The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-04-11 00:00:00

TRUSTEES.

J. 0. Lairbton, E'q. M.P.
Edward Ellice. Eaq.
Rowland Stephenson, Esq.

DIRE(
ROBERT WAITIDIAN.
John GiHyatt Booth, Esq.
James Beveridge, E.g.
Hon. Capt. T. R. Curzon, R.N.
Hon. W. Booth Grey
Alexander Galloway, Esq.
Charles Hoppe, Esq.
Thomas Lett, E.q.

NV. Tyringham Praed, Esq.
Rev. Gilbert Beresford,

:TORS.

Esq, Alderman, Chairman.
James Morrison, Esq.
W. John Reeves, Esq.
Robc-t Slade, Esq:
William Smith, Esq.
John Edward Torrey, Esq.
Thomas Wyatt, Esq.
George Weatherstone, Esq.

In the present age of improvement and speculation, when indivi.
duals are eagerly embarking their property in distant, and
complicated adventures, it is anticipated that a Proposal for the em-
ployment of Capital at home, in an undertaking where the object is
highly laudable, evidently easy of attainment, and the profit certain,
cannot fail to be warmly patronised, and speedilyi adopted :—and
of such a nature is the plan now submitted for the consideration of
the public.
All persons acquainted with the City must be aware of the fre-
quent obstructions and accidents that occur in consequence of the
insufficiency of the present carriage ways, at Fleet-street, and Hol-
born-bridge ; and from the absence of any direct communication
from thence to the northern part of the Metropolis; but very few
indeed are acquainted with the unwholesome, disgusting, and filthy
neighbourhood, that occupies the space from Holborn-bridge to
Clerkcnwell-green. It is principally inhabited by the lowest de-
scription of prostitutes, and desperate thieves; Irish labourers, so
closely crowded, that numbers, of both sexes, live and sleep in the
same room ; and persons carrying on the most offensive and noisome
occupations: in short, all the ingredients of vice, filthiness,
putridity, and disease, that are to be found in human nature, seem
to be accumulated, and concentrated here, almost in the very
centre of the First City in the Wo:ld ! And it is matter of asto-
nishment that this pestilential combination has not long since ex-
tended its noxious influence, and spread contagious and, infectious
diseases throughout the British Metropolis. Must not every Eng-
lishman blush at the idea of Foreigners seeing and reproaching us
with this disgrace to our Capital? And must not every well-
wisher to his country feel an anxious desire to lend his aid in dis-
persing and annihilating so intolerable a nuisance, and in laying
the foundation for one of the greatest improvements to the metropo-
lis. and to the City of London in particular, that has perhaps been
effected since its formation ?
The Company propose to purchase the premises on the present
wretched spot, and form on the ruins a broad, noble street, front
Holborn-bridge to Clerkenwell-green, whereb a direct line of com-
munication will be opened front the Obelisk, fn St. George's-fields,
to the Middlesex Sessions House, and the Great Northern Rood.
Cross streets will also be made, to afford accommodation and
convenience for traffic ; and thus the health, as well as the beauty
of the metropolis, will be imprond, besides effecting a great moral
object.
A survey has been made, and it is ascertained that the ground-
nuts for the frontages will produce an ample revenue to pay for the
purchase of the old dilapidated houses and buildings on the spot
in question : and as the City of bondon will shortly remove the
sheds, &c. from the centre of Fleet-market, the most favourable op-
portunity now presents Itself for carrying the projected improvement
Into effiet. .

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Another important object of the Company is, to prevent, to •
degree, cattle being driven from Smithfield Market to distant parts
of the town for slaughter. The inconvenience arising from the
cattle being brought into the market is but slightly felt, because it
is accomplished in the night; but the obstructions, the dangers,
and the actual mischiefs, that occur throughout the town on market.
days, by their being sent in all directions to the different places
where they are to be killed, must have been seen and felt by
every inhabitant of the metropolis; and must be • self-evident
inconvenience, independent of the torture inflicted on the poor
exhausted animals. To remedy this mischief, capacious public
slaughter-houses will be erected close to Smithfield, so that the
cattle will be removed in one minute from the market to a con-
venient place for beirg slaughtered in the most humane and expe-
ditious manner. The construction end arrangement of this part of
the plan is now in progress.
Persons wishing to become Shareholders, will signify their in-
tention by letter to the Secretary, Mr. Robert Hall, at the Office of
Mr. Harmer, Solicitor to the Company, No. 87, Hatton-garden,
where plans may be seen, and prospects's.. had.
Subscriptions for Shares are received at the following banking.
houses:—Sir W. Curtis, Bart. and Co. 15, Lombard-stmt;
Messrs. Remington, Stephenson, and Co. 69, Lombard-street;
Messrs. Williams and Co. Hirchin-lane, Cornhill ; Messrs. Pares
and Ileygate. 25, Bridge-street, Blackfriars ; and Messrs. Proof
and Co. IN; Fleet-street.

SELECT MEDICINES.—VEGETABLE ANTIBI-
LIOUS PILLS, for expelling superabundant bile, pro-
moting digestion and all the secretions necessary to keep the
body in health ; prepared from the prescription of an eminent
Physician Sold in boxes, at Is. 114 d. and 2s. 9d. each.
CHEMICAL ANODYNE EMBROCATION, for allaying
irritation and dispersing chilblains before broken, and an excellent
remedy for rheumatism, sprains, bruises, &c. In bottles, Is. lid.
and 2s. 9d. each.
CHILBLAIN CERATE, a certain cure feu chilblains when
broken ; a most successful remedy for burns, scalds, and eruptions
of the skin, and decidedly the best application for sore and ulcerated
legs. Price Is. lid. per 'lra.
BALSAMIC PECTORAL COUGH PILLS, which are
eminently serviceable in allaying the irritation exciting cough,
and promoting expectoration. Being judiciously combined with
mild sudoritics, they relieve difficulty of breathing and oppression
at the chest, procuring natural and refreshing sleep, and may be
relied on as a certain remedy for coughs, *sanas, &c. Sold in
boxes, at Is. l id. and 2s. !kb each.
I.MPROVEI VEGETABLE ANTISEPTIC TOOTH
POWDER. This innocent and agreeable dentifrice beautifies the
teeth, cleanses the mouth, and imparts a delightful fragrance to the
breath. By its mild astringent and antiseptic properties. it arrests
the progress of decay arising from previous neglect, preserves the
gums, and fastens the teeth (even after the exhibition of mercury),
and effectually prevents the tooth-ache. Sold in boxes, at 2s. 9d.
each.

The FAMILY APERIENT, or much-improved DINNER
PILLS. This excellent family medicine unites every recommend.
anion of mild operation with successful effect, and is eminently
useful in disorders of the stomach and bowels, indigestion, loss of
appetite, pains and giddiness of the bead, habitual costiveness, tic.
Sold in boxes, at Is. 1411. and 2s. 9d. each.
PARIS VEGETABLE PILLS, Of FRENCH SPECIFIC,
a mild, safe, and certain remedy for complaints of indiscretion,
scorbutic eruptions, gravel, stone. and all affections of the kidneys
and bladder. The full and familiar printed directions accompa-
nying this medicine furnish instruction, and provide relief in trek y
stage of the disorder, and by attention ensure a cure with secresy,
safety, and despatch. Sold in boxes, at 2a. 9d. each, by
THOMAS HALL,
Chemist and Druggist, 13, Henrietta-street, Covent.gardic,
Sole Agent to the Prorrieuir.

CAPITAL PREMISES,
At the entrance of Piccadilly, with full command of that Great
Public Thoroughfare—a situation unrivalled for Busineas—Tich-
borne-street, and Great Windmill-street.
By Mr.JAMES DENEW,
On the Premises, on AIONDAY, April 23, at 1,
Frills Valuable PROPERTY, adapted for a PUBLIC
INSTITUTION, or Business Concern, of the first im-
portance—is placed in the most commanding situation in the Me-
tropolis, and, according to its present arrangement, comprises a
spacious llouble-fronted Shop, in Tichborne.tercet ; large Light
Shop in Windmill-street, with private entrance ; a vestibule and
grand Staircase, leading to a noble Exhibition Room, about 1061
feet by 25 feet, lofty in proportion, judiciously lighted, and fitted
up at an immense expense. On the same floor are two Show
Rooms of large dimensions, • cheerful sitting-room, kitchen and
various domestic accommodations ; three separate staircases leading
to numerous bedchambers and apartments, with extensive light
shops for workmen in the attics, clock-chamber, Re. The base-
ment contains capacious store-pl;ices, kitchens, cellars, and vaults ;
there are several well-placed water-closets, and water is conveniently
laid an to the premises ; the whole of which are in hand.
A Light Modern-fronted Shop in Tichhorne-street is let to a
tenant at will.

The Property may either be occupied according to its actual ar.
rangement, or divided into three distinct dwelling-house' asd shops,
attaching to either of them the exhibition-room ; or the three may
be advantageously let off, retaining the present entrance to the
room from Windmill-street.

The tenure is beaaehold, subject to a moderate reserved rent.
May be viewed by 'rickets, to be obtained by Principals only,
on application to M. Ihnteo, Auctioneer, ebarlee-atreet, Berke-
ley-square.