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A selection from the small ads of The Times, free access to the archives of which is available this week here. These all date from 1844.

Apartments, in the vicinity of Blackheath, to be let, Furnished, consisting of drawing room, and large airy bedroom adjoining, in the house of a highly respectable private family; suitable to one or two single ladies. Attendance, with every comfort that can be desired. Terms not so much an object as a highly respectable party. Single gentlemen would be objected to.

A Lady, of high birth, wishes to lodge with some married clergyman or aged lady of good family. The apartment must be agreeably situate, at the west end of the town. The monthly terms to be mentioned in detail.

Blackheath - board and residence - a private family, without children, residing in one of the best houses on the heath, and within a few minutes' walk of the railway, will be happy to receive a married couple, or a single gentleman, of equal standing with themselves, into their circle. To parties advanced in life, or desirous to be relieved from the trouble of housekeeping, this would be found a most desirable and select home.

Sea Side - A Lady, having a villa residence larger than she requires, in the centre of a splendid garden, is desirous of meeting with a Lady, Gentleman, or invalid, to board and lodge. If a young lady she would be enabled to pursue her studies with the daughter, who is very musical and accomplished. Terms moderate. Respectable references given and required.

Germany - Education and Health combined with Pleasure - Mr. and Madame Henry Dulcken, Professors of the Pianoforte and the German Language, beg to announce that they are returning in a short time to their native country, and would be happy to receive one more Young Lady, either to be Educated with their daughters, by first-rate masters, or as boarder, to visit the country, and participate in its amusements. References are kindly permitted to those families who resided with them last season.

To ladies of a limited income - to be sold, the goodwill of an established preparatory boy's school, situate three miles from town. The house contains two parlours with folding doors, drawing and breakfast rooms, four chambers, two kitchens, garden &c. Coming in moderate.

Haymakers (double motion) of the best construction, made almost wholly of iron, and containing the double cylinder, and all the latest improvements, are now ready; also cast iron hay-rick-stands, and every implement used in agriculture or horticulture

A worsted fringe and fancy trimming business to be disposed of, in a commanding thoroughfare in the city. The upper part of the house is let off, and the rent will therefore be proportionably reduced, and to any party of respectability easy terms will be granted, viz., half cash, and the other half by approved bills at four and six months. The whole of the stock and fixtures will not exceed £200, and the shop may be taken annually, or for a term of years, without a premium. The business can be conducted by a lady, and the profits are good.

Epsom Races - Parties going to the races may save 20 per cent, by purchasing their Hams, Ox Tongues, and Rounds of Beef, at Brewers' Ham Shop, 29 Bishopsgate-street without, corner of New-street. A constant supply ready dressed. Orders by post attended to.

Anatomical Parisian Venus - Cosmorama - 209 Regent Street -This beautiful wax model of the human frame, diplaying the deep anatomy of the head, chest, abdomen, and limbs, has arrested the attention of high authorities in this country and in France. No infringement is made on correct taste and feeling, whilst dissections of deep interest are admirably unfolded. Ladies admitted every Friday. Open from 10 till 6. Admission 1s. Explanatory books to be had in the rooms.