The Sun.
London, England, 1837-03-10 00:00:00

CONTRACTS FOR BALTIC TIMBER GOODS AND

NORWAY SPARS.

DEPARTMENT OF THE STOREIZEEPER-GENERAL OF
THE NAVY, SOMERSET-PLACE, MARCH 7, IEO7.
THECOMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING
the OFFICE of LOR HIGH ADMIRAL of the
IjNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND,
do hereby give notice, that on TnURSDAY, the 13th of April next,
at One o'clock, they will be ready to treat with such Persons as may
vrillirm to Contract for supplying his Majesty's several Dock
Yards with

RIGA HAND MASTS and FIR TIMBER,
DANTZIC DECK DEALS, and FIR TIMBER,
And NORWAY SPARS.
Distributions of the Articles, and Forms of the Tenders, may
be seen at the said Office.
No Tender will be received after One o'clock, en the day of
treaty, nor any noticed unless the party attends, •r an Agent for
him, duly authorized in writing.
Every Tender must be delivered at tlae above Office, and be ao-
companied by a Letter addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
at Somerset-place, and signed by Two responsible Persons, en-
gaging to'become bound with the Person tendering, in the Sum of
3,000/. for the due performance of each of the Contracts for Riga
and Dantzic Goods, and in the Sum of 5001. for the Norway Spars.

EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY
COMPANY.
t Notice is hereby given, that the BOOK of REGISTRY of the
Bhares in the capital stock of this Company will be CLOSED on
the Bth of April next, and that all Shares, the scrip certificates for
'which shall not have been sent in for registry, on or before that
day, will be declared forfeited.
By order of the Board of Directors,
J. C. ROBERTSON, Secretary.
4, Adelaide-place, London-bridge, March 10, 1837.
Number of registered shares, 10th March, 59,124.

XETER AND FALMOUTH RAILWAY

-X—'4l The COMMITTEE of MANAGEMENT have the satis-
faction of acquainting the Shareholders and the Public, that the
'Select Committee of the House of Commons have declared the
Standing Orders to have been complied with, and leave has been
given to Lord Viscount Ebrington and Mr. Pendarves to bring in
the Bill.
It is expected that the Bill will be read a first and second time
Wore the Easter recess, and will be investigated in Committee
early next month.

By order of the Board,
GEORGE PRICE, Secretary.
71, Lombard-street, March 6, 1837.

9REA'r WESTERN RAILWAY.
- Notice is hereby given, that the Directors will receive at
heir Office, 17, Cornhill, London, on or before THURSDAY, the
~2f3th of April, at Twelve o'clock precisely, Tenders for the follow-
-mg Works:—
Contract No. 1, R.—For the Construction and entire Completion
').f a Bridge across the river Thames, at Gathampton, in the parish
of Goring, Oxfordshire, together with Land Arches, and other
'Works connected therewith.
'Contract No. 2, R.—For the Construction and entire Comple-
ti°L. of a Bridge across the river Thames, near Moulsford, in the
"ar,ty of Bucks, together with Land Arches and other Works con-
nected therewith.
Drawings and Specifications of the above Works will be ex-
LiNted at 17, Cornhill, London, and at Maidenhead ; and printed
Foy ms of Tender may be had at the said Offices on or after the
30th instant.
the Directors will not consider themselves bound to accept
the lcrwest Tender, and they expect the several parties to attend
at the Office, 17, Cornhill, at One o'clock, on Thursday, the 20th
April.

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C. A. SA U NDERS,I secretaries
I. J. CHAPMAN,
17, Cornhill, March 9, 1837.

HORTICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT.
NY encomiums on the superiority of Reed's
..7.1L., New Patent would be superfluous, his late patent of 1820
I),!ing approved by the Horticultural Society of London, for the
in vention of which he was honoured with their Silver Medal, as
being the best instrument ever offered to the Society ; it was also
liighly approved by Florists, amateur and practical Gardeners,
throughout the kingdom. Read's NEW PATENT HYDRAU-
, o
`IC MACHINE is a most essential im vement on his late pa-
ent, by the addition of a strong tube, whichr surrounds the working
,'
rrel, as a protection against bruises and other accidents; also to
isomer the purpose of an air vessel, keeping up a constant stream ;
may be worked, even by a female, without the least fatigue.
ade of larger dimensions, in form of a pail, truck, or barrow,
,'▪ •
mtaining from 5 to 40 gallons of water, fitted for all horticultural
irPoses. The above principle of action is applicable to Fire En-
nes of any size or power, which may be seen and proved at the
ktentee's, 35, Regent Circus, Piccadilly.

fiLIHE PARTNERSHIP between S. MOR-
*"` DAN and G. RIDDLE, under the firm of S. Mordan
cuo•, having ceased, and G. RIDDLE continuing to manufac-
ist° Lne tent and othe articles, s enumerated in the v ariou
and pa
announcementsr publisheda by them from time to time,s It'ddle begs leave to announce the following marks and labels
g,l3rYri_hioh the articles of his genuine manufacture may now be distin-
tlsned ever-pointed pencil is marked " Patent G. Riddle,
-maker,,. London ;" his boxes of lead points have a band with his sig-
-1),-1`4ye, " Warranted G. Riddle, London," and a red sealing wax
Pressinn " G. R. ; " his cedar pencils are marked " for artists,
t•
_r•ranted pure Cumberland lead, by G. Riddle,,Londo.n
a Loos steel pens, " Patent, G. Riddle, London l;
' his improved
,nt bottles, p" Cooper's Patent, G. Riddle, maker, London ;
new fountain ink-stands, a crown, and " G. Riddle, London ; "
GI, 'even-guarded locks, " Bramah's Patent, warranted security,
tie, Riddle, maker, London ;" and so on with the various other ar-
tabi es; the whole of which will be supplied as usual by the respec-
16_ e goldsmiths, stationers, cutlers, chemists, &c., of the United
1, dom.—Manufactory, 172, Blackfriars-road, London.

k.) Atri----TC)N.--MECHI'S MAGIC STROP.-
Whereas sundry unprincipled persons (for the . sake o
it-4 er profit are endeavouring to palm upon the public INFE-
,,IOII, RAZOR STROPS, calling them "The Magic Strop,"
v(11. , . .
14-: na,tlng 14Iechi's name upon them ;
_the public are respectfully
ful cue d that no STROP is GENUINE. without Mechi's name
,r, Il.and. Clearly embossed thereon. By noticing this, much dis-
Pomtm ent will be avoided, as Mechi will not hold himself. rest-
l'a risible
wz „a e f‘w the quality of any strop (however mAuclhibleirkael nailsloinwaonuce-
la „_ appearance) that is without his name.
th me trade, also to captains and merchants who ship in large. quant
In, 1". They will be found a profitable article for foreign inves -
*1 r, having an extensive reputation in all the British Colonies, as
' 11
tt•
~,as in almost every capital city in Europe.—Manufactory 4
14 enhall-street, four doors from Cornhill, London, where A. lec i
0_ ufactures extensively the following articles, either for shipping
Cr fnr wholesale or retail customers, all warranted : 'fable aneds.s small
iatll4 I'l7l wood,and Wood Dreg sing Cases, Writing D k
eher and Bagatelle Tables, Work Boxes, Tea Cad_dies,
hil. flaralnon, Draft and Chew Boar ds ; Tooth,. Hat, Nail, Hair
tos ‘ lug, and Cloth Brushes; Combs, Shaving Soap, and Soap
4 ' .'", ; the Magic Strop Paste, and Shaving Powder. A large.
vs°. rtnaent of British Plate, and Sheffield Plated Articles, Japanned
'heel Trays, and a variety of other articles, of which catalogues may
td gratis.
V---) ( I ENTLEMEN RIDING, WALKING, SUFFERING from
A.t.;;EASE, RELAXATION LOCAL DEBILITY, &c.
RAY'S IMPROVED SUSPENSORY
BANDAGES, of superior workmanship, and made of
the best materials; approved of- d ended by the late Mr.
Abernethy for their excellent adaanptalern, ams beino, superior to any
-hitherto used ; and the extreme ease and comfort with which they
may he Worn, together with the exceedingly low price at which they
t, ire charged, must ever ensure their general employment. Best
,Is. 6d. i knitted or wove silk, 2s. 6d.; ditto, with fronts,
1 tpaings, 7s. 6d. each.y' with
6d. ; India dimit real China net silk purses and elastic
, ...Nfay be had direct from the Inventor, No. 118, Holborn-hill, or
la_ag-ents in any of the principal towns in the United Kingdom.
Zatee; spring Trusses for Hernia, properly adapted, single, 7s. 6d.
k
M /Us. 6d.; double, 15s. and 21s. each. Laced stockings and
cles ;or varicose veins. Ladies' umbelical belts, bandages,
--‘ 6+ or all surgical purposes.
A lemaio in constant attendanee to wait upon ladies.

No. 10, LUDGATE-HILL.
TONS' JAMES M. MALLAN, Surgeon
coin` Dentist, No, 10, Ludgate-hill, opposite the Bell Sauvage,
i 4 titles to restore DECAYED TEETH with his MINERAL SUCCE.
tisti NI, without PAIN, HEAT, or PRESSURE.
It A', ~...„RItODIBLE, ARTiFICIAL, and NATURAL TEETH,
tya'l from ONE to a COMPLETE SET, without or
abd "
A. " RTI RECULATION.S, guaranteed to answer every purpose of MASTICA'T'ION
briVt 'E TEETH FASTENED whether arising from A GE, NEGLECT,
SE of the GUMS, the USE of CALOMEL, or any other cause.
Charges as lit Paris
10.I.•Udgate.hill.kttendance from Ten till Five.

lERVOUS DEBILITY, &C.-MEDICAL
bia,7 ETHICS.—The following works serve as guides and
Lift. itors to all who may feat interested in their perusal:l. The lEgis of
4,Presents an extended view of the causes and effects of self-abuse, in.
Irrit l'e!arlce, and libertinism, as tending to produce debility, and nervous
tt, dion. 2. The Sypst recommends itself to the snious notice of
syt,h !,7.411 of pleasure when suffering under the constitutional effects of
thai„, 'tyke. 3. Hygeiana is addressed to the reserved and sensitive fe-
cleiii who nisy possess in this work a confidential adviser under the most
10, A te circumstances ; even where the hopes of maternity have been
iig 4 4ayed
lei"lest i •• th Monials : "These books can be safely recommended, as well far
ZlTsal truths they contain, as for the extensive and successful result of
ZlTat4, hoes experience."—llindon Morning Journal. "We agree with
tbts. lr of the London Morning Journal, and recommend Mr. Goss's
i„.10!i( a.ti ons for general perusal."—Edinburgh Weekly Paper. " The pre-
-I,,ta iert ,
,on, tamed in this work are interesting and useful."—Edinburgh Pa-
Vie v„' ' Ti, • 18 publication, while it neither spares the aged voluptuary, nor
(314,7'4 'Wu. I prodigal, offers to both the most important advantages."—
properly. called an analysis of
sonlet v Parxlr. '. This work (Hygeiana) is
lhoaiti`' u ci. Mplaints; tt is written in a ver peculiar style of moral ad-
tivent "'''-.'--Dn'blin Morning Journal. "Theseworks have passed through
theut 3' e dWous ; they combine utility and simplicity, and we recommend
,'Pliet,_"iin IY-"—Dublin Weekly Journal.
''. G,. 7,fuve Ma "be had of Sherwood and Co. Paternoster-rowj Porter,
Gia -1L":01 street, looks ; 12, Calton-street, Co.,
; andg,
he :41:01i and all I_ ellers. Price ss, each.—Messrs. Goss Co. may th 4144 every c '
ay at their house; and patients in the remotest parts
• ek... 0 Country can ,Ne treated- successfully-on describing minutely tha
I• fo,--.7't'd singencl a roan ittance for advice Tid medicine, which can he
koee wed t,
sdne will YP ot the world. No dilliculty can occur, as the medi
./_,_ be securely pac:td, and carefullvo, otected from observat ion.-
-"'"°4Bter'Diaces Strand, 4A.)ndon, ' •
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The Terms to be stated in Words at Length (the Tender per
Mile for the Carts to be stated separately from the Horse Rides)
and to include the expellee of providing and maintaining the Carts,
Horses, Equipments, Riders, payment of Duties, Accidents, Da-
mage, and every other Charge of every sort and description, save
and except the Uniform Hats and Coats of the Riders and Drivers,
and the Saddle Bags and Pouches. The Carts to be built and con-
structed to the entire satisfaction of the Post-Master General. The
Payment to be made at the expiration of each Quarter.
The Contractor to provide Two responsible Sureties (to be ap-
proved of by the Post-Master General) who shall be bound with
him, jointly and severally, in a Bond to the Crown in a Sum of
1,0001. for the due performance of his Contract, to be recoverable
as liquidated damages in case of any Breach or Default.
The Contract to be for Three Years, terminable on either side,
within that period, on six months' notice.
The Post-Master General to have the power to determine the
Contract immediately in Case of Breach or Default.

TOWN RIDES FROM THE GENERAL POST OFFICE.
Charing-cross l2 Despatches per Day 18 Miles.
Portland-street
Stepney
Southwark
COUNTRY RIDES FROM THE GENERAL POST OFFICE.
Barnet ...... ... 2 Despaches per Day 23 Miles
Bromley
Edgeware 2 Ditto
Enfield
Hampton
Harrow 2 Ditto ... ......... ... 26
Hounslow 2 Ditto
Croydon 2 Ditto
Woodford ...... 2 Ditto
Woolwich
Camberwell ... 3 Ditto
Camden Town 3 Ditto
Hackney 4 Ditto ......... ..-.. 15i
Kensington
Paddington 1 Ditto
South Lambeth 3 Ditto

EMPOWERED BY SPECIAL ACT' OF PARLAMENT,
FAMILY ENDOWMENT SOCIETY,
For Endowing Future and Existing Children
Office, 12, Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
CAPITAL, .£500,000.
TRUSTEES.
PASCOE ST. LEGER GRENFELL, Esq.
HENRY PORCHER, Esq.
MARTIN TUCKER SMITH, Esq.
DIRECTORS.
HENRY GEORGE WARD, Esq., M.P., Chairman.
GEORGE ALFRED MUSKETT, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
W. Abbott, Esq. I Pascoe St. Leger (xrenfell, Esq.
William Butterworth Bayley, Esq. Edward Lee, Esq.
H. Bowden, Esq. Major John Luard.
Bazett David Colvin, Esq. Thomas Willis Muskett, Esq.
John Fuller, Esq. Major George Willock.
ACTUARY—Mr. WILLIAM LEWIS.
BANKERS—Messrs. SMITH, PAYNE, and SMITHS.,
Public attention is called to the important fact that a premium of
Seven to Nine Guineas, (varying with the age of the lady) paid
annually to the Society for a term of 22 years, will entitle each one
of the future children of a Marriage, on attaining the age of 21, to
1001. In like manner a premiuin of
14 to 18 Guineas will entitle each to £2OO
21 to 27 Do. ...
35 to 45 Do.
70 to 90 Do.
and to any intermediate or larger amount in the same proportion.
The premium may likewise be made to cease with the death of
either parent, instead of being for a term of years certain.
Similar endowments are granted payable at any other age or
ages, and also to existing children. Annuities are likewise granted
to Wives, payable after the decease of their Husbands, as well as all
other descriptions of Annuities, immediate and future.
JOHN CAZENOVE, Secretary.