The Press. — London, England, 1856-11-29 00:00:00

NOVEMBER 29, 1856. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL The supplies of each kind of meat have been rather extensive, and the demand has been in a sluggish state, as follows:—Beef, 2e 4d to 46 4d ; mutton, 38 to 4a I,d; veal, 39 tid to ta 8d; pork, 36 8d to Ss 4d per Bibs by the carcase. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE Tvesd4y, November 25. BANKRUPTS.—JOHN KINOPFORD INGE, Litt'MOUTHS, Kent, brewer and maltater—WlLLlAM WENDEN, Great Bromley E -aex, tattle dealer—JOHN DOYLEY, Dawley, Salop, draper—REES DAVIES, Tredegar, Monmouth, grocer—Rica...an DERRY, Ormskirk, Lancaster, innkeeper. SCOTCH SEQU ESTRATIONS.—WILLI IC WALTON SW IN rms. Gla.gow, commission merchant.—Ozoitoz Mcsass, Cum nock, innkeeper—JAMES STEWART CARNACITAN, Glasgow, druggist—Davin Su RP, Clackmaunan, grocer. Friday, November 2R. BANKRUPTS.—DEOROR DANDY, Old•street, wine merchant .-AALPRED 0 , Ear, Kidderminster. grocer—SimEoN LORD and Entvta • Loan, Bacup, millwrights—SAMUEL PALMER CHAP MAN, Lincoln, grocer —DAN ASQUITH, Halifax, Yorkshire, inn keeper—WlLLlAM BRISCOE, Ashton-under-Lyne, timber dealer— CHARLES OSWALD Bossori, Belmont-wharf, York road, King's cross, whartinger— MICHAEL WlLtis, Shot Tower-wharf, Lam beth, ftre-wood manufacturer—WlLLlAM HUGHES, Liverpool, builder GEORGE SLEDOALL WRIGHT and JOHN WRIGHT, Liverpool, brewers—MARGARET JANE STOVELD, Blyth, NOVl umberlandshire, ship-builder. BIRTHS. BLANDFORD—On the 26th instant, in Lower Brook.street, the Ntarehioness of Blandford, of a son. CAVAYE—On the 20th instant, at Edinburgh, the wife of Major. General Cavaye, Bombay Army, of a son. CLIE'TON—On the 22nd instant, at Fife, Keith, Banffshire, _ . Lady Benin Clifton, of a daughter. COCHRANE—On the 24th instant, in Belgraye.square, the wife of Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, of a son. DENISON— On the 25th instant, at Roundhay Lodge, newt Leeds, the Hon. Mrs. Denison, of a son. PELHAM—On the 22nd instant, at Southsea, the wife of Capt. the Hon. Frederick T. Pelham, It.N , of a daughter. MARRIAGES. GLYN—CLEMENTS—On the I , 4th instant, at St. James's, Piccadilly, Richard Thomas Glyn, Esq., Captain 24th Hegt., to Anne Penelope, daughter of Colonel Clements, late of the 73rd Regt. HA LFORD—ANDREWES—On the 25th instant, at Christ Church, SL Pancras. the Rev. J. F. Halford. eon of Sir Raiford. Bart., of Wiston Hall, Leicestershire, to Ismena, daughter of J. S. Andrewes, Esq. LEE—FULLER—On the 21st of May, at Kalapol . New Zealand, George Leslie Lee, Esg.. of Ilighfield, Amuri, to Maria, daughter of Lleut.•Colouel Fuller, C. 13., of Stoke Grange, Oxon. MONTRESOR—DICKINS—On the 25th instant. at St. James's chvrch, Piccadilly, Lieut •Colonel Montresor, Grenadier Guard 3. to Laura, daughter of the Rev. W. W. Dickins, rector of Adisham, Kent. DEATHS. COX—On the 22nd instant, at Weymouth, Elizabeth, wife of Lfeot.•Colonel Cox, late 56th Regt., aged 31. FRAZER—On the 24nd instant, at Woolwich, Emma Lady Frazer, widow of the late Sir Augustus Frazer, K.C.8., aged 71. NELLEY—On the 10th instant, at Malta, Major Nelley, for merly of the 77th Regt., aged 57. PLAYFAIR—On the 2nd instant, in Clarges•street, Piccadilly, James George Playfair, Esq., M.D , formerly of Edinburgh. RODEN—On the 23rd instant, at Bath, Julian Anne, Countess Dowager of Roden, aged -2. STEWART—On the Ath instant, at Pan, in France, Georgina Eliza, daughter of the late Lieut.-Colonel Josiah Stewart, C. 8., aged 30. WATCH, CLOCK, and CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY. 33 and 34, LUDGATE HILL, London. Established 1749. —J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern, invites attention to his magnificent and unprece dented display 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 superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. The designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, supe, lority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, d urability, and reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchaser should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free on application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc• tlons 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 performances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Liverpool Journal, June 14.—" We would unhesi tating y recommend them to intending purchasers." From the Leicester Journal, May 9. —" Having tried hit watches, we are enabled to give them a first-rate character." From the Merge Guardian, May 81.—" Speaking in some degree, from experience, Mr, Benson's stock is scarcely to be equalled.' From the Aberdeen Journal, August 31.—' Suitable for all classes and purses." From the Daily Telegraph, March 23.—" We have great plea sure in pointing out a watch manufactory where our friends can purchase a good watch without paying an exorbitant price." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &c. - 41 15s, 51155, to 151 lbs each. Gold highlyfiniehed movements, et Gs , 151 15s, to 40 guineas. izontal Movements, Jewelled, ito., 5;, fl 15a. to Al 5s each. Silver led. jewelled movements, 31 10s, 101 10s, to 20 guineas. teu with every Watch, and sent, Ireland, Wales, or any pert of the 'ost•ottice or Bankers' order, made and 34, Ludgate-hill, London. Watch (dubs supplied. Old HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS Unparalleled Remedies for Scorbutic Eruptions.—John Nichol]. Dale•street, Liverpool, informs Professor Holloway he was suffering for many years with scorbutic eruptions on both arms. This painful complaint affected his bodily health; be became seriously ill, and consulted the most eminent medical practitioners in Liverpool without experiencing the slightest relief, when he was advised to give these far-famed remedies a trial, and in an inconceivably short time was curet—gratefully rendering his testimony for the benefit of others similarly afflicted. Sol I by all medicine-vendors throughout the world ; at Professor Holloway's Establishment , . 244, Strand ; tendon, and 80, Maiden-lane, New York; by A. Stamps, Conatautiaople; A. Guidloy ; Smyrna; and E.Muir, Malta. ANNUAL REVENUE. ONE;HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THOUSAND POUNDS. Emma° Assugancss. FOUR MILLIuNS AND THREE QUARTERS. At the Division of Surplus, at 1 stMarch,lBsl3, a Policy for 1,0(04 effected at Ist March, 1832, was increased to 1,5711. 18a. being at the rate of Two and a Quarter per cent, per annum on the sum assured. This addition may be converted Into api etildt payment, or applied in reduction of the future premiums.. Profits are divided Triennially, and belong wholly to Ufa Assured. Policies effected before Ist March next will receive Six Tears' Additions at the Division of Surplus in 1882. Copies of the Report by the Directors on the recent Dlds'on of Surplus, and all information, msy be had on app.icitAton at the Head Office or Agencies. ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager. WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. Haan OFFIcz-28, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH. OFFICE IN LONDON-26, POULTRY. A. T. RITCHIE, Agent. E CONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. HENRY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq., Cludrauol. ROBERT BIDDULPH; Esq., Deputy Chairman, A D VANTAGES : The Lowest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System. The Whole of the Profits divided among the Assured ever" Fifth Year. _ _ No Charge for Policy Stamps, nor for Service in the TeoMatlij or Militia Corps. Policies in force, upwards of 7,2G0. The Assurance Fund amounts to 21,500,000. Income npirutts of 1240.000 per Annum. _ _ The sum of t 397,000 was added to Policies at the last Dial• sion, which produced an average Bonus of 467 per Cent, on the Premiums paid. For particulars apply to ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary, 6, New Bridge-street, Blackfriare. ANNUAL PREMIUM to Assure 4100 ft.r the Whole Tern of Life, with Perticipatiorlin the Profits.. Age. Prem. t. 8. d. 15 .. 1 10 8 20 .. 1 14 7 A'e. Prem. It e. d. 25 .. 1 19 0 31 .. 2 4 3 I. B. 35 10 40 .. 2 19 COMMERCIAL BANK OF LONDON. LOTHBURY, and a, HENRIETTA-STREET, COO* garden. The Directors hereby give notice that a gENERAZ MEETING of the Shareholders will be held at the Banktor house of the Company in Lothbury nn TUESDAY, the 16th Of December next, at One o'Clock precisely, to elect a Director tn the room of Edward Oxenford. b:sq., and that Herbert Taylot, Esq. (nt the firm of David Taylor and Sons, Mark•lane), who is a duly qualified Proprietor. hes announced his intention of offer• ing himself as a candidate for the vacant seat. By order of the Board, A. R. CUTBELL, Manager. 22nd November, 1856. RADIATING and REFLECTING STOVE. WILLIAM S. BURTON'S New Register Stove combinds completely the well known principles of both Stephens's and S3lvester's celebrated patent stoves, while it has others equally valuable which are peculiarly its own, and for which a patent has been granted. Its reflecting and radiating powers are per fect, it is very simple and cannot be put out of order, consumes but little fuel, is most cleanly and cheerful in use, while its general appearance, no fender being needed. is most imposing. Prices. complete, black or bronzed, from al 105.; bright, 141. ss. and upwards. One may be seen in action in his show-monis. which contain such an ssaortment of tenders, stoves, ranges, fire-irons, and general ironmongery u cannot be approached elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or ex quisiteness of workmanship. Bright stoves. with bronzed ornaments and two se's of bars, 41. 14s. to PA. 13s. ; ditto, with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, 51. ss. to 221. Bronzed fenders, with standards, 's. to 51. 12s. steel fenders, 21. 15e. to 111 ; ditto, with rioh ormolu ornaments, 21. 16a. to 181. Firs. Irons from Is. 9d. the set to 41. 4s. TEDSTEADS, BEDDING, and FURNI TURE.—WILLIAd S. BURTON'S Stock on show of Iron and Brass Bedsteads and Children's Cots stands unrivalled either for extent, beauty of design, or moderateness of prices. He also supplies Bedding and Bed Hangings of guarantee quality and workmanship. Portable Folding Bedsteads, from 12s. 64.; Patent Iron Bed. steads, fitted with dovetail joints and patent sacking. from 155.; and Cots, from 235. each. Handsome Ornamental Iron act Brass Bedsteads, in great variety, from $2 Bd. to £2(. A Halt Tester Patent Iron Bedstead, three feet wide, with Bedding, ac., complete-- Bedstead 4l 4 6 Chintz furniture 0 14 0 Paillasse, wool mattress, bolster, and pillow • pair of cotton sheets, three blankets, and a coloured counterpane cs 14 4 A double bedstead. same AG 3 0 If without Half-Tester and Furniture— Single bed, complete 8 13 9 Double bed. complete LAMPS a NIODERATEUR, from 6s. to 27 71; WILLIAM S. BURTON has collected from the different makers here and in France a variety that defies competition. As many imported from France are inferior in the works. William S. Burton selects at Paris from the best makers only. and he can guarantee each lamp he sells u perfect in all its parts. His Stock comprises also en extensive assortment of EMAIL 4 CAMPHINE, PALMER'S, and all other LAMPS. Pure Colza Oil. 4s. Bd. per gallon. Palmer's Candles, 91d. per Patent Campbine, 4s. per gallon. Thelate additions to these extensivepremiass the largest in Europe) are of such a character tl EIG H 1 HOUSES is devoted to thed isplay of thi oent stock of GENERAL HOUSE I RON MONO! Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Br Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads. IFledbangings;, so arranged in Sixteen Large 5' afford to parties furnishing facilities In the that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free. No. 39, OXFORD•STREET ; 1, la. 2, 81LIKET ; 4 ,6, and 0, PEBAra-PLAGE. accurate titne-keepera. 31 lb., .1 Lever Watches. Jewelled and 81 As, 101 10., !21 lila, 141 14s, SILVER WATCHES, Hnrii exact titne•keepers, 21 2s. 21 13 Lever Watches, highly tinlshe 41 10s. 51 !OR, 71 10s, 8/ 10s. li A Two Years' Warrenty glvi carriage paid, to Scotland, Jr k ing.inm, upon receipt of Poe payable to J. W. BENSON, 39 Merckants, Shippers, and Mikan' talon in Exchange. El _ I HE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Insiliuted AccuxtuATED FUNDS—ONE MILLION STERLING. nines (alreedy b 1! :ter that the entire gr of the most magnfil. ONG ERY (ineludini Ls, Brushes, Turnery, ,ends. Bedding, and ge Show-rooms as 111 selection of geidi S. , and 3, NEWMAN Xstablished THE PRESS. VIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.- JULLIEN's CONCERTS.— LAST WEEK BUT ONE. — The New Grand French Quadrille.—MlSS JULIANA MAY.— MAD. ELISA POMA, Prima Donna from the principal Theatres in Italy, will shortly appear. Third appearance this season of the celebrated Pianist MISS ARABELLA GOD DARD. Programme for MONDAY, December let, 1456. PART I. Overture—" Freischiitz" Weber (first time this season). Quadrille—From M. Jullien'a opera " Pietro it Grande," Jullien. Symphony—Allegreto from the "Scotch Svmphony," Mendelssohn. Air—Signor Millardi. Polka—" My Mary Ann" (nineteenth time), Jullien, Fantasia—Pianaforte —Miss Arabella Goddard. Varsovienne "The Warsaw," (seventh time this season) Grand Aria—Miss Juliana May. The French Quadrille, Jullien,with variations by MM. De Folly, De Yong. Collinet, Lavigne, Hughes, Sonnenberg, and Koenig, Finale—" Partant pour la Syrie," " Vive Empereur." PART IL Opera—Gran Operatic Selection from Verdi's Opera IL TROVATORE, with Solos by Herr Koenig, M. Lavigne, and Mr. Hughes. Fantasia— Pianoforte Miss Arabella Goddard. Polka—" Minnie Polka." Jullien (firat time of performance). Air—Miss Juliana May. Valle—" Georgette," D'Albert. Air—Signor Millardi. Polka—" Cnatterbox," Galop—" Etna," D'Albert. _ _ To commence at Eight o'clock. Prices of Admission :—Promenade, ls. ; Dress Circle, 2s. 6d.; Private Boxes, 10s. 6d., 11 ls., and upwards. Private Boxes, to be secured of Mr. Nugent, at the Box-otlice of the Theatre ; at all the principal Libraries and Music Sellers ; and at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent Street. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. On Monday next, and during the Week, the Comedy of WIVES AS THEY WERE AND MAIDS AS THEY ARE. Characters by Messrs. Addison: F. Vining, G. Vining, G.Murrsy, G. Cooke, White, and H. Cooper; Miss Swaaborough, Miss Herbert, and Mrs. Stirling. After which a new Faroe, en tilled JONES THE AVENGER. Characters by Messrs. F. Robson, J. Rogers, Danvers, G. Cooke, and Miss Marston.-- Commence at Half-past Seven. DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-eguare. Open (for gentlemen only) horn Ten till Ten, containing upwards of one thousand models and preparations, illustrating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, sc. Lectures are delivered at Twelve, Two, Four, and Half-past Seven. by Dr. G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S ; and a New and High.y Interesting Series of Lectures is now in course of ielivery by Dr. KAHN, at a quarter-past Eight.—Admission, One Shilling. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOL for ORPHAN and NECESSITOUS CHILDREN, PINNER. PATRON—His Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT. The ANNIVERSARY DINNER to celebrate the foundation of this Institution will be held at the LONDON TAVERN, Bishopsgate-street, on Saturday, the 27th of December. SIR EDWARD BULW ER LYFTON, Bart.. M.P., has kindly con sented to take the chair. The Sheriffs of London and Middle sex, J. J. Mechi, Esq., and Frederick Keats, Esq., have pro mised to attend. Tickets, One Guinea each, to be obtained from any of the Stewards, or at the Offices of the Institution, 81, Cheapside. ALFRED LENCH SAUL, Secretary. November 28th, 1856. WEST -END of LONDON and CRYSTAL PALACE RAlLWAY.—Opening from Wandsworth common to the junction with the Brighton Railway atthe Crystal Palace. Communication for Wandsworth, Balbam, Streatham, and Lower Norwood, with the City and the Crystal Palace. On and after the let of December, TRAINS will RUN between the Temporary Station at WANDSWORT 11-COMMON and LONDON-BRIDGE. in connection with the present Crystal Palace service of the Brighton Company, stopping at the Crystal Palace and intermediate stations, as under, viz.:— Leave London-7.50, 9, 0.20, 10.10, 10.40, 11.40, 1240, 1.40, 2.40, 3.40, 4.25, 5.25, 6.10, 7. , Arrive Wandsworth-3.35, 9.46, 10.10, 10.55, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3,30, 4.90, 6.16, 6.10, 6.55, 7.50. Leave Wandsworth —B.lO, 9.16, 9.50, 10.20, 11.15, 11.45, 12.45. 1.46, 2.46, 3.45, 4.35, 5.35, 6.45, 7.45. Arrive London-9. 10.5, 10.35, 11.10, 12.5, 12.26, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6,20, 6,20, 7.30, 8.90. Applications for Season Tickets to b e made at the Offices of the Brighton Railway Company, London-bridge. By order. EDWARD BELLAMY, Secretary. Greshamihouse. Old Broad street, Nov. 25, 1856. EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY. Seven Pounds of Excellent CONGOU or SOUCHONG may be bad for ONE GUINEA. Coffees from Is. per lb. Offices, 9, Great St. Helen's•churchyard, Bishopegate. fLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA, acknowledged for the last thirty years to be the most effec tual remedy produced for restoring the hair and promoting the growth of whiel -, -s and moustaches. is continually receiving the most distinguished testimonials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. In bottles, 9s. 6d., 65., and 11.. Sold wholesale and retail, 13, Wollington-street North Strand. MR. ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, —BADEN, up the RHINE, and PARIS—is now open EVERY EVENING (except Saturday) at Eight o'clock. Stalls, Ss.; Area, 25.; Gallery, Is. Stalls can be secured at the Box Office, EGYPTIAN HALL, PICCADILLY, every day between Eleven and Four, without any extra charge. The morning re presentations take place every Tuesday and Saturday at Three o'clock. MISS P. HORTON'S POPULAR ILLUS -111 TRATIONS.—Mr. and Mrs. T. GERMAN REED will give the above Entertainment at the Gallery of Illustration, 14, Regent•etroet, Waterloo•place, EVERY EVENING (except Saturday), at Eight o'clock. A Morning Performance every Saturday at Three o'clock. Stalls,3s., 95., Is., may be secured at the Gallery, and at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent street.