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194 RICE—The demand has improved, but we have no advance to notice in prices. Several large parcels of Bengal, to arrive, have realised 146 3d per cwt. SEEDS—Linseed and cakes move off steadily, on former terms. The trade In other articles appears to be wholly sus pended. COTTON—The few transactions in this article have been on former terms. HEMP AND FLAX—For hemp the inquiry is steady, at 671108 to 691 for Petersburg clean. Flax is quite as dear as last week; but the demand is by no means active. Jute and coir goods are held on former terms. TALLOW—Great flatness prevails in the trade, and prices have given way about is per cwt. P. Y. C., on the spot, 556 3d to 55a 9d per cwt. Town tallow, 558 per cwt net cash. OlLS—Linseed oil is dull, and rather cheaper. Parcels, on the spot, have sold at 35s 9d per cwt. Turpentine is steady, at .1.0. to 10s 3d for rough, 36a for British spirits, and Us for American. . . . . . . METALS—An extensive decline has taken place in the value of Scotch pig iron.• The last price paid was 55s 6d. Tin is steady, at 106 e for Bence, 103 s to 1055 for Straits, and 114 e to 1155 for British. Tin plates are dull, and drooping. I. C. coke, 268 Od; I. X., 325 6d to 335; I. C. charcoal, 315 6d to 328; and I. X., 37s 6d to 38s per box. Spelter is quoted at 231 108 to 241 per ton on the spot In the value of copper no change has taken place. Lead is tolerably firm, at 221 to 231 for British pig, and 211 to 221 per ton fur Spanish. Swedish steel, 181 to 181 105 per ton. WOOL—The public sales are going off steadily, yetprices have given way ld per lb compared with the previous series. In the private market nothing is doing. SPIRITS—The rum market is exceedingly heavy, at further depressed rates. Proof Leewards, 25 6d ; and proof East India, 2s 3d per gallon. In brandy very little is doing, and the quotations are rather easier. Geneva and corn-spirits as last advised. HOPS—Very few fine hops are on offer, and the demand for them is steady, at full prices. Low and middling kinds are not cheaper. New mid and East Kent pockets, 141 10e to 211; Weald of Rents, 141 to 161; Sussex, 141 to 151; yearlings, 91 to 121; American, in bond, 71 to 91 per cwt. POTATOES The supplies continue very moderate; nevertheless, the trade is inactive, at from 805 to 120 s per ton. COALS—Carr•s Hartley, 208; Tanfield Moor, 198 ; Eden Main, 23s 6d; Haswell, 255; Iletton, 258; Plummer's, 24s ; Stewart's, 25s ; Hartlepool, 258 ; Heugh Hall, 235; Tees, 258 per ton. SMITHFIELD—The supplies of stock on offer this week have been only moderate, yet the trade has ruled heavy, and prices have had a downward tendency. Beef, from 3s to 45 8d; mutton, 3s 2d to be; veal, 4a to 584 d; and pork, 3s 2d to 4s4d per Nibs to sink the offals. NEWOATE AND LEADENHALL Each kind of stock has moved off' slowly, as follows :—Beef, from 35 to 4s 2d; mutton, 3s 2d to 48 2d; veal, 38 10d to 4s :Od ; pork, 3s to 48 6d per albs by the carcase. BAILLIE—On the 14th instant, in Queen Ann-street, Caven dish-square, the wife of Captain F. Sainte, of a daughter. WELLESLEY—On the 11th ult., at Kurrachee, Scinde, the wife of Colonel Wellesley, 22nd Regt., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. BOWYER—SANDBY—On the 20th instant, at St. George's Hanover-square, Henry George Bowyer, Esq., son of Sir Geo.ge Bowyer, Bart., to Katherine Emma, daughter of the, Rev. George Bandby. GUISE—VERNER—On the 20th instant, at St. George's, Ha . nover.square, Captain Henry Guise, son of General Sir J. Guise, Bart., to Frederica, daughter of Sir Wm. Verner, Bart., M.P. PORTSMOUTH—HERBERT—On the 15th instant, at High dere Church, Hampshire, the Earl of Portsmouth to the Lady Evdline Alicia Juliana Herbert, daughter of the late Earl of Carnarvon. BTUDD—BAYLY—On the 15th instant, at the District Church of the Holy Trinity, Major-General Studd, of Orton, South Devon, to Beatrice Emma, daughter of the late Charlton Bayly, Esq., of Sidmouth. WILbiOT—WHITMORE—On the 15th instant, at St. George's, Hanover-square, Colonel Eardley Wilmot, to Emily Eliza beth, daughter of the late Thomas Whitmore, Esq., of Apley, Shropshire. DEATHS. BARTLEMORE—On the 19th instant, Wm. Bartlemore, Esq., of Castleton-hall, Rochdale, J.P. for Lancashire. COLBORNE—On the 17th Instant, in Hill-street, Berkeley square, the Lady Colborne, aged 69. LOWTHER—On the 15th instant, in Bruton•street, Captain Arthur Lowther, aged 34. LUSHINOTON —On the 18th instant, Maria, daughter of Sir Henry Lushington, Bart. REEVES—On the 14th instant, in Bulstrode•street, Cavendish square, Catherine, relict of the late Major-General Reeves, C.B. and R.H. ROBLYN—On the 10th instant, at Weston-super-Mare. Somer. aetahire, Thomns Roblyn, M.D., aged 75. BUTTON—On the 19th instant, at Chichester, Lieut.-Colonel J. R. Botton, late of the 11th Hussars. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE Lessee and Manager, MR. ALFRED WIGAN. On MONDAY EVENING, Feb. 26, and during the week, will be performed TIT FOR TAT. Principal characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Robson, Emery; Misses Maskell, Bromley, and Turner. After which the Comic Drama of A LUCKY FRIDAY, in which Mr. Wigan will appear. To con clude with THE YELLOW DWARF AND THE KING OF THE GOLD MINES. Characters by Mr. F. Robson, Miss Julia St. George, Miss E. Ormonde, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Fitzallan. Doors open at Seven ; Performance to commence at half past. Stalls, 5a.; Upper Box Stalls, 48.; Boxes, 40.: Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is QIR HENRY BISHOP.—GLEES and CON u CERTED VOCAL MUSIC. lIANOVER.SQUARE ROOMS.—Mr. MITCHELL respectfully announces that, under the direction and personal superintendence of the eminent English Composer, Sir Henry Bishop, a Short Series of FOUR AFTERNOON VOCAL CONCERTS, by men voices, of Glees, Quartettes, and Concerted Music, selected entirely from Sir Henry Bishop's numerous Works, will be presented at the above Rooms on the following days :—Tuesday Afternoon, March 6 ; Saturday, March 10; Tuesday, March 13; Saturday, March 17. To begin at half-past Three o'clock and to terminate before Five. For the efficient execution of these well-known and popular com positions, engagements have been made with Master Sullivan, Master Cooke, Mr. Francis, Mr. Benson, Mr. F. Bodda, Mr. Lawler, and Mr. Land, who will assist at the Pianoforte. Prices of Admission :—Reserved Numbered Stalls, Is.: Unre served Seats, U.—Tickets and Books of the Words may be ob tained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; of Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside; and at the principal Libraries and Muaicaellers. THE PRESS. BPZCIAL APPEAL. CANCER HOSPITAL, No. 1, CANNON-ROW, PARLIAMENT-STREET, anp WEST BROMPTON. President—The Right Hon. the Earl of AIRLIE. Treasurer—JOHN PARKINSON, E5q.,66, Lino°ln's-inn-fields Chaplain—The Rev. NATHANIEL LIBERTY, 6, Elm-place, Brompton. Bankers—Messrs. COUTTS and CO., 69, Strand. drman—The Hon. Colonel OGILVY, Heztable-hall, Kent. Those in health and affluence are moat respectfully informed that there are many of their fellow-creatures languishing in poverty unheeded, and suffering under the most painful and de structive malady u.) which the human frame is liable. This Hospital has now been in operation nearly four years; 862 cases have come under treatment, and it is most gratiflying to an nounce that extensive benefits have been effected. Generous diet., expensive medicines, and maintenance of the Charity, in and out of London, entail heavier expenses upon the Committee than they are able to meet, more particularly now, when the stream of public benevolence is directed to the Patriotic Fund. Subscriptions, therefore, are earnestly entreated, and will be re. calved by the above gentlemen, as also the London booksellers, Messrs. Rivington, Hatchards, and Nisbets. By order, W. J. COCKERILL, Secretary. PLATE GLASS ASSURANCE. Assuring Windows, Mirrrors, As., against Breakage. SECURITY TO EMPLOYEBB.—GUARANTEE TO CLERKS AND OTHERS. THE TIMES ASSURANCE COMPANIES REQUIRE AGENTS AT ONCE. H. B. SHERIDAN, Manager. 32, Ludgate•h 111, London. THE ONLY HARMLESS lA_PERIENT.- REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a continual stream without theintroduction of air. A little water will give 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 tlemen. Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies at their residences, and at home. To be had only of the ins entor and maker, who manu factures every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F. C. Hs's, 108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hall. HOT AIR, Gas, Vesta, Joyce's STOVES.— STOVES for the economical and safe heating of Halls, Shops, Warehouses, Passages, Basements, and the like, being at this season demanded, WILLIAM S. BURTON invites attention to his unrivalled assortment, adapted (one or the other) to every conceivable requirement, at prices from 10s. each to 30 guineas His variety of Register and other Stoves, Fenders and Kitchen Ranges, is the largest in [existence. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER.—The Real NICKEL 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 ornamentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguished from real silver. Thread or Fiddle Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern Tea Spoons, per dozen lBe. .. 98s. .. 82e. Dessert Forks „ Dessert Spoons „ Table Forks Table Spoons „ Tea and coffee sets, waiters, candlesticks, &c., at proportionate prices. All kinds of replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's. Table Spoons and Forks, full size, per _ dozen Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto CUTLERY WARRANTED.—The most varied 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 Sales. 34-inch ivory-handled table knives, with high shoulders, Ils. per dozen; desserts to match, 10s.; if to balance, Is. per dozen extra; car vers, 4s. per pair; larger sizes, from 14e. 6d. to 265. per dozen ; extra flue, ivory, 325. ; if with silver ferrules, 375. to 60s. ; white bone table knives, 7s. 6d. per dozen ; desserts, be. 6d.; carvers, 2s. 9d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des eerte, 6s. ; carvers, 2s. 6d.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 6s. per dozen; table steels, from ls. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish carvers. Also a large assortment of Razors, Penknives, Scissors, ic., of the best quality. WILLIAM S. BURTON has TEN LARGE SHOW ROOMS devoted to the show of GENERAL FURNISHING IRON MONGERY (including cutlery, nickel silver, plated and ja panned wares, iron and brass bedsteads), so arranged and classified that purchasers may easily and at once make their selections. Catalogues with engravings sent (per post) free. The money returned for every article not approved of. 99, OXFORD-STREET (corner of Newman-street), 1,2, and 3,INEWhIAN•SSRABT4 and 4 and 6, PEBRYIi•PLAQE. SATURDAY, MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. Specula Notios.—To secure the advantage of this year's Entry, Proposals must be lodged at the Head•office, or at any of the Society's Agencies, on or before Ist March. SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Head Ofifee-26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH. London-126, BISHOPSGATE-STREE r. INSTITUTED 1831. INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL ACT OF PARLIAMENT. The Profits are divided every Three Years, and wholly belong to the Members of the Society. The next division takes place at Ist March, 187,03. EXAMPLE OF ADDITIONS ON ♦ POLICY FOR 1,0001., DATRD Ist MARCH, 1899. 1,5:3L Bs. will be payable if it become a claim during the current year, after payment of this year's Premium. This is an addition of more than Fifty per Cent. on the bum Assured, and averages :a. 3s. Id. per cent. per annum. Supposing such a Policy to have been effected at the Age of Thirty, the Additions might now be surrendered fur a present Payment of 2211. 7s. 1(1d., or, if applied in reduction of the future Premium, would reduce the Premium from 261. 10s. 10d. to 61. 3s. ; and even this small payment must be reduced every Three Years during the subsistence of the Policy. AMOUNT OF EXISTING ASSURANCES £4,231.598 ANNUAL REVENUE 162,615 AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED FUND 839,354 Copies of the Annual Report, Forms of Proposals, and all information may be had on application at any of the Society's Offices in town or oountry. W. COOK, Agent. 128, Biel:tomato-street, London. WYCOMBE RAILWAY NOTICE is hereby given that the next GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of this Company will be held, pursuant to the Act of Parliament, at the Great Western Rail way Hotel, Paddington, on TUESDAY, the 27th day of Feb ruary instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely, for the purpose of transacting the ordinary business of the Com pany, and the books kept by the Company for the registration of the Transfer of Shares will be closed from the 17th of February instant until after the Meeting. And Notice id hereby also given that the said Meeting will afterwards be made Special, for the purpose of declaring certain Shares, upon which the calls in respect thereof have not been duly paid, forfeited. By order, W. H. WILSON, Secretary. Offices of the Company, 3, Park-street, Westminster, Feb. 7, 1853. 1 1 1-IE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY. Offices, 33, Norfolk-street, Strand, London. Enrolled under 6 and 7 William IV., cap. 92, as " THE CONSERVATIVE BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY." NOTICE is hereby given, that the TENTH QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING of the Members will be held at Exeter Hall, Strand, on Wednesday, the 14th day of March, 1855, at Three of the clock in the afternoon precisely, Lord Viscount RANELAGH in the chair, to receive the Quarterly Report of the Executive Committee, and for general business. By order of the Board, CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. The Twenty-fifth Public Drawing will take placion the lame day. Oue Hundred and Fifty Shares will be added to the Order of Rights by Seniority. DEAFNESS —The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition of 1861 (for Acoustic Instruments) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS for 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, 108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hail, where the Instrument can be tried, and numerous testimonials seen, amongst many one from the Rght Hon. Sir John Patteson, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors. BR EA D.-WHAT DO YOU GAIN BY 1J BAKING YOUR OWN?--1. A pure, nutritious articlb, instead of the trade composition sold under the name of bread. Y. A saving of nearly twenty per cent. in cash. BALL'S PORTABLE REVOLVING OVENS, for baking in front of any ordinary fire, may be seen in constant operation at 3, Hyde street, New Oxford-street, nearly opposite Moses and Sons. Price from Five to Ten Shillings. A prospectus forwarded to any address on receipt of one postage stamp. DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL, Prepared for MEDICINAL USE in the LOF EOD EN ISLES' NORWAY, and pat to the test of Chemical Analysis. Extracts from Medical Testimonials Tux lATIC JONATHAN PEREIRA., M.D., F.R.S.E., F.L.S., Professor at the University of London, Author of " The Elements of Materia Medics and Therapeutics," &c. &c. " I know that no one can be better, and few so well, acquainted with the physical and chemical properties of this medicine se yourself, whom I regard as the highest authority on the subject. The oil which you gave me was of the very finest quality, whether considered with reference to its colour, flavour, or chemical pro perties; and I am satisfied that for medicinal purposes no finer oil can be procured." ARTHUR H. HASSALL, M.D., F.L.S., Member of the Royal College of Physicians, Physician to the Royal Free Hospital, Chief Analyst of the Sanatory Commission of the Lancet, Author of " Food and its Adulterations," &c. &C. da " I have more than once, at different times, subjected your Light Brown Oil to chemical analysis—and this unknown . to yourself—and I have always found 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 beat condition." Sold in bottles, labelled with Dr. de Jongh's Stamp and Sig nature, WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARS GENUINE , by ANSAR, HARFORD, snd CO., 77, STRAND, London, Dr. de Jongh's sole accredited Consignees and Agents for the United Kingdom and the British Possessions. May be obtained, in the country, from respectable Chemists and Vendors of Medicine. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring the Oil, Messrs. ANSAR, HARFORD, and Co. will forward four half-pint bottles to any part of England, caluttaos PAID, on receipt of a remittance o f ten shillings. Half-pinta (10 ounces), 2s. 6d.; Pints (20 ounces), 4s. 9d. Quarts (40 onacies), Os. IMPERIAL MEASURE. 'I O THE FRIEND OF THE CLERGY. Founded 26th December, 1149. Incorporated by Royal Charter, January 26,1d64. SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS. For allowing Permanent Pensions, " not exceeding 401. per nnum," to the Widows and Orphan Unmarried Daughters of Clergymen of the Established Church, and for affording tempo rary assistance to necessitous Clergymen and their Families. Contributions are earnestly solicited, and will be gratefully received by Messrs. Strahan, Paul, and Bates, 217, Strand; Messrs. Hanburys and Lloyds, Lombard-street; and at the Offices, where forms of application and every information may be obtained, between the Hours of Ten and Five daily. STEPHEN J. ALDRICH, Secretary. Offices of the Corporation, 18, Basinghall-street, London. INSTRUCTION IN ART, GENERAL AND SPECIAL, u afforded at the CENTRAL SCHOOL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART, MARL BOROUGH-HOUSE, Pall-mall; the School for Female Students, No. 87, Gower-street; and at the District Schools in Connection with the Department. The spring sees ion will commence on the let of March. For information and prospectuses apply at Marlborough-house, Pall-mall.