The Sun.
London, England, 1840-05-15 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY. MAY 15, 1840.

EAST INDIA HOUSE, MAY 13, 1840.
THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the
EAST INDIA COMPANY, do hereby give Notice,
That the RATE of EXCHANGE at wilich they nil'
RECEIVE CASH for BILLS on BENGAL will, from the
present date, and until further notice, be 2s. the Company's
rupee, and for BILLS upon MADRAS and BOMBAY 2s. /d.
the Company's rupee.
JAMES C. AIELVILL, Secretary.

STE A M to MARGATE and HERNE
BAY DIRECT.
At. Eleven o'clock precisely.
On TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS,
from London Bridge Wharf, by the fast and ftvourite Packets,
CITY OF CANTERBURY or RED RO e:11.
AL:), by means of Fast. Coaches, from Ilerne Pay, to Canter-
bury, Dover, Sandwich, Deal, and all the Eastern Parts of
Kent, on th, above days.
Offices, 113, Fenchurch-street, and at Londen Bridge Wharf.

VMIGRATION TO NEW ZEALAND.
The DIRECTORS of the NEW ZEALAND
COMPANY hereby give NOTICE, that they are ready to
RECEIVE APPLICATIONS for a FREE PASSAGE to
the TOWN of WELLINGTON, at Lambten Harbour, Port
Nicholson, Cook's Straits, New Zealand, from Agricultural
Labourers, Shepherds. Miners, Gardeners, Brickmakers, Me-
chanics, Handicraftsmen, and Domestic Servants, being Married
and not exceeding Forty years of age; also from Single Fe-
males under the care of near relatives, and Single Men, accom-
panied by one or more adult Sisters, not exceeding in either
ease the age of thirty years. Strict inquiry will be made as to
qualifications and character. The Company's Emigrant Ships
will sail from the Port of London, positively on the 15th of
June and 15th July next.
Further particulars and printed forms of application may be
obtained at the Company's House in Broad-street-buildings.
By ordei- of the Directors,
JOHN WARD, Secretary.
New Zealand House, Brca.l. treet-buildings,
Gth May, 1840.

EVANGELICA L VOLUNTARY
CHURCH ASSOCIATION.

PRESIDENT.
S'r CULLING EARDLEY SMITH, Bart.
Advocacy of the Voluntary Principi' on Religious groundsonly.
A PUBLIC BREAKFAST will take place at the London
Tavern, To-morrow morning, at. Eight o'Clock precisely.
Tickets may be had at the " Patriot" office, Bolt-court,;
Congregational Library : and Mr. Dinnis'i, 62, Paternoster-
row. Is. 6d. will be charged at the Tavern.

THE UNITED WALLS END AND
YORKSHIRE COAL COMPANY.
Of lire, No. 4, Parliament-street, Whitehall.
In order to carry out the Anti-Combination Principle which
:s so much desired by the Public, and at the same time to pro-
act them against the trash that has been foisted upon them,
arrant:,,ement has been effected whereby they may have Coals
3; the lowest possible price by payinq; on delivery, and either by
themselves or their servants see the waggon loaded, from the
particular sort of Coals they wish to have.
PR ESEN T PRICES.
s. d. d.
Stuart's Wall's End... ..... 26 ( Yorkshire Silksfonee `2.3 6
Iletton's do. ...26 r (lest Newcastle .
Lambton's do. ..... .26 (; second Quality 22 0
Smsll Coal l7 0
WORKMAN, Manlier

Apply to I

HYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT.
THE BOARDING-HOUSE and FAMILY
HOTEL , lately known as " Sheridan'o' " having
undergone a thorough repair, is now TO BE LET, IJNF lill-
NISHED, with immediate possession.
Hyde is well known as a fashionable watering•phee. The
house and pleasure-grounds, commanding a fine sea view, are
situated in the principal street and centre of the town.
To persons of respectability and of moderate capital, an
opportunity offers seldom to be met with, of embarking in a
genteel business, which, if conducted with attention, is sure to
make a profitable return, Ryde Tossessing, no other establiih-
ment of .the kind. _

The House is well arranged,:iepleto with fittings, and is in
every way ready for immediate occupation.
Application for particulars to be addressed to 11Ir. Wallis,
House and lilstate Agent, Ilyde. _ _

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Address (post paid) to R. Walker, Esq., 45, Guildford-
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