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      BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS . — »«»»?« * a ^ ™ wledgred efflca ° y of BLAIR'S GOUT and KHETTMATIC PILL 8 , by the Continued series of Testimonials which have been sent to , and published by , the proprietor for ntearly twenty years , has rendered this medicine the most popular of the present age ; and , in corroboration of which , the following extract of a letter , written by John Molard Wheeler , Esq ., Collector of Customs , Jamaica , having been handed by his brother , at Swindon , to Mr . Prout for publication , will fully confirm : — ' "I know you have never had occasion to take Blair ' s Pille , but let me emphatically tell you , in mercy to any friend who may suffer from gout , rheumatic gout , lumbago , sciatica , rheumatism , or any branch of that widely-allied family , to recommend their using them . In this country they are of wonderful efficacy : not only am I personally aware of their powers , but I see my friends and acquaintances receiving unfailing benefit from their use . I would not be without them on any account . If taken in the early stage of disease , they dissipate it altogether ; if in a later , they alleviate pain , and effect a much speedier cure than by any other means within my knowledge . " Sold by Thomas Prout , 229 , Strand , London ; and , by his appointment , bv all respectable Medicine Venders throughout the United Kingdom . Price 2 s . 9 d . per box . Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS , and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout , 229 , Strand , London , " impressed upon the Government stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine .

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      DR . CULVERWEL . L ON NERVOU 8 NES 8 , DEBILITY , AND INDIGESTION ; also on Urinary Derangements , Constipation , and Haemorrhoids . Is . each ; by Post , Is . 6 d . WHAT TO EAT , DRINK , AND AVOID . " Abstinentia mtilti curantur morbi . " A popular exposition of the principal causes , ( over and careless feeding , &c . ) of the above harassing and distressing complaints , with an equally intelligible and popular exposition of how we should live to get rid of them ; to which ie added diet tables for every meal in the day , and full instructions for the reg-imen and observance of every hour out of the twenty-four : illustrated by numerous cases , &c . Vols . 2 and 3 , companions to the preceding , THE ENJOYMENT OF LIFE . | HOW TO BE HAPPY . " Jucunde Vivere . " ON URINARY DISORDERS , CONSTIPATION , and HAEMORRHOIDS ; their Obviation and Removal . Sherwood , 23 , Paternoster-row ; Mann , 39 , Cornhill ; and the Author , 10 , Argyll-place , Regent-street : consultation hours , ten to twelve ; evenings , seven till nine .

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      DIVISION OF PROFITS . ALBION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY , LONDON . Instituted in 1805 . DIRECTORS . JOHN HAMPDEN GLEDSTANES , Esq ., Chairman . CHARLES RUSSELL , Esq ., Deputy Chairman . Thomas Starling Benson , Esq . James P Harmon , Esq . J . Whatman Bosanquet . E * q . T . W . Clinton Murdoch , Esq . Frederick Burnujster , Esq . David Riddall Koper , fcaq . John Coningham . Esq . Edward Stewart , Esq . Frederick D . Danvers , Esq . Francis Wilson , E « q . At the last Division of Profits ( 1849 ) , every policy-holder insured upon the Participating Scale of Premium became entitled to a return of one-ftfth of all the premium he had paid , either in the form of an immediate Cash payment , or by Augmentation of the Sum Insured , or Reduction of the future Premium . The nest division will take place in 185 * . when every Policy effected on or before 30 th April next will entitle the holder to a larger share of the divisible surplus than if effected after that date . Amongst other advantages secured to policy-holders in this Company , are—a low rate of premium at the youngrer ages ; the payment of the sum insured at the end of thirty days after proof of death ; and the liberty of residing in many parts of North America , the Cape , New Zealand , and Australia , without any extra charge except for Sea-iisk . Forms oi Proposal , Prospectuses , &c , will be sent free to any addreess . John lb Cappelain , Actuary and Secretary . Applications for Agencies may be made to Mr . Theodore Compton , Provincial Superintendent .

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      COUGHS , INFLUENZA , BRONCHITIS — KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES , which are eo strongly recommended by the faculty ( testimonials from the most eminent of whom may be inspected ) are in daily request at this most inclement season as a safe , speedy , and most efficacious remadyfor Coughs , Bronchitis , Influenza ( now very prevalent ) , and all disorders of the chest and lungs . Prepared and sold in boxes , from Is . lid ., 2 s . 9 d ., 4 s . 6 d ., and 10 s . 6 d . each , by THOMAS KEATING , Pharmaceutical Chemist , 79 , St . PsuPs-churchyard , London . Sold by all Druggists . .

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      TRAFALGAR LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION . OFFICES : 40 , PALL-MALL , LONDON . Thi 3 Association has been established for the purpose of providing ANNUITIES TO THK SHARE AND POLICYHOLDERS , in the event of pecuniary misfortune , incapacity , or old age ; which are not liable to forfeiture in cases of Bankruptcy , Insolvency , or failure of any description—and also SECURING EDUCATION , APPRENTICESHIP FEES , OR ENDOWMENTS TO THEIR CHILDREN . Detailed Prospectuses , containing the names and addresses of the shareholders , rates of premium , an explanation of the system now originated , together with useful information and statistic ? respecting Life Assurance , may be had on application at the offices . Combination Policies , payable in the event of casualties of any kind totally disabling the Assured , or death , are issued at moderate rates . This important addition to the principle of Assurance deserves the serious attention of persons in all positions cflife . Immediate and deferred Annuities are granted . All policies indisputable , whereby the power on the part of the office in resisting a claim under any circumstance whatever is removed . Loans are effected on personal and other securities in connection with Life Assurance . Parties desirous of becoming- Agents or Medical Referees are requested to communicate with the Secretary . By order of the Board , Thomas H . Baylts , Resident Manager and Secretary .

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      CURE OF ASTHMA OF SEVERAL YEARS' STANDING . " Cainscross , near Stroud , Gloucestershire , " March 20 , 1850 . " Sir , —Having been troubled with Asthma for several years , I could find no relief from any medicine whatever until I was induced about two years ago to try a box of your valuable Lozenges , and found such relief from them that I am determined for the future never to be without a box of them in the house , and will do all in my power to recommend them to my friends . " If you consider the above Testimonial of any advantage , you are quite at liberty to make what use of it you please . " I am , Sir , your most obliged servant , " Thos . Keating , Esq . " W . J . Tkigo . " 79 , St . Paul's Churchyard .

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      PRO FESSIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY . Admitting , on equal terms , persons of every clas 3 and degree to all its benefits and advantages . Capital—Two Hundred and Fiftv Thousand Pounds . Chairman—Major Henry Stonrs , LL . H . Deputy Chairman—James Andrew Durham , Esq . With upwards of Fourteen Hundred Shareholders . There arc two important clauses in the Deed of Settlement , by which the Directors have power to appropriate ONE-TENTH of the entire profits of the Company : — 1 st . —For the relief of aged anil distressed parties assured for life , who have paid live years' premiums , their widows and orphans . 2 nd . —For the relief of aged and distressed original proprietors , assured or not , their widows and orphans , together with f ) per cent , per annum on the capital originally invested by them . All policies indisputable and free of stamp duty . Katen of premium extremely moderate . No extra charge for going to or residing ; it ( in time of peace ) Australasia—Bermuda—Madeira—Cape of Good Hope—and the British North American Colonies . Medical men in all eiises remunerated for their report . Assurances granted against paralysis , liliudneHs , accident . K , insanity , and eveiy other affliction , bodily and mental , at moderate rates . A liberal commission allowed to agents . Annual premium for assuring X' 100 , nainelv : — Age— -JO £ 1 1 (> 9 Age—40 £ 2 V . I C , : ii ) £ 1 I'J « 50 £ : \ 18 () Prospectuses , with tables and fullest information , may he find at the oflic . es of the Company , or any of their agent * . Applications for agencies requested . EDWARD MYIJ 8 , Resident Manager and Actuary . Offices , 7 ( 5 , Chenpside , London .

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      BEAUTIFUL HAIR , WHISKERS , EYEBROWS , &c , may be with certainty obtained by using a very small portion of ROSALIE COUPELLE'S PARISIAN POMADE , every morning , instead of any oil or other preparation . A fortnight ' s use will , in most instances , show its surprising properties in producing and curling Whiskers , Hair . &c , at any age , from whatever cause deficient ; as also checking grayness , &c . Sent free by post , with instructions , fee , on receipt of twentyfour postage stamps , by Miss Coupelle , Ely-place , Holborn , London ; who may be consulted on these matters daily , from two till five o ' clock . testimonials . Lieutenant Holroyd , R . N ., writes : " Its effects are truly astonishing ; it has thickened and darkened my hair very much . " Mrs . Buckley , Stapelford : " Your delightful Pomade Iia 9 improved my hair wonderfully . " Mr . Yates , hair-dresser , Malton : " The young man has now a good pair of Whiskers ; I want you to send me two pots for other customers of mine . " Mrs . Lello , Worthing : " I use your Pomade in my nursery , as I find it very useful for children s hair also . " DO NOT CUT YOUR CORNS—BUT CURE THEM . Also will be sent ( free ) , on receipt of thirteen stamps , her only safe , speedy , and lasting cure for softor hard corns , bunions , &c . It cures in three days , and is never failing . Mrs . Hughes , Sunbury : "It cured four corns , and three bunions , amazingly quick , and is the best and safest thing I have ever met with . " Address : MISS COUPELLE , Ely-place , Holborn , London .

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      A NEW MEDICINE . FRANKS'S SPECIFIC CAPSULE—A form of Medicine at once safe , sure , speedy , and pleasant , especially applicable to urethral morbid secretions , and other ailments for which copaiba and cubebs are commonly administered . Each Capsule containing the Specific is made of the purest Gelatine , which , encased in tinfoil , may be conveniently carried in the pocket , and , being both elastic and pleasant to taUe , affords the greatest facility for repeating the doses without intermission—a desideratum to persons travelling , visiting , or engaged in business , as well as to those who object to fluid medicines , being unobjectionable to the most susceptible stomach . Prepared only by GEORGE FRANKS , Surgeon , at his Laboratory , 90 , Blackfriars-road , London , where they may be had , and of all Medicine Venders , in boxes , at 23 . 9 d . and 4 s . 6 d . each , or sent free by post at 3 s . and 5 s . each . Of whom , also , may be had , in bottles , at 2 s . 96 .. 4 s . 6 d ., and 11 s . each , FRANKS'S SPECIFIC SOLUTION OF COPAIBA . TESTIMONIALS . From Joseph Henry Green , Esq ., F . R . S ., President of the Royal College of Surgeons , London ; Senior Surgeon to St . Thomas ' s Hospital ; and Professor of Surgery in King ' s College , London . " I have made trial of Mr . Franks ' s Solution of Copaiba , at St . Thomas ' Hospital , in a variety of cases , and the results ¦ warrant my stating , that it ia an efficacious remedy , and one which does not produce the usual unpleasant effects of Copaiba . ( Signed ) " Joseph Henry Green . " Lincoln ' s-inn Fields , April 15 , 1835 . " From Bransby Cooper , Esq ., F . R . S ., one o < tne Council of the Royal College of Surgeons , London ; Senior Surgeon to Guy ' s Hospital ; and Lecturer on Anatomy , Sec . "Mr . Bransby Cooper presents his compliments to Mr . George Franks , and has great pleasure in bearing testimony to the efficacy of his Solution of Copaiba . Mr . Cooper has prescribed the Solution in ten or twelve cases with perfect success . " New-street , April 13 , 1835 . " *« These medicines are protected against counterfeits by the Government Stamp—on which is engraven " George Franks Black friars-road "—being- attached to each .

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      PAI NS in the BACK , GRAVEL , LUMBAGO , RHEUMATISM , GOUT , INDIGESTION , DEBILITY , STRICTURE , &c—DR . DE ROOS'S RENAL PILLS , as their name . Renal ( or the kidneys ) , indicates , are the mo 3 t safe and efficacious remedy ever discovered ( or discharges of any kind , and diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs generally , whether resulting from imprudence or otherwise , which , if negected , frequently end in stone in the bladder , and a linge-ing death . For gout , rheumatism , depression of spirits , dislike of society , incapacity for business , loss of memory , drowsiness , sleep without lefreshment , and nervousness , when ( as is often the case ) arising from or combined with urinary diseases , they are unequalled ; how necessary is it , then , that persons thus afflicted should attend at once to these impoitant matters , liy their salutary action on acidity of the stomach they correct bile and indigestion , purify and promote the renal secretion * , thereby preventing the formation of stone , and establishing for life the healthy functions ol all these organs . Sold in boxo ,, with directions , &c , at Is . l-Jd ., 2 s . 9 d ., 4 a 6 d ., and 11 b . each . IMPORTANT TO FEMALES . —Dr . DE ROOS'S FEMALE PILL 8 are the best and safest medicine , under any circumstances , for regulating the secretions , keeping them in a healthv condition , and removing all affections dependent on irregufarities , general weaknes * , accompanied by excessive paleness of the countenance , shortness of breath , cough , wearinffHs , incapacity for exertion , einking . at tin ; pit of the stomach , feverishness , indirection , constipation , loan of appetite , flatulence , heartburn , giddiness , palpitation , pains in the head , stomach , loins , &c . &c . ( the results of which , if neglected , are generally a total incapacity for the marriage state ) . Uy their peculiar action on the system , they remove ail hysterical and nervous affections , prevent consumption , and are better calculated to cure those peculiar conditions which , in the onset , lead to the above distressing maladieu , than any other coii )| xiuii < 1 ever published . Sold in boxes , with directions , &c , at Is . l ^ d ., 2 a . yd ., 1 m . ( id ., and I In each . N . H . — "A FKW HINTS ON FEMALE DISEASES . " sent post free , by the Author , for two pontage fitiimpn . DR . DE ROOS'S PILE & FISTULA SALVES , for the cure of these complaints without operation . Any uneasiness or itching- of the lower bowel may he regarded as nymptomatic of pilen , and if m-. glecteil will load to prolapnus of the rectum , or to the formation of flotilla , the highly daiigeiouu und even fatal character of which ih well known . Jiy a timely use of tho Salvo all further consequences may bo averted , and tli « cure speedily effected . The worut caaeH have bueu frequently cured by it , when all other treatment had failed . Sold in pota , with directions , &c , aUs . 6 d ., or three times the quantity for lln . ; and four t Ih . quantities for . 'f . 'ta . PnrchftHcm will specify which is required , the Pile or the Fistula Salve . N . !» . — " IMPORTANT HINTS on PILES and FISTULA , " sent pout free , l > y the Author , for two postage stainpn . OAUTION . —8 c « that the Proprietor ' s nnme , in white lette r * , ia on the Government Stump , without which none are genuine . *»•—Advice and Medicine , J £ l . Patient * corresponded with till cured . ' TIIH MKDIOAL ADViaiCR , " on nil Uir above dlrteiwrn , by Dr . Do Itoos , 168 page * , with coloured descriptive engravings ; to be had through all bookm-Hern , price 2 s . Ad ., or , on receipt of forty nostugo atampa , will be sent direct fYom the Author , 8 . > , Ely-place , Ilolbon , London , where he may bo consulted on them ) mutters dully , fr » m t « n till one , and fonr till eight , Sunday wcepted ( unless by pruviouH arrangement ) . N . B . — Where difficulty occurs in obtaining-any of tb « above , ouolouo pontage Btuinnu to tho eutubliuhiiieiit .

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      HKALTII WHERE 'TIS SOUGHT H OLLOWAY'S PILLS . —Cure of a Case of Weakness and Debility , of Four Years * standing . Extract of a Letter from Mr . William Smith , of No . ?> , Little Tliomas-street , Gibson-street , Lambeth , dated Dec . 12 , 184 " . " To Professor I 1 oi . i , oway , " Sir , — 1 beg- to inform you that for nearly live years I hardly knew what it was to have a day ' s health , aufferiug from extreme weakness and debility , with constant nervous heudacbes , giddlne . au , and sickness of the stomach , together with a great depression of spirits . I used to think that nothing- could benutit me , as I had been to many medical men , some of whom , after doing all that was in their power , informed me that they considered that 1 hud aome upiiml complaint beyond the reach of euro , together with a very dipordered state of the ntoinach and liver , making my case bo complicated that nothing could be done for me . One day , being iiniiHiially ill and in a dejected state , I uaw your Pills advertised , zmd resolved to give them a trial , more perhaps from curiosity than with a hope of being cured , however 1 soon found myself better by taking them , and ho I went on peiHevering in their use for nix months , when I am happy to say they effected a perfect cure , ( Signed ) " WILLIAM SMITH , " ( frequently called Kl ) WARD ) . " Sold at the Establishment of Profennor Holi . oway , 214 . 8 trnn < l ( near Temple Har ) , London , aiid by niOMt all respectable OruggiHta and Dcalerx in Medicine throughout tho civilized WorWI . at tho following prices—Is . l ^ d ,, 2 h . l ) d ., 4 h . ( id . . Us ., 22 e , arid ' XI * . ench Uox . Thero is u considerable saving by tuklnr the larger eizen . N . H . —Directions for the guidance of Patients in every Disorder are aillxed to each Uox .

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      M ETROPOLITAN a ml PROVINCIAL JOINT-STOCK BItKWKRY COMPANY . ( Heifidtored Provisionally pursuant to 7 and 8 Vic , cap . 110 . ) The Directors of thin Company are . proceeding with an ALI . OTMKNT of SHAKKK . ^ ProHpectuHes and every information miiy be obtained at tho Temporary OHlcoa , Kldon-chmnbcin , Devereux-conrt , Temple ( It ! AKLKH HKNItY K DM AN 1 ) 8 See "

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      JVf K V HO 1 > O L IT A N CO U N T I KS and X . TX ( 1 KNKUAL LIl ' lC ASHUUANOK BOCIKT Y . 27 Regentstreet , Waterloo-place , London . 1 ) 1 IlBOTOniS . "'""'" 'I V * * , ; ! < : h < 1- Thomas Littledale . Ksq . John OriMlli I ' nth , K « q . Kdward l , omM . Ksq . . T % wT ^ m" * / i- 8 anuiel Mm « r . "n-John I * lk Oriflln , h . q . I'dward V » n « ittnrt Neale , E , q . Peter Hood l * q « ir Thomas N . Reeve . Cnpt . lion . ( J . I ' . Hotham , R . N . William Htudley Kho Lite A »» ura « oe » , Aimuitiiw . and Endowments . ' Thiw-fonrtln of profit * divided miwugut the lumirud . — l ' roupnctdflftii , post fr « e . on application . K Kumui / hon Oamhoux . Manager .

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      RAILWAY ACCIDENTS . rp II E RAILWAY ASSU R A N C K -i- COMPANY , Incorporated under the Ao . t of Parliament , 7 and 8 Vic , c . 110 . CAPITAL—A ' lOO . OOO . Office *—No . 5 , 8 t . Jamen ' s-Htieet , London . TUXJHTKKH . The Right Honourable Karl Kit / . williain . The Honourable Henry ( 1 . Hncncer . Tho Common Herjuant . (/ 'hurley Hopkinnon , Esq . The distinctive feature of thin Company consists in the Sufficiency of ( INK PAYMKNT to cover an ASSURANCE 1 'OIL THK VFI 1 OI . IC OK LIKK . The FIRST is the ONLY Expense mid Trouble , there being no Annual Renewal ot Premium . It will be seen that , by a single payment of Five ShillingH , any ¦ Railway Traveller may hi ; itHuiued in the sum of X " 100 lor tlin remainder of his life . Upon proof being given that a party uMHiired ha « met with bin Death by R . iiltvay Accident , tho Compiiuy will pay to his repro-BenlativeH the lull iiiiiount of bin policy . If tho accident shall ichiiIi in jicihoiiuI injury only , tho Couipituy will pay to the attained a fair coiupcnrmlioii for such injury . Assure ™ will have tin- option of travelling in Carriages of uny ClasH , and on any Railway in the United Kingdom . Thin Company lu now granting AtiHuriuiouu upon tbu following f cruiB , viz . : — For every I ' olicy of £ 100 .. £ 0 5 * . 500 .. I f ) B . 1000 .. a 2 m . 20 <) 0 .. 4 4 s . Ajfentd are appointed in nil the prlucimil Towutt of the United Kingdom , through whom AnnunuieeH may b « effected , or application niuy lie innrin tn thfl Secretary , ut tho Company '* OHIocd , No . •> , Ht . Juuiuu ' M-utreut , London .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), April 19, 1851, page 379, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1879/page/25/