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EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO COMPANY
Instituted fer the Extension of Commerce in the China Seas
anti for Promoting the Civilization of Borneo, &C.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.
Capital, 200,000/., in 2,000 Shares of 1001. each.
DIRECTORS.
JOHN MACGREGOR, Esq., Chairman.
Captain C. It. Drinkvrater Bethune, It.N., C.B.
Alexander Nairne, Esq., Director of the Peninsular and
Oriental Steam Navigation Company.
Hugh Hamilton Lindsay, Esq.
Sir John Pirie, Bart., Deputy-Chairman of the Peal-
sular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.
Henry Wise, Esq.
BANKERS—Messrs, Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co., London.
The objects of this Company are to carry on mining, agricultural,
and trading operations in the Eastern Archipelago, and to acquiring
and disposing of lands In the Island of Labuan and the parts adjacent
—a region abounding in mineral wealth, most fertile in all the valu-
able tropical productions, and very happily situate for the purposes
of commerce.
The Island of Labuan has been formally taken possession of by the
Crown of Great Britain; and, by a treaty with the Sultan of Romeo,
many highly important advantages are permanently secured to this
country. Piracy in the eastern seas will now be effectually suppressed,
and, under the protection of the British flag at Labuan, a new era
as regards those regions, has commenced, which affords the most fa-
vourable opportunity for successfully accomplishing the objeets of this
Company.
To those who are at all acquainted with the Indian Archipelago, it
is wholly unnecessary to expatiate on the advantages to be derived
from this undertaking. The important discovery of an abundant sup-
ply of excellent coal on the mainland of Borneo, in the immediate vi-
cinity of Labuan, is a circumstance which of itself would render this
enterprise pregnant with the most beneficial results. A formal grant
of this coal, extending through a district of about 150 miles, has been
obtained from the Sultan of Borneo, and is, with the approval of her
Majesty's Government, new held by Mr. Wise, with whom arrange-
ments for its working will be made.
The working of the coal mines will form all important feature in
the operations of the Company,
The geographical position of the Borneo coal districts in relation to
our Eastern possessions, asd to the steam communications which are
now carried on, and others which are about to be carded on ill con-
nexion therewith, is a matter of peculiar interest, and even of na-
tional importance. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
Company, for instance, disburse more than 130,0001. annually for
coal for their steam-vessels, of which sum about 90,0001. are ex-
pended in coal used to the eastward of the Cape of Good Hope. This
coal. as well as the requisite supplies for the steam vessels of her
Majesty's and for those of the Honourable East India Com-
pany on the India and China stations, is at present chiefly fbrnished
from England. at en average cost exceeding 335. per ton ; so that the
expenditure by her Majesty's Government, the Honourable East In-
dia Company. and the Peninsular and Oriental Company for the s:n-
gle item of coal, will be considerably reduced as soon as the opera-
tions of the Eitetern Archipelago Company are sufficiently matured
to admit of their supplying the several depots which have been esta-
blished at Hong-Kong, Singapore, and other places, with coal for the
use of the many British and Foreign ate: in-vessels re'orthig to those
ports.
The certain increase in the consumption of coal in the eastern
seas, from the causes already mentioned, and the opening of other
channels of demand, cannot fail eventually to augment the use of
Borneo coal. The prsjectei steam communication between Singapore
and our Australian colonies—the probable communication by the
same means at no distant period, between the various British settle-
ments to the eastward of the Cape of Good Hope and the west coast
of America—as well as the system of railways now about to be esta-
blished in. India—are events eminently calculated to occasion an
immense consumption of Borneo coal, the more so as it call be sup-
plied at comparatively moderate rates. Samples of the Labuan and
Borneo coal have been brought over to this country by Mr. Wise,
and submitted by her Majesty's Government to a careful examination
and analysis by competent parties, with a most satisfactory result.
The Borneo coal has also been pronounced by the Calcutta t oal
Committee, appointed by tile Bengal Government, to be equal to the
best English coal ; and Captain Wallage, in his report on the supplies of
coal obtained from the seam at Labuan, for the use of the Honourable
East India Company's steam-ship Nemesis, dated Sarawak, 10th
Juno, 1e47, observes—" I have no hesitation in stating that the coal
received at Labuan is equal to any English coal I have seen on board
steamers in India, and decidedly better than any coal worked in
India for steam purposes."
The portion of territory contemplated for the first operations of the
Eastern Archipelago Company possesses a climate and sell admir-
ably adapted fur the culture of cotton, tobacco, sugar, cede, rice,
nutmegs, pepper, and other valuable productions, and is most
favourably situate, having the advantage of Littman, now su'ject
to
British dominion, as a point d'appui ; nor can there be a doubt of
the excellent position of the proposed field of enterprise for an ex-
tensive and lucrative commerce. The proximity of Java, Sumatra,
Siam, Cochin-China, Hainan, Manilla, Celebes, &c., is not only of
great importance in this respect, but also as affording the means of
introducing with facility from teose places Chinese and other colo•
rusts, and labourers to any extent required for the service of the
Company. Labuan itself will form an essential link in the chain of
our eastern settlements. from Penang, Malacca, and Singapore to
Hong Kong ; and in the district of Sarawak every protection and
encouragement will be granted by Mr. Brooke in fu.therance of the
Company's objects. In short, every circumstance justifies the anti-
dration that the late proceedings of the British Government relatieg
to Borneo, if followed up with vigour by the operations of the pre-
sent Company, will change that which has been heretofore a region
of piracy, lawless violence, danger and desolation, into a scene of
busy, peaceful, ant beneficial commeree ; bringing the advantages of
progressive civilisation to a large and fertile tract of the globe, and
conferring extensive benefits on the commerce and manufactures of
Great Britain. The philanthropist and the statesman, as weal as the
merchant, will thus feel interested in this design, which, through the
ntequin of British enterprise, sanctioned and protected by the wis-
dom and decision of the Government, promises the amelioration of
the condtio of the naties of the Indian Archipel, amcmg whom
there existsn a disposition most favourable to the deveago lopment ef the
resources of those countries.
The view here taken of the promising character of the undertak-
ing is not hypothetical, but is the result of the arduous personal re-
searches of various individuals, who, in times past, have been de-
sirous of widening the circle c,f commeee aation, and,
among others more recently, of Mr. Wiser, who has for nd eiviliz
several years
devoted Ills time to the closest investigation of the subject. To his
patient and indefatigable perseverance for a long period in calling
the attention of her Majesty's Government to the importance of.
Labuan as the site of a British settlement, may be ascribed the fact,
that the protection of our flag is now extended to countries so important
both in a political and commercial point of view.
The Queen has appointed Mr. Brooke Governor and C. meander-
in-Chief in and over the Island of Labuan and its dependencies, as
well as her Majesty's Commissioner and Consul-General to the Sultan
and independent chiefs of Borneo. These measures, and the course
Of policy which they indicate, will materially fact Rate and advance
the objects and interests of the Company throughout the Eastern Ar-
chipelago.
Tho Company being incorporated by Royal Charter, the responsi-
bility of each shareholder is limited to the amount of his subscrip-
tion. The charter provides for the execution by the shareholders of
a Deed of Settlement, to be approved by the President of the Board of
Trade.
Power is given In the Charter to augment the amount of capital of
the Corporation, if that course should become expedient.
5/. per share to be paid on the allotment of the shares, and the re-
mainder to be paid by instalments as called for by the Directors.
The affairs of the Company a' e to be managed by a Court of
Directors of not more than twelve, two Managing Directors, and a
Secretary, and such agents, in Labuan or elsewhere, as the Directors
shall nominate ; the Directors and Auditors to bo elected ley the
shareholders, as provided by the Deed of Settlement.
Applicatlol for shares from parties well affected to the objects for
which the Company is established, addressed, in the form annexed,
to Messrs. Gledstanes and Co., 3, White Lion-court, Cornhill.

York

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
, Gentlemen,--I beg to apply for Shares in the Eastern Archi-
pelago Company mentioned In the above prospectus ; and I agree to
accept the same or any smaller number which, within three months
from the date hereof, may be allotted to me, and without reference
to whether the whole amount of shares may be taken or subscribed
for, and to pay the deposit and the instalments as they may be called
for; and to execute, when required, the deed of settlement prepared
under the direction of tbe Court of Directors, and approved of by the
President of the Board of Trade.
Dated this day of 1843.
To Messrs. Gledstanes and Co., No. 3, White Lion-court,
Coruhill, London.
Signature of Applicant • • • • •• • • • •
Name of Referee .... • • • • • • • • • •
Address •••• • • • •

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to select that which is more particularly adapted to his own use.

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NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi-
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REMOVED TO 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE.
DR. LA'MEItT ON TIIE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF 'YOUTH
AND MATURITY.—WITII 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON
STEEL.
Just published, and may be had In French or English, in a SeMed
Envelope, 2s. Od„ or post-free, from the author, for forty-two

Stamps,
SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise
on the Physiology of Marriage, Infelicitous and Unproductive
Unions, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorders o Yout
ch h andenervat Ma-
turity, usually acquired at an early period of lifef , whie
the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural
feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with practice.
Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestiou,
whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of
tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphi
Indislis,
Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting ft OM -
cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the
Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs,
explaining their structured, uses, and functions, and the various
Injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and
infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D.,
37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON.
Doctor of Medicine. Matriculated Member ef the University of Edin-
burgh, Liceatiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member
of the London hospital Medical Society, &c.
marriage requires the fulfilment of several conditions. In order
that it may be really the cause of mutual happiness. Could the
veil, which covers the origin of domestic wretchedness, be raised,
and its true source in every instance disclosed, in how many could
itbo traced to physical disqualifications and their attendant disap-
pointments. Excesses are always injurious ; the gift, which when
used in moderation is fraught with advantage, becomes, when
abused, the prolific source of mischief and ef greater or less injury
to the constitutional and vital powers. The particular excesses, on
..he nature and censeauence of which this Treatise professes to dilate,
are productive of greater severity of misery to the human frame,
than any other to which it is subject.
This work contains an accurate and complete account of the
Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs, and of
their relative conditions in health and disease. It deservedly
requires the closest attention and study, for what subject can
be of more importance than the preservation ef the health,
and of the physical capabilities of wlleb every man should
be possessed. It unfortunately happens that the unhappy
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in early life or trona the follies of advanced age, while suffering
from their invariable consequences, unwisely entertains a tear of ap-
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frequently, but erroneously entertained that these complaints are
beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking
for assistance where alone it can be procured. In acting thus, he
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medical man who can show by his possession of the requisite legal
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certify, and the great extent of his practice far many years is a
guarantee for his professional experience, which has reference almost
solely to the treatment of these diseases.
Published by the Author, and may be had of Kent NO Richards,
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or by letter, daily, from Ten till Two, and from Five till Eight, at his
Once, 37, maxi-man .LQuou.

CITY of LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE
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TIIE ARTISAN CLUB ON THE STEAM ENGINE.
Now Edition, in One Volume, 4t0., with flirty Steel Plaits, and 349
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ITREATISE on the STEAM-ENGINE, is
its Application to Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation, and Hall-
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London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

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n LAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS.
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" To Mr. Thomas Trout,

" 14th June, 1847.
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11. A A E.
One half the world am desolately single, and the other
supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em-
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avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely
pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor arc they the
mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's
life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob-
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would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always
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Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel.
ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA
CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or
by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. In postage stamps,
'THE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
the infirmities aid decay of the generative system, from ex-
cessive indulgence, infection, and the Inordinate use of mercury,
with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis-
qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and
L. PERRY and Co., 19, Berners-stroet, Oxford-street, London.
Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ;
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PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive Indul-
gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity.
It is illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.
PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either In
the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for
their treatment. The consequences of early neglect and of the abuse
of mercury, aro also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated
by Seventeen Coloured Engravings.
PART IV. treats of the Prevention of Disease by a simple ap-
plication, by which the danger of infection is.obriated. Its action
is simple but sure. It acts with the virus chemically, and' destroys
its power an the system. This important part of the Work should
be read by every "Yogng Man entering into life.
PART Y . is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its
duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
KENDAL, FRIDAY NIGRT.—A very daring and re
volting outrage on a widow lady of fortune in this dis
trict has given rise to a most intense and painful sense
Lion. The lady in question is Mrs. Charlotte Maria
Noble Bateman, of Cowwun Head Hall, and from the
statement she has made, it appears that on Tuesday
she had been on a visit at the Abbey near Stavely, with
Mrs. Wilson, the lady of J. Wilson, Esq., of the Grange,
Sussex, who is staying at that seat. She left rather
late in the evening for the purpose of returning to her
own residence, which is about four hundred yards dis-
tant, and had scarcely got half way before a man sprang
from a side hedge, and violently seizing her by the arms,
threw her on the ground with much force, say ing," Now,
your money or your life." As soon as she could recover
herself Mrs. Bateman called out with all her strength for
help, but her cries were not heard. The ruffian maintained
his grasp of her, and with an oath exclaimed, "If you
do not hold your noise I'll draw my pistol and shoot
you through the head." The terrified lady supplicated
his mercy, and being allowed to get up from the ground
:he endeavoured to find her purse to give him, but from
fright or some other cause she could not account for,
there was some delay in her giving it up, and the fellow
again threw her on the ground, and, kneeling on her
chest, in meat disgusting language vowed he would do
her horrible injury did she not deliver up all she had
upon her person. After much difficulty she succeeded
in finding her purse which she handed to him, and no
sooner had he posse. aim of it than he filled her mouth
with dirt, and pulled her bonnet over her face, so as to
prevent her screaming being heard. The wretch then
dragged her across the road to the entrance of a field.
Here his object was apparent, and a desperate struggle
ensued. Mrs. Bateman having recovered her self-
possession to some extent fought with her assailant nobly,
and being a powerful woman she resisted for sometime his
revolting attempts. At length, however, he hurled her
again to the ground, her head corning, in contact with a
wall, and with increased violence endeavoured to over-
power her. Her strength had never failed her, and in
the most energetic manner, considering her distressed
condition, she continued to struggle with him and beat
him off. After nearly an hour's conflict the villain de-
camped, and the unfortunate lady, in a dreadful state of
suffering, reached her residence. Mr. Hurstall, the
chief constable of this town, having obtained from Mrs.
Bateman a full description of the perpetrator of this out-
rage, has succeeded in capturing a man named John
Caradine, who answers the description given by Mrs.
Bateman, whom he apprehended five miles from Kendal.
There were scratches on his neck, and his trowsers were
torn and covered with dirt. He has been taken before
Mrs. Bateman, and being identified by her he is re-
manded by the borough magistrates until she is able to
attend.

Tn ROYAL SOCIETY.—The Marquis of Northamp-
ton, as President of the Royal Society, gave his second
conversazione to the members of that learned body and
their friends on Saturday evening, at his Lordship's
mansion on the terrace, Piccadilly. Among the objects
of interest exhibited in the Noble President's saloons
were some very remarkable illuminated works, chiefly
books of church music, collected among the islands of
the Archipelago by Major Macdonald. Some of these
were of as early a date as the year 1200, their beauty of
finish and elaborateness of detail being perfectly won-
derful. Or models of new inventions, &c., thero were
fewer exhibited than usual, but the works of art, in-
cluding some beautiful specimens of photography by M.
Claudet, were very uumerous.

lIER MAJESTY'S ACCOUCHE-

INIENT.

'rum the London G,,z..ette Extraordinary, Saturday,
March 18.)

BUCKINGIIA24 PALACE, MARcu 18

At ei,-41it o'clock this morning the Queen was hap-
pily delivered of a Princess, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, several Lords of her Mitjesty's Most
lion. Privy Council, and the Ladies of her Majesty's
Bedchamber being present.
This great and important news was made known
to the town by the firing of the Park and Tower
guns; and the Privy Council being assembled as
soon as possible thereupon, at the Council Chamber,
Whitehall, it was ordered that a form of thanks-
giving for the Queen's safe delivery of a Princess
be prepared by his Grace the Archbishop of Canter-
bury, to be used in all churches and chapels through-
out England and Wales, and the town of Berwick-
upon-Tweed, on Sunday, the 26th of March, or the
Sunday after the respective ministers shall receive
the same.
Her Majesty and the infant Princess are, God be
praised, both doing well.

(From the Court Circular.)
At nine o'clock the following bulletin was issued :
" Buckingham Palace, Saturday, March 18, 9 A. 21.
" The Queen was safely delivered of a Princess
this morning at eight o'clock.
" Her Majesty and the infant Princess are well.
" JAMES CLARK.
" CHARLES LOCOCK.
" B.PB4RT FERGUSON."
Shortly before half-past two o'clock his Royal
Highness Prince Albert left Buckingham Palace,
attended by Colonel Bouverie, Equerry in Waiting,
for the Privy Council-office, Whitehall, to attend a
Privy Council held in the Council chamber.
The Lords of the Council present were his Royal
Highre-ss Prince Albert, the Marquis of Lansdowne,
Lord President, the Archbishop. of York, the Bishop
of London, Lord John Russell, First Lard of the
Treasury ; the Duke of Wellington, Commander-in-
Chief; Sir George Grey, Secretary of State for the
Home Department; Sir Charles Wood, Chancellor of
the Exchequer ; Lord Campbell, Chancellor of the
Duchy of Lancaster ; the Earl of Auckland, First
Lord of the Admiralty the Marquis of Clanricarde,
Postmaster-General ; the Right Hon. H. Labouchere,
President of the Board of Trade ; the Right Hon. T.
B. Macaulay, Paymaster of the Forces ; and Earl
Spencer, Lord Chamberlain.
At the Council it was ordered that a form of
thanksgiving for the Queen's safe delivery of a Prin-
cess be prepared by his Grace the Archbishop of Can-
terbury, to be used in all churches and chapels
throughout England and Wales and the town of
Berwick-upon-Tweed, on Sunday, the 2Gth of March,
or the Sunday after the respective ministers shall re-
ceive the same.
After the Council, Prince Albert, attended by Col.
Bouverie, returned to Buckingham Palace.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester
called at Buckingham Palace on Saturday to inquire
after the health of her Majesty. Yesterday morning
the folios% ing bulletin was issued :
"Buckingham Palace, March 19, Nine, A.M.
" The Queen has passed an excellent night.
" Her Majesty and the infant Princess are going
on favourably.

"JAMES CLARK.
"CHARLES LOCOCK.
"ROBER r FERGUSON."

His Royal highness Prince Albert, her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, the ladies and gentle-
men of the Court, and the domestic household, at-
tended divine service yesterday in the private chapel
in Buckingham Palace. The Hon. and Rev. C.
Leslie Courtenay officiated.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
called yesterday at the Palace to inquire after the
state of the Queen.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales,
Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess
Alice, took their accustomed airings yesterday.
His Royal Highness the Count of Syracuse and his
Serene Highness Prince Frederick of Hesse, made
inquiry yesterday at Buckingham Palace after the
health of her Majesty.
The Queen was going on very well yesterday after-
noon.
The diplomatic corps, and all the nobility and
gentry in town, called on Saturday and yesterday at
the Palace to make inquiry after the health of the
Queen. The entire list was far too numerous to be
given.
The Count and Countess de Neuilly visited her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent on Saturday, at
Clarence-house, to congratulate her Royal Highness
on her Majesty's happy confinement.