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HEADQUARTERs FOR FAsHIONA.

HEADQUARTEKS FOR FASHIONA.
IL BILE CLOTHING.-SILVER MEDAL 70,
ls55-The members of the Legislature and strangers
visiting the city requested to call at the old
Establishment, No. l2O, corner of Main and Governor
street, and themselves outfit for the winter
the subscriber has ON hand large and elegant as
sortment of Gentleman's Wearing Apparel not to be
surpassed by any house III the CITY, As an evidence
of the superiority of his Clothing, he was awarded
the highest premium "a Silver MedaD by the Me-
chancs Institute, 1855
He keeps constantly on hand the best of CLOTHS
CASSlMERES, EESTINGS, &c, with score of SUI
peror workmen. He deems it unnecessary after
trial of 10 years the public has had of his goods TO
say in their COMMUNICATION. He warrants all
Clothing he sells, and respectfully socits call from
his old friends and the public generally.
Strictly on the one price system.
E. B. SPENCE,
de l No. l20 corner Main and Governor sts
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NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH AFFAIRs-.The
schooner Volant, from New York, has arrived at
Norfolk with two steam engines to be placed in the
steam dredges now constructing for the Great
Bridge Lumber and Canal Company. The canal
it is thought, will be finished in the fall of 1857
On Sunday the funeral sermon of the twenty
Odd Fellows who fell during the epidemic was
preached by the Rev. Mr.. Handy, at the Baptist
Church OF Portsmouth. Six thousand five hundred
and tive bushels of corn, being the largest cargo
ever shipped through the Dismal Swamp Canal,
arrived in Norfolk on Saturday on the schooner
Kent 1t was from Hyde county, North Carolina.
The captain and crew of the schooner George d.
Fisher, arrived at Norfolk in safety Saturday
Their vessel was run into and sunk Thursday
night by an unknown steamer Rev. Leonidas
Rosser preached in Norfolk on Sunday
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The Spanish Government, says a letter from
Paris, has pardoned Felix, the Fillibuster, who was
convicted u Havana
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Union FEMALE SEMINARY--The ex-
u ercises of this School situated in the eastern
part of the city, convenient to Union and Church
Hills will be resumed on the I'd January.
From his experience and success, the Principal (as-
sisted by Lady of high scholastic attan1nens in En-
glish and French, and Music Teacher of tried abil
eral education for their daughters terms within the
reach of all.
Four or five additional Boarders can be taken on
favorable terms
For further particulars, see hand bills.
ROBERT +. STUBBS,
dc Pr
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PROFESSIONAL CAkD.--The subscri-

NOTlCE.--ftaving been re-empiOyed by
Mr.. Ladd, to act in my former capacity of Gene
raj Superintendent and Manufacturer of the Rich
mOnd Soda Water and Bottling establishment, en-
brace this method of informing my numerous friends
and patrons OF the old establishment that nothing
shall be wanting on my part to sustain its former epu
taton; and from an experience of eight years in the
business feel assured OF my competency give entire
satisfaction to all who may be pleased to favor the
house with their patronage.
CB Orders for Soda Water Porter, Ale and Cider
from city or country, will meet with prompt atten-
ton. a- M. MCCORMICK,
de 20 No. Sh& Rrnad
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.. d. L,
de No. l20 corner Main and Governor SITS

THE GENTLEMAN who took up by
mistake, the wrong BUNDLE from our counter
Friday, 2lst inst, will confer great favor on the
person who it belongs to by returning the to our
store. L. CAMPE L. CO,
223 Broadst.
The bundle contained materials for making up
lady'S cloak. de "a
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THE DAILY DISPATCH.
wedne.aay sIsrnlns. Jannary ., 1856.
Couxrcss-.Nouday.

Congrcss--NIonday.
:" eae senate the pres,demts Message was 80.
Nu' ofaered to be printed After the reah'he
o.hfIo ON expressed his appreciation of the g'o"A
'"Aen oy the President in regard to our re'A.,'n'
"i'a 1reai Britain the subject of affairs IN o'
@ America He entered into review Oh 'he w.
s"h and Of the understanding Of the Exec"'i'e
81 the Time Of the negotiation Of what u eon"''!
esned the Clayton. Bulwer Treaty" He was ho'
only Tor maintaining and insisting upon the Amer
can construction of that Treaty, but, need De- ei
forcing the Monroe declaration which never ya
mad received the formal sanction of Congress ne
argned that the right Of way from our Atlantic TO
our Pacific possessions must be maintained al ai
hazards, unless we were willing that California s''u
me Territories adjoining that State were to carr
on 10 form an independent Republic MY cns'
congratulated the Senate upon the acees''o" VI '"e
gentleman from Delaware 10 the Monroe aoclIiiie'
and reeapitulated his own views OF the aheseo az
gressiye purposes of Great Brian In regaru !"
Central America delivered two years ago Mhe"
as he loved peace he had no hesitation in saying
that the honor of the country demanded tnat we
should insist upon the Interpretation of the treaty
as understood by Government ana ps
every honest in the civilized world who regard
ed the inst meaning Of words Mr.. Weller foiio"
ed in commendation Of the views taken by the IRE
sldenf not only in regard to this subject, Dut III re
terence to the agitating topic Of the day. MI DC
"arh concluded the remarks on this TOPIC ny -
'iaring his understanding of the Clayton Bul"N'
treaty TO be that insisted upon by Mr.. Clayton,
and that he, too, was ready to support the Monroe
doctrine if the emergency required a resort beyond
the fulhlment of that Treaty in good faith by both
parties to it. He thought the reason Congress had
never formally expressed its concurrence in the
Monroe doctrine was because il had never been
presented in any other form than abstraction.
The Senate then adjourned to Thursday
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made no
progress in the election of Speaker Upon the an
nouncement of the Presidents Message debate
sprung up of rather dsorderly character in re-
gard to the power of the House receive and read
the Message. 1t finally, at 4 O'Clock, laid on
the table without being read and, after another
hour spent in taking yeas and nays upon an ad
jourument, it was agreed to adjourn over to We'd
nesday.-Nat. Int.
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EDUCATION

rITY SPRINGS INSTITUTE, 9TH St.
~ between Clay and MarshalL-The next session OF
my School will commence Sept 18th, and close the
first Friday in July
TERMS.
For English Scholars. $50
For Classical do. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. %
~ 10 d6m III. p. TAYLOR.
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Ell OF BEAUTIFUL GOODS JOHN
ADOOLEY, 81 Man street, has received, %
this week. another supply of Ladies and Misses Furs
embracing every variety to be found at the first
houses in the North. With these, also have arrived
elegant assortment of Misses and Infants Black
and Drab Beaver Flats, trimmed and untrimmed
and Ladies and Misses Bl.ck and Drab Beaver Bon
nets. These goods of the very newest style and
choicest description. de 20---ts
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LADIES' BROWN GATHERS.

- Just recelved, most beautlfuI lot OF supe-
Nor Brown Caters of the latest fashiona-
HE shade; Also light colored and black all only
: 80; and & splendid lot of Ladies' black Caters,
with heels, at only So at WALStPS Boot, Shoe and
Trunk Emporium sign of the Boot, No 43, just below
St. Charles, opposite side Main street.
de % VIM WALSH.
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HATS, CAPS, SHOES, &c.

Ell NEW AND EXTENSIVE HAT,
Ell CAP AND FUR DEPOT No. 78 MAIN ST
I'D Members of the Legislature and visitors to the
city will find at the above establishment splendid
assortment of Hats, Caps, Ladies and Children's
Furs; Misses Beaver Flats and Bonnets, and Fancy
Carriage Robes, at wholesale and retail on the most
favorable terms.
N. B.-Gentlemen's Hats made to order of the fin
est quality and at the shortest notice.
de II BINFORD, DICKINSON l. WEISIGER.
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SAND, SAND. sAND..-To bricklnyers,

SAND SAND SAND.--TO bricIkIayers,
~ Piaserers and others In consequence of
ducton OF the tolls the canal the price of any
Sand, from and after the LIST day of January 1885, will
be rs per cart load of 25 bushels instead Of 81 cts
heretofore. Those ordering sand have it haul
ed by my carts, at the city rates. by leaving their
ders at the yard, corner 9th and Byrd streets, at
Thomas Williams office.
de 3l-lteod JESSE WILLIAMS
EARNIERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA..-
l. The general meeting of the stockholders of the
Farmers Bank of Virginia, will be held at their
banking house in this city, WEDNESDAY, the
10th January, 1856
mo officer or director of Bank shall hereafter
vote as proxy of stakeholder in any election of d
rectors officers of bank, shall any proxy be
valid which shall have been executed sixty days be-
tore the time of election"
de i4-eodtd J. A SMITH Cashier
ANIkON FIRE PROOF SAFE will be
4 wanted by every person or firm beginning bust
to-day. We agents for, Confessedly the best
and reliable article of the kind ever made viz:
ia WILLIAMS & BROTHER.
MOTT & E--.The subscriber having en-
~ ployed Mr.. JAMES FELLOWS to superntend
the manufacturing department of his business, re-
specially that he will have made order
any description of ladies' gentlepen's or childrens
Shoes or Boots in the very best
HENRY w. QUARLES,
ia No. Is Pearl street.
DARnEK, NIMMO 4 co. have just re-
Il ceived fresh supply of Gentlemen's Travelling
Shawls and Blankets, and Lambs Wool and Merino
Shirts and Drawers Those in want of such articles
would do well to give us a call. ia1
WINTER GOOD S..-Piate WARMERS
w Footmen, Foot Warmers, Steel and Brass Fire
Irons. Tenders Hot Water Dishes, Fire Stands, Dish
and Plate Covers, Blower Stands, Brass and Bronzed
Iron Androns Parlor and Kitchen Bellows, &c; for
sale at low prices.
ia BUIKLEY l. co.
HALL La MPS.--Ne have several hand.
Il some styles OF Hall or Passage Lam ps to burn
either Fluid Oil; also Wire Guarded and plain
Lanterns, Fluid and Oil Lamps &c. For sale 1877
Main street.
ia BULKLEY co.
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ertsa HATS AND CAPc..-1he subscfi.
Z Der respectfully begs leave to inform his
"a friends and the public that he has now
ceived his entire Fall Stock, consisting of Gentle
mems Youths and Chldren's Hats Caps, &C., which
he will SELL wholesale retail at the lowest prices
for cash only
The public respectfully invited to call and
anime at his store, No. l8l Broad street.
GEO. L. BETTY, Ag't.
N B-Hats made to order. The highest cash prices
paid for all kinds of Eurs DC 26-2m.
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- storing preserving aud adjoining the Hair.
All who suffer from Badness;
All who are troubled with Dandrif;
All who have Salt Rheum any Humor the
Scalp;
All who have Hair Eaters at the roots of the Hair;
All who troubled with Headaches; and
All who wish Beautiful and Glossy Head of Hair,
in luxurious redundancy the latest perod of life
use BOGLE'S HYPERION FLUID. Its price is
within your reach, whilst its manifold virtues
are beyond price. When used in early childhood it
lays the foundation of a good head OF Hair
For sale by DUVAL u NORTON, Druggists
ia1 10Th and Main STREETS
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MOOD, WOOD.--The subscribers keep
w constantly on hand fine supply of both PINE
and OAK WOOD. Terms $3.50 and $500.
Yard at Myers Bridge, southside Canal opposite
C. WalthalPs Lumber Yard.
de 2O-dlm* GATHRIGHT l. WoeDsON. .
DUILDING LOTS At PRIVATE SALE.
- The undersi gned desires to sell number of I'M
the city of Richmond and its environs-say, Lots
I'd street, near the Cemetery; 4th street, Navy
Hll on Franklin. between 9th and 9th streets; on
9Th and 10th sts French Garden Hill; 2 on Dogwood
Alley (Mayo's Plan,) near the African Church 8 on
Leigh. between l4th and 18th streets; 10 on nth ST.
and Fairfield road the workshops of the Virginia
Central Railroad Cary and 23d streets; on Main
ST Richmond Hills on Bloody Run street, the
handsome residence of Capt. George Myers several
Lots parcels of ground the beautiful Hill north
of the new Gas-Works with others Poplar, Mich
olson, Lewis and other streets in Lewis Plan, Port
Mayo and the Town of Fulton. Persons wishing to
build in any of the different locations enumerated
above, will be offered bargains and terms acconmo-
dating. For further information call at the Broad ST.
Hotel. de 2D-ts |. A. GODDIN.
PROFESSIONAL CARD.--The subscri-
Der, having removed from Essex county TO the
city of Richmond respectfully offers his services to
the public in the various branches of his proession
He hopes be excused for saying that he has been
extensively and successfully engaged in the practice
children had occupied his particular attention, and
he confidently claims intimate acquaintance with
that all important branch, OBsTETRIC, in which he
has had great experience.
To the Faculty he offers the right hand of fellow
ship and will be governed by the stricest code OF pro-
fessional ethics.
Residence Grace street. between 4th and 5th
next door to Drs. Bolton and Sneed. Office in the
basement.
de 25-l2t ss JEFFERSON MINOR NJ D.
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M GREAT REDUCTION IN THE EFT
MPRlCE OF BOOTS AND HATS-From Eli
ri Is to 20 per cent. saved by buying from @@AA
./S II. ANTHONY, Columbian Hotel Building
Moleskin Hats, best quality. $3.50
Moleskn Hats, second quality. ...............3.0
fashionable Silk Hats. $50
Fine Calfskin Sewed Boots. $50
Congress Cater Boots
Fine Caifskin Sewed Shoes.
J. II. ANTHONY has made arrangements with one
of the best makers in the city of Philadelphia sup
ply him with handsome and substantial Calfskin
sewed BooT which he will sell at the unprecedented
low price of $3.50 &C l8-d&cly
FRESH SUPPLY thick
and thin sole Caters at 81 so; Ladies' Mo-
rocco Walking Boots Ladies' Morocco
Walking Buskns; Ladies' Goat Buskins; Misses
Goat and Morocco Boots; Chdren's Thick Sole
Bootees A fresh lot of the above Shoes just recev-
ed at DAVID WALSHS
de6 l29 Main street.
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A DMINISTRATOR,S OTICE.-AII
persons having claims against the estate of Simon
BonaVita, deceased, are hereby notified to leave the
counsel Messrs August l. Randolph Those in
debted to the estate will be required to make i1nme
date payment as it is necessary to settle up the
same without delay All claims due the estate
which are not promptly settled will be put in suit
MARTIN NJ. LIPSC0MB
Sergeant Of the city of Richmond,
and as such, Admir-. of Simon Bonavita decd.
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MRS. DIR. MINOi'ss SCHOOL. Mrs.

I'VE JEFFERSON MINOR respectfully informs
her friends, old patrons and tie public, that she has
moved from Midway, Essex county, TO Richmond.
She Will Oh the 7th January neXt, open limited and
select Boarding and Day School. She has taken the
now, elegant and spacious mansion on Grace ST. OPP
pusile the Centenary Church. Miss ADA BYRON
MINOR will preside aided by competent teachers ill
every department. MIS- Minor and Miss Ada Byron
intend their School to afford the hot only of
thorough course Of substantial instruction in Eng
sh and the Languages. but also OF all those different
accomplishments NECESSARY a Iishedfenlale educa
sion
Particular attention win be paid to the
and morals of the young ladies all times and deep
interest taken III their advancement.
The School will commence ON the 9TH January and
close OH the 18th July.
TERMS WILL BE MODERATE
For particulars apply by letter. in person. Mrs.
Minor considers that her long experience of l6 years
in the successful training OF young ladies' together
with the extensive patronage she received at Mid
way, renders any further reference unnecessary.
Boarders will be charged from the time of entrance
to the end of session. Day Scholars by the quarter
In the event of sickness every attention will be paid
and DR.. Minor will render professional services free
of charge. Mrs. JEFFERSON MINOR,
de 25-l2t Miss ADA BYRON MINOR.
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/ IEE INsUKANcE-MuTUAL BENZ

IIltINTe AND Dk LAlNEs..-NeW styies
T. Prints aud De Laipss. receiving per sfsslses
Jsnesrown and Cor sale lew BY a.,
dc % KENT, FAME M
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tT- OYSTERS picked and sent to any place
at short notice. and warranted keep any
time.
Call for the good things of this life at
ALIENS ARBoUR
de % 18th near Main st
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NOTlCE.-.W Wishing TO reduce our stock
OF Fancy Dress Goods, we will for the next two
months offer at cost for cash. entire stock of such
goods consisting IN part OF Printed and Figured Nous
INES French and English Plain and Plaid Merinos;
RAID striped and Brocade Silks, with many other
Styles suited to the present season
BlNFORD, MAYO BLAIR
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STILL On HAND.--Overcoaf, nj = "A "A
~ aud IS; Vests If 62ac Black Satin aud Figured
silk Vests at So worth k5 handsome Silk Scarf, ~
~ p and 20; Fancy SILK Crasats az so eta: Sill
Hdkts at 5c Socks at l0e.; Shirts e2lc Gloves at
i1ae.; Stocks al &c.; heavy Wool Shirts at 75c aud
many other styles of goods prices equally US low as
rers, some very large sizes; Dog Skin. SIX, Buck
Cloth and Kid Gloves-all Of which will be sold Al
and below cost A. LEVY, 50 Main street.
jail Opposite St. Charles Hotel. Sign Red Coat
o-R, FOR sALE..-A fine CAR.aN
&$NT RAGE that has been bat little L~1N
-used. and pair of weli.broke ~@A
young HORSES. Apply 10
no l3--ts LEE X OVERLY.
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GThOOEhIES FOR CASH. .- We co,,,.
- mence to-day selling for CASH ONLY. w. in
tend making no exceptions Customers will ,lesss
hered to. 10 ''iietiy aa-
we can oner inducements which cannot fail IN
please. call is respectfully solicited. M -
ia I-3tE ia pr,sa 80.
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we take TINS opportunity to request our customers
whose accounts have been standing six ,noptbs IN
maze early settlements. -
III l---dkcfa RINEnPn Al
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. EMPl4E's sARsAPAKII.LA-A Toed
- thing for General Debility and many Chronic
Diseases. Prepared and sold BY
q. r. sEMPLE,
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HALI La IPS.--We have several humd-
4 4 some styles Of Hall Passage Lam ps. to burn
either Fluid OIL also Wire Guarded and plain
Lanterns, Fluid and Oil Lamps, &C. For sale at 1877
Main street.
in RULKIFY T. co
New-York daily tribune., 1856-06-10
Law NTELLIGEVCE.

SUPREME COCRT-srsci.t T,ss-Jusf ,-bs''f- 'a's'
SrN0sS.
rpE BAE.F CAsR-CHASGI % fLAcs of 'h'a"'
~ psol. -, Levi. J.Gr. Ta,rer Paret NC LAKE.
~ lin Corl elias Lin Charss Vac Pest s1d JONI h''e"
The opin,o0 u Judge Strong upon the "''"a ID ~
hslfcf the People for change OF county "' 'ne 49,
Of Baker sId cf the other parties lH'p 'a+a ~ 'I'
ua,cer Of William PoO1e oil o. 'e"a WI" me-
-. a.c;.;oo a, which he arrives will doubtless BE-
.., ,eref,o man, Of our citizens, who ere heartily
.:sh, ,,;. hin. a the whoe sfair. - well - co.,
rcsd ,t., + ne,t to impossible TO have far tnai
q n. o,,-oee in the city where the oense wa con
fnitfed.
H. Court. sfter a thorough ersminstson OF ~
80, N sIlev ce- -ticrarr, OF 10 charge the pts1 OF
trisi 90 tie stpes,iOn Of the Government. ''odoees
th., il has full jurisdiction in the prem.A'. Tns
uerts Of the cs,e, .Le cucuustssoes attending the
le.rsi pnceedngs therein thus fx. and the RrObsn'A
ties Of success . iApsEa,Seg Ssy u coos impartial
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CHEAP ROOFING FOR EMiGRANTS
HOUSES.


In all new settlements whether timbered land prai-
ro there difficulty in procuring building msterals
and the most difficult, of all good material for roofs
something substitute for shingles VIII re shingles
cs1uot be eas.y obtained Sawed boards are often
substituted, but they form very unreliable protec
Uon; and unless board roofs built very steep they
ave Only a make believe and are W thai quite liable to
tsbe sspG orders fom northef as II sweep: un-
obstructed ac osS the piairie.
The lest substitute for shingles. probably, Is roof
made of tan, paper ard has this great sdvantase
ha, the work can be done 10y any common hands. and
the transportation Is not heavy or the material ex-
I'nsive.
II clc is tarred paper sold in this city at five cents
posrd, one pound OF which viii cover yard square,
or say la a cent Sot but We think this paper Is
rather too thin; we should prefer 60 have it twice The
thckuess such as the this spongy straw boardpaPer
used for light cheap boxes. Ii does not require to oe
strorg al perhaps the cheap article alluded 10 wall
an.wer perfectly; if 81, roofcan be made for one
cent icSt. ibis paper comes IN rolls and may be
laid in courses up do the roof 50 that
the edges ar, lapped, and tackled " th conmoa No.
tscks, which would be very much improved 10y ussg
leather VI der the heads * often done in tackins
carpets
The composition for covering paPer ioot Is made
of the following nsredeuts Coed clean tar gall 'ns;
Rom.n cement 9 gallons; rcsin 5 lbs tallow, lbs.
boil and stir, and thoroughly mix all together. and
use hot spreading evenly. in thick coat over tae
psper which should be tackled upon thoroughly
seasoned boards-kin-drsd arc bst-veN osIed w
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aid down On lsh fastened 10 the rsfters. The rood
ns5 be quite fat, risng ouly one foot 10 tyelye. In
railing On the paper lap the courses As you, aid
sfbgles AID commence putting on the composition At
the upper edge and work down. and while the cos,ny ?
ia etil hot let hand follow and elf. on shsrp-git
ssrd, pressing it into the tar with trowe or back Of
shovel. When the frst coat Is cool 90 over With
second and again witt third, and s.er.srd onoe 10
five Or six years a. long az your house aahd' aad you
VII have tight rof
In place Of the Roman Cement, you may u.e very
fire. very clean sand that IS, Sick in rate Of in
psrabie powder. The paper IS such i used under
the copper in sbesthing ships it is soft spongy paper
that sOaks up the tar which penetratee through and
eus 10 the bosrds and the sand also to pene
trate the substance Of the paper mskng il ike stone.
The paper should be nailed on with short ,scks with
fat heads
Tie principal objection TO paper and tar compost.
tion roof is it, oombustibiy; but that Is easily re
NEEDED, for il csn be very cheapy made nconbus,ibe
with Bakes Paiit; or with paint made Of common
water lime, mixed with any cheap oil; or with the ol-
lowing cheap preparation Sake good stone ne IN
der cover, with hot water till it falls into fine dry
powder. Sft and mix ak quarts Of lime with qa.
Of salt in so gallons Of water. and bol and skim of
any impurities
Now to gallons Of this mixture add u. Of alum,
ID. Of coperas, aid slowly, while boiling, h. OF pot
ash and quarts of clean sharp sand, and after.ard
any colorng matter desired, aud apply the mixture
with brush, yeu would any paint, only thicker,
and it forms strong surface, impenetrable to water,
and inconb bustibe from heat sparks that would
ignite any ordinary wooden roof.
The rafters for such roof should Be stiff, but may
be made of stus in. by in if well supported, aud
placed feet apart, with ribS in. by in set edge
wise and well nailed to the raers, not ls in.
apart. The boards may be thin, if well nailed to the
ribs, but must b. absolutely well seasoned, and if put
and covered while hot from the kiln, all the better
One Of the advantages OF such roof Is the with
which il can be moved in after years, either on the
building, by transferring it in sections to another
which in all border towns is small item Of advantage