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ONDON and WINDSOR RAILWAY:—
A Offices, 62, Moorgate•street, London, April 28, 1845.
The Applications for S'utres in this Company being upwards of
200,000, the Provisional Committee have been compelled to delay the
allotthent, in order to make the necessary inquiries respecting the
applicants.

The letters of the allotment will be issued this week, and the Com-
mittee have to request that those parties who may not receive an
allotment will accept this general answer to their applications
the same time, the Committee much regret that so many applica-
tions of great respectability have necessarily been omitted, and: ail
greatly abridged. By order of the Committee,

E. W. B. BELL, sec.

MANCHESTER and BIRMINGHAM
CONTINUATION and WELSH JUNCTION RAILWAY.

(Provisionally Registered),
Capital 1,300,000/. in 52,000 Shares. of 251. each.
Deposit 1/.per share.
This line will commence at the termination of the Manchester and
Birmingham line at Crewe, aad passing through Nantwich, Whit-
church, Ellesmere, Oswestry, Welshpooi, Montgomery, Newtown,
and Llanidloes, will terminate at the Port of Aberystwith, there will
he a branch from Ellesmere to Clark and Ruabon.

The names of the Provisional Committee, together with a MI
prospectus, will be published in all the Morning and Railway News-
papers of Saturday next.

The Shareholders in the Trent Valley ContinneiOn and Holyhead
Junction Railway will have preference in the allotment of Shares in
this Company.
Applications for Shares may be addressed to the Provisional Com-
mittee, at the Office of their Solicitor, John Bethel!, Esq., 78, King
William-street; City, London.

GRAND UNION RAILWAY.
An Extension of the ,GRAND ITAION RAILW tY is deter-
mined upon, from Nottingham to'theTerminus .of the intended
Manchester and Buxton Railway, at Anther Oate. The line will
traverse the Great Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire coal-field, run-
ning from the Amber Gate-sta'ion through or near Ilartsey,
Ripley, Codnor, Ileanor, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Trowel], Wollaton,
and Radford, to the town of Nottingham, and thus passing through
a densely populated district, inexhaustible in its mineral resources,
and from whence an immense degree of local traffic must be de-
rived, it will complete, by its junction with the Grand Union and
the Manchester and Buxton lines, a direct communication between
the eastern and north-western parts of the Kingdom. As this line
was originally a part of the plan contemplated by the promoters of
the Grand Union Railway, anti was merely postponed until it should
be ascertained that the Manchester and Buxton Company would
carry- out their scheme of extension to Anther Gate, a preference
will be given, in the allotment of shares, to the holders of shares in
the Grand Union Railway.
A Provisional Committee is formed, and a detailed prospectus will
be issued in a fow days ; and in the meantime, communications
may be made to the Provisional Committee, through their Solici-
tors, Messrs. W. and S. Parsons, jun„ Nottingham, of whonn further
information may be obtained.
26th April, 1845.

PILBROW'S ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY
and CANAL PROPULSION COMPANY.

Provisionally Registered.
Capital 600,000 t., in 60,000 shares of 101. each.
Instalment 1/. per Share. _ _

Since the issuing of the former Prospectus, the Provisional Direc-
tors have considered it desirable to negotiate with the Patentee for
his whole right of patents, instead of confining themselves to the
United Kingdom and Ireland, as originally proposed ; and the Direc-
tors have now the satisfaction of announcing to the public that they
have agreed for the purchase of the British and Foreign right of Pil-
brow's Atmospheric Railroad and Canal Propulsion Patents. By this
extended arrangement the Directors have obtained the patents upon

much more advantageous terms for the proprietary, in consequence
of which the amount of call necessary to carry out the object and
intention of the Company will be greatly diminished, and the pros-
pect of immediate return considerably increased. _ _ _

In lieu of Five Pounds, One. Pound per share is considered ample to
cover the expenses of purchase, and to lay down a line of sufficient
length to prove the superiority of Pilbrow's Atmospheric principle.
The arrangement of this undertaking, however. necessarily involves
many changes ; the amount of capital and the number of shares must
be considerably augmented, but the shares will still be continued at
the same amount, viz., Ten Pound shares, to meet the wishes of the
original applicants.

An instalment of One Pound per share will be required on the
signing of the deed of settlement.

DIRECTORS.
The Right Hon. the Earl of ESSEX, Chairman.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Besborough.
George Buckley Bolton, Esq.
Lieutenant• Colonel Gillies.
Captain Britten.
Frank Lambert, Esq.
Anthony White, Esq.
RESIDENT DIRECTOR—Dr. John Grigg Hewlett.
AUDITOR—Thomas Edwards, Esq.
CONSULTING ENGINEER—James Pllbrow, Esq.

ENGINEERS—Alexander Gordon, Esq., M. Inst. C. E. ; Frederick
Braithwaite, Esq., C.E.
STANDING CoustsEL—Thomas Webster, ESQ.
Scructrotts—Messrs. White and Borrett.
SacaxTAßY—Charles Collins, Esq.
BANKERS—London Joint Stock Bank, City Branch ; Messrs. Cocks,

. _
Biddulph, Biddulph, and Co., 43, Charing-cross.
Offices, 6, King William-street, London.
The prominent advantages of this syztem of Atmospheric traction,
are, that the continuous valve is dispensed with ; roads are crossed
u on a level without interruption of main ; one atmospheric railway
can be intersected by another, thus saving bridges, approaches, and
leakage ; and it is confidently expected that a stationary engine every
ten miles will be sufficient.

The system combines extreme simplicity with perfect efficiency,
and that obtained with a small comparative expense in working and
construction.

It is estimated that a saving altogether upon the other plans of
Atmospheric Railways (having the continuous valve) will be nearly
3,0001. per mile; two:mains or lines can, on this plan, be laid for
little more than the cost of one, upon the other plans ; and a saving
or working in annual expense of two-thirds.
Increased safety is insured, also obstruction and destruction by
weather and other sources are placed beyond probability by the
mains being buried, &c.
The objects of the Company will be to dispose of foreign patents ;
to grant licences to Railway and Canal Companies to use the
invention, or lay down the works under contracts with the different
Companies ; and to lay down an experimental line in the neighbour-
hood of•the metropolis, by agreement with an existing company or
otherwise.

The income derivable from these sources offers considerable advan-
tages, while the expenses, with the exception of the purchase of the
patents, and laying down the experimental line, arc obviously small.
A Model, upon a scale of one inch to th,, foot, may be seen at work
on Wednesdays and Thursdays, between twelve and three o'clock,
at the Company's offices, by application to the Secretary or Officers
of the Company.

THE GREAT MEDITERRANEAN AND
ADRIATIC JUNCTION RAILWAY,
Connecting the Cities of GENOA, TURIN, MILAN, and VENICE ;
and completing the COMMUNICATION between the MEDITER-
RANEAN SEA and the GULF of VENICE.
Capital 30,000,000 Florins Convention, equal to £3,000,000 sterling,
in 60,000 Shares of 500 florins, equal to £5O each, of which 40,000
will be allotted in England, the remainder being reserved for Con-
tinental Distribution.
Deposit 10 Florins Convention, equal to £1 per Share.
PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS.
Henry Arrowsmith, Esq., Bayswater.
John Benson, Esq., Park-place Villa, Maida-hill.
Miles Dormer, Esq., Han's-place, Sloane-street.
Sir John Hare, Langham-place.'
William Horatio Harrison, Esq., Cecil-street, Strand.
Thomas Twisden Hodges, Esq., Sandgate, Kent, and Clarendon
Hotel, Bond-street.
Thomas Reginald Kemp, Esq., Abchurch-lane, Lonibard-street.
Horace William Mateyard, Esq., Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
Major Newcomb, James-street, Buckingham-gate.
Andrew Turton Peterson, Esq., Wakefield, Yorkshire, and Guildford-
street, Russell-square.
Edward Sherman Polkinghorne, Esq., 12, Clement's-lane, Lombard-
street.

With power to add to their number.
ENGINEERS.
Sir John Macneil William Henry Smith, Esq.
SOLICITORS.
Edwin Smith, Esq., Gray's Inn ; Messrs. Lewis and Ford, 28,
Essex•street, Strand. •

GREAT MEDITERRANEAN AND
ADRIATIC JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY.
Capital, 30,000,000 florins convention, or £3,000,000 sterling In
60,000 shares of £5O each.

Deposit 10 florins conventien,"or £1 per share.
The Provisional Directors having after mature consideration and
with a view to place the Company upon a firmer basis, resolved to
increase the amount of deposit to 1/. per share,—Notice is hereby
given that all parties who have applied for shares, will be required to
renew their applications for the same according to the forms now
settled, which may be obtained at the office of the Company, or from
the Solicitors or Agents to the Company. The very large number of
applicants for shares in this Company necessarily precludes the Pro-
visional Directors from communicating by means of letter with each
individual, and compels them to adopt the medium of an advertise-
ment.

JOHN RATHBONE, Secretary.
4, Coleman-street, 25th April, 1845.

J3URGESS'S NEW SAUCE, for general pur-
poses, having gained such great approbation, and the demand
,or it continuing to increase, JOHN BURGESS and SON beg most
roopec.fully to slier thus their best acknowledgments to the Public
for their liberal patronage of the same ; its utility and great conveni-
ence in all climates have recommended P, to the Trost distinguished
oreign connections, who have all spoken highly in its recommenda-
tion. it Is prepared by them only ; and for preventing disappoint-
ment to families, all possible care has been resorted to, by each
iottle being sealed on the cork with their firm and address, as well
each label having their signature, without which it cannot be
.enuine.
JOHN 'BURGESS and SON'S long:established and much-esteemed
ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES continues to be prepared by them after
he same manner that has given the greatest satisfaction for many
years. _ _ _

Warehouse, 107, Strand, corner of Savoy Steps, London.

NE .E NVE_L OPE
In consequence of the great variety of counterfeit Envelopes
of ROWLAND'S KALYDOIt, and other disreputable means resorted
to by unprincipled Individuals for imposing on the public their bighly
pernicious compounds under the title of " RALYDOR," the Pro-
prietors and' sole Preparers of the Original and Genuine Preparation,
acting under a sense of duty, and regardless of expense in the attain-
ment of their object—the protection of the public from fraud and
imposition, have employed those celebrated artists, Messrs. Perkins,
Bacon, and Co., who have succeeded, at great cost, in producing from
a steel plate a NEW ENVELOPE of exquisite beauty.

It comprises a highly-finished Engraliing of the Grecian Graces
standing on a classic pedestal, on each side of which is a rich pro-
fusion of flowers springing from an elegant cornucopia; these taste-
fully blending with Arabesque-scrolls and wreaths, encircle the Royal
Arms of Great Britain, surmounting the words
" ROWLAND'S KALYDOR,"
&c., &c., &c., whilst a plinth at the foot displays the Signature of the
Proprietors, in red, thus 7— . . .
20, Hatton. garden,
London, Jan. 1, 1845. A. ROWLAND S. SON.

_
yam.
ROWLAND'S KALYDOR,
An Oriental Botanical Discovery, perfectly free from all mineral
or metallic admixture. It purifies the skin from all eruptive maladies,
Heckles, sallowness, &e. To the Complexion it imparts a raclteut
bloom, and a softness and delicacy to hands, arms, and neck.
Price 4s. 6d. and Bs. 6d. per bottle, duty included.
Sold by the Proprietors as above, and by Chemist* and Perriimers.
sol, All otkert ars.III4IIIIIILBNI IMITATIONS— • - -

CIOVENTRY and LEICESTER JUNCTION
j • - RAILWAY.

COLESHILL AND EXTENSION.
The Scrip for the Extension Branch Will be ready for delivery on
and after SATURDAY NEXT, the 26th inst., between Twelve and Four
each day, at. the offices of the Company, 3, Church-court, Old Jewry.
The original Coventry and Leicester Scrip must be produced, the de-
posit of. 1!. ss. per share paid, and the usual deeds signed by the
holders of the Coventry and-Leicester Scrip at the time of the de-
livery. "By order, HENRY CASSIN, Secretary.
April 24, 1845.

GREAT. MUNSTER RAILWAY.
The Allotment of Shares in this Company having taken
place,. the Parliamentary Contract and Subscribers' Agreement will
remain for signature at the offices Of the Company until the after-
noon of SATURDAY, the 3d of May next, where the Shareholders
will receive a Scrip, in exchange for the Bankers' receipts, on signing
the deeds.

• By Order of the Provisional Committee,
D. BYRNE, secretary.

63, Moorgate-street, April 30, 1341.

C°ll"' MALLOW, and KILLARNEY
RAILWAY.
The Allotment ofShares in this Company having taken place, the
Parliamentary Contract and Subscribers' Agreement will remain
far, signature at the offices of the Company until the afternoon of
SwitrapAY, the 3d of May next, where the Shareholders will re-
ceive a Scrip, in exchange for the Banters' receipts, on signing the
deeds. By order of the Provisional Committee,

• A. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
63, Moorgate-street, London, April 30, 1845.

ULVERSTON, FURNESS, & LANCASTER
and CARLISLE RAILWAY.

(Registered Provisionally.)
ENGINEERS—Joseph Locke, Esq., F.R.S. ; J. Errington, Esq.,
• ,
SotraTorts-31essrs. Clay and Swift, Liverpool; Messrs. Ramthorne

tindSwainson. Lanca;tei.

.....
This undertaking, in connexion with the Lancaster and Carlisle
Railway and its tributaries; will bring the. important mineral, agri-
cultural, and grazing districts of Furness and West Cumberland (hi-
therto for the most part isolated) into immediate and direct commu-
nication with the manufacturing districts of Lancashire and York-
shire, and will form a continuous line of railway between the east
and west coasts, viz.: from Hull and the other neighbouring ports on
the Baltic, to Whitehaven and the other ports on the Irish Sea, and
it will afford the only safe and sure means of transit, irrespective of
tides, from the town and port of Ulverston with Lancashire north
of Sands, to all other parts of England. .

The line is intended to diverge from the Lancaster and Carlisle
Railway, near Miinthorpe, which, admitting of a near approach to
the foot of the Lakes of Winandermere and Coniston, may be deemed
the most eligible route to Ulverston.
_ _

A preliminary survey has been made, and it has been ascertained
by the engineers that the line may be so constrlcted as not to affect
injuriously the residences or ornamental property of the land-.
owners in the district.

A detailed prospectus, with the names of a Provisional Directory,
will shortly be published, and in the meantime further Information
may be obtained from the solicitors.

Laricastgr, April 30, 1845.

MANSEL", and CO., Tea Dealers, No. 2,
Bucklersbury, Cheapside, invite the attention of the public
to this season's import of TEAS, which for richness and delicacy of
flavour have not been surpassed for years. A large supply is now on
sale, and can be obtained at the wholesale price, free of expense, to
any part of England.

EMPLOYMENT.---POrsons having a little time
to spare are apprised that Agents continue to be appointed in
tendon, and country towns, by the EASY INDIA TEA COMPANY,
or the sale of their celebrated teas.
Offices, No. 9,. Great St.: Helen's-churchyard, Bishopsgate-street.
They are packed in showy leaden canisters, from► one ounce to a
pound, with the price and weight marked on each packet, and but
little trouble is occasioned by the sale. The license is only lie, per
annum, and many during the last nineteen years have realised con-
siderable incomes by the agency without one shilling let or loss.
Application to be made (if by letter post-paid) as above. •

ESSEX

IN THE ANCIENT BOROUGH-TOWN OF COLCHESTER.-TWO

FREEHOLD HOUSES and PREMISES, producing Rents amount-
ing to 1801. per annum.
MR. W. W. SIMPSON has received instruc-
tions from the Executors of J. De Horne, Esq., de-
ceased, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, on TUESDAY, May 6,
at Twelve, in Two Lots, a Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
eligibly situate, Nos. 15 and 16, High-street, Colchester, consisting
of Two Excellent Residences and Shops, with extensive premises in
the rear, let on lease to Mr. Thomas linibb and Mr. John Zechariah
Peggs, highly respectable tenants, at rents amounting together to
1801. per annum. The commanding situation of this property, pos-
sessing a very important frontage by a considerable depth, insures the
permanency of the present Income, and renders it exceedingly de-
sirable for investment.

The property may be viewed by permission of the tenants on Tues-
days and Fridays, between the hours of Ten and One o'clock ; and
particulars may be obtained on upplication to John Vaizey, Esq.,
Solicitor, 2, South-square, Gray's Inn ; the Cups, Colchester ; at
the Mart; and of Mr. W. W. Simpson, IS, Bucklersbury.

VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY IN THE VALE OF CLWYD.
TO be PEREMPTORILY SOLD by AUC-
TION, by Mr. E. OWEN (by order of the Trustees of the
late Mr. John WiMains), on MONDAY, the 2d day of June, 1845, be-
tween Four and Six in the Afternoon, at the Cross Foxes Inn, Ruthin,
subject to conditions then to be produced,
TWO VERY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARMS,
In the far-famed
VALE OF CLWYD,
Being six miles from Ruthin, the same distance from Come% and
adjoining the turnpike-road between those two market towns. It is
also within a convenient distance of the North Wales Mineral and
the Chester and Holyhead Railways ; situate in the parish of Derwen,
in the county of Denbigh, and containing near 60 Acres of rich arable
and Pasture Land, capable of being greatly improved at a trifling
expense.
The Buildings are in good condition, a constant supply of lime is to
be had in the immediate vicinity, and the well-known
• RIVER CLWYD,

so renowned for its angling facilities, runs through this
ADMIRED PROPERTY,
which abounds with Oak and other young Tiinber in a most thriving
state.

It adjoins property belonging to Lord Vivian, Colonel Vaughan,
W. P. Jones, Esq., and others, and is most eligibly adapted for the
erection of a . COUNTRY VILLA,
being on a small eminence close to the river.
Lithographic Plans are prer aring, and may be had, a month prior
to the Sale, with all particulars, on application to Mr. Peers, solicitor,
Ruthin ; Mr. Roberts, 10, Lumber-street, Liverpool; or of the Auc-
tioneer, Clwyd-street, Ruthin.
Ruthin, April 11, 1845.

FOR BILE, INDIGESTION, AND DISORDERS OF THE
STOMACH AND LIVER.

DR. A. A. HARN EY, of Bath, formerly Sur-
geon in the East India Company's Service, recommends to
the Public his Family Pills. . _

The great benefits resulting from an efficacious household medicine
must be manifest to all. This medicine is not put forward as a cure
for every complaint, but in those cases of sudden and temporary ill-
ness so frequently occurring In families, it will be found of singular
service, as its operation Is extremely mild, as well as effectual.
The large and steadily increasing sale of these Pills, princi-
pally from the recommendations of those who have expe-
rienced their salutary qualities, is the best proof of their. ex-
cellence. A few doses will convince those suffering ffom Indi-
gestion, from whatever cause arising, that their effects are perma-
nent. They remove obstructions of the bowels ; act upon the kid-
neys, stimulating the absorbents to carry off those fluids which
might otherwise terminate in Dropsy. They hove been found of
infinite service, both in England and during Dr. Harvey's practice in
the East Indies, in preventing and caring the Jaundice ; in passing
off Gall Stones and restoring a healthy action to the Liver. Ladled
will find them particularly beneficial both before and after their
confinement.
These truly excellent Pills are to be procured genuine of Edwards,
67, St. Paul's Church-yard, whose name will be engraved on the Go-
vernment Stamp. Price Is. lid. per box. Sold also by Sanger, 150,
Oxfora-streoti-Whttei 24, Coruhill ; anf Nino • respectable Ch 6a;

EAST INDIA ROUSE, APRIL 30, 1845.
THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST
INDIA COMPANY do hereby give notice,
That a QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT of the said COMPANY
will be held at their House, in Leadenhall-street, on WEDNESDAY,
the 18th June next, at Eleven 'o'clock in the forenoon.
JAMES C. MELYILL, Secretary.

EAST INDIA HOUSE, Aran. 30, 1845.
THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST
INDIA 'COMPANY do hereby give notice,
That the TRANSFER-BOOKS of the said COMPANY'S STOCK
will be SHUT on THURSDAY, the sth June, at Three o'clock,
and OPENED AGAIN on TUESDAY, the 15th July; and
That the WARRANTS for the DIVIDENDS on Hie said STOCK,
payable on the 7th July, 1345, under the 11th see. of the Act 3d and
4th William IV., cap. 85, will be ready to he delivered on that day.
JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary.

LONDON MECHANICS' INSTITUTION,
SOUTHAMPTON-BUILDINGS, CHANCERY-LANE.
A MEETING of tho friends of Education and the patrons of
Mechanics' and Literary and Scientific Institutions, will be held in
the Lecture Theatre of the above Institution, "on WEDNESDAY, the
7th of May, 1845; for the purpoSe of promoting the IMPROVEMENT
of the BUILDING and the inefease of the LIBRARY.
The Right Hon. the Earl of RADNOR will take the Chair at Twelve,
Rig
One o'clock precisely,
Supported by the Right Hon. Lord Brougham and Vaux, (one of
the trustees of the Institution), the Right Hon. the Earl of Dude,
the Right Hon. Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, the Right Rev. the Lord
Bishop of St. David's, the Right Hon. Lord Kinnaird, and several
other Noble Men and Gentlemen.
Canis of Admission for Ladies or Gentlemen will be forwarded on
application by letter directed to the Special Committee.

11HE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY'S splendid and powerful first-class STEAM-
SHIPS are appointed to leave LOND9N for—
HAMBURGII, carrying her Majesty's galls —Every Wednesday
and Saturday MOrning.
ROTTERDAM, carrying her Majesty's Mails—from Blackwall—
Every Wednesday and Saturday at a Quarter to Ten, Morning.
ANTWERP—From Brunswick Pier, Blackwell—The Soho every
Thursday, at Eleven, Morning.

HAVIiE—From Si. Katharine's Wharf—Every Sunday and Thurs.
day, at Eight, Morning.
From London Bridge Wharf, for—

OSTEND—Every Wednesday and Satur6y Morning.
BOULOGNE Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
Morning.
CALAIS—Every Thursday and Sunday Morning.
HULL—Every Tuesday and Friday, at Eight, Morning.
YARMOUTH—Every Saturday, at Six, Evening.
EDINBURGH—From Brown's Wharf, Poplar—May 3, 10, 14,
17, 24, 23, and 31, at Ten, Evening.
From Down's Wharf, for—

NEWCASTLE—Every Wednesday find Saturday, -.at Eight,
Evening. _ _

BRIGHTON and DIEPPE—Every Monday, Wednesday and Sa-
turday.
Between DOVER and BOULOGNE—DaiIy.
BRIGHTON and YIA.VRE—Every Thursday.
To secure Berths, for Freight and Bills containing hours of
Jeparture, fares, Sec., apply at the Offices, 69, Lombard-street; 37,
Regent-circus ; and 35, Leadenhall-street.

ASSURANCE
AND--
CLERICAL,
LIFELERICtoAL,
SOCIETY.
GENERAL
addition Assurances II Lives, this Society continues
to ,rant Policies on the Lives of Persons subject to gout, asthma,
rupture, and other diseases, by their paying a Premium in proportion
to the increased risk. The plan of granting Assurances on Un-
healthy Lives originated with this cake in the early part of 1824.
lllEponl
Every description of Assurance may be effected with this Society,
and Policies are granted on the lives of persons of all ages.
Table of Premiums for Assuring £lOO on a Healthy Life.

For Seven Years For 14 Years
For at an Annual at an Annual
Age. One Year only. Payment of Payment of
----
- ,
£ 8. d. £ a. d. £ a. d.
251101 2 2 1 3 8
301211 4 1 1 6 1
351521 7 2 1 9 3
40 1 8 9 1 10 4 1 13 6
45 112 9 114 8 2 1 0
50 1 16 11 2 3 10 2 13 11
55 2 8 8 3 0 4 3 13 3
60 3 10 6 4 2 3 5 1 3

The sum accumulated and invested, for the security and benefit of
the assured (exclusive of the proprietors' paid-up capital) already ex-
ceeds half a million sterling; and the income, which is steadily in-
creasing, is now 101,5001. per aunum.
The two first division. averaged 221. per cent. on the premiums
paid. The third bonus, declared in January, 1842, averaged 281.
per cent., and the future bonuses are expected to exceed .that
amount. _ _

Further information may be obtained of
GEO. H. PINCKARD, Actuary,
No. 78, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London,
Or of any of the Society's Agents.

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE
ALBERT has of late taken great interest in the breeding of
the Llama, from which a very fine wool is obtained. The Cloth
made of this is of a peculiarly soft and agreeable texture, and as some
curiosity has been raised by the announcement Of the registry of a
coat under the new Act, byMessrs. NICOLL, of REGENT-STREET,
TAILORS to the COURT, it may be marked that such was made of
this material. The coat Itself Is termed the REGISTERED

PALETO C, and in its appearance there .1s nothing very singular,
beyond a very gentlemanly neatness, and an absence of all unsightly
vulgarity. Upon being submitted at Court it met with high appro-
bation.—Morning Post, April 19.
Amongst the registration of designs according to the new Act, that
of a coat is to be found. The notion of securing the particular sub-
stance and cut of a coat is certainly a new one, but it speaks well for
the working .-of an Act which _thus secures the profit of a good
judgment and well-directed ingenuity to those to whom alone it is
due.—The Times, April 4.

The REGISTERED PALETOT, Two Guineas. 114, Regent-
street, London.

GOVERNMENT PROTECTION; under 6 and
7 Vic., cap. 65, for three years, obtained by'H. J. and D.
NICOLL, COURT TAILORS, 114, REGENT-STREET, London,
for their new introduction, the REGISTERED PALETOT, which is
a summer overcoat, light in weight, embracing the convenience and
comfort of the wrapper of tweed and its Moderate price, without its
inelegant and universally-admitted common appearance. The ma-
terial is of a peculiar softness, made expressly of the finest Llama
Wool, and in its fashion is neither trop neglige nor trop habille, but
whilst showing to advantage the proportions of the figure, it cannot
encnmber free movement, worn riding or walking: it will also, from
the neatness of its form, admit of its being used as a light Frock Coat
—a desirable advantage in our warmest summer months, or abroad
where heat is found oppressive.
H. J. and H. NICOLL, sensitive to the importance of that rade-
mecum—a moderately-light overcoat in a climate so changeable as
that of Great Britain—would not submit to the public the Registered
Paletot till themselves were satisfied of its being perfect, and that
when used as a pardcssus, riding or walking, or as summer frock, the
above firm might pledge a reputation, which, gained by matured skill
and honoured by royal patronage, is of some standing. This they can
do with safety, as their new introduction, they respectfully submit,
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Its Hindrances and Obligations.
" Of griefs concealed, and disappointments keen,
Which young and gentle—the matured and sage,
The lonely and the mated—all sustain."
14y R. J. CULVERWELL, M.D.,
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DR. WOLFF S MISSION TO
BOKHARA.
MEETING AT EXETEIZ-ILILL.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
Dr. Wow,' then commenced his address, and said that,
before stating to them the motives of his journey to Bokhara,
or entering into its details, he must there make a most de-
cisive declaration, in order to quiet the anxieties of the friends
of the victims on whose account he had undertaken the jour-
ney. That brave and valiant officer, Lieutenant-Colonel
Conolly, and the brave, excellent, and religious Captain Stod-
dart, have been put to death by the order of the King of
Bukhara. Many others, among whom were six English
officers and an Italian nobleman, have also met with the same
melancholy fate. He then proceeded to say that his object
in undertaking such a journey was, that he might put into
practice the knowledge which he acquired from the religion
of Jesus—that mere preaching the Gospel was not enough,
but that he would be ready at any time to lay down his life
fur the brethren. He was not en Englishman by birth, but
lie was naturalised as such by his late Majesty George the
Fourth. Having heard that these English officers were im-
prisoned in Bokhara, he was determined to go, and if pos-
sible to effect their liberation. It was in 1841 he first heard
the report that Captain Stoddart was a prisoner there, and
having been himself in Bukhara in 1832, and having while
there received the kindest treatment from the present King
and his prime minister, and the whole nation, he doubted
not but he would succeed in the enterprise he had resolved
upon. He had heard after that an account in the news-
papers of their murder, but he did not believe it, and he
wished to go there to ascertain the truth. Captain Grover
promised him his assistance, and if necessary that he
would go with him to Bokhara. A Committee
was then formed, and it was decided that the Government
shotskrbe applied to for every assistance they could reader.
He must there, also, take the opportunity ot giving his most
cordial thanks for the assistance which had been obtained.
And his acknowlegments were especially due to the British
Ambassador at Constantinople, Sir Stratford Canning—the
Commander-in-Chief at Malta—the Prime Minister at Te-
heran, and Sir James Graham. No idea could be formed of
the excitement which his journey caused at Malta, and in-
deed wherever he went. When he was at Malta, Sir Edward
Owen most kindly gave him letters of introduction to his
friends in Athens, where he was also very warmly received
by King Otho and his Queen, who wished every success to
his undertaking. After some delay at Athens, he then set
out for Constantinople, and on his arrival there every account
he received of Colonel Conolly and Captain Stoddart was
favourable—they were still alive. He was the more con-
firmed in the belief that that this was the fact from having
met with Captain Layard, a traveller, who informed him that
he had lately received an account from Bukhara that
Captain Stoddart was still alive. The Rev. Gentleman then
proceeded to state that Sir Stratford Canning obtained for
him letters of introduction from the Sultan and his Prime
Minister to the Pachas of Jerusalem, Trebizond, and the
Governors of other Pachalics on his route, and that the
most active interest was taken in his success by the Austrian
Ambassador and other influential persons at Constantinople.
He sat out from Constantinople on the 24th November, in an
Austrian steamer, furnished with a telescope and a pair of
compasses, kindly provided by Sir Stratford Canning, and he
arrived at Trebizond on the 24th December following. The
Rev. Gentleman here detailed the particulars of his journey
from Trebizond to Teheran, during which lie met with the
most cordial reception wherever he went—post-horses and
every other requisite for his journey being provided without
a penny expense to him. The only danger he experienced
at this stage was from being overtaken one day by a heavy
shower of snow, by which ten people were killed. The Rev.
Gentleman here detailed the particulars of an interview he
had with the person who had imprisoned him twelve years
ago, and who was now himself in a dungeon. His name was
Mahomet Khan, and he was said to have made slaves of no
less than 60,000 people, whom he had overpowered in that
country. From the cruelty which he exhibited to
them he was called the " Head-tearer." He (the
Rev. Mr. Wolff) escaped from him at the time he
had referred to without suffering any other loss than that of
his money. He did not wish to reprove him in the state in
which he then saw him, and the unfortunate man appeared
most anxious to do all in his power to serve him. He told
him (Mr. Wolff) not to go en without having letters of intro-
duction to the King ofPersia, and it would be well for him
to take a man from the Viceroy along with him to the Kim:
of Bokhara. When he arrived at Teheran he was received in
the kindest manner by Colonel Slid, who was then
Charge d'Affaires at that city: He told him that his
Majesty the King of Persia wished to see him, and had all
the letters for Bokhara ready for him, and would give him an
audience next day. He (Mr. Wolff) was quite surprised to
find that his Majesty recollected him, and all the particulars
connected with his former visit to his dominions. The Rev-
Gentleman having received letters of introduction to the King
of Persia and the Prime Minister to the different governors
through whose dominions his route lay, proceeded on his
journey, from Teheran, in the month of 'February. He had
apprehended that the dangers which beset his journey in the
territory adjoining Persia would be even greater than any he
was likely to meet with in llokhara itself, for the year
1831 the greatest fanaticism prevailed amongst the inhabi-
tants against the Christians, and so completely regard-
less were they of the rights of humanity to others,'
that they sold one another as slaves. He, however,
disregarded all the persuasions that were used to induce him
to give up his undertaking, and resolutely determined to
" put his trust in the name of the Lord, who made both
heaven and earth" (Psalm 127), and to persevere. To
his agreeable disappointment, his fears were groundless.
The war of Affghanistan had effected that good. He must
state, although opposed to that war, it hail had the effect of
causing the name of " Englishman, to be not only feared,
but respected in every extremity of these territories. He
could not help feeling amused when he heard the names of
Major Pottinger and other gallant officers mentioned by the
natives. They also made mention of Stoddart, as a most
gallant officer, and there was another name repeated, which
from the peculiarity of their pronunciation he could not for a
long time make out; but which, after considerable difficulty,
he at last found to be Shakespeare. Every house was glad to
receive him, and having at last arrived at the house of the
Governor, he was informed by him that he had heard that
Captain Conolly and Colonel Stoddart were still
alive. He then continued his journey, and arrived
at a place where they desired him to sleep in the Mosque,
and upon his expressing a disinclination to avail himself of
their kindness, they told him that they looked upon him as
an English Dervise, and, therefore, considered they were only
acting in accordance with what was due to him in permitting
him to do so. He then continued his journey till he came to
a place which was a resort for pilgrims from Hindustan,
Persia, and Bagdad, and here he heard the most discouraging
statements respecting the individuals in quest of whom lie
had undertaken so much labour. One rumour was that
Stoddart: was murdered, but that Conolly was still alive;
and another that both were alive; and another that both
were dead. He was determined, however, to persevere till
he ascertained the truth. To one distinguished person
among them, who used his best exertions to dissuade him
from proceeding, and who implored him for the sake of God
not to go on to Bokhara, for that if ever he (Dr. Wolff )
came back he would permit him to cut off his beard. He re-
plied, that whether he ran the risk of cutting off his beard
or not, lie would go on. The Rev. Gentleman then proceeded
to give an account of the conflicting statements re-
specting Colonel Conolly and Captain Stoddart, which
he continued to hear as he proceeded on his journey.
At the next stage of his journey, Dowlali, a curious looking
man, came to him, the brother of the party in Bokhara who
had instigated the King to put every European to death that
came that way. He inquired if he (Dr. Wolff) was going
to Bokhara ? to which a reply was given in the affirmative.
He then asked if he had letters from her Majesty the Queen
of England? to which lie (Dr. Wolff) replied that he had
not, but that he had letters from the Sultan of Constanti-
nople, and from his Prime Minister; also letters from the
King of Persia, addressed to the Mullahs of Bokhara. To
this it was rejoined that all would be of no avail—they would
go for nothing—for that as soon as he (Dr. Wolff) arrived
at the frontier of the kingdom, they would bind his eyes,
chain his limbs, and in that state take him to Bukhara,
where, on the second das' after his arrival, he would be mur-
dered, as had been Colonel Stoddart and Captain Conolly be-
fore. He (Dr. Wolff ) asked him how he knew that?
when he replied that Colonel Stoddart ana car iii uonoliy
had arrived at Bokhara with letters from Sir John 11PNeill,
but that the King said the letters were good for nothing
and threw them into prison. This person further iuformed
him (Dr. 'Wolff) that Colonel Stoddart had written to
London for documents to show that he was an accredited
agent of the Queen of England, but that no answer had come
to hand—no letters had been received—except one from the
Governor-General of India, intimating that Caubul was
destroyed, and further stating that these two persons (Colonel
Stoddart and Captain Conolly) were innocent travellers. The
;Cif g got angry at this, and immediately after put them to
death. Why, then (continued this person to him, Dr. Wolff
be so foolish as to go to Bokhara ? His answer was, ‘• I
shall go ;" and he desired the party in questicn to leave the
room. On this person leaving another one came, a merchant
in the town, who informed him that there was a person residing
there whh had been an agent of Colonel Stoddart, and
whhaorlse,
re-
ceived from that Gallant Officer sixteen Cashmere
which he had pawned for a sum of money, and thetwitishw
pro-
eceds taken gardens and land; and who, besides h had kept
back several letters sent by him (Dr. Wolff), as also letters
sent by the sultan of Constantinople two years ago, and letters
from the Jews in London (one of which was from Sir Moses
Montefiore), to the Jews of Bokhara. He sent. for this person,
de
and he immediately came. Hel;:isfnaineriirgeidng;lf
he
had
in
looking little fellow. He (
his possession any letters fronrr
the Sultan to the King of Bok..
hare ? At first he answered No, but afterwards admitted that
lie had, and said he would bring them to-morrow. He (Dr.
Wolff) insisted that he should bring them immediately. He made
similar inquiries respecting the letters to the Jews of Bokhara.
These also, after some difficulty, and after a threat that the
Sultan would, be informed if he refused, he consented to pro.
duce. lie produced several loiters, one of which was from Sir
Moses Montefiore, enclosing one hundred toumans for Colonel
Stoddart. On being asked why he had not forwarded the let-
ter: to their proper destination, his answer was that he appre-
hended danger. On being asked what he had done with the
shawls, he said that he had forwarded them to Colonel Shiel.
Having parted with this person, he (Dr. Wolff) called up on
the Viceroy of the place, to whom he was introduced as a holy
man—a dervish from England. The viceroy received him
very kindly, and, after an interim, gave him a guard to Bok-
hara. The head of the party assigned to this office was a most
horrid character, one of the ferocious tribe of Mirvi, and a
descendant of Gengis Khan. He paid this person in ad-
vance one hundred toumans, and he had handy gone twenty
miles before he demanded more money. The Rev. Dotter
here described how this person, during the remainder of the
journey, continued to annoy him in a similar way for money,
and bow, on two :occasions, he (Dr. Wolff) had been unc'er
the necessity of sending back messengers to the Viceroy
of Dowlah, complaining of the extortions which
this person was practising. Answers to both these
messages were returned to the offending party, condemnatory
of his conduct, without effecting any change for the better.
After describing several' other difficulties encountered on the
journey, and also of his meeting another person who knew
Stoddart and Conolly, and who stated that they had both been
executed, the ilev. Doctor at last arrived at Bokhara. On his
arrival within twenty miles of the city, the king's chamberlain
i came to him, and, after mutual salutations, conveyed
thim tc
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fine house, and placed-before him a host of sweetmeats which
had been sent to him from the King, accompanied by a IneS