The Sun.
London, England, 1847-07-13 00:00:00

SOUTHWARK.
GENTLEMEN,
IT is now fifteen years since I first had the honour
of being returned to Parliament as one of the representatives
the°l your ancient and important Borough, upon principles which, at
t time, were regarded by many as visionary and impracticable ;
bat
which have since, with few exceptions, been adopted by the
Government
of the country, and have received the sanction of the
Legislature.
In 1841 Parliament was dissolved upon a vote of no confidence in
a Liberal Administration, in order to avoid the change contemplated
by it in the corn-laws and other important points. The Immediate
result of the election which followed was a very large majority in
favour of the Protectionist party ; a majority, however, which gra-
dually decreased until in the year 1845 and 1846, Sir Robert Peel,
aided by the representatives of Liberal constituencies, was enabled
o carry out the very measures, the advocacy of which had previously
overthrown the Government of 1841. Since that period, Sir Robert
Peel having declined to carry on the administration, a Liberal Go-
vernment has once more been restored to power.
The paramount duty of the electors at the approaching e'ections
will be to return as their represen,tatives the tried pr, rooters of sound
Principles of general reform. in order that the advantages which
have been already gained by the popular party may be improved
and carried out to their legitimate extent for the advantage of the
country. Among these I may remind you of your vote by ballot, more
frequent Parliaments, a thorough reform in church government, and
the repeal of those taxes which press too heavily on the people
and Impede the commerce of this great empire. These will all the
successively attained; but it will be only by perseverance in return-
ing those men to Parliament -who have hitherto successfully sup-
Ported measures of similar tendency, that these great and important
objects can be secured.
In offering myself for the fifth time as a Candidate for your suf-
thges, I venture to solicit your renewed confidence and support on
the same principles which have been, and which always will be, the
guide of my conduct as a public man, :tad which I believe are cal-
culated to secure the best interests of the nation.
Your local interests wiil continue to have my earnest and energetic
support, as I cannot but feel Use warmest interest in everything that
concerns the welfare and advantage of the borough of Southwark.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient bumble Servant,
JOHN HUMPHERY.
Southwark, July 7, 1847.

SOCIETY for the DISCHARGE and RELIEF
of PERSONS IMPRISONED for SMALL DEBTS through-
eUt ENGLAND and WALES.
Established 1772.
PRESIDENT.
The EARL of ROMNEY.
VICE-PRESIDENTS.
Lord Kenyon Rt. Hon. Sir R. Peel, Bart., M.P.
TREASURER—Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P., F.R.S.
AUDITORS—John Pcpys, Esq., and Capel Cure, Esq.
At a MEETI.NG of GOVERNORS, held in Craven-street, on
Wednesday, the 7th day of July, 1847, the cases of 14 Petitioners
Were considered, of which 8 were approved, 4 rejected, and 2 de-
ferred for inquiry.
Since the meeting held on the 2d of June, FOUR DEBTORS, of
whom 3 had Wives and 14 Children, have been Discharged from the
Prisons of England and Wales ; the expense of whose liberation, in-
cluding every charge connected with the society, was 821. Bs. 7d. ;
and the following
BENEFACTIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST REPORT :
The Executors of Lady Henrietta Theodosia Ashbuni•
ham, legacy, per Treasurer • • . •• •• .. £lOO 0 0
S. Chandos Pole, Esq., per Messrs. Cocks and Co. .. A 2 2 0
Mrs. Salisbury, per Messrs. Drummond. ......• •• .. • ... 5 0 0
C. S. Tower, Esq., per Messrs. Drummond •• • • A 2 2 0
Benefactions aro received by Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., the
Treasurer, No. 1, Brick-court, Temple; also by the following
Bankers :—Messrs. Cocks, Curries, Drummonds, Berries, Boares,
Veres ; and by the Socretaay, No. 7. Craven-street, Strand, where
the books may be seen by those who are inclined to support the
Charity, and where the Society meet on the first Wednesday in every
Month. JOSEPH Weds
slay

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU-
RANCE SOCIETY.
26, Cornhill, London, July I, 1847.
Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on
the Capital Stock of this Society, at the rate of 5 per Cent. per An-
num, due on the 30th ult., tog ether with the 8011112 thereon of 3N per
Cent., declared at the Annual Meeting in May last, will BECOME
PAYABLE on the 20th inst., and Proprietors may receive the came
at this Office on that, or any subsequent day, between the Hours of
Eleven and Three o'clock.
By order of the Court of Directors,
F. FERGUSON CAMEROUX, Secretary.

N A TIONAL, LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
26, CORNLIILL, 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
1i u, 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-
treats to meet other conveniencies or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
The increasin DIVISION OF PROFITS.
g prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors
atthe annual meeting held on the 12th May, 1847, to declare a fifth
bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. ou the premiums paid on each
policy effected on the profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

lA, Perna- Sum tit
•
Agel .Annual policy Bonus inl !tent Re- Assured
Pre- taken addition 'Bonus in duction of may bor-
ailaßl• out in Assured. Cash. Annual row on
nI
,
Premiums. Policy.
s. A. £ s d. s. d. £ s. d.
f 1837 243 9 3 112 8 5 18 4 6 494 8 10
X Xs.d. 1838 218 4 899 810 15 13 5 445 0 0
CO 1000'74 3 4 1839 192 110 86 9 3 13 4 9 395 11 1
1840 143 5 10 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.,
De or any of its branches in the country ;
be forwarded post free.

~ may be had at the
,r, on application, will

IUX, Secretary.