The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-04-17 00:00:00

CLOTHING

For each Pier Master,—One Frock Coat, One Waistcoat, and
One Pair of Trousers, of similar make to those now in use.
The letters P. M. to be embroidered in Gold on the Collars of
the Coats.

For each Dock Gateman,—One Jacket, One Waistcoat, and
One Pair of Trousers, of similar make to those now in use.
An Anchor, with the letters L. D., to be embroidered in White
on the Collars of the Jackets.

For each Man employed on the Landing Stage,—Two Jackets,
Two Waistcoats, Two Pairs of Trousers, and One Pea Jacket,
of similar make and quality to those now in use by the Dock
Gatemen. The letters L. S. to be embroidered in White on the
Collars of the Jackets and Pea Coats.
The Buttons to be made from Dies belonging to the Com.-
mittee ; and the quality of the Clothing must not be inferior to
that now worn.

One Hat for each Pier Master, Dock Gateman, and mar
employed on the Landing Stage; the two latter to be furnishet]
with labels affixed, similar to those now in use.

Samples marked to correspond with the Tender must be
sent in, and each Tender must state the time within which the
whole will be supplied.

Each Tender must be sealed, marked "Tender for Clothing,"
or "Tender for Hats," and be addressed to "The Chairman of
the Sub-Committee for the Department of the Harbour Mas-
ters," under cover to the Secretary, not later than Ten A.M. on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant.

The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest
Tender. By order,
DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, 11th April, 1849.

instiranre ftoti reg.

NATIONAL FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCI
COMPANY OF SCOTLAND.

Edinburgh

Glasgou

2, SOUTH SAINT DAVID-STREET
33, RENFI ELD-STREET.

LIFE ASSURANCF

This Company, since the commencement of its Life business
in May, 1843, has issued upwards 0900 Policies, amounting to
considerably more than HALF A MILLION Sterling.
Policies effected on the MUTUAL or PARTICIPATION
SYSTEM obtain important and peculiar advantages, while the
rates are more moderate than those of most other Offices, and
no Entrance Money is charged. THE WHOLE PROFITS on
such Policies (excepting one-fifth only, reserved for expenses
of management, &c.) belong to and will be annually divided
among the Assured; and the Bonuses may be applied in re-
duction of Premiums or commuted into a Cash Payment. A
portion of the Premiums can be retained on Loan without
Security.

Policies for fixed sums without additions granted for a term
of years or for Life at very low rates, by which, as compared
with those of other Companies, an important saving is effected

for the Assured

Liberal and advantageous arrangements made for the benefit
of parties unable to continue their p yr/rents.
Reversionary Interests purchased and Life Assurance Busi-
ness in all its branches transacted on the most favourable
terms,.

Copies of the Prospectus, with Forms of Proposal, and every
information and assistance to be had, free, at the Offices of the
Company, or from any of the Agents.
HOLMES IVORY, Manager.
JOHN M. M`CANDLISH, Secretary.

ACIENTS'IN LIVERPOOL FOR LIFE ASSURANCE BUSINESS:-
CARSON and KILGOUR, Brokers,
7, Exchange-buildings.
BENJAMIN FERGUSON OLIVER, Merchant,
11, North John-street.
WM. JAMES PATON, Stock and Share Broker,
20, Castle-street.
Medical Referee—RD. FORMBY, M.D., 13, Pilgrim-street

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIVERPOOL.

CAPITAL, 4'2,000,000, in 100,000 SHARES of Each

TRUSTEES

JOHN SHAW LEIGH, Esq. I R._ll_ B. H. BLUNDELL, Es

DIRECTORS.
Charles Turner, Esq., Chairman.
Hugh J. Sanderson, Esq. and John Campbell, Esq.,
Deputy-Chairmen.
George Armstrong, Esq. I James Lawrence, Esq.
Ralph Brocklebank, Esq. Thomas Lee, Esq.
Michael Bousfield, Esq. Francis Maxwell, Esq.
David Cannon, Esq. Robert M'Andrew, Esq.
Thomas Dover, Esq. Edmund Molyneux, Esq.
Richard Harbord, Esq. J. Bramley Moore, Esq.
R. S. Henderson, Esq. Henry Moore, Esq.
R. Brodhurst Hill, Esq. James Pownall, Esq.
Thos. D. Hornby, Esq. Archibald Sinclair, Esq.
John C. Jack, Esq. I William Smith. Eso.

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;er Lyon .tones, Esq.. .
,Tlroli!lnuirTicpetnhseorilinlsocin, Esq., and
1 Auditors..
Physician.— Itichd. Formby, M.D.
Surnenn.--14t,h

Surveyor.—SP M HOitile, Esq.
Solicitor.—Septimus Booker, Esq.
Actuary and Secretary.—Percy M. Dove, Esq

BIRKENHEAD BRANCH,
HAMILTON BUILDINGS, HAMILTON-STREET.
Surgeon.—James T. Vale, Esq., 4, Hamilton-square,

The Directors bee to announce that they continue to RE-
CEIVE PROPOSALS for FIRE and LIFE INSURANCES.
The large Capital of the Company, and the number and in-
fluence of its Proprietors, enable it to take rank with the most
eli ' • '

e offices in the kingdom, with respect to the advantages
offered to the Public.

FIRE INSURANCES
Will be effected at moderate rates of premium. The Company,
having the advantage of a resident Directory, will be enabled
to distinguish itself by its vromptness in the Settlement nf

Claims.
No Charge made for the Policy.

LIFE BRANCH
Extracts from Rates of Pronim
Age. With Profits
s. d
20

'nzs for the Whole of Life.
s. Without Profits.
s. d.
1 19 4 1 14 11
2 9 9 2 4 10
3 4 1 2 18 6-
50 4 8 3 4 1 7
The Company likewise assure Lives on any of the following
contingencies, viz.:—

For the term of ONE YEAR, SEVEN YEARS, or any other de-
finite period, or on two or more lives.
For the WHOLE CONTINUANCE OF LIF

cease afte

a LIMITED NUMBER OF ANNUAL PAYMENTS

PREMIUMS ON

CRED]

A portion of the Premiums may remain on Credit, or
Assurances may be effected in various ways not enume-
rated, to meet the convenience of the party making the
Assurance.

onipany in t

Branch will inch

GUARANTEE 0
LARGE

AMPLE
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CAPITAL

MUMS
ASSURED, AMOt

MODERATE PRE-
EOFITS B Y THE
DS of ifs NET

AMOUNT, SMALL CHARGE FOR MANAGEMENT, the
Expenses of the Office being borne in due proportions by the
two Branches, and EXEMPTION OF THE ASSURED FROM
THE LIABILITY OF PARTNF—tIIP.
The usual Commission al'-

.owed to :solicitors.
PERCY M. DOVE, Manager

N.B. The Directors are willing to receive applications from
Persons of INFLUENCE, INTELLIGENCE, and ACTIVITY,
to undertake AGENCIES throughout the Counties of Lancas-
ter, Cumberland, Chester, and elsewhere, it being their deter-
mination only to appoint Agents possessing these qualifications.
Policies falling due at LADY DAY, should be renewed on or
before the 9th of April next.
21st March, 1849.

The following AGENTS, amongst others, have been appointed
Accrington John Dunn, 4, Piccadilly, Blackburn-road,
Audlem Edward I3ellyse, Combermers Abbey.
Bolton Thomas Warburton, Druggist.
Bootle C. 11. Purnell, Linacre Marsh.
Blackburn Townley and Emmett, 30, Leyland-street,
Bury T. A. Weston, District Hank.
Burnley Richard Law, Scartop Mill.
Do. William Roberts, North Parade.
Chorley George Houghton, Stamp-ollice.
Chester Ducker and Bayne. Eastgate-row.
Edgehill . John Grierson, 3, Olive-street.
Frodsham James Lewis, Chemist and Druggist.
Haslingden. Thomas Woodcock, solicitor.
Knutsford William Taylor, Ironmonger.
Lancaster Yeats Welch, 10, Penny-street.
Low-hill James Wensley, Gloucester-place.
Manchester Thomas Houghland, Ridgfield.
Do. G. V. Ryder, 100, King-street.
Macclesfield John May, Solicitor.
Much IVoolton Thomas Bancroft, 6, Castle-street.
Neston Edward K. Hollingsbead, Parkgate.
Northwich George Beckett, Draper.
Oldham James Schofield, Greenacres Moor.
Old Swan 45. Stanley Samuel C. Sneade, Church-road.
Orrnskirk Robert Wareing, Solicitor.
Prescot Edward Brown, Market-place.
Preston T. J. Garrington, Church-street.
Ditto William Gray, Lord-street.
Rochdale Matthew Weston, 172, Yorkshire-street.
St. Helens. John Barnes Barrow, Solicitor.
St..lames's District, Liverpool. Rd. Sim m, 35, St. James's-road.
St. Luke's District, Liverpool.. John Walker, 97, Bold-street.
Scotland-road, Liverpool.. Wm. Roxburgh, 1, North John-at.
Seacombe Hugh Banner, Estate Agent.
Tarporley William Aston, Grocer and Tea Dealer.
Tarteth-park Joseph Harrison, 4, St. James's-place.
Ulverston T. Pearson Postlethwaite, Solicitor.
Warrington John Platt, Bewsey-street.
Wigan Woodcock, Part, and Scott, Solicitors.

THE RUNCORN BONE-WORKS COMPANY.
THIS COMPANY begs to intimate to the Public,
that in addition to stipplyinT:

BONE DUST AND BONE SAWINGS,
For Manure, they have become
BUTTON AND SIZE MANUFACTURERS ;
Also, Makers of ANIMAL CHAR, for Sugar Refining,
LAMP BLACK, tkc.

App!y at the WORKS; or to MAGI
Quay, Liverpool.

rid CORCORAN, 13, IS

PURE PORT,

MESSRS. OFFLEYS, WEBBER, FORRESTER,
& CRAMP, ALTO Douno FARMERS, havingdeternsined,
as Growers, to supply the Consumer direct, make this public
announcement for the information of those Gentlemen who are
disposed to replenish their Cellars with pure fully-fermented
and highly-flavoured PORT.
Liverpool, Lancaster...buildings, let Feb., 1849.

A WORD OR TWO ON PORT WINE, addressed to the
British Public generally, but particularly to Private Gentlemen,
by JOSEPH JAMES FORRESTEIt, (of the house of Offleys, Web-
ber, Forrester, and Cramp, of Oporto,) author of Surveys of the
Wine Districts of the Alto Douro, Surveys of the River Douro,
&c. &c.

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