The Press.
London, England, 1857-03-28 00:00:00

Progress of the Company from its
Pulicies Issued. Amount.

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From Jan., 1847, to end of 1651 .. 9,150 .... 553,303
From Jan., 1852, to end of 1553 .. 3,257 .... 679,351
From Jan., 1855, to end of 1656 .. 2,606 679,011

Ten Years ...... 9,012
6,969 Policies are now in force, assuring £1,4111,898.
JAMES INOI.IS, Secretary.

1,811,665

£l,OOO IN CABE OF DEATH,
A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £3 PER WEER,
In the event of INJURY by ACCIDENTS of every description,
may be secured ban Annual Payment of £3 for a Policy In
E RAILWAY PASSENGERS'
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Smaller Amounts may be secured by proportionate payments.
No Charge for Stamp Duty.
Railway Accidents alone may be insured against by the
Journey or by the Year at all the principal Railway Stations,
where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had;
and of the Provincial Agents ; and at the Head Office, London.
N.B. The usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum
paid as Compensation for Accidents, £22,722.
WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary.
Railway Passengers' Assurance Company,
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament,
Office, 8, Old Broad-street, E.S.

CELEBRATED HAIR PREPARATIONS.
ALF.X. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, easily applied,
being the beet in the world ; sold from 3s. Bd. ; sent free for 54
■twmps.—ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DESTROYER, or Depilatory,
for removing superfluous hair from the face, neck, arms, and
bands, 3s. fid. per bottle ; sent for stamps, free by post, eight
extra.—Also, ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, or Pernodore,
from Is. the packet; free, fourteen stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 1,
Little Queen•etreet, High Holborn. Wholesale Agent, I3ARCLAY,
Fars ingdon•atreet.

DA.VIES'S CANDLES, 6d. and 6id per lb. ;
genuine4Sperm, 2s. 2d.; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d.; beet
Wax, 2s. ed.; line British Wax or Sperm, is. 5d.; German Wax,
ls. 3d. ; Botanic Wax' ls. Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. Id. per
lb. ; Composite, 9d., 10d., Ild., and 114 d.; Moulds, Bd. ; Palmer's
Metallic, one or two wicks, 94d. ; Magnums. 10d.; Yellow Soap,
405., 445., 485., and 52s per 1121bs. ; old Brown Windsor, le. 9d.
Wpacket; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; lloney,ls. 4d.; White
Windsor, Is. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d.; Argand Oil, ss. Od.
per gallon; French, 4s. 9d.—for Cash,

At M. P. DAVIES and SO]
63, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, Charing•croi

T W. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and
0. CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and 34, LUD-
GATE 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 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, <to., 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 Menu.
factory. If the important requisites, supei iority of finish, corn.
Dined 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 same.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
From the 3forning Post, Oct. SO, 1856.—" Exhibits exquisite
artistic feeling in ornamentation, and perfection of mechanism
in structure."

From the 3forning Chroniele, Oct. 80.—" Excellence of design
•nd perfection in workmanship."
From the Morning Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute
which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualities of his manu.
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 timekeepers, 91 ILs, 41 15s, 61155, to 151 15s each. Gold
Lever Watches, jewelled and highly•finished movements, et 6s,
81 Bs, 101 10s, 11l 12., 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas.
SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &0.,
exact time-keepers, 2125, 91 los, 31 ISa, to 51 be each. Silver
Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 10s,
41 10s, 51 10s, 71 10s, 81 10s. 101 10s, to 20 guineas.
A Two Years' Warranty giveu with every Watch, and sent,
carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the
langdozu, upon receipt of Post:office or Bankers' order, made
payable to J. W. BENSON, 33. and 34, Ludgate.hill, London.
Merchants, Sw Clubs Old

pa auto w J. Tv. ri r., N3ln4, 33 and 34, Ludgste•hill, London.
Merchants, Shippers, and
Watches taken in Backup). Watch (Übe supplied, 0