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I AUG. 25, 1855. PALLADIUM (ESTABLIBUZD 1824.) Amount I Annual Assured. Revenue. At Ist March, 1837 4740,463 126,993 1843 1,707,716 64,000 1849 8,087,376 114,108 1853 4,399,733 163,394 LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 7, WATERLOO-PLACE, PALL-MALL, LONDON. Undoubted security, guaranteed by a large capital; an influen tial proprietary; the long standing of the Office, and the satis factory results of its business. Facility in settlement of claims. Liberty to travel in any part of Europe, without extra premium, in time 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 our•tifths of the profits. Bonuses may be commuted for equivalent reductions of Pre mium 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 oontingeney. The age 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. 7, Waterloo•place, London ; or by the Society's Agents, established iu all principal towns. JERESiI kH LOI)G it, A. 8., Resident Actuary and Secretary SCOTTISH EQUITABLE (MUTUAL) LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament. THE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL GEN ERA L MEETING of this SOCIETY was held at Edinburgh, on Tuesday, May 1, 1855. The Report by the Directors, among other information, contained the following particulars:— During the year closed on let March last 82d Policies have been issued. The Sums Asseured thereby amount to 284,6701.; And the Annual Premiums thereon to 9,0411. The position of the Society at let March was as follows: Existing Assurances Annual Revenue Accumulated Fund. This Corporation has been In existence Twentyfour Years. It proceeds on the principle of Mutual Contribution, the Surplus of Profit being wholly divisible among the members. The total additions to Policies made at and preceding March 1, 1858, amounted to six HUNDRED AND anc. THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND PIFTY•FIYE POUNDS. The amount paid to the Representatives of Deceased Mein• hers is upwards of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS. Copies of the report, and all other information, may be had on application at the Head Office, or Agencies. Agent lu London—W. COOK, 126, Bishepsgate-street Within. VIEW or THE PROGRESS AND POSITION or THE SOCIETY. Accumulated Fund. 16,115 227,75$ 436.555 910,R45 ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager. WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. head Office-26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH. THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, Two Millions. Established in 1836. Empow e re d by Special Act of Parliament. Offices-37, Castle•street, Liverpool; 20 and 21, Poultry, London and 61, Kiug•atreet, Manchester. Trustees. Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart. Adam Hodgson, Esq. Samuel Henry Thompson, Esq. Directors in Liverpool. Chairman—Thomas Brocklebank, Esq. Deputy Chairmen Joe. C. Ewalt, M.P., and Francis Haywood, Esqrs. Secretary Swinton Bonk, Esq. Directors in London. Chairman —.Matthew Forster, Eaq. Deputy-Chairman—George Frederick Young, Esq. Resident Secretary—Benjamin Henderson, Esq. Directors in Manchester. Chairman—Samuel Ashton, Esq. Resident Secretary—R. A. Kennedy, Esq. FIRE DEPARTMENT. _ ______. P 53. 1864. 111.4,612 . Premiums Received Insurances may be effected in this Department on terms as low as those of most other Companies. Farming Stock insured at es. per cent., free from the conditions of average, and allowing a Steam Thrashing Machine. LIFE DEPARTMENT, _ _ 1858. --- :854. £6,913 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, Retident Secretary, London. IiEAFNESS.—The only medal awarded at JJ the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments) Was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS or 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, 108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-ball, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerous testimoalals seen, amongst many one from the Right lion. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors• NO MEDICINE for the CURE of ASTHMA, Consumption and Coughs, was ever attended with such Speedy and unfailing suoceraas DR. LOZ:UCK's PULMONIC WAFERS. In every newspaper and periodical in the kingdom may be seen testimonials of their wonderful efficacy. To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have a pleasant taste. Price le. lid., 211. ad., and Ils. pot box. Sold by all Chemists. $E PR PROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, admiulng on equal terms Persons of every Class and Degree w all its Privileges and Advantages. Offices, 76, CHEAPSIDE, London. (Incorporated.) DIRECTORS. Chairman—Major HENRY STONES, 1.L.8. DeputyChairman—.JAMES ANDREW DURHAM, Esq. Wm. Wellington Cooper, Req. I Rev. H. Hamilton, De Yesel- Andrew Durham, Esq., of Bath terr., Kingstown, near Dublin and Belfast Captain E. Nash Norcott, R.N. Rev. J. Gleadall, M.A. Thos. George Williams, Esq. Jacob Montetlore, Esq. E. Gamaliel Winthrop, Esq. AUDITORS. George Bain, EEL., 18, Paths- I Frederick %AIM, Esq., Crown ment-street court E. W. O. Evans, Esq., 13, Basinghall-street. Manager—Ben. Massey, Erg. Physicians—Thomas Alfred Barker, M.D., 71, Lower Grosvenor sheet; Win. W. Gull, M.D., Guy's 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 Proprietary 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 nut, their widows and orphans, together with five per cent per annum on the capital originally invested by them. No extra charge for going to or residing at (in time of peace) Australasia, Bermuda, Madeira, Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, and the British North American Colonies. hictiioal men in all cases 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 £lOO, namely : Z s. d. Age. £ s. d. 113 0 40 216 6 2 2 0 60 4 2 1 Prospectuses, with tables and fullest information, may be had at the Offices of the Company, or of any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. BEN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 76, Cheapside, London. Age. 20.. EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1901. Empowered by Act of Parliament, G 9 Geo. 111., and regulated by Deed enrolled in the High Court of Chancery. 9, Crescent, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. DIRECTORS. JOSHUA LOCKWOOD, Esq., Chairman. WILLIAM WYBROW, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Charles Bischoff, Esq. Chas. Thos. Holcombe, Esq. Thomas I3oddington, Esq. Richard Harman Lloyd, Esq. Thomas Devas, Esq. W. Anderson Peacock, Esq. Nathaniel Gould, Esq. Ralph Ckaries Price, Esq. Robert A. Gray. Esq. Thomas G. Sambrooke, Esq. Aunrroas—Thomas Allen, Esq.; Wm. H. Smith, jun., Esq. MEDICAL OFFICERS—Jas. Saner, Esq., M.D., TOUellhaill•greell; Wm. Cooke, Esq., M.D., 39, Trinity.square, Tower.hill. ACTUARY AND SECRETARY—CharIes Jellicoe, Esq. The Assets of this Company exceed Three Quarters of a Million Sterling. The Annual Income exceeds One Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Pounds. The number of existing Policies is upwards of Four Thousand. The total Amount Assured exceeds Two Millions Eight Hun. dred Thousand Pounds. At the Division of Surplus in 1852, about One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds was added to the Sums Assured, under Participating Policies. The Division is Quinquennial; and the whole Surplus (less 20 per cent. only) Is distributed among the Assured. The Premiums required by this Company, although moderate, entitle the Assured to 80 per ceut.of the quinquennial surplus. The lives assured are permitted, in time of peace, without extra charge, to reside in any country (Australia and California excepted), north of 33 degrees north latitude, or south of 89 degrees south latitude; or to pass by sea (not being seafaring persons by profession) between any places lying in the same hemisphere, distant more than 33 degrees from the Equator, without extra charge. Deeds assigning Policies are registered at the Office, and as signments can be effected on forms supplied by the Company. The annual Reports of the Company's state and progress, Prospectuses and Forms, may be had, or will be sent, post free, on application at the Office, or to any of the Company's Agents. INDISPUTABLE LIFE POiLICY COMPANY, 72, Lombard.street; London. Lord Viscount TORRINGTON, Chairman. The policies of this Company, being indisputable in terms of the Deed of Constitution, registered in conformity with the Act 7 B 8 Vic., c. HO, by which this Company Is Incorporated, form FAMILY PROVISIONS and NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES ; their validity not being dependent (as in the case of ordinary Policies) on the import of previous, and perhaps forgotten Statements, Reports, and other Documents. ALEX. ROBERTSON, Manager. D'OYLEY'S.-BABB AND CO, ARMY CLOTHIERS, and SCOTCH WOOLLEN WAREHOUSEMEN.—The noted house for Clan Tartans, Cambleta, Tweeds, Plaids, Scarfs, Table Covers, Billiard Cloths, and D'Oyley's. Every article of Gentlemen.' Clothing and Ser vants' Liveries, at a reduced scale of charges for cash. The .lbs. and 43.. Morning Coats, 21.. and 2bs. Itidoig Trousers, and the Registered Ventilating Waterproof Over•coate, continue to give the utmost satisfaction. 846. STRAND, opposite Waterloo bridge. A LLSOPP'S PALE ALE, in Casks or Bottles. HARRINGION, PARKER, and CO., are still delivering the MARCH BREWINGS in Casks of 18 Gallons and upwards. Also in Bottles, imperial measure. Address :—HARRINGTON, PARKER, and CO., Wine and Beer Merchants, Pall-mall. HARRINGTON, PARKER, AND CO., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, se, PALL-MALL, London, offer to the Public old and superior WINES, pure and of the finest quality, at prices not exceeding those charged for ordi- nary Wines. liArtittaioTorr, PARIEZR, and Co. would call especial attention to their pale and golden DINNER SHERRIES, as under :-- Imperial Pints, 29e. to 34e. per dozen, or bottled in Reputed Quart s, Me. to 465. per dozen. Agents for ALLSOPP'S PALE and INDIA ALES. WE 81'13011E1%1E COLLEGE, PORCIIESTER t.OIXiE, Dayswater-rodid. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT DE A COMMITTEF:. Michaelmas Term from 18th September to 17th December, 18 15 ?AMOS& The Rt. Hon. and Moat Rev. the fond Archbishop of Canterbury The Rt. Hon. and Ht. Rev. the Lord Bishop of London, Visitor The Rt. Rev, the Lord Bishop of Wiuohester The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Lincoln PRINCIPAL AND BRAD MASTER. The Rev. Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Pemb. Coll., Oxford Prebendary of St. Paul's, and recently Head Master of St Olave's Grammar School, Southwark. Classical and blathemitioal Master—Horatio J. Ward, Esq., Emm. CAI., Cambridge French Teacher—M. Adolphe Ragon, of University College, °mien German Teacher--Ilerr Zerlll, Dr. Ph. Drawing—James Radford, Esq. Class Vocal Music—Frank Mori, Egg. Hebrew, Greek, and Latin—The Rev. J. W. Laughlin, A.M., late scholar of Trinity College, Dublin English History and Literature—The Rev. T. H. Bullock, A.M., late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge Elements of Physics —Trevethan Spicer, LLD., A.M. Gymnasties—Mr. W. G. Creech Writing—Mr. W. T. Hall Other Languages, Fencing, and an Education for any Special Service, will be considered Extras. Fees for the pupils, six, seven, or eight guineas a term, according to age and proficiency. Entrance Fee, two guineas, and one guinea per annum is charged for stationery &c. the school ' hours are horn Niue to Twelve, and from Two to Five (or in winter Four). Wednesdays and Saturdays are half-holidays. Several of the masters receive Maidens. Arrangements are wade for pupils to dine on the premises. A prospectui will be forwarded on application. The Inauguration Address is published, and may be obtained at the College, or at Messrs. Smith, Elder, and Co., Cornhill, price One Shilling. August 4, INB3. C. MACK F.:NZIE, A.M.. Principal. ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL COLLEGE.—The WINTER SESSION will commence on October 1, with au introductory Address by Mr. Paget, at Seven o'Clocs, p.m. LECTURES. • Medicine—Dr. Burrows, and Dr Belay Surgery—Mr. Lawrence Descriptive Anatomy—Mr. Skey Physiology and Morbid Anatomy—Mr. Paget Chyruistry—Mr. Stenhouse Superintendence of Dissections—Mr. Holden and Mr. Savory SUMMER SESSION, 1650, Commencing May 1. Materia Meilica—Dr. F. Ferro Botany—Dr. Kirks Forensic Medicine—Dr. Black Midwifery, &c.—Dr. West Comparative Anatomy—Mr. MlN'hinnie Practical Chymistry—Mr. Steuhouse Hospital Practice—The Hospital contains 650 beds, and relief is afforded to nearly 90,000 patients annually. The in•patients are visited daily by the physicians and surgeons; clinical lec tures are delivered weekly—on the medical cases, by Dr. Bur rows and Dr. Fiore ; on the surgical cases, by Mr. Lawrence, Mr Stanley, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Skey ; on the diseases of women, by Dr. West. The out-patients are attended daily by the assistant, physicians and assistant-surgeona. Collegiate Establishment—Warden, Dr. Black. Student/ eau reside within the Hospital walls, subject to the rules of the Col legiate system established under the direction of the Treasurer and a Committee of Oover non of the Hraital. Some of the teachers and other gentlemen connected era the hospital also receive students to reside with them. Scholarships, Prizes, &c.—At the end of the winter session examinations will b.. held fur two scholarships, of the value of 445 for a year. The examination of the classes for prizes and certificates of merit will take place at the same time. Further information may be obtained from Mr Paget, or any of the medical or surgical officers or lecturers, or at the anatomi cal museum, or library. DR. KAHN'S GRAND ANATOMICAL MUSEUM. Consisting of upwards of One Thousand Highly Interesting Models, representing every part of the Human Frame in Health and Diem°, also the Various itaces of Men, &c. Open (for Gentlemen Only) daily from Fen till Ten. Lec tures varying every dry in the week are delivered by DR. SEXTON at Twelve, Iwo, Four. and Half•ppeat Seven. A.drals- Salon ls. 4, COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE. SOUND AND ROBUST HEALTH MAY BE ENJOYED BY THE USE OF KAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS, admitted to be THE BEST RESTORATIVE MEDICINE. Their renovating and invigorating qualities render them invaluable to all who have become subject to physical debility or extreme nervous sensitiveness. They are wholly composed of vegetable ingredients, are a tine stomachic, and a mild yet efficient ape- rient. Thousands, after trying other medicines in vain, have testified to the benefits received from their use. Sold at Is. lid., 9s. 9d., and 4a. 134.. by all Medicine Vendors. Wholesale Depot, 22, Bread street, London. ULDRIDG'S BALM OF' COLUMBIA.- E This celebrated compound, universally esteemed for its in vigorating powers in restoring the Ilair, has received additional and distinguished patronage from the important features it possesses in not soiling the most delicate bonnet. For promoting the growth of Whiskers and Moustachios it has long been held in estimation by Gentlemen, and renders the toilet Incomplete without it. It also prevents the Hair falling off or turning grey; cleanses it from dandriff; causes it to curl; and in cases of baldness is peculiarly active.—Price as. lid., 6a, and 11s. Whole sale and retail.-13, Wellington-street North, Strand. THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT.- ' REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a sontinual stream without theintroduction of air. A little water will give instantaneous relief in cases of obstructions—it is its own reservoir—may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the most convenient places. Also, Rein's improved Railway Con• venience, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladies and gen • tlemeu. Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies at Useir »sidewise, and at home. To be had only of the inventor and maker, who menu. factures every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F. C• Bair, 108, &mid, nearly opposite Rxeter•hall. THE APEItiTIVE FOUNTAIN, invented by Dr. Scott, which, by means of a little water, iffords instant relief in cases of confined bowels, and prevents the numerous diseases engendered by costiveness. W. D. P. begs to caution the public against using any instrument but the Double• Action Fountain as improved and sold by him, producing a continual stream, without the agency or introduction Of air. W..13.1 3 111E, 902, EiTILLtil), ono door froiu