Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-26
SlrclJsni of the utility aud capacity OF railways
in particular situ,tions

SlticIsnu OF the utility and capacity Of RAILWAYS
IN particular situations
shall append TO this report an extract from
areport recently made by MIR. Jessup, both on &C.
count OF the information which it contains of the
cost OF railways and because il exhibits the opin-
ions OF Reiterated and scientific engineer on the
subject OF their value and importance. In fact the
introduction OF the locomotive engine, has greatly
changed the relative value of railways and canals
ana where a communication is TO be made bev cen
places OF commercial anG manufacturing charac-
Ter which msinain a constant intercourse and when
rspidi'y OF transit becomes important, it cannot be
doubted that railways will receive preference in
consequence OF this powerful auxilisry.''
"A short report upon machines, introducing the
" morse GIN" used Tor hosting out " earth,''
" coal, and sc ore,'' from "tunnels'' & mines"
" crane of particular construction, and a
" brake, and inclined planet plates of those
powerful and useful engines are given Next
follows report upon Coke.'' The means used
tor making this important material in smelling of
iron and other purposes, communicated with
great dstinctness and particularly. To the iron
manufacturers OF the West, the Information collect
ed by Mr.. Strickland may be of the highest value
as heretofore all their attempts 10 Cooke" the BIZ
luminous coal, OF those regions, that it could be
used in the smelling furnace, have entirey failed
The two plates, one exhibiting the mode practised
to make coke at the " Clyde lion Works. and
the other, the ovens used for cokeing, must be
use'ul.
The manufacture of &C iron," the grea, staple of
Pennsylvania, and which, when our canals are
completed, will be made and transported 10 the
seabosrd in such profitable abundance, as to fur
nlsh immense quantities for expectation, is the
SUBJECT OF the next report. Many processes are
here detailed, and practical information is given
he value of which we are unable 10 estimate, but
we know that those skilled in the subjects treated
OF, have expressed the highest appreciation of the
contents of This report. The same observations
will apply with equal force to the report upon
ostered and cast steel, articles of the highest ne
cessiiy in manufactures, and which have not yet
been made of the best quality in the United States
six plates given, exhibiting drawings of the
apparatus and machinery used in the pr PRODUCTION of
" iron" and the manufacture of " STEEL with
plans and elevations of the best constructed fur
naces, &c. and they also contain drafts of s Cast
Iron Rollers used for making hoops and bar IRON
these rollers also the subject of special
report.
The last communication made by Mr.. S,rick-
land to the Society, is upon " Gas lighting;"
and to inquiries upon this subject, he appears 10
have devoted the same diligence and attention as
to all those that have been enumerated. Upon the
comparative advantages Of coal, or oil, for the
production Of Gas, definite decision is express
ed, as the question, which is the best and most
profitable material for the purpose is not yet con-
sidered settled in England. Many facts are here
detailed, and particular account of the operations
and machinery OF extensive and prosperous
mandatory OF gas at Liverpool is communicated
Having in view the introduction of gas lights into
the city OF Philadelphia, MIR. Strickland obtained
from the manager OF the Liverpool Gas Ligh,
Company" information which will be useful
when such plan shall be determined upon.
We have thus given brief outline of the con-
tents OF this work, in form which, we trust, will
exhibit them, that they may become properly
known and appreciated. To Mr. Strickland for
his faithful Observance of the trust confided to him.
and his mastery execution of lis duties, his coun-
try Is greatly indebted. To the Society," who
with no other object than the " common welfare
devised, directed, and supported, the mission Of
MIR. Strickland, debt OF gratitude is due, which
will always be felt and acknowledged by those
who, like the members OF that association, love
their country, and ardently desire its prosperity.
bright and fortunate @ra has now opened in
the United States The best interests ofthe com
munty, the promotion OF Internal Improvement,
and The encouragement of the genius and industry
OF our citizens, are universally considered as the
surest sources OF union, strength, and happiness In
every State OF the Confederacy the efforts OF the
Government and the People are directed 10 aid the
construction OF canals, and the opening and i'm
pToVenent OF roads; thus aifording an easy and
cheap access to a market, for the labors OF the
iarmer the mechanic, and the manufacturer.
The views and dispositions of the enlightened
Chief Magistrate OF the General Government are,
most happily, In perfect accordance with this poll
cy, and the protection of those interests has been
declared TO be among the most favored purposes
OF administration. We cannot bat express our
peculiar satisfaction the publication of this
work, at period when all its contents will be i'm
medialely brought into active and extensive use
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