The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-29 00:00:00

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The Annual Ite?ort, with tables of rates, &e., may be had at the
Office, or any of its branches in the country ; or, ou application. will
be forwarded post free.

F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.

LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION
FOR LIFE, FIRE, AND MARINE ASSURANCE.
Established by Royal Charter, 1720.
Offices, 7, Royal Exchange, Cornhill, and 10, Regent-street.
This long established body has recently issued a new Prospectus,
embracing a variety of very eligible pans for Life Assurance, and
Which may be had by a written or personal application. The ex-
penses of managing the Life Department are defrayed by the Corpo-
ration, and not taken from the premium fund.
JOHN LAURENCE, Secretary.

CONTRACT for CARRIAGES, CARTS, &c.
Her Majesty's Postmaster-General will receive Tenders for
the supply of CARRIAGES for the conveyance of Letter-carriers,
Mail-bags, &c.; and also for the conveyance of Mails and Mail-
guards to and from the several Railway Stations, for the term of
/Plve Years, to commence on and after the 6th April, 1848.
The conditions of the Contract may be seen upon application at
the Inland-office of this department between the hours of 10 a.m.
Sad 4 P.M.
The Tenders to be addressed to Her Majesty's Postmaster-General,
Marked "Tender for the Supply of Carriages for the Conveyance of
Letter-carriers, Mails," Sac.; and to be delivered at the Secretary's
department of the Post-office, at or before Twelve o'clock at Noen on
the 31st day of July, 1847. Each Tender must bear the signature
and address of two persons willing to become sureties for the due
Performance of the contract.
General Post-office, June, 1847

CONTRACIS FOR OATS AND SALT.
Department of the Comptroller for Victualling and
Transport Services, Somerset-place, 26th June, 1847.
The Commissioners for executing the office of lord High Admiral
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby
tare Notice, that on THURSDAY, the Ist July next, at One o'clock,
*bey will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to
Contract for supplying and delivering into her Majesty's Victualling
jitore, at Deptford the undermentioned articles, viz.
- Quarters. Wtotn to bedethoved..
0 %TS (Scotch Potato) ..... 300 Within ten days.
Tons.
gALT white coarse grained} 100 I Within six weeks, in two
and stove dried deliveries.
Samples of the Oats (not less than Two quarts) must be produced
by the parties tendering, and a sample of the Salt, together with the
conditions of the Contracts, may be seen at the said office. No
tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, nor
any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him duly autho-
rised in writing.
Every tender must be addresses to the Secretary of the Admi-
ralty; and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for PP
and must also be delivered at Somerset-place.

THE COLLAPSIBLE SHOWER BAT
only
real novelty of the season, by the aid of Vuica'ntisheed
Illdia.rubber, only occupies (out of use) a space of 11 inches
diameter and 3 inches deep, while it holds three gallons of water.
!t is thoroughly simple, and not likely to get out of order. Price 155.;
ti Packed complete in a japanned case, 12 inches in diameter and
inches deep. 35. 6d. extra. To be had of the proprietor and ma-
litlfacturer, WILLIAM S. BURTON (late Rippon and Burton),
Whose BATH SHOW ROOM contains, besides toilet sets japanned
In imitation of fancy woods, china, marbles, &c., in enormous va-
riety, all the requisites for the season, so arranged in one room, de-
Voted exclusively to articles of that character, that patterns, sizes,
and sorts can be instantly selected, and at thirty per cent. under any
other house where attention is paid to the quality. Full-sized Port-
able Shower Baths, very strong and japanned, with curtains and
copper valve, Bs, each. Pillar Shower Baths, with copper conduct-
!TlC tubes, brass force-pump and top, complete with curtains and
JaPanned, from 60s. Hand Shower Baths, japanned, 3s. 6d. The
Omni-directive Bath. Detailed catalogues, with engravings, as well
as of every ironmongery article, sent (per post) free.-39, Oxford-
street (corner of Newman-street). Established in Wells-street, 1820.

SEND Eight Postage Stamps, and by return, and
post free, you will get a handsome TEASPOON of C. WA.T-
'"`JA'S SOLID ALBATA PLATE, which is rapidly superseding
~,
er for all domestic uses. It is equally sweet and handsome as
auver itself. This is the only SOLID substitute now seld, and, unlike
'lilted Goods of any kind, there is nothing to wear off; so that the
more you rub and clean it, the better it will continue to look, though
it should be in daily use for fifty years. Don't be afraid to put it to
any test, and then send your order. A full catalogue of prices, with
Patterns of every other article manufactured from this beautiful
Metal, will be enclosed with the sample Spoon.
Address C. Watson, 41 and 42, Barbican, and 16, Norton Folgate,
London'

rr
E RETURN FROM SCHOOL
New's the time. increase the Joys
Of all your little rosy boys,
And bring them all toi. .
Byam's Boy's Summer Blouses ........
.....
.frora 2s. 6a.
Light as zephyrs, cool as ice,
The boys exclaim " How very nice I"
Hyam's Boy's Shooting Coats• •• • • ..... —from 2s. 9d.
For rustic games, or healthy sports,
Try Ilyam's matchless shooting coats.om 10s. 6d.
Hyam's Boy's Skeleton Cloth Suits ... • •• •• ..fr
Of competition here's the fruits.
Complete for nine and six the suits.
Hymn's Boy's Tunic Suits • • • • •• • • • • • • • • •• —from 189. Gd.
Superb in beauty and in grace,
Their excellence at once you trace.
Byam's Boy's Hussar Suits• ••••• • • • • • • from 17s. Gd.
In confidence and honest truth,
These suits are gems indeed for youth.
from 10d.
ilyam's Boy's Cloth Caps • • • • • • • ....... ...... ..
Ilyam's fame for caps is known—
He sells them cheapest in the town.
1C eller.—To save trouble and time, and facilitate the business of
this establishment, purchasers are respectfully informed that eveno
ry
riele is marked the selling price in plain figures, from
deduction can be made on any consideration whatever.
not approve
Money will be returned to any purchaser should he
Of his purchase after seeing the articles at his own house.
The ordered department is conducted entirely distinct and sepa-
rate from the ready-made, in spacious rooms on the second
floor,
and
buyers will find patterns and m Aerials quite original.
HYAM, Wholesale and Retail Tailoring and Outfitting Es-
tablishment, Pantechnetheca, 36, Gra,techsrch-street, London.
No business transacted on Saturdays "ill

ON THE SECRET INFIR HATES OF YOUTH AND
MATURITY.
... WITH TWENTY-FIVE COLOURED ENGRAVINGS.
-Luta day is published, 'Twentieth Thousand, in a sealed envefrontlope,
PM. 2s. 64.. or forwarded, post paid, to any address, secure
observation, for :is. 6d. in Pos.aze S-lino 6
SELF- PRESERVATION : A Medical Treatise
•- on Marriage, and on those Secret Infirmities and Disorders of
,f Youth and Malty, y, that are u•ually acquired at an early period of
4e. Which tend to destrpy phys cal and mental ewrgy, ardour,
aloe,pas-
_ and all the attributes o Manhood. illus..rated with Twenty-
've Coloured Engravings on the Anatomy, Physiolozy, and Dia-
,eases of the Urinary and Reproductive Orgai s, ex?laining their
'artOus structures, uses, and functions, and showing the injuries that
ate produced in them, by solitary habits, excesses, and infecti,n.
heal and
Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility,
'4'ettl and Constitutional Wealuiess, Syphilis, Stric ure, and other
dtseuo,.
Ey SAMUEL L &WERT, CONSULTING SURGEON,
M 54.4 9, Redford-street Bedford-square, London;
-enlated Member of the, University of Edinburgh, Honorer,
trober of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate of
Apothecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c.
CONTENTS Of THE TREATISE.
CRAFTER 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its llindrance
t,RlObligations, and on Infelicitous and
th
Unproductive Unios.—
,a4toree. 2. On the Anatomy and Thysiology of e Genernative
Organs, their functions, structures, and secretions, proving that Brea
',elite] and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action
--CRAPTEs. .S. Oil Solitary Habits; their various effects on tin
Anittlal Economy ; the concealed cause of Debility of the function,
5.4 the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of th(
rAental Faculties. CDIAPTInt 4. On the Secret Disorders of Voila
ia Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local
nudekns,
mental Debility, and PlCTllatiire Decay.—
Cisarrafts 5 6. Or
Tao Disorders arising from indiscnminate Excess, Strictures, and
other Diseases.

REVIEWO OP TIDE WORE.
LAWEIT OH SELF-PRESERVITION.—KENT AND RICIIARDS.—This
Wart possesses advantages over eery other other of the kind sub-
mitted to public The author is a medical man of some con-
siderable talent, who has devoted many years to the study of his
Profession, and as a guarantee of his pretensions has published his
qualifications and diplomas in the work, and several testimonials of
his abilities from physicians and surgeons of great eminence, which
Is a most important consideration to those who, from the peculiar
nature of their infirmities, are obliged to seek medical assistance
rout strangers. The subject is treated altogether in au excellent
Manner, awl by its perusal the unfortunate victim of vicious habits
and excessive dissipation, will be enabled to account for peculiar
disabilities, and to discover the weans of alleviating their sufferings
in an easy and effectual manner.—United Service Gazette.
Published by the Author, and racy be had at tits residence; also
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