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AUG. 4, 1855, THE BRITISH SLAG COMPANY. (Provisioually Registered.) Capital X 120,000, in 24,000 Shares of t 5 each. 41. Deposit. TRUSTEES. William Bird, Esq., 5, Mantles-lone, Cannon-street, City, and Crouch hall, H orusey. Thomas Winkworth, Esq., Sussex-place, Canonbury. DIRECTORS. Sir JOHN MACNEILL, C.E., F.H.S., 88, Pall-mall, London, Chairman Lord 'thomas l'elham Clinton, 10, Cleveland-square, Hyde-park John Fowler, Esq., C.E., Queen-square-place, Westminster Hon. A. G. F. Jocelyn, Dundalk William McCormick, Esq., SL Martin's.laue, and Park.creacent, Regent's-park Edward Power, Esq., 7, Wilton-place, Belgrave.square BAN/CERN—The Commercial Bank of Loudon Homoms—John Lungworth Clarke, Esq. Soucrron volt IRELAND—James Neale Macneill, Esq., 20, Middle Gardiner-street, Dublin, and Dundalk SSCRETika—Chas. Francis Cameron, Esq. BROKERS. Messrs. Joshua Hutchinson sod Son, London Messrs. P. Cazenove and Co., London Messrs. Bruce mid Symee, Dublin Orvices—Caunon.street Chamber*, 3, Cannon•street, London. In the manufacture of iron from the ore, an amount of refuse is thrown out in the proportion of from one to three tons to eack ton of iron metal. lu lead and copper this proportion is consi- derably greater. This refuse, variously termed scoriae, lava, slag, OM, has hitherto remained not only valueless, but a source of increasing embarrassment to the manufacturer from its vast ac cumulations. To utilise this product is the object of the opera tions of this Company. Dr. W. H. Suutu has succeeded in establishing a method by which this refuse, through a simple and most inexpensive pro cess, may be converted into a material that, in its rough moulded state, nerves admirably from its texture and durability for paving, Ragging, tiling, and general building purposes, anti the surface of which, when polished, resembles the best specimens of varie gated marble for its beauty and absence from defect; and ia. m ireover, capable of artistic design by the incorporation of colour at will in the substance of the material itself, and therefore inde at uctible. The material can be moulded in any given shape or size, and the cheapness of its cost, compared with that of stone or marble, will render its application for building, householA alai ornamental purposes, very general. This important invention has been patented by Dr. Smith is Great Britain, whose rights therein have been purchased by this Company fora fixed sum, the payment of which entirely depends on he complete success of such further testing as hereinafter referred to. sue great value of this invention may be in some measure computed when it is considered that there are annually in the United Kingdom six or eight million tons of the Iron Slag alone thrown aside as a refuse material, the utilisation of a fraction of which only would be sufficient to render the invention a most valuable property. The practical working of this invention has been tested, with a view to ascertain the necessary capital required for the cost of construction and machinery, and for the cost of production of the materiaL The cost of the article in its rough moulded state, as appli cable to general building purposes, will, at the place of manufac. ture, not exceed 10s. per ton, so far as the testing which has t Men place will permit the Directors to judge; but, before any large outlay is made, they propose erecting limited works at first, which will enable them to say with perfect certainty the exact cost. This estimate, in their judgment, leaves a large margin to cover every possible contingency, and, taking London as a central market, there must be aimed 15s. per ton for the cost of transport, waking 255. per ton delivered in London. In its polished state it is estimated that it can be manufac- tured at the rate of sd. per square foot of 1e inch thickness, and 40. per foot one inch thickness. Polished marble of similar thickness sells on an average at ss. per square foot. Supposing that the polished manufactured article was sold at only Is. 6d. per square foot, and as the ton contains 144 feet of one inch thickness, it follows that there would accrue a profit of above W. per ton. A consideration of these figures may fairly suggest a general average profit of 31. per ton on the rough moulded and p Aished article taken together. The question is simply one of consumption, and with the im mense advantages which this article affords in point of econonsy and universal utility, there is little doubt that in a short time the manufacture of 100 tons daily would far from suffice to supply the demand. Another branch of profit may fairly be expected from revenue to be derived from royalties at different iron works throughout the kingdom. Arrangements can be made with several large ironmasters for the erection, on thoir premises, of the necessary sorks, so that within a few months after the constitution of the Company the manufacture of the material may be commenced; and the returns will be almost immediate. Applicatiors for Shares to be made to the Brokers, or the Secretary of the Company, in the form annexed:— APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To the Directors of the British Slag Company. Gentlemen—l request that you will allot to me Shares, of N. each, In the British Slag Company; and I hereby agree to accept such Shares, or so many as may be allotted to me, on the terms and conditions of the Deed of Settlement of the Company, and to pay the deposit thereon of 11. per share when called on. Name Profession Residence Reference Date VEATING'S COD LIVER OIL, imported .i.l direct from Newfoundland, of the nest quality, pale, puri- MA, and nearly tasteless. Imperial measure, half pints, 26.; pints, is. dd.; quarts, Gs. 641.; tire-pint bottles, 15s. ••• Orders from the °matey should expressly state " KEAT ING'S COD LIVER OIL" A CLEAR COMPLEXION.-GODFREYS Cl EXTRACT OF ELDER FLOWERS is strongly recom mended for softening, beautifying, and preserving the skin, and giving it a blooming and charming appearance, being at once a moat fragrant perftuue and delightful cosmetic. It completely removes tan, sunburn, redness, Ao., and by its balsamic and healing qualities renders the skin soft, pliable, and free from dryness, scurf, &c.; clears it from every humour, pimple, or eruption, and, by eontinuing its use • short time. the skin be oomes and continues soft and smooth, and the complexion clear and beautiful. In shaving it is invaluable, ash annihilates every pimple and all roughness, and affords great comfort if applied to the face during the prevalence of cold easterly winds. Sold in bottles price 2s. lid., with directions for using it, by all medicine vendors and perfumers. THE PRESS. PALLADIUM L IFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 7, WATERLOO-PLACE, PALL-MALL, LONDON. (Esrtintsiten 1824.) Undoubted security, guaranteed by a large capital; an influen dal proprietary; the long standing of the Office, and the retie factory results of its business. Facility in settlement of claims. Liberty to travel in any part of Europe, without extra premium, iu tine of peace. Loans equivalent to the value of the Policies. To those who desire to secure the advantages of a prospective bonus, by a small additional outlay, the deed of settlement assigns four•fifths of the profits. Bonuses may be commuted for equivalent reductions of Pre- Illi4lll 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, for short terms or otherwise, and to meet any specified contingency. The agi: of the life assured is admitted 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. 1, Waterloo-plus, London ; or by the Society's Agents, established in all principal towns. JEREMIAH LODGE, A. 8., Resident Actuary and Secretary NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. EITABLISHILD 1808. PRESlDENT—Lieut.•Dener*i Sir R. J. HARVEY, C.B. SECRETARY—Sir SAMUEL BIONOLD, M.P. LONDON AGENT—c. J. BUNION, Esq. The Capital of this Society amounts to 9,200,6621., with a Reserved Fund of 209,6701. It Lae paid upwards of 3,000,0001. to the Representatives of Deceased Members, and assigned by way of Bonus a Million and a Quarter Sterling. It is a purely Mutual Office, and the Profits are divided quinquennially. The Premiums are Ten per Cent. below the usual rates fur ages under forty-five years. One•belf of the first live - ears' Premium may remain as a charge upon the Policy. Annuities are granteo on favourable terms. Nsw BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1861: Policies 609, insuring for Annual Premiums, 318,6671.75. 3d. Annuities 58, securing 1,6411. 13s. 4d. New Premiums, being the consideration for granting the same 28,1941. 48. 10d. For Prospectuses apply to the Society's Offices, Surrey-street, Norwich, and 6, Crescent, New Bridge street, Blackfriars. THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, Two Millions. Established in 1898. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament. Offices-37, Caatie•atreet, Liverpool; 20 and 21, Poultry, London; and 61, King street, Manchester. Trustees. Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart. Adam Hodgson, Esq. Samuel Henry Thompson, Esq. Directors in Liverpool. Chairman—Thomas Brucklebank, Esq. Deputy Chairmen Jos. C. Ewart, and Francis Haywood, Esqrs. Secretary Swinton Boult, Esq. Directors in London. Chairman Matthew roister, Esq. Deputy-Chairman—George Frederick Young, Esq. Resident Secretary—Benjamin Henderson, F.sq. Directors in Manchester. Chairman—Samuel Ashton, Esq. Resident Secretary—R. A. Kenuedy, Esq. FIRE DEPARTMENT. 1433. 1854. £113,619 Insurances may be effected in this Department on terms as low u those of most other Companies. Farming Stock insured at 3s. per cent., free from the conditions of average, and allowing a Steam Thrashing Machine. LIFE DEPARTMENT, 18b3. 1554. E 6,1113 Annuities Immediate and Deferred. Bonuses guaranteed when the Policy is issued. No Stamp Duty charged. Prospectuses and further information may be obtained at the Offices of the Company, or from any of the Agents. SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company. BENJAMIN HENDERSON, Ruident Secretary, London. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. BANK 0 F DEPOSIT, 8, PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON. Established A.D. 1844. The WARRANTS for the HALF•TEARLY INTEREST, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, to the 80th of June, are ready for delivery, and PAYABLE daily between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock. July 10, 1865. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. Prospectuses and forms fur opening accounts sent free on application. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Aooustlo Instrnmentei was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS for theDEAF. They are made of different power, to suit et treme and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the sole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter•hall, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerous testimonials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. SD John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. CGLES'S ALGA MARINA, a Concentrated Essence of the Seaweed, is an invaluable external remedy for Rheumatism and Rheumatic Gout; also fur weakness, con• tractions, scrofulous swellings, deformities, tumours, rte. " Lady Elizabeth Tufton is able to testify to the great benefit which Coles's Alga• Marina has been to William Simian: he had lost the use of his limbs, and he is now completely reoovered.- 11, Great Cumberland-street, August 10." "Having for some time suffered severely from Rheumatism, I procured a bouts of the essence, applied it, and have not sines had the slightest recurrence of my distressing pains.—Thomas Dennis, Grange-road, Bermondsey." Sold in bottles, 28.9 d., 4s. fgl., and Ile. each, by T. Keatirt, St. Paul's Churchyard, and by all Chemists. A Pamphlet, which should be read by Greg one, may be had gratis onapplization, •r post free by enclosing six stamps. 747 SCOTTISH EQUITABLE (MUTUAL) LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament. THE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of this SOCIETY was held at Edinburgh, on Tuesday, May 1, ISO. The Report by the Directors, among other isforramilon, cosigned the following particulars : During the year closed ou let March last -828 Policies have been issued. The Sums Asesured thereby amount to 284,C01.; And the Annual Premiums thereon to 9,0411. The position of the Society at Ist March was as follows: Existing Assurances Annual Revenue Accumulated Fund. This Corporation has been in existence Twenty-four Years. It proceed* on the principle of Mutual Costribution, the Surplus of Profit being wholly divisible among the members. The total additions to Policies made at and preceding March 1,1843, amounted to tux HUNDRED AND SIX THOUSAND EIOHT HUNDRED AND 111TE•1IVE POUNDS. The amount paid to the Representatives of Deceased Item• berg is upwards of _ 811 HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS. Copies of the report, and all other information, may be had on application at the Head Mee, or Agencies. Agent iu London—W. COOK, 1116, Sishopagate-street Within. VIEW or TUE PROGRESS AND POSITION or THE SOCIETY. Amouut Assured. Annual N.evenue. ♦t Ist Much, 1837 1643 n 1849 1851 £740,483 1,707,716 3,067,376 4,392,733 528,908 03000 114,106 1W394 ROBERT CHRISTIE, Mu WILLIAM FINLAY, Soon Head Ofllce--20, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBU PROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, admitting on equal terms Persons of story Class sud Degree to all its Privileges and Advantages. Offices, I'd, CHEAPSIDE, London. (incorporated.) DIRECTORS. Chairman—MaJor HENRY STONES, LLB. Deputy-Chairman--JAMES ANDREW DURHAM, Esq. Wm. Wellington Cooper, Esq. Rev. H. Hamilton, De Vinci. Andrew Durham, Esq., of Bath %err., Kingstown, near Dublin and Belfast Captain E. Nash Noroott, R.N. Rev. J. ()leaden, M.A. Thos. George Williams, Seq. Jacob lioutetiore, Esq. E. Gamaliel Winthrop, Esq. AUDITORS. George Bain, Esq., 18, Parka- I Frederick Wollatt, Esq., Crown meut-street court E. W. G. Evans, Esq., 13, Buinghall-street. Manager—Ben. Massey, Esq. Physicians—Thomas Alfred Harker, M.D., 71, Lower Grosvenor eet ; Wm. W. Gull, M.D., Guys Hospital. Surgeon—W. White Cooper, Esq., F.R.C.S., 19, Berkeley-square. Bankers—The Commercial Bank of London. Solicitor—Edward M. Elderton, Esq., 3, Lothbury. With a numerous and influential l'roprietary and Shareholders. There are two important clauses in the Deed of Settlement, by which the Directors have power to appropriate one-tenth of the entire profits of the Company : Ist. For the relief of aged and and distressed parties assured for life, who have paid live years' premiums, their widows and orphans. 2nd. For the relief of aged and distressed original Proprietors, assured or not, their widows and orphans, together with five per cent. per annum on the capital originally luvested by them. No extra °barge for going to or residing at (in time of peace) Australasia, Bermuda, Madeira, Cape of Good Hope, Maurittus, and the British North knierican Colonies. Medical men in all oases remunerated for their report. Assurances granted against paralysis, blindness, accidents, insanity, and every other affliction, bodily and mental, at mode rate rates. A liberal commission allowed to Agents. Annual Premium for assuring 0100, namely : Age. £ a. d. Age. l s. d. 20 ll3 0 40 *lB 6 90 2 2 0 60 4 2 1 Prospectuses, with tables and fullest information, may be had at the Offices of the Company, or cf any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. BEN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 76, Cheapside, London. LOANS ON MORTGAGE DEBENTURES. —The DIRECTORS of the WYCOMBE RAILWAY COMPANY are prepared to receive TENDERS for LOANS upon the security of Mortgage Debentures for a period of Three or Five years. The Wycombe Railway is leased to the Great Western Railway Company for 999 years, at a rent of 3,GiAI. per annum. Proposals to be addressed to the Secretary. By order, W. H. WILSON, Secretary. Offices of the Company, 8, Park-street, Westminster, July 80, THE BEST SHOW OF IRON BEDSTEADS I in the KINGDOM is WILLIAM S. BURTON'S. He has TWO VERY LARGE ROOMS, devoted to the EXCLUSIVE SHOW of Iron and MARS Bedsteads and Children's Cots, with appropriate Bedding and Mattresses. Common Iron Bedatelide, from lea.; Portable Folding Bedsteads, from 128.6 d.; Patent Iron Bedsteads, fitted with dovetail joints and patent seeking, from 17a. ed.; and Cots from 90a each. Handsome Orsaneasseron and Brass Bedsteads, in great variety, Avon. 1e5.61. to 1 lbs. WM. S. BURTON has SIXTEEN LARGE SHOW-ROOMS devoted solely to the show of GENERAL. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated and Japanned Wares, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, and Bedding), so arranged and classified that purchasers may easily and at once make their selections. Catalogues, with Engravings, sent (per post) free. The money returned for every article not approved of. No. 39. OXFORO.STREET (corner of Newman-street), 1,1, and 3, NEWMAN.STRF ET, and 4 and 3, PERRY B.PLACE. ()IMES of AST TOW .LHMAS, CO- _.S, DR. LOCOCK'S PI.ILIIONIC WAFERS. . - From Yr. J. W. Bowden, bookseller, Markebpla" .... borough:—" One gentleman's ease I may *specialty , '''' After having suffered from a periodioal attack of ...1.1 many years, by taking one box of Dr. Locock's W afore • ..... mediate relief, and by their occasional uss r emains 1 To SINGERS and PUBLIC S *op , ses br clearing and strengthening the roles. 1107 bale s t taste. Price Is. led., 21. ed., and lie. paint • . sli medicine vendors. 747