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THE PRES S, OCTOBER 9,1858. CONTRACTS FOR SUGAR, TEA, TOBACCO, AND SOAP' Department of the Comptroller for Victualling and Transport Services, Somerset House, 29th September, 185 a. riIHE Commissioners for Executing the Office of I Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby give Notice, that on THURS. pAy, the It o f October next, at Half-past One o'clock, they will be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying and delivering. into her Majesty a Vic tualling Stores at DEPTFORD the undermentioned Articles —viz.. When to be delivered. sugar 150 Tons Half of each in three wee.ks and Tea 50,000" .. the remainder iu three weeks 'tobacco 'lb Tons afterwards, or earlier if pre. Soap 100 Tons 'erred by the party tendering. Tenders may be 'nada for the whole or any portion of the Articles. Their Lordships reserve to themselves the power, when the Tenders ire opened, of contracting either for the whole, or fur s uch pert thereof only as they may deem tit, or for a greater quantity, or of not contracting for any, and also an unlimited poser of selection. The Sugar, Tea, and Tobacco to be exempted from the Customs' Duties, and Parties tendering are to state where they are respectively lying. bAtch Tender for Sugar must specify the mark and landing comber of each Cask, the Sh:p in which imparted, and the Country or Place of its growth or produce, and an average a ample of Sugar f not less than 2lbs. for each impart mark) must be produced by the Parties tendering, and not an average of different marks or several imports, and any parcel that is found not to be of the same mark or average quality as the s amples tendered and accepted will be rejected by the Officers. samples of the Tea (not less than 21bs, from the Bonded Warehunee), and of the Soap (not less than a bar), must be produced by the Parties tendering. Each Tender for Tobacco must specify the several Trade Marks and Numbers, and the Countries or Places of its growth or produce, and a fresh drawn Pock Sample of each Cask or Package must be produced by the Parties tendering, and any Cask or Package that is found not to be of the same mark, number, or quality as the sample tendered and accepted, will be rejected by the Officers. The Samples produced by Persons whose Tenders are not accepted, are requested to be taken away by them immediately after the Contracts have been decided. No 'folder will be received unless made on the Printed Form provided for the pu , pose, and which may be obtained on appli cation at the said Office, or to the Officer conducting the Packet Service at Liverpool, or to the Collector of Customs at Bristol. The Conditions of the Rovi;ed Contracts, to which particular attention is called, may be seen at the said Office, and at Liver pool and Bristol. No Tender will be received after Half-past One o'Clock on the day of Treaty, and it will not be required that the Party tendering, or an Agent on his behalf, should attend at the Office on the day of C .ntract. as the result of the offer received from each Person will be communicated to him and his proposed Sureties in writing. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words " Tender for ," and must also be delivered at Somerset House. COUGHS, COLDS.—One of Dr. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS allowed to dissolve in the tnoith Immediately relieves the most violent tit of coughing, and pro. tuts weak lungs from all the irri , ation of fogs and frosts. bold by all chemists at le. 14d., 2s. 9d., and lls. per box. CAtmos.—Observe the words " Dr. Locock's Wafers " in white letters on a red ground in the Government stamp. NICOLL'S NEW REGISTERED PALETOT 11 has all those advantages which secured such general popu larity to Messra. Nicoll's original Paletot, that is to say, it avoids giving to the wearer an outre appearance, so that professional men ono all others can use it during morning and afternoon iu or out of doors. Secondly, there in an absence of unnecessary seams, well known to secure a more graceful outline, as well as to effect a great saving in wear; the latter advantage is coast derably enhanced by the application of a peculiar and neatly stitched binding, the mode of effe ting which is patented. Great exertions are being made to supply Messrs. Nicoll's agents throughout the country and the colonies with an assortment of this new garment simultaneously with the display in London, but it is necees• , ry to inform the public that a 1 Messrs. Nicoll's manufactures may be distinguish.:d by a trade mark, consisting of a silk label attached to each specimen ; to copy this Is fraud, and may be thus detected. If the garment is dark•ooloured, the label has a black ground, with the firm's name and address woven by the Jacquard loom in gold•coloured silk ; if the gar ment is light-coloured, the label has a pale drab ground, and red silk letters. Each Paletot is marked in plain figures at a fixed moderate price, and is of the best materials. In London the NEW REGISTERED PALETUT can alone be had of H.J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 118, 120, Regent.street, and 22, Cornhill. A NEW DEPARTMENT FOR YOUTH, &c. TT J. and D. NICOLL recommend for an Out -1.4 side Coat the Havelock, and fur ordinary use the Cope Suit, such being well adapted for young Gentlemen, as exhi. biting considerable economy with general excellence. Gentlemen at Eton, Harrow, Winchester, the Military and Naval Schools, waded on by appointment. A great variety of materials adapted for the Kilted or Highland .;olitume, as worn by the Royal Pnnoes, may be seen at WARWICK HOUSE, 142 and 144, Regent-street. FOR LADIES. ,TENT HIGHLAND CLOAK on of utility, elegance, and comfort. No used such in travelling for morning wear tress would willingly be without one. It the old Spanish Roquelatre, and has an It Is nut cumbersome or heavy, and to sixteen yards round the outer edge, _ from the shoulders; but by a mechanical being a part of the Patent) the wearer can l.sleeves, and thus leave the arms at liberty ; Cloak can be made as quickly to resume its matealals chiefly used are the soft neutral. 'Woollen Cloths manufactured by this firm. guineas and a half for each Cloak ; but _ and a lined Hood a few shillings more is department is attended to by Cutters, who pre if all Undo, with Velvet, Fur, or Cloth Jackets, or out door use. These at all times—like this Habit—are in good taste and tit well. Female be seen for Pantalons des Dames Cheval, Chamois. As no measure is required, the ik can be sent at once to any part of the well adapted for a giR. ILL, Warwick House, 142 and 144, Regent. B ANK OF DEPOSIT, Established A.D. 1t.41. PALL.MALL EAST. LONDON. Parties desirous of IN VEsTING MONEY are requested to examine the Plan of the Bank of Deposit, by w Lich a high rate of interest may be obtained with ample security. Deposits made by Special Agreement, may be withdrawn withuut notice. The Interest is payable in January and July. re:Tr.:l; MORRISON, Managing Director. Forms for opening Accounts sent free on application. Vv7HO WILL PAY THE CHINESE INDEMNITY?—Why, the English themselves. Au export duty is to be levied, and then not even the EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY will be able, as they are now, to sell Six Pounds of Black, Green, or Mixed Tea at is. Ind. per lb., or Coffee in the Berry at Mi.—Warehouses, 9, Great St. Helen's churchyard, City. SOUTH AFRICAN WINES.- HARRINGTON PARKER and CO., 51, PALL-MALL, LONDON.—The great excellence and purity these Wines having resulted—after an experience of some years of their gradually increasing use—in a very large and constant demand, we beg to inform our customers and the public that, from an intimate connection with our South African Colonies. we are enabled to place before them an extensive stook of the choicest qualities, from the most celebrated vineyards; and that, being holders of large quantities direct from the growers, we can offer these Winer not only in the purest and finest condition, but also at the following favourable prices : —Pcrt, Sherry, Ma deira, 20s. per dozen cash, bottles included free, delivered in I.o_idon. All orders by post must enclose a remittance. NICOLL'S PAT 4.1_ le a combinati o n Lady having seen or us( or for covering full drei somewhat resembles th elastic Capucine Hood. measures from twelve t falling in graceful folds .co s n ta trivance (such being utly form semi.ale( at the same time the CI , ° co il l g bl al shape. The nil owed ehower.proof V me price will be two gi with the Milchanique an charged. This departm pare Mantles of all kind either for in or out d k lrm's Riding Hablt—s attendants may also be partially complied of C Patent Highland Cloak Country, and is thus H. J and D. NICOL' street, London. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE WITH THE BEST ARTICLES DEANE'S, ESTABLISHED A.D. 1700. O BEDS TE,AD S. 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. hasses, &c. Full particulars of sizes and prices, with illustra tions, sent by post, free. lIORTICULTURAL and MECHANICAL TOOLS. In this Department will be found every implement requisite for the practical or soientific horticulturist, including all modern and improved inventions. Illustrated Priced Lists uu applica tion, post free. IMPROVED LAWN MOWING MACHINES.—This machine is most easy of management. :Zt removes all the out grass, and leaves no seam on the lawn. PRICES: .0 s. d. Machine, 16 inches wide 5 10 o Machine, 19 inches wide 3 17 6 Machine, 2: inches wide 8 0 0 Machine. 25 in. wide, fitted to be drawn by a pony 2 0 0 Mechanical Toils of every description. Also Tool Chests fitted complete with Tools of warranted quality, and varying in price from Bs. to 121. Tiley are well adapted for the amateur, the practical mechanic, or the emigrant. I . 4 I CONOMIC COOKING STOVES, RANGES, 1:1 &O.—DEANE 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 Col:l3l.lOlini.,oi of fuel, and is manufactured in sizes suitable for large or small families. In operation daily in the stove and fender department ; where may also be seen the improved Self-acting Range and the improved Cottage Range, each with oven and boiler. Prices of the Range :-4 feet wide, 131. lOs ; 4 feet lie., 15/. 4 feet din., 161. 108. ; 4 feet Ain., la.; 5 feet, 191. lOs.; 5 feet 3in. 211.; 5 feet Om., 221. lOs. ; 5 feet 9in., 241. ; 6 feet, 251. AFURNISHING LIST. For the convenience of persons Furnishing, DEANZ and Cu. have arranged a complete Priced List of Articles requiste in fitting up a Family Residence, embracing all the various de. partmeuta of their Zatablishment, and calculated greatly to fscilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods. This List DEANE, and Co. will forward to any Address, post free. Furnishing Warehouses, 46, King William-street, London•bridge. Saddlery and Harness Manufactory, and d, Arthur-street, London-bridge. Gas Fitting Establishment, No. 1, Arthunstreet East, London bridge Export Warehouses, Arthunstreet West, London-bridge. OPENING TO THE X ONUNENT, LONDON BRIDGE. 99i IMPERIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1, Old 13rread•street, London : Instituted 1640. DIRECTORS. MARTIN TUCKER SMITH, Esq., M.P., Chairman. 0F.011,01.1 WILLIAM Car M, Esq., Deputy Chairman. TbomasGeurge Barelay Erg. ; George Ilibberi, Esq. James C. C. Bell, Esq. Samuel Hibbert, Esq. James Brand, Esq. I Thomas Newman Hunt, Rsq C4arles Cave, Esq. James Gordon Murdoch, Esq . :corge Henry Cutler, Esq. ; Frederick Pattison, Esq. henry Davidsob, Esq. William 8.. Robinson, Esq George Field, Esq. Newman Smith, Esq. SECURITY.—The existing liabilities of the Company do not exceed 3.000,0001. Investments are nearly 1!)00,D)' L, in addition to upwards of tErO,OO M., for which the shareholders are responsible, anti the income 14 about 120,0001. per annum. PROFlTS.—Pour•fifths, or eighty per cent. of the profits, are assigned to Policies every fifth year. The next appropriation will be male in 116 t, and persona who now effect insurances will participate rateably. RONUS.—Tbe aiditions to POliCio4 have been from 11. 10s. to 631.165. per cent uu the original awns insured. CLAlMS.—Upwards of 1,250,0091. has been paid to claimant under policies. Proposals for inaurarmes may be made at the chief office, as above; at the branch office, Ut, Pall kill, London ; or to any of the sputa throughout the Kingdom. SAMUEL INGALL, Actuary. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at If the Great Exhibition of Idol (for Acoustic Instruments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INS MUM s:NTS 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, 10:4, STRAND nearly opposite Eneterhal I, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonials seen ; amongst many, one from tha Right lion. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. THE SYDENHAM TOP COAT is made from the best Materials, by Workmen of cultivated taste, at t h e moderate sum of Two Guineas; the appreciation of the fashion able world of genuine and perfect Articles of Dress renders the success of the Sydeuhem Top Coat a ceraiuty.—SAMUEL iiitoTHEits, 29, Ludgate-hill. WHAT'S IN A NAME?—This query can be answered by SA MU EL BROTHERS, 29, Ludgate •hill, the Inventor, of the SYDENHAM TROUSERS, 17s. 6d.; for ir, the fashionable world there is associated with the Sydenhain 'trousers a perfect Wes synonymous with a graceful, easy, and well-fitting garment DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL, Prescribed by the most eminent Atedical Men throughout the world as the safest, speediest, and most effectual remedy for CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, GOUT, RHEUMATISM NEURALGIA, DISEASES OP THE SKIN, INFANTtLE WASTING RICKETS, GENERAL DEBILITY, AND ALL SCROFULOUS AFFEC• TIONS. Da. DE JOHOH'S Oil is the most efficacious, the moat palat- able, and, from its rapid curative effects, unquestionably the most economical of all kinds. Its vast therapeutic superiority over the Pale Oil is established by innumerable testimonials from Pnysicians and Surgeons of European reputation. Sold ONLY in Institut 95. 6d.; Pints, as. 9d.; Quarts, 95., capsuled, and labelled with DR. DC JOHOH'S stamp and signature, WITHOUT WHICH NONE CAN POSSIBLY Di OIiNUINE, by most respectable Chemists. BOLE BRITISH CONSIONEES, ANSAR, lIARFORD, and CO.. 77, STRAND, LONDON, W.O •** Purchasers are earnestly cautioned against proposed substitutions. VENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS. r Buyers of the above are requested, before finally deciding, to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS. They contain such an assortment of Fenders, Stoves, Ranges, Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approached elsewhere, either fur variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui siteness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed orna mentsand two sets of bars, 41. 14s. t 0131.135.; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, 51. ss. to 331. :Os.; Bronzed Fenuers, with standards, from 7s. to 5/. 12s. ; Steel Fenders from 21. 150. to 111.; ditto, with rich ormolu ornaments, from 21.155. to 181. ; Fire.irons, from Is. 91. the set to 41. 45. The BURTON and all other PATENT STOVES, with ra diating hearth plates. 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 mice the largest, newest, and most varied ever submitted to the public, and marked at prices proportionate with those that have tended to make his establishment t he most distinguished in this country. Bedsteads from l2s 6d to 201 Os each Shower-baths from Lamps (Moderateur) from es Od to 71 7s each (All other kinds at the same rate ) Pure Coiza Oil is 3d per gallon nUTLERY WARRANTED.—The most varied C Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world, all war ranted,is on Sale at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S,at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the sales. 34-inch ivory-handled table knives,with high shoulders, 128.6 d. per doz.; desserts to match, 10s.; if to balance, 6d. per dozen extra; car vers, 4s.3d.per pair; larger sizes, from 20s. to 275. ed. per dozen; extra tine,ivory, 335.; If with silver ferrules, 40s. to 30e.; white bone table knives, 13s. per dozen ; desserts, 55.; carvers, 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, Os.; carvers, 2s. 6d.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 6s. per dozen; table steels, from le. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, In cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish carvers. WILLIAM S. BURTON'S GENERAL FUR NISHING IRONMONGERY CATALOGUE may be had gratis, and free by post. It contains upwards of 400 Illustra tions of his illimited Stock of Electro and Sheffield Plate, Nickel Silver and Britannia Metal Goods, Dish Covers and Hot water Dishes, Stoves, Venders, Marble Mantelpieces, Kitchen Ranges, Lamps, Gaseliers, 'fea Urns and Kettles, Tea Trays, Clocks, Table Cutlery, Baths and Toilet Ware, Turnery, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, Bed Hangings, &a. &a., with Lists of Prices, and Plans of the Sixteen large Show Rooms at 39, Oxford-street, W.; 1, la, 2, and 3, Newman-atreet; and 4, 1, and 4, Perry's-plaoe,London. If atalallahed 182 n 11Q I MMEL'S TOILET VINEGAR is celebrated IL over the whole World for its tonic and hygienic properties and its delightful and refreshing aroma—Price Is., 2s. 6d.. and iiimmel's F 011640 Myrtle, Royal Bridal Bouquet, and Wild Violet, aro the leading perfumes this season. Itiinmel's Rose Leaf Powder imparts to the skin a delicate rosy tint. and is far superior to Violet Powder, price 11. Sold by all Perfumers and Chemists. HIMMEL, Perfumer to the Queen, Di, Strand, and Crystal Palace. DAVIES'S CANDLES, Old. and 7d per lb.; genuine Sperm, ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 2d.; best Wes, iia.ed.; line British Wax or Sperm, Is. 5 jd. ; Gorman Wax, Is. 314.; Botanic Wax, Is. Oid.; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. Old. per lb. ; Composite, ead., 90., and Ned.; Moulds, Sid.; Pal mor's Metallic, one or two wicks, 9d.; Magnums, 90.; Yellow Soap, 585., 42A., 40., and 50s. per 11.21b5. ; old Brawn Windsor I B.9ci. per packet; common Brown Windsor. Is. ; Honey, 111.4 d.; White Windsor. 16.4 d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 25.61 .; Colza Oil 45. 6d. per gallon ; French, 4s. ; genuine Sperm, as. Gd. for Cash, At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S, 63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing-cross, London. NC C.. Mgr