The Press. — London, England, 1854-02-11 00:00:00

FEBRUARY 11, 1854. BIRTHS. BRACKLEY—On the Gth instant, in Grosvenor•street, the Vis countess Brickley, of a sun. NEVILL--On the 7th instant, in tipper Grosvenor-street, the Lady Dorothy*Nevin, of a daughter'. at Piccadilly-terrace, the Lady GOE—On the Itith instant, Margaret Levesou Gower, of a daught. r, stillborn. - MARRIAGES. SAVAGF:—RICHARDS--On the 7th instant, at Moseley, Wor cestershire, John Morrie Savage, Livut. lt.A., son of Lieut.- Colonel Savage, R.A., to Mary Louisa, daughter of 'fheophilus Richards, Esq., of Birmingham. SH ERSON—TOWNSHI•:ND--On the 9th instant, at St. James's, Piccadilly, Captain Alexander Nowell Sheraou, unattaehed, late 72nd Highlanders, to Anne Maria, daughter of Captain Townshend, R.N., M.P., of Raynham•hall, Norfolk. Slill'fH--I...ANDEMAN—On the SW instant, at Kensington, George Whiteley Smith, Esq., of Oporto, to Fanny, daughter of the late George Sandeman, Esq., of London and Oporto. DEATHS. BRETON —On the 15th of December, at Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, Captain Charles Breton, 74th Highlanders. ENOCH—On the Gth instant, Captain lames John Enoch, late of the 50th Regt., son of Lteut.•Colonel Enoch, Assistant- Quartermaster -General at the Horse Guards. HOPKIRK—On the 6th instant, Mary Elizabeth, widow of the late Captain Thomas Hopkirk, aged 70. JONES—On the 30th ult., at Dover, Lieut.-Commander H. paget Jones, R.N., of the Violet, aged 61. OAK 'LEY—On the 7th instant, Arthur De Lisle, son of I.ieu'.• Colonel Oakeley, 56th Regt. TO ADVERTIBEHS. the abolition of the Duty on Advertisements enables us to insert at the price of Three Shillings the Advertisements for which we have hitherto charged Five; and Adver tisers generally will receive the full benefit of the change in the law. ROYAL ASYLUM of ST. ANN'S SOCIETY, for Maintaining, Clothing, and Educating Children of those once in prosperity, Orphans or not. His Rnyal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE has kindly oonsentftl to preside at the ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL, on TUESDAY, the iseith of February instant. The names of Stewards will be gratefully received. E. F. LEEKS, Secretary. Office, 2, Charlotte row, Mansion-house. TO the WELL-WISHERS of the INDUS TRIAL CLASSES. In no more sound and substantial way may the working man be benefited than by inculcating in him habits of prudence and forethought, so that, while living, he may never need alms, and at his death he may leave sufficiently provided for those who have been dependent upon him. The UNI\ ERSAL PROVIDENT LIFE ASSOCIATION offers peculiar facilities, without the drawbacks attending friendly des, to the industrial classes for assurance against sickness, accident, old age, or death. Every information rendered by EDWARD PUGH ROWSELL, Sec. * Head Mee, 52, King Williatn-strect,Londombridge. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE Lessee and Manager, Mr. ALFR F.D WIGAN. On MONDAY, and during tha Week, van be performed, for the first time, an enurely New and Original Dramatic Legend, In a Prelude and Three Acts, entitled THE LOVELOCK. Principal characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, F. Robson, Emery, Leslie, White, Franks; Mrs. A. Wigan, Miss P. Horton, and Miss Turner. To conclude with the Popular Farce of THE WAN DERING MINSTREL. Jem Bags, Mr. F. Robson. Box-office open from Eleven to Five. Doors open at Seven and commence at Half-past Seven. Stalls, es.; Boxes, es.; Pit, 24.; Gallery Is. ADAMS'S ANNUALI3ALL.-M R. THOMAS ADAMS has the honour to announce to his nu merous Patrons that his EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL BALL will take place at Willis's Rooms. King-street. St. James's, on Tues day, Febniary 21st, when his celebrated Quadrille Band, patron ised by the Royal Family, will be in attendance. Gentlemen's Tickets, 12s. 6d.; ladies' ditto, 7s. 6d., including refreshments. Tickets to be obtained at Mr. Thomas Adams's, Royal Quadrille Offices, 77, John-street, Fitzroy-square, and at the Rooms. As early application for tickets is particularly requested.—N.B. Master of the Ceremonies, Mr. Frampton. WHEN YOU FURNISH, obtain (post free on application) DEANE, DRAY, and CO.'S GENERAL FURNISHING PRICED LIST, enumerating more than 1500 articles, selected from the various departments of their establish ment, requisite in fitting up a family residence. The stock in clndes table cntlery, electro-plate, lamps, papier-mache trays, fenders and fire-irons, Iron bedsteads. Britannia metal, tin and japan ware, turnery, brushes, mats, &c.—Deane, Dray, and Co. (opening to the Monument), London Bridge. Established A.D. 1700. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1861 (for Acoustic instruments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS for the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex treme and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the sole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein, 108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall, where the Instrument ran be tried, and numerous testiarbnials seen, amongst many one from the R ght Hon. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. MAJOR'S BRITISH REMEDY. -- REMOVAL of MAJOR'S INFIRMARY to COCKSPUR STREET.—Mr. Major begs to Inform the Sporting World, and hie Patrons, that he has removed his Infirmary for the cure of horses affected with Spaying, Ringbonea, Splints, Curbs, Sheaths of Tendons, and Navicular Diseases, from his late premises in Shepherd-street,Mayfair, to T HE BETTIS El YARD, C OC KSPE It STREET, late in the possession of Mr. Henderson. where am ple accommodation, combined with the greatest privacy, will be found for all horses that may be sent to Mr. Major. compliance with many demands made to Mr. Major to treat horses at grass, he bas to state he is now enabled to receive, at his stud farm at Esher, any number of animals to whom such treatment when turned out would be beneficial. All horses to be paid for on removal. FORDS EUREKA SHIRTS, PLAIN AND COLOUr RED, the latter in cloths of every variety of pattern —stripes, curves, bars, spots, sprigs; in short, every figure that art can describe and taste approve. Six for re. Patterns to select from on receipt of six penny stamps. Price lists fres on application. Richard Ford, 88, POULTRY, LONDON. TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS. A Retired Clergyman, having been restored to health in a few days, after many years of great nervous suffering, is anxious to make known to others the MEANS of CURE. Will, therefore, send (free), on receiving a stamped envelope (properly addressed), a copy of the Prescription used.—Direct to the Rev. E. Douglas, 18, Holland street, Brixton, London. MESSRS. HARDING and CO., SCHOMBERO HOUSE, PALL-MALL. In coneequenee of the Death of a principal Partner, thak has suddenly taken place, it has been decided by the Executotb, in concurrence with the present Finn, to offer the ENTIRE STOCK to the Public at a GREAT REDUCTION of PRICE, for the purpose of effecting an humediate realisation, rendered imperative by the event. The Sale w lll commence on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 15th inst., and be continued for a brief period only, pintur to the final disposal of the Stock by Tender to the Trade. On Monday and Tuesday next, the 13th and 14th inst., the Establishment will be closed, preparatory to the Sale. All prices marked in plain tigiires, and calculated for ready money only. [ILENFIELD PATENT STARCH, (used in her Majesty's Laundry), and WOTHERSPOON'S Machine-made CONFECTIONERY, MARMALADE, JAMS, JELLIES, &c., (which gained the Prize Medal of 18M), may be hod of all Grocers; Wholesale of Wotherspoon, Mackay, and Co., 66, Queen-street, Cheapside, London. WRITING, BOOK-KEEPING, eut.—Persons of any age, however bad their WRITING, may in eight lessons acquire permanently an elegant and flowing style of pen. man ip, adapted either to professional pursuits or private correw pcndence. Bookkeeping, as practised in the Government, banking, and merchants' offices; arithmetic, shorthand, &o Apply to Mr. SMART, at the Institution, 5, Piccadilly, between the Haymarket and Regent-circus. " A vast improvement upon any former system."—London Journal of Commerce. RIMMEL'S TOILET VINEGAR, is far su perior to Eau de Cologne, as a refreshing and tonic lotion for the toilet or bath, a reviving scent, and a powerful disinfectant for apartments and sick-rooms. Its numerous useful and said. tary properties render it an indispensable requisite in all families, Price 2s. 6d. and 55.; sold by all Perfumers and Chemists; and by E. Eltilitt., 31 , 0, Gerrard-street, Sobo, London. *** Be sure to ask for " Rimmers," as there are many counterfeits. QUININE DENTIFRICE, as recommended by Mr. Robinson, Surgeon Dentist, for cleansing and pre serving the teeth from caries, toothache, neuralgia, fie.; the ac cumulation of tartar; also for purifying and preserving the durability of all kinds of artificial teeth.—Sold wholesale and retail by T. BURDEN, Chemist, 6, Store-street, Bedford-square ; and by all chemists and perfumers in the kingdom. Price 23.9 d. Spurious imitations can be avoided by observing the name of "Burden" on the label. CAUTION. -TO TRADESMEN, MER CHANTS, SHIPPERS, OUTFITTERS, &c.—Wheress it has lately come to toy knowledge that some unprincipled person or persons have for some time pest been imposing upon the public, by selling to the trade and others a spurious article, under the name of 130 ND's PERMANENT MARKING INK, this is to give Notice that 1 tun the original and sole Proprietor and Manufacturer of the said article, and do not employ any tra veller, or authorise any person to represent themselves as coming from my Establibhment for the purpose of selling the said Ink. This Caution is published by me to prevent further imposition upon the public, and serious injury to myself.—E. R. BOND, Sole Executrix and Widow of the late John Bond, 2P, Long-lane, West Smithfield, London. THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT. - REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a sontinual stream without the introduction of air. A little water will give instantaneous relief in cases of obstructions—it is its own reservoir—may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the twist convenient places. Also, Rein's Improved Railway Con venience, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladies and gen. tlanen. Mni. Rein attends on Ladies at their residences, and atbome. To be had only of the inventor and maker, who menu. features every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F. C. Ricts, 108. Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall. .lIATRIMONIAL INSTITUTION. jil(Founded 1816). ()Ricca, 12, John-street, Adelphi, London, and 18, Nassau-street, New York. This Instttution has been established many years (with great success), as a medium for the introduction of parties unknown to each other, who are de. siross of forming Matrimonial Alliances, but who, from some cause or other, cannot find parties in their own circle of ac quaintances suitable in position, Ac. The strictest honour and secrecy is maintained in every case, and none but parties of respectability treated with. Prospectuses, Application Forms, Rules, and every information sent free to any name, initials, or address, on reeeitt of 12 postage stamps, by order of the lltreetot, LAURENCE CLTHBURT, I2, John-street, Adelphi, London. 143 PALLADIUM LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 7, WATERLOO PLACE, PALL MALL, LONDON. (ESTABLISHED 1824.) Lord Bateman. Joseph Eedaile, Esq. Captain C. J. Bosanquet, R.N. William Augustus Guy, M.D. Robert Cheers, Esq. James Murray, Esq. Patrick Colquhoun, Esq. LI.D. Philip Bose, Esq. Sir Jas. Buller East, Bart., M.l'. Samuel Skinner, Esq. Charles Elliott, Esq., F.R.S. Charles Evan Thomas, Esq. Trustees—Robert Cheers, Esq.; Charles Elliott, Esq., 1.11.5., Joseph Endaile. Esq. ; James Murray, Esq. Auditor.:—Williatu Edward Gilpin, Esq.; Sir John Young, Bart., MT.; Thomas Itcynolds, Esq. Baukera—The I..atdon and Westminster Bunk. . . Physielan—Seth Thompson, M.D. Undoubted security, guaranteed by a large capital ; an induct'. tial proprietary; the long standing of the Office, and the satisfac. factory results of its business. Facility in settlement of claims. Liberty to travel in any part of Europe, without extra Premium. Loans equivalent to the value of the Policies. To those who desire to secure the advantages of a prospective bonitm, by a small additional outlay, the deed of settlement assigns four-iifths of the profits. Bonuses may be commuted for equivalent reductions of Pre mium at the option of the Assured, by which arrangement the amount originally assured may be kept up at a continually de creasing cost. . . insurances effected on joint as well as on single lives, fur short terms or otherwise, and to meet any speeitieil contingency The ago of the life assured is lidmittcd on the Policy at the time of effecting the Assurance, or at any other time, on produc- tion of satisfactory proof. Every information and assistance will be given to Assurers, either at the offices, No. 7, Waterloo•place, London ; or by the So- ciety's agents, established in all principal towns. JEREMIAII LODGE, A. 8., Resident Actuary and Secretary. ANNUITIES ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ENGINEERS', MASONIC, & UNIVERSAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, $45, STRAND, London. PURCHASERS of ANNUITIES ADMITTED to PARTI CIPATION in the PROFITS. Policy Stamps paid by the Society. Assignments of Policies registered free of charge. A Liberal Commission allowed to Solicitors and Agents on the introduction cf business. ANTHONY PECK, M.A., Asst. Actuary. -VP/ -1. , . - THE PRESS. VENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS. r Buyers of the above are reqnested, before finally deciding, to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS, $9, Oxford street (corner of Newman-street), Nos. 1 and 2, Newman-street, and Perry's-place. They are the largest in the world, and contain such an assortment of Fenders, Stoves, Ranges, Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approached elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui siteness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed orna ments and two sets of bars, 21. 14e. to 51. 108. ; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, Si. 103. to 121. 125.; Bronzed Fenders complete, with standards, from 7s. to 3/. ; Steel Fenders from 21.155. to 61. ; ditto, with rich ormolu ornaments, froin 21.1 tos. to 71. 75.; Fire-irons, from Is. 9d. the set, to V. is. Sylvester and all other Patent Stoves, with radiating hearth-plates. All which he is enabled to sell at these very reduced charges, Fir-:t —From the frequency and extent of his purchases ; and Secondly—From those purchases being made exclusively fur cash. WILLIAM S. BURTON has TEN LARGE SHOW ROOMS (all communicating), exclusive of the shop, devoted solely to th e show of GENERAL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY (u.- eluding cutlery, nickel silver, plated and japanned wares, iron and brass bedsteads), so arranged and classified that pur chasers may easily and at once make their selections. Catalogues with engravings pent (per post) free. The 'limey returued for every article not approved of. 39. OXFORD-STREET (corner of Newman-street) ; Nos 1 ant 2, N EWMAN-STRE ET ; and 4 and 5, PERRICS-PLA CE. ESTABLISHED 183$. VICTORIA LIFE OFFICE, 18, KING WILLIAM-STREET, MANSION.HOUSE, LONDON. The business of the Company embraces every description of risk (Home or Foreign) connected with Life Assurance. Loans continue to be made to assurers on undoubted Personal Security; also on Freeholds, Leaseholds, and Life Interests, &c. WILLIAM RAT RAY, Actuary. ALL POLICIES INDISPUTABLE. SOVEREIGN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 49, ST. JAMES'S-STREET, London. No Charge for Policy Stamps in fUture. Sums may be assured payable on attaining the age of 50, 55, or 60, rat death, should that event occur previously. Advances made on real and on unexceptionable personal se curity, where the sureties are resident in London or its Imme diate vicinity. If. D. DAVENPORT, Secretary. RANK OF DEPOSIT, jj National Assurance and investment Association, 7, St. Martin's-place, Trafalgar-square, London. Established A.D. 11144. The WARRANTS for the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST at the rate of five per cent. per annum on the Investment Stock of this Institution, to the 32et December, will be ready for delivery on and after 9th January, and payable dailybetween the hours of eleven inc three. Parties residing at a distance inky have the Warrants arid limper Receipts forwarded for signature: the amount will then be paid on presentation at. the Head Offices in London, or trans mitted in any other way to suit the convenience of Depositors. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. 24th Dezember, 1859. Prospectuses free on application. IMPERIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 1, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON. INSTITUTZD 1820. SAMUEL RIBBERT, Esq., Chairman. WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. . _ The Scale of Premiums adopted by this Office will be found of a very moderate character, but at the same time quite adequate to the risk incurred. Four-fifths, or $0 per rent. of the Profits, are assigned to Po licies erersAfth pear, and may be applied to increase the sum in sured, to an immediate payment in cash, or to the reduction and ultimate extinction of future Premiums. One-third of the Premium on Insurance. of 500/. 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 fur the whole term of life, when they have acquired an adequate value. SECVIITTY.—Thnow who effect Insurances with this Company are protected by its subscribed capital of 7500001., of which nearly 140,0001. is invested, from the risk incurred by members of Mutual Societies. The satisfactory financial condition of the Company, exclusive of the Subscribed and Invested Capital, will be seen by the fol lowing statement : On the 31st October, 1853, the sums Assured, in cluding Bonus added, amounted to L2,500,000 The Premium Fund to more than And the Annual Income, from the same source, to 103,000 Insurances, without participation in Profits, may be effected at reduced rates. SAMUEL INGALL Actuary. ("LENNY'S IRISH HAND-KNIT LAMBSWOOL STOCKINGS and SOCKS for gentlemen are the softest and warmest article for winter. GLENNY'S BALBRIGGAN STOCKINGS, with merino feet, for ladies' winter wear, will be found the most comfortable and durable article ever made ; their elasticity and every other manufacture. Sold only at Ball Lombard•street, City. 33 ,