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1 94 PELICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTAIMISIIED IN 1797. 70, LOMBARD-STREET. CITY, and 57, CHAR ISO• CROSS, ►YESTMINS'TEIi. DIRECTORS. Robert Gurney Barclay, E4q. Kirkman D. Hodgson, Esq. William Cotton, D.C.L., F.R.S. ' Thomas Hodgson, Esq. John Davis, Esq. Henry Lancelot Holland, Esq. William Walter Fuller, Esq. Benjamin Shaw, Esq. Jas. A. Gordon, M.D., F.R.S. Matthew Whiting, Esq. Henry Grace, Esq. M. Wyvill,d un., Esq., M.P. NOTICE. In order to remove any apprehension that might be enter tained as to the perfect security of the Policies granted by the PELICAN LIFE OFFICE:, the Directors have omitted every Clause that would render them void by reason of any error In the Statements made by the Aeeured before or at the time of effecting an Insurance. The Company offers:— Complete Security. Moderate Rates of Premium, withparticipation in Profits. Low Rates without Profits. LOANS In connection with Life Assurance on approved Security. For Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal apply at the Office, as above, or Many of the Company's Agents. ROBERT TUCKER, Secretary. NOTWITHSTANDING THE BOMBARD MENT and consequent suspension of Trade at CANTON, the EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY are still supplying the 61b. bag of Congou Tea at 2e. 6d. per lb. Teas are already 3d. per lb. dearer. Warehouses, ti, GREAT SAINT HELEN'S CHURCHYARD, Bishopegate. GLENFI ELI) PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY. And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all C handlers. Grocers, kc. &e. C ELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily Wheat' being the beet in the world ; sold from 3s. Rd.: sent free for 34 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and hands, 3s. 6d. per bottle ; sent for stamps, free by post, eight extra.—Also, ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, or Pernodore from Is. the packet; free, fourteen stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 1, Little Queen•street, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, BARCLAY. Farringdon-street. )1) OPT U RES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS.— Dit. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France, and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice is now made known as a public duty through the medium of the press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex, of any age, however bad or long standing, it is equally appli cable, effecting a cure iu a few days. without Inconvenience, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trusses. Sent nost free to any part of the world, with instruc tions for use, on receipt of 100. by post-office order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, liroak•street, Holborn, London.--Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High Chancellor. WHITMORE AND CRADDOCK'S UNIVERSITY CANDLES, Manufactured for them by PRICE'S PATT.:NT 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, hard to the touch, and contain no deleterious Ingredient. Sold, retail only, in ornamental boxes, at Is., 4e., and 6s. each. BELMONT GLYCERINE SOAP, in boxes Od., Is., and Is. M. each. Terms, cash. The City Retail Depot for Price's Patent Candles, Night Lights, rte.. WHITMORE and CRADDOCK, 16, BISHOPS OAT E-STREET WITHIN, London. (Old Servants of Price's Candle Company.) T W. BENS ON'S WATCH, CLOCK, rind CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 93 and 34, LUD GATE H ILI., London. Established 1749. J. 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, itc., with all the latest- improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. De designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, super lority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and reasonableness of price, are wlbhed for, the intending Purchaser should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAM P LET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free on 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 performs who have bought. Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to the correct performances of the same. 16, OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morning Post, Oct. SO, 1e56.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure." From the Morning Chronielr, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design sod perfection in workinan•thip." From the Morning Adrertigrr, 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 u a London tnanufactiirer must secure for him a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe. Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taite, and design." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &c. accurate time-keepers, 31 15a, 41 15s, 51155, to 151 15s each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highly-finished movements, et Gs, 81 Bs, 101 Ina. 12/ 125. 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled. &c., exact time-keepers, 21 2s. 21 13s, 31 15a. to 51 Is each. Silver Lever Watches, hialtly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 4110 s. 31 Ins, 7110 s, 81 10s. 101 10e. to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty giveo with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post.office or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgate•hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch snubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. ITILE PRESS. STATE FIRE INSURANCE , No. 3, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON, (HEAT) OrrICE); No. 2, St. ANDREW SQUARE. EDINBURGH; No. 202, UNION STREET, ABERDEEN: No. 8, CHERRY STREET. BIRMINGHAM; No. J, PAVILLION BUILDINGS, BRIGHTON; No. 84, HIGH STREET, LEWES. INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. CAPITAL £500,4'00. (with power to increase to £2,000,000). Every description of Fire Insurance may be effected with this Company. Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. Notice of Dividend. BANK OF DEPOSIT, No. 3. PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON. The Warrants for the Half-Yearly Interest, at the rate of Five per Cent. per Annum, on Deposit Accounts to the 31st Decem ber, are ready fir delivery and payable daily between the Hours of Ten and Four. PETER MORRISON. Managing Director. 10th January, 1857. Prospectuses and Forms for opening Investment Accounts sent free on application. GREENHOUSE SYRINGES, &c.—Patent Watering Engines, Machines, and Syringes of every de scription, with the latest improvements. Manufactured only by RICHARD READ, 35, REGENT-CIRCUS. PICCADILLY. LONDON. *** DESCRIPTIONS SENT POST FREE. QEWELL AND CO , in accordance with 1.3 their usual custom at this season, are preparing their SPRING STOCK, and in consequence have reduced the whole of their Winter Goods remaining to such prices as will insure their immediate clearance. Rich Flounced Silk Dresses, 5Ss. Gd. to Ns. 600 New Mantles from Ins. G(1.0 50s. A Lot of Fine French Merinos, 23}d. per yard. 300 Boxes of Paris Bonnet and Sash Ribbons, 121 d. per yard, worth de. Gd. A Case of Embroidered Cambric Handkerchiefs, 230., and A Large Quantity of Last Season's Rich Silks at half prices. Courros-itousE, FRITH•STREET, SOHO, W. ASTHMA. - Dr. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS for Asthma, Consumption. Coughs, Colds. and all disorders of the breath and lungs. They have a pleasant taste. Price Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and Ils. per box. Sold by all chemists. OSLER'S cinsTAL GLASS CHANDE LTERS for GAS and CANDLES.—A great variety of the newest and richest designs always on view ; also a large assort ment of glass lustres, decanters, wine glasses, dessert services and every description of table glass at very moderate prices. ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and most beautiful de scription. Export and furnishing •irders executed with despatch —44, Oxford-street. Manufactory, Broactstreet, Birmingham Established 1807. fILDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA, Vf acknowledged for thelast thirty years to be the moat effec tual remedy produced for restoring the hair and promoting the growth of whisYm.s and moustaches, is continually receiving the most distinguished testimonials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. in bottles, 33.6 d., 65., and 11.4. Sold wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington-street North Strand. SCHOOL BOOKS BY W. PINNOCK. 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