Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-22
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81 ADAM RsaJlfaGE
~ ESPECTFULLYinf informs thetrade that
IL he continues to manufacture the

~ ESPECTFULL Yinforlns the trade that
II he continues to manufacture the
Screw and RuthYen
PRI.NTENG PRESSES.
The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press rs
held. Is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo peihg IN use OF his make
and every exertiou snail still be made to
render it a, complete aspossible
ferAil other articles in his line, as usual.
q THE RJTfiVEN PRESS
This Pass mas been adoqted, from pos
sessing advantages over AL The Iron ant one
Gull Presses that are known to be in use in
America or Europe, IN some particulars; that
is to say, its constructions combining Immense
power in compact form, (gIveh by levers
10 durability and iightness. is particular.
" adapted'for being moved and comprised
in space of small comparative bulk. The
manner of giving the impression is entirely o.
rlginaI, and different from other presses. cal
cuIated to save the type. The form is uni
formIy stationary, and the platten passes O.
yer by means OF rollers, and channel or
tail ways, until brought parallel with the
form. il rests, and the impression is given
with ease, and in an instant, by turning the
rounce or handle with the left hand, exactly
corresponding with the running in of the car
rage and form Of the old press. The two
surfaces being OF iron, and true TO the great
esl perfection, bad work cannot be done on
them, when the press is once adjusted, the
pull regulated, and the beating attended 10.
The smallest cards may be printed on them
without bearers or mackling-they may al
so be used, when the form is off, for taking
copies from manuscripts, seals, coins. &C.
They require no levelling or fixing, and the
Press, ofa large royal size, occupies only
space of forty inches square.
Each Press will be accompanied with
copper plate engraving, and printed direc-
tions.
He viii only add, that it is his determine
ton TO make them as complete and cheap as
possible, and is now selling them as low as
they are sold in Great Britain. with some
improvements, and at least not inferior in
workmanship.
This press is in general use in Europe, and
has the recommendations OF Printers OF the
highest standing in their favor
The opinions of some OF those who have u
sed them here, is respectfully submitted.
ADAM RAMAGE.
Philadelphia, Nou. "a, 1918.
Mr.. A. Ramage:
Dear Sir consider the Ruthven Press
as very valuable Improvement and think
the trade generally, are under great obhga-
tons 10 you tor your zeal and perseverance,
in naturaliZing SO useful an invention.
The Press combines vast accession OF
power with considerable dmunition OF la
Dor to the work men ; and SO far as relates
to the one you manufactured tor me, can
safely say, that it is impossible tor any press
10 produce more equable impression. The
platten and bed for The form being both OF
cast iron, fully expect that this most essen-
,ial quality will be permanent.
With hearty wishes tor that success to your
mandatory which ii SO well deserves,
am sir, your obedient servant,
' THoS. H. II. PALMER.
Philadelphia, .No0. "a, 1918.
We, the subscribers, having had the Ruth
ven Press in operation for some time past,
are otopinion, that it is equal in every re-
spect 10 any Press now in use. It's peculiar
merits consist, in the form remaining station
ary-the mode of giving the impression, and
the ease and facility with which the necessa-
ry power is applied by the workmen. We
hesitate not to declare our entire satisfaction
with the press, and that we look upon the
preference given it, by the different work
men engaged, as conclusive testimony in its
favor. (Signed) WILLIAM BROWN.
CLARK &. RASER.
Mr. Ramage.
Philadelphia. Nov 25. 1918.
Sir-Solicitous as we feel for the encou
ragement of American genius, we cannot
withhold the praise due foreign invention
of manifest advantage. The Ruthven Press,
upon which we are desired to give an OPT
nion,we consider the most complete machine
for printing, we have ever examined. For
ease in working, we have never seen its e.,
quail. From its peculiar instruction, ingenius
as 1t IS novel, we conceive it TO be admira-
bly, calculated for the performance of good
printing. With regard to its CELEBRITY, our
short acquaintance with the machine will pot
permit us to speak positively; but we believe
j. will not be found inferior to any on the
continent
Nth respect, &c. &c.
&c. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL r. KRAMER.
JOHN Il. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
We0y- York, July 8. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write TO you, TO let you know
bow well ain pleased with the Ruthyen
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