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LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, J UNE 8, 1854.

R. ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC,
AILE. including the DERNESE OBERLAND and the SIMPLON,
TIII4 EVENING, and Every Evening at Eight o'Clock, (excel,.
Saturday) ; and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, at Three.
Stalls, 3s. (which can be taken at the boa• °Rica every day from
till 4 ; area, 25.; gallery, ls.—Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.

Brown) parted on Saturday with an esteemed
friend on the direction, whom on the following Mon-
day he found a corpse. He might observe that in
proportion as the business of the company went on in-
creasing, so ought the remuneration of the directors be
increased, for an ill-paid director was tantamount to ill-

UNIVERSAL PROVIDENT LIFE
ASSURANCE, 52, King Willlam•street, London-bridge.
LIFE ASSURANCE. Allowance in sickness.
EDWARD PUGH R.)WSELL, Secretary.

paid shareholders. (Hear, hear.) Though rather an
Irish congratulation, be was inclined to make favourable
mention to the meeting of the large number of policies
which had been declined. That, in his opinion, proved
the value of an intelligent direction. There was always
a certain amount of new business coming in to assurance
offices of respectability ; and in many instances, and
especially in the years 1848 and 1849, the difficulty was
not in procuring business, but in knowing how to decline
what was offered ; and it required the greatest vigilance
and activity to prevent them being imposed upon.
Mr. WINICWORTH seconded the resolution. He said
it was impossible to read the report without perceiving
that the satisfactory result which it disclosed had been

LOWE STOF T ROYAL HOTEL.
S. HOWITT begs to call the attention of his Friend and the
Public generally to the liberal arrangements of the Eastern Counties
Railway in the issue of family tickets. The Royal Hotel is con-
siderably enlarged, and every possible comfort and convenience is
afforded at the most moderate charge.
Families remaining in the Hotel are accommodated, if they desire
it, at fixed charges. Salt-water Baths, hot and cold, on the premises

TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.-A RETIE=
CLERGYMAN- having been restored to health in a few days,
aster many years of great nervous suffering, is anxious to make
known to others the means of cure. He will, therefore, send free, on
receiving a stamped envelope, properly addressed, a copy of the pre-
scription used.
Direct the Rev. E. Douglass, 18, Holland-street, Brixton, London

brought about not only by great exertions, but by extra-
ordinary prudence ; because the amount of claims paid
bore a very inconsiderable proportion to the amount of
business really done. Not only as a shareholder of that

company, but as connected with anethCroraklndted
character was he gratified at the result exhibited, be-
cause it showed that the field of exertion was ample, and
that these undertakings could be carried on with equal
advantage to the shareholders and the public. (Hear.)
The theory of life guarantee was but imperfectly known.
It embraced a large sphere of usefulness, and, when more
generally known, it would be more highly appreciated,
and more extensively used, not merely by the middle
and wealthier, but also by the operative class. (Hear.)
The motion was then carried.

IDDLESEX PRISONS.—To Bakers,- But-
chers, Mealmen, Coal Merchants, Oilmen, Grocers, Brush-
makers, Leathersellers, Woollendrapets, Soapboilers, and Others.
WANTED, at the House of Correction, at Coldbath-fields and
Westminster, and at the House of Detention at Clerkenwell, SUP-
PLIES of the undermentioned ARTICLES —viz., about 19 cwt. of
Bread daily, in loaves of various weights; good Ox Beef without
bone, consisting of clods and stickings ; Ox Heads, weighing on an
average 23 lbs. each ; Mutton, consisting of breast,,, necks, and ribs:
Molasses, Sugar, Rice, Potatoes, Scotch Barley, Oatmeal, Salt, Soap,
Oils, Leather, LinendraPery, , and Woollen Cloth, from the 24th
instant, to the 25th of December, 1854; and of Coals from the 24th
instant to the 24th June, 1853.
Persons willing to contract may see patterns and samples, according
to which the tenders are to be made, and obtain the necessary
forms of tender, upon application at either of the said Houses of

On the motion of Mr. G. 0. EDWARDS, seconded by
Mr. SAUNDERS, Mr. Pratt and Mr. Owen the retiring
auditors, were re-elected.
Mr. H. B. RYE proposed that interest, at the rate of-
-5 per cent. per annum, should be paid on the paid-up
capital of the company, and, in doing so, remarked,
that with such an indefatigable manager as Mr. Sheri-
dan, the company would at no very distant period be
second to none in the metropolis.
Mr. LATHAM, in seconding the motion said he was
present at the launch of the vessel, and knew all the
anxieties which attended the event. He had, likewise,
witnessed the completion of every voyage, and he might
now say, that the good ship had returned from her fifth
voyage in a state that would bear any inspection. It
must be thought he admitted, on all hands, that they
had hitherto made a most successful venture ; but the
gratification which they felt in the past would be in-
creased, if they compared the business of the year just
expired with that of former periods, as from the
report it would be seen that the income of the last
twelve months amounted to half as much as the
total income of all the preceding years. He had,
therefore, great pleasure in seconding the resolution,
which he considered might be agreed to with the greatest
propriety and safety. (Cheers.)
This, like the preceding resolutions, was passed
unanimously.
Mr. MALCOLM proposed, and Mr. BLUNDEL, seconded
a motion for dividing 5511. among the directors, to
whom, as well as to the auditors, votes of thanks were
passed. •
Mr. RYE returned thanks on the part of the auditors,
who, he said, had not allowed a single item in the ac-
counts to pass without the fullest investigation, and on
whom, as long as they remained in office, the proprie-
tors might rely for every aid, it was in their power to
give for the protection of their mutual interests.
Mr. WILCOX moved a vote of thanks to the medical
officers, observing that the best proof of the prudence
and care which they had evinced in the examination of
lives, was to be found in the extraordinary small amount
of claims during the past year.
The motion was seconded by Mr. SHERIDAN, and
carried.

Correction.
Sealed tenders are to be delivered before half-past 10 o'clocls
on FEIDAT. the 16th instant, at the Sessions House, Clerkenw,ll-
- ; and the persons tendering, or some authorised agent, must
be in attendance there at 11 o clock precisely, with the names and
addresses of two responsible sureties. The Visiting Justices do not
bind themselves to accept the lowest, or any of the tenders.
Dated this 6th day of June, 1854.
CHAS. WRIGHT, Clerks.
CHAS. P. ALLEN',

APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED.
LEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE
SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops,
and a'.. Roast Meat artiVieg, Fish, Game, Soup. Curries, and Salad,
and by its tonic and Invigorating properties enables the stomach to
perfectly dige-t the food.
The daily useof this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe-
guard to health.
Sold by the proprietors. Lea and Perrin, 19, Fenchurch-street,
London, and 68, oad-street, Worcester ; also by ess.arcla
and Sons, Messrs.Br Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer
chants, London; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce.
guard against imitations, see that the names of " LEA
and PERRINS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle.

Dr. COOKE, in acknowledging the compliment, pro-
mised that the medical officers would continue to bestow
the same conscientious care on every case that came be-
fore them that marked their previous recommendations.
Looking at the great number of lives declined, it
might perhaps be thought they had been too careful in
their examination, and though some of the cases might
have turned out to the company's interest, yet, where-
ever they had the slightest doubt they always recom-
mended the directors to be cautious in accepting them.
The CHAIRMAN said that in consequence of the absence
of the gentleman who was to have taken the chair, it fell
to his lot to propose a vote of thanks to the manager,
Mr. H. 13. Sheridan, and the other officers of the com-
pany. The talents of their manager were known and
appreciated by the directors and the shareholders.
(Hear, hear.) The exertions and judgment of the
medical officers relieved the directors from a great deal
of the responsibility which they would otherwise feel with
regard to life assurances, and were it not for the clear-
ness of judgment and decision of mind which characterised
their manager, he believed that with regard to the gua-
rantee department it would be better to have the ledger
closed. (Hear, hear.) The giant's share of the work fell
on his shoulders, and he executed it with ability and
energy. With respect to the officers generally he would
only say that he believed no office was better served.
Mr. LILWALL cordially seconded the motion, and in
doing so said the circumstance of the claims paid by this
company being smaller in comparison than those paid by
any other company, was to be attributed to two causes.
In the first place to the skill and care of the medical
officers with reference to the selection of lives, and next to
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the tact and judgment of Mr. Sheridan in regard to the
guarantee department. No one who had not a practical
acquaintance with the matter could form any idea of the
attempts which were made to defraud public companies
of this kind ; and if it were not for the vigilance of the
directors, and particularly of the managers, the losses
sustained by them would be immense. He believed he
only spoke the sentiments of all his brother directors
when he said that the great shrewdness of Mr. Sheridan,
and his general aptitude for the business he had to trail-
sact, were one of the best securities for the safe working
of the company. (Hear, hear.)
The motion was put from the chair, and most cordially
agreed to.
Mr. BROWN said that before Mr. Sheridan replied, ho
would wish to know on what kind of securities the
amount of 7,0841., mentioned in the balance-sheet, was
placed. There appeared to be 3,7181. in agents' hands,
which was a large item to be so left. Then 3,0001. was
invested in establishing agencies and local boards, He
should like to know how much of that sum was a bona fide
stock in trade, and how far it might be available.
Mr. H. B. SHERIDAN, in acknowledging the vote of
thanks, said that with regard to the item of 3,0001. spent
in establishing agencies and local boards, there could he
no doubt that if they were to sell these appurtenances to
an institution founded on a different principle to their
own, they would not be worth so much as if they were
sold to one of a kindred character. In the latter case, in-
stead of being worth only 3,0001. they were much more
likely to be worth a sum of 8,0001.; for it required the
expenditure of a great deal of time, trouble, and
money to find out proper and respectable agents, and
to educate them, as it were, to the business which
they were called on to discharge. (Hear, hear.) If
this item were submitted to an actuary, therefore, he
would make a considerable addition to it. With regard
to the investments, the item referred to was money ad-
vanced on personal security, with the addition of the
security of the policies. This was an important item
in their business transactions, and he was sorry that
they bad not more money to lend. With regard to
the money in the hands of the agents, he had to ob-
serve that by the deed their financial year ended in
April, and therefore a larger sum appeared in the hands
of the agents than would otherwise be the case. But a
large sum of money must always appear in the hands
of the agents, and it would be found that the current ac-
count with them always bore a proportion to the amount
of business transacted. The agents should not be pul-
led up too shortly, because if they were troubled too
frequently there was danger that they would throw up
the agency altogether. He, therefore, thought that they
should not be called upon for a settlement more than
once in three months. With regard to the expenses
generally, he had to observe that they pressed more se-
verely in the first years of an institution like theirs than
they would in future years. They must wait till the
valuation now in progress was completed, and if it was
found that they had a profit it did not matter what they
paid for it. (Hear.) Their losses were light, particularly
in the life assurance department ; but they must not ex-
pect that it would always be below the average. The
losses in the guarantee department were 1,200/. On the
other hand, what had they received It would be diffi-
cult to tell till the investigation was completed ; but his
opinion was that it was over that amount.
A PROPRIETOR asked what was the amount of capital
unpaid on the calls.
Mr. SHERIDAN said that about Mel. was the amount
unpaid, but one-half of that had since been paid. The
remainder represented the first and second calls that had
been forfeited. But they were justly assets, inasmuch
as he would himself be glad to purchase them if allowed
to do so. He begged, in conclusion, to thank the meet-
ing, on his own part and on behalf of the other officers
of the company, for the compliment paid them.
Mr. Baovere was glad that he drew forth the explana.
lons of Mr. Sheridan, which he considered highly satis-

factory.
A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the busi
ness.

AMALGAMATION OF THE GREAT WESTERN AND
SHREWSBURY RAILWAY COMPANIES.—The committee of
the House of Commons have decided in favour of the
bill for the amalgamation of the Great Western, the
Shrewsbury and Birmingham, and the Shrewsbury and
Chester Railways. They have so decided, they state,
such decision " being of a special character, and of great
importance to the public interest, inasmuch as without
such amalgamation it appears to the committee that the
smaller companies cannot effectually carry out the traffic
with their several districts, and that the result of such
amalgamation will be improved economy of manage-
ment, and greater facility of communication to the pub-
lic at large." The Chester Courant expresses a hope
that the shareholders will unanimously support this de-
cision at the meeting, pursuant to standing orders,
which will be held in that city on the.l3th inst. The
London and North-Western Railway Company threaten
to renew their opposition in tho House of Lorclo,--
LiVC7OOI ✓carnal.

the cures which it effected were the effect of imagination.
Now, allowing that this were so, it would not lessen his
.devotionto the science, because he infinitely preferred
imagination to physic. (A. laugh.) The second objec-
tion to it was, that the science was the result of satanic
influence, but that was an objection too absurd in itself
to need refutation. Tested by a comparison with physic,
every man of reason or common sense must be a be-
liever and a supporter of mesmerism, and he was con-
vinced thatit was destined to meet with the approval,
the admiration, and the better part of the world. (Hear.)
Mr. ASHURST MAGENDIE, F.R.S., seconded the re•
solution. There was no secret whatever in mesmerism.
Its professors wished to see it exposed to the world, and
so far from having anything to conceal, they invited the
medical profession to come and witness its results, and
judge for themselves. (Hear, hear.)
The resolution was put and carried unanimously.
Mr. G. S. NOTTIGB moved—" That T. A. Shaw,
Esq., Thedosius Purland, Esq., M. Tatham, Esq., and
F. C. Beard, Esq., surgeon, be elected members of the
committee, in the room of Dr. Ashburner, Lieut.-Col.
Topham, Captain the Hon. W. F. S. carlett, and C.
Underwood, Esq., who go out by rotation."
Rev. Mr. PAUL seconded the resolution, and took the
opportunity of expressing his conviction that mesmerism
would cease to be practised by unqualified practitioners
if medical men would only consent to take it up.
The resolution was put and carried unanimously.
The Rev. GEORGE SANDBY then moved—" That the
manner in which the infirmary is conducted, and. the
benefits derived from it, render it a highly valuable insti-
tution, deserving of the support of all who know the
truth of mesmerism, or who have obtained m elief for
themselves or their friends through its aid." Theinsti-
tution was now moving on steadily--the enemy was not
able to silence them by their sneers, but had recourse to
different tactics, which, however, were equally unsuc-
cessful. He moved a resolution, approving of the man-
ner in which the infirmary is conducted, and pledging
the meeting to its support. He said he could bear per-
sonal testimony to the excellent mode in which the
affairs of the institution were managed, and to the dis-
cretion, ability, and general attention of their excellent
secretary. By the careful registration of the diseases
which presented themselves, they were gradually collect-
ing a mass of statistics which, in a few years, would
prove most invaluable, as demonstrative of the power of
mesmerism in certain cases. The fact was, he had found
that mesmerism had very often succeeded best where every
ordinary medical and surgical agency had failed. He de-
tailed striking cases in which he had personally observed the
wondrous change which mesmerism had effected in the
patients applying at their infirmary. He regretted that
mesmerism should be condemned by those who were
opposed to spirit rapping, simply because some of the
members of the committee happened to believe in that
doctrine ; he could assure them that the subject was
never brought up at their committees, and that, as
Mesmerists, they had nothing to do whatever with it.
He lamented the half-heartedness of many who had de-
rived great personal advantages from the science, and on
the strength of whose fair promises the committee had
been induced to enter into those engagements which were
now pressing upon them.
Lieut.-Colonel TorHAar seconded the resolution, which
was carried 21CM. con.

The Chairman then retired, and his place was supplied
by the Rev. Mr. Sandby.
Captain HUDSON moved the next resolution, as fol-
lows—" That the progress of mesmerism in different
parts of the kingdom continues to be most satisfactory,
and offers every encouragement to its friends to persevere
in its support." He had, since the last anniversary, at-
tended 203 meetings exclusively on the subject of mes-
merism. He had given 50 lectures in Liverpool, 15 in
Dublin, and a course of 90 in the town of Sheffield on the
subject of mesmerism. He moved a resolution expressive
of the gratification felt by the committee at the success of
mesmerism in all parts of the country. He detailed
some extraordinary cases in which he had succeeded in
curing persons by means of mesmerism, unaided by any
medical appliances whatever. In one case a young
lady had been bed-ridden for nine years, but was now
able to walk about as well as he could ; during his visit
to Sheffield, he had, more or less, relieved from pain 560
people, 46 of whom he had completely cured from their
various diseases. He stated the details of a number of
very wonderful cases in which he had been successful in
various parts of the country.
Mr. SHAW seconded the resolution, which was then
agreed to.
Mr. THEODOSIUS PURLAND moved a resolution rela-
tive to the property of the society, giving the committee
power to alienate a portion of it, which was seconded by
Mr. Tuns, the operative surgeon above alluded to, and
cordially agreed to.
A vote of thanks was then passed to the chairman, in
support of which
A MEDICAL MAN rose, in the body of the meeting,
and said the chief objection of many of the medical pro-
fession to the society was, that it permitted persons not
duly qualified to make use of the science of mesmerism
for curative purposes, the evil results of which he had
often seen. If this could be prevented by a clause in
the new Medical Practitioners' Bill, or otherwise, he
would join the society. (Cheers.)
The meeting then separated.