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It is
not alone to the industrious classes this plan of Deferred
or le" Will be found efficient, in securing an ample competency
derive L ,ge ; but also to that important class of the community who
labour their income from a combination of capital and personal
To this class, the Savings' Banks do not afford a suffi-
tt',...k_n..ttlY Profitable investment ; and, indeed, the framework of such
'3.`' eti(ms as have been designed for the more humble classes, has
these been made to suit their wants or consult their interests, and
tiiere exists no institution, at present, to which they can resort,
a'at w(,1111 at the same time foster their industry,—secure to them
competoncy in old age,—and protect them against the varied
casualties or life.
The Tables
effort
of Deferred Annuities have been ccnstructed with
effortw to exhibit the benefits that may be secured by the smallest
all chtfrugality, and to snit the circumstances and convenience of
th The object of Tables No. I, is to show the option of benefits
per ..._ n
the Y.'ne t of Is. per week, or 21, 12s. per aintun, will secure at
TteTadbolefsattainlilng the age of 50, 55, 60, or 65.
cure the No. . show the Annual Premiums required to se-
at each option of given benefits at these ages,—the sum required
sum a, age to be paid down at. once to purchase them,--and also the
in
arid' age to be paid as disparity, pa as to enable the purchaser
for the e' PaYing the premium at his own age, to pay that set down
g to turn
savin age ot. 20, and by this means enabling the owner of a little
it to the best- account. The Society will, more-
"er' receive all this sum by instalments, and two-thirds of the
Amount 13aid
may, at any time, be withdrawn on depoait of the policy,

AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL
BANK OF IRELAND.
On Monday, 16th April, 1838, the Half-yearly General Meeting
of the Agricultural and Commercial Bank of Ireland was held at the
Company's House, Fleet-street, at eleven o'clock.

On the motion of J. DWYER, Esq., seconded by S. PARKER, Esq.,
Alderman WILLIAM HODGES (Member of the Board of
Directors), was unanimously called to the Chair, and read to the
Meeting the Report of the Board as follows :

" GENTLEMEN—In compliance with the resolutions passed at
the last half-yearly meeting, the Directors have paid to•Proprio-
tors a balance of 9,0001. received on account of third instalment,
and 5,0001. on account of dividend struck in October, 1836. They
have also paid off all remaining balances due to bankers, arising
from the final close of accounts with them on foot of returned bills,
or otherwise—making a total of payments since :ast meeting, on
these accounts, of 24,3121.

" Your Directors further proceeded with the gradual reduction
of branches in those districts wherein a profitable return had not
accrued, and the resumption of discount business, as well as the
continuance of the ordinary operation of banking, at those branches
which have proved remunerative, and from which past experience
demonstrated that a fair profit might be anticipated. The result
has been satisfactory, and progressive improvement is manifest both
in the business and character of the transactions. The greatest
circumspection has been used in the accommodation granted, and
the issues at the several branches have been regulated solely by the
legitimate action of commerce.
" It is gratifying to reflect that the principle of Joint-stuck
Banks has been fully sustained by your Company, which, notwith-
standing the unparalleled difficulties in which it was placed by the
peculiar crisis of the autumn of 1836, aggravated by the unreason-
able conduct of a portion of the proprietary, has, in little more than
one year, fully anti entirely paid off all liabilities existing at the
period of the pressure, without loss to any individual, including the
full payment and cancelling of the note issue then outstanding ; re-
suming the ordinary course of business at the agency in Dublin and
at twenty of the selected branches, with a new plate and issue, a
numerous and wealthy proprietary located in those districts best
adapted far profitable commerce.
" Your Directors trust that consideration for the welfare of the
country will induce the other Joint-stock Banks in Ireland to act
without reference to petty jealousies or narrow objects ; and that
they will see that the interests of all parties are best promoted by
fairly expanding, in place of unduly cramping, the energies of the
country. Its resources are great, and the manner in which the
agricultural districts of Ireland have paid off the obligations con-
tracted therein to your Company, warrant your Board in asserting
that they are deserving of encouragement and support; whilst, on
the other hand,limprovident speculation should be discouraged,every
legitimate assistance should be extended to develope the resources
of the country, and assist the industry of the people. A Joint-
stock Bank should, to a fair extent, sympathise with the popula-
tion, and not be governed by the merely sordid consideration of
pecuniary profit. The nobility and gentry should naturally support
those institutions which best support the general interest and per-
manent welfare of their tenantry.
" At this crisis your Board consider that such remarks are not
irrelevant, as the subject of the Bank of Ireland Charter (which
has, in date, expired) may now be considered as before the Le-
gislature. Connected as that subject is with the best interests of
Ireland and of the empire, your Directors anticipate that no system
of expediency or of compromise will retard or control the broad
principle involved in freedom of trade; and that, whilst the Bank
Corporation may fairly retain privileges as a chartered body, yet
that unwise restrictions upon other banking institutions will be
removed, leaving open to all (under such salutary regulations as
the wisdom of the Legislature may dictate) the trade of banking
free, as in Scotland, unimpeded by invidious monopoly, thus in-
viting a legitimate rivalry with an equality of rights, (as far as
legislation is concerned,) which must conduce to the well-being of
the community.
" The importance of the subject will naturally challenge the at-
tention of the leading men of all parties ; and your Directors,
fully aware of its importance, deem it their duty to call your atten-
tion to it, and to impress upon the proprietary the utility of exertion
to advance the interests of their property, by zealous co-operation
with your Board.
" In conclusion, your Board feel quite warranted by the progress
made since the last meting, in stating their conviction that the
prospects of the Company are cheering, the best evidence of which
will be found in the statement of assets and liabilities now sub-
mitted to you, which, with the guarantee of a numerous and
wealthy proprietary (registered pursuant to the provisions of 6 Geo.
IV., chap. 42), present a security to the public for the transac-
tions of your Company of an undoubted character. Without enter-
ing into minute particulars as to the nature of your surplus assets
(amounting to 261,197/. ) your Board feel justified in giving their
opinion that, making those allowances which are usually incidental
to banking transactions, an available capital, adequate for the due
conduct of twenty branches, with perfect security to the public,
combining safety and profit to the proprietary, may be fairly counted
upon. Your Board refrains from adverting to the pleasing con-
trast which the present state of your Company presents to that
which twelve months ago was sought to be imposed upon you, under
circumstances rendered the more peculiar from results since ascer-
tained, the best vindication of the Board is found in the fact of your
present position—with all liabilities then existing paid off, the
security of the shareholders demonstrated, and the property of the
Company (in place of being wasted by litigation) preserved with
the Institution.

" What has passed, however, may be buried in oblivion, and union,
perseverance, and fair reciprocity inculcated for the general good.
" Signed on behalf of the Daily Board,
"JOHN VANCE (Belfast), Chairman."
Adopted by the General Meeting,
WM. HODGES (Alderman) Chairman.
It was then moved by WILLt.tM EnmoNsToN, of Belfast, Esq. ;
and seconded by Mr. JOHN M'Cov, of Clones :
Resolved----That the Report al:d Accounts now submitted be
received and entered on the minutes.

Moved by JAMES DWYER, Esq. ; and secondedby F.WIIITE, Esq.
Resolved—That we approve of the limitation of Branches which
has taken place, ag mentioned in the Report ; and we further re-
commend such judicious curtailment of those existing Branches as
the opinion of the Board, upon full investigation, may point out as
proper and expedient.

Moved by FRANCIS WELnos, of Lisburn, Esq. ; seconded by

JOHN CHAMBERS, Esq.
Resolved—That we recommend that every practicable measure of
prudent economy shall be observed coincident with the judicious lo-
cation and curtailment of branches.

Moved by HENRY WATsoN, Esq., J. P., seconded by W. IL N.

DOWNER, Esq.,
Resolved—That we earnestly impress on the Proprietors the great
advantage which must be derived from strenuous co• operation in
the several localities, to advance the interests of the Company by
judicious and collective exertion.

(Signed) WILLIAM HODGES, Chairman.
JOSEPH 11. PIM, Esq., was then called to the Chair, and it was
Moved by J.tmES DWYER, Esq., and seconded by P. JONES, Esq.,
and resolved unanimously,
That the warm thanks of the Proprietors are due and hereby
given to Alderman Hodges, for his proper and dignified conduct in
the Chair, and his zealous exertion at all times to promote the in-
terests of our native Institution.

Resolved—That the Report and Resolutions be circulated
amongst the Proprietors, under the direction of the Board.
(Signed) JOSEPH R. PIM, Chairman.

_
THOMAS BRIERLY, General Superintendent.
And then the meeting adjourned.

HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of POUNDS
of Sound Good TEAS of their kinds, in small chests and
Gib. bags, for the convenience of Families and Taverns, at 3s ,
3s 6d., 3s. 10d. per lb. In taxing their Teas at the high prices
that they perversely do merchants are surely mad!---East India Tea
Company, 9, Great St. Helen's, Bishopsgate-street.

" Pauci taciturn delorem continebant."—Ltr.
As manhood approaches, the human form, counte-
nance, voice, and the whole intellectual character, rapidly
undergo a revolution. hive is the end and sum of life, creating image
ae er image of ideal perfection. But in the present state
of society, pure
and virtuous enjoyment is often postponed and obstructed, till the excess
of youthful impetuosity impels to a course of wild and injurious indul-
gence, and the mind becomes painfully harassed by alternations of fear,
isgust, and passion. In this state relief id perhaps sought from the inex-
perienced, perhaps from the ignorant ; in either case at the expense of
h eeltir,ibut being only palliated which should have been effectually cured.
Here we psopose to step in and rescue the victim of unwise indulgence
pangs of remorse, disappointed hope, and disease ; and we pledge
Itehees to eretffe.ate grery taint of syphilitic poison, and to restore to its
every relaeatjon of the
wonted enfsreY generative economy, whether from
foruornL
this or otfferet“lies, whereby the dignity of manhood shall have become
impaired ; eeklailY eqnteMning 4nreeling empyricisrn, which with recklees
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'TULL, LINCOLN, and NOTTINGHAM
RAILWAY, via NEWARK, forming a direct line from
HULL to BIRMINGHAM, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Glou-
cester, Bristol, and Exeter, and also from HULL to LONDON.
Capital 750,0001. in shares of 50/. each.
Deposit 10s. per share.
BANaEas.—Messrs. Prescott, Grote, and Co.

No further applications for shares can be received after the Bth of
May. In the meantime Maps and Prospectuses may be obtained
by applying to Williams and Bethell, 14, Lincolin's-inn-Fields.

CHELTENHAM and GREAT WESTERN
UNION RAILWAY.

CONTRACTS FOR WORKS.

Notice is hereby given that the Directors will meet, at their
Office in Cirenceeter, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th of June next, at
Twelve o'clock, to RECEIVE TENDERS for the following

Works :

CONTRACT No. I.—Cirencester Division—The excavation
and formation of all the Earthwork, and the construction of all
Bridges, Culverts, and other Masonry, and the entire completion
(except the laying the permanent Rails) of that portion of the
Cirencester Branch extending from a point within a field, marked
29 in the Parliamentary Plan, in the Parish of Cirencester, and
extending to the road No. 7, near the Windmill, in the Parish of
Kemble, being a distance of about three miles and seventy chains.
CONTRACT No. 2.—Cirencester Division—The excavation
and formation of all the Earthwork, and the construction of all
Bridges, Culverts, and other Brickwork and Masonry, and the
entire completion (except the laying of the permanent Rails) of
that portion of the main line extending from a point at or near to
the proposed junction with the Cirencester Branch, in a field,
marked No. 2, in the Parish of Kemble, to a point in the field
marked No. 33, in the Parish of Minety, being a distance of about
four miles and ten chains.

Plans and specifications of the above Works may be seen, and
printed Forms of Tender obtained at the Railway Office in Ci_
reneester, on and after Monday, the 21st of May.

The Directors do not consider themselves bound to accept the
lowest Tender, and they expect the parties to attend at the Offi,,
et one o'clock on the 13th of June.
A. MERRICK, Secretary,
Railway-office, Cirencester, 27th April, 1838.

BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY.
CALL OF FIVE POUNDS PER SHARE.
Being the FOURTH INSTALMENT, and making, with former
Calls, FIFTEEN POUNDS per Share.
The Directors of this Company, acting under the provisions of the
Act of Incorporation, hereby give Notice that the Proprietors of
Shares are required to pay, on or before MONDAY, the 14th of May
next, at any of the undermentioned Banks, the sum of Fiv,,
Pounds on each of their respective Shares.
IN LONDON ...... Messrs. Glyn' Halifax, Mills, and Co.
LIVERPOOL The Bank of Liverpool.
MANCHESTER The South Lancashire Bank.
BRISTOL Messrs. Miles, Itirford, and Co. ;
' Baillie, Ames, and Co. ;
Stuckey and Co.'s Banking Company,
or at either of their Branches ;
The West of England and South Wales
District Bank,or either of its Branches;
The National Provincial Bank of
England.
EXET,DR. The West of England and South Wales District
Bank, or either of its Branches ;
The Devon and Cornwall Bank ;
Messrs. Cole, Ilolroyd, and Co. ;
Milford and Co. ;
Sanders, Sons, and Co.
Who ha.,e been instructed to charge Interest, at the rate of Five
Nor Cent. per Anntnn, on all payments made after the said Four-
eolith day of May next.
By order of the Directors,
J. B. BADHAM, Searetory.
Office, 30, Broad-street, Bristol, April 17, 1833.

BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY,
CONTRACTS FOR WORKS.

Notice is hereby given, that the Directors will receive, at their
Office in Broad-street, Bristol, on or before TUESDAY, the 29th
of May, at Twelve o'Clock, TENDERS for the execution of the
following Contracts

CONTRACT 1, B.
The Excavation and formation of the Earthwork, and tho Con-
struction •f all Bridges, Culverts, and other Masonry, and the
entire completion (excepting the Materials for, and the Forming
the permanent way) of that portion of the Railway extending from
the end •f Contract No. 4, A (the Boundary ditch of the parishes
of Lympsham and South Brent), to the Boundary-fence between
Nos. 71 and 75, in the parish of South Brent, a distance of about
2 miles and 5 chains.

CONTRACT 2, B.
The Excavation and Formation of the Earthwork, and the Con-
struction of all Bridges, Culverts, and other Masonry, and the
entire emnpletion (excepting the Materials for, and the Forming
the pet manent Way) of that portion of the Railway extending
from the end of Contract 1, B, to the Boundary-Fence, between
Nos. 46 and 47, in the parish of Burnham, a distance of about 2
miles and 7 chains.

TO BE CONTRACTED FOR, IN ONE SUM, the CON-
STRUCTION of this DOCK. Plans, Sections, and Specifica-
tions may be seen at the Office of Mr. Giles, Engineer to the Com-
pany, Beaufort-buildings, Strand.
Sealed Tenders are to be sent to the Office of the Company, on or
before the 4th June next ; and the Directors do not bind them-
selves to accept the Lowest Tender.
By Order of the Court,
HENRY AMSINCK, Secretary.
Thames Haven Dock and Railway Office,
28, Moorgate-street, London, May 2d, 1838.