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826 THE IiJSAPJER. [No. 439, Atjotst 21 ...
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826 The Iijsapjer. [No. 439, Atjotst 21 ...
826 THE IiJSAPJER . [ No . 439 , Atjotst 21 1858
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T HE PEOPLE'S PROVIDENT ASSUrance SOCIETY , fob life assurance , annuities . and the guarantee : of fidelity in situations OF TRUST . Chief Office , 2 , Waterloo-place , PalKMall , London , S . W . ; With Agencies in all the Principal Towns throughout the Kingdom . president . ¦ „ '•¦ . ' The Bight Hon . Thomas Miluer Gibson , M . P ., "Wilton Crescent . TECSTEE 9 . George Alexander Hamilton , Esq ; , MJP . Joshua Proctor Brown "VVesthead , Esq ., M . P . James Heywood , Esq ., FRS . Richard Spooner , Esq ., M . P . 35 OABD OF IHEBOTOBS . George Alexander Hamilton , Esq ., M . P . for Dublin University , Chairman . John Cheetham , Esq ., M . P . for South Lancashire . James Davidson , Esq ., Angel-court , Throgntorton-street . Joiin Pield , Esq ., "Waruforcl Court , and Doraden , Tunbridjre Wells . Charles Forster , Esq ., M . P . for WalsaJI . Riohard Francis George , Esq ., Bath . Thomas G . Hay ward , Esq ., Minories and Highbury . J . Hedgins , Esch , Thayer-street , Manchester-square . Ghas . Hindley , £ sq ., M . P . for Ashton-under-Lyne . T . Y . McChristie , JEsq .., Revising Barrister for the City of Xrondon . - James Edward McConncll . Esq ., Wolverton . Joh . n Moss , Esq ., Reform Club , and Derby . Charles William Reynolds , Esq ., 2 , Eaton-place , Pimlico . Richard Spooner , Esq ., M . P . for North Warwickshire . H . "Wickham Wickhana , Esq ., M . P . for Bradford . Thomas Winkworth , Esq ., Gresham Club , and Canonbury . The President , Trustees ) , and Directors are all Shareholders in the Society . 3 LAJTAGER AND SECBBT . AET . —WILLIAM CLE 1 AND . The People ' s Provtoeht Assurance Society transacts Guarantee business upon very favourable terms ; and , if combined -with a proposal for Life Insurance , still greater advantages are given to the assured . The Premiums of this Society are applicable to all ordinary classes of risk , and range from 10 s . per cent , and upwards . The rate in each particular case is dependent upon the nature of the duties , the system of accounts , and the extent of responsibility or trust reposed . The Guarantee Policies of this Society are accepted Iby the leading London and Provincial Joint-Stock and Private Banks , the principal Railway Companies , Life and Fire Offices , Public Companies , Institutions , and Commercial firms throughout the kingdom . , Immediate Annuities , payable during the whole of life , may be purchased on the following scale : — Annuities granted at the undermentioned ages for every lOdl . of Purchase Money . ' ¦¦ . . Ages . 50 60 70 ~~ Annuity ..... JE 8 5 s . 7 d . JElO lls . 7 d . jgl 5 4 s . lid . Xist of Shareholders , Prospectuses , and Agency applications may be obtained on application .
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THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE . Incorporated A . p . 1720 , by Charter of King George the First and confirmed by Special Acts of Parliament . Chief Office , Royal Exchange , London ; Branch , 29 , Pall-mall . Fibe , Iipe , and Marine Assurances may he effected with this Corporation on advantageous terms . Life Assurances are granted with , or -without , participation in Profits ; in the latter case at reduced rates of Premium . Any sum not exceeding 15 , 000 ? . may bo assured on the same Life . The Reversionary Bonus on British Policies has averaged 48 per cent , upon the Premiums paid , or very nearly 2 per cent , per annum upon the sum assured . The future divisions of Profit will take place every Five Years . The Expenses of Management , being divided between the different branches , are spread over a larger amount of business than that transacted by any other office . The charge upon each Policy is thereby so much reduced aVto account for the magnitude of the Bonus which has boon , declared , and to afford a probability that a similar rate will be maintained at future divisions . This Corporation affords to the Assured a liberal participation in Profits , with exemption under Royal Charter from the liabilities of partnership;—a rate of Sonus equal to the average returns of Mutual Societies , with the guarantee , not afforded by them , of a largo invested Capital-Stock ;—the advantages of modern practice , with tho security of an OlUco whoso resources have been tested by the experience of nearly a Century aud a Half . JOHN A . HIGHAM , Actuary and Secretary .
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A . CCIDENTS OT EVERY DESCRIPTION . £ 1000 IN CASE OP DEATH , OR A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF jE 6 PER WEEK IN THE EVENT OJB INJURT , May bo secured by an Annual Payment of £ 3 for a , Policy In tho RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY . A special Act provides that persons receiving compensation from this Company aro not barred thereby from recovering full damajtos from tho party causing tho injury-, an advantage no other" Company can offer . It is found that ONE PERSON in every FICTION is more or loan injured by Accident yearly . This Company has already paid att compensation for Accidents 27 , 0882 . Forms of Proposal and Pros peotuses may bo had at tho Company's Otllces , and at all tho principal Railway Stations , where , also , Railway AccidontsiUono may bo insured against t > y the Journey or year . NO 0 HA . RGE T ? OR STAMP DUTY . "Railway Passengers' Assurance Company , 0 m « eB , 8 , Old Broad-street , London , E . 0 . WILLIAM J . VIAN , Sooretary .
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[[ Established 1841 . ] MEDICAL INVALID AND GENERAL ETPE OFFICE , 2 B , Palt , Mall , London-Empowoered by Special Act of Parliament . At the SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING , held on 20 th November , 1857 , it was shown that on tho 80 th June last : — The Number of Policies in force was . . 62 . 15 The amount Insured was . dE 2 , 917 . 598 13 s . 10 d . The Annual Income was . £ 125 , 113 Shu 8 d . The new policies issued during the last 5 years are as follows , viz . ;— Scars Amr . POUCHES . ASSHKED . PBBHS . 1863 02 ! for . 402 , 176 yieldingjffl 6 # Ji 1854 111 . ) 534 , 188 22 ; 768 1855 11 > 9 53 & . 084 22 , 609 1856 11 S 7 556 , 769 24 , 051 1857 ...... 1207 .... ' 570 , 282 23 . 015 Averaging 1100 policies in each year for more than half a million sterling . Two Bonuses have been declared fin 1848 and 1853 ) . adding nearly Two per cent , per annum on the average to sums assured . The Society , since its establishment , has paid claims on 781 Policies , assuring 312 . & 341 . Assurances are effected at home or abroad on healthy lives at . as moderate rates sis the most recent data will allow . Indian Assurances at "very modcrato rates , aud great facilities given to assurers . . Invalid lives assured on scientifically constructed tables . Policies issued free of Stamp duty , and every charge but the Premiums . DAYS OF GRACE . —Iri tho event of death daring the days of grace the risk binding on the Society if premium paid before the days of grace expi re . Active working Agents wanted for vacant places . Prospectuses , Forms of Proposals , and every other information , may be obtained of the Secretary at the Chief Office , or on application to any of the Society ' s Agents in the Country . G . DOUGLAS SINGER , Secretary .
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DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK . F IVE PER CENT , is paid on all Sums received on DEPOSIT . Interest paid half-yearly . The Right Hon . the Earl of DE VON , Chairman . . - ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ^ G . H . LAW , Manager . Offices , 6 , Cannon-street / West , 32 . C .
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BANKING . : COMPANY . ¦ . "¦ ¦ ¦ ¦'¦ - •" . ¦ . . :.. ¦ .. Incorporated by Royal Charter , 1847 . LETTERS of CREDIT and IBILLS are granted upon the Banks at Adelaide , Port Adelaide , and Gawler . Approved drafts on South Australia negotiated aud sent for collection . Every description of Banking business is conducted direct with Victoria and New South Wales , and also with the other Australian Colonies , through the Company ' s Agents . Apply at 54 , Old Broad-street , London , B . C . WILLIAM PURDY . Manager .
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BANK OF DEPOSIT , Established a . » . 1844 . 3 , Pall-Mfill East , London . Parties desirous of INVESTING MONEY are requested to examine the Plan of tho Bank of Deposit , by which a high rat « of Interest may bo obtained with ample security . The Interest is payable in January and July . PETER BIORRISON , Managing Director . Torms for opening Accounts sent free on application .
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SOUTH AFRICAN PORT and SHEltRY , 203 . a dozen ; very superior , 24 s . a dozen . II . R . WILLIAMS , Importer , 112 , Bishopsgate-street . London , quotes the following extracts of letters addressed to him—originals at his counting-houso : — From a Nobleman . — ? ' Tho sample of Sherry Lord S . approves . " "From an eminent literary Gentleman . — " July 16 , 185 S . Mr . is much pleased with tlie Sherry . " From a Clergyman . — " July 1 * 7 , 1858 . Wo liko your wine so much that we have mentioned itHo several people . " From Major-General . — "July 21 , 1858 . Sir , —I very much approve of your South African Sherry ; as I reciuiro wine , I shall writo for more wherever I may go . " Delivered free to any London Railway Terminus . H . R . WILLIAMS , Wine and Spirit Importer , 112 , BISHOPSGATE-STREET WITHIN , LONDON , Two doors from tlio Flower Pot .
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WINE NO LONGER AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY . PORT , SHERRY , MARSALA , MADEIRA , & c , TWENTY SHILLINGS PRR DOZEN ., imported by us from the Capo of Good Hope , and only charged half tho usual duty by iier Majesty ' s Customs . " I llnd it to be pure and unadulterated , and I havo no doubh of its being far aioro wholesome than tho artificial mixtures too often sold for ifonwino Sherry . "H . LETHEBY , M . D ., London Hospital . " A pint sample of oitlior , 12 stamps * . Tonna , cash or reference . Packagos charged nud allowed for if returned . Delivcrod free to any of tho London Termini . Brandy , Palo or Brown , 15 s . per gallon . WELLER and HUSHES , wholesale Wiuo and Spirit Importers , 27 , Crutchod Friars , Mark-lano .
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ALLSOPP'S PALE ALE IN IMPERIAL PINTS . HAKRINGTON , PARKER , and CO ., are now delivering the October Brewings of tho above celebrated Alo . Its surpassing excellence in vouched for by tho highest medical and oh « micnl authorities of tho day , Supplied in bottles , also in conks of 18 wllont * and upwards , by HARRINGTON , BARKER , and CO ., Wluo and Spirit Merchants , 5 J , Pall-Mn . ll . August , 1858 .
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TTNGRAVING , LITHOGRAPHY . PRINT-1 J ING , & a— -Every description of work executed in a very superior utylo , a . t tho same prices often charged for inferior work . Wedding orders promptly completed . Stool Dies , Seals , Door , Window , ami Stencil Plates , Ao . Electro-Si Ivor Platen for Marking Linon , 'Books , or other articles . Plates , Cards , Estimates , & o ., sonfc froo . Ordora executed for tho trade . —T . J . "WHITE WAN , 10 , Little Quoon-strcct , Holbom . W . C .
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MA PPIN'S DRESSING CASES I ^ T TRAVELLING BAGS ^ ^^ MAPWN" BROTHERS , Manufacturers W ^ ¦ pointment to the Queen , aro the oillv sCm f ? 0 ^ 1 ^ P > who supply the Consumer in London T ^ r t ^ Makei » Rooms , 87 ^ id 68 , KING WILLIAM-STRfc ° T w bridge contain by far tho West STCCK ^ f ^ iJSSflgPl & rJu * £ ? w La & es , aud Gentlemen ' s TRAVPT T { lr (} BAGS in tho World , each Article being manufanHTS ' LlN' « their own superintendence . b Iua > uuta ctured unfar WAPPIN'S Guinea DRESSING C VSP f ^ r-L ^ h ^ ' Two Guinea ^^ f asSg ^^ 2 Al tS e aC 3 lf : LING and DRESSlNGBAGS , fr (> ai Geutlemen ' s do . do ., from W . 12 s . to 80 ? Messrs . Mappiw invite Inspection of tlm ;^ t Stoek . which is complete with over ? Var ^ f e ^ K fo ^ feWp ^ t ot rSpToTt sSSr > s PriCes •*««*«* . ^^ Tfflrfe ^^ i * Mlanufoctory-QcEEN ' s Cutleey Wo & ks . ShbbpiELi >
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AfAPPIN'S SHILLING RAZOR , sold ev ^ « 8 . King William-street , City ^ London whorl '« nd i an ( 1 stock of Cutlery in the world is kept ? he larecsfc M ~ TAPPIN'S ^ SUrERTolTTA BLEJCNIVES L maintain their unrivalled superiority . Handles can notpossibly become loose ; the blades areall oftlfv ^ first quality , being their own Sheffield manufacture . 3 Tblc . Kus . Dst . Kns . Carvers Ivory 3 S in . Handle . balanccd .. " ^ ' Pe i £° I ) cr J - Po . 4 in . do . .. 25 s . W . gi " . MAPPIN'S SILVER-PLATED DESSERT KNIVES and FORKS , in Mahogany Cases . 12 Pairs Knives and Forks , Ivory Handles , in Case ., 80 s xt' Po « Pearl Handles , do . . Ms . ' 13 D o- Silver-Plated Handles , do . " 8 « s ^ ATAPPIN'S ELECTRO-SILTEi " ?!^^ " ¦ 1 > X , MAPPIN 1 JROTHBRS , Manufacturers by Special Appointment to tho Queen , are the only Sheffield maters who supply the consumers in London . Their LO \ T ) rv \ i SHOWIIUOJIS . 07 and GS . Kin- William-street , LoS Bridge , contain by far tho largest STOCK of ELKCTRO . SILVER PLA . TE in the World , which is transmitted direct Crom their Manufactory , Queen ' s Cutlery Works , Sheffield . Fiddle Double King ' s ' « ,, „ , ., ' , ¦ rattern . Thread . Pattern . 12 Table Porks , best quality .. Jtl 1 * 5 o £ 2 hi o « o 0 12 Table Spoons , best quality . 1 10 0 2 14 0 3 0 0 12 Dessert Forks , best qua- . lity .... 17 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 12 Dessertspoons , best quality .......... 17 0 2 0 0 2 40 12 Tea Spoons , best quality .. 010 0 140 170 Messrs . Mappin Brothers respectfully invite buyers to inspect their unprecedented display , which , for beauty of design , exauisite workmanship , and novelty , stands unrivalled . Their illustrated Catalogue , which is continually receiving addition of New Dtsigns , free on applicatiou-Mappin Buotuers , 67 and OS , lung William slrect , London Bridge ; Manufactory , Queen ' s Cutlery Works , Sheffield .
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SOHO LOOKING-GLASS MANUFACTORY , 26 , Soho-squaro , London . —Established 20 years . —The Proprietor begs to call the attention of the public to the following very reduced List of Prices for LOOKINGGLASSES , of superior quality , fitted in carefully niauufacturod carved and gilt frames ;—Size of Glass . Outside Measure of Frame . Price . 40 by 30 in . 51 in . wide by SO in . higli from M . 10 s . each . 46 by 30 in . 48 in . wido by OS in . higli from M . 0 * . each . 50 by 40 in . 52 in , wide by GO in . high from Cl . Os . cnch . 53 by 43 in . 55 in . wide by 05 in . hi ^ h from 11 . 7 s . each . 56 by 40 in . 5 t ) in . wide by G 9 in . hijdi from Hi . 8 s . each . CO by 48 in . 02 in . wido by 71 hi . hinli from 10 ^ . 9 s . eac i , 70 by 50 in . G-l in- wido by 8-1 in . IukIi from ill . 03 . cadi . Mahogany dressing and chovnl Kisses , Rilt cornices , girnndolos , picture frames , & c , at efiually moderate prices . Merchants and shippers supplied V ) y special contract .
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SYDENHAM AT . PACA OVERCOATS for Summer Wear . Admirably adapted for tho Parks . Bay Festivals , Race-Courses , Country Rambles , Daily Town Wear , or tho Sea-Sido , and equally convenient for travenms in hot dry weather from tlio protection which they allow against dust , without , tho uncuinbrflu . ee of weight , orino restraint of transpiration . Those , Roods nro nindo witn a dogreo of enre lilthcrto unprcccilonted . Syuoniian Trousers of fines light cloth , 17 s . < td . ; Wnistcont to nintcii , 8 s . ( id . ; Business or Park Coat . 17 s . ( Id . ; . S . vtlenlinm swinm" - ' Overcoats of Melton Cloth , 21 m . ; CoinpUito Suits for « ojj , 24 s . ; Gontlomon'a complete Kveninis Dress or Opera s > uif 03 s . Tho Sydonham construction as in now well k >{ ow'u ] cfl'cotually directed to secure the most perfect retentive a « easy lit in all positions of tho body . Mftd" pnlybytiw Invontora . SAMUKL SROTHISRS . 2 « . Ludisato-liiH .
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THE SUITS at 47 d ., 50 s ., Jos ., 58 s ., 60 s ,, am ] C , 1 s ., aro mado to order from Scotch hoatlii'i aiw Cheviot tweeds and aiiRolaa , aill woohiinrt thoroughly snrunj . by B . UKNJAMIN . morchanfi and family tailor , 7 |> g mtatroot . W ., ami aro tulanted for tiitlioi- shooting llsli »> % l' ™ monado . soa-sido , or continental touring . N . u . A I" - " " lit guaranteed .
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CAUTION to Householders , Banker * , Merchants , and Public OlIlcos . The Pafcoiil NA'lWMH and DUFIANOK Lt ) CKS can ho lind ovlii of 1 ' . 1 'J ^ RIDQ 30 , 62 . Strand , near Oliarinn-cross . TIioko Iy »« k »" , important for thoir security awiijint burglars and } "f ) Y ' as evidenced in tho frauduftMit attempt to pick i i ^ "„ Crystal Pttlaco , in August , 18 flI , by John Clontor , forenw ' tolVIoBBrs . Chubb , for tho RI 3 WAlU ) of 200 Ouin *;^ - ^ Pamphlet and Doaoriptloii , to ho hiul Knitirt . l ' i ro ¦ »" Thioi' proor Iron BafoH PJ « to and Jewel Chests , nM » ; S : and Despatch Boxes , EmbosMlngDieH , & c . Wft « ft » t ( Jl 1 bm Door Latchou , 17 s . Od . each .
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 21, 1858, page 826, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/ldr_21081858/page/2/
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