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Powders which were analyzed expressly to meet a
case, I have analyzed fifty-six articles.
Of drugs I have examined three specimens. In
my last Report I had to mention a very defective
Tartar Emetic, containing only 28 per cent. of antimony.
The two specimens taken by onr Inspectors
this Quarter were fully up to the mark, and contained
the proper quantity.
But another Drug, No. 54, called Dilute Sulphuric
Acid, does not contain the correct amount of
sulphuric Acid. It contains too much, viz.:—16.85
per cent., instead of 12.42 per cent. I have recommended
that the vendor should be informed that
no further action should be taken. The sample is
quite free from antimony and arsenic.
Next to drugs, I may mention two Vinegars,
both of which are perfectly free from sulphuric acid.
Four samples of Ketchups have been analyzed.
These have been found to vary greatly, as it is obvious
that ketchup is now a generic name applicable to
many condiments. Thus we may have a Mushroom
Ketchup or a Walnut Ketchup. As long as a