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WRECK OF ONE OF THE TRANSPORTS OF THE Kx.

PEDITIoN.
Commander Geo. A. Prentiss, OF the AEbatross,
under date Of the 9th, reports ''that on the 9Th
inst /, while on my way to examine Bogue Inlet,
/ discovered steamer on shore on Bogue Island,
about twenty miles west Of Beaufort.
Flags Of truce were raised by people on shore,
but the surf was 30 heavy found IL impossible to
land / could see, however, she was an iron side
wheel steamer, painted black, broken entirely In
two.
On the 9TH, the sea being smooth, sent boat
on shore, which was met by Captain and Lieu
tenant of the Confederate army. They Ststsd the
vessel was either the Stsr Of the Union" or ''stsr
Of the South, !" they did not know which loaded
with horses, provisions and hay.
That there were eighty men on board, who
escaped, were taken prisoners, and sent 10 Beau
fort and Raleigh. That the vessel wa leaking
badly, and was run on shore purposeiy by the
captain, on the night Of the LIST November.
The vessel wss q perfect wreck, her boiler and
main shaft under water, and the beach near hsf
strewed with pressed hay, barrels and dead
horses. .
TIE cLBoPATRAD
I,ieut. Lowry Of the Underwater, reports that
late I'm the afternoon Of the 9th inst, he discov-
cred a large side-wheel steamer ashore on the
south breakers Of ocrscoke Inlet, one mile from
the beach at Portsmouth. IL proved 10 be The
French war steamer Cstinet. She went on shore
at q. m.
when discovered Il was too late 10 render AZ
sistance, and the UNDERWATER stood "of and on"
all night, in hopes Of being Of service In the
morning. but gale came up with very heavy
sea, and IL was found impossible 10 comnunicste
with her.
In the afternoon, at O'Clock, terrihc explosion,
with vast column Of smoke, vss hesrd and se-n'
and was supposed 20 be ecp.sioaed BY the blow
ing up Of the steamer. ''>r-.-~'
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New York Election

ALBANY, Nov. s-The Evening Journal says
that Wright, Democrat, is undoubtedly elected
Canal Commissioner for the short term
The Atlas and Argus estimates the majority for
the Peoples ticket, except as above, at Il 900
The Atlas and Argus list Of Assemblymen
elected. makes 81 Democrats and Democratic
Peoples nominees out Of los members.
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Funeral of Col. Baker,

NEW YORK, Nov. Col. Bakers funeral pro-
cession passed up Broadway at noon to-day, es-
corted by company of the 7Ist regiment The
remains will lay In state till Monday, when they
will be escorted by the list Regiment to the
steamer Northern Light, for conveyance to Cali.
fOTnia.
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DRY GOODS.

M DRY GOODS
w T. Have receiver and are now Offering for sale
large and well assorted stock of FoRHIeN and
DOMESTIC Day GoODs, TO which we would res pect-
fully cali the attention of purchasers generally,
feeling confident tn Il can sell them &C as low
prIces as osn lie had in this either OF the Eas-
tern OF Northern Markets
DEYRlES STEPHENS & CO,
Wholesale Dry Goods ID ,slers,
No 312 Baltimore st bet. Howard and
90 - Nv Liberty st., (Marble Front)
WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
w our former patrons, and citizens generally,
that we have nov Iece we'd ourfull supply of FALL
and WINTER GOODS, and are prepared to fur
nlsh them at an esrly notice and IN the best and
most approved styles. HINTON TEEL,
oc 20 I'm Merchant TailOrs, No. q 6 Pa Gv.
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Expected Arrival from the Fleet.

ANNAPOLIS, Nov. IL, a. m up 20 this hour
there is no arrival from the feet, which 10, how
ever, hourly expected A sharp lookout is being
kept for her, and the earliest tidings OF her ad-
vices will be forwarded to the press
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DIED.,

On Sunday, the 10th instant. JOHN SHREvE,
after long and painful illness, aged 81 years and
months.
The frien DIS Of the family respectfully invited
to attend his funeral, on Tu' sdaJ afternoon at 2
O'Clock, from HIS late residence, No. 260 Seventh
street.
On the 9th instant, of consump ton, in happy
lgnatlOn to the will of God, 4 HEODURE, son Of
William and Anna Maria OTme, IN The I'D year OF
his sks.
None knew him but to love him;
None nam him but to praise"
On the morning of the 9th instant. at his resi-
denoe, On Ninteenth ST., WIN mECKLlN, in the
10th year OF his ase.
The funeral will take pls ce on Tue sday morning
at 10 O'Clock TO which his lends AMI Il Of the
fimiy are invited, without fuTthsr notios.
AT Mt. Beverly, Prince Georges county, Nd, on
the 9Th instant, Miss MARY ELIZA B. HAT
TON. daughter OF Henry ID. HatIon, Esq, in the
2lst year OF her age.
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Reported Defeat Of Jeff. Thompson.

CAIRO, Nov. 6 1t 10 reported THAI JEFF Thomp-
son has been defeated by Col Oglevies' expedI.
ton, with less Of three hundred men. The
Federal loss is reported at fifty killed and wound.
ed
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LOCAL NEWS.

DThough TIE star 10 printed on the fastest
steam press in use south Of Baltimore, its edition
e. 90 large to require IL to be put to press a
early hour: Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent in before u O'Clock N; otherwise they may
may not appear until the next day.
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The FORTS AT PORT ROYAL CERTAIN
LY TAKEN AND BEAUFORT
OUR HANDS.
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INDIA RUBBER BLANKETS.

Noto Is yosr TINS 10 Buy,
500 Rubber Blankets, feet long, feet wide, at
$3.50 each,
5000 Rubber Blankets feet long, feet wide, ct
81 each,
1000 Rubber Blankets and Ponoho combined, for
81 each.
between 9Th and 10th sits. no l-u
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The New York HeraId's Report from the

NEW YORK, Nov. 1O.-The special correspond.
emit Of the Herald, under date Of Fortress NJ onroe
Nov 9Th. says: 81 have just learned from tn G
flag Of truce from Norfolk that our troops have
formed and captured two forts at BEAUFORT s. C ',
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Rev WIN. CLAIMING, whose acceptance OF the
call OF the Unitarian Society In this city we have
already noticed, made his appearance In the pull
commenced bis pastoral labors.
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GIFT CONCERTS AT ODD FELLOWS HALL.-By
the announcement elsewhere, 1t will be seen that
the Campbell Minstrels, who are always bringing
out some new feature, will on tonight commence
a series Of gift concerts, in wi ich the presents
will be Of the most valuable description new
star or two will appear to night.
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CIRCUS To night, Kings National Circus en-
ters upon the second week Of Its prosperous ca
reer with a Encouragement Of the old favorites ant
the nrst appearance Of some brilliant new stars.
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THEArER.-The public will very gladly well
come back that favorte actress Miss Alice Placide
Mann, to the boards Of the Washington theater.
She will appear tonight az "Juliet," and Miss
Denim will undertake the part Of " Romeo" The
performance will conclude with the rich farce Of
q The kiss in the Dark, - in which Mr.. Rogers
will take part Of f." Mr. Pettibonen
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Yet Further from the Fleet.

THE INTELLIGENCE COMES FROM
THREE DIFFERENT SOURCES.
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MILITIA Misunderstanding to order, the 1si
and I'd Regiments Of the LIST Brigade Of Militia
OF the District Of Columbia mustered today al
their respective places Of parade, and, after con-
forming TO the requirements Of the law, by the
roll call, &c, were dismissed.
The frst brigade Is commanded by Brig. Gen.
P F. Bacon, and the LIST regiment by Col Jas y.
Davis, the I'd by Gel. Jas A. TAFT. Col. Davis
being unwell, Lieut.. Col. English commanded
the LIST, and Col TAFT being on duty with the
District volunteers In camp, the command OF the
I'd regiment devolved on Msjor Mcdonald.
After the parade was dismissed, company of
the National Guards, Capt. Clark commanding,
marched through the streets attracting much at
tention.
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WE ASSERT 1T gOLDLY, there are no other mod
loinss So re!isble, efectual, and convenient, as
HoIIctcdy'S Pals and OtntnIeHt-always ready for
TO wounds, sores, f0vers, and bowel complaints
They never fail. Only Is cents per box or pot.
NOD lE
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The APPOINTMENT rendered to Mr.. James A
Magruder, of Georgetown, was that Of Major OF
New York infantry, not that Of Major Of Engi-
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MARRIED

PENNIEs.
Persons desiring pennies will always hnd them
Tor exchange at the Star Once couutar. ~
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Especial dispatch to The Star. I

RAILROAD BRIDGES DESTROYED FOR
TWENTY MILES
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On the It'll instant, by the Rev. Mr., Wilson, Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, SAMUEL K.
PYl.ES, formerly of DGnvllle, ". j., to ELIZA
G., daughter of M. Burke, formerly of North
cumberland county, Va.
fNev Jersey papers oopyl
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RAILROAD COMMUNICATION CUT OFF
BETWEEN CHARLESTON, sc,
AND SAVANNAH, GA.
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CoNTINUING.-W. W. Burdette, No. 35l Sew
enth street, between I and X, has determined to
continue business a little longer. Therefore you
may find In his store very large, fine. fresh,
new and fashionable stock Of dry goods, just re-
ceived and opened for inspection. One price.
Terms cash. 3tt
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EDUCATIONAL.

HE ADAMS NSt5o kx hG Rfesp e6MPANy will
places reached 6I their Express, at q charge of Is
cents for any sum not exceeding IF dollars.
should b. ENCLOSED in an envelope, and secSreiy
sealed with the fGil address including town, post
SnS the smoans s9b, marked hsreon 20 0'
TO insure Prou pit delivery, the Is cents charge
Whom fscilitis: for enveloping and sealing the
money 10 separate parcels are not at hand IN
be collected By Chap aims of Regiments: or other
persons volunteering 10 do this service for the sol
esived in 5aik at snI Of the principal ofoes Of The
Company.
as above required, of the persons for whom in
tended, will he RENTED to the respective CON-
se eB to o endsf
trouble Of putting in separate packages.
,a, 0' the e
900 JOHNSON 4 NAGLE, 600
Between Ninth and T is sts'. south H side,
CHAMPIONSHIP ii Fo Ma snLR Piper HeiduOk,
MOet { Chandon. Bullinger Co, Cartier &
CLHR'Efs-s. Julien, St. E.tephe, Cantsn.o,
HOOK WyiNEsTpsid ssSemer. Joh.nne.bsrssr.
Llebfrauenmllch,R udesheimsr, DC.
BRANDY, Whisky, Gin, Port, Sherry, Msdeira,
LONDON PORTER, Brown Stout, Edinburgh
and Yor kshIre Ales, of the best brands, in bot
ties stone jugs
CIGARS-Havsna and Domestic, of the choicest
brands.
We call the sPooa attention of Suffers estaurants
and Fsmllies 10 our large and we'll selected
STOCK OF FINE GROCERIES, Fresh Meat,
Poultry, Fish, Soaps, Vegetables and Fruits in
heTmetlcally sealed cans.
PRESERVES, Jellies, DO Almonds, Nuts, Raj
sins aud rigs.
CHEESE, eastern and Western Cutting); Ham.
best Goshen Butter the hest Champagne cider.
WORCESTERSHlREa and Oyster Sauce, Pickles
Of every description, Pepper Sauce and Tomato
Catsup, bv the gal on or dozen.
All of which We offer at the lowest possible
noa JOHNSON & NAGLE.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

T. HI. E A nSsR|A 2 EVENING. No, i,
Miss SUSAN P ReS.S an. md Juliet M.; MANN as
viii DO ss ,;;;Isss tragedy of
KISS &i IN II fa AZ DARK 2,
si no P,l Pet i00ns----'.''''.'Mr D. Rogers
ODD FELLOWS HALL!
ssfsG sfFH 5SEs e..
cAMPRELII affNsTRELs,
Commencing M 6Etbi EisysEE,NINs. Nov. II.
Fk kRGsfsr R ssS VIII
The Great Ethiopian comedian from Kunksl's
Opera Troupe.
Doors open att commencing ats O'Clock.
T FREE CONCERT!
he ha. eSssssd and Tstsd in s.ssns .tsis, the
large and spaoions rooms; heretofore known as
south .ids' bs.xs.n Oh and otS ssress. 70 Be-
hereafter named We shinEton Academy Of Mxsie ~
aasiIte:, he feel. ss.0Ted thu! his place o amsss.
ment will not only prove one THE most sttractiye
;d S " ss .ns.s s . TO 81 Rs
best sTtlsts Of New York, he is prepared to treat
composers. Gentlemen destroys to pass PIE. SAINT
evening, will do well to give him call. Officers
Concerts to commerce daily az m.
HENRY ROsENTHAL,
no71w' Proprietor.
GIN THE UNION THERE Ia STRENGTH"
Il SECOND GRAND BALL A
ofthe
u N ON ~
QUADRILI.E ASSOCIATION tkA
To be given 1T
FRANKLIN HALL,
Corner Of Ninth and ID streets,
On MONDAY, Nov. IL.
no 4sIis " COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS.
KING'S NAT ONAL CIRCDS-E Street, site
IN of old National Theater,
OPEN MIG HTLY
AND ON "WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY AFrKRN'Ns.
Che following performers will appear: PhLo
Nathans, Tom King, Geo. Darius, H. w. Penney,
Z. A Jones, John Franklin, c. SCOTT, r. p. Jones,
Frank Whitaker, w. Gardner. Madame Camille,
Madame Whitaker Miss Virginia, and Mad'le
Eliza. Also, the following Stars:
MR.. JAMES MELVILLE,
MADLBE ELOISE, the Child Rider,
MADAME MARIE.
The Intrepid II. w. PENNEY,
w. KINCADE. the Emperor of Somersetting,
DAN GARDINER, the Clown.
Doors Oeen at O'Clock. Performances will COM
mence at q quarter OF O'Clock.
Wednesdays and Saturdays doors open at l; per-
formanoss at O'Clock
Admission TO Dress Circle. $1,000 81 cents.
Soc,dl DOASs. % cous'
Orohester Chairs. Is cents
Colored Apartments. .25 cents.
no61w
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ATTEMPT AT AKsoH-On SATURDAY. night the
dwelling Of Mrs. Gardner, corner Of Fourth and
II streets north, was entered by some person, but
as nothing was missed little notice was taken Of
the affair by the family. Last night the house
was again entered, by the same parties, probably,
who, after helping themselves to whatever was
eatable In the kitchen, attempted 10 burn the
premises by kindliBg ores In two places on the
kitchen noor. Fortunately the Ares went out
without doing any serious damage to the prop
erty
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GREATALARM OF THE CONFEDERATEs.

THE TOWN OF BEAUFORT REPORTED
TO BE BURNED.
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wHITEHURsT, 434 Pa. av., is furnishing like
nesses Of prominent men, Including Gems Scott,
McClelland, from recent sitting,) Butler, Banks,
Fremont, Anderson, Wool and others Every
description of likenesses, from miniature to life
size. See his card photographs for sending in
letters. oc 3I-eolm*
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has appoinfed Rev. De- Smith, pastor Of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Of this city, and
Rev w T Brown, Of Pennsylvania, (Presby-
tsrisn, o SD chaplains In the hospitals Of the
District Of Columbia.
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BARRACKS FOR THE TROOPS Barracks hav
been erected on Meridian Hill, about one quarte
Of a mile In a northvesierly direction from Co
lumbar College, for the accommodation Of tn
troops encsmpea In that vicinity.
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SENT TO JAIL Yesterday patrolman Noonan
made q descent upon q house In Goat Alley, be.
tween sixth and Seventh, and NJ and n streets
Butler for keeping a disosderiy house. They
were sent to jail by Justice Dom in default Of
security for peace.
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SUPPOSED TO BE SToLES.-Saturday, colored
m n, who goes bv the name Of " Squirrel was
arrested by roundsman Reed, who found In his
possession the following articles supposed to be
stolen: One shirt and three pairs gloves, marked
"HaYcock;' two pairs Of shoes, two pairs Of soc Ks
GERS sword belt and holster, and one silk vest In
the pocket Of which was found a piper with the
name Of Lieut.. 6. B Haycock upon IT, SOUR
rel was taken before Justice Thompson, who or
further hearing.
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TEE FAn.-The fair Of the fair ladies Of Trim
ity Church, Georgetown. win be kept up several
nights yet and we sdyise all who have not Yet
given them q call TO do u will be time and
money well spent The ladies are charming and
dc music tof Tie Holy Hin bsnd) delightful.
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PHILADELPHIA ALE in spite of the Increased
rates Of freight, and the dificulty Of bringing
goods here, Messrs. Army Shinn, corner Of
Green and Olive streets, Georgetown, have their
vaults stocked with Massey, Collins & Co.'s un.
surpassed ale; also, porter. cider, &C. of the bes
qualities. Those making heir engagements with
them for supply Of malt liquors or cider, can
rely upon getting 10, no matter whether the Poto.
mac Is blockaded or not, they keep their vaults
full
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L. DRESS FURS.
We are receiving q l.rge supply of LADIES'
DRESS FURS. such IS Russian Sable, Minx,
Fitch, Martins, and other desirable Fancy Furs for
Ladies. Misses and Children.
For Gentlemen we have MUFFLER and
GLOVES. all Of which will be so d at the lowest
New York prices, at "
8. & w. MEYENBER6'S,
As Market Space. (Avenue HCuse,)
no S-lw between It'll ana 9Th ats.
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CANDIDATES FOR ToRTusAs Yesterday, seve
raj soldiers Of the volunteer artillery CHARTERED
east Of the Capitol, behaved In a very disorder,
manner, and exhibited q disposition 10 resist thu
authority Of their superior officers. They wer,
promptly put under arrest, and last evening wer,
conducted to the guardhouse and confined Il
await the examination Of their cases The,
Attracted much attention 40 they were marched
70 prison with their hands bound behind them
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DRowNED.-The body Of a soldier was found
floating in the Eastern Branch, on Friday after
noon, and was taken 70 Camp Duncen, where Il
was ascertained that deceased was member OF
the Hth New York Regiment, stationed near r.
street bridge. He was apparently about 10 years
Of see, and as there were no marks Of violence on
the body, IL 10 presumed he was accidentally
drowned
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Miss JoskPHINK CHKsrNEY We are informed
that Manager Bland presented this young lady,
on Saturday, with pair Of costly bracelets, from
Galts' repertoire, testimonial Of his apprecia-
ton Of her merits and the proud rank she has
taken from the start in the profession. We are
promised an engagement during the ensuing ses
sion Of Congress, or perhaps sooner.
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SUPPOSED TO b SroLEN.-A colored boy was
arrested on Saturday by officer Reed, Of the Met
ropoltan police, having In his possession a large
quantity Of wearing apparel, supposed to have
been stolen Among the articles Is pair of gen
tlemen's riding gloves, and an onicer's belt and
pistol holster. The articles can be at Justice
Thompson's once on Eight street.
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FURTHER CONFIRMATION OF THE
NEWS FROM THE FLEET.

BEAUFORT TAKEN, AND THE SAVANNAH
AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD SEIZED.
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IMMENSE SEIZURE OF STORE
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q DIR, LOCKWOOD
SETS TEETH on Rubber, and performs al
DENTAL LIMITATIONS, in the Wash -
lngto" Building, corner Of seventh st andp5Y5YY2
Pa avenue. Chloroform given, If desired.
Al kinds Of Teeth for sale, no Ssswlm'
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III scription, for sale constantly, Iouisi ~
ana sve5ue, between sth and 10th streets, IN
near the Market nos z6NxN
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To CAMP.-Yesterday, the Seth New York reg
iment 1.-THE Tenth Legion) moved from their late
quarters at woodward's, ID street, between Tenth
and Eleventh, TO camp. IL Is fine look ing body
Of men, completely armed and equipped. They
use the Enfield rife with the saber bayonet. A
squadron Of cavalry, and three regiments OF New
Jersey volunteers, marched through Pennsylva-
MIA avenue TO their quarters The men were evil
IDENTIFY much wearied with long march over a
Maryland road VIGOROUSLY bad In autumn, but
kept their positions In the ranks, moving along
easily at route step.
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Recipes, sc, Furnished for the Daily


BLACK PAINTS FOR ARTIsTs.-These can
often be purchased of those who deal in art
lists materials; but tbs well to know how to
make them.
RUSSIAN BLACK is lamp black from burn.
ing pieces of resinous wood. 1t is nearly a
pure black.
RICE BLACK, prepared from the coal of rice
burned in close vessel. The color is poor,
but lasting.
SPANISH BLACK is the ground charcoal of
burned cork. has pure color, and works
very nicely.
SUGAR BLACK, or Jamaica black, is pre-
pared from sugar that has been burned in a
close vessel. IL works well, but is deficient
ia bo6y.
V1NB-TwIs BLACK, prepared from burned
twigs of vines, produces beautiful silver
gray.
WHEAT BLACK, from burned wheat, is a
superior jet black, aud dries quickly.
Coal BLACK, from finely ground camel coal,
is q beautiful and valuable brown and serves
as a most excellent shadow for blues, reds,
or yellows, when glazed over them. Coal,
burned to a white heat, and then quenched
in water, and ground fine, makes very
valuable blue-black.
SODA is manufactured in England in i'm
mense quantities, the amount increasing
yearly, until at the present time not less than
ten millions of dollars worth is made yearly.
The principle manufactures are situated in
| South Lancashire and in the Newcastle dis
trict In South Lancashire between two
ar d three thousand tuns OF common salt are
used each week in making soda,
IRON OR STEEL instruments and utensils
can be protected from rusting by covering
the suiface with a solution of bees wax, one
part, dissolved in fifteen parts of benzine
The coating can readily be removed at any
time.
WHITE GUNPowDER, as made by ]. J. Pohl
is composed of
| 'f. Parts
Ferrocyauide Of Potassium.
Cane Sugar......'
CnlOfAte u
Total'...'....... l0
This mixture grows to be an excellent gun
powder, and does not as uncleanly as tht
black powder in ordinary use. -.