The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-27 00:00:00

CONTENTS 07 THE TREATISE.

uponlog:rthoefi r
the
healthy
G e n e rga
actiont 1
Custm; 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its Hindrance'
Physical
cat hle
roAwneartoamrey
dat:pdendPahnytsio
and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unicin.
Organs, their functions, structures, and secretions, proving that re
ClinelnPtTal"an2d.
—cnapTaa 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects on the
Animal Economy ; the concealed eause of Debility of the function
of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of th,
Mental Faculties. Cuarria 4. On the Secret 'Disorders of Youth
and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness,
Mental Debility, and Premature Decay.—Cnapms 5 and 6. Or
the Disorderr arising from indiscriminate Excess, Gonnorhcea
Oleet, Strictures, and other Diseases of he Urethra.
RlVlivie 01 Tin WOZI.
"The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quail
fledsaell cal man, who has evidently had considerable experience of
the trr xtment of the various disorders arising from the follies and
frailties of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad-
dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which inus,
act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity, and by its peruse'
many questions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit 1 no op-
peal, even to the most confidential friend."—Era his residence ; alsc
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RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS:
LIVERPOOL, FEBRUARY 25.
Srocx Excuartox.-The sales are -Ambergate and Eastern Junc-
tion, 14 p.-Birmingham and Oxford Junction, 9% p.-Buckingham-
shire, 1 is. 3d. p.- Chester and Birkenhead, New (201. Shares), 16
die. -Eastern Counties, York Extension, p -East LancaShire,
New, 2% p.-- East. Lincolnshire, 3S p. - Edlnhurgli and Glasgow,
Halves, 10% p.-Great Northtin (Nos. to 103,000), % p.-
Great Western, halves, 35% p. ex det‘-'llCidderstleld Canal and Rail-
way, 3' p.-Leeds and Thirsk, I%,dis.-Ditto, Preference, p.
-London and North-Western, New, Quarters. 1214 p:-London and
York, 1 Is. 3d. p.-Ditto (Direct Northern), Sc. 9d p:-Manchester
and Southampton, % dis.-31idiand, 401. Shares, 5% p.-Newport,
Hereford, and Abergavenny, l n dis. -North Staffordshire, 354 p.
-Preston and Wyre, Halves (It), yy p. -Shrewsbury and Chester
(late North-Western and Manchester, New), 1% p.-Shrewsbury,
Oswestry, and Cheshire, 2 dis.- -Shrewsbury and Birmingham, 91. 12s.
3d. Shares (B), n.,-South-Eastern and Dover. Consolidated
i) -York and Newcastle; Prekteaelli 47(, p.-York and North
Midland, Preference, 10% p.-Newry and Warrenpolnt, 1 p.-Dutch
Rhenish, 2% dis.
,MANCHESTER, FEBRUARY 25.
Srocx Excaanoe. --The sales are-Ambergate,,Nottlngham, and
Boston, 1-16 p.- Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheiretern Junction, %
p. -Birmingham and Oxford Junction, 9% cd. sh
p.,- EasCounties,
21% Ditto, York Extension, % p.-East Lancashire. New (scrip),
1 9.16 p.- Fleetwood, Preston, and West Riding Junction % p._
Great Northern (London and York),
tension Scrip, M p.- Huddersfield and Manchester Railway and
374, p.-London and North-Western (51anchester and Bir-
mingham), Quarters (B), 6% p.-Malton and Dritheld Junction,
I% c. p.- Manchester and Leeds, 321. Shares (late Extension), 3p.
Regd., 5-16 p.- Ditto, Ex.
-Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 96-Ditto, South.Eighths,%c
dis.-Ditto, Grimsby, 201. Shares, 1% dis.- Manchester and
n:
am ton, 16s. 3d. dis.-North Staffordshire, 3% c. p.-PrestT__a_a_
Wyre, 35%--Ditto, Halves (B)," p.-South Yorkshire, v0u...-•
ter, and Goole, 5-16 p. -West Riding Union, 1% p.
LEEDS, Fauzu.sar '25. .
Boston, ls. p.-Buckinghamshire, 10s. n. p. -Eut and West
L
P. -Ditto, New, 2 M c. p.-Ditto, New Scrip, 28s. s p.--
-Ditto
STOCK EXCEIANOE.-T he sales are -Ambergate, Nottingham, and 2
Yorkshire, ss. 6d. p.-Iludderstield and Manchester, 3% P' '
Thirds, 235. rt. p.-Leeds and Thirsk, 365. Gd. dis.-1)Itto, I.cie win °C.-
6d. dis.-Ditto, Preference, 283. Gd. p.-Malton and Dritlie
tion, 1% c.p.-Manchester and Leeds. Halves (late Mauchi Sh.."
4Ll4ns.co6lan.snli.irpe. (c.
ot
4 P.-Ditto, 321. Shares (late Extensions), 3 P--ester, isua7
ton. Matlock, and Midland, 15s. n. p.--31anchester, 'Sheffield, and
Quarters, 20s. c. dis.-MancheSter and Southampton, 161. dis.-Notilla
British, Thirds, 545. 3d. p.-Ditto, Quarters (late. Carlisle Branco 1),
shire, p.-Northern Counties Union. 1M n. dis.-North-Wes .
Cs. n. p.- Sheffield, Rotherham, and Goole, ss. p.--West UlllOO.
375. p. GE.ritmensbsiyonasn(dscSrhipe:ll,eld), Ditto, ditto,
15, p.--North RAI rrnd-

SHEFFIELD, Ft)litrlAßY 25,
Driffield JtiOo.
SToCK EICKANGI.-The sales are Malton and
Hon, ,6s. p.-Manchester, Sheffield, and--
Lincolnshire (late Sheffield
and Lincoln), 245. dis.-South Yorkshire, Doncaster, and Goole, k P.
NEWCASTLE-UPGN-TYNE, lEBBCAKT 25.
18. 6d. dis.
STOCK EXCHANGE.-Tho sales are-Caledonian, New'
-Newcastle
-Great Northern (late London and York), Iteg., 34 P -
and Carlisle, New, E.% p.-North British,
214 P.-Ditto, Extension, 14 P.-North Staffordshire, 31i p.--West 10 P.-Ditto, Quarters,
Riding Union. 1% p.-York and Newcastle, Extensions, 6% P•
HULL, FLBSUABY 25 British, halves' 16% -
STOCK EXCHANGE.--The sales are -North ritish, Ii••••-;._„,..).„.
Ditto, Quarters, 88s. cash.-West Riding Union, 31. 19s. -3.."---
ter and Southampton, 245.
GLASGOW, FIBEVAIT 24.
STOCK -The se-Calonin, New, °L-Cale-
donian andEXcAAmoTt.
Dumbarto nshire, ales
465. ar-Directed Nortahern (scrip), 55;t:-
Dundee and Arbroath, New, No. 3, 51h-Dundee and l'
-Ditto, ditto, New, 231. -East Indian, 95.-East Lothian Celsl.al,_
Perth,
nt;!<,
50.. 6d.-Edinburgh and Glasgow, 76 -Ditio, QuarCeMasgow,
Edinburgh and Northern, 16!. 195.-Ditto, NewP°ll' 574Carlisle, 6/.
Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 39%-Glasgow, wlarbour
35.-Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan, 6% -
~,,Glaag° h British,
Dumfries, and
Mineral, 405.-Manchester and Southampton, ••--• - Sr°ll. , side, and
Thirds, 765.-Scottish Central, 221. -Wilsontown, Mo MuL
Coltness, 6014-York and Newcastle, Preference, 8% •

.._, Thursday
FATAL ACCIDENT AT biLACKWALL.---
afternoon an inquest was taken before Mr. W. Baker, Co-
roner, at the George the Fourth, llighstreet, pglar,on, the
The
body of Daniel Joiner, aged 13 years, a glass polisher.
~ the woos
Com_
deceased was in the employ of the Thames Plate istass
pany at Blackwall. On Wednesday morning last he was at
work as usual in polishing a quantity of glass., y means of
machinery. lie had placed several cloths or lays," under
the bench, for the purpose of keeping the glasS tro view,
when the rollers caught his head, and jammed it with great
force against the bench, which was in motion. The poor
fellow was instantly released, but life was quite extinct.
Verdict—" AccicA,ntal death..'
CADYERTISEMENT.]—The Registered Pa
letot of
Llama cloth, the moat fashionable coat for both the present
and approaching seasons, still retains the same moderate
price, which, with its usefulness and gentlemanly appear-
ance, has secured such geceral popularity. It has been mule
by special coo,mand tor their Royal Highnesses Prince
, and the several
Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe
Weimar, his Grace the Duke of Wellington
royalr visitors to the British Court. In London it can only
rchsd of the pa'entees, 11. J. and D. Nicoll, Court
tailors, 114, Regent-street, an 22, Cornhill. Agents for
barn, Wareing and
Liverpool, Dawbarn and Son, Bold-street; for Dublin, Geo.
Mac:lovt, Molesworth- street ; for Birmins;
Son, New-street ; and the principal tailors in other large
towns
IMPORTANT FAMILY MEDlClNE.—Frampton's Pill
of Health effectually relieves the stomach and bowels b
pains in the
gentle relaxation, without griping or prostration of strengthy.
They remove head-ache, sickness, dizziness,
chest, &c. ; are highlfgrateful to the stomach, promote di.
g&ton, create appetite, relieve langour and depression of
spirits; while, to those of a full habit and free livers, who are
continually suffering from drowsiness, heaviness, and singi g
in the head and ears, the offer advantages that will not fag
Prout,
to be appreciated. Sold by all venders of medicines
Price
Is. 11d. per boz. See the name of " Thomas
Strand, London," on the government stamp, 229,
[ADVERTISEMENT.] TEAS AT WHOLESALE PRICES
No. 2, BUCKLERSI3URT, CHEAPSIDE.--Families
whose
consumption is large, and study economy, will derive
considerable advantage at this establishment. One '
the trade.
form price is affixed, by which the purchaser of a singlelanl-
p.,und can obtain it on the same terms as
4s. 4d
Black Tea ...2s. Bd., Si., 3s. 4d, 3s. 8d , 41 ,
Green......... 3s. 4d., 3s. Bd., 45., 4s. 4d., 5; Gs is, ss,
Coffee ......... 9d., 101, Is., Is 2d-, lii. ad
One pound sent free to any part of town.: jos.r6dd.e"l,
Orders from
when the
the country forwarded the same day; and
quantity is for 61b. weight (tea only), the
y.
ezhxel.aL and Co.
paid to any part of England.—mAN carriage is
pside.
wholesale tea dealers, 2. Bucklersbur
LINENDRAPERS', SILK MERCERS', Sce. INSTITUTION.
—The fifteenth anniversary festival of this institution took
place on Thursday at the London Tavern,
and
or expectation,
over by the Lord Mayor. The attendance was presided
of
the trades on
the occasion was numerous beyond precedent
the dinner party amounting to 280. From the report, which
was read by the secretary, the finances of the institution ap-
pear to be in the most flourishing condition, and the large
subscription of 1,3001., announced during
benefits resulting from
e evening, shows
very distinctly how thoroughly the
the charity_ are recognised by those most interested in its
welfare. The dinner arrangements were excellent, and the
company broke up at an early hour.

PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION AND BENEVOLENT
FUND.
The sixth annual meeting of the members of the benevolent
department of this useful association took place on Thursday
evening, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street.
John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P., the treasurer of the associa-
tion, took the chair, at, six o'clock precisely.
Among the gentlemen present we observed Thomson Han-
key, jun., Esq., Mark Boyd, Esq., James Mackitlop, Esq.,
Alfred Smee, Esq., F.R.S., It. 11. Jones, Esq., J. N. Vetch,
Esq., W. J. Jordan, Esq.. A. Dawson, Esq., S. Nutley, Esq..
S. Jepps, Esq., W. S. Sawtell, Esq., W. Maitland, Esq., 11 .
G. Hudson, E-1., R. Price, Esq., J. Ceirke, Esq., J. Lintott,
Esq., and W. Rennell, Esq.
Dr. TILOSIAS MULLINDEE., the Secretary, having read the
advertisement convening the meeting,
Mr. JONES, chairman of the board of managers, pro-
ceeded to read the auntie' report of the state and
proceedings of the institution, to the evident satisfaction
of the members present, many of whom testified
their satisfaction at the rising prospects of the iustitutiett
by loud applause.
The report set forth that the managers had much sat is
faction in stating that the amount of patronage which it had
been their pleasure to announce at former meetings had not
only been continued to the association, but during the past
year had been increased.
At the last annual meeting it had been determined to add
two more annuitants to those already elected, and that the
board took the requisite steps for giving publicity to the
members of such an intention, and that at a special meeting,
held on the tith May, at which the treasurer, J. A. Smith,
Esq., M.P., presided,. an aged clerk was voted an annuity of
25/., and a widow of a clerk an annuity of 151., and that on
the evening of the day of election the event was commemo-
rated by a public dinner, at which the Right Hon. the Earl
of Dalhousie, President of the Board of Trade, presided, sup
ported by the Right Hon. Lord J. Russell and many of the
most eminent merchants and bankers. Above two hundred
gentlemen were present, and during the evening upwards of
600/. was subscribed in aid of the Benevolent Fund. The
teenagers on the present occasiou, desirous of carrying out
the objects of the association to the fullest extent, recommend
to the meeting that two additional annuitants be elected
during the present year, the one to be a member, the other
the widow of a member.
The report then enumerated some of the advantages
which had been afforded to members during the past year.
Lei Asa.—ln 1846 the sum of 715/. had been lent to
members in amounts varying from 101. to 251., and many in-
stances had come before the managers in which such aid had
been of the greatest service, and that while the managers had
readily responded to the applications, they had at the same
time endeavoured to prevent such aid being granted to the
improvident, and the board were happy to state that the in-
stalments were generally punctually repaid.
GEATIATIES.—The board during the past year had many
cases brought before them showing extreme distress,
through sickness and other causes, and they were happy to
state that every one had received assistance according to its
necessities.
SITUATION Boole.—This department had 'been produc-
tive of much good during the past year, as many members
could testify.
MEDICAL ADVICE.—The report alluded to the continued
gratuitous advice of the medical officers in London, and
of the honourable conduct of many of the provincial medical
referees, who had followed the example of their London
brethren. The number of new members who had joined
this branch during the past year was 152, and the income
of this fund was 8161. 18s. 4d.
The report then alluded to the annual meeting of the
Mutual Life Assurance branch, held on the 18th January
last, and quoted the fact announced at that meeting of the
highly prosperous state of this important department, viz.,
that in 1846 the number of policies issued had been 374, for
sums amounting to 69,200 e, being more than double that of
1845, which year's business was more than double that of
1844; and that such was the increasing prosperity sad
prospects of the life department, that a special meeting had '
been held the same evening, Jan. 18, for the purpose of ob-
taining power to extend the amount to be assured from 500/.
to 1,000/., which proposition had been unanimously adopted.
The balance-sheet showed that the sum of 1,4211. 10s. 6d.
had been received during the past year for the Benevolent
Fund, and that after paying all expenses there remained a
surplus of 475/. Os. 8d on the year'saccount, without infring-
ing upon the annual subscriptions, which had been applied
in payment of gratuities to members, annuities, loans, &c.,
and the purchase of 200/. stock.
The report, after alluding to the continued support and
patronage of the treasurer and trustees, concluded with an
earnest appeal to the members to exert themselves to make
the principles and objects of the association as widely known
as possible, and to endeavour to induce others to join.
Mr. MAtix BOYD, in proposing that the report should be
received, adopted. and printed, according to the discretion of
the directors, said—Sir, when I entered this room, 1 was
not aware that 1 was to be honoured by having this motion
to submit to you. I am sure that the satisfaction I feel is
felt by every person present at the rising nature of this in-
stitution. It is a general complaint amongst the insurance
companies, that during the last 18 months there has been a
falling off in the amount of business transacted, whereas the
reverse is the case with this society, from the encouraging
report we have now heard. I am proud to hear, and it
must be a source of great setiefaction to those connected
with this institution to know, that it is progressing so satisfac-
torily. I can say that those parties who preside over it are
gentlemen of knowledge and honour, who will on all occasions
steadily promote those interests necessary to ensure its
standing. Mr. John Abel Smith, our chairman, gentle-
men, is always in the van in the promotion of ques-
tieme_of nublic and private utility amongst his fellow-
of ultimate success. My ditty is it, eie,Jeteeeneet despair
Which has just been read be received, adopted, and printed,
according to the discretion of the managers.—( Hear, heir.)
Mr. Tetoxisom HANKEY,ittiI., in seconding the motion, fetid
—Sir, I have very great pleasure in seconding the resolution
which Mr. Boyd has proposed, and I have greater pleasure in
hearing the terms in which it was proposed, by a gentleman
whom I have the happiness to see here for the first time on any
such occasion as this meeting. lam sure, from the expres-
sions that he has used to us, he will continue the sup-
port and assistance which he has given to us at present upon
all future occasions. It is well known to a great many friends
whom I see around me, that I hive on almost all occasions,
when these meetings have taken place, attended here, and
made, I must say, in substance, the observations I have now
to make. All that I have now to say is, that the condition of
the institution is very much more satisfactory now than it
was last year. I have had to offer this observation on every
occasion upon which I have had to stand in this room, and
therefore I will not dwell upon the subject at the present mo-
ment. I can also say, that when such a report has been
read to you as has been presented to this meeting, it
must be a source of great pleasure to you, and
it must also be satisfactory to know, that in every
year from the commencement of
reatl this institution until the
Present moment it has not only gy, but rapidly increased
in prosperity. I do not know what milder term I can
apply in such a case,—but I say again, that it is a source to
me of great satisfaction to know that this institution does
thrive, and that its prosperity is connected with that good
feeling which I believe has existed, and which I believe does
exist, and which I trust I shall always find between the
principal of every house and those who carry on the executive
department under him. I think that the success of this in-
stitution is a strong proof that that feeling does exist no-
where more than in London and among the clerks of London ;
and I think that it is as satisfactory a state of affairs
as any one can possibly desire to see. I believe that
every principal of a house must feel how essentially
serviceable it is to him and to the welfare of his
house, that the clerks who have the management—so great
a charge and responsibility as the management of the busi-
ness—should feel not only that their principal takes a deep
interest in their prosperity, but that they are provided for
by the efforts of that principal, and secured, as far as practi-
cable, against any unforeseen calamities or events which may
betel every individual, and none more likely than those who
are engaged in trade and commerce. It cannot be otherwise
than a source of great pleasure to every principal to know
that his clerks are placed in such a situation ; and if it is
satisfactory to him, it must be equally satisfactory to the
clerk to know, that it is by his own saving, by his own eco-
nomy and provident habits, that he has rendered himself
ndependent against the day of calamity ; and, when the hour
of sickness or misfortune shall come, he will not feel, in addi
tion to that necessary calamity which misfortune and the
hand of God inflicts upon him, the additional sting of know •
rig that his own improvidence has injured him, and
will not be conscious that his want of care and
prudence have added to those sufferings from
which a little providence might have released him. It must
be satisfactory to the clerk—to every man—to know, in the
hour of illness, that it ..is his own prudence which has
alleviated his sufferings, and which has rendered him inde-
pendent of unforeseen calamities, and enabled him to feel that
if the hand of God shall take him out of the world, his widow
and children will not suffer so severely as they otherwise
would, not only from the loss of the services of the money
which he was earning, but from the loss of the assistance of
the benefit fund. That must always be a point of great in-
terest to those whose situations place them in the way of
receiving any benefit from such an institution as this. Gen-
tlemen, I have to apologise for again intruding my opinion
—that opinion which 1 hve so often given, and which I hope
to live to give again and again upon similar occasione.—
(Cheers.) For my friend on my left (Mr. J. A. Smith), I
can only say, that as long as he is able to perform those
services which he has so essentially rendered to this
institution, so long will he render them, and his
example will induce others to follow in his
stop. As an humble individual I shall be happy to follow
that example, and give to the institution that assistance
which he has done. I can only say that, as long as the in-
stitution exists, so long, if I am able, I shall be happy to take
my part in anything which can be of service to it,. I again
apologise for trespassing upon your time, and, in conclusion,
I shall thank you for your attention to those remarks which
I have made in seconding this resolution.—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then said—lt hasty been moved by Mr.
Boyd, and seconded by Mr. Hankey, at the report which
hiss been read should be received, adopted, and printed at
the discretion of the managers. Before going through the
form of that resoution I am anxious to say one word with
reference to that report. I shall confine myself solely to the
question of accounts, which are the soul of all business and
the secret of all prosperity and advancement. Anybody look
ing at these accounts cursorily, without -thoroughly
considering the objects and. views of the funds of this
institution, would think it very unfair on seeing so
of. the annual expenses of both
large a portion
branches of
aboutstitution borne by the benevolent fund—
which bears boa haalf, or very nearly so. My object in al-
luding to this subject i because I feel it vital to the advance.
ment, and involves so completely the principles, of this esta-
blishment, that it was necessary to take the liberty to
trespass upon your attention with a very few words in ex-
planation. It would be most unfair and improper, as I think,
to throw the weight of these expenses upon the benevolent
fund, if it were not that the benevolent fund has the greatest
possible interest in e succ
from of thetubeenueoufietfifutndde.parAtmeeeiri-t
rain the
nportion of the profit derived
finances of the benevolent fund
went to create the benevolent fund,the effect of which will be,
, in a great degree,tuo soauv.e liteisoutuis
principle that I hope
1 from being called ecuaeuuseefititfuevuasd twoascre:at
tea hal i spliced-
we are to continue. Ittu
per-
manent life interest
thbe
It was called early in its infancy '
but meaning, in fact, a life insurance; and
from the benevolentfund.
the benefit fund, but a
great measure, success must be derived
it is clt ar that,
from it.
must be obvious to any person inquiring into
the subj first sight, that this benefit fund was framed
eclt, 'd must be obvious to any person inquiring info
the subjeCtS t first sight, that this benefit fund was framed
upon $ principl a self-support. It will support itself shortly,
upon & PrilaciP 8

and until that thne it is the interest of the benevolent fund
to contribute liberally and fairly to its expenses. Whethet
or not I have succeeded in malting myself clear I do not
know, but I know that if I have done so, that there's not
one gentleman present who will not coreur with me is
thinking that the managers have•used a wise and solid dis-
cretion in making the benevolent fund pay as it has done
towards the expenses of the benefit fund. With the view of
explaining that I have taken the liberty of expressing my
own views and feelings upon the stil:ject, and I now ask
whether aey gsntleman has any observations to make upon
this report house I put it ts the meeting?
Mr. Ossiosa) Lewis said—l do not ti.e to make sny ot-
servation in objection to the report, the contents of whies,
have giv nme great satisfaction. Aftsr the very able man-
ner in which other speakers have proposed and seconded the •
report, I shall intrude upon your atteeti :n for a very short
time. An alteration has taken place in the last twelve
months in the rules of the insti.utisn, which, during the last
two or three years I have constantly pro' wed. I allude to
that alters ion in reference to the smetint • f insurance. Tile
policy was before this restricted to 504/., and the alteratiott
now limits it to 1,0001. 1 hat alteration wail contribute roe
terially to the success of this ins itutinn. I have striven for
this point, and I have been io a minority itoen it,
until the present time. I feel great satisfaction that the al•
teration has taken place, and although I cid nut know it
until I entered the room to-night, 1 can assure the gentlemen
present that the success of t ,is institution has been greatly
accelerated by it; and such will be its effect that in tire
course of a few years the managers will have to go further
than that.
The CHAIRMAN—The report does not lead to any point as
to the future alteration of the benefit fund, and therefore
these remarks are a little out of order.
Mr. Lxwie—Had not the report led to that point I should
not have spoken upon it, but as I found some reference to it
I alluded to it. The success of this institution will be such
that in a few years an alteration will be compelled to be
made. Those who have given their attention to lite assur-
ance will find that the greater amount of policies are far
above 5001., or even 1,0001. They are at present limited to
1,0004 in this institution, but as the business increases the
amount must increase also. In the neighbourhood—in Grace-
church-street—an establishment was conducted on the same
principle. It had only existed eleven years and was yet in
its intancy, and yet the income was from 90,0001. to 100,0001.
I shall conclude by saying that I hope to live to see the in-
come of this institution as much.—(Cheers.)
The CaetaNtaze then pat the report to the meeting, and it
was unanimously adopted.
Mr. MAITLAND then proposed the second resolution .
" That on the 31st of May next, or such other day as the
board may appoint, due notice of the same being given to the
members, a special meeting be held for the purpose of elect
ing two additional annuitants, one being a member, the other
the widow of a member duly qualified according to the rules."
He said—Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, the resolution which
I have to propose is one which gives me great pleasure to
put to the meeting. That resolution affords a proof of the
progress of this association; and I do trust from
year to year to ascertain that the same kind
attention has been given by the trustees. I have no doubt
that the gentlemen who have already greatly assisted to form
the strengh of the establishment will continue to do as they
have already done. You all know and feel how fairly, and
by what means, this association has been supported by the
principals of houses, and what large stuns have been raised,
and you must also feel that assistance can only effectually be
given to the association by the clerks themselves. It is to their
benefit to promote it. I do not say these words in discourage-
!tient, for you have heard, that during the past year, 150
new members have entered one department, and 374 another,
which is a strong proof of the progress of the institution, and
the favourable manner in which it is going on. You are all
aware that the clerks of this country are not numbered by
hundreds or thousands, but by tens of thousands, and I hope
that out of that numerous body many will still augment the
numbers of this association by your means, as the augmenta-
tion is an object of considerable importance to this institu-
tion. I have to apologise for the trespass upon your time,
and 1 will conclude by moving theadoption of this resolution.
Mr. W. G. Iltnasort seconded the motion.
The CHAIRMAN put the resolution to the meeting, and it
Was carried unanimously.
Mr. JoNEs then proposed the third resolution, which wag—
" That the warmest thanks of this meeting are due, and
are hereby presented to the treasurer arid trustees, for their
continued patronage and support." He said—As chairman
of the board of managers, I have the pleasure on this occa-
sion to move a vote of thanks to the trustees and treasurer,

have no occasion to say anything upon this subject, and
shall merely move the resolution without any remark at
11, as it is unnecessary.

Mr. Nat.cil seconded the resolution, which was then put
and carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN then said Gentlemen, I wished Mr.
Hankey to return thanks, because first of all, he would do it
much better than I can, and also because I have it done so so
often, that I am unable to find different words to convey
my thanks to you, and I hay., indeed, only one form of do-
ing so. Mr. Hankey and others have talked this evening about
what has been done for you by myself andothers, but I say do
not trust to that. The institution is not worth helping if it
wants help. The institution is in itself able to take
care of itself, and it recommends itself to public support, and
is consolidated by the -endeavours of the principal and the
clerks. It has many advantages, and which Ido not believe
are owing to the help from the principals, but because the in-
stitution is safe and good in itself. As long as it is so, and
is properly managed, I believe it will flourish, whether helped
or not. lam sure that I speak the sentiments, not only of
tp self, but of all the other trustees, when I assure you that
it has afforded, and continues to afford, all the principals the
most unfeigned satisfaction. It-is a good institution, because
it is carefully, and because carefully, well and safely ma-
naged. Th it in an institution like the present is of consi-
proviaence, Let.,
the chi ks. It is a fund which is formed by the labour of
the clerks themselves, and to which the sick and distressed
may look forward with certainty to re, eive relief without
disgrace to themselves, as it is the result of their own for-
bearance, providence, and care, and also that of their
fellow-
labourers in the same cause. Gentlemen, not only on my
own part. but on the part of those gentlemen with me,
thank you for your expression of feeling, and I can assure
you that with equal warmth of feeling we wish prosperity
to the institution and to you. .

Mr. RENNEtL said—Mr. Smith and gentleman, in rising
to propose the fourth resolution of the evening, I shall
take the opportunity of saying a few words. Although it
appears from the report that the number of new subscribers
this year has incroased, as compared with any former year,
still the amount subscribed is very small indeed when we
consider the vast number of clerks in this metropolis and in
the country, who are each capable of putting down their
guinea to the institution. There are many who feel disposed,
and, no doubt, do subscribe more than one cr two to different
charities, but I say that before they give their guineas to any
charity let them come to the Provident Clerks'
Institution, because it is the most closely ass°•
elated with their interests. I did certainly ex
pect, from the large increase in the assurer ce
department, to have had a greater increase to the benevolent
fund, and as far as my own exertions go, 1 have made
a great many converts to the institution. All I can do is
to endeavour to persuade you to act in a similar manner.
If every one of you endeavours to persuade your fellow-
clerks, and find it difficult to succeed, tease them--
(Laughter)—until you become in fact a bore.—(Continued
laughter.) I would venture to say that you would succeed
at last. I have done so.—(Cheers.) I have been laughed
at in many instances, but I have succeeded. The resolution
I have the pleasure to move is—" That the best thanks of this
meeting be presented to the auditors, medical officers both in
town and ccentry, to the actuary, and the honorary solici-
tors, for their valuable services during the past year."
Mr. Jams said—Sir, I beg leave to second the resolution
which Mr. Rennell has just moved, anti I am sure that al-
though there is ample room for me to make a long speech if
I wish so to do—for here are our auditors, medical officers,
both in town and country, the actuary, and the honorary so -
citors, to speak about—yet, sir, I think there is no neces-
sity for my doing so, as we all know that to these gentlemen
our thanks are in an especial manner due, and I shall there
fore content myself with seconding the proposition, which I
do with the greatest pleasure.
The resolution was then put from the chair, and carried.
Mr. COLEMAN said—ls rising to ask your concurrence to
this resolution, I am sure that I shall have an easy task, and
you will at once be prepared to allow this when
I read the resolution to you. It is —" That the
best thanks of this meeting are due to the board of mana-
gers for their continued attention and devotion to the interest
of the association." I think that if the resolutions which
have preceded this have obtained your unanimous support,
this will follow as a matter of course. It is necessary for the
well-being of this society that the board of management
should olosely attend to its interests, and in the report pre-
sented to us to-night we have a convincing proof of sacrifices
made, which entitles them to our gratitude. We see sums
subscribed to the institution which have been the means of
benefiting many. When we refer to this we must envy the
feelings of those gentlemen who have been the means of
effecting so much good among a class so interesting as
those connected with this association. I think that, as
a general rule, the affairs of this institution have been
admirably conducted ; and if we descend to particulars—and
I can speak of these which affected myself—the same care
and attention will be found to be exhibited. It will be re-
membered that on a former occasion I ventured to call the
attention of the board of management to the eastern "art of
London. Soon after that I received a communication re
questing me to call at the office. I did so, and gave the best
information I could with respect to the means of dissemi-
nating a knowledge of the association in that part of the
metropolis. I am happy to say that they met my views on
this subject. I then endeavoured to gain the consent of
some influential gentleman in that part of London to take
the chair at a public meeeting, and 1 am happy to say that a
meeting is to take place in the Eastern Institution on the 25th
March, and that George Frederick Young, Esq., has consented
to attend and to preside on the occasion.--(Cheers.) If appli-
cations similar to these were made throughout the various
works in that quarter of the city, we should soon have a
number of contributors sufficient to satisfy the gentleman
who has lately spoken. I hope and trust that many of those
I see now around me will give us their support on that occa-
sion, and, if I may trespass so far, we should wish, sir,
(addressing the Chairman) to have your assistance at the
East end, and I sin sure you shall receive as welcomelae
reception from us as you would in the city of London.
merits of the institution are so obvious, that when I asked the
gentleman I have already named to preside over our meeting,
he said. I see a number of influential names connected with
the association, but these have not so much merit in
my eyes as the real benefits of the institution have.—
(Cheers.) I think that if we could manage to enlist your
assistance we could add materially to the extension of the
association. I have much pleasure in moving that the best
thanks of this meeting are due to the board of managers
for their continued attention and devotion to the interests of
the association.
Mr. OS3IOND LEWIS said that the resolution wl.ich he was
requested to second was only placed in his hands on enteriLsg
the room, and he could net resist the temptation to do se
when he had glanced at its object. lie had, therefore, great
pleasure in seconding it; and, after the able way in which it
had been brought forward, he would not add another word
in support of it.
The CHAIRMAN, in putting the resolution, added leis
'
viction that they possessed in the board of managersbcoodn;
of gentlemen eminently qualified to ensure success in hod
branches of the institution.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. R. 11. JONES said—Nlr. Smith end gentlemen, I
am extremely obliged to you for the kindness with which
I you have passed this resolution, and if there is anything that

recta from t pleasure this Waning; a absence of
e deputy. *rman, sil absence the more to be deplored"
I regret to say, that I believe he is on his death-bed. I may
mention, asShowing the interest he took in theprosperity of:
this institution, that in his delirious moments nothing bat
" Provident Clerks' Association "escapes his lipi ; and let me
add that idea pervades the feelings and prompts all the ex-
ertions of your managers. I beg to assure yon that every
manager devotes the best energies of his mind, as far as eir.
cumstances and other duties will allow, to the best interests
of the association.—(Cheers.) I have the pleasure of
announcing that in the present year the institution is
going on in the same satisfactory. manner that
it did in the past years. We have many new
subscribers to the benevolent fuiid, and three ad-
ditional ones since elitering the ,room this evening.—
(Cheers.) We have completed 76 policies during the present
year, representing a sum of 16,0501. ; we have 17 proposals
accepted, and only wanting payments to complete them; and -.-
23 are waiting examtnatien.—(Cheers.) I think that, with
that statement before us, all that has been said of the satis-
factory progress he association is well borne out.— (Cheers.)
Mr. OSMOND LEWIS said—l beg to propose that the thanks
of this meeting be given to the secretary of the institution.
I I du not kin w that I am out of order in this course, but feel-
, ingas I do that the success of this institution has principally
' ari.en from the able management of the board, assisted by
our excelle,:t secretary, I could not, although I have not the
happiness of a personal arquaintai ce with him, resist the plea-
sure of proposing that the beat thanks of the meeting should
be given to him —fencers.)
stir. TA !MANI' had wiviessed the t-uasing efforts of the
secretary in f,,riner years, as iu the present, to (miry out the
sue, ens of the institution, and be would have great pleasure
in s. eondii,g the resolution.
The
ri‘plist;:e;litttittibipi:lrr3siz.v.Rt• asi
~,iicewaneinrrtioeisedernuaentiladnui.
hsmaooiduc:saslyirir
dChfia.eirmkainndnaci.lsad
brtputri.e
to move this resolution is riot, perhaps, aware of a family
secret—perhaps a family quarrel. He spoke of the kind
feeling existing between the board of managers and myself.
N..w we are always quarrelling—(Laughter)—and I will
tell you the cause of the quarrel. It is which of us will do
the most to advance the interests of the association.
(Cheert.) But I cannot say more, or say better, than this...
such has been the celebrity which the Provident Clerks have
achieved that it has extended even to the Antipodes ; and
I have received a letter from the secretary of the Sydney,
New South Wales, Provident Institution—(Loud cheers)_.
asking us in London to advise, counsel, and direct them in
their movements.—(Continued cheering) I think that no
better evidence need exist of increased prosperity, or of what
we are capable of doing, than this which is before us—the
tact that our fame has reached the other side of the globe.
We are now sitting by candle light, and they are, ,perhaps,
sitting by sun-light, and if we cannot communicate by the
electric telegraph, we, at all events, shake bands together,-.
(Cheers.) Gentlemen, I thank yon. This compliment is
undeserved, as it was uncalled for, and I feel grateful for it.
Mr. PRICE said,. I rise now to perform a melancholy, task,
because it is the closing scene; I have to move—" That the
armest thanks of this meeting be presented to J. A. Smith,
Esq., M.P., for his kindness in presiding this evening, and
fur the continued and deep interest he has shown in promot-
ing the success and prosperity of the association," 1. need
not occupy your time by expatiating upon this- resdati •
yow all see what he does for us.—(Cheers.) Although all
do not know so well as the board of management bow much
of his valuable time be bestows upon the affairs of this in-
stitution, or the kind and handsome manner in which he re-
ceives the board of management when we require to worry
him with some particular details, lam sure that you will
all join me most cordially in this resolution.
Mr. DAWSON felt great pleasure in seconding it.
The CHAIRMAN, who rose amid loud cheering, which con-
tinued for some time, said—Gentlemen, I assure you I am •
not going to trouble you with a second speech. I can only
repeat what I have said before now, that I thank you for
this good nature and kindness to me. There is one thing,
however, to which I wish to call your attention, as it fur-
nishes a striking example of the success of this institution.
Mr. Jones ought to have mentioned it, but I suppose he
forgot it. In the two months of 1847 we have done, in the
assurance office, 501. more than in the whole year of 1844.
(Loud cheers.) I think that if we talk to this time next
year we cannot add one word to that fact ; and,
although I cordially agree with the gentleman to
my left (Mr. Rennell), that the guineas which
we have received for the benevolent fund are vastly dispro-
portioned to the number of clerks in the metropolis, I
believe that a time will come when those who are partakers
of the great advantages which the guinea confers will think
these too great to be extended to other individuals at the
like price of a guinea a year. This is the case with all asso-
ciat ions which have got rich and prosperous. They naturally
and justly feel, and it becomes with them a question, whether
new subscribers should have the benefit of these advantages
for the original subscription. I sincerely hope and trust
that, as this is' the case, the words of my friend on
my left will sink into the minds of those
present. I do trust, also, that as you admit
the efficiency of the board, we may observe that
members should co-operate with us in extending
the benefits of the institution. With these few remarks I
Like my leare, bidding you all good night, and I trust that
when we meet again we shall have the same pleasant task
to perform that we have had to do this night.
. The Chairman, on leaving, was loudly cheered. The meet-
ing then separated.

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PANIES' STOCK.

From ne Official List,
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVICNING.
LONDON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
JOINT-B'l'ooB 3311.121L5.

Dividend Amount
%atre of Company. per of Paid. Price
Annum. Share.
,---- -- -- —.--.
I 4 5. d. A s. d.
iustralasia ...••• •• •• 161. per cent. 40 0 0 40 0 0
ilrasli North American 151. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 I 44
Iloininercial ci London 151. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 I 22
'lolonial.. ........... 151. per cent. 100 0 0 25 0 0 —
Loud!, al.d Westminstr , 61. par cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0
' cudoti Joint-Stock . 1 Gl. per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0
letropolitau
.
Provincial ot Ireland.. Si. percent. 100 0 0 25 0.0 4 .
Nta:Prt;incial of Eng. 51. par cent. 100 0 0 35 0 0 4
Ditto, Xew......... 51. per cent. 20 0 0 10 0' 0
union of Australia.... , 61. per cent. 25 0 0 25 0 0 253
unJon of London. —— i 51. per cent. 50 0 0 .10 0 0

IN SUMILAT CE CODIPELNIES.
Dividend Amount
same of Company. per of Paid. Price
Annum. Share.
--.
4 s. d. 4 s. d.
Albion .. •.--• • - • • 31. 103 500 0 0 50 0 0 75
Alliance Brit. and For. 6 per cent. 100 0 0I 11 0 0 -
Ditto •.. •. • 61.• • 61. per cent, 100 001 5 0 0 5%
Atlas . 13s.6d.pr sh. 50 0 0 1 5 0 0 t 5%
British Commercial - 7s.per share 50 001 5 0 0 7%i
:lericl,Med.& Gen. Life 51. per cent. 100 0 0 1 210 0 26
2ounty .............. 31. 100 0 0 10 0 0
10s. 50 0 0 5 0 0 -
beagle •• • . .... ..... .. 6s. 50 0 0 i 1 0 0 -
Eng. & Scot. Law •• • • 5/. per cent. 50 001 2 0 0 3
European Lite ••• • • • 5% per cent. 20 0 0 All paid. 20
Freemasons' ... -•• • • 51. per cent. 20 0 0 3 0 0
Globe ..... -•••• • • • • 61. per cent. Stock. - 132 XI
Guardian ---•• • • • • 51. per cent. 100 0 0 36 10 0 1 -
Imperial Fire ..• ••• • • 6/. an 4 bonus 500 0 0 50 0 0 ' -
Imperial Life •••• • • -12 s. 100 0 0 10 0 0 -
Indemnity Marine .• • • 11. sh. St. bs. 100 0 0 513 1 31
Law Life- --•• • • .• 1/. Sc. 100 0 0 10 0 0 -
,gal and General Life - 50 0 0 20 0 b%
Jithlon Fire •••. • • • • 10s. 25 0 0 12 10 0 15
,:indon Ship .... - - 10$. 25 0 0 12 10 0 15
nlarine - ........... 5/. per cent. 100 0 0 15 0 0 -
Vol. hivlid St- Gen. Life 4%1. per ct . 50 0 0 2 0 0 48s.
Y ational Loan Fund.. 51. per cent. 20 0 0 210 0 -
National Lite. Si. per cent. 100 0 0 3 0 0 8%
I alladium Life. ..... .. 51. per cent. 50 0 0 2 0 0 41s xd
oluenix - - -
Protector Life.. • . ... 5/. per cent. 20 0 0 1 0 0 245. Ocl
Provident Life •••• • . • • 1/. 55. 100 0 0 10 0 0 23
It. ck Life.... •••• • • • . 4s. 5 0 0 010 0 4%
1t33-a1 Exchange Si. per cent. Stock. - -
Slit Fire. - - 210
Ditto Lite . • • • • • • . • • U. 6s. - - 49
Universal Life -

CANALS.
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Names or L., Dividend Names of LI Dividend!
per
Companies. A i per I Price. Companies.
.. Ann .
um. Prioe.
cc Annum.; cc
_.
ishtn& Olelh 57 5/.55. p o - Monmouthsh 100 81. -
Ashliy-d-la-Zil 13 4/. 1 - sintgomrysli 100 51. -
Barnsley.. • •1160 121. ~ - Macclesfield. 100 -•-
Basingstoke..,loo - 1 - I,..'eath •-.• • • 100 171. -
Brknl.&Abrgllso Si. 1 - Nottingham. 150 121. -
Cromiord...•lloo, 141. - Peak Forest •78 31. 75
Dualey •• •.• • 100 i 4/. , - Regent's .• • • 33 11. 54. 20
Derby ••• • • 100 6/. I - Rochdale ••• • 85 4/. -
Ellsmre&Chs In 4/. b 5 Shropshire • • 125 81. -
Erewash .• • 100' 321. - Somrset Coal 150 71. 10s. -
Forth & Clyd 100 4/. 1 - Do.LkFdSt, 12 61. p. C. -
GrandJunctn 1001 71. 77 Stffrd &Wore \ 140 28/. -
(.raml Union 1001 11. 10s. - iShrewsbury.. 125 151. -
GlamorgnSh. 172 135/61. - °Stourbridge.. 145 201. 315
\
. Istr & Ilrkly 100 - I - Strtfrd on Av 79 IL 10s. -
irantham .•1150, 12/. - Severn and 1
-
Iludderstield.l 57 -
- Wye Rail. 26 1/. Bs.
Kennt & Air 39 7s. 6d. SIA ,Trnt& MI 50 3
I.ancaiter .. • ' 47 11. 108.1 - • sey • •
Leeds& Livrp' 100 i 341. 1 522'i Thams&N..l ed 1, -
1/. 47i
I,:.ticester ..• • ,140, 10/. 1 105 ;Worestr & 7 .78 21.
Leicstr &Nth 83) 4/. 1 52 i Birming.j -
[Wilts ic 111 ks 67 IL
loughhorogh 142 701. 43
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LIST or SCOTTISH COMPANIES' PRICES
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Dividend Amount
Name of Company. per of raid. Pries.
Annum. Share.
---.......
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.£ is. d. £ s. d
flank of Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland 61. per cent. 100 0 155
British Linen Company 81. per cent. 100 0 0 210
Commercial Bank
10 0 0
166._
131.15*
National Bank 6l. per cent. —*
50 0 0 91
Union Bank of Scotland 7%1. pr sent.
50 0 0 82
Western Bank .. •. • .
North of Scotland Bank 61. per cent.
10 0 0 127
Clydesdale Bank.. • •
10 0 0 12
Eastern Bank . • • • •
2 10 0 41. 95
Caledonian Bank •• •
Edinb.k Glasgow Bank 6/. per cert.
10 0 0 12%
20 —0
0 0 0 , 245. Ocl
City
Scottish o isg
Gulanioonwi
Ins.
net;
5511..
pp
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rr
cc
ee
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.. 1 0
0 I:
% 0 All paid.
tnsur. Co. of . c • •Si.
nercules Insurancedeo.
5711. Per cceenntt.. I°°lo 00 0 1
North British Incur 5%1. pr cent. 200 0 0 10 0 0 27
Caledonian Fire lnsur lOl. per cent. 100 0 0 10 0 0 22%
Edinburgh Life Insur 6l. per cent. 100 0 0 12 10 0 18
-Edin.Sc Masg. Hallway 1/.los. per c. 50 0 0 50 0 0 77
Ditto, is nitres •• • . 7s. 6d. p. s. 12 10 0 All paid. 18%
EMIL, Leith, A Grantn 20 0 0 '.lO 0 0 21
liasw & Ayrshir nail. 71. per cent. 50 0 0 All paid. 69th
(;iasgu, & Greenck Rail. 2/. per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 16%
),5,,,w & tlantkirk Rail. AL per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 39 6
Dundee & Arbroth Rail. 6/. per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 37
Standard LitcAcsernce.l 51. per cent. 50 0 0 I 2 10 0
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DOCZS.
Dividend Amount
Same of Company per of , Paid. I Price.
Annum. Share.
commercial
.
£ s. d. £ s. d.
31. per cent ' Stock. I
East and West 61. pr cent. •Stock. j i
East Country ••• • . 1/. per sit. 100 0 0 I
mdon
Izt•Katifarine . •
Southampton • • 4/. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 ! 25%
NV.A.TER-WOILZS.
Dividend Amount j
Name of Company. per
of I Pad- Pric.'
Annum. Share. I
X s• d•
'l
87. 100 0 0 '
90ast London..
;ran,l Junction •• • • 37. 10s. 41 13 4
2/* I°s* I°o° 0° g
Vauxhall .••••• • • • • • • N. per cent. 1% ix ..
• West Middlesex . . • 51.101.prcnt• 6