The Press. — London, England, 1857-03-07 00:00:00

236 actual change to notice in prices. The bacon market is tolerably firm. Hams and lard dull. COTTON—The business doing is tolerably extensive, at last week's currency. HEMP AND FLAX—Nearlyall kinds of hemp have been in fair request, at very full prices. Petersburg clean, 461 to 361,10 s per toil. The flax market continues dull. Jute and Coir goods are firm. SALTPETRE—A fair raverage business has been transacted in this article, chiefly for arrival, at full prices. SPIRITS—There has been only a limited inquiry for rum, at about last week's quotations. Proof Leeward., 2s 3d to 2. ed ; and East India, 2144 d to 29 54 per gallon. Brandy Is held for more money. Sales of Cognac, best brands of 1855, 138 44 to 13. Rd; 1.50 ditto, 14164 to 14s 84; older, 14s tid to 15s ed ; and low to middling, 6. Gd to 7s 61 per gallon. Gin, 17 under proof, is quoted at 108 2d ; 22 ditto, 9. 841; malt-spirit, 108 104; and Geneva, 2. 10a to 3. 9d per gallon. KrALS—Scotch pig iron has been in good request, at 768 to 76s 6d cash. Tho exports last week were 13,418 tons, against 9,333 tolls in the same week In 1856. Tin is dull, and rather dearer. Banco., 118 s to 119.; Straits, 148 s. Tin plates support iormer terms. Most other metals move off 'lowly. at previous currencies. 1N 1/IGO—We have no change to notice in the quotations, and the dement' is limited. HOPS—Good and fine hops are steady, at full prices. In other kinds only a moderate hominess is doing. Several parcels have come in from the Continent. Mid and East Kent pockets, 31 58 to 51 128; Weald of Kent., 31 5s to 51 58; Sussex, 31 3. to 41; yearlings, 11 108 to 31 13s per cwt. POTATOES—The arrivals continue liberal, and the demand is inactive, at from Gfrs to 1208 per ton. OlLS—Linseed oil has sold slowly, at 41s 3d to 41s Gd and 41s per cwt on the spot. Olive and most other oils are dull, and rather easier to purchase. In turpentine very few transactions have taken place, at 42s to 43s Gd for spirits. TALLOW —Our market is rather heavy, and prices are giving way. P.Y.C., on the spot, 648 to 648 lid per cwt. The imports have been trifling. COALS—Tanlield Moor, 138; Holywell, 15s 3d; Eden Main. 138 6d; }Upon, 17.6 d; Lambton, 17s; Stewart's 17s Gd; Tees, 17s; Braddyll, 168 9d; Riddell, Its; Haswell, 1716 Gd; South lietton , 17s 3d per ton. METROPOLITAN CATTLE The supplies of stock on sale this week have been very limited, and the trade generally has ruled firm. on higher terms. Beef, from 38 4d to 5.; mutton, 4. 4d to 6.; ve►l, 4. 24 to 58 10d; pork, Ja 8d to 5s 2d per 81bs to .ink the offal. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL—The trade generally has continued steady, as follows:—Beef, from 38 to 4. Gd ; mutton, 38 Gd to 48104; veal, Si 104 to Is; pork, 3s 84 to 58 4d peralbs by the carcase. BIRTHS. ASKWITH—On the 25th ult., nt Waltham Abbey, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel Askwith, tt.A., of a daughter. ASTLEY—On the 27th ult., at Burgh-hall, Norfolk, the wife of Lieut.-Colonel Aetley. of a son. CIA HK—On the 2Gth ult., at Chelsea, the wife of Colonel Clark, Commandant Royal Military Asylum, of a son. corroN—On the Srd instant, in Eccleston-square, the wife of Colonel Corbet Cotton, of a daughter. CUMMINS—On the 19th instant, at 14, North view, Everton. valley, near Liverpool. Mrs. Charles Cummins, of a daughter. DUCIE—Ou the 4th instant, at Eaton-place, the Countess of Dueie. of it son. KENNEDY—On the 26th ult., at the Grange, Farnham, the wife of Llent.-Colonel Clark Kennedy, C. 13., of a son. LAING —On the let instant, in Hyde•park square, the wife of Samuel Laing, Fal., M.P., of a daughter. MACCLESFIELD—On the 2nd instant, in Conduit•street, the Coun•ess of Macclesfield, of a eon. MAUDE—On the Ist instant, in Onelow•sgnare, the wife of Captain the Hon. F. Maude. R N., of a daughter. RODNEY—On the 29th ult., at Berrington•hall, Herefordshire , the Lady Rodney, of a eon and heir. MARRIAGES. GILLESPIE—PATERSON—On the 4th instant, at Woolwich, Walter Gillespie, Esq., to Laura Romer, daughter of the late Lieut.• General Paterson, B.A. DEATHS. ADAMS—On the 2.th ult., at the Vicarage, East Budlolgh, Devon, Elizabeth, widow of the late General Sir George P. Adams. , aged 72. AYLMER—Ou the Ist instant, at Walworth Castle, Durham, Anne, widow of the late Lieut.-Getters' Aylmer. aged $O. BAKER—On the 28th ult., at Ranston, Dorset, Lady Elizabeth Mary Raker. aged 7 7 . CALVERT—On the 3rd instant, in CI t, lieut.. . . General Felix Calvert, C. 13., aged 67. HUME—On the Ist instant. at Curzon-street, Mayfair, Dr. John Robert Hume, C. 13., aged 76. PAK ENHAM—On the Ist instant, at Harold's-cross, Dublin, the Hon. Charles ft. Pakenham, aged 35. TIIURLOW—On the 2nd instant, at Herne Bay, the Right lion Edward Thomaq Hovel!, Lord Thurlow. A'T KNIA-DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS give instant relief and a rapid cure to asthma, coulba, and all disorders of the breath and lungs. To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have a pleasant taste. Price 1.% lid., 2s. 9d., and lis. per box. Sold by all druggists. WHITMORE AND CRADDOCK'S UNIVERSITY CANDLES, Manufactured for them by PRICE'S PATENT CANDI.E COMPANY. Limited. These Candles are unrivalled for steadi• ness and brilliancy of light, at one-third the price of the finest Wax or Sperm. They are free from all unpleasant smell, hard to the touch, and contain no deleterious ingredient. Sold, retail only. in ornamental boxes. at Is., 48., and Gs. each. BELMONT GLYCERINE SOAP, In boxes 6d., Is., and Is. 6d. each. Terms, Cash. The City Retail Depot for Price's Patent Candles, Night Lights, WHITMORE and CRADDOCK, 16, BISHOPS GATFATREET WITHIN, London. (Old Servants of Price's Caudle Company.) HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT an d PILLS extraordinarily efliceclous in CURING ERYSIPELAS.— Mr. Charles Henley, aged Id, of Abingdon, Oxon, suffered with intermittent attacks of this most direful of cutaneous disorders for several years, and had recourse to every known remedy for the cure of the same, but without success; as a dernier resort he tried Holloway's Ointment and Pills, which were as usual l signally beneficial, for he was entirely cured in live weeks, to the astonishment of all who had beheld hie sufferings, and to the iiifin,te delight of his family and friends. Sold by all medicine-vendors throughout the world; at Protasear Holloway's Establishments, 241, Strand, London, and 80, kfaldendane, New York; by A. Stamps, coastauti• nople; A. Onidloy : Binyrna; and E. Muir, Malta. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851( for Acoustic Instrument,. was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMEN I 8 for the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex Ireme and every degree of Deafness. To be procuredonly of the role inventor and maker, F. C. Rein 308, Strand, nearly opposite .xeter.hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson,one of her Majesty'sPrivyCouncillors. VATURAL MINERAL WATERS of VICHY. The Vichy Waters Company having the grant from the French Government for the exclusive right of sale of these Waters, bottle them at the Springs, and consign them direct, in their genuine state, to their English Depot, 27, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square. The efficacy of these Waters in Stomach. Liver, and Renal Diseases, Gout, Rheumatism. Diabetes, &c., are too well known to need comment. The PASTILLES or LOZENGES, which are so celebrated for promoting digestion, prepared from the saline constituents of the waters at the Vichy Laboratory, and the SALTS for drinking, or for a bath, are also kept at the London Depot, 27, MARGARET STREET, Caven dish-square. CAU TIO N. Tradesmen, Merchants, v Shippers, Outfitters, itc.—Whereas it has lately come to my knowledge that some unprincipled person or persons have, for some time past, been imposing upon the Public by selling to the Trade and others a spurious article under the name of BOND'S PERMANENT MARKING INK, this is to give Notice, that I am the Original and Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer of the said article, and do not employ any Traveller. or authorise any persons to represent themselves as coming from my Establish ment for the purpose of selling the said Ink. *** This Caution is published by me to prevent further impo sition upon the public, and 'serious injury to myself. —E. R. BOND, Sole Executrix and Widow of the late John Bond, 28 Lonesne, West Smithfield, London. SATURDAY, HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISEASES OF THE CHEST. The Committee of Management have the pleasure to announce to the Friends of this charity, that the Right Hon. LORD STANLEY has kindly consented to take the Chair at the ANNI VERSARY DINNER to be held in Willis's Rooms on the 20th of May next. The names of the Stewards will be duly published. PHILIP ROSE, lion. Sec, OSBORN P. CROSS, Sec. Brampton, February 29. THE EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY are eupplylng the Glb. bag of Cougou Tea at 2a. 104. per lb. TeAR are already 3d. per lb. dearer. Warehounee, 9, GREAT SAINT HELEN'S CHURCHYARD, Bishopegate. ROYAL BRITISH BANK, Islington Branch, City-road, near the " Angel." BOBS NAILL and CATCHPOOL, of Bullford Mill, near Witham, Essex, and of Caledonian•road, Islington, beg to announce thut they have taken the above plewises, with a view to being more central. For prices of genuine country Flour, etc., delivered to London families, and for other particulars, see Times daily. SOLERA SH ERRY. Vintage 1834, guaranteed, 54e. per dozen. QUEEN ISABELLA'S FAVOURITE WINE, u used at the ROYAL TABLE OF SPAIN. Th PECULIAR CHARACTERISTICS of the Wine are full body, tine nutty flavour, and RICHNESS MELLOWED by AtiE, constituting it at once the FINEST SHERRY ever im pored, and eminently suited to the palate of those who ENJOY audappreciate a FIRST-CLASS WINE. J.L. DENMAN, Wine and Spirit importer, GS, FENCHURCH STREET, LONDON. Counting•houae entrance, first door on the left up Railway-place. DAVIES'S CANDLES, 7d. and 71d per lb.; genuine Sperm. 2s. 21.; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d.; Bret Wax, 2s. lA.; line British Wax or Sperm, Is. H.; German Wax, Is. 31. ; Botanic Wax' lc Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. ld. per lb. ; Composite, Id., 10d., Ild., and Had.; Moulds, 9d. ; Palmer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 91d. ; Magnums, 10d.; Yellow Soap, 405., 445., 485., and 625. per 1121b5.; old Brown Windsor, is. 9d. per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; Honey, Is. 4d.; White iViudsor, Is. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 61.; Argand Oil, os.od. per gallon; French, 48. 9d.—for Cash, At IL P. DAVIES and SON'S, 63, ST. MARTIN'S I,AN E, Charing•cross, London. DEANE'S TABLE CUTLERY, celebrated for more than INO years, maintains an unrivalled repute- Lion for cheapness and first-rate quality. The stock is most ex. tensive and complete, including the finest transparent Ivory Handles at 325. per dozen ; choice ditto Balance Handles from 22e. per dozen; medium ditto Balance Handles (an exceedingly cheap and serviceable familyarticlel, Bs. per dozen ; also Bone, Horn, Stag, and every variety of mounting, all warranted. Plated Dessert Knives and Folks, with Silver, Pearl, Ivory, and Plated Handles, in cases of 12, 18, or 24 pairs ; also plated Fish-eating Knives, from 425. per dozen. Silver and Plated Fish carvers, of the newest and most elegant designs, always in stock. London Agents for Messrs. Joseph Rodgers and Sons' cele brated Cutlery. DEANE, DRAY, and CO.'S General Fur nishing Ironmongery Warehouses (opening to the Monument), Loudon Bridge. Established A.D. 170,0. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS.— Dit. BARKER'S celebrate( REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, Franc. and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice' now made known as a public duty through the medium of press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either P of and age, however bad or long standing, it is equally am cable. eB•eciing a cure in a few days, without inconveniel.• and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured w: trustee. Sent post free to any part of the world, with instru tious for use, on receipt of 10s. Od. by post-office order, or stem! by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Ilroak•street, Holbon London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pr , ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord Hi, Chancellor. TW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, tint e• CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and 34, LUIS GATE HILL, London. Established 1749. .1. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented die. play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer, Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical Movements, jewelled, &c., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. rhe designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, super iority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchaser should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, published by J. W. DENSON (and sent post free on application), which contains sketches, prices, and (Wee tiotie as to what Watch to buy, where to buy it, and how to use it Several hundred letters have been received from persons who have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to the correct performances of the same. THE PRESS. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday and during the Week the performances will com mence with the New Drama by Tom Taylor, Esq., called A SHEEP IN WOLFS CLOTHING After which, A CON JUGAL LESSON. To conclude with the New Farce called A SPLENDID INVESTMENT. Characters by Messrs. F. Rob eon, G. Vining, ttc.; Misses Marston, Castleton, and dtephens. Commence at Half-past Seven. ART -UNION OF LONDON. Subscription List closes 91st instant—Prizeholders select from the Public Exhibitions. Every Subscriber of One Guinea will have, besides the chance of a prize, TWO PRINTS —" The Clemency of Cur de Lion," by H. C. Shenton, from the histo rical picture by John Cross, which gained the Government premium of 3001.; and "The Piper," by E. Goodell, after F. Goodall, A.R.A. GEORGE GODWIN, I Honorary LEWIS POCOCK, j Secretaries. 444, West Strand, March, lab;. CORDON CUMMING, the Lion Hunter, will give his new and popular ENTERTAINMENT de scriptive of his Exploits and Advent urea In South Africa. every Evening (except Saturday), at Eight. Morning Representation every Saturday at Three. The bon Hunter's Bush People, from the great Kalahari Bogert, will appear incidental to the Enteitainment. Piano by Mr. Harries Wilson. Area, Is. Reserved Seats, 2s. Stalls (which may be taken daily between eleven and four, at the Museum), 38.-431, PICCADILLY. EXHIBITION, 114, NEW BOND-STREET. —Messrs. DICKINSON beg to announce their intention, on the loth March, to throw opeu their large GALLERIES of PORTRAITS and other WORKS of ART executed at their Establishment, for Public Exhibition, having been favoured by the proprietors with the loan of their portraits for that purpose. The Exhibition will contain all their choicest Photographic Pictures, ranging in size from the smallest miniature to the life. size oil picture; likewise their hew discovery of the perfect adaptation of real ivory to photographic purposes, guaranteed not to change or fade. A LLSOPP'S PALE ALE IN IMPERIAL PINTS.-11ARRINOTON PARKER and CO. are now delivering the October breiviugs of the above celebrated Ale. Its surpassing excellence is vouched for by the highest medical and chemical authorities oldie day. Supplied in bottles, slim in casks of eighteen gallons and upwards, by Harrington Parker and Co., PALL-MALL. PATENT CONCERTINA for £1 165., of superior make, six -sided, with the double action, to play in five keys. To play in all keys, from 21. 12s. W. Concertinas having the full compass of notes (4M keys), from 4 to 12 guineas ; the latter as used by Signor Regondi. Manufactured by the inventors and patentees, WIIEATsTONE and Co., where may be had their new Patent Duet Concertina, at IL Ile. t3d. and 21. 25.; also a Tutor and eight books of Airs for ditto, 2s. each. Messrs. W. and Cc.. having a large manu factory, and confining their business solely to concertinas and harmoniums, are enabled to supply them not only cheaper but better made than elsewhere, 20, Conduit-stieet, Regent.- stree t. TWENTY SHILLINGS PER DOZEN. DENMAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN PORT. DENNIAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN SHERRY. " Having tasted these Wines, we say to those who like wine possessing richness without sweetness, dryness with out acidity, and hodv without brandy, by all means give them a trial."—Vide liell's Weekly Messenger, January 17, 113;7. Bottles included. Packages allowed fur when returned. Delivered free to any of the railway termini in London. Terms cash. A Sample Bottle for Twenty-four Stamps. Country orders must contain a remittance. Cheques to be crossed ' Bank of London." J. L. DENMAN, Wiue and Spirit importer, 435, FEN CHURCH-STREET, London. Counting-house entrance, tirst door on the left up Railway place. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morningiosi;Oci 811,.1356. 2; 1ihibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism In structure." From the Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design and perfection in workmanship." From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualitles of his manu facture stands second to none." From the Morning Herald, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of Mr. Benson as a London manufacturer must secure for him a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe. Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design." Ovid) WA I lIES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c. accurate time-keepers, 31 15a,.11 1 bs, 51 15s, to 151 15s each. Gold Lever IVatches, jewelled and highlptinished movements, el 68, 81 Bs, 101 10s. 121 12e. 141 148, 161 168, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, tko., exact time-keepers, 21 2s. 21 158, II 15a, to Si Is each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10a, 4110 s, 51 10s, 7110 s, 81 10s. 101 10s, to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty given with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post-office or Bankers order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgate-hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. 014 Watches taken in Exchange. 1‘ 1 ft THE GH.EAT TOBACCO CONTKOVEKSY.—Dr. SEXTON will LECTURE on this important topic every Evening at Half-past Seven, at FR. KAHN'S MUSEUM, 4, , Coventry-street, Lelcester-square. The Museum is OPEN (for gentlemen only) from Ten till Ten, and contains upwards of one thousand models and preparations, illustrating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, ,ac. Lectures on various branches of Physiology, at Twelve, Two, and Four, by Dr. SEXTON, ; and at a quarter past Eight p.m. by lir. KAllN.—Admission, One Shilling. Cata logues, containing Dr. Kahn's Lectures, gratis.