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MAY 23, 1857. VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 18, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY. Established 1838. Benjamin Hawes, Esq., Chairman. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Charles Baldwin, Esq. W. K. Jameson, Esq. George Denny, Esq. John Nolloth, Esq. J. C. Ditnsdale, Esq. M. Staiiiland, Esq. J. Gassiot, laq., F.R.S. Daniel Sutton, Esq. Aaron Goldsmid, Esq. O. B. Bellingham Woolsey Sidney Gurney, Esq. F:sq. The business of the Company embraces every description of risk connected with I.ife Assurance. The Premiums are mode rate, and may be paid quarterly, half-yearly, or otherwise. Credit allowed of one-third of the Premiums till death, or half the Premiums for five years, on Policies takou out fur the whole of life. Residence in most of the Colonies allowed without payment of any extra Premium, and the rates for the East end West Indies are peculiarly favourable to Assurers. Loans are made on Mortgage of Freeholds, Leaseholds, and Life Interests, Ac.—also to Policy-holders with unexceptionable Personal Sureties. Four-fifths or 80 per cent. of the entire Profits are appro priated to Assurers on the Profit Scale. WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tobe THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, Ac. &c. • ti 0 I I I P I r • a el • fc Is 11 is to tl a ti 1 1 i I 1 ALLSOPP'S PALE ALE IN IMPERIAL PINTS, TjARRINGTON PARKER and Co. are now delivering the above celebrated Ale. Its surpassing ex. cellence is vouched for by the highest medical and chemical authorities of the day. Supplied in bottles; also in casks of 18 gallons and upwards, by HARRINGTON PARKER and Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants, 51, Pallmiall.—May, 1857. "cIENTLE pressure" from without has caused kJ the Chancellor, though reluctantly, to take the War Tax off Tea. The EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY have accord- ingly lowered all their prices 4d. per lb., and the 6 lbs. bag of C‘agou may now be had at 2a. 6d. per lb., and Coffee iu the berry at lid. Warehouses: 0, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bi3hopsgate street. DEAFNESS.—The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of Idsl ( for Acoustic Instruments) wee to F. C. REIN, for hie new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS forthe DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex creme and every degree of Deafness. To bo procuredonly of the sole inventor awl maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly opposite kaeter.hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonialsseen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's PrivyCouneillors. SOUND AND WHITE TEETH are not only indispensably requisite to a pleasing exterior in both sexes, but they are peculiarly appreciated through life as highly conducive to the purposes of health and longevity, by the proper mastication of food. ROWLANDS' °DONT°, OR PEARL DENTIFRICE. This unique compound will eradicate all tartar and concretions and impart a earl like whiteness to the enamelled surface, re move spots of incipient decay, render the gums Arm and red, fix the teeth firmly in their sockets, and, from its aromatic induence, impart sweetness and purity to the breath.—Price 25. id. per box. CAUTION.—The words " Rowlands' Odonto" are on the Label, and " A. Rowland and Son, 20, liatton-garden" on the Govern ment Stamp. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, for improving and beautifying the complexion, eradicates cuM neous defects and discolourations, and renders th e skin soft, kir, and blooming. Price 4s. Gd. and As. Gd. per bottle. Csurtos.—The words " Rowlands' Kalydor n are on the Wrapper, and their signature in red ink. Sold by them, and by Chemists and Perfumers. dW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and eJ s CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and 34, LUD GATE-HILL, London. Established MO. 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, dc., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases. l'he designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. H the important requisites, supei iority of finish, coin blued 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 PAMPHLET, 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 persons who have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to he correct performances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morning Post, Oct. sn, 185 G.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism In structure." Front the Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design and perfection in workmanship." From the Morning Adrertiser, 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 as a London manufacturer must secure for hint a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe, Nov. All that can be desired in finish, taate, and design." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, dc. aecurate time-keepers, 81 HA, 41 15s, 5115 e, to 151 1:..s each. Gold Lever Watches, jeweileti and highly-tinisbed movements, el 61, 818 s, 101 10s, :21 :2e, 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, do., exact time-keepers, 2121, 21 15s, 31 15e, to 51 5s each. Silver Lever Watches, highly !Wished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 4110 s, 5110 s, 7110 s, 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 kingdom, upon receipt of Post-office or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 39 and 34, Ludgste-hill, London. Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS.—DR. 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 in a few days, without inconvenience, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trusses. Sent post free to any part of the world, with instruc tions for use, on receipt of 10s. 6a. by post-odice order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Brook-street, Holborn. London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be _pro.; ceeded against, and restrained by *Junction ,ot the Lord High Chancellor, 515 NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. DECLARATION OF BONUS NOTICE.—That a Bonus has been declarel for the past quinquennial period upon all participating Policies, making an addition thereto of the aggregate sum of 260,62T1. The Bonus may be applied either as au addition to the sum assured, or in reduction of the premiums. This Society has been established Forty-eight Years, during which it has paid to tho representatives of 6,051 deceased members 4,107.376/. During the live years since the last declaration of Bonus, it has paid 1,041,6671 13s. ld. —namely, $65,4271. 19s. 3d. sums assured, and 183,2591. 13s. lad. Bonuses thereon. At the expiration of that term, 10,132 Policies were in force, insuring 5,592,127/. 13e. Id., while its accumulated capital amounted to 2,34.171 i. it ii one of the very few purely mutual offices, its rates of premiutn are much below those usually charged, and it offers to its members the full advantage of the system of Lite Assuranee. For actions of the General Meeting, Prospectuses, and Forms of Proposal, apply to the Society's Offices, Surrey-street, Nor- wich, and 6, Crescent, New Bridge•street, illackfriars, London. £l,OOO IN CLEM OF DEATH; A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF it PER WEEK, In the event of INJURY by ACCIDENTS of every description may be secured ban Annual Payment of £3 for a Policy in THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY. Smaller Amounts may be secured by proportionate payments. No Charge for Stamp Duty. Railway Accidents alone may be insured against by the Journey or by the Year at all the principal Railway Stations where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had ; and of the Provincial Agents; and at the Head Office, London. N.B. Tile usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum paid as Compensation for Accidents, £22,722. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. Railway Passengers' Assurance Company. Empowered by !Special Act of Parliament, Office, 3, Old Broad-street, E.S. MOURNING MILLINERY.—The Milliners who manage Messes. JAY'S showrooms have just re turned from Paris, at:d are now prepared to show their latest adoptions of French fashions in MOURNING MILLINERY, Caps, tfcc.—The London General Mourning Warehouse, 247, 249, 231, Regent-street. SCOTT ADIE'S GUINEA WATERPROOF CI.OAKS.—The large Spanish Circular Shape with Hood,in the newest mixtures and natural wool=l, are now on view.—The ROYAL TARTAN WAREHOUSE, 115, Regent street, corner or Vigo-street. Patterns sent to the country free. LADIES' SPRING and SUMMER CLOAKS, Waterproof, and suited for walking and the carriage ; also Ladies' Jackets, suited for walking, driving, riding, and yachting, in great choice, of new Scotch material, manufactured expressly for this purpose, and exclusively for SCOTT ADIE, the ROYAL CLAN cARTAN WAREHOUSE, 115, Regent street, corner of Vigo-street. owricuLTußAL IMPLEMENTS and 11 GARDEN TOOLS of every description for the amateur or practical gardener, and of warranted quality. Deane, Dray and Co., have prepared for the present season a new ILLUS. TRATED PRICED LIST of the above (to be obtained gratis on application, or post free), including Lawn Mowing Machines, Garden Engines, Boyd's Patent Self-acting and Vulcan Scythes, Garden Rollers (from 30r.), Flower Stenos, Garden Seats, &c. Galvanised Game Netting from bd. per yard. Ornamental Wire Work made to order, Garden Arc Lea, Flower Baskets, &c. London agents for Lingham's Permanent Labels, price from Is. per box, containing 100; also Sayuor's celebrated Pruning Knives. Deane, Dray and Co., (opening to the Monument), London Bridge, E.C. Established, A.D. 1700. TO INVALIDS. - Mr. JAMES STEVENS, Surgeon, 26, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE (W.C.), formerly Resident Surgeon to the Loudon Hospital, having during a re sidence in India, and in the aguish part of Eases, had great ex- perience in affections of the STOMACH and LIVER, continues to be consulted daily, between eleven and two and from four until six, on Indigestion and derangements of those organs and their consequences, as Gout, Sc. Patients in the country writing, fully describing their cases, are promptly advised as to treatment, or medicine sent. nAVIES'S CANDLES, 61d. and 7d. per lb. ; genuine Sperm, 2s. 2d. ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d.; best Wax, Y s. Gd.; fine British Wax or Sperm, ls. 3d.; German Wax, ls. 3d. ; Botanic Wax' ls. Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, la. Id. per lb.; Composite, 9d., 10d., 11d., and 111 d.; Moulds, 81d. ; Palmer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 9d. ; Magnums. 91d.; Yellow Soap, 415., 485., and 12s. per 1121b5.; old Brown Windsor, la. 9d. per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; Honey, la. 4d.; White Windsor. Is. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d.; Argand Oil, bs. Od. per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Cub, At M. P. DAVITS and SONS, 63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing•cross, London. W. C. Now ready, in small Ara, price U. 6,1., SIVAN THE SLEEPER, a Tale of all Time. By the Rev. H. C. ADAMS, M.A., late Fcllow of Magdalen College, Oxford; Author of " The First of June," and other Works. Rzvisoroxs, Waterloaplace. Now ready, price CI„ 131 ÜBLIC OFFICES and METROPOLITAN 1 IMPROVEMENTS. By ALEXANDER J. B. BERES FORD HOPE, Esq., M.P. James RIDGWAY, Piccadilly ; and all Booksellers. Just published, in 2 vols. Sm. price 21s. cloth, QTATE POLICY of MODERN EUROPE, 0 from the beginning of the Sixteenth Centttry to the Present Time. L 0114012 : LONGMAN, CROWN, and CO. THE NAT I O N, the ORGAN of I RISH RIUHI S and IRISH INTERESTS Is published Weekly at 6,LOW ER ABBEINSTREET,DUBLIN Thaws: Single copy, 4d.; Stamped, bd.; 811 Months, stamped, 10s. Payable in advance. AAIENCI ES atthe following places:— LONDON. MARY ANDRIRS, 13, Duke•street, Little Britain. Alsoat Birkenhead, Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds, Lir , Manchester, Sheffield, Wigan, Edinburgh, tilsigelf, the principal Towns and Cities o f England. :,iverpcol, , w, andla THE PRESS. ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 6, NEW BRIDGE STREET, LONDON. Chairman—HENßY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq. Deputy Chairman—ROßEßT BIDDHLPH, Esq. ADVANTAGES:— Mutual Assurance The Lcwest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System The whole of the Profits divided every Fifth Year. Au Accumulated Capital of 21,575,000 During its existence the Society has paid in Claims .. 1,453,000 Reversionary Bonuses have been added to Policies to the extent of .. 830,000 The last Bonus, declared in 1834, averaged 67 per Cent. on the Premiums paid, and amounted to . , .. 337,000 Policies in force .. 7,437 The Annual Income exceeds 240,000 The next Division of Profits will be made in 1139. Assurances effected prior to 31st December, 1659, will parti- cipate in the Division of 1663. Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtainel on appli cation t'..) ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary. SPECIAL AGENCY.—The CON STITUT lON LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION issues Policies upon the principle of SUSTENTATION, by which the Assured are by right entitled to an absolute provision, under circumstances of inability to continue the payment of their premiums, against the prevention of their Policies from lapse or forfeiture. Applications from persons of respectability and active busi ness habits for Agencies in Town or Country are requested to be made at the Office. FRANCIS NORTON ERITII, Manager. 7, New Coventry-street, Leicester-square, London, W.C. QCHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER. k.) WATER. Manufactured by J. SCH %VEP PE & Co. (the sole lessees), from the Pure Water of the Holy Well, possesses all the celebrated properties of the Nassau Spring. SC HWEPPE'S SODA, MAUS ESIA, POTASS WATERS, AND LEMONADE, are manufactured as usual. Every Bottle is protected by a special Label. LONDON, LIVERPOOL, BRISTOL, AND DERBY. UR. MILES and the 16s. TROWSERS.- 131 The new Spring patterns for these world-famed Trowsers (originated by him) are forwarded to all parts of the country, with direztions for self-measurement, upon the receipt of six postage stamps, which will be credited to any order that may follow, accompanied by a Post-ottice order, payable to Alfred Webb Miles, 62, New Bond-street. SHIRTS. - " FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS differ from other patterns, not merely in shape and design, but in their greut superiority of Fit, Quality of Material, and Workmanship."—Globe. • The best quality SIX FOR FORTY-TWO SHILLINGS. Detailed List of Prices and mode of Self-measurement, Post Free.—RICHARD FORD, a, POULTRY, LONDON, E.C. SHIRTS. - PATTERNS OF THE NEW COLOURED SHIRTINGS in every variety of Colours. 100 different styles for making FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS sent to select from on the receipt of six postage stamps, self measurement and all particulars included. Price 275. the Half dozen. RICHARD FORD, 38, POULTRY, LONDON, E.C. (ILDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA.- The LOSS of HAIR.—One of the most annoying proofs of the inroads of ruthless time hae been most successfully supplied by OM/RIDGE'S BALM of COLUMBIA, which has been no less remarkable than important to thousands who have expe rienced its powerful effects in encouraging or reproducing a tine growth of hair. Oldridge's Balm produces a beautiful curl, frees the hair from scurf, and the first application stops the falling oft Gd., Gs., and 115. per bottle. Sold wholesale and retail by the Proprietors, No. 13, Wellington•street North, Strand. V AUTIO N. Tradesmen, Merchants, Shippers, Outfitters, Ac.—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 Manu facturer of the said article, and do not employ any Traveller, or authorise any persons to represent themselves as coming from my Establishment for the purpose of selling the said Ink. * s o This Caution is published by me to prevent further im position upon the Public, and serious injury to myself.—E. BOND, Sole Executrix and Widow of the late John Boni, 28 Long-lane, West Smithfield, Lonuon. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others. ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patscnage of her Majesty and the Ito} al Family, but Las become of general use to every class of the community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and Invalids. Much approved for making• delicious custard-pudding and excellent for thickening broths or lumps. ROBINSON'S PATENT GROATS for more than thirty years have been held in constant and increasing public estimation as the purest farina, of the oat, and as the best and most valuable preparation for making spurt and delicate gruel, which forms • light and nutritious supper for the aged, is • popular cure for colds and influenza, is of general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternately with the Patent Barley, is an excellent food (or infants and children. Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILLE, and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 64, Red Lion-street, Holborn, London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others, In town and country, in packets of Gd.and Is., and in family canisters at 25., bs., and 10s. each.