PETTITT'S FISHERIES GUANO. This re SIR,-On reading the discussion upon the above paper, in the Journal of the Society of the 23d ult., I was rather surprised to notice that Mr. Pettitt is reported to have said, "In reference to what had been stated by Mr. Campbell, that Turnbull, of Glasgow, was the originator of this guano, he having, years ago, boiled up dead horses in muriatic acid, and sold the produce as manure, he might observe that the real nature of Turnbull's manufacture was the production of the cyanides from the nitrogen contained in the animal matter for the manufacture of his celebrated blue, the residuum only being sold for manure. siduum would be totally devoid of ammonia, and would, in fact, only be a mixture of the phosphate of lime (from the bones of the animal), and inert organic matter, or animal carbon. This being the fact, no claim could be maintained to the discovery of fish, or even animal guano, of any kind by, Mr. Turnbull, indeed there was no analogy between the two manufactures," for it was the impression of myself, and I may also add, of one or two chemical gentlemen sitting near me at the time, that no direct contradiction, such as the above, had been given by Mr. Pettitt to the statement which I made, and which may be condensed as follows:-That many years ago, I think as many as ten, Messrs. Turnbull, of Glasgow, had manufactured ammoniacal salts, and also manures, by the action of muriatic acid and likewise sulphuric acid, with heat, upon the carcases of dead animals, such as horses; and, that, therefore, this could not be Mr. Pettitt's invention, although claimed by him in his specification of a patent granted to him so late as last year. Mr. Pettitt addressed the meeting in a very low tone of voice, and from where I sat, which was some distance behind him, I had great difficulty in catching what he said; but, however, had I heard his reply, I could only have reiterated at that time what I had stated before, whereas now I am furnished with the best proofs of how correct I was in what I advanced, as the following letter from the senior partner of the firm of Messrs. Turnbull will show. It is a reply to a letter from me requesting for information upon any the matter: "The first that we applied ourselves to, and I think the best, was the salts from the human urine-the urine was saturated with sulphuric acid, and converted into a fine powder. We began this about the year 1833. Our next was night soil combined with ground wood.charcoal and gypsum. Of the two latter substances, our pyroligneous works furnished an abundant supply, the gypsum arising from the decomposition of acctate of lime and sulphate of alumina. Then, in 1842, we took to buying bones, dead horses, and other animals, which we dissolved in muriatic acid, and dried up into a powder. Sulphuric was again substituted for the muriatic acid, as giving agriculturally the best result. We even operated upon the bones of the whale, which, as far as I recollect, contained about as much phosphate of lime as the others; for some years past it was done without acid-the flesh was dried at a low heat, and finally ground, and the bones in the same way. These were sold separate. We found ways of getting rid of the nuisance of the thing pretty well; but lately a firm set up in our neighbourhood, creating a good deal of smell, which we feared to get the credit of, and gave up the manufacture altogether, and the police put the other down. "I was sorry to give it up, for at this time such products are much wanted. We have always carried on this branch, in a great measure, for the benefit of our own farm, which has been a sort of hobby with us. "In the manufacture of the cyanides it was only horns and hoofs that were employed, and I may remark that we never hought any of those patents could be protected-indeed, we never considered those processes patentable, the getting ammonia from all such substances being so well known to the old chemists, and in agriculture animal substances, wholly or partially decomposed, have been always more or less resorted to. 66 I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, "JOHN TURNbull. "When your letter came I was absent, which is my apology for being so long in writing to you. " Dugald Campbell, Esq.' The manufacture of artificial manures, is every day becoming of more and more importance, and aware that the Messrs. Turnbull, of Glasgow, had bestowed their experience and skill upon processes of this nature for a number of years back, I was sure that, if a communication was received from this source, it would prove highly valuable and interesting. Under these circumstances, I did not like to relinquish the matter without an effort, although, owing to pressing business, I was prevented from writing to Mr. Turnbull sooner, and likewise I had some little reluctance in addressing that gentleman, as I was personally unacquainted with him, and I did not know how far he might consider my requisition intrusive or otherwise. 1 trust you will accept this as an apology for my replying to a statement advanced so long back, And believe me to remain, Sir, Your obedient servant, DUGALD CAMPBELL, Analytical Chemist to the Brompton Hospital, &c. Quality Court, Chancery-lane, January 30th. Proceedings of Institutions. BATTERSEA.-The First Annual Report of the Literary and Scientific Institution states that the income of the Institution, the increase of members, the number of books in the library, and the circulation of these books, exhibit gratifying signs of success. The want of sufficient accommodation has prevented the establishment of classes for elementary instruction, and it is only with some difficulty that arrangements have been made for a French class. The number of volumes added to the library during the year has been 200, comprising many standard works of a literary and scientific character. The number of issues amounted to nearly 5,000, and taking the total number of books at 1,300, this would show that each book had been read four times. In the reading room three daily papers are provided. Twenty-three lectures have been delivered during the year, and the Report states that they were very numerously attended. The income of the institution since the 1st of December, 1852, has been 2137. 8s. 3d.; the expenditure 1987. 1s. 44d., leaving only a balance of 157. 6s. 104d, in the treasurer's hands. The number of members at present is 250. BRIGHTON.-The eighth annual report of the Athenæum and Young Men's Literary Union states that the number of subscribers now amounts to nearly 800. The financial statement shows, in lieu of a deficiency of £70, a balance in hand of £30 17s. Id., the total income being £637 11s. 10d. During the year 26 lectures were delivered, attended on an average by 540 persons at each lecture. 35 weekly papers and periodicals. In the reading-room there are now 14 daily and There are at the present tine two French classes in operation, and one drawing class, and during the year there have been The discussion phonetic, Greek, and German classes. class is still continued, and is believed to be the means of diffusing much information. The total issue of volumes from the library in the twelve months was 10,814. CRIEFF. As the stated lectures of the Mechanics' Institution have not of late enjoyed the patronage of the general public, for whose benefit they were chiefly projected, the committee have resolved to discontinue them or at most to have them occasionally; they have, however, established private monthly meetings, strictly confined to the members, for the reading and discussion of papers on subjects of interest relating to literature, science and antiquities. The first of these meetings was held on the evening of the 19th ult., when a most interesting paper on Earthquakes" was read by Mr. Laurie Monzie, in which a general view of the phenomena attendant upon earthquakes, and their connection with volcanoes was taken, Mr. Laurie reserving the consideration of British earthquakes till the next monthly meeting. This, as may readily be supposed, is a subject of great interest in this neighbourhood, which enjoys the unenviable notoriety of being the centre of earthquakes in the British Islands. A copy of each paper read will be preserved by the secretary, in order that the committee may, at stated intervals, publish a selection from them, for distribution amongst the members and others. CHELTENHAM.-The lectures delivered up to the close of the past year at the Literary and Philosophical Institution were by Mrs. Balfour (two) "On Female Characters as delineated by English Poets;" Mr. Horsley (six), "On Chemistry:" the Rev. Ward, "On the Negro Race;" Mr. Ronna, "On Vinous Fermentation;" the Rev. C. H. Bromby, "On Education:" the Rev. J. J. Brown, "On the Philosophy of Apparitions;" the Hon. and Rev. W. H. Lyttleton, "On Books and Reading;" and Mr. C. C. Clarke, "On Shakspeare." A second course of lectures is now in progress; and also six free lectures, "On Practical Science,' to the working classes, by Mr. Bromby, Mr. Ronna, and Dr. Wright. DERBY.-The third annual report of the Railway Literary Institution states that the servants of the Company (the Midland Railway) do not give the institution that support which it was hoped they would do. The number of members is 195. The library contains upwards of 1000 volumes; and the reading-room is supplied with one daily paper and twenty-two weekly papers and periodicals. There were five lectures delivered during the year, two being gratuitous; and there are evening schools for the teaching of reading, writing, and arithmetic. The income was £75 9s. 54d. MAIDENHEAD.-An interesting experiment, in connexion with the Mechanics' Institution, was tried here on Tuesday evening, the 10th of January, in the first of a proposed series of conversaziones, or literary reunions, which, though not so numerously attended as might have been expected, proved of sufficient attraction to elicit expressions both of pleasure and approval from the few who took part in its proceedings. The Rev. Chas. Vansittart, of White Waltham, presided as chairman, and in his opening address remarked that all pursue some favourite study; all are more or less deeply interested in some art or science. We thought then, that if, by a friendly collision of sentiment, or a friendly rivalry of intellectual warfare, we could induce the members of our association to draw forth their intellectual treasures and add them to the general fund and exchequer, we might make these reunions desirable on many account. the world. To allay unfounded prejudices, he stated that they did not meet to discuss any political or theological subjects, but only to range over the wide and general field of literature, and, like industrious bees, to gather honey from its multiform variety. Mr. Noel next read a paper explanatory of his views with regard to these reunions, and of his motives for having suggested them. Mr. J. D. M. Pearce, of Craufurd House, warmly advocated this kind of entertainment, and his showed that for certain classes of society there existed scarcely any means of rational and improving recreation. The Chairman then read a short archæological essay, upon thh history and antiquities of Shottesbrooke Church, whica he illustrated by some rubbings from its monumentet brasses, made by Mr. Georege Holloway, "the learned blacksmith" of the parish. Mr. Fletcher, Jun., wonud up the more solid business of the evening with a scientific "lecturette" upon Flame. PORTSEA. Recently a lecture on the "Marine Engine" was delivered to the members and friends of the Watt Institute, illustrated by models and diagrams. The lecHALSTEAD. The members and friends of the Mecha- turer briefly reviewed the Marquis of Worcester's invennics' Institution celebrated their anniversary on the 24th tions, and enumerated the gradual progress of speed instant by a tea party and soirée; after which Mr. Henry attained by the marine engine from the first trials to the Phillips, of London, gave his lecture on the "Music of present time. Great improvements were then specified, all Nations." The audience was a numerous one, and and with respect to the weight of marine engines it was were highly delighted with the entertainments of the stated that the engine beams of the "La Plata" weighed evening. 40 tons, which was 12 tons more than the whole of the LEVEN (VALE OF).—The Financial Report of the Me-engines of the "Cæsar" line-of-battle ship: the engines chanics' Institution shows that the total income during of screw ships were now reduced to 2 cwt. per horsethe year 1853 was 1481. 3s. 74d., and the total ex-power, and boilers originally 40 feet long were now rependiture 81. 8s. 5d., leaving a balance in hand of 66l. 15s. 24d., to meet liabilities of 341. 15s. 24d.; so that there will probably be a balance of 327. to begin the next session with. duced to 10 feet only, by the admirable arrangement of tubes inside. It is supposed by some that 1260 parts (or power) is to be obtained from coal, but that 430 parts only have as yet been obtained: engines are now being worked LONDON. On a recent evening Dr. Bowring de- with only 4lbs. per horse-power; and since the year 1843 livered a lecture to the members of the Mechanics' Institu- the pressure used had been increased from 5lbs. to 21lbs. tion, on "National, social, and domestic happiness, as For long voyages paddle-wheels were preferable, but for influenced by the progress of knowledge." In the course commercial purposes generally, screws had the advantage, of his observations, Dr. Bowring pointed out, in a most being able to carry merchandize at one-third less cost than instructive manner, the inestimable benefits which had paddle-wheel ships. The only objection to "trunk enbeen conferred upon human society by the march of civil-gines" seemed to be the loss of heat by radiation, when ization, at the same time tracing out the great advances which had been made, both politically and socially, through the progress of knowledge. At the conclusion of the lecture a vote of thanks was accorded to Dr. Bowring by general acclamation, upon the motion of Mr. Birkbeck, seconded by Mr. Lane. In briefly returning thanks, Dr. Bowring said that upon his return from China, some time back, nothing had so much attracted his attention, as denoting the vast progress which had been made in this country during the last quarter of a century, as the establishment of mechanics' institutions. He had been much struck in particular with those at Manchester and Liverpool, which he was happy to say had received every encouragement from the wealthier classes. In London, however and it was much to the disgrace of the metropolis-they had been left far behind by the provincial towns. the trunk was exposed to the air. One great point in war ships was to keep the engines and machinery as low as possible, to be out of the reach of shot. In conclusion, the lecturer called upon the young members of the profession to have a more humble opinion of themselves, and a more exalted one of their trade. ROYSTON.-The annual report of the Mechanics' Institute states, that during the past year 255 members and subscribers supported the Institute, being an increase of 42 over the number of the previous year. The income from this source was £50 5s. 6d., being an increase of £7 19s. 6d.; the total income, however, was only £90 5s. against £99 11s. 14d. in the preceding year, owing to a difference in the sale of non-subscribers' tickets. The lectures were sixteen in number. The library has been increased by the addition of 39 volumes, 22 by purchase, and 17 by gift. The total number of volumes now in the library is 875. The number of volumes issued was 1,065. that the institution was in a very prosperous condition, The treasurer's account shows a balance of £8 5s. 6d. in the number of members during the past quarter having hand. been greater than in any previous quarter. An exhibition SAFFRON WALDEN.-The annual meeting of the mem-held in September last, left a profit of £97 4s. 10d., and the bers of the Literary and Scientific Institution was held on balance in hand up to the end of the year was £66 13s. 84d. Thursday evening, January the 12th. The chair was taken £35 of this amount has been set aside for the purchase of by Joshua Clarke, Esq., F.L.S., Mayor of Saffron Walden, philosophical apparatus, and £10 to aid a class for teachand Vice-President; supported by the Rev. R. Clutton, ing vocal music. The exhibition contained 850 articles, Vicar, Vice-President. The past year found the Society contributed by 150 individuals. It was kept open three in a transition state, which gave promise of progress and weeks; was visited by 7212 persons, including 866 school success that expectation has not been disappointed. At children, who were admitted at three halfpence each; the beginning of 1852, new rooms were taken, and even- and the gross receipts were £176 18s. 10d. Several alteing members admitted at 2s. per quarter, and the library rations in the rules were proposed and carried; one being enlarged by the purchase of £100 worth of books. In to alter the name of the institution-it is in future to be consequence the number of members had increased from called the Woburn Literary, Scientific, and Mechanics' 62, till there were now upwards of 180. The year 1853 Institution. Another was to provide for the election of found the Society in debt £60, and burdened by a loan of trustees. Lord Charles J. F. Russell, John Green, Esq., £30 in £1 shares, lent to aid the transition. To defray this, and Thomas Bennett, Esq., were unanimously elected a law binding the committee to spend half the surplus at trustees. Considerable discussion arose on a proposition least, after payment of establishment expenses, in books, for altering the mode of electing the Committee: the prowas suspended, and an effort was made to raise funds by position was not adopted. The whole of the committee an Exhibition of Works of Art, and such other objects for the past year were nominated for re election; and five of curiosity as could he procured in the neighbour-others were also put in nomination. A ballot took place, hood, the admission to.which was, non-members, 1s. 6d., and the result was the re-election of eleven of the old members, 1s. This Exhibition was visited on two even- committee and one new member. ings, the second at a cheaper rate, by about 1000 persons. WINDSOR.-On Wednesday evening, the 18th ult., It not only answered the immediate object in view, but Mr. Fearn delivered his second lecture at the Windsor gathered around the Society an interest and secured to it and Eton Literary, Scientific, and Mechanics' Institution, a patronage which has mainly contributed to its present "On the Modern Poets and Poetry of our Land," and reflourishing condition. The thanks of the Society are due sumed his subject by a consideration of the sentimental to all those ladies and gentlemen who, with remarkable poets, of whom Cowper, Kirke White, Scott, and Mrs. generosity, entrusted the committee with pictures, and to Hemans furnished examples. At the outset the lecturer the trustees of the museum for throwing that open to distinguished sentiment from sentimentality,-from that the visitors. £31 was thus obtained to the Society, and morbidness of feeling which pervaded productions of even the gentlemen who held shares in the Loan Fund having some of our best poets. Cowper showed himself a poet cancelled their claim to nearly the whole amount, the of sentiment in those beatiful lines, on the receipt of his treasurer was now able to declare a deficit of only seven mother's picture," in the winter morning walk, and shillings and one penny. During the year, 51 volumes other passages of the Task" and in the exquisite had been added to the library, 31 by purchase, and 20 by lines in Conversation," descriptive of the converse of gift. It now contains 1,200 volumes, of which at least the two disciples with their risen Lord on their way to 700 distinct volumes have been taken out, and these 2,673 Emmaus. True sentiment was also conspicuous in the times, or each volume, on an average, 4 times; in- poems of Henry Kirke White, whose lines on concluding 91 in the class religious, 192 history, 261 biogra-sumption afforded the lecturer an apt illustration. Rephy, and 267 fiction. There are no volumes missing, but ligion, too, soothed and sustained the spirit of the amiable a little more care is desirable in their use. It is gratify-poet who so sweetly sang The Star of Bethlehem." ing to find that the Reading Room is much frequented in Sir Walter Scott was entitled to a place among the sentithe evenings. At the conversational meetings the mental poets by the beautiful lines in the Lay of the average attendance has been from 50 to 60. At these Last Minstrel" on love of country, and Norman's meetings there has already been discussed this season- song to his bride in the " Lady of the Lake," quoted "Friendly Societies," "Formation of Opinion," Se- by the lecturer. In the writings of Mrs. Felicia Hemans, condary Punishment," &c. These subjects will be fol- (with the exception perhaps of Johanna Baillie, the lowed by "Decimal Coinage," "Paper Duty," &c. The purest of English poets,) sentiment abounded, and "The evening classes have been a complete failure, owing to Songs of the Affections" furnish an excellent exponent of the want of any stimulus at present; a desire to learn sentimental poetry. Some quotations of striking beauty must first be excited by affording au enlarged library, and were given from this authoress. The lecturer considered a succession of talented lecturers. In former years lec- that great and beneficial effects were likely to follow the tures have been a total failure, but by engaging first-rate study of this class of poetry, and that reflections of a lecturers, publishing a programme for the season, from most salutary character were likely to be induced by the October last to March next, including musical lectures, perusal of poems where sentiment was to be found. The and issuing season-tickets at a low rate, 15s. reserved lecturer next considered original poets. Modern poets seats, 8s. front, and 2s. 6d. back, and members at a were justly open to the charge of want of originality, but proportionate reduction, the success has been complete. much that is peculiar to the authors is to be found in There have been large audiences, and the expenses the " Queen Mab" of Shelley, and the "Childe Harold' (about £115) will be covered. Already E. Roberts, of Byron. The originality of the latter poet was illusDr. Jackson, Sir H. Bishop, Robt. Hunt (on Electricity), trated by his exquisite lines on "The Dying Gladiator." Buckland, Birt (on Astronomy, twice), have lectured No one possessed greater originality than Coleridge, who at the Institution; and Mr. Grossmith, and some local created a new order of poetic architecture, in which lecturers, are expected. Mr. Buckingham was to have slight incongruities would easily be pardoned when we delivered a lecture "On Nineveh," but cannot come. regarded the novelty and sublimity of the whole. A The relations with the Society of Arts were explained. quotation from 66 The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" was The Institution has attained a position as one of the ac- given as an example of the peculiarity of this poet. In knowledged public Institutions of the town. two living writers great originality was to be met withEliza Cook and Procter (Barry Cornwall). The former was original both in her choice of subjects and in her treatment of them. Some lines by her, founded on the maxin that "people should trouble their heads with their WOBURN. The annual meeting of the members of the Literary and Scientific Institution was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, January 18th, Lord C. J. F. Russell in the chair. The report which was read showed SAT. own affairs," were quoted by the lecturer as eminently FRI. "And thou Dalhoussy, the great god of war, PATENT LAW AMENDMENT ACT, 1852. APPLICATIONS FOR PATENTS AND PROTECTION ALLOWED. [From Gazette, 27th January, 1854.] Dated 8th November, 1853. 2595. G. Shepherd, 39, King William street, City-Railways. Dated 19th November, 1853. 2689. A. Castets, Paris-Composition for curing discases of feet of animals. Dated 5th December, 1853. and Sir John Blackmore and others were cited for examples of metaphor overstrained to the absurd and im-2827. E. Lavender, Deptford-Apparatus for subjecting substance to possible. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Fearn for his two lectures. Miscellanea. the action of heat, &c. Dated 16th December, 1853. 2933. C. Goodyear, St. John's Wood-India rubber. (Partly a communication.) CURIOSITIES OF THE AMERICAN PATENT-OFFICE.-A har- 3011. S. Barnes, Oldham-Looms. poon is described which makes the whale kill himself. The 39. A. B. Baron stoves, &c. Dated 7th January, 1854. more he pulls the line the deeper goes the harpoon. An ice- 37. W. Aspden, Black burn-Looms. Von Rathen, Wells street-Chimnies, flues, MON. TUES. WED. MEETINGS FOR THE ENSUING WEEK. British Arch., 8.-Discussion "On the French method Chemical, 8. Entomological, 9. Royal Inst., 3.-Prof. Tyndall, "On Heat." Civil Engineers, 8—Mr. N. Beardmore. Description Linnæan, 8. Pathological, 8. 45. B. Burleigh, King's Cross-Railway switches and chairs. nication.) Furnaces. 63. J. J. W. Watson, Old Kent road-Signalling. 65. D. Semple, Aden-Stringed instruments. 67. F. L. Bauwens, Pimlico-Fatty matters. 69. R. Lister, Scotswood-Distilling apparatus. 71. H. B. Leeson, M.D., Greenwich-Gas burners. 73. A Ponçon, Marseilles-Motive power. Dated 12th January, 1854. 74. J. W. Wrey, 16, Upper Berkeley street west-Transmitting motion. 75. T. Waller, Ratcliff-Register stoves. 76. T. E. Moore, St. Marylebone-Extinguishing fires. 80. J. Bethell, 8, l'arliament street-Coke. 82. T. F. Henley, Cambridge street, Pimlico-Colouring materials. 83. A. E. L. Bellford, 16, Castle street, Holborn-Glass. (A communication.) 84. S. Wilkes, Wolverhampton-Chairs and rails for railways. London Inst., 2.-Mr. T. A. Malone, "On Elementary 85. J. H. Johnson, 47, Lincoln's inn fields-Glycerine. (A commu- 96. C. F. Stansbury, 17, Cornhill. Propelling machinery. (A communication.) London Inst., 7.-Prof. John Tyndall, "On Mag-97. W. Croskill, Beverley-Portable railways. netism and Electricity." Antiquaries, 8. Royal, 81 98. J. Newall, Bury-Railway breaks, &c. 99. P. Grant, Manchester-Printing roller. 100. P. Blaker, Crayford, and W. Wood, 126, Chancery lan Crushing coal. William Vaughan, of Stockport, and John Scattergood, of Heaton Norris-Improvements in machinery, apparatus, or implements for weaving. Auguste Edouard Loradoux, Bellford, of 16, Castle street, Holborn-Improvements in the manufacture of certain mineral oils and paraffine. 2029. John Tayler, of Manchester, James Griffiths, of Wolverhampton, and Thomas Lees, of Stockport-Improvements in steam boilers, and in apparatus applicable thereto, and to be used therewith. 1766. Peter Armand Le Comte de Fontainemorcau, 4, South street, Finsbury, and 39, Rue de l'Echiquier, Paris-Improvements 2232. in the manufacture of tiles for roofing. 1768. Edward Herring, of Southwark-Improvements in the manu- 1771. Thomas Foster, of Streatham-Improvements in the manu- 1823 Charles Butler Clough, of Tyddyn, Flint-Improvements in 1850. Thomas Young Hall, of Newcastle upon Tyne-Improvements 1869. Thomas Kelley Hall, of Crewe-Improvements in forge ham mers. 1891. William Aldred, of Manchester, Richard Fenton, of Prest- 1940. Frederick William Alexander de Fabeck, of 6, Portland road- 2167. Henry Constantine Jennings, of 8, Great Tower street- 1788. 1805. 1843. 1868. 2207. 2224. James Griffiths, of Wolverhampton-Improvements in steam engines. Sealed February 1st, 1854. John Smeeton, of Limehouse-improvements in the manufacture of tablets and dial plates, applicable to shewing the distances of carriages travelling, barometers, compasses, and time-pieces. Antoine Joseph Quinche, of Paris-Improved apparatus for measuring distances travelled over by vehicles. Robert Morrison, of Newcastle upon Tyne-Improvements in apparatus for forging, shaping, and crushing iron, and other materials, a d for driving piles. Thomas Dewsnup, of Manchester-Improvements in obtaining motive power. Charles Maitland, of Alloa, and William Gorrie, of Rosemains, Midlothian-Improvements in apparatus for heating water or other liquids. Joseph Fermont Van Waesberghe, of Lokeren, Belgium-Im- 2308. George Lifford Smartt, of Enfield-Improvements in vessels 2745. 2757. 2765. William Leigh Brook, and Charles Brook, jun., both of Meltham Milsl, near Huddersfield-Certain improvements in preparing, dressing, finishing, and winding cotton and linen yarns or thread, and in the machinery or apparatus connected therewith. Joseph Stenson, of Northampton-Improvements in the manufacture of iron. Joseph Michel Henri Perodeaud, of Paris-Improved mode of Charles Buck, of Wellington-Improved apparatus for retard- Richard Christopher Whitty, of Portland place, Wandsworth furnaces. 2737. Samuel Cunliffe Lister, of Manningham, York-Improvements 2843. John Getty, of Liverpool-Improvements applicable to the in combing wool, cotton, and other fibrous material. 2739. William Jones, of Kilney Cottage, Swansea-Improvements in the manufacture of bricks. 2743. John Berry, of Manchester-Improvements in the machinery Date of Registration. 2851. plating of iron ships, part of which improvement is also applicable to the construction of boiler. Joseph Robinson, of Denton Mill, Carlisle-Improvements in mills for grinding corn and other substances. 2875. Henry Bessemer, of Baxter House, Old St. Pancras roadImprovements in the construction of railway axles and breaks. WEEKLY LIST OF DESIGNS FOR ARTICLES OF UTILITY REGISTERED. No. in the |