The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-09 00:00:00

MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY.

It is well known and highly appreciated as
THE SEVERN HOUSE DEMESNE,
four miles from Bristol and Clifton, on the road to the splendid
river Severn and the passage into Monmouthshire. A description
of this villa abode is a matter of necessity, but the writer feels that
his representation must necessarily be very incomplete, inasmuch, as
although it will be conceded that there are to be found a little host
of elegant abodes in progressing through the romantic drive of four
miles, yet it is confidently stated that there is nothing to present
itself that can be put in juxta-position with Severn House. The
position is remarkable for the capability it affords to partake in an
unusual degree of the extent, and what may really be justly termed
TRANSCENDENTLY BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.
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It would almost wear the patience of the reader to extend the descrip-
tion of all the writer saw, and strived to appreciate, but it is believed a
very few gleanings will suffice to call up the attention of all such as
would enjoy the pure, unsophisticated air of Gloucestershire, in a
villa which it is universally conceded, stands alone both for situation
and prepossessing appearance.
It is placed on a lofty and beauteous eminence, but the luxuriant
shrubberies and plantations that encircle it, keep the cold winds at a
most respectable distance, and in accomplishing this desideratum, it
would appear that fairy land has been sought to aid the great
design. On perambulating through these splendid grounds the views
are (en verite) magnificent, and the extent almost without a limit.

THE CONFLUENCE OF THE SEVERN AND THE AVON
is immediately in view, and the perpetual moving scenery in the dis-
tance must be seen if the reaer desires to appreciate it, for it is quite
certain this imperfect account will leave an Immeasurable host of ob-
jects entirely disregarded.
Here rising boughs, adorned with summer's pride,
Project their waving umbrage o'er the tide;
While, gently perching on the leafy spray,
Each feather'd warbler tunes his various lay.
The road from Clifton is full of variety, and OR arriving
at the Severn Mansion, it will be perceived much of ingenuity
must have been brought into the field to accomplish the delightful
ascent to be encountered from the very pretty entrance-lodge-gate ;
but the reader is invoked, and with no small portion of anxiety,
not to rely on anything short of ocular demonstration ;
as the fame of this residence has extended far and near,
it necessarily renders it a work of supererogation and lightens
the necessity to go into a more minute detail than this hasty compo-
sition will furnish. Clifton, the great feature of Gloucestershire, is
close at hand, and becomes an auxiliary that it would be an injustice
to overlook. The neighbourhood is prone to good-fellowship, but if the
fortunate occupant prefers quietude and repose to the gaiety that will
surround him, he may enjoy it here uninterrupted;y. All the great
lions of the county are close at hand.
THE FAMED PIERCEFIELD
is only a short drive, and Barnsville-park, a minor candidate for
fame, Is not far off, the verdant seenery which interposes itself in
the progress to these highly commended properties extends over a
vale so rich and lovely that its beauties seem to exceed the powers
of commendation, and be it remembered all this (and very much
more than has been asserted in this brief analysis) Is within four
hours' pleasant drive of the metropolis of London.
This delightful abode No not yet been noticed sufficiently.
" THERE IS THAT WITHIN WHICH PASSETH SNOW."

It is a building of considerable pretensions in its outward and visible
signs; and a family, although numbering very many, will find the most
ample accommodation within ; it may be added, that it lacks
nothing that can be understood in the comprehensive term of com-
fort. The out-offices are most complete throughout, the court-
yard is worthy of admiration, and a sporting gentleman will
find in the stabling and coach houses all that ingenuity can
suggest. The kitchen-gardens are very extensive, inclosed by lofty
brick walls, and the soil is exceedingly prolific ; the fruit Is considered
unusually high flavoured.
TIIE HOT AND SUCCESSION-HOUSES
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are quite perfect, and the produce is beyond praise. There is
besides A BEAUTIFUL FRENCH GARDEN,

in excellent taste, and shedding its beauteous fragrance on all around,
and THE BOTANIC WORLD WILL GLEAN
from these gardens considerable knowledge, the bulbs being a selec-
tion in great part imported from Harlem, and of the choicest speci-
mens that that city is famed for. The scenery everywhere appears
interminable, tends to give a pleasing variety, which again, It is pro-
claimed, fears nothing by a comparison throughout this far-famed
county. It is in the midst of plenty, everything very reason-
able—the sea close at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their
auxiliaries daily.
THE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO
FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND,
in which is included

A SNUG LITTLE FARM-HOUSE AND BUILDINGS,
giving to the industrious views of the proprietor a very delightful re-
source to fill up an occasional Idle hour, beside leisure in improving
the breed of his cattle, thus combining the art of driving away
ennui (if it should presume to make its unwelcome appearance) from
this seat of happy contentment. The progress to the summit of this
QUITE PERFECT BIJOU
. . .

has been the work of considerable tact and judgment. It is almost
imperceptible, arising from the constant occupation of the mind in
admiring and beholding the scenery around. The prolific array of
American shrubs Is seen in proud competition with the plants from
Harlem. From the elevated spot, in these woods are
seen the Castle of Blaize, and the ruins of Mr. Cave's
and Ragland Castle ; indeed
There is nothing left to fancy's guess,
You see that all is loveliness.
By way of conclusion it should be remarked that, in
spite of wintry winds, the full growth of the Plantations
excludes the possibility of its penetrating to the abode,
The ensemble to which the Severn Property puts in an irresist-
ible claim is perfect. It would puzzle ingenuity to discover a solitary
fault. It can only be seen on Tuesdays and Saturdays from twelve till
five o'clock, and not without a particular and drawing (which will
cost one shilling fcfr a party, to be had also of Messrs. Cameron and
Booty, solicitors, Gray's Inn; of Messrs. Osborne, Ward, and Co.,
solicitors, Bristol; at the White Lion Hotel, Bristol; White Hart,
Bath ; the Auction Mart, and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London.

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

VCONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
6, NEW BRIDGE-STREET, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON.
Established 1823.
Empowered by Act of Parliament, 3 William IV-
CHAIRMAN—The Right Hon. THOMAS FRINICLAND LEWIS.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN—HENRY FREDERICK STEPHENSON, Esq.
The following are among the advantages offered by this Society :
Lower Rates of Premium than those of any other office, which en-
title Vie assured to participate in the profits, and considerably lower
than those of any other Mutual Assurance Society.
No Proprietary participate in the profits, the whole being divisible
among the Assured.
A Bonus is added, after 4be payment of the Fifth Annual Pre-
mium, to every-Policy effected on the participating Scale, if a claim
accrue thereon prior to the next division of profits.
The first Bonus, in 1834, averaged 161. per cent on the Premiums paid.
The second ditto 1839, ditto 311. ditto since the Ist division.
The third ditto 1844, ditto 361. ditto since the 2d division.
Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtained on application to
CAMPBELL JAMES DOWNER, Secretary.

THE CATHOLIC, LAW, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
8, New Coventry-street, Leicester-square.
TRUSTEES,
The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, Alton Towers,
Cheadle. Staffordsh re.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Traquair, Traqualr House, Peeble-
shire, North Britain.
The Right Hon the Lord Stafford, Cossey Hall, Norfolk.
A. H. Lynch, Esq., Master in Chancery, 33, Queen-square.
Thomas Barnewall, Esq., 15, York-terrace, Regent's Park.
Thomas Eyre, Esq., 62, Pulteney-street, Bath.
DIRECTORS.
The Right Rev. Wm. Morris, D.D., Acton, Middlesex,
The Hon. Edward Petre, 26, Wilton-crescent.
Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.8., Director of the Mon. East India
Company, and of the London Joint-Stock Bank.
The Very Rev. Mons. A. Magee, D.D., 9, Romney-terrace,
Westminster.
Rev. Thomas Doyle, D.D., London-road, Southwest.
Henry Clark Duppa, Esq., Quarry House, Boughton.
Francis M`Donnell, Esq., Usk, Monmouthshire.
James Reade, Esq , 13, Lower Berkeley-street, Direc for of th
National Bank of Ireland.
William Seymour, Esq., Montague-place, Russell-square.
AUDITORS.

E. Jerningham, Esq. I James Marshall, Esq.
CONSULTING PHYSICIAN—James Copland, M.D., F.R.S., 5, Old
Burngton-stnet.
CONSULTING Suno Teevan, Esq., 23, Bryanstonc-
square.

STANDING COUNSEL.
Scrieant Slice, Sergeants' Inn.
• Elm. I.leales, Esq., Stone-buildings, Lincoln's Inn.
,eland—Sir Column O'Loughlen, Bart., Merrion-square, Dublin.
SOLICITORS.
England—Messrs. Norris and Sons, 2, Bedford-row, London.
Ireland—Messrs. P. and D. Mahony, 23, William-street, Dublin
CONSULTING ACTUARY—Willlaaa Lewis, Esq.
BANKERS.

The Conunezeial Bank of Loudon, Lothbury, and Henrietta-street,

Covent-garden.
The London Joint Stock Bank. 69, Pall• mall.
SECRETARY—WiIIiam Norris, ESQ.
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The Deed of Settlement of this Company having been approved
of by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, is now lying for Sig-
nature at this Office, and will remain until Saturday, the 13th inst.,
inclusive, from Ten, A.m., to Four, P.M.
June 4, 1846.

THE LIVERPOOL FIRE AND LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY. •
Established in 1836.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
Offices, No. 8, Water-street, Liverpool, and No. 3, Charlotte-row,
Mansion house, London.
TRUSTEES.

Sir Thoniaa Brancker I Adam Hodgson, Esq,
William Potter, Esq.
Mumma IN LIVERPOOL.
WILLIAM EARLE, Esq.. Chairman

W I LLIAM DIION, Esq.,WILLIAM NICOL, Esq., Deputy-chairmen.
Thomas Booth, Esq. Joseph Hornby, Esq.
William Brown, Esq. {George Hall Lawrence, Esq.
Thomas A. Bushby, Esq. Andrew Low, Esq.
Richard Edwards, Esq. IWilliam Lowe, Esq.
Joseph Christ. Ewart, Esq. ,James Moon, Esq.
Thos. Stuart Gladstone, Esq. Lewin Mozley, Esq.
George Grant, Esq. James Mulleneux, Esq.
Fras. Haywood, Esq. John Pennington, Esq.
George Holt, Esq. 'Herman Stolterfoht, Esq.
DIRECTORS IN LONDON.
Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. John Atkins, Esq.
William Ewart, Esq., M.P. James D. Nicol, Esq.
Hon. F. Ponsonby J. M. Rosseter, Esq.
Swinton Boult, Esq., Secretary to the Company.
MEDICAL REFEREES.

Marshall F.R.S., Alexander A nderson,Esq., V.R.S.

SOLICITORS.—Ifessri. Palmer,Trace,ilindPa'mer,Bed?Ord-row,

By the Act of Parliament obtained by this Company, it is expressly
Conditioned that the liability of the Shareholders under the Policies
shall not be restricted by special contract, or otherwise.
In the Deed of Constitution it is provided, that until a Reserved
Fund of 100,0001. be accumulated, and unless it be kept up, no greater
Dividend than five per cent. shall be paid to the Proprietors in any
one year.

At the commencement of the present year the Reserved Fund
amounted to 117,805/. ; and in addition, the sum of 31,5041. 1 is. 6d.
was retained out of the Fire Premiums of the year, as a Guarantee,
or Re-insurance Fund, against current risks. The Premiums received
in the Life Department form no portion of either of those two funds.
The Directors having thus succeeded in establishing a substantial
and highly flourishing Institution, with a steadily increasing Busi-
ness, have been induced to form a junction with the LONDON,
EDINBURGH, and DUBLIN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, by
the assistance to be derived ftom whose Connexions and Proprietors
they hope to acquire a firmer and more extensive hold on the Metro-
polis and the Country generally.
n t re s t
Proposals for the Insurance of Property against Fire in the United
Kingdom, the British Colonies, and in Foreign Countries, and for the
vAesrssui
orannacrye offLives,the will Ib'uerrcehecasieveodf
aAtnthnueitioesm, acnesd tasheaSabovlee,oforßbey-
any of the Company's Agents.
ALEX. ROBERTSON, Resident Secretary.

W EXFORD, WATERFORD, and VALEN-
TIA RAI
At a Special Meeting, called by adLvWAY.ertisement, of the Subscribers
to the Deed of this Company, held on Friday the sth instant, at the
George arid Vulture Tavern, Lombard-street, in conformity with the
terms of the subscribers' agreement, for the purpose of receiving a re-
port from the Directors upon the subject of Valentia Harbour, and to
decide what future proceedings be taken, W. Richardson, Esq., in
the chair, the Secretary read the advertisement convening the
meeting ; the Solicitors were then called on to read the substribers'
agreement; a report from the Directors being then made,
It was moved by JAMES HENRY ATTWOOD, Esq., and seconded by
J. W. LAIRD, Esq. :
the same into consideration, do concur in the opinion expressed by
That this meeting, having
them, that it is advisable to abstain from further proceedings in
parliament during the present session.—Carried with three dis-
sentients.

it was movel by JAMES HENRY ATTWOOD, Esq., and seconded by
R. :*.POONER, Esq., M.P. :
Tha' the Directors be requested, and are hereby authorised, to
take the necessary steps for withdrawing the Bill accordingly.—Car-
I led unanimously.

t was moved by R: SPOONER, Esq., M.P., and seconded by LIONEL

E;q..
That the best thanks of the LEE,
be given to W, Richardson,
Esq., Chairman, and that these resolutions be advertised in the daily
morning and evening papers.

• WM. RICHARDSON, Chairman.
A. LIGHTON, Secretary.
The Bill for the Wexford, Waterford, and Valentia Railway having
been withdrawn, in pursuance of the above resolutions, the Meeting
of Scripholders. advertised to be bed at the London Tavern, on
Saturday, the 13th instant, for taking their decision under the Ses-
sional Order as to the propriety of proceeding with the Bill in Par-
liament, becomes unnecessary, and will NOT BE HELD. But a
copy of the Directors' Report to the Meeting of Subscribers and an
account of the receipt and expenditure will be exhibited to scriphold-
ers, at the (aces of the Company, between the hours of ten and four
o'clock for the next fortnight.

By order of the Board,
A. LIGHTON, Secretary.
3, Royal Exchange-buildings, Cornhill,
Loudon, Joao 8, 1846.