The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-15 00:00:00

Ey order of the Board,
G. BUTLER, Secretary.

MIDDLESEX PRISONS.—To Bakers, But-
chers, Mealmcn, Ollmen,lWholesale Grocers, Brushmakers,
Leathersellers, Slopsellers, Soapboilers, and Others.
WANTED, at the Houses of Correction at Coldbath-fields and
Il'estininster, and at the House of Detention at Clerkenwell, SUP-
PLIES of ti a undermentioned ARTICLES, from the 25tk of Decem-
ber instant.. to the 21th of June next inclusive, :—About 19 cwt.
Of bread d. ily, in loaves of various weights; good ox beef, without
babe, eons sting of clods and stickings ; ox heads, weighing on an
arerage 23 lb. each ; mutton, consisting of breasts, necks, and ribs ;
Molasses. sugar, rico, potatoes, Scotch barley, oatmeal, salt. soap,
bruf hoe, sae. ; leather, clothing, woollen cloth, bedding, and linen.
Persons willing to contract may see patterns and samples, accord-
Lag to which the tenders are to be made, and obtain the necessary
forms of tender, upon application at either of the said Houses of Cor-
rection, on any day (Sunday excepted).
Sealed Tenders are to be delivered before Twelve o'clock on Timm-
Ar, the 20th instant, at the Sessions House, Clerkenwell-green; and
;ith ,1e persons tendering must attend there at that hour personally,
sithe names and addresses of their respective sureties. The Vl-
ll
'4 Justices do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any of
the tenders.
Dated this 10th of December, 1849.

CHARLES WRIGHT, j Clerks.
CHARLES P. ALLEN,

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
CALL for FINAL INSTALMENT of 21. per Share on 251.
western and SECOND INSTALMENT of Si. per Share on, Great
n'estern Windsor Shares of 201. each, making 8/. paid.
kThie Directors of the Great Western Railway having resolved at a
orn
ee,t ng, held this day, to call under the provisions of the Acts of
Zanent relating thereto for an INSTALMENT of 21. per share
,612.51. shares, and also for an instalment of 5/. per share,. on Great
res stern Windsor shares of 201. each, notice is hereby given that the
of I?ective proprietors are requested to PAY, ox or before the 7th day
25:January next, the said sum of 2/. on each Great Western share of
2„, aneithd the sum of 51. on eac!to Great Western Windsor share of
to er of the undertnentioned bankers of the Company, viz:
•tx.L_ °ndon —Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co ; at the Great
~,Fstern railway office, 27, King-street, Cheapside, London.
rt,tol—Messrs. Miles, llurford and Co. ; Messrs. Bernie, Ames
Co.; Stuckey's Banking Company; the West of England and
Wales District Bank.
Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool.
eltenham—The
sr County of ester Rank.
ealing—Mess. J. and C. SGlochaonds and Co.
By order of the Boari of Directors,
Lin CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Sec.
Terminus, Paddinzton, 29th Nov., 1849.

R. PARQUHA_RSON SMITH begs to in-
form the Public that the Lord Chief Baron NICHOLSON
iltriltd the JUDGE and JURY SOCIETY will appear THIS and every
Rre ErENING, at the Royal Italian Opera Hotel (late Garrick's
"'ead), Bow-street.
The Court sits at Nine o'clock precisely.
new and excellent Case To-night, showing how a Farmer from
',,sex and his Quaker Friend were decoyet in, and served out.
Immediately after the Case, Mr. Farquhars m Smith's Grand Vocal
Entertainment (unmatched in the History of Harmony), admission
free.—Herr HERMAN, the renowned German Basso, every evening.

NOTICE.—We, the undersigned, hereby give
Noticg to our several Agents and the Trade, that Letters
tNtent have been granted for our invention in the application of the
aw, of the EIDER to purposes of WEARING APPAREL, and
~,t after this date we shall take such proceedings as wa may be
Vised, in order to restrain others front making, or causing to he
."le, any infringement upon our said patent and invention.
, (Signed) 11. J. and I). NICOLL,
.Jee. I, 13.49. REGENT-STREET and CORNIIILL

'RE NOVELTY most recently introduced by
t
MESSRS. NICOLL is called NICOLL'S EIDER DOWN
to tb'TOT, such novelty cmsistimr in the adaptation of Eider Dowa
the'ou several purposes of wearing apparel, but more particularly in
Atili
Illation of NICOLT.'S PALETOT, the original elegance and
or which is, however, faithfully preserved.
131-'4_l era are found in greatest numbers in Iceland and the Ten,
proor, where their beautiful and delicate (toms is well known to b(
whiehagainst the most severe cold, and even the small quantit3
Serte ,Can be compressed and concealed between the two hands, wil
ao,
rdi„ r3' li:11th:e formation of a Pctet, which, while it has mnst extra;
f2;ghtness. has, nevertheless, more warmth than the fines
lklnVickest blanket, the great desidcra•mn for a winter gat:ment
p„',11,118 accomplished, namely, personal warmth without fatigue.
tet.„'„'ic inspection is invited at MESSRS. NICOLL'S wholesale and
114-q warerooms,
11G, and 120, REGENT•STRIUST, and 22, CO:ZNIIILL,

Lon,on

UR NICOLL is the distinguishing name given
,to a garment secured by Royal Letters Patent from
Ci2'at Imitation. It has all the advantages of Messrs. NICOLL'S
4141 Invention, the REGISTERED PALETOT of LLAMA
d, The NU2OI,I.7PALE TOTS are charge.lthie, Two, Three,
Aose'ruree-aml a-half Guineas, according with the climate or pur-
l! '" which they may be required,
he, 4, 116, and 120, REGENT-STRBET ; also 22, CORNMILL
Exchange.

R E
SEAL FUR PALETOT
the
us„The Costly nature of the material will necessarily coffin,
of this garment to a select few ; but he who can afford the
lt,tkiiTe Will pronounce it to he the most gentlemanly, elegant, and
;l(;008 arttle of dress that can possibly be conceived. Messrs.
lit 414„;1 will its, continue to supply the SEAL FUR
,
fiLOT at present moderate pricl—that is to say, so long as
l'orriu !nland does not interfere Ycitli the supply ; for it must be
In mina that the number of Skins in Vie Euglish market
esen,, ited—at least such as are capable of alaptatio to the
gall ‘,...Purpose, that of being formed into the graceful garment
Alt e, PALET iT. Registered 6 and 7 Vic.. cap, 65.
.3 inspection and purchase would, therefore, be desirable.
<
kliq;,4. r., and D. NICOLI,,N 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET,
eORNELL, LODON.

CHRISTMAS.—One of the new patented inven-
-I.°4bn:°" called NICOLL'S EIDER DOW,: PALETOT will
focus a most acceptable gift at the approaching season of
.Q4(4,3.. When it is somewhat difficult to se.ect the best token of
Ail or affection. The lightness and warmth of this garment
Zitho:4er it lahrhly serviceable for covering al evening coctinne
epee causing the least disarrangement ; and from the peculiarity
zhe"nlation of the whole it precludes the necessity for any mea-
hem,nt being taken, as merely some slight description of height or
FOVir;.44cg will millet to enable the patentees to supply an EIDER
tqy ,NLETOT, at the cost of SIX GUINEAS, and which may
troci'.e described as one of the best preservatives of health ever yet
eed to the public.
4114,10 and D. Nicoll, 114, 11 G, And 120, Ile:ent-street, and 22,
ondoi.

VIR NICOLL PALETOT (Registered 6 and
krit 7 vi t
, c cap. 65) WAEEHOOMS, 114, 116, PeO, REGENT-
-1(14,I—'l.1—'1. and 22, CORNIIILL.
1„..01,3;11are assumed tile list of the word PALETOT, but Messrs.
Os I,: are the sole Patentees of the design and material.
.kriti,etr holesale and Counting House Departments for the London
448 In the Shipping and Woollen Trades are in CHANGE-
\ ' CORNHILL, and 120, REGENT-STREET.

Th ISTM AS PRE SENTS.
-e season having arrived, wherein by exchange of presents
1, nfl •
k It rul successfully of friandship, all classes of the community
i°,,414 cultivate regard by acceptable offerings will
iteat.""eruselves of ROWLANDS' TOILET ARTICLES. In
1
34., dALaPiI sustaining Luxuriant Silken Tresses, ROWLANDS'
",,4R OIL is highly appreciated by Rank and Fashion, and
Wit is by all the Sovereigns of Europe ; ROWLANDS' KALI"-
t4tee4 Pr,Paration of unparalleled efficacy in purifying the Skin,
rein tbg it from the baneful effects of inclement weather, and suf-
pibs`,,e complexion with transcendent brilliancy ; and ROW-
pBer"DONTO or PEARL DENTIFRICE is invaluable for its
L'ire and beautifyi effects on te Teeh and Gums. No
7. - ‘'etn lie more worthy ot recommendhation, for in more general

ArttN b, lEWARE OF srIMITATIONS.
GENIEFiVfIin, of each bears the name of" ROWLANDS' "
"ater: "iat of the Article on the 'Wrapper or Label, with their
did
the foot, in Red Ink thus
bY A. ROWLAND & SONS.
ra at 20, Hatton Garden, London, and by respectable
Chemists and Perfumers.

44 illeeastratee TLIIRTY-FIEST EDITION.
, -Atyp,„„—. by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel.
AIN, 61:`,,,,-;AL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE LICAPA-
-4 telleir. AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
seat, °2l. enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., Or ,1
tt'ract from the Establishment, 3s. Gd. In postage stamps,
Nit th SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
Intee ih,r,lralities aid decay of the generative system, from ex-
ql4,4l,,tenli;u_4l6ence, Infection, and the inordinate Ilse of mercury,
,'a pegnsino„." an Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis-
-24 '-iltitv.".• Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By E. and
tit intarec,t, and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox-
Ntetere, iden. Published by the Anteorsby Strange,
keil 0.3 ~,lern,reee ; fie/may, 63, and Saeger, lae, Oxford-street :
Otre,'„-titehberneestreet, Llaymarket ; sad Gordon, 146, Leaden-
t''ll4ll I:.treat
R 4
1. .exid Bof the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
R4takT ri illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
itlillets!tted',,roats of the consequences resulting from excessive inelnl-
lht7ll4. . eir lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
o,k`ntedt;"?akness, nervous excitement, and generative ncapacity.
ci,t et.. 4.3.1111rae Explanatory Engravings.
kiet,4l/4„,,
o..eats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in
4et,nater,„rn'aentulary form, and contains explicit directions for
), tek:Zaene '."-• 'ale 7ection le illustrated by Seventeen Coloured
g' a "g:
ktnn, eielt„ennteine a Preeeription for the Prevention of reeease
tic, pct'„ a, Pplicetiee, by Wili,3l Pl 3 deeeer. Cl ex/fee:eon le oh-
Ittl'et4 neet,,e'",-Portitet u.rt of the Walk skeuld no esceee the
liktl4. ./.• la .e
tit. The evoted to the consideration of trarrlege, and lie
hettl.e,,tet,t,,,,•inct critically and
t ,it,:ett a,littees of unproductive union are also zonsidered, and
philosophical); meaired into.
,nltet,:vee,,-,ce RALM OF SraIACVM is exeYesieelly4employed in treat-
tnel, lete7aexual debility, impotence, ;tee lie. and 335. per
N.
tj., for
r, micentrated Deters!7e nonce, me anti-syphilitic '
t:n'toPetio„.., rYllig the blood P- came ofinfeetion, secondary f7nip-
N`tAii,Pqrifyi ' and the abuse of n'eecury, I Is. and Us. par bottle.
tn of `em 1',5 6Pecifie 1-Is, 2e )d., 43 Gd., and I Is. per box, a
,et4ll th, 3' .0eg0,„,, - '. ' ' *
q of „ biad4,_ -o:3ll,e.cet, stricture, and chronic inflenuna-
hiPe„'ne eme 7" ...mutt'. tAtion fee, if by letter, 11. A minute
'Oh itt), yel.,`B_,?eluit ad age, habits, and position in society.
),:re, is ~e tec.1;,...1 vice, to boa had at the Establiehment only. be,
Ntih4!inee 4t ;. "t saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in attea
Wirt?, :21 eetereereettreet, "u Oxford-street, London, felne Fee-
a Five to Eight, on eezdaye from Carel to Ore

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CONTRACT for BRITISH OAK TIMBER,
THICKSTUFF, PLANK, and TREENAILS.
Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy,
Somerset-place, Dec. 14, 1849.
The Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give
notice that on TUESDAY, the sth February next, at One o'clock,
they will be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to
Contract for supplying
16,500 Loads of BRITISH OAK TIMBER (rough contents, but h
be delivered in a rough or Ebled state, as the said Commis-
sioners shall direct).
4,800 Loads of BRITISH OAK, THICKSTUFF, and PLANK,
and
900,000 BRITISH OAK TREr.NAILS.
To be delivered at her Majesty's several Dockyards by the 31st
December, 1852, at prices inclading all carriage and other expenses.
A Tender may be made for the whole Contract, or for the quanti-
ties required for any one or more of the yards, but not for less than
the full quantities of Timber, ThickstulT, Plank, and Treenails re-
quired for any one yard.
A Form of the Tender showing the distribiltion, sidings, and di-
mensions of the Timber, Thickstufr, Plank, and Trcenalls, and all
other necessary particulars may be had on application to this Office,
by letter or otherwise.
No Tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty,
nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him,
duly authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
and bear in the left-han I corner the words " Tender for British Oak,"
and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied by a
letter signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become bound
With the person tendering, in the sum of 16,0001. for the due perform
once of the whole Contract, or in a due proportion for a part only.

CONTRACT for COPPER.
Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy,
Somerset-place, December 13, 1849.
The Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral
Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby give
notice that on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at One o'clock, they
Will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to Con-
tract for supplying her Majesty's Dockyard at Chatham with

350 TOYS of ENGLISH TOUGH CAKE COPPER.
150 Tons to be delivered by the 31st January, and the remainder
by the 28th February next.
A Form of the Tender may be seen at the said Office.
No Tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty,
or any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him duly
Authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admi-
ralty, and bear in the lett-hand corner the words Tender for
Capper," and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied
'V a letter signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become
bound with the person tendering in the sum of 5,0001. for the due
performance of the Contract.

OFFICE OF ORDNANCE.
December 10, 1849.
The Principal Officers of her Majesty's Ordnance do hereby give
notice that a quantity of Old Harness, Wheels, Oak and Elm Plank,
Casks, Staves and Heads, Cases of Wood, Tanned Hides, Painted Co-
vers, Old Tin, Shot Bottoms, Tanned Hide and Leather Cuttings,
Canvas Cuttings, Old Cartridge Paper, 7 Gallons of Copal and Oak
Varnish, Artillery Clothing, Slab and Refuse Wood, &c., &c., will be
sold by Auction, at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, on THURSDAY,
the 20th December, 1849, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon pre-
Csoly.
-May be viewed from Ten to Four o'clock on the six days previous
to the sale.
Catalogues may be had at the Ordnance Office, Pall-Mall ; Tower
Of London ; and Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.