The Press. — London, England, 1857-01-31 00:00:00

118 T HE CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY (LIMITED _ _ . . )). Incorporated under the Joint.stock Companies• Act. 1836. CAPITAL £310,000, in 62.000 Sharee of £3 each. DIRECTORS. The Right Honourable Viscount EXMOUTH, Aloutugue-square, and Canonteign, Devonshire, Chairman FRF.DERICK THOMAS PARSONS, Esq., Hyde. park, lieputy-Chainnan Sir T. Ilaaakar 111AnDuca, M.P., SufTulk•Strcet. ifiCliAltD THOMAS COUSINS, sq. (illei,srs. Gooch and t ‘3ll.,ens), Upper Thatnee•strect and I.ondon-wall Holum F. DicEsorr, Esq. (Messrs. Dickson, Be Wolf, and Co.), Cleorgalard, T.oinbard•street, and San Francisco Fairects LITTLE, Esq., St. Jamos's•strcet, and Salom•lionsc, Lees, Lancashire EDWARD hi.oatkrr, Esq., Chairman of the Burton Brcweiy Company, Burtomon-Trent WILIAM( NicitoLsoN, Esq., Old Trafford, Manchester DunLET OLtvEn, Esq., Asliby-de•la-Zouch . , WILLIAM WARNE. Esq., chairman of the Linares T.ead Mining Company (William Warne and Co.), Oreshitimsiteet West, and TOCIellhO.lM BAMKERS.—Tho Bank of London, Threadneedle-street and Charing-cross Sotacrro us—Messrs. Hughes, K ea rsey, Masterman, and Hughes, Bucklersbury SECNETARY—W. W. Terrington, Esq. FICES —2N, PO U LT RY. The primary object of this Company is to give a steady and continuous supply of Water throughout the year, for which there is an UNLIMITED DEMAND, to the miners engaged in this, one of the most valuable and thickly-settled districts of the wuole State of California. The reports of the two English gentlemen who were deputed at different periods to investigate the merits of the enterprise, together with a map of the district and detailed information by which an estimate can be formed of the extraordinary prospects of this undertaking, are published In a pamphlet, and may be bad at the Offices of the Company. It may be sufficient here to state that the lowest dividend estimated by rthese gentlemen, after making liberal allowance for contingencies, exceeds ISO per cent. per annum on the en tire Capital. An agent, however, selected by the Hoard, will be immediately sent out at the expense of the projectors, with instructions to place himself hi communication with an intinential mercantile Sent at San Francisco, and In conjunction with them strictly to investigate all matters connected with the undertaking. If the result of such investigation shall not be entirely satis factory to the Directors, the whole amount of the subscriptions will be returned to the subscribers without deductions. The Californian l'rojeetors are to be paid for thAt rights and interests in shares Class 11, which shares are not to be entitled to dividend for three years unless 20 per cent per annum shall have been paid to the Shareholders, Class A. Applications for shares in the usual form must bs accompanied by the bankers' receipt for a sum equal to 11. for every share applied for. 21. additional to be paid on the shares allotted when the agent is appointed to proceed to California (of which duo notice will be given), and the remaining 21. per share ou the re. o eipt of his report of the completion of the purchase. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT A TRUSS—AIt. 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 th, press. In every ease of single or double rupture, in either sex , of any age, however bad or long htsuding, 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 nost free to any part of the world, with instruc tions for use, on receipt of 10s. Gd. by post-office order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Brodk•street, Holborn, London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord lligh Chancellor. ASTHMA. - Dr. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS for Asthma, Consumption, Conghs, COMA. and all disorders of the breath and lungs. They have a pleasant taste. Price ls. 14d., 2s. 9.1., and lls. per box. Wholesale Warehouse, 26, Bride-lane, London. JW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, an d . 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 die. play of Watches, which is admitted to he the largest and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chroncineter, Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical Movements, jewelled, ,tc., with all the latest improvements, mounted in superbly4inisheil engine.turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases, the designs engraved upon many of the cases are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at tide Mann. factory. If the important requisites, super iority of finish, corn. blued 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 PAM PH LET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post free on application), which cmutins 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 perforuiances of the same. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. From the Morning Post, Oct. SO, 1856.—" Exhibits exquisite artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism in structure.' From tho Morning Clironiele, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design tad perfection in workmanship." From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The 140 repute with+ Mr. Ronson has obtained for the qualities of his menu• facture stands second to none." From the Morning Heriiid, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of Yr. Denson 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, .te. wurate time•keepecs, 31 lbs, 41 15s, 51135, to 161 lei each. Gold Lever Watches, jewelled and highlylinished movements, el Gs, 81 Si, 101 10s, !21 12e, 141 14s, 1111 It's, to 40 guineas. SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled. ke., exact time-keepers, 21 2s. 21131, SI 13s, to 14 5s each. Silver Lamm' Watches, highly finished. jewelled movements, 31 10s, 4110 x, 81 10s, 71 10s. 81 10s. 101 10s. to 20 guinea.. A Two Years' Warranty given with every Watch, and sent, earrisge pail, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the king loin, upon receipt of Post•olllce or Bankers' order, made payable to .1. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Luda ,te•hill, Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old Watches taken in Exchange. THE PRESS. EAST KENT RAILWAY. EIGHTH lIALF.YEARI.Y GENERAL MEETING. NOTICE is hereby gix en that the Eighth Ilalflearly General Meeting of Proprietors will be held at the London Tavern, Rishopsgate-street, in the City of London, on Fri,lay, the 27th February, at Two o'clock, for the purpose of transaeting the usual business, and also for confirming the forfeiture of shares numb , reil 21 025 to 28,000, both inclusive. NOTICE is hereby also given, that Three Directors of the Company and One of the Auditors will retire by rotation. The Transfer Books will be closed from the 14th to the :7th of Feb• ruary, both inclusive. By order, SONDES, Chairman. GEORGE FREDERIC HOLUM:), Secretary. (Mikes, 2, Moorgate•strect, l.cmdon, Jan. 31, 1b57. Notice of Dividend. BANK OF DEPOSIT, No. 3. PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON. Established A.D. 18:14. The Warrants for the Halt• Yearly Interest, at the rate of Five per Cent per Annum, on Deposit Accounts to the 31at Decem ber, are ready fir delivery and payable daily. PETER MORRISON. Managing Director. _ . . Parties desirous of Investing Stoney are requested to examine the plan of the BANK OP DEPOBIT. Prospectuses and Forms fur opening Accounts sent free on application. OTWITHS'rANDING THE BOMBARD 114 MENT and consequent suspension of Trade at CANTON, the EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY are still aul•plying the Gib. bag of Congou Tea at 2s. 6d. per lb. Tess are already 3d. per lb. dearer. Warehouses, 0, GREAT SAINT HELEN'S C II DUCHY A RD, Bishopsgate. OLDRIDGE'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 whivi - r-s and moustaches, is continually receiving the most distinguished testimonials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. In bottles, 38.61, 65., and 113. Suld wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington•street North Strand. WJIITMORE AND CRADDOCK'S UNIVE ) Manufactured for them by PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE COMPANY. Limited. These Candles are unrivalled for steadi ness and brilliancy of light, at one-third the price of the finest Wax or Spenn. They are free from all unpleasant smell. hard to the touch, and contain no deleterious ingredient. Sold, retail only, in ornamental boxes, at Is., 4a., and Ga. each. . . IikLMONT GLYCERiNE SOAP, in boxes Gd., Is., and Is. Gd. each. Terms, Cash. The City Retail Depot for Price Patent Candles, Night. T.ighta, kc., WHITNIORE and cRADDOCK, Id, IIISIIOPS GATE•STIIEET WITHIN, London. (Old Servants of Price's Candle Company.) fIEANE'S TABLE CUTLERY, celebrated lj for more than lin years, maintains an unrivalled reputa tion for cheapness and lirst-rate quality. The stock is most ex tensive and complete, including the finest transparent Ivory Handles at 325. per dozen ; choice ditto Balance Handles from 225. perdozen ; medium ditto Balance Handles (an exceedingly cheap and serviceable family anielei, 16s. per dozen ; also Bone. lloni, Stag, and every variety of mounting, all warrar ted. Plated Dessert Knives and Forks. with Silver, Pearl, Ivory, and Plated Handles, iti cases of 12. 1.4, or 24 pairs ; also plated Fish eating Knives, from 4?s. per dozen. Silver and Plated Fish Carvers, of the newest and most elegant desig:ts, always In stock. London Agents for Messrs. Joseph Rodgers and Sons' cele brated Cutlery. DEANE, DRAY, and CO.'S General Fur nishing Ironmongery Warehouses (opening to the Monument), London llndge. Established s.n.1:111. CUTLERY WARRANTED.—The most varied Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY In the world, all war ranted, is on hale at WILLIAM S. lIU RTON'S, at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the ',ales. *inch Ivory.handied table knives, with high shoulders, 121. per dozen ; desserts to match, 9s. W.; if to balance, 6d. per dozen extra; car. Vera, 4s.3d.per pair; larger sizes, from 14s. tkl. to 265. per dozen ; extra tine, ivory, 325. ; if with silver ferrules, 37's. to 50s. ; white bone table knives, 7s. 6.1. per dozen ; desserts, ss. 6d. ; carvers, 2s. 3d. per pair; black horn table knives, 7s. 4d. per dozen ; des. lens, 65.; carvers, 2s. thi.; black wood-handled table knives and forks, 6s. per dozen; table steels, trout Is. each. The largest stock In existence of plated dessert knives and forks, In cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish carvers. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR L 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, eithernsefully or of namentally, as by no possible test can it be distinguishedfrom real silver. • Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Table Spoons and Forks, per doz. 35.. 48s. .. Ons. Desgert ditto and ditto Tea ditto fee and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters. Candlesticks, dc.„ at proportionate prices. All kinds of Replating done by the patent process. CHEMICALLY PUKE NICKEL NOT PLATED Fiddle. Thread. King's Table Spoonsand Forks,perdozen.. 12s. .. 2ss. Dedeert ditto and ditto Teaditto TVS H COVERS and HOT-WATER DISHES II in every material, in great variety, and of the newest and most recherche patterns. TM dish cover., es esi the set of six ; block tin, 12s 3d to 28s lid the set of six; elegant modern pat. terns, 345 to 38. 6d the set; Britannia metal, with or without silver plated handles, 76. 64 to 110 s 6dl the set; Sheffield plated. 10/ to 16110 s the set; block.tin hot•water dishes, with wells for gravy, 12. to 30s; Britannia metal, 22. to 775; electroplated ou nickel, full size, 11111 s. The additions to these extensive premises (already by far tho largest in Europe) are of such a character that the entire of EIGHI HOUSES is devoted to thedisplay of the most magniti. cent stock of GENERAL HOUSE I RON MONO E L tY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes. Turnery, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bedhangings), so arranged in Sixteen Large Showrooms 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, OX FORD•STRE ET (W): •lA, 2, and 3, NEWMAN. STREET; 4,5, and 6, PERHY'S•PLACE, London. hstab lished 1820. SATURDAY, Just published, price IF., THE PEOPLE'S CALL for a REVISION of the LITURGY. in a Letter to Lord Palmerston. By the Rev. JAMES HILDYARD. 8.D., Reemr of Ingoldsby, Lin. eolnehire. and late one of her Majesty's Preachers at the chapel Royal, Whitehall. With Extracts from Private Coirespundcbco on the Subject. " Sedit timnit ne non suceederet." . Grantham: S. limo E and Sos. London: UnoonnninnE an d SONN. . Is.ll.—The pamphlet will be sent direct by post, br either of the above, on receiving the amount in stamps. Thus day is published, price 2d., MA Y N Rya PROTE S TANT. 0 H. I.ondon : JolllN CHAPMAN, 8. King William-street, Strand. Our North-West Frontier. This day is published. in evo.. with Map of Persia and Affghanistan, price la OUR NORTH-WEST FRONTIER. London : JoHN CHAPMAN, 8, King William.street. Strand. Now reedy, in 3 vols., Ave., price 21. 2a., THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC. A History. lly JOHN LOTIIROP MOTLEY. "It is a work of real historical value, the result of accurate criticism written in a liberal spirit, and from first to last deeply interesting."—Athenaunt. "His ' History' is a work of which any country might be proud."—Prese. " Mr. Motley has searched the whole range of historical docu• ments necessary to the composition of his wock."—Leader. _ " Mr. Motley's volumes will well repay perusal."—Saturday Review. "'this is a really great work."—Konroeformist. London: JOIIN CHAPMAN, 8, King Williani•street, Strand; CHAPMAN and HALL, 193, Picccdilly. Yearsley on the Ear. Now ready, price 2s. CAL by post 2s. Ad. , Fourth Edition, DEAFNESS PRACTICALLY ILLUSTRATED Hy JAMES YEARSLEY, Esq., Surgeon to the Metrt.po litan Ear Infirmary, Sackville-street, Author of a Treatise on Throat Ailments, and Inventor of the Artificial Tympanum. " A careful perusal has convinced us that the author is cot'. tact in his views ; his experieneA has been ample, and Ills powers of observation and research have been by no means in ferior to his opportunities."—Metlical Gazette. JOHN CHURCHILL, New Bu►lincton•et►eet. ( - )SLER'S CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDE LIERS for GAS and CANDLES.—A great variety of the newest and richest designs always on view ; also a large assort ment of glass lustre., decanters, wino glasses, dessert services and every description of table glass at very moderate prices. ORNAMENTAL GLASS of the newest and most beautiful de scription. Export and furnishing •,rders executed with despatch —44, Oxford street. Manufactory, Brosd•street, Birmingham Established 1r:07. nEAFNESS.—The only medal awarded at If the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic I nstrumenth) was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUM EN t 8 for thc DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex treme and every degree of Deafness. To be procured only of the Kole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein ,108, SU and, nearly opposite Ihteter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous testimonialaseen, amongst. many one from the Hight Hon. Sit John Patteson. one of her NI &Vat v's Privy Cooneillorp. (IF.LEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS. ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied,' being the beet in the world ; sold from 3s. fid. : sent free for 34 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory, for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and hands, 3s. 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, 1 I.ittle Queen•street, nigh Holborn. Wholessle Agent, BARCLAY Fart ingdon-street. REDS, MATTRESSES, and BEDSTEADS. WILLIAM S. BURTON'S NEW LIST of BEDS, BED. ING, and BEDSTEADS is NOW READY, and can be had gratis. The quality of beds, mattresses, &c., of every description he is able to guarantee; they are made on the premises, in the presence of customers; their prices are in harmony with those which have tended to make his house ironmongery establish ment the most extensive in the kingdom. Feather beds German spring mattresses .... .. 2 8 0 .. 7 0 0 Horse hair mattresses Wool mattresses Flock mattresses .. 0 6 6 .. 03d 0 Best Alva and cotton mattresses .. 0 6 6 .. 0 19 0 Sheets per pair .. U 7 6 .. 2 6 0 Blankets each .. 0 3 0 .. 1 4 0 Toilet quilts Counterpanes Portable folding bedsteads Patent iron bedsteads, with dove.tail joints Ornamental brass ditto . 2 10 0 .. 20 0 0 Children's Cots lied.hangings, In every variety per set 0 14 0 10 0 0 39, Oxford.street (W); 1, la, 2, and ', Newman street and 4,3, and 6, Perry's.place, London. The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others. ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY, for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has not only obtained the Patmnaao of her Majesty and the Royal 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 fond for infants, children, end invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding and excellent for thickening broths or soups. f4OBINSON'S PATENT GROATS t for more than thirty years have been held in constant and Increasing public estimation as the purest fsrinte of the oat, and as the best and most valuable preparation for making a pure and delicate gruel. which forms • 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, BELLVTLLE, 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 Gd. and la., and in family canisters at 25., is., and 10s. each.