The Press.
London, England, 1856-04-26 00:00:00

SCOTCH SPUN SILKS

FOR LADIES' and CHILDREN'S SPRING
and SUMMER WEAR, in all the CLAN TARTANS and
newest Fancy Patterns. made in_rmanent colours and an extra
quality, expressly for SCOTT ADIE.

Aluo, TARTAN IRISH POPLINS, in great choice, at

SCOTT ADIES ROYAL CLAN TARTAN, SCOTCH
SHAWL, and WATERPROOF CLOAK WAREHOUSE, 115,
REGENT-STREET, corner of VIGO STREET.
Patterns sent to the country free.

THE BEST AND CHEAPEST
in England are to be obtained of

TEAS

PHILLIPS and COMPANY, Tea Merchants,
8, KING WILLIAM-STREET, CITY, LONDON.

STRONG CONGOU TEAS-2s. bd., 2s. 10d., 30., 3s. 2d.
A general Price-Current is published every month, containing
all the advantages of the London. Markets, and is sent free by
post on application.
SUGARS are supplied at market prices.
TEAS and COFFEES to the value of 40s. or upwards sent
carnage free to any railway station or market town in England.

DEAFNESS.—The only medal awarded at
the Great Exhibition of 1851 (for Acoustic Instruments,
was to F. C. REIN, for his new ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS
for the DEAF. They are made of different power, to suit ox
treme and every degree of Deafness. To bo procured only of the
sole inventor and maker, F. C. Rein,loB, Strand, nearly opposite
Exeter-hall, where the Instrument can be tried and numerous
testimonials seen, amongst molly one from the Right Hon. Sir
John Patteson, one of her Meinstv's Privy Councillors

212° kfILNERS' HOLDFAST
111 and FIRE-RESISTING SAFES (non-conducting
and vapourising), with all the improvements, under their Quad-
ruple Patents of 181041-54 and 1833, including their Gunpowder-
Proof Solid Lock and Door (without which no Safe is secure).
The Strongest, Best, and Cheapest Safeguards extant.
MILKERS' PHUtNIX (2120) SAFE WORKS, LIVER-
POOL, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show-
rooms, 8 and 8, Lord-street, Liverpool. London Depot, 44,
Moorgate-street, City. Circulars free by post.

Sold also by HOBBS, ASHLEY, and CO.,
97, CHEAPSIDE.

The Best Food for Children,lnvalids, and Others.
ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY,
for making superior BarlepWater in Fifteen Minute. h••
not only obtained the Patronage of her Majesty and the Royal
Family, but has become of general use to every class of the
community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as au emi-
nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and
Invalids. Much approved for making a delicious custard-pudding
and excellent for thickening broths or soups.
ROBINSON'S PATENT GROATS
for more than thirty years have been held in constant and
increasing public estimation as the purest farina of the oat,
and as the best and most valuable preparation for making a pure
and delicate gruel, which forms a light and nutritious supper
for the aged, is a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of
general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternately with the Patent
Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children.
Prepared only by the Patentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILLF,
and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 64, Red Lion-street, Holborn,
London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others,
n town and country, in packets of 6d. and Is., and in family
canisters at 25., Os., and 10s. eaoh.

SATURDAY;

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UNITY JOINT-STOCK MUTUAL
BANKING ASSOCIATION.
COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS.
THE ROYAL CHARTER of this Institution baying been
received, the BANK will COMMENCE BUSIN ESS on Thursday.
the Ist of May, at the Cheif Offices, Unity-buildings, 10, Cannon,
street, City; and at the Liecester•square branch, 1, New
Coventry•street,

TERMS 'OF BUSINESS.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS.—lnterest at the rate of 2 per cent
will be allowed upon the minimum monthly balances when the
balance has not been below 3001 at any time during the half
ear; 1 per cent. when the balance is below 30(,l. Accounts will
be made up each halt-year ending 30th of June and 31st of
December.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES.—In addition to the above-named
fixed rate of interest, there will be paid, after each half•yearly
meeting, as interest on the minimum monthly balances, a sum
equal to the profits paid to the sharenolders, viz. 50 per cent.
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS.—Amounts from 51. and upwards will
be taken upon deposit at call, and interest allowed thereon at 1
per emit below the rate of discount at the Bank of England,
but the maximum not to exceed 5 per cent. This late of interest
exceeds that allowed by the Savings Banks, while the system
presents the additional advantage that the amount deposited or
any part thereof can always be removed without notice.
Money will be received on deposit for fixed periods, at rates to
be agreed upon.
By order, GEORGE CHAMBERS, General Manager.
Chief Offices, UNITY-BUILDINGS, 10, Cannon•street, City,
April 22, 1866.

KENT MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.

QUEEN-STREET PLACE, NEW CANNON STREET,
London. April 25, ittsB,
NOTICE is hereby given, that the ORDINARY ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING of the above Society will be held at the
London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, in the City of London, on
TUESDAY, the Gth day of May, 1850, at Two o'clock precisely,
for the purpose of receiving and considering the Annual Reports
of the Directors and Auditors, and for transacting the other bu-
siness required to be transacted by the Deed of Settlement and
Rules of the Society and the Acts of Parliament under which the
Society is enrolled and incorporated.
GEORGE CUMMING, Manager.
N.B. The new business transacted since last Annual Meeting
amounts to upwards of 6,2001. a year; making the gross income
of the Society above 24,8001. a year.

PARTICULAR
to address at full length BENJAMIN EDGINOTON,
2, DUKE-STREET. SOUTHWARK. ➢IARQUEES, TENTS,
and RICK-CLOTHS.

CRIMEAN TENTS.—A large quantity, suitable for gardens,
lawns, &0., to be sold at greatly reduced prices. Twelve test
square, td.; thirty-three feet in circumference, 31. Iss. To be
seen erected at BENJAMIN EDGINGTON'S, 2, Duke-street,
Southwark.

1111 E FORTY-SEVEN SHILLING SUITS
1 made to order, from Scotch Heather and Cheviot Tweeds,
all wool and thoroughly shrunk, by B. BENJAMIN, Merchant
Tailor, 74, hegent-street.
THE PELISSIER OVERCOATS, 21s. and 285.,
adapted for the season ; the Two-Guinea Dress or Frock Coins ;
the Guinea Dress Trousers; and the kialf-Guinea Waistcoat.—
A perfect lit guaranteed.

NOVELTIES FOR THE SPRING.
Rich FLOUNCED SILK DRESSES, 18 yards in the
dress, with woven patterns on the flounces. 52.. Gd. and 555. td.
Elegant Flounced and Bayadere Chene Silks in all the new
colourings.
Special Novelties for Court Costume in Moire Antiques, Pom-
padour and Chene.
A beautiful assortment of Plain Silks in every shade, includ-
ing the new colours, Mer d'Azotf," Orbs Russe,
Dupes for Court Trains (specially manufactured'h of the most
elegant designs.
Ball and Evening Dresses in every light material, including
a large assortment of French Plumete, Tambour mud Broches,
Tarlatan Muslins, with or without flounces, from Us. upwards.
New Walking•dresses in Tissue de Chene, Bareges and
Muslin. of every description.
ISEWF.LL and CO. COMPTON-HOUSE, Fifth-street and
Old Compton-street, hobo.

BEDSTEADS, BATHS, AND LAMPS.
WILLIAM S. BURTON has SIX LARGE SHOW.
ROOMS devoted exclusively to the Separate Display of Lamps,
Baths, and Metallic Bedsteads. The stock of each is at once
the largest, newest, and most varied ever submitted to the
public, and marked at prices proportionate with those that hare
tended to make his establishment the most distinguished in this
country.
Bedsteads irom 12s 6d to 1210 s each
Shower-baths from
Lamps (Moderateur) from 6s Od to 61 63 each
(All other kinds at the same tate )
Pure Colza Oil 4s 8d per gallon
THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR
L SILVER.—The Real NICKEL SILVER, introduced twenty
years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when plated by the patent
process of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all comparison
the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed
as such, either usefully or ornamentally, as by no possible teat
can it be distinguished from real silver.
Fiddle or Thread or
Old Silver Brunswick King's
Pattern. Pattern. Pattern.
Table Spoons and Forks, per doz. Ms. 4ss. 60s.
Dessert ditto and ditto
Tea ditto
fea and Coffee Sets, Cruet and Liqueur Frames, Waiters,
Candlesticks, Ac., at proportionate prices. All kinds of Replaung
done by the patent process.
CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED.
Fiddle. Thread. King s
Table Spoons and Forks, per dozen.. 12s. .. 295. .. ".•
Dessert ditto and ditto
Tea ditto
The alterations and additions to these extensive premises (al.
ready by far the largest in Europe), which occupies the whole of
.
last sear, are of such a character that the entire of MOM
HOUSES is devoted to the display of the moat magnificent stock
of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY (including Cutler',
Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes and Turnery,
Lampe and Gaseliers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, and Bedding),
so arranged in Sixteen Large Show-rooms as to afford to parses
furnishing facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be
hoped for elsewhere.
Illustrated Catalogues sent (per post) free.
No. 39, OXFORD.STREET ; 1, It, 2, and 5, NEWMA
sr Mar; and 4,5, and 6, PERRY'S-PLACE. Established 1

MINT'

Aritff, 26; 1836.

DAWSON AND SONS
Wie regularly forward TUE PRESS Nawspaper by the
morning, Evening, and Foreign Mails to all parts of the United
Kingdom, India, Australia, and Foreign Countries.
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City, London.
ESTABLISHED 1809.

THE NEW NOVELS.
Now ready at all the Libraries,
JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.
By the Author of " The Head of the Family," lac. a role.
MODERN SOCIETY IN ROME. ByJ. R.
BESTE, Esq., Author of " The Wabash," ,ke. rms.
MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.
By the Author of " Woman's Devotion." S vols.
" We recommend all who are in search of a fascinating novel
to read this work. There are a freahness and originality about
A quite charming."—Atlonamm.
BANK AND BEAUTY ; or, the Young
Baroness. S vols.
" The story of the • Young Baroness' is suro to be attractive
to the mass of novel•readers."—Literary Gazette.
LILLIESLEAF : the Concluding Passages
in the Life of Mrs.lidargaret Maitland, of Suuuyside. New and
Cheaper Edition, in one VOL, Ins. 6d., bound.

HURST and BLACKETT, Publishers, Successors to
Henry Colburn.

Just published,
_12m0., cloth, price be., or by post free,

- -- •
IMPORTANT WORK ON THE PROPHECIES
•,,* A Refutation, based on Scripture and Hemion, of the Pro-
phetical Theories held by Elliott, Cumming, Molyneux,
and others, relating to the War and the Millennion.
ISRAEL IN THE PAST, THE PRESENT,
ANL) THE FUTURE ' • or, Lectures on the Restoration of
the Jews. By THOMAS HUTTON, F. 0.5., Captain, Bengal
Army.
Edinburgh: MOODIE and LOTHIAN. London: HAMILTON,
ADAMS, and Co.

Is published this day, price Is. boards, post tree,
THE UNSPEAKABLE ; an authentic Auto-
I biography.—" This is au amusing little story."—Britannia.
"'fhe characters are well individualised, and there is something
occasionally in its humour and Dutch patiting that reminds us
of Smollett's best stories. Its lterary merit is high above the
average."—The Era. " A number of scenes; some ludicrous,
some painful.'— The Press. " The incidents are highly romantic
and the construction of the story is skilful."— Weekly Times.
' An offering of gratitude from the Author to Mr. Hunt. of New
Burlington•street who cured him of the habit of stammering, and
whose system and mode of treatment he recommends."—The
Atheneum. London: CHARLES H. CLARKE, 48a, Paternoster-
row, and all Booksellers.

GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH'
USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY.
And pronounced by HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be
THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED.
Sold by all C handlers. Grocers, &c. &c.

FORD'S EUREKA SH IRTS.—" "The Eureka
la the most unique anti the only perrect fitting shirt made."
observer.—Best quality, six for 405.; second quality, six for 31s.
If washed ready for use, 2s. extra. CAUTION :—Ford's Eureka
shirts are stamped, " 3s, Poultry, London," without which none
are genuine. Catalogues, with partioulars,postfreet.—kUCHAßD
FORD, 38, POULTRY, London.

SISAL CIGARS! SISAL CIGARS!!
at GOODRICH'S Cigar, Tobacco, and Snuff Stores (estab-
lished 1780), 407, OXFORD.STREET, London, near SOHO-
SQUARE. Box, containing fourtreen line Sisal Cigars for
Is. Ad.; at free, six stamps extra. None are genuine unless
signed "H. N. GOODRICH." A large Stock of the most ap
proved Brands.

INDIA SHAWLS.--FARMER and ROGERS
respectfully announce that their extensive Establishment
contains the largest and most magnificent collection in England,
comprising all the latest designs in CASHMERE, GOLD
DELHI, IJKNARES, DECCA, and LAHORE SHAWLS and
SCARFS. the most economical and the most. costly. All goods
marked in plain figures. India Shawls bought and exchanged.—
The GREAT SHAWL and CLOAK EMPORIUM, 171,173, 175,
REGENT-STREET.

FIRST CLASS MODERATOR LAMPS.-
NEW ASSORTMENT fur the SEASON at greatly RE-
IKCED PRICES. Elegant ORMOLU MIRRORS, with
Branches. Candelabra Chandeliers for Gas or Candles, Gl.tss
'mitres. TABLE GLASS of every kind, including the new
Patent Imitative Ice, Foreign Flower Vases, and other orna-
ments. Lamps for India. Old Lamps taken In exchange or con
vetted into Candelabra for 21s. each.— T. IL Grimes and Co.,
83, NEW BOND-STREET, Three Doors from Oxford-street.
Cuh only.

CHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER
1,7 WATER. Having leased the Holy Well Spring at Malvern,
renowned for its puity, J. S. and Co can now produce a Seltzer
Water with all the CHEMICAL and MEDICINAL properties
which have rendered the Nassau Spring so celebrated. They
continue manufacturing Soda, Magnesia, and Potass Waters
and Lemonade, at Loudon, Liverpool. Bristol, and Derby.
Every bottle is protected by a Red Label bearing their signature.

HAIR DESTROYER.-1, Little Queen-street,
High Holborn.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY, for re-
moving effectually auperfluous hair from the face, neck, arms,
and hands, without the slightest injury to the akin. A. R. will
warrant it not to irritate the flesh in the smallest degree, and
the hair to be entirely destioyed.—Sold in bottles at
fit 6d., and 10s. ed., or applied at the Hair-Dyeing Establish•
meat as above. Forwarded for stamps;

O.
LDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUNIBIA,
acknowledged for the last thirty years to be the most eftc-
tut remedy produced for restoring the hair and promoting the
growth of whiskers and moustaches, has received recently most
sistinguished patronage from the Ladies for the feature it pos-
sesses in not soiling the most delicate headdress or bonnet. For
children it is invaluable, forming the basis of a beautiful head of
hair. In bottles, 38.6 d., 65., and lls. Wholesale and retail, 13,
Wellington•stroot North, Strand.

THE PRESS.

New Bnrlington•etreet, April.

MR. BENTLEY'S
LIST OF NEW WORKS