Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-03-06

for it-nearly Goo beng IN use OF MS make
and every exertion shall still be made TO
render it as complete as possible.
tJAli other articles in his line, as usual
THE RUTHvEN PRESS.
This Press mas been adopted, from pos
sessing advantages over all the Iron and one
ouU Presses that are known to be in use IN
America or Europe. in some particulars; that
is to say, its construction combining Immense
power in a compact form, (gIven 5y levers
to durability and lghtness. Ii is particular.
" adapted ior beng moved and comprised
in space of small comparative bulk. The
manner of giving the impression is entirely o.
riginal. and different rum other pres IS, cal
cuIated to save the type. The form is uni
formly stationary. and the platten passes o.
yer by means OF rollers, and a channel or
tail ways, until brought parallel with the
form, il rests, and the impression is gwen
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, aud true to the great
es, perfection, bad work cannot be done on
them, when the press is once adjusted, the
pull regulated, and the beating attended TO.
The smallest cards may be printed on them
without bearers or matkling-they may al
so be used, when the Iorn is of. for taking
copies from manuscripts, seals, coins. &c
They require no dwelling or liking, and the
Press, of large royal size, occupies only a
space of forty inches square.
Each Press will be accompanied with a
copper plate engraving, and printed direc'
tiOnS.
He will 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 interior 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.
Phiiadelp hia, Ntor. "a, 1918.
Mr.. A. Ramage:
Dear Sir consider the Ruthven Press
As a very valuable improvement and think
the trade generally, are under great oblisa-
tons 10 you Tor your zeal and perseverance,,
in na,uraE1ing so useful an invention.
The Press combines vast accession OF
power. with considerable dimUnition OF Ia
Dor 10 the work men /; and 50 far as relates
to The one you manufactured FOR me. can
safely say, that 3; IS impossible for any press
10 produce more eauable impression. The
pla,.en and bed Ter the form being both ui
cast IRON, fully expect that this most essen
tia quality viii be permanent.
With hearty wishes Tor ths! success 10 your
mandatory. which II So well deserves, l
am sir. your o5eolent servant,
THOS. H. PALMER.
Philadelphia, .No,. "a. 1918.
We, the subscribers. having had tie Ruth-
ven Press IN operation for some time past.
are OF opinion. that II Is eQssi IN every re-
spect 10 any Press Dow IN use It's peculiar
merits consist. II the form remaining station
ary-tbe mode OF giving the impression, and
lhe ease and facility with which the necessa-
~ power Is applied BY the workmen- Bs
hesitate not 20 declare our entire sstSisctlun
with the press. and that We look upon the
preference gwen II, By the dideen; work
men engaged. as conclusive testimony IN its
favor. Signed HlLLiAM BROWN.
CLARK f. RASER.
Mr.. Ranass.
philadelphia Nor. IS, 1913.
Sir-Solici,ous as We feel ior the encou-
withhold The praise due forskn Invention
OF manifest advantage. The Rulhven Press.
upon which we are desired 10 give Al OPP
nion,ws consider the ps 81 complete machine
Eor printing. We have ever examined For
ease IN working, We have never seen Its e
quail. From It's peculiar Instruction. ineenlus
as u i novel. re conceive il &c be sdnirz
bly, calculated for ibe performance OF good
printing HIis regard 10 its ceierity. our
short scqHs IDtsDce Silh The machine will poi
oe -u,It u 70 speak positively; mi We heiiere
{: will no; De found inferior 70 any On ;be
continent
WITH respect. &c &c.
T.C. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL H. KRAMER
JOHN T. SlCkLES-
ANDREH L. STITCHEH.
eSaMUFL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE =. CAN'T.
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