Star.
London, England, 1809-04-07 00:00:00

tect;isrn,&c. &c.

This Work recommends itself to general adoption in all Semi-
naries, by the following peculiar features :
1. It is printed in a large clear Type.
2. It is rendered interesting by numerous Embellishments.
- 3. The subject matter is adapted to the capacity of Children,
and is at once entertaining, moral, and instructive.
4. All the difficult and long words are selected, divided, and
printed at the head of each Lesson, in the manner of Brown's
Testament. •

Printed for RICHARD PHILLIPS, No. 6, Bridge-street ; and to
be had of all Booksellers and Stationers in the United Kingdom ;
of whom may be had, by the same Author,
1. The CLASS-BOOK, or Lessons for every Day in the Year,
price ss. bound.
2. The FIRST CATECHISM, or an Explanation of Common
'Things necessary to be known at an early age, price 9d.
3. The GRAMMAR of PHILOSOPHY, or Easy Introduc•
tion to the useful Sciences, on the plan of Goldsmith's Grammar
of Geography, price 3s. bound in blue.
In the Press, and speedily will be published, also by the same

Aurhor,

A Grammar of Chemistry, price 3s. 6d.
A School Dictionary, price 2s. 6d.
An English G. ammar, price 2s.

THE ONLY WORK OF THE KIND.

This day was published, a new edition, complete, in 25 volumes'
small litvo. adapted for the library, price £6 ss. in boards, or on
small and cowunon paper, adapted for schools and young per-
sons, price A's in boards,
UNIVERSAL HISTORY, Ancient and Modern;
comprehending the Histories of every Nation, Kingdom,
and Empire on the Globe, from the earliest accounts of time to
the general peace of 1802.
By WILLIAM MAYOR, LL.D

Rector of Stonesfield, Vicar of Hurley, Chaplain to the Earl of
Moira, &c. &c. &c.
_ . . _ _

The flattering reception withwhich this work has been honour-
ed, and the rapid sale of successive large editions of must of the
volumes, are the best proofs which the author can adduce of its
claim to find a place in every public and private library, and in
every seminary of education in the Empire.
The volumes may be had separately or periodically ; the An-
sient History may be purchased by itself in 9 volumes, and the
Modern History in 16 ; or the whole may be had half bound, or
in elegant bindings, at the pleasiire of the purchaser.
Printed for RICHARD PHILLIPS, No. 1, Bridge-street, and to
be had of all booksellers. _

Of whom may likewise belied, the other Works of Dr. Mayor, viz.
;The British Nepos, Bth edition, ss.
Elements of Natural History, sth edition, Gs.
Universal Short Hand, 7th edition, 7s. 6d.
Plutarch's Lives, abridged, 3d edition, 51.
Classical English Poetry, 3d edition, ss.

The Father's Ciift, 2 Foil''. 3d edition, 2s.
The English Spelling 'Book, 3.lth edition, is. 6d.
The BAcisb Totttiiitai4 irok:Sd'ecliciata,

AGENTLEMAN left his residence, No. 48, Frith-
street, Soho, in a hackney coach, on Tuesday, the 7th of
March, in the afternoon, to go into the country on business, and
has not since been heard of; had on a blue soar with metal
basket buttons, a dark olive green great coat, corduroy breeches,
and whole boots, maker's name Horsey. 'rook with him a black
leather portmanteau marked in brass nails at tip end R. R. con-
taining sundry articles, among which are the fo'lowing, viz.—A
Pair of Half-boots, maker's name Lock, a Pair of Shoes, maker's
name Horsey; in his pocket seat's Five Pound Notes, numbers
as follow, via.-7058, 7059, 7060, 7309, 3949, 3950, and 375,
and a Gold Watch capped and jewelled.
Whoever will give such information as may kad to a discovery
of the Gentleman, shall, upon application at Mr. Russell's, No. 48,
Frith-street, Soho, receive the above reward.
N. B. The said Gentleman is about 40 years of age, .5 feet
inches high, has two large moles on his forehead, and one on his
ear. It is much feared by his friends that he has come to seine
untimely end.

ALBION FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
N,:w BRIDGE-STRZET, BLACKFRIA Its ;
Empowered by Act of 43arliament, for Insurance from Fire, and
on Lives; and for the Grant and Purchase of Annuities.
INSURANCES falling due at Lady Day, should
be renewed within fifteen days from that period. Abate-
ments are made, according to the plan which originated with
this Company, on the Premiums of all Fire Insurances out of
London. A large advantage is allowed on Life Insurance; and
every ficility is afforded by which the interest and convenience
of the public may be promoted. WARNER PHIPPS, Sec.
*,,• The Company s Office for the West-end of London, is at
N 0.97, near Oxford-street, on the West-side of New Bond-street.

EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
•
CORNHILL, LONDON.
INSURERS with this Company are respectfully in-
formed that Policies expiring at Lady-Day, will be renewed
by application at this Office within Fifteen Days from that pe-
riod, Receipts being ready agreeably to the•reduced Premiums,
viz.
Common Insurances to £lO,OOO at 2s. per Cent.
Hazardous do. to 6,000 at Ss.
Doubly Hazardous to 3,000 at ss.
Advantages to Insurers with this Company—Payment of Rent
in Case of Fire, without increase of Premium.—Damage by
Lightning made goad.—No Charge for Policies, Indorsements,
Alterations or Surveys.—A Commission of per Cent. allowed
on Shipping insurance.
Abatements on Country Insurances from £lO to £4O per Cen .
upon the Premium ; and front 2k to 15 per Cent. upon the Duty.
FARMING STOCK Insured, without Average Clause, at 2e.
per Cent.
The Company's Terms for Life Insurance are equally liberal,
and possess very superior Claims to public Patronage.
W. BEETHAM, `=l3.33aary.