Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-07
rUTTA pERcHA DRIVING BELTS


~ We beg leave TOT call the attention of Machinists
and Others to the following certificates relating to the
above Belts:
New YORK, April 18th, l84s
Slrs-Y GU desire me to give you my opinions regard
ing the Gutta Percha Belts, after Ihave tested them
sufficiently to form opinion. The round Belt,
which had OF you first, has been in operation
three months and has remained on the machine since
was first put on al the time the stretch. Itook
OIL yesterday, and strange to say has all the life
and spring it had the first day it was put on.
The three inch flat band, "A it. long, not thicker than
case knife, has over Two months, running 10
IN. IAN IT. long, at speed OF thirty toe hundred
revolutions per minute. In fact, consider it of
the most important inventions of the age. These bands
have required no taking up since | first put them on
therefore, no loss OF time as in leather.
! Toexpress my opinion, must say, that consider
them far superior to any belts have ever used there
appears to be no wear in them they hug the pulIeys
and work to perfection.
am yours, &C.,
H. A. WELLS, 43 Duane street,
August 8 u. S. HarperS Ferry Armory.
SIRs-As the Gutta Percha Betting has proved en-
tirely satisfactory, supplies will hereafter be ordered of
this fabric the necessities ofth Armory require it.
very 'Sj 5oGN syYMINGToN,
Major of Ordnance
The above are for sale in every variety by
my 3O-4t WILLIAMS Il CLAIBORNE.
LNIRE PROOF SAFES-'lhe subscribers ha We
IL Tor sale, Herrlng's Salamander Safes, which are
warranted to stand the hottest fire. In the great fire
in New York, who had Herrings Safe writes
thus:
eve have recovered our Salamander Safe from the
burning RUNS, and In opening it find all safe,
the Bank notes :"
Another says
Our books and papers, which were in one OF your
Iron Safes have been recovered from the burning ruins
Of our Store lat the great fire on the 18th inst all
safe and tit for use.
Signed, S. HOOP g. CO."
&c We had in our Store, No. SO Broad street, one
OF your Patent Safes, which recovered from ruins
aiteT 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 S7oOoOn Bank Bills in one of
these Safes
We have all sizes, for sale at the Factory prices.
my ~ is Agents for Va.
EW DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &C.
~ BROOKS u BELL have just received per Ex-
press and nd by yr last packet from New York
Silk Tissues and Grenadine
Pink and Blue Brocha Bareges
Pink, blue, green and colored Mousn de
New style Prints-handsome
Low priced Prints, in good variety and very
cheap
!. Barnsley Sheetings
Egyptian demi Gloves
Dress Whaebone, Hooks and Eyes, Spool Cot
ton, &c.
Also on hand very choice assortment
Black silk trimming Laces
All OF which will be offered at small advance
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