The Sun.
London, England, 1847-11-20 00:00:00

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No. 17,211.] LONDON, SAT U R DAY EVENING

FIrEE EMIGRATION to the CAPE of GOOD
,j 1: HOPE, under the authority of her Majesty's Colonial Land and
Emigration Commissioners.

The splendid first-class ship SCOTIA, of 778 tons register, THOS.
STRICKLAND, Commander, with a Poop, and most superior Cabin
and Steerage accommodations, will embark Passengers on the 14th,
and at Plymouth on the 24th December, direct for CAI'E TOWN
and A LGOA. BAY. Poop Cabin Passengers will be taken at 25/.
each to Table Bay. Steerage Passengers who may not be eligible for
a free passage will be charged 14/. to Table Bay, and IS/. to Algoa
Bay, which will include new bedding and mess utensils. An expe-
rienced Surgeon, appointed by Government, will be on board. La-
bour urgently required in the above healthy colony, and every indus-
trious and well-conducted person is sure to better his condition by
emigrating thither.

All parPculars as to the classes eligible for free passage, dietary on
the voyage, &c., will be furnished on application to John Marshall
and Co., 26, Birchin-lame at Southampton ;or at Baltic-wharf,
Plymouth.

UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
8, WATERLOO-PLACE, PALL-MALL, London ; D 7, George-
street, Edinburgh ; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow; 4, College Green
Dublin.

(Established by Act of Parliament in 1834.)
In 1841 the Company added a bonus of 2 per cent. per annum on
the sum assured to all Policies of the Pa ticipating Class from the
time they were effected. Parties wishing to secure the benefit of
tke next division of profits in 1848, should make immediate

When the insurance is for life, only otte-half the annual premium
need be paid for the first five years.
Every information will be afforded on application to the Resident
Director, No. 8, Waterloo•place, fall-mall, London, where prospec-
tuses, &c., may be had.

ATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
28, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
Capital .C 500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
w!th respect to life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured
has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for-
?elture 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 conveniencies or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION OF 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
.)onus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. ou the premiums paid on each
policy effected on the profit scale.

The Annual Report, with tables of rates, &c., may be kad at the
)Rice, or any of Its branches In the country ; or, on application. will
be forwarded post free.

F. FERGUSON CANIROUX, Secretary.

CONTRACTS for RUM, SUGAR, COCOA,
SOAP, WHEAT, and OATS.
Department of the Comptroller for Victualling and Transport
Services, Somerset-place, Nov. 18, 1847.
The Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby give
notice, that on THURSDAY, the 25th instant, at One o'clock, they will
be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Contract
for supplying and delivering into her Majesty's Victualling stores at
Deptford, the underment'oned Artiees, viz.:
When to be delivered
The produce of the British Pos- Gallons.
RUM sessions and not less than half
100,000
to be the produce of the British
Possessions in the West Indies,
SUGAR (the produce of the British Cos-
sessions) .....•

Tons.
100

SOAP (Mottled) ...... • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Half of each
In 3 Weeks,
and the re-
mainder In
3 Weeks af-
terwards.

Quarters.
WHEAT rEed.. ....
t White
OATS (scotch Potato) . . 500 Within 10 days.
The Rum, Sugar, and COCOA to be exempted from the Customs'
Duties.

Samples of the Cocoa (not less than 2 lbs ), and of the Wheat and
Oats (not less than two quarts of each) must be produced by the
parties tendering, and samples of the Sugar and Soap, together with
the conditions of the Contracts may be seen at the said Office.
No render will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty,
nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or au agent for him,
duly authorised in writing.

Eve~y Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for ," and
must also be delivered at Sonterset•place, and those for Rum, Su-
gar, and Cocoa be accompanied by a letter signed by two responsible
persons, engaging to become bound with the person tendering, in
the sum of 251. per cent. on the value for the dee performance of
the Contracts.

GUILDHALL, Nov. 15, 1847.
TUE COMM ur FEE for LETTING the CITY'S
LANDS, will meet at Guildhall, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day
of November instant, at One o'clock precisely, to receive tenders for
LETTING on BUILDING LEASES, for sixty-one years, from
Christmas next, a Picse of Ground, en the north side of Narrow-
street, at the corner of Cross-street, at Ratcliffe ; and a large plot of
Ground e❑ the east side of Puddle Dock, on the south side of Upper
Thames-street, and on the north side of the }Liver Thames. Also
to receive Tenders for Lettleg on Leases, for twenty-one years from
Chrl,tmas next, a llonse, No. 19, on the north side of Broad-street,
buildings ; Nos. 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, and 25, on the north side of Bevis
Marks, St. Mary Axe ; Nos. 7 and 6, on the west side of Castle-street,
Iloandsdilch ; and Noe. 6,5, and 4, oa tke north side of Crescent-
place, Ittlackfriars

Further particulars may be obtained, and plans seen, by applying
at the Office of Works, Guildhall.
THOMAS SAUNDERS, Comptroller.

TO LINEN AND COTTON MANUFACTURERS AND
CAPITALISTS.
WANTED in a FIRST RATE CONCERN,
of nearly Fifty Years standing, in the West Riding of
Yorkshire, one or mote Partners, to supply the places of deceased
Partners. The Capital required will be from 15,000/. to 20,0001. to
be advanced at stated periods. The concern has hitherto been car-
ried on in all its branches from the raw materials down to their
manufacture, and therefore the parties coming in should have a
practical knowledge of some of the departments, as they will have
to take an active part in the business.

Applications stating the amount of Capital at command may be
addressed, "K. W. Care of Mr. D. Steel, 2, Spring Gardens, Tra-
falgar-square. London."
November 15th, 1817.

LVOTTINGHAM.-BLACK BOY HOTEL.
R. CHAPMAN having succeeded Mr. Fenton, begs to
announce to Commercial Gentlemen, and Families travelling, that
his house affords every accommodation and comfort, and he respect..
fully solicits the favour of their patronage.