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• THE ASYLUM LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE, 72, CORNHILL, Londos. ESTABLISHED 1824. CHAIRMAN-40FiikiCLARMONT WHITEIrAN, Esq. Policies on Healthy and Diseased Lives, at Home and Abroad, for Civil, Military, and Naval Employments. The only Ocoee on purely Proprietary principles, Involving therefore no Partnership among Policyholders. For Prospectuses, Proposal Papers, dc., apply to MANLEY HOPKINS, Resident Director. DEAFNESS. —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instrnments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTO or 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 opposi Exeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerou testimnrials seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. 8 John I'atteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. 212° M - ILNERS' HOLDFAST 131. and FIRE-RESISTING SAFES (non-conducting and vapourising), with all the improvements, under their Quad ruple Patents of 1a U-51.54 and 1853, including their Gunpowder- Proof Solid Lock and Door (without which no Safe Is secure). The Strongest, nest, and Cheapest Safeguards extant. MILNERS' PH(ENIX (212 v) SAFE WORKS, LIVER POOL, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show rooms, 6 and 8, Lord-street, Liverpool. London Depot, 47a, Moorgate-street, City. Circulars free by post. CGLES'S ALGA MARINA, a Concentrated Essence of the Sea-weed, is an invaluable external remedy for Rheumatism and Rheumatic Gout; also for weakness, con tractions, scrofulous swellings, deformities, tumours, A:c. " Lady Elizabeth Talton is able to testify to the great benefit which Coles's Alga-Marina has been to William Siouan : he bad lost the use of his limbs, and he is now oompletely recovered.- 11, Great Cumberland-street, August 10." " Having for some time suffered severely from Rheumatism, I procured a bottle of the essence, applied it, and have not since had the slightest recurrence of my distressing pains.—Thomas Dennis, Grange-road, Bermondsey." Sold in bottles, 28.9 d., 4s. H., and 11s. each, by T. Reatirg, St. Paul's Churchyard, and by all Chemists. A Pamphlet, which should be read by every one, may be had gratis on application, or post free by enclosing six stamps. ULDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA. This celebrated compound, universally esteemed for PI in vigorating powers in restoring the Hair, has received additional and distinguished patronage from the important features It possesses in not soiling the mostdelicate bonnet. For promoting the growth of Whiskers and Monstachlos It has long been held in estimation by Gentlemen, and renders the toilet incomplete without it. It also prevents the Hair falling ofior turning grey; cleanses it from dandritY; causes it to curl; and in cases of baldness is peculiarly active.—Price .38. Bd. Cs., and lls. 'Whole sale and retail .- 13, We ll ington-atreet North, Strand. Amount Annual Assured. P.evenue. 126,03 64,000 111,108 163.3111 WRIST] Accumulated Fund. At Ist March, 1837 4740,482 1848 1,707, 71 C 1840 a,ut17378 1833 4,392,733 C.)6,115 227,:5.5 436.454 910,846 ROBERT _ WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. Head Office-26, ST. ASTREWSQUA.RE. EDINBURGH VA.GLE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1507. Empowered Wet of Parliament, 59 Geo. 111., and regulated by Deed enrolled in the High Court of Chancery. 3, Crescent, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. DIRECTORS. JOSHUA Loc•wociu, Esq., Chairman. WILLIAM WYBROW, F.sq., Deputy Chairman. Charles Bischoff, Esq. Chas. Thos. Holcombe, Esq. Thomas 13oddington, Esq. Richard Harman Lloyd, Esq. Thomas Deves, Esq. W. Anderson Peacock, Esq. Es q. Robert Gould, Esq. Ralph Charles Price, sq. Robert A. Gray, Esq. Thomas G. Sambrooke, Esq. AUDITORII—Thomas Ellen, Esq.; Wm. H. Smith, jun., Esq. MEDICAL OFFICERS—Jas. Saner, Esq., M.D., Tottenhamgreeli; Win. Cooke, Esq., M.D., 39, Trituty-square, Tower-hill. ACTUARY AND SECRETARY—CharIes J ellieoe, Esq. The Assets of this Company exceed Thies Quarters of a Million Sterling. Tim Annual Income exceeds One Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Pounds. The number of existing Policies is upwards of Four Thousand. The total Amount Assured exceeds Two Millions Eight Hun dred Thousand Pounds. At the Division of Surplus in 1852, about One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds was added to the Sums Assured, under Participating Policies. The Division is Quinquennial; and the whole Surplus (less 20 per cent. only) is distributed among the Assured. The Premiums required by this Company, although moderate, entitle the Assured to 80 per cent. of the quinquennial surplus. The lives assured are permitted, in time of peace, without extra charge, to reside in any country (Australia and California excepted), north of 33 degrees north latitude, or south of 38 degrees south latitude; or to pass by sea (not being seafaring persons by profession) between any places lying in the same hemisphere, distant more than 33 degrees from the Equator, without extra charge. Deeds assigning Policies are registered at the Office, and as signments can be effected on forms supplied by the Company. The annual Reports of the Company's state and progress, Prospectuses and Forms, may be bad, or will be sent, post free, on application at the Office, or to any of the Company's Agents. ALLSOPP'S PALE ALE, in Casks or Bottles. HARRINGION. PARKER, and CO., are still delivering the MARCH BREWINGB in Casks of 18 Gallons and upwards. Also l i n Bottles, imperial measure. Address:—HARRINGTON, PARKER, and CO., Wine and Beer Merchants. 51, Pall-mall. lIARRINGTON, PARKER, AND CO., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 15e, PALL-MALL, London, offer to the Public old and superior WINES, pure and of the finest quality, at prices not exceeding those charged for ordi nary Sines. H.ARRINOTON, PARKZR. and CO. would call especial attention to their pale and golden DINNER SHERRIES, as under : Imperial Pinta, 7195. to 345. per dozen, or bottled in Reputed Quarts, 38s. to 455. per dozen. Agents for ALLSOPP'S PALE and INDIA ALES. THE METALLIC WATERPROOF CARTRIDGE, fur Powßog-pieces, Rifles, and Revolvers, (secured by Letters Patent), contains all the requisite ammuni tion, does not foul the barrel, but cleanses in the process of loading, is impervious to wet or damp, and will be found to carry further than the ordinary charge ; may be carried loose in the pocket for any length of time, through all weathers, without the possibility of damage. The Gun or Revolver may be loaded in one.third the usual time, and on an emergency even in the dark. The quantity already sold to officers of both army and navy is sufficient to show their great utility for warlike as well as sporting purposes, &c. To be had wholesale of William Beale, 12, Arliogton-street, Morning Um-crescent, Camden-town, London, and retail of all respectable Gunmake7s in Town and Country. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS efficient Remedies fur SCORBUTIC AFFECTIONS.— Mr. Forster Kerr, Druggist, of Manchester, states, in a letter to Professor Holloway, that a gentleman with whom he is ac quainted suffered dreadfully from au eruption on the face. His thin had become so much inflamed and swollen thpt to shave was impossible, but by the application of Holloway's Ointment, and taking Holloway's Pills at the Lime time, a perfect cure has been effected, arid it is gratifying to state that every vestige of the scorbutic eruption has entirely disappeared. Sold by all medicine vendors through'ut the world; at Professor PLAloway's Establishments. 244, Strand London, and $O, Maiden-lane, New York; uy A. Stamps, Conittntinople; A. Ouidicy, Smyrna; and H. Hood', Yalta. 84 3 PROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, admitting on equal terms Persons of every Class and Degree to all Its Privileges and Advantages. Offices, i 6, CHEAPSIDE, Loudon. (Incorporated.) DI'MOTORS. Chairman—Major HENRY STONES, LL.A. Deputy-Chairman—JAMES AND B.EW DURHAM. F. 4. Wm. Wellington Cooper, Esq. Rev. 11. Hamilton, De *eel- Andrew Durham, Esq., of Bath terr., Kingstown, near Dublin and Belfast Certain E. Nash Norcott, R.N. Rev. J. tilead all, M.A. Thus. George Williams, Esq. Jacob Moutodure, Esq. E. Gametic' Winthrop, Esq. AUDITORS. George Bain, Esq., 18, I'arlia. Frederlok Wollatt, Esq., Crown ineut.street I court E. W. G. Evans, Esq., 14, Baritighall-street. Iditnager—Beu. Massey, Esq. Physicians—Thomas Altred Barker, M.D., 71, Lower Grosvenor tweet ; Wm. W. Gull, M.D., Guy's Hospital. Surgeou—W. White Cooper, Esq., F.R.C.S., 19, Berkeley-square. Bankers—The Commercial Bank of London. Solieitor—Edward M. Merton, Esq., 3, l.othbury. With a numerous and influential Proprietary and Shareholders. There are two important ohms.s in the Deed of Settlement, by which the Directors have power to appropriate oue-tenth of the entire profits of the Company :- Ist. For the relief of aged and and distressed parties assured for life, who have paid Ave years' premiums, their widows and orphans. 2nd. For the relief of aged and distressed original Pmprletors, assured or not, their widows and orphans, together with live per cent per annum on the capital originally Invested by them . No extra charge for going to or residing at (ka time of peace) Australasia, Bermuda, Madeira, Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, and the British North American Colonies. 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. rate rates. A liberal commission allowed to Agents. Annual Premium for assuring .6100, namely:— Age. a. d. I Age. A a. d. 20 1 13 0 1 40 2 16 6 30 2 2 0 50 4 2 1 Prospectuses, with tables and fullest information, may be had at the Offices of the Company, or of any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. BEN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 76, Cheapside, London. - • carriage free. THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT.- REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a sontinual stream without theintroduction of air. A little water will [ ON e instantaneous relief in cases of obstructions—it is its own reservoir—may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the most convenient places. Also, Rein's improved Railway Con venience, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladies and gen • lierneu. Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies at their residences, and at home. To be had only of the iLventor and maker, who man u f a otu res every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F. C. hain lob, Strand, nearly opposite Easter-hall. SOUND AND ROBUST HEALTH MAY BE ENJOYED BY THE USE OF . 1( AY E' S WORSDELL'S PILLS, admitted to n. be THE RESTORATIVE MEDICINE. Their renovating and invigorating qualities render them invaluable to all who have become subject to physical debility or extreme nervous sensitiveness. They are wholly composed of vegetable ingredients, are a due stomachic, and a mild yet efficient ape rient. Thousands, after trying other medicines in vain, have testified to the benefits received from their use. Sold at Is. lad., 2s. 9d., and as. 6d.. by all Medicine Vendors. Wholesale Depot., 22, Bread•street, London. DR. DE JONGR'S LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL. Prescribed with complete confidence by the Faculty for its purity, and superior, immediate and regular efficacy. • It is entirely free from nauseous flavour, and being invariably and carefully submitted to chemical analysis—AND ONLY SUPPLIED IX dEALED BOTTLES TO PRECLUDE SURSEQUENT ADMULTIMI OK ADULTERATION—OAR Oil posseares a guarantee of genuineness and purity offered by no other Oil in market. TIENTINOSTAL from ARTHUR H. NASSAU., M.D., F.L.S., Y R.C.P., Chief Analyst of the Sanitary Commission of the Laud, Author of " Food and its Adulterations," *c. &e. &c. " I have more than once, at different times, subjected your Light Brown Oil to chemical RORIiII—AND THIS UNICROWS TO YOURSELF—and I have always foun d 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 best condition:' BANK 0 F DEPOSIT, N 0.3, PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON. Established s.n. 1844. Capital Stock, Slia,o,ooo. PARTIES desirous of INVESTING MONEY are requested to examine the plan of this Institution. by which a high rata of interest may be obtained with perfect security. The Interest is payable in January and July, at the Head Office in London, and may also be received at the various Branches, or through Country Bankers. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. Prospectuses and forms fur opening accounts sent free on applicat ion. ULD PATTERNS BRUSSELS CARPETS. Families who do not object to carpets of last year's designs have an opportunity of selecting from up wards of 1,000 pieces of magniticeot drawing and dining-room BRUSSELS CARPETS, at a very considerable allowance from the manufacturers' prices —thus, the richest qualities in Brussels carpets, Comber patterns, original price 4s. 6d. to Is. 6d. per yard, will be sold at 3s. 3d. to Is. 3d, per yard; superior Brussels are reduced from 4s. dd. to 3s. per yard ' • and several large lots of stout Brussels are now marked 2s. ri d. per yard ; rich velvet pile, tapestry, Turkey, and other carpets. Superior washing damasks for curtains, 21s. per piece of thirty yards ; Cashmere and silk damasks, chintzes, dimities, blankets, floor-cloths, Ac. The above goods are now on view at the National Linen Company's warehouses, 10:,, Fleet- street, bottom of Ludgate hill. Samples, with catalogues, for- warded to any part of town or country. Country orders above 11. Sold ONLY in bottles, capsuled and labelled with Dr. de Jongh's Signature.wi rHOUT WHICH INONL ARE OEINUINIC byA NSAR,HAR- FO RD, and CO., :7, STRAND, London, Dr. de Jongb' f. sole Con- signees ; and by must respectable Chemists in town and country. Haltpints (10 ounces), 2s. Gd.; Pinta (2u ounces), 4s. 9d. quarts (40 mumps), 94. IMPERIAL MEASURE. SEPT. 1,1855. PALLADIUM LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 7, WATERLOO-PLACE, PILL-MALL, LONDON. (ESTABLISHED 1824.) Undoubted security, guaranteed by a large capital; an influen• tiel proprietary; the long standing of the Office, and the otitis 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 desire to secure the advantages of a prospective bonus, by a small additional outlay, the deed of settlement assigns four•fißhr of the profits. Bonuses may be commuted for equivalent reductions of Pre. mince at the option of the Assured, by which arrangement the amount originally assured may be kept up at a continually de- creasing cost. Insurances effected on joint as well as on single lives, for short terms or otherwise, and to meet any specified 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, established in all principal towns. .IEREMIAH LODGE, A. 8., Resident Actuary and Secretary. THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, Two Millions. Established in 1836. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament. Offices-97, C sad e•street, Liverpool ; 20 and 21, Poultry, London ; and 61, King•etreet, Manchester. Trustees. Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart. Adam Hodgson, Esq. Samuel Henry Thompson, Esq. Directors in Liverpool. chairman—Thomas l3rocklebunk, Esq. Deputy Chairmen Jos. C. Ewart, M.P., and Francis Haywood, Esqrs. Secretary Swinton Boult, Esq. Directors in London. Chairman Matthew Forster, Esq. Deputy-Chairman—George Frederick Young, Esq. Resident Secretary—Benjamin Henderson, Esq. Directors in Manchester. Chairman—Samuel Ashton, Esq, Resident Secretary—R. A. Kennedy, Esq. FIRE DEPARTMENT. 1854. £113,612 Insurances may be effected in this Department on terms as low as those of most other Companies. Fanning Stock insured at 9s. per cent., free from the conditions of average, and allowing a Steam Thrashing Machine. LIFE DEPARTMENT. 1853. 1854. £8,913 Annuities Immediate and Deferred. Bonuses guaranteed when the Policy is issued. No Swill) Duty charged. Prospectuses and further information may be obtained at the Offices of the Company, or from any of the Agents. SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company. BENJAMIN HENDERSON, Resident Secretary, London. THE PRESS. SCOTTISH EQUITABLE (MUTUAL) LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament. THE TWENTY-FOC HTH ANNUAL GEN ERA L MEETING of this SOCIETY was held at Edinburgh, on Tuesday, May 1, 1658. The Report by the Directors, among other information, contained the following particulars:— During the year closed un Ist March last -626 Policies have been issued. The Sums Insured thereby amount to 254,6701.; And the Annual Premiums thereon to 9,0411. The position of the Society at Ist March was as follows: Existing Assurances Annual Revenue Accumulated Fund. This Corporation has been in existence Twenty-four Years. It proceeds on the principle of Mutual Contribution, the Surplus of Profit being wholly divisible among the members. The total additions to Policies made at and preceding March 1, 1953, amounted to SIX HUNDRED AND RIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND rirry•rivie POUNDS. The amount paid to the Representatives of Deceased Mem bers is upwards of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS. Copies of the report, and all other information, may be had on application at the Head Office, or Agencies. Agent in London—W. COOK, 120, Biahopsg. VIEW or THE PROGRESS AND POSITION OF TH street Within . is SOCIETY