February 4.] 
THE FIELD 
117 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
CAHBT1V0 DESPATCHES TO THE CZAR. — TllO officer whom 
Prince Menscllikoffeent from Odessa to t?t. Petersburg with the 
despatches announcing the massacre nt Binope spared no exer- 
tion to accomplish his journey with unusual speed, and on 
arriving at the capital was, according to Russian custom, 
iminoliotely ushered into tho presence of the Emperor, to whom 
ho delivered his despatches, snying, “I bring your Majesty 
intelligence of tho successful issue of a considerable action.” On 
which°the Etnporov, much gratified, took him with him into his 
cabinet, and seated himself to peruse their contents. When he 
had finished, and addressed himself to the welcome courier to 
express his delight nt the tidings, he found that the officer, worn 
out with fatigue, had fallen asleep, nor was ho to bo aroused by 
n nv ordinary means. Witli that quick appreciation of human 
nature peculiar to tho Czar, lie called out roughly, ” So and so I 
«our horses aro ready;” and tho zealous courier at onco started 
up to his supposed duty. The Emperor then inquired of him 
what rank lie had? “ Knpitan.” “ Well, then (to an adjutant 
in attendance!, bring mo a pair of epaulettes; I promoto you on 
the spot to be Porfpolkownlck (Lieutennnt-Colonol). Emhrnco 
jnc ;’ and when the astonished officer hail availed himself of this 
rare distinction, the Czar kissed him on his check. Since then 
no ruthless razor lias been allowed to profane tho cheek hallowed 
by tho Emperor’s lips. 
Retaliation. — A farmer of Rcquista, near Rodoz, was in tho 
habit of cruelly ill-treating his horse. A few days ago the 
aniinok being liberty, rushed on him, threw him down, 
trampled on him. and hit him severely. Ho uttered loud cries, 
but it was somo lime before they wore heard, nnd when nt length 
some persons went to his assistance he was quito dead. 
I) katu of a Ukiikl. — A donkey, tho property of a farmer, died 
j ntc l v in this county, An accident, which lie met early in life, 
spoiled his beauty, but added much to his fame in tho neighbour- 
hood. Ho was caught carrying provisions to tho rebels in ’98. 
and had his cars cut off by tho English soldiers. This aged 
servant of his country was greatly esteemed by his owner . — Curli 
Examiner. 
Moub Cold. — T ho Mercia has arrived from Port Phillip, 
whence she sailed the 14th of October, with 84,857 ounces of gold, 
olucd at 139,428?. 
London at Night.— O no of tho grontest pleasures in tho world 
is'townlk alone, and atnight (while they uro yot crowded) through 
the long lamp-lit streets of this lingo metropolis. Tlioro, even 
more than in the silence of wood nnd fields, scorns to me the source 
of endless, various modllntinn. — Macaulay. 
LIFE ASSURANCE. 
■DEPORT of the SELECT COMMITTEE of the 
It HOUSli of COMMONS, and the DEPOSIT SYSTEM. The new 
ami important feature of Life Assurance adopted by tho DEPOSIT 
and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. 
Tho following is an extract from tho Report of tho Select Com- 
mittee : — 
“ The object* which persons have In view in effecting insurances upon 
their lives, are generally of an important and solemn character, vis., 
the provision for widows and orphans after tho death of their natural 
protectors; unlike any ordinary transaction of trade, a contract once 
entered into cannot he discharged or abandoned, If doubts of ttie 
stability of an office should arise, without a sacrifice of premiums paid 
in past years, and the necessity of effecting new policies In other offices 
at increased rates of premium, owing to the greater ago of tho assured; 
persons are thus placed in the anxious and unhappy dilemma of being 
compelled to persevere In paying premiums from year to year, with some 
suspicion and doubt as to the ultimate advantage of doing so, or of in- 
curring the serious loss which, under the most favourable circumstances, 
must attend the abandonment or sale of a policy." 
On tho deposit system a person is not “compelled" to pay, (torn 
" year to year," and lie doe* not, if desirous of “abandoning" his 
policy, Incur any "serious loss," but, on the contrary, he may pay 
such amounts, oiid at such times, ns ho may And money convenient; 
lie can stop paying whenever he pleases and he cun withdraw the 
whole or part of his premiums. If the whole be withdrawn the policy 
Is cancelled; if part only, then the value of the policy is diminished by 
the assured value of the part withdrawn. 
A. B., aged 'JO, opens a deposit policy with a payment ot 51., which it 
will be seen lie increases from time to time, and occasionally diminishes 
For example. — Tho following abstract of a Ledger Account will 
show the operation of the scheme : — 
SOVEREIGN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 
O 40, 8t. James' s-slreel, Lomlon. Established in 1845. 
TRUSTEES. 
The Right Hon. the Earl Talbot. 
The Right. Hon. the Lord De Mauley. 
Sir Claude Scott, Burt. 
B. Bond Cabbell, E»q„ M.P. 
Henry Pownall, K*q. 
THIS OFFICE PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES— 
The Security of a Large Paid-up Capital. 
Very Moderate Kates for all ages, especially Young Lives. 
No Charges whatever, except the Premium. 
All Policies Indisputable. 
Advances made to Assurers on Liberul Terms. 
By the recent Bonn-, four-fifths of tho Premium pnld was In many 
instances returned io the Policy-holders. Thus:— On a Policy for 1,000/. 
effected in 1840, Premium* amounting to 
153/. 8j. 4d. had beeu puid, while 123/. 7*. was the Bonus added 
in 185.1. 
A WEEKLY SAVING OF FOURTEEN PENCE will secure to a 
person twenty-five years of age the sum of 100/. on Ids attaining tho 
age of fifty-five, OR AT DEATH, should It occur previously. 
Rates are calculated for nil ager, climates, and circumstances con- 
nected with Life Assurance. 
Prospectuses, Forms, and every information can bo obtained at tho 
Office, 40, St. James’s Street, London. 
Hkney D. Daves pout. Secretary. 
gltobertfeements. 
milE CHARGE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS in 
1 “The Field ” Is at the rate of 
SIXPENCE per LINE, 
The minimum charge being 2s. 6d. for Five Lines and under. 
Payment must be made in Cash or Postage Stamps, to the Publisher 
HENRY PEAT, 
HUNTING SADDLER, 
14, OLD BOND-STREET, 
ARTHUR DAWSON, 
DEALER IN HORSES, 
110, STEPHEN’S GREEN (WEST), 
DUBLIN. 
M R. W. S. WOODIN’ is now open at the Upper 
Hull, Regent Gallery, 09, Quadrant, every evening at 8 o’clock, 
for the reproduction iff Itix Lvlelmited CARPET HAG AND SKETCH 
BOOK. Several new characters and other novelties have licoit Intro- 
duced. Tim room Inis been olegnnlly titled up, nnd n grand new en- 
trance made to the stalls. A morning performance every Samrdny at 
two o'clock. Dress Stalls, 4*. and 3*,; Area, 2*. ; Gallery, i s. Stalls 
can he engaged at Hie Box-office, from 10 till 4, ut Mitchell's Royal 
Library, and all the principal Mimic Sellers. 
EGYPTIAN MALL. 
p 0 NST ANTIN O P L E IS NOW OPEN EVERY 
L/ day at half past 2 o'clock, and every evening nt 8. The Lecture 
la delivered by Mr. Charles Kenney, and lias been written by Mr. 
Albert Smith and Mr. Shirley Brooks Admission Is. Reserved seats 2s. 
rjlHE LABORATORY of the ROYAL 
POLY- 
TECHNIC INSTITUTION is always open for the reception of 
pupils, under J. II Popper, Esq , 1 ; .C S. A.C.F,., &c. Careful 
Analyses and Assays of Soils, Minerals, Waters, Mercantile or Agri- 
cultural Products aro performed with despatch, accuracy, and 
economy. 
For terms apply to Mr. R. I. LoynnorroM, Secretary. 
M R. ALBERT SM ITH’S MONT BLANC, includin'? 
tho BERNESE OVERLAND and the SIMPLON, every Evening 
at 8 o’clock (except Saturday), anil every Tuesday, Thursday, and 
Saturday Mornings, at 2. Stalls, 3s. (which can be taken at the box- 
office evoiy duy from 11 to 4) : urea, 2s.; gallery, Is. Egyptian Hall, 
Piccadilly. 
B ILLIARDS. — Superior Slate Tables, at 00 guineas, 
allowed to be, by the first players of the day, tho best now manu- 
factured.— HOPKINS amt STEPHENS, billiard table makers, 19, 
Moreer-street, Long-acre, London, licg to Inform the nobility, gentry, 
and clubs in general, that, from their inng experience, they arc enabled 
to send out n first-rate article, warranted of tiic best Reasoned material 
and workmanship, at the above low charge for cash.— X, 15. Old cushions 
re. stuffed on an improved and accurate principle. 
TO ANGLERS 
pH ARLES FARLOW, 11)1, STRAND, invites Anglers 
D in inspect iiix superior Fishing Tackle, ut moderate Price*.— 
Cn'idiieiie* gratis. 
A LLSOPP’S PALE ALU. IN IMPERIAL QUARTS 
A AND PINTS. BOTTLED by PARKER and TWINING, Beer 
Merchants, 61, PALL-MALL. 
BARON LIEBIG ON ALLSOPP’S PALE ALE. 
“The Specimens of your Pale Ale sent to me afforded me another 
opportunity of confirming its valuable qualities. I tun myself an 
i of this boveraae, and in) own experience enables mo to 
recommend it, In accordance with tho opinion of the most omlnont 
English physicians, ns a very agreeable and efficient tonic, and us 
a general beverage, both for tho invalid and tho robust-"— Giessen 
May 6 
We refer the learned to Huron Liebig, the temperate to Dr. Carpcn 
ter, invalids t" the Medical Profession, and the robust to the best 
Clubs of London, fur the merits of our slock of A I.LSOl‘P’8 ALE 
Tlie “ Thirsty Soul " and *• Constant Render" of Tho Times weeim id 
satisfy with our IMPERIAL MEASURE Quarts 8s., Pints 5s., Hair 
pints (fur Luncheon) 3s. per doz. Also lit Cusks of 18 gallons ami 
upward- 
ADDRESS — P ARKER mid TWINING, Beer Merchants, 61, PALL- 
MALL. ’ ’ J 
L) AKER’S POULTRY RESTORATIVE. A certain 
cure for nil diseases of Popjtrv, Pheasant*, &e„ Is recommended 
with perfect confidence. Messrs. 11 have only hem Induced to oil* 
It after having us. d it ilienvu lves fur many years witli the create: 
•ucee-s, not only ns ft cure, Uni an a preventive; for Imparting vigour 
and high condition ; keeping Ihem henilliy nnd robust, and especially 
durinc the period of Poultry Exhibitions, when so many suffer from 
change and confinement. I ts wonderlul restoring power— •• in all the 
ills tliut/u/eZ is heir to,” is almost Immediately appurenf, and has but 
to Ini known to he fully appreciated. The easy mode In which it is 
administered lx one amongst Its manv nilvuniugi-*. In pills or buttle*, 
■/». Off. each, with full directions. Half Moon Passage, Orncechurclt- 
•trcct, and tho Plieasantry, Beauforl-strcot, Olielseu. 
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TO NOBLEMEN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE MELTON HUNT 
AND OTHERS. — EXTENSIVE AND UNEQUALLED FREE. 
HOLD STABLES, COACH-HOUSE, AND PREMISES AT MELTON 
MOWBRAY. 
TOHN HOLLAND,. Tux. is honoured with instructions 
f J to Sell, by Auction, on Thursday, the ICth day of February, 1864, 
at the Bell anil Swan Hotel, Melton Mowbray, at 3 for 4 o’clock In the 
afternoon, nnd subject to such conditions as shall bo then and there 
produced, the above most desirable and well arranged Premises, here- 
tofore in the occupation of J. Lyne Stephen', Esq., late of the Marquis 
of Waterford, and the Honourable Mr. Leslie, which consists of superior 
Stabling for Eighteen Hunters, containing 10 capital Stalls and8 Loose 
Boxes, well ventilated, and excellent Couch-House, 2 Saddle-Rooms, 
capital Granaries, and a Groom's Dwelling— tho whole fitted with 
every convenience. There are at tho back excellent summering 
Yards and Sheds, properly fenced off, and a largo Exercising Yard— the 
whole comprising 2,769 square yards of Ground, or thereabouts, and Is 
considered the most complete establishment of the kind In the Midland 
Counties. 
To View the Premises, apply to Mr. Robkrt Wjxtrr Johnson, 
Architect, Melton Mowbray, and further particulars may be obtained 
of Messrs. Tatham, Upton, Upton, and Johnson, 20, Austin Friars, 
and 24, Llncoin’s-Inn-flelds, Loudon; or of the Auctioneer, 20, Market- 
street, Leicester. 
FOR THE HORSE. 
■HARROW’S GOLDEN OINTMENT OF IODINE, 
D patronised by the principal racing nnd hunting establishments In 
the kingdom, as a speedy cure for curbs, spavins, splints, strained 
sinews anil ligaments, ike. ; can be applied during work. Prepared 
only and sold by William anil Richard Barrow, veterinary surgeon*, 
Newnmrket; anil may bo liad of George Coleby (late Jackson), 93, 
Cheapstde; Hannay, 63, Oxtord-strect, London; John Ross, Medical 
Hull, Kelso; Thomas Johnson, 37, Grafton-strcet. Dublin; and all 
other respectable.chcmlsts, in boxes at 2s 6c/., 4s. 6</ , und 7 j. with full 
directions, and sent post free; where also may bo hud BARROW'S 
celebrated GUM PLASTER, for strained sinews and ligaments, In pots 
5*. and 10s. each. 
| I | I I I j I 
ci rt — o t— CO O N 
£ 8 s i 2 a 
Thus A. B., in ten years, hus saved anil Invested at different Inter- 
vals various sums amounting to 97/., by which he had been insured in 
case of death for 260/. 12a. 7</.; but A. B. requires 22/., be draw s this 
sum out, and diminishes the value of his policy by GO/. 8r. ’id. ut 
different times, leaving him in cuse of death a policy for 200/. 4*. id., 
ami during his life a fund of 75/. to draw out at any time, in part or 
wholly. 
The first claim settled by the Deposit nnd General Life Assurance 
Company was upon a deposit of 10/., which a parent made for each of 
five children, instead of adding it to an account they bad at the Saving's 
Bank. One of them died a few days after the 10/. was deposited, aud 
the father received 341. 6s., being the amount of the deposit policy. 
EXAMPLE NO. 2. 
Supposing A. B. aged twenty-three, when lie opens a deposit policy 
has the means, nnd continues voluntarily, to pay the same sum every 
year In the same way as he Is compelled to do in the ordinary sys- 
tem : — 
Yea.ii. 
Age. 
1851 
23 
18 
49 0 6 
1852 
24 
18 
48 16 0 
25 
18 
47 18 0 
1854 
20 
18 
47 4 6 
27 
18 
40 10 6 
1856 
28 
IS 
45 17 6 
29 
18 
45 4 0 
1858 
30 
18 
41 10 6 
1859 
31 
18 
43 17 <i 
I860 
32 
18 
43 4 0 
18G1 
33) 
90 
20G 7 6 
1865 
37$ 
18CG 
38) 
[ 
90 
190 4 C 
1870 
42j 
1871 
72 
141 3 0 
1874 
46^ 
432 
1000 4 0 
1875 
47) 
to 
[ 
108 
194 13 G 
1880 
62) 
53) 
V 
90 
147 18 G 
1885 
57) 
1886 
68) 
V 
108 
182 10 6 
1891 
ca) 
738 
1525 C 6 
The premium of 18/. commencing at 23 years of age, ami paid upon 
an ordinary policy (as it may be) every year till A 13 is 46 year* old 
will secure the same sum, viz., 1000/., but If A B lives 17 years longer 
(which i» the probable duration « f lire nt the time he effected tho Insu- 
rance) bis deposit policy, for the same payrnonrs as for un ordinary 
policy of 1.000/., will have increased to 1,525/. Cs. tld. 
Trustees -The Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Drumlnnrlg. 
M.l’.. Comptroller of her Majesty's Household; Major-General Sir W. 
Clayton, bait., 79. Gloucceter-place, l’ortman-square; Sir Chnrlcx 
Price. Barr., bunker, London; Vice-Admiral Ayscougli, Prospect 
House, Southampton. 
CiiAtitMlN.— The Right non. tho LordlVlscount Drumlanrig, M.P., 
Comptroller of her Majesty's Household. 
Cuk-lt.tino Actuary —Francis G. P. Nelson, Esq., F.L.S. 
Sr.vNUiNQ Cou.nmi R. B. Crowder, Esq.. Q C., M.l’., Recorder of 
Bristol. Counsel to tire Admiralty, nnd Judgo Advocate of the Fleet; 
R. Mali us Esq., Q.C., M P.. Llncoln's-Inn. 
Chief Officii No. 16, Now Bridge-street, Blnckfriars, London. 
Branch Ofpiubs. 
Leeds— S5, Park-row. I Dublin— 10, Westmorlnnd-strcet. 
Birmingham— 105, New-strcct. | Bristol— 21, Bridge-street. 
Every description of ordinary Life Assurance business transacted 
Loans granted at 5 per cent, on real or personal security. Anmiittua 
on most favourable term*. Diseased lives and lives Uccllnad by other 
offices accepted at cqnitnblo rntea. 
MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE ON THE ORDINARY SYSTEM. 
SuitKf nhuk or Policies. — An owner of u Policy for life on which 
five years’ premium or upwards have been paid, should lie wish to 
surrender the Policy, will be entitled to receive either the than value, 
or it may remain us a Deposit, and so represented by an equivalent 
Deposit Policy. 
For prospectuses and further information .apply to tha agents in the 
country, or to C, W. Bryan ,Rcsldeut Secretary. 
CHARLES LENNY, 
Coach and Harness Manufacturer, 
2d, NORTH END, CROYDON, 
DEGS to call attention to his Brougham*, Clarences, and 
L) Barouche*, with lit* registered nolseles* Whed-plute. thus slim inning 
the distance between the wheel*, and lessening the draught for the hone, 
allowing the wheel* to lock quite under, and having high front vrlurel*. 
C. L lias constantly on safe Cab nnd Driving Phaeton*, fttnnhopn und 
single horio (lino, Pony Carriages and Park Pliusftons. H.' also solicits 
attention to hi* Newport Pagnol und other cart*, either with poncil* or 
wickerwork tide*, n nil to Ins Bagot Curi.lii panel or wickerwork, easy of 
access, and possessing ull the advantages of the Malvern Cart, hue 
less expensive. 
He lias also a large stork of Croydon Basket Carriage*, cheap and 
tegnnt and in every variety ol shape, either for sale or building to 
order, with or without heads, to suit either the Shetland Pony or tho 
horse. 
C. L. would also Invite nn inspection of Id* registered Phaeton in 
bucket-work, suitable either for one or apalruf punies or horses. 
Coinages of nli kinds let on hire for long or short engagements. 
THE BUCEPHALUS NOSEBAND. — A simple nnd 
I easy remedy for hard-pulllng horses, rendering inveterate borcre 
tractable and llghtin hand. Suitable to any curb bridle. Extensively 
patronised by the officers of her Majesty's cavalry, t lie sporting world, 
■Xc .und strongly recommended for Indies' use. Price, for saddle-horses, 
8s.; for hum css -horses, 1 2s. Sent (post free) on receipt of u money 
order, puyublc at the Piccadilly post-office, to Witiiam M. Bywateii, 
Saddler, >kc., 99, Piccadilly, Lomlon.— None arc genuine unless stamped 
— “ By water, London." 
[TEAL ANI) SON’S ILLUSTRATED CATA- 
L1 LOGUE of ilcdstcuds, null Priced List* of llcddiug. — Sunt Frco 
b> Post. — 19(1, Tottenham Court-road 
RUPTURES.— THE PATENT SELF-ADJUSTING 
IV GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectually without any compile* Dons, 
is recommended by (lie faculty for tha cure und relief of hernia. 
I'lie necessory quality of a good trust is un efficient resisting power, 
without unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desirable 
object Is alone obtained in a truss unencumbered with sirup* or spirul 
•prings, or pad behind. 
J. Ego and Co., 1, Piccadilly. 
DUPTUBE. — “COLES’S TRUSS IS BEST.”— 
IV This is the invention patronised by Sir A»tley Cooper nnd 
the most eminent surgeons; worn anil recommended by William 
Cobliett, nnd which ha* commanded fnrfiO years a constantly Increasing 
reputation. It is wllut a truss should be — perfectly efficacious, y«l 
agreeable to tin* wearer. Read "CohUelt's Legacy to Ruptured 
Persons” gratis. N'unu genuine unless marked with the address, 
3, Churing-cross. 
SARSAPARILLA nnd CHAMOMILE RESTORA- 
O T1VE PILLS, for purifying Ilia Blood and ^'lengthening tho 
Dlgesiiv, Orgali*i arc suitod for either 8es, and will piove n certain 
cure for liidiccstion, Iok* iff appetite, dlmiie** of aigln, fainting ni«, 
wasting nf tho Drub, languor, akin dlsenser, rheumatic amt nervous 
affection*, and all impurities ot die blood arising from whaiervr esu-e. 
By the diligent u»e of Mil* purifying medicine tin* die whole 
nervous »I stem Will bo imuinenicd, u more powerful healthy action 
of every faculty produced, feebleness und ull the deplurshle symptom* 
of disease will vanish, und Klronglh and heulili lie restored. They 
have also a specific action on ilm secretion* and excu tmin, and n»*i»t 
nature io expel from the system oil humour* and impurities through 
llio lungs, liver, kidney*, and skin— a power pomnssed hy no other me- 
dicine. They ore also • specially calculated to cure scrofula, mercurial 
discuses, scorbutic eruption*, gout, rheumatism, pain* in the hones 
ulcer*, surer, or uuy Imig-siandlng chronic malady. They will speedily 
cure the ninny distressing diseases peculiar to women. 
Prepared hy XV. A. Fnsxcir, or at the Laboratory, 300. H"lboin, two 
door* west nf Chancery-lane. Price W. I Jd., Oi/., 4s. Off , ami it/, 
perliox. Either size sent fre» per post, on receipt of the price In cash 
or stumps. 
TlO YOU WANT BEAUTIFUL HAIR, WHIS- 
KF.ItS, MOUSTACHES, Ac. ?- ALICE MELVILLE'S PALMA- 
PILLA Is the only real remedy ever discovered tor preserving unit 
restoring tho Hair. In all cases It strengthens weak hair, prevents its 
fulling off, checks greyness, produces a thick aud luxuriant growth, 
dispelling scurf and iinnilrlff, and making It clean, soft, cnrly, and 
glow For baldness arising from any cause, its operation Is certain 
anil effective ; and for the production of Whiskers, Moustaches, Eye- 
brows, Ac in a row week*, it lathe only stimulant that can be depende, 
upon. Price 2*. CJ. per caso. Scut post free to any part of the Mot Id, 
on receipt of thirty penny postage stamps, by Miss Mil vine, 2C, 
Arg> Ic-squnre. King's Cross, London. Sold bv all chemists. 
" i have found It check the gveynes*.”— R. liosp. 
"Tlio best stimulant I have met with." — Ml*s Elkin*. 
"Mv hair is new restored. II. IVli ks, e-q , Surgcou. 
