The Sun.
London, England, 1849-06-22 00:00:00

T " O BRITISH BANK,
On the SCOTTISH SYSTEM.
Temporary Offices, No. 52, Threadneedle-street.
The Deed of Constitution, preparatory to the grant of the Charter of
Incorporation, has now been approved of by the Lords of the Com-
mittee of her Majesty's Privy Council for Trade, and it provides
for the extension, from time to time. of the
CAPITAL to 2,000,0001.
TRUSTEES.
Arthur Anderson, Esq., M.P. for Orkney.
William Cash, Esq., of Wood-stvet.
John Moxon, Esq., of the Regent's-park.
Governor—John Macgregor, Esq., M.P. for Glasgow.
Deputy-Governor—R. Hartley Kennedy, Esq.
This Bank, the first to be Incorporated by Charter in London, ex-
cept the Bank of England, will shortly be in operation, and its busi-
ness will consist
First—ln receiving Deposits at Interest, as in Scotland.
Second—ln Discounting Bill. keeping Customers' Accounts, and
transacting every other description of Banking business.
Third—ln making temporary Advances on convertible and market-
able Securities, on terms at once safe and profitable to the Bank and
advantageous to the borrower. And.
Fourth—ln granting Cash Credits efter the method and according
to the practice so long and so judiciously followed in Scotland.
One share is 1001., of which only 501. is to be called up by a pay-
ment of 101. before signing the Deed of Constitution, and the remain-
ing 401. by instalments.
Applications for the remaining unallotted shares accompanied by
satisfactory reference, will be received by the Secretary at the
temporary offices of the Bank, 52, Threadneedle-street, where
Fsoepectuses can be obtained.

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
$, WATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
1, CHARLOTTE-ROW, MANSION-HOUSE, and 28, REGENT-
STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON.
LIABILITY of the PROPRIETORS UNRESTRICTED.
MODERATE PREMIUMS in the Fire Department.
PECULIAR ADVANTAGES in the Life Department.
Policies, Insuring the value of Leasehold Property at the termina-
tion of the Lease, are also issued.
Persons whose Policies with this Co'npany expire on the 24th in-
stant, are respectfully reminded that receipts for the renewal of the
same will be found at the Head Offices in London and Liverpool, and
in the hands of the respective Agents ; and those who, preferring the
security offered by this Company, may desire to remove the,r Insu-
rances, are informed that no expence will be incurred by such re-
*oval.

BEM'. HENDERSON, 'Resident Secretary, London.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretpxy to the Company.

June 15, 184.

LONDON LIFE ASSOCIATION.
Office, 81, KING W/LLIA.M.STREET.
Instituted 1806.
PRESIDENT—Sir CLAUDIUS STEPHEN HUNTER, Bart.
VICE-PEESIDENT— CHARLES FRANKS, Esq.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the premiums falling due Ist July
next of those Members who have been assured seven or more entire
years, will be reduced this year 67 per cent., leaving less than one-
third of the original premium to be paid.
Thus, for an Assurance of 1,0001. at the age of 30, the original
premium payable for seven years being 291. 12s. 6d., the premium
for this' year will be reduced to 91. Its. 6(1.
Parties desirous of joining the Associati )11 will be entitled to a re-
duction of premium one year earlier by effecting their Assurances
on before the 30th of June, and for their convenience a Board of
Directors will be held at Twelve o'Clock every Wednesday and
Fri lay during the month of June, and also on SATURDAY, the 30th
June.

EDWARD DOCKER, Secretary.

METROPOLITAN
AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
27, REGENT-SCREE r, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON.
Incorporated Pursnant to Act o Parliam nt.
LIFE ASSURANCES to meet every contingency; also !Inuit' es,
Immediate and deferred.
Thy payment of fixed sums to th • Assur d at any specified age, or
to their Representatives in case of death before that age.
Credit given for half the premiums for the first five years.
Three fourths of the Pr )fits div;d,cl amongst the assured, and
loans granted, repayable by instalments.
ENDOWMENTS, given to each child of a marriage a certain sum
on attaining the age of 21, and also the return of the whole of the
sum paid for the same at a given period.
RAILWAY TRAVELLERS assured, by ONE single payment of
10s. for every 100/.
Medical Referees remun^rated for their reports, and the usual
Commission allowed on the introduction of business.
Prospectuses, with the rates, the Annual Report of the Society,
and all information, may be obtained at the office, or of the Agents
in the Country

F. FERGUSON" CAMROUX, Manager.

SEA, FIRE, LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE ;
United with the
PORT OF LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Incorporated nursuant to Act of Parliament, April 22, 1847.
Admitted to Lloyd's by Vote of the Committee, January 15, 1848.
Amalgamated pursuant to Re o utions dated February 5, 1849.
Offices :
31, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
with Powers of Extension reserved to the
CAPITAL / Proprietors under the 16th Llause of the £lOO,OOO
Deed of Settlement),
In Shares of Twenty Shillings each, all pad ; affording the security
of a large actual paid-up Capital, constantly augmenting.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES.
M.lRLNE.—Limited risks in and upon vessels of the first class at
Lloyds.
FlRE.—Reduced premiums on buildings
proportioned to diminu-
tion of risk secured by the provisions of that statute.
LIFE—The unmixed mutual system in its purest form—whole
profits being divided among the Assured, without the entailment
of any risk. The operation of this Aep.,rtment also extending to
RAILWAY ACCIDENT COMPENSATION, at moderate Pre-
miums; and
GUARANTEE for assuring the fidelity of persons in situations of
trust and confidence on the Annual Payment of a stipulated rate
per Cent., either in connexion with Life Assurance, or distioet
the, efrom.
Forms of Applicanon for Provincial Agencies in those towns of the
United Kingdom where none have been already appointed may be
obtained from the Head Office as above.
AUG. COLL INGRIDGE, Managing Director.
London, June 9, 1849.

r 441 ATION AL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURAWIR SOCIETY.
26, CORNHILL, LONDON.
Capital .£.500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
The leading features of the Society are guaranteee of all ample
Proprietary Capital.
Moderate Rates of Premiums.
Two-thirds Premium Loaned to the Assured.
Annual Division of Profits.
Half the Premium may remain as a Loan for Five Years.
Extensive Travelling Leave granted, without extra Premium.
Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates.
N.B. The last Annual Bonus to the Assured varied from 27 to 65
per cent. (according to age) on the Premiums paid.
• _Examples of Bonuses already Declared, and Options.

Perma- Sum the
Bonus in Bonus nent Re-1 Assured
.4.6 Annual Polleyi
addition
Age. , z,, Pre- taken in duction of may bor-
ntoSum
g mium• out in Assured. Cash.
Premium./iiittal , vr
Policy. on
- -- -
£ s. d. £ a. d £ a. d. £ a. d.
• 1837 276 14 318 14 3 21 7 2593, 6 8
1834 251 18 10 115 14 8 18 12 8 543 17 9
£ 1839 226 6 0 102 15 1 16 2 9 494 8 10
60 1003 Xs. tl. j 1840 178 0 0 82 14 2 12 14 11 445 0 0
74 3 4 1841 174 0 078 3 412 3 0 395 11 1
[
1842 147 4 2 5 IS 10 10 2 4 346 2 3
1843 99 18 4 44 8 4 615 11 296 13 4
1844 62 6 8 27 13 4 4 4 0,247 4 5

Prospectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the office,
or any of Its branches in the country ; or, on application. will be for.
Warded post free.

W. S. B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary.

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD kiII:WAY.
LOANS ON DEBENTURES.
The Directors of this Company are prepared to receive (under the
Powers of their Act of Parliament) Tenders for Loans of I‘toney on
security of Debentures, bearing interest at the rate of Five per Cent.
Per Annum, the Interest payable half-yearly, viz., 10th January and
10th July.
Tenders, stating amount and term of years for which it is pro-
Posed to be Lent, to be addressed to the Secretary, Euston Station,
London,

By order,
ANDREW G. GIFFORD, Secretary.
1849.

Euston Station, June 14,

GRAVESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL-
WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS.
Railway and Boat included in one Payment.
Faree, to or from London.
Fore Cabin and Second Class Railway, ONE SHILLING ;
Saloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING and SIXPENCE.
To or from Blackwall or intermediate Piers,
Fore Cabin .•• • • ... 9d. Saloon •• • • Is.
NO other Packets call at the Grays, Greenhithe, and Purileet Piers.
FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND.

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