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IN what " Happy Lana" earll eea you after the "Opera?" 1 on'y know cf One HAPPY LAND in which a Gentleman may Sup—EVANS', COVENT GARDEN, my de9r fellow! KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY v. COGNAC, BRANDY. This celebrated Old IRIS II WHISKY rivals the finest FRENCH BRANDY, It is Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by the Agents in th e prin3iPal towns in England ; or wholesale at S, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded .Kinahan's LL Whisky." TEE PROVINCIAL BANKING CORPO RATION (Limite Established under the Companies Act d o ). f 1862, with Limited _ . • Capital, .£2,0 - 0,000, in 40 , 000 1 shares of £5O. First issue, 2 , ),000 shares, with power to increase to .£4,000,0:0 Ten Thousand Shares have already been subscribed for. The remaining, Ten Thousand are offered to the pub ie. Deposit, £1 per Share on application ; Li on allotment. Calls not to exceed £5 at intervals of not less than three _ _ _ mouths. It To not intended to call up more than £'s per share, and should no al otment be made, the deposit will be returned in full. DIRECTORS. Jams Goodson, Esq., Chairman of the Great Eastern Rail way Company, and Director of the Guardian Assurance Company. T. W. Fleming, ' Esq., M.P., 10, Lancaster-gate, Hyde-park. G. F. Holroyd, Esq., Director of the Mercantile Credit Asso ciation, and London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Com pany. W. Tabor, Esq., Bishopsgate-street, Director of the Impe rial Bank, an i British and Californian Banking Company. R. C. R. Cocq. Esq., 75, Inverness-terrace (late C. H. R. Cocq and Co., Tutworin, Madras Presidency). Andrew Walls. Esq. (of Lloyd's), Leadenhall-street. John Hickie, Esq. (fickle, Borman, and Co.), Leadenhall street, Director of the London, Buenos Ayres, and River Plate River. Alexander Thurburn, Esq. (late Joyce, Thurburn, and Co., Alexandria and London), Director of the South Wales Railway. Brinsley Nixon, Esq., Queen's-gate-gardens, Director of the Home and Colonial Assurance Company. Lightly Simpson, Esq., Director of the London and Lanca shire Insurance and of the Great Eastern Railway Cora panics. J. W. Holland, Esq., Forest-hill, Director of the Financial Corporation. P. G. Van-der Byl, Esq., 5, Upper Hyde-park-gardens, Director of the English and Scottish Marine Insurance Company. Riohard Michell, Esq., Ladbroke-square, Director of the Great Western Railway Company. BANKERS. Imperial Bank (Limited), Lothbury. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Harrison and Lewis, 24, Old-jewry. BROKERS. Messrs. Towgood and Strachan, 33, Throgmorton-street, Londcn. Horgan and Penny, LiverpooL Green, ,Esg,, Leeds. _ _ James Dimcdi, Eaq , Manchester. AUDITORS. Samuel Barrow, Esq., Ironmonger-lane, E.C. (Barrow and Gates', Public Accountant. Edgar Smallfield, Esq., Dowgate-hill-Chambers, Public Ac countant. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.) R. Garden, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 24, Old-jewry, E.C. PROSPECTUS. This company is established for the purpose of acquiring the business and connections of ex' sting provincial Bank ing Establishments and of carrying on, generally, the opera tions of Country Banking on the Joint-Stock principle. Treaties are now pending for the purchase of some private and joint-stock country establishments, which will form the basis of a large and flourishing bank; and, for that purpose, full powers for the increase of capital have been taken in the Articles of Asso•iation. It is not proposed to do any banking business in London; but in addition to acquirinE; the goodwill and business con nections of ex'sting banks, i is intended to open branches in provint ial cities and towns where, owing to the increase of wealth and population, a satisfactory business can be esta blished. The recent amalgamation of tw ) of the largest private banks in London with joilt stock establishments, fo'lowing Other combinations of a similar nature, and the continuous advance in the price of banking shares generally, afford con clusive evidence of the advantages of the principle of joint stock association in banking business. If the system cf banking carried on by public companies is admitted to be so advantageous in London, where the pri vate establishments are generally large and wealthy, it can not a matter of doubt that the principle is still more ap • plicable to the country, where the resources and credit of private flrri2s are much more limited The increase, also, of trade in the country generally has crea ed a demand for fur ther banking accommodation, while itis only in the metro polis that the requirements of the mercantile community have been adequately considered. The Shares of the three Banks in London constituted for similar objects are now quoted as follows, viz.:— Paid. Present Prices. The National Provincial £l2 .. £44 The London and County The Provincial Bank cf Ireland 25 93 I n f u :rther illustration of ihe profitable character of the business f the forty-one Joint-stock Banks established dur ing the past three years, it will be found on Inspection of the ; official list th.: l t, out of that number, the shares of all but two are saleable At a considerable advance on their paid-up capital. Prospectuses and forms of application for shares may be obtained at the Temporary Office of the Company, or of the Brokers or Sol citors. The Articles of Association may be seen at the Office of the Solicitors. THE PROVINCIAL BANKING CORPORATION (Limited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the SHARE LIST 0 this Comp.nv wilt be CLOSED, both for Town and Country, on THURSDAY, the sth May, at 4 o'clock. It. GARDEN, Secretary pro tem. Temporary Offices, 24, 0 d Jewry. EASTERN EXCHANGE BANK (Limited), LIVERPOOL. Incorporated, with Limitedct, 186 L ability, under tile Co m p an i es A 2. Capital £2,000,000, in 100,c00 Shares of £2O each. First Issue 50,030 Shares._ Deposit on Application of £1 per Share. Further payment on Allotment, Z 2 per Share. not less than One Month a ft er First Call, not exceeding £?, Allotment. Further Calls not excee,...' i ng £2los. per Share, at i n t erva l s o f not less that. - Three Months. £ It is not intended to call up in cre than 10 per Share. DIRECTORS. George M. Bowen, Esq (Thomas Manning, and Co.), Liver pool. Thomas Chilton, Esq. (Holderness and Chilton), Liverpool. Edward Comber, Esq. (Edward Comber and Co.), Liver pool ; Comber, Son, and Co., B .mbay. ltobert Dirom, Esq. (Dirom, Davidson, and Co.), Liverpoo' ; Dirom, Hunter, and Co., Bombay. Chas. Edward Dixon, Esq., Liverpool (Dixon Brothers and co.. Alexandria). _ _ William James Fernie, Esq. (Fernie Brothers and Co.), Liverpool. Patrick Hunter, Esq. (Browne, Hunter, and Co.), Liverpool. Edward Lawrence, Esq. (Edward Lawrence and Co.), Liver pool • Lawrence and Co., Bombay. Andrew Ala colmson Esq. (J. and D. Ille.colmson and Co.), LiverpooL BANKERS. Liverpool The National Bank of Liverpool. London The National Bank. Ireland The Eranches of the National Bank. Manchester Union Bank of Manchester. Leeig London and Northern Bank. Glasgow Mercantile and Exchange Bank. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Lace, Banner, Gill and Lace, Liverpool. BROKERS. Liverpool.—Messrs. Thomas Tinley and Sons. London.—Albert Ricardo, 13- q., 11, Angel-court. Manchester.--Messrs. Shore and Kirk, 14, St. Ann's-square. SECRETARY. A. E. Pelly, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 17, Brown's-buildings, Exchange, Liverpool. PROSPECTUS. The Eastern Exchange Bank(Limited), is formed to supply a want which has been long felt, and its value will be imme diate y recognised. Although Liverpool enjoys an immense export and import trade, and is the port through which the valuable manufac tures cf Lancashire and Yorkshire pa ss, it has not a single Bank connected w,th the Mediterranean. the East Indies, China, or Australia. The exports of British and Irish produce and manufactures to the above countries for the year 1863 amounted to about forty millions, and by far the greater portion was shipped from Liverpool, whilst the produce received in return into Liverpool was of ava ue of upwards of sixty millions, making a total of one hundred millions sterling. Whilst London has upwards of fifty Banks, with branches In different countries, established for the purpose of affording every facility in Exchange transactions, there is no Bank of this description, with i a head-quarters in Liverpool, con fleeted with the East. The profitable nature of Exchange business is we'l known, and the practice which has become so general of attaching Bills of Lading to Bills of Exchange renders this the safest description of Banking business. Some evidence of the safety and profitable character of the business is afforded by the present values of the undermen tioned Banks, whose chief sources of profits are in connection witb. Exchange operations. Paid up Present per Share. Price. Agra and United Service Bank £5O £145 Chartered Mercantile Bank of London, India, and China Orlontal Bank Corporation Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China 2O ...... 41 &lank of Australasia 4O IMperial Ottoman Bank lO 2l Bank of New South Wales 2O The Eastern Exchange Bank (Limited), will have its head quarters in Liverpool. Branch Banks will be formed, in the first instance, at Alexandria, Bombay, Calcutta, China, and Australia, and as the business develops, at other places. The Directors of the Eastern Exchange Bank will make arrangements for London business, constituting a first-c'ass London Banking Agency on mutually advantageous terms. he busine • s of the Bank will hiefiy consist in negotiating mercantile bills of exchange, granting drafts, in negotiating smd collecting bi is payable at places where the B an k h as Branches or Agencies. It will issue circular notes and let ters of credit, will undertake the purchase and sale of seen- Titles, the receipt of dividends, and efftet remittances between the sevei:al places, mending London, at which its Agencies and Branches will be established. The Bank is founded under " The Companies Act, 1562," whereby the ce,spec'ive li a bi l i ty of each Shareholder is limited to the :amount of his Shares. There will be no COO f ‘r promotion; the remuneration of the Directors will be axed by the Shareholders at each annual meeting ; and the preliminary expenses will be con fin 'd to indispensable outlay. The Articles of Association lie at the Office of the Solicitors for inspection. Applications for Shares must be accompanied with a Banker's Rcceipt for £1 per Share. In case the amount so paid should exceed £3oci* Share on 111 e number of Shares allotted, the surplus will be returned 'butlt it should f a ll s ho r t, the balance must be pa id within seven days after notice of allotment, or in default, the allot zaent will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited. _ If no allotment be made the deposit will be returned in full. Applications for Shares may be sent through the Solicitors or Brokers of the Company, from whom Forms of Application may be had. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To be retained by the Bankers. .EASTERN EXCHANGE DANK (LIMITED). First Issue 50,0;0 shares. To the Director s of the Eastern Exchange Bank (Limited). Gentlemen,---g es ncr paid to the bankers of the above named Company th e g - u za of £ , I hereby request that you avitt allot me shares in the said Company, and I agree Ito accept such shares oT any smaller number that may be al lotted to me, and to h e ,some & member of the Company; and I authorise you to pl any name on the register of mem bers in resp e ct of the share A- to allotted 10 me, and I agree to be bound by all the conditions a.7(1 regulations in the m emoran d um an d articles o f AI; sgeiation of the Com pany. I f urt h er au th or i se you to — forward rs..sv dress as bel ow , the certificate f or shares h p O . 1 1 m m a y y ad allotted e to me. any 10 1 . Dated this day of Name in full Firm (if any) . Business or profession Place of business I kagengt •oillNa4lgY"!lrYNl10 N°. 22,419. ILIO PERSONS SEEKING LANDED 11, i ATES, TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENCES, FREEHOLD AND LEA SEHOLD INVESTMENTS, AND PROPER TIES GENERALLY— To BE HAD GRATIS, at the principal Railway Bookstalls throughout the kingdom, or at the Auction and Estate Offices, No. 67, Chancery-lane, London, Messrs. E. and H. Lumley's "FREE PROPERTY REGISTER," containing a varied selection of landed and house properties now in the market, from the nobluman's mansion, with its manorial domain, to the cottage with its few acres. OWNERS OF PROPERTIES wishing to Sell or Let can em brace the opportunity that the medium of this Register affords, by sending the particu!ars of their properties to the Estate Offices, 67, Chancery-lane, London, as the Messrs. Lumley can in most cases introduce immediate customers, where the property is of an eligible ()tiara , ter, thereby avoid ing the disaavantages of delay and its attenuant incon veniences. . THERE IS wo CHARGE incurred, unless a tenant or pur• chaser is introduced through Messrs. Lumley's Agency, and then only the usual moderate commission. Auction and Land Offices, 67, Chancery-lane, London. Yn HOME AND COLONIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY (Limited). FIRE, LIFE, AND MARINE. The Temporary Offices of this Company are REMOVEI from No. 1, East India Avenue, to No. 10, ST. HELEN'S PLACE, Bishopsgate-street. H OME AND COLONIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY (Limited). FIRE, LIFE, AND MARINE. Capital £2,000,000, in 40,000 shares of £.50 each. With power of increase. DIRECTORS. James Anderson, Esq. (Anderson and Thomson), London. William lereder ck Baring, Esq., Director of the Bank of Hindustan. Stephen Busk, Esq., Director of the M e r c h an t B ank i ng Com y. William Duthie, Esq., Director of the Standard Bank of British South Africa. Alex. Fraser, Esq. (Maclaine, Watson, and Co.), Batavia. Lewis Fraser, Esq. (Maclaine. Fraser, and Co.), Singapore. Clark Irving, Esq., Hyde Park-square. Duncan James Kay, Esq. (Kay, Finlay, and Co.), London. James Lyall, Esq. (Lyall, Rennie, and Co.), Calcutta. T. W. L. Mackean, Esq., London. Jame i M'Master, Esq., late of Wm. M‘Master and Brother, Toronto and Manch( ster. Brinsley de Conroy Nixon, Esq., Queen's Gate-gardens. Augustus Henry Novelli, Esq. (N ove ll an d C o. ) , L ondon and Manchester. John Paterson, Esq., Director of the Alliance Bank. Felix Pryor, Esq., of the late firm of H. and J. Johnston and Co. John Swindell, Esq. (Swindell and Matthews), Mincing-lane. William Patrick Adam, Esq, M.P., Blair Adam, Kinross. shire. Henry Thurburn, Esq, 5, Queensborough•terrate. James Wylie, Esq. (Gladstone, Wylie, and Co.), Calcutta. UNDERWRITER. J. J. Choisy, Esq. BANKERS. London The Alliance Bank, Lothbury. " The Consolidated Bank, Fenchurch-street. Liverpool The Allance Bank. Manchester The Alliance Bank. The Consolidated Bank. SOLICITORS. Flux and Argles, Mincing-lane. • TEMPORARY OFFICES. 10, St. Helen's-place, Bishopsgate-street. THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 3, 1864. NEW NOVEL BY MANHATTAN. This day, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols. post Bvo., m AR I() N. A NOVEL, Ty MANHATTAN. Landon: Saunders, Otley, and Co., 66, Brook-street, W. VURNI FURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and FLOORCLOTH, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First-class goods at second-class prises. Terms peculiarly liberal to Clergymen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select from, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of groundd Every article warranted. tIGYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR NISH are respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobbett and are publishing au entirely New Edition of their un equalled HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by4lo adm -able engravings of every description of Furniture and Leasteads, with prices attached. A copy sent gratis and post-free on application. This costly work also contains complete estimates for furnishing on the following revised cale A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 3 0 An Eight-roomed ditto A Ten -roomed ditto . . ...... A Twelve-roomed ditto LOCKE'S ESSAY ON THE HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. Thirty-fourth Edition , carefully revised, crown Bvo., cloth, 5 5 ., AN ESSAY ON THE HUMAN UNDER STANDING. By JOHN LOCKE, Gent. With the Notes and Illustrations of the Author, and an Analysis of his Doctrine of Idea , also Questions for Examination. By A. M., Gold Medalist and Ethical Moderator in Trinity Col lege, Dublin. DEATH OF MEYERBEER. This Day, price 25., fancy cover, TZ ATE H A M I L T O N. AL An Autobiography of a Gay Life and a "Love" Career. Uniform with the above, price 2s each, 1. SKITTLES. 3. LEFT HER HOME. 2. ANONYMA. 4. FANNY WHITE. WOMEN OF LOND(L, 2s. 6d. Illustrated. London : George Vickers, Angel-court, Strand. NEW WORK BY MR. 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WOODIN'S ELOPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY, and BACHELOR'S BOX, _ an Entirely New Entertainment, at the Polygraphic Hall, King William-street, Charing-cross, EVERY EVENING, at eight (except Saturday); Saturday Mornings at three.— Stalls, and box stalls, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; amphitheatre, is. A Plan of the Stalls may be seen, and Seats secured at the Hall from eleven to five. Next Morning Performance, Saturday, April 30, at three. T 13 HE 0 X F O R D, , OXFORD STREET, W. THIS EVENING, the MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, by Otto Nicolai ; supported by the whole of the Talented Company. Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans. Giacomo Meyerbeer, perhaps the most illustrious of mo dern composers, died at Paris yesterday, at the ago of 69, He was a German by birth, was born at Berlin September 5, 1794, and, as we learn from Vapereau's valuable work, was the son of a rich Jewish banker named Jacques Beer, whose three children became remarkable men, without bring urged to acquire fame by the stimulus of needy circum stances. William, the first of the brothers of the composer (whose christian names were Meyer Liebman, but were sub. sequently modified into one compound name), who died on March 27, 1850, and who during his career occupied himself with the business of the bank, distinguished himself as an astronomer, and studied jointly with M. Maedler. The se cond brother Michael, was a dramatic poet, whose first works, " The Paria" and " Struensee," caused his prema ture death, which happened in March, 1833, to be greatly regretted in Germany. Giacomo Meyerbeer displayed from an early age the ut most taste and aptitude for music. At seven years of age he was a famous pianoforte player—indeed he was justly re garded as a prodigy, But, as his parents were rich he only exhibited his talent as an amateur, and had abundance of leisure to cultivate his genius and devote himself to compo sition. However, at the early age of nine, his name and ta lent were widely known ; and an article in the Leipszq Ga zette, in 1803, held him forth as one of the best pianists in Germany. Up to this time he had only received lessons from great masters indirectly. Lausk, a pupil of Clementi, had been his professor of the piano ; and Bernard Anslem Weber, leader of the orchestra at the great theatre of Berlin an old pupil of the Abbe Vogler, taught him composition. His first fugue having been sent by Weber to the renowned abbe, the latter clearly foresaw the great lame in store for the young Israelite ; and, wishing to personally direct his studies, he in 1809 sent for him to Darmstadt, where the abbe was organist at the cathedral. M. Meyerbeer fouud worthy fellow -students with his master, and amongst them were Gausbacher, afterwards chapel-master at Vienna; Charles Maria von Weber, the author of "Der Freischutz ;" and Godefroid von Weber, his brother. Between these a happy emularicn and a sweet friendshlp were formed. For more than two years M, Meyerbeer familiarised himself with the theory and practice of church music, and was initiated into all the mysteries of the science of harmony, Amongst his religious compositions of this time his first oratorio, " God and Nature," obtained a great success at Darmstadt, and gained for him the title of com poser in ordinary to the grand ducal court. His first opera, " Jephthah's Vow," was represented at Munich in 1812. The music in this work was serious and severe, but cold and without movement, more like that of an oratorio than of a drama, and it was more esteemed than applauded. In the following year M. Meyerbeer met with more success at Vienna, but as a pianist; and, passing at will from the school of Clementi to that of Hummel, he was alternately applauded for his new and brilliant traits and for the grace and purity of his style. But he preferred the more solid glory of the composer to his ephemeral triumphs as a virtuoso, and he wrote a comic opera, " Abimelech, or the Two Caliphs," produced at Vienna in 1814. Unfor tunately Vogler's pupil still preserved the gravity and the coldness of religious music, and the clever composition, though giving proof of much genius, met with no success at the hands of the public. At this time Salieri, author of the " Danaids " and of " Tarare," advised Meyerbeer to seek in Italy another method and other models; and he accordingly repaired thither in 1815, passing through Paris on his way. Rossini, with his music still thoroughly Italian, then reigned supreme, and, above all, " Tancredi " had raised the public enthusiasm to the highest pitch. M. Meyerbeer remained for more than two years without finding a libretto or a theatre ; but, thanks to his fortune, he waited patiently and studied at leisure that music so lively, so light, and so different from the German school. At last, at Padua, on July 20, 1817, he caused to be represented his first Italian opera, " Romilda e Constanza." Pisaroni sang the principal part ; a graceful melody was united to a large and brilliant instrumentation, and the success was complete. At Turin he produced in 1819 " Semiramide Riconosciuta," and at the commencement of 1820 the city of Venice, where his first Italian works had been rejected, heard at the same time his "Emma di Resburgo," and " Edouardo e Cristina," by Rossini, and both masters received the same ovations. M. Meyerbeer then returned to Germany to receive the applause of his countrymen, when at Berlin he was treated as a deserter from the national standard of music, and at Vienna as a plagiarist of Rossini, but a better reception in some portions of the kingdom consoled him in some degree for the severities of the two capitals. After having written the" Gate of Brandenburg" for the Berlin opera, but which work was not represented, he hastened to return to Italy, where " Margaret of Anjou" was produced at the Scala, Milan, in 1820. Afterwards appeared the " Esule di Gre nata," the success of which was ensured by Lablacho and Pisaroni, notwithstanding many cabals, and also " Alman zor," written for Rome, but which was not produced on ac count of the illness of Hide. Bassi. At last in 1825 the chef d'acwore of his works in the Italian style, "Il Crociato in Egitto," was represented at Venice. The success was im mense. It was applauded at all the theatres in Italy, and in a short time the opera was heard throughout Europe. In Germany all old discords were appeased, and even in Franca the disdain of the exclusive admirers of Rossin was conquered. Comedy by TINSWORTH and EUGENE, Mr. T. Maclagan, W. Randall, G. Hutchenson, G. W. Jester, Mies Nelly Power (the juvenile comedienne), &c., &c. Admission--Area, 6d. ; stalls and balcony, is. ; private boxes, 10s. 6d. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road, London. THIS EVENING, Will be produced, with alterations and improvements in production, the New Illusion, surpassing anything yet attempted, entitled THE TERCEN rENAftY ; or,a NIGHT WITH SHAKSPERE, written expressly by W. F. Vander yell, Esq., in which Mr. W. Randall will re-appear. ALSO, PRINCE BLOSSOM; OR THE FAIRIES OF THE MAGIC FOUNTAIN AND THE FOREST OF SHADOWS I "The figure of Fame, winged and trumpeted, passine and repassing through the Magic Fountain, bs so complete an Illusion that it wellnig,h ceases to be illusory."--Morning Star, Feb. 19. _ Prince Blossom, Miss Townley. In addition to the usual Entertainments of the establish. ment, supported by the whole of the talented comrany, in cluding Arthur Lloyd, Miss Nelly Power, hir. T. Maclagan, G. W. Jester, ex Admission—Area, 6d. ; Stalls and Balcony, is. Open every Evening. ROYAL ALHAMBRA.- The Proprietor begs to announce that this popular place of Amusement will be CLOSED for Fourteen Days from this day, for a terations. in consequence of his determi nation to return to the former successfui class of Entertain ment. It will RE-OPEN on WHIT-MONDAY with that charming and accomplished Gymnast, NATH A LIE, Monitor to the Prince Imperial, \ ho will be accompanied by her equally attractive sisters, Leontine and B anche; forming a trio of the most daring and elegant f-male profe4 ors of the gymnastic art in the world. The Musical Department will be under the able superintendence of a well-known professor. Prices of Admission will be:—Private boxes, 21 ; reserved seats, 28. 6d.; stalls, 25.; balconies and promenade. is ; grand hall, 6d. Further particulars will be shortly announced. Monday, May 2, 1861. MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL GALLERY; established 28 years at the Bazaar, Baker-street. RECENT ADDlTlONS.—President Lincoln and Presi dent Davis; Ancient Effigies of Henry IV. and his Queen Joan. in magnificent costumes of the period (1390; and in the Chamber of Physiognomy is a full-length model of Geo. Victor Townley. Open from 11 in the morning till 10 at night. Admittance, Is. ; extra rooms, 6d. ARGYLL ROO M S, Wi n d m ill- s t ree t, Piccadilly, IS OPEN EVERY EVENING. During the evening; an unparalleled repertoire of Dance Music, Selections and Overtures, is performed by the cele brated Argyll Band, forty in number. Doors Open at Half-past 8, commence at 9. Admission ls. Manager, M. GRENET. 44A, MADDOX-STREET, REGENT-STREET, W. THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM. Open daily from 10 till 10. Where may be seen the Astees ; Bushman and Wife ; Julia Pastrana and Infant ; Eng and Shang, the Siamese Twins; and upwards of 3,000 Models, Natural Preparations, &c. Egyptian Mummies, unwrapped, 4,000 years old. Admission, One Shilling (tor Gentlemen only). MERCHANTS, MAN UF ACT URERS, TRADERS, AND EXECUTORS. Together with a ?rice List of purified Bedding, and a mass of valnable informationto all requiring househ )1d furniture, carpets, or bedding. References kihdly permitted to Clergy men and gentlemen in or near Great Malvern, Southampton, Chichester, Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimsby, Ryde, Plymouth, Wells, Oxford, Brighton, Gainsborough, Margate. Kidder minster, Wellington, Croydon. Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, St. Alban's, Worcester, Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's, Wrexham, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great lint a: n. COB BETT and CO., General House Furnishers, Deptford. bridge, London, B.E. 911 HE WELLINGTON THREE SHILLING 11 DINNER, consisting of Soup, Fish, Made Dish, Joint, Sweet, &c., is served daily from 3 to 9 p.m , and on Sundays from 5 to 8.30 p.m. Private Rooms for large or small parties. By order, JOHN CATES, Manager. The Wellington, St. James's-street. Entrance, MO, Piccadilly. 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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That a SPECIAL GENERAL COURT of the Proprietors of this Company will be held at this Office on FRIDAY, the 27th day or May instant, pursuant to the Act of the 59th year of his late Majesty King George the Third, for the Election of Three Directors of this Company for four years, who will then go out of office by effiux of time, and will be then eligible to be re-elected ; and, should a ballot be required, it will continue open for four hours from its commencement. The Chair will be taken at Twelve o'clock precisely. By order of the Court of Directors, JOHN ORWELL PHILLIPS, Secretary. QOHO ESTATE, HOUSE, AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENCY OFFICES.—Persons requiring Freehold or Leasehold Property, or having Business and Houses to be disposei of, should apply to Mr. CHARLES MURRAY, Auctioneer and Valuer, 26, Gerrard-street, Soho, W. Valuations for Probate Administration, Fire Claims, Rail way Compensations, &c. Rents Collected. SHORTHAND. -PITMAN'S PHONOGRA PHIC MANUAL. 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ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, And Dining-room, consisting of a new and eAegant assort ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink stands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper weights, &a, in Italian, Alabas er, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, &a Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine ralogist to her Majesty, 149, Stand, W.C., Lonaon. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of SHELLS, MINERALS, ROCKS, and FOSSILS, which will greatly facilitate the interesting study of MINERALOGY, CON CHOLOGY, and GEOLOGY, at 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, to 100 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINK RALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, at 149, Strand, W.C. A period of repose in the life of Meyerbeer took place at this time, during which his genius prepared itself for a new transformation. He was married in 1827, but the two ehildren born to him died soon after their birth. In the midst of his retirement and his sadness he returned to the study of religious music, and wrote a stabat, a misere, a to deum, twelve psalms, and his eight Klopstock canticles. But his inspiration at last found a career in a poem which offered for a subject, under all the phantasms of a marvel lous legend, the great, the eternal struggle between good and evil; and on Nov. 21, 1831, "Robert le Diable" marked a new epoch in dramatic art. This profound and psychologi cal music, while still giving to sentiment and passion their proper place, united in an exuberant orchestration the grace ful melodies and powerful choruses to all the mysterious and strange effects of German supernaturalism ; and, though it rendered criticism difficult, the public wore delighted, and the work immediately obtained an incredible popularity. The Opera at Paris, where "Robert" was interpreted by Nourrit, M. Levasseur, Mesdames Derus, Damorean, and Falcon, owes its best days to the work; and its representa tions there are to be counted by hundreds. Dr. Veron, who hesitated to receive the work, owes part of his fortune to it. The work was immediately translated into many languages, and it was produced not only in France and throughout Europe, but in most countries of the world. After this effort of creation M. Meyerbeer again sought repose, and during five years he only produced some dra matic melodies, the " Vow during the Storm," the "Monk," &c. ; but on Feb. 29, 1836, while public expectation was raised to the utmost, appeared the " Huguenots," announced under the title of " St. Barthilemy," and it proved a worthy pendant to "Robert." The success of this work, still in terpreted by Nourrit and Madlle. Falcon, was great no doubt, but it was less prompt, less electrical, so to say, The " Prophets," which only appeared 13 years after (1849), and which also counts its representations by hun dreds, excited more surprise than enthusiasm, and did not obtain to the same degree of enthusiasm. The equilibrium between inspiration and study, maintained in " Robert," already compromised in the "Huguenots," appear broken; passion and sentiment give place to science; melody, except in the ballads, is more- rare, and disappears quicker in the harmony. The pupil of Vogler reappeared. Religious majesty, which finds a place in all the works of Meyerbeer, still encroaches even on the dramatic situations and deadens the movement; the voices are lost in the orchestra, and the instrumentation governs everything. After this period the author sought to confine himself to the comic opera, and in 1854 " L'E toile du Nord" obtained a success in France and abroad which succeeding years have not diminished. Another comic opera, often announced, and not produced for a long time, but produced at last with great care and costliness in the decorations, the " Pardon de PlUermel," was represented in Paris, on April 4, 1859, and since then at all the principal theatres in Europe. The success of this work was decidedly great, but its merit was more contested. PRICE ...__• ..4d. STAMPED:....Sd. CALCUTTA AND CHINA NAILS, SOUTHAMPTON, Monday. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam ship Ceylon, Captain Evans, with the heavy portion of the above mails and 115 passengers, arrived this afternoon. She brings on freight 2 packages spee'e, 5 boxes valuab►es, 130 packages sundries, and 1,010 bales raw silk, value £90,000 sterling. On the 25th April, in let. 37 32 N, long. 3 48 E. The Ceylon spoke the steamer Melbourne, of London. The French ship Favorita was at Alexandria on the 19th. 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She was saluted by the gar rison, and her Majesty's ship Racoon, whieh com pliments were returned by the French frigate Themis. Their Majesties the Emperor Maximilian I. of Mexico and the Empress Charlotte arrived at Gib raltar in the Austrian screw frigate Novara on the 24th. The French frigate Themis was in attend ance on their Majesties. As the Austrian and French frigatEs steamed up the bay royal salutes were fired from the garrison and from her Majesty's steamer Racoon, which were returned by the Themis. Shortly after the Novara came to anchor the Emperor was waited upon by the Austrian con sul. The governor sent off to know at what hour it would be convenient to their Majesties that he should wait upon them, and by their appointment his excellency paid his respects to them on board the Novara on the 25th. The Emperor and Empress landed privately, declining the usual official honours at 12 o'clock, and took luncheon with his ex cellency the governor. After passing a few hours on shore their Majesties returned on board the Novara. The governor and a few other gentlemen were honoured with invitations to dine with their Ma jesties the same evening. The British barque Integrity of Sunderland, bound from Cadiz to Newfoundland, with a cargo of salt, sprung a leak, and foundered 50 miles north-west of Lisbon ; the master and crew were landed here on the 21st from tha barque Sisters, Llanelly. The following British ships have arrived at Gibraltar since the 18th :—The Excel, schooner, from Neath ; the Mountain Lass, brigantine, from Cardiff; the Visitor, schooner, from Cardiff; the Globe, brig, from Gardiff; the Conqueror, steam tug, from Liverpool ; the Osiris, steamer, from Liverpool; the Eagle Eyed, schooner, from Cardiff; the Persian, steamer, from Liverpool ; the Sydney Hall, steamer, from London ; the John Bell, schooner, from Newport; the Gibraltar, steamer, from London; and the Tripoli, steamer, from Liverpool. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. - HOUSE OF COMMONS, MAY 2. CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE BILL. Amendment proposed, in page 6, to leave out from the word " if," in line 13, to the word " behalf," in line 15, both inclusive." Q uestion put, " That the words proposed to be left out stand p ar t o f the bill, " The house di v i de d — Ayes, 161; Noes, 124. AYES-IM. Adam,W. P. Fitzroy, Lord F. Monsell, W. Agnew, Sir A, Forster, W. E. Morris, D. Alcock, T. • French, Col. Morrison, W. Ayrton, A. S. Gallwey, Sir W. P 1 Naas, Lord Aytoun, H. S. Gibson, T. M. Neste, C. Bagwell, J. Gilpin, C. North, F. Braille, 11..1. Gladstone, W. E. Northoote, Sir S. H. Baines, E. Gower, F. L. O'Hagan, T. Barin,o - T. G. Gower, G. W. L. Padmore, R. Bass, M. T. Greene, J. Paget, C. Bathurst, A. A. Gregson, S. Palmer, Sir R. Baxter, W. E. Grey, Sir G. Paull, H. Beaumont, W. B. Gr usvenor,Lordßd. Pease, H. Beaumont, S. Hanbury, R. Peel, Sir R. kinooldlgansodEli.. Bellew, R. M. Hankey, T. Peel, F. Berkeley, H. F. 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Nadar announces that he will shortly make another anent in his balloon, the Want, somewhere on the Mediterranean, and that he will attempt t 9 gran Wit pga• Exchanges are quoted on London, 90 days' date, 50 to 7-16; Paris, sf. 32c. to sf. 330.; Marseilles, 51. 33c. ; Genoa, sf. 33c. A Shaksperean Discovery. Mr. J. 0. Halliwell writes in the Athenfflum under date Stratford-on-Avon, April 26,1861—They who are listening anxiously for every whisper which may tell us something to increase the collection of facts that are by slow degrees substantiating a chronology of the main incidents in the material life of Shakspere, will gladly welcome the an nouncement of a curious addition to them. The new fact to be now published is imbedded in a large folio manuscript volume which has been kindly confided to the care of the Rev. J. Granville, the respected vicar of Stratford-on-Avon, by the authorities of the Lord Cham berlain's office, and is now being publicly exhibited for a time, by their permission, at the birth-place in Henley street. It contains a minute account of the expenses in curred for the materials of the dresses for those who took part in the procession at the visit of James the First to tho City of London in the year 1604—and amongst the entries is one to the effect that our great dramatist was furnished with four and a half yards of " skarlet red cloth" on the occasion. His name occurs at the top of the list of the same company to whom the patent was granted in 1603. The following is the title of the manuscript— " The Accompte of Sir George Howme Knight, Master of the Greate Warderobe to the high & mightie Prince, our gracious soveraigne Lord James by the Grace of God Kings of England, Scotland, Fraunce & Ireland, Defendour of the Faith, &c., as well of all his receipts as of his empcions & deliveries of all manner of furniture & provisions whatsoever by hym bought & provided for his Majesties use & service against his royall Entrye & pro ceedings throughe his honorable Citie of London, togeather with our soveraigne Ladie Queene Anne his wief & the noble Prince Henrie his sonne, solemnized xv.th dais of Marche, 1603, & in the first yeare of his Rain° of Eng land, Fraunce and Ireland, &of Scotland the seaven & thirtith." The date 1603 is 1603-4. The King's Players aro entered in the list of the household, occurring after the Falconers, and appear thus in the MS : Scarlet red cloth. r'William Shakespeare .. iiij. yardes, di. Augustine Phillips ilk). yardes, di. Lawrence Fletcher iiij. yardes, di. John Hemminges PLAYERS, < Richard Burbidge William Slye Robert Armyn .. iiij, yardes, di. Henry Caudell l. Richard Cowley Whether the position of the name of Shakspere in this document proves anything is a subject for further delibera tion ; but it is clearly demonstrated, at all events, that the great dramatist had not retired from the King's Company on March 15th, 1604. I have no book on the subject to re fer to at this moment, and leave it to others to tell us the nature of the brilliant costume in which Shakspere appeared in the procession, and whether there is not some contempo rary engraving of the pageant in which the actors are in troduced. If there be, its interest would be highly enhanced by the discovery, a note of which is thus hastily transmitted to you. M. LINDENSCHMITT'S CARTOON OF "STIANSPERE AND THE LITERATURE OF ENGLAND" has been placed for exhibition in the Crystal Palace. Between the "Huguenots" and the " Prophete," M. Meyerbeer, in 1844, produced the " Camp of Silesia" at Berlin. This was a patriotic opera which owed its success to national feeling, and to the great talents of Mdlle. Jenny Lind. His celebrated " Marche aux Flambeaux," written for the marriage of the Crown Prince of Prussia with the Princess Royal of England, and his gorgeous overture played at the opening of the last Great Exhibition, are amongst his latest works ; but the Parisian public have been long looking for his new opera " L'Africaine," which, though ready for some time, has not been produced because the composer could not find a prima donna to whom he could confide the music of the principal part, M. Meyerbeer enjoyed the highest consideration, and was decorated with the insignia of many orders. 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AMERICAN TROOPS IN BRITISH TERRITORY.—The 11 - or'- Wester publishes a letter of Major Hatch, com manding United States troops in Minnesota, addressed to Governor Douglas, and asking permission to pursue a party of Sioux " murderers," who had fled before tho military forces of the States, and were supposed to be near Poplar Point, Assimboine river. The major represented that he did not feel justified in moving in pursuit towards the point without the Governor's consent, because he might by chance place his men in such a position that they might a ppear as trespassers on British soil, the locality of the 49th parallel never having been officially defined ; but influenced by his desire to prevent a renewal this spring of the barbarous r scenes of 1562 and 1863, an d th e mur d er o f innocent women and children upon th e f ron ti er o f hi s country,ted he that, asked believ ing e mission to pursue and capt ur e the savages with an armed force wherever they might be found. Governor Dou g l as in his reply, dated Fort Garry, March 7, sta it of the utmost importance for the safety an d well being of the civilised inhabitants of this part of the world generally that a powerful tribe of Indians, inhabiting the borders of an undefined and unprotected frontier of large extent, should be disabused of the belief that they can with impunity commit their depredations and murders in one territory and take refuge in the other in safety for the time being, ready to renew their operations when it may suit their inclination to do so, he had no hesitation in comply ing with Major Hatch's request, stipulating only that in the event of active operations taking place within the settle ments he would c ommunicate with the authorities and take such measures as would prevent bloodshed or violence in the houses or enclosures of the settlers, should any of the Sioux Indians take refuge there, The Council of Assiniboine, a few days afterwards met and confirmed and approved the grant of pormisaion. 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Is- - ... , ,,r) w - znorr. ‘‘‘ ''4,;• • iiii ..... -- fr - -- N, Hiiii....) nu+ _ . ~. _ n (Front the Building News.) As Sir John Falstaff was deemed not only witty hinself, but the cause of wit in others, so the versa tile author of that humorous creation was at once . the best word-painter of the human passions, and the originator of food for the delineative arts. The subscription monument erected to his honour in Westminster Abbey, from a design by Kent, sculptured by Scheemakers, is not, it may be said, inferior to many similar works of its time, though, having been effected in an eminently sarcastic age, it was keenly satirised when finished. The celebrated Chandos portrait, now in the national collection in Great Gcorgerstrect, bolds " the mirror up to nature," only so far as the fea tures, collar, fashion of the hair, and earrings are concerned. A memorial, on the most comprehensive scale of any yet matured, and by no means the less truthful in the character of its testimony because it was a commercial conception —a memorial that, having in one sense served its purpose, was disintegrated, yet has left undying resu l ts on the arts of this aldermen,country—was hh nthaendS Josiahha kspere Gallery of th e l a t e Boydell. John Boydell was the son of a land surveyor at Stanton, in Shropshire, and was born in 1719. He came in due time to London, and bound himself to Toms, an engraver, under whom he appears to have worked with assiduity, and in 1745 published some landscapes on his own account. Civilisation was not at that time in a state of active upward pro gress. Men in the higher ranks were chiefly en grossed with the sports of the field, and the few cognoscenti obtained most of their acquisitions from the Continent. Perceiving the higher recompense obtained by dealers, Boydell became a printseller, at 90, Cheapside ; was elected alderman of the ward, and in 1790 passed the civic chair. By the intelli gence he carried into business, a fortune was rea lised; and by enlarged and liberal views he ren. dered essential aid in the furtherance of art, causing the tide of admiration and commerce to turn in favour of British works. Before the mayoralty of Boydell took place, his nephew Josiah had become a partner, and it was at the house of this latter gentleman, at Westend, Hampstead, that the happy deed was suggested that not unworthily associates the humble name of Boydell with the illustrious Shakspere. While entertaining at dinner his uncle and a party, mostly artists, it happened to be asserted that an opinions prevailed abroad that England possessed no talent for historical painting. John Boydell maintained that, so far was this from the fact, that suitable sub jects and adequate remuneration were alone want* ing. With this debate was interwoven a notion, long entertained by Nicol, the King's printer, that the incidents dramatically rendered by Shakspere were especially worthy of illustration by the painter. Out of this table-talk sprang the design of that noble series of prints which, for size, number, and excellence, stands on a pinnacle that has no parallel. Separate engravings have coat propor. tionably more, but some of these examples reached fifteen hundred guineas; and the entire work caused an expenditure of more than a hundred thousand. pounds. These stupendous volumes were accomplished in March, 1805, and dedicated to the King. His Majesty's portrait, by Benjamin Smith, after Sir William Beechey, forms the frontispiece ; and the title-page bears a fine chalk etching by W. Lowry, from a classically designed bas•relief by the Hon. Mrs. Darner. The list of engravers shows that exotic talent was extensively introduced ; and the name of Caroline Watson asserts the skill with which female hands could guide the burin. This book, by calling into action the powers of the best artists for a period of eighteen years, tended to place the reputation of English engravers upon a footing of permanence and. elevation it could not, in all probability, have otherwise attained. But a school of engraving, however essential to commercial objects, and intrinsically valuable for its power of disseminating thought and taste, can not exist alone. The initial vigour, the sustaining power, must be derived from the parent art of painting. Fortunately for Boydell's admirable purpose, such names as West, Romney, Minh, and Smirke are but as points in the circle of contem porary genius; and amateurs might be named whose success has rarelysince been equalled. The pictures obtained from such eminent sources had, in their collective form, the highest possible interest; and Boydell, having obtained posses• sion of Mr. Dodaley's house in Pall Mall, built a suitable gallery for their exhibition. This was in 1789. The principal external feature of this edifice was the relievo of Banks, representing Shakespeare between the Muses of Painting, and the Drama costumed with a double mask, to manifest the gift of both tragic and comic powers to her favoured. When the illustrations had been issued, the first object of the paintings was served; and although lohnßoydell appears to have nursed at some period the hope of presenting them to the nation, changes in the current of events, and the stagnation in his own department of commerce, contingent upon the French revolution, obliged him to abandon so munias ficent an intention ; and the Government accorded to him the privilege of disposing of them by lottery. Thus, in 1804, were distributed the paintings and drawings of the celebrated Shakspere Gallery; the. collector, or rather patron, by whom they had been called into existence, and who had, on the whole, laid 0utX350,000 on the arts, being then in hisBsth year. Besides the original works so disposed of, his stock of copper-plates was so immense that all the printsellers of Europe could not, he thought, purchase it. Most of our readers may hardly require to be reminded that the building in Pall Mall was pur chased by th 9 British Institution, and that the front of No. 52 displays, as it has done for threesquartere of a century, the apotheosis of Shakspere. The Spectator says very finely this week, but veil erribly also, because with fearful truth :—" W e have been reading the details of the slaughter at DuPPR I 990 ft in l engt h , and the upper with the feelings of a man w h o reads the particulars of a murder that he might an d oug h t to have prevented .'' THE TEMPORARY BRI DGE AT B LAcK FIUARS."'", ae eS The temporary brid ge i s no mean structu re. I n its it deserves t o ran k as a respectable wor e of art, °spew . daily consid er i ng h ow qu i ckly it has been P ut up, and hoopit is adapted by it s so lidi ty, and the sa f e mech anical prin. ciples of its constru c ti on , t o l ast lo ng and be ar quite heavy a traffi c as th e o ld b r id ge , which has so long tott ere d upon crutches hard by. It was an ingenious device to con struct this bridge in two fl oo rs or stories, the necessary accommodation for carriages and fo ot passenger s b e i n g thereby secured at the least . expe ndi ture of spa ce an d ma t e .. 16ft above that de si gned for c arr i ages. The upper s r t ia o l r . y i T s his wooden bridge !ti story will accommodat e f oot passen gers b y means of two ea ch 9ft 1 11 width; th e f ootways of old Blackfriara The lower fl oor is 26ft in width, which,a fo r o e t e w al ay y s 7 , ft wide' is the same width as the r oa d way of the old bridge. Ws are the more Parti cular in giving these figures, in o r d er t o forestall the com plaints which usua ll y a b ound when 'Jae public , are required to co n f orm to new usages, and bear rtitit som e little inconvenience for the furtherance of some object of utility. That the w oo d en b r id ge will bear all the bu:dens put uponit are t o l era bl y certain, for its foundations aro re markably s ubstantial. The lower piles are only 18ft a parts ane , are driven loft into the bed of the river, and the trans verse piles which carry the roadway are only 7ft apart from centre to centre. These parts aro braced together with great firmness, so that the vibration common to wooden bridges will be reduced to a minimum. The openings for the river are each 70ft span, formed of iron girders Oft, in depth. As regards the gradients of this bridge, horses have the hest of it. The incline of the old bridge is 1 in 24, but f:or the roadway of the wooden bridge the same gradient as that of the new Blackfriars-bridge has been adopted, nam , Ay, 1 in 40; but, as the footway for passengers is carried 161 t a bevel the roadway, ped es t r i ans ar e here pl ace d at a cons ides -able disadvantage ; they will, in fact, hav e t o ascend F;radi enta of lin 10 at the approaches, but, that difficulty over, the remainder of the journey will be almost a dead level. ' The first pile of the bridge was driven on the 11th August I as: year, and the bridge was finished in a period of less tb zia eight months; the result is a noble specimer. of engineeriu g. The number of piles which support the bridge is 300, a a the depth of the timber below high water mark is 4 Oft. Messrs. Rennie and Logan, the contractors, and Mr. S e at, the superintendent engineer, deserve the highest praif a for the very satisfactory manner in which this provision I or the traffic during the construction of the now bridge b' N 4 toeell carried out.—City ram' MARINE DEPARTMENT. The Directors are prepared to accept PROPOSALS for MARINE RISKS of every description. FIRE AND LIFE. Arranovments are in active progress for COMMENCING BUSINLSS in these departments, and immediate notice will be given on their completion. T HE HUMBER IRON-WORKS and SHIP. BUILDING COMPANY (Limited. Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862. THE MERCANTILE CREDIT ASSOCIATION, LIMITED, AND THE CREDIT MOBILIER, LIMITED, Are prepared to receive applications for the capital of THE HUMBER IRON-WORKS and SHIP-BUILDING COM PANY. Capital X 1,000,000, in 20,000 shares of £lO each, of which It',o 0 have been already subs3ribed. Deposit on application £1 per share, and £4 on allotment. No future call to exceed £5 per share, and at intervals of not less than three months. It is not contemplated to call up more than £l2 10.. per share ; any further capital that may be required will be raised by the i sue of new shares, a preference being given to the holders of existing Shares. DIRECTORS. E. W. Watkin, Esq., Director of the Great Western Railway Company, and President of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada, Chairman. D. J. Bacca, Esq. (Pena, Cremedi, and Co.), Great Winches ter-street. E. H. D'Avigdor, Esq., 5, Upper Harley-street. Captain Heath, C. 8., Austin Grange, Dorking. John Lumsden, Esq., Mayor of Hull (Brownlow, Lumsden, and Co.), Shipowners, Hull. Capt. J. H. Marryat, (Joseph Marryat and Sons), Lawrence Pountney-lane. W. L. Merry, Esq., Director of the Mercantile and Exchange Bank, Limited. J. Morrish, Esq., Director of the Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, Limited. W. H. Moss, Esq., Alderman, Hull. Christopher Simpson, Esq., Director of the Hull Dock Com pany, Hull. W. 11. Smith, Esq. (Smith, Barry, and Co.), Leadenhall s treet. Julius H. Thompson, Esq. (Julia H. Thompson and Co., Shipowners), Lead onhall-street. MANAGING DIRECTOR, HULL. Martin Samuelson, Esq., M.I.C.E. CONSULTING ENGINEER. George Hinton Bovill, Esq , Duke-street, Westminster. CONSULTING MARINE ENGINEER. Charles Atherton, Esq., Whitehall. late chief engineer at Royal Dockyard, Woolwich. BANKERS. . _ _ Bank of London. Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, Limited. Mercantile and Exchange Bank, Limited, London, Liver pool, and Glasgow. Messrs. Samuel Smith Brothers and Co., Hull. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Edwards and Co., Westminster. BROKERS. Messrs. Rob:ns and Barber, Threadneedle-street. TEMPORARY OFFICES. At the Offices of the Mercantile Credit Association, Limited, 21, Threadneedle-street; And the Credit Mobilier, Limited, 80, Lombard-street. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.) Arthur Dossor, Esq. The Company has been formed for purchasing and ex tending the well-known iron ship-building establishment of Messrs. Martin Samuelson and Co., of HulL The capabilities of these works are unsurpassed by any in the kingdom—they occupy 11 acres of ground, with water frontage to the river Humber and river Hull, having a depth of water of 30 feet. The present iron rhip-building, power of the establishment is equal to the construction of 20,00) tons per annum, at which rate the works are now being carried on. Messrs. Samuelson and Company have orders on hand for ships ex ceeding 20,000 tons ; other large orders are offered, and it is proposed to take 11 acres of land adjoining the present yard, and which Messrs. Samuelson and Company have secured, so as to extend the works to meet the large daily increasing profitable demand for ships, and to ereot rolling mills for the manufacture of the iron required for ship builaing, as well as for all kinds of railway and engineering works. In addition to the engineering works. foundry, and ship building yards, there is a patent slip for repairing ships of the largest class. This is a highly profitable part of the busi ness. The demand for the use of this patent slip has been such that it has never been unemployed since Messrs. Samuel son and Company constructed it at a considerable cost some years ago. The situation of this establishment gives it special advan tages over others of a like character. The pri e of ship-build ing labour is lower at Hull than in any of the iron ship building ports of the kingdom; it is in the great iron district of Yorkshire; coal is cheap, railways run into the works, and connect them with all parts of England. Freights are very moderate from Hull, and the large timber trade of Hull offers advantages for the purchase of the timber, which is used in large quantities, on highly advantageous con ditions. Two thousand workmen are now employed at the works. The present orders in hand for ships, engines, and general engineering work amount to above £300,100, all at very remu nerative prices. Reports made by some of the most eminent engineers who have examined the works, and who are specially acquainted with this branch of manufacture, show that after making large allowances-30 per cent. - off the capabilities of the works, the trade will, with the judicious management and employment of the capital, ret urn a dividend of 20 per cent. and upwards to the shareholders, and if the works continue to be fully employed, a much larger amount. Tha terms of i urchase are highly advantageous ; the plant and machinery, buildings, freehold and leasehold premises, together with al the stock of materials, are to W. taken at the valuation of two engineers, one named by the Company and the other by the vendors, with an umpire in the usual way. The goodwill of the business, including the profit on works in hand, is to be paid for at one year's pur chase of the net profits, but on an average of three years' working. In the event of no allotment being made, the deposits will be returned in fu 1. Should a less number of shares be al otted than is app lied for, the deposit will be made available towards the paymi , nt on allotment, and the balance, if any, returned to the applicant. Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be obtained at the Temporary Offices of the Company, 21, Threadneedle-street, and 80, Lombard-street, and of the Brokers and Solicitors. April, 1864. FORK OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To be retained by the Bankers. No. - To the Directors of the Humber Iron-works and Ship-build- ing Company (Limited), Gentlemen, Having paid to your bankers, of £ , being a deposit of XI per Share on Shares in the above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that number, and I agree to accept such Shares, or any less number you may allot to me; and I agree to p.y the deposit on allotment, and to sign the Articles of Association of the Company when required, and I authorise you to insert my name on the Register of Members for the number of Shares allotted to me. , the sum Usual signature Name in full Residence Profession Date ... .April, 1864. THE HUMBER IRON WORKS AND SHIP BUILDING COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the LIST of APPLI CATIONS for SHARES In this Company will be CLOSED THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 3d May, at four o'clock, for Lon don, and TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 4th May, at 12 o'clock, for Country applications. By order of the Board, ARTHUR DOSSOR, Secretary pro. tem. London, 21, Threadneedle -street, May 3, 1864. TEETH. —Mr. ESKELL'S INVENTION in the construction of' ARTIFICIAL TEETH has the following advantages :—A set or teeth, of excellent work manship and mechanism, can be made and fitted with the most perfect accuracy and success, in a few hours, without pain or extraction of stumps, and to answer all the purposes of mastication and articulation. They are fitted without wires or fastenings, and adapt themselves so perfectly to the gums, that they are quite immoveable, except at the option of the wearer. Invalids or residents in the country can ad just these teeth to many changes of the mouth without the aid of a dentist. They are not so liable to injury, are always useful, and will last a lifetime. Comfort guaranteed. Trea tise explaining Mr. Eskell's Patent, Sze., free for 7 stamps. 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" SHERWOOD ECONOMIC BED LIGHTS," in packets of 36 candles for one shilling, intended for use where cheapness is a great object, will be found an improve ment on the ordinary candles, as they gutter less. Special candle 'ticks to fit thin candles, is. and 2s. 6d. each ; reducing sockets, making them fit any candlesticks, 2d. each. TOILET SOAPS.' Sherwood Brown Windsor Soap, with a pleasant scent. Belmont Glycerine Soap, contains Price's Glycerine. Camphor and Glycerine Soap, fo tender skins in winter. GLYCERINE. SHERWOODOLE "Price's Glycerine" may be Cleans gloves and removes had from any Chemist, in grease and other stains. cansuled bottles, lettered Perfumed, in capsuled bot " PricLos Patent," from 6d. ties, 6d. and is. each. upwards. Impure Glycerine has been sold en the state ment that it is "equal to Prices." Retail through any Grocer. Wholesale by Price's Patent Candle Company (Limited), London. PRIZE MEDAL —INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. 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