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BEDSTEADS , BATHS , and LAMPS . WILLIAM S . BURTON has srx LARGE SHOW--onmi ^ devoted exclusively to tho SEPARATE DISPLAY S Lamls ? BatblS Metallic Bedsteads . The Stock of each Hat once the largest , newest , and . most varied ever fubmitted to the public , and marked at prices proportionate ^ ithtfiose that have tended to make his C 3 : abhshment the most distinguished in this country ¦ D />^ iofno / -is from . ' I 2 "> . oci . toiiz us . eatn . Shower Baths from r 7 s . od . to ^ 5 12 s . each . Lamps ( Moderatcur ) , from Cs . Od . to £ G 6 s . each . jjdiuijs i other kinds at the same rate . ; Pure Colza Oil 5 s . per gallon . CUTLER Y WARRANTED . —The most varied assortment of TABLE-CUTLERY in the world , all warrants is on SALE at WILLIAM S . BURTON'S , at trices that are remunerative only because of tho largeness ofthc sales-Scinch ivory-handled table-knives with high shoulders 12 s . per dozen ; desserts to match , 9 s . ( id ; if to balance Od . per dozen extra ; carvers , 4 s . 3 d . per pair : larger sizes from 19 s . to 2 Gs . per dozen ; extra line 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 . Od . ; carvers , 2 s . 3 d . per pair ; black ' horn table-knives , 7 s . 4 d . per dozen ; desserts , Gs ., carvers 2 s . 6 d . ; black wood-handled table-knives and lorks , ' 6 s per dozen ; table steels from Is . each . The largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks , in eases and otherwise , and of the now plated fish-carvers . T HE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR SILVER . The REAL NICKEL SILVER , introduced twenty years ' ago by WILLIAM S . BURTON , when plated by the patent of Messrs . Elkinarton and Co ., is beyond all comparison the very best article next to sterling silver that can be employed as such , either usefully or oi-namentally , as by no possible test can it be distinguished from real silver . Fiddle or Thread or Tr ,-no . '< , Old Silver Brunswick plY / p ? . ? Pattern . Pattern . ^ attem-Table Spoons and Forks per dozen 3 Ss 4 Ss COs . Dessert ditto and ditto ... 30 s 33 s 42 s . Tea ditto ISs 21 s 80 s . Tea and Coffee Sets , Cruet , and Liqueur Frames , Waiters , Candlesticks , &c ., at proportionate prices . All kinds of replating done by the patent process . CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED . Table SpoonsandForks Fiddle- Thread" Kins ' s ' per dozen 32 s . ... 2 Ss . ... 30 s . Dessert ditto and ditto ... lus . ... 2 U- ... 25 s . Tea ditto Ds . ... 11 s . ... 12 s . In these Premises , formed of Eight Houses , is on show the most magnificent STOCK of GENERAL HOUSE IRONMONGERY , with Cutlery , Nickel Silver , Plated Goods , Baths , Brushes , Turnery , Clocks , Candelabra , Lamps , GaKclier . s , ~ Iron and Brass Bedsteads , Bedding , and Bed-hansrings ) , so arranged in Sixteen Large Show Rooms as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection oT goods that cannot be hoped for elsewhere . Illustrated Catalogues sent ( per post ) free . 39 OXFORD-STREET , W . ; 1 , 1 A , 2 , and 3 NEWJ [ H - STREET ; and-1 , 5 , and CPERRY'S-PLACJ' ] , LONDO-V . Established 1 S 20 . ' f r 3 i I I ' ' ' : '
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MATTRASSES , WARRANTED NOT TO WEAR HOLLOW IX THE MIDDLE . —HEAL and SON have patented an improvement in tin ; manufacture of Mattrasses , which prevents the material felting into amass , as it does in all mattrasses made in tho ordinary way . The PATEXT MATTRASSliS arc made of tho very best " Wool and Horse-hair onlv , are rather thicker than usual , and I he prices are but a triilo higher than other good Mattrasses . Their ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of BEDSTEADS , BEDDINCi , and BIJDROO . H FURNITURE contains also tho prices of their Patent Mattrassos , and is sent free by post . HEAL and SON , 100 , Tottenham Court-road , W .
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J . W . BENSON'S WATCH , CLOCK , und CHRONOMETER MANUFACTORY , r . ! J null 3-t , LUDGATE-HILL , LONDON , ¦ Hstnblishod 17 ii ) . —L W . BENSON . Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVKtt , WATCHES or every description , construction , and pattern , invites attention to his magnificent nud unprecedented display of Watches , which is admitted to ho tho largest and best selected Stock in London . It consists of Chronometer , Duplex , Patent , Detached Lover , Horizontal , and Vertical MoveraontK . jewelltiii , He , with all thd lntcst improvements , mounted in superblyflnishcd engine-turned uud engraved Gold and Silver Cases , The doHi ' icns engraved upon many of tho cases tiro by eminent artists , ami can only be obtained at this Manufnctory . If the important , requisites , superiority of finish , combined with accuracy of performance , eloganeo , durability , and reasonableness of price , are wished for , the intending Purchaser should vitiit ; this Manufactory , or send for the 1 LLUSTRATKD PA . UPHLUT , published by J . W . HUN SON * ( mid sent 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 . Soveral hundred hitters have boon roeoivod from , persons who havo bougliti Watches at this Manufactory , bearing testimony to tho correct pori ' onnancou of tho same . OPINIONS OF THE PRKSS . From tho Mornin-. f Post , Oct . 30 , 1850 . — " Exhibits oxquisito artistic ! fuoliiiK in oriiamontatioii , and porfoction of moclianisni in structuro . "—From tho Jlforniiif / Oln'oniole , Oct . 30 . — " Excellence ! of dosign and ]) orf «() t ion in workinauNlii |> , " — From t ) 10 Monthly Adoertisor , Nov . 1 . — The high ropute which Mr . Monson has obtained for tho qualities of his inaiiufiicl un ; ; stands hocoikI to nouo . "—From tho Morning // ovf-tV , Nov . ; j . —" The high slaiidlnp ; of Mr . Hanson ivhii ' London manufacturer must soouro for him a lurge amount or public putrouage "—From tho Ulolio , iNov . it , — "All Hint can be desired , in lluish , taste , and design . " ] GOLD WATCIUCH , Horizontal Movumonta , . Itiwollod , &c , ' nccurato tinid-kcopcrs , ill . 15 m ., < U . 15 s ., ft / . lfiu ,. to ] ft / . 15 s . < each . ( Jlohl Lovm Watches , jowollod , and hlgnly-linlshod moveim'ul-. M . oi . iis ., 81 . tin ., li ) l . ll ) a ., Vl , l . VAti ., Ul . Us ., HSl . lUx ., tO 10 HUllliWIN . HlLVI'JIt WATCHES , Horizontal Movements , . Jewelled . \ &o ., exnet tline-koopor . n , 2 / . i ! . s ,, il . 15 m ,, ' M . His ., Id M . fis , ouoli . Kilver Jifiver NVatolinN , highly ilnlMliod , jnwulhul inovoinmitw , < il . 10 . s . 4 / ., ins ,, C > 1 . 10 h ., 7 li 10 s ., 8 / . 10 s .. 10 / . 10 m ., to 20 guinoaM , I A Two Yearn' Warranty given with every Watch , ami t Hmit , carriage paid , to Scotland , Ireland , Wales , or any part t of the kingdom , u | iou receipt , of I ' ost-oltlou or Hai > ker ' n r ordor u ,, Hiu payable to . 1 . W . BENSON , itiJ ami HI , LuilBUto . , h lull , London . * ' Moi'ohaiitu , Shlppors , nnd Watch Oluba siippliou . Old k Wfttchoa tukon In Exchange . I l t
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. BANK of LONDON " , Tlireadneedle-street , and 450 , West Strand . ' Circular Notes and Letters of Credit free of expense , f are issued by this Bank , payable by its correspondents in all r the principal Cities and Towns on the Continent of Europe , 3 in the British Colonies and dependencies , aud in foreign i parts . . - Deposit Account . — The Bank of England having : raise'd the discount rate to G& per cent ., this Bank now allows 5 J per cent , interest on sums deposited , with three days' notice of withdrawal . Current Accounts are received with allowance of interest to customers , and every description of legitimate I banking business undertaken- By order , MATTHEW MARSHALL , Jun ., Manager . I BENJAMIN SCOTT , Secretary . ; Threadncedle-street , May , 1857-
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; , ; , , SO UTH AUSTRALIAN BANKING COMPANY . Incorporated by Royal Charter , 1847 . The Court of Directors GRANT LETTERS of CREDIT ' and BILLS at par upon the Company ' s Banks at Adelaide ' and Port Adelaide . Approved drafts on South Australia ' negotiated and sent for collection . Every description of Banking business is also conducted : with Victoria direct through the Company ' s Agents , as well ' as with the other Australian Colonies generally . Apply at the Offices , No 54 , Old Broad-street , London , E . C . . WILLIAM PUEDY , Manager . London , 1 st May , 1 § 57 .
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nPIIE UNITED MUTUAL LIFE ASSURX ANCE SOCIETY . The Hon . W . E . FIT 55 MAURICE , Chairman . W . E . SNOW , Esq ., Deputy-Chairman . This Society transacts every description of Lire Assurance . OHices , 54 , Charing-cross .
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SIX PER CENT . INTEREST . —DEBENTURES bearing Six per Cent . Interest are now ready to be issued for sums of 20 / . and upwards ; interest payable half-yearly . , _ Life Assurance Treasury Incorporated , and Deposit , Discount , and Assurance Bank- The JiAliL or DEVON , Chairman . G- H : LAW , Manager . G , Cauuon-strcet West , E . C
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WA NTED to adopt a Child , about Eight years of age . —Address , with name and full particulars , Q . Z . V ., 117 , Fleet street , E . C .
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T ^ INS BURY CHAPEL ,. SOUTH PLACE , X " LONDON . The Pulpit of this Chapel having become vacant , an opportunity seems to present itself of giving a fresh impulse to the cause of rcliirious progress . The Committee are therefore desirous of securing the co-operation of all friends ' of free religious thought , with the object of making available the talents of men most eminent for their eloquence and learning , and especially for their ability to reconcile tho religious ideas with ascertained natural aud scieutilic truths . All persons sympathizing with these views , and disposed to aid them , are invited to communicate with the Committee by letter , addressed to the Secretary at the Chapel .
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THE FORTY-SEVEN SHILLING SUITS . ¦ VITADE TO ORDER from Scotch , Heather , lv JL and Cheviot Tweeds . All wool , and thoroughly shrunk , by 15 . BENJAMIN , Merchant Tailor , 74 , Regent-street . The TWO-GUINEA DRESS and FROCK COATS . Th- ( GUINHA DRUSS TROUSERS and HALF-GUINEA WAISTCOATS . . „ l The REGISTERED OUDE WRAPPER , combining Coat , Cloak , and Sleeved Cape , 25 s . N . B . —A perfect lit guaranteed .
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rp URN ISII YOUR HOUSE WITH THE Jl * HKoT ARTICLES . — TiIey ark the Cheapest in tiii : End . —DKANE , DU . VY , and Co . ' s Priced Furnishing List may lie IijhI gratuitously on application , or forwarded bv post . free . This list embraces the leading articles from all tho various uc |>; irtmentH of their establishment , and is arranged to facilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods . It comprises Tablo Cutlery—Eloctro-plato—Lamps — Uaths—1 'Vudersnnd Fire-irons—Iron Bedsteads and Bedding—Britannia Metal , Copper , Tin , and Brass Goods—Culiuarv I'tcnsils—Turnery—Brushes—Mats , &o . —Doano , Dray , and Co . { opening to tho Monuiuont ) , London-bridgo . Established a . m . 1700 .
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' ] ' < " RUPTURES .-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATKNT . WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS is allowed by upwards of tiOO MedicalGontlomen to bo ( he most oilectivo invention in tho curative treatment of , < Hernia . The use of a stoel spring (*<> hurtful in its I oIl ' eetM ) is horoavohlod . asoft Unudagobeing worn round the [ body , whilo the rociuisiLo resisting power is supplied by the , < Moci-Maiii Pad and Patent Lever , lltting with so much case 1 aud cIosouohh that it cannot bo detected , and may be worn * during . sleep . A ucwriptivo circular may bo had , and tho Truss ( which cannot fail to lit ) forwarded by post , on tho oircumlwronco of t . ho bods ' , two Inches below . the Inn , r being sout to the Manufacturer , JOHN WH 1 TK . L ' rieo or abiugle truss , UIh ., 21 m ., UOa . ( id ., and iJla . Cd . ~ Postage , In . f Double Truss , ! Um . ( kl ., -1-2- * ., and . "i-i-f . Oil . —Postngo Is . ttd . v Umbillcnl Truss , 1 .-2 M . and 02 s . « d . —J ' o . stage Is . 10 d . Poft-olllcnOnli'i-. H to Ik ) mado jiayiiblo to JOHN Y \ IIITE , J ' oMfc-olllco , I'ifoadilly . l ij ^ LASTIC STOC KINGS , KNEE-CAPS , &c , il < for VARICOS 10 VI'HNH , and all eascH of AVEA 1 C- v AMOWS and SWELLING of tho LEGS . SPItATNS , &o . n Tlioy are porous , light , iu toxturo , and Iuoxpcnslve , and lire drawn on like an ordinary slocking . Price from 7 m . ( id . to lo . s each . —Postage ) , ( id . JOHN WHITE , M : ' . mi \ faotiu-oi \ : rJM . Piccadilly , London .
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I t r h | k l f OST 1 LOST ! -LOST HAIR can bo REAj STORED bv using a Htimulaut , auoh . ' as AL 12 X . " UOWS'S ( JANTHAlMUES OIL . — It hiiH ' now boon before t ho public a long time , and lins proved elllenciouH to n \\ extrnonlinary nxtenl . A troatl . te sent gratis , doNorlhlng ito ncllun ou tin ) mmlp , and on this lint ) hIioi'L luilrH . wliloh uro 7 soiiKitlmcH hardly visible . —Sold at !! h . lM , \ Hent Iroo by post H for lll ' ly-fonr Htnmps . by A LEX . ItOSS , 1 , L 1 TTL 10 QUEEN- j WTIiKiiT , HKrH , HCM , UORN , proprietor ol' tho li ' aoo J powder , Hair Dost coyer , mul Hair Dyo .
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. _ — _ . — . - ^_^^ b d ^ V ~ l «^ 4 «^ v ^ a ^ K ^^ J ^^ J «^^ K , , : XTOBWICH UNION" LIFE INSURANCE XS SOCIETY . DECLARATION OP BOTflTS . NOTICE . —That a Bonu * has been declared for the past quinquennial period upon all participating policies , making an addition thereto of tho aggregate sum of 260 . 627 J- Tho Bonus may be applied cither . as an addition to the sum assured , or in reduction of the premiums . This Society has been established 48 years , during whicb it has paid to the representatives of 6051 deceased members 4 v * B 7 . 376 J . During the five years since the last declaration of Bonus it has paid 1 , ( M 8 , 687 £ 18 s . Id . —namely , 865 , 4272 . 19 s - 3 d . sums assured , and 183 , 259 ? . 18 s . lOd . bonuses thereon . At the expiration of that term 10 , 132 policies were in force , insuring 5 , 592 , 427 ^ . 13 s . Id ., while its accumulated capital amounted to 2 , 195 , 271 / . It is one of the very few purely mutual offices , its rates of premium are much below those usually charged , and it offers to its members tho full advantage of the system of Life Assurance . For Reports of the General Meeting , Prospectuses , and Forms of Proposal , apply to the Society ' s Offices , Surreystreet , Norwich , and 0 , Crescent , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , London .
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[ Established 1841 . ] MEDICAL INVALID AND GENERAL , LIFE OFFICE , 25 , Pall Mall , London . Empoxoered by Special Act of Parliament . At the FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING , held on . 27 th November , 185 G , it was shown that on the 30 th . June last — The Number of Policies in force was 5738 The Amount Insured was 2 , 752 , 197 £ . 7 s . 2 a . The Annual Income was 118 . 557 Z . lGs . 2 d . Two Bonuses have been declared ( in 1848 and 1853 ) adding nearly 2 per cent , per annum on the average to sums Assured , and by which a Policy of 1000 J ., issued in 1842 ou a healthy life , is now increased to 1260 Z . Since the last Division of Profits in 1853 , the accumulated funds have increased by more than 105 , 000 * ., offering considerable advantages to present assurers . Profits divided every five years- next division in 1 S . 58 . The Society , since its establishment , lias paid claims on 351 Policies , assuring 254 , 008 ? . Assurances are effected at home or abroad on healthy lives at as moderate rates as the most recent data will allow . Indian Assurances at very moderate rates , and great facilities given to assurers . Invalid Lives Assured on scientifically constructed tables . Policies issued free of stamp-duty , and every charge but the Premiums . Agents wanted for vacant places . Prospectuses , Forms of Proposals , and every other information , may he obtained of the Secretary at the Chief Office , or on application to any of the Society ' s Agents zn the Countt y . c DOUGLAS SINGER , Secretary .
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£ 1000 IN CASE OF DEATH . A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £ 6 PER WEEK IN THE EVENT OF INJUKV BIT ACCIDENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION . may be secured by an Annual' Payment of £ 3 for a Policy in the RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY . Smaller amounts may be secured by proportionate payments . NO CHARGE FOR STAMP DUTY . RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE , may be insurod against by the Journey or by tho Year at all the principal Railway Stations , where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had—and of the Provincial Agents—and at the Head Office , London . N . 13 . —The usefulness of this Company is shown by the sum paid as Compensation for Accidents ^ " 22 , 722 . Railway Passengers Assurance Company . Empowered by Special Act of Parliament . WILLIAM J . VIAN , Secretar . Offico , 3 , Old Broad-stroet , E . C .
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! < I < 1 * ¦ rnHE HOUSEHOLDERS' ASSURANCE X COMPANY . DIRECTORS . Win . A 9 hton , Esq .. Horton-houso , Wraysbury . Staiues . The Rov . Thos . Cator , Bryanston-square , and Slcolbrookpark , Doncastor . Charlos-IIulse , Esq ., Hall-grovo , Bagshot . F . D . Bullock Webster ; Esq ., Norfolk-terrace , Hyde-park . Arthur P . Onslow , Esq ., Lawbrook-house , Shore , Guildford . Thomas Pooock , Esq ., Southwark-bridge-road . Peter Patorson , Esq ., jun ., Park -road , Tlolloway . James Laughton , Esq ., Holm Villa , Lowishara-road . This Company enables persons , without speculation , to invent largo or small sums , at a higher rate ol interest tlian can bo obtained from tho public funds , and on as secure a basis . Forms of application to deposit sums of money , at 5 per cent , interest , payable half-yearly , or to purchase shares ( the present interest on which is C per cent . ) , may bo had on application to It . HODSON . Soc . 16 aud 1 U » Adam-street , Adolphi ,
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r f v n rpiIE CAMBRIAN and UNIVERSAL LIFE X and FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY . Capital 100 , 000 * . Established 1840 . Ol ! lco , 27 , Grosham-tttrfoot . Agencies in tho prinoipaltowns of England and Wales . This oilico offors tho benefit of assurance in nil its branches , and i » highly eligible for every description of Jifo iiH . surauce . A new aud most important foaturo , entirely originating with this Company , viz ., Marriage Dowries , Life Ausuranco , and Deferred Annuitlos included in ono policy . RatOH of premium moderate . Annuities granted . Family endowments . Loans on personal mid other securities . ForniH of proposal and every information may bo obtained on application . By ordor , ALFRED AU 5 LUADO , Manager . . 1 „ . , ,. t _ \ . _„ . i . _ . _ , . _ ... ... - - ¦ >
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" 7 j J Ju ' pt published , price 2 a ., post freo 2 s . Od ., AN ESSAY ON Sl'ERMATORRHCEA : Its Nature and Treatment ; with uu Exposition ol tho Frauds that are practised by persons who 'ulv"l'llti , " , I ; ll ' speedy , note , and etteotual euro of Nervous IJonuigi'inom . By a Member of the Royal College of Physioiaiiu , London . London : W . Kent and Co .. 01 and oa , IiUoniowtor-iw .
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Hay 16 , 1857 . ] THE LEADER , 479 ¦ —^^^^^^ " ^ ¦ M ^ a ^^ M ^ M ^^ MM ^ Bt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ — — . - ^^^ b dV ~ l 4 K JJ K
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Leader (1850-1860), May 16, 1857, page 479, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2193/page/23/
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