The Sun.
London, England, 1864-04-22 00:00:00

Foreign Mail Packet List.

MAILS.D UR.
st.s, 19'
Australia and Mauritius, via Southampton...... • May 13.
via Marseilles ... MO 4.
Brazil and Cape Verds, by British packet .WY 2g.
'
Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena.. A-Pril
China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton.lklaYfl 2q6.
via Marseilles ... li-Pr'
Falkland Islands .l 26'
Gibraltar, via Southampton April
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton lua-,•9 20.
via Marseilles AP° 0
India (Bombay), via Southampton Aril O.
via Marseilles Apr..
P0rtuga1..........
Malta, _Egypt, and Aden, via Southampton Apr,' 21,
Newfoundland via Marseilles / Mg ' A-Prill 1.
Oporto and Vigo .. O.
U . S. and British N. America, by Brit. packet APril

by U.S. packet .. •
by Canadian packet APTI.,
W.C. of Africa, Madeira, and Teneriffe ApT)+.s,
Bahamas, via New York NS $
Mexico..
All parts of West Indies, including Chili, Peru, April 2
California. and British Columbia..

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Persona who have been in the habit of paying sven'oo
burrowers of Sewing Machines will do well to apply ate
and become members of Messrs. Watts and Co.'s Se" the
Machine Clubs. By so doing they will not only loveeinie
money they now foolishly throw away, but at the saute tad
secure to themselves the possession of one of the best
most celebrated sewing machines in the world. Ever/
formation given on application; or by letter addressed, t,
a stamped envelope, to Messrs. Watts and Co., 12, 13eaufc,f
buildings, Strand, London, W.C., where mew rs are -ji,
rolled daily between 10 and 4 ; Saturdays, t 0 aim;

Births. # at/
HANDCOCK—OR the 19th inst., at 14, Dawson-6'r-
Dublin, the Hon. Mrs. Handeoek, of a son.
HILL—Oa the 21st inst., at Bayswater, the wife of Ge°ll4
Hill, Esq., of a son. 00
POCHIN—At Braunstone Houso, near Leicester, the -14

of Ralph George Pochin, E,q., of a son. tOo
YATEs.--On the ISth inst., at Colney Vicarage, fifertke wile of Lieut.-Colonel H. Peel Yates, of
daughter.
Marriages.
BOLTON—IRELAND—On the 20th inst., at Saint George''
Hanover-square, Richard George Bolton, Esq. lately
the Royal Horse Guards (Blue), to Beatrice,third'daug
ter of toe late Thomas James Ireland, Esq of Onsdem
Hall; Suffolk.
EvERsuED—FIELD ---On the 20th inst , at the f
Royal, rower of London, Arthur inst.
E'q ' b°o
Ampthill, Bedfordshire, to Mary Hester Katharine, .
eldest daughter of Henryt
W. Field, Esq., of her MN
ty's Mint. °

Esq.,
agedD7e7a.ths.
HARRISON—Onthe 20th inst., at Braintree, Essex, /61311
fail./
HEMPSON —Oa the 17th inst , at Derby-street, IdaY
Mr. P. Hempson, M.R.C.V.S., aged 30.
MILLS—On the 19th March, at 29, Theatre-road, Calcutta'
eg
the Hon. Henry Mills, Q.C., one of her Majesty's Judgu
of the High Court, and one of the Masters of the Beac
of the Hon. Society of the Middle Temple,
MONTGOMERIE-011 the 19th inst., at St. Leollard'S9ll°
Ayrolvret
Sea, Robert Montgomerie, of Craig House,
aged 75. a rd
iiOGIElt —On the 20th inst., at Surbitott, Lieut. B-"
Rcgier, R.N., aged 65. fi ld
SEABROOK—Oa the 20th lust ,at Old Lodge, Spring-e /
aged 45.
John A. Seabrook, Esq., aged 22.
SCUDA3IORE—On the 18th inst., at 6,
Lady Scudamore, aged 80. lirini_polestreet,

.4ondon: Pr:xi-Led and I'Tb:felled by WILLIA3I ANDIt E ;VS.
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at TuE Su; Office 02,
Strand, In the Precinct of the 3aroy, u the Counl of
Arril 22, 1864.

t ARID ALDI FUND, for the purpose of
_s_ecurirtp," a permanent income for GENERAL GARI-
L),jarAd his family after him.
-Lrie Duke of •UTHER LAND, Chairman.
CHAS. SEELY, Esq., M.P., Deputy Chairman.
Hon. A. KINNAIRD, M.P., Treasurer.
_Uontributions maybe paid to the bankers, Messrs. Ransom,
pouverie, and Co., 1, Pall Mall East, and communications to
ge_adradrcssed to the Secretary, Arthur H. Guinness, Esq., at
12''s-court, Charing-cross.
The first list of contributions will appear in the "Times
of the 28th inst.
'B. Craig's-court, Charing-cross, 29th April, 1861,

N°. 22.410.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail-
Way Terminus, King's-cross.
PUNDs are urgently REQUIRED.
Treasurer and Banker—EDWARD MASTERMAN, Esq.,
Nicholas-lane.

IN what Happy Land" can 1 eee you after the
"Opera?" I only know of One HAPPY
COY 'N'
in which a Gentleman may Sup—EVANS',
OAKDEN, my dear fellow

EMIGRATION TO NOVA SCOTIA, in the
middle of the GOLD FIELDS, which have proved
Inpst prolific. A. beautiful Town on a Gentleman's Seat,
'with fine Road goincr through it, and be .utiful Pleasure
Groimds and P isture'Grounds ail round. Fishing. and
"°°tlrtg ; no restrictions. Buildinz Lots very cheap. Every
3.nclulgence allowed to the poor. Passage money from One
to Three Pounds sierlinEr. Plenty of employment.
I,or further particulars apply at 24, Fetter-lane, Fleet-
street, London.

VURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and
FLOORCLOTH, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in
the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First•class
goods at second-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to
Clergymen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select
rom, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground.
Every article warranted.
C.L.E uGYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR-
NISH are respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobbett and
. nre publishing an entirely New Edition of their un-
equalled HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by 410
adir -able engravings of every description of Furniture and
i;easteads, with prices attached. A copy sent gratis and
post-free on application. This costly work also contains
complete estimates for furnishing on the following revised
tale : •
A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 8 0
An Eight-roomed ditto l3B 1 0
A Ten-roomed ditto ........ 259 18 6
A Twelve-roomed ditto
Together with a Price List of purified Bedding, and a mass
of valnable informationto all requiring. househ3ld furniture,
carpets, or bedding. References kindly Permitted to Clergy-
men and gentlemen in Great Malvern, Southampton,
Chichester, Bury, Ely,Preston, Grimsby, Ryde, Plymouth,
Wells. Oxford. Brighton, Gainsborough, Margate. Kidder-
minster, Wellington. Croydon. Cambridge, Staines, Dorking,
St. A.ban's, Worcester, Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's,
Wrexham, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great
Brits, L.
COBBETT and CO., General House Furnishers, Deptford-
bridge, London. S.E.

A. B. ADAMS, Secretary.

THE EUROPEAN CATTLE IMPORTING
COMPANY (LIUITED). Registered under the Com-
panies' Act. P 62, which limits the liability of the Share-
holders to the amount of Shares held by them.
Capital £50,000, in 10,000 Shares of £5 each.
(With power to increase.)
First issue 5,000 Shares.
Deposit 10s. per Share on application, and £1 on Allotment.
Future Calls not to exceed £1 per Share, and at intervals
of not less than Two Months. Should no Allotment be
made the Deposit will be returned in full.

DIRECTORS.
CiI;AIRMAN - Vice-Admiral Sir Henry John Leeke,
M.P., (Chairman of the London and Pro •
',glacial Marine Insurance Company).
Charles Boyd, Esq., Barnes, Surrey.
Frederick John Bulge, Esq., Medical Officer of Health,
Hammersmith.
Gilliam H
Cousens Esq. (Messrs. Hungate, Cousens, and
0.,) 32, Great' St. elens.
William Cowell, Esq (Messrs. Cowell and Sons,) Knights-
bridge.
Henry Fox, Esq. (Director of the Marine Investment
Company.)
Charles John Packman, Esq. (Messrs. Packman and
Wilson, Newgate Market and Metropolitan Cattle Market.
Captain 'William K. Smith, 57, Cannon-street,

STEAM from LONDON to NEW YORK.
I he British and American Steam Navigation Company
(Limited) will DESPATCH one of the undermentioned
Splendid Fast Screw Steamers TWICE EACH MONTH for
New York:—
Tons. Horse Power.
LONDON . 2,500 ..... 500 Capt. GLOVER.
WESTMINSTER 2,500 500 Capt. Coucx.
DUBLIN 2 5OO 500 ..... Capt. FROUD.
NEW YORK 2,500 ..... 500 ..•.. ( apt. HARRIS.
These magnificent vessels are unsurpassed by any ocean-
going steamer, and have accommodation for passengers re-
plete witn every comfort. The Line will commence at an
early date ; the exact day to be fixed in a latter announce-
ment. To load in the Victoria Docks.
For freight or passage al to the Company's Agents,
Alfred Laming and CJ„ 8, Leappdey nhall-street.

11ADTKERS.
Metropolitan and Provincial Bank (Limited), 75, Cornhill.

SOLICITOR.
A. J. Murray, Esq., Mansfield Buildings, Great St.
Helen's, E.C.

BROKERS.
Mesero. Sims and Hill, 3, Bartholnisw-lane, London.
Thomas Morris, Esq., 3, In:'aiB,.buildings, Water-street,
Liverpool.

EmplRE

FRATFOItiI-OX- AVON TERCENTENARY
SFEsTiv At,
PRESIDENT.
Right Hon. the Earl of CARLISLE, T.G.
SATURDAY, April 231, BANQUET. at 3 p.m. ••Lord CAT-
lisle i,l the Chair. Tickets 218. In the Evening, grand dis-
play of Fireworks, by Darby.
MONDAY ItiORNING, April 25th, at Noon, the MES-
SIAH-Mesdames Parepa, Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Sims Reeveands,
Mr. G. Perren, Mr. Santley ; Mr. T. Harper (Trumpet) B
and Chorus of 510 performers. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mel-
lon. Tickets, is. Reserved .7-eats, tOs ,d. and 21$.
MONDAY EVENING, at Seven, a GRAND CONCERT of
MUSIC, associated with the words from Shakspere.-Mme.
Parepa, Mme. Sainton- Dolby, Mme. Arabella. Goddard. Mr.
Sims Reeves, Mr. G. Ferrell. Mr. Santley. Orchestra of 120
Instruments. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. Tickets, 25 6d.
Reserved Seats, ss. and 10s ed.
TUESDAY MORNING, April 26, EXCURSION TO
CHAIM ECOTE. Tickets Is. In the Evening, at 7 o'clock,
TWELFTH NIGHT wilt be represented Mr the Company of
the TL
air
Hoy 1, Haymarket. Orsini, .Ho e-
Mr. Weathersby-Antonio, Mr. Braid-Roberto, Mr.
Walter Gordon
r. Mr. Clar 4.-Valentine, Mr. Worrel-
Sir Toby Belch, Mr. Rogers -Sir Andrew, Mr. Buckstone -
Fabian. Mr. W. Farren-Clown, Mr. Compton-Priest, Mr.
Cultenford-Officers, Mr. Coe and Mr. James Olivia, Miss
H. Lindley -Viola, Miss Louisa Angel-Maria, Mrs. E. Fits-
william.
After the Comedy, Mr. Sothern (Lord Dundnary) will ap-
pear in a nevv.Farea. Tickets 55.-Reserved Seats, 10s. 6d.
and 21s.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, April 27, A SHAKE-
SPEAREAN READING. rickets, 2s. 6d. -Reserved Seats,
ss. In the Evening, in consequence of the withdrawal of Mr.
Fechter, Mr. Vining, of the Royal Princess's Theatre, ha
kindly underaken to put two of shakespeare's Plays upon the
Stage. At Ito clock will be produced the Tragedy of ROMEO
AND JULIET. The character of Juliet by Mile. Stella
Collas, sur ported by Mr. H. Marston, Mr. ..T. Nelson, Mr.
Vining, Mr. D. Fisher, and Mr. Forrester. After which the
COMEDY OF ERRORS. The Antipholi by Mr. Vining
and Mr. Ne son. The two Dromios by the brothers Webb,
supported by Miss C. Carson, Miss 11. Howard, an Miss E.
Barnett. Tickets Ste-Reserved Seats, 10s. 6d. and 21s.
The Hamlet tickets will be available for this Evening's
Entertainm nts.
On THURSDAY MORNING, April 28, in the Shake-
aPear.ean Booms, a CONCERT of Instrumental Music and
Glees from Shesperean Plays.-Ticke 5,2 s. 6d.-Reserved
Seats. ss. In the Evening at Seven, AS YOU LIKE IT will
be represented Rosalind, Mrs Hermann Vezin (late Mrs.
Charles Young)-Celia, Miss Rebecca Powell.-Pheebe, Miss
Button-Audry, Miss Charlotte Saunders.-The Duke, Mr. J.
Bennett-Jaques. Mr.Creswick.-Amiens,Mr.W. H. Comings.
-Orlando, Mr.W. Farren-Adam, Mr. Chippendale. -Touch-
stone, Mg. 'ompton-Le Beau, Mr. Belfordß-Olidver, Mr. R.
Dolman,-Wrestler, Mr 11. Payne. The play prouced under
the superintendence of Mr. H. Creawick. Tickets, 55.-Re-
served Seats, 105. 6d. and 21$.
On FRIDAY Evening, April 29th, "GRAND FANCY
DRESS BALL." Tickets (by vouchers), 21s.
A series of Popular Entertainments in the following week.
During the Festival there will be an exhibition in the
Town Hall of many of the well known Portraits of Shakes-
peare and eminent Actors of his plays.
The Great Western, North-Western, and other Railway
Corn antes will run s ecial trains during the Festival ; and
at the close of each night Malvern,, trains will leave
for London Birmingham, Leamington, &e. Return
Tickets will be available f rom Friday the 22d, to Saturday
the 30th.
Tickets, Programmes, &c., may be obtained at 2, Exeter
Hall, London ; and at the Festival Ticket Office, New-place,
Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Official Programme, published by Messrs. Cassell,
Fetter, and Galpin, containing full particulars of all matters
connected with the Festival, top her with a Guide to the
Town and Neighbourhood of Stratford-,upon-Avon, is now
ready. This may be ob ained at the Ticket Office, and from
all Booksellers, price is.

KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY v. COGNAC,
BRANDY.
This celebrated Old IRISH WHISKY rivals the finest
FRENCH BRANDY,
It h Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome.
Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by
the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale
at

8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, W.
Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded
'Kinahan's LL Whisky."

THE WELLINGTON THREE SHILLING
DINNER, consisting- of Soup, Fish, Made Dish,
joint, Sweet, dro., is served daily from 3 to 9 p.m., and on
Sundays from 5 to 8.30 p.m.
Private Rooms for large or small parties.
By order,
JOHN CATES, Manager.
The Wellington, St. James's-street.
Entrance, 160, Piccadilly.

1%1 R. W. S. WOODIN'S
ELOPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
and
BACHELOR'S BOX,
an Entirely New Entertainment, at the Polygraphic Hall,
King William-street, Charing-cross, EVERY EVENING,
at eight (except Saturda
Stalls, and box stalls, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; amphitheatre,
Plan of the Stalls may be seen, and Seats secured at the Hall
from eleven to five. y) ; Saturday Mornings at three.--
Next Morning Performance, Saturday, April 9, at three.

CI A NTER BURY HALL.
J THIS EVENING an entirely new and Optical Illusion,
entitled
PRINCE BLOSSOM;

OR, THE FAIRIES OF THE MAGIC FOUNTAIN AND THE
FOREST OF SHADOWS I

with novel effects, registereibyC. Morton and J. H. Weston.
"The figure of Fame, winged and trumpeted, passing and
repassing through the Magic Fountain, is so comptete an
illusion that it wellnigh ceases to be illusory."-- Morning
Star, Feb. 19.
Prince Blossom, Miss Townley.

In addition to the usual Entertainments of the establish-
ment, supported by the whole of the talented comrany, in-
cluding Arthur Lloyd, Miss Nell), Power, Mr. T. Maclagan,
G. W. Jester. &a. dzo
In a few days will be produced, with alterations and im-
provements in production, the New Illusion, surpassing any
thing yet attempted, entitled THE TERCEN vItNA RY ; or,
a NIGHT WITH SHAKSPERE, in which Mr. W. Randall
will re-appear.
Admission—Area, 6d. ; Stalls and Balcony, le.
Open every Evening.

Messrs. Edwards. AUDITORS.
and James, 18, King-street, Cheapside,

T H 0 X F OR D,
6, OXFORD STREET, W.
THIS EVENING, FRIDAY, will be performed the new
and successful Opera, by M. Guouod, FAUST, embracing the
entire company of this establishment, with augmented baud
and chorus ; other Musical Entertainments, supported by the
following talented artistes : —Misses Russell, Fitz-Henry,
Tyrrell,.Walmsley ; Messrs. Morley, Tivoli, Green, Jr.c.
Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.

SECRETARY.
Alexander Dalrymple, Esq.
Temporary Offices-32, Ironmonger-lane, Cheapside.

ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.

This Company has been formed for tite purpose of im-
porting into the English Market, from the southern parts
ut.,,pe and elsewhere, a supply of healthy cattle, for
which the rapidly-increasing population of this country,
and the naturally great consumption of animal food, present
profitable field for a. largely increased supply.
The prevailin mortality amongst cattle in this country,
From pleuro -pneumonia or lung disease, and other distem-
tra (:.ctributable, amongst other things, to inefficient
e';.ils of transport), has long engaged the attention of
flaientific men, and their reports point to the necessity of
c.abtaining increased supplies from foreign countries, free
front the prevalent diseases. Practical men will be employed
..1)Y this Company to select and purchase cattle in:suitable
localities. In order to avoid the great risk hitherto known to
ex;et front contact with unwholesome carriages, railway
trucks of an improved construction will be retained for the
Company a sole use from the ports of debarkation, and well
(naaised depots, with pasturage, &0., will be provided for
the reception of the Company's stock.
, dairymen this Company holds out great advantages, by
Importing Spanish, Jersey and other cows, which have an
established reputation as good dairy stock. The grazier will
also be benefited by the importation of young and well-con-
ditioned animals at a moderate cost; and to the consumer
the object of this Company will be of the highest import-
ance, as it secures a supply of foreign cattle tree from dis-
ease attributable to a want of proper ventilation and stow-
age on shipboard.
From the statistical returns, it appears that in the month
of December, 1863 (the worst month in the year), there were
imported into London alone—
Oxen ............................ 8,229
Calves .......................... 1,705
Sheep .......................... 21,606
821
Pigs .......................... ..
55
110/MS ..........................

To-morrow Evening, Saturday, THE MERRY WIVES
OF WINDSOR, by Otto Nicolal.
Comedy by UNSWORTH and EUGENE, Mr. T. Maclegan,
W. Randall, G. Hutehenson, G. W. Jester, Miss Nelly Power
(the juvenile comedienne), &c., &o.
Admission—Area, 6d. ; stalls and balo3ny, 18. ; private
boxes, 10s. 6d.

Total .................. 32,416
-

It will thus be seen that fully 1,000 head of Cattle are
daily imported into London from the Continent, proving
that the objects of this Company are based upon a great
existing commerce, and an increasing demand ; and from a
most moderate estimate it appears that a very large profit
may be confidently anticipated on the capital of the Com-
pany, after deducting the expenses of administration (a
(let: fled estimate may be inspected at the Temporary Offices
of the Company. It is well known that large fortunes have
been realised by Cattle Importers, even when their opera-
tions have been carried on with the present insufficient
means of transport, whereby a large portion of their stock
become unfit for the markets, and it may be fairly assumed
that a well organised tutdertaking. combining a good prac-
tical management and sufficient capital, will be attended
with most profitable results to the Shareholders.
Applications for Shares may be made to the Bankers,
Brokers, Solicitor, or the Secretary at the Temporary Offices
of the Company, where Prospectuses can also be obtained.
No application will be attended to unless accompanied by a
deposit of 10s. per Share.

HE INDEPENDENT FIRE INSURANCE
T COMPANY (Limited). Capital One Million
Stirling
paid on
,
in 40,000 Shares of £25 each. £1 per Share to be
alication. and Ll 10s. per Share on allotment. Clls not
exceeding £1 per Share, at intervals of not less than Three
Months.

DIRECTORS.
John Downes, Esq. (Messrs. Downes and Scott), Upper
Thames street, Director of the National Provincial
Marine Insurance Company.
George Haines, Esq., Merchant, 36, Lombard. street.
John Ingledew, Esq., Cambridge Holiam use, Leeni ght Park, Ken),
t,
William Knight, Esq. (Messrs. Wil K and Co.

83, Lombaid-street.
henry Ledgard, Esq., Forest-hill, Kent.
George S. Symons, Esq. .(Messrs, G. S. Symons and Co.),
20 and 21, St. Dunstan 's-hill.
John E. Tibbs, Esq. (Messrs. J, E. Tibbs and Son),
Threadneedle-street, Director of the Staffordshire Roll-

ingSrocitoompany.
James Lunham, Esq. (Messrs. James Latham and Co.),
2 31, High-street, Borough.
Jabez Voss, Esq. (Messrs. Voss, Meek, and Co.), Billiter-
square.
Walter Brodie, Esq., 13. Delamere •terrace, Hyde-park,
late Member of the House of Representatives, New

Zealand.
(Influential names in Manchester and Liverpool will be
immediately added to the Direction.)
BANKERS—The Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, 79,
Cornhill, E.C.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Bennett and Stark, 4, Furnival's
Inn, Holborn.
SURVEYOR—James Edmeston, Esq., F.1.8.A., Crown-
court, Old Broad-street.
BROKERS—Messrs. Scrutton and Son, 81, Old Bread-Street.
AUDITORS—Messrs. Cash and Edwards, Public
Accountants, 13, Tokenhouse-yard, E..
GENERAL AND RESIDENT MANAGER—Mr. Robert Steers.
SECRETARY—Mr. George Drew Hodges.
°prices-29, Nicholas-lane, Lombard .street, B.C.
This Company has for its purpose the transaction of the
important and remunerative business of Fire Insurance,
and that only, to the exclusion of other branches of busi-
ness not unusually associated with it, under the same direc-
tion, and operating on one and the same capital. The
Directors are satisfied that the scope for the business of fire
insurance presented by this country and its dependencies,
is, as a commercial speculation, deserving of paramount
attention ; and, the contract being one terminable annually,
the profits or loss arising determine in like manner, year by
year, and exhibit at once a company's financial position
and its resources.
While the partial remission of the fire insurance duty
now in the contemplation of Government, and applicable
only to the insurance of stock-in-trade, will afford a com-
paratively limited relief from the onereus oppression, the
Directors have resolved to allow upon payment for every
policy, and afterwards at each renewal, an immediate draw-
back, which, in many instances, will amount to a total ex.
tinction of the entire duty of three shillings per cent.
To the public at lae and to the greater proportion of the
manufecturing and met cantile community, this arrange-
ment will prove a highly acceptable advantage. The draw-
back allowed by a few of the older offices by
way of per
tentage on premiums, at intervals of years, is of im-
portance only to those who are rated at premiums ranging
chisily from one guinea per cent. upwards, and is partici-
pated in only by those who may have premiums to be re-
newed at the period of the 'caking of these returns ; whereas
by the principle adopted by this Company, the owners of
the classes of risk of the more ordinary occurrence, are
they who will be the more substantially and at the same
time promptly benefited.
The concession to be thus made to the public will cers
tainly be the means not only of increasing
but of in their resp
multiplying
ec-
tive amounts insurances now existing,
to a very large extent the number of insurance contracts in
this country and its colonial connections.
The insurable property in this kingdom including
alone,
its enormous and increasing importations arisinrom the
g f
wise interchange of tariffs, is believed to app.roximate to
£5,000,060,000, whereas £1,300,000,000 only is insured ',thus leaving nearly three-fourths of the insurable amount
altogether unprotected from loss.
It would be difficult to find any class of investments which
has yielded such largo profits as the shares of well. con-
ducted fire offices. The shares of the older offices have in-
creased in value immensely, being, in one case, at a pre-
mium of about 1,300, and in another of nearly 2,000 per
cent, on the sums originally paid up. The increased value
of the shares of offices established within the last 20 years
tands at from 80 to 200 per cent.
8 It is under these circumstances, and considering the inns
mense field presented for operations to come, that the direc-
tors have taken advantage of so favourable an opportunity
to
offer to the public the benefits of the principle of business
now adopted by them; and they have every reason to
believe that by its special feature and the public support
.
which that must necessarily invite the undertaking will
speedily be productive of the best monetary results
The executive will be entrusted to officers of tried experi-
ence in the business of fire insurance, and the directors have
already matured arrangements for the immediate establish-
ment of five hundred agencies.
The directors desire to give the most unqualified
assur-
ance to the public that nothing of the nature of frivolou
objections to a prompt and liberal settlement of claims for
compensation will ever be entertained or countenanced by
them.
Forma cf application for shares may be had at the offices
of the Company, or of the Brokers, Bankers, or Solicitors.
In the event of no allotment being made, the deposit will
be returned in full.

..1664.

THE BRITISH AND SOUTH AMERICAN
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY (Limited).
Incorporated with limited
t, liability under the Companies
Ac 1862.
Capital £1,000,000, in shares of £2O each.
First issue 25,000 t.hares.
Derosit £1 per share on application; further payment on
allotment £1 per share.
Calls not to exceed £5 per share.
No call will be made until after the expiration
than three
of three
months from the date of allotment, and not
months will intervene between each call.
DIRECTORS.
Charles B. Colchester, Esq. (Messrs. Colohesters and Wool-
ner), London.
Lord Alan Spencer Churchill, London.
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