The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-27 00:00:00

Sums assured by Now Poli-

cies
__ 538,084 ... 556,709 ... 570,282

Annual Premium on New
Policies 22,603 ... 24,051 23,015
No. of Policies in Force 5,355 ... 5,738 6,255
Annual Income from Pre-

miums
Total Annual Income
Claims by Death (less sums
cross assured) 39,897 ... 56,380 ... 48,350
Accumulated Funds 159,055 ... 193,429 ... 232,479

"The accumulated capital is carefully invested in Go-
vernment, real, and other approved securities; the direc•
tors having long since discontinued the practice of advancing
money on personal securities.
" The mortality experienced during the twelvemonth
under review has been much less than that which the cal-
culations had atticipated. When it is borne in mind
that this society takes a large number of climate and die•
eased risks, it is highly satisfactory to see that the mor•
tality is not in excess of the general mortality of England
and Wales.

"Until the latter months of the past officislyear the
increase of the business in India had been uninterrupted ;
the horrible catastrophe of the recent mutinies and mur-
ders there have exposed many valuable lives to danger;
and although the society cannot fail to lose many of those
who are assured, it is consolatory to learn by most re-
cent intelligence received in this country, as appears by
the report of the Calcutta Ward, dated in September last,
that up to that time only eight claims had beenn-wades
amounting to 8,9001."
Sir T. PHILLIPS said the meeting ought not to, ape-
rate without returning their thanks to the Board of
Directors in India, for the manner in which they had
conducted the affairs of the society there, under very
difficult and trying circumstances. They had shown a
firmness and discretion in the discharge of their &titles
amid the almost paralysing influences that surrounded
them, which had contributed greatly to support and
strengthen the affairs of the society there, and -whick
could not be too highly praised. He accordingly moved
i that the thanks of the meeting be given to the Indi'
directors.

Dr. DUNLAP seconded the motion, which was then put
and carried unanimously. _ .

It was proposed and carried, without opposition, that
George Gun Hay, Riq., and Benjamin Phillips, EPlri P
F.R.S., the retiring directors, and J. S. Taylor, Escl.o
and Joseph Whitehouse, Esq., the retiring auditors, be
re-elected.

Mr. THOS. STEVENSON then moved a vote of thanks to
the A uditors, who he said had done their duty properly
and fairly to the society, by going so strictly and search•
ingly through the accounts as to render it almost
impossible that ariy portion of their funds could be
improperly dealt with or mismanaged.
Lieut.-Colonel TIY. • DOVETON having seconded the
motion, it was carried unanimously.
Mr. JOHN S. TAYLOR re tuned thanks on behalf of
himself and brother auditors, and expressed a hop*
that they would continue to merit the approbation of
he society by
,the same earnest discharge of their
duties.
Mr. T. COATEs moved that the thanks of the society
be given to the directors for the vigilance with which
they had watched over it affairs, and the almost
success that had attended their efforts. They ha unid
fdone
orm
nothing rashly, bat had acted so theastoinrcreneadsetrogiyp
prroo:
sperity of the society steadily and
gressive.
Mr. J. S. STREETER seconded the motion, and, in so
doing, observed that, though both officers and directors
had had a most arduous task during the past six month.,
be was glad to find that-the success of the past year had
been so considerable..
The motion having been put and carried, together
with a vote of thanks to the chairman,
Mr. B. PHILLIPS returned thanks for the directors
and himself, and assured the meeting that the Board
would always use its utmost exertions to maintain and
justify the confidence which the society had for so long
a period placed in them.
Mr. R. C. GRIFFITH proposed, and Mr. THOMAg
STEVENSON seconded a vote of thanks to the Secretary,
which was unanimously agreed to.

Mr. SINGER returned thanks.
A vote of thanks to the secretary in India concluded
the proceedings, and the meeting separated.

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THE WRECK OF' THE SCREW STEAMER DURHAM.--"A
further despatch received at Lloyd's mentions that this
vessel, already reported as having gone on shore near
Audiene, while on her voyage from Africa to London,
has entirely broken up ; and that the cargo is scattered
about, and very little of it expected to be saved.
THE WEATHER IN THE NORTH.—A sharp frost set is
on Wednesday evening, and costieued up to last night,
the ground being covered with hoar frost in the morning*
Snow fell for the first time on the Northumberland
coast on the day previous. Large flocks of wild: gees°
have passed over Yorkshire to the south during the last
few days.
THE VALUE OF AN ENGRAVED PLATlL—Yesterdayr
at a public sale of the productions of the fine arts, by
Mr. Lewis, at his auction-rooms, Fleet-street, the steel
plate of her Majesty Opening the Great Exhibition,
painted by H. C. Setons, engraved by Benn, and the
engraving of which cost 2,5001., sold at 511.
We (Scotsman) understand that Dr. Robert Lee has
received her Majesty's most gracious commands to pub.
lish the sermon preached by him before the Court in
Crathie Church in October last. The subject of the
discourse is, " The Care of the Body a Christian Duty,'
and we have no doubt that it will be found amply de-
serving of the honour which the royal hearer has mica
fit to confer upon it.
The Northumberland and Durham Distriet Bank did
not make the slightest communication yesterday to their
London agents. Up to Wednesday afternoon the dig.
honour of their draughts here does not seem to have
been generally known at Newcastle, and the offices
of the bank are understood to have been. kept
open as usual. The idea of any possible restora-
tion of the concern seems to be considered wholly
out of the question, and the prevalent opinion As
to the state of affairs that will be disclosed when-
ever a thorough investigation is made is very diacourar
ing. Apparently, however, no doubt need be enter-
tained as to the ultimate liquidation of all claims, many
wealthy persons being included in the proprietary.: .Still,
it seems that out of the total number of about 400 no
less than 112 are unmarried women and widows. Like
the Western of Scotland, the bank had been in difficul-
ties before, and bad received large aid from the• Bank of
England in 1847.
EXTRAORDINARY DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN.--
INQuEST.—An inquest was held yesterday at the Wel.
lington Arms, near the South-Western Railway Statios
on the body of Ann Boscawen, aged 19. The deceased,
who was the daughter of a coachman residing is
Chenies-mews, Bedford-square, had been in service as a
housemaid at the West-end, but bad left her place on
Saturday week without the knowledge of her family.
The same evening she took a bedroom at, the house of
Mrs. Turner, No. 2, Charlotte-street, Waterlon;!road,
and the nest evening went out, saying that she was
going to meet her husband. She returned • with a
gentleman who stayed the night, and on the following
Tuesday came again and took lodgings for himself and
the deceased. He left the next morning, andj,.e the
middle of the-day the.deceased complained of htadache.
The gentleman slept there three nights, On,SS-13",/
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for, when she died in his presence. The surgeon ,id
there was nothing in the medicine she had taken
which could have caused her death. The incineifi 9155
aturned, in order to learn the result of a post mar'
tern examination.
Yesterday morning a fire took place ill the Pr!'
mises belonging to Mr. G. Gallienne, a cutler, No'
Goswell-street. It commenced from some slik°,''t;
cause in the front shop, and rapidly extendedthe pariourffl, and was working its way up the stairs
fore the inmates could be aroused ; however, they
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managed to effect a safe retreat. The stock in trade fit;
destroyed, and the building partially consumed. I."‘
loss will fall on the Sun Fire-office, The aciPingit,
prerni.es, belonging to Mr. Eastniatres, are also sauc
damaged. A fire also took place on the premises-of, Dir,
G. Mill, bac .n-dryer, Plough-yard, Seething-lane, Towel
street, City, which nearly burnt the lofts out.
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GRAND FOOT-BALL MATCH BETWEEN TRIO TT/ S
SITIES OF CAMBRIDGE AND OXFORD.--TEE PBINOS Or
%VALES PRESENT.--A match was played ieitel-SlOl
(Thursday) at Eton CAlege between the ottLEtosis°ll,ll
the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford.' A1t1P.,°„73.
the weather was most unfavourable, it did not Pre'•
the match coming off. After a hard fight and 0010
txcelleot play on both sides, Cambridge won by Orb%
rouges to nothing. The Prince of Wales, despite to
rain, enjoyed the pleasure of witnessing the gam
sec )mpanied by General Buckley and Mr. Gibbs.
OBTAINING A SITUATION BY A FALSE CsanAcTlit.,
A young woman named Elizabeth Balls was chary;
yesterday, at Bow-street police-office, with using off'"
tbe
character to get an engagement in the service 19_0.
Countess of Malinesbury. Mr. Henry told the prisoner
she had rendered herself liable to a fine of
three months' imprisonment, but his worship reatana°'
her fur further investigation.