Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-03
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Mr.. E'ench'S Locomotive.

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The members of the Legislature anda number
of citizens and strangers went over the river,
Saturday morning, by the Danville railroad, 10
witness an experiment with Mr. J. S. French's
Locomotive "Clmber,' constructed according to
the plan of his invention, for ascending high
grades. The engine was upon track about d
third of mile long, constructed with a
grade of about $50 feet to the mile. The
idea of the invention is to produce friction
on the bearing wheels of the locomotive, by the
power of the lever, instead ofby dead weight
For this purpose the track was SO made that the
rails laid on length-wise stills, shelved over on
the outer sides, and the engine was furnished with
| small sub-wheels, so attached as when the lever
power was applied, to revolve against the bot
tom of the iron rails, directly under the large
bearing wheels. The experiment appeared
to be entirely successful, although the ar
| engagements were not complete when it was
| commenced, the steam being not well up The
locomotive easily assembled the inclined plane.
drawing car containing about fifty persons. On
returning at high speed, down the plane, the
conductor, by applying the friction, caused the
train to stop, in a few yards, and reverse its mo-
ton. The sub-wheels can be raised at pleasure
so that the engine can run on an ordinary track
The engine weighs about three tons.
THEATRE.-Mr. Silsbee, the excellent come
dian and happy delineator of Yankee character,
takes a benefit tonight at the Theatre, when of
course he will use his best endeavours to keep
the house in good humour. 1t will be seen that
on this occasion the drama of "Caspar Hauser,"
together with several other pieces possessing
merit, will be performed. Besides, Mr.. S. will,
during the evening relate, in his own quaint and
original way, several capital Yankee stories. We
have rarely seen better bill presented and trust
the house will be we'll filled.
RoBBERy.-A large audience witnes sed the pei for
mances oflhe Indians at the African Church Friday
evening Towards the close OF the entertainments
several gentlemen had their pockets picked and Two
white men were arrested upon the charge of stealing
the pocket book Of Mr. Mckenzie, a citizen Of Hano-
county, whose advertisement direct the at
IGNITION of the reader The accused wer, searched in
the Church-taken to the cage and searched agai
but trace the lost pocket book could be found 1t
i supposed that the chevalier who stole it, handed it
to another confederate, who managed get oat ths
Church before the doors closed or the arrival OF
the police.
The supposed robbers brought before the Mayor
Saturday, but evidence appearing against them they
committed 10 Jail till WEDNESDAY, when the case
will be fully examined. In the tme dispatches
were sent Northward, fer the arrest of white man
who supposed TO be confederate of the couple now
in limbo. This supposed confederate we learn was
arrested in Washington Saturday by the pc lice of thu
City, and handed 10 the proper authorities here
last evening, on the arrival OF the Northern cars.
ThE ADAMs' EXPRESS RopsERy--A young man
Philade phia railroad, arrested in Baltimore Frlay
on the charge OF being concerned in robbino Adams,
Express OF key OF specie, $4,000 in Mex
eean eollarfA n2stt the money was found in his
possessions but only $500 of has yet been recovered
Ghds confessed the robbery, and pointed the officers
to the spot where he had buried the coin
RICHMOND, JAN 80 1851
Req. r. L. Hammer,
DEAR SIR: In compliance with the wishes of many
members OF both branches of the Legislature of Va,
we cordially extend to you invitation TO deser IN
the Hall OF the House of Delegates an address upon
the Importance Of Sunday Schools at such time as
may suit your convenience.
Very respectfully yours
WIN. h DEN MS, Speaker Senate.
G. w. HOPKINS, Speaker H. of D.
In accordance with the above invitation, tie Rev
MIR. Hammer will deliver address in the Hall of the
House OF Delegates, the subject proposed at II
o'clock, this Monday evening.
Gov. Floyd has kindly consented to be present and
preside on the occasion.
The friends of Sunday Schools and Education in
general, are respectfully invited to attend.
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