The Sun.
London, England, 1861-12-20 00:00:00

SPECIAL NOTICE.

During the 'Christmas Holidays a performance every
Evening—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday, at 8. Morning Performances every Wednes-
day and Saturday at 3, except. Christmas Week, when the
Morning Entertainments will be 04 Thursday (instead of
Wednesday) and Saturday, at 3.

ARGYLL ROOMS.—GREAT SUCCESS!!—
The Band and Musical arrangements under the direc-
tion of M. BouLcowr, Conductor and principal Cornet. In
addition to the Laurent False, Strauss Zuedrille, and novel-
ties of lost week, A NEW POLKA, by M. Boulcourt, the
Solos performed by him and M. Greebe, Acbnission Is.
Manager, M. P. Grenet.

CONTRACT FOR BRITISH 0 K TiMBER, THICK-
STUFF, PLANK, AND TREF:NAILS.
Department of the Storekeeper General of tbe4sTpxy,
Somerset Place, 18th Dec., 1861. -
'THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the
Of-TICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED
KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, DO
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That on TUESDAY, the 14th
Jan. -next, at Two o'Clock, they will he ready to treat with
such Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying
12,000 Loads of BRITISH OAK TIMBER (rough contents,
but to be delivered in a rotu,h or sided state as the
said direct),
1,250 Loads of BRlTlSHCommissioners OAKshall THICKSTUFF,
900 Loads of Ditto PLANK,
No.

900,000 Ditto TREENAILS,
to be delivered at her Majesty's several Dockyards by the 31st
December in each of the years ISO?, 1863, and 1864, at prices,
including all carriage and other expenses.
A Vander may be made for the whole Contract, or for the
quantities required at any one or more of the' yards, but not
for less than the fun quantities of Timber, Thickstuff; Plank,
and irreenitils required for any one yard.
A Form of the Tender. showing the distribution. sidings,
and dimensions of the Timber, Thickstuff, Plank, and Tree-
pails, and all of necessary particulars. may be had on ap-
plication to this Office by letter or otherwise.
No Tender will be rece after Two o'clock on the da
of treaty, nom will any beived noticed unless the party atteuds,y or an agent, for him duly authorised in writing.
Every r:tlender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and tear in the left-hand corner the words
"Tenc'er for British Oak;" and must also be delivered at
Somerset-place, accompanied by a letter signed by two re-
sponsible persons, engaging to become bound with the Per-
Son tendering, in the sum, of £20,000, for the due performance
of the whole Contract, or in a dueproportion for apart only.

SALE OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS.
Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy,
Somerset-place, 16th Dec., 1861.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING
THE OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the
UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE-
LAND, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That on FRIDAY,
the 3d Janpary next, at Tho o'clock, they will be ready to
receive Scaled Tenders for the purchase of her Majesty's un-
dermentioned Ships :

Where
Tons. Lying.
Portland 1477
Lively. 1080
Pallas. 051
Spartan 9lB
Pilot
Express 362
Peterel
Pandora.... 319
Crane 359
Arrow ... 477
Lynx ..... 477
Viper ~ 477,

Tons.
Frolic
Arab........, 481
Daring 426
Elk...
Tyne 6OO
Electra. 462
Kangaroo
Dispatch 483
Daphne 726
Mariner 4Bl
Fantome
Vestal .. 013
Cleopatra.... 21S,
f 'No Tender will be received after Two o'clock
of treaty.

Where
Lying.

Devonport.

Chatham.

on the day

Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words
"Tender for the purchase of MAT_ Ship," and must also be
delivered at Somerset-place.
Persons wishilw to view the Ships must apply to the Su-
perintendents of H.M. Doctcyards at Devonport and Chatham
for Notes of Admission for that purpose.
Catalogues and conditi'.olla of sale may be had here or at
the said yards.

ROYAL ATION AL LIFE-BOAT
INSTITUTION
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM
SHIPWRECK,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter).
Founded, in 1824.---Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
PArarwtss—Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen.
PIIESII3I7:NT —Vice-Admiral his Grace the Duke of Northum-
berland, K.G., F.R.S.
CRATTImAN—Thos. Baring, Esq., M.P., F.R.S., V.P., Chair-
man of Lloyd's.
Dr r, tirr-CifAlßmAN—Thomas Chapman, Esq., F.R.S., V.P.,
Chairman of Lloyd's Registry of British and
Foreign Shipping Society.
APPEAL.
The Committee of Management have to state that, during
the past year, the Institution has incurred expenses amount-
ing to £6,258 ls. in ystablishing Life-boat stations on dif-
fertmt parts of the Coasts of Eng'and, Ireland, and Scotland.
The Institution has also expended on the repairs, stores,
alterations, and inspection of its numerous Life-bolts, Boat-
houses, and Tr ansporting-carriages, £3,032 19s. ; and £1,550
for exercising the Crews of its Life-boats—making altogether
a total of £1 1,441,
During ',:he past year the Life-boats of the Institution have
been in -.trumental in rescuing the Crews of the following
Wreolo.xl Vessels :
2chooner Ann Mitchell, of Montrose
Schooner Jane Roper, of Ulverstone
Brig Pallas, of Shields •
Ship Ann Mitchell, of Gfasgow
Smack John Bull, of Yarmouth
Schooner clatherine, of Newry
Barque Inian'ara, of Shields ..
A Barge of Teignmouth
Brig Corge and James, of London • •
Brie' Zephyr, of Whitby •• •• ••
Co'cie -Honour, of Cullercoats . • ••
F:•chooner Elizq, of North Shields ..
Barque Oberon, of Liverpool .• • •
?Brigantine Nancy, of Teignmouth
:Snack Wonder, of Teignmouth
Brig Scotia, of Sunderland
Sloop Three Brothers, of Goole .. • •
Sloop Charlotte, of Woodbridge ..
Brig Ann, of Blyth .. • • • •
Sloop Hope, of Dublin •• •• ••
Schooner Druid, of Aberystwyth ..
Barque Vermont, of Halifax, 'U.S. .. • •
Schooner William Keith, of Carnarvon
Brig Flying Fish, of Whitby
Smack Elizabeth Ann, of Lyme Regis ..
Steam Dredge, at Newhaven .. • •
Schooner Admiral Hood, of Rochester ..
Schooner Susan and Isabella, of Dundee ..
Schooner Rose, of Lynn .•
Prodroma, of stockton • •
!trig Eliza, of Middlesborough
Brigantine Freia, of Konigsberg ..
Brigantine Diana, of Fredrikshamn
"Brig Gloucester, of South Shields ..

.. 1

.. 6
.. 3

_
.. 5
.. 4
.. 11
.. 2
.. 8
.. 6
.. 3
.. 7
.. 15

.. 9
.. 2

.. 6
.. 5

Total ..

..210

For these and other Life-boat services the Institution has
Voted £9OB Bs. 4d. as re ards. It has also granted rewards
amounting to £203 4s. for saving 245 shipwrecked persons, by
shore-boats and other means, making a total of 455 persons
saved from a watery grave on the Coasts of the United
Kingdom.

During the present year (1861), the Life-boats of the Insti-
tution have also been instrumental in rescuing the Crews of
the following Vessels :-
-

Brig Lovely Nelly, of Seaham • • • • • • 6
Brigantine Nugget, of Bideford .. • • • • 5
Schooner Prospect, of Berwick
Sloop Thomas and Jane, of St. Dies
A Fishing-boat of Whitburn
Brig Arethusa, of Blyth •• •• •• •• 8
Schooner Dewi Wyn, of Portmadoe
Flat Cymraes, of Beaumaris .. 2
Schooner 'William, of Morecambe .. 5
Smack Gipsy, of Newry
Schooner Margaret Anne, of Preston .. 4
Brig New Draper, of Whitehaven 8
Schooner William, of Liverpool .. 5
Lug•ger Nimrod, of Castletown
Brig Providence, of Shields .. 8
Brig Mayflower, of Newcastle
Schooner Village Maid, of Fleetwood 4
Barque Guyana, of Glasgow .. • • .. 19
Brig Roman Empress, of Shields 10
Brig San Spirid one, of (-3alaxide 2
Schooner Voa dor du Vouga, of Vianna 8
French Brig La Jenne Marie Therese .. • • 6
Barque Perseverance, of Scarborough . • • • 5
Schooner Elizabeth, of Bridgewater .. 4
Ship Danube, of Belfast .. 17
Schooner Hortensia, of Hanover .. 4
Schooner Oregon, of Stonehaven ••.. 4
Brig St. Michel, of Marans•• 8
Spanish Barque Primera de Torreviega (saved ves-
sel and one of the crew) ..
Schooner Hurrell, of Penzance (saved vessel and
crew) . • • • • • • • • • • • . 4
Brig Anne, of Plymouth (saved vessel and crew) 8
Schooner Betsy, of Sunderland (saved vessel and
crew) .. • • • • • • • • • • .. 6
Barque Frederick, of Dublin .. • • ..
Barque Peace, of London .. • • • • .. 2
Lugger Saucy Lass, of Lowestoft 11
Schooner Fly, of Whitby (saved vessel and crew
of four hands) . • • • .. .. 4
Smack Adventure, of Harwich.. 10
Pilot cutter Whim, of Lowestoft .. 7
Barque Undaunted, of Aberdeen . • .. 11
Wrecked boat on Blackwater Bank, on the Irish
coast, saved one man .. • • • • ' • • • a
Schooner Skylark, of Folkestone • • • • • •
Brig Lively, of Clay, Norfolk .. • • • • • • -
Barque Robert Watson, of Sunderland • • • • 5
Schooner Auchincruive, of Grangemouth .. • • 6
Schooner Friends, of Lynn .
Schooner Eliza Anne, of Dubin; :: 5
Total
The public cannot but sympathise with the vigorous efforts
now being made by this Institution to save the lives of Ship-
wrecked Crews. Their help was never more needed than at
the present time, when, through the extraordinary exertions
the Society has made within the past few years, it has now
nearly One Hundred and Twenty Life-boats under its man-
agement, for the maintenance of which, in a state of thorough
efficiency, a large permanent annual income is absolutely
needed, it its humane mission is to be perpetuated.
Donations and Annual Su',scriptions will be thankfully re-
ceived by Messrs. Willis, Percival, and Co., 76, Lombard-
street ; Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand ; Messrs. 'ferries,
Farquhar, and Co., 16, St. Jame4's-street, London ; by a 1
the Bankers in the United Kingdom; and by the Secretary,
Richard Lewis, Esq., at the Office of the institution, 11,
John-street, Adelphi, London, W.C.
Payments may be made be Cheques or by Post-office Orders
(crossed), to Messrs. W Ills, Percival; and Co., or to the Secre-
tary.

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
v (PERFECTED AND EXHIBITED IN THE GREAT
EXHIBITION or 1851), is allowed by upwards of Two
Hundred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effective
invention in the curative treatment of HEItN I A.
The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects,
Is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the
body, while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the
Moe-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much case
and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn
during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had,' and the
truss, which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the cir-
cumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being
bent to the manufacturer,
Mr. Will TE, 228, Piccadilly.
A Single Truss, 16s.' 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage, is
.
A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, ls Bd.
An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6el. Postage, ls. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-
office, Piccadilly.
EW PATENT ELASTIC STOCKINGS,
/1 KNEE-CAPS, pia, for Varicose Veins and all cases of
Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are
porous, light in texture, end inexpensive, and are drawn on
like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s, CAL, 75. 6d., 10s., to 16s.
each. Postage 6d.
Joita WRITE, NottintuZor, 228,Ticoadilly.

DR. CURTIS' MEDICAL WORK, MANHOOD:

A. MEDICAL ESSAY ON SPERMATO RUG: x,
NERVOUS AND GENERATIVE DEBILITY, &c.

Just Published, the 150th thousand, with numerous plates,
in a sealed envelope, price Is., Sold by all Booksellers, and
sent post paid, by the Author, forl2 stamps,
MANITOOD: the CAUSE and CURE of PRE-
MATURE DECLINE IN MAN, with Plain Directions
for Perfect Restoration to Health and Vibour. By Dr. J. L.
CURTIS, 15, Alberntarle-street, Piccadilly, London.

CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTORY CHAVI'EII. on the Physiological
Structure and Functions of the Reproductive Organs.
CHAPTEIt. ll.—Causes of Spermatorrheca and ImpotenCe;
Early Vicious Indulgences; Dangers of Neglect.
CHAPTER I IT.—A Review of the various Disqualifications
Marriage ; whether resulting from Youthful Abuse, the
Follies of Maturity, the Effects of Climate, or Infection.
CHAPTERS IV. and V. on the modern Treatment of
Gonorrhoea and Syphilis.
The Book concludes with numerous vcried and interesting
aces, to which is added the Author's recipe of a preventive
I.otion„

REVIEW Or THE WOK.
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"The author has conferred a great boon by publishing this
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which produce decline in youth or more frequently premature
old age."—" Daily Telegraph," March 27, 1856.
" This work, which for twenty years has stood the test of
professional criticism and empirical hostility, treats in a plain
and sympathising manner on the various disqualifications
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