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APRIL 7, 1855. less active; but tin plates command fully last week's currency. Copper and steel are unaltered in value. SPIRITS—The demand for rum is by no means active, at 2s 2d to its 3d for proof Leewardi, and 2s per gallon for proof East India. Brandy is unaltered in value. Malt spirit is selling at ltis 44 per gallon. HOPS—The transactiotui in English hope are very limited, and prices are not supported. Mid and East Kent pockets, 141 to 201; Weald of Kents, 191 10s to 141 10s; Sussex, 121 lOs to 131 101; yearlings. 71 10s to 101 per cwt. POTATOES—The suppli es are seasonably large for the time of year, and the deman d is heavy, at drooping prices. York Regents, 100 s to 120 s: Scotch ditto, 80s to 100 s; reds and cups, 70s to 90. ; othtr kinds, 7Us to 95s per ton. COALS--Hetton's, 225; Stewart's, 22; Eden Main, Es; Helper Orange. 21a; Harton, 20s; Taufteld Moor, 17s 6d; Holywell, 20s ; Hartley, 19s 84 per ton. Trade brisk. SMITHFIELD—Our market has been well supplied with fat stock this week, and the trade has ruled somewhat heavy, as follows :—Beef, from 3s 2d to 48 10d; mutton, 3s 4d to 6s ; lamb. Ls to 6s 24 ; veal, as lOs to 4s 10d ; pork, as to is 4d per Albs to sink the offal'. NEWGAI'E AND LEADENHALL The general demand has been in a very inactive state, at our quotations. Beef, from as 2d to 4s 4d; mutton, as 4d to 4s 6d; lamb, 4s 8d to 5s 8d; veal, as 8d to 4s 6d ; pork, as to 40 ,4d per 81bs by the carcase. BIRTHS. CLIVE—On the let instant. in John-street, Berkeley-square, the Lady Mary Clive, of a daughter. GORDON—On the 2nd instant, at Langley, Slough, the wife of Captain H. W. Gordon, now in the Crimea, of a eon. PHILLPOTTS—On the Ist instant, at Woolwich, Capt. Phil gotta, Royal Horse Artillery, of a sun. PONSONBY—On the 27th ult., at Down Amney, Wilts, the Lady Mat ia Poneonby, of a daughter. SWYNY—On the 80th ult., at Dantsey Rectory, the widow of Lieut.-Colonel Swyny, 63rd Regt,, who fall at Inkermann, of • son. _ _ _ . TRUEFITT—On the 27th ult., at Minster, near Ramsgate, the wife of Major Thompson Trumitt, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. I - MLLES—On—Oa the 29th ult., at St. George's, Ilanover-square, Colonel J. J. Holies, 28th Regt. (the Own Borderers), to Jane, widow of Major Win. O'Connor, late of the same Regt. SPARKS—LUCAS--On the 27th ult., at Clifton, Lieut.-Colonel Sparks, H.M. 38th Regt., to Eliza Maria, daughter of the late Henry Lucas, M.D., of lirecon. DEATHS. BOYNE—On the 30th ult., Gustavus, sixth Viscount Boyne. BUCHANAN—On the 18th ult., in Alexandria, Egypt, Wallis O'B. H. Buchanan, Esq., late 92nd Highlanders, aged 28. CHESTER—On the 31st ult., in Eaum-place, Eliza, widow of Sir Robert Cheater, her Majesty's Master of the Ceremonies. CUNLIFFE—On the 31st ult., at Exeter, Robert Ellis Cun life, son of Lieut.-General Sir R. H. Cunlife, Bart., aged 47. HUNTLEY—On the 27th ult., at Bath, Anna, wife of Sir Henry V. Huntley. O'BRIEN—On the 28th ult., at York, Major-General Edward James O'Brien, aged 82. THE PRESS. PALLADIUM LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 7, WATERLOO.PLACE, PALL-MALL, LONDON. (ESTABLISICED 1821.) Undoubted security, guaranteed by a large capital; an influen tial proprietary ; the long standing of the Odice, 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 drake 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 mium at the option of the Assured, by which arrangement the amount originally assured may be kept up at • continually de creasing cost. . . Insurances effected on joint as well as on single lives, for short terms or otherwise, and to meet any specitied contingency. 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, establ i shed In all pnocipal towns. JERE MI Ali LODGE, A. 8., Resident Actuary and Secretary. NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. EITABLISHED 1808. PRESIDENT—Lieut-General Sir R. J. HARVEY, C.B. SECRETARY —Sir SAMUEL BIGNOLD, M.P. LONDON AGENT—C. J. BUNYON, Esq. The Capital of this Society amounts to 2,200,6821., with a Reserved Fund of 209,6701. It has 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 for ages under forty-five years. One-half of the first five years' Premium may remain as a charge upon the Policy. Annuities are granted on favourable terms. Nicer BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1864: Policies GOO, insuring for Annual Premiums, 313,6671. 7s. 3d. Annuities 58, securing 1,6411. 13s. 4d. New Premininn, being the consideration for granting the same, 28,1941. 4s. Did. For Prospectuses apply to the Society's Mess, Surrey-street, Norwich, and 6, Crescent, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars. KENT MUTUAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE SOCIETIES. Chief Offices—QUEEN-STREET PLACE, .NEW CANNON STREET, London. BRANCH OFFICES: - - . High-street, Rochester I Sloane-street, Chelsea Market-terrace, Hanley New-street, Birmingham Bood.street, Wolverhampton. N.B. Both these Societies are constituted upon the pure and tried system of Mutuality ; accumulating all their Funds for the benefit of the Policy-holders ; dividing, triennially, their whole Profits among them, and large returns have been lately made; conferring upon them the Control and Management of the Societies; and all Policies are Indisputable. LIFE. TRUSTEES. Alexander Bramwell Bremner, Esq., Minter-square, and West hall, Mortlake Sir James Duke, Bart., M.P. and Alderman, Portland-place Wm. Squire Plane, Esq., Oravesend The great success of this Society since its institution w►ll he seen in the following statement of BONUSES added and of BUSINESS done iu four yews of actual operations : EXAMPLES OF BONUS. . i 11 Pi'z uw 1 1 i 0 2 1••• ..o,j 51 . °y :.w - a 1.4 Si 's 0 : Ei'2 0 ..., z 42 Ci. C.) . E ° i l i , z a A L l ' . 0 $:, .. ,—— 1 A as. d.I A a. d. 1 a. d. 1. a. d. I a. d. 25 1,000 3 69 17 811 19 030 11 019 19 215 15 1 35 1,000 3 79 12 8115 18 694 18 0261010 20 18 4 46 I,qoo 3 112 12 13122 10 842 3 037101029 11 10 65 1,000 8 171 12 8184 0 853 8 067 1 244 19 1 60 1,000 3 218 15 0 1 43 7 062 12 072 5 050 12 0 BUSINESS. Annual Pre miums. 111,934 10 8 4,194 0 4 17 0 DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL, Prepared for MEDICINAL USE in the LOFFOD EN ISLES NORWAY, and put to the test of Chemical Analysis. Extracts from Medical Testimonials : THE LATE JONATHAN PEREIBA, M.D., F.R.S.E., F.LS., Professor at the University of London, Author of " The Elements of Materia Medics and Therapeutics,"&c. &c. " I know that no one can be better, and few so well, acquainted with the physical and chemical properties of this medicine as yourself, whom I regard as the highest authority on the subject. The oil which you gave me was of the very finest quality, whether considered with reference to its colour, flavour, or chemical pro perties; and I am satisfied that fur medicinal purposes no liner oil can be procured." ARTHUR H. HASSALL, M.D., F.LS., Member of the Royal College of Physicians, Physician to the Royal Free Hospital, Chief Analyst of the Sanatory Commission of the Lancet, Author of " Food and its Adulterations," &c. &c. &c. " I have more than once, at different times, subjected your Light Brown Oil to chemical analysis—and this unknown to yourself—and I have always found it to be free from all impurity, and rich in the constituents of bile. So great is my confidence in the article, that I usually prescribe it in preference to any other, in order to make sure of obtaining the remedy in its purest and beat condition." . . . . - Sold in bottles, labelled with Dr. de Jongh's Stamp and Sig nature, WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARE ONNUINZ, by ANSAR, HARFORD, and CO., 77, STRAND, London, Dr. de Jongli's sole accredited Consignees and Agents for the United Kingdom and the British Poasessions. May be obtained, in the country, from respectable Chemists and endors of Medicine. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring the Oil, Messrs. A NSAR, HARFORD, and Co. will forward four half-pint bottles to any part of England, CARRIAGS PAID, on receipt of a remittance of ten shillings. Half-pints (10 ounces), 2s. 6d.; Pints (20 ounces), 4s. 9d.; Quarts (40 ounces), 9s. IMPERIAL MEASURE. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS 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, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerous testimotials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. CH ÜBB' S LOCKS, with all the recent Improvements. Strong Fireproof Safes, Cub and Deed Boxes. Complete lists of sizes and prices may be had on appli ati on. CHUBB and SON, 67, St. Paul's-churchyard, London; 28, Lord-street, Liverpool; 10, Market-street, Manchester; and 1 i orsley-fields, Wolverhampton. OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA.- The wonderful efficacy of this inestimable compound in restoring the hair to its pristine beauty, and the certainty with which its conservative agency operates in preserving it, has re ceived, as might be expected, the most flattering testimonials from Ilia grateful thousands who have experienced its effects.— 011 ridge's Balm causes eyebrows to grow, prevents the hair from turt.ing grey, and the first application causes it to curl beautifully, frees it from scurf, and stops it from falling off.- 9s. 6d., 65., and 115. per bottle. Sold retail by the Proprietors, No. 19, Wellington-street North, Strand. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE Lessee and Manager, MR. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday and during the Week, a Corredietta, called LAW FOR LADI ES. Characters by Meters. A Wigan, G. Vining (his first appearance), Danvers, H. Cooper, and Miss Castleton (her first appearance). After which, Charles Dances Farce of RILL OR CURE. Chganaracters by Messrs. F. Robson, Emery, F. Vini, ey Mrs. A. Wi, and Idles Broml. To co with T HE YELLOW DWARF AND THE KING OF THE E lud GOLD MINES. Characters by Mr. F. Robson, Miss Julia St. George, Miss E. Ormonde, Miss Maakell, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan. Doors open at Seven ; Performance to commence at half past. Stalls, 65.; Upper Box Stalls, 45., Boxes, 45., Pit, As.; Gallery, is EXETER -HALL-SIR HENRY BISHOP. Mr. MITCHELL begs to announce that a Second and Last Evening Concert, upon an extended scale, of SIR HENRY BISHOP'S VOCAL MUSIC—SoIos, Glees, and Quartette—will take place, under Sir Henry's personal direction and superin tendence, on MONDAY, April le, commencing at Eight o'clock. In addiuon to the engagements of Masters Sullivan, Cooke, Moloch, and Norton, Mr. Francis, Mr. Benson, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Howe, Mr. Buckland, and Mr. Land, the services of the eminent tenor, Mr. Sims Reeves, Miss Birch, Miss Heywood, and a Select Chorus of Two Hundred Voices, will be added on that occasion. Sir 11. Bishop will preside at the Pianoforte. Conductor, Mr. Land. Programme of Concert:—. PART I.—" Blow, gentle gales," Quintette—"Allegiance we swear," Miss Birch, Solo and Chorus—" Come forth, sweet Spirit" (Address to the Moon), Glee—"Lo! here the gentle lark," Mille Birch (flute obligato), Mr. Richardson (by desire), Song—" Hark ! Apollo strikes the Lyre" (harp obligate), Trio—" Sons of Free. dom" (Pity and Protect the Slave), Miss Heywood (her tint ap pearance in London), Song—" Foresters sound the cheerful Horn" (corni obligati), Glee—" Tell me, my Heart," Miss Birch, Song—" Under the Greenwood Tree " (by desire), Glee—" Where art thou, Beam of Light?" Quartette—" The winds whistle cold," Glee and Chorus. PART II.—" Now tramp o'er Moss and Fell,"lMiss Birch, Solo and Chorus—" Sleep, gentle lady" (by desire), Glee—" As it fell upon a day," Miss Birch and Miss Heywood, Duet—" The huge globe has enough to do," Trio, tio.—" The Chough and Crow" (by desire), Trio and Chorus—" Be mine, dear Maid," Mr. Sims Reeves, Song—" Fill, Boys," Solo and Chorus—" My pretty Jane," Mr. Sims Reeves (by desire), Song—" Mynheer an Dunck," Glee and Chorus—" God Save the Queen." Reserved Seats (not numbered), 55.; west gallery, 35.; area, 2s. ; a few reserved and numbered stalls, 7a. 6d. 'rickets and places may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 93, Old Bond-street; at the principal libraries and musicsellers; of Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside; and in the Cake, at No. 6, Exeter-hall. ONE SHILLING.—The SULTAN and his COURT, in addition to all the highly interesting Groups, giving a faithful representation of Turkish Life and Manners, is exhibited daily, from Ten a.m. till Teu p.m., at the TURKISH EXHIBITION, Hyde-park-corner, Piccadilly. Lecture on Sa turdays, on Turkish Life and Manners, by W. Knight, F.:sq. Admission, 2s. Od.; Children, Is. W. ; the Evening Admission being again Is. RIMMEL'S TOILET VINEGAR is far su porior to Ean de Cologne, as a refreshing and tonic lotion for the toilet or bath, a reviving scent, and a powerful disinfectant for apartments and siok-rooms. Its numerous useful and sani tary properties render it an indispensable requisite in all families. Price 2s. 6d. and 55.; sold by all Perfumers and Chemists; and by E. RIMMEL, 39, Gerrard-street, Soho, London. THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT,- REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION • FOUNTAIN, producing a continual stream without theintroduction of air. A little water will give instantaneous relief in cases of obstructions—lt Is its own reservoir—may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the must convenient places. Also, Rein's improved Railway Con venience, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladies and gen tlemen. Mrs. Rein attends ou Ladies at their residences, and at home. To be had only of the in , . entor and maker, who Dllllll. lectures every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F, C. Hsi; 108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall. FENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS. Buyers of the above are requested, before finally deciding, to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOWROOMS, 39, Oxford street (corner of Newman•atreet), Nos. I and 8, Newman-street, and 4 and 5, Perry's-place. They are the largest in the world, and contain such an assortment of Fenders, Stoves, Ranges, Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approached elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui. likeness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed orna ments and two sets of bars, 21. 14s. to Si. 10s. ; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, 51. 10s. to 121. 125.; Bronzed Fenders complete, with standards, from 7s. to 31. ; Steel Fenders from 21. 15s. to 61. ; ditto, with rich ormolu ornaments,from 21.155.t0 75.; Fire-irons, from Is. 9d. the set, to 41. 4s. Sylvester and all other Patent Stoves, with radiating hearth-plates. All which he is enabled to sell at these very reduced charges, Firstly—From the frequency and extent of his purchases ; and Secondly—From those purchases being made exclusively for cash. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the patent process of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such, either usefully or ornamentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguished from real silver. Thread or Fiddle Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Tea Spoons, per dozen lBs. .. 28s. .. 325. Dessert Forks „ Dessert Spoons „ Table Forks If 4os. .. 58s. .. Table Spoons „ Tea and coffee seta, waiters, candlesticks, dc.. at proportionate prices. All kinds of replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's. Table Spoons and Forks, full size, per dozen Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto WILLIAM S. BURTON has TEN LARGE SHOW ROOMS devoted to the show of GENERAL FURNISHING IRON MONGERY (Including cutlery, nickel silver, plated and ja panned 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 poet) free. The motes returned for every article not approved of. 39, OXFORD-STREET (corner of Newman-street), 1, 2, and 3, NEWMAN-STREET; and 4 and 6, PERRY'S-PLAGE. May, Ifib4 February, DM Total ... Number of Policies issued. 339 /911,911 8 4 193,726 11 2 0476,65619 6 TRUSTEES. Tease Betsey, Esq., Rochester William Squire Plane, Esq., Gravesend John Saddington, Esq., Gravesend. Upwards of 10,000 Policies have been issued. Polishes Issued for small sums and short periods. Guarantee Fund, 4100,000. Policies may be effected daily; and Prospectuses, Annual Reports, Proposal Forms, and all other information, will be supplied upon application at the Chief Offices, the Branches, or at any of the numerous Agencies throughout the United King • Join and Foreign Countries, personally or by letter. GEORGE CUMMING, Manager. Agents Wanted In moms •acant lAwalitlis. PLATE GLASS ASSURANCE. Assuring Windows, Niirrrors, rte., against Breakage. SECURITY TO EMPLOY ERS.—GUARANTEE TO CLERKS AND OTHERS. THE TIMES ASSURANCE COMPANIES itiQUIRL AGENTS AT ONCZ. H. B. SHERIDAN, Manager. 32, Ludgate•hili, London. fIERDOE'S SPRING OVERCOATS AND CAPES, Waterproof, yet Ventilating. Respectable, and Economical. intended for 01INZIAL use, not merely for lIAIST weather. Capee,34le. to Os.; Coats, 401.10 604.—P6, New Bead• street, end SO, Con:bill (only).