The Press.
London, England, 1856-11-29 00:00:00

BIRTHS.

BLANDFORD—On the 26th instant, in Lower Brook.street,
the Ntarehioness of Blandford, of a son.
CAVAYE—On the 20th instant, at Edinburgh, the wife of Major.
General Cavaye, Bombay Army, of a son.
CLIE'TON—On the 22nd instant, at Fife, Keith, Banffshire,
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Lady Benin Clifton, of a daughter.
COCHRANE—On the 24th instant, in Belgraye.square, the
wife of Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, of a son.
DENISON— On the 25th instant, at Roundhay Lodge, newt
Leeds, the Hon. Mrs. Denison, of a son.
PELHAM—On the 22nd instant, at Southsea, the wife of Capt.
the Hon. Frederick T. Pelham, It.N , of a daughter.
MARRIAGES.

GLYN—CLEMENTS—On the I,4th instant, at St. James's,
Piccadilly, Richard Thomas Glyn, Esq., Captain 24th Hegt.,
to Anne Penelope, daughter of Colonel Clements, late of the
73rd Regt.

HA LFORD—ANDREWES—On the 25th instant, at Christ
Church, SL Pancras. the Rev. J. F. Halford. eon of Sir
Raiford. Bart., of Wiston Hall, Leicestershire, to Ismena,
daughter of J. S. Andrewes, Esq.

LEE—FULLER—On the 21st of May, at Kalapol . New Zealand,
George Leslie Lee, Esg.. of Ilighfield, Amuri, to Maria,
daughter of Lleut.•Colouel Fuller, C. 13., of Stoke Grange,
Oxon.

MONTRESOR—DICKINS—On the 25th instant. at St. James's
chvrch, Piccadilly, Lieut •Colonel Montresor, Grenadier
Guard 3. to Laura, daughter of the Rev. W. W. Dickins, rector
of Adisham, Kent.

DEATHS.

COX—On the 22nd instant, at Weymouth, Elizabeth, wife of
Lfeot.•Colonel Cox, late 56th Regt., aged 31.

FRAZER—On the 24nd instant, at Woolwich, Emma Lady
Frazer, widow of the late Sir Augustus Frazer, K.C.8.,
aged 71.

NELLEY—On the 10th instant, at Malta, Major Nelley, for-
merly of the 77th Regt., aged 57.
PLAYFAIR—On the 2nd instant, in Clarges•street, Piccadilly,
James George Playfair, Esq., M.D , formerly of Edinburgh.
RODEN—On the 23rd instant, at Bath, Julian Anne, Countess
Dowager of Roden, aged -2.
STEWART—On the Ath instant, at Pan, in France, Georgina
Eliza, daughter of the late Lieut.-Colonel Josiah Stewart, C. 8.,
aged 30.

WATCH, CLOCK, and CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTORY. 33 and 34, LUDGATE HILL, London.
Established 1749. —J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD
and SILVER WATCHES of every description, construction,
and pattern, invites attention to his magnificent and unprece-
dented display of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest
and best selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer,
Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical
Movements, jewelled, &c., with all the latest improvements,
mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold
and Silver Cases. The designs engraved upon many of the cases
are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu-
factory. If the important requisites, supe, lority 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
PAMPHLET, published by J. W. BENSON (and sent post
free on application), which contains sketches, prices, and direc•
tlons as to what Watch to buy, where to buy it, and how to use it.
Several hundred letters have been received from persons who
have bought Watches at this Manufactory, bearing testimony to
the correct performances of the same.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
From the Liverpool Journal, June 14.—" We would unhesi-
tating y recommend them to intending purchasers."
From the Leicester Journal, May 9. —" Having tried hit
watches, we are enabled to give them a first-rate character."
From the Merge Guardian, May 81.—" Speaking in some degree,
from experience, Mr, Benson's stock is scarcely to be equalled.'
From the Aberdeen Journal, August 31.—' Suitable for all
classes and purses."
From the Daily Telegraph, March 23.—" We have great plea-
sure in pointing out a watch manufactory where our friends can
purchase a good watch without paying an exorbitant price."
GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &c.
- 41 15s, 51155, to 151 lbs each. Gold
highlyfiniehed movements, et Gs
, 151 15s, to 40 guineas.
izontal Movements, Jewelled, ito.,
5;, fl 15a. to Al 5s each. Silver
led. jewelled movements, 31 10s,
101 10s, to 20 guineas.
teu with every Watch, and sent,
Ireland, Wales, or any pert of the
'ost•ottice or Bankers' order, made
and 34, Ludgate-hill, London.
Watch (dubs supplied. Old

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS
Unparalleled Remedies for Scorbutic Eruptions.—John
Nichol]. Dale•street, Liverpool, informs Professor Holloway he
was suffering for many years with scorbutic eruptions on both
arms. This painful complaint affected his bodily health; be
became seriously ill, and consulted the most eminent medical
practitioners in Liverpool without experiencing the slightest
relief, when he was advised to give these far-famed remedies a
trial, and in an inconceivably short time was curet—gratefully
rendering his testimony for the benefit of others similarly afflicted.
Sol I by all medicine-vendors throughout the world ; at
Professor Holloway's Establishment,. 244, Strand; tendon, and
80, Maiden-lane, New York; by A. Stamps, Conatautiaople; A.
Guidloy; Smyrna; and E.Muir, Malta.

ANNUAL REVENUE.

ONE;HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THOUSAND POUNDS.
Emma° Assugancss.
FOUR MILLIuNS AND THREE QUARTERS.
At the Division of Surplus, at 1 stMarch,lBsl3, a Policy for 1,0(04
effected at Ist March, 1832, was increased to 1,5711. 18a.
being at the rate of Two and a Quarter per cent, per annum on
the sum assured. This addition may be converted Into api etildt
payment, or applied in reduction of the future premiums..
Profits are divided Triennially, and belong wholly to Ufa
Assured.
Policies effected before Ist March next will receive Six Tears'
Additions at the Division of Surplus in 1882.
Copies of the Report by the Directors on the recent Dlds'on
of Surplus, and all information, msy be had on app.icitAton at
the Head Office or Agencies.
ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager.
WILLIAM FINLAY, Secretary.
Haan OFFIcz-28, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH.
OFFICE IN LONDON-26, POULTRY.
A. T. RITCHIE, Agent.

ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
HENRY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq., Cludrauol.
ROBERT BIDDULPH; Esq., Deputy Chairman,
A D VANTAGES :
The Lowest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System.
The Whole of the Profits divided among the Assured ever"
Fifth Year. _

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No Charge for Policy Stamps, nor for Service in the TeoMatlij
or Militia Corps.
Policies in force, upwards of 7,2G0.
The Assurance Fund amounts to 21,500,000. Income npirutts
of 1240.000 per Annum.
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The sum of t 397,000 was added to Policies at the last Dial•
sion, which produced an average Bonus of 467 per Cent, on the
Premiums paid. For particulars apply to
ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary,
6, New Bridge-street, Blackfriare.
ANNUAL PREMIUM to Assure 4100 ft.r the Whole Tern of

Life, with Perticipatiorlin the Profits..

Age. Prem.
t. 8. d.
15 .. 1 10 8
20 .. 1 14 7

A'e. Prem.
It e. d.
25 .. 1 19 0
31 .. 2 4 3

I. B.
35 10
40 .. 2 19

COMMERCIAL BANK OF LONDON.
LOTHBURY, and a, HENRIETTA-STREET, COO*
garden.
The Directors hereby give notice that a gENERAZ
MEETING of the Shareholders will be held at the Banktor
house of the Company in Lothbury nn TUESDAY, the 16th Of
December next, at One o'Clock precisely, to elect a Director tn
the room of Edward Oxenford. b:sq., and that Herbert Taylot,
Esq. (nt the firm of David Taylor and Sons, Mark•lane), who is
a duly qualified Proprietor. hes announced his intention of offer•
ing himself as a candidate for the vacant seat.
By order of the Board,
A. R. CUTBELL, Manager.

22nd November, 1856.

RADIATING and REFLECTING STOVE.
WILLIAM S. BURTON'S New Register Stove combinds
completely the well known principles of both Stephens's and
S3lvester's celebrated patent stoves, while it has others equally
valuable which are peculiarly its own, and for which a patent
has been granted. Its reflecting and radiating powers are per-
fect, it is very simple and cannot be put out of order, consumes
but little fuel, is most cleanly and cheerful in use, while its
general appearance, no fender being needed. is most imposing.
Prices. complete, black or bronzed, from al 105.; bright, 141. ss.
and upwards. One may be seen in action in his show-monis.
which contain such an ssaortment of tenders, stoves, ranges,
fire-irons, and general ironmongery u cannot be approached
elsewhere, either for variety, novelty, beauty of design, or ex-
quisiteness of workmanship. Bright stoves. with bronzed
ornaments and two se's of bars, 41. 14s. to PA. 13s. ; ditto, with
ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars, 51. ss. to 221. Bronzed
fenders, with standards, 's. to 51. 12s. steel fenders, 21. 15e. to
111 ; ditto, with rioh ormolu ornaments, 21. 16a. to 181. Firs.
Irons from Is. 9d. the set to 41. 4s.
TEDSTEADS, BEDDING, and FURNI-
TURE.—WILLIAd S. BURTON'S Stock on show of Iron
and Brass Bedsteads and Children's Cots stands unrivalled
either for extent, beauty of design, or moderateness of prices.
He also supplies Bedding and Bed Hangings of guarantee
quality and workmanship.
Portable Folding Bedsteads, from 12s. 64.; Patent Iron Bed.
steads, fitted with dovetail joints and patent sacking. from 155.;
and Cots, from 235. each. Handsome Ornamental Iron act
Brass Bedsteads, in great variety, from $2 Bd. to £2(.
A Halt Tester Patent Iron Bedstead, three feet wide, with
Bedding, ac., complete--
Bedstead 4l 4 6
Chintz furniture 0 14 0
Paillasse, wool mattress, bolster, and pillow
• pair of cotton sheets, three blankets, and a
coloured counterpane
cs 14 4

A double bedstead. same AG 3 0
If without Half-Tester and Furniture—
Single bed, complete 8 13 9
Double bed. complete
LAMPS a NIODERATEUR, from 6s. to 27 71;
WILLIAM S. BURTON has collected from the different
makers here and in France a variety that defies competition.
As many imported from France are inferior in the works.
William S. Burton selects at Paris from the best makers only.
and he can guarantee each lamp he sells u perfect in all its
parts.
His Stock comprises also en extensive assortment of EMAIL 4
CAMPHINE, PALMER'S, and all other LAMPS.
Pure Colza Oil. 4s. Bd. per gallon.
Palmer's Candles, 91d. per
Patent Campbine, 4s. per gallon.
Thelate additions to these extensivepremiass
the largest in Europe) are of such a character tl
EIG H 1 HOUSES is devoted to thed isplay of thi
oent stock of GENERAL HOUSE I RON MONO!
Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Br
Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads.
IFledbangings;, so arranged in Sixteen Large 5'
afford to parties furnishing facilities In the
that cannot be hoped for elsewhere.
Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free.
No. 39, OXFORD•STREET ; 1, la. 2,
81LIKET ; 4,6, and 0, PEBAra-PLAGE.

accurate titne-keepera. 31 lb., .1
Lever Watches. Jewelled and
81 As, 101 10., !21 lila, 141 14s,
SILVER WATCHES, Hnrii
exact titne•keepers, 21 2s. 21 13
Lever Watches, highly tinlshe
41 10s. 51 !OR, 71 10s, 8/ 10s. li
A Two Years' Warrenty glvi
carriage paid, to Scotland, Jr
k ing.inm, upon receipt of Poe
payable to J. W. BENSON, 39
Merckants, Shippers, and
Mikan' talon in Exchange.
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IHE SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Insiliuted
AccuxtuATED FUNDS—ONE MILLION STERLING.

nines (alreedy b 1!
:ter that the entire gr
of the most magnfil.
ONG ERY (ineludini
Ls, Brushes, Turnery,
,ends. Bedding, and
ge Show-rooms as 111
selection of geidi
S.
, and 3, NEWMAN
Xstablished