Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-08-02
Our Civ.

facts connected Herewith, a few of which we pur-
pose to notice. We have endeayored to obtain the
erdct number of new buildings erected this season;
but have been unable. They spring up with the ra-
pldity OF mushrooms over the entire extent OF the
city. A friend, who has taken some pains, says that
there have been nearly three hundred, including all
kinds, most of them dwellings, and several large and
imposing structures. This includes thoso in the
course of erection, foremost of which stand the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum and the Masonic Hall. These are
advancing with ~rapidity; and it may not be amiss
here to call The attention Of the stockholders in the
latter, TO the necessity of promptness and punctualiiy
in their payments. David George, one of our young
merchants, has nearly completed one Of the best three
story brick business houses to be seen in the city.
brakes old hotel is Raced to the ground; and Col.
Drake and Mr.. Garner. whose building is to be re-
moved, will build a fine block IN connection, designed
for stores. This improvement is much desired. In
deed. turn your eyes in any direction, and uprising
ediices meet the view, and the busy hum of mechan-
ical Industry greets the ear. So from en- rliest dawn
TO evenings shade, the columns of smoke and tie
shrill steam whistle give evidence that the a%ll-power-
fol steam is doing its part in performing labor. All
is hustle. And we have the qualification of believing
that the city was never healthier at this season of the
-
tice a few of our new establishments, among which
are,
The SAVING AND planning Mills of Messrs. Shell.
lenbarger, Gentle, John Blake and Hosbrook. We
visited them a few days since, and were highly graft
fed and instructed. The whole machinery is driven
by a large steam engine. The plank for flooring is
Strengthened by a circular saw, and then passed
through the planning machine, where it is planned.
rOpnunI an1 oronyaI xr;sI,o roD,I.f It, - ruly.S
t~onishing. Unlike some machines we have seen, it
planes straight with the grain of the wood, giving a
smooth surface and uniform thickness. 1t is So az
ranged, that every plank must be of uniform thick
ness and width, and the tongue and groove fit per-
fectly. We observed twelve feet plank completed in
eight seconds, and they run continuously, being fed
al one end, and u lad removes them completed at the
other. IF we are not mistaken. Mr.. Blake is the in
ventor Of the machine. In The upper story, there is
"all sorts " of machinery, simple but effective. There
window sash is got out with a speed that astonishes.
Rough stuff is sawed and worked into window blinds
as fast as one could wish. Morticing is done as by
magic. On the whole, it is an establishment well
worthy of the attention of our citizens, and which,
on examination, they will not fail to encourage. The
gentlemanly proprietors are toorking men, and men in
every sense. With such, no wonder our city prospers
beyond precedent.
IRON FoUNDRIEs.-Having noticed Steam Engines,
we will say a word of the new and excellent estab-
iishment Of Taylor, Watson & Co, near the Depot
of the Madison Railroad. Here are manufactured
castings of oil sorts, from a quot for the invalid or
sportsman, to a beautiful steam engine. We have
kept an eye on one Of their make, in operation at the
Peg and Last Factory of Crawford g. Osgood; and
safely recommend all who wish enoines "a cal md
see it in operation. To undertake a description of
their extensive works, would FIJI a column. We cen
therefore only ecommen all in want of castings, or
whose curiosity seeks qualification in viewing beauti-
full and singular machinery, to call at their establish
ment, and they will be more than pleased. Ladies'
frequently visit the establishment. and we advise all
to GO, especially those who would desire to see how
those indispensable articles-a gridiron or tea-kettle
lis made. BY the way, one of them, on a visit with
us, remarked concerning the Monument" in the
vicinity. which we will explain directly.
Then Friend Underhm has grown young again, and
is preparing 10 build another new Foundry near
Pogue's Run. His present one, in the north part of
town, we have not visited lately but knowing some
Of his workmen, we know that he will sustain his
credit Cor good work. He is also making good
stenm-engines, and we hesitate not TO say that either
of the Foundries can make as good an article as can
be made in Cincinnati or elsewhere, and at a less
price.
The CRY MLLs.-The City Mills, by Morris d
Co. having called forth the " Monument &" expression,
we will take occasion to say u few words in regard to
the alterations there made. During a temporary sus-
pension of business, the old boilers have been re-
moved, new furnaces built, and The new smoke stack
or chimney is of such annie dimensions as TO hive
called forth the lady's remark, that it resembled a
Monument Their mills have been also much en-
larged, and are now in successful operation. They
have a large quantity of old wheat on hand which
they are manufacturing, and none can do it better.
There also may be seen a New Bran Litter, which
while simple, is a curiosity in its way, and effects a
great saving of -four heretofore nearly as good as
lost. The whole is worth a visit. 1t is exceedingly
handy for farmers, being connected with their spa
cious warehouse.
PEG AND LAST FAcroRy.-This is the usual term
given to Messrs. Crawford g. Osgood's establishment.
1t is not confined to this business, however, as the
various straight turning and crooked saving machines
all testify. 1t is worth a visit from all. Here is
where all who have odd feet or are troubled with corns,
can get a last, or rather q pair, which will be war
ranted TO suit, if the shoemaker does his duty. Hay.
ing said about enough this time, we shall go imme-
diately. and try the experiment.
We shall cndeavor to notice a few other items at
our leisure.
Nh. WALKER.-A report has reached US, said to be
well authenticated, that Hon. r. ]. Walker has pub
licly declared his approval Of the course and opinions
of Mr.. Benton-in other words that ne is in favor of
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