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JANUARY 19, 1856. THE LONDON COMPANY AUXILIARY (LIMITED). SCREW-SHIP Provisionally Registered. Capital 200,000 L (to be increased 1 g required). iu 10,000 Shares of 201. each. Registered under the bunted Liability Act, 1853. TRUSTEE. folui Griffith Frith, Eeq. (Vice-Chairman of the Bank of London) DIRECTORS. 'a twin the Hon. H. A. MURRAY, R.N., Chairman, Albany, Piccadilly Charles Joyce, Esq., CI, Moorgate-street J, NV. Larking, Esq., Milton-place, Chertsey George Peter Lascaridi, Esq., 32, Bucklersbury Sir Fleury Muggeridge, Alderman, St. Andrew's-hill, City ; and w"Strea- diem-common Robert Tburburn, Esq., Alexandria, Egypt; and Oriental Club, Henover•square AGENTS. Manchester and Liverpool Messrs. ari Lasedi and Co. Glasgow Bristol, Cardiff. and Newport. Mr. C. Cairns, merchant, Newport Nes castle-on4yne Mesasrs. Scott Stephenson, Vermehren, nd Bull Messrs. Wilkinson and Ingleby Sunderland Eastern Counties Ports Mr. A. H. Gower, Ipswich Southampton Mr. Jas. Gale, 3, Canute-road Docks Dover Mr. S. M. Latham JANUARY 1( THE LONDO co N A m Provisionally Registere as required), iu 10,000 SI the Limited Liability Act John Griffith Frith, Eeq. Captain the Ron. A. Piccadilly Charles Joyce, Esq., Cl, 3 J. W. Larking. Eliflo Mil George Peter Lasearieli, Sir Henry Muggeridge, A Streatham - common Robert Thurburn, Esq., A Hauover•square Manchester and Liverpoc Glasgow Bristol, Cardiff, and New Net castle-on4yne )lull Sunderland Eluatern Counties Ports Southampton Dover CONSII A. H. Renton, Esq., SOLICITOR — CharIes Benjamin Scott, Fs+ (Se John Lyon, Esq., late Ca of lot' The Bank of Lot The Royal Bank S iikliEßiluKaa F. Gove SECRETAI TEMPORARY OFF The responsibility of es Lament to the extent of sience to the Shareholde the Directors have deter made as follows ;—A dep prescribed by Act of Pa calls of 21. each, payable between each call. Applications for Share porary Offices, 66, Can sharebroker ; or to any c THE LONDON Temporary Offi Nu Application for Shea Price is. 11LAIR'S (TOUT -L-P —T his preparation is of modern chemistry has the first twenty years Of for the Gout was oonsid and safety of this medic licited testimouials from lic opinion proclaims th: coverlet of the present al DOD nor confinement, at attacking any vital par Strand, London ; and all The Beat Food for C POBINSON'S for making superio 1101 only obtained the Pa . Family, but tas become cuumunity, and is ackno neatly pure, nutritious, a iovalids. Much approved and excellent for thicken n 0 BINS 0 N': IL for more than thirt: increasing public estima and as the beat and moat and delicate gruel, which for the aged, Is a popular general use in the sick.cl Barley, is an excellent fo Prepared only by the l- and CO., Purveyors to ti London. Sold by all ree in town and country, i canisters at 26., 65., and DR. LIGHT BROVI Prescribed with complete efficacy, and niarke OPINION of A.B. GRA Author of " The Spas " On Sud " Dr. Granville has use, Oil extensively in his era 4 Lot uniform in its qualiU many respects to Oils authority as De Jongh. PiaTicULAR END pRODV TM. THAN OTHERS, ANT AND INDIOEsTioN TOO 0 TioN or THE PALE SERI over, much more pale themselves expressed a Brown Oil." Sold ONLY in bottles, cl A Stamp and Signature. wi HARPORD, Jongh'c, sole Consignees able Chemists. Haltpints (10 Olinoel QUIAKa (40 °ones.), fts: e a* An entfrely new treated by and testirrionia diaa PraCtitiOltri, tteltt j -5‘ CONSULTING ENGINEER. A. 11. Renton, Esq.. Adeiphi SOLICITOR—CharIes Shepheard, Esq., 24, AUDITORS. Benjamin Scott, Fsq. (Secretary, Bank of London) john Lyon, Esq, late Cashier to the Great Industrial Exhibition of 1641 Buckingham street BANKERS. The Bank of London, Threadneedle-street, London The Royal Bank, Liverpool lauxra—F. Govett, Esq., 13, Angel-court, Throgmorton street SECRETARY--JORR ti owden, Esq. TEMPOR►RY OFFICES-66, CANNON-STREET. The responsibility of each Shareholder is limited by Act of Par liament to the extent of his shares; and, to prevent inconve• sience to the Shareholders from irregmar and uncertain calls, the Directors have determined that the payments ou shares be made as follows ;—A deposit of 31. per share upon allotment, as prescribed by Act of Parliament, and the remainder in eight calls of 21. each, payable at intervals of not less than two months between each call. Applications for Shares to be made at the Company's tem pirary Offices, 66, Cannon•etreet, London; to Mr. Govett, sbarebroker ; or to any of the Company's Agents. T HE LONDON AUXILIARY SCREW-SHIP COMPANY. Temporary Offices-60, CANNON-STREET. No Application for Shares will be received after the 31st inst. Price ls. lid. and 2s. 9d. per box. 11LAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS. -1-fl —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 for the Gout was considered a romance; but now the efficacy and safety of this medicine is so fully demonstrated, by unso licited testimotials from persons in every rank of life, that pub lic opinion proclaims this as one of the most important dis coveries of the present age. These l'ills require neither atten tion nor confinement, and are certain to prevent the disease attacking any vital part. Sold by Prout and Harsant, 24.), Strand, London; and all Medicine Vendors. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others. ()PINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, k. for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has nut only obtained the Patrcna g e of her Majesty and the Royal Family, but bas become of general use to every class of the enumunity, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and invalids. Much approved for makings delicious custard-pudding, and excellent for thickening broths or soups. pOBINSON'S PATENT GROATS I L for more than thirty years have been held in constant and increasin g public estimation as the purest farina' of the oat, and as the beat and most valuable preparation for makin g a pure and delicate gruel, which forms a light and nutritious supper 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 infants and children. . Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELL% ILLE, 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 01. and Is., and in family canisters at 25., 6a., and 10s. each. DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL. Prescribed with complete confidence by the Faculty for its purity, efficacy, and marked superiority over el other kinds. OPINION of A.B. GRANVILLE, ESQ., F.R.S., Author of " The Spas of Germany," "The Spas of England," " On Sudden Death," &c. Lc. &e. " Dr. Granville has u sed Dr. de Jongh's Light Brown Cod Liver Oil extensively in hi s practice, and has found it not only efficacious but uuiform in its qualities. He believes it to be preferable in many respects to Oils sold without the guarantee of such an authority as De Jongh. DR. GRANVILLE HAS FOUND THAT THIS PARTICULAR RIND PRODUCES THE DESIRED EFFECT IN A SHORTER TINE TEAS OTHERS, AND THAT IT DOES NOT CAUSE THE NAUSEA AND INDIGESTION TOO OFTEN CONSEQUENT ON THE ADMINISTRA TION or THE PALE NEWFOUNDLAND On.s. The Oil being, more -I,,er, much more palatable, Dr. Oranville's patients have themselves expressed a preference for Dr. de Jongh'e Light Brown Oil." Sold ONLY in bottles, capsuled and labelled with Dr. de dough's Swap and Signature. WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARE OENUISZ, by A NsAR, HARPORD, and CO., 77, STRAND, London, Dr. de Jongh'f. sole Consignees ; able Chemists. and IN THZ COUNTRY by 1011.13) , respect Half-pints (10 ounces), 2s. ed.; Pints (10 ounces), 4s. 9d.; Quarts 140 ounces), 9s IMPERIAL MEASTIRE. *** A n entirely new Pamphlet on Cod Liver OR, with Ca." treated by and teatitnonialafrom eminent Britiah and Foreign me (14441 PraCtitiOnera, sent poet free on receipt Wow etaxpe. THE PRESS. A TLAS FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.-92, CHEAPSIDE, London. Established ISMI. • JOHN OLIVER HANSON, F.sq., Chairman. WILLIAM GEORGE PRESCOTT, Esq. DepulyChairman. Actuary—CHARLES ANSELL, Elul. F.A.S. FIRE DEPARTMENT. - Manufactories, Sugar Howes, Distilleries, Private or Public Warehouses, Ships building, Ships in Harbour, Houses, Furni ture, Stock in Trade, dm, assured for the year, or auy shorter period, on advantageous terms. The Rates of Premium will be found to assimilate with those of the principal London offices. Allowance for the loss of Rent on Buildings rendered us tenantable by Fire, and losses occasioned by Lightning will be paid. The Assured are entitled to participate in the Profits every fifth year. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The Income for this Branch for the year 1851 exceeded CIM,OOO. The Investments for the Life Policy-holders amount to L 1,863,551. The next valuation will be made at Christmas, 1859 ; and Policies effected before that date will participate in proportion to the time they may then have been in force. Rates and Proposals may be had at the office in London, or of any of the Company's Agents, who are authorised to report on the appearance of Lives proposed for assurance. HENRY I)ESBOROUGH, Secretary. PROFESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, admitting on equal terms Persons of every Class and Degree to all its Privileges and Advantages. ()glees, 76, CHEAPSIDE, London. (Incorporated.) DIRECTORS. Chairman—Major HENRY STONES, LL.B. Deputy-Chairman—JAMES ANDREW DURHAM, Esq. Wm. Wellington Cooper, Esq. Rev. H. Hamilton, Be Valid- Andrew Durham, Esq., of Bath terr., Kingstown, near Dublin and Belfast Captain E. Nash Norcott, R.N. Rev. J. Gleadall, M.A. Thos. George Williams, Egg, Jacob Montefiore, Esq. E. Gainaliel Winthrop, k:sq. AUDITORS. George Bain, Esq., IS, Parlia- l Frederick Wollatt, Esq., Crown ment-street court E. W. G. Evans, Esq., 15, Basinghall-street. Manager—Ben. Massey, Esq. Physicians—Thomas Alfred Barker, M.D., 71, Lower Grosvenor sit eet ; Wm. W. Gull, M.D., Guy's Hospital. Surgeon—W. White Cooper, Esq., F.R.C.S. 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 for life, who have paid five 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 thew. 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 Colonies. Medical men in all cases remunerated for their report. Assurances granted against paralysis, blindness, accidents, insanity, and every otheraffliotion, bodily and mental, at mode rate rates._ A liberal commission allowed to Agents. Annual Premium for assuring 4100, namely:— Age. & a. d. Age. s. d. 113 0 I 40 216 6 30 2_ 2 0 50 4 2 1 Prospectuses, with tables an d fullest information, may be had at the Offices of the Company, or of any of their Agents. Applications for Agencies requested. BEN. MASSEY, Manager. Offices, 76, Cheapside, London. The BEST and ' TF.AB in are to be obtained of PHILLIPS and COMPANY, Tea Merchants, 8, RING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, LONDON. This is a good time to buy TEA; when Parliament meets, it is almost certain we shall have an increase of duty to meet the expenses of the war. STRONG CONGOII TEAS-2a Bd , 2s 10d, 3a, 3s 2d. A general Price-Current is published every month, containing all the advantages of the London Markets, and is sent free by post on application. Sugars are supplied at market prices. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE with the BEST ARTICLES at DEANE'S IRONMONGERY and FUR NISHING WAREHOUSES. A Priced Furnishing List hee by post —DEANE, DRAY, and CO. (opening to the Monument) London-bndge. Established A.D. 1700. WATCH MANUFACTORY, 33, Ludgate 1t Y London. Established 1749. J. W. BENSON, manu facturer of Gold and Silver WATCIIES of every description, construction, and pattern, from Two to Sixty Guineas each. A uew pamphlet of sketches and prices sent free on application. A Two Tears' 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. Gold, Silver, and Old Watches taken in Exchange. SILVER WATCHES, £2 25., .£2 155., to X 5. Highly-finished, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled in Four Holes, with all the recent improvements. Sound and accurate Timekeepers.—J. W. BENSON, 33, Ludgate-hill. QILVER WATCHES, £3 10s., £5 5s , to 13 £l5 15e. Patent Detached English Lever Movements, Jewelledote. Strong Double-backed Cases—J. W. BENSON, 31, Ludgate-hill. GOLD WATCHES, £3 155., £3 ss. to ISs. Highly-finished Movements, Jewelled. with all the recent improvements. Engraved or Engine-turned Cases. Warranted to keep accurate Tiuie.—J. W. BENSON, 33, Lud gate-bill. GOLD WATCHES, £6 65., £8 Bs., to 415 15s. each, Highly-finished, Patent Detached Lever Movements. Jewelled, hichly-engraved or Engine-turned Cases. —.J. W. BENSON, 33, Ludgate-hill. GOLD WATCHES, Patent Detached Lever Movements. London-Made First-Class Watches, 10, 12, 15, to C.O Guineakesah.—J. W. BENSON, 33, Ludgate-hi11.1.11 SPECIAL NOTICE. The Books of the Society close ou Ist March, and Proposals lodged at the Head Office, or at any of the Agencies, on or before that date, sill secure the advantage of the present year's entry, and of One Year's Additional Bonus over later Proposals. MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE. THE WHOLE PROFITS DIVIDED ♦MONGST THE ♦BSUEED THE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Instituted 1831. Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament. The Fund accumulated from the Contributions of Members exceeds NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS. The Annual Revenue exceeds ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY THREE THOUSAND POUNDS. The Amount of existing Assurances exceeds FOUR MIL. LIONS and a QUARTER STERLING. The amount paid to the Representatives of Deceased Members is upwards of BIX HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS, of which SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS are I3onus additions. The NEXT DIVISION of PROFITS takes place on the Ist of March, 1858, and Policies effected before that date receive One Year's additional Bonus over those effected after that data. ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager — . WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary. Head Office-26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH. London Office-126, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, corner of Cornbill. WILLIAM COOK, Agent EP S O N MEETING.- THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.—A Publie Meeting will be held at the King's Head Assembly-rooms, Epsom, on TUESDAY, January 29th. 1556, at Seven of Clock, Viscount Ranelagh In the Chair. A deputation, consisting of Colonel Brownlow Knox, M.P., S. Knox Holmes, Esq., Newnbsm Win stanley, Esq., and the Re.. Dr. Worthington embers of the Executive Committee), C. E. Lewis, Esq., Solicitor, and Charles Lewis Gruneisen, Esq., the Secretary, will attend to explain the general objects and working of the Society. and the appliration of the system to all parts of East and West Surrey. All Shares taken at the Meeting will be included in the advantages of the Thirty-second Public Drawing for Rights of Choice on the Society's Estates, at the Central Offices, 3.5, NORFOLK STREET, STRAND, London, at Noon on SATURDAY, the 9th of February. For Prospectuses, Plans of Estates, ae., apply to Win. Everest, Esq., Solicitor, Epsom, and at Dorking's Library, Epsom; Mr. Win. Pearce, High-street, Croydon; J. D. Down, Esq.. Solicitor, Dorking; Messrs. Page and Kelt, Dor king and Reigate; Mr. Lacy, Farnham; Mr. Allen Batchelor, Guildford; and Mr. Wm. Long, Richmond. aRAND EXPOSITION U of MOIRE ANTIQUE DRESSES at COMPTON-HOUSE, SOHO.—Sewell and Co. are now showing a Large Stock of Brilliant Moire Antique Dresses at 2i gui., Se guilt, end 4i gins' —including some very Beautiful Damask Figures, Broches, and Stripes at one half their price. COMPTON-HOUSE, FRITH-STREET, SOFIO, LONDON. ESPERATO S.- U. :EIN' CORK RESPIRATORS for the MILLION.—They are not affected by the atmosphere nor the acids of the stomach, will remain perfectly dry while 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, &c., for the Prevention of Coughs, Colda, Consumption, and all Affections of the Throat and Lungs. Price 3s. 6d., sent five to any part of the kingdom . Address F. C. Rein, at his Paradise for the Deaf, 108, Strand, I ondon.—The Trade supplied. Also, Rein's Double• Action Fountain, Railway Convenience, Elastic Stockings, Trusses, and all other mechanical assistance or infirmities. N.B.—Mrs. Rein attends on La dies. Price Is. lid. and Se. 9d. per box. FRANIPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH.—The manifold advantages to the Heads of Families Prom the possession of a Medicine of known efficacy, t hat may be resorted to with confidence, and used with success in cases of temporary sickness, occurring in families more or less every day, are so obvious to all, that no question can be raised of its importance to every housekeeper In the kingdom. These Pills are a mild ape rient, and if taken after an indulgence at table they ate speedy For FEMALES, they are truly excellent, ren owing all obstructions, the distressing Headache so very preva lent with the Sex; Depression of Spirits, Dulness of bight, Nervous Affections, Blotches, Pimples, and Sallowness of the Skin, and produce a healthy complexion. Sold by Prout and Harsant, 2:9, Strand, London : and by all Medicine Vendors. VEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. fl. The vast increase in the demand for these Cough Lozenges. and the numerous Testimonials constantly received, fully justify the Proprietor in asserting they are the best and safest yet offered to the Public for the cure of the following complaints:— ASTHMA, WINTER COUGH, HOARSENESS, SHORTNESS of BREATH, and other PULMONARY MALADIES. Theyhave deservedly obtained the high patronage of their Majesties the King of Prussia and the King of Hanover; very many, also, of the Nobility and Clergy , and of the Public generally, use them, under the recommen da tion of some of the most eminent of the Faculty. Prepared and Sold in Boxes, Is. lid, and Tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and los. 6d. each, by Thomas Keating. Chemist, Sc., No. 79, St. Paul's-churchyard, London. Sold Retail by all Druggists, &a. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL " St. Paul's Cathedral. 90th Nov., 1849. " Sir,--I have much pleasure in recommending your lozenges to those who may be distressed with hoarseness. They have afforded me relief on several occasions when scarcely able to sing from the effects of Catarrh. I think they would be very useful to Clergymen, Banisters, and Public Orators.—l am, air, yours faithfully, " THOMAS Fitaxcis, Vicar Choral. "To Mr. Keating." HOLLOWAY'S PILLS wonderful for curing DISEASES of the CHEST.—Mr. Hobbs, of Newton Abbot, informed Professor Holloway that a Lady residing Lear him stated that she considered Holloway's Pills had been the means of saving her life. Three medical men had pronounced her disease incurable. terming it consumption. Seeing an ac. count of some person being cured of a similar complaint, she determined on giving them a trial, and fortunately for her they have effected a perfect cure, which she is willing to testify by reference to Mr. Hobbs. Sold by all medicine vendors throughout the world ; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and SO, Maiden•lane, New York; by A. Stamps, Constantinople; A j Guidicy, Smyrna; and E. Muir, Malta. 69