The Press.
London, England, 1857-06-27 00:00:00

SATURDAY,

SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

ESTABLISHXD 1431..

The TwiENTY•SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING of this Society
was held In Edinburgh, on the t tlt May, David J. Thompson,
Esq., in the chair. The Report by the Directors stated, that
the number of Policies issued during the year ending Ist March
last, was 636, the sums thereby assured being 300,4401., and the
Annual Premiums thereon, 9,1ti91. all of which exceed, in every
particular, those of the previous year.
The Invested Funds of the Society amount to £1,029,604
The Annual Revenue, to .. £176,411
The Existing Assurances, to .. £4,862,096
Copies of the Report may now be obtained at the Society's
offices.
BORT. CHRISTIE, Manager.
Head Office, 26, St. Andrew.square, Edinburgh. London Office,
26, Poultry, E.C.
ARCHD. T. RITCHIE, Agent.
Western London Office, 6a, James's•st. Westbourne•terrace, W.
CHARI.ES B. I.lArEll, Solicitor, Agent.

SPECIAL AGEN CY.—The CON STITU TION
LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION issues Policies upon
the principle of SUSTENTATION, by which the Assured are
by right entitled to an absolute provision, under circumstances
of inability to continue the payment of their premiums, against
the prevention 01 their Policies from lapse or forfeiture.
Applications from persons of respectability and active busi-
ness habits for Agencies in Town or Country are requested to
be made at the (Mice.
FRANCIS NORTON FRITH, Manager.
7, New Coventrystreet, Leicester-square, London, W.C.

ITOItTICUL'TUItAL INIPLEMENTS and
11 GARDEN TOOLS of every description for the amateur
or practical gardener, and of warranted quality. Deane, Dray
and Co., have prepared for the present season a new luxe.
TRATED PRICED LIST of the above (to be obtained gratis on
application, or post free), including Lawn Mowing Machines,
Garden Engines, Boyd's Patent Self-acting and Vulcan Scythes,
Garden Rollers (from 3ne.), Flower Stands, Garden Seats, &c.
Galvanised Game Nett,ng from bd. per yard. Ornamental Wire
Work made to order, Garden Arches, Flower Baskets, &c.
London agents for Liogham's Permanent Labels, price from
Is. per box, containing WO; also Sayuor's celebrated Pruning
Knives.
Deane, Dray and Co., (opening to the Monument), London
Bridge, E.C. Established, A.D. MO.

QOLERA and AMONTILLADO SHERRIES,
GUARANTEED, 1834 Vintage, 613. per Dozen.
QUEEN ISABELLA'S favourite WIN FS, as used at the
ROYAL TABLE OF SPAIN.

These Wines are totally distinctive in their characters, the
Solera possessing great body and richness ; the Amontillado
peculiar delicacy and dryness, combined with full nutty flavour,
each possessing in common all the qualities of first-class Wines,
rendering them at once the finest Sherries ever imported, and
eminently suited to the palate of those who are able to appre-
ciate and enjoy Wines of a really high class character.
A Pint Sample of both Wales for 45.6 d. Packages allowed
fur when returned. Terms—Cash.
Country Orders must contain a remittance. Cheques to be
crossed " Bank of London."
J. L. DENMAN, Wife anti Spirit Importer, 65, Fenchurch -
street, London. Counting-house Entrance, first door on the
left up Railway-place.

RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED
WITHOUT A TRUSS.—DR. BARKER'S celebrated
REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France,
and Vienna; and from its great success in private practice is
now made known as a public duty through the medium of the
press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex,
of any age, however bad or long standing, it is equally appli-
cable, effecting a cure in a few days, without Inconvenience,
and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with
trusses. Sent post free to any part of the world, with instruc-
tions for use, on receipt of 10s. 6.1. by post-office order,or stamps,
by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Brook-street, Holborn,
London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro-
ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High
Chancellor.

JW. BENSON'S WATCH, CLOCK, and
. CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY, 33 and 34, LUD•
GATE-HII.L, London. Established 1740.
J. W. BENSON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER
WATCHES of every description, constriction, and pattern
invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented dis-
play of Watches, which is admitted to be the largest and
beat selected Stock in London. It consists of Chronometer,
Duplex, Patent, Detached Lever, Horizontal, and Vertical
Movements, jewelled, dc., with all the latest improvements,
mounted in superblydiniahed 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, 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
tree on 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
he 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 Morning Chronicle, Oct. 30.—" Excellence of design
and perfection in workmanship."
From the Morning Adrertiser, 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 •
►arge amount of public patronage."
From the Globe, Nov. 3.—" All that can be desired in finish,
taste, and design."
GOLD WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, Sc.
accurate time-keepers, Si as, 41 15s, 51 15s, to 151 15s each. Gold
Lever Watches.jeweiled. and highly-finished movements, El 6s,
81 Ss, 101 Ws, 121 :2s, 141 14s, 161 16s, to 40 guineas.
SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &e.,
exact time-keepers, 21 2s. 21 15s, SI 15s, to 51 5s each. Silver
Lever Watches, highly finished, jewelled movements, 31 lOs,
4110 s, 51 10s, 7110 s, 8110 s. 101 10s, to 20 guineas.
A Two Years' Warranty giveu with every Watch, and sent,
earring* paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the
kingdom, upon receipt of PostotSce or Bankers' order, made
payable to J. W. BENSON, 39 and 34, Ludgate•hill, London.
Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. 014
Watches taken in Exchange.

TtJNE 27, 1857.

ee-wir ft* C T S
u This subject being under the consideration of a Select
Committee of the Flonse of Cbminons, the ManufaCturers and
Contractors, who, feeling a deep interest in the inquiry, have
associated themselves for the purpose of watching the proceed-
ings, are desirous of obtaining information from those best ac-
quainted with the working of the present system.
It has been stated that favouritism is exercised; that the
conditions of a contract are arbitrarily and sometimes tyranni-
cally enforced, whilst, at other times, they are evaded with
impunity; that the inspection is sometimes made by ignorant
or unqualified examiners, and sometimes by venal officers
acting under Improper influences, and from whose decision
there is no appeal. It is desirable that these imputations upon
officials. if true, should be established by evidence before the
Committee now sitting. It is also desirable that information
be supplied as to the sale of stores, &c., in the several De-
partmeuts, whether by Anetion or by Private Contract; with
the original price of the artiele—what it produced on sale—and
at what cost it could be replaced to the Government.
Those possessing information upon these points are respect-
ally invited to oommtrniqaffipersonally, or by letter, with
JAMES ACLAND,
June, DAL

16, Cannon•atreet, Cl4•,l;ondon.

EAL SPANISH MANTILLAS.

n A. BLACKBORNE Invites the Nobility and Gentry to
inspect a Choice Assortment of the above Mantillas that he
has just imported from Spain.—The Original Spanish Depot,
Sea, SOUTH AULLKY-STREET, Grosvenorsguare.

SHIRTS of long cloth, linen, and coloured
tlauftel, UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY AND ACCURACY IN THE
Fir, are cut out on the premises, and the sizes registered for
future orders, by POPE and PLANTE, 4, WATERLOO-Pl./WE,
PALL-MALL.

VO MORE GREY HAlR—Themost
11 wonderful diseoxe4 of tte present age is ITNWIN and
ALBERT'S 'COLUMBIAN HAIR DTE. It changes red or
grey hair to a permanent and natural brown or black. Its ap-
plication is most easy ; it is as harmless as pure water, and yet
its extraordinary power upon the hair is so effective and instan-
t aneous that the hair is coloured permanently the moment it is,
touched by the dye. Sold in cases at is. 6d., 7s. Cd., 10s. M.,
poi 44, at ONWIN and ALBERT'S, 24, Piccadilly.
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TOURISTS AND TRAVELLERS, 77
Exposed to the scorching rays of the um and boatel partiolgat
or dust, will find '
TOWLANTYS RALYDOR a moatrefier
shing
Preparation fbr the Complexion, dlarelling the cloud of
laugu r anti relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and
immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored
elattieity and healthful state of the akin. Freckles, tan, spots,
?tropics, flushes, and discoloratione are eradicated by its ap-
plication; and in cases of sunburn, or stings of insects, its
s,irtues have long been acknowledged. Price 4s. Bd. and ds. nd.
Per bottle.
The heat of summer also frequently communicates a dryness
t) the hair and a tendency to fall A.wltiolt may be completely
obviated by the use of
ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL,
a delightfully-fragrant sad transparent preparation ; and, as an
luvigorawr and Purifier of the Hair, beyond all precedent.
Hold by A. Rowland and Sons, 21), kIATTON-GARDEN,
London; sad by Chemists and Perfumers.

AT- -LETTE WAR E.
SCIILLTAM S. 1111116 TOM Win cost; LARGE SHOW-12008
devoted exclnsively to the display of BATHS and TOILETTE
WARE. The stock of each is at once the largest, rewest, and
most varied ever submitted to the Pablie, and marked at prices
proportionate with those that have tended to make this establish-
ment the most distinguished in this cour try. Portable Showers,
7s. dd.; Pillar Showers, 31. to 51.; Nursery, 15s. to 825.;
Sponging, 1.45. to 325.; Hip, les. to Ala. 6d. A large assort.
mesh of Gas Furnace, Hot and Cold Plunge, Vapour, and Camp
Mower Baths. Toilette Wars in great variety, toNerlia. dd. to
455. the set of three.
HEALTHY and LUXURIOUS BED.—Tile
Patent RHEIOCLINE; or, EASY SPRING BED, yields
an equal, gentle, and grateful support and test to all parts of
the body, is remarkably e:tianly, and so freely ventilated that
even in long illnesses it cannot become heated or unwholesome,
anal. iudeed for comfort and health superior to the air, water,
or any other bed. The " Portable Rb,eiocline," forming instan-
taneously either a settee, couch, or bed, is invaluable to an in-
valid. Price 61. 10s.
WILLIAM S. BURTON'S NEW LIST of BEDS, BEDDING,
and BEDSTEADS is NOW READY, and min be bad gratis.
The quality of beds, mattresses, de., of every description he
Is able to guarantee; they are made on the premises, in the
presence of customers; their prices are in harmony with those
Which have tended to make his house-ironmongery establish-
ment the niost extensive in the kingdom.
Feather beds
German spring mattresses ... • .. 2 8 0 .. 1 0 0
Patent Ritelocline Beds
Horse hair mattresses
Wool mathesses .. 0 7 6 .. 4 9 0
Mock tnittresses 0 6 6 .. 0 18 0
Best Alva and cotton mattresses .. 0 6 6 .. 0 19 0
Sheets per pair .. 0 1 6 .. 2 6 0
Blankets each .. 0 S 0 .. 1 4 0
Toilet quilts • .. 0 4 0 .. 1 7 C
COntiterpanes • 0 2 6 .. 015 0
Portable folding bedsteadli • • .. 012 6 .. 415 0
Patent iron bedsteadievAsitie
jointsdovs•til
Ornamental brass ditto
Chil..ren's Cots
Bedhangings, in every variety per set 0 11 0 10 0 0
DS.PIER AIACHE and IRON TEA TRAYS.
;An hasortspetit of TEA TEATS and WAITERS wholly
unprecedented, whether as to extent, variety or novelty.
New Oval Papier Bich() Trays,
per sopa three from 20s. to 10 guineas
Ditto, Iron ditto from 13s. to 4 guineas
~90flite41#106, (MAP.. -from 7s. 6d.
Round anti Gothic Waiters, Cake and Bread Baskets, equally low.
In tires* Premises, Ibrinea of Elgin limier's, is on show the
;meet magnitleent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMON-
GERY, with Cutler", Nlokel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths,
Brusbe', turnery, Oloeks. Candelabra, Lamps, Gaseliers, Iron
and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, &ad Bedhangings, so arranged
in Mixteeer Large Show-rooms as t • afford to parties fernishin g
faeilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for
elsewhere.
Illustrated Catalo(tues dent per post) free.
No. 3e, OXFORD4PREET (W); 1. lk, 2, and 3, NEWMAN-
STRE 4,0, aui, 4, PIIROTS-PLACE, Lpadon.—Ertab.
lished ldiO. '• "-:i

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