The Press. — London, England, 1858-06-12 00:00:00

THE COMMISSIONERS for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United King min of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give Notice, th't on TUESDAY, the 22 ad instant, at Two o'clock, th , y will be ready to treat with 'mob Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying and delivering into Store at Bathurst River, Gambia, THREE HUNDRED lONS OF SOUTII WALES COALS, fit for the garrison( Her Majesty's Steam Vessels. A Form of the Tender may be seen at the said Office. No Tender will be received after Two o'clock on the day of Treaty, nor will any be noticed unless the Party attends, or an Agent foa him duly authorized In writing. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand eorner the words •' Tender for CosA," and must be delivered at Somerset-place, accom panied by a Letter signed by a responsible person, engaging to become bound with the person tendering, in the sum of 1200, for the due performance of the Contract. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tote THE FINEST STARCH BHE EVER USED. Sold by all Chandlers. Grocers.d.o.to. "CUR OWN CORRESPONDENT" says twenty•one million pounds of Tea have been released by the possession of Canton. The EAST INDIA TEA COM PANT anticipate the arrival of this, and have reduced the price of their .ln. bag of sound Tea to 2s. 2d. per lb., and Coffee in the berry to Dd.—Warehouses, 0, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bishopegate. 13 WELLINGTON-STREET NORTH, s STRAND.—OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA is the most certain remedy for RESTORING and strengthening the HAIR. By it whiskers and moustaches are produced and beautified. The most delicate bead-dress or bonnet can be worn without fear of suiling.—Sold by all Perfumers and Chemists, wholesale and retail, in bottles, 3e. 6d., 65., and lie.. and by the Proprietors, C. and A. OLDRIDGE, 13, Wellington street North, seven doors from the Strand. DEAFNESS.--The only medal awarded at 1, the Great Exhibition of WI (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• trams and every degree of Deaf teas. To be procured only of the sole inventor and maker, F. C. REIN, lost, STRAND, nearly opposite Exeter•ball, where the Instrument ean be tried and numerous testimonials seen ; amongst man), one from the Right lion. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. THE SYDENHAM TOP COAT is male from 1. the best Materials, by Workmen of cultivated taste. at the moderate sum of Two Guineas; the appreciation of the fashion able world of genuine and perfect Articles of Dress renders the success of the Sydenham Top Coat a certainty.—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 SYDENHAM TROUSERS, 17e. 6d.; for in the fashionable world there is associated with the Sydenham Trousers a perfect des synonymous with a graneful, easy, and well-fitting garment. MAPPIN'S DRESSING CASES AND TRAVELLING BAGS. MAPPIN BROTHERS, Manufacturers by Special Appoint ment to the Queen, are the only Sheffield Makers who supply the Consumer in London. Their London Show Rooms. 67 and 68, KING WILLIAM STREET, I ondon Bridge, contain by far the largest STOCK of DRESSING CASES, and Latliss' and Gentlemen's TRAVELLING BAGS in the World, each Article being manufactured under their own superintendence. MAPPIN'S Guinea DRESSING CASE, for Gentlemen. MAPPIN'S Two-Guinea DRESSING CASE. in solid Leather. Ladies' TRAVELLING and DRESSING BAGS, from 21. 12s. to lON. each. Gentlemen's do. do., from 31.125. to 901. Messrs. MAPPIN invite inspection of their extensive Stock, which is complete with every variety of Style and Price. A costly Book of Engravings, with Prices attached, forwarded by poet on receipt of Twelve Stamps. MAPPIN BROTHERS, E 7 and CS, XTNG WILLIAM STREET, CITY, LONDON. Manufactory—Qumfe CUTLICRY WORKS, SIIKFFIELD. SPECTACLES. —Sight and Hearing.—Deafness. A newly-invented Instrument for extreme cases of Deaf ness, called the SOU ND MAO N IFI ER, Organic Vibrator, and Invisible Voice Conductor. It fits so into the ear as not to be in the least perceptible; the unpleasant sensation of singing noises in the heed is entirely removed. It affords instant relief tothe deafest persons, and enables them to bear distinctly at church and at public assemblies. Messrs. SOLOMONS have invented spectacle lenses of the greatest transparent power. The valuable advantage derived from this invention is that vision becomes preserved and strengthened ; very aged 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 do not require the frequent changes to the MAle "airons effects of further powerful assistance. — ; l9 , ALBE RSTREET, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. CROSSE AND BLACKWELL, PURVEYORS IN ORDINARY TO HER MAJESTY, rteptethily invite attention to their PICKLES, SAUCES, TART FRUITS, and other Table Delicacies, the whole of which an Prepared with the most scrupulous attention to highly and purity. A few of the articles m o st recommended are—Pickles and Tart Fruits of every description, lOysi Table Sauce, Essence of Shrimps. Bobo Noce, Essence of Anchovies, Jlllll5, Jellies, and (fringe larmalade, Anchovy and Bloater Pastes, Strasbourg and other Potted Meats, cars Foot Jells, of various kinds for table use, Boyer's Sauces, Relish, eel Aromatic Mustard, Gerstein' Sit Robert Peers Sauce, and Payne's Royal Osborne Sauce. To be obtained of most respectable Sauce Vendors, and wholr Woo( Cams and Bzroiwau,lll, Soho-num, London. THE PR COLT ra for COALS for BATHuRsT RIVER, GAMBIA. T L EGAL and G Department of the Storekeeper• General . of the Fes", 86nlerset-piftee,. • 10th June, 185 i. NOTICE Is here ES. 8, Jun 12, 1858. . GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. No. 10, Vlcet•street, London, June 1, 1858. -ACE hereby given, that the TRANSFER BOOKS of this Society will be CLO • ED from the 10th to the Goth of June instant (both days inclusive). previously to the payment of the Dividend on the Capital on Thursday, the Ist day of July next, and following Days, between the hours of Eleven and Two o'clock. By order of the Board, JOHN NETTLETON, Secretary. SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. [lnstituted 1b31.] INCOSPORATED SY SOYAL CHARTRES ♦ND SPECIAL ♦CT OF PARLIAMENT. The TW ENTY.SEV GENERAL MEETING of this Society was held at Edinburgh, on 4th May, Id4e, TnomAs Scorr Am:miaow, Esq., W.S., iu the Chair. From the Report which was read, it appeared that during the year ending Ist March litst,47o Policies were issued. The Hunts thereby Assured amounted to 1414,e70, and the Annual Premiums thereon to t The following was the position of the Society at Ist March, 1858 : Amount of Existing Assurances 44,357,114 Annual Revenue 1i42,717 Accumulated Fund 1,099,400 Copies of the Report may now be had at the Head-Otlioe, or from any of the Socitty's Agents. *BERT CHRISTIE, Manager. WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. ILIAD OTTICE. 26, ST. ANDRRWSQUARE, EDINBURGH. OFFICE IN LONDON, 26, POULTRY, E.C. ARCHD. T. RITCHIE, Agent. ACCIDENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 41,000 IN CASE OF DEATH, OR A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £6 PER WEEK IN THE EVENT OF INJURY, mey be secured by au annual l'ayinenL of £3 for a Policy in the RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY. A special Act provides that persons receiving compensation from this Company are not barred thereby from recovering full damages from the party causing the injury an advantage no other Company can offer. It is found that ONE PERSON in every FIFTEEN is more or lase injured by Accident ye , trly. This Company has already paid as compensation for Accidents £27,988. Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses way be had at the Corn• pany's Offices, and at all the principal Railway Stations, where, also, Railway Accidents alone may be insured against by the Journey or year. NO CHARGE FOR STAMP DUTY. Railway Passengers' Assurance Company, WILLIAM J. ITTAN, Offices, 3, Old Broad-at., Loudon, E.C. Secretary. DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK. - FIVE per Cent. paid on Sums received on DEPOSIT. Interest Half.yearly. Higher Interest for long periods. The Right Hon. the Earl of DEVON, Ch4irman. G. H. LAW, Manager. Offices, 6, Cannon-street West, E.C. BANK OF DEPOSIT 11 ESTABLISHED A.D. ]R4I. PALL•MAILL EAST, LONDON. Parties desirous of INVESTING MONEY are requested to examine the plan of TIIE BANK OF DEPOSIT, by which a high rate of interest may be obtained with ample security. The Interest is payable in January and July. PI.:TER MORRISON, Managing Director. Forms fur Opening Accounts sent free on application. RIMMEL'S TOILET VINEGAR is celebrated over the whole World for its tonic and hygienic properties and its delightful and refreshing aroma—Price Is., 21. lid.. and ss. Rimmel'a Fone's Myrtle, Royal Bridal BoAllot, and Wild Violet. are the leading perfumes this season. Himmel . ' Rose Leaf Powder imparts to the skin a delicate rosy tint. and is tar superior to Violet Powder, price is. Sold by all Perfutners and Chemists. HIMMEL, Perfumer to the Queen, 96, Strand, and Crystal Palace. DAVIES'S CANDLES, 6td. and 7d per lb ; genuine Sperm, 2s. ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 2d.; best \Vex, 2e.64.; tine British Wax of Sperm, ls. bid. ; German Wax ; Is. 3:d.; Botanic Wax, Is. 0 td. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. 0:d. per lb. ; Composite, Sad., and WO.; Moulds, Sad.; Pal mer's Metallic, one or two vitas, 9d.; Magnums, 90.; Yellow Soap, 5145., 425.,4G5., and Ws per 1121b5.; old Brown Windsor ; 18.9 d. per packet; common lirown Windsor, Is.; Honey, 15. 4 d.; Whits Windsor. 15.44.; Rose, es.; Almond, 2s. dd.; COiZil 4.. Cd. per gallon ; French. 4s. ; genuine Sperm, Se. thi. for Cash, At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S, G 3, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing-cross, London. W.C. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA has been for many years sanctioned by the most eminent of the Medical Profession as an excellent remedy for Acidity, Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion. As a mill ape 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 etlicacious.—Prepared by Dinneford and Co., Dispensing Chemists (and General Agents for the Improved Horsehair Gloves and Belts), 172, New Bond-street, London ; and sold by all respectable Chemists throughout the Empire. To T EIE WEALTHY AND RESPECTABLE CLASSES.—The honour of an Inspection of the following Articles of Dress is requested by if. d. and D. NICOLL :—For GENTLEMEN, at 114, 115, 115, and 120, Regent-street, and 22, Comhill, Paletots of every description, some being of beautiful light fabrics for summer, and others of thicker materiala,which, like those for trousers and waistcoats, are the beat specimens of English manufactures. A large assortment may be found ready for immediate use; some are waterproofed, and the whole are marked in plain figures at moat moderete prices. In the Establishment, 142, Regent•street, for LADIES' and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, the same excellence prevails, particularly in Mantles and other Garments of silk and sloth. Messrs. Nicoll employ Cutters for each specialty. Now ready, in 2 vole., with line Portrait, 21s , MEMOIRS OF RACHEL " A book sure to attract public attention, mid well meriting ()lobe. "A most able and interesting book."—Chronicle. Also, just publisbe I, THE OXONIAN IN THELEMARKEN ; or, Noes of Travel in South• Western Norway. By the Rev. F. SIErCALFE, M A., Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, Author of " The ()Louisa in Norway," ha. 2 yule., with Illustra- tions, 21s. HECKINGTON. By Mrs. GORE. 3 vols. " A valuable prize to readers in search of a clever novel."— Athenaum. THE POOR RELATION. By Miss PARDOE. 3 vols. THE LIGHT OF OTHER DAYS. By JOI.IN EDMUND RE IDK. 3 vols. [Next week. HURST and BLACKETT, Publishers, 13, Great Miarlbo rougb•streeL Just published, in One Handsome Volume, Svo., cloth, price 15e., THE THIRD EDITION OV THE EARLS OF KILDARE; Aud their ANUEBTOR4, from 107 to 1778. By the Most Honourable the Marquis of KILDARE. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. " His lordship's story of the Gera'dines is simply and grace- fully told; full of anecdote and historic lore—ft worthy memorial of a time-honoured raci."—Dublin University Magazine. " Seldom is a book, which the favourable opinion expressed by friends have intinoed the author v. publish, so well worth reading as this compilation: through seven centuries the Marquis of Kildare has traced the steps of his valiant ancestry. No family lit Ireland, and none perhaps in Great Britain, can point to such a crowd of darling expiaiti, 1-trati,ge escapes, sad affbeting ndafortuiles a• are recorded in the Aunals of the Geraldines."—The Saturday Review. TIODOMEI, SMITH, and Co., 1114, Grafton-street, Dublin ; SHIP xis, MAIIBHALL, and Co., S. ationers'-ball court, London. Ia Bvo., with Illustrations, price 10s. W., SEA -SIDE STUDIES at Inreeombe, Tenby, the ~oiliy Isles, and Jersey. By 0 KONGE LEW ES, Author of the " Life end Worka o Goethe," rte. Nn man better understands than our author the art strewing the path of learning with tiowers."—Doily News. " With regard to the matter of the volume, the new exper I. manta, the critical disoursions and higher generalizations it contains, it will be enough to say that the great ►natomist (Professor Owen). to whom it is dediciited, has himself recog• ilized both the value and originality of Mr. Lewes' contributions to his science."—The Leader. WILLIAM BL►CKWOOD and Solis, Edinburgh and London. EDUCATION FOR YOUNG LADIES.- At WIMBLEDON, one of the moat healthy and retired villages near the me,ropolis, TWO LADIES. Sisters, conduct • SELECT LADIES' SCHOOL, in which it is their endeavour to combine sound mental cultivation with the inculcation of Christian principle. They are kin ply permitted to refer to the Lord Bishop of Gloucester; to the Hon. A. Einnaird, M.P.; to the Rev. W. Short, Rector of St. George the Martyr ; and to the Rev. Edward Auriol, Rector of St. Dunstan's in the West. A prospectus of plan. terms, de.. will be forwarded on anpl.C4ll - to Mr. Shaw, Book,eller, Southamptou.row, or to Motu*. Seeleys, Hanover-street. QCIIWEPPE'S SODA WATER. kJ Molvern Seltzer Water, Pumas Water, and Lemonade.— Every bottle of the Alkali Waters is protected by a Label over the Cork with their signature.—Sold by all respectable Chemists Confectioners, and leatiiurg Hotels. Manufactured at London, Liverpool, Bristol, Derby, and Malvern Wells. DEAFNESS, NOISES IN THE HEAD - TURK iSli TREATMENT by &retired Surgeon from the Crimea, who was himself perfectly cured.—Just published, a Book, Self-Cure, free by post for six stamps.—Surgeon COL STON, M.R.C.S., ', Leicester place Leicester-square, Londou At home from eleven to four to receive visits from Patients. PENSON'S WATCHES. 1.1" Excellence of design and perfection of worktoanship."— Ilorning Chromic:4. "The qualities of his manufacture stand second to none."— Morning Advertiser. "All that can be desired In finish, taste, and design."—Globe. "The Watches here exhibited surpass those of any other English manufacturer."—Observer. Those who cannot personally inspect this extensive and costly stock, should send two stamps for "11-nson's illustrated Pamphlet,' containing important information requisite in the purchase of a Watch, and from which they can select with the greatest certainty the one adapted to their use. Silver Watches, from 2 to 30 Guineas—Gold Watches, trout 31. 15a. to 100 Guineas. Every Watch warranted and sent post paid to any part of England, Scotland, Ireland, ur Wales, upon receipt of a re. =Mance. Merchant., Shipper;, and Witch Clubs supplied.— Watches Exchanged or Repaired.—Manufactory, 33 and 34, Ludgate Bill, London, E.C.—Established 1749. TIOLLOWArS OINTMENT and PILLS do 11.1 not belong to any special and exclusive class of remedies. They seem to comprehend the finest remedial properties of all the great specifies. Thus the Ointment, in cases of eruptive diseases, appears not only to remove the external inflammation, but to sink deeper into the recesses of the system, putting out, to the last spark, the Ares of fever, invigorating the eirculation , and purifyiog the fluids which course through the fleshy fibre, the glands, and the skin. In most ewe the operation of the Ointment is, we are informed, materially assisted by an occasional dose of the Pills.—Solkby all medicine vendors throughout the world, and at Professor Holloway's Establishments 944 Strand, London.