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190 THE CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Joint•atock Companies' Act. IftsG. CAPITAL £310,000, in 62.000 Shares of 45 each. DIRECTORS. The Right Honourable Viscount EXMOUTH, Montagueen and Canonteign, Devonshire. Chairman FREDERICK THOMAS PARSONS, Esq., Porchester-terrace, park, Deputy• Chairman Sir 1. HKRBERT MADDOCK, M.P., Suffolk-street, Pall-mall BICHAAD THOMAS COUaENa, Esq. (Messrs. Gooch and Comens), upper Thames-street and London-wall }Lenart° N. Dickson, Esq. (Messrs. Dickson, De Wolf, and Co.), George-yard, Lombard-street, and San Francisco FRANCIS LITTLE, Esq., St. James's-street, and Salein•house, Lees, Lancashire EDWARD M.'MMATT, Esq.. Chairman of the Burton Brewery Company, Burton-on-Trent WILLIAM NICHOLSON, Esq., Old Trafford, Manchester DUDLEY OLIVER, Esq., Ashby•de-la-Zonch WILLIAM WARNE, Esq., chairman of the Linares T.ead Mining Company (William Warne and Co.), Greshutu.sneet West, and Tottenham Beasamas•--The Dank of London, Threadneedle-street and Charing-cross Bouctrotts—Messrs. Hughes, Kearsey, Masterman, and Hughes, Bucklorsbury SECRETARY—W. W. Terrington, Esq. Orrices —2B, POULTRY. Hyd©• , The primary object of this Company is to give a steady and continuous supply of Water throughout the year, fur which there is an ustturrEr, DEMAND, to the miners engaged in this, one of the most valuable and thickly•settled districts of the wiiule butte of California. The reports of the two English gentlemen who were deputed at different periods to investigate the merits of the enterprise, together with a map of the district and detailed information by which an estimate can be formed of the extraordinary prospects of this undertaking, are published in it pamphlet, and may be had at the Otticee of the Company, and of Messrs. Bruntou and Ce., 5, Waterloo-place, Pall•mcll. If the result of the investigation about to be made shall not be entirely satisfactory to the present Board of Directors, the whole amount of P beer ptio u s will be returned to the sub scribers without deduction. . . Applications for shares in the usual form must ba accompanied by the bankers' receipt for a sum equal to 11. for every share applied for. 21. additional to be paid ou the shares allotted when the agent is appointed to proceed to California (of which due notice will be given), and the remaining 21. par share on the re ceipt of his report of the completion of the purchase. CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY " LIMITED."—The Directors hereby give Notice, that the LAST DAY for receiving applications for SHARES will be FRIDAY, the 27th of &throaty. W. W.TERRINGTON, Secretary. Offices, fltl, Poultry, London. ("ARDEN WATERING ENGINES, Ul SYRINGES, &c. &c., upon the most approved principles, manufactured only by RICHARD READ, 83, REGENT-CIRCUS. PICCADILLY, LONDON. ••• Descriptilnis sent post free. 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 2s. 6d. per lb. Teas are already 3d. per lb. dearer. Warehouses, 9, GREAT SAINT HELEN'S C HU RC II YARD, Bishopsgate. ASLER'S citisTAL GLASS CHANDE: kf LI ERS 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• scrip , ion. Export and furnishing .irders executed with despatch —l4, Oxford-street. Manufactory, Broad-street, Birmingham Established 107. HAIR CUTTING. For Weak or Falling Hair the best treatment is frequent and careful eluting UNWI N and AI.I3ERI' have adopted a new system, by which every hair is assiduously pointed, at their elegant Subscription Hait•cutting Saloons, 24, PICCADILLY. Ladies' or Gentle men's annual subscription, ICs. Propriebrs of the Colombian Hair Dye—the only hair dye that dues nu injure the health or hair. Sold iii cases, ss. ed., 7s. 4;d., and los. dd. AVIES'S CANDLES, 7,}d. and Sd per lb. ; D genuine Sperm. 2s. 2d. ; Transparent Wax, Re. 4d.; best Wax, 25. 6(1.; fine British Wax, Is. bd. ; German Wax. Is. 3d.; Botanic Wax, Is. hi. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, is. Id. per lb. ; Composite, 2d., 10d., Ild., and 114 d.; Moulds, 9d. ; Palmer's Metallic, ona or two wicks, 9 ;,cl. ; Magnums. 10d.; Yellow Soap, 405., 4 Is., 481., and 52s per 1121bil. ; olil Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; Honey, Is. 4.1.; White Windsor, Is. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. ed. ; Argand Oil, ss. od. per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Cash, At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S, 61, ST. 'M A ICU N'S LANE, Charing•cross, London. TWENTY SHILLINGS PER DOZEN. SOUTH AFRICAN PORT. AFRICAN SHP:lntl'. Having tasted these Wines, we say to those who like wine possessing richness without sweetness, dryness with. out acidity, and hod , / without brandy, by all means give them a trial."—Vide Beira Weekly Messenger, January 17. 16:)7. Bottles included. Packages allowed for when returned. Delivered free to any of the railway termini in London Terme cash._ A sample Bottle for Twenty•four Stamps. Country orders must contain a remittance. Cheques to be crossed " Bank of London." .i. L. DENMAN, Wine and Spirit importer, d 5, FEN CHUHC ii•STREET, London. Couuting•huune entrance, tire door on the left up Itailwapplace. AUTI O N. Tradesmen, Merchants, Shipperr, Outfitters, &c.—Whereas it has lately come to my knowledge that 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 ~aid Ink. •,,,s This Caution is published by me to prevent farther impo- sition upon the public, and serious injury to myself. —E. It. BOND, Sole Executrix and Widow of the late John Bond, Long lane, West Smithfield, London. THE PRESS. WYCOMBE RAILWAY NOTICE is hereby given, that the next GENERAL MEE:TING of the Shareholders of this Company will be held, pursuant to the Act of Parliament, at the Great Western Rail way Hotel, Paddington, on SATURDAY, the 28th day of February instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely, for the purpose of transacting the ordinary business of the Company; and the Books kept by the Company for the Regis. tration of the Transfer of Shales will be closed from the ISth February instant until after the meeting. By order, W. H. WILSON, Secretary. Offices of the Company, 3, Park•street, Westminster, February 7th. 1857. ►IIHE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY. 11 Enrolled uniier 6th and 7tii Will. IV., cap .:12, as the CON• SERVATIVE BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY.— NOTICE is hereby given, that the Eighteenth Qiisrterly General Meeting of the Members of the Conservative Benefit Building Society will be held at the Offices, 33, Norfolk•atreet, Strand, London, on TUESDAY, the 10th of March. IsS7, at Three of the clock in the afternoon, Viscount RANELAOR in the chair, to receive the Quarterly Report of the Executive Committee, and for general purposes. By order of the Board. CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tube THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all C handlers. Grocers, &c. &c. (WILTED EIDER-DOWN PETTICOATS kt are strongly recommended to those who wish to combine elegance with comfort. To be had only of W. H. BATSON and Co., 3'J. Maddox-street, Regent-street. Depot for the Eider- Down Quilts and Patent spring Pillows. fILDRIDGES BALM OF COLUMBIA, acknowledged for thelast thirty years to be the most effec tual remedy prchluced for restoring the hair and promoting the growth of whiskers and moustaches, is continually receiving the most distinguished testimonials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. In bottles, 311.6i1., 65., and Hs. Sold wholesale and retail, 18, Wolliugton•atreet North Strand. FENDERS, STOVES, anti FIRE IRONS. Buyers of the above are requested, before finally deciding, to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS. They contain such an assortment of Fenders, Sco 'es, Ranges, Fire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot ue approached elsewhere, eithor for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui siteness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed orna mentsand two sets of bars, 41. 148. toI31.138.; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, .51. Ss. to 221.; Bronzed Fenuers, with standards, from 7s. to 51. 12s. ; Steel Fenders from 21. 11 s. to Ill.; ditto, with rich ormolu ornameuts,from 21.155. to 181. ; Fire-irons, from 18. 9d. the set, to 41. 4s. The BURTON and all other PATENT STOVES, with ra diating hearth plates. ouTLERYWARRANTED.—The most varied v Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world, all war ranted, is on Sale at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S, at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the Saler. ivory-handled table knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen; desserts to match, Ps. a.; if to balance, thi. per dozen extra; car vers, 45.3.1. per pair; larger sizes, from 19s. 641. to 265. per dozen ; extra tine, ivory, 32r. ; if with silver ferrules, 375. to tals. ; white bone table knives, 7s. 6d. per dozen ; desserts, ss. 6d.; carvers, 2a. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7a. 4d. per dozen ; des serts, 65.; carvers, 2s. 6d. ; black wood-handled table knives and forks, Os. per dozen; table steels, from Is. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish carvers. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR L SILV E R.—The Beal NICK EL 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 ot nammtally, as by no possible test can it be diattuguishedfrom real silver. Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Table Spoons and Forks, per doz. 38s. .. 4ss. .. 6os . Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto fee and Coffee ' 4 ets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters, Candlesticks, ttc.. at proportionate prices. All kinds of Replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED Fiddle. Thread. Ring's Table Spoons and Forks,per dozen 12s. .. 28s. .. 30s Dessert ditto and ditto Teaditto COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES JJ in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and most recherché patterns. Tin dish covers, Gs 8d the set of six ; block tin, 12s 3d to 2ms 92 the set of six; elegant modern put. terns, 34. to 3As 8.1 the dot ; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, 76s Gd to 110 s Gd the set; Sheffield plated, 101 to IGI 10s the set; block•tiu hot•water dishes, with wells for gravy, 12s to 30s; Britannia metal, 22s to 77a; electropleted on nickel, full size, 111 11a. The additions to these extensive premises (already by far the largest in Europe) areof such a character that the entire of MGM HOUSES is devoted to thedisplay of the most maguiti. cent stock of GENERAL HOUSE I RONNIONGERY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turnery, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bedliangings), so arranged in Sixteen Large Showrooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. 39, OXFORD•STREET 061; I. lA, 2, and 3, NEWM AN sritEb:T ; 4, b, and 6, PE IIIIVS-PLAC PI, London. Leta. lished la:!0. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS.— By the joint action of these two inestimable sp reifies, all cutaneous eruptions are quickly banished from the system ; the worst descriptions of wounds or ulcers are easily eradicated; the morbiiic matter which nature finds ntjurous to her is thrown out, and a thoroughly healthy state of the blood and fluids is the result, restoring a sound mind and body to sufferers after other treatment has been found ineffectu ; in many cases saving surgical operations, and even life itself, by their mira culous power.—Sold by all medicine-vendors throughout the world; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and dO, Malden-lane, New York; uy A. Stamps, Con• atantanople ; A. Guidicy : Smyrna; and E. Muir, !digits. SATOIWAI I I NSTRUCTION Session, lasting A,r five months, commences on the Ist of March, at the Normal Training School, South Kensington, Loneon. Terms for the admission of male and female Students may be obtained at the Office, or on application by letter. NORMAN M'LEOD. Cromwell-gardens, South Kenslneton. 'DOSS I N l'S STABAT MATER, arranged by W. H. Callcott, for the Pianoforte. Books 1 and 2,4 s. • 9, 35.; and Accompaniments (ad. lib.) for flute, violin, ana violoncello, 2g. each book; Harp Accompaniment, by T. H. Wright, 3s. each hook; " Pro pec,mtis" and " Cuing animain " (singly), 24. each. The vocal music may be had to the version of "Il Conte Ugolino." Also a variety of other works by the above arranger an d ot h ers. . . . _ C. LONSDALE, Musical Circulating Library--(Terms, two guineas and upwards per minim), 2U, Old Bond-street. Now ready, postage free, ALIST of the principal NEW and CHOICE BOOKS in circulation at MU DIE'S SELECT LIBRARY. Also, a List of Surplus Copies of RECENT WORKS veth• drawn from circulation. and offered at greatly reduced prices for cash. CHARLES EDWARD MUDIE, New Oxford-street, London, and Cross.street, Manchester. MY DIAMOND STUDS, by the Author of " My Brother's Wife"—The Fire Raters, by Bessie Parkes—Progress of Science—Mare's Nests in Pal nassus—A Home of Clouds and Sunshine; and numerous other meta b Authors of repute. " A Contrast," from a painting (A.Solomon), and other engravings hi the first style by Henry Linton, form the chief contents. both literary and artistic, of No. XXII. of the NATIONAL MAGAZINE, price 2tl. weekly, richly Illustrated. London : NATIONAL MAGAZINE COMPANY (Limited), 25, Essex•street (W. C.? ; and all Booksellers. A UXILIUM INSTITUTE. - CLERICAL, SCHOLASTIP, LEGAL, and MEDICAL AGENCY.— Established in 1852 for the negotiation of engagements in all professions. Partnerships negotiated. Legal and medical practices sod school property transferred. 9ffices, 15t, STHAN I), three doors east of Somerset•house, W. C. H E N A T 10 N, I theORGAN of I RISH RILIHTS and IRISH INTEREST, is published Weekly at 6,1,0 W ER ARBEY-STREET,DUBLIN Units: Single copy, 4d.• Stamped, ad.; Six Monthv, stamped, 10e. Payable in advance. AOENCI ES at the following places:— LONDON. Many ANDREWS. 13, Duke -street, Little Britain. • Alsoat Birkenhead, Bridford, birminghtun, Leeds,Llverpcd, Manchester, Sheffield, Wigan, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and n the principal Towns and C idea of England OELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ki ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied, being the beet in the world ; sold from 3e. : sent free for 34 stomps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and hands, 3s. Cd. 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, I.ittle Queen street, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, BARCLAY, Fan ingdon•street. nEANE'S TABLE CUTLERY, celebrated for more than 130 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 32e. per dozen ; choice ditto Balance Handles from 225. per dozen ; medium ditto Balance Handles (an exceedingly cheap and serviceable family article), les. per dozen ; also Bone, Horn, Stag, and every variety of mounting, all warranted. Plated Dessert Knives and Forks, with Silver, Pearl, Ivory, and Plated Handles, in cases of 12. 18, or 24 pairs ; also plated Fish.eating Knives, from 425. per dozen. Silver and Plated Fish Carvers, of the newest and most elegant designs, always in stock. London Agents for Messrs. 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. 1700. TT W. BENSO N'S WATCH. CLOCK, und • CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 93 and 34, LUD GATE HILL, London. Established 1749. J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCH ES 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, &c., with all the latest improvements, mounted in euperbly•tinished engine -turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. ['he 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 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 PAM PH LET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free on applicati ), 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 pet romances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the 21foritino Post, Oct. 80, 1880.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling iu ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure." From the Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design and perfection hi workmanship." From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute which Mr. Ronson has obtained for the qualities of his manu facture stands second to none." From tho Morning Herald, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of Mr. Benson as a London manufacturer must secure for him a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe, Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taste, and design." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &e. accurate time•keepere, 31 lb., 41 15s, 3110 s, to 151 Vat each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highlytinished movements, Ci Os, 81 Ns, 101 Ins, 2 21 :2s. 141 143, 1t l Ills, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, do., exact timekeepers, 21 2s. 21 131, 31 15a, to 51 5s each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 41108, 51 10s, ;110s, 8110 s. 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 lergdom, upon receipt of Post•ottlce or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 31, Ludgt te•hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch tilubs supplied. 014 Watches taken in Exchange.