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T > ABLATING and REFLECTING STOVE . X *> WILLIAM S . BURTON'S new register stove combines completely the well-known principles of both Stephen ' s and Sylvester ' s celebrated patent stoves , while it has . others eqnally valuable which are peculiarly its-own , and for which a patent has been granted . Its reflecting and j radiating powers are perfect , it is very simple , and cannot be put out of order , consumes hut little fuel , is most cleanly and cheerful in use , while its general appearance , no fender being needed , is most imposing . Prices , complete , black or c bronzed , from 91 . 10 s . ; bright , 14 : 1 . 5 s ., and upwards . One may be seen in action in , his show-rooms , which contain such an assortment offenders , stoves , ranges , fire-irons , and general ironmongery , as canuot be approached elsewhere , either for variety , novelty , beauty of design , or exquisiteness of workmanship . Urignt stoves with bronzed ornaments , and two sets of uars , 4 / . 14 s . to l $ l . 13 s . ; ditto , with ormolu ornaments , and two sets of bars , 51 . 5 s . to 22 . 1 . Bronzed fenders , with standards , 7 s . to 5 ? . 12 s . ; steel fenders , 11 . 15 s . to . 111 . ; ditto with rich , ormolu ornaments , ' 11 . 15 s . to 18 / . Fire-irons , from Is . 9 d . the sot to 4 ? . Is . BEDSTEADS , BEDDING , and FURNIture . —william S . BURTON'S Stock on show of Iron and Brass "Bedsteads and Children ' s Cots , stands unrivalled either for extent , beauty of design , or modorateness of prices . He also supplies Bedding and JBed-hnnsiugs of guaranteed quality and workmanship . Bprtable Folding Bedsteads , froin 12 s . ; Patent Iron Bedsteads , fitted with dovetail joints and patent sackintr , from 15 s . ; and Cots , from 20 s . each . Handsome ornamental Iron and Brass Bedsteads , in great variety , from 21 . 7 s . 6 d . to 152 . 15 s . A Half-Tester Patent Iron Bedstead , three feet wide , with Bedding , &c , complete : Bedstead . ...... £ 1 4 6 Chintz furniture ..:....... .......... 0 14 0 Palliasse , wool mattress , bolster , and pillow ... Ill 0 A pair of cotton , sheets , three blankets ^ and a coloured counterpane 1 5 0 ' ' . * ' . . ¦ .. ; ' - . . ¦ : . . ; ' ¦ ' . " . ¦ ¦ ¦ ' .. '¦ . ¦¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ £ 4 > 1 ' i 6 A double bedstead , same ................. . £ 6 , 3 0 If without Half-Tester and lurniture : Single bed , complete £ 3 13 9 Double bed , complete .... „ - i 15 0 T AMPES a MODERATEUR , from 6 s . to JLrf 71 . 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 lib sells as perfect in all its parts . His stock comprises also an extensive assortment of SOLAR , C&MPHLNE , PALMER'S , aud all other iAMPS . Pure Colza Oil , 4 s . 8 d . a gallon . : : Patent Campbine , 4 s . a gallon . . Palmer ' s Candles i 9 d . per lb . Tlie late additions "to these extensive premises ( already by far the larpest 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 Goodjs , 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 bo hoped for elsewhere . . Illustrated Catalogues sent ( per post ) free . 39 , OXFORD-STREET ; 1 , 1 A , 2 , and 3 , KTEWMANSrj&EET ; and 4 , 5 , and 6 , PEBR , Y'S-PLACE , LONDON . Established 1820 .
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WATC H , CLOCK , and CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY , 33 and 34 . LUDGATE-HILL , LONDON . Established 174 t > . —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 i 8 admitted to be tho largest and best selected Stock in London : It consists of Chronometer , Duplex , Patent , Detached Lover , Horizontal , and Vertical Movements , jewelled , &c , with all the latest improvements , mounted in superblyfinished engine-turned and engraved Gold and ( silver Cases . The designs engraved upon many of tho cases arc by cminentartints , 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 , tho intending Purchaser . should visit this Manufactory , or send for tho ILLUSTRATED PABOHLET , published by J . W . BENSON ( and scut post free on application ) , which contains sketches , prices , and directions as to what Watch to buy , where to buy it , and how to use it . Several hundred letters have bocn received from persons w"ho have bought Watches at this Manufactory / bearing testimony to the correct performances of the-same . OPINIONS OF THE PRESS . From tho Liverpool Journal , Juno 1-t . — " Wo would unhesitatingly recommend them to intonding purchasers . " From the Leicester Journal , May 9 . — " Having tried his watches , we are enabled to give them a llrst-rate character . " From tho Herts Guardian , May 31 . — " Speaking in some degree from experience , Mr . Benson ' s stock is scarooly to be equalled . " From the Aberdeen Journal , August 31 . — " Suitable for all classes and purseB . " " From tho Daily Telegraph , March 23 . — " Wo have great pleasure in pointing out a watch manufactory where our friends can purchase a good , watch without paying an exorbitant price . " GOLD WATCIIES , Horizontal Movements , Jewelled , &c , accurate timo-kecpors , SI . 15 d ., < U . 15 s ., til . IBh ., to 15 / . 15 s . « ach . Gold Lover 'Watches , jewelled , and hiKhly-nnisliod movements . Ql . Oa ., SI . 8 s ., 101 . 10 s ., 111 . 12 a ., liZ . Ida ., IQl . l ( 5 a .. to 40 g uineas . ^^ VER WATCHES , Horizontal Movomonts , Jewelled , 8 flvn ^ T « w ttm 5 r ' ¥° l > ors 2 i-2 s « 2 l - 15 fl - »*• IBs-, to r , l . 6 s . each . « X ft « P , ^ ft Wa t ° ^ es , highly finished , . jewelled movemowta , A m" - ^ Oa-. •«*• 10 b ., ilTxai , 8 i . 108 ., Ktf . 10 s ., to 20 guineas R « nt ™ 3 UT »!^ £ « 2 ? £ nty B lvo " with every Watch , and of thn Wnfri ^ ' 8 co' »« nd . Ireland , Wafes , or any part or tho kingdom , upon receipt of Post-ollloo or Banker ' s bS ? LoSdo ° nf ayft 1 ° ° J - ' MsON , 83 and tl , Ludgate " ilKa&SS mtoU 0 lwlDB 8 uppllodOld . I ' ; 1 , , . I
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. ! j c N"EW SYSTEM OF LIFE ASSURANCE nPHE Directors of the NATIONAL ASSU--L RANCE and INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION invite attention -to tho Now Systcth 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 Bonuses usually adopted . By this plan the Policy-holder will secure to himself , a constantly increasing annual income during life , as well as the payment of tho sum assured to his representatives , at Ms death . Tables of Rates specially adapted to this System of Assurance may bo obtained at the Office of the Company , 3 , Pall Mall Easta or forwarded free , on application . PETER MORRISON , Managing Director .
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ANNUAL DIVISION OF PROFITS . /^ REAT BEITAIN MUTUAI . LIFE ASSTJVJ RANCE SOCIETY , It , Watcrloo-placo , London , and 30 , Brow u-street , Manchester . Directors . THE CHISH 0 L . M , Cliairman . RICHARD HARTLEY KENNEDY , Esq ., Alderman , Deputy-Chairman . Major-Gen . Michael E . Bag- William Morlcy , Esq . nold . Robert Francis Power , Esq ., Francis Brodigan , Esq . M . D . Alexander Robert Irvine , Esq . Archibald Spens . E . sq . John Inglis Jerdein , Esq . Frederick Valiant , Esq . James John Kinloch , Esq . Rcy . F . W . J . Vickery . This Society js established on the tried and approved principle of Mutual Assurance . The funds are accumulated for the exclusive'benefit of the Policy-holders , under their own immediate superintendence and control . The Profit ? are divided annually , and applied in reduction of the current Premiums . Policy-holders participate in Profits after payment of five annual Px-eiuitims . The Annual General Meeting was held on the 28 th of May , ISot ! , wheila highly satisfactory Report of the slate of the affairs and progress of the Institution was presented to the Members . During the last three years , upwards of 1200 new assurances have been effected , yielding an increase of premium income of more than 20 , 0007 . per aniiuni ; and although a jreneral high rate of mortality has prevailedzuhoiKr Assured lives during the last two years , it has not becii ducmed necessary to reduce , in the slightest degree , the allowances previously awarded to tho Policy-holders . The ZVIembers present at the Meeting were fulfy satisfied with the Report , and resolved unanimously that a- reduction , of 3 li per cent , should be made iu the current y-car ' s P . rerniuui payable by all Policy-holders now entitled to participate in the Profits . . ¦ •"' ; Credit is allowed for half the Annual Premiums for the first five years . ¦;¦ . : Thefollowing Table exemplifies the effect of t 7 ie present reduction . Age wben Amount Annual Pre- Allowance of | AimualPre ^ ; AsJpiI mWpI nnutii on- -vi i i w niint namm now Absuiea- Assured , gmallypaid . 1 ) cr c 01 lt' payable . £ £ s . d . £ s . d . . £ s . d . 20 1000 . 20 17 6 0 11 G 14 6 0 30 100 O 25 13 4 8 1 S 17 11 8 40 1000 33 18 1 10 13 8 23 4 8 00 1000 43 1 G 8 15 7 8 33 9 0 GO I 1000 75 17 G \ 23 IS 0 I 51 li ) 0 1 'i , Waterloo-place , London , A . R . IRVUSTE , June 2 , 1850 . 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 di'afts negotiated and scut for collec tion . Business with all the Australian Colonies conducted through tho Bank's Agents . Apply at tho Company ' s Offices , 54 , Old l ? road-street , London . WILLIAM PURDY , Manager . London , November , 18 C 0 .
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FURNISH YOUR HOUSE WITH THE ISIiST AIITICI ^ KS AT DEANE'S IRONMONGERY AND FURNISHING WAREHOUSES . A Priced Furnishing List sent Post Free . DEANE , DRAY , * CO ., LONDON-BRIDGE . Established A . » . 1700 .
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- . . , . , . s RUPTURES .-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT . W HITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS i » allowed by upwards of 200 Medical Oontloinon to » o tho most effective invontion in tho curativi * troatmunt of Hernia . Thousoof a steel spring ( so often hurtful in its ; effects ) is hero avoided , anoft Bandngo being worn round tho body , while tho requisite roKisting power is supplied by tlio Moc-Alain Pad and Patent Lover , lltting with bo much enso and closonoBB that it cannot bo detected , and may be worn during sleep , A ucHeriptivo circular may bo h » u , and llio j Truss ( whicl ) cannot fall to fit ) forwarded by post , on the 1 ! circumfcronoo of t . Iio body , two inches below the hips , , | holng sent to tho Manufacturer , Mr . JOHN WHITE , asW , Piccadilly , London . l ' rico of hIiikIo truss , ICh ., 21 h ., 2 « 1 h . () 0 ., in id ftln . Gil . — , i Postage , 1 b . Double Truss , ! J 1 h . ( id ., 4-2 s ., mul fiiin . ( kl , — Postngo , Is . 8 d . Umbilical Truss . 42 a . nnd 5 ^ 3 . 4 ) d . —Poatngo , . 1 b . 10 d . E LASTIC STOCKINGS , KNEE-CAPS , &c , for VAUICOSE VEINS , and all cases of WEAK-1 I NESS and SWELLING ^ of tho LEGS , SPRAINS , &c . " They are porous , HkM in toxturo , and inoxpoiiMivo , and are drawn on liko an ordinary stocking . Prico from 7 b . Cd , to I 10 s . 1 ' OBtaRO , tld . Manufactory , 228 . Piccadilly , London .
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THE EAGLE and PALLADllTAT -L INSURANCE COMPANY , iU . 3 , Crescent , Now Bridge-street , Blackfriars , London . _ ' IKUSTEES . ¦ ' ¦' . Lord Bateman . Joseph Esdaile Esd Captain Chas . J Bosanquet , Charlea Thomas Holcomi ™ H . N . Esq . « - ««« ue ,-Robert Clieere , Esq . Richard Harma , n Lloyd 33 sn Patrick Colquhouu , LL . D . RiUph Charles Price , Es ' a DIUECTORS . C . itatit . t ! S TnbMAS HoicosiBE , Usq ., Cliair mati IlicirAKi > Hakman Lioxi > , Esq , Deputy-Chairman , CharlesBischoff , Esq . Sir W . G . Guselev KCti Thomas Boddineton , Esq . D . C . L . UUBC 1 V '^ l-B ., Thomas Devas , Esq . W . Anderson Peacock Een Sir James Bullcr East , Bart ., Ralph Charles Price , Esa M-D . Philip Itose , Esq . Nathaniel Gould , Esq . Thomas Godfrey Sambrooke Robert A . Gray . Esq . Esq . ' William Augustus Guy , M . D . Charles Evan Thomas Eso Joshua Lockwood , Esq . Rt . Dion . Sir John Yo-umr James Murray , Esq . Bart . * -uung , Auditors— Thomas Allen , Esq . ; William II . Siiiim Jun ., Esq . . ' Medicai Officers—Setk Tnoiirsou , M . D . ; James Sankr , Esq ., M . D . ; Whliam Gcojk . b , Esq ., AID s ' Trinity Squaa-o , Tower Mill . 4 . ^^ ., ^ , AcTUAETand SECEETAiiT—CnAELTJs Jelxicoe , Esci . The realized Assets of this Company amount to One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds . The Annual Income exceeds Two Hundred Thousand Pounds . The number of existing Policies is upwards of Six Thousand Five Hundred . The total Amount Assured exceeds Four Million rour-Hun - dred Thousand Pounds . A division Of Surplus will take place in June next : the divisions arc quinquennial , arid the wholo Surplus ( loss 20 per cent , only ) is distributed amongst the Assured . The Premiums required , althoiigli moderate , entitle the Assured to so i > er cent , of the Quinquennial surplus . Tho lives assured are permitted , i « time of peace , and not being engaged in mining or gold digging , to reside in any country , or to ' pass by sea ( not boing-seafaring persons by prolossion ) between any two parts of the same hemisphcrv , distant more thau 3 U degrees from the Equator , without extra cliarge . All Policy Stamps and Medical Fees are paid . by the Company . ¦ ¦ . . - . ¦; . ' . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ - ¦ . ' ¦ . ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ Uy rQccnt enactments , persons arc exempt , under cortain restrictions , froiu Income Tax , as respects so luuch of their income as they may devote to Assurauce on Lives . The Annual Ile ] jorts of the Company ' s state avid ; progress , Prospectuses and Forms , may be had , or will be sent , post free , on application at the Olfico , or to any of the Company ' s Agents .
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rpHE CAMBRIAN' and ITNIVEfiSAJLi LIFE JL ahdFIRE INSURANCE COMPANY . Capital 100 , 000 ^ . Established 1849 . Office , 27 , Greshaxn-strcet . ¦ Agencies in the principal towns . . . ' ¦ ¦ . " . ¦ of England and AVales . ' . This office offers the benefit of assurance in all its branches , and is highly eligible for avory detierijptwn of life assurance . . A new and most important feature , ( entirely originating * with'this Company , viz ., Marriage Dowries . Lil ' u 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 lie obtained ' on application . By order , ALFRED M 13 LUAD 0 , Manager . '
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THE HOUSEHOLDERS' ASSU 11 AXCE X COMPANY . UIRECTORS . Win . Ashton . Esq .. Ilorton-house , Wraysbury , Staincs . Tho liev . Thos . Cator , JJryanstou-squaro , aud tikdbrool :-park , Doncastor . Charles Hulse , li ' sq ., Hal 1-grovo , Bagshot . F . 1 ) . Bullock Webster , Ksq ., Xorfolk-terracc , Il ydtvparl ; . Arthur P . Ouslow , Ksq ., ijawbroolc-house , Shore , CiuiktioiU . Thomas Pocock , Ksq ., . Southwarl ; -briOge-roitd . Peter Patorson , Esq ., jun ., Park-road , llolloway . Jamos Laughton , Esq ., llohu Villa , Lowislmm-road-This Company enables persons , without specula ! ion . to invest large or small sums , at a higher rate of interest tliaiv can be obtained from tho public funds , aud ou as secure a basis . Forms of application to deposit sums of money , : it j per cent , interest , payable half-yearly , or to purchase hhures ( uil present interest on which is 0 per cent ) , way l >« lisuiun application to It . ULODSOJN , bee . 15 and 1 ( 5 , Adam-street , Adelphi .
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A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £ 6 PER W EEK , IN CASE OF INJUHY « Y T A GC 1 DENT OF ANY DESCllirilO ^ , £ * - OB THE SU 31 OF £ 1000 IN CASE OF DEATH , May bo secured by an Annual Payment of £ 3 To * a l > olie >' in the RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMl'AM ' A weekly AUowaneo of Piftcen BhiUiiiwa for IWM .. ! . t jfi' 100 in casoof Death secured by upayiucivLof leu Miiuwb NO CHARGE FOR STAMP DUTY . Porms of 1 ' rojiosal , Prospectuses , & « ., may bo ll ! 1 ' /' i'L Agonts-of tho UlorkH sit all tho Principal Jtiuluny istaiw " —aud at tho Head Ollico , London , where also RAILWAY ACCIDEN TS ALONE May bo insured nRfvin » t by tho Journey or by tho \ ear heretofore . WILLIAM J . VIAN , Secretary . ^ Railway PassongerB Insurance Company . ^ "JP * , ^!/ a SiKieial Aob of Parliament . OlUcoa 3 , Uld JJroaU-f . uw * London .
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1054 THE LEADER , [ No . 345 , Saturday ,
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Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 1, 1856, page 1054, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2165/page/22/
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