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APRIL 4, 1857. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. Easter Holidays.—CHEAP EXCURSION to CIRENCESTER, STROUD, Gloucester, and Cheltenham.—A Train will leave Paddington at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 12 returning the same evening, from Cheltenham AL 6.30, tilducaater 6. fU, Stroud 7.20, and Cirencester at 7.20. Fares: Cirencester and Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham, 10s.and Bs. No luggage allowed. Tickets not transferable. t 7 REA'l.' WESTERN RAILWAY. Easter Holidays.—AN EXCURSION N will leave Pad dington on Monday, April Id, at Eight a.m., for LEAMING TON, Warwick, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Weduesbury, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Chester, Bir kenhead, and Liverpool, returning on Saturday, the 18th, from Liverpool (landing stage) at Eight a.m., and intern:l°lWe Stations as pet handbills. Fares:—Leamington and Warwick, I , ts. and Ba.: Birmingham, 20s. and Ps. Gd.; West Iltouiwioli, Wedne-bury, and Bilvton, 218. Ktl. and 10s.; Wolverhampton, 225. 6J. and 10s 8,1.; Wellington and Shrewsbury, 275. Gd. and I•is.; Chester, 335. and 155.; Birkenhead and Liverpool, 375. and 17s. Children under twelve half•price. Tickets not trans ferable, and only available for the Excursion Tr.in. wAX FLOWER S.-PRIZE MEDAL.- Great Exhibition, Mt.—Messrs. MINTORN, Modellers of Wax Flowers to the Queen, EA, NEW BOND STREET. Established twenty years. Every material for the above elegant art. Price lints and orders forwarded to all parts of the country. r'reuch Paper Flowers.—Every material for the above.—lW, NEW BOND STREET, and Conservatory Counter, PAN THEON, Oxford street. Mlt and the 16s. TROWSERS.— The new Spring patterns for these world•famed Trowsers (originated by him) are forwarded to all parts of the country, with directions for seltineasurement, upon the receipt of six postage stamps, which will be credited to any order that may follow, accompanied by a Post-odice order, payable to Alfred Webb Miles, 62, New Bond street. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tube THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. S Ad by all C handlers. Grocers, &c. &e. N OS 47 and 48, BAKER-STREET, Portman square.—The Furnishing Ironmongery and Hardware Company, Limited).—W. NIASSEY'S complete LIST of IRON MONGERY, Turnery, Brooms, Brushes, dc., for the kitchen, W. los.; also Massey's Purdonians, 45. lid each, Goddard's Ranges. Stoves, Fenders and Fite irons, Baths, Cutlery, llectro. plate, 'frays, Moderator Lamps, Bedsteads, &c., at a savnig of 25 per cent. to the purchaser. Every article is marked in plain figures, and delivered throughout the kingdom carriage free. Repairs of all kinds. SOLERA SHERRY.—Viutago 1834, guaranteed, 545. per dozen. QUEEN ISABELLA'S FAI'OURITE WINE, as used at the ROYAL TABLE OF SPAIN. The PECULIAR C RABA° YE RISTICS of the Wine are full body, flee nutty flavour. and RICHNESS MELLOWED by ALT E. a instituting it at once the FINEST SHERRY ever inn pored, and eminently suited to the palate of those who ENJOY andappreciate a FIRST-CLASS WINE. J. L. I)ENMAN, Wine and Spirit Importer, 85, FENCIIURCH STREET, LONDON. Counting-house entrance, first door on the left up Railway-place. ORES 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 an, 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 nom free to any part of the world, with instruc tions for use, on receipt of ]Os. 6J. by post-office order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, lirook•street, Holborn. Lo idon.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro s eded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High hence tor. THE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS OF THE LA.T HALF CENTURY HAVE PROVED, BEYOND QUESTION, THAT I)OWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL It possesses peculiarly nourishing powers in the growth, restoration, and improvement of the Iluman Hair. It prevents it from falling off or turning grey, strengthens weak heir, cleanses it from scurf and dandruff, and makes it beautifully soft, curly, and glossy. In the growth of the Beard. Whiskers, and Mustachios, it is unfailing in its stimulant. For children it is especially recommended as formilig the basis of a beautiful head of hair. In all climates it alike displays its incomparable results, and has long been an established Imourite in India. Price:3s.6d.; 7s. ; family bottles (equal to four small), 10s. Gd., and double that size, 21s. CIUTION.—To prevent imposition a New Label from steel, by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon, and Co., is now used, ',Jeering the words, ROWLANDS' AIACASSAR Ott, &c., in white letters, and their signature in ted ink, " A. ROW LAND and SONS." Sold at 20, Hatton garden, London; and by Chemists and Perfumers. I(EATING'SCOUGH LOZENGES. It A SLIGHT COLD." if its first symptoms are not ar• rested, too often lays the foundation of a variety of Pulmonary Complaints, including Winter Cough. Asthma, and other con stitutiLnal derangements. The evil consequences of these die. orders may be easily averted or subdued by keeping at hand a supply of the above celebrated Lozenges, which have now stood the test of public experience for upwards of half a century. The testimonials to their efficacy have been voluntarily g , ven by the most eminent of the faculty, as well as by all classes of private individuals. Containing neLher oplatea nor any injurious anodyne, they may be safely taken by the youngest child or the most delicate female. Prepared and sold in boxes, :s. lid., and Tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. ed., and :Oa. 9.1. each, by Thomas Keating, Chemist, &c., 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Retail by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Vendors in the World. KEATING'S PALE NEWFOUND LAND COD-LIVER OIL, perfectly para. nearly tasteless, and free from adulteration of any kind ; having been analysed, re• ported on and recommended by Professors Taylor rod Thrim- Roll, of ity's and St. Thomas's Hospitals, who. in the words of the late Fir. Pereira, say that •• the finest oil is that moat devoid of COLOUR, ODOUR, rud FLAVOUR," Oiliirastets this will be found to possess in a high degree. Halt-pints, :s. 6t1.; Pints, 2s. 6d.; Quints, 4s. Gd.: and Five-pint Bottles, 10a 6d., Imperial Ilea. tire. 70, 91. Paul's n iri.hyard, London. THE PRESS. HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISEASES OF THE 01-MST. The Committee of Management hive the pl , asuse to announce to the Friends of this Charity, that the Right nom LORD STANLEY has kindly consented to take the Chair at the ANN I VEINAItI DINNER. to be held in Willis's Rooms on the 20th of May next. The names of the Stewards will be duly published. PHILIP ROSE, Hon Seo. OSBORN P. CROSS, Sec. Brompton, February 29. ►[SHE LONDON and WESTMINSTER BANK issues CIRCULAR NOTES of 101. each, payable at every important place lu Europe. Deposits of 101. and upwards are received upon interest at the Bunk or any of its Branches ; those of 5001. and upwards are at present allowed bi per cent. .1. W. GILBART, General Manager. O..NOLL COLLEGE. SCIENTIFIC and PRACTICAL—RESIDENT PROFESSORS WANTED fur the following ..hairs:—Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Natural History, Human History, Design. Sslary, 5001. per annum. Proapectuses forwarded ou application to William Bullock Webster, Esq., Guoll Castle, Neatb, South Wales. DRIVA'rE TUITION —A Clergyman, Crold I Medallist, and Hebrew Prizeman, residing in the healthiest part of Brighton, receives into his Family a limited nutnber of PUPILS to prepare them fur the Universities, Military Colleges, Public Schools, ,te. Two vacancies at Easter. Fur Terms, address "Clencus B," care of Messrs. King, Booksellers, North-street, Brighton. TO INVALIDS. - Mr. JAMES STEVENS, 1 Surgeon, 2U, BLOOMSBURY SQUARE (W.C.), formerly Resident Surgeon to the London Hospital, having during a re sidence in India, and in the agubdi part of Essex, had great ex. periense 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, dm.; also on Deafness and Ner vous Diseases, and in all disorders of debility. Patients in the country writing, fully describing their cases, are promptly advised as to treatment. CELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALF.X. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied, being the beet in the wol Id ; sold from 3s. lid.; sent free for 44 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and hands, Ss. t.d. per bottle ; sent for stamps, free by post, eight extra.—Also. ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, or Pernodore, from Is. the packet; free, fourteen stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, I, Little Queen-street, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, BARCLAY, Fan Ingdon•street. VATURAL MINERAL WATERS of VICHY. 1. 1 The Vichy Waters Company having the grant from the French Government for the exclusive right of sale of these Waters, bottle them at the Springs, and consign them direct, in their genuine state, to their English Depot, 27, Margaret-street, Cavendish-square. The efficacy of theop Waters in Stomach Liver, and Henal Diseases, Gout, Hheudituism. Diabetes, cte, are too well known to need comment. The PASTILLES or LOZENGES, which are so celebrated for promutiog digestion, prepared from the saline constituents of the waters at the Vichy Laboratory, and the SALTS for drinking, or for a bath, are also kept at the London Depot, 27, MARGARET STHE ET, Caven dish-square. DAVIES'S CANDLES, 6d. and 64d per lb. ; genuine Sperm, 2s. 2d. ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d.; best Wax, 2s. 6d.; fine British Wax or Sperm, Is. bd. ; German Wax, Is. 3d. ; Botanic Wax' Is. Id. ; l'atent Wax or Sperm, Is. Id. per lb. ; Composite, 2.1 , 10d., Ild., and Ilid.; Moulds, Bd. ; Palmer's Metallic, one or two wicks, 94d. ; Magnums, 10d.; Yellow Soap, 405., 445., 485., and 82s per 1.21b5.; old Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; Honey, ls. 4.1.; White ‘Vindsor, Is. 4d.; Hose, 25.; Almond, 2s. Cd.; Argaud Oil, is. Od. per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Caah, At M. P. DAVWS and SON'S, 63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing-cross, London. W. C. T W. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY. 33 and 34, LUD GATE 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 unprecedented dis play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and best selected Stook in London. It consists of Chroncmeter, 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. De designs engraved upon many of the eases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu factory. If the important requisites, supe, iority of finish, corn- Dined 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 ou 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 Morning Post, Oct. SO, 18643.—" 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 Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute which Mr. Benson has obtained tur the qualitias 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 him a large amount of public patronage." From the Globe, Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish, taste. and design." GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &c. accurate timekeepers, 81 11 s, 41 15s, 51155, to 151 11,s each. Gold Lever Watches. jewelled and highly-finished movetnenis, el 81 Ps, 101 10s. :21 12e. 141 14s, 101 16s, to 40 guineas. SI I.YER WATCHES, Horizontal Movement*, Jewelled, tic., exact tinie•keepers, 21 2s. 21 15s, 41 15a. to 51 5s each. Silver Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s, 41 10s, 51 10s, 71 10s, 81 10s. 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, 33 and 34, Ludgate•hill, London, Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. 347 IMPERIAL LI FE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 1, OLD BIWA D•ST RE ET, LONDON. Instituted .$lO. T. GEORGE BARCLAY, Esq., Chairman. DIARTIN T. SAIITII, Faq., NI.P., Deputy Chairman. One•third of the Premium on Insurances of boa and upwards, for the whole term of life. may remain as a debt upon the Policy, to be puid off at convenience, or the Directors will lend sums of WI. and upwards on the security of Policies effected with this Company for the whole term of life, when they have acquired an adequate value. Fourdifths, or en per cent. of the profits ore assigned to Poli cies every fifth year, and may be applied to increase the sum assured, to an immediate payment in cash, or w the reduction and ultimate extinction of future Premiums. At the fifth appropriation of profits for the five years termi nating January 31, lasB, a reversionary bonus was declared of If. 10s. per cent on the sums insured, and subsii , ting additions for every premium paid during the five years. This bonus, on policies of the lougert duration, exceeds 3s. per cent. per annum on the original sums insured, and increases a policy of 1,0001. to 1,6381. _ Proposals fur Insurances may be made at the Chief Offices, as above; at the Branch Office, It, Pall-mall, London; or to any of the Agents throughout the kingdom. BONUS TABLE, Showing the Additions made to Policies of 21.000 each. Amount of Addition made Date of Sum Payable Additions to as ou after Death. Insurance. Feb. 1, 1651. Feb. 1, 1858. a. d. S a. d. P s. 6. 1820 523 6 0 114 5 0 1638 1 u 1825 38.1 4 0 103 It 0 1048 8 0 1830. 1835 165 3 0 88 17 0 1274 0 0 1810 12f.5 0 84 13 0 1213 8 0 1815 G4 5 0 78 14 0 1145 13 0 1650 lO u 0 75 15 0 1085 15 0 1855 l5 0 0 1015 0 0 Awl for intermediate years in proportion. The next appropriation will be made in Insurance, witbuut participation in profits, may be effected at reduced rates. SAMUEL ISGALL, Actuary. T. HE PEOPLE'S PROVIDENT ASSURANCE SOCIETY. For the Assurance of Lives, and the Guarantee of Fidelity in Situations of Trust. Capital, Half a Million. Revecue, 50,0001. per annum. CHAIRMAN - George Alexander ki stallion, Esq., M.P. Every info' mation may be obtained on application at the Chief Office, 2. Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS give instant relit f and a rapid cure of Asthma, Coughs, and all Disorders of the Breath and Lungs. To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have a pleasant taste. Price Is. 11d., 9d., anti lis. per box. Sold by all druggists. VENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS. j Buyers of the above are requested, before finally deciding to visit WILLIAM S. BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS. Thar contain such an assortment of Fenders, Stoves, Range• k'ire Irons, and General Ironmongery, as cannot be approaches elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or exqui siteness of workmanship. Bright Stoves, with bronzed orna mentsa'td two sets of bars, 41. 14s. t 0131.135.; ditto, with ormolu ortiatuents and two sets of bars, 51. ss. to 221.; Bronzed Fenuers, with standards, from 7s. to 51. 12a.; Steel Fenders from 21. Ils. to I 11.; ditto,with rich ormolu oruameuts,from 21.155. to 181. ; Fire-irons, from Is. 2d. the set, to 41. 45. The BURTON and all other PATENT STOVES, a ith ra diating hearth plates. OUTLERYWARRANTED.—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 Saleii. 3d-inch ivory -handled table knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen ; desserts to match, Os. Gd.; if to balance, Gd. per dozen extra; car vers, 4s.3d.per pair; larger sizes, from 10s. 6d. to 265. per dozen ; extra tine,ivory, 325. ; if with silver ferrules, 375. to 50s. ; white bone table knives, 7s. 61. per dozen ; desserts, ss. 6d. ; carvers, 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; dee. serts, 65.; carvers, 2s. 6d.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 6e. per dozen; table steels, from Is. each. The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish cervers. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR I 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 oi namentally, as by no possible teat can It bedlatinguishedfroin real silver. Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Table Spoons and Forks,perdoz. 88s. .. 48s. .. Cos . Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto re& and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters, Candlesticks, ttc., at proportionate prices. AM kinds of Replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoonsand Forks,perdozen 12s. .. 2os. .. 305. Dessert ditto and ditto Tea ditto DISH COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES in every material, in great variety, and cf the newest and most recherché patterns. Tin dish c...:crs, Cs 6d the set of six ; block tin, 12s 3d to 25e Od the set of six; elegant modern pat. terns, 34s to 38s 6d the set; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, 76s Gd to 110 s Gil the set; Sheffield plated, 101 to 161 105 the set; block-tin hot-water dishes, with wells for gravy, 12a to 30s; Britannia metal, 22s to 775; electro-plated on nickel, full size, 11111 x. The additions to these extensive premises (already by far the largestin Europe) areot such a character thatthe entireof ElGill HOUSES is devoted tothedisplay of the most rusguill. cent stock of GENERAL HOUSE I RON MONG k:RY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes. Turnery, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding. and. Bedhangings), so arranged in sixteen I.arge Show-rooms as t.. afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection of gocds that cannot be hoped for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent (per poet) free. No. 39, OXFORD-STREET (W); 1. lx, 2, and 3, NEWMAN. STREET; 4,0, and 6, PERHY'S-PLACE, London. katab ishedld2o. -Irl