MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
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SEASONABLE HINTS FOR THE GARDEN. 
If peas are not already in the ground, they 
should be sown immediately, on a well drained, 
PETUNIA PUNCTATA. 
CULTURE OF PIE PLANT. 
The White Petunia (P. nycla giniflora) is All who have had any experience in the 
a native of South America, near the mouth of matter, are fully convinced ot the luxury and 
the Rio de la Plata, where it was discovered in faithfulness of fresh and succulent substances 
m, . ’ , . ,, , tor pies at all times ot the year, let the idea 
18.A. I he I tuple I etunia (I. violacea) was j iag uever suggested itself to many, or if it has 
discovered in 1830, growing on the banks of it is not practiced upon, that a cycle of such 
the river Uruguay, Buenos Ayres. As both substances may be had so as to furnish fresh 
mtic %xts, fa. 
WOOLEN AND COTTON MIXED GOODS. 
deeply pulverized soil. If you intend to pole these plants were readily propagated, both by ma terial through the year. 1 lie Pie Plant 
them, they should be sown in rows at least three cutting's and seeds, they soon spread over hu ' nirihes a keauiiiul link in this connecting 
P . , 1P . ,, , . . , . ° 1 chain, coming as it does, when Apples begin 
feet apart. If not, they may be sown thinly in Europe and America, and now make one of t0 lose their freshness, or, as they are in many 
rows eighteen inches to two feet apart, and as the chief ornaments in all gardens. By hybrid- families, not to be found at all, and before 
they grow, hoe the soil up on the southern side, ization, care in the selection of seeds from the Gooseberries, which have not yet found place 
I his keeps the roots moist, and the vines will best plants, and general <r 'Ood culture, an in- one gaiden ot twenty to any tolerable extent. 
fall all one way A slight sprinkling of plaster numerable number of good plants have been know nob fbr nearly 1 ^! ire mud'of it S 
just as the peas break through the soil, will be raised, far superior in size and beauty to the properly cooked, and it can be raised as easily 
found valuable. The Prince Albert and Mar- original. When a flower of particular merit is as the Burdock when once introduced into the 
rowfal are well known and excellent varieties, obtained, it is propagated by cuttings, and soon soil Neither of them will grow successfully in 
Celery should be sown in a warm border, disseminated. Those who grow them as an- P 001 ’ S0 >Is; the Burdock chooses a location for 
the earlier the better, transplanting, before nuals in the open ground, should be careful to into some poor corner of the ne J lec ted garden, 
- f -V 'V f 1 VV* V> 'V T ^ IT ♦ V V 'V 4 _ 1 ,i • , , 
o w 7 1 here are many who think when they have 
purchased a piece of “ cheap woolen goods,” 
Ll&r OF PATENT CLAIMS ■ they have made a great bargain. There never 
Issued from the United States Patent Office, wa f a c raver mistake committed. Thousands 
For the week ending April 4,1854. and thousands of pieces of goods are sold in 
- the shape of narrow and broadcloths, as being 
Solomon Andrews, of Perth Amboy, N.J., a U wool, while in fact, they are composed of 
for improvement in drop and die forging and at least twenty per cent, of cotton. The latter 
punching machine. Patented in England, Oct, is mixed and carded with the wool, and all bc- 
n 85 ?' itt xr fi f v v . - . in £ d Y ed wit h the same color, it ’is very diffi- 
Berhard J. La Mothe, of New York, for im- cult to detect the imposition. We presume 
provement in railroad cars. momi , „ , , f ,, , , P , u , c » 
B. A. Lavender and Henry Lower, of Balti- ftrlrlw ™ ercliants sell . 9uch £ oods under the 
more, Md., for improvement in treating cane fi- e I0 ‘ hat they are genuine composed wholly 
her for paper and other purposes. or wool, the manufacturers know all about 
Rodney Miller, of Miudlefield, Ohio, for im- _ e deception, and no doubt the great majority 
provement in carriage tops. 
Oldin Nichols, of Lowell, Mass., for improve- | also. Any imposition practiced upon the com¬ 
ment in chain cable stoppers, 
Elijah Roberts, of Rochester. N. H„ for im- ture, deserves the severest 
Celery should be sown in a warm border, disseminated. Those who grow them as an- P°°r soils; the Burdock choosy a location for [>r ^ v fls^of' C a mb r idkriT Mass for im can easily be detected in any piece of goods, 
,, r ,, , ,, ,,, ... , P i • i U ni Pi* itself, and the Pie Riant is nearly always thrust a iu a. til. , n wambntige, +lass., tor im- even when mixed in the process of cardino-hv 
the earlier the better, transplanting, before nuals in the open ground, should be careful to into some poor corner of the ne Jlected garden, P r ^« d Feparationc.fvegeiable fibers. submitting a small strip of X goods tothe 
putting them in rows, is of great advantage to save seed from only the best flowers, and it is j and then blamed excessively if it will not pro- ei . )of ' Ithaca IL ^1^'iL^nmntin emps action of'a little sulphuric acid, mixed with 
flip nlrinfcj nrA fpw if nmr Koffpr -\rorin_ umll In vorriAvn oil r\r\nr> flrvwroi’j fnr\m llm l.ml (lllPO la.rorA fin A fnnt. sf.nl U'Q wVioro ovmn r>r»mmrm c .. . • v r. .. * * I vorv Virvf nrn+nw ~ .* A _:n 
the plants. There are few, if any, better varie¬ 
ties than the White Solid, if it can be obtained 
genuine. 
The Early York and Drum-head Cabbages 
should be sown on a light new soil, not too 
rich in vegetable mould. They, too, are much 
benefited by transplanting. The same remarks 
will apply to Brocoli, Cauliflowers, &c. Pur¬ 
ple Ca.pc Brocoli, and Walchcrcn Cauliflower 
are good varieties. 
Beans are indispensable in every garden. 
It is an every day dish for the table, nutritious 
and palatable. It can be served up in endless 
variety of form3, good in all. The Mohawk 
Bush Bean is a good variety, and stands frost 
better than any other. Lima beans should be 
planted in bills like Indian corn. They require 
a very warm, dry soil, to bring them to matu¬ 
rity in this climate. Many sow them in drills, 
but they do far better iu hills three or four feet 
apart. Put five or six seeds in a hill; three 
plants, however, will be sufficient. Unleached 
wood ashes, thoroughly incorporated with the 
well to remove all poor flowers from the bed. i duce large, fine foot stalks where even common 
; weeds would refuse to grow, and where no grass 
Hm . | would vegetate, unless it be the ever intrusive 
n |/fjjjffijk \ Q ua ck. We once planted some miserable, puny 
roots of the Pie Plant in rich deep soil. The 
consequence was, the next year the size of the 
for sewing machines. 
wuuu asucs, luuiuu“iiiv aicui uuiaicu wiui tuc . , , ,, . . _ onvug muu cui vvuu uicin aic liiuuinuu 
soil before planting, we have found specially . Amon o tlie b ^ st 1 etun!as 1S the one we fi S™ e where we got our new variety of plant, so lux- 
beneficial for beans. 111 tblS ar!ce ’ “ Aunt a puntala, as it is of fair uriant, strong and beautiful. The answer is 
form, and of a remarkable color, approaching conclusive: cultivation has done it; and the 
Lettuces delight in rich, light, dry mould, to blue, with a sort of varegated stripe of white, simple process we have followed if pursued by 
They should be sown in drills, and in dry which forms a pretty contrast with the ground otbe re, will, on a small piece of land, and with 
weather. As they are transplanted with diffi- i ' "very little labor, tarnish them with an abund- 
culty, they should be sown where they are in- '__ ance °f P ie mat v f rial at f sea f, ou 
; , J . . , . . , many, there is the greatest dearth in the article. 
tended to remain, thinning them out as desired. AMERICAN POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. If gypsum is sown on the young leaves when 
They should be frequently hoed. Superphos- - the dew is on, it will push their growth finely 
phate of lime, if good, is an excellent manure r I’ HE Oftli session of this National Associa- by aiding the manure at the roots in giving 
for Lettuce, stimulating their growth in a most lion will be held at Horticultural flail, in the them nourishment. YV e have no doubt but 
• • mtmflWnn M iaa pnmmonnm^ this article can be raised in the way we have 
surprising manner. CU Y or Boston, Aiass., commencing on VV ednes- ... , . , .. , u . 
1 & i+i -to.v, a e u + i . . adopted, so as to turmsh it to cultivators at the 
Radishes require very little care in their cul- da 7> the (la Y of bepl ember next, at ten ra te of enough for a pie for half a penny. What 
tivation. The soil should be light, deep and 0 clock A. M. a comfort!— Horticulturist. 
rich. The radishes mav be sown among It is intended to make this assemblage one --i 
onions, carrots, beets, Tliev should bo ?{th? ino3t iEteixstinft thai has fver been beW J5T»AWBteRi»—'We tfwoM ait 
. ; in this country, on the subject ot Pomology, this season about strawberries—aivuit thatev- 
tlimned out, ll too thick, to ati inch apart. All Horticultural, Agricultural, and other erybody, who owns or occupies a patch ol 
They should be eaten when young and crisp, kindred Associations, of North America, are j land, ought to cultivate. The strawberry is a 
Lettuces delight in rich, light, dry mould. t |.j r 
They should be sown in drills, and in dry w i l j c | a 
weather. As they are transplanted with diffi- co j or 
culty, they should be sown where they are in¬ 
tended to remain, thinning them out as desired. ^ 
They should be frequently hoed. Superphos¬ 
phate of lime, if good, is an excellent manure P H1 
o’clock A. M. 
It is intended to make this assemblage one 
of the most interesting that has ever been held 
a comfort!— Horticulturist. 
Strawjibrbiks.— We to say .i v\or<i ai 
■ ’ . ' . : ’ ; " in this country, on the subject of Pomology, this season about strawberries—a fvuit that ev- 
tBinned out, ll too thick, to ati inch apart. All Horticultural, Agricultural, and other erybody, who owns or occupies a patch of 
They should be eaten when young and crisp, kindred Associations, of North America, are land, ought to cultivate. The strawberry is a 
Coal ashes are said to be an excellent dressing therefore requested to send such number of hardy plant and very easily cultivated. We 
for radishes. delegates to this Convention, as they may deem are persuaded, that a great mistake is made in 
expedient. manuring it too much. Give it a fair chance; 
Water Melons must not be forgotten; alight, Pomologists, nurserymen, and all others in- keep down the weeds; and keep it well moist- 
dry soil, well pulverized, and manured with terested in the cultivation of good fruit, are ened—and with a moderate amount of manure, 
well rotted compost, suits them best. They also invited to attend the coming session. you will be sure to get abundant fruit, without 
should be planted in hills, about six feet apart, Among the objects of this Society, are the a superfluity ot vines. 
i r „, , following: Tanners’ Bark is now understood to be capi- 
and four to six seeds in the hill. I he Black m ° • . . , .. . ,, , . A . ,, . . , ^., 
, ,, . I o ascertain, from practical experience, the tally adapted to the strawberry; spread it 
Spanish is considered the best variety in Y\ est- re i ut j ve va i ue 0 f varieties iu diflerent parts of completely over the soil; it will keep the fruit 
ern New York. The While Imperial, if the 0 ur widely extended country. To hear the clean and the soil moist This is the true 
seed can be obtained pure, is also very fine. Reports of the various State Fruit Committees, mulching for the strawberry.— Spring. Rep. 
The Long Island are good early varieties. aud h - om comparison ot results, to learn what 
„ , . it— . fruits are adapted to general cultivation; what w*. * +, 
Squashes require similar treatment to \\ ater varie ties are suitable for particular localities; 51 a f jv ^ IU ^ ^ n 
Melons. The Boston Marrow is considered what new varieties irive nromise of heinnr wnrt.hv ^Oll IllL J AIL V E ill) ill SJ ^ 
The Long Island are good early varieties. alld b - om comparison ot results, to learn what 
„ , . , fruits are adapted to general cultivation; what 
Squashes require similar treatment to YY ater varie ties are suitable for particular localities; 
Melons. The Boston Marrow is considered what new varieties give promise of being worthy 
the best variety. The Missouri Cushaiv is of dissemination; and especially, what varieties 
very good. The Valparaiso, when first intro¬ 
duced here from South America, was very fine, 
are generally inferior or worthless, in all parts 
of the Union. 
RECIPE FOR HARD SOAP. 
, , ., . 1 i . , t e In order to facilitate these obiects, and to 
but it is now run out, aud is only good for ^ 
J 0 collect and dmuse a knowledge of researches 
TO DESTROY THE PEACH GRUB. 
and discoveries in the science of Pomology, 
members and delegates are requested to coll¬ 
ects, and to Put into a keg or other small vessel, two 
>t lereai ches t p; rc ] s 0 f a p ec p 0 f caustic or stone lime, which 
■sted to con Inu£ t be slaked tor the purpose. I hen stir 
of the Rural, an inquiry for some remedy for nous ,0 vegetation ; 
destroying the peach grub. I am induced to anb pH a ^ e ' ( ' 1 111 a ' a 
_ . , . _ - . t IL N OI Lilt k Y n 0 01 cl ll(_ 
send you one which 1 learned upwards ot 30 „ . 
J , , 1 . . I he Massacliusett 
years ago, and which, when properly applied generously offered t< 
at the right time, I have never known to fail, for the Society, and 
It is pretty well ascertained, that the eggs are ings free of expense, 
deposited from the middle to the end of the sev- All packages of lr 
enth month (July.) About the first of the eighth » ia Y therefore be at 
month, or sooner, take a kettle of boiling water, + ur ,q 11 ..it c; ( .i, nn ] ct 
tribute specimens of the fruits of their respec- hito it 5 pounds sal soda, (the lump soda, and 
five districts; also papers descriptive of their not the flour.) Set up a leach of one barrel of 
Ens. Rural: I observed in a late number | art of cultivation; of diseases and insects inju- good wood ; ^ heS; and have the ley running at 
rious to vegetation; of remedies for the same, J & 
and whatever may add to the interest and util- bme ^ ie ime aiu soc a aie P ie pared. As 
ity of the Association. fast as the ley is procured, put it into the keg 
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society has of lime and soda, stirring it thoroughly at the 
generously offered to provide accommodations same time. Let it settle from time to time 
for the Society, and also to publish its proceed- \ and d jp off the clear part carefully into a kettle 
All packages of fruit intended for exhibition, containing 15 pounds of grease, and keep it 
may therefore be addressed as follows:—“For boiling with a gentie heat. Continue to dip 
the American Pomological Society, Horticul- the running ley first into the lime, and after it 
monin, or sooner ra re a nerue 01 oomng water. tural Hal l, School street, Boston, Mass.;” where has there settled out into the grease kettle un- 
pour it all around the body of the tree a foot a Committee will be iu attendance to take tiUheasheshawbecome spent and the lev i S too 
h.gh, and let,.t ran into the ground a gallon to charge of the same weak to be of farther value. Tlte soap wiU by 
each tree. It the worms have got far into the All Societies to be represented, will please , , , ,, , , , , ...f. , ,, 
bark, dig them out, but it will etfeetualiy do- forward certificates of their several delegations, «» •"* b , e ^“ c; but 1 “ sk »f 
o+ i] ..a. v .1 f to the President of the American Pomological fail from any cause, a little more strong lye 
each tree. If the worms have got far into the 
bark, dig them out, but it will effectually de¬ 
stroy all within reach or near the surface.— 
Don’t spfire the water, it will help to give the 
trees a more vigorous growth. We had trees 
that were so much atlected that a greater part 
of the bark had to be torn off to get the grub 
out, yet they have continued to grow thriftily. 
Try it.—E. II. Prior, Led yard. 
Society, at Boston. 
Marshall P. Wilder, President. 
11. YY r . S. Cleveland, Secretary. 
Boston, April 1st, 1854. 
out, yet they have continued to grow thriftily. Grapes.— According to my experience, the / La,s soa P ^ncap, ana witn a little age, ad- 
T .t_p tt p r i . most productive way of growing the American mirable tor all family purposes. Soda can be 
y j. . rior, a yar . Crepe, is to let it climb into a tree. In April, procured for five cents a pound, and if it is de- 
1839, I planted out some Isabellas, from cut- sfrable to make the soap harder, more of the 
Grafting Pears on Mountain Ash.—A tings of the previous spring on the south side <. oda . md less of the i ev p, to bp u «, d ,, nd ,„ V/> 
correspondent of the Maine Parmer says, that board teaCC ’ ^ allowed «*">*> ™ ^ ^ “ t0 ^ “ d "" 
imld, tor an experiment, into some peach trees vetsa. 
!ve years ago he grafted several Bartlett pears on other or north side of the fence. From I -- 
on Mountain Ash stocks. Last year one of that period to the present they have never been I Wash for Sunburn.— Take two drachms of 
them bore very full, more so than is usual on touched by a knife, for 1 liked to see them riot borax, one drachm of Roman alum, one drachm 
pear stocks. The flavor of the pear was excel- * n f-heir native luxuriance. They annually bear of camphor, half an ounce of sugar-candy, and 
lent, not at all changed by the stock He ret im . men8e P rofusion; s ° enormously, indeed, a pound of ox-gall. Mix, and stir well for ten 
,, , .. - ® t . that it must be witnessed to be credited. They minutes or so, and repeat this stirring three or 
lem tlie tirst ot J>Lay. lie has also grafted have, however, nearly destroyed their support- j four times a day for a fortnight, till it appeal’s 
them on the white thorn, and got some growth, ers, which, of course, I could not prune on ac- ’ clear and transparent Strain through blotting 
but they do not do well, nothing like so well as count of the grapes; but the latter hide the paper, and bottle up for use. 
on the Mountain Ash, “which is a very good lon ?’ naked branches of the peaches consequent--—— 
stock to graft pears upon.” Lie does not say u P on tbe de f etude of tbe P run p in j? . So A correspondent of th e Boston Cultivator 
, ... . •’ says a Canada correspondent ot the Horticul- says that camphor gum hud in places infested 
how it compares with the Angers quince stock. turisL with pismires will drive them away. 
passed through the lime, or a little more boil¬ 
ing'will perfect the process. The soap can then 
be poured off into a tub to cool, and after¬ 
wards cut up into bars or cakes and dried. 
This soap is cheap, and with a little age, ad- 
foot stalk increased one-half. The following 
autumn before the setting in of frost, we covered 
the bed some three or four inches deep with 
fresh horse manure. This kept the roots in fine 
preservation through the winter; ,and early in 
the spring, when the ground was fairly settled, 
the manure was mixed with the earth by a deep 
and thorough forking. No wonder that the 
vigor of our plants was increased in a wonder¬ 
ful proportion! As soon as any buds appeared 
they were taken off — the leaves were cut as 
often as they became large enough for use. 
The next autumn we gave the usual protection 
of manure, and the following spring we forked 
it in. This course we have followed for four 
years with some plants we took from neglected 
grass land. Now mark the result: from the 
miserable, puny leaves and stalks of the first 
year’s growth, when the stalks were not more 
than six inches long and proportionally slender, 
we have now large, broad leaves, and stalks so 
strong that all who see them are inquiring 
improvement, in railroad frog guards. 
Phanuel Flanders, of Lowell, Mass., for im¬ 
provement in cranberry winnowers. 
ffm. Gates, Jr., of Frankfort, N. Y., and H. 
terest to understand. 
provement in iron buildings. 
London, patentee.—This invention has for its 
Samuel J. Parker, of Ithaca, N. \for im- j object the providing of greater security against 
m, «**. i s » 
provement in rat traps. E-n • f, P roc |^ es . and consists m printing the 
Tkos. E. Seay, of Columbia, Va., for improve- m * ie 01 dman manner, and also printing 
ment in brick machines. the same surface with a device more or less ex- 
YVm. A. Shaw and Geo. Parker, of Boston, tensive with transparent ink, after or before the 
Mass., for improvement in street gas lamps. Other impression is made. 
Henry Sigler, of Houston, for improvement __ , , e , t __ 
in fish hooks. -»r. __ : TT ~ _ 
Chas. Leavitt, of Quincy, Ill., assignor to Ster- t? ‘ tjL , NITKO p TATES - ‘ be 
ling B. Cockrill, of Nashville, for improvement J Report ot the British Commissioners to the 
in machines for cleaning cotton. | Aew York Crystal Ralace, speaking of the 
Jas. Harrison, Jr., of Milwaukie, for improve- ; manufacture of machinery in the United States 
ment in sewing machines. 1 says:—“ The comparative fewness of the people 
Jose Toll, of Locust Grove, Ohio, for improve-1 is compensated by the eagerness with which 
ment in rat traps. J they call in the aid of machinery, in almost every 
Geo. YV. Thayer, of Springfield, Mass., ior im- department of industry, as a substitute for man- 
provementin trusses for iron bridges. ual labor. In making their plows, eight men 
Nathan Thompson, jr of YYilliamsburg, for b y machinery finish thirty in one day "a shoe- 
improvement in reversible life boats. -. . J. > u t >nue- 
John Webster, of New Y'ork, for improved ma ‘ vei ^ bist is made in a minute and a halt, and 
lubricator. one woman, by a machine, does the work of 
Henry Allen, of Norwich, Conn., for improved j twenty by hand, 
boring and mortising machine. -. . » . .___ 
Francis Arnold, of Haddam Conn., for com-! Wood and Iron Ships.— A correspondent of 
bination of toot-stoves and lanterns. t ... \ / r t> t» i L , . 
Q+i t>t> i f b . ,, +.. i the London Artisan, (J. R. Drake, JNaval Ar- 
Stephen P. Brooks, ot Boston, Mass., for un- , , , •+, v 
proved iron frame upright piano forte. ! chlt ? ct ,) has written a long communication, 
Julio T. Buel, of Whitehall, N. Y.,for improv-1 condemning the use ot iron ships, and speaks 
ed attachment for fish hooks and artificial baits. | enthusiastically of the superiority of wooden 
Lewis S. Chichester, of Brooklyn, N. Y., for : vessels. He alludes to American clippers, and 
improvement in dressing flax and hemp. calls them “splendid examples of naval arcki- 
Albert G. Corks, of Portland, for improved teeture for mercantile purposes.” He however 
swell-mute attachment to piano fortes. j criticises the unfortunate San Francisco steam- 
Jolm Elgar, of Baltimore, for improvement in t er , an d says she was badly constructed, having 
( °KicS H. Emerson, of Chicago, for improve- i ? Pf Prance iu the after, instead of the fore 
ment in earth ear* ! P° ci y- this, he said, destroved her steering 
Sll of YloydsviOe, Ohio, for improve. | 
ment in piano forte actions. ’ * • •--- 
--; Iron Houses. —Mr. A. J. Saxton, of Brook- 
A New and Delicate Method of Firing | lyn, claims to have invented and patented a 
Gunpowder Under Water. —At a meeting of j new mode of erecting buildings entirely of iron 
the Royal Institution. January 20th, Professor | —posts, beams, rafters and everything. The 
Faraday referred to the following experiment: walls are hollow, filled in with composition, 
Some copper wire had been covered with sul- j which preserves an even temperature, and af- 
phuretted gntta percha, and after some months fords excellent facilities for warming, vcntila- 
it was found that a film of sulphuret of copper ; tion, speaking tubes, <.tc. He says small hous- 
had formed between the metal and the envelope, es may be made much cheaper of iron than of 
YY T hen half the gutta percha was cut away in wood, besides being every way superior when 
any spot, and then the wire removed for about built. 
a quarter of an inch, so that the only conduct-, -■ »-- 
ing medium was the thin film of sulphuret ad-! Crystallotypes.—G reat progress has lately 
hering to the remaining gutta percha, it was been made iu this beautiful art by Mr. Whip- 
found thut an intensity battery would cause this j pie, the daguerreotypist, and his last specimens 
film to enter into intense ignition and fire gun-! have great merits as works of art, resembling 
powder with the greatest ease. The experi- j fine mezzotint engravings. One great advan- 
ment was shown iu the lecture-room of firing i tage in this art is, that copies can be multiplied 
gunpowder at the end of eight miles of wire;! from old daguerreotypes. Persons having or- 
and Mr. Faraday stated that lie had seen it fired j dinary sized daguerreotypes of deceased friends, 
by this means "through one hundred miles of j can have them enlarged, and perfect copies 
covered wire immersed in a canal.— Wash. Star. 1 taken on paper, for framing .—Boston Times. 
of the large merchants are aware of the fact 
munity in tlie shape of an article of manufac- 
for sewing machines. very hot water. The acid will discharge the 
Lorenzo D. Goodwin, of Pennvllle, N. Y., for color from the cotton, while the color of the 
improvement in water wheels. wool will remain almost unchanged. There 
Willis Humiston.of Trov, N. Y„ for improved j are very few colors, in cotton, but what are 
candle mold apparatus. , j far more fugitive than those on wool; this is 
MlCh " ^ impr ° VCd j tt/fsTr Ft th t 6 f War '" "tpuno n&L solu- 
Solomon G. Booth, of New York, for.improve- j s ^ 0 or cotton in cloth, 
ment in machines for corrugating sheet metal. 1 --- - ♦ ■ * —- 
pSS;S? Gati “: p - ,or ira -; W mjacMics. 
A. K. Eaton, of New Y r ork, for improvement c . . 
in amalgamating gold and silver. j 1 AL 7; was a mechanic, a carpenter. The 
KS Uardon ; Pa ” f ” r im -: F '«TS FOR MECHANICS. 
A. K. Eaton, of New Y r ork, for improvement c , 
in amalgamating gold and silver. bT ; 1 AUI ; was f mechanic, a carpenter. The 
Henry W. Farley, of East Boston, Mass., for ftrchjtect ox the universe, in the mechan- 
improvement in railroad frog guards. ' iSm 9^ f be heavens and the earth with its pro- 
Phanuel Flanders, of Lowell, Mass., for im- ductions, displays a power and skill which im¬ 
provement in cranberry winnowers. man hands may attempt to imitate in vain. 
Am. Gates, Jr., of Frankfort, N. Y„ and IL Next to farmers, mechanics are the most nu- 
J. Harwood, of Utica, N. Y ., tor improved raa- : merous and important class of community and 
chine lor making friction matches. ! have much inducement to become men of sci- 
Charles Goodyear of Lew Haven, Conn., for , ence and knowIedge . Their operations brin- 
improvement in treating vulcanizing gums. I - .. ,. e °. . , , . . lu & 
Carmi Hart, of Bridgeport, Conn., tor improve- 0 scientific principles which it is their in- 
ment in machine for cutting veneers. | f er 9, s f 1° understand. 
Stephen Hedges, of New York, for improved I , Every apprentice boy who spends a short 
combined table and chair. | time daily in useful reading, is likely to become 
L. O. P. Meyer, of Newtowm, Conn., for im- a man of influence and respectability. Char- 
provernent in treating caoutchouc and other vul- acter is the best capital that a young man can 
canizable gums. have in commencing business. * ° 
Morris Mattson, of Boston, Mass., for improve- i Mechanics, like "farmers, make enlightened 
merit m enema syringes statesmen. In 1826, a few farmers in°a small 
John Nesmith, of Lowell, Mass., for improve- ; . Ar , 7 x & a bU1 ‘ lJ1 
ment in machines for making wire netting. ! J 1 a ® e 111 1 j assac husetts, organized a Lyceum 
Abiel Pease, of Enfield, Conn., for improved I inen ’ a improvement. 1 rom that humble 
drill for metal drilling. ! origin has risen the general institution of Ly- 
Joseph Sollenberger, of Higginsport, Ohio, for ! ceums in every section of both continents. 
improvement in training the vine. j It is evident that if the farmers and mechan- 
Jacob Edson, of Boston, Mass., for improve- | ics throughout the country should enlist inear- 
rnent in pumps. . | nest in tlie great work of self education, they 
Jas. McCarty, of Reading Pa., for improve- ; might reform and hand down pure republican- 
ment in heating skelps for the manutacture of j SI (j + DOster ;tv 1 F 
wrought-iron tubes. 1 J* 
Wm. S. Loughborough, of Victor, N. Y., for _ * ’ ^ * *■ ' 
improvement in bit fastening for cast iron bench RECENT FOREIGN INTENTIONS. 
planes. - 
Geo. YV. Livermore, of Cambridgeport Mass., Paper pbom p EAT ._j. Lallemand, of Besan- 
for improvement m crozmg the ends of staves.— .o , , 
Patented in England, Auf. 31, 1853. C0 °; 1 ranee, paten tee.-1 he inventor first wash- 
T. YV. Lafetra, of New York, for improvement 3 s peat thoroughly to separate all the earthy 
in machine for drying tobacco. > pty 11 t . ubrous portions, and *heu place* theoo 
j+u+n D f ppiudr-lphia, Pa., assignor to 1 mtter in a strong caustic lye, where they are 
Charles S. Ogden, for improvement in making j suffered to soak for twenty-four horn's. They 
railroad chairs. _ are then removed and placed for about four 
For the week ending April 11, 1854. b ° U f S “ a bat , h ° f Weak hydrochloric acid and 
James MacGregor, Jr., of Troy, N. Y„ for im- kep J c 1 ° nstaatl Y agitated. After this they are 
proved coffee pot. washed in clear w^ater and then placed in a 
Elbridge Marshall, of Clinton, N. J., for im- weak aluny solution. After this they are 
provement in seed planters. bleached with chlorine, and mixed with from 
Wm. Ball, of Chicopee, for improvement in five to ten per cent of rag pulp, aud then o-o 
mills for grinding ores, cfec. through the other common processes for mak- 
Thos. Carter, of Laurens District, S. C., for im- : ing paper. 
provement in seed planters. I - 
Stephen Colwell, of Philadelphia, Pa., for im-! Copying Bank Bills. —Thomas Moss, of 
