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JANUARY 5, 1850• THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LW* IrRANCE COMPANY. Capital, TWO MIL 10iNS.—Established in 1836. Empo wered bj pecisl Acts of Parliament. Deices-- 37 CASTLE-STREKT, Liverpool; 20 and 21, PO ULTRY, L ondon; and 81, KING-STREET, hinuclivster.. TRUSTEES. Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart. Adam Hodgson, Esq. I Saml. Ilenry Thompson, Esq. DIRECTORS IN LIVERPOOL. Chairman —Thomas Drocklebank, Egg Deputy Chairmen—Jos. C. Ewart, Esq., Mil., and Fran. Haywood, Esq. Secretary—Swinton Donn, Esq. DIRECTORS IN LONDON. Chairman Matthew Forster, Esq. Deputy Chairman —George Frederick Young, Esq. Resident Secretary—Benjamin Henderson, Esq. DIRECTOR 3 IN MANCHESTER. Chairman—Samuel Ashtqu, E sq . Resident Secretary—lL A. Kennedy, Esq. Constitution. The liability of the Proprietors is unlimited. AU Directors must be Shareholders in tho Company. 1853. Fire Department. 1c54. 2113,6 12 Premiums received. X 110,026 Insurances may be effected in this Department on terms as low as those of moat other Companies. Farming Stock insured at Is, per cent., free from the condi tions of average, and allowing a s:eam th ras h ing machine. 1852. Life Department. 1814. 26,913 Premiums on Sew Business. 210,267 4o Stamp Duty charged on Life Policies. Annuities Immediate and Deferred. Bonuses guaranteed when the Policy Is issued. Prospectuses and further information may be obtained at the Offices of the Company, or from any of the agents. Persons whose Fire Policies with this Company expire on the 25th instant are respectfully reminded that receipts for the re newal of the same will be found at the Head Odiees in Liver pool, Loudon, and Manchester, and in the hands of the agents. SWINTON 110CLI, Secretary to the Company. December, 1855. V- ICT()RIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 18, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY. Established 1838. BENJAMIN HAW ES, Esq.. Chairman. THOMAS NESBITT, Esq., Deputy•Chairroan. Charles Baldwin, Esq. W. K..lianeson, Esq. George Denny, Esq. John Nelloth, Esq. J. C. Dimasle, Esq. M. Staniland, Esq. J. P. ',Assiut, Esq., F.R.3. Daniel Sutton, Eel. Aaron Goldsuiid, Esq. lu. B.l3eilinghumlhoolsey, Esq. Sidney Gurney, Esq. The business of the Company embraces every description of risk connected with Life Assurance. The Premiums are mode rate, and may be paid quarterly, half-yearly. or otherwise. Credit allowed of one-third of the Premiums till death, or half the Premiums for rive years, on Policies taker out for the whole of life. Fourdifths or 80 per Cent. of the entire profits are appro priated to Assurers on the Profit Scale. WILLIAM RATILAY, Actuary. 1 mu 1 iou do £6, OP 251 ne Pu rig ra bi TI T 0: T L ia P in 01 0 p t I l r. l C a 1 1 SPECIAL NOTICE. The Books of the Society close on Ist March, and Proposals lodged at the Head (Alice, or at any of the Agencies, on or before that date, will secure the advantage of the present year's entry, and of One Year's Additional Bonus over later Proposals. MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCIE. THE WHOLE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONGST THE ASSURED. THE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Instituted 1831. Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament. The Fund accumulated from the Contributions of Members exceeds NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS. Thocini;uali;;;;ZeexceedntiiiiiiiiNnitibenil SIXTY THREE TIIOUSAND POUNDS. fhe Amount of existing Assurances exceeds FOUR MIL LIONS and a QUARTER STERLING. The amount paid to the R.•preirntatives of Deceased Members is upiwerds of SLY HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND POUND:, of which SEVh:NIY-EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS are Bonus additions. Toe Is EX l' DIVISION of PROFITS takes place on the fat of larch, 1.556, and Policies effected before that date receive On, Year's additional Bonus over those effected after that date. ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager. WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. Head Office-26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH. London Office —l2O BISHOPSGATE-STREET, corner of WILLIAM COOK, Agent. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE with the BEST ARTICLES at DEANE'S IRONMONGERY and FUR. NISHING WAREHOUSES. A Priced Furnishing List flee by post—DEANE, DRAY, and CO. (opening to the Monument) London•bndge. Established A.D. 1700. 1:IA1R DESTROY E R.-1, Little Queen-street, High Holborn.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY, for re moving effectually superfluous hair from the face, neck, arm, and hands, without the slightest injury to the skin. A.R. will warmth not to irritate the flesh in the smallest degree, and the Lair to be entirely destroyed.—Sold in bottles at se. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d. ; or applied at the llair•Dyeing Establishment, as above. Forwarded for stamps; carriage free, eight extra. ►ITHE ONLY STOVE wuritouT A FLUE. JOYCE'S PATENT.—For warming Churches, Halle, Con •ervatorles, Shops, Water•closets, &c. &e. Sole Proprietor, S. NASH, 253, Oxford-street, and 119, Newgate-street, Ironmonger. S. NASH mKnufactures a portable VA PO U R BATH, recommended for Invalids, &c. &c., by medical authorities, price 11. Ile. 6d.— Prospectuses by post, tree. fiEIVNESS.—The only medal awarded at .1.1 the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments, was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRU)IIEN L's for the DEAF. They are made of different power. to suit ex treme and every degree of Deafness. To ho procured only of the sole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, SU and, nearly opposite Exeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testirnotials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Six John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. THE PRESS. pROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, admitting on equal terms Persons of every Class and Degree to All its Privileges and Advantages. Offices, 76, CHEAPSIDE, London. (Incorporated.) DIRECTORS. Chairman—Major HENRY STONES, LL.B. Deputy-Chairman—JAMES ANDREW DURHAM, Esq. Wm. Wellington Cooper, Esq. Rev. H. Hamilton, De Vesci- Andrew Durham, Esq.,of Bath tern, Kingstown, near Dublin and ilelfast Captalu E. Nash Norcott, R.N. Rev. J. Gleudall, M.A. Thos. George Williams, Esq. Jacob Montetiore, Esq. E. Gamaliel. Winthrop, Esq. AUDITORS. George Bain, Esq., 18, Parlia- t Frederick Wollatt, Esq., Crown ineut-street I court E. W. G. Evans, Esq., 15, llasinghall-street. Manager—Ben. Massey, Esq. Physicians—Thomas Alfred Barker, M.D., 71, Lower Grosvenor stieet ; Wta W. Gull, M.D., Guys Hospital. Surgeon—W. White Cooper, Esq., F.R.C.S., Itl, 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 distressed parties assured for lice, who have paid five 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 invested by them. No extra charge for going to or residing at (in time of peace) Australasia, Bermuda, tladeira, Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, and the British North American Colovies. Medical men in all cases remunerated for their report. Assurances granted against paralysis, blindness, accidents, insanity, and every other affliction, bodily and mental, at mode- rats rates. A liberal commission allowed to Agents. Annual Premium for assuring £lOO, namely:— Age. £ s. d. Age. £ a. d. 2o ll3 0 40 216 6 30 2 2 0 _ . .. . 50 4 2 1 be Wel Prospectuses, with tables and fullest information, way . at the Offices of the Company, or of any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. BEN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 7E, Cheapsitle, London. ATLAS FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.-92, CHFAPSIDE, London. Established li4Jl. JOHN OLIVER HANSON, Esq., Chairman. WILLIAM GEORGE PRESCOTT, b:sq. Deputy-Chairman. Actuary—CHARLES ANSELL, Esq. F.R.S. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Manufactories, Sugar Houses, Distilleries, Private or Public Warehouses, Ships building, Ships in Harbour, Houses, Furni ture, Stock in Trade, dm, assured for the year, or any shorter period, on advantageous terms. The Rates of Premium will be found to assimilate with those of the principal London offices. Allowance for the loss of Rent on Buildings rendered un tenantable by Fire, and losses occasioned by Lightning will be paid. The Assured are entitled to participate in the Profits every fifth year. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The Income for this Branch for the year 1851 exceeded 114,000. The Investments for the Life Policy-holders amount to 81,665,551. The next valuation will be male at Christmas, 1859 ; and Policies effected before that date will participate In proportion to the time they may then have been in force. Rates and Proposals may be had at the office in London, or of any of the Company's Agents, who are authorised to report on the appearance of Lives proposed for assurance. HENRY DESI3OROUGH, Secretary. VORD'S E U REKA S H I RTS.--"The Eureka r is the most unique and the only perfect fitting shirt made." Observer.—Best quality, six for 405.; second quality, six for 31s. If washed ready for use, 25. extra. CAUTION : —Ford's Eureka Shirts are stamped, " 38, Poultry, London," without which nuts are genuine. Catalogues, with particulars,postfree.—RlCHAhD FORD, 38, POULTRY, London. 'pHE LEADING and POPULAR ARTICLES J. of DRESS manufactured by B. BENJAMIN, Merchant TaEor, 74, REGENT-STREET:—The PELISSIER OVER COAT, price 2tis., invented and adapted for the season ; the Reversible Waistcoats, price 145., buttoning four different sides; the 475. Suits, made to order from Scotch, Heather, and Cheviot Tweeds, all wool, and thoroughly shrunk; the Two Guinea Dress or Frock Coats, the Guinea Dress Trousers, and the Half- Guinea Waistcoats. N.B.—A perfect fit guaranteed. 212° ITILNERS' HOLDFAST 01 and FIRE-RESISTING SAFES (non -conducting and vapourisiug), with all the improvements, under their Quad. ruple Patents of 18 t 0.51-54 and 185.1, including their Gunpowder- Proof Solid Lock and Door (without which no Sale is secure) The Sttongevt, Best, and Cheapest Safeguards extant. MLLNERS' PHCENIX (2120) SAFE \WRNS, LIVER POOL, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show rooms, 6 and 8, Lord-street, Liverpool. London Depot, CA Moorgate-street, City. Circulars free by post. HE PEN SUPEVSEDED.—The most easy , T permanent, and best method of marking Linen, Silk, Cotton, Coarse Towels, Books, or anything else, so as to prevent the ink spreading, or the possibility of its washing out, is with the PATENT ELECTRO SILVER PLATES. Any person can r. , 3 them with ease. Initial Plate, Is.; Name Plate, 2s. ; Set of Numbers, 2s. ; Crest, ss. Sent post free on the receipt of stamps (with printed directions), by the Inventor and sole Patentee, T CULLETON, 2, LONG ACRE, one door from St. Martin's-lane 1 1 0 LOVERS OF FISH.-ONE HUNDRED GENUINE YARMOUTH BLOATERS for es., package included. THESE HIGHLY-ESTEEMED DELICACIES AND C II EAP ARTICLE OF FOOD forwarded to all parts, on receipt of penny postage stamps, or P. 0.0. (preferred). Send full and plain direction, county, and nearest station.—Address THOS. LETTIt, Jun., Fish•curer, Great Yarmouth. " This is the third season Mr. Lettis has supplied ua with Yarmouth bloaters, and we find the quality excellent.—J. 13ra. showe, house steward, Blenheim Palace. Oct. 20, HU." " Mr. Lettis,—As soon as you send out your genuine bloaters I shall be glad to have a supply as usual; those I had last year gave great satisfaction.—A. F. Courroux, Ambassadors' - court, St. James's Palace. Oct. 1, 1855." 23 TAR ROYAL PICTURIII AT ORBORNI. THE ART JOURNAL for JANUARY, 18 5 6, price 2s. Sii„ contains:—" L'Allegro," from the picture by W. F. Frost, A.lt.A.—" Bay of Naples," after W. Callow ; and Gibson's bas-relief of " Cupid anti Psyche," in the possession of the Queen. The principal Literary Contents are :—" Artists' Marks," by F. W. Fairholt—" Devonshire Marbles," by It. Hunt, F.H.S.— " A Few Words on Beauty"—" A soiree at the Pavilion at Brighton "—" The Art• Publications of MM. Goupil "—" British Artiste: N 0.41, Sir A. W. Callcott, illustrated—" SW go t tion:i of Subject to the Student in Art "—"The Country of ct yp," by F. W. Fairbolt, illustrated—" The Architectural Exhibitiin,', &c. NOW READY, price U. lls. CA., cloth gilt, the Volume for 1865, being the first of the Series containing TUE QUEEN'S PICTURES. VIRTUE and Co., 25, Paternvster•row, London. HENAT 1 0 N, ii the ORGAN of IRISH RltallS and IRISH INTERESTS, is published Weekly at 6,LOW ER ABBEY-STREET, DUBI.IN. TERNS: Single copy, 4d.; Stamped, 5d.; Six Month; stamped, 10s. Payable in advance. AGENCIES at the following places:— LONDON. MARY ANDREWS, 13, Duke.street,LitHe Britain. Also at Birkenhead, Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester. Sheffield, Wigan, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and in t:.e principal Towns and Cities of England. An Ilegazt New Year's Gift for Sixpence. pIMMEI.'S PERFUMED PARIS Extuernos ALMANACY, for imparting a deliglitfti and lasting scent to Pucker-books, Card•casea, Desks, Work-1 boxes, ,te.; is illustrated with three views of the Palace of In nustry. Sent by post for seven stamps. Sold by all booksellers, perfumers, and chemists ; and by F.. RIMMEL, 39, (ierrard street, Soho, and Crystal Palace, Sydeuham. A NEWSPAPER EDITOR is ready to receive 11 PROPOSALS for his ASSISTANCE, either on or off the Staff of a Conservative Journal. A Provincial Proprietory re quiring simply Leaders can be 'upped. —Address S., 12, Pludyer-street, Westminster. AGentleman just relinquishing the Editorial Management of a high class Provincial Newspaper, of Con servative politics, is desirous of ar.other ENGAGEMENT. One leading to a partnership would be preferred. The Advertiser has had much practice as a Shorthand writer, and is familiar with all the departments of a newspaper.—Address W.A., care of Mr. Mitchell, Newspaper Press Directory Office, Red Lion court, Fleet-street, Loudon. G IFTS of FRIENDSHIP and AFFECTION. —The almost insuperable difficulty so frequently experi enced in the selection of an appropriate ARTICLE for PIIE SENTATION, which will fully convey in an accept...hie, attrac tive, and useful form the kindly intention of the giver, and at the same time merit the appreciation and regard of the recipient, is now entirely reitioved by au inspection of the varied attractive manufactures displayed in the magnificent Show Rooms, at Mr. MECHI'S ESTABLISHMENTS, 112, Regent-street, and 4, Leadenhall-street, London, consisting of the newest and choicest patterns in Ladies' and eutlemen's Dressing-cases, Work-boxes, Writing Desks, Drawing and Carriage Bags, Inkstands, Baga telle-tables, Caskets, Tiaras, French Bronzes, and Bijous of the newest and most novel description. The Papier Mache Depart ment presents a large variety of the most beautiful designs in Work-tables, Chess tables, Desks, Blotting-cases, Inkstands, Teutrays, Pole-screens, Tea Poys. Envelope-cases, Multiformias Cabinets, Teachests and Caddies, Jewel-boxes. &c., Table and small Cutlery of every descriptor. A Show Room, at 112 Regent street, is devoted exclusively to the display of the best Electro plated Dinner, Tea and Coffee Services, Cruet Frames, Liquor Frames, Sabers, Toast }Clacks. Cake and Bread Helmets, Fish carvers, Plated and Silver Dessert Knives and Forks in cues, Spoons, Forks, &e. The above but represent a few of the leading articles to be seen at these Emporiums. An inspection will amply repay the trouble of a visit, Seine pi ices charged at both houses. QEASONABLE PRESENTS. The exube kJ ranee of the feelings, amid scenes of gaiety, induces the fair and youthful to shine to advantage under the gaze of many friends, and therefore to devote especial attention to the duties of the toilet. It is at this festive season that ROWLAND'S MACAS- SAR OIL. for creating and sustaining a luxuriant head of hair : ROWLAND'S KALYDOR for rendering the skin soft, fais, and blooming, and ROWLAND'S ODO"TO, or PEARL DENTI FRICE, for imparting a pearl-like whiteness to the teeth, are mile I into increased requisition, to the attainment of those per. aonal advantages so universally sought for and admired. Beware of spurious imitations. The only genuine of each bears the name of " Rowland's" preceding that of the article on the wrapper or label.—Sold by A. ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Hatton garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. ORNAMENTS for the DRAWING-ROOM, Library, and Dining-room, consisting of a New and Elegant Assortment of Vases. Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, ObeHake, Inkstands, beautiful Inlaid Tables. Paperweights, &IL, in Italian Alabaster, Marble Bronze, and Derbyshire spar, Imported and Manufacuirod by JAMES TENNANT, 149 , Strand, London. Mr. TENNANT arranges elementary collec tions of Shells, Minerals, and Fossils, at 2,5, 10, 20 to 100 guineas each, to ilastrate the interesting stud 3 of Conehology, Mineralogy, and Geology. He also gives private instruction in Geology and Mineralogy. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others. ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Barley. Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patrcnage of her Majesty and the al Family, but tas become of general use to every class of the community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding, and excellent for thickening broths or soups. pOBINSON'S PATENT GROATS k for more than thirty years have been held in constant and increasing public estimation as the purest farina of the oat, and as the best and most valuable preparation for making a pure and delicate gruel. which forms a light and nutritious suppet for the aged, is a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternately with the Patent Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children. Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILT.E, and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 64, Red Lion-street, Holborn, London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, 1034 others, in town and country, in packets of Cd. and Is., and in family canisters at 25., is., and 101. each. . r