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abroad, and discoveries by himself, is in possession of an invention of im- 

 provements in the process of and apparatus for distilling. — 20th March. — 6 

 months. 



To Charles Demeny, of Paris, but now residing in Fenchurch-street, 

 London, merchant, who, in consequence of a communication made to him 

 by a certain foreigner residing abroad, with whom he is connected, is in 

 the possession of an invention of an apparatus containing within itself the 

 means of producing gas from oil and other oleaginous substances, of burn- 

 ing such gas for the purpose of affording light, and of replacing the gas con- 

 sumed. — 22d March. — 2 months. 



To Namen Goodsell, late of New York in the United States of America, 

 but now of No. 13, Leigh-street, Burton Crescent, Middlesex, engineer, for 

 a certain machine or piece of machinery for breaking, scutching and pre- 

 paring flax and hemp for use, upon an improved method, and threshing 

 out the seed thereof, and which is applicable to the threshing of any other 

 kind of grain, and also for shelling clover and other seeds. — 25th March. — 

 6 months. 



To Edward Jordan, of Norwich, engineer, for a certain improvement or 

 improvements in the form or construction of water-closets, or of the ap- 

 paratus connected therewith. — 2/th March. — 6 months. 



To Joseph Spencer, of Belper, Derbyshire, nail-manufacturer, for certain 

 improvements in the construction of furnaces or forges for the preparation 

 of iron or steel, and for the process of manufacturing of nails r.nd other 

 articles from the said materials. — 7th April. — G months. 



To Jonathan Schofield, of Rastrick, in the parish of Halifax, Yorkshire, 

 manufacturer, for certain improvements in the manufacture of cloth or 

 fabric which he denominates British cashmere. — 7th April. — G months. 



To Thomas Ryalls, of Sheffield, Yorkshire, warehouseman, for his ap- 

 paratus for shaving, which he denominates "the useful and elegant facilita- 

 tor." — 8th April.— 2 months. 



To Samuel Hall, of Basford, Nottinghamshire, cotton manufacturer, for 

 his improved steam-engine. — 8th April. — 6 months. 



To James Tulloch, of Savage Gardens, London, gentleman, for his im- 

 provement or improvements in the machinery to be employed for sawing 

 and grooving marble and other stone, or in producing grooves or mouldings 

 thereon. — 12th April.— G months. 



To Henry Potter Bevet, of Devizes, Wiltshire, ironmonger, for his im- 

 provement in the construction of cranks, such as are used for bells and other 

 purposes.— 14th April. — 6 months. 



To William By, of Joy Cottage, Ivory-place, Brighton, Sussex, stationer 

 and bookseller, for his method or apparatus for the preservation of books 

 and covers. — 14th April. — 6 months. 



To John Gunby, of New Kent Road, Surrv, sword and gun manufac- 

 turer, for his improvement in the process of manufacturing of cases for 

 knives, scissars, and other articles. — 14th April.— G months. 



To David Gordon, of Basinghall-street, London, esq., for certain im- 

 provements in the construction of portable gas lamps. — 14th April. — G mon. 



To John Beven, of Manchester, Lancashire, dealer in cotton twist and 

 weft, and general commission agent for manufactured goods, for his ap- 

 paratus for dressing various kinds of cotton, flaxen, woollen or silk manu- 

 factures. — 14th April.— G months. 



To Thomas Gcttien, of Henry-street, Pentonville, Middlesex, gentleman, 

 for his improvements in the machinery and process of making metallic 

 rollers, pipes, cylinders, and certain other articles. — 15th April.— G months. 



To Daniel Tongc, of Liverpool, Lancashire, ship-owner, for apparatus 

 by means of which an improved method of reefing sails is effected. — 15th 

 April. — 6 months. 



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