The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-23 00:00:00

No. 19,031.]

This day is published, fcp. Svo., 6s. cloth,
MANNA IN THE HOUSE ; or, Daily Expo-
sitions of the Gospel of St. Luke, specially adapted for the
nse of families. By the Rev. BARTON BOUCLUER, M.A., Curate
of Cheam.

Also may be had,
TETE GOSPELS OF ST. MA THEW AND ST. MARK. 2 vole.,
63. 6d., or In I vol., Cs., cloth.
For the convenience of ,purchasers, it is also published in parts,
price Is each.
John F. Shaw, Southampton-row, and Paternoster-row.

A MEDICAL MAN wishes for an ENGAGE-
MENT as MEDICAL ATTENDANT to an INVALID or
FAMILY proceeding to a warmer climate to pass the ensuing win-
ter. Unexceptonal testimonials of professional ability and moral
deportment can be produced.—Address Q. A , Postioffice, Seaton
Carew, near Stockton-on-Tees.

BANK OF DEPOSIT,
7, St. Martin's-Place, Trafalgar-square, London.
Parties desirous of Investing Money are requested to examine the
Flan of this Institution, by which a high Rate of Interest may be
obtained with perfect security.
Interest payable in January and July.
PETER MORRISON, Managing Direetor.
Prospectuses free on application.

SHREWSBURY and BIRMINGHAM
RAILWAY COMPANY.
At an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Share-
holders of this Company, held at the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, on
Wednesday, the 21st day of September, 1853, pursuant to a requisi-
tion, dated 15th August, 1853,
The Honourable R. H. CLIVE, M.P., in the Chair,
It was moved by ROBERT SCOTT, Esq., seconded by GEo.
J.
SMITH, Esq., and unanimously resolved—
" That inasmuch as the Shareholders of this Company have ap-
proved of the offer of the Great Western Railway Company, includ-
ing the election of six new Directors, in the place of the retiring
Directors who do not offer themselves for re-election, it is inexpe-
dient to proceed with any business at this meeting, and that this
meeting be adjourned sine die.

"R. H. CLIVE, Chairman."

The Chairman having left the chair,
It was proposed by R. A. SLANEY, Esq., seconded by WILLIAM
ORMSBY GORE, Esq., MX., and carried unanimously—
" That the thanks of this meeting be given to the lion. R. 11.
Clive, ALP., for his courteous conduct in the chair."
By order.
THOS. HALL, Secretary.
Wolverhampton, Sept. 22,1853.

RELIEF FROM INCOME TAX.
THE Board of Management of the Provident
Clerks' Association call the attention of the public to the 54th
section of this Act, which allows an abatement of the Tax in respect
of Premiums on Life Assurance, and in addition thereto this Asso-
ciation offers the following important advantages :
All Policies may be made absolutely payable to the WIDOW,
WIDOWER, or CHILDREN of the A ssured, by which the EMpense
Of LEGACY and PROBATE DUTY is SAVED, and the AssUranCe Under
any circumstances &Emits]) to the person or persons for whom it was
effected
The COST Of POLICY STAMPS IS PAID by the ASSOCIATION, SO that
the Premium is the only charge to which Assurers are subjected.
NINE- TENTIIs of the PROFITS are divided every five years amongst
the Assured of three years' standing, and the Association has already
appropriated upwards of 15,0001. in Reversionary bonuses.
Leans are granted to the full extent of the va:us of the Policy.
All Policies tt,-e indisputable, except in cases of absolute fraud.
Clerks Assuring with this Association have the option of being
Members of the Benevolent Fund, from which they may, in case of
need, derive very peat advantages.
By order of the Board.
PHILIP HENRY BYRNE, Secretary.
42, 3foorgate-street, London, Ist ,ept., 1853.

SECURITY TO EMPLOYERS.
To Secretaries of Pub ic Institutions, clerks, Station Masters, Rail-
way Officials, Bankers' Clerks, Travellers, and Others.
TIMES LIFE ASSURANCE and GUARAN-
TEE COMPANY, 32, Ludgate-hill, London. Incorporated
under 7 and 8 Victoria. cap. 110.
HONORARY PRESIDENTS.
CHARLES HINDLEY, Esq., M.P., Dartmouth-house, Westminster.
JAMES KERSHAW, Esq., M.P., Stockport.
TRUSTEES.
James Alexander Douglas, Esq., 11, Queen-square.
Ambrose Moore, Esq., Endsleigh-street, Tavistock-square,
James Nisbet, Esq., Berners-street, Oxford-street.
CHAIRMAN--The Hon. Francis Villiers, Berkeley-square,
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN—James Wyld, Esq., Charing-cross.
" The Times " Company affords guarantee to persons requiring the
same at the lowest possible rate, and divides four-ilths of the profits.
Thus, by applying the justly popular principle of mutuality to public
guarantee, the premiums, instead of being a tax upon honesty, be-
come a means of saving and investment.
Rates —From 7s. 6d. upwards. No charge for stamps or extra
charges. An allowance made in the guarantee premium, where a
life assurance and guarantee are combined.
LIFE ASSURANCE.
Life assurance, annuities, and endowments. Payments taken
monthly as well as quarterly, &c. 4'olicies indisputable, save in
cases of fraud. Arrangements can be made with this office to pre-
vent the loss of a policy where the assured is unable, from temporary
embarrassment, to keep up the pa yments.
H. B. SHERIDAN, Manager.

SUBMARINE AND EUROPEAN
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.
DIRECT COMMUNICALAISATION
AND OSTEND FROM THE CONTINENT, TIA
C.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
T 4 regnachni OATItiTIPiIt from Liverpool,
Manchester, and all proviccial towns of Great Britain and liciww.
to be forwarded by the Subiunrine and European Dir.,t Route, via
Calais, or via Ostend, be plainly marked ** via Calais," or " via Os-
tend." The only routes by which London is brought into direct
communication with Paris and Brussell.
No Porterage charged upon Messages to the Continent—France
excepted.
Messages from the Continent, including France, delivered Free
within a circuit of One Mile.
Messages of 20 words to Paris, Twelve Shillings ; Brussels, Twelve
Shillings ; Boulogne-sur-mer, Ten Shillings.
OPENING OF THE WEST END OFFICE.
Messages for the Continent and for Birmingham, Dover, and Deal,
are now received at the New Office of the above Companies, Regent-
circus, Piccadilly. No extra charge is made for transmission.
Messages of 20 words, between the West-end and City, are
forwarded for One Shilling.
Each additional 10 words, or fraction of 10 words, Sixpence.
No charge for delivery for the First Mile.
BIRMINGHAM, DOVER, AND DEAL.
Messages of 20 Words, between Birmingham and London, One
Shilling.
Each additional 10 words or fraction of 10 words, Sixpence.
Messages of 20 Words between Birmingham and Dover or Deal,
Three Shillings.
Messages of 20 Words between London and Dover or Deal, Two
Shillings.
No charge for Porterage for the first mile from any of the Com-
panies' stations.
Each mile after the first mile, Sixpence.
Offices:—London: 30, Cornhill; Regent-circus, Piccadilly. Dover
risl_Boo,
38,
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trreenecte.
way station. Belgium—Brussels : Place de la Monnaie.
Clarence-place.
:ealP
By Order.
G. L. PARROTT, Secretary.

GR AVESEND
PACKETA.
No other Packets call at the Grays, Greelthithe,
The Packets ,all at the Piers as und,rlined
FROM TERRWE PIER, GRAVE'

STAR

and Purfleet Piers
:ather permitting

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Direct Trains from the Boats
The 814 boat on Monday Morn
Omnibuses from Fenchurch-sti
every quarter of an hour.

ings does not stop al
7eet Station to all p;

PurfWet.
its of London

BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLAC
lowing Trains from the

:WALL, on the at
'enchurch-street SI

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Passages marked * are run direct.
Fore Cabin. Saloon.
To or from Gravesend and London ••—•• .. • • 10d. .. Is. 2,1,
Gravesend and Blackwall or Woolwich Bd. .. Os. 10d
u.twpcn Gravesend and Intermediate Piers.. 6d. .. Os. B'i

To or from Gravesend and L0nd0n......
„ Gravesend and Blackwall or Wool,
Between Gravesend and Intermediate Ph
BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, si,
Three Months, 21. Os. ; to be had of th(
Packets ; or of Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, (
Sept. 20th, 1853.

Oa. ; Six
Collect°,
iravesend.