The Press. — London, England, 1858-09-11 00:00:00

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE. Tuesday, Sept. 7. BANKRUPTS.— SAMUEL SIDDEN, Millbank•street, West minster, contractor—WiLLiAm JACKSON, Worcester, fishmonger —JANES BROWN, Alcester, Warwickshire, nurseryman—Jonm WATSON H LIMEY, South Shields, plumber. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.—DAVID SYNE and RomEnr MIDDLEMAN, Glasgow, nurserywen—WlLLrAM MAITLAND, Aber deen, merchant, taiIor—ANDREW ALLAN, Glasgow, cabinet maker. _ _ _ _ _ Friday, Sept. 10. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. ALEXANDIM ALCOCK limas. Liverpool, merchant. BANKRUP l't4.—Jons COLLINSON,South Molton-lane, Brooks. Ryon, Oxford.street, builder—THowAs MooRE, South Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire, innkeeper—JAM •:s BUNDY, Birmingham, tion , ermerchatit—GEOßGE WALKER GRAY. Nottingham, builder --JAMES FLETCHER HARPER, Dudley, Worcestershire, iron monger —HENRY SPENCER and HENRY BARTON CLAY, Bir• wingliam, shoo mercers—GEOßGE Nottrox Con Laos, Lincoln, butcher—JAMES SHEARD, Huddersfield, corn lector — GEORGE IiUMBERTSTONE MITCHELMOItE, 9, Fitiroy-terrace, Southemp• toa•road, Haverstock•hill, builder and licensed victualler—WlL- LlAM GHTITIN. 130. Fleet•street, manufacturing stationer. SCOTCH BANKRUPTS —RONALD M'Dotioam., Glasg.w, leather factor—WILLIAM FORGES, Kingsburgh, Isle of Skye, and now of GIasgow—ALEXANDER IiAY, Overgate, Dundee, grocer— JAMES STEEL. Glasgow, hosier. THE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 11, 1858. com pany dissented. Rates and fare on routes between two points are to be equal—four companies disagreeing. The most important of all the resoln• bons received no support from flue companies, wh• refrained from voting. It was that which strongly recommends the settlement of all differences between railway companies by arbitration, instead of by re course to law, or to excessive and ruinous competi tion, and that powers be sought for from Parliament, in the ensuing session, to enable any two or more railway companies to settle all disputes by arbitration. A committee was then appointed to prepare a bill to be presented to Parliament, and the meeting was adjourned to the 7th of October next. RAILWAY CAPITAL AND LOANS authorized by Act efjParliament, before the 31st of December, 1857, was, according to a parliamentary return just issued, 387,051,7341., of which 7,732,4961. was authorized to be raised by shares, and 2,614,316/. by loans, last year alone. Previous to the year 1857, 281,114,152/. was to be raised by shares, and 96,158,7731. by loans. Of the share capital paid up on the 31st of December last, 178,624,394/. was not receiving, or entitled to receive, any preferential dividend or interest. The total amount of the dividends on the ordinary share capital of railways was 0,391,7461.; capital to the amount of 58,126,62 7 /. received preferential interest or dividends to the amount of 2,706,157/. The total debts of companies at the end of 1857 amounted to 78,406,2371., and the interest thereon payable to 3,210,683/. The total amount which, at the end of the year, the various companies had raised by shares and loans was 315,157,2601., and they then retained power to raise 72,194,6181. by existing shares, by new shares, and by loand. 283,957,2551. is the total amount expended iu the construction of railroad works. The length of line open for traffic on the 31st of December last was 9,447 miles-2,081 of single aLd 0,356 miles of double lines. 993 miles of railroad were being constructed at the close of the year, and 3,554 miles of line were authorized, but not then commenced. The total length of lines for welch companies had obtained powers prior to the 31st of December, 1857, was 13,562 miles. DASHWOOD—On the tth instant, in Seamore place, Mayfair, Lady Isabel Anne Dasbwood, widow ut the late Francis Dash. W;10 , 1, Esq., of Bexley, Kent. 111GAIAN—On the 19th ult., at Douglas, Isle of Man, Vice- Admiral Henry Molar', aged 77. PARKE—On the 3rd instant, at Hythe, :war Southampton, General Thomas A. Parke, C. 0., aged 77. POMEROY—On the 2nd instant, in Sussex place, Regent's park, Mrs. Pomeroy, widow of tho late Thotna3 Pomeroy, Ess., aged 92. SEAFORTH—On the let instant, at Edinburgh, Elizabeth Charlotte, daughter of the laW Francis, Earl of Seaforth. TYTE—On the 9rd instant, at Eaatoott, ktiddlesez, Captain Robert William Tyte, R.N., aged di. BENSON'S WATCHES. "Excellence of design and perfootion of workmauship."— Itorning Chronicle. "The qualities of his manufacture stand second to none."... Morning Adreribier. " All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design.'—Globe. " Tho Watches here exhibited surpass those of any other English manufacturer."—Observer. Those who cannot personally inspect this eqgnsive and costly stock, should send two stamps for " B litiou's Illustrated Pamphlet," containing important information requisite iu the purchase of a Watch, and from which they can select with the greatest certainty the one adapted to their use. Silver Watches from a to 50 Guineas—Gold Watches, from 31. 13s. to 100 Guineas. Every Watch warranted and sent post paid to any part of England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales, upon receipt of a re• mittaueo. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied.— Watches Exchanged or Repaired.—Manufactory, 33 and 34, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.—Established 1749. §B7 I)ROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIKELL. PO lAN:RAP/ITC HALL, King William-street, Charing. cross.—TWO HOURS OF ILLUSIONS. For One Month only, previous to Professor Frikell's departure on a Provincial Tour. Every Evening at Eight. Saturday Afternoons at Throe. Private Roses, One Guinea; Box Stalls, La.; Orchestra Stalls, 35.; Area, las.; Amphitheatre, la.—Places may be secured at the Polygraphic Hall, and at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old lionihstreet. BIRTHS. AI3ERCORN—Oti the sth instant, at 'Tunbridge Wells, the Marchioness of Abercont, of a son. LASCELLKS—On tire 22nd ult., at Goldebro Hall, the lion. Mrs. James l.ascelies, of a son. MACLEOD—On the 14th ult., in Baker-street, Portman square, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel A. Macleod, Madras Cavalry, of a daughter. MAXWELL—Ou the 2nd instant; at Scarthingwell Hall, the lion. Mrs. Henry Constable Maxwell, of a son. PRENDERGAST—On the 11th of July, at Calcutta, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel W. Prendergast. of a daughter. STF.ELE—On the 25th ult., in CheAet.square, the wife of Colonel Steele, Coldetreatn beards, of a eon. TURNOR—On the 27th ult., at Stoke Rochford, Lady Caroline Turner, of a daughter. WHATMAN—On the 24th ult., at Vinter's, the wife of James Whatmart, Esq., M.P., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. BREWSTER, CAMPBELL —On the 10th ult., at Ayr, Wm. Bagenal Brewster, son of the Right Hon. A. Brewster, to Georgina Hay, daughter of James Campbell, Esq., of Craigie, Ayrshire. CHAYTOR —BAKER—At Croft, Henry Chaytor, Esq., of Witten Castle, son of the late Sir William Chayor, Bart., to Caroline, daughter of the late Captain Baker, R.N. CH ITTY—POLLOCK—On the 7th instant, at Henworth, Mid dlesex, Joseph William Chitty, Esq , of Lincoln's Inn. barrister-at law, to Clara Jessie, eldest daughter of the Right Hon the Lord Chief Baron Pollock. D UNDAS—PELHAM—On the 24th ult., at Pimlico, Sir David betides, Bart., to Lady Lucy Auno Pelham, daughter of the late Earl of Chichester. M AcKENZIK—SMYTH —On the 16th ult., in Dublin, Sir William lilnekenzie, Bart., to Agues, daughter of Ross Thompson Smyth, Esq., of Ardmore, county of Londonderry. POWELL—GREOSON—On the 26th ult ,at Liverpool, Francis Sharp Powell, Esq., M.P. for Wigan, to AlllllO, daughter of Matthew Oregeon, Esq., of Liverpool. DEATHS. BATEMAN—On the 17tb ult., John Bateman, Esq., of Knyper.ley Hall, Staffordshire, aged 76. CROMPTON—On the Bth instant, at the Hasells, Sandy, Bed fordshire, Thomas [looser Crompton, Esq., of Farnworth Mine, near Manchester, in his 137th year. MAPPIN'S DRESSING CASES AND TRAVELLING BAGS. MAPPIN BROTHERS, Manufacturers by Special Appoint. meut to the Queen, are the only Sheffield Makers who supply the Consumer in London. Their London Show Rooms, 67 and 68, KING WILLIAM STREET, L union Bridge, contain by far the largest STOCK of DRESSING CASES, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's TRAVELLING BAGS in the World, each Article being minutictured under their own superintendence. MA PPIN'S Guinea DRESSING CASE for Gentlemen. hIAPPLN'S Two-Guinea DRESSING CASE, in sold Leather Ladies TRAVELLING and DRESSING BAGS, from 41.125. to 1001 each. _ _ _ . Gentlemen's do. do., from 31. 12e. to ROI. Messrs. MAPPIN invite inspection of their extensive Stock, nhich is comps to with every variety of Style and Price. A costly Book of Eugtaviuge, witliPrices attached, forwarded by post un receipt of Twelve Stamps. MAPPIN BROTHF.RB, 67 aria 6 4 , KING WILLIAM STRKKT, CITY, LONDON. Manufactory—Qusies's CUTLERY WORK% Sump:mi. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE wrrii TILE BEST ARTICLES DEANE'S, ESTABLISHED A.D. 1700. Tit ON BEDS TEADS. DEANE and Co. manufacture and supply every description of iron and brass bedsteads, and have at all times a large stock if these articles on hand, together with beds. mattresses, pal liaises, am. Fail particulars of sizes and prices, with illustra tions, sent by post, free. HORTICULTURAL () and MECHANICAL ni this Department will be found every implement requisite for the practical or scientific horticulturist, including all modern and improved inventions. Illustrated Priced Lista on applies. tion, post free. IMPROVED LAWN MO W I NG MAC FUN ES.—This machine a most easy of management. ...t removes all the cat grass, and eaves n o seam on the lawn. I'LIICE.S: t a. d. Machine, 16 inches wide 5 10 o ',Machine, 19 inches wide 5 17 6 Machine, 2: inches wide 6 0 0 Machine. 26 in. wide, fitted to be drawn by a pony *3 0 0 Mechanical Tools of every description. Also Tool Chests fitted complete with Tools of warranted quality, and varying in price from 6s. to 121. They are well adapted for the amateur, the practical mechanic, or the emigrant. ECONOMIC COOKING STOVES,RANGES, Re.—DEktiz and Co. recommend with confidence their im proved cooking stove. It is cheap in first cost, simple in con struction, easy of management, capable of doing a large amount of work with a comparatively small conaumption of fuel, and is manufactured in sizes suitable for large or small families. In operation daily in the stove and fend,l department ; where may also be seen the improved Self-actiug Range and the improved Cottage Range, each with oven and boiler. Prices of the Range :--4 feet wide, 181. 10s; 4 feet 3in., 151.; 4 feet din., 16/ los. ; 4 feet tliu., 181.; 5 feet, 191. los.; 5 feet 3iu., 211.; 5 feet tin., 221. lOs. ; 5 feet Din., 211. ; 6 feet, 251. A FURNISHING LIST. For the convenience of persons Furnishing, DEANE and Co. have arranged a complete Priced List of Articles requiste in fitting tit) a Family lteidetice, embracing all the various de partments of their .F.stablishinent, and calculated greatly to facilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods. This List DEANE and Co. will forward to any address, post free. Furnishing Warehouses, 48, King 0 damn-street, London-bridge. Saddlery and Harness Manufactory, 4 and S, Arthur-street, London-bridge. Gas Fitting Establishment, No. 1, Arthur-street East, London bridge Export Warehouses, Arthur-street West, London-bridge. OPENING TO THE MONUMENT, LONDON BRIDGE. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA has been for many years sanctioned by the most eminent of the Medical Prot: ssion as an excellent remedy for Acidity, Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion. As a mil.l npe rient it is admirably adapted for delicate females, particularly during pregnancy ; and it prevents the food of infants from turning sour during digestion. Combined with the ACIDU LATED LEMON SYRUP, it forms an Effervescing Aperient Draught, which is highly agreeable and efficacious. —Prepared by Innueford and Co., Dispensing Chemists (and General Agents fur the Improved Horsehair Gloves end Belts), 172, New Bond-street, London ; _and sold by all respectable throughout the Empire. Chemists VAPPIN'S "SHILLING" RAZORS al (Warranted good by the Makers) shave well for Twelve Months without Grinding. MAPPIN'S 2s. RAZORS shave well for Three Years. MAPPIN'S 3s. RAZORS (suitable for hard or soft beards) shave well for Ten Years. MAPPIN, BROTHERS, QuEss's CUTLERY WORKS, Sheffield and 67, KING WILLI4M-4TtIEET, CITY, London; where the largest Stock of Cutlery in the World is kept. MAPPIN' S ELECTRO-SILVER PLATE and TABLE CUTLERY. MAPI'IN, BROTHERS, Manufacturers by Special Appoint• ment to the Queen, are the only Sheffield makers who supply the consumer in London. Their Loudon Show Rooms, 67 and 6i, KING WILLIAM STREET, London Bridge, contain by far the largest STOCK of ELECTRO•SILY ER PLATE and TABLE CUTLERY in the World, which is transmitted direct from their Manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. Fiddle Double King's Lily Pottern. Thread. Pattern. Pattern. a. (I. s. d. X. s. 1. Z. a. d. 12 Table Forks, best quality 1 16 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 3 12 0 12 Table Spoons, do. 116 0 214 0 3 0 U 312 0 12 Dessert Forks, do. 1 7 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 214 0 12 Dessert Spoons, do. 1 7 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 2 14 0 12 Tea Spoons, do. 0 10 0 1 4 0 1 7 0 1 16 0 2 Sawa Ladles, do. 0 8 0 010 0 011 0 013 0 1 Gravy Spoon, do. 0 7 0 010 6 011 0 013 9 4 Salt spoons (gilt bowls) 0 6 3 0 10 0 0 12 0 0 14 0 1 Mustard Spoon, do. 0 1 8 0 2 6 0 3 0 0 3 6 1 PairSugexTongs, do. 0 3 6 0 5 6 Q 6 0 0 7 0 1 PairFiehCarvers,do. 1 0 0 110 0 114 U 118 1 Butter Knife, do. 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 1 Soup Ladle, do. 012 00 16 0 017 8 1 0 0 6 11.gg Spoons(gilt),do. 010 0 015 0 old 0 1 1 0 Comple'e Service .. JlO 13 10 IS 16 6 17 13 6 21 4 6 Any Article can be had separately at the same Prices. One Set of 4 Joyner Dishes (forming 8 Dishes), 81. Ss. ; One Set of 4 Dish Covers -viz., one *4O-inch, one 16-inch, anti two 14-inch-101.10s.; Cruet Frame, 4 Glass, 248.; Full-Size Tea and Coffee Service, W. 10s. A Co-tly Book of Engravings, with prices attached, sent per post on receipt of Twelve Stamps. Ordinary Medium Bests Quality. Quality. Quality. Two Dozen Full Size Table Knives, Ivory Handles 14 Doz. Full Size Cheese Ditto 1 4 0 114 6 211 0 One Pair Regular Meat Carvers 0 I 6 011 0 015 6 One Pair Extra-Sized Ditto One Pair Poultry Carvers One Steel for Sharpening Complete Service R.I 16 0 6 13 6 fh 16 6 Messrs. liappin's Table Knives still maintain their unrivalled superiority. All their blades, being their own Sheffield manu facture, are of the very first quality, with secure ivory handles, which do not come loose in hot water; and the difference in price is occasioned solely by the superior quality and thickness of the ivory handles. MAPPIN, BROTHERS, 67 and 6d, King William•street, City, Loudon. Manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Works, Shettleki. DAVIES'S CANDLES, 6id. and 7d. per lb.; genuine Sperm, 2s. ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 2d.; best W ex, 2: , .6d.; line British Wax m Sperm, Is. bed.; (lemma. %t ar, lb. 3:c1.; Botanic Wax, Is. 01d. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is.oo. per lb. ; Composite, aid., 94d., and 100.; Moulds, 81d.: Pal. mer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 9d. ; Magnums, 94,1. ; Yellow Soap, 5r45., 425., 4;5., and 806 per I l2lbs. ; old Brown Windsor Is. 9,i. per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is.; Honey, 15.4 d.; White Windsor. 16.4 d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d.; Colxa Oil, 4s. Gd. per gallon ; French. 4s. ; genuine Sperm, Bs. Gd. for Cash, At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S, 6S, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing.cross, London. W.C. SPECTACLES. —Sight and Hearing.—Deafness. A newly-invented Instrument for extreme cases of Deal noes, called the SOUND NIACIN IFIEII, Organic Vibrator, and Invisible Voice Conductor. It fits so into the ear as nut to be in the least perceptible; the unpleasant sensation of singing noises in the head is entirely removed. It affords instant relief toile dottiest persona, and enables them to hear distinctly at church and at public assemblies. Messrs. SOLOMOSS have invented spectacle lenses of the greatest transparent power. The valuable advstitage derived from this invention is that vision becomes preserved and strengthened ; very nged persons are enabled to employ their sight at the most minute occupa tion, can see with these lenses of a much less magnifying power, and they du not require the frequent changes to the dangerous effects of further powerful assistance.-39, ALBE MAKLE-STHEET, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. ►pHE SYDENHAM TOP COAT is made from I. the best Materials, by Workmen of cultivate.l mate, at the moderate sum of Two Guineas; the appreciation of the fashion able world of genuine awl perfect Articles of Dress renders the success of the Sydenham Top Coat a oerAinty.—SAMUEL BROTHERS, 29, Ludgate-hill. WHAT'S IN A NAME?--This query can be answered by SAMUEL BROTHERS, 20, Ludgate•hill, the Inventors of the SYDENHANI TROUSERS, 17s. Gd.; tor in the fashionable world there is associated with the Sydeuham Trousers a perfect Idea synonymous with a graceful, easy, and well•fittiug garment