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EL H I.—NOW OPEN, at BURFORD'S Leicester-square. Open from Ten till (tusk. •..n lission, Is. ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION, 14, Regent-street.—Mr. and Mrs. (lERNIAN REED (late /118 s P. HORTON), will repeat their entertainment every Evening Caul 2 s. ; (e le'Dt Saturday), at Saturday Afternoon at 3.—Admission Is. Stalls, 3s. which may be secured at the Gallery, and at Tamer, Beale and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street. (N ~ 20,475.) LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5, 1858. [PRICE, 4D. STAMPED u LAST WEEK BUT THREE OF THIS TROUPE IN LONDON. CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall. ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THIRD ENTERTAIN. ,r-NTRevival of the Bur7esque Itallien Ope ra , rece ived, when 'rst 3. Produced, with scr eams o f l aug ht er —" H oop d e -d o m i en Do," night prod at 8, and on aturday Morning, commencing at “ces—boxes, I/. Is.; Stalls, 35.; Area, 25.; Back, Is. PUBLICATIONS. J ON DON and COUNTY BANKING COMPANY. SubEcribed Capital, 1,253,0001. Paid-up Capital, 500,0001. Reserved PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION., Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 1 vol., lOs 6d. have coat them. He thought 7001. allowkd the manag ing directors was a small sum to be divided amongst so many, and he moved, as a mark of the approbation of the members for the manner in which they dimharqed their duties, the /amount be increased to 8001. Tne report and balance-sheet showed that they were not only ornamental directors, and he could state that whenever he went to the office, he found the chairman, deputy chairman, or one or ether of them, p resen t on th e ground floor, busying themselves with the actual working of the concern. It was, of course, gratifying to the members to know that fact, and to.kavw that they bad gentlemen who felt such an interest in the AQsociation. (Hear.) Mr. PILCHER seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN, in returning thanks, said it was not the amount of the grant the directors valued, but the unanimity with which it was given, showing unmistake ably that they enj eyed the confidence of the members. (Hear, hear.) Mr. CULL asked if the directors well remunerated the staff. annual general meeting on the 11th Feb. has been ex ceeded by 10/., the s'lme excess is hereby confirmed." Mr. R. H. JONES seconded it, and it was carried unanimouily. Mr. CoLEHAN (director) moved the following resolu tion : R P H A N S. By the Author of "MARGARET M lITLAND," Fund, 105,0001. Head Office-21, Lombard-street. DIRECTORS. Philip Patton Blyth, Esq. William Champion Janes, Esq. J. W. Burmester, Esq. James Laming, Esq . Thomas T. Bernard, Esq., M. P. John Henry Lance, Esq. William Cory, Esq. William Lee, Esq. Jaynes Andrew Durham, Esq. William Nicol, Esq. Jos.Chrlstopher Ewart,Esq ,Nr.P. Richard Springett, Esq. • GENERAL MANAGER—WiIIiam M'Kewan, Esq. On Wednesday evening, the 17th annual meeting of the members of this association was held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street,—M r , R, H, Jones in the chair. PROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIKELL, Physician to their Majesties the Emperor and F.mpross of I ,Da•—ST. JAMES'S T H EATRE.—PHYSICAL an d N A TURAL we, without the aid of any Apparatus.—TWO lIOUR3 OF ELU SlONS.—Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons at 3, and !:;yerY Evening at 8. Stalls, ss. ; Balcony Stalls, 45.; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, . n,‘Gallery, Is ; Private Boxes, two guineas: one guinea a ' ll alt; and one gulnea.---Places to be secured at Mr. Mitchell's, Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street. • " An exqu!sitely beautiful story —a book that no wornan will real without feeling her heart warm to the author."—National Maga zne. " That on the 27th day of May next, or such other day as the board may appoint, three additional annuitants be elected—viz., one clerk, and two widows of clerks, or three widows, at the discretion of the board." Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. The SEORETART having real the notice convening the meeting, then read the following report, also the state• ment of accounts : Now ready, in royal Bvo., with Map and 50 Illustrations, including numerous beautifully Coloured Plates from the Author's Original Drawings, 2/. 25., elegantly bound, ORIENTAL andWESTERN SIBERIA ; A Narrative of Seven Years' Travels in Siberia, Mongolia, the Kirgbis Steppes, and Central Asia. By THOMAS WITLAM ATKINSON. " To the gelgrapher, the geologist, the ethnographer, the sports• man, and to those who read only for amusement, this will be an acceptable volume. Mr. Atkinson is not only an adventurous traveller, but a correct and amusing writer."—Literary Gazette. llurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. At the Annual Meeting of Proprietors, held on Thursday, the 4th February, 1858, at the London Tavern, Rishopsgate-street, the following Report for the 3 car ending the 31st December, 1857, was mad by the Secretary. WILLIAM CHAMPION JONES, Esq., in the Chair. REPORT. He fully concurred in what had been said relative to the number of annuitants proposed to be elected by Mr. Jones, and added that it was only the state of the funds prevented the directcre from extending the number. They would fed great pleasure if the fends would allow them to increase them according to the necessities of the members. (Hear, hear.) Mr. LEIGH (director) seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Mr. R. 11. JONES proposed the next resolutiau : "That the best thanks of the meeting are hereby pre sented to Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P. ; Thomson Mulkey, Esq., M.P. ; Wm. George Prescott, Esq. ; and Baron L. N. de Rothschild. M.P., and to the Treasurer, John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P., for their continued kind interest in this association." ADELAIDE GALLERY, Lowther Arcade, Strand.— OR AND SALLE DE DANSE, removed from the Are yll Rooms, with the original Band of Forty Performers. Con ductor, LAMOTTE ; principal cornet-a.plston, M. BOULCOURT ; ;cadeT, CHARLES HALL. This celebrated band, lately conducted by ,I_,ne Much-lamented Emile LAURENT, can be engaged for Private or 2 1 41 c Balls, by applying to R. R. BIGNELL, Argyll Rooms, Great Wi ndmill -street. Doors open at half-past 8. Admission, Is. The Directors have much satisfaction in laying before the Proprie toi's a statement of the affairs of the Bank for the half-year ending the 31st of December, 1857. It will appear by the balance-sheet, signed by the Auditors, that the net profit of the Bank for the last half-year, after deducting all expenses, income tax, and rebate, and making a liberal provision for bad and doubtful debts, amounts to 42,8941. lls 4d, including the ba'ance of 14,1451. Os Bd, brought forward from the 30th June last. From this sum the Directors have pissed 5,0001. to the credit of the Reserved Fund, and recommend the usual grant of 5001. to the Provident Fund of the Bank for the year 1857. They further recommend that a dividend be now declared of 6 per cent. for the half-year, free of income-tax, which, with 5 per cent. already raid for the six months ending the 30th Juno last, will b., 11 per cent. for the year 1357. THE ROYAL MARRIAGE.—The " ILLUS TIUTED TIMES" of Saturday, Feb. 6, will contain Numerous Engravings, in continuation of the series of illustrations of the Princess Royal's Marriage, commenced In the "Illustrated Times" of Saturday last. These will include large Engravings o: the Princess and her Bridesmaids —The 13 tidal Procession up the Aisle of the Chapel Royal —The Bride signing the Marriage Register, and the Eton Boys dragging the Princess's Carriage through the streets of Windsor t, the Castle, with numerous other interesting subjects. The for thcoming number will consist of a sheet and a-half, or 24 pages, and will be published at 4d., or lid. to go free by post. — Office, 148, Fleet-street. bR. KAHN'S MUSEUM AND GALLERY Or SCIENCE, 3. Tichborue-streets Haymarket.—Programme for February :—L ECTIJ RES by Dr. K A it N*, on the "Philosophy of Marriage," at a quarter to three and a quarter to eight p.m.; and by Dr. SEXTON, en "The Chemistry of Respiration, at a quarter past one ; on " Skin Diseases," at four ; on the " Hair and Beard," at floe; and on "The Relations of Electricity," at nine. The Lectures I llnstrattd with Brilliant Experiments, Dissolving Views upon a new Principle, &c.—Open (for Gentlemen only) from 12 till 6 and from 7 till In.—Admission, 13. Illustrated Hand-book, Sixpence. Pro gramme Qratls. Dr. Kahn's Nine Lectures and a Programme seat post free on the receipt of twelve stamps. Should these recommendations be adopted there will remain a balance of 7,394/. Lis. 4d., which it is proposed slull be carried for ward 0 profit and loss new account. _ He said nothing could exceed the kindness and atten tion of the trustees and treasurer, when their services were required for promoting the benefit cf the institution. They were always anxious to know how the society progressed, and be made fully acquainted with it. He most cordially concurred in what had been said by the chairman with reference to the respected treasurer. k llear, hear.) The Directors have to announce that Thomas Tyringham Bernard. Esq , M.P. for Aylesbury, has joined the direction in place of A. A Hogliton, Esq., who has retired. The Directors retiring by rotation are— William Cory, Esq., James Andrew Durham, Esq., and John Henry Lance, Esq., who respectively offer themselves for re-election. Now publishing, price two shillings, hound in cloth, FEIST'S RACING RECORD Edited by ALBERT FEIST, Editor of the Turf Department of the " Sunday Thnes," and Re G,_EORGE HOBSON calls the attention of the Public to hig Superfine Black Cloth Dress and Frock Coats, 21 . 15 g Oct. to Three G uineas. Dress Black Trowsers, 1/. ss. Od, choice to in 11 , alstcoatIngs from the first makers in Paris. Excellence wan Economy. GEORGE 11 . 08i40N, Fashionable Tailor, 57, Lon►bard-street. UCKINGIIAMSIIIRE RAILWAY COMPANY. NOTICE ISIIEREBY GIVEN, That the next Ordinary II AT.F -YE ARLY MEETII46 of the Proprietors in the Ilucktngham,hire Railway Company will be held at the Euston Station, London, on FRIDAY, the 19th Feb nary, MR, at 11 o'clock a.m. By order of the Board. HARRY VERN rsE o Y, Chirn . The Books kept f or th e Registration of Tranifef Stoc a k will be Closed on the litlt February, and will remain so until after the Meeting. Odices of the Company, Euslon-station, London, 25th January, rrlIE LIVERPOOL and LONDON FIRE and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. yotice is H ere b y Given That the Twenty-Second A NNU A L ;-*KVERAI, MEETING of the Pro nietors in this Company will be held on Thursilly, the 1 tth day of February next, at One o'Clock No.I, liPorZtt.Y, i ii.theCompany's New Offices, Dale street, Liver , receive a Report and Statement of the Company's Af f airs, l ind to elect seven Directors in lien of thole who retire by rotation. By order of the Roard, 28 th jarmary, 1858' SIVINTON BOTILT, Secretary. _ Ti le Transfer flo^ks will be closed until the 18th February next. : I _Ext•—lt Is requisite that notice of any change of Residence slruld riven in writing t o th e S ecre t ary, at t h e Company's Offices, Liver oit_ that the warrants for Dividend may not be mis-sent T INTERNATIONAL LIFE ASSUR INCE SOCIETY, 142, Strand, London. fll P O werel by Act of Parliament, for LIFE ASSURANCE, SUR VIVORSIIIPS, ANNUITIES, ENDOWMENTS, &c. EDMOND SHEPPARD SYMES, M.D , Chairman. wrn. Kenworthy Browne, Esq. Henry J. Hodgson, Esq. Samuel King-Church, Esq. John Moss, Esq. John Elliotson, M.D., Cantab., John Symes, Esq. F.R.S. Joseph Thompson, Esq. SRCRETARY TO TIIE BOARD. Alexander Richardson, Esq. CORRESPONDING SECRET ARY, Augustus Blondel, Esq. AUDITORS. PMfe SSOr Wheatstone, F.Tt.S., and Professor J. Radford Young. • MEDICAL REFEREE GENERAL. Rillotson, M.D., Cantab , F.R S., 37, Conduit-street. ACTUARY. W. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R. A.S., F.S.S., &c. ASSISTANT ACTU ART. • Barker Woolhouse, Esq. BANK/CRS. Messrs. Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-street. lltea sz3 SOLICITORS. • Gregory, Gregory, Skirrovr, and Roweliffe, Bedford-row. Vtly , 1 - ,', e 6 r Quinquennial Division of Profits will be declared in Examples of Bonus up to May, 1855 : iPolley Bonus in Permanent t aken A go. Sum addition Bonus in Re,luction of . O Ut in Assured. to Sum Cash. Annual Pre ................ Assured. mium. ........11••• - 18a2(1. X s. d. .£ S. 4. --- 6 6 3,000 867 17 7 423 1 4 50 9 8 1841 147- ' 48 4,000 749 4 0 825 10 0 32 0 4 1 ii" h 69 9,000 232 18 0 156 15 0 16 6 0 li —.. 60 2,000 154 2 8 103 16 S 10 15 2 18ti ......________ss _ 2,800 r 120 17 0 72 14 6 67 7 . - The followitur are arnotiest the advantages offered by the Inter national Life Assurance Society : The Society was established in 1838. Two-thirds of the profits aro divided amongst the assured every five years. Its subscribed capital is five hundred thousand pounds. Its Investments, at the date of the last annual report, amounted to one hundred and seventy-one thousand pounds. Its annual income is ninety thousand pounds. The number of policies now in ioree exceed six thousand. About one thousand new policies are added every year. Since its commencement the Society has paid in claims upwards eirthree hundred and twenty thousand pounds. Por prospectuses and every other information, apply to the Chair , Ulan 142, Strand. 112, Strand, London, W.C. EDMOND S. SYMES, Chairman. COCKS'S CELEBRATED' READING Soups SAUCE, which is so highly esteemed with Fish, Game, Steaks, td aril's, Gravies, Hot and Cold Meats, and unrivalled for gene 'se, Is sold by the most respectable dealers in Ash and sauces. J. and C. Cocks, Reading, sole Manufacturers. THE SICK POOR—Durin g the past month hli ) ,t 397 sick persons, on their peesonal application alone, were h nl_ t the ROYAL FREE lIOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road. to 711arity is not endowed, but is entirely dependent on volun- Y:nntributions and legacies front deceased benefactors. dZnt,_ Ntasterman, Esq., Nicholas-lane, is Treasurer, and by whom bank:us vela be thankfully received. Also by the following and "c„ s • — Messrs. C out t s an d C o . ; D r ummond and Co.; Herries and ansorn and Co.; Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smyth, Fay ne, beni'so°., ( - 4 3'1111 and Co.; Jones Loyd and Co.; Barclay and Co. Co ;n a " C O -; Williams, Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Sti:e4l%.tasterrnan and Co.;, by Messrs. Nisbet and Co., Deniers and at the Hospital By Order. S. S. SMITH, Secretary. Tilt 1 2 , 11. -,CR ET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY tt.st pUblished, price Is., post free, in an Envelope, for 13 stamps, pr -P RESERVATION.—A Medical Treatise and' :0 _the Functions and Disorders of the Generative SysteM. kepi ,Lne cure of Nervoiss and Physical Debility, resulting to 3 4 jiells habits acquired during the critical passage from youth Ilag e in n i ?ed. with practical observations on the Physiology of Mar teniark, s ocial, moral, and physical relations. To which are added Iny,te_._"en the wonders of the Mi croscope i n revea li ng th e hidd en ari n , "of Life within Life," and its advantages in detecting, by co i „.7:Y e With numerous the cause and effect of every variety of these W engravings and cases. BY SAMUEL. LA'MERT, M.D., Mitt e 37, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON, el , ciliated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary nothenTher of the LoLondon ndon Hospital &c Medical Society, Licentiate of carie s ' H a l l, , &c., . en,:' essential object of this treatise is to point out the fearful con ,,,'l,!lences resulting from certain habits, irregularities, and excessoihc es, h r Z a tl have produced more misery in Youth, degradation in ' a nd Premature decay at all stages of life, than, perhaps, any class of disease known to modern pathologists. Its perusal is 411,71enlarly recommended to persons entertai n i ng secre t d ou b ts of ,1: 1 r Physical condition, and who are conscious of having hazarded " nealth happiness, and privileges to which every human being is *"lti tled. It Is absolutely necessary that all men should know that there are rinelples of personal management which cannot be violated with ' tit incurring grievous penalties, and when wisdom and regret sue eed the heyday of inconsiderate sel f-todulgence, how those penalties May be mitigated, how the sting of their bitterness may be removed, and how the evil and its consequences may be avoided, and, above all, that there is scarcely any degree of physical infirmity or functional derangement to which the timely aid of science cannot apply a cure. Published by J. Allen, 201 Warwick-lane, Paternoster-row, and may he had of Mann, 39, Cornhill; Horne, 19, Leicester-square ; Ocrdon, 14d, Leadenball- street or from the Author, who may ha c onsulted daily, front 11 till 2, and from r, till 8, at his residence, 37 Le dford-square, London. T he work may be had i n I n di a, o f M r Von Li sky, Loll Bazaar ; Calcu tta —Messrs. C. and J. 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Debility, Despondency, Cramps, Spasms, Nausea, and Sickness (during pregnancy or at sea), Sinking Fits, Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption, also Children's Com plaints ale effected by D U BARRY'S delicious REVALENTA ALARICA FOOD, which restores health without purging, Inconvenience, or expense, as it saves fifty times its cost in other remedies. It is, moreover, the best food for infants and invalids generally, as it never turns acid on the weakest stomach, nor inter feres with a good liberal diet, but imparts a healthy relish for lunch and dinner, and restores the faculty of digestion, and nervous and muscular energy to the most enfeebled. We extract few out of the many thousand expressions of grati tude from invalids:—Cure N 0.71, of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. the Lord Stuart de Decies. " I have derived considerable benefit from Du Barry's Revalenta Arabica Food, and consider it due to yourselves and the public to authorise the publication oftheselines. Stuart de Decies."—Curo No. 49,832, " Fifty years' indescribable agony from dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, flatulency, spasms, and sickness at the stomach and vomiting, have been removed by Du Barry's excellent Food. Maria Jolly, !Northam L -Ig, near Dies, Norfolk."—Cure No. 47,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of Nazing Vicarage, Waltham Cross, Herts, a cure of extreme ner viazness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and nervous fancies.— C tee No. 48,314. Miss Elizabeth Yeoman, Oateacre, near Liver pool : a cure of ten year's dyspepsia, and the horrors of nervous irrita bility. Cure No. 18,216. Dr. Andrew Ure of constipation, dyspep sia, m:ervous irritability. Cure No. 31,210. Dr. Sheriand of dropsy and debility. (fare No. 36,212. Captain Allan of epileptic fits. Cure No. 42.116 Major Edle of enlargement of the liver and total prostration of strength. Cure No. 36,418. Rev. Dr. Minster of cramps, spasms, and daily vsmitings, Cure. No. 26,418. Dr. Harvey of dlarrlicea and debility. Cure No. 19,628. Dr. Wurtzer of con sumption. Cure No. 32 , 5 83. William Ilunt, Esq., barrister, of para lysis. Cure No. 46,270. Mr. James Roberts, wood merchant, Frimley, of thirty years diseased lungs, spitting of blood, liver derangement, partial deafbess. Cure No. 4 ,1414, Mr. Samuel Laxton, Leicester, of two yens' diarrhoea. Cure No 52,61'). The Dowager Countess of Castle3tuart, of many years' nervous irritability, bile, and illicit gestion. Cure No. 54,812, Miss Virginia Zeguers, cured of con sumption, after her medical advisers had abandoned all hopes of il a 3 1 0 1:1 debility, "T w e n from fl v i e v 1 3 ; i ears ch I 11 n a e v r e v :r u t IT ' e g r e e7l . g e r o n stipation, indigestion, e recovery. Cure No, misery, and which no meet mine could remove or relieve, have been e l t il e e e e v t e rzl yBle:db3 Fleet-street,llu Far • i y ic is oi ti . o " o d N in o .a 4,208. vel7 sl , i , o v r a t i,g 7 n e ay . uesaer l ,t y d. If.for ; pepsia, nervousness, debility, with cramps, spasms, which my servant had consulted the advice of many, have been effectually cured by Du Barry's health restoring Food. 1 shall be happy to answer any inquiries. Rev. John Maven, Ridlin g t on nee torv, Norfolk." No. 32,836. " Throe years' excessive nervousness with n 21115 in my neck and left arm, and general debility, which ren dcred my life very miserable, has been radically removed by De Barry's health restoring Food. Alex. Stuart, Archdeacon of Ress, Skibbereen." Core No. 3,906. " Thirteen years' cough, indigestion, amid general debility have been removed by Du Barry's excell ent Revalenta Arabtea Food. James Porter, Athol-street, Perth." Important Caution against the fearful dangers of spurious imita Wien s: The Vice-Chancellor Sir William Page Wood granted an injunc tion on the 10th March, 1854, against Alfred Hooper Neville, for Imitating "Du Barry's Revalenta Arabica Food." Suitably pacimel for all climates, and with full instructions. In canisters, llb 2s 9d ; 21b 4s tid ; 51b lls , 121 b 225. The 12Ib car :Inge free, on receipt o f Post-office order. Barry Du Barry and Co., 77, Regent-street, Lo n d on; F or t num , Mason, and Co., pur veyors to her Majesty, 182, Piccadilly; James Wei's, 4n, Sloane street ; also at 60, Cracechurch-street ; 330,430, aid 451, Strand ; 4, Cheapside; 49, s,n 60: Billhopsgatt-street; 19 S, QZ ord-Arcet. porter of Sporting Intelligence to the Londori Daily l'apera. In addition to other useful information, it will contain a complete Record of the Racing and Steeplechase Season in England, Ireland, and Scotland from the let of January up to the day of publication, Dersy Lots for 1853, and Nominations far all the Principal Races this year; forming ono of the most copious works of reference ever published. W. Wright, sporting printer and publisher, Fulwood's Rents, lot - born, London. ON THE DISEASES OF WOMEN. Second Edition, with Illustratilus on Steel, Price One Shilling, Free. fur eighteen stamp% AN ESSAY on the PHYSIOLOGY and SPECIAL DISEASES OP WOAIEN, forming a complete guide to, and with fell ingtructions for the removal of, the emer gencies of Youth, Womanhood, and Old Age. By Dr. HALL. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. "The subject is treated in a clear, concise, and practical manner, and should be in the hands of all females "—Lancet. " Will form a valuable addition to the domestic household."—Medical Circular. " Every husband oulht to present this Essay to his wife, and every mother to her daughter, containing as it does mo t valuable infor mation that concerns their physical and social happiness."—Meath Journal. London: Direct from the Author, Dr. Hall, 1, Upper Gower-street, Bedford-square ; and by order of all bolksellers. Sent free by Post, Price is. (in stamps), 64 pages, THE EASY SELF-CURE, without MEDI CINE, INCONVENIENCE, or EXPENSE, of constipation, indigestion (dyspepsia); diarrhoea, phlegm, dysentery, nervousness, biliousness and liver complaints, flatulenu, distension, acidity, heartburn, palpitation of the heart, hysteric, neuralgia, nervous headache, deafness!, noises in the head and ears, erysipelas, eruption of the skin, impurities arid poverty of the blood, scrofula, cough, asthma, bronchitis, consumption, dropsy, rheumatism, gout, nausea, and sickness, low spirits, spasms, cram" epileptic fits, spleen, general debility, inquietude, s'eeplessness, paralysis, tremors, dislike to society, unfitness for study, !oss of memory, delusions, vertigo, blood to the head, exhaustion, melancholy, groundless fear, indeci sion, wretched icss, by a natural and pleasant means, which saves fifty times its cost n other remedies. Supported by many respect able persons, whose health has been restored by it, after all other means of cure had failed.—Mann. Nephews, 39, Cornhill, and through all Booksellers in town and country. G ENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. (Incorporated by Act of Parliament.) 71, Lombard-street, London. NOTICE IS 'HEREBY GIVEN, That the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, 71, Lombard-street, on TUESDAY, the 23d instant, at Two o'Clnck precisely, pursuant to the Act of Parlia ment, to transact the usual business, and to declare the Dividend for the half-year ending the 81st December, 1857. MARTIN PRATT, Secretary. London, February Ist, 1858. TO SWORD CUTLERS, BAYONET MAKERS, AND OTHERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Secretary of State for War is prepared to receive tenders for the supply of 15,000 Sword Bayonets, with Scabbards, for New Pattern Naval Rifles, the patterns and specifications of which may be seen at the Tower of London, and Inspector of Small Arms' Office, Birmingham. Forms of tender, with the specifications, may be obtained by per sonal or written applications at this Office. All Tenders must be returned properly endorsed "Tenders for Sword. Bayonets," on or before the 11th February next, addressed to the Under Secretary of State for War, War-office, Pall-mall, Lon don, S.W. _ _ . . . . No tender will be considered if not in all respects complete. T ROM AS HOWELL, Director of Contracts. War-offlce, Pall-mall, S.W. 29th January, 1858. MESSRS. NICOLL'S ESTABLISHMENTS are thus divided : No. 114, REGENT-STREET, is their Depot for l'aletots, 'Uni forms, Gentlemen's Evening and Morning Dress. No. 116, for the manufacture of the Guinea Trousers. No. 118. for Malf-Guinea Walstcoati. No. 120, for Waterproofed Guinea Capes, and Servants' Liveries. No. 142 is their new Establishment for Ladles' Riding Habits and Mantles in Fur and Cloth, No. 144 contains their other new Department for Clothing young gentlemen with the taste, excellence, and economy whereby Messrs. NICOLL have secured wide spread confidence. The Wholesale Warerooms are at the rear of the Regent-street premises, viz , '29, 30, 31, and 4!, WARWICK-STREET. • The City Depot is at 21 mid 22, CORNIIILL. The addresses of the various Agents are duly advertised in the journals of the United Kingdom and the Colonies. OZEAU'S COPAIIINE or SACCHARATED CAPSULES, approved of by the trench College of Physicians, s iccessfully administered in the Paris and London Hos pitals, and eknowledgQd by them to be the best remedy for the cure of a certain disorder...see " Lancet" of Nov. 6, 1852: a copy of which will be forwarde,l on ;mph •ation.—niee per 100, 4s. 6d. ; 50, 2s, 9d. To be had of the inventor, GABRIEL JOZEAU, sole Fiend; chemist, 49, Haymarket, London, and all the principal chemists. L ONDON and COUNTY BANKING COMPANY. Notice is llereby Given, that a DIVIDEND of 6 per cent. for the llef-year, ending Dec. 31, 1857, on the Capital Stock of the Com pwiy, will be PAID to the Proprietors, either at the Devi-entice, 21, Lombard-street, or at any of the Company's Branch Banks, on and after MONDAY, the 15th February instant. By order of the Board, W, M'KEWAN, General Manager. 21, Lombard-street, 4th February, 1858. II R. HOWARD, surgeon-Dentist, 52, Fleet. I r k ` street, has introduced an entirely new description of ARTI- F Ef"TAL TEETH ,fixed without springs, wires, or ligatures. They so , perfectly resemble the 'lateral teeth as not to be distinguished from the original by the closest observer; they will never change colour or decay, and will be found very superior to any teeth ever before used. This method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is guaranteed to restore articulation and mastication; and that Mr. Howard's improvement may bo within the reach of the most econo- Weal, he has fixed the charges at the lowest scale possible. De cayed teeth stopped and ratdered sound and useful in mastica tion.-52, Fleet-street. At , omo from ten till five. 110 THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED. CHAR' 'EN WATSON, ?sf.D., Fellow and Honorary Vice- President of the Imperial African Institnte of France, (Physician to the Bedford Dispensary), 27, Alfred-Place. Bedford-square, Lon don, continues to issue, on receipt of six stamps, " THE GUIDE TO SELF-CURE." " The true Guide to those who desire a speedy and private cure." —University Magazine. " The NEW AMERICAN DISCOVERY' showinz the absurdity of the English mode of treating such complaints, will prove a blessing to tho afflicted, who may safely and easily regain pristine health by adopting the means presented."—Evening Star. For Qualification, vide Diplomas and " Medical Directory." AN ACT OF GRATITUDE.-5,000 Copies of a Medical Book for Gratuitous Circulation.— GEORGE THOMAS, Esq,, having been effectually cured of nervons debility, loss of ruem ory, and dimness of sight, re.n.lting from the early errors of youth, by following the instructions given in a Medical Work by a Physician, he considers it his duty, in gratitude to the author, and for the benefit of nervous sufferers, to publish the means used. He will therefore send tree, to any address, in a sealed envelope, on receipt of a direct ed envelope enclosing two stamps, to pre-pay postage, a copy of the medical work containing every information required. Address, G. Thomas, Esq., Craven House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. BALANCE SHEET OF TUE LONDON AND COUNTE BANKING COMPANY, 31ST DEC., 1857. Dr. dE s. d. To Capital paid up ....... ............ 500,000 0, 0 Reserved fund. ..... ••••• lOO,OOO 0 0 Customers' balances, &c......... •• .. Profit and loss balance brought from last account. Ditto, rebate, &c., ditto 9,614 1 8 Gross profit for, the half•year, after making provision for bad and doubtful debt..." 112,243 1 6 13C,002 3 10 £1,269,427 18 1 Cr. By Cash -on hand at Head Office and Branches . 496,596 6 3 Cash placed at call and at short notice .• .... • 585,047 6 9 X s. d. 1,031,643 13 0 Investments, viz.: Govennnent and guaranteed stocks .. • ....... •• . ..... 222,699 15 8 Other stocks and seeuritie3.. •. 186,261 8 6 403,981 4 2 Discounted bills, notes, and temporary advances to cus tomers in town and country 2,319,097 13 11 Advances to customers on spe cial securities.. • • ........ 293,946 1 2 2,613,043 15 1 Freeho'd premises in Lombard-street and Nic holas-lane, freehold and leasehold property at the branches, with fixtures and fittings .. 52,494 7 10 Interest paid to customers .... ••.. • • . 38,653 12 0 Salaries and all otker expenses at Head Office and branches, including income tax • • .. • . • • 44,611 6 0 £ 1,269,427 18 1 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Dr. To Interest paid to customers •• .. • • • • • • Expenses as above • . • . .. ........... Rebate on bills not due, &c., carried to profit and loss new account .. Reurved fund ......... . Dividend, at 6 per cent., for the half-year•• .... Provident fund . . Lalance carried forward to profit and loss new account ..... • • • . • . •• • • .• • . X s. d. 38,652 12 0 44,611 6 0 9,842 14 6 5,000 0 0 30,000 0 • 500 0 0 7,394 11 4 £136,002 3 10 £ s. d. 14,145 0 8 9,614 1 8 Cr. By balance brought forward from last account.... Rebate, &c., ditto .. • • Gross profit for the half-year, after making pro vision far bad and doubtful debts ...... •..... 112,243 1 $ £136,002 3 10 We, the undersigned, have examined the foregoing balance-sheet, and compared the items it comprises, with the several books and vouchers relating thereto, and have found the same to be correct. (Signed) HENRY OVE RTON, JOHN WRIGHT, } Auditors, FREDERICK GASKELL, London and County Bank, Jan. 23, 1853: The foregoing report having been read by the Secretary, the fol lowing resolutions were proposed, and unanimously adopted— ]. That the report be received and adopted, and printed for the use of the Shareholders. 2. That a Dividend of 6 per cent. be declared upon the capital stock of the company, for the half-year ending December 31, 1857, clear of income-tax—payable on and alter Monday, Feb. 15, inst. 3. That the stun of 5001. be added to the" Provident Fund," and the balance of 7.3941. lls. 4d. then remaining, to be carried to Fralt and Loss new account. 4. That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Board of Directors for the able manner in which they have conducted the affairs of the company. 5. That tile thanks of the Meeting be presented to the Auditors of the Company for the past year. G. That Henry Overton and John Wright, Esquires, be elected Auditors or the current year. 7. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to William M'Kewan, Esq., the General Manager. and the other officers of the establishment, for the zeal and ability with which they have severally discharged their respective duties. The Ballot for the election of three Directors having been pro ceeded with, the following gentlemen were unanimously re-elected : William Cory, Esq., James Andrew Durham, Esq., and John Henry Lance, Esq. (Signed) W. C. JONES. Chairman. The Chairman having quitted the chair, it was resolved, and carried unanimously— That the cordial thanks of this Meeting be presented to W. C. Jones, Esq., for his able and courteous conduct in the chair. (Signed) WILLIAM NICOL. Extracted from the minutes. (Signed) it. P. NI2,IIOLS, Secretary. PABLIAMENTABY DIVISION. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FI3 4. TRANSPORT OF TROOPS TO INDIA. Motion made, and question proposed, " That a Select Com mittee be appointed to inquire into the measure recently adopted by her Majesty's Government for the transmis• Pion of Troops and Stores to India, and to report thereon to this house; with a view to ascertaining the arrange ments which should be made towards meeting any future important emergencies involving the security of our eastern dominions."- -Amendment proposed, to leave out from the word "house" to the end of the question. Ques tion put, " That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the question." The house divided ; Ayes, 347 ; Noes, 78. AYES-147. Akroyd, E. Glyn, G. Paget, C. Annesley, Hon. llugb Goderich, Viscount Palmerston, Viscennt Ayrton, A. Gordon, Lachlan D. Pechell, Sir G. Bagshaw, J. Greene, John Peel, Sir it. Bagshaw, Robert Gregson, Samuel Perry, Sir E. Baring, T. G. Grenfell, C. P. Philipps, J. Barnard, Thomas Grenfell, Charles W. Pritchard, J. Bethell, Sir R. Grey, Rt. Hon. Sir G. Puller, Christopher P.otfield, B. Grey, R. Ramsden, Sir J. Bowyer. G. Griffith, C. Rebow, J. Brand, Hon. H. Gurdon, Brampton Ricardo, J. Briscoe, J. Hadfield, George Ridley, George Bruce, Lord E. Hall, Sir Benjamin Roup.ll, W. Buckley, Gen. Hankey, T. Russell, 11. Buxton, C. Hay ter, W. Russell, Sir W. Byng, G. H. C. Heneage, Geo. F. Schneider, Henry Campbell, It. J. It. Henniker, Lord Scrope, G. Cardwell, E Herbert, 11. Seymour, Danby Cavendish, Lord Hodgson, K.l Shelley, Sir J. Charlesworth , J. C. D. Howard, C. Slaney, R. Clay, James Inghain, R. Smith, J. B. Clifford, C. C. Ingram, H. Smith, M. Clifford, Lt.-Col. H. M. Jackson, W. Smith, Y. Give, George Johnstone, Sir J. Smith, A. Codrington, Gen. Keating, Sir H. Staord, Marquis Coningham, W. Kershaw, J. Stew ff art, Sir M. Cowper, W. F. Kin lake, A. Stuart Lord J. Cotterell, Sir 11. G. ‘ Labouchere,Rt.Hon.H Taylor, S. Craufurd, E. H. J. Langston, J. H. Thompson, General Crawford, R. W. Langton, H. G. Thornely, T. Deedes, William Lewis, Sir G. C. Tite, W. Dent, John Lincoln, Earl Of Townshend, J. Dodson, J. Locke, J. Trelawny, Sir J. Drummond, 11. Locke, Jan Turner, J. A. Duff, M. Lowe, R. Vansittart, W. Duncombe, Thomas Luce, T. Verney, Sir 11. Dunlop, A. Mangles, R. D. Vivian, J. C. Elliott, J. E. Mangles, C. Walter, J. Elphinstone, Sir J. Marjoribanks, D. Warre, d•ohn Ewart, W. Marsh, M. Wegaelin, T. Fitzgerald, J. Martin, C. Whitbread, S. Foley, J. H. Massey, W. Wickham, 11. Forde, Colonel Mellor, John Willoughby, J. Forster, Charles Mills, Arthur Wood, Sir C. Foster, W. 0. Mills, T. Wrightson, W. Fox, W. J. Moffat, G. Wyld, James Garnett, William Napier, Sir C. Young, A. Gibson, Milner Nisbet, R. P. TELLEZS. Gifford, Earl of Norris, J. T, Evans, Sir Do Lacy Gilpin, C. North, F. Roebuck, J. A. NOES-78. Adderley, C. B. Gray, Captain Rich, IL Baillie, H. Hamilton, G. A. Robartes, T. Baring, F. Hardy, G. Roll, J. Baring, Sir F. Headlain, T. Russell, F. W. Baring, T. Henley, J. Sclater, George Bernard, T. Holford, R. Spooner, R. Becerolt, G. Hopwood, John Stanhope, J. Bentinek, G. Horsrnan, E. Stanley, Lord Bouverie, P. Hume, W. Stapleton, John' Bridges, Sir B. Ing estre, Viscount Steuart, A. Bruce, 11. A. Jolliffe, Sir W. Tempest, Lord A. V. Cecil, Lord R. Knox, Col. B. W. To:lemache J. Christy, Samuel Laurie, John Trollope, Sir J. Clive, R. Lennox, Lord H. G. Vane, Lord 11. Colebrooke, Sir E. Liddell, H. 0. Verner, Sir W. Col;ins, T. Lowther, Col. IL C. Waddington, 11, Culiitt, W Lytton, Hon. F. Walpole. S. Disraeli, B. Macaulay, Kenneth Warren, S. Du Cane, C. Malins, Richard Welby, W. Duke, Sir J. Miler, Taverner Whitmore, H. East, Sir J. Mowbray, J. R. Williams, W. Estcourt, T. Lyall, George Willoughby, Sir If. Fitzgerald, W. R. S. Newdegate, C. Woodd, B. Fitzroy, Henry Backe , C . Wortley, Major Forester, Col. rakington, Sir J. TELLERS. Frazer, Sir W. Pesensey, Viscount Russell, Lord J. French, Colonel Repton , G. Kuatchbull-Huguesse Annexed is an amended list of the gold ships on their way from Australia to this country ; the amounts differ in some cases from the sums announced by telecraph :—The Marco Polo sailed Oct. 24, with 73,704 ounces ; the Northumberland, 2Stb, 46,881 ounces ; the Oliver Lanz, Nov. 18, 47,442 ounces ; the Austral, 18th, 10,234 ounces ; the Sea Breeze, , 23'i, 23,910 ounces ; 111 the Blackwall, 30 tb, 6 8,080 ounces ; and the Donald `Kay, D , o. 6 , with 23,218 ounces —valu e i n a ll 1 174,0761., exclusive of 10 • 803/. expected in a few days by the Tamar. " In presenting their 17th annual report of the affairs of the association the board have much pleasure in being able to congratulate the members upon the successful re sult of the year's operations, the amount of new assurances effected during that period having been larger than in any previous year. This fact is the more satisfactory when it is remembered that from the severity of the recent com mercial crisis the year 1857 has been by no means favour able to the extension of the system of life assurance in general :-638 proposals for 116,665/. have been completed 8 ditto for 1,2001. have been declined; and 89 dittolor 22,330/. have been deferred or withdrawn, or are awaiting completion ; making 785 proposals for 140,215/. received during the year. The now annual income arising from policies completed is 3,152/. ; the actual income of the year is 23,9101. 40. ; the amou n t a dd e d t o th e i nves t e d funds of the association, after providing for all known claims, is 15,2391. 45. lid. ' • the total balance in favour of the assoc i a ti on is 98,161/. Bs. The total number of policies in force on 31st of December last was 4,811, for an aggregate sum of 885,810/. The balance-sheet, duly audited, has been placed in the hands of the trustees, who have expressed themselves much pleased with the favourable progress of the association. It is gratifying to observe that the mortality continues very favourable, the claims during the past year having been extremely moderate both in number and amount; 38 policies, amounting, with bonuses, to 6,5331 . lls. have lapsed by death, a proportion smaller tbetbein either_ollhe two preceding years,- The gresfest flare iv3 - exercised by the board in the selection of lives, and the thanks of the mem bers aro due to the medical officers for the skill and caution exercised by them. The arrangements with the staff of the Electric Telegraph Company, referred to in last year's report, have been carried out to a considerable extent, and are found to work in a manner mutually satisfactory. Spe cial general meetings of the members were held on the 24th June and 28th October last. At the former the rules, as revised by the board, were adopted, and at the latter Mr. John S. Leigh was duly elected a director Of this association. A deputation from the Board visited Bristol on trio 23d March last, when a public meeting was held, at which the Mayor of Bristol, John Vinieg, Esq., presided, and which was numerously attended. In their last report the Board adverted to a branch office which had been opened at Man chester. On the :;oth July last a deputation from the Board proceeded to Manchester to investigate the condition of the agency in question, 'and to confer with the local com mittee on the best means of advancing the association in that city. The Board have, however, to report that the success of the experiment has not been such as to induce a continuance of the expense, and it has therefore been die continued. With reference to the division of profits the period for which has now arrived, the Board have received a report from the consulting actuary informing them that the calculations are in a forward state, and,the result will be made known to tho members at the earliest possible period. In conformity with Rule 10, the following directors retire by rotation, but, being eligible, offer themselves for re election : Mr. Samuel Jepps, Mr. Alexander Dawson, and Mr. James Lintott. The following gentlem en , duly quali fied, have been proposed, in accordance with rule 12, as auditors for the ensuing year : Mr. James Richard Lloyd, Mr. Francis Frederick Toole, and Mr. Charles Woolley. While the Board are sincerely gratideduaethtahsepfoasysoibulreabblye report which they are enabled to present s p e er n ox t u toe extending m y af e no m dr w b c e ao r tn. s d. , they trust it will be regarded by the latter as a s ti mu l us to Chairman?' con solidating o t ar r icii e nhd n ga g iitun t i h gnh e gt i i i h: : tenos h wm e pi en h reoill a iss n tppAs d eh s zo: iforpteytf,h. and association NB therebya S JUNES,.I (Signed) ed ) The CHAIRMAN expressed the pleasure lee d er i ve d at presiding over the meeting of the association, and said it was a matter of deep congratulation to find there was a continued gradual improvement in the funds and pro gress of the association. (Rear.) The best illustration he could give of that was to read them a summary he had prepared of the amount of business they had done in 1856 and 1857, bearing in mind that the latter year had been one of great commercial distress. In 1856 there were 730 new policies for 1 06,2801., and in 1857 there were 688, for 116,6661., giving an increase of a considerable portion of that—about 13,0001. derived from the Electric Telegraph Company, but aw l f o at , es 2 r o o d / e . ; d ucting that the remaining amount gave an average of the past year's new policies of 2301. whereas in previous years they had never exceeded 1921. (Rear, hear.) The annual income in 1856 was 26,1001., and in 1857 28,9001., giving an increase of 2,8001. (Rear, hear.) The balance added to capital in 1556 was 12,8001. ; in 1857, 15,2001., giving an increase of 2,4001. (near, hear.) In 1856 the claims on the association amounted to 7,3001., and in 1857 to 6,6001., showing a decrease of 7001. They had, however, paid in all for claims and claims provided for, 54,6701. The expenses in 1856 were 4,8701., and in. 1857 5.4204, ehoaiog An inorease sf 55 e 0 e 1 t . ings in the which arose in connection with a special meeting for the alteration of the'rules and law expenses, amount ing to 1801. ; the branch office at Manchester and m provinces, 2201., m a king 4001. ; se that the ordinary expenses had only b een i n c r eased by 1501. The branch office at Man c h es t er ha d b een g iven a f a i r trial. was represented that prospects were promising at Manchester, and that if the experiment were tried of the establishment of a brar eh office at that elac'p it would be found advantageous ; but the directors unfor tunately had found, after giving it 15 months' trial, that they ware not warranted in continuing that expense, and consequently that expease must be taken as a special one in this year's account, and one that would not be again incurred. (Hear, bear.) On a former occasion an increase of salary to the clerks in the office was suggested, but the directors bad anticipated the wishes of the members, and notwithstanding that increase, the actual expenses o f an ordinary character were less than those of forme r y ears. (Hear, hear.) The directors , h e could assure th em , had nothing whatever to con ceal, and w ou ld b e most happy to give every infer. (nation required b y th e members in connection w i t h th e association. So f ar as he was given to understan d th e society was in a ve r y p ro , p _ rous position and sat i s f ac t or y condition, and as regarded the business of the past year lee thought they ra ; ght vie with many older offices is that respect. (R ear, hear.) H e should be happy to furnish any information required in connectiou with the association, and coucluded by moving " That the report and balance-sheet now read be received and adopted, and that tho same be printed and circulated at the discretio n o f th e board. " Mr. BATRUS called attention to the sure of 6821. paid for commission to agents. The country agents, who had a great deal of trouble in completing in surances, ought to be paid their 10 per cent. for the first year, and 5 per cent. afterwards ; bat he thought it too much to be paid to the London or metropolitan agents for: the little work they bad to per- form, often only merely witnesses to the execution of the proposal. He thought their payments should be com muted. He asked to be informed the amount paid to metropolitan agents. The SECRETARY was unable to oive the exact sum, forc commuting o m ff iucteisn g t their ‘jict a te to commission.th eir It agents but it was probably l ess than one-third of the whole com mission.wason a mission. The a ssociation gave agents the opt i on o f The CRMAN—W we htrever c a n commute the commission we do.flasuch h unusual a po t. h i n gtut The SECRETARY said the payments per cent., ver y moderate co s t compared with which was a averaged 3 other o ffi ces. Mr. WARWICK asked w h at had been the result of the p u blic meeting held a t B r i stol I The CseenuaN s a id i t was very satisfactory, as it always was there. A. certain amount o f i mme diate business was done, and several subscriptionsw ere added to the Benevolent Fund. (item ., hear.) A. conversation then en s ued relative to the hour of assembling (five o'clock) ; in the course of which Mr. Warwick, Mr. Cull, Mr. p i eu 1 , -1- ers Mr. Toole, and others took part, the directors intimating their desire to meet the convenience of the membere. In making the alteration from six to five, the Board had been guided by the prevalence of a general desire to get business over at an early hour, as evidenced by t4e early closing led.A conside r ing convul sion on vul sion of that kind was like l y to have a peculi ar e ff ect on Mr. WARWICK congratulated the thatmovement, r n h d o b u y r twhaes inconvenient.complainte of many membersmeeting) on the the great t fa c c o t si or m y e p r o c s ia it l io d n ist e r f es t s h w e e a h ss a o d ci w at it i ti on e , B their body, but it was gratifying to find the business done during the pas t year had exceeded that of any former year—(hear)—aed be thought they might leek forward,with confidence to the future. It was also satis factory to know that they were doing an increased amount of business without a corresp on di n _ g increase of expenditure. They were all mu ch indebted to the directors for the very able manner in w hi ch they con ducted the busineseof the association. Theaseociation had only been in ex,eteace 17 years ; during that period it had paid two bonuses and, was about to pay another, whilst others of a more pretending caaracter had been swept away in that time. (Hear, hear.) Mr. CULL asked bow the advances 4 ware made on mortgage, and if they advanced loans on bills ? .Tee CIL:LEMAN said that in all their mortgages they had a good margin on their side. They never effected a mortgage unless tlie property was first valued by their surveyor, on whose opinion they relied, taking great care to have a good raergin in their favour in every instance. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Curs asked in whose hands were the 9,000/. deposits ? The CHAIRMAN said they were in the hands of two parties—the National discount and the London discount in equal proportions. They had collateral security as well in bills for the amount. (Hear, hear.) The resolution was then put and carried unanimously. Mr. REED had much pleasure in moving a vote of thanks to the directors. Last year hehad the satisfaction in joining in a similar vote, but he then conscientiously objected to the remuneration allowed to them being in creased. The institution, he was happy to say, w a s now in a far better position, and the result showed the zeal and attention the directors must have paid to its progress, and the time and labour it must The CHAIRMAN said that the suggestion of a former meeting relative to an increase of salary to the clerks in the office had been anticipated by the directors, and attended to, and ho believed to the entire satisfaction of the staff. (Hear, hear.) The CHAIRMAN then moved the re-election of the three retiringldirectors : Mr. Jepps, Mr. Alexander Dawson, and Mr. James Lintott, which was carried unanimously. Mr. JEPPS returned thanks for himself and brother directors. It was a Matter of congratulation to find that the members were so much satisfied with the conduct of the direr: ors that on every occasion of their retirement on their presenting, themselves they were re-elected to office. (tlear, hear.) Such repeated marks of confidence only increased the obligation the directors owed to the member.; and gave them an additional incentive to devote their time and attention to the interests of the institution. (Liear,.hear.) The CHAIRMAN then moved the re-election of the audi tors, Metiers. Lloyd, Toole, and Woolley. He had much pleasure in bearing testimony to their zeal in the Ex !cutiou of their office. They minutely examined every item in the accounts and books of the association. This motion was also carried unanimously. Mr. WOOLLEY and 3fr. TOOLE returned thanks. They assured the meeting that they found the business of the association carried on with great regularity. They had every assistance given them by the directors and staff to arrive at a complete audit. The whole of the books were open for their inspection. Mr. FILCHER moved that the remuneration of the auditors should be increased from 20 to 25 guineae. Mr. REED thought that too little, it should be made 301. The latter sum, with but one dissentient, was agreed to. Mr. WARWICK moved, and Mr. TOOLE seconded, a cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman for the interest he bad ever felt in the welfare of the asso ciation. (Hear.) The CHAIRMAN, in returning thanks, assured them that the uniform kindness he had at all times received from the members of the association at their annual meetings, was a great comfo't to him, which enabled him to get through the business in so satisfactory manner. He assured the meeting that in future, to ensure greater publicity of the day and hour of the meeting, and to meet the convenience of members, it should be printed in the prospectuses for circulation. A cordial vote of thanks was then passed to the Sec retary and staff. Mr. LINFORD returned thanks. He assured them that every endeavour was made by himself and the members of the staff to efficiently and satisfactorily perform the duties entrusted to them, and he was happy to find them so kindly recognised by the members. The business of the meeting then terminat d. PRO VIDENT CLERKS' BENEVOLENT FUND. The annual meeting of the members of this fund was held on the same evening and at the same place. Thos. Baring, Esq., M.P., in the absence of the treasurer— John Abel Smith, Esq., presided. The CUAIRMAN said he regretted the absence of their respected treasurer, not only on account of the ability and judgment which he ordinarily displayed in presiding over their meetings, but principally on account of the severe domestic affliction under which he was now suffering: No one could come into contact with Mr. Smith without recognising in him those kind and benevolent feelings which prompted hi., to do all in his power for the benefit of his fellow. men. The members of this society had reason to feel deeply affected for Mr. Smith's present suffering, for no one had rendered greater service to the institution than had their estimable treasurer. (Hear, hear.) He ven- tured to say that without Mr. Smith's constant efforts, zeal, and efficient support and advice, they would not have seen the institution in the independent position it now holds. (Hear, hear.) However much he might feel honoured in presiding over their meeting, be assured them that he deeply regretted, in common with them all, the absence of their worthy treasurer. ((fear.) The SECRETARY read the report and balance-sheet " The report, which was unanimously received and adopted, stated that the income of the fund during the year 1.857 had been ;--From donations and subscriptions, 6101. 17s. 9d. ; subscriptions of ss. and upwards from assurers, being clerks, 644/. 16s. ; interest, dividends, &c., 617/. 19e. Id.--total, 1,9031. 12s. 10d. Gratuities bad been awardod amounting to 1171. 18s. ; loans had been granted amounting to 2,362/: ; the capital of the fund which had been increased by 334/. 2s. 6d., amounted to 16,444/. Os. Bd. The following annuitants had been elected on the 29th May, 1857, viz. :--one clerk to an annuity of 301.; two widows to annuities of 20/. each ; one ditto to an annuity of 151.--amounting together to 85/. per annum. One annuity had fallen in during the year, and the num ber on the fund at the present time was stated to be 49, viz., 11 clerks and 38 widows, who aro receiving collec tively 885/. per annum. The board recommended that on the 27th May next one clerk and two widows, or three widows, should be elected to annuities. The period fir the division of profits by the Provident Clerks' Mutual Life Assurance Association had arlived, and a tenth part would be added to this fund. A special general meeting of the members had been held on the Sth of July last for recep tion and confirmation of the revised rules. The Report concluded by stating that —` With the view of augmenting as much as possible the means of the fund and increasing its utility, the board had decided on a public dinner to be hold during the present year, and they appealed with confidence to the members to lend their cordial and ener getic support in furtherance of this object.' The CHAIRMAN then moved the reception and adop tion of the report and balance-sheet, and that the same be printed and circulated at the discretion of the Board. Although, perhaps, there was perfect justice in the dos ing observations of the report, the society bad not altogther realised the expectations of its promoters or obtained that extension wh-sh it was deemed des:rit le, it was, however, very satisfactory to know that it bed reached a position safe from every loss, danger or acci dent. Two thinge had been attained since its establishment, first its permanence, secondly, its power to relitere distress ; and he thought it was not going too far to call upon those clerks who might be beyond the reach of accident as well as those who were not so fortunately situated, to come for ward and raise a fend that would afford help and succour in the time of need and suffering to distressed clerks or their widows. (Beer, bear.) This was an institution that was peculiarly valuable in time of commercial distress by the kindly aid it afforded to those requiring assistance, and he was incliued to attribute its comparative small extension, not 83 much on its want of ♦itality, as to the fact that many large establishments, such as the Bank of England, had such an association which their employds were caned upon to support, and which it was impossible for it to supplant. (Hear, hear.) It was, however, highly gratifying to find that since the establishment there had been 53 annuities granted (bear, bear) with a total amount paid of 5,070/., showing that the association bad been recognised, and that it bad been of benefit to those for whom it was formed. With reference to the contem plated public dinner during the present year, he had no doubt it was a very desirable step, and that the fund would benefit largely by it, especially if it bad the active co-operation of the members. (Hear.) Again con gratulating them on the position of the association, and the probability there was of its making groat progress, he concluded by moving the above resolution. Mr. R.'ll. JONES seconded the motion. The remarks of the hon. chairmaa had anticipated much of what he iiitendei to have said. He congratulated them on the position of the association which new guaranteed to those connected with it stability. Ho controverted the opinion entertained that country members bad not an adequate chance of success of participating in its benefits, and repeated the number of annuitants who bad derived benefit in the provinces and in London is refutation of such an opinion. (Hear, hear.) There was good ground for recommending the election of 3 additional annuitants. By a change of their security, they bad realised an additional income of something like 351. o.le annuitant had died, and they would receive a hand some sum as bonus from the assurance department. They also trusted that the proposed public dinner would bring them accession of funds, and they counted largely upon the hearty assistance of the members in this mat ter. The labour of such an undertaking . was very great, but they would think themselves well rewarded by the benefit accruing to the fund. They, there fore, were justified in the rcouree proposed. The di re ctors could conscientiously recom mend it w itho ut impairing the funds of th e institution. During i ts establishment 183 gratuities ha d been granted to dis tressed clerks, taking 1,406/. out of the income, and 1,176 loans had been granted to the extent of 26,3351., the whole of which had been re p aid except the trifling ' sum of 3411.—(bear, hear)—wbich was a loss of little more than one per cent. (Hear, hear.) H only a e con cluded by calling on the members to cc-operate and assist the directors in extending the benefits of the institution. (Hear, hear.) Mr. TOOLE asked how many of the clerks who were insured in the society were contributors to the benevolent fund ? The SECRETARY said he thought the whole, With the exception of half a dozen or so. The resolution was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN proposed the next resolution. `That in accordance with the report , by which it p peals that the aura of 754, Toted for annuitants the lac Mr. JEP.P3 seconded the motion. From his long and intimate connection with Mr. Smith he was able to assure the meeting that that gentleman's interest in the welfare of the association was unabated, (Rear, hear )- The chairman bail already so feelingly alluded to Mr. Smith's bereavement, that he had only to say be concurred with him in that expression of sorrow. (Rear, hear.) Nothing but that, he could positively state, would have prevented Mr. Smith from attending. The resolution was carried unanimously. Mr. WARWICK considered it desirable that the meeting should express its gratitude for the conduct of the trustees, treasurer, and directors of the society, and he had much pleasure in supporting the motion to that effect. Ile hoped they woulu sincerely thank them for the attention they paid to the interest of the aociety, and at the same time express their regret at the cause of Mr. Smith's absence, and their hope that on future occasions he would honour them with his presEnce. The gentle men referred to wi,-re always ready to promote the interests of the association. (Bear, hear.) The resolution, was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMIN (as one of the trustees) returned thanks for Kettering mark of approval just ac corded. He assured the meeting they would ever be ready to assist the members in promoting the objects of the society. It was essential the members should do a'l they could to make the objects of the association known, and endeavour to induce their friends to join it. Mr. WELCH proposed the re-election of the audi!ors, Mr. Smeo, Mr. Gilbert, and Mr. Pollard, who were warm and zealous friends of the institution. Mr. DAWSON seconded the motion, which was also carried unanimously. Mr. REYNOLDS moved a vote of thanks to the Ciiair man for his kindness in presiding over the meeting. Ile thought they were singularly fortunate in havilg his c•iuntenance, as well as that of others who stood so high in the commercial world. Mr. CULL seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN, in acknowledging the compiment, assured them that so far as his humble services were of any use they might command them. They had not hal any very difficult business before them, but, such as it was, they had treated it like men of business and with conciseness, and without much verbiage. It was well to consider among themselves whether they might not greatly extend the influence of the society, and greatly assist and lighten the labour of the director=, bearing in mind that they ware all mutually interested in its wet fare. (Hear, hear.) He had no doubt the proposed dinner would add to the funds, but what he wanted to see was the society self.gupparting. (Bear, hear.) Mr. B. H.Jorucs remarked that on a former occasion they added 700/. to tha funds through the medium of a dinner. The meeting then terminated. SPO.RriNa INTELLIGENOE. TA.TFERSSLIA'S-THIIABDAY. Those who expected that the publication of the accept. ances for the spring handicaps would give an impetus to speculation were disappointed. A. duller day at Tat...en.all's it would be almost impossible to experience, and our list of prices is for the most part regulated by city transactions. 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Important Caution against the fear ful dangers of spurious imitations.—The Vice-Chancellor Sir I William Page Wood granted an Injunction on the 10th March, 1854, against Alfred Hooper Nevill, for imitating "Du Barry's ittrialenta Arabica 1 N S PAP ER 1141 „, F a, COMMBNCEMENT OF THB PG TANIS I-IV. NAP LE S A letter, dated Salerno, Jan. 29, sta -l 'e2:::? /4 1 " The l ong - expected trial of these un tion of having attempted to stir up a revolntititp, in S ,he kingdom of Naples lest June came oreslltis mereing. It was a day of impressious rather than of important facts, for all the proceedings were, for fatal eharseeter and pose sled the bu t ( T r l r fatale trial • w ' conductf din a totsite i inters-t. part, te r e o t fr room enlarged for the Purpose in the old mona , t of St. Domenico. Here, tr,o,. Lire the barracks, aid I may say, once for all, that the troops were under L arms the whole of the day. The Court, which, was special, consisted of the President, the Procurator ' ; General, and 10 judges, 8 being the legal number, . but two additional were chosen in case of the ill ness • of either of the ethers. The proceedings of the day began by callingover the names of the 286 prisoners, who appeared in court, with the exception of four who sent certificates of illness. The President then exhorted al lto u , e great moderation in this important cause, and bade the prisoners speak freely when they had occasion to make an observation. He then concluded with a narrative of the facts so char and truthful as not to displease the warmest parti san of the prisoners. More than this I dare not say, or I might injure the President himself. The Procurator-General followed the President by read ing his alto di acusa, or at least a portion of it, for it was too long to admit of being completed during the morning. It is remarkable only for a distortion of facts, as will be shown during the trial,, and fur a style which is inconsiste n t w ith the calm dignity which ought to make a Crown lawyer. In other respects the proceedings of the morning were not distinguished by any remarkable feature ; there were no informalities and no irregularities ; the court was open to all, and foreigners who attended received every mark of courtesy and respect. The interior of the hall was such as to strike the eye even of the most indifferent. It was almost lined with soldiers. The upper part was devoted to the judges and the advocates ; beyond this were raised seats, on which were seated prisoners, and beyond them again yes an open space devoted to the audience. G— - curiosity evidently existed to s'o the y were reconducted to the prison, together with many others, I waited outside while they passed. The crew of the Cag liari were taken beck in carriages ; they were not manacled. They app eare d t o 'be in good health, and as happy as circumstances permitted, and Park ; whom I saw distinctly, looked florid and chee.rful ; the same may be said of Watt. As soon as they were taken off the bugle sounded, and mounted gendarmes gallopped through the streets ; an officer followed, flouriseing his sword ; and the sentinels who were placed at the entrance of every street and lane became more on the alert, and pre sently two lines of soldiers appeared abreast, fol lowed by the prisoners, who were guarded on each side by a file of soldiers. The accused were hound hand-to-hand, and walked two abreast, and a long rope extended through the whole line, connecting all together ; the cortege was closed by upwards of 100 soldiers. Wit's respect to the appearance of the prisoners, some looked well and healthy and in good condition, and these it was easy to see derived support from their friends ; but as to the others words cannot describe their wretched emaciated condition—pallid, tottering from weakness occa sioned by hunger or cold ; shrinking from the in clemency of the weather, which seemed to pierce through the prison uniform. I certainly never set eyes upon such a collection of wretched-looking beings in my life. Four grains (or Id.) a day are allowed for their support, and the censequences were visible in the frames of men, who looked." scarcely human. For the present lam compelled to finish my report. The Court will s:t again to morrow and every day next week, except Tuesday and Saturday. Among those who attended the trial were the British and Sardinian Consuls. THE C )LLIERY EXPLOSION AT BARDS LEY, NEAR ASHTON. FURTHER PARTICULARS. Mr. Dickinson, on his arrival at Bardsley on Wednesday, at once bad an interview with the.pro prietors of the pit, and rendered what assistance and advice he was able. As the dead bodies were brought to the mouth of the pit they were placed on biers and conveyed, some to the Horse Shoe Inu, and otheis to the houses of their sorrowing families. Such as were alive were conveyed as soon as possible in cabs, carts, and other vehicles to their homes. Tie dreadful calamity has spread the deepest gloom over the neighbouthood, and owing to the number of operatives out of employ in th e district, large numbers of persons visit the scene of the accident. Batween twelve and six o'clock, five other bodies had been recovered; and one of those recovered alive, Thomas Cover by name, had died. It was also stated that five other dead bodies were collected at the eye of the pit ready to be raised to the sur face. The catalogue of ascertained deaths is thus swelled to the fearful number of 31, and some six or eight others are supposed to be still in the workings. - The sufferings of some of the survivors are said to be most agonising, and in one or two casts death might be regarded as a happy release, and terrible rumours are afloat respecting scenes said to have been witnessed in the pit by some of those who have been most active in making the search.. Amongst other statements, one is to the effect that four or five men were seen wriggling in the fire which shortly burnt them to death without the slightest possibility of saving them. It is to be hoped, however, that herein rumour is guilty of invention, or at least of gross exaggeration. A con , siderable proportion of the deceased are young, some of them mere children ; but, on the other hand, there are too many instances in which wives and large families are left to mourn the loss of husbands and fathers. Most of them, we understand, wore found in the lowest working. Up to the present time the cause of the explo sion has not been ascertained ; and, indeed, those who had taken part were unable to sly whether the explosion had occurred in the Two-foot Level or in the Peacock Level, which is seven yards deeper in the pit. The following is the nearest approximation we can obtain to a correct list of those who have been recovered from the pit KILLED.—By burning : Wm. Leas, Wm. Har greaves, John Howard, Ralph Ibbotson, George Ibbotson, Thos. Robinson, Jonah Taylor, Jos. Bennett, Hy. Bennett, Jos. Loma•, Jon. Wardle, Peter Knight, John Brierley, Wm. Yardley, Jos. Barber, Jas. Bradbury, John Roberts, Thos. Staf ford, Thos. Cooper.—By suffocation : Samuel Taylor, Joseph Taylor, E lward Taylor, James Dessert, Wm. Quarmby, Ralph Matley, Isaiah Newton, Samuel Hampton, Jas. Stringer, Samuel Ogden. Amongst those injured or otherwise seriously affected by fire-damp, but still alive, are the follow ing ;—J. Shaw, S. Stepney, 1. - Stepney, Kavan nab, Moors, Jonah Greaves, —Yardley, Rat cliffe, Henry Cooper, Isaac Parry, John Davis, sen., John Davis, jun., Hopkins, P. Howarth, David Robinson, John Robinson, John Robinson, John Greaves, and Henry Ratcliffe. The following are supposed to be still in the pit:: Robert Davies, Thos. Rigby, Jas. Winterbottom, Robert Hyde, Joseph Hall, Abraham Woodall, Samuel Leach, Benjamin Greenwood, John echo field, Peter Dunn, jun., John Clark, and Edward Bradbury. THE INQUEST. The official inquiry was opened on Wednesday afternoon at the Horse Shoe Inn, Bardsley, before Mr. Rutter and a respectable jury, of whom Mr. W. Shaw, of . Rivers Vale, w as f oreman. After the identification . of 10 bod ies d epos i ted at the inn , Henry Mad n, a you ng man, was sworn as a n ß k a sp ds a i n eyi a c t oa a , coal Company,pit at witness and examined. H e sa i d—l live at Bardsley, B a n a d r s a l in e y , L I n o y g i e n t o dg as the a i a a t i n t d brow Pit." of the A b p o i u t when I i of which Mr. 'Wild is prop r i e t or. I t i s called the " Dt fiveo'clo i c e k ard la t s h t e nightl was report of an explosion in the mine, and at the same time felt the force of it by the wind, and by being struck with several pieces of coal, which were blown up the pit. The depth of the pit is about 480 yards. Isaac Taylor was on the bank with me, We pro ceeded to wind up the tub, which was a t i the bott o m. H enr y Cooper came up n it. He is a coalminer working in the mine. We found he was badly burnt. After that four man went down in the tubs to make in quiry, and were shortly afterwards brought up again. Soon after that they went down aga'n e After that a number of living and dead workmen were wound up.. The process was continued at this and another pit connected with it ;until this forenoon. Some were dead, and others seriously burnt and injured ; and, in all, up to the holding of this inquest, 29 are known to be dead. All the deceased persons had gone down the pit to work between five and six in the morning. They had no specified hours of work, but worked as long as they thought fit, and were paid according to the quantity of v. erk they did. No other evidence was taken. The jury afterwards proceededln an omn ibus to occ upied by view the other bodies, at the cottages their relatives. This visitation time the inquest oe P f e d them till c six o'clock, shortly after was formally adjourned till w A•iday morning, at ten o'clock, when the jury wi ll re -assemble at the Half. Way House, Oldham -road.