The Sun.
London, England, 1858-07-10 00:00:00

" To the Court of Directors of the East India Company.
" We, the undersigned, Proprietors of East India Stock, duly
Qualified by law, request that yon will convene at your earliest con-
venience a Special General Court of Proprietors, fur the purpose of
taking into consideration a bill before Fa liament, entitled A Bill
for the better Government of India.'

G. CRAWSHAY.I
" ALEXI?. BEATTIE.
" M. LE VIN.
" T, WILLIA.MS HELPS.
" JNO. JONES.
" G. L. GRAVES.
"JOHN COOK.
" WM. DENT.
" J. TI. PINCKNEY.
J. D. DICKINSON, Secretary.

" 7th July, l 858."

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.-
WINDSOR and BACK for 2s. 6d., from Paddington. Week
Days at 8.45 and 10.30 a m., returning at 6.35 and 8 5 p.m. On
Sundays, from Paddington at 9 a m., returning at 7 p.m.
TAPLOW and BACK. on Sundays, for 2s. 6d., from Paddington
at 9 a.m., returning at 6.57 p.m.
HMV/ and BACK for 3s. from Paddington at 9 a.m., return
at 8.55 p.m.

HE DRAIN AGE' of the METROPOLIS.
—To the OWNERS and OCCUPIERS of PROPERTY on
and near the BANKS of the ItIVF.R TH NIBS. —The course re-
cently adapted by the Metropolitan Board of Works with reference
to the Drainsce of London, appears to renier it urgent that a Puhlic
Meeting should be held to deliberate upon the state of the qnestion
as affecting the interests of the Owners and Occupiers of Property on
the Banks of the Thames, end the proper steps to be taken to pre-
vent the adoption of any measure involving reservoirs and outfalls
for
the London Sewage into the River likely to be injurious to their
Interests.
The Committee appointed at the Meeting held on the 29th De-
cember, 1856 (consisting of the Mayor and several of the Aldermen
or Gravesend, Sir Culling Eardley, Bart., and gentlemen connected
with Erith 'and Gravesend, Mr. Meeson, of Grays, in ssex, and
others interested in the question), have therefore arranged for a
ndon
-B
public Meeting on this subject, to be held at the Bridge House Hotel,
Bridge, on TUESDAY, the 13th July, instant, at one o'clock
Interest in th
Ino the Afternoon preci.ely, when the attendance of all who feel en
requested. "e rese ation of the Thames from pollution is earnestly

CHARLES AUGUSTIN SMITH,
Greenwich, Joint ^
July, isiss. FRANCIS SOUTHGATE, Secretaries.
Gravesend,

AbELArDE GALLERY, Lowther Arcade,
,„ trand.—ARGYLLCASINO, open every Saturday Evening
bnul further notice, with It. Bignell's celebrated Band, conducted
7 Mons. Lamotte. Principal cornet-a-piston, M. Bonlcourt ;
Lesder, Charles Hall. Doors open at half-past A. Admission,

CRR ISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall.
THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIXTH ENTFR-
TAINMENT.—Change of Programme, Introducing Burlesque on the
Circus—Italian Opera. Many Patrons of the Christy's having been
Unable to gain admission owing to the limited numbers of Stalls,
they have now introduced an extra row, which will afford more
Comfort to their .numerous patrons.--Evening at 8, and on Sa-
turday Morning, commencing at 3. Prices—Boxes. It Is.;
Stalls. 3s. ; Area. 9s. ; Rack. Is.
The Patrons of the Christy's are informed that the company
for their Provincial Engagements on the Ist August. start

FATHER THAMES AND HIS
PHYSICIANS.—Dr. SEXTON will Lecture on the above im•
Portant subject daily at Dr. KAHN'S MUSEUM (Top of the Hay-
Market), at Four and Eight o'clock.

Admission, ONE MULLING.
KAHN'S NINE LECTURES ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF
MARRIAGE, &c., sent post free, direct from the Author, on the
receipt of twelve stamps.

THE SWEDISH NATIONAL SINGERS at
ST. JAMES'S HALL.—These celebrated singers, who had
the honour to appear before her Majesty, at Buckingham Palace, in
their national costumes, respectfully beg to announce that they will
tive a series of MOENING and EVENING CONCERT'S, at the
tove hall, assisted by the celebrated violinist, Madlle. Sophia
~.ende.• and the eminent flute-player. Mr. Eben. Accompanist,
Ittr• Gel.rze Loder. Commencing Monday Morning, July 12, and
every Evening during the Week, at Eight o'clock.—Morning Per-
2ritiinees Mondays and .aturdays, at Three o'clock, Stalls (num-
uered). 3s. ; unreserved seats, 2s. ' • gallery, Is., to be had of all
the principal music-sellers ; and at St. Jamea's Hall, Piccadilly.—
N.B. The programme will be varied on each occasion.

ALI:UMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square
(The best Ventilated and Coolest Building in Europe).—
WALLETT'S CELEBRATED CIRCUS COMPANY. - Extraordi-
nary and Brilliant Success of the unrivalled Troupe of Equestrian
and Gymnastic Artistes. and SPLEN.)ID STUD OF HORSES.
General Havelock's Entree into Lucknow every Performance. Two
Performances daily. Mid-day Entertainment at half-put 2 ;
Evening at 8 o'clock.

Private Boxes 2d.: Stalls, 55.; Reserved Seats, 35.; Boxes, 29. ;
Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 6d. Box-office open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
No fees for booking places. Children under 9 years of ace, Ralf-price.

Under the direction of Messrs. Howes and Cushing.

CRYSTAL PALACE, Friday, July 16.
GRAND FESTIVAL CONCERT, under the direction of M.
Benedict, in the large Handel O'cliestra. The following eminent
Intt,tes have already accepted engagements: —Mme. Lemm ans-Sher-
PinZtoo. Miss Stabba,h, Miss Louisa Fyne, lime. Weiss, Miss Dolby,
Ip6d Madame Gassier—her first appearance at the Cr stal Palace ;
40" Dick, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Si us Reeves. The Band, including
BrBt violin 40 second violins, 26 altos, 23 violoncalo and 28
Zunble assess(with equal proportion of wind iwitruments), will
14 :Ther upwards of 200 performers and be composed of the elite of
Profession. The choirs, including the Vocal Association, will
con her 800 vocalists. being a total of 1,000 performers. In the
a_nrse of the concert Bach's triple concerto for three pianofortes,
4„44 4or iaurer's Qartette fo four violins, and Orchestra. Con-
.,
M.
Benedict and Mr.r Manns. Price of tickets, 2s. 6d. until
n'''utY, the 14th of July ; after that date the
a price will be si.
Beats ticket holders have the right of admission on the occasion.—
Ittie!and Tickets to be obtained at the Office, No. 2, Exeter tlar.
tlPal libraries,
6d. extra each stall. Also at music-sellers and

APSSRS. NICOLL'S ESTABLISHMENTS
1'10.114 are thus divided :
.orms, ' ---s..NT-STREET, is their Depot for Paletots,
l2n,lernen's Evening and Morning Dress.
No. , for the manufacture of the Guinea Trousers.
•,„,. 1.8. for the Ilalf-Guinea Waistcoats.
at t
.“. 120, for Waterm oofed Guinea Capes, and Servants' Liveries.
r(0.142 is their new Establishment for Ladies' Riding Maws and
XI:).
genu 44 contains their other new Department for Clothing young
Iticoattnler
avitells:he taste. excellence, and ecoaomy whereby Messrs.
The whole cured wide spread confidence.
reraie
ty tosale Warerooms are at the rear of the Regent-street
712, 29, 30, 31, and 41, WAR WICK-STREET.
spot is at 21 and 22, Cornhill.
Theaddresses
.°4111111.1 of of the various Agents are duly advertised in the
the United Kingdom and the Colonies.

METROPOLITAN COUNTIES LIFE
v..uloti advanta
:terms. 488 d
on, 5 W. URANCE SOCIETY, 27, Regent-,treat, Waterloo-
on
geons
Life assurance, annuities, endowments, and
B. Policies in 11
Assured within F. FERGITSON CAMROUX, Manager.
. force, notwithstanding the Decease of the Life
ti,
the thirty days of grace, the ;Premium
_in arrear
int deducted from the amount assured.
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INTERNATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY. 142. Strand, London, W.C., Feb. 25, 1858 : rued 837 I 837.—Payment of Premium within Days of Grace,—lt always
443 been and still is the practice of this society to pay claims under
Policies of assurance notwithstanding the death of the assured oc-
eu within the 30 days of grace, and before payment of the
annual premium. provided payment thereof be made, or notice of
the death be
Of grace. given to the office before the expiration of such days

For the Court of Directors,
E. S. SYMES, Chairman.

THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE
AMUR tNCE SOCIETY.

142, Strand, London.
—Powered by Act of Parliament, for LIFE ASSURANCE, SUR
VIVORSHIPS, ANNUITIES, ENDOWMENTS. &c.
DIRECTORS.
•
t„ EDMOND SHEPPARD SYMES, M.D., Chairman.
Renworthy Browne, Esq. Henry J: Hodgson, Esq.
Gael King-Church, Esq. John Moss, Esq.
Elllotson M.D Cantab., John Symes, Esq.
P.R.% "Joseph Thompson, Esq

SECRETIIY TO THE ROARD.
Alexander Richardson, Esq.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
Augustus Bloadel, Esq.

AUDITOR,.
PrO
tillOr Wheatstone, F.R.S., and Profesaor J. Radford Yo an g

MEDICAL RETIREE GENERAL.
ralotson, Cantab F.R.S., 37, Conduit-street.
Wlt ACTUARY.
• B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R.A.S., F.S.S., &C.
AESTITANT ACTUARY.
Barker Woolhouse, Esq.

11ANXERS.
Megan. Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-street.
Greg
°-" `Tregory, ISTlArcrorrw°,lBand Rowdiffe, Bedford-row

The next
u Quinf,„
—47. 1860. ‘a-ennial Division of Profits will be declared

3ululPlea of

examples of Bonus up to May, 1855 '—
Policy
Bonus in Permanent
taken Stim
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Cash. Annnalßeduction Pre-
addit in oi
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lam-
50 s. d. X s. d.
3,000 867 17 7 424 1 4 56 3 8
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45, 2 48 4,000 749 4 0 325 16 0 32 0 4
1848 60 59
....._1551 55 2,000 232 18 0 156 15 0 16 6 0
2,000 154 2 8 103 16 5 10 15 2
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The following are amongst the advantages offered by the Inter
hat ional Life Assurance Society :
Tbe Society was established In MIL
vv,o-thirds of the profits are divided amongst the assured ever,
fise p esrs.
aw subscribed capital Is five hundred thousand pounds.
Its hlvestments, at the date of the last annual report, aMettnted
to
Its one hundred and se
is venty-one thousand pounds.
a income
The number of policies now ninety thousand pounds,
in force exceed six thousand.
About one thousand new is
are added every year.
Since its commencement the Society has paid in claints upwards
Ot three hundred and twenty thousand pounds,
For prospectuses and every other information, apply to the Chair-
man, 142, Strand.

142, Strand, London, W.C.

EDMOND S. STILES. Chairman.

ON PHYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE
INCAPACITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
NeW and improved Edition, la 196 pages, illustrated by 100
Anatomical Coloured Engravingsenr'ged to
on Steel, just published, price,
free by post, is.,
THE SILENT FRIEND :
r me, from the
A Medical Work
.. on the physical exhaustion and decay
'uscts of solitary indill,ence, infection, and
the obliga-
lluences from the use of Mercury ; with observations on
raliflca-
ofthteheinfjaurious conse-
lions of marriage, and directions for obviating certain disqr s
as
t,!tis. By It. and L. PERRY and CO., Surgeons. Consultation
er
"sual (see page 197). Sold by J. Allen, 20, Warwick-lane, Pe t "
postr-row; Sanger, 160. Oxford-street ; and Gordon,
nall-street, London.
The CORDIAL BALM of SYRIICUM is employed in both sexes
146, Leaden-
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its Dower in reinvigorating the frame in all cases of nervous and
I.exual debility, obstinate gleets, impotency, barrenness, and debt-
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or four quantities in one for 335., which saves l Is.
.. The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, an anti-syphi-
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the varied forms of secondary symptoms. such " """"
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,u .11,, 1,1,1 u ,-,1 1 tl,leatk ii,l/41 debtruction of the nose, palate, &c.
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ntenl is undeniable. Price 11s. and 335. per bottle, also a saving
W Ils.
imaPIE_RmRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS constitute an effec-
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hitt, bo diseases of the urinary organs. Price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., an 111 s.
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