The Sun.
London, England, 1848-03-21 00:00:00

No. 17,318.] LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING

ART-UNION OF LONDON. Incorporated by
Royal Charter.
The SUBSCRIPTION LISTS for 1846 will CLOSE on 31st inst.
Each Prize-holler at the Annual Distribution will he entitled to se-
lect FOR HIMSELF a work of art as heretofore. Every subscriber
will receive for each guinea an impression of " The Prisoner of Gisors,"
engraved by F. Bacon, after E. li. ltiehnert, now printing; and a
quarto edition of Milton's " L'Allegro" and " 11 Penseroso," illus-
trated by wood engravings by thirty leadin; artists. Specimens of the
Engravings may be seen at the °rice.
GEORGE GODWIN,3 Honorary Secretaries.
LEWIS POCOCK,
4, Trafalgar-square, March, 1848.

BOWYER GALLERT.
VI RS. M. PARKES begs to intimate that she
L has fixed on the 29th of May to meet her Subscribers and
Agents, at Exeter Mall, fer tke petrpose of delivering th• Sluires in
her Club Subscription. Orders for Shares, One Guinea cask, and
other particulars, to be had at the above Gallery, 22, Ciolten-snaare ;
or threugh Mrs. Parkes's Town and Country Agents.

GRAVESEND yia BLACKWALL RAIL-
WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS.
Railway and Boat Included in one Payment.
Fore Cabin and Second Class Railway, NINEPENCE ;
Saloon And First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING.
To or from Illackwall or Intermediate Piers,

Fore Cabin .• •• • 6d. Saloon ..
No other Packets call at the Grays or Greenhithe Piers.
From The Torrace Pier, Gravesend, at 7%, B%*, 9%, 11%, 1,3,
and 5. Sundays, at 7%, 11%, 1,3, and 5.
From the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwell, at 9%, 11, 12, 1%, 3,4,
and s*. Sundays, at 9%, 11, 1%, 3,4, and s*.
The TRAINS starting one quarter of an hour before each of these
times.
Packets marked * are run direct, the Packets not being per-
mitted to stop at Piers or for Boats.
Omnibuses from Fenchurch-street Station to all parts of London
every quarter of an hour.
BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 41. 4e. Six Months, 21. 15s.
Three Months, 11.155.; to be had of the Collectors on board the
packets ; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend ; or of Mr. Bewilders,
Brunswick Wharf, Blackwell.
:tovember 22, 1847.

TILE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
ANNUAL REPORT, 1848.
The TWENTY - SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of this Company took place on Tuesday, the 15th of February,
within the Company's Office, No 3, George-street Edinburgh.
GEORGE MOIR, Esq. Advosate, in the Chair.
The Report and Statements submitted by the Directors contained
a very satiofac:oi y aeconnt of the progress of the Institution during
the year 1847. It was reported :
That the 'number of Policies for Life Assaranee issued by the
Company from the 15th November, 1846, to 15th November,
1847, was 621.
That the Sums Assured daring the same period, contained in
these Policies, amounte
cations,443s7 fort. 4s. les Idmade to the. Cum-
That the number of applPolici
pany, and from which the above transactions were selected,
was 804, containing proposals for Assurance to the extort of
591,6631. 85.
That the Annual Revenue of the Company, as at 15th November,
1847, was 131,3161. lOs. 7d.
That the whole amount of assurance covered by the Company's
Policies, is fbrce at 15th November, 1847, was 3,212,0901.
141. iod.
The Report then proceeded as follows :
" The past year has been marked by the most extraordinary fea-
tures as regards commercial affairs and general credit ; but, while
all elasses of society, especially the mercantile community, and our
public institutions connected with the general affairs of commerce,
have felt the pressure of the times, the Life Assurance Institutions
of the country have stood unaffected by the crisis. Nothing can tend
more to extend confidence in these institutions than this result and
it is hoped they will always be found affording protection and
pensing benefits to all connected with them, unaffected by those
periodical changes.
" Notwithstanding the unfortunate position of the country daring
the past year, the amount of new business transacted by this Com-
pany has exceeded to a large amount the business of the previous
year. The claims during the year have been greater in proportion
than usual , but when the increased mortality throughout the king-
dom generally is remembered, the Directors consider they have
reason to be well satisfied with the results."
After the Report and Statements were read, the Chairman con-
gratulated the meeting on the favourable position of the Company,
and its prospects generally, and again brought under notice the
most prominent features in the Report. lie :drew attention to the
great increase of the business, the increase of the revenue, and the
rapid acrumulation of the Company's Funds, which it appeared
lIAD BEEN MORE THIN DOUBLED DURING TIIE LAST
FIVE YEARS.
The following Abstract, showing the new business transacted by
the Company annually since 1842, was referred to, as exhibiting, in
a marked degree, the growing estimation of the STANDARD
public favour:—

Number of Corresponding Sum
New Policies issued. Assured.
843, New transactions .... 383 £348,135 17 1
844, „ .... 562 ..
11
845, „ (Bonus year) •• .. 698
846, „ /9 .... 592 ...• 368,679 7 10
1847, „ 11 .... 621 ••
The meeting expressed entire satisfaction with the report and
statements ; and, after the election of new directors in the room of
those retiring by rotation, in accordance with the Act of ?ornament,
the establishment of the Company for the ensuing year was declared
to be as follows :

SiOTEINOR.
111 s Grace the DUKE of BUCCLEUCII and QUEENSBERRY.
DEPUTY-GOVERNOR.
The Right llon. the
IN
EARL of ELGIN and KINCARDINE.
BURGH.
ORDINARY DIRECTORS.
Humphrey Graham, Esq., W.S., 14, Atholl-crescent.
John Sligo, Esq., of Carmyle, 15, Drummond-place.
Alex. James Russell, Esq., CS., 10, Walker-street.
William Wood, Esq., Surgeon, 9, Darnaway-street.
William Keith, Esq., Accountant, 50, Castle-street.
John Robert Tod, Esq., W.S., 30, Moray-place.
John S. Newbigging, Esq., Mheritt-Clerk of Roxburghshire.
George Patton, Esq., Advocate, 38, Frederick-street.
Alex. Clipperton, Esq., Merchant, 128, Prince's-street.
Charles Pearson, Esq , Accountant. 128, George-street.
David Smith, Esq., W.S., 2, Ainslie-place.
Eagle Ilendersm, Esq., Mercl4ant, 16, Coatee,creseent.
James Condio, Esq., Perth.
James Robertson, Esq., W.S., 28, Stafford-street.
James Hay, Esq., Merchant, Leith.
LON DON'.

CNAIRMIN OF TDB BOARD.
The Right Hon. the Earl of ABERDEEN.
ORDINARY DIRECTORS.
Thomas Holdsworth Brooking, Esq., 2, Alderman's-walk.
David Laing Burn, Esq., 12, Kensington Palace-gardens.
Alex. Gillespie, Esq., 5, Gould-square.
John Lindsay, Esq., 26, Laureace Pountney-lane.
Alex. Macgregor, Esq., 31, Chcster-strect, Grosvenor-place.
John Scott, Esq., Moorgate-street Chambers.
MANAGER—WiIIiam Thes. Thompson, Esq.
RERIDENT SECANT/MSS.
London—Peter Ewart, Esq. I Dublin—Samuel Emilylie, Esq.
Glasgow—William limiter, Esq.
82, King William-street, London, March 1, 1842.

UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.—S, Waterloo-place, l'all-mall, London 97
George-street, Edinburgh; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow.

DIRECTORS.
JAMES STUART, Esq., Chairman.
HANANEL DE CASTRO, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
Samuel Anderson, Esq. I). Q. Henriques, Esq.
Hamilton Blair Avarnc, Esq. E. C. Maitland, Esq.
E. Lennox Boyd, Esq., Resident. William Railton, Esq.
Charles Downes, Esq. I John Ritchie, Esq.
Charles Graham, Esq. F. tI. Thomson, Esq.
This Company, established by Act of Parliament, affords the msuccess
ost
perfect security in a large paid.up Capital, and in the great
which has attended It since its commencement in 1834—tie ANNUAL
INCOME BEING UPWARDS OF 92,0001.
In 1841 the Company added a bonus of 21. per
tcent. per annum
from the
on
the stun insured to all Policies of the pa Ping class
time they were effected.
The bonus added policies from March, 1834, to the 31st of De-
cember, 1840, is as follows:
Sum Assured. Time Assured Sum added to Policy.
£5OOO •• • 6 years 10 months .• • • £683 6s. Bd.
5000..- .6 years 600 Os. Od.
5000 . 4 years 400 Os. Od.
200 Os. Od.
5000 .•
The Premiums, nevertheless, are on the most moderate scale, and
only one-half need be paid for the first five years, where the In-
surance is for Life.
No Entrance Money or charge except the PolicStomp.tap
Every information will be afforded on application e Resident
Director, 8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.

gAVIES'S CANDLES, 6d. per lb. ; Genuine
Sperm, 13.9 d. ; Yellow Soap, 48a., 545., and 60s. per 1121bs. ;
Mottled, 60s. and 645.; Wax Candles, Is. per lb. ; German Wax,
15.2 d. ; Fine Wax, Is. sd. ; Transparent Wax, Is. Ild.; Genuine
Wax, 2s. Id. ; Waxed-wick Moulds, 7d.; Sperm Oil, Bs. per gallon ;
Solar, 3s. Pale Seal, 4s. ; Argand, or Vegetable, 4s. 6d. ; Wind-
sor and Palm Soap, Is. 4d. per packet; Brown Windsor, Is. 5d.;
Bose. us. ; Almond, 2s. 6d. ; Sealing Wax, 4s. 6d.; Male's Paragon
Composite, requiring no snuffing, 10d. per lb.
For Cash--At DAVIES'S Old Bstablished Warehouse, 63, St.
Slartin'i-lane, opposite Slaughter's Coffee-house.

A G
NlOne half the world air! desolaltely single, and the other
supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculat,ed hopes em-
bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret nn-
andharrythe truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness
and social content. The dowry should net be the only marriage set-
Inement.Hono end justice demand tkat health shealdfonn aa item
the compact ; tt alone dignifiee the alliance. Illigkted hopes or
neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULYFXWELL'S little
MEMOIRS '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 be hindered
oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining
them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but
for the closet perusal of those more deeply interested, to whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on
the shove subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or
.ogether, are It disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other
ittle publications claim your attention (same price ls. eack,
by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and
Avoi," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely
pamphlets, hut equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the
mere ephemeral scribbling of the hour, but the study of the author',
life,who owes his present existence; health, and position to this :,13-
servant° of tke maxims he would inculcate—to do unto othere as he
would he done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always
on the "satiny side of the way." The abevo works iritly be had of
Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row; Carvallio, 147, Flea.street ; Marin,
39, Cornhill ; Nalson, 457, West Strand ;or direct (by post or other-
wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally,
nornings and evenings), 10, Argyll-plflee Regent-street ; and all
Bloksettera

Illustrated by 26 Anatondcal Coloured Engravings on Steel.
ON PHYSICAL DISQITALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA-
CITY, .&ND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
New Editiom, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6c1., or
by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps,
,IrniE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
the intlrMities and 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 It. and
L. PERRY and CO., 19, Burners-street, Oxford-street, Londen.
Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ;
Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starie, 23, Titehborne-
street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhs.ll-street.
Parer I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
Para 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessivelndel-
gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
end 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, are 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 obviated. 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 Young Man entering into life.
PART V. Is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its
duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and
the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into.
TMCCOADIAL BALM OF STRIACUM is exclusively employed in treat-
ing nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11 a .and 335. per
bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic
remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp-
toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, Ile. and 335. per bottle.
Perry's Purifying Specific rills, 2s. dd., 4s. 6d., and 1 Is. per box, a
certain remedy in gonorrhoea, gloet, strictures, and chronic inflamma-
tion of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 1/. 51. Packets
with advice to be had at the Establishment only, by which the fee,
11., is saved. Attendance daily at 19, Berners-stroct, from Eleven
A till Two, and rtre to Idight.; on liaadays from Elora to Ono

PUBLICATIONS.

NEW WORK BY MISS MARTINEAU.
Early nest month, in 3 vols., post Bvo.,
EASTERN LIFE, PRESENT and. PAST.
By. HARRIET MARTINEAU.
Lately published,
1. LADY GEORGIANA FULLERTON'S GIZANTLEY MANOR.
3 vols. 31s. Gd..elotk
2. MRS. BUTLER'S (late Fanny Kernsde) JOURNAL of a
YEAR'a RESIDENCE in ITALY. 2 vols. 21s. cloth.
3. MRS. QUILLINAN'S JOURNAL of a FEW MONTHS' RE-
SIDENCE la PORTUGAL. 2 vols. 18s. cloth.
Edward Moxon, Dover-street.

S CRICTURES OF THE URETHRA—ABUSE OF INSTRUMENTS.
Just published, price 55., Bro. In cloth,
THE PATHOLOGY AND RATIONAL
TREATMENT of STRICTURE of the URETHRA, in all
its Varieties and Complications. With Practical Observations on the
Use and Abuse of Instruments in the Treatment thereof. The whole
illustrated by numerous and important cases, and being the result of
hog extensive, and successful practice.
By F. B. COUIITENAT, M.R.C.S.L.
Published and sold by 11. Tiailliere, 219, Regent-street ; Deighton
and Laughter', Liverpool ; Hodges and Smith, and Fanner and Co.,
Dublin.

cHARING-CROSS. BRIDGE COMPANY.
TENDERS FOR LOANS ON DEBENTURES.
The Directors of this Company are prepared to receive TENDERS
for LOANS on DEBENTURES, in sums not loss than 1001., for
Three, Fire, or Seven Tears, bearing interest at the rate of dye per
Cent. per Annum, interest thereon payable half-yearly at the "tankers
of the Company, secured under the.proyisions of the Company's Act
of Parliament ith and 7th Wm. IV., ckap. 133.
Tenders to be addressed to this Office, No. 9, Villiers-street, Strand.
By order,
RICTIARD LAWRANCE, Secretary.
Charing-cross Bridge Office, 9, Villiers-street,
March 21, 1845.

DIAIIOND 011. LAMP.-NEW LIGHT.
The Diamond Lamp is the best light in the world—is used in
all the palaces in Europe—is free from all the imperfections of ordi-
nary oil lamps—so simple it cannot be mismanaged—no cleaning re-
quired for years—costs less in burning than any common oil lamp—
gives doable the light of candle lamps, at one-half the expense—this
is beyond doubt. Designs suited to every taste—the Diamond Lamp
It perfection in Light—the public will have none other—it can be
fitted to any person's lamp pillar.
To be had only (and burning continually) at the Establishment
of the Metropolitan Light Company, /tICHARD CLARK, Resident
Manager, 447, West Strand, London.
Persons residing in the country need only send their oil cups, or
the old lamp-head, to have the Diamond Lamp lilted.
N.B. Buy none other than the Diamond Lamp.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Matto{ 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Edinburgh and Glas-
gow, 361—Lancashire and Yorkshire, halves (late HudderS-
field and Sheffield), 12 dis.—Ditto (B. and B.), 10 dis.—
Ditto, Fifths, 1% dis.—London and North-Western, 126%
c.—Ditto, New Quarters, 2 p.—Ditto, Fifths, 5 p.—Man-
cheater, Sheffield, and Lincoluskire, Preference IA dis.—
Midland, 98—Ditto, Halves, 6 dis.—Ditto, Consolidated Bir-
mingham and Derby, 74%—North Staffordshire, 1% c. dis.
—Ditto, Preference (late Trent and Mersey Canal), 21%
—North- Western, 6 dis. Shropshire Union Railway and
Canal, 61s. 3d. dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, 23% c.—
Ditto, No. 4,3' dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick, No. 2,
p.—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), par.
MANCHESTER, AI mu 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Eastern Counties, 13%
—East Lancashire, New, 7 dis.—Hudderstield and Manches-
ter Railway and anal (241. paid), 6% c. dis.—Ditto, Thirds,
2 dis.—Lancashire and Yorkshire (West Riding Union),
3 7.16 dis.—London and North-Western, New, 214 p.—Ditto
(Manchester and Birmingham), Quarters (A and B.), 2% p.
—Ditto, ditto (C), 2% p.—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lin-
colnsh Eighths 4% dis.—Ditto, Preference, 1/s dis.—
North Be,British, Thir,ds, 1% dis —North Staffordshire, 1% dis.
—South-Eastern and Dover, No 4, 314 c. dis.
BIRMINGHAM, Masten 20.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The business transacted to-day is as
follows :—North British, Thirds, 1% dis.—Birminghain,Wol-
verhampton, and Stour -Valley, 31/s dis.—North Stafford-
shire, 1% ths.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 4 e. dis.
—Ditto (B), 61s. 3d. dis.—South Staffordshire, 3 die.
BRISTOL, Kam!' 20.
STOCK EXCHAIME.—The share market remains in a very
depressed state, and the sales were—Midland, Old Shares, par
—Great Western, Quarters, dis.
EDINBURGH, Mancn 16.
STOCK ExcnANGE.—The sales are—Caledonian, New. Its.
6d.—North British, M.—Ditto, Quarters,77s.--,-Ditte,Thirds,
265. 6d

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.
(From the. Votes egnd Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PRIVATE BILL

_ _
. , OFFICE.
. , MONDAY, MARCEL O.
The following Railway Bills are ordered to be road a
second time on Friday, March 24:
London, Brighton, and South Coast (London-bridge and
New Cross Stations, &c).
Direct London and Portsmouth.
London and Blackwall Cnnenecting Branch,.&c.
Manchester. Sheffield, and Lincolnshire (Humber Fer-
ries Improvement at Hull and Nsw Holland, &c.)
East Liacolnshire(Alteration of Gnat Grimsby Branch).
Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcaltle-upon-Tyne June-
tion (Abandonment of the Railvay, and Dissolution
of the Company-1,
Bristol and Exeter (Glastonbury navigation and Canal
Purchase).
York, Newcastle and Berwick (Deviation and abandon-
ment of part of the Think and Slalton Branch).
Midland (Branch to Ripley, &c.)
Whitehaven and Furness Junction (Extension or Devi-
ation Line from Silecroft to Foxfield, &c.)
North British (No. I—lncrease aid Division of Capital).
North British (No. 2—Junction with Leith Branch of
the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway, &c.)
Airdrie and Bathgate Junction ;Amendment and De-
viation).
Great Western (Branch from Slough to Windsor).
South Wales Amendment of Acts.
Vale of Neath (Power to the Scuth Wales Company to
subscribe, and Amendment of Acts).
Shropshire Union Railways and Canal (Extension of
Time, &c.)
Midland (Alteration of the Line and Branches near
Wellingborough, and Approach to the Wellingborough
Station).
Chester and Holyhead (Power to purchase, &c.)
Norfolk (Amendment of Acts and Extension of Time
for commencing Reedham and Diss Branches).
North Staffordshire (Ashbourne Branch and Approach
to Congleton Station).
Londonderry and Enniskillen (Relinquishment of Line
between Omagh and Enniskillen, &c.)
Aberdeen (Additional Capital).
Dundee and Perth (Lease of the Damao° and Arbroath
Railway).
Arbroath and Forfar (Additional Capital).
Leeds and Thirsk (Alteration of Levels of Leeds and
Hartlepool Railway in Eaglescliffe, Preston, and
Stockton, &c.)
East Anglian (Ely and Hantingdon Railway, Extension
of Time).
Kendal and Windermzre Act Amendment.
Great Western (to confer additional Powers on the
Company with reference to the Purchase of the
Birmingham and Oxford Junction, &c., Railways).
Great Western (Loop Line from the Birmingham and
Oxford Junction Railway through Leamington).
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr (Revision of
maximum Tolls and Charges on the Glasgow, Paisley,
Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railways).
Birmingham and Oxford Junction (Deviation from
Leamington to Warwick).
Edinburgh and Glasgow (No. 1--Amendment of Acts,
and Branches, &c.)
Edinburgh and Glasgow (No. 2—Amendment of Acts,
New Branches, Abandonment of Branch, and Increase
of Capital).
Edinburgh and Glasgow, 'And Glasgow, Airdrie, and
Monklands Junction (Amendment of Acts).
Drutnpeller Railway.
York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Great North of Eng-
land, Clarence, and Hartlepool Junction Railway, and
Hartlepool Dock and Railway Leasing).
London and South-Western Railway Company's Acts
Amendment, Extension, Deviation, and New Works.
London and South-Western, Exeter and Crediton, Taw
Vale Railway and Dock, and Bodmia and Wade-
bridge Railway Companies Arrangements.
London and South-Western Railway Company and
Southampton and Dorchester Railway Company
Amalgamation.
Newport and Pontypool Act Amendment.
Furness Railway.
Waterford and Kilkenny Railway Act Amendment. ---
Midland Great Western of Ireland (Deviation Line from
Mullingar to Athlone).