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London, England, 1848-12-26 00:00:00

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1 Dividend ' Amount
o ram
price.
of Company. 1 per f
Annum. Share.
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.X s. Q. X s. d.
13s. 25 0 0 25 0 0
34 100 0 0 - 170
unction 2t, 101. 41 13 4 -- SO
......
34 los. 100 • 0 - 74
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vr Lmin Brdge ' 21. 10s.
- u........•••• 51. per cnt. 100 0 0 - sa-
100
iddiiesex . . • 61. Os. pr cut.
117
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Dividend I Amount
of Company, per of Paid. Price
Annum. Share.
• £ a. d. ' £ a. 1.
•••••- " • • • • 34 10e. 500 00150 0 0 75
Brit. and For. 64 per cent. 100 0 0 I 11
Mme.. -• • 61. per cant. 100 0 0 5 a 0 -
0 0 -
,•• "•• •• ••• • 138.6d.pr0h. 50 0 0 3 6 3 134% ]
.lemnisrcial .. 7s.per share 50 0 9 5 0 0 5
1
:ed.& Gen• Life f.pr cit.& be. 100 0 0 II 0 0 19
.•••••• • • • • • • 31. 100 00le • 0
•• •• •• •• •• •• 14e. SO • 0 10 0 13
• . SO 8
ot•Law 5... 54 per6s 3• • 5% cent. 50 0 I Life • ••• •• 534 per cent, 20 00 , All paid. -
adownint Soc. 41. & bs. 100 41 0 , 4 0 •0
nu' ......• • • 61, per cent. 20 0 -
0 I 3 0 0 -
- 1
.• ••••• • • • • • 61. per cent. Stock. 1 - I 14%
•• •• •• •• •• 51. 100 0 0 130 10 0 43 E
Fire -•••• • • 124 per cent. 500 0 0 130 0 0 215
12e. 100 0010 0 0 r
Marine •• •• 11. sh. & be. 100 0 0 ' 513 I 143i98 8
•••••••••••• - 100 0 0 210 0 2% 8
•;,•"••••••• 11.165. 100 00110 11 11 -
General Life 5O 002 0• •
41 10e. 1,3.
ip 10s. 25 01112 10 0 13% 11
10s. 26 00'12 10 0 13% 0
•••••• •••• - 100 0• 115 o o tut 4,
d&Gen.Life 4%1. per ct. 50 0 0 20 0 2%
mail Fund.. 51. per cent. 20 00i2 10 0 - C
Ms -...• .• • 84 per cent. 100 011 5 0 0 - ti
Lita ...... 51. per cent. 60 0012 0 0 11 18e. o'•••• ' • • • " • - - -
- • ........ .. • 3/. p. sh. &bs. - - 137 la,
[Me.-- •• • 51. per cent. 2t 0 0 1 0 - V
Life...... .• I
.• 53. & be. 100 0 0 010 0 0 26 1,
• •••• •• •• 4s. i 0 0 010 0 4%
lenge • Si.s per cent. Stock. - 172 t'
••••• • • • . • 61. 10s. - 197 6(
e ....... • •• IL 61. - -
fe. e_ ..• lO% pr cnt. 100 0 0 90 0 49 V-
y 4
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Di,rideint
Company. per of Paid. ?rice. hi
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! ....••-• 44 per cent. Stock. - 70 th,
ast India 61, pr cent. Stock. - 11734 ye
Annum. Share.
y •••• ••• ~ 255. per lit, 100 0 0
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LiGIST AND COZZI CONSP.ANIES. wh
Dividend Amount is
'lompany. per of Paid. I Price. Th
Annum. Share. a Vl+
- X. a. d. X. s. d. 80.
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al ••• • • I. 40 0 0 13 0 0 14 Mir
M- .. 11. Bs. 125 0 0 19 • • SI() lift
••••• • • •• 101. per cent.' 20 0 5 - - 2
••.•• • • •• 51. per cent. 20 0 0 - 16
on .• .. • • 101, 100 0 0 100 0 0 245 for
lonsolidat. 923. pr Share' 50 0 0 39 5 0 - are
'•••• • • •• 85s. pr share'lo 0 0 37 10 0 - ale
•••- • • • • 455. pr share 50 0550 0 0 38 1
•.••• .• • • Si. per cent.' 50 0 0 60 5 0 63
••••• • • • • 61. per cent, ,40 0 0 40 00 , 64 clue
••••• • • • • _ 1500010 0 • 1 - etln
••••••• •• - 50 0030 5 - met
••••• • • • . 51. per cent. 50 0 0 46 0 0 30 aro, -•••• •• 51. 100 0 0 90 0 0 72
al .. •• • • 4%1. pr cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 , 12% 201
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. Dividend Names of .
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Annul.
Price- to dc
: 1 Annum.
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97 51. pe, 78 Macclesfield . 100 - li 6O 121. , 180 death -•• • • 100 M. 340 ing t
good
5 5/. ,85 Oxford.... • • 100 201. 190
35: 41. 175 Peak Forest. 78 , 31. t 0 of ra
00 25/. 195 Regent's.. • 331 11. Si. 1834 for fi
00 61. 63 Rochdale.... 33 g 5 I 41. 54 !owe
' 565. 40 Somrset Coal
150 ! 71.105. 130
Bail
00 32/. - Do.Lk Fd St 12 .
c I 61. p. ._DO Si. - Stffrfil &Wore 140 281. 210 Mc
DO 21. 30 Shrewsbury.. 1251 151* - West
DO 11. 10s. i 25, Stottrbridge.. 1451 201. 283
50 - Severs and are e,
19 Ts. 6d, I 5 26 IL Ss. 24 fine ii
% Wye Rail. 1
10 341. 310 Werwiclat} 100 41. 47 14s.
10 101. 75 mirming.
3 41, 36 Warwick& 7 CO;
j 100 31. 41 ante 1
2 701. 650 Napton..
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78 21. 39
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NaM4 of Company.

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East London..• • • • • •
Grand Junction
New Rlvr Lndn Brdge
Vauxhall ........
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Nam.e of Company.

Alliance Brit. and For,
atlas Ditto Marine.— •
liritinti Commercial ..
CiericlAed.& Gen. Life
Crown •• "
Eagle . •
Eng.& Scot. Law
European Life
Family Endonrmn t Soo
Freercasona
Globe
Guardian
Imperial Fire
Imperial Life •• • •
lindemnity Marine
Low Fire .

LAW
Legal and General Life
London Fire
London Ship
Marine
Med. InYlid & Gen. Life
National Lean Fund
National Life
Palladium Life..,..,
Pelican . •••• • • • •
Pnomix • • • ..... • • -
Pi Otector Life.. -
Provident Life
'Rock Life.. • • • • • • • -
Royal Exchange
San Fire.. ..
Ditto Life. Universal Life...,
Victoria Life

Name of Cortputy.

C Jul marcial
East and Wait India..,
East Country
London .......
Ditto Bonds..
9t. Katharine • • -
Ditto Ronda— •• •• 83athampton •• -

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of Dec. 26.)
SUGAR.—The market for Colonial and Foreign has
presented a firm aspect since our last report; supplies
ISe have been upon a moderate scale, whereas on the part of
exporters and home dealers a willingness has been
;3‘ manifested to make purchases, importers are also
sanguine in their expectations as to the future
.% state of the market, as dealers are moderately
,es, supplied, whilst consumption continues to be of a satis-
I% factory nature. Imports have been to a small extent
;lonly since this day week, and for the year are 32,000
4,3 tons smaller than in the past one, whilst home trade
-'" clearances rather exceed those of that time; for exporta-
tion there is, however, a falling off in deliveries
85. of 13,000, and an increase in the quantity in
bond of about 12,009 tons. The purchases made in
- West India MuscovaJo for the three market days were
'%
1,500 hhds and trs at an advance on former rates of 6d
per swt for grocery and best refining kinds, whilst other
sorts realized fully former terms; for low to fine brown
West India the rates paid are from 32s 6d to 34s 6d,
yellow 345. 6d to 425, and grey 33s to 38s 6d per cwt;
of fine yellow West India only a limited quantity is
yet on offer.
REYINED.—For home trade purposes a brisk demand
has existed for Refined goods since the issuing of our
last Price Current, and an advance in the value is ap-
parent; the supply is less plentiful, and clearances from
the Sugar houses have been upon a large scale; prices
'l yet rule under those current for Dutch made goods, but ,1
for low and mid sorts the demand is still the most active; ,
refiners have confidence; some will not sell at present prices.
is There has been a lively demand for Wet Lumps, and an .CCIDINT AND FORTUNATE ESCAPE.-011 Monday
advance in the value is apparent. In Pieces sales to evening, as the ferry steamer was about to leave Gran-
_ some extent have been made, and at better prices, ton Pier for Burntisland, a man and woman, hurrying on
whilst a less quantity is on offer. For Bastards there hoard, unfortunately missed the gangway, and fell into
is a brisker sale, and quotations are on the advance, the water, between the vessel and the pier. By the ex-
, The sales made in Treacle are to a small extent only, and ertions of Captain Jack and the crew, the man was
a willingness shown to sell, as there is an abundant supply. speedily rescued; and the woman was saved by the gal-
Bonded Crushed Sugar met with only a moderate de- lantry of the pier master, who threw off his coat, leaped
mend from exporters, but as the supply is moderate,
into the water, and kept her floating till further assist-
little variation is apparent in the value.
ance was procured. After getting her on board, some-
MAuRITIuS.—A good demand has been experienced thing was seen floating, which was supposed to be a
for both grocery and refining sorts, whilst the rates paid child, and the pier master again jumped in, swam after
and seized it, when-it Was discovered, to the gratification
are fully equal to chose of this day week; there is also
-
a less quantity on offer; at auction 1,093 bags were sold. and mirth of the spectators, to be a bundle of clothes
EAST INDlA.—Bengal Sugar has been in excellent re-
which the woman had been carrying on her arm.—Cole-
questvu for home consumption, and the rates paid are fully 'lonian Ater ry. equal to those current previously, white and grainy kinds Mots TROBE.—DISEASE AMONG CATTLE.—The dis-
meeting with the most attention, and of such there is a ease among cattle still lingers in our neighbourboood,
smaller quantity on offer: the public sales have comprised and has carried off two oxen on the Mains of Dunottar
2,011 bags and 162 cases, nearly the whole of wh;oh within the last few days. This farm has suffered more
Luau any we Mire neard ot :- ~.... „........, , ..0 we ueneve
FOREIGN.—The continues to improve for all descrip- there is not a farmer in the district but sympathises with
lions ,of Foreign Sugar, and supplies are getting Mr. Dickson, who has lost no fewer than 23 oxen, be-
smaller. From exporters much enquiry has been ex- sides a number of calves within the last 12 months.
perienced; home dealers also manifest greater readiness Such a loss is not easily sustained; it almost doubles the
tee. to do business, and several enquiries have existed for rent of a farm, and cannot be made up by years of pros-
_ refining under bond. Business for all purposes, how- perity. We believe Mr. Dickson has done everything
ever, has been restricted, in consequence of holders insist-
which could possibly be done to save his cattle. He has
ing upon higher rates. By private treatyl3,ooo boxes of fumigated, washed, and even scraped his byres—taken
: good yellow Havannah have been sold at 40s, 500 chests all his cattle out of them, and allowed the wind to blow
of rather better sort at 40s 6d, 2,000 bags China at 15s through them for months' but all this has proved una-
es for fine brown ; these rates are is 6d to 2s above the veiling, for on Monday last he earthed his twenty-third
lowest point of the market. At public sale 90 cases of ote, which had only survived two days after it was ob-
Bahia were offered, all damaged, and realized stiff rates. served to:be affected.—Ross-shire Advertiser.
MOLASSES,—There is stil only a limited supply of TEE CoLuEnus.—We understand that the whole
West India at market, and as the supply is brisker holders of the collieries of this district, after this day (Friday),
are enabled to obtain stiffer rates. The value of low to will suspend their operations in the working of coals
fine is from 14s 6d to ITs 6d, and of Mauritius 13s to from 7 10114 days, for the purpose of repairing their
148. Bengal Treacle is in better request. railways and machinery.—Suederland Herald.
CoPFEE.—The market has still an improving appear- Tlin WIDATHER.—Winter has made a sudden
ance for West India, and the supply continues to di- descent upon us, after an unusually protracted season of
minish of all sorts; home trade buyers are willing to wet. In the beginning of the week the weather was
operate, and to pay further advanced rates; there are mild, but on Wednesday the thermometer descended
1 many orders executed for good and fine kinds. For "fast and furious," and has been at a very low point for
1 East India suited for home trade purposes the market is the last 48 hours, with a bright sky, and no preseir
yet improving, and there is only a limited supply, indication of change. A week ago everybody expected
whilst for exportation sorts trade is brisker, that we should this year have a green Christmas • but,
end on the part of holders more firmness is visible. instead of that, there is every prospect that the yule log,
Native Ceylon has been extensively dealt in Le skating, and the other etcetara supposed to be the
for home trade purposes, and speculators have been in- fitting attendants upon the season, will be called into
duced to take several parcels, prices are 'also on the requisition. Previous to the setting in of the cold, we
advance, and rule at 30s to 31s for good and fine ordia had some very tempestuous weather, and several dis-
nary ; the quantity on offer is also limited. Plantation asters at sea are:reported. On Saturday a fierce storm
finds a ready sale, and at enhanced rates, whilst the raged in the North of England and the South of Scot-
supply of all sorts has become small, land ; and at Glasgow one or two lives were lost in con-
TEA —Black is not to be purchased upon lower terms, sequence. The Banshee, steamer, from Liverpool to
still all sorts have been operated in with caution, Dublin, nearly foundered.—Gleueestershire Chronicle.
and God to led is the value of low and good FIVE CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH IN A PEDLAR'S
ordinary Congou. With Green the market is CART.—FAVERSHAM, DEC. 24.—Mr. J. Hiude, one of
plentifully supplied, and as there is only a limited de- the coroners for Kent, held an inquiry yesterday (Sa-
wand, sellers are willing to accept rather lower rates. turday), near this town, respecting a very appalling oc-
Pekoe and Scented Teas met with little attention, and currence. From the evidence adduced, it appeared that
can be purchased upon rather lower terms; the supply in the course of Friday afternoon a pedlar, of the name
also far exceeds the wants of dealers. At present no of John Davey, wes hawking in the vicinity of White-
public sale is declared. hill, in the parish of Ospringe, about two miles and a
SPlcEs.—Very little inquiry prevails for Pimento, half from this town. In order to vend his goods at the
The demand for Cloves has been steady at former rates, different farms and other &Ceilings, he, with his
For Nutmegs the demand is limited, and prices tend wife, left their van in aby road, which leads
downwards, as there is is a fair stock. - For Mace there from Whitehill to Spalding. It was like those used
arefew buyers. Ginger has been dealt in with caution; in by hawkers, a perfect travelling habitation. It had a
the value there is, however, little variation, as supply does tilt to it, which bore five of their children, the eldest
not get larger. For Cinnamon the market Is dull at about eight years of age and the youngest six months.
late rates. The prices of Cassia Lignea is still uncer- These, with the vehicle and goods, were left in charge of
tain. Black Pepper has been rather more in demand, a girl, seventeen years of age, and a boy who is in his
and 608 bags at auction sold at the full value. eleventh year. On reaching A place called Plumford
SPIRITS.—For Leeward Island Rum the market has Farm, the boy, perceiving a threshing machine at work,
an improving appearance; a good business has been con- asked the man who was driving the machine to give him
eluded at rather higher rates. East India is wanted, some straw, the weather being very inclement. The
and realises Is 3ed to is 4d proof, at which the market man refused, and the lad then proceeded to gather some
is firm, and a less quantity is on offer. For Demerara of the loosen straw that was lying about. Having col-
a good demand exists, and stiffer rates are paid, selected a handful, he called the eldest girl, his sister,
veral parcels having been sold at 2s to 2s 4d for 30 to 38 who was in the van, to carry it. She did so,
per cent over proof. Jamaica has been in fair demand, but, unfortunately, whilst arranging it, a portion of
and there are not sellers generally upon former terms; the straw touched the fire, ly le
fine is the most wanted, and of such there is a small sup- mass was in a blaze. The girlran out, and ,
screamed
ply, whilst of other sorts a less quantity is on for help, and the boy, as from friht, ran
offer. For Brandy . holders display greater firm- away, apparently perfectly unable if
to render the g
least as-
ness. The value of Cognac, best brands of the vintageof sistance. A party of labourers speedily arrived, but, un-
-1845, is 5s to 5s 2d; 1846 ditto 4s 8d to 4s lod; 1847 fortunately, not knowing that the poor children were in-
ditto 3s 9d to 3s lld ; 1848, 3s 4d to 3s 6d, inferior 3s to side, exerted themselves in suppressicg the flames. They
3s 4d; Bordeaux 2s 2d to 2s 8d; Spanish 2s to 2s 4d; dragged the vehicle into'an.adjacent field, and, on sub-
and French BO per cent over 2s to 2s 2d. For Geneva duing the fire, they discovered the charred remains of
sellers are willling to accept is 10d for shipping sort, the fire creatures. It is needless to state that life in
and 2s 4d to 3s for fine for home use. British made Spirits each case was quite extinct. Mr. Rush, assistant to Mr.
little di in
are sot much wanted.
Hoare, surgeon, of this town, was quickly in attendance,
T.seasses R -
decline . ---. usetan on the spot is offered at a further but his efforts were of no avail. The Jury returned a
Candle prices, still on the part of the home dealers verdict of accidental death in each case, and the Coroner
sipsosition is evinced to do business. Fine P. Y. reprimanded the fathei for the imprudence he had exhi-
ihmomldziase ! pesienna
ipoted at 42s 6d to 42s 9d per cwt, and bited in reference to the safe keeping of his children.
to sell arising from an GRATUITOUS' PUBLIC 'AMUSEMENTs.-eahe British
than In
, whilst deliveries are not much Museum, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, open Mon-
largertheis only in moderate , former year. Home made days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from ten till four
count of an enlarged qauuesti for the time of year on ac o'clock. The National Gallery and Vernon Collectioa,
and rule at 43s nett casesPP 6riees continue to recede, Trafalgar-square, open the first lour days of the week,
have been pressed upon the moatrter kinds large parcels from ter. to four. The Royal Society' of Arts, John-
a depression. On Friday at et, al prices suffered street, Adelphi, daily, from ten till dusk. The Museum
New South Wales were seetubh 523 cks of of the Royal College of Surgeons, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
to 425 Sir John Soanes's Museum, Lincoln's-inn-fields. The
3d, low 36s 2d, to 38s 9d; 36 pkgaats 39s
outh American Museum at the India House, Leadenhall-street, from
40s Co 42s 3d; three casks North Amenrn,kcan_26s. 9d to eleven to three, '
on Saturdays. Mr. Saull's Museum, Al-
mpeuxuadts,is now der: gate-street 391, and 22 casks 43s 6d per cwt.
g treet daily. The Council Chamber and Mu-
and is, scum, and Guildhall, and the Egyptian-hall, at the Man-
readily offered at 2s 6d per stone of 86
however, in plentiful supply.
slot,- house,City of Lon don. The Royal Exchange and Ves-
Ons.—A brisk demand has been experienced for tibule at Lloyd's. The Mint, Tower-hill, in parties not
Linseed Oil for home consumption, and exporters have snore than six, by application to the Master, the Right
been induced to take several parcels. .prices are Hon. R. L. Shiel The Royal Hospitals at Chelsea and
on the advance, and rule at 22s 3d to 22s 6d per cwt. Greenwichc The. Botanical Gardens at Chelsea. The
There is a greater demand for Rapeseed Oil, whilst Geolo 'ace Museum, Craig's-court, Charing-cross. The
holders display firmness. For foreign refined the rates Missig
with little attention. At gate-street Museum at the Centenary Hall, Bishops-
paid are 375 to 38s. Palm met
The.a
rg Tower
e6d. of
TLh London, nd
Thameson , except c,re putn the , Regalia
admi s .
public sales 90 tons went at 29s to 30s for good to fine, and and Armourrz,
ord at 27s 9d, For Cocoa Nut there is a higher market,:and sion I.
housekeeper. The .private Collection of
limited. :At auction 46 casks were taken to at 34s to 37s Paintings at Buerien eee
for Sydney. Cochin is to be obtained at Chamberlain.
Hamp t o n Cs uro tf P_aeelacchei.ef
TO 'tiaa.. Palace, by application to the
from 37s to 395, and Ceylon 36s to 30s. Olive Castle, by tickets to state Apartments at Windsor
s Cathedral are open free during Di-.
is in good demand, still prices do not improve. The Cartoons at pTrhi ne tse 1
Arborlert
Lard Oil is not much wanted. Ground Nut is dull of return and Botanical .Gardens at Kw. Westminste
sale at 325. For Fish Oils the market has not a Abbey and St. Paul'
better appearance. Seal has been, dealt in with Tine Servioe only.

CURIOUS LAW OF. Nzsv EPIDEMICS.—The ave.,
rage visitations of new fatal exotics have been calculated
as recurring at each revolution of forty years, and there
is none on record which has been in this country less
fatal than Asiatic cholera. After the east appearance
of an exotic epidemic, failing of naturalization, it has a
tendency to repeat its visit once in each revolution of
sixteen years. Thus the sweating sickness, which was
said to have been brought over along with the army of
Richmond, afterwards Henry VII,
first appeared at
Milford Haven in the year 1483, when meeting with no
apt epidemical condition, it soon disappeared. It re.
peated its visitation under epidemic influence in 1485 ;
and it re-appeared altogether five times, with an ave •
rage interspace of sixteen years ; not until its fourth
visitation reaching the court, and proving mortal to
many of the courtiers in six hours, Henry VIII. owing
his emergence from a severe attack to the well-known
vigour of his constitution. At its fifth and last return,
or sixth visit, in 1551, it carried off 120 in a day within
the precincts of Westminster alone, where the two sons
of Charles Brandon, both Dukes of Suffolk, died of it-
-1551-5.---66-4—_-_-__l64,_which agrees with the inter-
space between the two visits of Asiatic cholera.—From
Dr. Collier's Code of Causes, Effects, and of Safety,
c., in New Epidemics. •

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