The Sun.
London, England, 1842-09-23 00:00:00

Admission 3Q. 6d.—Children Is.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION
extended into Cavendish-square. The much-admired
Interior of the CHAPEL of ST. HELENA in JERUSA-
LEM, after D. Roberts, R.A. (published by Mr. Moon),
and a fine Exterior View of ST. Pr.TER'S at ROME, arc
now added to the ENLARGED DISSOLVING VIEWS.
NAPIER'S PATENT PRINTING MACHINE, and AIN-
SLIK'S PATENT BRICK and TILE MAKING MA-
CHINE, both at work by Steam Powe . Fine specimens
of ANCIENT and MODERN FRESCO. Mr. COLLEN
takes PORTRAITS daily by Mr. Fox Talbot's CA 10-
TYPE PROCESS. The Lectures on this Art will not be
continued after next week. PHOTOGRAPHIC POR-
TRAITS taken as usual by Mr. heard. Varied Lectures by
Dr. Ryan, Professor Bachhoffner, and the other Lecturers.
-The ORRERY, DIVING BELL. DIVER, &c. Beautiful
additions to the COSAIORANIIC VIEWS, which are shown
in the Evenings.—Conductor of the Band, Mr. Wallis.

Admission, is.

BEARD'S PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS.
These are now PERFECT MINIATURE REFLEC-
TIONS of Face, Figure, and Dress, and receive an unique
and imposing effect from the introduction of backgrounds of ro-
mantic scenery.

A FEW OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
" The likenesses are admirable."—Times.
" It is, in truth, a second self."—Morning Herald.
" The features are admirably delineated."—Moroing Chro-
nicle.
" A perfect fac-simile of the sitter."—Morning Advertiser.
Miniature Bust and case, H. Is. ; Full-lengths, 2/. 25.;
Groups, 10s. 6d. for each additional Portrait.
Portraits taken sufficiently Small for the setting of a ring, if
required ; and the Likeness of a Friend may be had in u ring,
brooch, or locket, in an elegant style, at a moderate cost.
Royal Polytechnic Institution, Regent-street ; 34, Parlia-
ment-street, Westminster; and 85, King William-street, City.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE A6SUR
ANCE SOCIETY,

FOR GRANTING
LIFE ASSURANCES, DEFERRED ANNUITIES, &c,
No. 26, CORNHILL.
Capital £500,000.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
DIRECTORS.

T. LAMIE MURRAY,_EN., Chairman.

J. Elliotson, M. D., F. R. S.
John Griffith Frith, Esq.
Hunter Gordon, Esq.
George Lungley, Esq.

John Rawson, Esq.
John Riddle Stodart, Esq
Clement Tabor, Esq.
Joseph Thompson, Esq.
AUDITORS.

Professor Wheatstone, F.R.S:.I Professor Graves,A.M.F.R.S

ACTUARY—W. S. B. WOolhouse, Esq., F.R.A. S.
PHYSICIAN—J. Elliotson, M. D., F. R. S.
SURGEON—E. S. Symes, Esq.
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Sweet, Sutton, Ewens, and Ommanney,

BANKEns7Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co.

The most rational motives to Lzfe Assurance are found in
the plan adopted by this Society ; viz. joined to a secure
provision at death for inheritors of the Assured, the Society
affords succour to the Assured himself (proportioned to pre-
vious payments) in the event •f unforeseen reverses.
Annual Division of Profits.

F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.

ECONOMIC LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
34, BRIDGE-STREET, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON.
Established 1823.
Empowered 153 Act of Parliament, 3 William IV.

LOWER RATES of PREMIUM than those of any other
Office that entitle the Assured to participate in the Profits.
The Bonus declared in 1834 amounted upon an average to
£lti per cent. on the premiums then paid; and in 1839 a se-
cond Bonus was declared,amounting en the average to £3l per
cent. on the premiums paid during the preceding five years.
Prospectuses, and other Particulars, may be obtained at the
Office between the hours of Ten and Four, or will be forwarded
to persons resident in the country on application.
CAMPBELL JAMES DOWNER, Secretary.

VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE AND
LOAN COMPANY.

No. 18, King William-street , City.
TRUSTEES.
Sir JAMES DUKE, Alderman, M. 11., Chairman.
BENJAMIN HAWES, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
Benjamin Barnard, Esq. I Charles Baldwin, Esq.
Solicitor, John Curtis, Esq., kW, P.aslnglaall-street.
The principle of this Company is to &low to each Assurer
such reasonable advantages, as may suit ills particular views.
Thus, parties Assuring the Lives of oth,,,rs, may make their
Policies secure, notwithstanding the Lifo Assured may go out
of the limits of Europe, without the necessary permission of the
Directors having been previously obtained. Credit of half the
Premiums for the first five years, allowPd on Policies effected
for the whole term of Life. Parties who have been Assured
for five years will be allowed to borrow on :he security of their
Polities, a sum equal to one-half the Premiums paid, less that
for the first year. Advances are made: to parties Assured in
the Office, on real or undoubted Persot Security, for terms
not exceeding three years, repayable by instalments. Premiums
moderate. Participation in profits. Detailed Prospectuses
may be obtained on application at the Office, or by letter
addressed to the Secretary.
WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary and Secretary.