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period of the municipal year ha% arrived,
JL when by custom you are to assemble to elect the Chef Magis-
trate of this City, and having on many former occasions received the
most gratifying testimony of y cur support, I should, in the ordinary
rotation, have appeared at the Common Hall this year to seek a re-
newal of your confidence.
From this, however, I am restrained by the distressing and clan-
gerous illness cf sevens wi who has been on a bed of siclutess and
affliction for nearlyonths, and is, I lament to say, in a state
Which gives but little hope of recovery.
This circumstance so materially interferes not only with my own
domestic comfort and peace of mind, but also with all the prospec-
tive arrangements of the Mayoralty, that I am compelled to throw
myself on your sympathy to allow me, for the present year, to de-
cline seeking the high honour of the Civic Chair.
I am, Gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant,
THOMAS WOOD.
Corbet-court, Gracechurch-strcet, Sept. 27, 1847.

TO HACKNEY CARRIAGE PROPRIE-
TORS.
Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of the Act 10 sad 11
Victoria, ch ,p. 42, the Business relating to the Duties on Hackney
Carriages will be transacted at the Excise-office, Broad-street, in
the city of London, on and after MONDAY, October 4, on which day
the DUTY due must be PAID at that Office.
TO THE DRIVERS OF HACKNEY CARRIAGES.
Property lett in Hackney Carriages must, on and atter MONDAY,
October 4, be deposited with the Commissioners of Excise, at their
once in Broad-street, in the city of London.
TO STAGE COACH PROPRIET 'RS.
Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of the Act 10 and 11
Victoria, chap. 42, the Business relating to the I)uties on Stag
at e Ca
the
r-
riages will, on and after MONDAY, October 4, be transacted
Excise-office, Broad-street, in the city of London, at which place
Application for the Licenses, commencing on October 4, must be

made.
TO THE DRIVERS AND CONDUCTORS' OF METROPOLITAN
STAGE CARRIAGES.
Property left in Metropolitan Stage Carriages must, on and after
MONDAY, October 4, be deposited with the Commissioners of Excise,
at their office, Broad-street, In the city of London.
Railway Companies are likewise hereby informed that, in pur-
suance of the Act 111 and 11 Victoria, chap. 42, the Duties on Rail-
wy Passoenrs are transferred to the Collection anti Managemen
ofa the Commissioners of Excise, on and after MONDAY, 4th Octo-
t
ber, 1847.

By order of the Board of Excise,
GEORGE BALLARD.

Excise-office, London, September, 1847.

GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE AS-
THE
SURANCE COMPANY
Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament, 3d Vic., Cap. 20, and 10
Vic., Cap. 1.
62, King William-street, London-bridge, London ; 21. St. David-
street, Edinburgh ; and No. 1, Cross street, Market-street, Man-
chester.

Capital, One Million.
TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS.
George Bousfield, Esq. S. Morton Pete, Esq.
Thomas Challis, Esq. and Ald. Thomas Piper, Esq.
Jacob George Cope, Esq. Thomas B. Simpson, Esq.
. John Dixon, Esq. Edward Smith, Esq.
Joseph Fletcher, Esq. Hon. C. P. Villiers, M.P.
Richard Hollier, Esq. John Wilks, Esq.
Charles Hindley, Esq , M,P. Edward Wilson, Esq.
The MICHAELMAS FI RE renewal receipts are now ready, and
may be had on application at the Head Offices of the Company, or of
any of its Agents throughout the country.
In the Life Department the Company transacts all business re-
lating to Life Assurances, Deterred Annuities, and Family Endow-
ments. upon the most liberal terms cousistent with sound principles
and public security.
Loans granted on personal security, and the deposit of a Life racy
to be effected by the borrower.
To all Agents, Solicitors, Auctioneers, and Surveyors, liberal al-
. lowances Is made.
By order of the Directors,
THOMAS PRICE, Secretary.
NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
26, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
with te life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured
h is, on allrespect 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-
t,rests to meet other conveniencies or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION SF 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. en the premiums paid on each
policy effected on the profit scale.
EXA MPLES.

Perma- Sum the
.I.cl Annual !Policy Bonus inl nent Re- Assured
Ago. a g Pre- taken addition ' Bonus in duction of may bor-
al: Intim. out in Assured. Cask. Anneal row on
cn Premiums. Policy.
...—..,—. --.— ,--- --- --
A s. d.j A s d. A s. d. A s. d.
r 1837 243 9 3112 8 5 18 4 6 494 S 10
1838 218 4899 8 15 5 445 0
Z 4s.d. 1839 192 110 10
13
86 9 3 13 4 9 395 110 1
60 1000 74 3 4 1810 143 5 101 66 8 4 919 1 346 2 3
1841 138 14 2 61 17 6 9 9 2 296 13 4
1842 111 6 8 49 10 0 710 4 247 4 5

•
The Annual Report, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the
office, or any of its branches in the country ; or, on application. will
be forwarded post free.
F. FERGUSON CANROUX, Secretary.

•
GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE COMPANY.
Ao. 11, LOMBARD-STREET, at the Entrance of the Old Post.
office, London.
DIRECTORS.
JOHN DIXON, Esq., Chairman.
JOHN MARTIN, Esq., M.P., Deputy-Chairman.
Henry Uulse Berens, Esq. Lewis Loyd, jun., Esq.
Francis Hart Dyke, Esq. George Lyall, Esq.
Sir Walter R. Farquhar, Bart. Stewart Marjoribanks, Esq.
Thorson Hankey,jurt., Esq. Rowland Mitchell, Esq.
John Harvey, Esq. Robert Milford, Esq.
John Gellibraud Hubbard, Esq. James Morrii, Esq.
George Johnstone, Esq. Henry R. Reynolds, jun., Esq.
John Labouchere, Esq. John Thornton, Esq.
Joha Loch, Esq. James Tulloch, Esq.
AUDITORS.
A. W. Roberts, Esq I Henry Sykes Thornton, Esq.
Samuel Jones Loyd, Esq. Henry Norman, Esq.
ACTUARY—Griffith Davies, Esq., F.R.S.
In the LIFE DEPARTMENT, Assurances may be effected at
low Rates without participation in the Profits ; or at moderato Rates
with participation in one moiety of the Profits every seven years. At
each of the three Septennial divisions which this Company has made,
the Bonuses amounted to about I per cent. per annum on tile sum
assured, or about 27 per cent. on the amount of premium received ;
and the whole amount of Reversionary Bonus allotted by tho Com-

pany exceeded 530,0001.
LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro-
vided such Policies shall have been effected a sufficient time to have
attained in each case a value not under 501.
In the FIRE DEPARTMENT, a Return of profit was declared
on the 2d of June, upon the premiums received on all Policies
Which had been in force seven years at Christmas 1846, and the same
is now in course of payment daily (Friday and Saturday excepted),
between the hours of ten and three o'clock, at the 'lead Office ; and
also by the Agents in the Country Districts. -
Notice is hereby given, that Assurances which expire at Mi-
chaelmas must be renewed within fifteen days at this Office, or with
Arr. Sams, No. 1, St. James's-street, corner of Pall-mall, or with
the Company's Agents throughout the Kingdom, otherwise they be-
e-01)3e void

GEORGE KEYS, Secretary•.

THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' and
GENERAL FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
ADELAIDE-PLACE, LONDON-BRIDGE ;
23, THISTLY-STREET, EDINBURGH ;
GREAT BRIDGEWATER-STREET, MANCHESTER ;
WASON'S-BUILDINGS, and MATTHE W-STREET,
-LIVERPOOL.
The Company transact business in every department of Life and
Fire Assurance, in Annuities, Reversions, and Loans.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Acrtiltur—J. T. Clement, Esq.
At the last quinquennial meeting there was aided a bonus to the
Life Policies equal to 25 per cent. on the sums paid, and a bonus of
5 per cent. to the Shares, in addition to the payment of the annual
Interest.
For the convenience of parties wishing to assure for a specific sum,
Without a prospective bonus, a new table at lower rates has been
calculated, on which, as well as on the participating scale, one-half
the premium may remain on interest at 5 per cent. for five years,
thus enabling a person to insure his life for 1,0001. on the immediate
payment of the premium for 5001. only.
The following are the annual Premiums for the Assurance of 1001.
Age 20, without profits •.£1 13 0 With profits •• • • 115
8
8 0
30 ..
40 .... • ..... 2 14 3 .•••• • • ..
50 . ...... ......... 43 4 • •
For short periods the Premiums are considerably lower, and for
5,1 Y ages or contingencies not usually advertised information may be
obtained on application to the Actuary or Secretary.
FIRE DAPARTMENT.
The Company insure houses, furniture, stock in trade, farming
,11?ek, and every description of personal property, against loss or
`.lnage by lire.
The Directors beg to remind their friends, whose premiums become
dhie at Milchaelmas, that no extra charge is made at this office for
the transfer of policies, and that they will be rated on terms pecu-
liarly favourable to parties insuring.
Insurances may be effected for any perioi of time ; if for seven
741..0ra. the Premium and Duty will only be charged for six.
_Baps. 27. 1147. JOHN BIGG, Secretary

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
TENDERS FOR LOANS.
Ths Directors of this Company are ready to receive TENDERS
1"r LOANS on security of the Company's Debentures, in sums of
110 t less than 1,0001. each, at 51. per Cent. interest, payable halt-
I"? 11, and for terms of Three, Five, or Seven years.
Applications to be made to the undersigned.
CHARLES A SAUNDERS, Secretary.
London Terminus, Paddington, August 20, 1847.

& MBERGATE, NO lI:INGHAM, and BOS-
TON, and EASTERN JUNCTION RAILWAY.
At the ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the PROPRIE-
TORS,,, held on the 24th day of August, let 47, at the Exchange Dail,
Nottingham, for the purpose of receiving a statement of the pre-
-I,ieedingn of the Directors and the Accounts of the Company, W. F.
• Norton, Esq., in the chair,
The following REPORT was read by the Secretary:—Since the
last ordinary meeting of the Proprietors, your Directors have con-
!stetea with Mr. Wythes for the formation of that portion of
the line between Bottesford and Grantham, including the
~ `..orierby-hill Tunnel, and the Canal Branch (about eigmt miles), and
the works are progressing to the satisfaction of your Directors.
They have also been ealled upon by the Midland Company to fulfil
theagreement entered into for the joint construction of the four
miles west of Nottingham to Bulwell, which will effect a large say-
ing to this Company.
,Your Directors have not deemed it prudent to enter into any other
ec
uetiatraets, er to incur and other liabilities, in consequence of the trio-
rY pressure, and also from an assurance given at the last ordi-
nary meeting that no further call should be made before the pre-ent
meeting, when your opinions 'nig q, be consulted and directio.is
taken.
earllestPletin
At the same time your Directors have no hesitation in de-
claring that the true interests of the Company will be best promoted
able to g the line between Nottingham and Grantham at the
Period ; and they regret that by this delay they will be un-
their avail themselves of the summer months for the formation of
ewnp.wanoyri been the advantage of the
3. which would have greatly to
On the first application to Parliament for the construction of this
Ta
aY, the Midland Company were large shareholders, and being
otherwise interested, it was not thought advisable to incur the ex-
Zrtu as tt6laht.
aeefoofr making a separate station, wharfs, &c., at Nottingham, and
powers in the original Act were taken for that purpose ;
Direct Company subsequently withdrew their connexion, your
last.
appliedorantiAer„the sanction of the half-yearly meeting in February
thew p.,,,,,er.roiveterunament to deviate the line, and by increasing
As the Company,:terzi independent position.
about two miles, the would have to pass over the Lincoln line
after the rate of six miles. Midland.l. Companyb had the power to charge
another important desideratum—and relieved from that heavy toll was
the purchase of the Nottingttamm7 and though the Company by
- accommodation of the tot ‘. II of Canal had the best depot for the
chant, yet no independent Se-
ems was secured. Under these circumstanceseec your Directors deemed
At advisable to apply to Parliament to
they congratulate the Sharehoh.ers in having the
above objects, and
Ysomet your Direc-
tors upon terms
greatly to the advantage of the Company,
introduced into Parliament, the :Midland comp':
of each
the Bill had been
cocropnosreantmeteed.neit'.eolirBotiations,
repeal so
tors in a very liberal and friendly spirit, and after
miles
Ala agreement was entered into under
Company
thei r
Company, by which the Midland
much of the Lincoln Act as enabled them to charge the
rate, and a clause to that effect has betas introduced into
amended Act, by which this Company pay a mileage only,
have also agreed to provide the necessary stations and other acco They
modation for the passengers and traffic, both at Nottingham :Ind-
Ambergate, the extent and terms to be arranged by a Director ap-
pointed from each Company, and in case of difference, to be settled
by an umpire.
In consequence of this agreement your Directors only proceeded
to obtain powers for the construction of the Branch to the Canal
Wharf at Nottingham, which they have obtained, and over which
the Midland Company have power to run their trains, on payment
of toll.
The concessions and powers thus secured are of the utmost ins-
Portance and advantage to the Company. The most convenient
stations and ample accommodation for passengers and merchandize
will be provided, both at Nottingham and Ambergate, and the saving
to the outlay of capital, as well as time and the convenience to the
public will be greatly effected. As the traffic in coal, corn, cattle,
and helm) goods, according to the estimates proved, will be very
large, the advantage obtained by the possession of the Canal Wharf
is of the first consideration, as it gives to this Company the best
trading position in the town of Nottingham, which could not other-
'wise have been secured, except at an enoreous sacrifice of money.
The future prosperity and almost vitality of the line were most
tdoeCely set.eked during the last session 01 Parliament, by the Great
Ntathtc,rlt ant Eastern Counties Companies. The former projected
Vial tetra Illeibuton on the Boston loop to Moughtou MW, norti4