The Press.
London, England, 1857-05-16 00:00:00

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

From the Morning 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 Advertiser, Nov. I.—" The high repute
which Mr. Benson has obtained for the qualities of his menu.
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."
001.1) WATCHES, Horizontal Movements. Jewelled, &c.
accurate timekeepers, 31 15s, 41 15s, 51155, to 111 I:,s each. Gold
Lever Watches, jeweled and highlrlintahed movements, CI Gs,
81 813, 101 10s.. '2l 125.. 141 14s, 161.160,. to 40 guineas.

SILVER WATCHES, Horizontal Movements, Jewelled, &c.,
exact time-keepers, 21 2s, 21 151, 31 15a, to Si 5s etch. 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 given with every Watch, and sent,
carriage paid, to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, or any part of the
kingdom, upon receipt of Post-office or Bankers' order, made
payable to J. W. BENSON, 33 and 34, Ludgite-hill, London,
Merchants, Shippers, and Watch Clubs supplied. Old
Watches taken in Exchange.

SATIJEDAY,

ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
6, NEW BRIDGE STREET, LOND (N.
Chairman—HENßY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq.
Deputy Chairman—ROßEßT BI DDU L Pit , Esq.
ADVANTAGES:-
111tual Assurance
The Lcwest Rates of Premium on the Mutual System
The whole of the Profits divided every Fifth Year.
An Accumulated Capital of £1,575,001
During its existence the Society has paid in
Claims .. 1,455,000
Reversionary Bonuses have been added to
Policies to the extent of 600,000
The last Bonus, declared in 1851, averaged 67
per Cent. on the Premiums paid, and
amounted to . 317,000
Policies in force .. 7,437
The Annual Income exceeds .. 240,000
The next Division of Profits will be made in 1859.
Assurances effected prior to 31st December, 1859, will parti-
cipate in the Division of 1:0;3.
Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtainel on appli.
cation to
ALEXANDER MACDONALD, Secretary.

£l,OOO IN CASE OF DEATH,
A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF E PER WEEK,
In the event of INJURY by ACCIDENTS of every description
may be secured ban Annual Payment of a for a Policy in
THE 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 Radway Stations
where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had ;
and of the I'rovincial Agents; and at the Head Otfice, London.
N.B. Tne usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum
pain as Compensation for Accidents, £22,722.
WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary.
Railway Passengers' Assurance Company.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament,
Office, 3, Old llroad•street, E.S.

SPECIAL AGENCY.—The CONSTITUTION
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 of 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 Office.
FRANCIS NORTON FRITH, Manager.
';, New Coventry-street, Leicester-squnre, London, W.C.

Now ready, in 9 vols. dm, price 21. 25.,

THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC.
A History. By JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY.
"It is a work of real historical value, the result of accurate
criticism written in a liberal spirit, and from first to last deeply
interesting."—Athenteum.
" It abounds in new information."—Examiner.
" His ' History' is a work of which any country might be
proud."—Press.
" Mr. Motler has searched the whole range of historical docu.
ments necessary to the composition of his work."—Leader.
"Mr. Motley's volumes will well repay perusal."—Saturday
Review.
" This is a really great work."—Nonconformist.
London: Join( CHAPMAN, 8, King William-street, Strand
CHAPMAN and HALL, 193, Piccadilly.

THE ALEXANDRE HARMONIUM, at Six
.i. guineas, perfect for Class Singing, Private Use, or for the
School Hoom.—CHAPPELL and CO., 50, New Bond•street.

THE ALEXANDRE HARMONIUMS. with
1. 1 stop and 5 octaves, 10 guineas; 3 stops, 15 guineas; 5
stops, 22 guineas; and 8 stops, 25 guineas.--Full descriptive
Lists sent on application to CHAPPELL and CO., 50, New
Bond-street.

THE PATENT MODEL HARNIONIUM,
LL the best that can be made, price 55 guineas.—lllustrated
Catalogues of Pianofortes and Harmoniums upon application to
CHAPPELL and CO., 50, New Bond•street, and 13, George-
street, Hanover•square.

PIANOFORTES for SALE at CHAPPELL'S.
The best Instruments by Broadwood, Collard, Erard, etc.
for SALE or H [HE, 50, New Bond street, and 13, George-street
1143101 w-square.

F HE NATION,
I the ORGAN of IRISH MOM'S andIRISH INTEREST`,
is published Weekly at BLOW ER ABB EY-STREET,OU BUN.
TERMS: - Single copy, 4d.; Stamped, Six Mouths
stamped, 10s. Payable in advance.
AGENC I ES at the following places:—

LONDON.
MARY Annnzwa, 13, Duke-street, Little Britain.
Also at Birkenhead, Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds ,Liverpool,
Manchester Sheffield, Wigan, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and
the principal Towns and Cities ot P:ngland

GLEN 1' lELD PATENT STAIt C
USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY,
Aud pronnneedby HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS tobe

THE FINEST STARCH SHE
Sold by all C handlers. Grocers,&e..te.

MOURNING MILLINERY.—The Milliners
11l who manage Mess's. JAY'S showrooms hare Just re-
turned from Paris, ni:d are now prepared to show their latest
adoptions of French fashions in MOURNING MILLINERY,
Caps, ttc.--The London General Mourning Warehouse, 247,
219,251, Regent-street.

QHIUTS. "FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS
kJ differ from other patterns, not merely In shape and design,
but in their great superiority of Fit, Quality of Material, and
Workmanship."—Globe.
The best quality SIX FOR FORTY-TWO SHILLI SGS.
Detailed List of Prices and mode of Self.measnrement, Post
Free.—RICHARD FORD, a, PouvritY, LONDON, E.C.

SHIRTS. - PATTERNS OF THE NEW
COLOURED SHIRTINOS in every variety of Colours.
100 different styles for making FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS
sent to select from on the receipt of six postage scamps, self'
measurement and all particulars included. Price 27a. the Half.
dozen.
RICHARD FORD, 98, POULTRY, LONDON, E.G. 11111

MAY 16,1857.

HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND
DISEASES OF THE CHEST (230 Beds, with eaten.
sive Out-Patient Department), BRUMPTUN. Incorporated by
Act of Parliament.
The Committee of Management have the pleasure to announce
to the ',Mends of this Charity, that the Right Hon. LORD
STANLEY has kindly consented to take the Chair at the ANNI-
VERSARY DINNER to be held in Willis's Rooms on WED-
NESDAY, the 20th of May next.
This Hospital is erected in the most suitable and one of the
most salubrious suburbs of London, and possesses all the adap-
tations that modern science can devise. It is surrounded by a
capacious garden, with broad terrace walks for the patients,
which are thoroughly well drained. The Committee of Manage-
ment, in pointing to the completion of the building as the as
of an object which occupied many years of un-
ceasing labour and anxiety, more earnestly than ever solicit the
continuance of that interest so strenuously put forth to rear the
edifice to carry it on in its present extensive usefulness. The
whole of the Wards being thrown open, the expenditure is, with
the most careful management, increased to about 8,0001. per
annum. To meet so heavy a responsibility is a matter of in-
tense solicitude, and the Committee feel it more than ever
incumbent upon them to APPEAL to an intelligent and benevo-
lent public, reminding them that the title of which Englishmen
may well be proud—" Supported by voluntary contributions "
is still applicable to this Charity, and constitutes its sole
endowment.
A donation of 311.105. makes a Life Governor, and an annual
subscription of SI. is. a Governor.
Subscriptions and Donations in aid of this Charity are re-
ceived by the following Bankers:—Barclay and Co., Cocks and
Biildulph, Coutts and Cu., Drummonds, Glyn and Co., Harkey
and Co., Herries and Co., Ransom and Co., Williams and Co.;
and also by F. and J. Rivington, 3, Waterloo-place ; ilatchard
and Son, I't', Piccadilly; and Nisbet and Co., 21, Berners-
street, Oxford-street.
N B. The Committee have the satisfaction to state that the
University of London, the Apothecaries' Company, the Army
and Navy Mei:teal Boards, and the Hon. East India Company,
have consented to receive Certificates of Attendance on the
Medical Practice of the Hospital as part of the Educational
Course which they require from Students.
PHILIP ROSE, Hon Sec.
OSI3OIIN P. CROSS, Sec.
Brompton, April, 1857.

QCHWEPPOS MALVERN SELTZER
ki WA T E lt. Manufactured by J. SCFIWEPPB tt Co. (the
sole lessees), from the Pure Water of the Holy Well, possesses
all tho celebrated properties of the Nassau Spring.
SC FIWEPPE'S SODA, MAGNESIA, POTASS WATERS, AN D
LEMONADE, are manufactured as usual. Every Bottle is
protected by a special Label.
LONDON, LIVERPOOL, BRISTOL, AND DERBY.

OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUNIBIA.-
The LOSS of HAIR.—One of the most annoying proofs of
the inroLis of ruthless time has been most successfully supplied
by OLDRIDGITS BALM of COLUMBIA, which has been no
less remarkable than important to thousands who have expe•
rienced its powerful effects in encouraging or reproducing a fine
growth of ',lair. Oldridge's Balm produces a beautiful curl, frees
the hair from scurf, and the first application stops the falling off.
as. ed., 69., and Ils. per bottle. Sold wholesale and retail by the
Proprietors. No. 13, Welliugton•street North, Strand.

CA U T ICI N. Tradesmen, Merchants,
Shippers, Outfitters, &c.—Whereas it has lately come to
my knowledge that sme unprincipled person or persons have,
for some time past, been imposing upon the Public by selling
to the Trade and others a spurious article under the name of
BOND'S PERMANENT MARKING INK, this is to give
notice that I am the Original and Sole Proprietor and Menu-
facture: of the said article, and do not employ any Traveller, or
authorise any persons to represent themselves as coming from
my Establishment for the purpose of selling the said Ink.
•.• This Caution is published by me to prevent further im-
position upon the Public, and serious injury to myself.—E. R
BOND, Sole Executrix and Widow of the late Jolla 13ou1, 28
Long•lane, West Smithfield, London.

The Best Food for Children, Invalids, and Others.
ROBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY,
for making superior Barley-Water in Fifteen Minutes, has
not only obtained the Patmnage of her Majesty and the Ro) al
Family, but las become of general use to every class of the
community, and is acknowledged to stand unrivalled as an emi-
nently pure, nutritious, and light food for infants, children, and
invalids. Much approved for makings delicious custard-pudding
and excellent for thickening broths or soups.
pOBINSON'S PATENT GROATS
1.1„ 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, ts a popular cure for colds and influenza, is of
general use in the sick-chamber, and, alternatelywith the Patent
Barley, is an excellent food for infants and children.
Prepared only by the I'atentees, ROBINSON, BELLVILLE,
and CO., Purveyors to the Queen, 64, Red Lion-street, Holborn,
London. Sold by all respectable grocers, druggists, and others,
In town and country, in packets of Gd.and Is., and in family
canisters at 9.5., ts., and Ins. each.

VEATING'SCOUGH LOZENGES.
li."A SLIGHT COLD," if its itirst symptoms are not ar-
rested. too often lays the foundation of a variety of Puhnonar-
Complaints, including winter Cough. Asthma, and other cony
stitutiunal derangements. The evil consequences of these dis-
orders may be easily averted or subdued by keeping at hand a
supply of the above celebrated Lozenges, which have now stood
the test of public experience for upwards of half a century.
The testimonials to their efficacy have been voluntarily given
by the most eminent of the faculty, as well as by all classes of
private individuals. Containing ileiaieropiates nor any injurious
anodyne, they may be safely taken by the youngest child or the
most delicate Pmale.

Prepared and sold in boxes, IL led., and Tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. Cd.,
and 10s. W. each, by Thomas Keating, Chemist, &c., 79, St.
Paul's Churchyard, London. Retail by all Druggists and
Patent Medicine Vendors in the World.

VEATING'S PALE NEWFOUNDLAND
COD-LIVER OIL, perfectly pure, nearly tasteless, and
free from adulteration of any kind ; having been analysed, re-
ported on, and recommended by Professors Taylor and Thom-
son, of Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals, who, in the words of
the late Dr. Pereira, say that the fittest oil is that most devoid
of cotoutt, ODOUR, and FLAVOUR," characters this will be found
to possess in a high degree. Halt-pints, Is. 6d.; Pints, 2s. 6d.;
quarts, 45. 611.; and Five•pint Bottles, 10e Oil., Imperial Mee.
tura. 79, St. Paul's Cbluellyard, London.

THE PItESS.

POYAL LITERARY FUND.-
The SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY DINNER of the
Corporation will take place in Freemasons' Hall, on Tuesday,
the 19th instant, at Six o'clock precisely,
The Earl GRANVILLE, Lord President of the Council,
in the Chair.
STEWARDS.

W. F. Allen, Esq. Professor Masson, M.A.
Rev. Churchill Babington, B.D. Dr. Edward Meryon, M.D.
Fred. Pratt Barlow, Esq. Rev. Geo. M. Musgrave. M.A.
.11enry G. Bohn, Esq. Sir Wm. B. O'Shaughnesey,
Right Hon. Lord Bolton ' F.R.S.
Lionel Booth, Esq. , Arthur J. Otwey, Esq.
Very Roy. the Dean of Canter- ' John Pepys, Esq.
bury Sir George Philips, Bart.
Right Hon. the Earl of Car- Ambrose Lisle Phillipps, Esq.
digan, K.C.li. The Hon. Philip Sydney Pier.
Rev.Protessor Christmas,M.A., ' repont
F.R.S., F.S.A. W. Jennings Rees, Esq., B.A.
Rt. Hon. Win. Cowper, M.P. 1 Captain Sayer
Daniel Cronin, Esq. i Robert A. Slaney, Esq., M.P.
Win. Rodham Donne, Esq. I Win. Smith, Esq., F.S.A.
Win. Fuidge, Req. i
, Win. Stuart, Esq.
Thelion.Mr.Justiceffaliburton 1 Colonel Sikes, M.P., F.R.S.

Cesar Hawkins, Esq.. W. M. Tartr, Esq., Cheltenham
Sir Wm. liestlicote, 13t., M.P. W. M. Thackeray, Esq.
Arthur Helps, Esq. Rev. Professor W. 11. Thomp-
Cleo. Willoughby iletnans. Esq. sun, M.A.
ltev. John Mounteney Jeph• Rev. Dr. Thomson, Provost of
son, M.A. I Queen's
John Johnes, Esq., Dolaucothy Sir Charles Trevelyan, K.C.B.
T. Winter Jones, Esq. George S. Trower, Esq.
John Wm. Kaye, Esq. Matthew Uzielli, Esq.
Right Hon. Lord Kinnalrd James Watson, Esq.
Win. Money Kyrie, Esq. , E. W. Vernon Wentworth, Esq.
Rev. J. B. Lightfoot. M.A. j Thus. Sutton Western, Esq ,
The Lord Bishop of Lincoln M.P.
Dr. Livingston, M.D. , General Sir W. F. Williams of
Win. Jones Loyd, Esq. ; Kars, Bart., M.P.
Charles Mauby, Esq., F.R.S. , James Wilson, Esq., M.P.
Tickets, 21s. each, may be obtained from the Stewards, and
from the Secretary, at the Chambers of the Corporation, 7,1,
Great Russell street, W.C.
OCTAVIAN BLEWITT. Sec.

DEAL SPANISH MANTILLAS
IL A. 131,ACKBORNE begs to inform the Nobility and
tientry that he has a Choice Collection of the above Mantillas.
—Original Spanish Depot, 53a, SOUTH AUDLE:Y-STItE ET,
tlroavenor•square.

►To ADULTS who have NEVER LEARNT
to DANc E.—A lady of celebrity receives daily, and under-
takes to TEACH ladies and gentlemen in 13 private lemsons to
go through all the fashionable BALI, ROOM DANCES with ease
of manner and grace of deportment, including the necessary
manner of entering and leaving a room, curtsey, dc. Classes
and private instruction until nine o'clock in the evening. Apply
for the instructress of dancing at the post-office, 99, Oxford.
street, Regent-circus.

T)A.VIES'S CANDLES, Old. and 7d. per lb. ;
genuine Sperm, 29. 2d. ; Transparent Wax, 2s. 4d. ; best
Wax, 28. Gd.; line British Wax or Sperm, Is. 5d.; German Wax,
Is. dd. ; Botanic Wax' Is. Id. ; Patent Wax or Sperm, Is. Id. per
lb.; Composite, 91., 10d., 11d., and 114 d.; Moulds, did. ; Palmer's
Metallic, one or two wicks, 9d.; Magnums, 94d.; Yellow Soap,
405., 418., 485., and 52s per 1121b5.; old Brown Windsor, Is. 9d.
per packet; common Brown Windsor, Is. ; Honey, Is. 44.; White
Windsor, Is. 4d.; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. ed.; Argand Oil, ss. Ud.
per gallon; French, 45. 9d.—for Cash,

At M. P. DAVIES and SON'S,
63, ST. MARTIN'S T.ANE, Charing•crosa, London. W. C.

RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED
WITHOUT A TRUSS.— DK. 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
trusties. Sent Dom, free to any part of the world, with Instruc-
tions for use, on receipt of 10s. Ga. by post-office order, or stamps,
by CHARLES BARKER, M.D., 10, Broak•street, Holborn.
London.—Any infringement of this triple patent will be pro-
ceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High
Chancellor.

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 ex
Creme and every degree of Deafness. To bo procuredonly of the
sole inventor and maker, F. C. iteiu,loB,Strand, nearly opposite
F.xeter.hall, where the instrument can be tried and numerous
testimonials seen, amongst many one from the Right lion. Sir
Jahn Patteson. one of her Majesty's Privy Councillors.