The Sun.
London, England, 1854-01-20 00:00:00

Alderman Sir .17. AMES DUKE, Ba7t., lf.P. ;
FRANCIS BENNET GOBI/N.7,1, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
DIRECTORS.
William Blount, Esq. Henry Grace, Esq.
Aid. Sir George Carroll. Archibald, Hastie, Esq., M.P.
William Miller Christy, 7 :se. William J. Lanca,ter, Esq.
Alderman Sir James Dukt., Si:J IPT tgart Bart M.P.
!he..y , _ to, • • ,
I'd. P. George Meek, Esq.
Philip William Flower, EA A.mbrose Moore, Esq.
George Bolgate Foster, q.John Timothy Oxley, Esq.
Francis Bennett Gohame :.3r, Esq. 1 George Scholefield, EA.
Win. Ormsby Gore, ti sn., George Taylor, Esq.
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MANAGER.--George Pollard, Esq.
S°l'v.ClTOßS.—Messrs. Clarke and Morice.
The.followitp,,
Report was presented:—
The Director
the half-yeart s have the honour of presenting to the shircholders
y accounts tus to the 31st ultimo, which show a net
profit for the . half-year of 50,6951. Os. 7d., to which is to he added
Presento. disposal
7'5". 3s. undivided pro fit of the previous half year, making for
annum !Mal 01: 58,2351 3s. 7d., and they have appl,ed
'of this sum to a d..vidend, after tit, rate of 8 per cent. per
'; 34,0001. to a bon ns of ils. 41. per share; and have carried
the frit, !Ronal remainder to the Cnaritittce Fund.
It is with much regia A they have to acquaint the shareholders
with the loss, by deat'n, of two Members of the hoard, Wiliiana
Shadbolt, Esq., and Sir Richard Jenkins, G.G.11., the former of whom
had been in the directi rn from the cominetimitent of the Bank, and
both of them were t;reatly esteemed and respected by their col-
learzues.
Notice
has been :.,(ready given that the following gentlemen would,
011 tutB toceasion, T..dire by the est,h'ished rotation, viz. :
Ald.trman Sir James Duke, hart , M.P.,
At:chibald thistle, Esq., M.P.,
Ambrose Moore, Esq.,
John Timothy Oxley, Esq., and
William Shadbolt, Esq.,
and that they offered themselves for re-election. rntler tlje present
circumstances, however, the Meeting will be able to procee, to fill
111) only four of the vacant seats, reserving f7t. an Extraordinary
General Meeting, which will he shortly -summoned for the purpose,
to elect successors to the two Directorf, whose loss is now lamented.
The Dividend and Bonus will be payable on and after Friday, the
27th instant.
The preceding Report having teen read to the Meeting by the
Secretary, a Dwidend for the ha..1.--yee.a• ending the 31st December
last, after the rate of 81. per cent mr,, and a further divislon of Its
4d. per share out of the net prof.t of the year ending as above,
were declared by the Chairman„
Resolved unanimously,
ADA the Report now read be received,
and that it be printed tor th,"„ of the Shareholders.
The following Directors 'having retired by rotation were unani-
Measly re-elected, viz. :-
Alderman Sir James Duke, Bart., nr
Archibal A Hastie, Esq , M.P.
Ambroee Moore, Esq., and
John -.Timothy Oxley, Esq.
Resolved unar' „ous. iy— That the cordial thanks of this Meeting
be even to tb
Chairmanar-i Directors for their proceedings this
day, and for their valuable exertions for the past half-year.
Resolved tmanimously,—That the best thanks of this Meeting be
given to ieorge Pollard, Esq., for his indefatigable exertions on be-
half of
.he Batik.

(Sig,fle,l) J kIIES DUKE, Chairman.
Extracted from the Minates,
F. HEWETT, Secretary.

FAXPORTERS to AUSTRALIA, EAST IN-
' DIES, CAPE, &c.—Genuine VAIMOUTII BLO ERS.—
For terms apply to Tnosies LETTIS, Fish Nierehant, Great Yarmouth.

LAURENT'S CASINO, ARGYLE ROOMS,
(Lessee, CHAS. C. LAURENT, 011810W-110t1Se, FIi..I,SM•TOrICI),
The above Rooms are now OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
and will continue open every evenin4, with LAURENT'S
CELEBRATED BAND. Admission, Is. Doors open at half-past 8 ;
Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock, and ter ninato at half-past 11 .

MR. ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC,
including the BERNESE OBERLAND and the SIMPLON,
EVERY EVENING at Eight o'Clcck, (except Saturday), and
'Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Mornings, at Two. Stalls,
'which can be tiken at the box odic? eve,y day from 11 to 4 ; area,
ls.; gallery, ls.—Mont Blanc, Egyptian Rall, Piccadilly.

PO-YAI POLYTECHNIC READING AND
t) CHESS ROOMS, 5, CAVENDISH--QUARE.
lieblo•men and Gentlemen are respectfully informed that the An-
nual Subscription to these Rooms is reduced to Two Guineas, which
liatln'iles the entree to the Institution.
R. I. LONGOOTTOM, Secretary.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
PATRON—H.R.II. PRINCE ALBERT.
MAGNIFICENT PIIOTOGRAPEIIC PICTURES, prepared ex-
pressly for this Institution by Monsieur Ferriere of Paris. exhibited
on a surface of about a thousSild square feet, with an ENTIRELY
NEW SERIES of DISSOLV:NG VIEWS, daily at a Quarter past
Four, and in the evenings at a Quarter-past Nine.
LECTURES by Dr. RicitoFFrtes on WILK.I6S'S NEW PATENT
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC ELEG ?AP/iL.
LECTURE by J. 11. PEPPER, Esq., on SPCTINTANEOUS COMBUS-
TION, with Brilliant Expefiments.
Open Mornings and Evenings. Admission, Is. ; Schools and
Children under Ten years of Age, Half-price.

IIIJNGARIAN PROMENADE CONCERTS.
—Admission, is....—LIOYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE,
Adelaide-street, West Strad—Every EVENING, at Eight, by the
renowned HUNGARIAN S.ND, whose performances have created
Such intense interest throeghout the leadin4 European cities. The
Programme is varied nigtoly, and includes the finest compositions of
ancient and modern inase.rs, as well as Hungarian and other na-
tional Melodies, Mazurkas, Waltzes, Galot)s, and Quadrilles. Ka-
lozdy, conductor. Solests—Flugelhorn, Horanyi ; clarionette, M.
Augarde; piano, Miss J. Warman. Vocalists The Misses
Brougham, Morning Performance, Wednesday and Saturday, at
Three.

TROGRAMME FOR THE DAY.
PART I.

Overture (Zampa", -- --
Herold ; Duett (Love in thine Eyes), Jackson,
the Misses Brougaarn ; Solo, pianoforte (Fantasia—I. Puritani),
Miss Julia Warman; Waltz (My Pream) Lichtenstein; Selng (The
`Tear), E. W. Glover, Miss Elizabeth Brougham ; Solo, clarinette, M.
Augarde ; Cavatiaa (Nabuco). Verdi ; Solo, flugelhorn, Herr Horanyl;
Polka (Caeloga.), Kalozdy; Quadrille (American), Jullien.
PART 11.
Selection (pa Sonnambula), Benin! ; Solo, flugelhorn. Herr
Barmy' ; Duett (Two Merry Gipsies), the Misses Brougham ; Solo,
pianoforte (Capriccio a la Suisse), Miss Julia Warman ; Polka
(Peasant) Kairzdy; Aria (Hunyadijlaszlo), Erkell ; Song (Kathleen
If avourneen), Miss Josephine Brougham ; Galop (Cuckoo), arranged
by T. Distill ; March. (Ratzitzi), Kalozdy.

EGYPTIAN HALL.— A Grand MOVING
DIORAMA or CONSTANTINOPLE, including the Darda-
nelles and the Bosphorus, up to the Black Sea, will open, in the New
Turkish Room, on Monday Evening next, the 23d instant at Eight
o'Clock. The Diorama was Painted by Mr. ALLOM, from Sketches
made by him on the spot; assisted by Mr. Desvignes and Mr. Gordon.
The Explanatory Lecture has been written by Mr. ALBERT SMITH
and Mr. SHIRLEY BROOKC, who are personally acquainted with
Constantinople, and will be delivered by Mr. CHARLES K ENNEY.
The concluding tableau, representing a fire at Constantinople, as
seen from the Golden Horn, has been painted by Mr. WILLIAM
BEVERLEY. Full Programmes and particulars may now be had at
the Hall, and Reserved Seats taken. It is respectfully intimated that
BO charge is made for taking places nor for Programmes, nor are
the attendants permitted to receive any gratuity.—Admission, One
Shilling; Reserved Seats, Two Shillings.

A NEW DISCOVERY IN TEETH.
MR. HOWARD, SITRGEON-DENTIST, 52,
FLEET-STREET, has introduced an ENTIRELY NEW
10 ESCRIPTION of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without springs,
Wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble the natural teeth,
!3 not to be distinguished from the originals by the closest observer ;
theyu Will never change colour or decay, and will be found superior to
aYI teeth ever before used. This method does not require the ex-
traction of roots, or any painful operation, and will supp3rt and pre-
gerve teeth that are loose, and is guaranteed to restore articulation
a
mastication. Decayed teeth rendered sound and useful in mas-
tie-salon.
52, FLEET-STREET.—At home from Ten till Five.

G.R AVESEND STAR
PACKETS.
NO other Packets call at the Grays, Greenhithe, and Purdeet Piers.
The Packets call at the Piers as underlined (weather permitting)

FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND.

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Direct Trains from the Boats marked t
Omnibuses from Fenehurch-street Station to all parts of London
every quarter of an hour.
BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWALL, on the arrival of the fol-
lowing Trains from the Fenchurch-street Station.

SUNDAYS.
WEICK DAYS.
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Fore Cabin.

To or from Gravesend and L0nd0n......

Saloon.
la. 2d.

, Gravesend and Blackwell or Woolwich Bd. •• Os. Md.
Between Gravesend and Intermediate Piers.. 6d. .. Os. 80.
BOAT TIOKETS.--Twelve Months, Si. Os. ; Six Months, 3/. Os.;
Three Months, 21. Os. ; to be had of the Collectors on board the
Packets; or of Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend.
Nov. 17, 1863.

THE HIGH PRICE of COALS and PRO-
PISIONS.
ed
Memorable winter this—excessively
cold
—iexttra°the CrdbinOarTEl ttvrcie t il
damp—high prices charged fir everything bf
ma-
nufactured by E. MOSES and SON.
these circum-
Coals are " Black Diamonds" now, aS far as price is concerned,
and the law of corn is "higher and higher." Under
t the him
stances, Economy is a deside-atom—a good set-off aged
as with coals an pro-
Price of coals and provisions is superior Clothing a. v lowdprlicgeh.
It is as impossible to dispense with Attire
'visions ; but it is a great advantage when the very best Dress can be
had for a very small sum. directly or
The high high prices charged for coals and provisions
reetly affect all classes; pthye principle
remedy at present within their reach. For every class
ss and Son,
and it is right they should a pl the only
of cheapness and superior quality is applied by E. Moss
and the perfections of Art are associated with a
Experience and Skill. completeness of.
The Bespoke Department is available for every one, inasmuch as
the most distinguished talent, British and Foreign, and the most ac-
complished workmanship, are associated with the most moderate
charges which can be made.
E. MOSES and SON offer advantages in the Hat, Cap. Hosiery, Shirt,
and Boot and Shoe Departments, which cannot be obtained at any
other house.
Their immense Wholesale Branch secures to Merchants, Captains,
Snipers, and Emigrants a selection from the Best, most Suitable,
and the Largest Stock in the World.
CAUTION.—E. MOSES and SON regret having to guard the
public against imposition, having learned that the untradesman-like
falsehood of " Being connected with their Establishment," or " It's
the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for
obvious reasons; they beg t° state that they have
NO CONNEXION WITII ANT OTHER HOUSE IN OR OUT OF LONDON,
except their own Establishments. as follows :
London City Establishment, 154, 155. 156, and 157, Minories, 83,
84,85, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating.
London West-end Branch, 506, 507, 508. New Oxford-street, 1, 2
and 3, Hart-street, all communicating.
Bradford (Yorkshire) Branch, 19 and 20, Bridge-street.
Sheffield Branch, 36 Fargate.
Colonial Branch, Melbourne, Australia.
Merchant Tinto:. Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and
Shoe makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen.
IMPORTANT.--Shonid any article not give satisfaction, It kill be
exchanged if desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned
without hesitation. All goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest
Price, from which no abatement can he made.
The Establishments are closed from sunset on Fridays to sunset
on Saturdays, when business is resumed till 12 o'clock.
A new Book, "The Epitome of Comfort and Economy," contain-
ing full lista at prices, our system of self-measurement, &c., &c.,
may he h.-ui on application, or post-free.
A handsome Almanac for the year ending 1854 can be had..gratisi
on application.
lot ron parle Francais. Qui si parla Italian°.
Mar *richt man Deatacla. AU* as tutbla Espano