American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-25

Excursion Of the Clty Councils and others 10
The Iron Bridge. The members of the City
Councils accompanied by the Mayor of the
city, the President and Directors of the Bati-
more and Susquehanna Railroad Company, Sc
veral officers of the city government, numerous
invited guests, and members ofthe Press, made
an excursion, yesterday, to the new and ee-
giant Iron Bridge erected over CAROLS Run,
about Is miles from the city. The excursions
was made in pursuance of All invitation of the
polite officers and directors of the Baltimore
and Susquehanna Railroad Company. The
train, under the charge of Mr.. Scott, as con-
ductor, left the depot in North street, about 10
o'cl'k a. M, and was soon attached to the ''iron
horse" under that faithful engineer, Mr.. Cox.
The city, with its ceaseless noise and hum, its
dusty streets and endless cares, was soon ex-
changed for the pure air, invigoratng breezes
and enchanting scenery Of the country. After
about an hours ride, in easy and pleasant cars,
through beautiful and romantic district of
country, the train reached CAROLS Run.
where the party alighted to view the Bridge.
After minute inspection, so far as we could
learn, all were satisfied that it was ingenious
ly, admirably and safely constructed, and we'll
calculated to supersede the common wooden
bridge, not only for duration, and the safe and
easy passage of heavy ladened cars, but also
for its successful resistance against freshcts and
high tides. 1t is apparently very simple in its
construction, and does infinite credit to the
mechanical skill and ingenuity Of a worthy
mechanic ofthis city, Mr.. James MillhoIland,
the superintendent machinery of the railroad,
who has, we understand, taken out a patent
right for it. The bridge is 81 feet long, and is
composed of two truss frames, both of which
are six feet deep; each truss is made by placing
sheets ofiron, Ia inch thick, riveted together
at their edges, IL inches apart, and are fasten-
ed to each other by stay bolts, which pass
through tubes of cast iron placed between
the two sides, at intervals of IL inches,
which secures the two sides, COMPRISING the
truss firmly together.
On each side of the lower edge of the sides
of the truss, there are riveted straps of iron, 4
inches wide and 3-4 of an inch thick; these
straps form the lower chords of the bridge. On
the top there are but two chords, which are Sc
cured to the outside of the truss near the upper
edge. In the spaces between the sheets or
sides, the track strings are placed and secured
by bolts passing through that portion of the
sides above the top chords, and through the
track strings. On the top ofthe track strings the
rails are laid; the two truss frames are securedu
to each other by bolts and diagonal braces of
round iron ga of an inch in diameter. The en-
tire weight of the bridge is IS 900 lbs, and was
conveyed from the Bolton Depot of the Bait.
and Susquehanna Railroad company to its pre-
sent place entire, and was placed on the abut-
ments in about one hour. The whole cost of
the bridge is about $4,000, and although
greater sum than what wooden one, with
covering would require, is notwithstanding
comparatively cheap, when its safety and du-
rability is considered; and we shall be greatly
mistaken if this invention does not generally
dispense with the common wooden BRIDGE
Their erection across Jones' Falls would, we
think, be great saving to the city.
The company, after giving the bridge tho
rough inspection, were invited 10 partake of an
elegant and bountiful collation., prepared in fine
style, at the instance of the President and Di-
rectors of the railroad company. 1t is useless
to say that the pleasant ride gave all good
appetite, and that the groaning table was quick
ly relieved of large portion of its contents;
after which the bridge was duly christened by
Mayor Davies, as "Howard Bridge" in honor
of the worthy President of the railroad compa-
ny, Charles Howard, Esq, under whose judi
cious management, and the uniform polteness
of its other worthy officers and attaches, the
road Is now doing an excellent business, which
is daily increasing. The whole party returned
to the city about o'clock in the afternoon,
highly delighted with their trip.
CITY Council The two branches of the City
Council met yesterday afternoon pursuant to
and after the transaction ofsome
business adjourned until Monday.
accident. Yesterday morning person, whose
name we could not learn, was seriously injured
by being caught between two rail road cars,
which he was endeavoring to couple together,
in Hollingswo rth near Pratt st. He was extri-
Gated in a senseless condition, and dreadfuly
mashed, SO that at first his life was despared
of We are informed since that there is pro-
liability Of his recovering.
.4nother. A little child of Jewish tailor,
was run over in Harrison street, near the bend,
on Thursday afternoon, by dray, and one Of
its arms and It's side much hurt and bruised
The accident was owing to the culpable negli-
gence of the driver, who should be punished.
Charge of Theft Officer Fuller yesterday
arrested George Hanna, on the charge of stea-
ling from the cellar of John Cassi0ay, some
four or five barrels of potatoes. He obtained
an entrance by breaking open the door. JUS
tice Cockey committed him to jail to appear at
Court,
Caution 10 Hackmen. Lewis Benjamin, JEFF
ferson Langley and James Howard, were YES
terday fined 81 and costs each by Justice Eyer
ton, for being out of reach of their horses heads
Daniel Coburn, for being on the wrong stand,
was fined SIS and costs by the same Justice
The information was lodged by officer Keller.
The MUSEUM, The entertainments at the Saloon
this evening are for the benefit of Mr.. Mackn She
rdan Knowles new comeday of the Glove Chase )"
will be performed The characters in the piece are
well cast.
MR.. SPIEs' BALL, We desire to call attention to
the proposed exhibition and grand fancy May Ball of
Mr.. Spies which is advertised to come off Oh Mon
day evening, May the 4th. We can safely promise
all who attend pleasant and agreeable time. few