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London, England, 1851-05-17 00:00:00

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AND
EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
26, CORNHILL, LONDON.

DIRECTORS.
t*T. LAMIE MURRAY, Esq., Chairman.

*John Rawson, Esq.
•John Shaw, Esq.
t*Edmund S. Symes, Esq.
f*Clement Tabor, Esq.
t Joseph Thompson, Esq.
t*Augastus Vigne, Esq•
AUDITOR.
trrOfeSSOT Wheatstone, F.R.S.
PIITSICIAN.
Elliotson, M.D„ F.R.S„ 37, Conduit-street.
SURBEON.
9E. S. Symes, Esq., 77, Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square.
ACTUARY.
t*W. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R.A.S., &00.
SECRETARY.
*D. T. Lyons Clauchy, Esq.
SUPERINTENDENT.
*W. A. Hawkins, Esq.
BANKERS.

*W. A. B. Bennett, Esq.
*Hugh Croft, Esq.
tElhotson, M.D„ F.R.S.
*Ralph Gough, Esq.
*3l, C. Matw.r, Esq.
*John Moss, Esq.

t*Diessrs. Glyn, liallifax, Mills, a7(l Co., 67, Lombard-street.
SOLICITORS,
(Messrs. Sutton, Ewens, Ommanney and Prudence, 6, Basinghall-

street.
*W. Tatham, Esq., 22, Throgmorton-streat.
NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE OFFICE.
CAPITAL-500,000/.

The IVITIIDRAWAL TABLE of the Society affords to the As-
sured the greatest possible present and prospective advantages that
can be conferred by Life Assurance. On this Table the Assured is
entitled, at any time, to receive at interest an immediate advance,
to the extent of one-half the amount of the paid annual Premiums,
without security, personal liability, or deposit of the Policy, but by
simple endorsement thereon ; or the half Premium may be with-
held during the whole continuance of the Policy. Also, in the
event of the Assured at any time not requiring to continue the
Policy, on its surrender one-half of the annual payments will be
returned by the Society.
Lapsed Policies may be renewed without fine, on proof of health
and payment of arrears of Premium without interest.
Notices of Assignment of Policies registered and acknowledged,
so as to make them available as securities is the hands of
third parties.
Entrancilees or any other charge beyond the Policy Stamp.
The present usual income of the Society from Premiums is
63,0001.; tne amount covered by the Policies of the Society is
1,781,5801.; and the reserved profit, applicable to future bonus to
the Assured, amounts to 82,4541. ss. 6d. At the last annual inves-
tigation, reported in May, 1850, the bonuses declared to the As-
sured were, the option of a return of 15 per cent. on their Premiums
in cash, or a reversionary addition to the original stun assured by
each Policy varying from 20 to 65 per cent.
EXAMPLES OF BONUSES ALREADY DECLARED.

Perma-
.`242. Annual Policy Bonus in vent Re-
Age. E.: Pro- taken addition bonus In duction of
g mine. out in to Sum Cash. Annual
Assured. Premium.
X s. d. £ e d. £ s. d.
1837 292 6 9 139 16 9 22 13 1
1838 267 11 4 126 17 2 19 19 7
1839 241 18 6 113 17 7 17 8 8
a.d. 1840 193 12 6 93 16 8 14 010
60 1000 74 3 4 1841 189 12 6 89 510 13 gll
1842 162 16 8 76 18 4 11 8 3
1843 115 10 10 55 10 10 8 110
1844 I 77 19 2 38 15 10 59 11
1845 66 15 0 44 10 0 4 10 1

Extensive Travelling Leave granted without extra Premium
Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climate..
EQUITABLE FIRE OFFICE.
Capital-500,0001.
(Incorporated under 7 and 8 Viet., 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-
?roached 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 true 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 inati n
combtio of Classifica-
tion and Average, the Premium will be proportioned to the risk.
The Equitable Fire Office will, by a constant analysis of its own
experience, from time to titre, 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 willPre made into each
class of risk, and a return of one moiety, or fitly ent. of the nett
excess will he 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 35. 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.

t Nati•nal Loan Fund Life Assurance society.
* Equitable Fire,
to Both Offices.

•
CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE
lIJJ ASSURANCE COMPANY,
8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE, LONDON.
The FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Proprie-
tors of this Company took place on the 25th instant, at the Head
Office, at One o'clock precisely. The following is extracted from the
report, which is too lengthy for publication :
During the past year no claims have arisen from deaths in England,
and but two iu Ireland—one for 5001. and the other for 280/.—making
together 7001., which have been paid. This is far below the expected
mortality, and is especially favourable, when it is remembered how
severely the life offices generally suffered from the epidemic of last

year.
The number of lives assured between the Ist of June, 1849, and
the 31st of May, 1850, was more than double the number issued in
the twelve months preceding.
Proposals were made for 138 I'elicies, amounting to 52,963/. 2s. 6d.:
of these 121, comprising 106 lives, were accepted for 45,1251. 6s.
itiateen Policies lapsed, representing 6,048/., upon which 3201. 3s,
was received by the Company in the shape of premiums.
Since the commencement of the Company to the Ist of June last,
assurances were effected to the extent of 110,9721. 12s 6d., pro-
ducing in annual premiums 3,7321. 11s. 6d. Of these 54 lapsed,
amounting to 23,9901. 16s. 6d., of which the annual premiums were
7411. Is., leaving the yearly income on the Ist of Juno last equal to
2,9911. 15s. I Id.
Since last meeting loans were applied for to the extent of 17,7001.,
but 1,1831. I Is. 10i. only was advanced.
The Directors were also highly gratified to report that within the
last four months they had considerably extended their business on
the Continent, having appointed, as Head Agent in France, Monsieur
de l'Etang, a gentleman of high standing in Paris, distinguished for
his integrity and ability in financial and in all assurance matters,
who, under the sanction and patronage of the Archbishop of Paris,
the Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons, and Monseigneur Parisis, Evoque
de Langres, has already within the last three months effected a con-
siderable amount of business, not only in Life Assurances, but in An-
nuities both Immediate and Deferred.
After various resolutions, approving of the Report, and returning
thanks to the Right Reverend Chairman, Bishop Morris, the Vice-
Chairman, Actuary, Secretary, and Medical Officers of the establish-
ment, the meeting separated, highly gratified at its present results
and future prospects.

PROMOTER LIFE ASSURANCE AND
ANNUITY COMPANY.
No. 9, Chatliam•place, Blackfriars, London.
Established in 1826.
Subscribed Capital, 240,0001.
This Society effects every description of Life Assurance, both Do-
mestic and Foreign, on most advantageous terms, either on the Bonus
on Non-Bonus systems.
Tables of Rates, with all further particulars, may be obtained at
the Office. SAWARD, Secretary.

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THE COUNTRY MARKETS.
WAxErmn, MAY 16.—The arrivals are good of all arti-
cles, with the exception of oats, which still come to hand
slowly. Wheat is held with great firmness and full prices re-
quired, but the demand continues very inactive. No change
in the value of barley ; good samples meet a fair sale. Oats
and shelling fully as dear. Beans as last state.
Old.d New.
WHEAT, per qr. 601bs per bushel:— s. s. 8. s.
Suftolk,Essex, and Kent, red —to 38 to 41
Ditto, white ... 43 46
Norfolk and Hunts., red ... —— 35 —3B
Ditto, white ... 40 —45
Lincolnshire and Cambridge, red ... 33 —39
Ditto, white ... 38 40
Yorkshire, red ... 32 -- 38
Ditto, white
Dantzic and Konigsburg, white .. 38 —44
Lower Baltic and Hamburgh, red... —— 35 —39
Mediterranean, Jed •.. 00 84
BARLEY, per quarter of 8 bushels:—
Norfolk and Suffolk... ...
Lincolnshire and Yorkshire
Scotch ••• •.• •••
Grinding per 30 stone -
Foreign ...
BEANS, per quarter of 8 bushels 631 b :
Small, fine ... ... 29 —3l 29 —3l
Ticks ••• ••• ••• ... 27 —29 28 —3O
Foreign ••• ••• 26 —27
OATS, per stone
Mealing • ... Od to Od lld to 12d
Feeding ... •.. Od to Od 10d to lld
Foreign ... Od to Od 10d to lld
SHELLING, per load of 2611 b 26 —27
MALT, per load of 6 imperial bushels 35 38
PEAS, per Imperial Quarter :
Blue and white boilers ..-
Grey and Feed

•• - 23 -- 26

25 - 29
26 - 30
22 - 23
23 ... 27

ARAI
Qrs.
Wheat ... 11,808
Barley ... 4,768
Oats 558
Beans... ... 2,336
Peas ............181
Tares... ••
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BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, MAT 16.—About 500 lands
of West India and a few hundred mats of Mauritius constitue
the business of the week, at steady prices ; the market gene..
rally is quiet. Refined is rather dull. Rum in limited demand
only. _.Bristol Mercuri,..
EXETER MAY 16.—Cattle Market—The supply todayespecially of beasts, was small, and though a few more sheep
and beasts were driven in than in the previous week, these must
also be deemed moderate. Pork Carcases—The supply was
small, at prices ranging from 6s to 7s 3d. Pannier—Duck-
lings, 4s Od to 5s per couple ; chickens, 2s 6d Coto 3s 3s 6d
6d
galenas, 5s ditto; pigeons, is 9d; leverets. 2s 6d
each ; roasters, 4s to 5s ditto ; butter, 9d to 10d per lb ; eggs,
20 to 22 for Is. Corn Exchange—The
,market to-day is firm,
and prices of wheat on the whole are in favour of the seller.
For the best warranted samples of English wheat, 5s 3d to
5s 6d per bushel has been obtained ; inferior and light samples,
4s 9d to 58. In Foreign, red French is offered at 37s to 39s
per qr, and white at 41s. Nothing doing in malting barley.
Oats, 2s 6d to 2s 8d per bushel ; fine flour 30s to 31s per
sack of 2801bs.
SCARBOROUGH, MAY 15.—New wheat 3630 d to 44s Od;
old ditto 00s to 00s per qr. of 40 stones; black oats Sid to 10d.
white ditto 103/4d to 11d per stone ; malting barley 24s to 265,
grinding ditto 22s to 24s per qr. of 32 stones; superfine flour
35s
_to 365, seconds ditto, 27s to 30s per sack of 20 stones.
BMW, RAY 15... White wheat bi to b 94) red dill° 4164