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I - , Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, tic.cbc. UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE CONIPANY, No. 8, Waterloo•pinee, Pall•mal1, London. S.W. The Funds or Property of the Company as at 31st December, 11 1 58, amounted to £617,801, invested in Government or other approved securities. Annual Income, upwards of Slll,OOO, from premiums alone. CHAIRMAN —The Hon. FRANCIS SCOTT, DEPIFFYCHATEMAN.—CHARLES BERWICK CURTIS, Esq. INVALID Lrycs.—Persons not in sound health may have their lives insured at equitable rates. ACCOMMODATION IN PAYKENT OF PRIXIIINS.—OnIy one-hel fof the Annual Premium, when the Insurance is for life, requires to be paid for the first five years, simple iutereat being charged on the balance. Such arrangement is equivalent to an immn diAte advance of fifty per cent. upon the annual premium, without the borrower having recourse to the unpleasant neces sity of procuring sureties, or assigning ant thereby parting with his Policy, during the currency of the Loan, irrespective of the great attendant expenses in such arrangement. The above mode of insurance has been found most advanta geous when Policies have been required to cover monetary transactions, or when incomes applicable for Insurance are at present limited, as it only neeessitates half the outlay formerly reqnired by other Companies before the present system was instituted by this Office. LOANS. —Are granted likewise on real and personal Seen rider. ADVANTAGE OF INVTRING BEFORE Deo. 31, 185f.—Policie■ effected before this date will participate to a greater extent than if delayed after that period. Perms of Proposals end every information afforded on appli cation to the resident Director, .. A, Waterloo•place, Pall-mall, London, S.W. By older, E. LENNOX BOYD, Resident Director. OHEYNE'S PATENT FIREPROOF FLOORS, composed of Rolled Iron, Corrugated Sheets, and Gone:mete. These floors are perfectly fireproof, and uopre• cedentedly encouomical in construction. Drawings and parti culars may be procured from CHARLES CHEYNE, Esq., Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, 34, Great George-street, Westminster. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. W HO WILL PAY THE CHINESE INDEMNITY /—Why, the English themselves. An 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 Bl,ok, Green. or Mixed Tea at Is. Ind. per lb., or C. , ffee in the Berry at 10.1 —Warehouses, 9, Great St. Helen's- Churchyard. City. RIMMEI:S TOILET VINEGAR is celebrated over the whole World for its tonic and hygienic properties and its delightful and refreshing aroma—Price le , 91. ed.. and be. Riminere Fone's Myrtle, Royal Bridal Boagnet, and Wild Violet. are the leading perfumes this season. Rimmel's Rose Leaf Powder imparts to the skin a delicate rosy tint. and le far superior to Violet Powder, price la. Sold by ell Perfumers and Chemists. HIMMEL, Perfumer to the queen, 90, Strand, and Crystal Palace. PARTRIDGE and COZENS, No I,Chancery lancis the Cheapest House for PAPER, ENVELOPES, &c. Useful cream-laid note, live quires for 6d; super thick ditto live quires for Is ; super thick crPam-laid envelopes, dd per ll'u ; large blue office ditto, 4s sd per 1,000, or 5,000 for 21s ; sermon paper, 4s; straw paper, 2s Cd; foolscap, ds dd per ream : India note tiva quires for Is; black-bordered note, dye quires for Is ; manuscript paper, Sd per quire; copy. books, 21s per gross. Partridge ano Cozens' steel pen, as flexible as the quill, is Id per gross. Price lists free. Orders over 20s as-triage paid to the country.—Partridge and Cozens, manufacturing stationers, 1, CHANCERY-LANE, and 192, FLEET-STREE I% Trade supplied. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1451 (for Acoustic Instruments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACI)Uf•TIC INSTRUMM•NTS for the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ax. treme and every degree of Deafaess. To be procured only of the sole inventor and maker, F. C. REIN, 10-i, STRAND nearly opposite Exeter•hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonials seen ; amongst many. one from the Right Ron. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privj Councillors. WINE NO LONGER AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY. Our Superior South African Port, Sherry Alsdeira, An., in brilliant condition, 208.perd.men.—' I find your wine to be pure and unadulterated." Hy. LETREBY, M.D., London Hospital.—Pint sample of either, Twelve Stamps. Term.—Cash or Reference. Delivered free to any London Railway Terminus. The Analysis of Dr. Letheby sent free on application. Colonial Brandy, 15s. per Gallon. WELLER and HUGHEi, Wholesale Wine and Spirit Im. porters, 27, Crutobedfriars. Mark Lane, London, E.C. THE PRESS, DECEMBER 25, 1858. 1Q 5 9 LETTS'S DIARIES, ALMANACS, Jo, adapted to all Callings, Professions, or Trades in above KO VARIKTIES of Size and Form, at from 6d. to I4s. each, as well as Descriptive Catalogues, GRATIS, may be obtained nt any Booksellers in the Kingdom. LETTS and CO., 8, /loyal Exchange. Now ready, ALIST of the principal NEW and CHOICE BOOKS in circulation at UDIE'S SELECT LIBRARY. Also a List of Surplus Copies of Recent Works withdrawn from Circulation, and offered at Greatly Reduced Prices for Cash.— CHARLES EDWARD MUDLE, New Oxford Street, London, and Cross Street, Manchester. WHAT WILL THIS COST TO PRINT ? is a thought often occurring to literary minds, public characters, and persons of benevolent intentions. An immediate answer to the inquiry may be obtained on application to RICHARD BARRETT, IS, MARK-LANE, LONDON. R. B. is enabled to execute every description of printing on very advantageous terms, his office being furnished with a large and choice assortment of Types. Steam Printing Machines, Hydraulic and other Presses, and every modern improvement in the Printing Art. A specimen book of types, and information for authors, sent on application, by RICRARD BARIZTT, 13, Mark•lane, London. WHEATSTONE'S ENGLISH Ty HARMONIUMS, in solid cases, manufaetured by them expressly for Churches, Chapels, Schools, &e., hese the fbli compete of keys, are of the boat quality of tone, best workman ship and material, and do not require tuning. Guineas. With 1 atop, oak cue lO With 1 stop, polished mahogany or figured oak case 12 With 3 stops, organ tone, larGe size, oak cue lB With 5 stops, ditto 22 With 8 stops, ditto 24 With 10 stops, ditto BO The tones of the latter can be produced either softer or louder than other Harmoniums that cost double the price of this. Prize Medallist, 1851. An extensive assortment of French Harmo niums with all the latest improvements, from the Six Guinea Sehool-room Harmonium to the Sixty Guinea one for the Drawing-room.—WHEATSTONE and CO., 20, Conduit-street, Regent-street. WHEATSTONE'S CONCERTINA, for It. its., of supetior make, six sided, with the double action, to play in five keys ; ditto, to play in all keys, 21.125. Bd. Concertinas having the full compass of notes (48 keys), from four to twelve guineas, the latter as used by Signor Regondi.— Manufactured by tho Inventors and Patentees, WHEATSTONE and CO., whet*, may be had their new Patent Concertina, at 11.11 s. Bd. and 21. 2s. ; also a Tutor and Ten Books of Airs for ditto, 2s. each.-20, Conduit-street, Regent-street, London, W. " VNORMOUS IMPORTATION of INDIA SHAWLS—The recent disturbances in India appear to have had little influence over the commerce of the interior as affecting the importations of produce Into this country. The charming and salubrious valley of Cashmere continues to supply the cultivate(' taste of European ladies with the most gorgeous and beautifully-wrought shawls. The sale just concluded was one of the largest on record, and, notwithstanding • prevalent opinion to the contrary, owing possibly to the quantity of shawls imported, has passed off with complete success. We under stand Messrs. Farmer and Rogers, of Regent street, have, in anticipation of a further advance in prices, speculated largely at the sale, and these purchases, in addition to those made by pri vate contract, must greatly enhance the interest attached to this important branch of their celebrated emporium.“—Morning Post. _ . 1 vol. Bvo., 106. 6d., 1269 TRUT H'S CONFLICTS. A Series of Essays on some Great Questions of the Day. By Rey. STEPHEN JENNER, M.A. "This is no commonplace book, and. if we mistake not, is destined to give a name to its author. There is a vivacity and forte about the style, as well as an originality and freshness about the thoughts, /flitch make it anything out dull reading; while there is a hind of information in the work on various subjects connected with religion which renders it as instructive as it is interesting. We du most heartily commend this admir- able volume. It cannot fail to create • sound and healthy sentiment on aubjects which passion warps and prejudice clouds in the present day."—The Press. "In these Essay. it is not too much to affirm that the earnest inquirer after truth will find abundant food for healthful and profitable reflection. They are very a' , ly written. The reason ing is close and logical, and characterized by extreme fairness and candour. Throughout the volume there is much originality of thought and happiness of style and expression."—Mornisy Herald. " Expresses his opinions with clearness and ability " Morning Post. " Of these Essays we may say that they deal with thelrWulkieets generally in a masterly and original manner."— Clerical Jourisal. " A very well•writtin and instruotive work—well worth the profound attention of all persons."—Reeord. " Will repay an attentive perusal."—Seettish Guardian. "The book is marked by superior information."—Christlas Witness. " Mr. Jenner is evidently a man of refined, reflective, and cultivated mind. The titlepage convey, no just idea of the contents or character of the work. The principles maintained are in our view generally sound; the tone and temper are healthy, and the arguments are conducted with calmness and strength. it is a b.,ok for many, and especially for those of educated mind,' who are seeking light on the subjects dir cussed."— The Eclectic. " We have no hesitation in pronouncing this one of the ablest works that has appeared upon the present agitated religions questions:'— The Bulwark. " One of Truth's most splendid triumphs ever achieved by calm investigation and the patient force ot thought.. The Chavb of England owes Mr. Jenner a deep debt of gratitude for these masterly Essays."—Estes Standard. London : LONGICANS. CHRISTMAS, 1868. yLESSRS. MAPPIN invite attention to their F.LEGANT S TOCK of NOVELTIES for the PRESENT SEASON. now on view at their SHOW ROOMS, 67 and CB, SING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON. 12 Ivory-handle Silver•plated Fish-eating Knives (in Mahogany Cue) ti 2 0 12 Pairs Ivory•handle Silver.plated Desserts (in Case) 4 0 U Lady's Travelling Toilet Rag 2 12 0 Elegant Tea and Coffee Service, Electro Silver-plated U 4 0 Silk Velvet Case, containing Four Pairs finest Scissors 1 5 0 Lady's Morocco Scent Case, with Silver-capp'd Bottles 1 0 0 Lady's Rosewood full size Dressing Case, completely fitted with Bottle+,Cutlery, Brushes, &c..ke Gentlemen's solid Leather Dressiug Case, fitted 1 0 0 Gentleman's solid Leather Dressing Case, more com pletely fitted A Set of Three Papier Mackie Tea Trays A costly Book of Engravings, with Prices attached, forwarded by post on receipt of t.N elve *lamps. MAPPIN BROTHERS. c 37 and 68, KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON Manufactory—Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield PELICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED IN 1797. 70,LOMBARD-STREET, CITY, and 57, CHARTNG• CROSS, WHSTMINSTER. DIRECTORS. William Cotton, D.C.L.,F.R.S. I Octaviue Edward Coope, Esq. John Davis, Esq. William Walter Fuller, Esq. Jae. A. Gordon, M.D., F.R.S. KirknianD.Hodgeon,sq,M.P. 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 in conneationwith Life Assurance on approved Security, in Sums of not less than 5001. ANNUAL PREMIUM required forthe Assurance of £lOO for the whole term of life.— Henry Lancelot Holland, Esq. Wm. James Lancaster, Es 4. Benjamin Shaw, Esq. Matthew Whiting, Esq. M. Wyvill,Juu.,Esq.,M.P. Without With Profits Profits 13 41 11 0 41 13 0 20 1 13 10 1 19 3 30 2 4 0 810 4 Age Witnout With A " Prod*. 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THE FOLLOWING is an EXTRACT horn the Second Edition (page 188) of the Translation of the Pharmacopoeia of the Royal College of Physicians in London, by Dr.O. F. Collier, puoliahed by Longman and Co.:— " It is no small defect in this compilation (speaking of the Pharmacopoie) that we have no purgative mass but what contains aloes; yet we know that hemorrhoidal persons cannot bear aloes, except it be in the form of COCKLE'S PILLS, which chiefly consist of aloes, scammony, and colocynth, which I think are formed into a sort of compound extract, the acridity of which is obviated, I suspect, by an alkaline process, and by a fourth Ingredient (unknown to me) of an aromatic tonic nature. I think no better and no worse of it for its being a patent medicine. I look at it as an article of commerce and domestic convenience, and do not hesitate to say it is the best made pill in the kingdom a mus cular purge. a mucous purge, and a hydrogogue purge corn- bored, and their effects properly controlled oy a dl 'gent and corrigent. That it .loes not commonly produce hemorrhoids like most aloetic pills, I attribute to its being thoroughly so- Inable, so that no undissolved particles adhere to the mucous membrane." This day is published, THE POEMS and BALLADS of GOETHE. Translated by W. EDMONDsTOUNE AYTOUN, D.0.L.. and THEODORE MARTIN. In foolscap Byo., price 60., bound in cloth. WILLIAM BLACKWOOD TOW SONS, Edinburgh and London. This day is published, in crown Alio., INQUIRY into the EVIDENCE relating to the CHARGES brought by LORD MACA.ULILY against WILLIAM PENN. By JOHN PAGET, Esq., Bamster•at-Law. LWlLmam BLACEWOOD and Sox; Edinburgh and London.