The Sun.
London, England, 1848-12-29 00:00:00

Prospectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the offi
for-
ce,
or any of its branches in the country ; or, on, application, will be
warded post free.

W. S. B. WOOLFIOUSE, Actuary.

AShUARINCR AGAINSRAVE LT LOSS
LING OF LIFE BY RAILWAY
T.
METROPOLITAN COUNTIES
and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
27, REGB NT-STREET, \TAT E LOO-P LAC E, LON u ON.
INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT.
At the present day, when Railway travelling has become almost
universal, protection against the pecuniary loss to which the families
of sufferers from the accidents incidental to it are exposed, is one of
the requirements of the age. To mcet this general feeling, this Society
affords to all persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in
treat Britain and Ireland, tie opportunity of insuring against loss of
life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of
its. per cent., in one single payment, for the whole period of life,
thereby rendering unnecessary the payment of Annual Premiums, as
in ordinary Life Assurance.
EXAMPLE.-A person may by one single payment of 51. assure to
his family or others the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his
'sing his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland.
F. FERGUSON CAMEO LTX, Manager.
*.* Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal, and all information may
be obtained personally, or on appllcatioa by letter, addressed to the
Manager, at the Offices of the Society, No. 27, Regent-street, Water-
loe-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents.

NATIONAL MERCANTILE FIRE
INSURANCE SOCIETY,
POULTRY, MANSION-HOUSE, LONDON.
Capital—Quarter of a Million.
TRUSTEES.
Orlando Crease, Esq.
James Peek, Esq.
Georg* Moore, Esq. Peter Itolt, Esq.
DIRECTORS. _
DAVID WADDINGTON', ESq., M.P., Chairman,
ROBERT WILCONON, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
Charles James Jones, Esq. (William and Thomas Jones and Co.)
William Lawson, Esq. (Trower, Lawson, and Trower.)
John Nair, Esq. (John Mair, Son, and Co.)
James Peek, Esq. (Peek, Brothers, and Co.)
Giles Redmayne, Esq., New Bond-street.
Hananiah Teape, Esq. (Wiggins, Teape. and Loder.)
BANKERS—Messrs. Glynn, F.I.A.
Mills, and Co.
Sscarraav—Jenkin Jones, F.I.A.
This Society is established for the general Insurance of Buildings,
Furniture, Merchandize, Stock in Trade, and other descriptions of
Personal Property, against loss er damage by Fire, and offers to the
pablic the following advantages : -
I. A subscribed capital, amounting to a quarter of a million ster-
ling, securing to the insured an ample fund for the payment of losses,
and no responsibility of partnership.
2. Rates as low as is consistent with safety.
3. Each case submitted to this Office will be taken at a Premium,
ac.!ording to its risk, without reference to tariffs which are binding
on other societies.
4. Policies of seven years are allowed an abatement of one year's
premium and duty.
5. Policies for a shorter period than twelve months can be effected
NI more favourable terms to the insured titan in any other office.
6. Insurances are granted for loss of ren t during the period of re-
instatement of damage by fire ; and a removable allowance will be
made ter the removal of goods in time of .langer.
7. A'. claims, When admitted by this Society, are immediately dis-
t ai• ed. without deduction or discount.
$. Al the permanent and solid advantages conferred by Companies
o fa similar character are secured by this Society.
JENKIN JON ES, FAA., Secretary.

THE MINERVA LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
84, King William-street, Mansion House, Lando*.
Third Division of Profits.—Persons assuring 'prior to the Ist Janu-
ary next, will acquire an additional year's standing at the Third Di-
vision of Profits in 1852.
Among the advantages ef this Company are following, viz. :
Pour-fifths of the profits, or 80 percent, giventhe every five years to
the Assured by the participation scale.
Persons assured with this Company are allowed to reside in the
Colonies of British North America, New South Wales, and Cape ef
Good Hope, without extra charge, upon payment of sea risk only for
the two latter.
A liberal sum even for the surrender of Policies.
Loans granted upon Policies of five years' standing.
No appearance before the Court of Directors required.
Tables and every information can be obtained, by application to
WM. THOS. ROBINSON, Actuary and Secretary.

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
8, WATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
3, CHARLOTRTT EET, E-RO, WATERLOO PLACE, OUSE
L,
ONDON. and 28, -
REGENT-
S
LIABILITY of the PROPRIETORS UNRESTRICTED.
MODERATE PREMIUMS in the Fire Department.
PECULIAR ADVANTAGES in the Life Department.
Policies, insuring the value of Leasehold Property at the termina-
tion of the Lease, are also issued.
Persons whose Policies with this Ccrnpany expire on the 25th in-
stant, are respectfully reminded that receipts for the renewal of the
same will be found at the Head Offices in London and Liverpool, and
in the hands of the respective Agents ; and those who, preferring the
security offered by this Company, may desire to remove their Insu-
raisees, are informed that no expenco will be incurred by such re-
moval.

BENJ. HENDERSON, Resident Secretary, London.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company.
December 9, 1848.

EYEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS-
KERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and
prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE 'S AROMATICREGENE-
RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers,
a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a
most delightful, fragrant toilet perfnme. Sold doublet in tangular
bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; he size,
ys. • and double this size, I Is. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con-
taining testimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes'
Advice on the Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, &c."
By pest, 4s. 6d., 7s. 8d„ and 125., for money orders tole'.
Sold wholesale only at Gemstone's Herber'', Highgate, near
London; and by Messrs. Barclay and Son. Farriutolon-street ; Sanger,
Oxford-street; Messrs. Butler and Co.,Cheapside Fisher and Toiler,
Conduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, 68, Corm-du •
and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. and
R. Raimes,Leith-walk ; for Manchester, eresehc and Son, Adver
tiser-office.

TO THI LADIES.
This lady had the following letter inserted in the " Times" news.
paper on Aug. 7,1546. Reader, remember, this letter was put into
the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me.
" Mrs. Weekley,.ef No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this eppor-
trinity of publicly thanking Mr. W. GriMStolle, of the Herbary, High-
gate for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com-
pletely restored the hair on her head, after using it about four months,
and the whole of her hair is much stronger and more luxuriant than
Lever was before the baldness appeared.
"Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to the virtues of M.
G.'s
Begenator, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase
an II s. bath; if they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex-
perience, not only in the restoration and production of hair in abund-
ance, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume HI far
beyond any to her taste. She will feel a pleasure in answering any
a
lady of respectability to the above fact-.-3, Swan-street,
Borough."
In cases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, te
drops on the crown of the head occasionally. every week, will pre-
vent the hair from coming away with the comb, mace it strong, and
prevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A
few drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the
hair brilliancy, causing it to curl.
The most delicate ladies may use this delightful precinct of the
mast aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing
odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary anion
to the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pear tea or tw coelmpve drops
on the crown of the head ; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an
hour. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces
hair on children's heads in a few appplications. If used on infants'
beads, it has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre-
vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.---See
pamphlet of testimonials.
All letters addressed to William Grimstone, Herber". Highgate.

A NEW CHRISTMAS CAROL
Our eminent writers do Carols unfold,
Both modern Carols and Carols of old ;
But in spite of their efforts, we venture to say,
We will give you a Carol unique In Its way.
As useful as many—and something to boot,
Provided you let our instructions take root.
So the Bard of L. lIYAM his efforts will raise,

To give a
BRIGHT CAROL FOR DARK CHRISTMAS DAYS.
Success, ye merry gentlemen, a happy Christmas time,
May all your stock books, when made that aalance show most prime
May '49 increase your trade, anA prove England still,
Will take the lead for commerce, for talent, and for skill 1
Success to all our artizans ! the sinews of the land,
Employment may they have in full, and none with hunger stand
May one and all this Christmas time glad Carols now record,
May peace and plenty smile around their own domestic board I
Success to one and all we quaff ; but don't forget to go,
To Hyam's, Gracechurch•street, for there he has a glorious show
In Clothing all the world's surpass'd—and he's determin'd clear,
To help the million to enjoy their merry Christmas cheer!
GARMENTS
READY MADE.
PRICES.
READY MADE. S. d.
Chesterfield Overcoats ••..•• . • • . • •• • •from 0 I() 0
Albert Capes, new style ••.•.••• • • . • • • • .• • 1 1 0
1 5 0
Parisian Sacs • • .. • • • . • ...... • • ..
Devon Driving Cap; s, waterproof.... •• • ..... 2 2 0
The Improved Paletot, an extensive assortment 1 b 0
Balandran Walking Coats •••• • • • •
The Registered Shooting.... ••••• • • • . •
Dress Coats.... •••••••••• • • • • . • • • •
Frock •• • • ..... .• .• • ••••• • • . • • 1 1 0
Thibet Vests ••••..••• • • • • • • . • • . •. • • 0 2 0
Black Satin • • ........ ••.•.•• • • • .. ........ 0 6 6
White Marcella,for dress ..... ........... 05 6
0 6 6
Tweed Trousers.... • • • • • • • •
Fancy Doe •• • ...... ••••• • • • • • 0 9 0
•
•
•
Tunic and Hussar Sults •.• ••••..•••• • • • • . . • • 0 18 6
Winter Blouses .... • • ••• • • • •••• •• • • . 0 4 6
MADE TO MEASUIIE

Superior Paletots ,•• .. . .
Driving Coats .• • • • • • •
Double-milled superfine Overcoats, of every
style, beautifully made and trimmed ••• .. 2 0 0
Dre-ssCoats.. • • ..... ••• • • . .. from 110 0
Doeskin Trousers, any colour ....... .•• • • .... 0 15 0
Black Dress Do. .. -• ••••••••• . • • . . • • • • .• • 0 18 0
The most beautiful and newest design in Vests 0 9 6
0
Boys' Hussar Suits • • •
Tunic
1 1
An immense variety of Mourning, of every description, kept con-
stantly on hand.
at proportionately low prices.
Hats, Caps, and Hosiery
A single trial will be sufficient to convince any individual of the
benefit they will derive from patronising L. HYA.SI, Proprietor of
the Pantechnetheca, 36, Gracechureh-greet, London.
No business transacted on Saturday until the Evening.

A It It I A G E.
.1/.4 One half the wend are desolately single, and the other
supposing them married, questional.ly contented. Diffidence, or a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em-
bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the pica
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un-
comprosing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, ase the great hindrances to domestic happiness
and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set-
tienaent. Honour and justice demand that health should form au item
in the compact it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or
neglect woand more sorely than poverty or misfortune. header, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little
M MEOIRS 4. On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is.
each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively
refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor bo hidered
oy mieinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaeining
them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle pity,curi but
for the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put
the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or
together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other
little publications claim your attention (same price Is. each,
by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drin
of k,merely and
Avoid," and " How to be Nappy." They are n
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 a-
lters:me of the maxima he would inculcate—ts do unto others as be
would be done note—to live after n e'aturs laws—and to keep always
had of
on the " sunny side of the way." The above works may
Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet •street • Mann,
39, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand; or direct (by post or other-
wise) from the anther (who may be conferred with personally,
mornings and evenings), 10, Argyll-Plaee liegent-street; and all
POlLsolleThe