Second, making the axes of the two cocks, when combined in one tail, stock or tube, in the same plane, and conducting the water through C, and around the "street-supply" cock, substantially as herein described.

Third, combining with and supporting the street and house-supply cocks within a metallic casing, constructed substantially as herein described.

Fourth, the combination of the key rod G, tubular key rod F, bearings a a', and supply cocks E E, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

No. 38,842.-EGBERT S. RICHARDS, of Attleboro, Mass.--Improvement in Ornamental Chains, &c.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The invention consists in including an ornamental stone or glass with the open work or tracery of the metallic link.

Claim.--The improved method of making links for guard chains, ear-drops, breast-pins or other similar articles of ornament described, consisting of the use of a skeleton frame of metal, within which the glass or other material composing the body of the ornament is contained, and by which it is held in place, substantially as specified.

No. 38,843.-WILLIAM W. ROBINSON, of Ripon, Fond du Lac county, Wis.-Improvement in Gate Hinges. --Patent dated June 9, 1863.-This gate has an ordinary pintle hinged at the top, and the lower hinge is so constructed as to throw the gate out of the perpendicular in opening, and to seek its equilibrium by closing when freed from obstruction. Claim. The lever hinge h, constructed and operated in the manner herein set forth.

No. 38,844.-JOACHIM and DETLEF SCHILDHAUER, of New Holstein, Calumet county, Wis.-Improvement in Grain Separators.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-Beneath the hopper are a series of screens made of perforated metal to retain oats and larger refuse, while the wheat passes down to a cheat screen and afterwards to the larger screen, where it is exposed to the fan-blast. A box is under the cheat screen to catch the cockle, cheat, and grass seeds which may be present in the uncleaned wheat.

Claim. The screens F and screens G, placed in the box D, and the sliding box H, arranged in relation with the screen box D, substantially as shown in combination with the inclined screen Q, placed in the box P, the latter communicating with the fan case K, and all arranged for joint operation as and for the purpose herein specified.

No. 38,845.-MILTON SAVIERS, of Shawneetown Johnson county, Kansas.-Improvement in Portable Shield for Infantry or Artillery.-Patent issued June 9, 1863; antedated January 25, 1863.-This consists of a metallic plate attached to the hind axles of a truck or carriage to be mounted with its lower edge on the parapet of an earthwork to form a shelter for the defenders of the same, or to be used as a cover for artillery or infantry, having loop-holes for sharpshooters.

Claim. The adjustable head guard M, constructed as described, and applied to the portable shield K, in manner and for the purposes shown and explained.

No. 38,845.-JOHN H. SEAMAN, of Brooklyn, N. Y.-Improvement in Fountain Lamps.Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The improvements in this fountain lamp consist of a central rod by which the connexion of the wick chamber with the fountain is cut off when the reservoir is being charged, and vice versa, and the addition of a pipe to admit air to replace the expended oil in the reservoir, and also acting to admit of the exit of the air from the upper part of the reservoir when that is being refilled.

Claim. The combination of the air tubes M N, and chamber L, with the chamber E and fountain A, substantially in the manner herein shown and described.

Also, the combination with the above-named parts of the tube F, valve H, and socket G, as shown and described.

No. 38,847.-WM. F. SPIELER, of Philadelphia, Pa.-Improved Composition for Coloring and Waterproofing Photographs, &c.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The photograph printed on albumenized paper is painted with colors mixed with the following compound: one ounce clarified honey boiled in sixteen ounces of water, cooled, filtered, and treated with two ounces acetic acid. No. 8. The surface is waterproofed by the use of the following: To twelve ounces of concentrated sulphuric acid add twenty-two ounces of absolute alcohol, one quarter of an ounce of gum camphor, and three-quarters of an ounce of gun cotton, with which compound float the picture.

Claim.-The use and application for the purposes of painting and permanently securing and protecting photographis printed on albumenized paper or its equivalent, by the use of the aforesaid described two compound fluid materials.

No. 38,848.-SAMUEL N. THOMAS, of Auburn, Cayuga county, N. Y.-Improved Frnit Collecting and Drying Apparatus.-Patent issued June 9, 1863; antedated April 11, 1863.— This apparatus consists of a frame with legs which are capable of being folded up compactly, and the former provided with a canvas cloth to receive the falling fruit and a central canvas spout or conductor to lead away the fruit on to the ground without bruising. It may also form a table on which to expose fruit to be dried.

Claim. The employment or use of the folding frame A, with adjustable legs B, in combination with the canvass C and conductor D, constructed and operating as and for the purpose shown and described.

No. 38,849.-JAS. E. TREAT, of Boston, Mass.-Photograph Holder.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The card containing the photograph is retained in place by means of two flanges, one being stationary, under which an edge of the card is slipped, and the other folded down upon it.

Claim.-Confining the ferrotype, photograph, or other picture, in a holder, or album leaf, by means of a stationary flange f, and a movable flange or flap d, or their equivalents, substantially as set forth and for the purpose described.

No. 38,850.-Wm. B. WADSWORTH, of Cleveland, Ohio.-Improvement in Water Elevators. Patent dated June 9, 1863.-As the bucket is raised the upper end strikes against a cross-bar which deflects the bottom of the bucket so that it hangs over the discharge spout. A rod projecting upwards from the valve at the bottom of the bucket is now arrested by a block, the valve opened and the water discharged.

Claim. The combination of the chair and wheel, substantially as described, with the bucket F, rod I, valve g, and spout A, substantially as described.

No. 38,851.-Wm. B. WadsworTH, of Cleveland, Ohio.—Improvement in Wind Wheels.— Patent dated June 9, 1863.—This is a compensating or governor arrangement for wind-mill sails, whereby they are presented at a proper angle to the wind proportionately to the power of the wind for the time being. The devices are recited at length in the claim.

Claim.-First, the governor composed of the hub H', arms N N, and rods M' M', weights M M, springs X X, chuck X', and set screws Z2, and arms F, and hooks S, connecting with standards on the sails or their equivalents, substantially as described.

Second, the lever D, and counterbalance D', in combination with the rod R2, when applied to relieve the mill-head T, substantially as and for the purpose described.

Third, the hooks S and arms F, connecting the sails with the governing arrangement, when made substantially as and for the purpose described.

Fourth, the hub H, arms I, hooks L, and pivots p, in combination with the wind sails and movable brackets m, substantially as and for the purpose described.

Fifth, the posts B, wings b, tube A, guide screws d, in combination with shank o, millhead T, and wheel shaft a, substantially as and for the purpose described.

No. 38,852.-WM. B. WADSWORTH, of Cleveland, Ohio.-Improvement in Cupboard Latches.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-This consists of a gravitating catch with an inclined face on the end of the knob shank and a catch with a similar face fastened on the inner side of the cupboard. The vertical motion of the knob unhooks the catch. Claim.-The latch described, as a new article of manufacture.

No. 38,853.-GILBERT D. WHITMORE, of Boston, Mass.-Improved Sash Fastener.Patent dated June 9, 1863.-This consists of a spring bolt retracted by a projecting knob. Claim.-The improved sash-fastener, having its parts arrranged and constructed substantially in the manner and so as to operate as described.

No. 38,854.-WILLIAM H. Whitmore, of Boston, Mass.-Improved apparatus for the Manufacture of Cube Sugar, &c.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The device consists of a drum with moulds rotating against a pressure plate, and with a piston operated radially to condense the sugar in the moulds while passing against the pressure plate.

Claim.-A combination consisting not only of the rotary moulding drum or series of moulds, and a movable presser-plate, but mechanism for imparting motions to such presser-plate, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore described; the said rotary moulding drum, when in use, being provided with a plunger or piston to each mould, and with suitable means of operating such piston or plunger.

No. 38,855.-CHarles WhittieR, of Roxbury, Mass.-Improved Mode of Connecting Sections of Steam Boilers.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The sections are connected by a hollow screw thimble which passes through holes in the contiguous sides of the sections, the thimbles having an angular interior so as to be turned by an inserted key.

Claim.-First, the application of the herein-mentioned metallic thimbles to the connecting of the sections of steam boilers, generators, or radiators, for dispensing with packing, substantially as set forth.

Second, constructing the interiors of the herein-described metallic thimbles, of square or other suitable form, for the reception of a key of corresponding form by which to turn them, substantially as represented.

No. 38,856.-ELIAS L. YORKS, of Honeoye Falls, Monroe county, N. Y.-Improvement in Water Elevators.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.—In this machine a brake power is applied to the windlass by the reversal of the crank to prevent the bucket running down too fast. The invention consists in the construction and arrangement of the parts connected with the crank and the end of the windlass. The devices are recited at length in the claim.

Claim.-First, the ratchet box D, consisting of the disk b, having a laterally bearing frictional surface, the cylindrical flange d, and the ribs e e, or equivalent; said ratchet box turning loosely on the shaft, and held by the pawl K, substantially as herein described.

Second, in combination with the ratchet box thus arranged, the gear plate G, having notchas gg, or equivalent, sliding over the ribs e e, in such a manner as to hold on the shoulders ƒƒ, when turned forward, but to be disengaged therefrom when turned back, substantially as specified.

Third, in combination with the gear plate, provided with the concentric inclined teeth h h, the crank gear H, having similarly engaging teeth n n, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.

Fourth, in combination with the gear plate G, and crank gear H, the coupling gear I, ar. fanged and operating substantially as herein specified.

Fifth, the combination and arrangement of the ratchet box D, coiled spring E, or equiva lent gear plate G, crank gear H, coupling gear I, pawl K, and frictional bearing shoulders ap, whereby the whole automatic action is produced, substantially as herein set forth.

No. 38,857.-E. H. BORTON, of St. Louis, Mo., assignor to Himself and E. A. SKEELE, of same place.-Improvement in Burial Cases.-Patent dated June 9, 1853.-The invention consists in the use, as a lining for burial cases, of a combination of paper and asphaltum varnish or equivalent material or composition.

Claim. The employment of paper, in combination with asphaltum varnish, or its equivalent in effect, for lining the interior surfaces of burial cases, substantially as herein described for the purposes set forth.

No. 38,858.-JOHN CONNELL, of Rochester, N. Y., assignor to MARTIN BRIGGS, of same place.-Improvement in Permutation Locks.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The tumbler, to which is attached the dog, which gates in the permutation wheels, is supported upon a bearing which traverses the face of the cam, the latter being attached to the operating shaft, so that the dog is preserved from contact with the permutation wheels. The wheel cylinder and the back plate of the lock are locked together by means of a catch P, and tooth X, when the bolt of the lock is thrown back, so that the cap cannot be removed from the permutation wheels, when the door is unlocked, to study the combination or construction.

Claim. The arrangement and combination of the cam O, on the operating shaft, the bearing m, and dog N, of the tumbler C, and the permutation wheels M M, whereby the dog is prevented from producing noise or pressure on the edges of the wheels, substantially as herein set forth.

Also, locking the back K, and cylinder L, in place when the bolt is reversed or thrown back, by means of the catch P, passing through the hole u, arranged and operating substantially as herein set forth.

No. 38,859.-F. B. DE KERAVENAN, of France, now residing in New York, N. Y., assignor to JOSEPH H. BAILEY and GEORGE A. JONES.-Improved Mechanical Movement for Lamps. -Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The invention consists of a spring and clock-work actuating a blower to supply air to insure more perfect combustion in lamps.

Claim. The general arrangement and combination of the mechanism herein described for the purpose of supplying air to the lamps, &c.

No. 38,860.-SAMUEL H. FRENCH, of Boston, Mass., assignor to Himself and SIDNEY ALLEN, of Newton, Mass.-Improvement in Safety Pockets.--Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The mouth of the pocket is made of sections hinged together, and the lock is opened by pulling on a bolt actuator made of links which operate the cams, and the latter the lever catches.

Claim.-The improved flexible arm or bolt-actuator carrier, as made of tubular sections connected by ball-and-socket joints.

Also, the improved flexible pocket-mouth frame, as made in separate plates or sections hinged together and with some to overlap others, and having contractile bands applied to them, substantially as described, the whole being so as to enable the mouth frame to be readily flexible and capable of being expanded more or less, as specified.

Also, the combination of the rotary pulley k, its cams m m, retractile spring o, with the catches II, and their spring n, arranged in the manner and so as to operate as described.

No. 38,861.-RICHARD HEALY, of Swanton Falls, Franklin county, Vt., assignor to Himself and SAMUEL GOLDEY, of same place.-Machine for Rossing Bark.--Patent dated June 9, 1863.-This machine strips the outer unprofitable surface from tanner's bark; and the improvement consists in running the bark upon concave beds between which are cutters bearing a concave edge, the bark being drawn along by toothed convex feeding rollers which impinge upon the inner side of the bark which is uppermost in the machine.

Claim.-First, the fixed concave bed B, and adjustable concave bed C, in concave rollers LL', arranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.

Second, the cutters K, provided with concave cutting edges and arranged on the shaft J, as shown, when said cutters thus formed and arranged are used in connexion with the concave beds B C, and convex feed-rollers L L', for the purpose specified.

Third, the particular arrangement of the feed-rollers L L', with the arms M M', and driving mechanism, as herein set forth, whereby said rollers may be raised and lowered, and adjusted as circumstances may require, without interfering with the driving mechanism.

Fourth, the combination of the toothed feed-rollers L L', concave beds B ̊C, revolving cutters K, and roller I, all arranged for joint operation, as and for the purpose herein specified.

No. 38,862.-MINARD HARDER, GEORGE W. DOUGLASS, and HIRAM BECKER, of Cobleskill, Schoharie county, N. Y., and DAVID ANTHONY, of Worcester, Otsego county, N. Y., assignors to REUBEN and MINARD HARDER, of Cobleskill.-Improvement in Threshing Machines.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The concave is above the threshing cylinder, and a spout is carried above it under the cap of the case, by which the dust above the throat is drawn into the machine. The separator is suspended by rods, and has a longitudinal vibratory motion, and the board underneath it unships by the removal of screws and the slipping of an eyelet joint.

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Claim.-First, the concave" suspended upon the arms b, and having attached to it the air deflector or guided and the rods e and jamb nuts, as and for the purposes herein set forth.

Second, the dust-flue h, constructed and arranged as described.

Thirdly, the rods or bars p, placed outside of the casing and connected by the sides of the separator by the eyes r and hooks s passing through the slots t, in combination with the strips Z' and side boards X', whereby the separator is moved and guided as herein described. Fourth, connecting the bottom to the separator by the hooks v, eyes and screws x, so that the bottom may be easily and readily detached, as herein set forth.

No. 38,863.-LUCIEN E. HICKS, of New York, N. Y., assignor to Self and RUFUS E. CRANE, of same place.-Improvement in Inkstands.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The invention consists of an elastic diaphragm, in combination with a pipe and bowl, acted upon by a key in such a manner that the raising of the bowl by the key draws air into the inkstand, while the release of the key causes the diaphragm to compress the air within the inkstand, and elevate a column of ink into the bowl. By raising a valve the ink is allowed to recede into the reservoir, when so desired.

Claim.-First, the elastic diaphragm b, resting upon the top of the reservoir and secured by the cover or cap c, in combination with the elastic tube d, formed with or attached to, said diaphragm, and receiving the tube e of the bowl f, whereby said tube and bowl are sustained, but can be raised for drawing air to the reservoir, as set forth.

Second, the flexible tube g, in combination with the tube e and bowl f, for the purposes set forth.

Third, the air valve l, applied as shown, in combination with the diaphragm b, tube e, and bowl f, as specified.

Fourth, the forked lever h and key k, in combination with the thimble i, tubes d and e, and bowl f, as and for the purposes set forth.

Fifth, the holes 9 at the sides of the tube leading to the bowl, to prevent the ink jetting or spirting up in the bowl, the end of said pipe being closed, as set forth.

No. 38,864.-HORACE HOLT, of Brooklyn, N. Y., assignor to WILLIAM W. SECOMBE, of New York, N. Y.-Hand Stamp.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The types are on the end of the stamp, and in the cylindrical casing are two rollers, to and from which the transfer ribbon traverses, passing over the face of the type from one to the other. The ribbon being saturated with ink, the type pressing upon it on the paper delivers the impression.

Claim. The hand stamp herein described and represented, consisting essentially of rollers or reels s s', transfer ribbon O, type box z, type t, and cylindrical metallic case or tube a, the whole combined and arranged in the manner and for the purposes specified.

No. 38,865.-E. H. PHILO, of Half Moon, Saratoga county, N. Y., assignor to Self and SAMUEL PETERS.-Improvement in Churns.-Patent issued June 9, 1863; antedated June 2, 1863.-The cream box is swung upon journals, and has a partial rotation or pendulous motion, in addition to the intermittent and reversible rotation of the dasher, by the mashing of the teeth of the pinion wheel on the dasher shaft with a segment wheel on the frame.

Claim. The arrangement for imparting two distinct, efficient motions to the cream, by means of the reversing cream box B, when the same is pivoted as described, in combination with the revolving paddle H, when these are operated substantially in the manner and for the purposes set forth.

No. 38,866.-SYLVESTER H. ROPER, of Boston, Mass., assignor to ELMER TOWNSEND, of same place.-Improvement in Hot-air Engines.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The improvements are in the construction of the fire-box, which is protected with a lining of soapstone or calcined plaster, and the air is admitted to the fire by means of two valves, one of which admits it over the fire, and the other under the grate.

Claim.-Lining the fire-box with fire-brick, or their equivalent, upon all sides except the bottom, as set forth.

Also, the parts or pieces of the fire-box G and H3, in combination with the exterior casting A, the space between them being filled with plaster, or its equivalent, for the purpose specified.

Also, the induction pipes de f, arranged and operating as described, in combination with the pipe or passage which brings the air from the air pump to the furnace, for the purpose of regulating the intensity of the fire, as set forth.

No. 38,867.-GEORGE L. WITSILL, of Philadelphia, Pa., assignor to CLEMENT CRESSON, of same place.-Improved Washing Machine.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The concave, in which the fluted rollers are placed, forms the bed of the frame, which sets in a washing tub. From this bed rise standards, to which pendulous arms are attached carrying a fluted roller, between which and the rollers of the concave the clothes are pressed and rubbed.

Claim.-A washing machine, consisting of the frame with the revolving fluted rollers G, posts C C, and the vibrating frame carrying the fluted roller H, when the whole are arranged as described, and adapted by means of the projection h and the shoulder formed by the box B to a wash-tub, substantially as set forth.

No. 38,868.-WILLIAM L. WOODS, of Washington, D. C., assignor to HENRIETTA WOODS, of same place.-Improvement in Paper Files.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The invention consists of a file or case for papers, having a hinged end, and slipping within an outer box, which has a hinged lid.

Claim. The combination of the falling lid 1, the outer box ABCDE, the inner box F G H, and the perforations J, as shown and described, for the purpose set forth.

No. 38,869.-DAVID REEVES, of Phoenixville, Chester county, Pa., assignor to PHOENIX IRON COMPANY, of Philadelphia, Pa.-Improvement in the Construction of Rolls for Rolling Metal.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The roller is made with a wrought-iron centre, so as to resist breaking by any transverse strain. It is made of bars welded and turned off, and grooved and channelled, and afterwards placed in a flask, where a coating of iron is cast around it.

Claim.-A compound roller made of wrought and cast iron, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as herein described.

No. 38,870.-W. W. MARTIN, of Allegheny, Pa.-Improvement in Feed-water Heaters for Steam Boilers-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The feed-water is conducted through a vertical pipe located within an exterior vertical pipe, which is in direct contact with the furnace heat, and thence to the boiler or stand pipe, as may be desired.

Claim.-Locating a feed-water pipe within an external vertical pipe arranged in the furnace space, for the purpose of heating the water that is to supply the steam boilers, substantially in the manner herein described and represented.

No. 38,871.-E. W. DENNISON, of Boston, Mass.--Improvement in Labels or Tags.Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The eye is strengthened by additional material secured to that part.

Claim.-As a new article of manufacture, a label or tag composed of paper with an additional thickness of fabric in the form of a washer applied and secured by glue, or other adhesive material, on each side of the label or tag around the eye, as and for the purpose specified.

No. 38,872.-ELIAS W. SEYMOUR, of Centre Lisle, Broome county, N. Y., and GEORGE W: GREGORY, of Binghamton, Broome county, N. Y., assignors to GEORGE W. GREGORY aforesaid.-Improvement in Hay Elevating Forks.—Patent dated June 9, 1863.-This improvement consists of a rotating head, whose teeth, when in elevating position, are at an angle with the handle, and retained by a latch upon a plate which lies against the handle, the load being discharged by tripping the catch through means of a check-line. Claim. The peculiar construction and combination of the head A, handle C, latch E, lever spring catch G, and staple H, as and for the purpose herein described.

No. 38,873.-BARNEY MEE, of Troy, Rensselaer county, N. Y.-Improvement in Machines for making Horseshoes.-Patent dated June 9, 1863.-The blank is drawn in between the rollers by a bender, and is pressed by a die in a former, where it receives its shape between side plates which, as well as the die, are exchangeable for different sizes, &c., of shoes. After it is shaped, it is discharged on to an inclined plate, where it is arrested by a stopper and straightened by a plate which is pressed by a cam.

Claim.-First, the adjustable bender g, in combination with the slotted bar n and the die f, substantially as and for the purposes herein described and set forth.

Second, the exchangeable side formers E E, in combination with the exchangeable die f, substantially as and for the purposes herein described and set forth.

Third, the employment of an inclined bed or plate N, which shall receive the shoe from the die rollers by means of the scraper M, and which shall hold the same by means of the stopper