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Tfl&k THE LEADER. [No. 34,5, Saturday
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Tfl&K The Leader. [No. 34,5, Saturday
Tfl & k THE LEADER . [ No . 34 , 5 , Saturday
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T > AIMATING and REFLECTING STOVE , JE % > WILLIAM S . BUTTON'S new register stove combines completely the- ¦¦ well-known principles of both Stephen ' s and iSvlvester ' s celebrated patent stoves , whilo it has others equally valuable which are peculiarly its own , and for which a patent has been granted . Its reflecting and radiating powers are perfect , it is very simple , and cannot faaput out of order , consumes but little fuel , is most cleanly and cheerful in use , while its general appearance , no > fendor being needed , is most imposing . Prices , complete , black or brouaod , from !) t 10 s . ; bright , IU . 5 s ., and upwards . Oao may be seen in action in liis show-rooms , which contain such an assortment of fenders , stoves , ranges , nre-iro . ns , and general ironmongery , & s cannot be approached elsewhere , either foryariety , novelty , beauty of design , or exqnisiteness of workmanship . Bright stoves with bronzed ornaments , and two sets of bars , 4 f . 14 s . to 131 . ISs . ; ditto , with ormolu ornaments , and two sets of bars , 5 l . 5 s . to 221 . Bronzed renders , witli standards , 7 s . to 5 * . 12 s . ; steel fenders , 21 . 15 s . bo lit . ; ditto with ricli ormolu ornaments , 21 . 15 s . to 18 / . Fire-irons , from Is . 9 d . the set toil . 4 s . BEDSTEADS , BEDDING , and FURNITURE . —WILLIAHI S . BURTON'S Stock on show of Iron and Brass Bedsteads and Children ' s Cots , stands unrivalled either forextent , beauty of design , or moderateness of prices . He also supplies Bedding and . Bed-hangings of guaranteed quality and workmanship . ., Portable Folding Bedsteads , from 12 s . ; Patent Iron Bedsteads , fitted with dovetail joints and patent sacking , from 15 s . ; and Cots , from 20 s . eaob . Handsome ornamental Iron and Brass Bedsteads , in great variety , from SZ . 7 s . 6 d . tol 5 i . l 5 s . A . Half-Tester Patent Iron Bedstead * three feet wide , with Bedding , & c ., complete : Bedstead ...................... .. £ l 4 6 Chintz furniture .... 0 1 * 0 Palliasse , wool mattress , bolster , and pillow ... 1 11 0 A pair of cotton sheets , three blankets . and a coloured counterpane X 5 0 ' . '¦ .: '¦¦ . .. . . / ¦ . - ¦ ¦• ¦ . . ¦ ^ 414 c A double bedstead , same ...... ...,..-......,.... £ 6 8 0 ^ If without Half-Tester and Furniture : Single bed , complete .................... £ 3 13 9 Double bed , complete ' .. ¦ . , 4 . 15 0 LAMP ES a MODERATEUR , from 6 s . to 11 . 7 s —WILLIAM S . BURTON has collected from the different makers here and in France a variety that defies competition . As many imported from France are inferior in the works , William S . Burton selects at Paris from the best makers only , and he can guarantee each lamp he sells as perfect in all its parts . . His stock comprises also an extensive assortment of SOLASt , CAMPHINE , PALMER'S , and all other JLAMPS . Pure Colza Oil , 4 s . Sd . a gallon . Patent Camphine , 4 s . a gallon . Palmer ' s Candles , 9 d . per 11 ? . The late additions to these extensive premises ( already by far the largest in Europe ) are of such a character that the entire of EIGHT HOUSES is devoted to the display of the most magnificent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY ( including Cutlery , Nickel Silver , Plated Goods . Baths , Brushes , Turnery , Lamps , Gaseliers , Iron and Brass Bedsteads , Bedding , and Bed-hangings ) , so arranged in Sixteen Large Show Rooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection of goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere . Illustrated Catalogues sent ( per post ) free-89 , OXFORD-STREET ; 1 , 1 A , 2 , and 3 , NEWMANSTREET ; and 4 , 5 , aiicl 6 , PERRY'S-PLA . CE , LONDON . Established 1820 . ,
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WATC H , CLOCK , and CHRONOMETER t ™™ MANUFACTORY , 33 and 34 . LUDGATE-HILL , IX > NDON . Established 1749 . —J . W . BENSON , Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of every description , construction , and pattern , invites attention to his magnificent and unprecedented display of Watches , which is admitted to be tho largest and best selected Stock in London . It consists of Chronometer , Duplex , Patent , Detached Lever , Horizontal , and Vertical Movements , jewelled , & o ., with all tho latest improvements , mounted in superblyfinished engine-turned and engraved Gold and Silver Cases . The designs engraved upon many of the cases arc by eminent artists , and can only bo obtained at this Manufactory . If the important requisites , superiority of finish , combined with accuracy of performance , elegance , durability , and reasonableness of price , are wished for , the intending Purchaser should visit this Manufactory , or send for the ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET , published by J . W . BENSON ( and sent post free 1 on application ) , which contains sketches , prices , and directions as to what Watch to buy , where to » uy it , and how to use it . Several hundred letters have been received from persons who have bouglifc Watches at this Manufactory , bearing testimony to tho correct performances of tho same . OPINIONS OF THE PRESS . Prom tho Liverpool Journal , Juno 14 . — " Wo -would unhesitatingly recommend them , to intending purchasers . " From tho Leicester Journal , May 0 . — " Having tried his watches , wo are enabled to give thorn , a first -rato character . " Prom tlio Herts Guardian , May 31 . — " Speaking in somo degree from experience , Mr . Benson ' s stook is scarcely to bo equalled . " Prom the Aberdeen Journal , August 31 . — " Suitablo for all classes and purses . " " From tho \ Daily Telegraph , March 28 . —Wo havo great pleasure in pointing out a watch manufactory whovo our friends can purchase a good watch without paying an exorbitant prico . " GOLD WATCHES , Horizontal Movements , Jowellcd , & c , accurate time-keepers , 31 . 15 s ., 4 , 1 . 15 s ., SI . 15 s .. to 151 , 15 s . each . Gold Lover " Watches , jewelled , and highly-Qnishod S ° 2 ? mont 8 ' ' 63 ' «& l - 83 - > 10 / - 1 O a *> 12 { * - > ul - - > *<•*• ltfa * wj v ) puinoaa . SILVER WATCHES , Horizontal Movements , Jewelled , sflvft ^ vX w tT ' W < 2 a- > 1 Bs - IBs ., to 5 J . 5 s . each . f ? ioa ^ in ^ ^ ' MBWy fl » iB"cd , jewelled movomonts , 31 . 108 ., <« . 10 s ., 61 . 10 .., 71 . 1 Os ., 81 . 10 S ., 10 * . 10 s ., to 20 guineas . mnfc M < rt ? £ ^ i ]? ? 3 2 8 lvon wlth over A Watch , and n ? tASwi ? S ? Jff " ° BootlBnd i Ireland , Walon , or any part of tho kingdom , upon receipt of Poat-oiUoo or Banker ' s SSSdon . l ° * - "ENSOltf , 38 aSu U ££ Lud Batc-TrkS £$ ^ 3 l 25 £ & mtoU Glu * 8 ™ llod - Ola
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3 JEW SYSTEM OP LIFE ASSURANCE . THE Directors of the NATIONAL ASSURANCE and INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION invite attention , to the New System of Life Assurance exclusively adopted by this Association—viz ., that of allowing Interest on all Premiums paid , instead of the remote and uncertain System of JBpnvses usually adopted . By this plan the Policy-holder will secure to himself , a constantly increasing annual income during life , as well as the pavinont of tho sum assured to his representatives , at his death ; . Tables of Rates specially adapted to this System of Assurance may bo obtained at the Office of the Company , 3 , Pall Mall East , or forwarded free , on application . PETER MORRISON" , Managing Director .
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ANNUAL DIVISION OF PROFITS . a BEAT BRITAIN MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY , 14 , Waterloo-place , London , and 30 , Browu-street , Manchester . Directors . THE CHIS 1 IOLM , CTiairman . RICHARD HARTLEY KENNEDY , Esq ., Alderman / Deputy-Chairtnan . Major-Gen . Michael E . Bag- William MorleyJBsq . ~ nold . Robert Francis Power , Esq ., Francis Brodigan , Esq . M . D . Alexander Robert Irvine , Esq . Archibald Spens , Esq . John Inglis Jerclein , Esq . Frederick Valiant , Esq . James John Eunloch , Esq . . Rev . P . W . J . Vickery . This Society is established on tlie tried and approved principle of 3 Vlu . ti . ial Assurance . The fuiids arc accumulated for the exclusive benefit of the Policy-holders , under their own immediate superintendence and control . The Profits are divided auinially _ , and applied in reduction of tho current Premiums . Policy-holders participate in Profits after payment of live annual Premiums . The Annual General Meetiug was lield on the 28 th of May , lS 5 ( J , \ vlien a highly satisfactory Report of the state of the affairs aad progress of the Institution was presented to the Members . During the last three years , upwards of 12 . 00 new assurances have beeii effected , yielding an increase of premium income of more than 20 , 000 / . per annum ; and although a general high rate of mortality has prevailed among Assured lives during the last t \ yo years , it has not been deemed necessary to reduce , in the slightest degree , the allowances previously awarded ^ to tho Policy-holders ^ : Tho Blembers present at the Meeting were fully satisfied with the Heport , and resolved unanimously that a reduction of 31 i per cent , should be made in the current year ' s Premium payable by all Policy-holders now entitled ' to participate in the Profits . Credit ispollowcd for half the Annual Premiums for the first five years . The following Table exemplifies tlie effect of the jpresent reduction . Age when Amount ^ " ^ f- Allowance of ^" ^ , f T Assured . Assured , ^ gg-gfo . ^ por oeafc ^^ £ £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . 20 1000 20 17 6 6 11 0 ' 14 6 0 30 1000 25 13 4 8 18 17 11 S 40 1000 33 18 A 10 13 8 23 i 8 50 1000 dS 10 8 15 7 8 33 9 0 CO ! 1000 7517 G ¦ 23 18 0 i Dl 19 0 14 , " Waterloo-place , London , A . R . IRVINE , June 2 , 1856 . Managing Director .
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BANKING COMPANY . Incorporated by Royal Charter , 1847 . Tho Court of Directors GRANT LETTERS of CREDIT and BILLS upon the Company ' s Banks in South Australia at par . Approved drafts negotiated and sent for collection . Business with all tho Australian Colonies conducted through tho Bank ' s Agents . Apply at the Company ' s Offices , 54 , Old Broad-street , London . WILLIAM PUK . DY , Manager . London , November , 185 G .
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FURNISH YOUR HOUSE WITH THE KKST ATU'ICXES AT DEANB'S IROIOIOJTGERY AND FURNISHING "WAREHOUSES . A Priced Furnishing List sent Post Free . DEANE , DRAY , * CO ., LONDON-BRIDGE . Established a . d . 1700 .
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RUPTURES .-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT . W HITE'S MOC-MAUST LEVER TRUSS is allowed by upwards of 200 Medical Qentlomcn to bo tho most effective invention in tho curative treatment of Hernia . Thousoof anted sprinpj ( so often hurtful in its effeots ) is horo avoidod . a soft Bandaffo buiiitf worn round tho body , while tho roouinito resisting power i . s supplied by tho Moo-Main Pad and Patent Lovor , lltting with . so much cnno and closonoHS that it cannot bo detected , and may be worn duriuK sleep . A descriptivo circular may bo had , and the Truss ( which cannot fail to lit ; forwarded by post , on tho ciroumfcronco of tho body , two inohos below tho hips , being ; Hont to tho Manufacturer , Mr . JOHN WHITE , 228 , Piccadilly , London . Trices of binglo truss . 10 s ., 21 s ., 2 fls . ( 50 ., and ftts . Cd . — Postage , Is . jUoublo TruHH , 3 lw . < id ., 4 * 2 * , and r >' Zx . ( id . — PoHtago . ls . 8 d . Umbilical Truss , 42 s . and 62 s . Cd . —Postage is . JOt ) . E LASTIC STOCKINGS , KNEE-CAPS , & c , for VA 1 MCOSE VEI NS , and all cases of WEAKNESS and SWELLING of tho LEGS , SPRAINS . & c . Thoy aro porous , light in texture , and inoxponsivo . and are drawn on liko an ordinary stocking . Prico from 7 a . Gd . to 10 s . Postage , * Sd . Manufactory , 228 , Piccadilly . London .
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THE EAGLE and ¦ -PALLADITT V J- INSURANCE COMPANY , . - * ' 3 , Crescent , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , London _ ' _ ¦ TKUSriES . Lord Bateman . Joseph Esdaile , Esn CagtMii Clwa . J Bosanauet , € harlca 'Jhomas ltolco mbe Robert Cheere , Esq . llichard Harwmn t i ^ a -n Patrick Colauhoun , KL . V . R ^ C ^ S ^ rk ^^' ' BIRECTOBS . _ CnATiLES Thomas Holcombe , Esq ., Chairm an Richard Hakjjan Lioyd , Esq ., Deputy-Chai ^ an . Cliarles BischoiT , Esq . r Sir W . G . Ouaolev Ifnij Tliomas BoddiiiKtonT Esq . B . C . L . wusolcy . it . C . B ., Thomas Devas . Esq . . W . Anderson Peacorek Eso Sir ^ Jamos Buller East , Bart , Ralph Charles Price Esa . » l . D .- # . : ¦ ¦ ¦ Philip Rose , Esq . H * SKSftV Thomas Godfrey Saxnhrooke . William Augustus Guy , M . D . Charles Evan Thomas ~ E < m Joshua Lockwood , Esq . Rt . Hon . Sir John You ™ James Murray , Esq . Bart . J - gr AuDiTOEs—TnoMAS Ai , ia : ir / Esq . ; WilhamH . Smtttt Jun ., Esq . ' JIedicai Officers—Seth Thompson , M . D " - jivra Sanku , Esq ., M . D . ; WiiLlAM CooKE , Esq ., ' aii ^ r TrinitySquare / roworHill . q * ' > Actuauy and Secbxtahy—Chaxmt ^ Jellicoe . Esq . The realized Assets of this Company amount to One Million Two H undred and Fifty Thousand Pounds . - ^"' wra , Tho Annual Income exceeds Two Hundred Thousand Pounds . u Tho number of existing Policies is upwards of Six . Thousand Five Hundred . The total Amount Assured exceeds Tout Million Four Hun . drod Thousand Pounds . A division of Surplus will take place in June next : the divi sions are quinquennial , and the whole Surplus ( less 20 per cent , only ) is distributed amongst the Assured . The Premiums required , although moderate , entitle the Assured to t ! 0 percent , of the quinquennial surplus . 'lhe lives assured are permitted , in time of peace , and not being engaged in mining or gold digging , to reside in any country , or to pass by sea ( not being seafaring persons by profession ) between any two parts . ol' tlie same heinisnhcrc , distant more than 33 degrees from the Equator , without extra charge . All Policy Stamps aud Medical Fees are paid by the Company . By recent enactments , persons are exempt , under certain restrictions , from Income Taa , as respects so uuch of their income as they may devote to Assurance o : i Lives . The Annual Reports of the Company ' s state aud progress , Prospectuses and Forms , may be had , or will be sent , post free , on application at the Oliice , or to any of the Company ' s Agents . .
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THE CAMBRIAN and UNIVERSAL LIFE -L and FIRE 'INSURANCE COMPANY . Capital ' 100 , 0002 . Established 1849 . Office , 27 , Grcsham-streot . Agencies in the principal towns of England , and \ yales . This oQicc offers the benefit of assurance in all its branches , aud is highly eligible for every description of life assurance . ' A new and most important feature , entirely originatiiig « with this Company , viz .. Marriage Dowries , Life Assurance , and Deferred Annuities included in one policy . Rates of premium moderate . . Annuities granted . Family endowments . Loans on personal and other securities . Forms of proposal and every information may be obtained on application . By order , ALFRED MKLHADO , Ulanager .
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rpiIE HOUSEHOLDERS' ASSURANCE X COMPANY . DIRECTOBS . Wm . Ashton , Esq .. Horton-houso , Wraysbury , Stai « cs . Tho Rev . Thos . Cator , liryauston-sciuaro , aud Sl ; elbiook > park , DonciuHtor . Charles llulse , Esq ., Hall-grovo , Bagsliot . F . D . Bullock Web . stcr , Esq ., Norfolk-terrace , nyde-parl ; . Arthur P . Onslow , Estj ., Law brook-house , Shcro , Guildl ' ord . Thomas Pocock , Esq ., South * wark-brid ( i ; e-road . Potor Paterson , Esq ., jun ., Park-road , Holloway . Jainos LaugliLon , l ! sq ., Holm Villa , Lewiaham-roiul . This Company enables persons , without speculation , lo invest largo or small sums , at a higher rate of interest than can bo obtained from tho pulilic fuuds , aud on as sucurc a basis . Porms of application to deposit sums of money , at C •)«' cent , interest , payable half-yt'arly . oi-to purchase sliares ( tlio present interest on which is 0 per cent ) , iiiay bo had on application to U . JlODaUN , Sec . 15 and 1 G , Adam-Btroct , Adolphi .
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A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £ 6 PER WEEK , IN CASE OV INJURY BY ACCIDENT OF ANY DESCRIPTION Olt THE SVM Ol * £ 1000 IN CASE OF DEATH , May bo secured by an Annual Payment of £ 3 for a Policy iai tho RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMl'AJUA wcokly Allowance of lateen Shillings for Ii \ i »»' 'J ? i £ ' 100 in caso of Death secured by a payment of Ton hniii » 'li at NO CHARGE FOR STAMP DUTr . Forms of Proposal , Prospectuses , & c , may lin I " ' . * . ' ! , Agonta-of tho Clorks at all tho Principal Railway btfttioiw —and afc tho Head Oilico , London , wlicrc also RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE May bo insured ngmnat by tlio . Tourney or by tho lcnrn heretofore . WIIJilAM J . VIAN , Secretary Railway PassenKcru Insurance Company , Empowore "' a Special Acb of Parliament . OWces 8 , Old Jjroad-birw , London .
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Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 1, 1856, page 22, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_01111856/page/22/
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