The Sun.
London, England, 1857-04-25 00:00:00

. THE NIGHTINGALE FUND. -A MEETING
of the COMMITTEE of the NIGHTINGALE FUND will be
held at the Office, No. a, Pallament-street, on FRIDAY, May Ist,
at Two o'clock, to prepare a Report, to close this Fund. and to direct
the transfer to Trustees appointed br Miss Nightingale of all sums
subscribed as a " Record of National Gratitude" and "to enable her
establish an lastitatkawfok tike TrAining, Sustenance, and Protec-
tion of Nurse. and Hospital Attendariti:"
It' is, therefore, respectfully requested that all outstanding sub-
scriptions be forwarded to the Honorary Secretaries; and that loctil
Secretaries will be pleased to make up their accounts in order that
they may be properly acknowledged and recorded.
SIDNEY HERBERT, }
Honorary
S. C. HALL, Secretaries.
5, Parliament-street, Westminster.

E XHI TION OF ART TREASURES
OF THE

. UNITED KINGDOM,
OPEN AT MANCHESTER, MAY STR, 1857.

SEASON TICKETS, 2/. 25., may ba obtained at the Offices of the
Exhibition, 100, Mosley-street, Manchester; also in London, Mr.
MAWS, Royal Library, St. James-street ; Mr. MITCHELL'?, Royal
Library, New Bond-street ; LETTS & CO., Royal Exchange;
SMITH & CO, 157, Strand; and at }IDLE & SON'S, Church-
street, Liverpool.—By order.

THOMAS HAI'. ILTOY, Secretary.
Inquiries as to APART!►MENTS may be made from Mr. SAMUEL
HADEN, Offices of the Exhibition, 100, Mosley-street, Mandhester.

R. W. S. WOODIN'S OLIO of. ODDITIES,
with New Costumes and v irious Novelties, Yocal and Cha-
racteristic, every evening (except Saturday) at Eight. A MORN-
ING PERFORMANCE every SATURDAY, at Three. Private Boxes
and Stalls may be secured, without extra charge, at the Box-office,
Polygraphic-hall, King William-street, Charing-cross. The hall has
teen entirely redecorated.

ROYAL ARGYLL ROOMS.-LAIIRENT'S
CASINO, Great Windmill-street, Haymarket. —Great sec-
cm of the Roman off Waltz and the Lancers, every eveninz, with
Llurent's Grand Orchestra of Forty of the first artistes of London.
Principal Cornet-a-piston, M. Boulcourt. Doors open at halt-fleet
eight, commence at rice. The Lanc re will be danced at half•pait
ten. Admission One billing.

THE GREAT TOBACCO CONTROVERSY.
Dr. SEXTON will LECTURE an this important topic daily
at 3 and half-past 7 p.m ,at Dr. KAHN'S MUSEUM, No. 4. Coven-
try street, Leicester-square. The Museum, which now stands wholly
unrivalled in the world, and the rarity and completeness of whose
contents have already acquired for it an European reputation, and
obtained the warm commendation of the press in this and other coun-
tries, 1$ de
daily, for Gentlemen on,v, ttorn 10 10 10. A new
Lecture is delivered by Dr. KATIN at half-past 8 p.m. precisely. Ad-
!Weston. One ghilllng. Descriptive Catalogues of the Museum, con-
sainlll3 Lectures as delivered by Dr. Khan, gratis to the visitors.

tfriti.
GENERAL TOM THUMB WILT, SHORTLY
CLOAE at PRINCE OF WALES BAZAAR, 209, Regent-
Three Levees daily from half•past 12 to 2, half-past 3to 5,
tors half-Three
7 to 9. This world-renowned American Man in Minla-
,_ 1.1 (the smallest man alive) has appeared three t mes Wore her
•liestY, ins liberally patronised'by the nobility, gentry, and public.
Henppears , a great 'variety of interesting performances, Costumes,
;ig!' Lances- Statues. Imitations &c. His engagements at St.
do not interfere
John's-wood, s-wood, Islington •P
I Pro. d,n Hackney, and elsewhere,
with his tohpraeer, daily performances at 209, Regent-
street. His miniature chariot and prmies, attended by elfin coach-
man and fwtraa,,, In livery, promenade the streets. Admission, is.
an 31s,

THEATRE ROYAL, ST. JAMES'S. -
On the 271 h,
NCERT.2BIh, and
un 29der the t;tl h last., wille
of be
CR prIMEAN RE IC-.
a GRAND
' LITSTR ATEDCO -.
. the entire profits of which will he appropriated to the benefit of the
following Military Charities, viz.:—" The Nightingale Fund," ; a-
tron, her Majesty ; " The -oldiers' Daughters' Home," Patron. her
Majesty; and "The Pensioners'-Protection society," approved of by-
the Queen, and under the especial patronage of Prince Albert. The
following celebrattd powerful vocalists are engaged : Principal to-
pram—Madame Caradori Mdlle. Tlesprez, Miss Galton Pyne, Miss
80inerville, Miss Rose Brabam, 3fiss A. Poole. Tenori—mr.
rerren, Mr. Dare, Mr. Miranda. Barytone—Mr. Metcalfe Rosen-
thal. Bass—Mr Hamilton Braham. Ist Omer. Mr. Cooper, 2/1
kiower Mr. Fits James. The chorus, mailer the direction of Mr.
SmYthson, will comprise 58 voices. The band. inclusive of orchestra
and stage, 50 instruments. Leaders—Mr. Viotti Collins and Mr.
C. Hall. Musical director ard conductor—Mr. Leigh Smith. Stage
manager— Mr. J. Martin. Acting manager—Mr. Davidson.
pf 'lees of admission —Stslls, 11. Is. ; dress circle, 103. 61; pit,
7. ; amphitheatre stalls, ss. ; am hitheatre,
.2s. Gd ; private
looses. 4/ 45., 31.3 s , and 21. 2'. Treasurer, Mr. E. Lawrence. Box-
-"e° oPentrom 11 to 5.

INVESTMENTS in BRITISH MINES.
Full particulars of the most important Dividend and Proeressve
Amines will he found in the Fourth Edition of BRITISH MINES
ICON"SIDERED as an INVE,zTMEN E. recently published by J. H.
1111JRCHISON, Eso., F.S.S. Price 3s. 6d., by post, 4s.
Mr. Murchison also publi4ies a QUARTERLY REVIEW of
ARITISH MINING, giving the position and prospects of the ;lines
at the end of each quarter, the Dividends paid, &c. &n.
The RETIPIV for the Quarter ending 31st of MARCH, 1857, is
NOW BEADY, with a Nap of the Alfred and Bosewarne mining
districts, price Is.
" The book will be found extremely valuable."—Observer.
" A valuable little book.".—Globe,
" A valuable guide to Investors."—Flerapath.
" A useful little volume."—Morning Herald.
" Of great value to capitaPsts."—Gunder'and Times.
" Parties requiring information en mining invesr.rnent, will find no
better and safer instructor thin Mr. Murchison."—Leeds Times.
" One of the most valuable mining publications which has come
under our notice, and contains more information than any other on
the subject of which it treats"—Derby Telegraph.
" To tho-e who wi;h to invest capital in British mines th's work
is of the first importance."—We'shman.'
" This work enables the capitalist to invest on sound principles ;
It is, in truth, an excellent guide.'—Plymouth Journal.

Copies of the above puNications can be obtained at Mr. Murcbi-
gon's Offices, 117, Bishopsgate-street Within, London ; and reliable
information and advice will at any time be given to those wh) may
require it.

CANCER HOSPITAL, London and Wet
„N-1 Brompton.—Secretary's Office, 167, Piccadilly.—This Institu-
-224 has been established exclusively for the treatment of the poor
afflicted with cancerous diseases. Out-door patients to attend at 167,
riteadilly on Tuesdays, at 2 o'clock. In-door patients are admitted
at the Brompton Establishment, for one month, and for a longer
period if recommended by the tredical officers. The number of per-
'pa under treatment as in or out-door patients have averaged for
last three years about 400 cases each year. Since the foundation
!..1 this Hospital in 1851, 1,799 poor persons, suffering under every
Rilt of this dreadful malady, have received the benefits of this
ti_ 11 aritY. A Weekly Board manage its affairs, and every informs-
thconnected with the Institution may he obtained on application
.Ipe Secretary. Contributions to enable the Committee to continue
Aa2 treat work of benevolence are urgently solicited, and may be
.d
t e William Loxham Farrar, Eeq., the Treasurer. 66, Lincoln's-
;,4,2 fields; Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand ; and at the Secretary's
ylliceas 167. Piccadilly.

By order.

W. J. COCKERILL Secretary.

'ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road.
TN, Patron—The QUEEN.—Founded 1828,
0411;11 Poor are admitted on their own application alone; no re-
bur
is required.
of this in
Cit the past mouth the following number received the benefits
apiqi harity either as out or in-door patients, on their personal
cation:—

Week ending 7th February ...... 2,095
Ditto 14th February .. •• • • 2,351
Ditto 21st February ...• • • 2,650
Ditto 28th February : .... 2,890
........--
Of vthi , Total in February •• .• • 9,986
PattentselergY
Mm\ ham,379 Were new cases, the remainder (still under treat-
Thng been admitted previously.
reliefof all denominations have unlimited access to the
the Public.
[lvy
Are - Y expenses are inevitably incurred in affording such elrten-
Committee,therefore,
The earnestly entreat the aid of
):P:The meetagement of the Hospital is loft hands of 30 Oevcrnors,
nrlY ed from the general list subscribers, at the Annual
4 welral Meeting in January. A Board is held every Thursday, at
he ock ~
mi ??.. ,••ev. J. B. Gwen, Chairman), to conduct the business,
,113' subscriber may attend, if so disposed, the Board being at
.I.,aes desirous of receiving suggestions or giving explanation.
" Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent
,on tamvolunr-
eolith b el, Co utions and legacies, which are received by the 1 reasure ,
emasterman, Esq., M.P., Nicholas-lane ; also by Messrs. Cnutts
Preeeo,, Drummond and Co.: Berries and Co.; Ransom and Co.;
:one.
~,r, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Olyn and Co. ;
bee°,,:4oYd
Co Co.: Barclay and Co.; Denison and Williams,
berii.'sf. and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Bei.-
eet ; Masterrnan and Co.; and at the Hospital.
Clothing for the destitute patients will be thankfully received.
-...____ By order, J. B. OWEN, M.A., Chairman.

°lg. PIIYSICAL DISQUALIFICATIONS, GENERATIVE
NO,
lIICAPACITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE.
—°, and iMproved Edition, enlarged to 19G pages, illustrated by 100
fAna.-
winical Coloured Engravings on Steel, just published, price,
• free bY post, I s.,
INIE SILENT FRIEND : A Medical Work
tr_ cri the physical exhaustion and decay of the frame, from the ions
of solitary indulgence, Infection, and the injurious cor?se-
i7l:lBces from the use of Mercury ; with observations on the obliga-
tions, ".,21arriage, and directions for obviating certain disqualiflca-
-20, ; .Y R. and L. PFRRY and CO., Surgeons. Sold by J. Allen,
...._, oarivick-lane, Paternoster-row; Sanger, 160, Oxford-street ;
"",,r%_don, 146, Leadtnhall-street, London.
the?! CORDIAL BALM of SYRIACUM is employed to renovate
i_
venereal
in gluPaired powers of life. Its action is purely balsamic ; its power
nlit'nvigorattng the frame in all cases or nervous and sexual de-
gleets, impotency, barrenness, and debilities arising
nulunl excesses, has been demonstrated by its unvarying
tttr" in thousands of casei. Price 1 Is. per bottle, or four Tian-
11, in one for 335., which saves lls.
lift, .? C°ICCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, an anti-syphl-
-1., a erned—,
Y for purifying the system, and is recommended for any of
;4.t?nvrled forms of secondary symptoms, such as eruptions on the
-1 blotches on the head and face, enlargements of the throat,
tonsils and uvula ; threatened destruction of the nose, palate, &c.
k;ste eti"
is
purely detersive, and its beneficial influence on the
of lista. IS undeniable. Price 1 ls. and 335. per bottle, also a saving
Ert,,,.,
tow. ". S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS constitute an efree-
(if iheMedY, ill all, cases of gonorrhoea, glect, stricture, and diseases
I 40? y Barclay and Sons,
g lcitTnarY organs. Price is. ea.. 4s. 6d , ant 1 ls. per box.
,
den
,—. _ Lea
ddenhall-treet ; W. Sutton and Co., 10. flow-church) an ;
Farringdon-strect ; Darby and Gos I ,
.r.Y E wards,
.4ret • Hanna and
[67, St. Paul's-churchyard J. Sanger, 150, Oxford-
llarai YDietrichsen 63, Oxford-street ; Butler and
1,0041 lige, 4, Cheapside ; Front and Ilarsant, 229, Strand ; and all
wn Tewilors throughout the United Kir.gdom.