II. SCOTTISH PREACHERS AND PREACHING
III. THACKERAY'S HISTORY OF COLONEL ESMOND
IV. BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA
V. SOLWAN; OR, WATERS OF COMFORT
VI. RELIGIOUS PROSECUTIONS IN TUSCANY
VII. DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPRESENTATION

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BRIEF NOTICES:-1. Sermons, &c. on the Duke of Wellington. 2. Three Sermons about the Sabbath. 3. Almanacks for the Year 1853. 4. Revelations of Siberia. 5. History of the Pontificate of Pius IX. 6. The Treasure-Seeker's Daughter. 7. Canadian Crusoes. 8. Cydo pædia Bibliographica. 9. Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy. 10. The Eclipse d Faith. 11. Power of the Soul over the Body-Body in relation to Mind-Man and his Motive 12. Habits and Instincts of Birds, &c.--Sayings and Doings of Animals. 13. Portrait Gallery -Pictorial Family Bible. 14. Analysis of New Testament History. 15. The Marvels of Science 16. Le Censeur.

The General Life & Fire Assurance Company.

Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament.

62, KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON.
CAPITAL, ONE MILLION.

Directors.

THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD MAYOR, M.P.

GEORGE BOUSFIELD, Esq.
JACOB GEORGE COPE, Esq.
JOHN DIXON, Esq.

CHARLES HINDLEY, Esq., M.P.
WILLIAM HUNTER, Esq., Ald.

JAMES PILKINGTON, Esq., M.P.
THOMAS PIPER, Esq.

THOMAS B. SIMPSON, Esq.

HON. C. P. VILLIERS, M.P.
JOHN WILKS, Esq.

EDWARD WILSON, Esq.

Auditors.

JOSEPH DAWSON, Esq. WILLIAM HUNTER, Jun., Esq.

GEORGE MEEK, Esį.

Secretary-THOMAS PRICE, LL.D. Actuary DAVID OUGHTON, Esq.

Solicitor STEPHEN WALTERS, Esq.

THE following are amongst the distinctive features of the Company :— I. Entire freedom of the Assured from responsibility, and exemption from the matumi liabilities of partnership.

II. Payment of Claims guaranteed by a Capital of ONE MILLION.

In the Life Department.-1. All Assurances are effected on Participating and Non-Participating Tables, on Ascending and Descending Scales, for short periods, and by Policies payable at the ages of 65, 60, 55, or 50, or previously in the event of Death. 2. Premiums may be paid Annually, Half-Yearly, or Quarterly, in a limited number Payments, in One Sum, or on Increasing or Decreasing Scales.

3. Policies on the Participating Scale immediately interested in the Profits of the Company.

4. The Age of the Assured admitted, on satisfactory evidence being presented.

5. Policies assigned as security not forfeited by Duelling, Suicide, or the Execution Judicial Sentences.

In the Fire Department.-Houses, Furniture, Stock-in-Trade, Mills, Merchan Shipping in Docks, Rent, and Risks of all descriptions, Insured at moderate Rates.

Loans from £100 to £1000 Advanced on Personal Security, and the Deposit di Life Policy to be effected by the Borrower.

A liberal Commission allowed to Solicitors, Auctioneers, and Surveyors.

PERFECT FREEDOM FROM COUGHS IN TEN MINUTES,
AND INSTANT RELIEF AND A RAPID CURE OF

ASTHMA AND CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, COLDS,

AND ALL

Disorders of the Breath and Lungs,

ARE INSURED BY

DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS.

CURE OF SEVEN YEARS' COUGH.

From the Rev. George Dawson, Primitive Methodist Minister.

Bridge Street, Peel, Isle of Man, January 29, 1851. GENTLEMEN,-My wife having been afflicted with a severe cough for seven years last past, during the last spring was brought so low that her life was despaired of, when a friend recommended her to try Dr. Locock's Pulmonic Wafers. She did so, and the benefit she derived from them was truly amazing. She was, after taking a few boxes, again able to return to her domestic duties.

I think it would be a great blessing to the afflicted in our Island were they advertised here, as they appear not to be known. You are at liberty to make what use you may think proper of my testimony.-I am yours, &c.,

GEO. DAWSON, Primitive Methodist Minister. To Singers and Public Speakers they are invaluable, as in a few hours they remove all hoarseness, and wonderfully increase the power and flexibility of the voice. They have a Pleasant Taste.- Price 1s. 14d., 2s. 9d., and 11s. per box. Also may be had,

DR. LOCOCK'S FAMILY APERIENT AND ANTIBILIOUS WAFERS. A mild and gentle Aperient and Stomach Medicine, having a most agreeable taste, and of great efficacy for regulating the Secretions and correcting the Action of the Stomach and. Liver. Sold at 1s. 1 d., 2s. 9d., and 11s. per box.

Also,

DR. LOCOCK'S FEMALE WAFERS.

The best Medicine for Females. They have a pleasant taste. Price 1s. 14d., 2s. 9d., and 11s. per box. Full directions are given with every box.

All pills under similar names are counterfeits.

PULVERMACHER'S PATENT PORTABLE

HYDRO-ELECTRIC CHAIN

Exhibited with the greatest success before the
ROYAL COLL. OF PHYSICIANS, ROYAL COLL.
OF SURGEONS, ROYAL BRIT. ASSOCIATION,
PROV. MED. CHIRURGICAL ASSOCIATION,
ACADEMIE DE MEDICINE at Paris, a (vote of
thanks to the Inventor).

Highly favourable

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TESTIMONIALS IN WRITING from the most
distinguished Members of the Profession, and now
extensively used and prescribed in the HOSPITALS
of London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham,
Birmingham, Paris, &c.

Constructed to be worn on the Body under the Garments,
SUPPLYING MILD STREAMING ELECTRICITY,
OR VITAL FUNCTIONAL ENERGY TO THE SYSTEM,

Immediate Relief from acute pains. Radical Cure of RHEUMATIC, CATARRHAL, NEURALGIC, SPASMODIC, NERVOUS and FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS, within an incredibly short space of time, by this simple and painless remedy, which can be freely tested beforehand, at C. MEINIG'S Head Depôts, 103, Leadenhall Street, and 71, Regent Street. 600 Cases of Cures within the last Eight Months, signed by PHYSICIANS, NOBLEMEN, CLERGYMEN, MAGISTRATES, &c.-Price 4s. 6d. 6s. 12s. 18s. 22s. and 26s. 6d., according to Power.

FULL DESCRIPTION GRATIS (or per post for Two Stamps).

"I can scarcely recommend Dr. P.'s ingenious invention too strongly to the notice of my Medical Brethren." From that eminent Physician of Guy's Hospital Dr. GOLD. ING BIRD, M.D., F.R.S., &c. &c.

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The following GUTTA PERCHA ARTICLES will be found of great value"
Emigrants, especially such as are proceeding to the
GOLD DIGGINGS.

GUTTA PERCHA LINING FOR BOXES-Buckets-Drinking Mugs-Life Bac
Flasks-Washing Bowls-Syphons.
GUTTA PERCHA TUBING-Suctions for Pumps-Jugs-Carboys for Gunpowder-
Miners' Caps.

SOLES FOR BOOTS AND SHOES.

TO KEEP THE FEET DRY is of the utmost importance to the Emigrant. This may be secured by the use of Gutta Percha Soles, which are perfectly Waterproof, Cheer, and more Durable than Leather. They can be put on with ease by any one. This cat be too extensively known amongst Australian Emigrants, as it is now difficult to finis Shoemaker in that country.

Gold Washing Vessels of every variety of shape may be had to order. Directions to Emigrants for lining Boxes with Gutta Percha Sheet, (so as to preserve t contents from injury by Sea Water,) also for putting on Soles of Boots and Shoes, &c., be had GRATIS on application to any of the Gutta Percha Company's Dealers.

(Copy.)

The following important testimony has been received from F. G. AUBIN, Esq., of th Central London District School, in which there are Eight Hundred Children. Westow Hill, Norwood, December 15th, 1651 GENTLEMEN,-In answer to your inquiry, I beg to say that the Gutta Percha Soles ha been tried in these Schools for above two years, and I have much pleasure in giving my opinion that for keeping the feet dry, as well as for warmth, durability, and econ they have proved a most important and invaluable improvement for Children's Shoes! Boots. For all large establishments, particularly of children, I should recommend their t most strongly.

N.B.-The Company's Illustrated Circulars, containing Instructions to Plumbers joining Tubes, lining Tanks, &c., will be forwarded (post-free) on receipt of three pest stamps.

THE GUTTA PERCHA COMPANY, PATENTEES, 18, WHARF ROAD, CITY ROAD, LONDON.

Rein Man

A GOOD BOOK IS THE PRECIOUS LIFEBLOOD OF A MASTER SPIRIT, IMBALMED
AND TREASURED UP ON PURPOSE TO A LIFE BEYOND LIFE."-Milton.

LONDON:

WARD AND CO., PATERNOSTER ROW.

W. OLIPHANT AND SON, EDINBURGH: R. JACKSON, GLASGOW:
G. & R. KING, ABERDEEN: AND J. ROBERTSON, DUBLIN.

SAVILL AND EDWARDS, PRINTERS, CHANDOS STREET, COVENT GARDEN.