Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-10
Screw and Rutllven
PRINTING PRESSES.

Il lllJN L IJS u NtEOOlIOs
The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo being in use ofhis make
and every exer,ion shall still be made to
render it as complete as possible.
OTAli other articles in his line, as usual.
THE RUTHvEN PRESS.
This Press has 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 by ieTeTsJ
to durability and lightness. Ii is particular
" adapted for being moved and comprised
in space Of small comparative bulk. The
manner ofgiying the impression is entirely o.
riginal, and different from other presses, cal
culated to save the type. The form is uni
formly stationary, and the platten passes o.
yer by means of rollers, and channel or
tail ways, until brought parallel with The
form, it 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
riage and form of the old press. The two
surfaces being OF iron, and true to the great.
est 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 maekiing-they may al
80 be used, when the form is of, for taking
copies from manuscripts, seals, coins. &c.-
They require no leyelling or fixing, and the
Press, Ola large royal size, occupies only a
space OF forty inches square.
Each Press will be accompanied with
copper plate engraving, and printed direc'
tons. ~.
He will only add, that il 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.
Philadelphia, Nor. "a, 1918.
Mr.. A. Ramage:
Dear Sir-l consider the Ruthven Press
as very valuable improvement and think
the trade generally, are under great obliga-
tons 10 you Tor your zeal and perseverance,
in naturaiiziug so useful an invention.
The Press combines vast accession OF
power. yith considerable dimunition OLA
Dor to the workmen and so far as relates
to the one you manufactured for me, ! can
safely say, that it is impossible for any press
to produce a more equable impression. The
platten and bed for the form being both OF
cast iron, fully expect that this most essen
tial quality will be permanent.
With hearty wishes for that success to your
mandatory, which it so well deserves,
AN sA' '''i THos. H.PALMER.
Philadelphia, NoV. "a, 1918.
We, the subscribers, having had the Ruth
ven Press in operation for some time past,
are OF opinion, that 1t is equal in every re-
spect TO any Press now in use. Its peculiar
merits consist. in the form remaining station
ary-the mode of giving tie 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 givenit, by The different work
men engaged, as conclusive testimony in its
favor. (Signed) WILLIAM BROWN.
CLARK T. RAISER.
Mr.. Ramage.
Philadelphia. Nou. 20, 1918.
Sr-Solcitous as we feel for the encou-
ragenent of American genius, we cannot
withhold the praise due foreign invention
of manifest advantage. The Ruthven Press,
uponwhich we are desired 10 give an OPT
Mon, we consider the most complete machine
for printing, We have ever examined. For
easein working, We have never seen its e.
quail. From its peculiar instruction, ingenius
as it is novel, we conceive it to be admira-
bly, calculated for the performance of good
printing. With regard to IFS celebrity, our
short acquaintance with The machine will not
permit US to speak positively; but we believe
it will not be found inferior to any on the
continent.
With respect, &c. &c.
C. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL X. KRAMER.
JOHN T. SlCKLES.
ANDREWL. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
Mem York, Jxiy 8. 1879.
Dear SRI have for tome time past been
10 write 10 you, TO let you know
how well am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a