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262 •A LLOTMENT of FREEHOLD VILLA RE SIDENCES.—The CONSERVATIVE LAND sOCIE —On Thursday, April 2, 1857, at the °dices, Norfolk -street, Strand, London, W.C., will be offered the Three Freehold Villa Residences on the St. Margaret's Estate, Twickenham, Middle sex. and the Taunton Estate, West Somersetshire. The three Villas are most desirably and conveniently situated near Rich mond-bridge. No. 1 is let on a lease for a term of which five years are unexpired vt Midsummer, at the rent of 501. per annum. No. 2 let to a yearly tenant at 351. per annum. No. 3 adjoins No. 2, and is miler, and of the estimated value of 301. per annum. The price of No. 1 is 7311. 35.; of N 0.2, 4911. 35.; and of No. 9, 3391. 9s dd. These prices include cost of convey ance sod every expense, if the purchase-money be paid up within one month, but the taker of any of the above villa plots will be allowed to borrow two-thirds of the cost. The loans will be re payable by instalments of 71. per month for No. 1, of 41. 15s. per month for No. 2, and 31. ss. per month for No. 3. The re maining plots on the St. Margaret's Estate will also be offered, the 20 per cent. charged on each plot for the nruamental gardens being included in the borrowing power of seven-eighths of the Cost ul each plot. The TAUNT•)N ESTATE—This •aluable property is in Silver street, with a frontage also to South-street, and is situate in the centre of the town. It has been divided into thirty plots, of which one will be at 2061. 18s., one at 1821. 165., two at 1301. 11a. Gd. each, two at :81.75., and twenty-four at 521.45. Gd. oa ch. _ _ . Votes for Middlesex, East Sussex, West Kent, West Surrey, lierks, West Worcestershire, Yorkshire(West Riding).—Eligibie Building Plots are now on sale on the following Estates :—The York-road, Kentish town; the Seven Sisters, Tottenham; and Enfield, Brighton, Tonbridge Wells, Weybridge, Reading, vern,and Leeds. Any of these plots may be selected st the original prices marked on the plans. with the borrowing power of seven-eighths of the purchase money. Plans of the Estates, price 7d each, will be sent, postage free, to any part of the country. Prospectuses gratis. CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. El,OOO IN CASE OF DEATH, A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF lii PER WEEK, In the event of INJURY by ACcIDENTSof every description, may be secured ban Annual Payment of £.3 for - a Policy in T 1-1 E RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY. . . Smaller Amounts may be secured by proportionate payments. No Charge for Stamp Duty. Railway Accidents alone may he insured against by the Journey or by the Year at all the principal Railway Stations, where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had; and of the Provincial Agents; and at the (lead Office, London. N.B. The usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum paid as Compensation for Accidents, £22,722. WILLIAM J. 'IAN, Secretary. Railway Passengers' Assurance Company, Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, Office, 9, Old Broad-street, ►rHE LONDON, HARWICH, and CONTI NENTAL STEAM-PACKET COMPANY. (Limited.) Capital i'loo,ooo, in 10,000 Shares of la each, with power to increase. 21. per Share payable on allotment. incorporated under the Act 19 and 20 Victoria. c. 47, by which the liability of the Proprietors is limited to the amount of their Shares. Offices-44, Mo•rgate-street, City, E.C. As the Allotment of Shares in the above Company will take place on the 26th instant, no application can be received after Wednesday, the 26th instant. Prospectuses and forms of application can be obtained of the undersigned, who will give every informatinn.—By order, HUME ORE ENFIEI,D, Secretary. NATURAL 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.mreet, Cavendish square. The efficacy of these Waters in Stomach. Liver, mid Renal Diseases, Gout, Rheumatism. Diabetes, ttc., are too well known to need comment. The PASTILLES or LOZENGES, which are an 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, MAItGARET STREET, Caven dish.equare. DEAFNESS —A retired Surgeon, from the Crimea, having been restored to perfect hearing by a Native Physician in 'Turkey, after fourteen years of great suffer ing from Noises in the Ears and extreme Deafness, without being able to obtain the least relief from any Anrist in England, Is anxious to communicate to others the particulars for the cure of the same. A Book sent to any part of the world on receipt of six stamps, or the Author will apply the treatment himself, at his residence. Few sufferers will leave his house without being able to hear distinctly and permanently so. Surgeon SAMtJIi COLSTON, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, at home from 11 till 4 daily. 6, Leicester-place, Leicester square. London, where thousands of letters may be seen from persons cured. DR. HASSAL L, Mier Analyst of the Sanitary Commission of " THE LANCET," Author Of "ADULTERATIONS DETECTED," 4 " FOOD AND ITS ADULTERATIONS," &C. ON DR. DE JONGH'S LIGIV BROWN COD LIVER OIL. " I have; more than once, at different tittles, subjected your Light IffrOwn Oil to chemical analysis—AND Title UNKNOWN TO YOU RAJOLP — and I hare always found it to be free from ail im purity', and rich in the constituents of bile. So great is my confideuce in the article, that I usually prescribe it IN PREFER. INCE TO ANY OTIIER, in order to make sure of obtaining the 'remedy in its purest and best condition." DR. DE JONGH'S COD LIVER OIL Hu now, in consequence of its marked superiority over every other variety, secured the entire confidence and almost universal preference of the most eminent Medical Practitioners as the moat speedy and effectual remedy ICYCONSUIIPTION,BRONCHITIS, ♦STHMA, GOUT, RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, DIAIIETES, DISEASES OF THE BEIM, NEURALGIA, RICEETS, INFANTILE WASTING, GENERAL DEBILITY, AND ALI. SCROFULOUS AFFECTIONS. Sold ONLT In IMPERIAL 111114itai, 2s. 64.; Pints, 43. 9d.; Quarts, 95.; capsuled and labelled with Dr. IDE JONGH'S stamp and signature. WITtrOUT WHICH NONE. ARE GENUINE, by many respectable Chemists tlinughout the United Kingdom. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MASI; HARFORD, and CO., 77, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. JR. DE roxon's SOLE BRITISH CONSIGNEES, the Oil is daily forwarded to all parts of the Metropolis. ,THE_ PRESS. EIIiTABLISRZLI 1811. MEDICAL INVALID AND GENERAL 111 LIFE OFFICE, 25, PALL MALL, LONDON. . - Empowered by Special Act of Parliament. At the FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, held on 27th November, 1858, it was shown that on the 80th June last:— The Number of Policies in force was . . 5,738 The amount Insured was 82,752,19 7 7s. Vd. The Annual Income was . . 8118,557 16s. 2d. Two Bonuses have been declared (in 1548 and 1850, adding nearly 'lwo per cent. per annum on the average to sums as sured, and by which a Policy of 1,0001. issued in 11542 on a healthy life, is now increased to 1,2801. Since the last division of Profits in 1853, the accumulated funds have increased by more than 105,0001., offering consider. able advantages to present assurers. Protite divided every five years—next division in 185 A. The Society, since its establishment, has paid claims on Ca Policies. assuring 251,0081. Assurances are effected at borne or abroad oil healthy lives at as moderate rates as the most recent data will allow. Indian Assurances at very moderate rates, and great facilities given to assurers. Invalid lives assured on scientifically constructed tables. Policies issued free of Stamp duty, and every charge but the Premiums. Agents wanted for vacant places. Prospectuses, Forms of Proposals, and every other informa tion, may be obtained of the Secretary at the Chief Office, or on application to any of the Society's Agents in the Country. C. DOUGLAS SINGER, secretary. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Notice is hereby given that this Company has rcturnol to its Offices, which have been rebuilt, No. 29, LOMBARD STREET, at the corner of Clement's-lane. Offices in Liverpool—Royal Insurance-buildings, North John . raspectable ANSAR, 1 Dl By whom tt street: and Dide-street. _, FIRE BRANCH.—The Fire Premium in 1856 amounted to about 140,11001., placing the Company among the very largest offices in the kingdom; indeed, it is believed that there are only three or four offices which equal it in fire revenue. Insurances are received upon nearly i l descriptions of property in the United Kingdom, the colonies, and most foreign countries; the rates of iireniium are exceedingly moderate, and governed in each case by a careful consideration of the risk proposed. LIFE IIItANCIL—The Life Revenue during the past year amounted to shout 40.0001., the new premiums alone exceeding 10,0001. A bonus was declared in 1854 of W. per cent. per annum on the sum assured, averaging about eighty per cent. of the premiums paid, being one of the largest ever declared. All the insurances effected during the present year will participate in the next bonus iu 1859. The paid•up mid Invested capital, including life funds, amounts to nearly half a million sterling. l'EltcY M. DOVE, Manager. JOIIN B. JOIINSTON, Secretary to the London Board. LAW LIF E ASSURANCE OFFICE, Fleet•utreet, London, March 2, 135`.. • , • . NOTICE is hereby given, that the Books for the f HANSI. ER of SHARES in this Society will be closed on Thursday, the 10th instsnt, and will be reopened on Wednesday, the nth day of April nest. The Dividends for the year 185 G will be payable on and after Monday, the tlth day of April nett. By order of the Directors, WILLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary. THE PEOPLE'S PROVIDENT ASSURANCE SOCIETY. For the Assurance of Lives, and the Guarantee of Fidelity in Sittnitiona of Trust. Capital, Half a Million. lievecue, 50,0001. per annum. CHAIRMAN - George Alexander nonillion, Esq., M.P. Every information may be obtained on application at the chief Office, 2. Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. IJERFECT FREEDOM FROM COUGH is secured by DR. LOCOrK'S PULMONIC WAFERS. To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable for strengthening the voice. Price Is. lid., 2s. lid., and lis. per box. Sold by all medicine venders. JW. BENS ON'S WATCH. CLOCK, and s CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 93 and 94, LUD 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 dis 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, Jtc., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. rbe designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, aupei 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. BENSON (and sent post free ou application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc tions 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 88,1110. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the 3forning Post, Oct. SO, 1850.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in etructure." 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 qualities 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 fur him a large amount o.' public patronage." From the Globe, Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c. accurate timekeepers, 31 15s, 41 15a, 51155, to 151 11,s each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highly•finished movements, 61 Gs, 81 Ss, 101 10s, !21 12e. 141 14s, MI Hs, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, exact time.leepera, N 2s, 21 151, 31 15a, to 51 5s each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 41 10a, 51 10s, 71 10s, 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 kiogdotn, upon receipt of Post-office or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, .33 and 84, Ludgste-hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch (Aube supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. SAI TJ RDAY, 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. LORI) STANLEY bee kindly consented to take the Chair at the ANN VERSARY DINNER to be held in Willis's Rooms on the 20t1t of May next. The names of. the Stewards will be duly published. PHILIP ROSE, 1109. See. OSI3OIIN P. CROSS, Sec. Brompton, February 23. LONDON UNADULTERATED FOOD COMPANY (Limited), For the Importation, Manufacture, and Supply of Food, Drinks, and Drugs, in a Pure State. Capital, £lOO,OOO, in 5,000 Shares of LIU each, with power to increase. Deposit, R 5 per Share. The Liability limited to the amount of each Share. Ottice—Vi, Ducklersbury, London. E.C. _ _ Prospectuses and forma of application for Shares may be bail on application. " The Cowpony is respectably constituted, and the object is to manufacture and sell some of the at ticles of food which are most exposed to deleterious admixture in a form that will guarantee their genuineness. Dr. Letheby is to be the chief anaitst."—Tinies' City article, Feb. 27, 1.57. GLEN FIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, Aud pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tube THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all C handlere. Grocers, Ace. Ac. A LLSOPPS PALE ALE IN IMPERIAL PINTS.—HARRINGTON PARKER and CO. aro now delivering the October bra wings of the above celebrated Ah•. Its surpassing excellence is vouched for by the highest medical and chemical authorities of the day. Supplied in bottles, ',leo in casks of eighteen gallons and upwards, by Barrington Parker and Co., bi, PA LL-51A I.L. DRESSING CASES. -At Mr. MECHI'S ESTABLISHMENTS, 112, Regent.street, No. 4, Leaden haßstreet, and Crystal Palace, are exhibited the finest speci. wens of British manufacture in DRESSING CASES, Work. boxes, Writing Cases, Dressing Bags, and other articles of utility or luxury, suitable for presentation. A separate Depart ment for Papier Mache Manufactures and Bagatelle Tables Table Cutlery, Razors, Scissors, Penknives, &tops, Paste, ,tc, Shipping orders executed. Same prices Charged at all the Establishments. S OLE RA SHERRY.—Vintage 1834, guaranteed, 54a. per dozen. QUEEN ISABELLA'S FAVOURITE WINE, as used at the ROYAL TABLE OF SPAIN. The PECULIAR CHARACTERISTICS of the Wine are full body, line nutty flavour, and RICHNESS MELLOWED by AGE, constituting it at once the FINEST SHERRY ever ho nored, and eminently suited to the palate of those who ENJOY andappreciute a FIRST-CLASS WINE. J. L. DEN MAN, Wine and Spirit Importer, 65, FENCHURC II STREET, LONDON. Counting.ltouae entrance, first door on the left up Railway-place. n AVIES'S CANDLES, 6d. and 64d per lb. ; genuine Sperm, 2s. 2d. ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d.; beat. Wax, 2s. Gd.; line British Wax or Spann, le. bd.; German Wax. Is. ; Botanic Wax' Is. Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. Id. per lb. ; Composite, Qd., 10d., 11d., and 110.; Moulds, 8t1.; Palmer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 9id. ; Magnums, 10d.; Yellow Soap 405., 44a., 488., and 82s per I i2lbs. ; 018 Brown Windsor, Is. 98 . per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; Honey, Is. 48.; White Windsor. Is. 48.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. Cd.; Argand Oil, Za.od. per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Csah, At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S, 63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing-cross, London. W. C. fIAUTION. Tradesmen, Merchants, 1J Shippers, Outfitters, kc.—Whereas it has lately come to my knowledge tt at 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, Long lane, West Smithfield, London. NOS 47 and 48, BAKER-STREET, Portman square.—The Furnishing Ironmongery and Hardware Company i Limited).—W. MASSEY'S complete LIST of IRON MONGERY, Turnery, Brooms, Brushes, AT., for the kitchen, M. I(is.; also Blasisey's Purdonians, 45. 6d. each, Goddard's Ranges. Stoves, Fenders and Fir e.irons, Baths, Cutlery, Electro plate, Trays, Moderator Lumps, Bedsteads, &c., at a saving of 2 per cent. to the purchaser. Every article is marked in plain figures, and delivered throughout the kingdom carriage free. Repairs of all kinds. DEANE'S TABLE CUTLERY, celebrated for more than 150 years, maintains an unrivalled reputa tion 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 front 225. per dozen ; medium ditto Balance Handles (an exceedingly cheap and serviceable family article), its. per dozen ; also Bone, Horn, Stag, and every variety of mounting, all warrarted.Plated Dessert Knives end Forks, with Silver, Pcarl, Jvory, and Plated Handles, in cases of 12. 18, or 24 pairs ; also plated Fleh-eating Knives, from 425. per dozen. Silver and Plated Fish Carvers, of the newest and moat elegant designs, always in stock. London Agents for ltlefare. Joseph Rodgers and Sons' cele brated Cutlery. DEANE, DRAY, and CO.'S General Fur nishing Ironmongery Warehouses (opening to the Monument), London Bridge. Established A.D. 1:00. WHITMORE AND CRADDOCK'S UNIVER SI T Y CANDLES , Manufactured for them by PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE 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, Mud to the touch, and contain no deleterious ingredient. Sold, retail only, in ornamental boxes, at Is., 4a., and Gs. each. IJF.LMONT GLYCERINE SOAP, in boxes 611., Is., and Is. 6d. each. Terms, Cash. The City Retail Depot for Price's Patent Candles, Night. Lights, &c., WHITMORE and CRADDOCK, 16, 111S110PS GATE.STREET WITHIN, London. (Old Servants of Prices Candle Company.