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London, England, 1861-03-25 00:00:00

CONTRACT FOR OILS AND SOFT SOAP.
Department of the Storekeeper-General
of the Navy,
Somerset-place, 23d March, 1861.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the
OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED
INGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, DO
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That on TUESDAY, the
16th April next, at Two o'clock, they will be ready to treat
With such Persons as may be willing to CONT RACT for
supplying her Majesty's several Dockyards with
LINSEED OIL, GALLIPOLI OIL, SPERMACETI OIL,
NEATSFOOT OIL, and SOFT SOAP.
Distributions of the Articles, a sample of the Soft Soap,
and forms of the Tenders may be seen at the said office.
No tender will be received after Two o'clock on the day of
treaty, nor will any be noticed unles the party attends, or an
agent for him duly authorised in writing.
Every tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words
"Tender for ' " and must also be delivered
at Somerset-place, accompanied by a letter signed by two re-
sponsible persons, engaging to become bound with the person
tendering, in the sum of £25 per cent. on the value for the
due perfoimance of each of the Contracts for Linseed Oil and
Gallipoli Oil, and by one responsible person in the sum of
per cent. on the value for each of the other Contracts.

GOVEUNMENT•OFFICIALS-REDUCTION IN SCALE

OF PREMIUMS.
THE EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY
ISSUES POLICIES of GUARANTEE, at reduced
rates, for Officials in or under the Treasury, Customs, Inland
Revenue, Board of Trade, Poor-law Board, Admiralty, and
other public departments, and for bank and railway clerks
and persons in commercial employments.
Further reductions on the combination of life assurance
With guarantee. Annuities granted on favourable terms.
Forms and every information may be obtained at the Chief
Office, Yo. 2, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.

A.D. 1120.

LOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First)
FOR SEA, FIRE, LIFE, AND ANNUITIES,
Offices, Royal Exchange, London.
Branch Office, 29, Pall-mall.
OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq., Governor.
GEORGE PEARKES BARCLAY, Esq., Sub-Governor.
Sir JouN WILLIAM LUBBOCK, Bait, Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS.
Henry Bainbridge, Esq. The Right Hon. the Earl o
John Garratt Cattley, Esq. Leven and Melville.
Edwd. Maxwell Daniell, Esq. Chas. Jfio. Manning, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq. Sir Jno. Henry Pelly, Bart.
Thomas Dent, Esq. Hon. Jose. W. Percy.
.&lexande. Druce, Esq. Alexander P. Prevost, Esq.
Frekik. Jos. Edlmann, Esq. Regnld. F. Remington, Esq.
Charles Farquharson, Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq.
h_brersdale W. Grenfell, Esq. William Soltau, Esq.
Lobt. Amadeus Heath, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq., M.P.
WEa. Tetlow Hibbert, Esq.: William Wallace, Esq.
Stewart Hodgson, Esq. Chas. Baring Young, Req.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Medical Referee, SAMUEL SOLLY, Esq., F.R.S.
_NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of
FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at I,ady-day will expire
on 9th April.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected with this
Corporation on advantageous terms.
In the Life Department, assurances are granted with par-
ticipation in Profits, or, at lower Premiums, without such
participation.
The Reversionary Bonus on British Policies has averaged
tearly 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 Assured—
Liberal participation in Profits—with exemption from
the liabilities of partnership.
A rate of Bonus equal to the average returns of Mutual
Societies—with the guarantee of a large invested Capital
Stock.
The advantages of modern practice,—with the security,
of an Office whose resources have been tested by the ex-
perience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HALF.
The Corporation have always allowed the Assured to serve
in the Militia, Yeomanry, or Volunteer Corps within the
United Kingdom, free of charge.
ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.

ROBT. P. STEELE, Secretary.

EPPS'S C 0 C 0 A.
The delicious aroma, grateful smoothness, and invigo-
rating power of this preparation have procured its general
adoption as
A MOST DESIRABLE BREAKFAST BEVERAGE.
Bold in }lb., 41b., and 11b. packets, at Is. 6d. per lb., by Grocers
Each packet is labelled.
JAMES EPPS, Homoeopathic Chemist, LONDON.

GIVEN AWAY TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.
lIENRY SMITH. M.D., of the University of
Sufferers,a,
FREE has just
EDITION published,
of' forhis thvaluablee benefit
work, of NervousTHE
a
WARNING VOICE TO YOUNG MEN (120 pages). A
Medical work on the cure of Nervous Debility, -Loss of
Memory, Dimness of Sight, Lassitude, Indigestion, Dislike
to Society, Spermatorrhcea, Local Weakness, Muscular Re-
laxation, Languor, Listlessness, Depression, &C., which, if
neglected, result in consumption, insanity, and premature
death ; with plain directions for perfect restoration to health
and vigour. The book will be sent, post free, secure from ob
sex-ration, to any address, on receipt of a directed envelope
and two stamps. Address, HENRY SMITH, M.D. 8, Burton-
Crescent, Tavistock-square, London, W.C.

DR. BUCHAN'S DOMESTIC MEDICINES,
known throughout the world, for the cure of every
disease.
VEGETABLE SKIN OINTMENT, for all skin eruptions,
deep-seated ulcers, sores, boils, &c. ls. lid. and 2s. 9d.
PATENT SUGAR-COATED VEGETABLE PILLS, for
IreMatingg the bowels, and purifying the blood. ls. lid., 2s.
6d., and lls.
CONCENTRATED VEGETABLE ESSENCE, for re-
invigorating the nervous and muscular system, from all
causes in early youth, causing. chronic and spasmodic stric-
ture, renal pains, weakness of the bladder,retention and non
retention, diseases of the kidneys, nervous debility, and all
female complaints, enriching and increasing every vital fluid.
48. , 115., or four quantities in one, 335. -Physician's ad-
Vice free on application, and "Buchan's Guide for Patients,"
one stamp. Sold by Buchan and CO., 22, Newman-street,
`Jr-ford-street. London, W., and medicines forwarded on re-
, eeipt of post-office order. To be had of all chemists.

SPECTACLES.-SIGHT AND HEARING.-
, DEAFNESS.—A newly-invented instrument for ex-
Yetne cases of deafness, called the SOUND MAGNIFIER,
Organic Vibrator, and Invisible Voice Conductor. It fits so
into the ear as not to be in the les st perceptible ; the unp lea-
taut sensation of singing noises in the head is entirely re-
thoved. It affords instant relief to deaf persons, and enables
them to hear distinctly at Church and at public assemblies.
Every other kind of hearing instruments. Messrs. SOLO-
KONS have invented spectacle lenses of the greatest trans-
parent power. The valuable advantage derived from their
Invention is, that vision becomes preserved and strengthened ;
'Very aged persons are enabled to employ their sight at the
less
Most minute occupation, can see with these lenses of a much
magnifying power, and they do not require the frequent
changes to the dangerous effects of further powerful assist-
Rot ee.--39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly, opposite the York
el.

TELESCOPES, Opera, Race-course, Field, and
general Out-door Day and Night Perspective Glasses,
'Very small, for the waistcoat pocket, each containing 12 and
18 lenses, constructed of German glass. Will show distinctly
a person to know him at two-and-a-half and three miles, and
an object from 8 to 10 miles distant. Her Majesty's Coast
Guard are making use of them as day and night glasses in
preference to all others; they are also preferred for deer-
stalking by sportsmen, gentlemen, and gamekeepers. Tele-
scopes, 3i inches long, by which a I)erson may be clearly seen
and known at 3 miles, and an object at 12 to 14 miles' die
tame; and with an extra astronomical eye-piece Jupiter's
moons, Saturn's rings, and the double stars are distinctly
seen ; they are in endless variety, of larger and all sizes, with
increasing powers, and are secured by her Majesty's Royal
letters patent. --Messrs. S. and B. SOLOMONS, Opticians. 39,
Albemarle-street, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel, W.

MAGIC LANTERNS and DISSOLVING
VIEWS lent out, and sent into the country, with the
option to purchase. Messrs. S. &B. SOLOMONS' Improved
Phantasmagoria Lanterns having lenses of pure German
Glass, and being arranged with Solomons' beautiful light,
Which surpasses any other for its simplicity and brilliancy,
a clear disc is obtained 20 feet diameter, hitherto unattained.
Slides in great variety. They also beg to introduce their
new Instrument, which is one of the most amusing and in-
structive ever brought out. It illustrates the motion of the
Planets, Armstrong's shot, and many wonderful effects, price
259. Also, the improved Life-boat Barometer, by Admiral
Fitzroy; it needs no comment upon its superiority, and is
tow arranged by them for the use of the public. Price £4 45.
Scientific Instrument Makers, 39, Albemarle-street, Picca-
dilly, W.

,AIfEDICAL CONSULTATIONS.
, Dr. LA'MERT, Licentiate of the Royal College of
'BYBiCians, Edinburgh; Member of the Royal College of
Surgeons. England, L.R.S.A., &c., may be Confidentially
CONSULTED on the Functional Derangements of the
Nervous and Reproductive System, daily at his residence,

37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON.
Dr. La'Mert is the only qualified practitioner on the Medi-
cal Register who, for 20 years, has exclusively devoted his
attention to the treatment of those physicalinfirmities which
militate against the happiness of Married Life, or prevent
the contraction of engagements which constitute the most
Cherished objects of existence.
Dr. La'Mert's Treatise on " Self -preservation." published
by Mann, bookseller, 39, Cornhi:l, price ls., post free for 13,
or sealed, for 20 stamps, contains much useful information
regarding the moral, social, and physical obligations of mar-
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manhood, when lost or impaired by pernicious habits or
p
ageet,zerstaed The work will be found totally free from those ex-
and alarming statements contained in the host of
ssing 2eetendt medical publications by unqualified persons, pro-
o treat on these important subjects.
At home from 10
m 10 till 3 and from 6 till 8.
Dr. L.
21st March, at Ss may be' consulted in GLASGOW until the
sebank-terrace, St. George's-road.

"The temporary relief
rained by means of purgative
medicines is purchased htlld A the perpetuating the .21.7 high
'rice of the aggravation
sease. —HENRY, M.D.
NO MORE PILLS OItIAT
OTHER PHYSIC
N
FOR CONSTIPATION, INDIGESTION (DYSPEPSIA PALPI-
TATION,
NERVOUS, BILIOUS, AN
DEBILITY, DROPSY, EPILEPSY LITER COMPLAINTS,
_Y: PARALYSIS, COUGH,
ASTHMA, CONSUMPTION, 2uN ITIS, SORE THROAT,
RESTOR-
PETERS.
Du BARRY'S delicious Hp
Th-G REVALENTA ARABICA. FOOD,,a
HEALTH
niccih, at a
Medicine, and
few pence per day, saves fifty times its cost in
tures without purg,ing or any of the
by 1 laces, and ruinous expenses incurred by medicine 'cod miliov3err•
oil, or visits to distant climates.
Certificate No. 36,418.—We find it the safest remedy, An_r-
drew Ure, M.D., F.R.S. ; Dr. Harvey; Dr. Wurzer ; Dr. Sho
land ; Dr. Campbell.
We extract a few out of 56,000 cures :
of fifty yea s Andiscribable
Cure No. 1,771. Lord Stuart de Decks of many ears,
dyspepsia. Cure No. 49,832.
agony from dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipa_
tion, flatulency, spasms, sickness, and vomiting, Maria Joly,
of Lynn, Norfolk. Cure No. 47,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs,
of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits,
and nervous fancies. Cure No. 54,816. The Rev. James T.
Campbell, Syderetone Rectory, near Fakenham, Norfolk of
Indigesti^n and liver complaints. Cure No. 56,814. Mr. Samuel
Laxton ,Leicester, of two years' diarrhoea. Cure So. 180. Mr.
W. Reeves, 181, Fleet-street, London, of 25 years' nervous-
ness, ccnstipation, indigestion, and debility. Care No. 4,028:
F'ig'ht years' dyspepsia, nervousness, debility, with cramps,
!Plums, and nausea, Rev. John W. Flavel, Ridling-ton Rec-
tory, Norfolk. Cure No. 3,906. Thirteen years' cough, indi-
gestion, and general debility, James Porter, Athol-street,
Perth. Cure No. 58,314. Miss Elizabeth Yeoman, Gateacre,
near Liverpool, of ten years' dyspepsia, and all the horrors of
nervous irritability. Cure No. 46,270. Mr. James Roberts,
timber merchant of Frimley, Surrey, of 30 years' diseased
lungs, spitting of blood, liver derangement, partial deafness.
ferriziiltaor testimonials from 56,000 patients who can be re-
The Food is sold in canisters, 11b. 25. 9d 21b, 4s. 6d 191 b
228, 241 b. 40s. ; super-refined quality, 51b. 225„ 101 b. 335. The
Volbsilolffi2lceb., and 211 b. canisters carriage free on receipt of
'duet order by Barry Du Barry and Co., 77, Regent-
.....ll -,-don ; Fortnum, Mason, and Co 182, Piccadilly,
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and 150, Oxford-esttreet ; 330 and 452, Strand ; 49 and 60,
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