Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-09-15

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We take pleasure in copying the fol-
lowing from late number Of the Nan
tuckct Inquirer. Mr.. Mason, the inge-
NOUS and cnterprising artist alluded to,
we learn is employed as an overseer in
one OF the large cotton mills now in ope-
ration in this town.
IMPROVEMENT IN CorroS MAcuINERY.-
Among The important improvements which
are daily taking place in the mechanic arts,
there is perhaps none which promises more
extraordinary results than that which has
been denoinInated the Cylindrical Flyer, the
invention OF Mr.. s. +. Mason of Il. Island
The improvement consists in the substitution
of hollow cylinder for The ordinary flyers
used in spinning cotton yarn, whereby an
Immense increase of speed is astained-the
resistance OF the atmospheric air, which ~
constantly cxertcd against the arms OF the
common flyers, being entirely overcome by
the new apparatus. 1t is somewhat difficult
to believe, we grant-considering the almost
incredible velocity with which the spin,iies
now in use perform their revoiutions-that n
machine could be contrived; which would
move with four times that rapidty; yet such
is the fact, in the case before MS In common
with multitudes, we have Witnessed its op-
crutions, and been nstonished ut its speed
aud regularity Of movement. Indeed, It is so
constructed, that the bobJin being placed on
dcad spindle, the d,uil can be regulated with
greater nicely than by any other known ap-
parutus. This flyer can be run at the rate Of
5000 revolutions per minute. At"the time
we saw the machine in motion, it was revol-
wing iO,j00 times per minute, on "No. 33
warp" aud ut the same rate also ON the finest
silk threads. We were some hat dubious.
on first view, touching it's durability-con-
ceiving that this great rapdlty Of motion
must necessarily produce much friction, and
that consequently the sPia,ties mnst soon
wear out. But on close inspection these
nisgiyings were entirely removed. The
machine had been kept in constant motion
for ubout twelve months; and on examining
The spindles, not the slightest indication Of
wear or friction could be discovered. The
anticipated difficulty was adequately provided
for, by the peculiar construction Ut the ap-
paratus.
We know not that this improvement has
ever before been publicly noticed. The pro-
prietOrs, we learn, were determined fairly and
fully to test its utility, before Offering il to
our manufacturers. So far as regards the
spinning OF cotton, its superior advantages
have been amply tested by years trial;and
the machine having been placed in the estab-
li.huent of the Atlantic Silk Company in this
place for this special purpose, It has been
found to operate with equal success when
applied 10 the spinning aud twisting OF silk.
1t will therefore shortly be offered to the
patronage of gentlemen concerned in the
fabrication Of either material; throughout the
Unit ed States--and will also probably be in
troduced into Europe. The public at large
may not perhaps feel an immediate interest
in this Improvement, but the manufacturer
will comprehend and estimate its value. A
auadruple gain in the process o! spinning is
a matter which can be readily appreciated by
all who understand the worth OF labor saving
inventions. Not the least advantage of this
improvement, is its applicability, without
material alteration, 10 the Mrostle france now
in use; for it may be easily substituted for the
old fashioned spindle aad flyer, at cost ex.
tremely moderate, very little if any beyond
that OF the ordinary kind.
The manufacturers generally, will shortly
have an opportunity Of investigating the pas
ticulars OF this Improvement, and OF seeing
the machine itself in actual operatDn-
whereof they will previously receive due no
tice. Meantime, editors and publishers
friendly To the advancement OF the Mechanic
Arts. and Of the American System, will rem
der public service by spreading knowi-
edge of this ingenious invention throughout
their respective spheres.