The Press.
London, England, 1857-10-10 00:00:00

ESTABLISHED IS3r.
pRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE
U COMPANY, Empowered by Special Act cf Parliament, 4
Vict. cap. 0., and
BRITANNIA MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION,
Empowered by Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent.
PRINCES STREET, BANK, LONDON.
Major-General ALVAANDER. Blackheath•park, Chairman.
Rates of Premium reduced to the lowest posaible scale com•
patible with security, and suitable to every class of Policy-
holders.
ANDREW FRANCIS, Secretary.

THE OBJECTS MOST TO BE DESIRED
IN EFFECTING A LIFE ASSUHANCE.—These are,
Perfect Security and the Largest Benefits In proportion to ihe
Contributions paid. They are both fully attained in the
SCOTTIsII EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
which is now of Twenty-six years' standing, and possesses
Accumulated Funds, arising trom the contributions of Members
only, amounting to upwards ol One Mllliou Sterling, and has an
Annual Revenue of upwards of 1;i:,0001.
The MUTUAL PRINCIPLE being adopted, the entire sur-
pluses or " Profits," as ascertained Triennially, are allocated
in addition to the sums Assured, and they present a flattering
prospect to the Members. For example : the sum new payable
on a Policy for 1,0001., effected in 1831, is 1,3301. 4s. Bd., being a
return of Seventy-ode per Cent. uu the premiums paid on
middle-aged lives, and Policies effected in later years are simi-
larly increased.
The NEXT TRIENNIAL DIVISION of PROFITS will take
place on Ist MARCH, 1851.
iIEeD OFFICE, 26. ST ANDREW-SQUkRE, EDINBURGH.
HOST. C [USTI E, Manager.
WM. FINLAY, Secretary.
LONDON OFFICE, 20, Poultry, E.C.
ARCHD. T. RITCHIE, Agent.
WESTERN LONDON OFFICE, 4A, JAMES'S-STREET,
WESTBOURN E-TEktRA('E, W.
CHARLES 13. LEVER, Solicitor, Agent.

WoIEYNIOUTI-1 and ()FLANNEL ISLANDS
STEAM.PACKET COMPANY (Limited).
SHORTEST SEA PASSAGE to GUERNSEY and JERSEY.
The AQUILA or CYGNUS every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday, at 8 a.m. from Weymouth Harbour, and from Jersey
and Guernsey every Monday,Wednesday, and Friday, at 5.30 ami
Through Tickets are issued at the principal Stations of the
Great Western Railway.
JOSE P l MAUND E RS, Manager and Secretary.
Weymouth, Ist October, 18b7.

TIEAFNESS.—The only medal awarded at
f the Great Exhibition of 1851 for Acoustic Instrument,t )
W is to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMEN tS
furtheDEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ex•
treme and every degree o f Deafness. To be procured° nly of the
dole inventor and maker, ,F. C. Iteiv.,loB ,Sti and , nearly opposite
VAtiter•hall, where the Instrnmentean be tried and numerous
testinionialE seen, amongst many one from the Right Hon. Sir
John Pattesou, oao of her Majesty's PrivyCouneiliors.

.1 ALL of the late firm of Messrs. WILLIAMS
►and CO.'S STOCK, GO, GI, 62 Oxford-street, and 9,4, and
Wells•street.—This extensive First-class STOC IC having been
purchased by Messrs. GRANT arid OAK, for Cash, at a large
discount from the cost, now exceeding an armunt of 60,0001., the
whole will bs suhmtrrEu to the PC IiLIC on and after
MONDAY NEXT, and SOLD on the Promises(without reserve).
As this is the LAitti i:s'r STOCK ever offered in the Metropolis,
nnd,r similar circumstances, it will be found worthy of Special
Notice, andel' GOODS will be SOLD at a large reduction in
price, including the extensive collection of distinguished
novelties, recently ordered by Williants and Co., previous to the
disposal of their business. The Premises will be CLOSED
from TUESDAY, 6th, to MONDAY, I::th' iu order to prepare
the Stock, and every article will be marked in plain figures, the
lowest price. Sala to commence at Ten o'clock each day.
TERMS, CASH ONLY.
Ladies in the country can have patterns forwarded by de-
scribing what they require.

I W. BENSON'S WA.TCI-1, CLOCK, and
r 1 • CTIRONOMETFR MANUFACTORY, 33 and 34, LUD•
GATE-HILL, London. Established 1749.
J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER
WATCH LS of every description, construction, and pattern
invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dis-
play of Watches, which is silinitteil to be the largest and
best selected Stock in London. It eonsists of Chronometer,
Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, horizontal, and Vertical
Movements, jewelled, Ac., with all the latest improvements,
mounted in superbly-tinished engine-turned and engraved Gold
and Silver Cases. flue designs engraved upon many of the cases
are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu-
factory. If the important requisites, supeuiority of finish, com-
bined with accuracy of performance, elegance, durability, and
reasonableness of price, are wished for, the intending Purchaser
should visit this Manufactory, or send for the ILLUSTRATED
PAM Pil LET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post
free ou application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc-
tions as to what Watch to buy, where to buy it, and how to use it
Several hundred letters have been received from persons who
have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to
Isom correct performances of the carne.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

From the Morning Post, Oct SO, 1856.—" Exhibit ;exquisite
artistic feeling iu ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism
lu structure."
From the Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design
and perfection in workmanship."
From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute
which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualities of his menu
facture stands second to none."
From the Morning Herald, Nov. 3.—" The high standing of
Mr. Benson as a London manufacturer must, secure for him a
large amount of public patronage."
From the Globe, Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish,
taste. and design."
GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c.
accurate time-keepers, 31 16s, 41 155, 61155, to 151 lbs each. Gold
Lever Watches, jeweilel and highly•finished movements, 61 Gs,
81 81, 101 10s, :21 l2s, 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas.
SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, fie.,
exact time-keepers, 21 2s, 2i lbs, 31 15s, to 61 55 each. Silver
Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 103,
41111 x, 6110 x, 71 10s, 81 10s. 101 10s, to 20 guineas.
A Two Years' Warranty eyed with every Watch, and sent,
earrings paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or ar. ;at of the
kingdom, upon receipt of Post•offlce or Bankers' order, made
pa3able to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgate•hill, London.
Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs eupplied. 014
Watches taken in Ezohange.