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

LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, APIIIL 4, 1857.

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LONDON, HARWICH, and CONTINENTA
SITE AM-PACKET COMPANY (Limited).
LorgliON to ItO PTERD Or in TWELVE HOURS by the NEW
ROUTE to the Continent, formitrz the connecting link'between the
Dutch Rhenish and the Fast,rn Counties Railways.
The Ste4mers of this Company will commence running between
HAWWICII and ROTTERDAM, with passengers ani goads, on
SATURDAY, April 95.
For further particulars as to freight, &c , apply at the Company's
offices. 44, Moor ate-street (E.C.) ; of Oliver Johti Williams, Esq.,
Harwich; and of H. P. Maples, shipping agent to the Company, 4,
Arthur-street East (E.C.)

BANK OF DEPOSIT,
No. 3, PALL-MALL EAST, LONDON.

Established A.D. 1844.
Parties desirous of INVESTING MONEY are requested to
xamine tho plan of the Bank of Deposit.
Prospectuses and Forms tor Opening Accounts sent free on appli-
Ation.

PETER MORRISON, Managing Director.

STATE FIRE: ,-INSURANCE,
No. 3, Pall-mall East, London, S.W.
' Incorporated by Act of Parliament.
Capital 500,0001., with power to increase to 2,000,0001.
Every description of Fire Insurance accepted at moderate rates.
Existing Policies falling due at the ;ast Quarter Day may bo
transferred to this Company free of charge, beyond the premium and
iuty. ' • •
Claims settled with promptitude and liberality.
PETER MORRISON, Managing Director.

I.4EGA.L and GENERAL LIFE ASStRANCE
SOCIETY, No. 10, Fleet-street, London,
3n Arm,

Notice is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of thii -Society will be held at the Office, No. 10, Fleet-street, on
Tunsnex; the 21st day of April inst., at one o'clock precisely, when
the vacancies then to be created b'y four Directors and two Auditors
going out of office by rotation will be fined up:
The Directors and Auditors going out by rotation are eligible for
immediate re-election.
_ _

By order of the Board.
JOHN NETTLETON, Secretary.

I.4EGAL and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY, No. 10, Fleet-street, London.

3D Apan„ 1857.

Notibe is hereby given, that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING of this Society will be held at the Office, No. 10, Fleet-
street,'on TUESDAY, the 21st day of April /mt., at half-past one-
o'clock precisely, for the purpose of declaring the amount of profit to
be .et apart out of the Assurance Fund, intrespect of the fire years
ending with the 31st December, IS 56.
By ord, of theilcsrd; ^
'JOHN /tET rr,Tol,.T, Secretary.

NTORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE
SOCIETY.

The business of the Cornnany exceeds 64,000,0001., and, owing to
he liberality with which its engagements have been performed, is
rapidly increasing. The Duty paid to Government for the year
1855 was 75,1301., and the Amount Insured ou Farming Stock
9,652,715 d. _ _

Returns of THREE-FIFTHS of the PROFITS are periodically
made to Parties insuring, who have thus from time to time received
sums amounting in the aggregate to 400,000/.
The Rates of Premium are in no case higher than those charged by
the other principal offices making no return to their insurers.
For Prospectuses apply to the Society's Offices, Surrey-street
Norwich, and 6, Crescent, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London.

ESTABLFITIED 1841.

AirrEDICAL, INVALID, AND GENERAL
LIFE- OFFICE, 25, Pall-mall, London.

Empowered by special Act of Parliament.
At the Fifteenth Annual Meeting, held on 27th November,
856, it was shown that on the 30th June last
'Dia ;lumber of Policies in force was
•• 5,738
The amount insured wa5..... •••• .. • • 2,752,197/. 7s. 2d.
The annual Income was •• •• • • ...... 118,557/. 16s. 2d.

Two Bonuses have been declared (in 1848 and 1853), adding nearly
2 per cent. per annum on the average to sums assured, and by which
a Policy of 1,0001. issued in 1842 on a healthy life is now increased t•
1,2651.
',knee the last Division of Profits in 1853 the accumulated fund
have increased by more than 105,0001. offering considerable advan:i
tages to present assurers.
Profits divided every five years—next division in 1855.
The Society, since its establishment, has paid claims on 651 Policies,
assuring '254,008/.
Assurances are effected at home or abroad on healthy lives, at as
moderate rates as the most recent data will allow.
Indian Assurances at very moderate rates, abd great facilities
given to assurers.
ffnvalid lives assured on scientifically constructed tables.
Policies issued free of Stamp duty, cad every other charge but the
Premiums. .

Agents wanted for vacant places.
Prospectuses, Forms of Proposals, and every other informagon,
may be obtained of the Secretary, at the Chief Office, or on applica-
tion to any of the Society's Agents in the country.
C. DOUGLAS SINGER, Secretary.

BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY is, supplied by
the Trade to Private Families, in every neighbourhood. In
capsuled bottles. in any quantity down to the single bottle. Excise
regulations prevent the sale from the DLMTILLERY, 7, SMITI-I-
-r; ELI) BARS, ST. JOHN-STREET, in any less quantity than two
gallons.

ALDERSHOT CAMP.—SUPPLY of FIRE-
WOOD for TIM TROOPS.
War-Office, Pall-mall, Ist April, 1857.
The Barrack Masters at the Camp of Aldershot, and at the Win-
chester Barracks will receive proposals from such persons as may be
disposed to enter into an engagement for the performance of the ser-
vice above mentioned, from the date of the acceptance of the pro-
posal to 31st March, 1858. Particulars, and forms of the proposals
may be had upon application at the Barrack Master's Offices. Each
proposal must be sealed up and handed to the Barrack Master on or
before Saturday, the 18th April, 1857.
No proposal will be attended to which is not made on one of the
forms to be had from the above Barrack Masters.
Perso,s proposing to tender on this occasion must make the Bar-
rack Masters acquainted with their names and places of abode, and
furnish any information that may be called for by him as to their
eligibility to perfornl We contract; and it is to be clearly understood
that a power is reserved to accept or reject either of the tenders
without assigning any reason, or entering into any correspondence
on the subject.

Ey o•der.

LAISTOW &VICTORIA DOCK MISSION.
it The prayers and offerings of Churchmen are solicited in aid
r,c an effort to supply the urgent spiritual wants of a newly popu-
lated district around the Victoria Docks.
Within the last few years the formation of a portion of these Docks
and other caus.s have added a population of about 4,000 souls to tile
spiritual charge of the Incumbent of St. Mary's. Plaistow. A new
town has been commenced on a low and marshy tract of ground ad-
joining the river Thames, totally undrained, and intersected by
stagnant ditches. In a few more years itis probable that this district
will rival Poplar, Shadwell, Ratcliffe, or St. George's in the number
and habits of its population.
It is proposed at once to send clergymen to labour amongst these
newly-congregated mas,es, and to increase their staff as circum-
stances may render necessary. Another generation must not be
left to repair the neglect of the present. The object of the appeal is
not to apply a palliative of an all but hopeless evil, but to find the
means of its prevention, to preach Christ's Gospel to every mall,
woman, and child in the district, to endeavour to bring all within
the fold of our National Church, to instruct them according to her
formularies, and to preserve them in the communion of her faith
and warship.
Ragged czchools have been tried elsewhere with success. Why
not try Ragged Churches in School-rooms? We propose, therefore,
in the first instance, to have SHORT SERVICES FROM THE PRAYER
Book in our Schools, adapted to the capacities of the untaught poor
with lectures on popular subjects, musical and other entertainments.
The Lord Bishop of London has given his cordial sanction to the
work, and has undertaken, at the earnest solicitation of the promot-
ers of the mission, to select the clergy, when funds are provided.
To aid us in our difficult task special don itions are required for
the necessary outlay for Missionary Stations, Schools, &c. ; and also
regular subscribers, to enable us to support an adequate staff of
teachers, clerical and lay.
It is intended at an early date to submit the scheme to a general
meeting.
Further particulars will be given by the Rev. R. W. B. Marsh,
Incumbent of St. Mary's, Plaistow ; Antonio Brady, Esq., Mary-
land Point, Stratford, Essex, Treasurer; or the Rev. Alfred W.
Mason, Stratford-green, by whom donations or subscriptions Co five
years will be thankfully received; or at the Bank of Coutts and Co.,
59, Strand; or Messrs. Dims4ale and Co., 50, Cornhill, to the ac-
count of the Plaistow and Victoria Dock Mission.

PUBL CATIONS.

NEW NOVEL BY MRS. STEWA.P.P.
Now ready at all the libraries, in 3 vols.,
YAM" AR GUERITE'S LEGACY.
y Mrs. T. F. STEWARD.
" Mrs: Steward's novel, • Marguerite's Legacy,' is a clever and
skilful composition—a well-constructed and well-told tale."—SPec-
tator.
" We feel perfect confidence in assuring our readers that they will
not be disappointed in Marguerite's Legacy.' Mrs. Steward has a
dramatic style In relating the Incidents of ber story which brings
them before the reader with wonderful distinctness."—John Bull.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, successors Henry Colburn.

Naval and Military tritelligetwe.

The Nile, 91, screw ship, Captain Mundy, 19
days from St. Thomas's. to Spithead, and on her
way to Plymouth to be paid off, put into Portland
roads- on. the 2d inst., and anchored inside the
breakwater. She left Spithead at three p.m. on
the lat, and anchored. at Portland at noon on the
following- day.
The Royal Sovereign, 131, i 3 to be launched on
the 25th of this. month.

The Bacchante, 50, is up in frame in Portsmouth
dock-yard, and getting on fast.
The Assistance, new iron steam troopship; got
steam up to try hermachinery on Thursday in the
steam basiti at Portsmouth.

The Adventure iron steam troopship was un-
docked on Thursday, and gave place to the Furious,
6, paddle frigate, Captain Osborne, to have a con-
,lenser fitted.

The Nimrod, 6, 350-borse polVer, Commander
Roderick Dew, left Spithead yesterday afternoon
for Plymouth and China. She awaits orders at
Plymouth.
Himalaya, 6, iron screw troop frigate, Com-
mander William H. Haswell, arrived at Spithead
on Friday, from -.Southampton. She came into
harbour this morning, and will come alongside the
dockyard jetty on Monday to embark the 90th,
unless any 'Admiralty alterations should take place.
Transit, 6, iron screw troop frigate, Commander
E. Chambers, is already alongside the Portsmouth
jetty, embarking 'an immense quantity of medical
stores and necessaries for China. She will receive
on boardi we believe, on Monday next, the ,medical
staff corps, some artillery, and sappers and miners.
Nimrod, 6, screw despatch gun vessel, Com-
mander Roderick Dew, sailed yesterday afternoon
from Portsmouth for Plymouth, at which port she
will await latest orders for China.
_ _

Melville, old 74, Converted to a hospital receiv-
ing ship, Commander H. Trollope, has been masted
in tile fitting basin, and every exertion is being
o screw, CaptAin Henry.
mad%to,-,ctolpLe_errateihtebrii,fof sea.,
Caldwell, hauled off to the VietoriTes hulk, Ports-
mouth, yesterday morning, under the supposition
that the Himalaya was to come alongside the
jetty. This arrangement was.subsequently altered,
and the Duke was again warped alongside the
shears jetty. She will pay off to-mc,rrow.-
The following officers and men will sail to-morrow :
—Lieut.-Camel Goodwyne, Major W. H. Mere-
dith, Brevet Major C. P. Bertram, Captain A. S.
Lowry, Captain S. Peddie, Lieutenants 0. H.
Wanell, R. Packe, S. Q. Palmer, A. B. Blanchard ;
Ensign C; M.'Reyne, Paymaster A. E; Grant, Sur-
geon. S. Leitch, Adjutant J. King, being a' total of
13 officers, 247 men, 1 bandmaster, 2 officers'
wives, 4 officers'. children, 2 female servants, 16
soldiers' wives, 25 soldiers' children ; also as pas-
sengers, 2 officers' servants.
Cormorant, 6, screw despatch gun vessel, Com-
mander Thomas Saumarez, hauled out of Ports-
mouth dock yesterday afternoon, and will complete
for service in China. _ _

Cumberland, 70, is still in No. 3 dry dock, Sheer-
ness. Every possible exertion is being made by the
dockyard authorities to get her ready for a flag ship
for South America. Captain Dickson is hourly
expected here to hoist his flag on board of her.
Cuckoo, 3, paddle, Lieut. Commander Augustus
Murray, left Sheerness yesterday morning early for
Woolwich, having supernumerary stokers, &c., on
hoard, fur the gun boats there,' fitting out for
China. _ _

Terror, floating battery, is still cruising about at
the Big rore. She broke down the other day, but
is now under steam making various experiments ;
so we conclude the defeots have been made good
out there.

Otter, 3, paddle, Lieut. Commander Simpson, is
also out with the Terror, to render assistance if
required.
Renown, 90, screw, is under the new boiler
shears at Sheerness, taking in her machinery.
Her four boilers are also alongside, each weighing
21 tons.

The Firm, Drake, and Janus, screw gunboats,
fitting out at Portsmouth, are nearly ready for the
China service. _ .

The Norman Morrison is hourly expected at
Portsmouth to embark a part of the 41st Foot for
Jamaica. Three companies of the same regiment
embarked yesterday afternoon on board the Wil-
liam Hammond for the same destination.
The Lords of the Admiralty, in consideration of
the long and faithful services' of Colonel Brown,
Commandant of the Royal Marine garrison at
Woolwich, have conferred on him the good service
pension of 1501. per annum.
Two mounted troops of the Military Field Train
which left Dublin on Tuesday last arrived at Wool-
wich yestorday morning. They consist of Captain
M`Donald, in command, Lieutenant Davidson
Lieutenant Devigne, Ensign Bodkin, and 91 non-
commissioned officers and privates, under orders for
China. A second division of the Corps, consisting
of two other troops, with the official staff, is under
orders to leave the Curragh for Woolwich on Tues-
day next.
The Hon.' Frederick W. Grey, Rear-Admiral of
the Blue, late Captain of the Endymion, went
down to Woolwich yesterday morning, and hoisted
his flag on board the'Commodore's ship Fisgard on
his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Cape
of Good Hope station.
Her Majesty's screw steam vessel Buffalo, Second-
Master Jones in command, arrived at Woolwich
yesterday morning laden with dockyard stores from
Devonport.
The screw steamship James Watt, 91, Captain
T. Y. Anson, from Lisbon, arrived on Thursday
evening at Plymouth, where her crew will probably
be paid off.
Yesterday the 7th company of Royal Engineers,
under the command of Capt. R. Warren and Lieu-
tenant D. G. W. Moncrieff, RE., arrived at their
head-quarters Brompton Barracks, Chatham, from
Plymouth, where they were stationed for some
time, for the purpose of performing the various en-
gineering operations required by Government.
.The
23d company of Royal Engineers, under the com-
mand of Capt. A. R. Clarke, will embark on board
the Admiral for Hong Kong.
The E troop of the 3d Dragoon Guards, under
the command of Capt. E. H. Turton and Cornet
R. 'Norwood, left Chatham yesterday for Canter-
bury.
The following appointments were made yesterday after-
noon at the Admiralty :
Captain the Hon. J. R. Drummond, to be Aide-de-
Camp to the Queen.
Captain W. R. Mends, to the Hastings, for Coast
Guard Service.
Lieutenant Max well Fox, to the Hogue.
Paymaster Harrington R. Jones. E.g., to be Seere-
, tary to Rear-Admiral the Hon. Sir F. Grey.