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London, England, 1825-03-19 00:00:00

COUNTY FIRE OFFICE, AND PROVIDENT
LIFE. OFFICE,
REGENT-STREET, LONDON.
Pies! DENT SYR TRUSTEES.
The Duke of RUTLAND.
The Marquis of NORTHAMPTON.
Earl GREY.
• Lord BRA YBROOKE.
Lord KINO, ke. &e. die.
DIRRCTORS.
J. T. Barber Beaumont, Esq. Hots. Thos. Parka
Francis Coast, Esq. Sir Henry Pynn
Sir John Doyle, Bart. Lieut.-Col. Samwell
Sir George Duckett, Bart. James Sedgwick. Esq.
Sir John Somme Walter Strickland, Esq.
Sir John Harrington. Bert. Sir W. E. Welbv, Ban.
Sir S. B. Morland, Bart. M.P. Sir Robert Wilaim, M.P.
&e. eye. &c.
Capital—A Million Sterling and upwards.
The Profits are divided amongst those who now insure, as well
as the original Members, in just proportion to their respective pay.
(Ono.
In the Fire Office, Returns, during the last eleven years, to the
amount of 47,000/., have been paid to all persons who have con-
tinued insured seven years, upon annual as well as septennial PO-.
Hetes, and whether they have been sufferers or otherwise.
In the Life Office, Bonuses of 13/. Os. and 261. 12s. per cent. have
been divided during the last fourteen years ; and other very pecu-
liar advantages are afforded.

A T a Meeting of the Sobseribers and Friends of the
A
ASYLUM FOR SCROFULA, &a. held at No. 32, Sack-
silk-sweet, Piocadillv, March 17, 1825;
Vice-Admiral Sir JOSEPH YORKE, R.C.B. 51. P., in the
Chair;
It was proposed by the Rev. Josia:i Allport, seconded by R. H.
510etagu, Esq.
That the Report now read be app and printed, under the
direction -•• • ' ' •
the g'

Speddinl
It was proposed by John Harris, Esq. seconded by John &volley
Wilson, Esq.
That the most respectful thanks of ibis Meeting be given to his
Royal Highness the I)nke of York. the Patron of this Society, for
the honour of his continued patronage of this Institution.

It was proposed by Admiral Maitland, seconded by Mr. Frederick

hlarcb,

That this Meeting is highly encouraged by the received informa-
tion presented by the Committee respecting the efficacy of the sys-
tem of medical treatment introduced by Mr. Whitlow ir.to this
country ; that on the experience of the great benefits derived from
this Institution since its establishment, this Alerting is of opinion
the success has been such as to consider the Asylum and mode of
trestmeet adopted for the cure of Scrofula and Glandular Diseases
well deserting of public support es a permanent Charitable Intel-
And that instead of the first article in the Rules, the following
be inserted :--" That an Asylum be established to provide Patients
&filleted with Scrofula or Glandular Affections with the means of
;chef, on the system introduced into this country by Mr. iVhitlaw."
It was proposed by Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Dowson,
That the thanks of this Altering be presented to the Right Ho.
assails or Honourable the Vice-Presidents of this Institution, foe
the honest conferred by their continued patronage and support.
It was proposed by Mr. Al illar, wooded by Henry Garrett King,
That Sir Joseph Sydney Yorke, K.C.B. 31. P. is entitled to the
wannest thanks of this Meeting. for his kindness in presiding on
the proem occasion, and for the constant attention he has paid to
else lotereeek of this Institution.

AT a Public MEETING convened by the Bailiffs of
the Borough of TAUNTON, and held on Thursday the
3d last. for the purpose of taking into consideration the effect
which the proposed CANAL from STOLFORI) to BEER is
likely to have upon the Trade and Interests of Taunton, and of
adopting such measures in relation thereto as may be then deemed
expedient:

The BAILIFFS in the Chair:
On the motion of Jamn Bunter, Esq. seconded by Wm. Sing.
lake, Esq. it was resolved, with we dissentient only,
That ► Ship Canal from the Bristol Channel to the English
Channel will be of great advantage to the Town of Taunton, pro-
vided there be a direct communication from the same to the said
Town.
On the motion of James Bunter, Esq. seconded by George Stone,
Esq. it was unanimously resolved,
That a correspondence be opened with the Committee of Ma-
nagement of the Grand Ship Canal, with a view to secure such a

On the motion of Dr. Kinglake, seconded by Mr. Shillibecr, it was
resolved unanimously,
. . .

That this vested interests of the inhabit►nts of Taunton in
the navigation of the River Tone, should be protected and se-
cured in the amngemtnts made for securing such communication.
On the motion of Mr. John Young, seconded by IL. J. Leigh, Esq.

it was unanimously resolved,
That in o►der to promote these desirable objects, a Committee,
consisting of the following Gentlemen, be appointed, viz. :
The Bailiffs Richard Meade
W. Kinglike R. Beadon
John Pinchard Charles Poole
Robert Kinglike John Liddon
Wm. 8. Stone John Young, Esqrs.
lake

James Bunter I Dr. Singh
Henry James Leigh Dr. Blake
Fire of whom shall be a Quorum ; and that they be requested to
take such steps as may appear to them needful, and to report their
proceedings to a future 3leetlng.
(Signed) WM. CHAS. COX, 1 Bailiffs of the
JOHN BLUETT, 1 Borough.
The Bailiffs having left the Chair, it was unanimously resolved—
That the Thanks of the Meeting are due to the Bailiffs for their
readiness in convening the Meeting, and their able and impartial
conduct in the Chair.

1 LUCESTI:R SPA.—Messrs. WASHBOURN and
11l- KERBER beg to return their best thanks to those numerous
and distinguished patrons who have already honoured them by their
support. Agreeably to the intention which was announced in a
prevron, address to the public, they purpose paying their respects
to the inhabitants and vbritors of Gloucester without further delay;
arid ,hould that share of encouragement be given to them which
they presume to expect, it is their determination to commencesthe
regent season on a Kale of liberality which will place the amuse-
merle tithe Gloucester Spa un an equal footing with those of most
othry watering places.
The Band of the North Gloucester Militia is engaged, and will
nerd every morning from seven till nine o'clock, and three even-
'nevi in the week as towel.
The Sravon will commence on Monday, the 2tt of May, when a
Itreskt.arrt will be given, the particulars of which will be
dole announced.
Oloucrster, March 16, lalb.

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airection of the Committee, and t t the following Gentlemen be
he Committee foe the year ensuing ;
Robert Ackermann Frederick March
Sean. JoulesDutton .
tilliatltir• ?ions - ' •
Matthew CriviTord
Emerson Dowsion Sam. Stock
Rev. Alex. Fletcher John Thornton, 31. D.
Alexander (ireig Admiral Williams
11.:nry Husband Rev. John Gushy
Admiral Maitland Rev. David Buell
Res. Spending Curwen Jar.ics Gairdner.
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