The Press. — London, England, 1856-03-15 00:00:00

-- • , AT MARCH 15, 1856. nitlL LONDON ASSURANCE I Incorporated by Royal Charter of his Majesty King George we First, A.D. 4 . FOR LIFE I7 ,FIRE, AND MARINE ASSURANCES. OFFICES MUD Orrice—No. 7, Royal Exchange, Cornhill WEST-END OIPPICE—NO. 7, Pall-mall. SAMUEL GREOSON, Esq., M.P., Governor. JOHN ALVES ARBUTHN La, Esq., Sub• Governor. JOHN ALEX. HANKEY, Esq., Deputy-Governor. DIRECTORS. Nathaniel Alexander, Esq. G. R. Griffiths, Esq. Richard Beggallay, Eaq. David C. Guthrie, Esq. George Barnes, Esq. Edward Damage, Esq. Hears Bonham Bax, Es q . Louis Huth, Egg. James Blyth , Esq. William King, Esq. J, W. Borradaile, Esq. Charles Lyall, Esq. Edward liurmester, Esq. John Ord, Esq. Charles Crawley, Eq. David Powell, Esq. William Dallas, Eeil• P. F. Robertson, Esq., M.P. Bellamy Dobree,jun., Esq. Alex. Trotter, Esq. Ham George Gordon, Esq. Thomas Weeding,. Esq. Edwin Gower, Esq. Lestock Peach Wilson, Esq. AL - mane—Peter Hardy, Esq., F.R.S. WEST-END OFFICE, No. 7, PALL-MALL. Cox m TTCE. Two Members of the Court of Directors in rotation, and Henry Kingseote, Esq. I John Tidd Pratt, Esq. SUPERINTENDENT—PhiIip Scoones, Eaq. LIFE DEPARTMENT. This Corporation has granted Assurances on Lives for a period exceeding One Hundred and Thirty Yes" having issued its first policy on the 7th June, 1721. Two-thirds, or 66 per cent, of the entire profits are given to the Assured. Policies may be opened under any of the following plans:— At a low rate of premium, without participation in profits, or at s somewhat higher rate, entitling the Assure i, either after the first dye years to an annual abatement of premium for the re• Lisitider of life, varying in amount with the success of each year, or after payment of the first premium to a participation iu the ensuing quinquennial bonus. " SERIES 163 L" The abatement for the year 11(56 on the annual premiums of persons who have been assured under " Series 1531," for five years or longer, is upwards of 31 per cent. " SERIES 1846." DECLARATION OF BONUS. The Governors and Directors have to announce that the Se- cond Quinquennial Distribution of Profits under " Series 1846" has been completed up Ti the 31st of December, 1855, and a very satisfactory bonus declared thereon. Such bonus attaches to all Policies effected from the let of January, 1846, to 31st Decem- ber, 1e55. The following Table, including the addition made in IASO, exhibits the total amount of Reversionary Bonus added to Poli- cies of Ten Years' standing Age when Stun As- Total Amount Total Per CenLon Assured. sured. lof Premiums pd. Bonus. Prems. pd. R. B. g. S. 30 1000 253 170 67.1 40 1000 325 187 37.5 10 1000 452 193 42.6 ISO 1000 661 218 32.9 The character and standing of this Corporation, maintained dunng nearly a century and a half, guarantee to the publio a full and faithful declaration of pr-fits. The Corporation bears the whole expenses of Management; thus giving to the Assured, conjoined with the protection afforded by its Corporate Fund, advantages equal to those of any s; stem of Mutual Assurance. Premiums may be paid Yearly, Half-Yearly, or Quarterly. All Policies are issued free front Stamp Duty, or from charge of any description whatever beyond the Premium. The attention of the Public is especially called to the great advantages offered to Life Assurers by the Legislature, in its recent enactments, by which it will be found that to the extent of one-sixth of income, Life Premiums are not subject to Income Tax. The fees of Medical Referees are paid by the Corporation. Annuties are granted by the Corporation, payable Half- Yearly. Every facility will be given for the transfer or exchange of Nines, for Loans thereon, or any other suitable arrangement Rip be made for the convenience of the Assured. Prospectuses, and all other information, may be obtained by either a written or personal application to the mikes as above. JOHN LAURENCE, Secretary. THE PEN SUPERSEDED.—The most easy, permanent, and best method of marking Linen, Silk, Cotton, Coarse Towels, Books, or anything else, so as to prevent the ink spreading, or the oossibility of its washing out, is with the PATENT ELF.CTRO SILVER PLATES. Any , person can roe s t hete wi th ease. Initial Plate, Is.; Name Plate, 2e.; Set of m ilinbers, 2s. ; Crest, sa. Sent post free on the receipt of stamps (with printed direction.), by tits Inventor and sole Patentee, T. CtILLETON, 2. LONG ACRE, one door from St. Martin's-lane. 212° MILKERS' HOLD FAS T in and FIRE-RESISTING SAFES (non -conducting and vapounsing), with all the improvements, under their Quad- ruple Patents of 1840-5144 and 1853, including their Gunpowder- Imo( Solid Lock an d D oor ( w i t h out w hi c h no S a f e i s secu re). The Strongest, Best, and Cheapest Safeguards extant. _MILNERS' PHCENIX. (212 u) SAFE WORKS, LIVER- POOL, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show- - I..?nis. 6 and 8. L or d- s t reet, Li verpoo l . L on d on D e p o t, 47A, zoo rgate.street, City. Circulars free by post. Sold also by HOBBS, ASHLEY, and CO., 97, GHKAPSIDE. HAIR D ESTROY E R . -1 , Little Queen-street, High Holborn.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY, for re• B a ring effectually r sper fl uous h a i r f rom t h e f ace, nec k, arms , a hands, without the slightest injury to the skin. A.R. will :warmth not to irritate the flesh in the smelled' degree, and the and be entirely destroyed.—Sold in bottles at Sc. kl.; or applied at the Hair-Dyeing Establishment, as :se. • Forwarded for stamps; carriage free, eight extra. H EAFN ESS. — The only medal awarded at the Great Exhibition 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments, t w l a r s ,, to . "F..,C. _HEIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUM EN IS treu rimAe• They are made of different power. to suit ex- sole e and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the Inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly opposite jteostiumpotiat s where the Instrument ca n b e tried and numerous Soh esn, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir n, one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors period Bret THI PRESS. PROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, admitting on equal terms Persons of every plass and Degree to all its Privileges and Advantages. Offices, 76, C HEAPSI DE, London. (Incorporated.) DIRECTORS. Chairman—Major H EN RY STONES, LL.B. Deputy-Chairman—JAMES ANDREW DURHAM, Esq. Wm. Wellington Cooper, Esq. Rev. 11. Hamilton, De Veaci- Andrew Durham, Esq., of Bath tern, Kingstown, near Dublin and Belfast Captain E. Nash Norcott, R.N. Rev. J. Oleadall, M.A. Thos. George Williams, Esq. Jacob Montetiore, Esq. E. Garualiel Winthrop, Esq. AUD 17ORS. George Bain, Esq., 18, Par Wollatt, Esq., Crown meut-street I court E. W. G. Evans, Esq., 15, Basinghall-street. Manager—Ben. Massey, Esq. Physicians—Thomas Alfred Barker, 51. D., ;1, Lower Grosveno street; Wm. W. Gull, M.D., Guv's Hospital. Surgeon—W. White Cooper, Esq., F.R.C.A., 19, Berkeley-square. Bankers—The Commercial Bank of London. Solicitor—Edward M. Elderton, Esq., 3, Lothbury. With a numerous and influential Proprietary and Shareholders' There are two important clauses in the Deed of Settlement, by which the Directors have power to appropriate one-tenth of the entire profits of the Company :- Ist. For the relief of aged and distressed parties assured tor life, who have paid live years' premiums, their widows and orphans. 2nd. For the relief of aged and distressed original Proprietors, assured or not, their widows and orphans, together with five per cent. per annum on the capital originally invested by theta. No extra charge for going to or residing at (in time of peace) Australasia, Bermuda, Madeira, Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, and the British North American Colopies. Medical men in all cases remunerated for their report. Assurances granted against paralysis, blindness, accidents, insanity, and every other affliction, bodily and mental, at mode. tate rates. A liberal commission allowed to Agents. Annual Premium for assuring LlOO, namely:— Age. Z a. d. Age. X s. d. 20 ll9 0 40 216 6 30 2 2 0 50 4 2 1 Prospectuses, with tables and fullest information, may be had at the Offices of the Company, or of any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. 13EN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 76, Cheapside, London. TOWNS and CO., 20, Oxford-street, London, 1 Inventors and Manufacturers of the ROYAL VICTORIA, SEMI-GRAND, and COTTAGE TRANSPOSING PIANO. FORTES, as exhibited at the Crystal Palace, Hyde-park, with llonoutable Mention and Award of the Grand Jury, lebl. BOUDOIR AND PICCOLO PIANOFORTES. Elegant 6i octave Boudoir Pianoforte, from C to A, in rosewood, zebra, walnut,and curl mahogany Piccolo Pianoforte, 6i octave Piccolo do. do.. plain case 3O Superior Boudoir Pianoforte, ti octave 4O to 45 36 ge. 32 COTT.'.GE PIANOFORTES. Cottage Pianoforte, G octave Elegant do. do Superior do., shell front, carved, truss legs on plyntti with superior appendages The Victoria Semi•Orand Horizontal Transposing Pianoforte N.B Messrs. Towt4s and Co. manufacture none other than rillBT-CLASS Instruments, and they keep in tune, without charge, all instruments purchased of them, if within live miles of the Manufactory. Pries Is. 11d. and 2s. 9d. per box. LAIR'S BOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS. .1.) —This preparation is one of the benefits which the science of modern chemistry has conferred upon mankind ; for during the first twenty years of the present century to speak of a cure fur the Gout was considered a romance; but now the efficacy and safety of this medicine is so fully demonstrated, by unso licited testimo .ials from persons in every rank of lire, that pub lic opinion proclaims this as one of the most important dis coveries of the present age. These Pills require neither atten tion nor confinement, and are certain to prevent the disease ■tucking any vital part. Sold by Profit and Harsant, 229, Strand, London ; and all Medici: s Vendors. DISH COVERS and HOT-WATERDIS HES, in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and most recherché patterns. Tin dish covers, 68 6d the set of viz; block tin, 12a 3d to 2es 9d the set of six; elegant modern pat terns, 34s to 3es 6d the met; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, 76s 6tl to 110 s 6d the set; Sheffield plated, 101 to 161 10s the set; block-tin hot-water dishes, with wells for gravy, Izs to 30s; Britannia metal, 22s to 775; electro-plated on nickel, full size, 111 lls. T - • HE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SI LVER.—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the !misfit process of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed u such, either usefully or oruamentally, 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 lB2. .. 265. .. Ills Dessert Forks „ Dessert Spoons „ Table Forks Of Table Spoons „ fea and coffee sets, waiters, candlesticks, de.. at proportionate prices. AU kinds of replacing 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 --- - The alterations and additions to these extensive premises (al ready by far the largest in Europe), which occupied the whole of lost sear, are of such a character that the entire of EIGHT HOUSES is devoted to the display of the most magnificent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths. Brushes and Turnery, Lamps and Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, and Bedding), so arranged in Sixteen Large Show-rooms 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; I, la, 2, and 3, NEWMAX STREET; and 4,8, and 6, PERRY'S-PLACE. Established 1820. BAZAAR. Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen his Royal Ili„pineal the Prince Albert, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, and numerous Ladies of the highest distinction. AGRAND BAZAAR will be held in June next, by the kind permission of the TOXOPHOLITE SOCI ETY, in their beautiful grounds in the REGENT'S PARK , on behalf of the HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISEASES OF THE CHEST, for the special purpose of promoting the Fund to carry cut this National and now extensive Charity, which is entirely sustained by voluntary contributions. The pressure of the times, together with the accommodation given to 130 additional patients, and the opening of the Sanatorium at Bournemouth, are considered so important that the Committee appeal to the friends and patrons of this valuable Institution with unusual earnestness to prepare such articles of work as they may consider suitable for the occasion, including paintings,drawings, &c. ; donations also of music, autographs, minerals, botanical specimens, and other articles and flowers, or pecuniary aid, forwarded to the Hospital, will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Further particu lars will be duly published. PHILIP ROSE, Hon. Secretary. OSBORN P. CROSS, Secretary. Brompton, March, 1856. [OPAL ASYLUM of ST. ANN'S SOCIETY. It The Committee have the honour to announce that his Grace the DUKE of ARGYLL has kindly consented to preside at the 1470 ANNIVERSARY of this Chailty, and has ap pointed MONDAY, Z.th May next, for its celebration. The names of Stewards will be gratefully received, and the List published In a few days. EDWARD FREDERICK LEEKS, Sec. Office, 2, Charlotte•row, Mansion-house. A GRAND BAZAAR will be held in 11114; 1/456. under the patronage of her Most Gracious Majeet), the Royal Family, and other Noble and Distinguished Person ages, in aid of the ROYAL ASYLUM of the ST. ANN'S SOCIETY, byVoluntary Contributionr, affording Home, Clothing, Maintenance, and Education, to Children of those once in Prosperity, Orphans or not, of any nation. Contributions of Works of Art, Fancy Articles, Useful and Ornamental Needlework, English and Foreign Bijouterie, &o. dc., will be gratefully received by the House Stewards, by any Member of the Committee, the Chaplain, or the Secretary, either at the Asylum of the society, or at their respective residences. Donations or Contributions of Goods sold entitle to Votes. EDWARD FREDERICK LEEKS, Secretary. Office, 2, Charlotte row, Mansion house. 1 1 1 HE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY. I. Trustees—The Lord Viscount Banelagh, Hon. Colonel Lowther, M.P., Right Hun. It. Christopher N. Hamilton. M.P., J. C. Cobbold, E►q., M.P. The FOURTEENTH QUARTERLY MEETING will be held at EXETER-HALL, on THURSDAY, March 27th, at Three o'Clock, Viscount RAN ELAGH in the Chair, when One Hundred Rights of Choice will be drawn, and Fifty added by Seniority. Shares taken up to the time of the Drawing will be included in the advantages thereof, and Shares drawn may have the Right of choice nu the following valuable Estates, to be allotted on THURSDAY. April 9rd, 1856, viz.:— I . Malden, South Essex; 2. St. Catherine's-close, Lincoln, North Lincolnshire; 3. Round-hill-park Es ate (third portion), Brigh ton, East Sussex ; 4. Brockley-bill-park Estate (reserved lots), Forest-hill, West Kent. For Prospectuses, Shares, Plans of Estates, &c., apply to CHARLES LEWIS ORUNEISEN, Secretary. 33, Norfolk-street, Strand, London. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST TEAS in England are to be obtained of PHILLIPS and COMPANY, Tea Merchants, 8, RING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, LONDON. STRONG CONGOU TEAS-2s. ed., 2a. 10d.. 35., Is. 2d. A general Price-Current is published every month, et utaining all the advantages of the London Markets, and is sent free by post on application. SUGARS are supplied at market prices. TEAS and COFFEES to the value of 40s. or upwards sent carnage free to any railway station or market town in Englan d . RRESPIHA TOR, S.-F. C. REIN'S CORK RESPIRATORS for the MILLION.—They are not affected by the atmosphere nor the acids of the stomach, will remain perfectly dry mobile worn, and allow free respiration. By its use it is impossible to breathe any other than warm and per fectly pure air. It will be found highly beneficial on leaving heated rooms, crowded assemblies, ttc., for the Prevention of Coughs, Colds, Consumption. and all Affections of the Throat and Lungs. Price 3s. bd., sent free to any part of the kingdom Address F. C. Rein, at his Paradise for the Deaf, 108, Strand London.—The Trade supplied. Also, Rein's Double-Action Fountain, Railway Convenience, Elastic Stockings, Trusses, and all other mechanical assistance for infirmities. N.H.—Mrs. Hein attends on ladies. rp H• E N A 1' 1 0 N, the OROAN of IRISH RIO HI and IRISH INTERESTS, is published Weekly at 6,LOW ER ABBEY-STREET, DUBLIN. Teams: Single copy, 4d.; Stamped, bd.; Six Months, stamped, 10s. Payable in advance. AGENCI ES at the following places:— LON DON. MART ANDREWS, 13, Duks•street,Little Britain. Also at Birkenhead, Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool Manchester. Sheffield, Wigan, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and in th principal Towns and Cities of England. dust published, price 4d., post free, PO D-L I V E R OIL, C Its Medical Use, Kinds, and Varieties. Adulterated and Spurious Compounds. With numerous Cases successfully treated by the most eminent Foreign and British Medical Prac titioners. London: ANSAR. HARFORD, and CO., 77, Strand. Is published this day, price Is. boards, post free, THE UNSPEAKABLE ; an authentic ].Auto biography.—" This is an amusing little story." —Britannia . " The characters are well individualised, and there is something occasionally in its humour and Dutch painting that reminds us of Smollett's best stories. Its literary merit is high above the average." — The Era. " A number of scenes; some ludicrous, some painfuL"— The Press. " The incidents ere highly romantic, and the construction of the story is skilful." — Weekly Times. " An offering of gratitude from the Author to Mr. Hunt of New Burlington-street who cured Lim of the habit of stammering, and whose system and mode of treatment he recommends."—The Atheneum. London: eliklll.3B H. CLARCE, Mk, PatalkOliter row, and all Booksellers. ---~