out of the market the Lambeth delft manufacturers, that this ware is now
made only by a single house, and forms the smallest part even of their
business.

"The articles of delft ware, for which there still continues to be an
effective demand, are plain white tiles for dairies and for lining
baths, pomatum pots, and a few jugs, and other similar articles of a
pale blue colour."

(_To be continued._)

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SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.


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NON-PROPOSALS, OR DOUBTS RESOLVED.


I wonder when 'twill be our turn
A wedding here to keep!
Sure Thomson's "_flame_" might quicker burn,
His "_love_" seems gone to sleep!
I wonder why he hums and haws
With 'kerchief at his nose: