The Press. — London, England, 1857-04-25 00:00:00

APRIL 25, 1857• RICE—The stock is over 41,000 tons, against 19,7,00 tons last year. The transactions in all kinds are limited, at about stationary prices. Low mixed white Bengal has sold at lhe 3d per cwt. COTTON—Our market continues heavy, and last week's currency is barely supported. HEMP AND FLAX—We have still to report an inactive Inquiry for hemp, yet holders refuse to accept lower terms. Flax supports previous rates; but the business doing in it is very limited. Jute and Coir goods are dull. WOOL—The next public sales will be commenced on Thurs• day next, and about the following quantities will be offered:— Sydney, 13,751; Port Philip, 20,024; Tasmania, 6,716; Ade laide, 8,912; Cape, 6,832; East India, 603: total. 56,068 bales. Scarcely any imports have taken place this week, and the demand by private coutract is heavy, at barely stationary prices. big RITS—Rum has been in fair request, at full quotations. Proof Leewards, 2s ed to 28 9d ; East India, 25 8d per gallon. Holders of brandy mostly refuse to sell except on higher terms. Malt spirit supports previous quotations. INDIGO--Owing to the approaching sales, this article is heavy, tilt we have no change to notice in prices. METALS—There has been a full average business doing in Scotch pig iron, at 76e to 766 6d cash. The shipments from Glasgow last week amounted to 1-.547 tons, against 15,4G6 tone in 1856. Lead is steady. English pig, 241 68; sheet, 241 15s; patent shot, 271. Spelter moves off slowly, at e9l per ton. Tin is dull, and drooping, SALTPETRE—This article has advanced Is to is Gd percwt, with an improved inquiry. SlLK—There is more doing in our market, at full quota tions. . _ . . . HOPS—Fine qualities move off freely, at fully late rates; but inferior kinds are dull. Mid and East K ent pockets, 31 108 to 51 125; Weald of Kents, 31 5s to 31 188; Sussex, 31 to 31 12s ; yearlings, 11 108 to 81 per cwt. POTATOES—The supplies ere moderate, and the demand is steady, at from 858 to 170 s per ton. OlLS—Linseed oil, on the spot, has risen to 391 108 per ton. In the value of other oils very little change has taken place. Turpentine is inactive, at from 39s to 408 per cwt for spirits. TALLOW—Prices have rapidly fluctuated this week— P. Y. C., on the spot, having sold at 53s 6tl up to 595, and down to 585 per cwt. Town tallow, 548 net cash. The imports are trifling. COALS—Wylam, 1.65; Acorn Close, Itts ; Eden, 16s; Gott forth, 14s 9d; Harton, 155; Riddell, 145 9d ; Eden Main, 165; South Hetton, 175 9d ; Stewart's, 188; Cassop, 16s ; South Kelloe, 16s Gd Heugh Hall, 178 6d; Tees, 185 per ton. METROPOLITAN CATTLE Our market has been fairly supplied this week, and the trade generally has ruled rather heavy, as follows:—Beef, from 3s 4d to ss; mutton,4s 6d to Os 2d; lamb, 65 to 7s; veal, 58 8d to 5s id; pork, de Bcl to Os per Albs to sink the offal. NEWOATE AND LEADENHALL—The trade generally has ruled inactive, at our quotations. Beef, from 38 to 48 Gd; mutton, 38 4d to 45 8d; lamb, 5s NI to 68 641; ♦eal, 3s 6cl to Is; pork. 38 10d to 55 2d per gibs by the carcase. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE. Murky, April °I BANKRUPTS — LEONARD DA LTON, Canalbridge, Old Kent road, stone merchant—Geo/ton BROOKE, Leadenhall-market, City, provision dealer-.-ROBERT ASH LING, Dukford, Cambridge shire, brewer—SAMUEL JOSEPH SMITH, Birmingham, auctioneer —HENRY NOELL, Phillack, Cornwall, accountant— FRCDERICK BLIEDBERO and MARC SARAN, Liverpool, commission merchants --TmomAs EVANS, Newtown, Montgomeryshire, grocer—MI CHAEL NEVILLE, Liverpool, brassfounder—JoHN W Ica, Sheffield, electro plater—JoHN SHAW and JOSEPH SHAW, Sheffield, tailors —JOHN PEPPER and EDWIN ADDY HOLMES, Sheffield, grocers. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.—MATTHEW DUNLOP, Mid dleriggead. Siamannan, farmer—Hum! HADDOW, Newhaven, coal merchant—ALEXANDER FRASER, Inverness, coal merchant —WM. SHAW, Dumbarton, grocer—THomas Kilmar nock, draper. Friday, April 21. BANKRUPTS.—THommi GAME, Coldwaltham, Sussex, corn dealer—JoeLFH HARDY, Nottingham, miIIer—THOMAS BENNKT-r, Old'•ury, Worcestershire, iron manufacturer—Mow.' Ilzierty GRIFFITH, Lowesmoor, Worcestershire coal dealer—HENßY CHARLES CALDWELL, Kensington.p rk gardens, Nottii.g-hill, scrivener—ELlZAßETH CLAIIKE, Newport, potter—CHARLES HURRY RICHES, Cardiff, cat ricr—PATRICK DENNISON, Bradford, grocer—ROßEßT CARTER OUSTON, KIDIXSIon-11p011-HUII, spirit merchant—SAMUEL HUNTER and NICHOLAS HUNTER, Haltle• pool, anchor manufacturers—WlLLlAM PLETRE WAUGH, Brink sea Island, Stutland. Dorset, brick and tile maker—WILLIAM NASH, St. John street, Smithfield, licensed victualler—EElMUND STEPHENSON, Daventry, Northamptonshire, iron and brass fonnder. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION.--James BRUCE, Dunfermline, merchant. BIRTHS. THE PRESS. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- First Appearance of Mlle. Ortolani. Giuglini, Beneventano, Belieu', Pocchini. On TUESDAY NEXT, April 28 (first time these seven years), I PURITAN F. Elvira. Mlle. Ortolani, her first appearance in England Arturo, Signor Ginglin'. LA F.SMERALDA, La F.smeralda, Mlle. Pocchini. For particulars see Bills. A limited number of boxes in the half-circle tier have been specially reserved for the public, and may be had on application at the Box-office at. the Theatre, Colonnade, Haymarket, price 21e. and 11. Ils. fid. each. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. EXTRA NIGHT, THURSDAY NEXT, April 20. LA TRAVIATA. PICCOLOMINI, GIUGLINI, BENEYENTANO, and POCCUINI. Opera—LA TRAVIATA. Ballet—LA ESMERALDA. (For particulars see bilis.) A limited number of boxes in the half-circle tier have been specially reserved for the public, and may be had on application at the box•office at the theatre, Colonnade, Haymarket, price One Guinea and One Guinea and a Half each. HElt MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- Mrs. ANDERSON, Pianiste to her Majesty the Queen, and Instructress to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, her Royal Highness the Princess Alice, her Royal Highness the Princess Helena, and his Royal Highness the Prince Alfred, has the honour to Inform her Patrons and Friends that her ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place in Her Majesty's Theatre. MONDAY, May 18th, 1837, commencing at Half-past One precisely ; on which occasion, by an arrangement effected with the Direction, she will be supported by all the principal artistes, and the orchestra and chorus of that establishment. Full particulars will be announced forthwith. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEAITRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday Evening, and during the Week, the Drama, called DADDY HARDACRE. Messrs. F. Robson, Cooke, and G. Vining; Misses Stephens and Hughes. After which, A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING. To conclude with the New Farce, entitled THIEVES ! THIEVES ! Commence at Half-pant Seven. FXH I B I TIO N.—Messrs. DICKINSON'S GALLERIES of PORTRAITS NOW OPEN, 114, NEW BOND STREET. Admission, One Shilling. SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS.—The FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBI TION is NOW OPEN, at their Gallery, 5, PALL-MALL EAST (close to Trafalgar•square), from Nine till Dusk. Admittance, Is. Catalogue, 6d. JOSEPH J. JENKINS, Secretary. FJOSCOW.-BURFORD'S PANORAMA.- NOW OPEN, in the Large Room, a Magnificent PANORAMA of MOSCOW, displaying all the features of that great City, with the Gorgeous Entry of the Emperor Alexander I. to the Kremlin. Admission, One Shilling. Open from Ten till Dusk.—LEICESTER•SQUARE. CORDON CUMMING, the Lion Hunter, will give his popular ENTERTAINMENT EVERY EVENING during PASSION WEEK (Friday and Saturday ex cepted), at Eight p.m. A Morning Representation on Saturday, at Three o'clock.-232, PICCADILLY. DR. MUSEUM, 4, COVENTRY STREET, Leicester square. Programme :—Lectures by Dr. KAHN daily, at Three o'clock, on highly interesting and instructive topics, and by Dr. SEXTON, F.R.0.5., F.E.S., as follows: At half-past one, The Phenomena, Curiosities, and Philosophy of the Sense of Sight; at four, The Great Tobacco Controversy; at half past seven, The Food we Eat—its Uses, Preparation, Adulteration, and Digestion. The Museum con tains 1,000 Models and Preparations, and is wholly unrivalled in the world. Open daily (for gentlemen only), from Ten till Ten. Admission, Is. Catalogues, cot,taining Dr. Kahn's Lectures, gratis to visitors. 41? VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 18, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY. Established 1838. Benjamin Hewett, Esq., Chairman. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Charles Baldwin, Esq. I W. K. Jameson, Esq. George Denny, Esq. John Nolloth, Esq. J. C. Dimsdale, Esq. M. Staniland, Esq. J. P. Gassiot, Esq., F.R.S, I Daniel Sutton, Eq. Aaron Goldsmid, Esq. 0. B. Bellingham Woolsey, Sidney Gurney, Esq, 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 live years, on Policies taken out for the whole of life. Residence in most of the Colonies allowed without payment of any extra Premium, and the rates fur the East dud West Indies are peculiarly favourable to Assurers. Loans are made on Mortgage of Freeholds, Leaseholds, and Life Interests, 3c.—also to Policy-holders with unexceptionable Personal Sureties. Four fifths or 80 per cent. of the entire Profits are appro. priated to Assurers on the Profit Scale, WILLiArf RATRAY, Actuary. ESTABLISHED 1841. MEDICAL INVALID AND GENERAL 43.1. 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 30th June last : The Number of Policies in force was . . 6,738 The amount Insured was . £2,7:)2,197 7s. 2d. The Annual Income was . . X 118,557 16s. 2d. Two Bonuses have been declared (in 1848 and 1833), adding nearly Two per cent. per annum on the average to sums as sured, and by which a Policy of 1,0001. issued in 1842 on a healthy life, is now increased to 1,2001. Since the last division ' of Profits in 185.1, the accumulated funds have increased by more than 105,0001., offering consider. able advantages to present assurers. Profits divided every five years—next division in 1858. The Society, since its establishment, has paid claims on 651 Policies, assuring 251,0081. • Assurances are effected at home or abroad on 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. SPECIAL AGENCY.—The CONSTITUT lON LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION issues Policies upon the principle of SUSTENTATION, by which the Assured are by right entitled to an absolute provision, under circumstances of inability to continue the payment of their premiums, against the prevention of their Policies from lapse or forfeiture. Applications front persons of respectability and active busi- ness habits for Agencies in Town or Country are requested to be made at the Office. FRANCIS NORTON ERITFL Manager. 7, New Coventry-street, Leicester-square, London, W.C. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instrument was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC I NSTRUMEN 1 11 for 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,loB, Su and, nearly opposite kxeter-hail, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimocials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson. one of her Majnstv's PrivyCouncillors. UPTURES EFFECTUALLY CU It WITHOUT A TRUSS.— DR. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France, and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice hi now made known as a public duty through the medium of the press. In every ease of single or double rupture, in either Be:, bf any age, however bad or long standing, it is equally appli cable, effecting a cure in a few days, without inconvenience, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trustee. Sent twat free to any part of the world, with instruc. tious for use, on receipt of 10s. 6.1. by post-office order, or stan.pa, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Broak•street, Holb o rn, London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High BURKE —On the Itth instant, in Dublin, Lady Burke, of a daughter. ROBINSON—On the 24th of March, at St. Christopher, the Hon. Mrs. Hercules Rubinson, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. HERBERT—GUNNING—On the lath instant, at Paddington, Magnus Forbes Morton Herbert, Esq., Exon of H.M.H. Body Gita.d, to Henrietta, daughter of Sir Robert Gunning, Bart., of Horton, Northamptonshire. LONG—BISHOPP—On the 15th instant, at St. George's, Ha nover-square, Welter Long, Esq., M.P., of Hood Ashton, Wilts, to Lady Bishopp, daughter of the late Admiral Sir James Hillyar, K.C.B. DEATHS. HOLLAND—On the 16th instant, at Brighton, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Holland, aged 85, JON E' —On the 9th of March, at Kamptee, East Indies, Lieut. Gilbert Jones, Madras Horse Artillery, son of the late Hear. Admiral Sir Charles Thomas Jones, aged 33. POND—On the 17th instant, at Sydenham, Lieut.-Colonel J. R. Pond, Ist European Bengal Fusiliers. aged 45. RYDER—On the 17th instant, in Grosvenor-square, Lady Frances Ryder, aged 92. HOLLOWAY'S PlLLS.—Unequalled suc c ess and wonderful power of the remedy in all Bilious Com plaint's and Indigestion.—Henry James, of Park-strect, Bristol, was afflicted with a severe bilious attack, indigestion, headache, and naut-est, preventing him relishing any kind of food, and fre quently confining him to his bed. He tried many remedies without success. He was at length recommended Holloway. Pills (by way of a friend who had received the greatest beneft• by their use); the result was marvellous in the extreme, and he was soon restored to perfect health. Sold by all medicine-vendors throughout the world; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and 80, Maiden-lane, New York; by A. Stamps, Constanti nople; A. Ouidiey, Smyrna; and E. Muir ; Malta. SHIRTS. - " FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS differ from other patterns, not merely in shape and design, but in their great superiority of Fit, Quality of Material, and Workmanship."—Globe. The best quality SIX FOR FORTY-TWO SHILLINGS. Detailed List of Prices and mode of Self-measurement, Post Free. SHIRTS. - PATTERNS OF THE NEW COLOURED SHIRTINOS in every variety of Colours. 100 different styles for making FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS sent to select from on the receipt of six postage stamps, self measurement and all particulars included. Price 275. the Half dozen. RICHARD FORD, 3h, POULTRY, LONDON, E.C. SOUND AND WHITE TEETH arc not only indispensably requisite to a pleasing exterior in both sexes, but they are peculiarly appreciated through life as highly conducive to the purposes of health and longevity, by the proper mastication of food. ROWLANDS' ODONTO, OR PEARL DENTIFRICE. This naique compound will eradicate all tartar and concretions and impart a pearl-like whiteness to the enamelled surface, re move spots of incipient decay, render the gums firm and red, fix the teeth firmly in their sockets, and, from its aromatic influence, impart sweetness and purity to the breath.—Price 2s. Jd. per box. CAUTION.—The words "Rowlands' Odonto" are on the Label, and " A. Rowland and Son, 20, Hatton-garden" on the Govern ment Stamp. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, for improving and beautifying the complexion, eradicates cuta neous defects and discolourations, and renders the skin soft, fair, and blooming. Price 4s. 6d. and As. 6d. per bottle. CAUTION.—The words " Rowlands' Kalydor" are on the Wrapper, and their signature in red ink. Bold by them, and by Chemists and Perfumer& TWENTY SHILLINGS PER DOZEN. TIENNIAN'S SOUTH AFRICAN PORT DENMAN'SSOUTH AFRICAN SHERRY. 4 ' Raving tasted these Wines, we say to those who lik',• wins possessing richness without sweetness, dryness witbA out ac.idity, and body without brandy, by all means give them • trial."—Vide Bell's Weekly Messenger, January 17, 1857. Bottles included. Packages allowed for when returned. Terms cash. A sample Bottle for Twenty four Stamps. Country orders Must contain a remittance Cheques to be crossed Bank of London." J. 1.. DENMAN, Wine and Spirit Importer, a 5, FEN• CHURCH-STREET, Londe*. Counting-house entrance, brat door on the left up Railwaq•place. The Best Food for Children. Invalids, and Others. ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Itarley•Wdier in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patrcnage of lii t t Majesty and the Royal Family, but has become of general we to every class of the community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an ems. 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. ROBINSON'S PATENT GROATS 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 supper for the aged, is a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternatelywith the Patent Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children. Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILLE, and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 04, Red Lion-street, Holbert, London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others, In town and country, in packets of Gd.and Is., and in family canisters at 26., Is., and 10s. each. AX FLO ER S.-PRIZE MEDAL.- 11 Exhibition, IFsl.—Messrs. MINTORN, Modellers of Wax Flowers to the Queen, log, NEW BOND STREET. Established twenty years. Every material for the above elegant art. Price lists and orders forwarded to all parts of the country. i'reneh Paper Howers.—Every material for the above.-106, NEW BOND STREET, and Conservatory Counter, PAN THEON, Oxford street.