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PENINSULAR and ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY . *« vna . DEPARTURES OUTWARDS . INDIA and CHINA , via EGYPT . —For Aden , CpvTa Madras , Calcutta , Penang , Singapore , and Hong Kona *» the 4 th , and 20 th of every month from Southampton aWri «!! the 10 th and 26 th from Marseilles . . * > ana « AUSTRALIA , via SINGAPORE . -Tor Adelaide ' p ^ Philip , and Sydney ( touching at Batavia ) , on the ith ie January , and 4 th of every alternate mouth thereafter Vrnnf Southampton , and on the 10 th of January and 10 th of evoT alternate month thereafter from Marseilles . y MALTA and EGYPT . —On the 4 th and 20 th of CVPrv month from Southampton , and the 10 th and 26 th from Marseilles . MALTA and CONSTANTINOPLE .-On the 27 th of evei * month from Southampton . * MARSEILLES and the COAST of ITALY . —From Mar seilles to Genoa , Leghorn , Civita Vecchisi , and Naples on the 15 th and 30 th of every month ; and from Naples to Civita Vecchia , Leghorn , Genoa , atvd Marseilles , departing from Marseilles on : the 19 th and 4 th of the month . 5 SPAIN and PORTUGAL ; — i * or Vigo , Oporto , Lisbon Cadiz , and Gibraltar , from Southampton , on the 7 th , i 7 th and 27 th of every month . / CALCUTTA and CHINA ^ -Vessels of the Cbmpativ » iv occasionally ( generally once a [ month ) between Calcutta Penang , Singapore , Hong Kong , and Shasighaet ' For further information and tariffs of the Company ' s rate * of passage money and freight , for plans of the vessels , and to secure passages , & 6 ., apply at the Company ' s offices 122 , Lcadenhall-street , London , and Oriental-place , South ' ampton .
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C L OBE INSURA NCE . DIRECTORS . Chairman—JAMES W . FRESHFIELD , Esq . ; M . P . ; F . R . S Deputy-Chairman—TOWLEU NEWSAM , Esq . Treasurer—GEORGE CARR GLYN , Esq . ; M . P . Henry Alexander , Esq . , . Boyd Miller , Esq . William Chapman , Esq . Sheffield Neave , Esq . Boyce Combe , Esq . William Philhmorc . Esq . Thomas M . Coombs , Esq . W . H . C . Plowden , Esq . William Dent , Esq . Robert Saunders , Esq . Sir I . L . Goldsmid , Bt ., F . R . S . Sir Walter Stirling , Bart . Robert Hawthorn , Esq . W . Thompson , Esq ., Ald ., M . P John Hodgson'Esq . William tite , Esck , F . R . S . John Edward Johnson , Esq . Rd . Westmacott . Esq ., F . R . S Richard Lambert Jones , Esq . Josiah Wilson , Esq . Robert Locke , Esq . Benjamin G . Windus , Esq .
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xpENBERS , STOVES , and EIRE-IRONS . JJ Buyers of the above are requested , before finally detiding , ta visit WILLIAM S . BURTON'S SHOW-ROOMS , 39 Oxford-street ( corner of Newman-street ) , Nos . l & 2 , Newman-street , and 4 & 5 , Perry's-place . They are the lawcest in the world , and contain such an assortment of FENDERS , STOVES , RANGES , FIRE-IRONS , and GENERAL IRONMONGERY , as cannot be approached elsewhere , either for variety , novelty , beauty of design , or exquisiteness of workmanship . Bright Stoves , with bronzed ornaments and two sets of bars , 11 . 14 s . to . 51 . 10 s . ¦; ditto with ormolu ornaments and two sets of bars , 51 . 10 s . to 12 ? . 12 s . ; Bronzed Fenders complete , with standards , trpm 7 s . to 3 ? . ; Steel Fenders from 21 . 15 s . to 6 h ; ditto , with Tich ormolu ornaments , from 21 . 15 s . to 11 . Is , Fire-irons from Is . 9 d . the set to 4 Z . 4 s . Sylvester and all other Patent Stoves , with radiating hearth plates . All which he is enabled to sell at these very reduced charges . First—From the frequency aud extent of his purchases ; and . i Secondly—From those purchases being made exclusivejy for cash ? THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE TOR SILVER . —The REAL NICKEL SILVER , introduced twenty years ago by WILLIAM S . BURTON , when PLATED by the patent process of Messrs . Elkmgton and Co ., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such , either useluiiy or ornamentally , as by no possible test can it be . distinguished from real silver . _ -.. " ¦ ¦¦ . «¦ ¦ Pattern . * £%££ « k Pattern . Tea Spoons , per dozen-... 18 s . ... 26 s . ... 32 s . Dessert Forks 30 s . ... 40 s . .... 46 s . Dessertspoons 30 a ... 42 s . ... 483 . Table Forks ..... 40 s . ... 66 s . ... t > 4 e . Tablespoons 40 s . ... 58 s . ... 66 s . Tea and coffee sets , waiters , candlesticks , &c , at proportionate prices . All kinds of re-plating done by the patent Pr 0 ( CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED . Fiddle . Thread . King ' s . Table Spoons and Forks , " ¦ nn full size , per dozen ...... 12 s . ... 28 s . ... 30 s . Dessert ditto and ditto ... 10 s . ... 21 s . ... 25 s . Teaditto -5 s . ... lls . ... 12 s .
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I-OB FIKE AND LIFE INSUEANCE , And Annuities and Reversions , CORNHILL & PALL-MALL , LONDON . ESTABLISHED 1803 . Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament . Capital : —0101 MIXiTiIOIT Sterling . The Whole Paid-Up and Invested .
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TTAiiT , genoa , leghorn , mo JL RENCE , ROME , NAPLES ; and MALTA . Travellers and Families about to visit Italy , &c ., are informed that the PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S two new Steam-ships "VECTIS " and " VALETTA , " of 1000 tons and 400 horse-power each , fitted up with superior passenger accommodation , and already proved to bo the fastest ocean steamers afloat , now run from Marseilles to Genoa , Leghorn , Civita Vecchia , Naples , and Malta , departing from Marseilles on the 15 th and 30 th of every month ; also from Malta to Naples , Civita Vecchia , Leghorn , Genoa , and Marseilles , departing from Malta on the 1 st and 15 th of every month . Particulars of fares , accommodation , &c , may be obtained on application at the Company ' s Offices , 122 , Leadenhallstreet , London , where also , by timely arrangement , separate cabins for families or parties may be secured .
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Notice . —The Stamp Duties on . Life Policies are' paid by the Company .
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The New Succession Duties are best provided for by Life Insurance . Every Class of FIRE and IiJJj'Ji ! Insurance transacted . Medical Fees generally paid . Forms : —and Pbospectttses with full' particulars and Tables : —may be had at the Offices of the Company , and of any of the Agents ; ( By Order of the Board ) "WILLIAM NEWMARCH , Secretary .
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rWTLERY WAE-KAJNTTED . —The most \ J varied Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world , all warranted , is on Sale at WILLIAM S . BURTON'S , at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the sales . 34-inch ivory-handled table knives , with high shoulders , lls . per dozen ; desserts to match , 10 s . ; if to balance , Is . per dozen extra ; carvers , 4 s . per pair ; larger sizes , from 14 s . 6 d . to 26 s . per dozen ; extra fine , ivory ,. 32 s . ; if with silver ferrules , 37 s . to 50 s . ; white bone table knives , 7 s . 6 d . per dozen ; desserts , 5 s . 6 d . ; carvers , 2 s . 3 d . per pair ; black horn table knives , 7 s . 4 d . per dozen ; desserts , 6 s . carvers , 2 s . 6 d . ; black wood-handled table knives and forks , 6 s . per dozen ; table steels from Is . each . The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks , in cases and otherwise , and of the new plated fish ! carvers . Also a large assortment of Razors , Penknives , Scissors , &c , of the best quality . LAMPS of all SORTS and PATTERNS . The largest , as well as the choicest , assortment in existence of PALMER'S MAGNUM and other LAMPS , CAMPHINE , ARGAND , SOLAR , and MODERATEUR LAMPS , with all the latest improvements , and of the newest and most recherche ] patterns , in ormolu , Bohemian , and plain glass , or papier mache , is at WILLIAM- S . BURTON'S , and they are arranged in one large room , so that the patterns , sizes , and sorts can bo instantly selected . PALMER'S CANDLES , 8 Jd . a pound . —Palmer ' s Patent Candles , all marked " Palmer " : — - Single or double wioks 8 Jd . per pound . Mid . size , three wicks 9 d . ditto . Magnums , three or four wicks Did . ditto . 1 English Patent Campbino , in sealed , cans Gs . 9 d . per gallon . Best Colza Oil 4 s . ditto .
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S OLICITORS' AND GENERAL LIEJE ASSURANCE SOCIETY , 52 , CHANCERY-LANE , LONDON . SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL , ONE MILLION . TJiis Society presents the following Advantages—The security of a Subscribed Capital of ONE MILLION . Exemption of the Assured from all liability . Premiums affording particular advantages to young lives . Participating and Non-Participating Premiums . In the former , EIGHTY PER CENT- or FOURFIFTHS of the Profits , are divided amongst the Assured TRIENNIAX 1 . T , either by way of addition to the sum assured , or in diminution of Premium , at their option . No deduction is made from the four-fifths of the profits for interest on Capital , for a Guarantee Fund , or on any other Account . POLICIES FREE OF STAMP DUTY , and INDISPUTABLE , except in case of fraud . At the General Meeting , on the 31 st of May last , A BONUS was doclared of nearly TWO PER CENT , per annum on the amount assured , or at the rate of from THIRTY to upwards of SIXTY cent , on the Promitimsjpaid . POLICIES share in the Profits , even if ONE PREMIUM ONLY has been paid . Next DIVISION OF PROFITS in 185 G . The Directors meet on Thursdays , at Two o'clock . Assurances may bo effected by applying on any other day , between the hours of Ten and Four , at the Office of the Society , whore Prospectuses and all other requisite information can bo obtained . CHARLES JOHN GILL , Secretary .
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MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY . THE GENERAL SCREW STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY'S STEAMER " CKCBSUS , " of 2500 tons , John Vine Hall , Commander , will sail from Southampton on the 10 th proximo . Parcel rates very moderate . ' , «« . For Passage and Freight apply to the Company s Offices , 1 , Adelaide-place , London-bridge , London .
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BANKING COMPANY . Incorporated by Royal Charter , 1847 . The Court of Directors grant Letters of Credit and Bills at 30 days' sight upon the Company ' s Bank , at Adelaide . The exchange on sums above £ 10 , is now at a premium or charge of two per cent . Approved drafts on South Australia negotiated , and bills collected . . Apply at the Company ' s Offices , No . r . 4 , Old Broad-street , LonUon . WILLIAM PURDY , Manager . London , December , 1853 .
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THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY . O E . MUDIE respectfully informs the Subscribers to his Library that , ho will bo close " on Monday next , tho 2 Gth instant . Largo supplies or caui of tho following Works will bo ready for distribution ontno 27 th :-Parkyn ' s Abyssinia ; The Protestant Church in Jiun gary ; Once upon a Time ; Hollard ' s Six Months ^ im > A Sketchor ' s Tour round tho World ; Napoleon at ^ Jj Helena ; Olipliant ' s Shores of the Black Sea ; Big "™" Low ; Avillion , Cherry , and Violet ; Bartlott ' s P » W ° . New England ; Jacauellne Pascal ; Oakflold ; Marian uw ton ; Thackeray ' s English Humourists ; &c , &c Charles Edward Mudio , 510 , New Oxfwd ^ rcct ^_ _
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lOASSELL'S ILLUSTRATED FAMIL * \ J PAPER . Price Ono Penny . No . 2 will be > ready ^ or delivery December 28 . 150 , 000 of No- 1 have ^ ™* t £ mmo little more tlian a week . It contains Eigh& P" ? with nusizo of tho "'Illustrated London Nowfl . ' / and- »» o « » " } ' to . morous highly-finished Engraving A *^ V « lora hill . Order of any Bookseller in the United Kingdom .
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Money received on Deposit at Five per Cent . Interest , payable half-yearly , on the 1 st of April and 1 st of July . HOUSEHOLDERS' LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY . 15 and 10 , Adam-street , Adelphi , London , Capital £ 250 , 000 . 'xntTBTisns . Tho Right Hon . T . Milner William ABhton , Esq : Gibson , M . P . Charles HuIbo . Esq . . T . Walbanko Ohildora , Esq . Richard Griffiths Wolford William iiullcoly Glaaso , Eaq ., Esq . Q . O . T . » : Bullook Webster , Esq . Tlio funds of tlio Company being advanced upon freehold and other Becuritios of a liko nature , accompanied by an asHiiranco on life , yield a hi ^ h rate of interest , and afford n perfect security to its members . I ' roHncctiiBcs and information can bo bad on applieat / ton to It . HUDSON , Secretary .
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DISH COYERS AND HOT-WATER DISHES in every material , in great variety , and of tho newest and most recherche patterns . Tin Dish Covers , Cs . Gd . the set of six ; Block Tin , 12 a . 3 d . to 28 a . 9 d . tho set of six ; elegant modern patterns , Sis . to 58 s . Gd . tho sot ; Britannia Motal , with or without silver-plated handles , 70 s . 6 d . to 110 s . Cd . tho set ; Sheffield plated , 10 L to 10 L 10 a . tho Bet ; Block Tin Hot-Water Dishes , with wells for gravy , 12 a . to 80 s . ; Britannia Motal , 22 a . to * 77 a . ; Electro-plated on Nickel , full sizo , 11 / -. lls . WILLIAM 8 . BURTON lias TEN LARGE SHOWROOMS ( all communicating ) exclusive of tho Shop , devoted solely to tho show of GENERAL . FURNISHING' IRONMONGERY ( including cutlery , nickel silver , plated and japanned wares , iron and brass bodsteads ) , ho arranged and classified that purchasers may easily and at once make their selections . CataloRUOS , with onffravinffs , nont ( por pest ) froo . Tho money roturnod for ovory articlo not approved of . 3 D , bXFORD-STR'ISKT ( cornor of Nowinan-stroot ); Nos . 1 & 2 , NEWMAN-STREET ; and 4 & 5 , PJSRUY'S- 'FLACE .
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GENERAL HOLIDAY . T HE NATIONAL PROVIDENT FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY . Tho Offioos , 472 , 3 Sfow Oxford-stvoct , will bo closed tov buHinosH on Monday , tho 2 « th instant . City ARcncy , 2 ; 5 , BasinBhall-HtToot . CMAlitMAN . —The Right Hon . Lord Viscount Chowton . TjtUSTUKfl . John Thomas King , Esq ., ( t : { , Quoon-Htrcef ; , Choapsido . J ) onaUl Nicoll , Enq ., . T . I' ., 'V \ w Albany , 'Piccadilly . ' . Thomas Robinson , Esq . / diS , Hernard-Htreot , JtuHHcll-squavo . Shares BOZ . Entranoo , Is . < id . ; Monthly PaymontH , fis . No CJuarl / Ciragfl or Extra 1 ' aynientH . Intercut allowed on paid'Up , BlioroH and payments in advance FouialuH and Minoru can bocomo Mcmborn . 'No Finos . Not ' Political Rules gratia . ' own 1 \ Cox , Secretary . AffcmtH wanted . An NHkIMo Estate in TWiddloHox iH preparing for allotmont . All Shares will participate in tho Ballot . Members daily Enrolled .
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FIVE G UINEAS . —Mr . WM . H . IIA . LSB , thoMcdical Galvanist . of 22 , Itriinswlck-Hminro . London , informs his frionds that Iiis FIVE GUINEA APPARATUSES are now ready . —Send two postago stamps for hiti i ' amphlot . on Medical Galvanism ,
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j > A . N K OF D E P O S I % -A ~* 7 , yt . Martin ' H-placo , Trafalgar-square , London . Eatablishod May , 1844 . PavtioH desiroun of [ Investinpr Monoy aro requoatod to oxaimne tho i > lavi of Huh Institution , by which a high rate of Interest may lie obtained with perfect Security . ' 1 ho Interest is payabhi hi Januaiiv aud Jur / v and for th » convenionco of jiarticH rosidiiiK at a diHtanco , may lie rocoivod at tho Branch Offices , or paid through Country Bankers , without oxpmtHo PETIOR MORRISON , Managing Director . Prospectueos free on itpplica < -lon .
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NEW STAGAWNB FOR THE SORTII OF ENGUN ^ Will bo published on January 1 st ,-18 B ^ price 4 d ., . MI'b 8 vo , in a Coloured Wrapper , No . 1 . oi J rpH E T Y N E TBI B VJJ '' X An Iu . ustbvtjsd Pbkiodioai von tub a » * CONTENTS : Exposition of Principles . By tho Editor . . Songs for tho People- " Our Path . " By W . J- Linwn-Biology : Science of Lifo . By Dr . Lcos , * ¦«• A . }] y \ f , English Worthies : liifo of Milton , with a Poi t « M . " J . Linton . Lottor from Jospph Miw / inl . . „ . ,,, 15 v TJiom MisH Dinah aud her Lovors : an original Iml . jv Cooper . Our Library . . , n «« , uinv Our Villages : Winlaton and Sir Ambrose Crowioj . Local lU ; cord . , „ . . , „ nf iil 0 Art , W Illustrations on Wood in tho ilrst stylo of uio W . J . Linton . ... . Tosoph U " rloWl I ' ubllshcd on Iho first of ovory montli , b . v SCO « U «) - |>» : 1 . NelHon-streot , and 28 , ««** nKor-Htrw ' K ^ » ud *•» ' j ' yno ; Holyoake and (^ o ., 14 V , Flcot-strcet , Jjonuu b « had of all BooltHollorH . __^_— "
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OAVINGS BANKS' DEPOSITORS and O other INVESTORS aro informed that tho ROYAL INVESTMENT SOOIKTY is allowing DopoHitors 4 J to 5 por cent , interest on Deposits , which are all invested on real security by thin Society . No partnership liability . THU 8 TI 3 HS . Tho Right Hon . Lord Thomas Polhom Clinton . Tho Hon . It . E . Howard , D . C . L . EniHiiniH Wilson , Esq ., F . R . S . Prospectuses free on application . n , Pall Mall . W . BRIDGES , Secretary .
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1246 THE LEADER . £ SAtxjRDA ^
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 24, 1853, page 1246, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2018/page/22/
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