The Sun.
London, England, 1855-04-03 00:00:00

TilE WEATHER IN THE. BALTIC.

GOTHENBURG, March 24.—Frost set in again the nom-
nencement of this week, and the frost has varied from
2 deg. to 4 deg., and even as low as 8 deg.
Several vessels were seen off Nidingen, within these
few days, the water being open, but full of drift ice.
The harbours on the coast are all frozen up.
LYBEKIHL, March 22.—The outer coast is free of ice
to-day as far as the entrance to the harbour, and the ice
in the Fiord is getting very weak.

WPIIBERG, March 22.—There is open water to-day as
far as the forfre,w, and vessels can get in here, but only
with an east wind.

STOCKHOLM, March 23.—The cold has idreased since
the 2Otb, with wind at N., and some snow. Yesterday
morning the thermometer stood at 101 degs, below 0. ;
last evening 8 degs. ; this morning, 71 deg., and p.m.,
51 deg., cold. The ice on the Ma'ale and in the Schee
ren is still very strong, and there are at present no hopes
of a speedy opening of the navigation.
MEMEL, March 27.—Weather fine. Wind light at
W.N.IV., 4 degs. to 5 degs. frost at night ; 1.7 feet Eng-
lish on the bar. 28th. Weather fine. Wind light at
S.E., and calm.

DIRSCHAU, March 28.—The ice broke up last night ;
water rising. On the banks of Dirschau there are ice•
bergs 30 feet high. _
__

SiVINEMUNDE: March 28.--The prevalence of north-
east winds has filled the whole of the bay off this har-
bour with ice, and the port, for the present, is unap-
proachable for vessels inward bound. The ice on the
river, as far as Stettin, is still firm, but the Oder above
Stettin is open and navigable.
ELSINORE, March 27.—N0 material alteration in the
state of the ice in the Sound or neighbourhood has taken
place since the 24th March.

Herz, March 26.—With the exception of some re-
mains of icebergs the coast is free, and only in the Muld-
ber Bay is there any ice. The state of the ice in the
Fjord is unaltered.
WYCK ON Foils, March 29.—The fairway towards
the small-deep was to-day free of ice as far as was visible,
but on the shallows and the opposite coast northwards
there is a great deal of ice.
HEWN, March 27.—The harbour and fairway have,
been cleared of ice for some days.

BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL ASSURANCE
OFFICE,
37, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars.
The EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING was held at Radley's
Hotel, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1855 ;
Mr. JOHN GOVER in the Chair.
The Report states that the proposals for Life Assurance received
during the year amounted to 1,035, for 243,9E8/. ; out of which 876
Policies have been issued, assuring 195,7591. ;158 for 48,2091. being in
progres,, or declined.
The claims from deaths during the year have been 49, amounting.
to 10,5591. 2s. 4d.
From the commencement of the Company to the 31st of December,
1854, the Life Policies issued have been 6,407, assuring 1,232,6541. ;
and the number now in force is 5,069, assuring 988,050/.
The present annual income is 36,5681 18s. id.
The Company has an Accumulated Fund of mem.
The period having arrived for the Second Division of Profits to the
Assured, a complete and detailed valuation of the assets and
bilities of the Company has bean made by the Actuary, F. G. P. Nei-
son, Esq., in whic't tie most severe and stringent tests have been
applied to the determinatioa of the results. The consequenee Is,
that, efthe rea'ise.l profits during the three yearn that have elapsed
since the first division, there is a disposable balance of 20,0001.; and,
after deducting 10 per cent. for the purposes of the Reserved Fund,
there remains 18,0001. to appropriate as bonns to the members,
which will be found to be in the ratio of about 27% per cent, of the
amount of premiums paid by them.

JAMES DTGLIS, SecretarY.

FIRE COMPANY.—gubscribed Guarantee Fund, 200,001 1. Pure
Mutuability. Policy holders not liable for losses. EN TIRE Profits
divided triennially. Pol ties Issued, 13,239, for 5,897,305/. 12N, per
cent. per annum has been returned at each triennial division on the
entire premiums paid.

FRANCI:3 CLONES, Secretary.

DRIIR Y-LANE.—Lemee, Mr. E. T. Smith.—
Ilednold Prices as usual.

TDB EVENING,

Will be presented a GRAND PROME ‘. ADE CONCERT. The
Me-ical arrangemen's wit incluie the whole of the Popular 31u-ic
from Meyerbeer's Opera L'Etoile du Nord, executed by the Opera
Band of 100 Perfumers and 60 Ch' rue.

THE I.TILE I?.)TAL fIATAXREgr.
Untie: the management of Mr. Buckstone
ON EASTER MONDAY

TM be presented THE SECRET AGENT. Principal characters
by Mr. Backstcne and Miss E. Chaplin.
To be kalowcd by a new Ballet, in which the Spanish D ncers
will appear, entitled THE EVEMNG FESTIVAL.

After which, a new Extravaganza, called THE NEW HAY-
MARKET SPRING VIEETING, 1855.
E To coneude with THE GALICI.tN FETE.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE', OXFORD-ST BEET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.

ON E %STE& MONDAY
Will be performed LIVING TOO FAST.
To be folowed 13, TIIE coßszeAN BROTIIERS. Principal
character by Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with (first time) a Romance, in two acts, entit'ed
TIIE MULETEER OF TOLEDO ; or, King, Queen, and Knave.

ASTLEY'S P.OYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Mr. William Ceoke begs to acknowledge one of the most successrul
seasons of , he Royal ..^.lnphi lisatre, and announces that on F.A;...T ER
MONDAY there will lati produced an original Equidraina, to be called,
THE, FIELD ACIAINST lltll FAVOURITE ; deven,ping ev,rrs GI
peculiar character an.l general interest !
Novel SCENES in the CIRCLE., and a va-lety of amusement?, will
end their aid t, the evening's e!ltertainnr.nt.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Wm,. Acting Mat aver, r. W. 11. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. w. Cook, jun.

NATIONAL STANDS-RD.,
TINS EVENING,

Mr. G. TIODSOY, the celebrated Irish Comedian, VII give hit
popular ,Musical Entertainment, called MY IR,SII POR f FOLIO ;
or, Gems from the Enpraid Isle; with Imitations of Rainy llussr2p,
N. Robin 4, &c. Ilie wonder of the woad, Welington Young, her
3Ta!esty's Royal Coi:jurer, will appear in his Grand Soirees %I agiques.
Madame Elstcr, the greatest Tight-R.43e Dancer in the world. _le.
Pelevenile and Pap Grand Drawing-, oom Entertainment. Lapong
and Son in La Penile. Morgan's Dissolving Views, &c.

ROYAL STRAND 711EATRE.

Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THI3 EVE NI-Nt:;.

The WIZARD of the WORLD will appear in his Magic Saloon,
with a variety cf arnrsements.
To be followed by TUE BARBER OF CADIZ, introducing the
Drury-lane Ballet Corn; any.

HIGH WATYR AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tine DAT —MornITT 36 enin.after 2 I Evening 49 min.xt. 2
Talcancw—Morrung 3 min.aftou 3 I Evenino 20 rnin.aft. 3