The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-20 00:00:00

No. 17,031. LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING

irANE THOUSAND- POUNDS PRIZE
PICTURES.
SUBJECT : —"BAPTISM OF CHRIST IN THE JORDAN."
The Competition Works of Art have been two years in preparing.
The canvass is 15 feet by 12 feet.
This Exhibition has been honoured by his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, and is now open to the publ'c daily from Nine till Six.
Admittance One Shilling. Families of Five, Four Shillings.
Picture Gallery, late Chinese Exhibition, Hyde Park-corner.

THE WELLINGTON SURTOUT.
CAUTION.—The great success of the Wellington Surtout
having caused several unprincipled persons (against two of whom
proceedings have been commenced) to imitate this registered coat,
although in a material derogatory to its reputation, all persons are
hereby warned that to make arty garment (having sleeves) whether
worn by male or female, WITHOUT SHOULDER OR SLEEVE-
TOP SEAMS, whatever may be its shape in ether respects, is a
direct infringement of the patentees designs, and will in everycase be
visited by an action at law.
Every genuine coat has a stamp bearing the royal arms, with a
number indicative of the size, also the name and address of the
patentee, JAMES FOUGERE, 6, C' INDULT-STREET, REGENT-
STREET, and 11, POULTRY, near the Mansion-House, LONDON,
to imitate which is felony.

rtiti ORTH BRITISH INSURANCE COSZ-.
PANT.
4, New Bank-buildings. Lothbury, and 10, Pall-mail East, London.
Established in 1509, and Incorporated by Royal Charter.
PRESIDENT—HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND, K.G.
Chairman—Slß PETER LAURIE, Alderman.
Deputy-Chairman—FßANClS WARDEN, Esq. (Director H.E.1.C.)
Resident Directors—B. and M. BOYD, Esqs.
The benefits of Life Assurance are afforded by this Company to
their utmost extent, combined with perfect security in a fully sub-
scribed Capital of One Million, besides an accumulating Premium
Fund exceeding 497,0001., and the Revenue from Life Premiums alone
of more than 100,0001., which is annually increasing. Four-fifths of
the profits are septennially divided among the insurers on the parti-
cipation scale of Premiums. On insurances for the whole life, half
the premiums may remain on credit for the first seven years.
Tablesof increasing Rates have been formed upon a plan peculiar
to this Company, from which the following is an extract :

Prospectuses, with Tables of Rates, and full particulars, may be
obtained of the Secretary, 4, New Bank-buildings, and of the Actuary,
John King, Esq., 10, Pall-mall East.
HENRY T. THOMSON, Secretary.

PELICAN LIFE INSURANCE OFFICE,
70, LOMBARD-STREET, and 57, CHARING-CROSS,

LONDON:

Established 1797.
DIZECTOBS.
Matthias Attwood, Esq., M.P. Kirkman D. Hodgson, Esq.
Robert Gurney Barclay, Esq. Richard H. Lawrence, Esq.
W. Cotton, Esq., F.R.S. J. Petty Muspratt, Esq.
Wm. Davis, Esq. Charles Hampden Turner, Esq.
Richard Fuller, Esq. Matthew Whiting, Esq.
J. A. Gordon, Esq., M.D., F.R.S.

BONUS.
Four-flfths of the net Profits realised by the Company from In-
surances effected upon the Participating Scale of premiums allotted,
agreeably to the conditions of the policies, every seven years. The
first period to commence from the 3d of July, 1840.
Annual Premium required for the Assurance of 1001. for the whole
term of life.

Without With Without With
Az
e. I Profits. I Profits. Age' Profits. Profits.
• -
15 111101 1 15 0 40 218 10 36 5
20 1 13 10 1 19 3 50 I 4 0 9 410 7
0 24 0 210 4 60 I 6 1 0 67 4
. _

ROBER'

TUCKER, Secretary.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR-
AzirCE SOCIETY,
26, CORNHILL, LONDON,
Capital £500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution 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-
feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table);
also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in-
terests to meet other conveniences or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years are granted at the lowest possible
rates.

DIVISIO`f OF PROFITS.
The remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society
has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare
a fourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid
en each Policy effected on theXPrAMPofit
LES. scale.
E

:5.4'
.0. . Bonus Bonus In gg. 5 Assured
12 g Premium. 2
added. Cash. .. s• t may
•r, §0 . lg. Borrow.
o
£ £s. d.
1837 .017 15 1 £lOO 011 £l6 0 4 .1445 0 0
1838 192 3 0 87 1 4 13 10 2 395 11 1
60 1000 3 4 1839 165 11 10 74 1 9 11 3 1 34 i 2 3
1840 116 7 6 54 010 718 10 296 13 4
18411 111 6 8 49 10 0 710 4 247 4 5

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in
lecember of the present year.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX. Secretary.

TIIE EXPERIENCE LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
Edinburgh, 15, George-street. London, 58, King William-street.
Established 1843.
Capital 300,0001.
This Company's Tables are based upon the EXPERIENCE OF
THE SEVENTEEN LIFE OFFICES,as contained in the Report
of their Mortality published in 1843. The Company embraces, in
its constitution, the advantages of both the mutual and proprietary
systems of Assurance. The SHORT PERIOD RATES will be found,
in comparison with other Companies, to be exceedingly favourable to
Insurers, and the. rates for the whole period of life as low as is
consistent WITH PERFECT SECURITY.
For prospectuses, &c.. apply at the offices as above, or to. tiny of

By order of the Directors,
T. TUILLE WAYDROP, Secretary.

SALES BY AUCTION.

IN CARMARTIIENSIIIRE.
Landed Investment of very great value and importance, particu-
larly wen thy the attention of large capitalists, and others desirous
of county influence, with a solid and improvable income.
TESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned to submit for SALE byiPUBLIC AUC PION,
early in JUNE next, one of the most magnificent ESTATES in the
Principality of Wales, which the owner Is only induced to dispose'
cif from a desire and opportunity to make other investments in the
neighbourhood of his large residential property in another county.
This fine estate is known as Broadway, and is situated adjoining
the improving market town of Laugharne, and is bounded fora
great extent by the fine Bay of Carmarthen, and comprises in a ring
fence-about 3,000 acres, nearly two thirds of which rests upon an
.alluvial deposit of a richness and depth but rarely met with. Pt has
no old or expensive mansion to keep up, but has all the advantages
of a substantial comfortable residence, with ample out-build-
ings in the centre of the property, with compact and conve-
nient homesteads to the several farms. In the town are also two
commodious dwelling houses, with gardens pleasantly situated,
to be taken at the option of the purchaser. There is an inexhaus-
tible quarry of carboniferous limestone on the estate, which is
worked at a trifling cost ; conveyed on a tramroad (formed
by the late proprietor at a vast expense) and shipped from a wharf
to the neighbouring ports, where it is in great demand. As a fish-
ing station also the estate affords every facility for the capture of
large quantities' of salmon, sewin, cod, soles, &c., a certain source of
income hitherto undeveloped. The farms are Ist to yearly tenants
at low rents, and the annual value of the estate approaches 4,0001.
Particulars, with plans, will shortly be ready for delivery ; in the
interim a plan may be seen and every information obtained at the
Offices of Mr. David Thomas, solicitor, or of Mr. George Taylor,
land agent and engineering surveyor, &c., in Brecon; also of
Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-

The Magnificent DOMAIN of _HAMPDEN, in BUCKS, comprising
about 4,t00 Acres, nearly in a Ring Fence, surrounding a line
Baronial Mansion, with a superbly Timbered Park, extensive
Woodlands, valuable Farms, Manors and Advowson, delightfully'
situated between the Towns of Wycombe, Risborough, Missenden,
and Ayletbury, and within Twelve Miles of the Tring Station on
the London and Birmingham Railway.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON have
been commissioned by the Noble Proprietor to announce
(the late contract having been abandoned by mutual consent of him-
self and the purchaser) that this truly important and highly distin-
guished FREEHOLD ESTATE will be SUBMITTED to PUBLIC
SALE during the ensuing summer, unless an acceptable offer shall
be pravlausly.Made by Private Contract. it isjapaacowbaying been;
especially visited by Queen Elizabeth, and as the residence of the,
renowned llampden, and comprises a splendid domain of about 4,600
acres, embracing a romantic portion of the fine healthy Chiltern
Hills and of the rich vale beneath, stretching to within a few miles
of the several surrounding towns of Missenden, Wendover, Aylesbury,
Princes Risborough, and High Wycombe. The mansion is a grand '
feature in the county, amidst the wood-crowned heights of Hampden,
opening with south and east aspects through noble avenues (one
still known as Queen Elizabeth's Gap) to the surrounding vale. It pos-
sesses capital stabling, good gardens, lee., but it is a place of compara-
tively small expense. The park is superbly timbered, and the woodlands
are remarkably thriving, and form beautiful broken links in the
surrounding diversified scenery. The farms are all let at very low
rents to a respectable tenantry. There are keepers' and woodmens'
lodges, and numerous superior cottages. The manors are extensive,
and the advowsen of Hampden-cum-Kimble, with its desirable par-
sonage, and the tithes of sonic adjoining estates, appertain to the
property. The picturesque church, in which is the grave and mo-
nument of Hampden, is near the house : and it is the wish of the
noble proprietor to transfer with the mansion (with a few unimpor-
tant exceptions), the whole of its highly interesting and valuable
effects, the greater part being connected with its historical and
other associations. Such a property, viewed as to its substantial
value, numerous beauties, and interesting appendages, is but rarely
In the market.
Cards for viewing the estate can only be obtained by parties
giving their name and address, of Messrs. Jones, Bateman, and
Bennett, Solicitors, Lincoln'i-inn ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and
Son, Land Agents, who are fully, authorised to treat for the sale of
the property. Particulars may be also had of Mr. Grace, of Ward-
robes, near Risborough, the Resident Agent, who will give every in-
formation to parties having orders to view.

TIIE LODGE, WENDOVER, a highly picturesque and healthy
part of Bucks, under the Chiltern hills.
. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
submit to PUBLIC SALE, in Mav next (unless an accept-
able offer shall be previously made by Private Contract),
The above truly desirable FREEHOLD RESIDENCE for a
moderate establishment, with out-buildings of a very superior de-
scription, surrounded by a handsome park-like paddock of 30 acres
of sound pasture land, skirted by a beautiful hanging wood, and
opening to a fine extent of boldly varied scenery. This place is in
unusually beautiful order, every part and building is of the most
substantial kind, and finished in excellent taste. It is between the
towns of Tring, Wcndover, and Missenden, and only eight miles from
Aylesbury. Tithe free, and exonerated from land-tax. Possession
may be had.
Further particulars will be published when the day of sale is fixed
and may then be had on the premises ; at the principal inns ; of Mr,
Clayton, solicitor, Lancaster-place, Strand ; and at their offices, Wa•
terloo-place, Pall-mall, and Windsor.

HIGHWORTH, WlLTS.—Capital and remarkably compact Freehold
and Tithe-free Estate, with very superior Homestead, surrounded
by nearly 800 acres of excellent Land, extending from the town on
both sides of the Farringdon turnpike road nearly to Coleshill, the
fine seat of the Earl of Radnor, and partly bounded by the River
Cole ; offering a choice and valuable property for investment,
particularly for trust money.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned by the Noble Proprietor to SELL by AUC-
TION, at the Mart, in JUNE NEXT (unless an acceptable offer shall
be previously made by Private Contract),
The above very valuable ESTATE, freehold and tithe-free, a most
capital investment, and equally desirable for occupation, being close
to the town of Highworth, and within a few miles of two or three
other market towns, in a rich and highly picturesque country. The
farms, together nearly 800 acres, embrace a considerable portion of
meadow land upon the river, some rich upland pasture, excellent
dry turnip, and barley land, and a breadth of deep wheat
and clover land in the vale, affording a variety of corn,
stock, and dairy produce to meet the changes of the markets.
The k buildings are of a very superior character, nearly all
of stone, and slated, and parts of the estate, particularly round
the principal house, and finely undulated, and studded with
handsome timber, chiefly elm. There are several cottages,
and in the centre of the town of Highworth some valuable pre-
mises for business, with house, garden, &c., which will form a
separate lot. Mr. Sharps, the present highly respectable tenant,
and his family, have been on the estate for above half a century,
and would be willing to take a fresh lease, his present tenantcy ex-
piring at Michaelmas next —The eat, to may be viewed, andlar-
tulartt, with plans, may be had, when the day of sale is fixei, at
the inns at Highworth, Faringdon, Swindon, &c. ; at the Auction
Mart ; of Messrs. Jones, Bateman, and Bennett, solicitors, Lin-
coln's-Inn ; of Messrs. Brovenden and Trinder, surveyors, Ciren-
cester; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Waterloo-place,
Pall-mall. of whom every information may be had.

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