Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-08
uTrA pERCHA DRIVING BELTS


OUTTA PERCHA DRIVING BELTS
" We beg leave to call the attention of Machnists
and others to the following certificates relating to the
above Belts:
New YORK, April 18th, l949
Srs-Y GU desire me to give you my opinions regard
ing the Gutta Percha Belts after have tested them
sufficiently to form an opinion. The round Belt
which had OF you first, has been IN operation over
three months, and has remained on the machine since
it was first put on, al the time on the stretch itook
it yesterday and strange to say, it has all the lite
and spring it had the first day it was put on
The three inch flat band, A It, long, not thicker than
a case knife has run over months running 10
in fan d f. long, at speed OF thirty De hundred
revolutions per minute. In fact consider it one OF
the most important inventions OF the age These bands
have required taking up since first put them on
| therefore, no loss of time in leather.
Toexpress my opinion, must say that | consider
them far superior to any belts have used there
appears to be in them; they hug the pulleys,
and work to perfection.
II. A. WELLS, 43 Duane street,
August 8 u S. Harper's Ferry Armory.
SIRs-As the Gutta Percha Betting has proved en-
trey satisfactory supplies will hereafter be ordered Of
this fabric as the necessities OF the Armory require it.
''' III JOHN ss'YMINGToN,
Major of Ordnance
The above are for sale in every, variety BY
my 30-4t WILLIAMS q CLAIBORNE.
IL for sale, Herrng's Salamander Safes, which are
warranted to stand the hottest fire. In the great fire
in New York, one who had Herrings Safe writes
thus
We have recovered our Saamander Safe from the
burning ruins, and in opening it find all safe, even
the Bank notes.
Another says:
i" Our books and papers, which were in one of your
Iron Safes have been recovered from the burning ruins
OF our Store, tat the great fire the 18th inst) all
safe and fit for use.
"Slgned, S. HOOP & CO."
Another writes thus:
" We had in our Store, No. 3S Broad street, one
of your Patent Safes which recovered from ruins
after sixty hours exposure, and in opening it found
all the books and papers in good state OF preserva-
ton.
"Signed, CROKER & WARREN.
Another house saved S7O,OOOm Bank Bills in OF
We have all sizes, for sale at the Factory prices.
FRY & McCANDLISH,
my 20 is Agents for Va.
NEW DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &C.
| IA BROOKS e. BELL have lust received per Ex-
press, and by last packet from New York
| Silk Tissues and Grenadlne
Pink and Blue Brocha Bareges
Pink, blue, green and colored Mouslln de
New style Prnts-handsome
Low priced Prints, in good variety and very
cheap
Barnsley Sheetngs
Egyptian demi Gloves
Dress Whalebone, Hooks and Eyes, Spool Cot
ton &c
Also, on hand a very choice assortment
Black silk trimming Laces
Rich Bonnet and Neck Ribbons
All OF which will be offered at small advance.
beautiful q INTERESTING WORK
MD IN COURSE OF PUBL1CATION-Pict
Field Book of the Revolution, or illustrations by Pen
and Pencil OF the History, Scenery, Biography, Relics
aud Traditions of the War for Independence; by Ben
son ]. Losing, with six hundred engravngs on wood
This elegant work, issued sem-monthly will be com
in fOrty-
large octave pages each at twenty-five cents number
1t is pictorial and descriptive record of Journey re-
Gently performed to all the most important historical
localities OF the American Revolution. The plan is
unique and attractive embracing the characteristics OF
Book Of Travel and History in which will be given
illustrations OF natural scenery relics OF the past head
quarters OF officers still standing, interior views of
markabe buildings remains of fortifcations sketches
of the plans OF the battles, portraits OF persons Ameri
and foreign, who were distinguished in those
scenes as well as of individuals still living who were
engaged in the war; fac SMILES of autograph names
medals, documents, and many interesting relics preserv
ed in historical societies and elsewhere.
The biographical sketches given in foot notes, with
accompanying portraits OF most OF the distinguished
OF the Revolution, form very useful and attrac-
tive feature in the work. enhanced in value by the i'm
mediate connection with full record in the text OF the
| scenes in which they moved
In addition to the portraits of eminent statesmen and
soldiers OF the time, portraits of all the sgners of the
Declaration OF Independence, which have been OBJ
tained are gwen beautifully grouped with fac smile
Of the signature Of each The whole is made clear
and interesting to every class of readers by full chro-
biological table and analyt ical index
The engravngs have been executed under the i'm
mediate supervision OF the author, and the whole work
will be brought out equal in typographical beauty to
any thing of the kind ever printed in this country Cr
tics, OF uDdoubted Judgment, who have examined its
plan and character, pronounce it the most attractive
book issued from the American press. The first
| number received.
my3l NASH q WOODHOUSE.
NJ EWSPAPERS & MAGAZINEs.-GEO
~ M. WEST Il BROTHER, Booksellers and
Statoners, under Exchange Hotel, have succeeded in
bringing their arrangements for furnishing the public
with Newspapers and Magazines, to the utmost degree
OF perfection They enabled to deliver all the
popular Northern weekles in Richmond simultaneously
with their delivery in New York. and in most cases
from two days earlier than they can be obtained
by mall and free OF postage.
Amongst the Newspapers may always be tound-The
Weekly Tribune; Home Journal; Weekly Herald; Po-
lice Gazette; Ned Bunines Own Flag OF our Union
Uncle Sam; Yankee Blade; Model Courier; Post; Ga
zete, and Richmond Times.
The Magazines are-Godeys Lady's Book; Graham
and Saraine's Union Magazines; Lttells Living Age,
&c. &c.
New volumes will commence with the July No, and
subscriptions received at reduced prices.
GEO. M. WEST & BRO,
my 81 Next to Post Office.
NMUBBARD, GARDNER Il CARLTON,
q IL Agents Tor the
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, of Hartford, CT;
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