The Press.
London, England, 1857-03-14 00:00:00

street: and Dide-street.

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FIRE BRANCH.—The Fire Premium in 1856 amounted to
about 140,11001., placing the Company among the very largest
offices in the kingdom; indeed, it is believed that there are only
three or four offices which equal it in fire revenue. Insurances
are received upon nearly i l descriptions of property in the
United Kingdom, the colonies, and most foreign countries; the
rates of iireniium are exceedingly moderate, and governed in
each case by a careful consideration of the risk proposed.
LIFE IIItANCIL—The Life Revenue during the past year
amounted to shout 40.0001., the new premiums alone exceeding
10,0001. A bonus was declared in 1854 of W. per cent. per annum
on the sum assured, averaging about eighty per cent. of the
premiums paid, being one of the largest ever declared. All the
insurances effected during the present year will participate in
the next bonus iu 1859.

The paid•up mid Invested capital, including life funds, amounts
to nearly half a million sterling.
l'EltcY M. DOVE, Manager.
JOIIN B. JOIINSTON, Secretary to the London Board.

LAW LIF E ASSURANCE OFFICE,
Fleet•utreet, London, March 2, 135`..

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NOTICE is hereby given, that the Books for the f HANSI. ER
of SHARES in this Society will be closed on Thursday, the 10th
instsnt, and will be reopened on Wednesday, the nth day of
April nest.
The Dividends for the year 185 G will be payable on and after
Monday, the tlth day of April nett.
By order of the Directors,
WILLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary.

THE PEOPLE'S PROVIDENT
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
For the Assurance of Lives, and the Guarantee of Fidelity in

Sittnitiona of Trust.
Capital, Half a Million. lievecue, 50,0001. per annum.
CHAIRMAN - George Alexander nonillion, Esq., M.P.
Every information may be obtained on application at the chief
Office, 2. Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.

IJERFECT FREEDOM FROM COUGH is
secured by
DR. LOCOrK'S PULMONIC WAFERS.
To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable
for strengthening the voice. Price Is. lid., 2s. lid., and lis.
per box. Sold by all medicine venders.

JW. BENS ON'S WATCH. CLOCK, and
s CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 93 and 94, LUD-
GATE HILL, London. Established 1749.
.1. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER
WATCHES of every description, construction, and pattern
invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dis-
play 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, Jtc., with all the latest improvements,
mounted in superbly-finished engine-turned and engraved Gold
and Silver Cases. rbe designs engraved upon many of the cases
are by eminent artists, and can only be obtained at this Manu-
factory. If the important requisites, aupei iority 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 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
the correct performances of the 88,1110.