exercised; that the conditions of a contiact are arbitrary and sometimes tyranni. ( ally enforced, whilst, at other times, they are evaded with impunity: that the inspection Is sometimes made by ignorant or unqualified examiners, and sometimes by venal officers acting under improper influences, and from whose decision there is n't appeal. It is desirable that these imputations upon officials, if true, should be established by evidence before the Committee now sitting. It is also desirable that information be supplied as to the sale of stores, &c., in the several De partments, whether by Auction or by Private Contract; with the original price of the article—what it produced on sale—and at what cost it could be replaced to the Government. Those possessing information upon these points are respect. fully invited to communicate personally, or by letter with JANIKS ACLAND _ _ _ May 21th, 1R57. 16, Cannon-street, City, L'ondon. WEYMOUTH and CHANNEL ISLANDS ST KAM•PACKET COMPANY (Limited).—The fast imn steam vessels of this Company, AQUILA and CYGNUS, now leave WEYMOUTH, with goods and passengers, for OUEIiNgEY and J E Ft• 4 EY, every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and •4aturday, at Seven a.m., and return every Monday, Wednes. day, Friday, and Saturday, making daylight passages both ways. FARES:- Ist Class. 2nd Class. From London to Guernsey or Jersey .. 31e. .... 21s From Weymouth to Guernsey or Jersey 18s. .... 12s. Steward's fee, 2s. and Is. Further particulars will be given at all the stations of the Great Western Railway. JOSEPH MAUNDERS, Manager and Secretary. Weymouth, Ist May, 1557. REAL SPANISH MANTILLAS A. BLACKBORNE begs to Inform the Nobility and Gentry that he bag a Choice Collection of the above Mantillas. Spanish Depot, 55k, SOUTH AUDLEY•STREET, R ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, BADEN, UP THE RHINE. and PARIS Is NOW OPEN EVERY EVENING (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Stalls, 3e.; area, 2s. ; gallery. Is. Stalls can be secured at the Box. office, Egyptian•hall, Piccadilly, every d ay, between Eleven and Four, without any extra charge. The Morning Representations take place every Tuesday aid Saturday. at Three o'clock EXHIBITION —Messrs DICKEN•nON'S COLLECTION of PORTRAITS of DISTINGUISHED PERSONS has been considerably added to by many interesting pictures executed in oil, on ivory, and on paper. The Exhibi tion is open daily from ten to six. Admission, One Shilling.- 114, New Bond street. 11R. KAHN'S NIUSEUM, 4, COVEN FRY- If STREET, Leicester-square. Programme :—Lectures by Dr. KAHN daily, at Three o'clock, on the Physiology of Marriage and the Diseases of Imprudence, and by Dr. SEXTON, F.R.G.S., F.E.S., as follows: At half-past one, on Vision ; its Laws, Curiosities, Phenomena, and Disorders, &c. ; at four, The Great Tobacco Controversy ; at half-past seven, The Food we Eat—its Uses, Preparation, Multeration, and Digestion. The Museum contains 1,000 Models and Preparations, and is wholly unrivalled in the world. Open daily (for gentlemen only),. from Ten till Ten. Admission, is. Catalogues, cot.taining Dr Kahn's Lectures, gratis to visitors. QEA-BATHI NG. Several SETS of FURNISHED ROOMS to be LET at ST. BEE'S.—Apply to Mr. Kirkbaugh, Vele View•terrace, St. Bee's, Cumberland. ELEGANT NOVELTIES for PRESENTS.- 112, REGENT-STREET, and No. 4, LEADEN HA I.L- S RE E London.—Bronzes, vases, pearl and ivory work, me dieval manufactures, dressing-bags and dressing-cases, toilet cases, work-boxes and work-tables, inkstands, fans. The largest stock in England of papier macho elegancies. Writing-desks, envelope-cases, despatch-boxes, bagatelle, backgammon, and chess tables. The premises in Regent-street extend fifty yards into Glasahonse-street, end are worthy of inspection as a sped men of elegant outfit. Everything for the work and dressing tables. Best tooth-brushes, 9J. each ; best steel scissors and penknives, is. each. The usual supply of first-rate cutlery, razors, razorstrops, needles, &c., for which Mr. MECHI'S Es tablishment has been so long famed. DR. GRANVILLE, F.R.S., Author of "The Spas of Germany," "On Sudden Death," ch. sic ON DR. DE JONGIVS LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL. " Dr. Granville has used Dr. de Jongh's Light• Brown Cod Liver Oil extensively in his practice, and has found It not only efficacious, but uniform in its qualities. lie believes it to be preferable in many respects to Oils sold without the guarantee of such an authority as DR Jongh. Da. GRANVILLE HAS FOUND THAT ThIS PARTICULAR KIND PRODUCES THE DESIRED EFFECT IN A SHORTER TIME THAN OTHERS, AND THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE THE NAUSEA AND INDIGESTION TOO OFTEN CONSEQUENT ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PALE NEWFOUNDLAND OILS. The Oil being, moreover, much more palatable, Dr. Grenville's patients have themselves expressed a preference for Dr. de Jongti's Light•lirown Cod Liver Oil." 1, Carson•street, Mayfair, January 7th, 1856. DR. DE JONGH'S COD LIVER OIL Has now, in consequence of its marked superiority over every other variety, secured the entire confidence and almost universal preference of the most eminent Medical Practitioners as the mostspeedy and effectual remedy fOTCONSUMPTION.BRONCHITIB, ASTHMA, GOUT, RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, DIABETES, DISEASES OF THE SKIN, NEURALGIA, RICKETS, INFANTILE WASTING, GENERAL DEBILITY, AND ALL SCROFULOUS ArrscrloNs. Sold ONLY in IMPERIAL Half•pints, 2s. 6d.; Pints, 4s. 9d.; Quarts, 95.; capsuled and labelled with Dr. DE JONOII . II stamp and signature.wrrnomr WHICH NONE CAN POSSIBLY BE GENUINE, by many respectable Chemists throughout the United Kingdom. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPOT, ANSAR, HARFORD, and CO., 77, STRAND, LONDON, W. 0. DR. DR JONOTI'I3 BOLE BRITISH CONSIGNEES. BY where the 011ie daily forwarded W Al parte of the Metropehe. THE PRESS. PELICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED IN 1797. 70, LOMBARD-STREET, CITY, and 57, CHAR LNG CROSS, WESTMINSTER. DIRECTORS. Robert Gurney Barclay, Esq. Kirkman D.Hodgeon,Esq.,M.P. William Cotton, D.C.L.,F.R.S. Henry Lancelot Holland, Esq. John Davis, Esq. Benjamin Shaw, Esq. William Walter Fuller, Eeq. Matthew Whiting, Esq. Jas. A. Gordon, M.D., F.R.S. M. Wyvill,Jun.,Esq.,M.P. Henry Grace, Eeq. This Company offers:— Complete Security. Moderate Rates of Premium, with participation in Four-fifths or Eighty per Cent. of the Profits. Low Rates without Participation in Profits. LOANS inoonneotion with Life Assurance on approved Security, in Sums of not less than 500/. ANNUAL PREMIUM required for the Assurance of 4100 for the whole term of life.— A Without With Without With ge Profits Profits A " Profits Profits 5 £1 0 Rl 15 0 40 2 3 ° 0 3 6 5 20 3 10 1 19 3 50 4 9 4 10 7 30 2 4 0 210 4 60 6 0 8 7 4 ROBERT TUCKER, Secretary. THIRri-SEVENTH PUBLIC DRAWING for RIGHTS of CHOW E.—The CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.—On Tuesday, the ath of June, Isza, at Three o'clock, at the °faces, No. 33, Norfolk street, Strand, Loudon, W.C., a PUBLIC DRAWING of One Hundred uncompleted Shares will take place, and Fifty Numbers will be registered by seniority or date of membership, in order to fix the rotation of the numbers on the Register of Rights of Choice, which enable Members at their option to select Plots of Land on the various Estates for building in several counties, and, whilst securing the ancient freehold franchise, must produce most eligible Ground Rents, the safest and most substantial of investments. . Prospectuses will be sent free to any part of the world. CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. TO ADULTS who have NEVER LEARNT to DANC E.—A lady of celebrity receives daily, and under takes to TEACH ladies and gentlemen in 12 'titivate levisona to go through all the fashionable BALL ROOM DANCES with ease of manner and grace of deportment, including the necessary manner of entering and leaving a room, curtsey, aci. Classes and private instruction until nine o'clock in the evening. Apply for the instructress of dancing at the post-oilice, 99, Oxford street, Regent-circus. DAVIES'S CANDLES, 61d. and 7d. per lb. ; genuine Sperm, 2e. 2d. ; Transparent Wax, 2e. 4d. ; beet Wax, 2s. CA.; fine British Wax of Sperm, Is. 5d.; German Wax, Is. 3d. ; Botanic Wax' Is. Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, le. Id. per lb.; Composite,M , 10d., Ild., and 114 d.; Moulds, 81d. ; Palmer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 9d. ; Magnums. 94d. ; Yellow Soap, 405., 41e., 485., and 525. per 1121bs. ; old Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. per packet; common Brown Windsor. Is. ; Honey, le. 43.; White Windsor, la. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d.; Argand Oil, 53. Od. per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Cash, At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S, 63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing•crosa, London. W.C. LJORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and GARDEN TOOLS of every description far the amateur or practical gardener, and of warranted quality. Deane, Dray and Co., have prepared for the present season a new Ihhus- TRATED PRICED LIST of the above (to be obtained gratis on application, or post free), including Lawn Mowing Machines, Garden Engines, Boyd's Patent Self-acting and Vulcan Scythes, Garden Rollers (from 30e.), Flower Stands, Garden Seats, &c. Galvanised Game Kettng from bd. per yard. Ornamental Wire Work made to order, Garden Arches, Flower Baskets, Ac. London agents for Lingham's Permanent Labels, price from Is. per box, containing due; also Savior's celebrated Pruning Knives. Deane, Dray and Co., (opening to the Monument), London Bridge, EC. Established, A.D. I;00. THE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS OF THE LAST HALF CENTURY HAVE PROVED, BEYOND QUESTION, THAT ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL possesses peculiarly nourishing powers in the growth, restoration, and improvement of the Human Hair. It prevents it from falling off or turning grey, strengthens weak hair, cleanses it from scurf and dandriff, and makes it beautifully soft, curly, and glossy. In the growth of the Beard. Whiskers, and Mustachios, it is unfailing in its stimulant. For children it is especially recommended as forming the basis of a beautiful bead of hair. In all climates it alike displays its incomparable results, and has long been an established fa% ourite in India. Price Is. dd. ; 7s. ; family bottles (equal to four small), 10s. 6d., and double that size, 21s. CAUTION.—To prevent imposition a New Label from steel, by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon, and Co., is now used, bearing the words, ROWLANDS' MACAssAR OIL, &C., in white letters, and their signature in red ink, " A. ROWLAND and SONS." Sold at 20, Hatton•garden, London; and by Chemists and Perfumers. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS.—DR. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France, and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice is now made known as a public duty through the medium of the press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex, of any age, however bad or long standing, it is equally appli cable, effecting a cure in a few days, without inconveniehce, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trusses. Sent oust free to any part of the world, with instruc tious for use, on receipt of 10s. Bd. by post-office order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Broak•street, Holborn. London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will bd pro ceeded against, and restrained by lAiunction ,of the Lord High Chancellor. Date of Insurance. 1820 1825 18.30. 1835 1840 1815 1850 1855 Amount of Additions to Feb. 1, Iss: . 4 a. d. 523 1C 0 381 1 0 241 12 0 185 S 0 128 15 0 85 15 0 10 0 0 541 Sum Fad able after Death. s. d. 1838 1 0 1488 8 0 1334 14 0 1274 0 0 1213 8 0 1145 13 0 10. 4 5 15 0 1015 0 0 IMPERIAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 1, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON. Instituted 1820. T. GEORGE BARCLAY, Esq., Chairman. MARTIN T. SMITH, Esq., 51. P., Deputy Chairman. One•third of the Premium on Insurances of 5001. and upwards, for the whole term of life, may remain as a debt upon the Policy, to be paid off at convenience, or the Directors will lend sums of 501. and upwards on the security of Policies effected with this Company for the whole term of life, when they have acquired an adequate value. Four•fifths, or 80 per cent. of the profits are assigned to Poll. cies every fifth year, and may be applied to increase the sum assured, to an immediate payment in cash, or to the reduction and ultimate extinction of future Premiums. At the fifth appropriation of profits the five years termi nating January 31, 1556, a reversionary bonus was declared of 11. 10s. per cent. on the sums insured, and subsisting additions for every premium paid during the live years. This bonus, on policies of the longing duration, exceeds •:l. ss. per cent. per annum on the original sums insured, and increases a policy of 1,0001. to 1,6381. Proposal's for Insurances may be made at the Chief Offices, as above; at the Branch Office, le, Pall•mall, Loudon; or to any of the Agents throughout the kingdom. BONUS TABLE, Showing the Additions made tai Policies of Al,OOO each. Additio.. mad. as on Feb. 1, 1856. S s. d. 114 5 0 103 11 0 93 2 0 88 17 0 84 13 0 79 18 0 75 15 0 15 0 0 And for intermediate years in proportion. The next appropriation will be made in 1881. Insurances, without participation in profits, may be effected at reduced rates. SAMUEL INGALL, ActusTy. MOURNING MILLINERY.—The Milliners who manage Messrs. JAY'S showrooms have just re turned from Par is. in,d are now prepared to show their latest adoptions of French fashions in MOURNING MILLINERY, Caps, &c.—The London General Mourning Warehouse, 247, 219, 231, Regent-street. SOLERA and AMONTILLADO SHERRIES, GUARANTEED, 1834 Vintage, 51s. per Dozen. QUEEN ISABELLA'S favourite WIN! , S, as used at the ROYAL TABLE OF SPAIN. These Wines are totally distinctive in their characters, the Solera possessing great body and richness ; the Amontillado peculiar delicacy and dryness, combined with full nutty flavour, each possessing in common all the qualities of first class Wines, rendering them at once the finest Sherries ever imported, and eminently suite,. to the palate of those who are able to appre ciate and enjoy Wines of a really high class character. A Pint Sample of both Wines for 4s. Cd. Packages allowed fur when returned. Terms—Cash. Country Orders must contain a remittance. Cheques tl b• crossed " Bank of London." _ _ J. L. DENMAN, Wiae and Spirit Importer, 65, Fen( harsh street, London. Counting•houae Entrance, first door on the left up Railway-place. BEDSTEADS, BATHS, AND LAMPS. WILLIAM S. BURTON has SIX LARGE SHOW ROOMS devoted exclusively to the Separate Display of Lamps, Baths, and Metallic Bedsteads. The stock of each is at ones the largest, newest, and most varied ever submitted to the nublic, and marked at prices proportionate with those that have tended to make his establishment the most distinguished in this country. Bedsteads from l2s 6d to 121 Its each Shower•baths from Lamps (Moderateur) from (All other kinds at the same tate ) Pure Colza Oil Os Od per gallon CUTLERYWARRANTED.—The most varied. Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world, all war ranted, is on Sale at WILLIAM S. BU RTON'S, at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the Sales. si-inch ivory table knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen; desserts to match, 9s.Cd.; if to balance, 6d. per dozen extra; car vers, 46.3 d. per pair; larger sizes, from 19s. to 265. per dozen; extra fine, ivory, 325.; If with silver ferrules, 375. to Ns.; white bone table knives, 7s. 6d. per dozen ; desserts, 58. 6d.; carvers. 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, 6a.; carvers, 28.6 d.; black wood•handled table knives and forks, 6s. per dozen; table steels, from Is. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish carvers. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR L SILVER—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the paten( of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparlsoa the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such, either usefully or ornamentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguished from real silver. Fiddle. Thread. King's. Table Spoons and Forks,per doz. 388. Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto lea and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters. Candlesticks, dm., at proportionate prices. All kinds ofßeplating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoons and Forks, full size, per dozen Dessert ditto and ditto Teaditto In these Premises, formed of Eight Houses, is on show the most magnificent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRON MON. GERY, with Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turnery, Clocks. Candelabra, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bedhangings, so arrange d in Sixteen Large Showrooms as t. afford to parties furnishin g facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. 39, OXFORD•STRE ET (W); I, la, 2, and 3, NEW'fA N• S MEET ; 4,6, and 6, Pzaars-in.scg, London,—Eitab. Waxed 1820. • TO INVALIDS. - Mr. JAMES STEVENS, I_ Surgeon, 26, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE (W.C.), formerly Resident Surgeon to the London Hospital, having during a re sidence in India, and in the aguish part of Essex, had great ex perience in affections of the STOMACH and LIVER, continues to be consulted daily, between eleven and two and from four until six, on Indigestion and derangements of those organs and their consequences, as Gout, clic. Patients in the country writing, fully describing their cases, are promptly advised as to treatment, or medicine sent.