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1126 THE EAGLE AND PALLADIUM I N:-.0 RANC E COMPANY. 3, Crescent, New Bridge.street, Blackfriars, London. TRUSTE ES. Lord Bateman. Joseph Estlaile, Esq. Captain Chas. John Bosanquet Charles Thos. Holcombe, Esq. R.N. Richard Harman Lloyd, Esq. Rlbert Cheers, Esq. Ralph Chitties Price, Esq. Patrick Colquhoun, LL.D. DIRECTORS. CHAS. THOS. HOLCOMBE, Esq_.. Chairman. RICHARD HARMAN LLOYD, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Charles Bischoff, Esq. James Murray, Esq. Thomas Boddington, Esq. Sir W. G.O useley, K.C.8..D.C.L. Thomas Devas, Esq. W. Anderson Peacock, Esq. Sir James Buller East, Bart. Ralph Charles Price, Esq. M.D. Philip Rose, Esq. Nathaniel Gould, Esq. Thomas Godfrey Sambrooke, Robert A. Gray, Esq. Esq. William Augustus Guy, M.D. Charles Even Thomas, Esq. Joshua Lockwood, Esq. Rt. Hon. Sir John Young, Bart AUDITORS—Thomas Allen , Esq.; Wm. H. Smith,jun., Esq. MEDICAL OFFICERS—Seth Thompson, M.D.; Jas. Saner, Esq., M.D.; Wm. Cooke, Esq., M.D., 39, Trinity-square, Tower hill. ACTUARY and SECRETARY—CharIes Jellicoe, Esq. The realised Assets of this Company amount to One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds. The Annual Income exceeds Two Hundred Thousand Pounds. The number of existing Policies is upwards of Six Thousand Five Hundred. The total Amount Assured exceeds Four Million Four Hundred Thousand Pounds. A Division of Surplus will take place In June next. The divi sions are quinquennial, and the whole Surplus (less twenty per cent. only) is distributed amongst the Assured. The Premiums required, although moderate, entitle the As sured to AO per cent. of the quinquennial surplus. The lives assured are permitted, in time of peace, and not being engaged in milling or gold digging, to reside in any country, or to puss by sea (not being seafaring persons by profession) between any two parts of the same hemisphere distant more than 33 degrees from the Equator, without extra charge. All Policy Stamps and Medical Fees are paid by the Company. By recent enactments persons are exempt, under certain re strictions from Income Tax, as respects so much of their income as they may devote to Assurances on Lives. The annual Reports of the Company's state and progress, Prospectuses and Forms, may be had, or will be sent, post free, on application at the Office, or to any of the Company's Agents. THE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Instituted 1831 ACCUMULATED Pintos—ONE MILLION STERLING. ANNUAL REVENUE. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THOUSAND POUNDS. EXISTING ASSURANCES. FOUR MILLIONS AND THREE QUARTERS. At the Division of Surplus. at Ist March,lBs6, a Policy for 1,01101., effected at Ist March, 1832, was increased to 1,5;11. Its. 10i1., being at the rate of Two and a Quarter per cent, per annum on the sum assured. This addition may be converted into &present payment, or applied in reduction of the future premiums. Profits are divided Triennially, and belong wholly to the Assured. Policies effected before Ist March next will receive Six Years' Additions at the Division of Surplus in 1862. Copies of the Report by the Directors on the recent Division of Surplus, and all information, may be had on application at the Head Office or Agencies. ROBERT CHRISTIE., Manager. WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE-26, ST. ANDREW•SQUA BE, EDINBURGH. OFFICE IN LONDON-26, POULTRY. A. T. RITCHIE, Agent WATCH, CLOCK, and CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 38 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 artiste, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, lame. iority of finish, com bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, curability, 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 the correct performances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Liverpool Journal, June 14.—" We would unhesi. tenting y recommend theta 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 Herb Guardian, May 31.—" Speaking in sinnedegrec, from experience, Mr. Benson's stock is scarcely to be equalled. From the Aberdeen Journal, August dl.—" Suitable for all classes and purses." From the Daily Telegraph, March 28.—" We have great plea sure iu pointing out a watch manufaciory where our friends can purchase a good watch without paying an exorbitant price." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c. accurate time-keepers, 31 15s, 41 15s, 51 Iss, to 151 15ts each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highly•linished movements, ti Gs 81 Bs, 101 10s, :21 12s, 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &e., exact time-keepers, 21 2s, 21155, :1 15a, to 31 55 each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, Jewelled movements, 31 10s, 41 10s, 51 10s, 7! 10a, 81 10s, 101 his, to 20 guineas. A Two Years' Warranty give., with every Watch, and sent, carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, 11 ales, or any part of the kingdom, upon receipt of Post-office or Bankers' order, made payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgste-hill, London. Merckants, Shippers, and Watch ',tubs supplied. Old Watches tahen in Exchange. CELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied, being the beet in the world ; sold from 3s. ftd. : sent free fur 54 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and bands, ga. rd. per bottle ; Rent for stamps, free by post, eight slim—Also. ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER. or Pernodore, from ls. the packet; free, fourteen stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 1, Little Queen-street, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, 1311tCLAT, Farm ingdon-street. Established 1838. VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. No. IR. King William-street, Mansion-house, City. Life Assurances of every description effected. Half the Annual Premiuin mey be paid duringthe first five years. One-third may remain on credit dimity; the whole of life, Endowment Assurances, payable at 50, 55, &c. . Loans to Assurers on personal or other security. au per cent, of profits go to Assurers on the bonus scale. The last bonus averaged 53 per cent. on the Premiums paid. WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary. DIRECTORS. Benjamin Hawes, Esq., Ormond-house, Old Kent-road, Chairman T. Nesbitt, Esq. (A. and T. Nesbitt), Philpot-laite, Dep.-Chairman Charles Baldwin, Esq., Sussex-gardens, Hyde-park George Denny, Esq.. Great St. Helen's J. C. Dimadale, Esq. (Dimsdale, ►)rewett,& Co., bnkrs.),Comhill J. P. Gassiot, F.R.S. (Martinez, Gassiot, and Co.), Mark lane and Clapham Aaron Goldsmid, Esq., 8, Warnford-court, Throgmorton-street Sidney Gurney, Esq.. Paper-buildings, Temple, and Brighton W. K. Jameson, Esq.. Fen -court, Feuchurch-st., and Camberwell John Nolloth, Esq., Union•terrace, Peckham Meaburn Staniland. Esq., Boston, Lincolnshire Daniel Sutton, Esq., Earl's-terrace, Kensington O'B. Bellingham Woolsey, Esq., 49, Westbourne-trrce., Hyde-prk THE EXECUTOR AND 'TRUSTEE 11 ASSOCIATION (Limited), 9, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall. HONORARY COUNCIL. The Right Hon. Sir John Patteson, late one of the Judges of the Court of Queen's Bench Sir Edward J. Gambier, late Chief Justice of Madras Sir Henry Roper, late Chief Justice of Bombay Sir Charles Marshall. late Chief Justice of Ceylon This Association, having obtained a certificate of incorpora tion. is prepared to undertake business. Applications for unallotted Shares may be made to the Secre tary, who will give every information. CHARLES TWIOG, Secretary. EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY. Seven Pounds of Excellent CONGOU or SOUCHONG may be had for ONE GUINEA. Coffees from Is. per lb. Offices, 9, Great St. Helen's-churchyard, Bishopsgate. VENTILATING STOVES ! SUSPENSION STOVES! Approved by Thousands of Purchasers, and re commended as the two best, cheapest, most healthy, and econo mical for Churches, Chapels. Halls, Schools, Warehouses, Shops Greenhouses, Bedrooms, Libraries, (to. Prospec , uses wit prices sent post free.— DEANE, DRAY, and CO., Stove range. Ironmongery, and Furnishing Warehouse, LONDON BRIDGE. nitESSING CASES. —At Mr. MECHI'S 1/ ESTABLISHMENTS, 112, Regent-street. No 4, Leaden hall•street, and Crystal Palace, are exhibited the finest speci• mens of Bi itish manufacture in DRESSING CASES, Work boxes, Writing Cases. Dressing Bags, and other articles of utility or luxury, suitable for presentation. A separate Depart ment for Papier Macke Manufactures and Bagatelle Tables, Table Cutlery, Razors, Scissors, Penknives, Strops, Paste, kc. Shipping orders executed. Same prices charged at all the Establishments. OYSTERS BARRELLED.—The Burnham River NA FIVE OYSTERS are the best in the World. Six years old, four hours from the beds, to be lied only at J. SWEETING'S Fish and Oyster Establishment, 09, CHEAP SIDE.—.I. S. always has the largest s•ipply of the best FISH in season at the lowest market price. to ordering fish it will be desirable to state for how many persons it is required, and whether for visitors or domestic use. A post office orde r or reference will have prompt attention. SUPERIOR OYSTER ROOMS. ULDRIDGE'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 %%hiel - r-sand moustaches, is continually receiving the most distinguished testimonials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. In bottles, 3s. ad., 6c, and 11 , 1. Sold wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington-street North Strand. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others. DOBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, L for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patrcnngo of her Majesty and the Ro3al Family, but tas 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 tnvaiids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding and excellent for thickening broths or soups. ROBINSON'S PATENT GROATS for more than thirty years hare been held in constant and tucreaxing public estimation as the purest farina) of the oat, and as the best and most valmtble preparation for making a pure And delicate gruel, which forms a light and nutritious euppet for the aged, Is a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternately with the Patent Barley, is an excellent food for infanta 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 ed. and is., and in family canisters at 26., Cis., and 10s. each. T HE PRESS. ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. HENRY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq., Chairman. ROBERT BIDDU f.PH, Es Deputy Chairman, A DVANTAG E q., S : The Lowest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System. The Whole of the Profits divided among the Assured every Fifth Year. No Charge for Policy Stamps, nor for Service in the Yeomanry or Militia Corps. Policies in force, upwards of 7,260. The Assurance Fund amounts to £1,300,000. Income upwards of £24.0.01X) per Annum. The sum of 1127,000 was added to Policies at the last Divi- sion, which produced an average Bonus of £67 per Cent. on the Premiums paid. For particulars apply to ALEXANDER MAC DON AL D, Secretary, 6, New Bridge street, Blackfriars. ANNUAL PREMIUM to Assure 1100 f,,r the Whole Term of Life, with Participation in the Profits. Age. Prem. Abe. Prem. Age. Prem. g. a. 11. A. a. d. R. a. d. 15 .. 1 10 A 25 .. 1 19 0 35 .. 210 11 20 .. 1 14 7 33 .. 2 4 3 40 .. 2 19 9 SATURDAY, New Work by the Author of " Amy Herbert." Just published, in 2 vols. fcp. avo., price 12s. cloth, IVORS. By the Author of " Amy Herbert," " Cleve Hell," ttc. London: LONGMAN, TtnowN, tittEr:x, LONOM ANS, and ROBERTS. New Work by the Marquis of Normauby, Immediately will be published. in 2 vole. KVO., A YEAR OF REVOLUTION. Cl From a Journal kept in Paris in the Year IA4B. By the MARQUIS of NORMA:A . IY, K.G. London : LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN. LONOMANS, and ROBERTS. Second Edition of Thomas Itaikes's Journal. Vole. I. and IL, in post Bvo., with Portrait, price 111.., PORTION of the JO II RN AI. kept by THOMAS lIAIIOER, Esq., from 1831 to 1847; comprising iletniniscenees of Social end Politioal Life in London and Parrs during that period. 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Double Skirt Silks, Trimmed Velvet, 5 guineas. he new Bournous Cloaks, 1 guinea. New Evening Cloaks for Christmas Parties, 18s. 9d. Richly-Embroidered Merino Robes, 355. And, the Guinea Evening Dress. At SEWELT. and CO., COMPTON-HOUSE. Frith street. Sohn. I'RENCR MODERATOR LAMPS. The r newest Patterns of the present Season.—DEANE, DRAY, and CO. have completed en extensive and choice Minot tment of these Lamps:—l3ronze from Os. dd. to 61.; Chins from 19s. to if. 7s. Engravings, with prices, tree by post. Pure Colza Oil for the hbove Lamps et the lowest market price, delivered in London or the suburbs periodically, or on receipt of letter order —DEANE, DRAY, and CO. (opening to the Monument), London bridge. Established A.D. 1700. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS a RESISTLESS REMEDY.—Mr. Turner, chemist, of Bonham, Norfolk, has much pleasure in informing Professor Holloway of n won drous cure effected by his medicines in the case of James Turner, labourer, Kenning•hall-heath, who was grievously afflicted fot many years with a complication of disorders, com bining disease at the chest, dropsical symptoms, and chronio rheumatism, rendenng him quite unable to gain his livelihood. Having been given over by the entire faculty, he had recourse to holloway's Pills, and now gratefully testifies his miraculous restoration to health and strength. Sold by all medicine -vendors throughout the world ; at Professor Itilloway's Establishments, 244, Strand ; London, and so, Maiden-lane, New York; uy A. Stamps, Constantinople; A. Guldtcy : Smyrna; and E.Muir, Malta. v