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WHERE CAN WE MEET AFTER THE PANTOMIMES ? My dear Fellow, Gentlemen sup at EVANS', Covent-garden. K INAHAN'S LL WHISKY v. COGNAC, BRANDY. This celebrated Old IRISH WHISKY rivals the finest FRENCH BRANDY, It is Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 38. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by the Agents in the principal towns in England ; or wholesale at 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded .Kinaha n ' s L L Whisky." ATLANTIC end GRcAT WESTERN RAIL WAY.—(PENNSYL VANIA DIVISION). Coupons due April 1, 1864, will be paid in London at the Conso idated Bank (Limited), No. 7, Penchurch-stree#, Lon don, at the exchange of 4s. t: the dollar. The Coupons will be requ red to be lodged at the Office of the Company two day previous y for examination. . London, 2, Old Broad-street, March 5, 1864. TEN PER CENT. MORTGAGE BONDS.- ITRAND 114ISIC HALL COMPANY (Limited) BONDS` ot 5.,50 each, are now ready for issue, constituting a First Cfrarge upon the Property of the Company, repayable in Three Years, and bearing Interest at £lO per Cent. per Annum, p iyable hap-yearly. Apply at the Offices of the Company, 315, Strand, W.C. or to 'Mr. G. T. Taylor, Stock a►nd Share Broker, 11, Token house-yard, E.C. By Order of the Board, FREDERIC LAWRANCE, Secy. T HE ISLE OF MAN SHIPBUILDING `COMPANY (Limited). Capital £105,000, in 20,000 Shares of £5 each. First issue, 10,000 Shares. Deposit on Application, £1 per Share; on Allotment, £1 per Share. DIRECTORS. George Peplow Forwood, Esq, (Messrs. Forwood, Callan, and Co.), Liverpool. T. C, Gibson, Esq., Ramsey. Thomas Ridley, Esq. (Messrs. Ridley, Son, and Co.), Liverpool. George H. Wakefield, Esq. (Messrs. Wakefield, Nash, and Co.), Liverpool. George Walters, Es ~ shipowner, Liverpool. M, M. Willis, Esq.INI srs. Willis and c.), Livkrpool. With po r . heir nil r. BANKERS. The Mercantile and Exchange Bank (Limited), Liverpool, London, and Glasgow. The Bank of Mona, Isle of Man. BROKERS. Francis Thomas Mackreth, Esq., 4, Hercules-passage, Threadneedle-street, London. Daniel Crosthwaite, Esq., 16, North John-street, Liverpool. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Littledale, Ridley, and Bardswell, Liverpool, TEMPORARY OFFICES. 4 and 5, Brown's-buildings, Liverpool. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed with the object Of carrying on the business of Iron Shipbuilders, at Ramsey, in the Isle of Man. Forms of application for Shares may be obtained from the Brokers and Solicitors, and also at the Temporary Offices of the Company. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That WEDNES DAY, the 9th day of March instant, is the last day upon which applications for Shares may be made. By Order. 41NO. M. WHAMOND, Secy. (pro tem.) 4 and 5, Brown's buildings, Liverpool, March 1, 1864. THE ISLE of MAN RAILWAY COMPANY (Limited)—DOUGLAS to PEEL. Capital £lOO,OOO, in 10,000 shares of £lO each, with usual borrowing powers. Deposit £1 per share on application, further payment on allotment £1 108. per share. DIRECTORS. Samuel Gibson Getty, Esq., M.P. Belfast. William M'Cormick, Esq., M, 1 1 ) ., Londonderry, and Regent's -park, London. Richard A. Mould, Esq., Merchant, Liverpool. T. Harrison Ridley, Esq., Merchant, Liverpool, Joseph Rigby, Esq., Kew, Surrey. With power to add to their number. BANKERS. The North and South Wales Bank, Liverpool. Messrs. Dumbell, Son, and Howard, Douglas. ENGINEER. G. W. Hemans, Esq., C.E., 13, Queen-square,Westminster. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Littledale, Ridley, and Bardswell, Brown's. build lugs Liverpool, Samuel Harris, Ebq., Douglas. AUDITOR. Thomas W, Read, Esq., 30. Castle-street, Liverpool. SECRETARY. Thomas Begot, Esq , 5, James-street, Liverpool. BROKERS. P. B. Drinkwater, Esq , 32, Exchange st. East, Liverpool. Charles Stanley, Esq., 3, Throgmorton street, London. Edward Ashworth, Esq., Exchange-chambers, Manchester. M. J. Beverb y, Esq., Leeds- This Company has been formed for the construction of a Railway from Douglas to Peel (passing through St. John's), in the Isle of Man. The improved trade of these important towns, as well as the prosperous condition and increasing population of the island, and the rapid augmentation of the number of visitors during late years, call for the immediate introduction of railways. The Agricultural capabilities of the Island are great; and its Mineral products are acknowledged' to be rich in yield and ay.)ve average value ; whilst around the Coast there are extensive Fisheries, and an unlimited supply of Sea weed for Manure. The expense and trouble, however, of land-carriage, have hitherto rendered these advantages com paratively unavailable. Slate Quarries are in active operation; and the quality of the Slate is equal in closeness of grain and durability to any produced from the great Welsh quarries. The Granite near St. John's compares favourably with that now used in the Liverpool Dock Works, and would at once, by means of railway facilities, become available for export. Ono of the proposed Stations on the line will be at St. John's, where the Courts of Tynwald meet, and which is also the centre of the Foxdale mining district. The produce of these mines is now brcught by land-carriage (there being no water communication) to Douglas, a distance of nearly ten miles, whilst Coals and other important materials, as well as all necessaries required by the inland population, are conveyed into the interior by the same mode. Besides these items of traffic, the Fairs, which are frequently held during the year in this district, must add considerably to the annual revenue of the Company. The principal towns are Douglas, Peel, Castlet own , Ramsey, and L axey : D oug l as b eing the chief port, and the great commercial depot, as well as the principal place of arrival and departure of the steam packets plying to and from the Island. At the port of Peel the fisheries are prin cipally conducted, employing upwards of 1,000 vessels; the place of destination for the produce is Douglas ; the route is tedious, and the transit by the existing means ex pensive. Tice access to the Island is easy, and the means of com munication with Liverpool, Fleetwood, Whitehaven, Silloth, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, and other ports, both by sailing and steam vessels, are frequent and convenient. Hence, Tourists visit the Island in large numbers, above 100,000 pas sengers h aving been landed at its Ports during the past year. Such Visitors, attracted by the antiquarian relics, scenery, and other objects of interest, would, as a matter of course, go by the proposed Railway from Douglas to the interior, and across the Island to Peel. The highest medical authorities bear testimony to the salubrity of the climate and purity of the water. The picturesque is united with the more solid advantage of cheap living, provisions being abundant and comparatively inex pensive, whilst the rates of duties on foreign produce are so small as to render the Island most advantageous as a per manent place of residence. Her Majesty's Government and the Local Authorities are now expending upwards of £60,000, for the improvement of the Ports of Douglas and Peel. The Electric Telegraph to England has been recently established. The Lines of Rail will be single, with requisite sidings. The length of Line will be about twelve miler, and the gradients easy throughout. The landowners and popula tion along it are most favourable to the project. From Statistics recently collected on the spot, with much care, by competent persons, and well supported by Official Returns, it is confidently expected that the Traffic win re turn a good Dividend upon the Invested Capital, The fol lowing is an Estimate of the Traffic : Passengers, inclusive of Tourists £7,500 per annum. Goods, Minerals, Fish, &c 6,600 Parcels and M a il s ,150 Working Expen ses a t even 5 0 per Cent. Xl3 6,600 Leaving for Dividend Plans, SectionE, &c., of the Line are completed, and all necessary forms are being complied with, in accordance with the Stt riding Orders of the Court of Tynwald to obtain an Act of the Local Parliament. Neither Imperial or Local Taxes are levied in the Island, and those heavy charges which tend so much to reduce the value of Railway property in England and other countries, no less than to diminish the Shareholders' Dividends, can not, in any degree whatever, prevail with respect to this Lino. An eminent Contractor's firm have agreed to purchase the land, make the Railway, provide and fit up all Stations, furnish R o lli ng S toc k for working the Line, and Telegraphs, upon satisfactory terms. Interest at 5 per cent. per Annum Will be allowed, until the opening of the Line, on the amount paid upon shares. An advantageous arrangement can be made with respon 81b15 parties to Lease the Line for 7. 14, or 21 years. Forms of Application for Shares may be obtained from the Secretary, Solicitors, or Brokers of the Company. IF THIS SHOULD MEET THE EYE o f any one troubled with Wind in the Stomach, Indiß•estion, or liilionsness, take PAGE WOODCOCK'S WIND PILLS. Thcir world-wide celebrity proves them of sterling merit. Of all medicine vendors at is. lid. and 2s. gd. ; or free by post for 11 or 33 Lincoln. stamps from Page D. Woodcock, Chemist TEETH. —Mr. ESKELL'S INVENTION in the construction of ARTIFICIAL TEETH has the following anyantages :—A set of teeth, of excellent work manship and mechanism, can be made and fitted with the Most perfect accuracy and success in a few hours, without ofin or extraction of stump s, and to answer all the purposes 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 month 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, &c., free• for 7 stamps. Inspection of specimens and consultations free.-B,Grosvenor street, Bond-street W and at 39, Bennett's-hill, Bir rningham. LANIBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.-AN EFFECTUAL REMEDY, Landg the bowels or affecting the head, triiik efficacious pleasant, is ad /flitted to be the beet medicine for immediately relievi ng Co ughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and incipient con -Bomption. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty, pPronounce incurable, admirably a llays the tickling w hi ch I ro vokes frequent coughing. In approachin consumption - e ffects are truly beneficial. Persons deprived of sle e p, or r L en lying down for fear of suffocation, may depend on relief Ia few minutes after taking it. Prepared only and sold by Z 1 LAMBERT, Chemist. 8, King-W.lllam - street , Charing il°BB9 London and by all druggists, in bottles, 13td., and .tree qu . for * antities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be particular. and ask Lamberts Asthmatic Balsam, The name and address ae. gugriged Cda the stamp. /d Xe fie z P AP N°. 22,371. THE SUN, LONDON TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 1864. CILDHALL. 24th February, 1864.—The COMMITTEE for LETTING the CITY'S LANDS will MEET at GUILDH%LL, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th March next, at One o'clock prccisely, to receive PRO POSALS for a LEASE of the PREMISES, No,. 71 and. 72, Mark-lane, Pcnchurch-street, in the Gty of London. A Plan of the Premises may be seen, and Forms of fender obtained, upon application at the Architect's Office, Guild hall. PERSONS SEEKING LANDED ATES, TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENCES, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD 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. K and 11. Lumley's "FREE PROPERTY REGISTER," containing a varied selection of landed and house properties now in the market, from the nobleman's mansion, with its manorial domain, to the cottage with its few acres. OWNERS OF PROPERTIES wi.ihing to Sell or Let can em brace the opportunity that the medium of this Register affords, by sending the particulars 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 character, thereby avoid inf.; the disadvantages of delay and its attendant incon veniences. . . T HE ENGLISH end FOREIGN LIBRARY COMPANY (Limited), 15, ,Old Bond-street, W. DIRECTORS. Major-General Sir HENRY C RA W L INSON,K.C. 8., F. R.S , 1, Hill-street, Berkeley-square, Chairman. Right Hon. Viscount Bury, M.P,, 48, Rutland-gate. The Very Rev. the Dean of Chichester, F.R.S. The Rev. G. R. Gleig, Chapl a i n -General to the Forces, 8, Warwick-square. FERDINAND BRAND, Comptroller. H E VINTAGE WINE COMPANY 11 Supply theiFtiblic, at a small advance on wholesale prices, with every description of Wines and Spirits. Terms, Cash. THE VINTAGE CNIIDA. SHERRY at 18s. per doz. THE VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE THE VINTAGE CLARET ... Is. „ THE VINTAGE PORT from 20s. „ Medical and Cleric it Testimonials, together with the Illus trated Vintage-Almanac, containing full detailed Price L . st, post free on application. Four Dozen Wire sent Carriage Free. Charles New Esq., M.P., Oriel College, Oxford. Coleridge J. Kennaird, Esq , F.lt G. 8., Ferdinand Freiligrath, Esq., B ank of Switzerland, Royal Exchange- buildings. Fenohurch-street John William Kaye, Esq., 59. Lincoln's-inn-fields Robert Bell, Esq , F.R S.L., 14, York- s t ree t , P u ri ma n- s q uare John Ball, Esq. (Messrs Quiiter and Ball), 3, Moorgate street, E.C: • The Company guarantee the circulation of all new works of value or interest immediately after publication, Pl. The Library embraces si.ecial departments of sc'ence and the liberal professions, And of foreign literature in all its branches. SHAKSPERE SCHOOL OF THE ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE. Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN and his Royal Highness the PRINCE of TIAEREji NO err IRGE incurred, unless a tenant or pur cnnser risMatroduced through Messrs. Lumley's Agency, and then onlythe usual moderate commission. Auction and Land Officei, 67, Chancery-lane, London. Works not in the Library are purchased at the request o: subscribers. _ __ 14, Bloomsbury-street, 4 &ors south of New Oxford-street. J7iURNITURE, CARPETS, REDDING, and FLOORCLOTIT, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house m the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First. class goods at second-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to Clergymen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select rom, displayed in Shbwrcoms occupying an acre of ground. Every article warranted CLE tiGYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR NISH are respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobbett and are publishing an entirely New Edition of their un eqhalled HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by4lo hdo , -able engravings of every description of Furniture and A.ecisteads, with prices attached. A copy sent path; and post-free on application. This costly work also contains complete estimates for furnishing on the following revised eale A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 3 0 An Eight-roomed ditto A Ten-roomed ditto ........ A Twelve-roomed ditto fogettigx with a Prica-List l / 4 0-purifled AitriaNkluidaidnis of valnaille infcremationto all requiring househ 31d furniture, - -. - I,rpetr, or bedding. References kindly permitted to Clergy men and gentlemen in or near Great Malvern. Southampton, Chichester. Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimsby, Hyde, Plymouth, Wells. Oxford. Brighton, Gainsboroturh, Margate. Kidder minster, Wellington. Croydon. Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, St. Alban's, Worcester, Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's, Wrexham, and above 500 ocher places in all parts of Great iir‘t a L. COBBETT and CO.. General House Furnishers, Deptford bridge, London, S.E, Books.are delivered to town subscribers by the Company's carts daily with a radiu!..4hree miles, ant twice weekly within five miles. • . Term of subscriptionjrd wo guineas upwards. Details of terms for town and c! subscribers forwarded on ap lication. Holders of 10 shares and ands entitled to special ad vantages as subscribers.- SAMUEL IiEVAN, Secy. THE ALBION BANK (LIMITED' Capital £1,000,000 in 20,000 Shares of £5O each. First Issue, 10,0 0 Shares. Deposit £1 per Share on Application, and £1 per Share on Allotment. It is not intended to call up more than £l5 per Share. No call will be made for three months after allotment. Thrt=e months interval, at least, will elapse between two calls, and no call will exceed £5 per Share. To be Incorporated under the Joint-Stock Companies Act of 180, whereby each shareholder's liability is limited to the amount of his shares. NEW WORK BY THE DUKE OF MANCHESTER Now ready, in 2 vols. Bvo., With Fine Portraits, 305., COURT' AND SOCIETY, from ELIZABETH to ANNF. Edited, from the Papers at Kimbolton, by the DUKE of •MANCHESTER. From the Times.—" These volumes are sure to excite curiosity. A great deal of interesting matter is here collected from sources which are not within everybody's reach." Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great.Mariborough-street. Now ready, post Bvo., with 23 Illustrations, 10s. 6d„ LEGENDS OF ICELAND. T rans l ate d b y GEORGE E. J. POWELL and EIRIKUR MAGNUSSON. Richard Bentley, Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty. Immediately, in Two Vols. Bvo., with Map, price 325., NIEXICO: ANCIENT AND MODERN, By MICHEL CHEVALIER, Member of the Institute and Senator of France. London: John Maxwell and Co., 122, Fleet-street. Next week, in Two Vol post Bvo., price 2!5., D WELLERS ON THE THRESHOLD By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS, Author of "Famous Beauties and Historic Women," &c. Lo :don : John Maxwell and Co., 122, Fleet-street. Now Ready, price 6d., stampel 9d., T HE AUTO GRAPHIC MIRROR. Contents of No. 2. Christian IV. of Denmark, ; Sir P. Sidney, Washington, Nelson, Nesselrode, Metternich, Dinnouriez, Ellesmere, Coleridge, Mrs. Trot lope, the Countess of Derby (Miss Ferretti, Charles Kean, Charles Mathews; and Sketches, with Auto graphs, by the late Mr. Thackeray and John Leech. . No. 3. with four more pages, and printed on superior paper, will be ready on the 15th inst., price ls. The dates of publi cation will for the future be the Ist and 15th of every month. ,Temporary Office-110, Strand, W.C. TH E O X FO R . 1 , OXFORD STREET, 19. THIS EVENING, will be performed the new and success ful Opera, by M. Guonod, FAU iT, embracing the entire company of this establishment, with augmented band and chorus ; and other Musical Entertainments, supported by the following talented artistes : —Misses Russell, Fitz-Henry, Tyrrell,,W almsley ; Messrs. Morley, Tivoli, Green, &C. Director, Mr. F. Jonghinans. UNSWORTH and EUGENE will make their re-appear• ance This Evening. Comedy, by Mr. T. Macloaan, N. Randall, G. Ilutehenson G. W. :Tester, Miss Nelly Powor (the Juvenile comedienne), Aze,. Will shortly be produoei, THE MEItRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, by Otto Nicoll; an i TIIE TWO GENTLE MEN OF VERONA, by Sir Henry Bishop. Admission—Area, 6d. ; stalls and balcony, ls. ; private boxes, 10s. 6d. CANTERBURY HALL. The Fairy Entertainment, entitled PRINCE BLOSSOM IN THE LAND OF SHADOWS ! Is written expressly for this establishment by W. F. Vander veil, author of the celebrated " Enchanted flash," and en ables Mr. Morton, with the aid of Professor Pepper's Optical Illusion (known as the Ghost), to produce effects never before contemplated, and which have all teen duly registered by him and Mr. .T. H. Weston under the title of " The Ghost in the Magic Fountains." By this ivw arrangement, that which is in reality nothing but a shadow, becomes to all ap pearance endowed with life, and when " Fame" takes her flight through ihe burning. Cataracts, and the Naiads seek their beds in the Crystal Waters, form a coup d'ceil of beauty unparalleled even in fairy romance. Prince Blossom (with the Song of all Nations), Miss Townley. The Marvellous Illusion will take place every Evening at half-past Nine o'c All the wonderful entertainment of the establishment, as usual, in addition to the above. Admission—Area, 6d ; Stalls and Balcony, is. Open every Evening. ROYAL ALHAMBRA.- LAST WEEK of FRANCONI'S TROUPE. ROYAL ALHAMBRA.- LAST SIX NIGHTS of FIIANCONI'S CIRQUE. ROYAL ALH AMBRA.— ENTIRE CHANGE on MONDAY, March 7th , The Greatest Attractions ever produced in London. B RITON MEDICAL AND GENERAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. Chief Office', 429, Strand, London. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Share holders of the Briton Medical and General Life Association will be held at the Chief Offices, N 0.429, Strand, on THURS DAY, the 17th day of March, 1864, at Two o'clock, p.m.. fcr the purpose of receiving the Directors' Report and Balance- Sheet tor the past year, the Elect on of Directors and Audi tors, the Declaration of a Dividend, and for the transaction of the ordinary business of sueh meetings. By Order of the Board, JOHN MESSENT, Secretary. Dated this 7th day of March, 1864. E CONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 6, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars. London, 26th February, 1864. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the ORDINARY ANNUAL COURT, and also that an EXTRAORDINARY QUINQUENNIAL GENERAL COURT, will be held at Radley's Hotel, Bridge-street, Blackfrlars, on SATURDAY, the HUI March, 1864, at Two o'clock precisely, for the follow ing purposes:— ORDINARY ANNUAL COURT. let. To consider and receive the Auditors' Report for the year 1863 ; and 2dly. To elect Auditors for the present year. EXTRAORDINARY ANI) QUINQUENNIAL COURT. let. To consider and receive the Report of the Directors upon the value of the Funds of the Society, and its engagements; and the Valuation of the Policies, prior to declaring a Bonus. 2dly. To declare the Sum to be allotted to the Members of the Society as a B mus ; and 3dly. To elect four Directors, in consequence of the following going out of office, by ballot, viz.:— Henry Barnett, Esq. ltip,ht Hon. E. P. Bouverie, Edward Clurrinzton, EFq. Pascoe Charles Glyn, Esq. These gentlemen being, by the 153 d Article of the Deed of Settlement, immediately eligible to be re-elected, are recom mended severally by the Board of Directors. As the (Resolutions of the Extraordinary General Court will require confirmation, so Saturday, the 2d April, is ap pointed ior that purpose, at Two o'clock precisely. By order of the Board of Directors, ALEXANDER BIACDONALD. Secretary. MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL GALLERY; established 28 years at the Bazaar, Baker-street NEW ADDITION.—A full-length Model of JEFFE ESON DAVIS, President of the Confederate States; also, a full length Model of PRESIDENT LINCOLN. Admittance, is. ; extra rooms, 6d. Open from 11 till dusk, and from 7 till 10. ARGYLL ROOM S, Windmill-street, Piccadilly, IS OPEN EVERY EVENING. During the eventnc; an unparalleled repertoire of Dance Music, Selections and Overtures, is performed by the cele brated Argyll Band, forty in number. Doors Open ct Half-past 8, commence at 9. Admission Is. Manager, M. GRENET. 44A, MADDOX - STREET. REGENT-STREET, W. THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM. Open daily from 10 till 10. Where may be seen the Astecs; Bushman and Wife; Julia Pastrana and Infant; Eng and Shang . , the Siamese Twins; and upwards of 3,000 Models, Natural Preparations, &o. Egyptian Mummies, unwrapped, 4,000 years old. Admission, One shilling (tor Gentlemen only). 3irWAsif and ALABAST ER POWDER Beautiful EL'S CIRCASSIAN for ev A er D .-4 A 7 I I I , E New BondA-estilreet ft 6d.; free b y pos t , 7 d . MAN'S PHONOGRA- S H 0 c A N T E D A . C—HPE SHORTHAND. -PITMAN'S PHONOGRA PHIC MANUAL. Pree by post, 18. Bd. Q H 0 It 'P H A N D.-"PITMAN'S PHONO GRAPHY forms an exceedingly efficient —probably the MOST efficient—system of Shorthand that exists."—Sir Rowland Hill. BENSON'S WATCHES, adapted for any clitnite and country; wholesale and retail. Chronometer, duplex, lever, horizontal, vertical, re eating, centre seconds, keyless, astronomical, reversible, and chronograph watches, from 200 to three guineas each. An illustrated pamphlet and price list of every description of watch post free for two stamps. J. W. BENSON, by special warrant of app o i n t ment watch and clock maker to H.R.H. the linos of Wales. Manufac tory, 33 and 34, Ludgate-hill, E.C. THE EMBARRASSED in Town and Country should read " THE PLAIN G UIDE TO BANK RUPTCY AND COMPOSITIONS, " sh o wing* what can be legall done, and the exact cost. To had gratis and post free of y Mr. Wetherfield, Solicitor of th e Court, 25, Moorgate street, Bank. N.B.—Debts recovered on commission, without law ex pences to clients. ey of re t m h:live t - and bowels, KAYE'S WORSDELL'S PILLS. 'These Pills are a purely vecretable preparation, and may be taken t any time by either sex vrithout fear or danger. They act , e all oppressive upon the bowels mildly yet effectually, and by their fine tonic, accumulations, ero strengthen the stomach, and purify the blood. Unlike many remedies, they do not induce liability to take cold or esta blish a necessity for the habitual use of Eurgatlyes, and are mal aromatic, and regu aperient l a tethe secretions properties , t h thus strongly recommended as the BEST FAMILY MEDICINE. Prepared solely by John Kaye, Esq.. of Prospect Hall, Woodford, Essex. Sold by all chemists and other dealers in patent medicines, at Is lid, 2s 9d, and 4s 6d. Wholesale Depot, 22, Bread-street, London. SOHO ESTATE, HOUSE, AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENCY OFFICES.—Persons requiring. Freehold or Leasehold Property, or havine Business and Houses to be disposes of, should apply to Mr. CHARLES MURRAY, Auctioneer and Valuer, 26, Gerrard-street, Soho, W. Valuations for Probate Administration, Fire Claims, Rail way Compensations, &a Rents Collected. PRIZE MEDAL—INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. FRANCIS TUCKER Sr CO., Wax Chandlers, &0., U., To the Queen and the Prince of Wales. (Established 1720.) The Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candl es, i n 1862 . testifies to ,he excellence of the quality o f M essrs. Tuckers' manufacture. A distinguished Dignitary,in a letter a dd ressed to Francis Tucker and Co., on the subject of WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says:-- " I have f oun d th em fully equal to the recommendation can sincerely, which you gave them, andin my turn, I com mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar." • Finest quality, with Platted Wicks, patented.. 6. 2d. per lb. Ordinary quality .. •• • • • • .. ,s. Od. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. Best quality .. .. • • •• • • .. Is. sd. per lb. .. Second quality • • • • • • .. le. 3d. per lb. Third quality .. .. • • • • • • .. Is. id. per lb. square. Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Po un d s i n va l u e. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO ., 8, South Molton-street, Grosvenor. Manufactory— K e n s ington (Established 1730), The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture of Wax Candles for the use of the Altar. .. .. _ . . A ,.,.:_. ....„, ~• • //- . . .7.......„, 41 b 4.. k 1110 , L .. .___ • .- :' :' i ; A l-. • yµl '.O '',(/etv.% •--• 3 _ _ _. . „--, ' - '-i -1:E -v‘-'")))\-• 1 '; fl , <t ". -... - - • ' .. „ e r.t.. / ' ".. . S--- ....?r ,4 , / , ' - dir j ;,_.. :": :::::..I.\--7.471:2)442.".::_64.4? "4 4 E"-- . _ . 44 ; 1ii .,_. 4 .: - -- v , • '' ', 4l !_:; 4 s • ......'---;".'''' 1) 1 '''''''.. t"t ii i . " ''' ',l Zii• -• :. : 'e4s—c s t',,—de'l ' - - DE.rr. '.. \ ii. ' - .1-: ,- --- --- 4- PRICE ...... ...4d. STAMPED.....Sd. SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOIJRNALS POST.—Great astonishment has been expressed in some quarters at the new organisation of slavery inaugurated by the Federals, on the ground that it is such an outrageous proceeding. But a moment's reflection will satisfy any one who has watched the progress of affairs since the war of secession broke out that this is a reason for not being astonished at all. Tho organisation of siavery by those who pre tended to make war for abolition is quite in charac ter with their other acts, it not with their professions. They have told us openly that the emancipation proclamation was a war measure vi hich was only to apply to " rebels," and not to " loyal" slaveuwners. Besides, it is perfectly well known that the North went to war that it might not lose the profits it has hitherto contrived to extract from the South, whose prosperity and wealth are the product of slave labour. Free whites will not go there to work, and could not work there if they went; at least, not profitably, as the blacks can, and will do when they are made, but certainly would not do if freed and left to themselves. It was therefore evident, to all who really understood the facts of the case, that as soon as the Federals had any large number of negroes to deal with, they would, after a few unsatisfactory experiments, restore the old institution under a new name. We must admit, however, we ere not surprised that the new dis pensation promulgated by General Banks should have excited the astonishment it has done, par ticularly when we reflect that it includes the slavery of whites as well as blacks. But then, again, does not the American gospel teach us that all men are born equal, and that the blacks are as good as the whites? As, therefore, they find it inconvenient to raise the black labourer, they set about sinking the white one to his level. Besides, the way in which the complexions of men grow 1 darker or lighter, from the blackest to the fairest hue, presents an infinite series of imperceptible gra dations. Where is the line to be drawn ? Rough and-ready Federal generals and statesmen do not stand nice upon trifles like this. The new slavery —not emancipation—proclamation, recently issued by General Banks, and applicable to the whole State of Louisiana, shows no respect for persons, makes no distinction of caste, or class. All are fish that come to his net, and slavery, in fact, if not in name, is their portion. The proclamation re cites a good many moral commonplaces, and such good old truisms as are much in request for chil dren's copy-slips. " Labour is a public duty." " Idleness and vagrancy are a crime." " Toil is the condition of existence with all the children of God." Fortified with all these excellent platitudes, General Banks, as the organ of the Federal Govern ment, proceeds to decree that " labourers shall ren der to their employer, between daylight and dark, ten hours in summer and nine hours in winter of re spectful, honest, faithful labour," for which they are to receive payment according to a fixed scale speci fied in the proclamation, "in addition to just treatment, healthy rations, comfortable clothing, quarters, fuel, medical attendance, and instruction fur children." But " wages will be deducted in case of sickness, and rations also when sickness is feigned. Indolence, insolence, disobedience to orders, and crime will be suppressed by forfeiture of pay arid such punishments as are provided for similar offences by army regulations. Sunday work will be avoided when practicable, but, when necessary, will be considered as extra labour, and paid at the rates specified." After this sweeping ordinance we are told that " labourers will be permitted to choose their employers, but when the agreement is made they will be held to their engagement for the year, under the protection of the Government. In cases of attempted imposition, by feigning sickness or stubborn refusal of duty, they will be turned over to the provost marshal of the parish, for labour upon the public works without pay." The la bourer having exercised the highest right in the choice anil place of employment, must be held to the fulfilment of his engagements until released therefrom by the Government." The enlist ment of any more black soldiers is put a stop to. A military police is to be organised out of "invalid soldiers." Soldiers of any colour are not to be allowed henceforth to visit plantations, appa rently that the mind of the "labourers" should not be unsettled thereby, and the new organisation of slavery interfered with. The " plantation hands" —no restriction as to colour—" will not be allowed to pass from one place to another." Masters are to make muster rolls of " the labourers" in their service. The possession of concealed arms is a punishable offence. "Flogging and other cruel punishments are interdicted," although, as we have seen, " labourers" are to be punished for "indo lence, insolence, and disobedience" in like manner as soldiers. " Labourers" are to be permitted to cultivate land in portions varying from a quarter to a whole acre in size. Banks are to be opened for the savings of labourers, so that the Government will their banker, and hold their funds in its cus tody. The transportation of negroes to other coun tries will not be approved, so that it seems the North have found out the necessity of keeping and utilizing them at home. " The planter and the negro," we are didactically told, "comprehend the revolution," but the overseer doesn't. In seems ho " dislikes the trouble of thinking, and discredits the notion that anything new has occurred. lie is a relic of the past, and adheres to its customs," Therefore, where his " incomprehension (of the new order of things) is chronic, reduced wages, diminished rations, and the mild punishments imposed by the army and navy will do good." There is a strong twang of General Butler in all this, and one is almost inclined to suspect he is the inventorof the new organisation of slavery, and the framer of the proclamation in which it is announced. Towards the end of this curious document, the paragraphs, which are all numbered throughout like the clauses of an act of Parliament, are of great length, and commence in an incoherent oracular sort of way, diverging into a garrulous strain of weak moralising over things in general. Section 22 begins with enlarging upon the blessings of " suc cessful industry," and winds up, after running on to a great length, with a eulogy upon the new organisation of slavery and the immense benefits conferred upon the South. No. 23 is still more dis cursive and rhapsodical, beginning with the modest statement, that" a more majestic and wise clemency human history does not exhibit ;" and ending with the grandiloquent assertion that " the yellow har vest must wave over the crimson field of blood, and the representatives of the people displace the agents of purely military power." But this seductive dal liance only lulls to deceive, for the 24th clause must wake up the citizens of Louisiana with a start. With prodigious verbosity it gives them to understand that they must either enter the Northern armies and fight for the Northern cause, or else vote for candidates representing the Northern policy and principles; if they don't do that they must make np their mind to be outlaws. The " restoration of civil government," which means the restoration of the Union, is a " solemn duty upon all persons," who are invited to participate in the measures " suggested" for its re-establishment. " Open hos tility cannot be permitted. Indifference will be treated as a crime, and faction as treason. Men who refuse to serve their country with the ballot-box or the cartridge-box have no just claims to the benefits of liberty regulated by law." Therefore, "all people aro called upon to take the oath of allegiance," which is " the test of unconditional fealty to the Govern ment and all its measures." The last clause is short, and to the purpose. It says, with equal brevity and force, that the so-called " amnesty for the past is conditioned upon unreserved loyalty for the future, and this condition will be enforced with an iron hand." We recognise Butler's hand here. " Whoever is indifferent or hostile must choose t be tween the liberty which foreign hands affor poverty of the rebel States and the innumerable and inappreciable blessings which our Government confers upon its people." These concluding words contain a delicacy and refinement of sarcasm which is beyond Butler. To introduce such words not only into a document generally referring to the present state of America, but a document promulgating a duplicate system of slavery, embracing labourers of all colours and citizens of every rank, implies a profundity of satirical pathos beneath whose depth we can hardly conceive a lower still. The blessings of such a system, if not " innutnerable," are tin e i na ppreciable." questionably TIMES.—In one of the most masterly statements which he has ever made, the Chancellor of the Ex chequer explained last evening the pri nc ipl es an d details of the Governmmt Annuiti es Bill . I t i s, indeed, a meas ure of striking novelty, and so likely to be fraught with important consequences that we can well understand how cautious politicians ask time for inquiry and consideration. That the Go vernment should enter as a competitor into one of the most intricate paths of industry, that it should offer the security of the nation in competition with the security of private companies, that it should scarcely refrain from trenching on the domain of the great Associations of London and Edinburgh, white it threatens to overwhelm the legion of Friendly Societies and minor Assurance Offices of all r e `et r ,feet, :*ec , kids with its gigantic compel liti n, is a propose : that naturally startles the timid :, while it excites alt the animosity of Directors and ;Secretaries. But, lect. considering the arguments of l%tr. Gladstone,_ we hp cannot help corning to the conceusion that such a scheme as he recommends is not only not unjust to those Societies which deserve /consideration, but will prove a great boon to that large class. which has so little knowledge, so few good. advisers, and so many who are ready to take advantage of its trustfulness and ignorance. The object of the Government Bill is to ex tend to the hurnb le purchaser of an annuity or insurer of his life that security which the more wealthy classes pass ass. We all know what the father of a family who wishes to insure his life for so many hundred or thousand pounds eau do. Ile can inquire among his ;`'cis ride as to a substantial and trustworthy office, and hen make his proposal tc borne association which reek ons its accumulations by hundreds of thousands, aim' which gives him a guarantee as perthct as can be a:forded by any com mercial institution. Unless he to guilty of strange imprudence, he need have little fear that the money which ho lays by out of his year.'y income for the payment of premiums will be throevn away, or that in a few years he will be agonised b learning t hat the fund to which ho looked for the s upport of his wife or his (laugh; ers when he wee in e he grave has been squandered in speculation or cliche nestly ap pr. iated Life Assurance, as carried on fo r th e b ene fi t of the middle class and those above them, ie on a basis sufficiently sound. But how different 10 the case with the poor! Who that knows anything of the small Insurance Cqmpanies, the legion of Friendly Societies and Benefit Clubs, can fail to pity the class which is reduced to trust in Asso ciations so thoroughly unsound ? Our readers will not have forgotten the discussions of a few months since, when the carelessness, the ignorance, and the, profligacy with which many of these Societies are conducted were made the subject of public com ment in consequence of the report of the Registrar. The true position of the honest working class with respect to such Associations is most pitiable. We have in this country at least a million families which are earning in good times more than enough to keep them, but which can never hops to accumu late enough to be independent of the changes of trade or the stroke of sickness or accident, and, if the father wishes to provide for wife and children byLife Assurance, cannot afford to make the invest ment on such a scale as to obtain the security of a respectable Office. All these are the victims of the small Associations which are spread over the coun try ; and how lamentable are the consequences may , be learnt from the reports from which Mr. Glad stone confesses that he received the impulse to pre sent his new plan to the Legislature. Far be it from us to say that in all, or, indeed, in many, of these cases there is deliberate fraud. Many of them are constituted in such a manner that their mem bers walk happily and unsuspiciously down the path of ruin. The principles on which all Associations of this kind depend for success are a union of high scientific accuracy with considerable knowledge of business and of the best modes of dealing with large sums of money. The computations of the Actuary are among the most delicate and ingenious to which the mind can be applied, and require also an accurate record of facts respecting which the class of persons who organise and carry on the pru dential associations of the working classes have little knowledge. What wonder, then, that we hear of interest being paid which proper calculations easily show to be ruinous; that the expenses of officers and agents are out of all proportion to the income; that societies are supposed to have a cer tain available capital when in truth they are about that very sum worse than nothing ? What wonder that failure of apparently the most stupid end dis graceful kind should be of constant occurrence, in volving disapp o i n t men t, an d per h aps ru i n, to hun dreds of the honest poor? Mr. Gladstone, having considered these evils , now comes forward to p ro p ose a partial remedy. That the working classes wish to save is proved by the existence of the immense num ber of associations which weekly or monthly receive their money to an aggregate amount of millions in the year. That this same class is fully aware that the Government is the best debtor it can have, even though its promises be far less magnificent than those of some neighbouring signboard, has been proved by the success of the Post-office Savings banks. Encouraged by the great and speedy popu larity of those institutions, Mr. Gladstone wishes now to give the poor the security of the country after a manner which has never been thought of before, but which appears to have on its side every theo retical reason for success. The Government will grant Deferred Annuities insuring to the labouring man a support in old age in consideration of an annual payment during the strength of life, and it will also endeavour to develope the highest and most unselfish form of prudence by granting assurances on lives to the value of £lOO. The moral benefit which the power of securing such a sum to his family must bring to the working man need nut be dwelt upon. There is hardly any influence more likely to raise a man above the temptations of sensuality and display than the consciousness that he has at his disposal a con siderable sum, which he can leave to whom he pleases, the continued possession of it being secured by his denying himself certain indulgences, As a sequel to the Savings-bank system the philan thropist can desire nothing better than the esta blishment of Life Assurance among the poor, the only real question being whether the Government should conduct such an enterprise. On this subject Mr. Gladstone spoke at some length; but we do not think that a defence of the abstract right of the Government to engage in such undertakings was needed. The nation may surely do in its corporate capacity anything which it is convinced can be bet ter done by itself than if left to individuals. If it coins all our gold and silver and carries all our letters, it surely has the right to assist the poor to obtain a better security for their savings. The im portant question is whether it is expedient to do this, and to interfere with the numerous Asso ciations which will muster in opposition under the banner of private enterprise. With regard to this, we think that Mr. Gladstone's explanations are sufficient to recommend the scheme to the coun try. Tho cry of " Government interference" is ono which a consideration of precedents ought effectually to silence. Government has " interfered with industrial enterprise" for many a year, since it has granted annuities, and has also, as Mr. Gladstone triumphantly shows, subsidised Friendly Societies very substantially. There is nothing unjust in the scheme ; for the solid Associations of a higher class will not be touched by it, while the lower are in such a state that the competition of Government accuracy and honesty will do good both to them and the public. Will, then, the scheme be successful as a financial measure ? Mr. Gladstone does not doubt that a satisfactory answer can be given to the ques tion, and it is obvious that the Government has many advantages from its universality, its unlimited credit, and the general trustworthiness of its agents. One point of the scheme is especially interesting. It will naturally occur to any one who thinks on the question that the discrimination between good and bad lives must bo of very great importance among the artisans, some of whom are engaged in most unhealthy occupations. Mr. Gladstone assures us that " the value of life in the case of a labouring man is a matter of comparatively simple calcula tion," and cites the medical officer of an industrial assurance company, who says, "In the case of indus trial assurances we scarcely look at our patients," men, value all of for " the employment and the general char acter as palpably known to all the world are in th e l ong run a sufficient and satisfactory test of the the lives." If this means that the en, supposed sober, the trade determines the longevity, it will be interesting to learn wh et h er this prin ciple will be applied by the G overnment in the great scheme which it proposes. TEE DANISH CRUISERS OFF DIINBAR.—The Danish cruisers are still in the offing, and are evi dentlylook-out f or p r i zes . W e h ave hoard of no r okoereep capturesingaehp a r ; but on Friday morning a very excit ing chase showed how closely they are keeping watch and ward over the mouth of the Forth. About daybreak a large foreign vessel was observed to the eastward of the town, hugging the land much more closely than is gene rally done by vessels of size. As it seemed to be endea vouring to keep within the limits allowed on neutral ground, suspicions were aroused, and its progress was watched by a number of the townsfolk, who with glass in hand assembled in the Castle Park for that purpose. After it had rounded the point and got safely into the Forth, between the Bass and the May, it was thought that it had escaped the notice of the cruisers. Iu a short time, however, a long, lowl rakish-looking craft shot out from behind the May Island, and stood right over on the track of the vessel. A most ex citing chase then commenced. The cruiser instantly clapped on all sail, and the black smoke belching out ever and anon from the funnel showed that they were no less intent on getting up all the steam they could command. The large vessel soon saw it s d anger, an d i mme di a tely every inch of canvas was spread to the breeze. On they both went at a tremendous rate, but it was soon evident that the coveted l prize would escape. V ery l uc kily f u r it a strong breeze h a d sprungg a u v i i ) o , g and h o both advantagewi n a o n f d l ido considerable were in s favour, been d start. t W h last seen the two were somewhere above the Bass, and a parting shot was observed to be sent after the fugitive as it stood away to the northward under a heavy press of sail, with a " wet sheet and a flowing sea."—Scot's tan. Persons in debt may obtain instant protection against imprisonment or seizure of their goods, and an entire release from all debts and liabilities Without publicity, by application to Messrs. Marshall , sollo : tors of the Court of Bankruptcy. Charges a i s hunder s £5 ) payable by ea sy i nstalments. Offices— b l I'2, Hatto n - garden. City branch-6, steLO, Moor gate-street, Bank—ADVT. ) ) ' . 7.:7.'", c "-• ;.-.!>r r—t 1,:',4 DIRECTORS. James England, Esq. (late of Plymouth), Springfield House, Upper Clapton. Thomas Ca-e, Esq., Sheriff of Lon lon and Middlesex. rhomas Cotterell, Esq., 50, Eaton-square, S.W. W. F. Masters, Esq. (firm of W. F, Masters and Sons), Newgate-market. Benjamin Beugh, Esq., Bradford-street and Balsall-heath, Birmingham. J. T. Pritchett, Esq. (firm of J. T. Pritchett and Sons), 131, Fenchurc h- street. Thomas Aggs, Esq. (firm of Thomas Aggs and Co.), 155, Fen church-street, E.C. Henry Haggard, Esq., banker and bullion merchant, Cheayside. R. F. Potter, Esq. (firm all. F. Potter and Co.), 25, Newgate- _ street. A provisional arrangement has been made for merging sn old-established private bank with the Albion Bank (Limited), the active Partner of which will join the Board as soon as the Directors are in a position to confirm the provisional agreement. BANKERS. Bank of London, Threadneedle-street. The London and Northern Bank. 2, Bank-bui:dings, London and Newcastle, Leeds, and Huddersfield. BROKER. James Shepherd, Esq., Auction Mart. SOLICITOR. W. Coming Dean, Esq , 27, New Broad-street. AUDITORS William Cooper, Esq., public accountant, '3, George-stree' Mansion-h - ouse. W. Andrews, Esc., Manager United Kingdom Electric Tele graph Company. SECRETARY (pro tern.) Mr. H. L Price. Temporary Offices, 2, Bank-buildings. PROSPECTUS, Although the system ofjo.nt-stock banking has bleu esta blished to meet the requirements of most departments of trade, it hss not been intro ince 1 for the business of the Agricultural andtattle-markets of the metropolis ; and though the p.pulation has doubled within the last twenty five years—and consequently the necessary q , antity of sup plies - yet the whole business, amounting tofifteen to twen t y millions per annum, is left in the hands of a few private firms. The Albion Bank is introduced to provide increased facilities for this trade, by establishing an office in the City, as well as at Smithfield and the Metropolitan t.,att e-market ; and subsequently, shoed it be bound desirable, by opening branches in the agricultural districts. _ . The value of the rapidly-increasing commission business to be trans icted by the Albion Bank can be readily appre ciated by a k no .vledge that the method in which dealings are carried on at the Cagle-market c - mst.itutei the baTik, the de po.itory of all the moneys passing from the buyer to the producer. The Metropolit n Meat or Poultry-market in Smithfield, now in course of erection, is destined, by the terms of the act of Parliament, to combine and supersede all other markets lor meat in the m-tropolis. To this martet will be concen trate all transactions for the supply of butc - sers' meat, poulry, and other produce to the inhabitants of the metro polis, and a circle of 14 miles round it. The Directors have entered into provisional arrangements by which the advantage of c mmencing up ,n An e4tabl shed connexion, under competent and experienc,d manageme t, will be secured to Shareholders from the cimmence ment of business, by which they are warranted in expect ing that they wl 1 be enabled to deziare a dividend during the first i ear. That eureber cf Joint-Stock Banks m y be advantazeou 4 y increased (more p r icularly u..d. r speei if r.reumstan , e , such as have ed to the formation of the Albion Bank), is de monstrated by the f ict that so late as slx ye r ago, when the number of Joint Stock Bank in London was n t more than six, their total deposlts did not ex .eed £22,0:0,C00 while now that the number of these ban s his been doubled, the joint deposits are ad eady more than ireb e I, amoun ing, to a total of £71, 7 92,300. Tee dividend • of the older banks range from 15 to 30 per cent. in - , ccor ,ancr: with the dates of their ,stabli hment ; ind the premiums in the , r Fhares ire from 200 to 3( 0 er cent. in a precisely ami ar ntio. The der os.ti and dividends of th Joint-Stock B•aiks r , cent.y formed Show a ra, id progress tow , rds !dente +1 results. . Should no al otmenitate pine the deposits will be returned in full. Should a less number of Shat es be n 1 'tied thin are applied for, the deposit w,ll be msde available towirds the p yment on .11otrnent, and the bn ante, if any, returned to the applie Int. Application for Shares in the annexed form may be ad• dressed to the Banters, BrokerA, or Directors of the Com• pany, and to the Sec •et at the Offs e , of :he Company. FORII OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To the Director. of the Albion B nk L mited`. Gentlemen,—Having p t'd to your Bankers the sum of , being a Depo it of £t per Sha , e on Shares in the above company, I hereby request that you will llot me that num ber, and I accept such Shires, or any leis number you may allot me, and agree to execute the Article , of Association when required; an l I reqest that my name may be placed on the register of Shareholders for S ares so alloted Fame in full Res deuce Profession or business Date THE LONDON and LIVERPOOL HOTEL COMPANY (Limited.) Capital, £120,000, in 6,000 Shares of £2l each. Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862. Deposit £1 per Share on Application, and £1 on Allotment. No call to exceed £3 per Share. DIRECTORS. Colonel Brownlow Knox, M.P., Wilton-crescent, Belgrave • square, Director of the Alexandra Hotel Company. Captain Capel Coape, the Army and Navy Club. Colonel A. Lowry Cole, C. 8., Chairman of the National Vo lunteer Hotel Company, Wimbledon. Thomas Cotterell, Esq., Eaton-square, Director of the Bank of Hindustan. William Earp, Esq., Washington Hotel, Liverpool. Major William Fletcher Gordon, Wilton-crescent, Belgravia. Charles Heneage, Esq., Director of the Langham .gotel Com pany. Patrick Kean, Esq., Talbot-terrace, Westbourne Park, Bays water. Charles H. Maude, Esq., St. George's-square, Pimlico, Director of the United Kingdom Electric Telegraph Com pany. Charles Ritchie, Esq„ Tulse Hill, Director of the Queen's hotel, Norwood. Thomas Stanton, Esq., Porchester-square, Hyde-park, Direc tor of the Inns of Court Hotel Company. John Evan Tibbs, Esq., Hatton-court, Threadneedle-street, Director of the Staffordshire Rolling Stock Company. BANKERS. In London, Liverpool, and Manchester—The Alliance Bank (Limited). SOLICITORS. In London- -Messrs. Crosley and Burn, 34, Lombar I-street. In Liverpool—Messrs. Littledale, Ridley, and Bardswell, Brown's-buildings. ARCHITECT In Liverpool -J. A. Piston, Esq. AUDITORS. Messrs. Edwards and James, Public Accountants, 18, King-street, Cheapside, London. Stanley R. Bennett, Esq., Public Accountant, 3', Nicholas lane, London. BROKERS. In London—Messrs. Crosley, Brothers, 30, Cornhill. In Liverpool—Messrs. Theakstone and Hargreaves, India buildings. SECRETARY (pro tem). W. Thompson, Esq. OFFICES. Tn London-29, Threadneedle-street. In Liverpool—The Washington Hotel. PROSPECTUS. Liverpool is the port through which the vast passenger traffic which exists between this country, America, the West Indies, and Canada passes. It is obvious, therefore, that first-rate Hotel accommoda tion is not only desirable, hut absolutely necessary ; and to supply that requirement the Washington Hotel was built within the last two years. It has been designed and fitted Iv, on the model of the great American and Continental Hotels, replete with all the comfort, convenience, and luxury which modern taste can suggest. The Hotel is situate in Lime-street, opposite the principal railway terminus, on one of the finest sites in the town. It contains about 200 rooms, furnished in the best style. Under the Hotel have been formed ice wells, capable of storing about 3,000 tons of ice. These are the only public ice wells in Liverpool, and from their position can supply the whole town. The Company has arranged to purchase the lease of the Washington Hotel, together with the goodwill, stock in trade, furniture, and fittings. The ice wells, which are included in the purchase, are now full, and from that source alone the Directors expect that a dividend of 5 per cent. on the capital will be realised. It is intended that the establishment in Liverpool shall be the principal Hotel, and that it shall co-operate with other existing hotels in London, Manchester, and other large towns in the United Kingdom, and also in America. As the Hotel is now in full operation, and making large returns, the delay occasioned by the erection of premises, and acquiring a business, will be avoided. The Company will take immediate possession of the pre mi. es, and enter at once upon the business, consequently re turns will be mode forthwith, and the Directors believe that they are not over-estimating the profits when they anticiotte large dividends for the shareholders. 'I here will be no promotion money, and the preliminary expenses will be restricted to the amount actually incurred. If no allotment be made to an applicant, the deposit wi 1 he returned in full ; and if a less numb rot shares be allotted than are applied for, the balance of such deposit will be cre dited towards the payment on alotment. _ Plans of the pro r , eity may be seen at the Offices of the Com pany, and also at the Brokers, where Pruspectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be had. THE LONDON AND LIVER I'OOL HOTEL COMPANY (Limited'. 00 shares of £2O each. F e o a ß Pl 3 t l ll 401‘1`2M('' n APPLICATION eI FOR SHARES. To the Directors of the Londonimited and). Liverpool Hotel Company (L Gentlemen,—Having paid to your Bankers the sum of £ being a deposit of Li per share on shares of the above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that num ber, and I agree (according to the form prescribed by the arti cles of association) to accept such shares, or any less number you may allot me, and I request that my name may be placed on the register of shareholders for the shares so allotted. I am, Gentlemen, Name in full Profession Address in full. Date Th's form. when filled up and sign ed by the applicant, to be left with or sent to the Bankers, or lo the Company s Offices, along with the deposit of £1 per share: the Bankers' reptipt will be either given or tent by post. AMENDED PROSPECTUS OF T HE IMPERIAL FINANCIAL COMPANY (Limited). Incorroratcd under "The Corn , anies' Act, 186?," by which the liability of the shareholders is limited to the amount of their shares. Capital £5,000,000, in 100,000 shares of £5O each. First issue, 50,000 shares. Deposit £1 on application, and £4 on allotment. Subsequent calrs not to exceed Z?. 10s.. and at intervals of not less than three months. No all will be made until after • . the expiration of three months from the date of allotment. It is not intended to call up more than £lO per share, but as the operations of the Compauy increase, and more Share Capital can be advantaE,relusly employed, further issuei of shares will be made, a preference being given to the then existing shareholders. CHAIRMAN. John Chapman, Esq., Director of the Union Bank of London, DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN. Geome Gordon Macpherson, Esq., Chairman of the Agra and United Service Bank. DIRECTORS. John Oliver Hanson, Esq., Director of the National Provin cial Bank of England. Captain J. Gilbert Johnston, Director of the London and South-Western Railway Company. Charles Kelson, Esq., Deputy-Chairman of the Thames and M ersey Marine I u eurance Company. Sir JGhn Henry Pel'y, Bart., Deputy Governor of the Royal Exchanc2: • Assurance Corporation. William Scholefield, Esq., .1.P., Director of the Union Bank of London. Sir Sibbald David Scott, Bart., Director of the National Pro vincia Bank of Enzland. Danby Seymour, Esq., M.P., 39, Upper Grosvenor street. GENERAL MANAGER. T. Fraser Sandeman, Esq. BANKERS. The Union Bank of London. Princes-street, Mansioh-house. The Agra and Milted Service Dank (Limited), 27, Cannon street. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Ashurst, Morris, and Co., 6, Old Jewry. BROKERS. Messrs. Knight, Coleman, and Co., 1, Royal Exchange bullslnge. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.) Arthur C. Blunt, Esq. OFFICES-21, Finoh-lane. The Directors beg to announce that they have concluded highly satisfactory arrangements, securing the powerful in terest and valuable co-operation of several eminent firms, amonp - st others those of sere. Peto, Betts, Kelk, Brassey, Waring Bros., and Lucas Bros. In onsequence of these arrangements the Directors have reso ved to increase the capital of the Company to £5,000,000 sterling, in 100,000 s'iares ‘ , l £5O each, the first issue of which will be 50,0)0 shares of £5O each. The present applicants will have the option of renewing their applications, or having heir dep sits returned; but no increase on the number of shares originally applied for can be entertained. A copy of this amended Prospectus, with an amended form of application for it' area, will be immediately forwarded to erery original applicant, and no fresh applications can be received. THE CREDIT MOB ILIER (Limited), Incorporated under " The Companies' Act, 1862." Capital £1,000.000, in 20,000 shares of £5O each. First issue, 10,000 shares. Deposit on application LI per share, and £4 on allotment. Subsequent calls not to exceed £5 per share, and at intervals of not less than three months. No ,call will be made until after the expiration of three months from the date of allot ment. It is not intended to call up more than £2O per share ; but as the operations of the Company increase, and more Share Capital can be advantageously employed, further issues of shares will be made, a preference being given to the then existing shareholders. • I The Right Hon. James Stuart Wortley,' DIRECTORS. Chairman. The Hon. T. C. Haliburton, M.P. Edward Warner. E- ~ M.P. Lord Otto Fitzgerald, Director of the Mid land and Great Western Railway of Ire land. Alexander Dunbar, Esq., Old Broad-street. Charles Ellie, Esq., Lloyds. Adolphe Hakim, Esq. (Messrs. Pinto, Hakim Brothers and Co.), London. James Levick, Esq , 9, King's Arms-yard, Directors of 'Credit Fonder (Limited). London. . . .... i . Charles E. Newbon, Esq., Stanhope-place, Hyde-park. Henry Pownall, Esq., Russell-square. John Westmorland Esq. (Director of the Royal Insurance Company), London. ) BANKERS. Messrs. Masterman, Peters, Mildred, and Co., London. Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Smiths, London. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Newbon, Evans, and Co , 28, Nicholas-lane. BROKERS. Messrs. Field, Son, and WOOCl:97Warnford-court, Throg• mortOn-street. Francis Burnand, Esq., County-chambers, Lombard-street. SECRETARY (PRO TEM). C. W. Smith, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES. Offices of the Credit Fonder, SO, Lombard-street P It OSPECTUS. The leading financial establishments in Paris are the Credit Mobilier and the Credit Fonder; both of which have stood the test of experience, and have realised very large profits for their shareholders—the transactions of the Credit Fonder being based upon the Land Credit system, whilst the Credit Mobilier embraces general Financial business. The wisdom of this division of operations has been fully realised by the Credit Fonder for Great Britain and Ireland., which, since its establishment, has found the offers of busi ness, both of a Land Credit as well as of a general Financial character, so large, as to necessitate the formation of the Credit Mobilier (Limited), to undertake such financial.opera tions as the Credit Fonder, with due regard to its special ob jects, cannot legitimately carry out. The principal objects of the Credit Mobilier (Limited), are as follows, viz..— To co-operate with other first-class Financial and Indus trial undertakines. . . . To negotiate Government and Municipal Loans. To aid in carrying out concessions, based upon Govern ment guarantees and subventions. To make advances to responsible contractors for English and foreign railways, and other public works. To lend on the security of stocks, funds, shares, deben tures and other approved securities, with special reference to the requirements of the Stock Exchange. The Credit Mobilier (Limited) will also receive money on deposit for long or short per ods. The marked success which has attended the operations of the various Financial Companies, now in existence, is well known, and is evidenced by the following quotations of the market value cf their respective shares. Amount paid per Share. The London Financial Association £l5 Now at .£ll prem. The International Financial Society 5 f 7 „ The General Credit Company The Mercantile Credit Association 5 11 , 9 f t The Credit Mobilier (of Paris) 2O „ 20 „ The last dividend declared by the Credit Mobilier (of Paris) being at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum. The Directors of the Credit Mobilier (Limited) anticipate with confidence that results equally satisfactory will attend the progress of this Company. Applications for shares to be made in the annexed form. In the event of no allotment of shares being made, the depo sit will be returned in full. Should a less number of shares be allotted than are applied for, the deposit will be made available towards the payment on allotment, and the balance, if any, returned to the applicant. Prospectuses and forms of applications for shares may be obtained at the Offices of the Credit Fonder (Limited), 80, Lombard-street, and from the Bankers, Brokers, and Soli citors. FOR JA OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To be retained by the Binkers. To the Directors of the Credit Mobilier (Limited). Gentlemen,—Having paid to your Bankers, Messrs.. , the sum of £ , being a deposit of Li per Share on Shares in the above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that number, and I avree to accept such Shares or any less number you may allot to me; ant I agree to pay 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. Usual Signature WWI O Name in full Residence Profession Date March, 186 L * Insert Banker's name. THE CREDIT MOBILIER (Limited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the LIST of APPLICATIONS for SHARES in this Company will be CLOSED on THURSDAY next, the 10th inst., for London, and FRID kY, the 11th inst., for Country applications. By order of the Board, C. W. SMITH, Secretary. 80, Lombard-street, London, March 4, 1864. MESSRS. BOTT. JACKSON, AND CO. execute COMMISSIONS on all races throughout the year. Market price guaranteed. Remittances, London and Westminster Bank. Post-office Orders payable at Camber well-park. N.B.—Betting on the Waterloo Cup. Address—Born and JACKSON, "Man of the World" Wine Stores, George-street, Camberwell-park, London, Cif - S', The Council of the Royal Dramatic College. considering that the present is a favourable opportunity for promoting one of the main purposes of the Institution they have founded, beg* to invite public support in aid of the E ItEC I'ION and ENDOWMENT of a SIIAKSPERE SCHOOL for the classical and general education, with scholarships, of the Children of Actors or Actresses and Dramatic Authors—the noblest and most fitting Monument to the memory of the Player and Poet. The Council of the Royal Dramatic College beg to apprize the public, that all Subscriptions intended for the endow • ment of the Snakspere School should be paid only to the Master, New Theatre Royal Adclphi ; or to Messrs. Coutts, Bankers, Strand, London. A Public Meeting will shortly beheld in the Royal Adelphi Theatre to advance this object, of which due notice will be given. Ladies, noblemen, gentlemen, and others interested in carrying out this design, are requested to communicate with the undersigned. Feb. 27,18E4. BENJAMIN WEBSTER, Master. Committee Room (open from 11 till 4), 411, Strand. Secretary, Mr. Thomas Stuart. STEAM from LONDON to NEW YORK. the British and American Steam Navigation Company (Limited) will DESPATCH one of the undermentioned Splendid Fast Screw Steamers TWICE EACH MONTH for New York:— Tone. Ilgree Power. LONDON 2,500 500 ...... Capt. GLOVER. WESTMINSTER 2,500 500 ..... Capt. C,oucx. DUBLIN 2,500 ..... 500 ..... Capt. PROUD. NEW YORK 2 5OO ..... 500 .... rapt. HARRIS. These magnificent vessels are unsurpassed by any ocean going steamer, and have acCommodation for passengers re plete witn every comfort. The Line will commence at an early date ; the exact day to be fixed in a latter announce ment. To load in the Victoria Docks. For freight or passage apply to the Company's Agents, Alfred Laming and Co., 70, CornhilL ELECTION OF ANNUITANTS. PROVIDENT CLERKS' BENEVOLENT FUND. Established 1840. JOHN ABEL SMITH, Esq., M.P., Treasurer. TRUSTEES. Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P. Wm. Geo. Prescott, Esq. Thomson Hankey, Esq., M.P. I Baron L. de Rothschild, M.P. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Resolution ot the Annual General Meetin *, held on the 24th of February, 1864, TWELVE additional ANNUITANTS will be ELECTED at this Offioe, on THURSDAY, the 2.6 th May next. The Poll will commence at Twelve o'slock and close at Three precisely. Persons intending to offer themselves as candidates must send in their applications with testimonials on or before March 31, on a printed, Form to be obtained at this Office. _ By Order of the Board, WM. THOS. LINFORD, Secretary. No. 15, Moorgate-street, E.C. March 4, 1864. ** Reports and balance-sheets, with full particulars of [ualiflcations for voting, may be had on application at the Mae; 15, Moorgate-street. BED•ROOM CANDLES. "RICE'S CANDLES, which will not drop grease when carried."—Thin, very hard candles, sold in boxes ls. and 3s. each, are recommended as the best carriers. " EXTRA HARD 5.12 CHAMBER CANDLES," sold in boxes 2s. each. Thicker candles intended for those who will not burn thin. " 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. St,ecial candle ticks to fit thin candles. Is and 2s. lid. each; reducing sockets, making them fit any candlesticks, 2d. each. TOIL ET SOAPS. Sherwood Brown Windsor Soap, with a pleasant scent. Belmont Glycerine Soap, contains t'rice's Glycerine. Camphor and Glycerine Soap, for tender skins in winter. . .. GLYCERINE. SII ERWOODOLE "Xrice's Glycerine" may be Cleans gloves and removes had from any Chemist, in grease and other sttins. =milled bottles, lettered Perfumed, in capsuled bot " Pricz's Patent," from 6d. tles, ed. and ls. each. upwards. Impure Glycerine has been sold on the state ment that it is "equal to Prices." rh any Grocer. Candle Company (Limited) don. Retail throng . ] Wholesale by Price s Patent Lon, The Explosion at Aberaman, The inquest on the body of David Thomas and other persons, killed by the explosion at the Aberaman Works, terminated on Friday. The most important evidence was that given by Mr. William Williams, engineer, Merthyr Tydvil, and Mr. It. B. Longridge, chief engineer of the Steam Boiler Insurance Company, Manchester. Mr. Williams did not believe the explosion was attributable to a d e fi c i en cy of water. Ho thought it was duo to the failure of the transverse seams of the shell over the fireplace to re sist the pressure. The shells were unusually large for high pressure tubular boilers. He thought it would be desirable to decrease their size, and to fit every boiler with two safety valves, as well as independent pressure gauges. The cor rosive defects could have been found out if the boilers had been properly cleaned and examined, Mr. It. B. Long rige, chief engineer of the Steam Boiler Insurance Com pany, who had been asked to report on results of the ex plosion by the Coroner, said that on examining the boiler No. 2 he found that close to the overlap of some of the cir cular seems several of the plates were corroded nearly through; and this was the case at that part of No. 2, about Bft. from the firing end, where the first rupture appeared to have commenced. If a rupture had occurred in consequence of a reduction of the thickness of the plates, the ordinary working pressure of 40Ib. was quite sufficient to account for the further results observed. The bursting pressure of a boiler,r9ft in diameter, made off inch plates,would be about 3001 b. per square inch; but, if reduced to 1-16th of an inch in thickness, it would be about 40Ib. Some parts of this boiler were less than 16th of an inch, but others retained their original thickness. His only surprise was that they should have worked so long at 401 b. pressure. He should not have considered them safe at 201 b., and when in good condi tion 451 b. was as high a pressure as ho should have con sidered it safe to work such boilers at. lie was quite satis fied that there had been no deficiency of water. The cor rosion that had taken place in the boilers was attributable to the presence of acid in the water, and water drawn from coal mines frequently produced these effects. The injurious effects produced by such water might be prevented by the daily washing of them with common soda. lie had no hesitation in saying that the explosion was solely attribu table to the corrosion of the plates inside. Mr. Hollier, who appeared on behalf of Mr. Crawshay Bailey, M.P., stated that the latter had made the amplest pro% ision for the unfortunate sufferers, aNd that he would readily adopt any suggestion which the jury might make to improve the safety of the boilers and machinery. The jury returned the following verdict—" That the deceased David Thomas and others met their deaths from an explosion of two boilers on the 17th of February, and that such explosion was the result of accident arising from the bad state of the boilers, but they have no evidence to show that those in charge are responsible for such accident. They recommend the sug gestions of Messrs. Williams and Longridge for the con sideration of Mr. Bailey, and also suggest the adoption of printed rules, that all may know their duty." zf' ';--ere' NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF " JCHN AND I." Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., D R• I A C 0 B By the Author of "John and Also now ready, in 3 vole., WILDFIRE. By WALTER THOBNEURY. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. ART -UNION OF LONDON.—Subscription One Guinea.—Prizeholders select from the public ex hibitions. Every subscriber has a chance of a valuable prize, and, in addition, receives a handsomely-bound folio copy of Coleridge's poem of "THE ANCIENT MARINER," illus trated by twenty plates, designed expressly for this society by J. Noel Paton, R.S.A. The work is now ready for de livery. 44!, West Strand, GEORGE GODWIN, ) Hon. March, 1864. LEWIS POCOCK, j Seas.