The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-01 00:00:00

DIRECTORS.

Lieut.-General the Right H. Lord James Hay, Chairman,
The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Bury.
Lieut.-Col. the Right Hon. Lord Arthur Hay.
Baron Gudin, Chateau Beaujon, Paris.
William Gladstone, Esq., (Messrs. Thomson Bonar and
Co.), Old Broad-street.
J. Fortescue Harrison, Esq., Cambridge-square, Hyde-
park.
Robert William Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street.
Alexander Miller, Esq., Ashford-house, Middlesex.
Atiorroas—(To be appointed at the first General Meeting).

(No. 20,136.)

of a minimum rate of interest. Should this arrangement,
which is regarded by the directors as an essential and indispens-
able condition, not be effected, the deposit of ss. per share will
be returned, less the expenses which shall have been incurrere sd.
Prospectuses, maps, and forms of application for sha,
upon terms therein stated, may be obtained at the Com-
pany's Offices, No. 8, Moorgate -street.

WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY NEXT,
THE FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
of the PHOTOGRA.PIIIC SOCIETY, at the Gallery cf the
Painters in Water Colours, 5, Pall-mall East. Admission one shil-
ling ; catalogue sixpence. Eveßing, from seven tin ten, sixpence.

MR. ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC,
BADEN, up the RHINE, and PARIS, is NOW OPEN
EVERY EVENING (except Saturday) at 8 o'clock.—Stalls, 38. ;
area, 2s. ; gallery, Is. Stalls can be secured at the box office,
Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, every day between eleven and four, with-
out any extra charge. The Morning Representations take place
every Tuesday and ..,aturday, at Three o'clock.

MR. W. S. WOODIN'S OLIO of ODDITIES,
with New Costumes and various Novelties, Tocal 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
been entirely redecorated.

ARGYLL ROOMS.-LAIIRENT'S CASINO,
Great Windmill-street, St. James's.—The above elegant
Rooms are now open every evening for the winter season, with
Laurent's celebrated Orchestra. Principal Cornet.a-Piston, M.
Boulcourt. The Proprietor begs to inform the public that this
fashionable place of resort hal been entirely redecorated during the
recess. Doors open at half-past eight, commence at nine. Admit,-
ion One Shilling.

DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM,
4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square.—Open (for Gentlemen
only) from 10 till 10, containing upwards of one thousand models
and preparations, illustrating every pail of the human frame in
oealth and disease, the race of men, Bcc: Lectures delivered at 12,
t, 4, and half-past 7, by Dr. 41 Surrois, F.R.G.S. ; and a new end
oighly-interesting series of Lectures is now in course of delivery
y Dr. Kelm at a quarter past 8 p.m. precisely. Admission, One
Shilling. Catalogues containing Lectures as delivered by Dr. Khan
(gratis).

GENERAL TOM THUMB HAS ARRIVED.
REGENT GALLERY, 69, Quadrant.

THREE LEVEES DAILY.

PARTICVLAR NOTlCE.—Ladies and families who can conveniently
attend the early morning Levees (from 11 till 1 o'clock) will incur
much less inconvenience from the crowd than by visiting the later
Levees.
Hours of Exhibition—from 11 till 1 ; 3 till 5 ; and 7 till 9 o'clock
Admi-sion to promenade, area, and gallery, ithout regard to awe.
Is.; Reserved Stalls, 2s. ; Children, Is. ; Drawing-room seats, 3s. ;
children, I s. 6d.

REAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
'Or ALTERATION OF TRAINS—JANUARY, 1857.
DOWN.—The 1.30 p.m. Train from Paddington will be continued
on to Reading.
The 6.15 p.m. Train from Paddington will be discontinued below
Reading.
The 4.10 p.m. Train from Reading to Hungerford he discon-
tinued, and a Train wil 'ewe Reading at 3.10 p.m., taking from the
2 p.m. Train from Paddington, instead of the 2.,!5 p.m. as beret--
We.
UP.—The 8.40 a.m. Train from Oxford will be discontinued bOween
Oxford and Reading. A Train for London will leave Reading at 11.30
a.m.
The 4 p.m. Train from Windsor will start at 3.55 p.m.

LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAIL-
WAY.-IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS in the UP TRAINS
-JANUARY, 1857.
The 9.15 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Trains ;fora Birmingham to London
will be united in one Train, ard be despatched from Birmingham at
9.30 a.m., arriving in London at 2.0 p.m.
The 8.0 a.m. Train from Stafford to London will leave at 8.30 a.m.
The 9.10 a.m. Train from Leamington to Coventry will leave at
9.35 a.m., and the 9.50 a.m. Return Train from Coventry to Leam-
ington will leave at 10.15 a.m.
The 10.15 a.m. Train from Peterborough to London will leave at
9.15 a.m , and cease calling at Elton.
The 11.30 a.m. Train from Northampton to BUsworth will leave
at 12.20 noon.
The 12.5 noon Train from Bletchley to Bedford will leave at 12.15
noon.
The 12.30 noon Train from Birmiugham to London will leave at
12.0 noon, arriving in London at 3.30 p.m.
The 12.20 noon Train from Leamington to Rugby will leave at
12.5 noon.
The 10.45 a.m. Train from Birmingham to Leamington will leave
at 10.30 a.m., arriving at Leamington 11.55 a m.
The 11.30 a.m. Train from Rugby to Leamington will leave at
11.15 a.m.
The 9.30 a.m. Train from Stafford to Rugby, and the 3 .30 p.m.
Return Train from Rugby to St :fiord, will be discontinu-d.
The 8.15 a.m. Third Class Train from BL iningham to London will
leave at 8.0 a.m.
The 8.35 a.m Train from Leamington to Coventry will leave at
8.15 a.m.
A Mixed Train (First and Second Class) will leave Birmingham
for London at 2.45 p.m. By order.
General Manager's Office, Easton Station, December, 1856.

AN ARCHITFCT and SURVEYOR, in
practice in ti e City, Offers his Services to Noblemen, Estate
Owners and Capiteiists, 1n all matters relating to the management
wkether .or buildin-• purpo.es or othervris.. Aso
ofto estates,gentle &c.,men, members o: land and building societies, and others
contemplating builditil, alterations, or repairs, to whom every kind
of assistance and adv,ce is afforded. Societies also find this a
ready means of having plan, &c., prep .red for and put on skins and
documents, and other pre:essional assistance ; and architects, sur-
veyors, builders, estate agents, and the profession generally, in the
preparation of designs, working drawings, specifications, and super •
intendence ; surveys of estates, pa, fishes, &c., and other kinds
of assistance. Every commission executed w:th integrity and
dispatch, and all transactions strictly confidential. Remuneration
upon the most moderate scale.— Address Architectus Deacons, Nee s
Rooms, 54. Leadenhall-street. —A prospectus will be forwarded upon
appllcation, and receipt of three stamps.

INVESTMENTS in BRITISH MINES.—FuII
particulars of the most important Dividend and Progressive
Mines will be found in the Fourth Edition of BRITISH MINES
CONSIDERED AS AN INVESTMENT, recently published by J,
H. muttemisoN", Esq.. F.G.5.,F.5.5., price 3s. 6d.; by pc-it. 4s.
Mr. MURCHISON also publishes a QUARTERLY REVIEW of
BRITISH MINING, giving the position and prospects of the Mines
at the end of each quarter, the dividends paid, & c.
The Review for the quarter ending 30th Sept. last contains a Map
of the Bassett district, price Is.
" The book will be found extremely valnable."—Observer.
"A valuable little book."—Globe
" A valuable guide to investors."—Herapath.
"A useful little volume."—Morning Herald.
"Of great value to capitalists."—Sunderland Times.
" Parties requiring information on mining Investments will find no
better and safer instructor than 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 those who wish to invest capital in British Mines, this work
is of the first importance."—Welshman.
"This work enables the capitalist to invest on sound principles; it
is;. In truth, an excellent guide."—Plymouth Journal.
Ci4ples of the above publications can be obtained at Mr. Murchison's
<Aloes, 117, Bishopsgate-street Within, London ; and reliable infor-
mation and advice will be given at any time to those who may re-
quire It.

CAINCER HOSPITAL, London and West
Br •Mapton.—Secretary's Office, 167, Piccadilly.—This Institu-
tion has bk,en established exclusively for the treatment of the poor
afflicted with' cancerous diseases. Out-door patients to attend at 167,
Piccadiily, on Tuesdays, at 2 o'clock. In-door patients are admitted
at the Bromp ton Establishment, for one month, and for a longer
period if rea= nendesl by the medical officers. The number of per-
sons under treat went as in or out-door patients have averaged for
the last three yea rs about 400 cases each year. Since the foundation
of this Hospital in 1951, 1,799 poor persons, suffering under every
form of this dreadfal malady, have received the benefits of this
Charity. A Weekly Board manage its affairs, and every informa-
tion connected with the Institution may be obtained on application
to the Secretary. Contributions to enable the Committee to continue
this great work of benevolence are urgently solicited, and may be
paid to William Loxriam Farrar, Esq., the Treasurer, 66, Lincoln's-
inn-tlelds ; Messrs. Contts and Co., Strand ; and at the Secretary's
Offices, 167, Piccadilly.
By order.
W. J. COCKERILL, Secretary.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road.
Patron--The QUEEN.—Founded 1828.
The sick poor are admitted on their own application alone; no re-
commendation is required.
During the past month the following number received the benefits
of this Charity, either as out or in-door patients, on their person:o
application :
Week ending 7th November ...... 2,154
Ditto 14th November.. •• .. 2,043
• Ditto 21st November 1,972
Ditto 28th November ...• .. 2,309
29th and 30th November • ...... 269
Total in November ...... 8,747
of which _2,775 were new cases, the remainder (still under treat•
ment) ha .g been admitted previously.
The de,•Ky of all denominations have unlimited access to the
patients.
Heavy exi.Ne:Lses are inevitably incurred in affording such exten-
sive relief. T.llO Committee, therefore, earnestly entreat the aid of
the public.
The managen. Tut of the Hospital is loft bends of 30 Goveiaors,
yearly elected fr the generel list subscribers, at the Annual
General Meeting In January. A Board is held every Thursday, at
o'clock (Rev. J.
when any B. Owen, Chairman), to conduct the business,
Bubscribe_r• may attend, if so disposed, the Board being at
all times desirous of irOeeiving suggestions or giving explanation.
The Hospital is not ..•ndowed, but Is wholly dependent on volun-
tary contributions an d lcgo cies, which are received by the Treasurer,
John Alasterman, Es. q., ALP, Nicholas-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts
and Co. ; Drummond and Co.: Berries and Co. ; hansom and Co. ;
l'rescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Glyn and Co. ;
Jones Loyd and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Denison and Co. ; Williams.
Deacon, and Co. ; O verend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Ber-
ners-street ; Masteia lan and Co.; and at the Hospital.
Clothing for the destitute patients will be thankfolly received.
By or 'der. J. B. OWEN, M.A., Chairman.