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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 mere 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 police. 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 has suggested a
very lively effusion, to be seen in another column ; and we trust the
enterprising proprietor of the " Di• ;ctory" 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 surpassed 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 if it
were not for a work of this kind. In a short time our readers will
have theopportunity of judging for themselves on purchasing the new
volume, whether our anticipatory notice is in any degree exaggerated.

BRITANNIA, Nov. 21,1846.
The Frenela people have done themselves credit by their industrial
expositions. But it must be acknowledged that, though ingenious
and pretty, they appear quite insignificant compared with the indus-
trial exposition presented to the mind by this mighty volume. Kee-
ping pace with the advancing trade and population of London, it still
increases in bulk ; 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 many instances 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.

HERAPATH'S 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 which 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."

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF POLICIES IN THE EQUITABLE
ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.
U NITED KINGDOM. LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY,
No. 8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.
The attention of Holders of Policies in the Equitable Assurance
Company of London, is particularly called to the Ralf-credit Scales
of Premium of this Company, by which table the bonus to be de-
clared at the next investigation of the Equitable Assurance Com-
pany's affairs, in January, 1850, may be secured at a present annual
payment of one-half the rates generally charged by other compa-
nies. In the event of death the sum insured will be paid, after deduc-
tion of the other half of the rates. Should the life insured survive the
declaration of the bonus, the policy may be allowed to lapse, and the
Company will renounce all claim for the half premiums which may
be due thereon ; or in the event of the party being at that time in
bad health, the policy can be kept up at the full premium of the age
as when first accepted. The above plan, originating with this Com-
pany, was found peculiarly advantageous at the last division of profits
in the Equitable Assurance Company, in 1840, when it was largely
adopted, and many of the policies then effected are still in force,
and large bonuses have been added to them on the scale of the fol-
lowing table :
Sum Assured. Time Assured. Sum added to Policy.
£5,000 .........6 years 10 months •• .. £683 6 8
5,000 ........6 years •••• .• • • ...... 600 0 0
5,000 .. •• . 5 years .••• • • • ...... 500 0 0
5,000 .........4 years .. ••• • • • ...... 400 0 0
5,000 ........ 4 years •••• • • • • ...... 400 0 0
5,000 .. . • .... 2 years ...• ••••• • • • • • 200 0 0
5.000 .. •••• • • 1 year ••••••• • • • • • • • 100 0 0
Prospectuses and every information may be obtained on application
to the Resident Director, E. Lennox Boyd, Esq., at the Offices, No.
8, Waterloo-place, London.
Oct. 30, 1846. _ _

PROMO'T'ER LIFE ASSURANCE and AN-
NUITY COMPANY,
9, CIIA.THAM-PLACE, PLAcKFRIARS, LONDON.
Established in 1826.
DIRECTOR/.
Wm. Goodenough Fiayter, Esq., Robert Palk, Esq.
M.P. John Louis Prevost, Esq.
Charles Johnson, Esq. Samuel Smith, Esq,
John Towgood Kemble, Esq. Le Merchant Thomas, Esq.
John G. Shaw Lefevre, F.R.S.

TAUSTEL3.
John Deacon, Esq. ; John G. Shaw Lefeyre, Esq., ;
Charles Johnston, Esq.

This Society is supported by a subscribed Capital of 240,0001., and
by a considerable accumulated premium fund.
Assurances are effected at a low rate of premium, without profits,
or at an increased premium, with participation in the profits of the
Office.
The following are the anneal Premiums required for the assurance
of £lOO on a healthy life in either case:—

WITROITT PROFITS._

ge 20 111. 112. Bd. 130 121. 22. 2d. 140 PI 17e. Od. 150 I 41. Os. 8d

Age 20 1/ 16s. 11d. 130 1 2/.95. 2d. 140 1 31. 65. 6d. 150 1 41. 14s. 2d

A Bonus in ready money, at the rate of 15 per cent, on the pre-
miUms received (equivalent to a reversionary bonus of about 30
per cent.) was declared in May, 1842, on all beneficial policies on
whick three annual premiums had been paid in the December
previous.
A division of the profits takes place every five years, and the hold-
ers of beneficial policies can receive their bonuses in ready money, or
have them applied in augmentation of their policies, or in reduction
of their future premiums
Assnrers may contract to pay their Premiums either in one sum, in
a given number of payments, in annual, half-yearly, or quarterly pay-
ments, or on the ascending or descending
ivscale.
Officers in the Army and Navy, on acte service, Persons afflicted
with chronic and other diseases, and such as are going beyond the
limits of Europe, are also Assured at moderate rates.
Prospectuses and all neoessary information may be obtained at the
Office. MICHAEL SAWARD, Secretary

ATIoNAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR
ANCE SOCIETY,
26 CORNHILL, LONDON.
Capital £500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
ith respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured
as, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for-
. iture of the Policy, two-tkirds of the orerniunss paid (see Table) ;
is, the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in-
t rests to meat other conveniences or necessity.
ASSIIIIIIIOeB for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible
rates.

DIVISION OF PROFITS.
The remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society
as enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare
fourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid
n each Policy effected on the ofit scale.
EXPrAMPLES.

g Premium.
.4 4s. d.
601000 34 I

----=-------
Po i°,g
Bonus Bonus iu gag Assured
added. Cash. . 0
8. 0
tT, .',-,- g
"ti in
witty
•
_____l_, --------.7. ... .I.,AA, 0

1837
1838
1839
1840
1841

£217 15 1 £lB7 100 0 11£1613 10 2 0 4 £445395 10 0
192 3 0
165 11 10 74 1 9, 11 3 1; 346 2 3
116 7 6 54 010, 718 101 296 13 4
111 6 8, 49 10 Oi 710 4' 247 4 5

The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in
December of the preseat year.
F. FERGUSON CAMMOUX, Secretary.

ASONG TO OLD CHRIST-MIS'
Hail, hail, merry Sire ! Thy seasons inspire
The hearts of the young and the old ;
My breast Interns to burn when 1 see thy return,
Though the month of December is cold.
Come, come, and make glad the hearts that are aad.
Andtoll usof homely delights ;
Come and cheer ev'ry place with thy bonny red face,
And thoroughly set us to rights.

Thy approach will we meet with a jolly good treat,
And many " tough yarns" will be spun,
With ale, wine, and grog, and a bright burning log,
Ana with dresses from MOSES and SON.
I always remember, in cheerful December
E. MOSES and SON'S noted Mart;
When I purchase attire, to hail the glad Sire,
Whose holidays need something smart.
Ev'ry one should be deck'd,if they've any respect
For old Father Christmas's cheer ;
Then hasten and start for MOSES'S Mart,
Where the best Winter dresses appear.

As the season is cold, warm garments are sold,
unequall'd in Winter attire ;
Whose pries is so low, that all folks may show
Their respect to the hearty old Sire.
LIST OF PRICES.
READY MADE.

•• 0 18 6
....... ..... 0 4 0
.......... • 1 6

4_ s. d
Beaver Til2llOlllS, from ..... ••••• • • • • • w 6
Chesterfields and Codrngtons ..... •.••. • •• •
•• • • 0 10 6
pashas, D'Orsays, and Chesterfields, and every description
1 5 `
of winter coats • • • • • • . • • • • • • ••
........... .. • • • • •
Boys' Winter Coats, in every style and make • • ..
•• • • •• •4
6
8 6'
Tweed Trousers, lined • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dress Coats ..... ....... ••••• • • • •
Frock Coats
Double-breasted Vests -
Boys' HUM' and Tunic Suits • • • • • •
Boys' Winter Trousers .••••• • • • • •
•
Mourning to any extent at five minutes' notice
MADE TO MEASURE.
Winter Coats, warranted waterproof, made to any style,
1 h 0
handsomely trimmed ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • •
Miflod Cloth Coats, trimmed, velvet •
collar and cuff's, lined 2 0
6 0
0
Tweed Overcoats •••.• • • • . • ..... • ..... 18
0 8 6
Tweed Trousers ..... • • • • • • • • •
Winter Trousers, in all the most approved French patterns 1 2 6
Best Dress Trousers .. • • ..... •• • • •• •

Best quality made ..... •..•••••••• • " • • • • • • • •••• - - • - 15 0
3 3 0
Best quality made .• ••••• • • • " • ..... '••••• • • • • • • • .•0
fi 6
Fancy Vests .... ••..• • .• •••• • • • • •••••• • • • • • " ******
. 0 12 0
Satin, plain or fancy • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - " • • •
Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits • •
Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea-
sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the
money returned.
E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Furriers, and General Outfitters, for Ladies and Gentlemen,
154, 155, and 156, 157 Minories, and 83, 84, 85, and 86 Aldgate,
2ity, London.
Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the
public against impostors, but have learned that the untradesman-
like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the same concern,
has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons.
They have no connexion with any other house in or out of London;
and those who desire genuine and che ,p clothing, &c., should call at,
or send to, Minories and Aldgate, City, London.
Notice.—No business transacted at this establi,hment from sun-
set Friday, till sunset Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve
o'clock
The entranoe to the fur department at 83, Aldgat tier of the
311119rIti Aldgate, opposits ho ohurth

HOLBORN-HILL, SNOW-HILL, AND
FARRINGDON-STREET VIADUCT COMPANY.
(Registered Provisionally,)
Capital 200,0001., in 20,000 Shares of 101. each.
Deposit I Is. per Share.
COMMITTEE.
Bell, William, Esq., D.P., Grafton-street East, London University
Clay, Richard, Esq., Eastcheap
Duncan, John Busher, Esq., M.A., Barrister-at-Law, Brick-Court,
Temple
Oldlng, Edward, Esq., Tottenham-court-road, late ,Union-street,
Southwark
Trewheela, William, Esq., Stoke Newington
Thomas, Frederick William, Esq., Old Broad-street, City, and South-
gate
Young, John, Esq.. Ring-street, Cheapside
With power to add to the number.
ENGINEER—John Stead, Esq.
ARCHITECT—George Smith, Esq.
SOLICITORS— M essrs. Carritt and Osgood.
I'ARLIAMENTITY AGENTS—Messrs. Williamson, Hill, Leftoy and
Smith.
BANICEIS—Ths Commercial Bank of London, Lothbury.
SECRETARY—CharIes Thomas, Esq.
The allotment of Shares in this Company will take place on Tur.s.
D AY, the 15th of December instant, after which day no further appli-
cations can be received.
In the meantime all further applications are to be made to Messrs.
Carritt and Osgood, Solicitors, 5, Guildhall-chambers, Basinghall-
street, at whose offices plans may be inspected and prospectuses ob-
tained.
December 7, 1846.

THE SELF-SUPPORT INSTITUTION,
(aided by Voluntary Contributions,) for the Cure of Stricture
of the Urethra, and all other Diseases of Urinary Organs, Nervous,
Local, and General Debility.
SURGEON—F. B. COURTENIT, M.R.C.S.L., 2, Chandos-street,
Cavendish-square.
To small tradesmen, clerks, mechanics, and the working classes
generally, this Institution offers, in all cases, gratuitous surgical
assistance, and in others medicine also free of expense.

Apply at the Surgery adjoinng the Surgeon's randenes.

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I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient humble servant,
VALENTINE KNIGHT.
3, Cornwall-terrace, Regent's-park, Dec. 7, 1846.
REFORMATION IN CLEANING CHIM-
NEYS—The use of the PORTLAND PATENT SPRING
BRUSH and CHIMNEY-SWEEPING APPARATUS obviates all
the annoyance and inconvenience consequent upon the present dis-
gusting plan By it a flue is completely cleansed without one
particle of soot entering the apartment. A short time ago
an experiment was made with this apparatus at the House a
Cominoni, the success of which was complete. Sne
erhets of writing
paper were placed upon the chimney-piece, and rious other
of the sheets of paper.
Caanvyendish-square.
parts of the room, and after the completion of the sweeping not one
grant licensee for the Use of this
NT particleoxu.e oTsfeheseonor
atrtowp6aer9i,edwtoi srecliebisrawelkbicllesinturgepetootn,
patent invention in the provincial towns of England.
Agents for the Metropolis are required.

R 0 W L A N D S ' MELACOM-I , the most sue-
r known in this or any other
cesistlil liquid preparation ever
, whiskers, mustachios, and
country for dyeing the hair of the h
brown or black, so exactly re.
eyebrows a natural and permanent
I.lA_lft_l3YE.
s to defy detectsm• It is
unpleasant smell, and
sembling the natuArNal cloNloFuArLoLfltßheLEhair a
perfectly innocent in its nature, is free from
can be used by any lady or gentleman with
water nor perspi.
secrecy. Its effects are so permanent ;that neither
those properties
ration will influence them ; and it is entirely free from
le tint to the
(usual in hair dyes) which give an unnatural red or purP
hair. Price ss. the greatest ease and
ROWLANDS ODONTO ; or, Pearl Dentifrice, che teeth,
dients the teeth, compounded of the choicest and most recher
dients of the Oriental herbal. It eradicates tartar from the
the enamel.
removes spots of incipient decay, polishes and preserves
imparts the most pure and pearl-like whiteness, and gives sweetness
and perfume to the breath. Price 2a 9d. per box.
Sold by the Proprietors, A. Rowland and Son, 20, Hatton-garden,
' a white powder
London, and by Chemists and Perfumers.

CUNDY'S PATENT OPEN FIRE
VENTILATING STOVE.
(Testimonial after one Winter's trial.)
" St. John's, Fulham, May 2, 1846.
"My dear Sir,—l have very 'great pleasure in giving my public
testimony to the efficiency of your stove, as combining the double
advantage of thoroughly warming and constantly ventilating any
large church or building. Your invention appeared to me to be in
theory all that could be desired, and I can honestly say that I have
not yet discovered the point in which the practice falls short of the
theory.
" The area of my church is computed to be nearly 200,000 cubical
feet, and, though a second stove will be required, the one already
erected has fully answered my highest expectations, and realised all
that you have given me to expect. If confirmation were needed for
evidence of its efficiency, I might further state that I had peculiar
difficulties to contend with—that various attempts had been made,
and that every attempt had proved a signal failure—that I was ex-
posed to the charge of boldness in attempting what had baffled
others ; but that such is the power, the efficiency, and the comfort
communicated by your stove, that I know not of a dissentient voice,
and have heard only of approval with unanimous consent.
441 might add, that I was first led to the making inquiry respect-
ng your stove having gathered indirectly that a disposition, not un-
favourable towards it, was entertained in a certain high quarter,
where, on aceount of ability of discernment, the smallest approach
to approval must carry with it great weight.
" I remain, dear Sir, yours faithfully,
" WILLIAM GARRATT, Minister of St. John's, Fulham.
" Candy, Esq."
The stoves to be had of Messrs. DOWSOIT, 69, Welbeck-street,
CaTeddIiSWAVATe; where they way be eeen in operation.