The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-03 00:00:00

F. FERGLTSON CANIROUX, Secretary.

ON LAND

the New Portable Fire-engines are of infinitely better service than a
fire brigade. They act instantaneously at the outbreak of a fire.
"We are delighted with the invention—it is a great boon to so-
, clety."—Editors Liverpool Mail.
The New Portable Fire-engines have preserved a large portion of
Norwich from destruction, for out of eighteen different properties on
fire in and sear the city, they saved eleven solely and seven mainly,
including in the seven the Queen's Cavalry Barracks ; and in the
eleven, Messrs. Horton's dyery, and 12,0001. worth of consigned pro-
perty; Stoke mustard, starch, and flour mills, and Messrs. Butcher's
grocery warehouses, just in time to prevent a large quantity of gun-
powder therein from exploding, which must have spread around de-
struction and death.
" North Walsham.—At this fire the Portable Engine was of great
service, and by having one of them ready, there is no doubt but half
the property now destroyed might have been saved."—.Norfulk Chro-
nicle, August 22, 1846.

It a Norwich 'fire Jime 2, 1847, the two Portable Engines were
the pets of the public. The cry was, feed the little engines and they
will do the work, which proved true. The four large engines present
proved useless.
Portable Engines speedily prove steam-boilers to a dozen atmo-
spheres.

Now the feet is this, all former Force Pumps, Lift-force Pumps,
Lift Pumps, and Chain rumps are bad machines : they rub, grub, aud
scrape the water upwards by friction, which wastes two-fifths of the
power used, and progressively falter by leakage, which Drs. Young
and llutton, with many other eminent experimenters, lamented
thus :—The quantity of water actually raised by any machine seldom
exceeis half the power consumed, after overcoming friction and
leakage ; and notwithstanding the best engineers in the world had
tried in ♦ain for two thousand years to abate these palpable defects
in hydraulic machines, nevertheless, at last the ♦ictory is won, and
won for ever ; for friction and leakage are now both annihilated by
the new rolling principle in pumps, and their effect augmented from
twelve to twenty (or about seventy per cent.), and frequently with-
out more outlay.

Most men can sustain heavy rapid pump trials for 40 seconds, but
some men drop at mi-iute time. With a best new heavy working Fric-
tion Pump an active sound-winded young man of 140 lbs. weight can
raise 11,100 lbs. of water one lost high in a minute, and with a Fenn-
' tain Pump 9,010 lbs. In half a minute. Thus a continual and most
extraordinary lucrative advantage is gained over perpetual and uni-
versal ignorance, clearly proving that Knowledge is Power.
John Clenton Roberts, Esq., in his popular work, No. 1,110, did
well in placing Gosset's French Pump Abortion (that slaps the water
upward) silo by side with the Fountain Pump, which upset a good
deal of Folly. Because Mr. Mallett, Dublin, a thorough-bred pump-
maker, Mr. Baddley, London, an everlasting pump-writer, and Mr.
Ewbank, America, an ignorant pump book-maker, asserted that the
two pumps were identical. But the Yankee out-fooled John Bull
and Paddy in No. 1,183, arid in No. 496, Rook-maker Millington's
remarks are preposterous. However, on the other hand, Dr. Birk-
beck, Aberdour, Hay, Parkington, with many other discerning men,
after witnessing the perfect effect and the beautiful simplicity of the
rolling principle, gave the inveation the following true and sustain.
able character:—The Fountain Pump is the most important improve-
ment in the art of raising water that has appeared within the last two
thousand years—the greatest advancement in the useful arts in
modern times.

The Consummation Fountain Pumps are successfully carried out
for private and public uses, at lifts belevr and above 100 feet altitude,
for man, horse, and steam power ; delivering from half a pint per
stroke to 100 barrels of water per minute, and rendering every tair
trial at competition ridiculous, whilst their durability is guaranteed
al less cost than commen pumps.

W. SIIALDERS.
Fountain Pump Works, Norwich, Nor. 38, 1847.
See Mechanic's Magazine, Nos. 231*, 364, 333, 429, 430, 433,
482, 486, 457, 499, 492, 495, 496, 508, 509, 510, 528, 533, 858*,
727, 804, 1,040, I,llo*, 1,183. Nos. illustrated are marked thus*

ROWL AN D' S ALSANA EXTRACT.
For the tits Toothache and Gum Bolls, and for eradicating
all disorders of the Teeth and Gums. In tho anguish of excrutiating
pain it affords instantaneous sellef, while its frequent me will b•
found to strengthen the gums, and fortify the Teeth against future
attacks. It totally exterminates scurvy, restores the Gums to the
fullness of health, and by endowing them with additional firmness of
adhesion, it firmly fixes and roots the Teeth in their sockets. It era-

dcates unpleasant taste and injurious secretion from the mouth, and
repels the approach of incipient decay. It is perfectly innocent, and
is also an excellent stomachic in cases of flatulency and depression of
spirits. This invaluable specific has been held in high estimation for
many years, and is under the sanction of the first physicians. Price
2s. 9d., 4s. Gd., and las. Gd. per bottle.
CAUTIODT.—Each bottle of the genuine preparation is enclosed in
a wrapper, on which are the words—" ROWLAND'S ALSANA EX-
TRACT." The Government stamp has also the Proprietors' name
and address, thus —" A. ROWLAND AND SON, 20, HATTON-
GARDEN," engraved thereon. Sold loy them, and by all Chemists
and Perfumers.

T•
HE SPORTSMAN'S THREE WISHES
The sportsman has wishes—we name than—they're three,
With the truth of this version you all will agree:
New September's set in, most nobly we'll strive,
To keep the old custom of shooting alive.
The game Is abundant, the weather is clear,
Bright Phoebus commands all her guests to appear;
But sportsman, before you depart for the fun,
Obtain your three wishes—your Coat, Dog, and Gut,
The first in the field L. lIYAM now stands,
For his " taletot Shooting-coat," known in all lands ;
Enveloped in these, it soon will be found,
That the wind and the rain fall powerless around.
For warmth, style, and freedom, none such can be got,
Just wear one—you soon wit be reckoned a " shot."
Tken sportsmen of England, appreciate well,
Ono who pleases so much, and who strives to excel
For that is the cause why the journals express
Such very great faith in Ills prime shooting dress.
Fulfil then your wishes—roar pleasures complete,
By a call at the Mart, 36, Graceckurch-street.
The stock is unvaried, you can't lack success,
Ix equipping yourself in a " good Shooting Dress."
An extensive stock of Shooting-coats, in all the new materials, cut
in the latest fashion, at the following reasonable prices :
Beaverteen Shooting Jackets los. od.
Angola
Mixed Doeskin D 0..... ..
Tartan Do. 183. 6d.
Plaid Do. d 0.......... ..
'Very superior d 0.... ..... ........ ..
Youths' and Boys' Shooting Jackets at prices in proportion.
Newmarket Riding Coats, 3es. to 40s. ; Scarlet Hunting Coats,
first-rate quality, 3/.
The Ilosiery, Ilat, and Outfit Department, recently added to thh '
Establishment, is now complete, containing a well-selected stock of
Shirts, Gloves, Hose, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Paris and town made
Hats, Travelling, Fishing, 'Youths', and Mens' Caps, is every va-
riety, at prices in accordance, with L. Hymn's well-known econo-
mical system.
L. HYAM'S Clothing, Hat, and Outfitting Itstablislinseat, 35
Graceehnrch-street.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, DEC. 2.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Birkenhead, Lanca-
shire, and Cheshire 31/. Shares, 534 c. dis.—Eastern Coun-
ties, 16%—Lancashire and Yorkshire Fifths, 9 p.—London
and North-Western, 15514—Ditto, Fifths, 1014—Ditto, 40/.
Shares (L. and M.), 18% 5i—Ditto, Manchester
,and
andßirmingham,
Lincolnshire,
Qu
Preference,rs (B )(B), 4 p
p. !ma
dc
lhae p.—Blanchester, rn
dl,
.11e Sheffield,
,
Ditto, 401. Shares, 4314—Ditto, Halves, % dis.—North
Staffordshire, IA p.—Shrewsbury and Chester (late N. W.
M.), 1 p.—Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Cheshire, Preference,
2 p.—South-Easternth dis.—Ditto,ad Consolidated, Dover,Nw
No. No. 1,3.
dis.—Ditto,dts.—Ditto
No. 2,v c.
No. 4, % dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick, 136—Ditto,
Extensions, No. 1, 4 p.—Ditto (N. and B.), No. 2,2% p.—
Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 1% p.—York and North Mid-
land (East and West Riding Extension), 8% p.—Dutch
Rhenish, 4% dis.
MANCHESTER, DEC. 2.
STOCK ExcriAwort.—The sales are—Dublin and Drogheda,
31 dis.—East Anglian, New Preference, par—Lancashire and
Yorkshire, Fifths, 1-16 p.—Ditto (West Riding Union),
2 5-16 dis.—London and North-Western (M. and B.), 60%
—Ditto, Quarters (B), c. p—Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincolnshire, 4% c.—Ditto, Quarters, No. 1, 36 c. p.—Ditto,
Preference, '4 p.— North StaflOrdshire,%—Shropshire Union,
214 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, No. 4, 15/6..
BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 2.
STOCK ExcitamoE.—The sales are—Midland, 110—Ditto
(Consolidated Birmingham and Derby), 83—North British,
Extension, ls. 3d. p.—Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and
Stour Valley, 114 dis.—Huddersfield and Manchester Rail..
way and Canal, 2 dis.—North Staffordshire, 3s. 9d. p. (for
preceding account)—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 3
dis.—Ditto (B), 2 dis.—South Staffordshire, 335. 9d. dis.
YORK, DEC. 1.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Great Ncrrthern,
n.—North British, :Thirds, 2/. ss. 6d.—Ditto, Extension,
12s. 9d.—North Staffordshire, 7%--York, Newcastle, and
Berwick, G. N. E. Purchase, 91,4.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, DEc. 2.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—East Lancashire, New
Quarters, 13s. 6d. dis.—Newcastle and Carlisle, 981—Ditto,
Quarters, 24/. 12e. 6d—North British, Extension, 14s. 61--
North Staffordshire, % p.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick,
New, No. 2, 3 p.

EDINBURGH, DEC 1.
STOCK ExciraNGE.—The sales are—Aberdeen, 24 Eastern
Counties, 48—Edinburgh and Northern, ex. int. 171s—
Ditto, New, Registered, 43s.—Great Northern, 89s. 6d.—
North British, 27%4—Ditto, Halves, ex. int. 12%4—Ditto,
Quarters, ex. int. 96s.—Ditto, New Quarters, Scrip, 13s. 3d.
—Ditto, Thirds, Registered, 465. 6d.—Ditto, Fifths, 5%,—
Scottish Central, 23.

PETITIONS TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.--The
first report of the Select Committee on Public Petitions
has just been issued. It appears that up to the 26th of
November 33 petitions wero presented; of these the
principal were—lS against the removal of Jewish dis-
abilities, with 715 signatures, while those of an opposite
description were presented with seven signatures.

NA TI ONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
26, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This lnstitition embraces important and substantial advantages
with respect to life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured
has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for-
:eiture of the policy, two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table);
also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in-
.erests to meet other conveniencies or necessity.
Assarances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION OF PROFITS.
The increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors
at the annual meeting held on the 12th May, 1847, to declare a fifth
bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each
policy effected on the profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

. i Perms- 'Sum Ow
;.„; ' Annual /Policy! Bonus in! stout Re- i Assured
Ago. .El Pre- taken addition Bonus In duction of ay bor.
e, mium. out in Assured. Cask. Annual row on
ao
-
Premiums. Policy.
1
--,
£ s. 4. X a d. £ a. d. £ a. d.
X Xs. d.l 1837 243 9 31112 8 5 18 4 6 494 8 10
1838 218 4 81 99 8 10 15 13 5 445 0 0
601000 74 3 4
1839 192 1 10 86 9 3 13 4 9 395 11 1
[lB4O 143 5 10 66 8 4 919 1 346 2 3
1841 133 14 2 61 17 6 9 9 2 296 13 4
1842 111 6 8 49 10 0 710 4 247 4 b

The Annual Report, with tables of rates, &c., may be kad at the
Felice, or any of its branches in the country ; or, on application. will
be forwarded post free.

RAISING WATER discovered by the FOUN-
TAIN Kiln's, which roll the water upwards, without
either friction or faltering, therefore can never be surpassed ; conse-
quently this is the most Important discovery ever made for the pre-
servation of life and property either at Sea or on Land.
AT SEA
numerous ships it has already saved, and the captains gratefully ac-
knowledge the glorious results. Two testimonial extracts shall
suffice :
" Captain Greig, front Quebec to London, states that the Fountain
Pump being fitted in the Caroline, its great power was tke means of
saving the ship and 230 souls on hoard, two seams in the bottom
being partly lett without calking."
" The Argus brig, from Cadiz, sprung a leak when three days ont
at sea, and soon after her common pump choaked and became use-
less. Captain Rutherford states all then depended upon her Foun-
tain Pump, which for nineteen days and eighteen nights was is ac-
tion without a minute's respite, when all arrived safely in London,
with a thank God for the Fountain Pump."