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TEN POUNDS REWARD . WHEREAS DAVID BAIRD NISH , late . *• " Clerk and Cashier to Georg-e Wink , Esq ., Accountant * West George - street , Glasgow , stands charg-ed witn BSEACH OF THUS * AND EMBEZZLEMENT , and a "warrant has been , issued for his apprehension ; NOHOfi IS HEREBY GIVEN that a BBW 1 ED OF TEN POUNDS will be paid to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension or the said . David Baird Nish . Information to be given to the Procurators Fiscal , County-buildings , Glasgow . ¦ . . ¦
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TO PERSONS CONNECTED WITH INDIA , THE MEDICAL INVALID AMD . ¦ GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY . ESTABLISHED 1841 . Empowered by Special Act of Parliament . Capital £ 500 , 000 Sterling . HEAD OFFICE , 25 , PALL MALL , LONDON . With Agencies throughout the United Kingdom , and in some of the Principal Toions on the Continent of Europe , and ^ Branches and Agencies throtigliout Indict and Ceylon . TOR GRANTING ASSURANCES ON MVES , ENDOWMENTS AND ANNUITIES . INDIAN BRANCH . T HIS OFFICE has resumed active operations in all parts of Her Majesty ' s Dominions in India , at ordinary rates of premium on approved lives . Life Assurance has the following among other , advantages : — , ¦ 1 . It enables persons , by paying a small sum of money periodically , to secure an independence for their families . _ 2 . It is specially convenient to Officers in the Army , and to Professional Men of every description , whose incomes xlepend on their lives . . 3 . It facilitates transactions for raising money on loan . 4 ; It is available to secure the ultimate payment of bad or doubtful debts , , . ' . 5 . The fulfilment of the conditions of Marriage Settlejnentsi _ C . It enables Partners in Mercantile Firms to provide against loss by the death of tuc ^ r Co-partners . 7 . It reimburses the purchasers of Life Annuities for the jsum invested . , . ¦ . ¦ . ' & ¦ ¦ In general it affords certain means of indemnity against miy probable claim or pecuniary loss to which Public Bodies or Individuals ore exposed , in the event of the death of others . Reference is requested to this Society ' s detailed announcements in 7 nostofthe Indian Papers and Serials , including the Friend of India , Englishman , Mur karU i Mofussilitc , Delhi Gazette , Lahore Chronicle , Bombay Times , Madras Athenaeum , and Ceylon Times . Prospectuses sent to any part of India . By order , Calcutta , April , 1859 . P . BI . TAIT , Secretary .
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NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY . Instituted 1808 . INVESTED CAPITAL exceeding 2 , 000 , 0001 . sterling . This Society is one of the very few purely Mutual Insurance Offices , the whole of the profits being divided among the Policy-holders , and possesses large reserves applicable to future Bonuses . ¦ The rates are considerably below those usually charged . Thus atthe age of 40 the sum of 33 Z . 19 s . 2 d ., which , at the ordinary premium , will insure 1 , 0001 ., with the Norwich Union WILL INSURE ONE THOUSAND AND NDSTETYPIVE POUNDS EIGHT SHILLINGS , giving an immediate bonus in addition to subsequent accumulations . Annuities and Special Risks undertaken on favourable terms . For forms of proposal and / prospectuses , apply at the Society's offices , 6 , Crescent , New Bridge-street , JBlackfriars , London , E . C ., and Surrey-street , Norwich .
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F U B N IS H YOUR HOUSE WITH THE BEST ARTICLES , AT DEANE'S . ESTABLISHED A . D , 1700 . DEANE ' S TABLE CUTLERY lias been celebrated for more than 150 years for quality and cheapness . The stock is extensive and complete , affbrdintr a choice suited to the taste and means of every purchaser . KNIVES , PER DOZEN . Table . Dessert . Carversper pair . Transparent Ivory Handles ... 33 s . .. 28 s . .. Us . od . Best Do . Do 29 s . .. 23 s . .. 9 s . Od . Fine Do . Do . ' ...... 23 s . ' .. 18 s . .. 7 s . Od . Good Do . Do 168 , .. las , .. 5 s . ( id . Kitchen Do . Do . .... 10 s . .. Ss . ... 2 s . Od . Ladies' Scissors of the finest steel , the most finished workmanship , and in choice variety . Scissors in handsome case ? adapted for presents . Penknives and every description of pocket cutlery . Deane ' s Monument Kazor lias -been 150 years before tins Public , and is a plain , thoroughly good Old English ltazor . Price 2 s . 6 d . D OMESTIC BATHS—a very large variety of SHOWER-BATHS of the most improved construction ; also , vapour , hip , plunging-, sponging-, nursery , and every description of Baths for domestic use . Deane ' s Baths are distinguished for their superior finish , strength of material , and great durability ; while the prices are on that low scale for which their Establishment has so long been celebrated . . . For Illustrations and Prices see their Pamphlet on " Baths and Bathing , " to be had gratuitously , on application . DRAWING- ROOM ; STOV ~ ES—A large and handsome collection of BRIGHT STOVES , for the Drawing or Dining-room , embracing all the newest Designs . Deake and Co ., have applied to these and other classes of Register Stoves Patented Improvements , economising' the consumption of Fuel , for which the highest Testimonials have been given . Hot Air Stoves , in New and Ornamental Patterns , with ascendingor descending Flues , suitable for Churches , Public Buildings , Halls * Shops , &c . SPOON ' S and FORKS . — Silver Pattern Spoons and Forks . —All the newest and best designs of these Cheap , useful , and elegant Articles in Electro-Silvered and Deanean Plate . Prices of Electro-plated Spoons and Forks :- ^ - Table Forks per doz . 38 s . 31 s .. Tablespoons .. ' .. .. " 40 s . 33 s . Dessert Forks .. .. " 29 s . 23 s . Dessertspoons .. :. " 30 s . 24 s . TeaSpoons .. .. " 18 s . 14 s . 6 d . Mustard and Salt , per pair , 3 s . Sugar . Bows , 3 s . Od . - OPENING TO THE MONUMENT , London-bridge . ¦ » % SEND FOR DEANE'S FURNISHING LIST , Free on application ;
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THE DIRECTORS OF THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY Request attention to the report of the Company for the year 1858 . A printed copy can be obtained on application at the Company ' s offices in London , Edinburgh , or Dublin , or to any of the agents in England , Scotland , or Ireland . The following results are stated in the report : — The new assurances effected during 1858 exceed £ 500 , 000 , and the amount during the last 10 years exceeds £ 5 , 000 , 000 . The income of the Company is upwards of £ 275 , 000 ; and The accumulated fund exceeds considerably £ 1 , 500 , 000 . The Standard was established in 1825 , and the profits realised have been divided on five occasions , 1835 , 1840 , 1845 , 1850 , and 1855 . The sixth division of profits will take place next year , and there is an advantage in joining the Company before the close of the books in the present year , as the benefit of two years' entry to the profit scheme will be secured . Attention is specially directed to the fact that the Company have lately introduced into their' policies certain terms and conditions which make them of increased value as the basis of marriage settlements , family provisions . and all transactions where it is essential that tfie contract should be , as far as possible , a complete security against all contingencies ; WILL . THOS . THOMSON , Manager . H . JONES WILLIAMS , Res . Sec . London : 82 , King William- street , City . Edinburgh : 3 . George-street . Dublin : 6 . 6 , UpperSackville-street .
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IK D I A . —OFFICERS in the ARMY and CIVILIANS PROCEEDING TO INDI A , may insure their lives on most -favourable terms in the . MEDICAL , INVALID AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE- SOCIETY . The rates of this Company , which transacts the business of the Delhi , Simla , North west and other Indian Banks , are lower than those of any other office , while the Agencies at Calcutta , Madras , Bombay , Ceylon , and about fifty upcountry stations in India , aflbra every possible facility tor the transaction of business . Prospectuses , Forms of Proposals , and every other inforjmatlonT may bo obtained oi the Secretary ^ at the Chief Office , 25 , Pall Mall . ^ ¦ ^
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PELICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY . Established In 1707 . 70 , LOMBABD STREET , CITY . AND 67 , OHABJCNG CROSS , WESTMINSTER . BONUS ^^ o ' f 18 61 . -ALL POUOIES effeotod prior to the 1 st July , 1861 , onthe Bonus Scale of Premiums , will participate In fho next division of Profits . , , For Prospcotusos and , forma of Proposal apply at the OOloos as abovo . or to any of the Company ' s Agents .
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IMPERIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY , 1 , OLD BROAD STREET , LONDON .-JCnstitutocl 1920 . DIRECTORS . GEORGE WILLIAM C 0 TTAM , ESQ ., CHAIRMAN . FREDERICK PATTJSON , Esq ., Deputy-Chairman . Bhomaa G . Barolay , Esq . George Hitofoort , Esq . James C . 0 . Jt ? ell , Esq . SamuelHibftort , Esq . James Brand ! Esq . , Thos . Nowman H « nf . IBeq . Charles Cavo , Esq . J . Gordon Murdoch , Esq . George Henry Ciftlor , Esq . William R . Robinson , Esq . Henry Davidson , Esq . Martin T . Smith , Esq ., M . P . George Field , Esq . I Newman Smith , Esq . SECURITY , —TUo assured are protected by a ffuftrflnteo / UtandofupwarUBOf ft million and a half atfirling from the liabilities attaohlng to mutual aasuranoo , J ? RQFITS , -Four-fifths , or eighty percent , of tho profits «* p assigned to Policies every fifth your , Tho assured are . « ntltlo < TtQ participate after payment of one premium . cj XtA-UKS . ' - ^ FIiQ Company h »* 8 disbursed in payment of ~ 4 > lalmB ana additions upwards pf jfW . SOO . OOO . / l ^ opoBolB for insurances may bo madoat the Chief Qfflco , « b ^ Qve s at the Branch OfllooflO , Pall-mall , London « or to . *« iiy of tho agents throughout the Kingdom . SAMUEL . iWCfALL , Actuary .
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THE CRITIC : WEEKLY JOURNAL OF LITERATURE , ART , SCIENCE , < vnd the DRAMA , is now ; published every Saturdtiy , jprloo id , stamped od . Tho Ommo contains Rovlovve or all tho current Lltoraturo of tho Week , Home nnit Forolffn , including' French , Gorman ., Italian , Sclavonic , and Oriental . Arohwologlcal , Scientiuo , Artistic , Musical , and JDramatio Summaries , liqnorts of tho Learned Sooloilos . Loadhiff Articles upon Literary and Artistic Tonlos , and all tlie Literary , Sofontlflo , and Artistic News of tho Week . The Cnixio may bo obtained through tho trade , or ordered direct tvom the OJUoo , 1 % Wollington-Btroot , Strand )
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NEW , MODE OF ACQUIRING WEALTH . See tho Proapootus of tho PUBLIC LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY , 47 , Charing Cross , London , which describes tho way to obtain 10 , 000 ? , Consols payablo during life ; or 5 , 000 / . Consols payablo at denth , for a Premium of One Gulnoa . No other charge nor liability . No medical examination . No references to Monde required , Male and female lives admittod on equal terms . Applications for Prospectuses , Forms of Prpjposnl , &c . to bo mn , do to G . J . FARRANOH , Managing JDJrootor , at tho Chief Offices , 17 , Charing Cross , London- ' Agents wanton throughout thot / ntted Kingdom .
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THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY have never contemplated transferring thoir Business to any other Company wnatevor , but continue to insure agalnBt every description of Accident resulting clthor In Death or Injury . W . J . VIAN , Secretary . 3 , Old Broad-street , E . G .
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AN ACT OF GRATITUDEOC \ C \(\ C \ OoP * 03 of a MEDICAL HOOK for & \ Jt \ J \ J \ J gratuitous . ' circulation . A Nbhvous hur-PBBEn having Boon effectually ourod of Nervous IJooimy , Lobs of Memory . Plmnoss of Sight , Lassiturlo , | ind !»«»' gostlon , roBultlng from the oa , rly qrrors of youtli . by jouow * Fng the inetruotronB given in a MWDICAL WOKK , > considers it his duty , «> gratitude to tho author , and ^ or tl » u bonoflt of others , to publish tho moana used . Ho win , therefore , send troo , eoouro from o ^ eorvation , on rvoojpt oi a dirootod envelope , and two stumps to prepay POBtjiffO j n copy of tho bool ^ joontnlnlng- ovory Jnformirtlou vonw ^ Address , Jambs Wallaob . Iflsq ,., Wllford ftowo , liurtonorosoont , Yiwlstook-Baunro , London . W . C . & < . ***
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ACCIDENTS ARE OF DAILY OCCURRENCE . Insurance data show that ONE PERSON in every FIFTEEN is more or less injured by Accident yearly . An Annual Payment of £ 3 secures A FIXED ALLOWANCE OF £ 6 PER WEEK IN THE EVENT OF INJURY , OR £ 1 , 000 IN CASE OF DEATH FROM ACCIDENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION , By a Policy in the RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY , Which has already paid in compensation for Accidents £ 37 , 009 . Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had at the Company ' s Offices , and at all the principal Railway Stations , whero , also , Railway Accidents alone may bo insured against by tho Journey or year . " NO CHAROE FOR STAMP DUTY . CAPITAL , ONE MILLION . WILLIAM , T . VTAN . Sooretary . Railway Passengers' Assurance Company , QflleoB , 3 , Old Broad-street , London , E . G .
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MAPPIN'S DRESSING CASES AND TRAVELLING BAGS . Gentleman ' s Leather Dressing Case , fitted £ 1 1 u Gentleman ' s Solid Leather Dressing Cuse , fitted .. ' -, £ 2 2 o Gentleman ' s Leather Travelling and Dressing Bag , fitted with lOArtiolCB , Outside Pocket , . . .. complote . - £ * " " Do . do . do . with addition of Writing Materials , Patent Ink , and Light , complote > & ¦) ^ l : Gentleman ' s very largo , 18 in . Bap-, % vlth Dressing and Writing Materials , sx Articles , Outside Pocket M () ° Gentleman's 17 in . Writing a » d Dressing l ^ S . Plated Fittings , bOBt Glass , fitted with HO Articles complete £ 11 10 o duntlcnmn ' s 17 in . Writing and Dressing Bng , fitted with every necessary , very handsome , complete ., £ 15 o . o Enamel Leather Lady's Travelling Bag , 13 in .. Lined Silk , fitted with 14 Articles , OutBido Pocket , complete £ 2 15 ¦> Morocco Leather Lady ' s Travelling Bug , Lined Silk , fitted with 10 Articles , Outside Pocket , complete , £ » •* " Do . do . do . with addition of Writing WFatorialB , Ink , and Light , complete ,- • ..- ¦ . #° * " Levant Leather Lady ' s Writing and Dressing Bag , 15 in ., fitted with » 8 Articles , complete , £ 10 o o Levant Leather L « dy ' s Writing and Dressing ' Bag , 1 H in ., fitted with 30 Articles , Outside Pockets , complete , £ 13 0 <> Levant Leather Lady's Travelling and Drcsslne IMg , 15 in ., fitted very complete Silver Tops to Glass and Bottles , Ivory Brushes , vory handsome , comploto , * 82 o u A costly Book of Iflngravlnffs , with l ' rlcos attacUcU , lorwarded by l'ost on repoTpt of Twplvo Stamps . MAPPIN BROTHERS , r ^ -.-. ^ 07 and 08 , KING WILLIAM STR 1 DET , CITY , LONDONManufaotory-rQueen's Outlory Works , SholBold .
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MAPPIN'S " SHILLING " RAZORS Warranted good by the Makers . MAPPIN'S 2 s . RAZORS Shave well for Three Years . MA PPEN'S 3 s . RAZORSC suitable for Hard or Soft Beards ) Shave well for Ten Years .
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DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK . FIVE PER CENT , . on sums for fixed periods , or at seven days' notice , or Three per Cent , at Cali .. & . H . LAW , Manager Offices , 6 , Cannon -street West E . G .
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950 THE LEADER . [ No . 491 . Aug . 20 , 1859 .
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 20, 1859, page 950, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2308/page/2/
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