The Sun.
London, England, 1869-12-30 00:00:00

ASK 'or " LEA and PERRINS' " SAUCE.

BEWARE OP IMITATIONS,
and see the names of LEA & PEBRINS on all bottles and labels]

Agents—Crosse and, Blackwell, London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World

COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSAT-
LANTIQUE.

4, Rue de la Pala; Paris.
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
NEW YORK.
heave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New,York
RATES OF PASSAGE.
From lIAvnE or BREsT to NEW YORK.
First ',lass 7OO fr.
Second Class 425 fr.
Third Class
From Paris to New York, via Havre or Brest, including
railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class
285 fr.

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.
Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico
Haiti, Santiago de Cuba' Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND

CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadelonpe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japat..
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be bad of
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STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents. 8. Austinfriars, London, E.C.

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION.
Head Offices, 429, Strand, London.
The_ distinguishing features of this Association are
• Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of claims.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.

SHORT SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
OF THE

PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY,
C 2, Ludgate 11111, London, E.O.

Branch Office-7, King-street, St. James's.

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The Annual Premium Income of the Oompany, at the
close t f 1;468, was £22.0,978 05.10 d., and the Total Amount
Assured £1.832,197.
The Business is divided under two heads:-
Ist --The General or Ordinary Business, being the
same as that transoc:ed by other Companies.
2nd --Thu Industror Working- Class Assurances. I
The rimnintiilrionme* of the Genbrat
Business wa51:52,432, and the sum Assured
-£1,562,960. The present value of the ha-
bility of this Branch by the Carlisle 3 per
Cent. Tables, throwing off the entire load-
ing, wik.

The Premium Income of tho Industrial
Branch was 168,546, tlio sum Assured
£3,169,237, and the Estimated Reserve 50,000 0 0

£lB 822 15 8
The Liability of the Industrial Branch
does Lot admit of being estimated in the
same way as that of the General Brauch,
on account of the very largs proportion of
Policies which corst tntly la; se, so that
the bulk of the assurances are, in fact, risks
for short terms only ; the estimated re-
serve for the liabilities of this Branch of -
the business is shown by the result of 11
years' experience to be abundantly suffi-
cient.
The Assurance Fund on ;:Ist Decem-
ber, 1868, was .................................. 12 4
The average duration of the whole of
Lhe Industrial Policies was considerably
under three years.
The average ago of the Assured in the
Industrial Branch was 19 years.
A detailed List of Assets can be had on application.'
IL lIARBEN, Secretary,

THE MESNIERIC INFIRMARY, 36, Wey-
mouth-s'Teet, W. (where mans cases deemed incur-
able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in-
vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the
Institution under the control of THOS. CHANDLER,
Esq., 1111.0.5., who has above 30 years' experience in
Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra-
tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30.

fIANCER HOSPITAL (Free): founded 1851.
V —Brompton,
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
S.W. and 167, Piccadilly.— Over 8,000
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS; at present over 300
out-patients.

Treasurer—Geo. T. Hertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace.
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J. JTJPP.

DOOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN.
1 —Tho ROYAL INFIRMARY for CHILDREN
and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridgo-road. Instituted 1810.
Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most
urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing relief to the
poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital.
Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E.
Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lom-
bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.

EAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILDREN
The Committee earnestly desire to raise funds which
shall enable them to establish the Hospital in morn' suit-
able buildings. The premises now occupied are crowded
and inconvenient, causing additional expense from that
circumstance. It is impopsible even to purchase on whole-
sale terms many articles of daily consumption from want
of room for stowage, every inch of available space being
occupied. There is a daily demand fur more beds, and the
staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children,
but no more can bo admitted 'n the present building.
£B,OOO at least is required to can y out this much-wished-
for and urgent scheme
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Trea-
surer, E.S. Norris, Esq., Shadwell; or by
SHERRARD B. BURNABY, Hon Sec.,
Rectory Warping E

URSIN G.—ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and
1 1 SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for
HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848.
President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON.

The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross
Hospitals, and the Galignani English Hospital at Paris,
is at present superintended by the Sisters of John's
House.

Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as
members of the House or Sisterhood, or as pupils to be
trained to nurse, are quested to communicate with the
Lady Superior.
Donations and Subscriptions to the General Fund, the
Sisters' Fund, or the Nurses' Pension Fund, may be paid
to Messrs. Coutts ; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's
House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C.

OYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of
OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansdown, Bath.
Instituted, A.D., 1864.
Under the Patronage of her Maj,sty th& QUEEN.
President—ll.R.ll. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., &c.
Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B.
This school has been founded upwards of fonr years,
and it is intended for the education of the daughters of
officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are
already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted
if the committee had further funds; they, therefore
APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out tq its
full extent the benefits of the only institution specially
provided for the daughters of officers of the Army.
Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all
elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to
one vote at all elections during the current year. The
amount may be forwarded by an ordet on a bank, agent,
or post-office (Charing-cross), payable ro.
GEO. W. FORSTER, Uutier scaotarv,
0a 22 Cookopuottautleacka._.

pA IN LESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY,
by Mr. B. L. MOSE LY, the Dentist by special appoint-
ment, 312, REGE:cvsTnEET, exactly opposite the Iloyal
Polytechnic, and 23. MOOIiGATE-STREET, CITY. Estab-
lished 1820. This, the most perfected system of pain-
less dentistry, originated and invented by Mr. B. L.
Mosely, is r commended by the Hospitals and adopted
by the profession as one of the greatest improvements
of the age for the alleviation of pain and restoration
o! the natural functions, can solely be obtained in.such
perfected success (the result of forty years' practical
,xperience) at his •only residences, as above. The su-
perlative excellence of this rystem is perfect. immunity
front ptin, no operations, stumps, awl decayed teeth ren-
dered useful, loose teeth and tender gums proteJed.
Qualities These teeth never change colour or decay—in
fit unerring—ease and comfort onsnrpassed—detection
impossible—the facial anatomy faithfully studied —and
youthful appearance restored mastication an,' articulation
g arauteod. The " Times" of March 6 says : —"So good
au imitation becomes the next best thing to the original."
Tooth from 55.; ssts, 5 to 30 guineas. Consultation
free. —Only addresses, 312, Regent-sire t, exactly facing
the Royal Polytechnic; and 23, noorgate-street, 8.C.,
opposite the Star Insurance

nTVIL SERVICE OF INDIA. Persons
j desirous of being admittel to the f ;PEN COMPETITION,
commencing on sth April, 1870, should apply at once for the
necessary forms; which must be returned, with evidence of age,
health, and character, not later than February Ist —CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION, Cannon-row, Westminster.

A.D. 1720.

.11 OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George tho First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVMS WIGRAM, Beg ' Governor.
JAMES STEWART HIDGBON, ESCI Sub-Governor.
Onknizs JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.

Robert Barclay, Esq.

DIRECTORS.
William Tetlow Hibbeit;
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
EgArton Hubbard, Esq.
Novile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord Josceline Win. Percy.
Gbarles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq,
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
Luel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

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John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq

Lancelot William tent; Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sami

NO ncE.- The annual fifteen days •allawei for pay-
ment of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Christmas
will expire on the 9th of January.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
FIRE DUTY. —This Tax having been abolished, the
PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances.
F. "MIND STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machine 3.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life. _ _ . .

This Corporation affords to the Aseured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE. Secretary.

IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN GUARANTEED
STATE LOAN S. No LOTTERIES. Bona-fide chances
to win for £1 the large premiums of
£30,000, £25,000, £20,000, &c., &c.
Public drawings on the First of every Month, under the
superintendence of the Austrian Government, and official
public functionaries. OFFICIAL LISTS SENT GRATIS TO
►SUBSCRIBERS. Apply for £1 chances, issued upon forms
supplied by the Austrian Government and bearing the
Imperial half a florin stamp, and for prospectuses to
VOELOKER & CO., Bankers, VIENNA.

ARROW ROOT.—Just received from the West
Indies a large consignment of ARROW ROOT of excel-
lent quality, which can be confidently recommended to clergy-
men and of ler visitors of the poor, as an economical and whole
some article of diet for Invalids. Sold in 71b., 141 b., and 2 lb.
tins, at Bd. per lb., tins extra; also a large quantity of the finest
BERMUDA ARROW ROOT, which can be offers t at the reduced
price of Is. tid. per lb.. in quantities of not less than 7th., tins
extra. TIIO 31 AS KEATING, 79, ST. PAUL's CUURCIIYARD.

ir AM BERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.-AN
AA EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the
bowels or affecting the heal, truly efficacious and pleasant,
is admitted to be the best medicine for iminediately re-
lieving coughs, colds, confirmed eases of asthma, and inci-
pient consumption. It freqpeutlycures persons vtiorl she
faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the
ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach-
ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons
deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca-
tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it.
Prepared only end sold by W. LAMBERT, Chemist, R,
King William-street, Charing-cross, Loudon, and by all
druggists, in bottles, lnd., and three quantities in one,
2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the
stamp.

JIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT of MEAT.
A —AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION, WM, FIRST PRIZE,
being ABOVE the Gold Medal. Supplied to the Briish, French,
Prussian, Russian, Italian, Dutch, and other Governments. One
pint of tine flavoured Beef-tea at 2id. Most convenient and
economic "stock.'
CAUTION.—Only sort warranted genuine by the Inventor, Baron
Liebig, whose signature is on every genuine Jar.
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Ask for LIEBIG COMI'A NY'S EXTRACT, and not for
LIEBIG'S EXTRACT of Mr.AT.

EZPLENDID SPECULATIONS
GEE > T SUCCESS.
With a Single Stake of £8 you can realise £37,010!! with
.£20,000! ! with 12 shillings £12,000 ! !
For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILL or,
General Merchant, Guernsey.

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury)
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.

DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.—
The medical profession for Thirty Years have ap-
proved of this pure solution of Magnesia as the best
remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache,
Gout, and Indigestion ; and as the best mild aperient for
delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil-
dren, and infants.
DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists, .

172 New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists
throughout the world.

riIIHE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of
the CH.6ST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients
are constantly full, those for out-patients crowded daily.
FUNDS greatly needed.
CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL, is the only in-
stitution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum-
mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ' • Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street : and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES,
56, Grent Marlborough-street, W.
Bankers, Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is earnestly solicited.
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, lion. Sec.

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN aro being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPH 4,N ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary'
051ce, 54, Cheapeide, London, E.O;

LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-road, E.
The great East-end receptacle for Accidents and
Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059
wore free cases.
CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested.
Wll. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary.

ri HE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.
President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults aro roc.3ived
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary
Offlo', 32, Sackville-street. Piccadilly.

QEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (the Dreadnought), off
Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All
Nations, who are received withuut any recomendation.
The Committee require upwards of t,500 annually
from voluntary bounty to meet the expenditure of this
Hospital.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be most thankfully received by
Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., banker:, Birchia-
lane ; and at the Society's offices, 86, King William-street,
E.C., by
S. KEMBALL COOK, Secretary.
Qualification for a Governor, 21s, annually ; Life
Governor, £lO 10s.