The Sun.
London, England, 1851-04-18 00:00:00

Johnstone and Hunter, London and Edinburgh.

IMPORTANT NOVELTIES ON AND AFTER EASTER
MONDAY.
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
The Rotation of the Earth Demonstrated by Foucault's re-
cent experiments, as exhibited at the Pantheon in Paris.—An His-
torical Lecture on the Harp, by Frederick Cltatterton, E4q.,. nth
Vocal and Instrumental Selectionsigom the Bards, assisted by4disil
Blanche Youug.,-8,./L-nf.MMe; aaVlllustrated by Dm:rings of the
Harps of various Nations.—Lectures on Chemistry by J. H. Pepper,
Esq., illustrating the nature of Flame and Explosion, with brilliant
experiments.—Lectures on Natural Philosophy by Dr. Bachhoffner.
—Two Series of Dissolving Views :—One series entirely painted by
Charles Smith, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
Open every morning and evening.--Admissien, is, ; Schools,
Half-price.
The Gas-fitters' Association are now fitting up in the Institution
an extensive series of Apparatus, Burners, &c., to illustrate the
Economical Application of Gas for Illuminating, Culinary, Heating,
Chemical, and Manufacturing purposes.

Perma-
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~z; Annual Policy •Ronns in nent Re- IMPORTANT TO READ.
Age..., ~. Pre- taken :addition Bonus in duction of ELEGANCE AND ECONOMY COMBINED, AND SILVER
' SF. intuit. out lo to sum cash. Annual SUPERSEDED.
cn Assured. Premium. Nos. 41 and 42, BARBICAN.
SEND EIGHT POSTAGE STAMPS, and by
x s. d. £ s d. X s. d. KY return, and post free, you will get a handsome teaspoon of
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i 1838 267 11 4 126 17 2
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19 19 7 This beautiful material has now enjoyed an unparalleled success
1839 241 18 6 113 17 7 17 8 8 for ten years. ir has survived all other solid substitutes ; has gone
f s.d. 1840 193 12 6 93 16 8
14 0 10 the circuit of the globe; has been tested for its sweetness and
60 1000'74 3 4
89 510 13 311 purity, in all climates, for every domestic use; and, however
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38 15 10 11 8 3 plan it may appear to the sceptical reader, C. WATSON stakes his
8 1 10 reputation on its possessing all tbe essential attributes of silver, both
1844 77 19 2
5 911 in wear and sweetness.
1845 66 15 0 44 10 0 410 1 His establishment also contains every article in electro-plate. from
the most Beat and simple to the most costly and recherche. Knives
Extensive Travelling Leave granted without extra Premium and Forks, Paper Tea-Trays, Dish Covers, and an endless variety of
Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates. Jewellery.

Extensive Travelling Leave granted without extra Premium
Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates.
EQUITABLE FIRE OFFICE.
Capital-500,0001.
(Incorporated under 7 and 8 Vict., cap. 110.)
The leading principles of this Office are —Moderate and equitable
Rates of Premium for each class of risk—Annual division of Profits.
The difficulty of collecting the elements on which to proportion
Premium to risk in Insurance against Loss by Fire has been so
great, that the rates at present charged are more the result of guess
than calculation.
It has been found by experience, that the total annual losses of the
different Established Companies have not been proportionate to the
amount of annual Premiums received by each.
It is of the highest importance, both to the Insured and Insurers,
that such an anomaly should cease, and an approximation to the
true risk be made. To secure this object the Equitable Fire Insu-
rance Company is established.
The true rate of Premium for Fire Insurance can only be ap-
xoached through Classification and Average, which has not hitherto
been sufficiently acted on, or systematically applied.
Whatever be the nominal rate, the bonus or return periodically to
the Insured will determine the tree Premium equitably payable, as
security against loss for so great a calamity as fire, and the Insurer
is largely interested in this question, and will consult his interest by
supporting a system where, by a careful combination of Classifica-
tion and Average, the Premium will be proportioned to the risk.
The Equitable Fire Mice will, by a constant analysis of its own
experience, from time to time, adopt such rates of Premium as the
nature of the risk may justify, and will decline to enter into arrange-
ments as regards tariffs with other offices.
With this view an annual investigation will be made into each
class of risk, and a return of one moiety, or fifty per cent. of the nett
excess will be made to all classes of Insurers whose Policies have
been in force for three years.
Insurances against Loss by Fire are effected by this Company upon
every description of Property on moderate terms.
Farming Stock insured at 3s. per cent, without the Average Clause.
Prospectuses, and every information may be obtained, on applica-
tion at the Office, or to any of its Agents.

Threaded. plated
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Good Strong Electro-
Albata Plate. Electro-
Fiddle. Fiddle. Threaded
Field e.
Doz. Doz. Doz. Doz. Doz.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s• d. s. d.
Table Spoons •• 16 6 21 0 30 0 45 0 63 0
Table Forks •• .. 16 6 ;1 0 30 0 45 0 63 0
Dessert Spoons.. 12 6 16 6 25 0 36 0 43 0
Dessert Forks .. 12 6 16 6 25 0 36 0 42 0
Tea Spoons —• . 5 6 8 0 13 6 18 0 30 0

A WEDDING RING AND A GUARD RING for 215., both of
them sterling gold and stamped. Parties at any distance, by cutting
the circle of their finger on It piece of card, and enclosing it with a
Post-office order, will have them sent by return of post.
This is an agreeable and, pleasant mode of purchasing these arti-
cles, and saves a personal application.
A Gold Chain for either Lady or Gentleman, weighing half an
ounce, 40s. ; an ounce, 80s.
LAMPS.—THE PATENT CANDLE LAMPS have obtained for
themselves a deserved and unrivalled superiority, and reasonably so.
Oil Lamps are most offensive to the smell, and the ephemeral Cam-
phine emits such smut aid unwholesome effluvia as to injure health
and rain dresses, lie., whilst the Candle Lamp is inodorous and pare.
CHARLES WATSON invites the public to an inspection of the
above, in every variety, commencing with the Queen's Lamp, from
2s. to 265. ; the mid size, from 12s. to 355. ; and the magnum, from
355. to five guineas. Candles for the above at the lowest price in the
trade.

COMMUNION SERVICES of all sizes.
ESTABLISHED in 1795.—Address, 41 and 42, Barbican.
Merchants, Shippers, &c., allowed a liberal discount.
A Catalogue sent post free. All goods exchanged if not ap-
proved of.

Carriage paid to any part of the kingdom.

t National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society.
* Equitable Fire,
t* Both Offices.

ONE PAYMENT FOR THE WHOLE OF LIFE.
THE RAILWAY ASSURANCE COMPANY,
for granting Assurances upon Payment of a Single Premium,
against Loss of Lite or other Personal Injury arising from Railway
Accidents. Incorporated under the Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vic.,
cap. 110. Capital - One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Offices, No. 5,
St. James's street, London.