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No. 16,928.

requisite official facilities. As a mere compilation, it is probably the
most wonderful on record.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 28, 1846.
This huge volume, the forty-eighth edition of the work, well sus-
tains the reputation enjoyed by the " Directory" of late years. In
the preface, the proprietor maintains that the high character of the
work is not referable to its more connexion with the Post Office ;
for an important change has been gradually introduced into the
manner of collecting the information ; and a larger portion of the
work than heretofore has been confided to selected agents entirely
unconnected with the Post Office, this being in great part the plan of
compiling the editions for 1845. and 1846. Nor has the proprietor
rested content with his past success, but has introduced many im-
portant alterations In this volume for 1847, and added to its bulk
without any increase in price. The " Postal Directory" is especially
improved, and there are numerous changes throughout the volume
to insure its completeness. The compilation must be a vast labour,
to be accomplished only by systematic subdivision and the most pains-
taking minuteness. The appearance of the volume lias suggested a
very lively effusion, to be seen in another column ; and we trust the
enterprising proprietor of the "Directory" will find that his labours
are duly appreciated and remunerated. To a great commercial coun-
try this is an indispensable volume.

RAILWAY HERALD, Nov. 21, 1846.
The new volume of the Post Office Directory for 1847 is already
in our hands, and we can only express our wonder that a work so
laborious, extensive, and minute, could be in any degree improved.
It would have been a sufficient merit to have maintained its former
reputation, it is a great merit to have surpas3ed itself. The produc-
tion of a work unequalled for accuracy and for clearness has placed in
the hands of the commercial public a most valuable and indispensable
aid in carrying on the business of this vast metropolis, which would
indeed be subjected to the greatest inconvenience and expense It it
were not for a work of this kind. In a short time our readers will
have theopportunity of judging for themselves on purchtising the new
volume, whether our anticipatory notice is in any degree exaggerated.

BRITANNIA, Nov. 21,1846.
The French people have done themselves credit by their Industrial
expositions. But it must be acknowledged that, though ingenbus
and pretty, they appear quite iniignitlcaut compared with the indus-
trial exposition presented to the mind by this mighty volume. Keep-
ing pace with the advancing trade and population of London, it still
Increases in balk ; and, keeping pace with the movement of society
in a more important particular, it vigilantly seizes every opportunity
of improvement to insure more perfect accuracy and more complete
classification. We find in this volume manylnstances of superiority
to former issues, which, though comparatively trifling, show the in-
telligence and care exercised over every department. It may be men-
tioned that by the employment of private agents, the changes of re-
sidence are now brought down to a later period than formerly, and
the value of the " Directory" is consequently enhanced. We have
before spoken of it as indispensable to the proper management of
business. Its authority is now so universally established, both at the
Post-office and throughout the metropolis, that any further recom-
mendation of it is superfluous. • •

lIERAPATWS RAILWAY JOURNAL, Nov. 21, 1846.
The " Post-office Directory" for 1847 appears with additions and
improvements upon its valuable predecessor, but with no enlarge-
ment in the price. The continued enterprising spirit with w hich this
important, and it is not a misapplication of terms to say, national
work is conducted, merits the highest commendation, We know not
whether the same illiberal and unjustifiable attempt will be made In
the ensuing session as was done in the last, to wrest It from the
hands of the present proprietary, and to place it by the force of might
over right in the hands of Government ; but, should it be attempted,
surely the following statement of its conductors will go home to the
consciences, if they have any, of the parties seeking to draw down
the grasping Interference of Government :—" It can only be neces-
sary to refer to a copy of the work published before the purchase of
the copyright by its present proprietor, to be convinced that the mere
connexion of the Directory' with the Post-office has little, if at all,
contributed to its present high character. That the Improvements
(the result of many years of unwearied toil and application on the
part of those engaged in the compilation of the work) are duly appre-
ciated is now happily beyond all question prior to the Directory'
passing to its present proprietor, rival books contended successfully
with this—they have disappeared."

TAIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
26 CORNHILL, LONDON.
Capital £500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces importiint and substantial advantaged
ith respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured
as,-on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for-
eiture of the Policy. two-tkirds of the nremiums paid (see hi.
lso the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of hist
rests to meet other conveniences or necessity.
Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest pbssible
,tes

DIVISION OF PROFITS.
The remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Soeiety
enabled the Directors, at the last annual inveitigation, to declare
fourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid
each Policy effected on the
XAMP Profit
LES scale.
E.

CONTRACTS FOR WHEAT, COCOA,
SOAP, TOBACCO, and PEAS.
Department of the Comptroller for Victualing and Transport
Services, Somerset-place, Dec. 16, 1846.
The Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admi-
ral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby
give Notice, that on THURSDAY, the 24th instant, at One o'clocir,
they will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to
Contract for supplying and delivering into her 3Lijesty's Victualling
Stores at DEPTFORD the undermentioned Articles, viz. :
Quarters. When to be delivered.
]
2000 1
Wheat White
.. .....
1000 I Half of each in Three weeks, and the
Tons. remainder in Three weeks after-
-100 wards.
Red
30

Cocoa .. • ..... •• • •
"Jed*

Scap (mottled) •• • • _
Tobacco (Virginia) 20 }Half in a Fortnight, and the remainder
Quarters in a Fortnight afterwards.
Peas . .... 500
The Cocoa and Tobacco are to be exempted from the Customs'
duties.
Sainples of the Wheat and Peas (not less than Two quarts of each),
and of the Cocoa (not less than 2lbs.), must be produced by the
parties tendering, and samples of the Soap and Tobacco, 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
authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admi-
miralty, and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for
" and must also be delivered at Somerset-plate, and those
for Cocoa must be accompanied by a (Atter signed by Two respon-
sible persons, engaging to become bound with the persons tendering
in the sum of 251. per cent. on the value for the due performance of
he contract.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
BY PERMISSION.-PROFESSOR
SCHCENREIN'S GUN COTTON, differing from all other spe-
cimens recently before the public, is LECTURED on, with other ex-
plosive compounds, by Dr. RYAN, daily at Half past Three ; and on
the evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The principle of the ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH DEMONSTRA-
TED daily, by Professor BAHHOFFNER, especially with reference
to the new patent of Messrs. Nott and Gamble, called the ROYAL
ELECTItO-MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. By the OXYHYDROGEN
MICROSCOPE are exhibited specimens of the D IS EAS ED POTATOE,
showing the Leaves, Cuttings of the Tubers, &c., together with the
DES fRUCTIVE INSECT, supposed, by A. Smee, Esq., F.R.S., to
'be the cause of the disease. The PHYSIOSCOPE, DIVING EX-
PERIMENTS, the DISSOLVING VIEWS, by Smith, &c. &c.
Admission ls. Schools, half•price.

GRAND UNION RAILWAY.
OUTSTANDIINZG SCRIP. ,
The Holders of Scrip Certificates which have not yet been regis-
tered are requested to forward the same to the Secretary, and apply
for the RETURN of the DEPOSIT, minus the expenses, before the
31st of January, 1847, as arrangements are made for closing the
offices.
Scripholders are reminded that the Deed of Release must be signed
befora the money can be received ; and, to save trouble and expense,
it is recommended that the certificate should be registered and the
money claimed by a party resident in London. If the holder cannot
attend personally at the offices in London, he must authorise an
agent to sign the deed on his behalf, by power of Attorney, on a 30s,
stamp.
The suit of 12s. per share, and a certificate for any further return
that may be hereafter payable, will be handed to the shareholder on
signing the Deed of Release.
By order,
ALFRED BRESSON, Secretary.
Company's Offices, 78, Cornhill, Dec. 16,1846.

DIRECT BOMBAY and MADRAS RAIL-
WAY.
Notice.—The FIRST HALF YEAR'S INTEREST, at 4 per cent.
per annum, will continue to be PAID till the 31st inst. Scripbolders
are requested to present their Scrip at the offices of the Company
between the.hours of Twelve and Three, when it will be stamped and
the interest paid at the same time.
By order, - JAMES WARD, Secretary.
Offices of the Company, 58, Fencharch-street.

BIRKENHEAD DOCK COMMISSIONERS.
LOANS OF. MONEY.
The Birkenhead Dock Commissioners are ready to receive Loans
of Money for period: M five or seven years, under the authority 01
their Acts of Parliament, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum. The
interest will be paid half-yearly, on the Ist of January and Ist of
July, in London or elsewhere, as the parties lending may prefer.
Sealed tenders, stating the amount and term of years for which the
money is proposed to be lent, to be addressed to the Commissioners,
eudory4pt Ter.adtr for j,oae*,7--111,114enhead, 5ept...21,1446, • •
'Ur c.mad, R1C11314.1113

THE SELF-SUPPORT INSTITUTION,
(aided by. Voltintary Contributions.) for the Cure of Stricture
of the Urethra, and all other Diseases of Urinary Organs, Nervous,
Local, and General
SnacEeN—F. B. COUBTENAY,M.R.C.S.L., '2, Chmidos-street,
Cavendish-square.
To small tradesmen, clerks, mechanics, and the workimr classes
generallY, this Institution offers, in all cases, gratuitous surgical
assistance, and in others medicine also free of expense.
Apply at the Surgery adjoiling the Surgeon's residence.

REFORMATION 0 • CLEANfNG
NETS.—The use of the PORTLAND PATENT :SPRING:
BrIUSII and CHIMNEtSWEEPING APPARATCS obviates all,
the annoycaw,e and inconvenlenee Consequent updn the preient
gusting plan. By .it. a. tine is completely cleansed: without one
particle of. soot entering the. apartment. ~iliort 'time ago
an, experiment was made with this apparatus 'at . the House of
Commons, the success of 'whlch'was complete. Streets of writing
paper were placed upon the chimney-piece, and. in various other
parts of the room, and after the coretpletion of the sweeping. not one
particle of soot was discernible upon any of the sheets of rapfr.
'To be seen at 69, Welbeck-Street, Cavendish-squiire.
N.B. • The Proprietor:lS willing to grant licenses for the use of this
patent invention in the provincial towns of England. . •
Agents for the Metropolis are required.

11RITISH COLLEGE of HEALTH, New-
road, London.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of the HYGETST, with the reasons
that led him to the discovery of the Hygeian System of Medicine and
the " Vegetable Universal Medicines," after thirty-five years' inex-
pressible suffering under the medical faculty.
James Morison, the youngest son of Alexander Morison, Esq.
was born at Bognie, in the county of Aberdeen, in the year 1770.
The family has been long known as one of great affluence and re-
spectability, and the late Member for Banffshire, John Morison, was
the second brother of the subject of this brief sketch.
For the remainder of the sketch, see the abridged " 3forisoniana,"
to be had of all the honorary members of the British College of
Health, New-road, London. Price 6d.

AT a MEETING 'Of MEMBERS of the COM-
MON C01..111L, held at Guildhall, on Saturday, the 19th
01 Deoember,'lB46;

WALTER ANSO›.T PEACOCK, Esq., Deputy, In the chair;
Resolved—That the Court: of Common Council, consisting of the
Lord Mayor, the Aldermen, and a number of Commoners, annually
chosen by the freemen; inhabitant householders of this City, have for
ages possessed and exercised tha right to originate and pass such
Acts and ordinances as have become necessary from time to time, for
advancing the welfare of the citizens, and improving its municipal
institutions, in unison with the spirit of she age.
Resolved—That in furtherance of a design to defeat the exercise of
ibis right, the Court of Aldermen, on Thursday, the 17th inst., pre-
sented a protest against the pas! ing of an Act for regulating the
qualification of members of the Common Council; and, although
the Lord Mayor and Aldermetvtad at former Courts concurred in
the orders for the preparation of the Bill, and in its being read a first
and second time, when the third reading of the Bill was moved and
seconded, the Lord Mayor refused to put the question to the Court,
gad the Aldermen; after a long discussion, with one exception,
quitted the Court, which was thereby dissolved.
Resolved—That we, the members of the Court of Common Coun-
cil, have reason to believe that it is the determination of the Mayor
and Aldermen to dispute the right of the Corporation, in Court of
Common Council assembled, to pass the Bill now before the Court,
mainly because they are aware that a committee of the Common
Council have, since the introduction of the present Bill, prepared
another to limit the Court of Aldermen in the expenditure of the
public money.
Resolved:—That we, the members of the Common Council, then
protested, and now protest, against the proceeding of the said Mayor
and Aldermen, and on behalf of the citizens of London, resolve to
insist upon the right, through their representatives, to control the
outlay of their funds, that we may ensure their application to public
and useful purposes ; and we resolve, and hereby pledge ourselves to
adopt and enforce all such lawful, just, and reasonable measures as
shall preserve to the citizens of London the right to alter their muni-
cipal institutions to'tneet the increasing commerce of the City, and in
conformity with the intelligence and wants of the times.
W. A. PEACOCK, Chairman.

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and Pictorial Illustrations. In Monthly Parts.

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