Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-24
sPRATT'S LIGHTNING RODS!

WITH brancled and other potts inndc ri
w pme copper and gilded with fine gold, al
Of which are warranted To preserve the cxtremi-
ty sharp and bright. Eight times us good n
conductor AS spurious imitation made Of Cast
Iron, and cold last year by some dealers in
Lightning Rods.
Also, Fixtures for a new and valuable improve
ment IN nppl,in Ing Insulators by which the glass
IL kept dry, causing no leaks 10 roofs Of build
ings, and effeciually preventing the Electrical
Fluid from being conducted by iron screws and
drives into the seen
The following recommendation have been
furnished gratuitously-
Louisville, Jan. "a, 1851.
The Lightning Conductors on the plan Of J.
Spratf, of Cincinnati. appear 10 I've very well de-
viscd, and in point Of mechanical construction,
are the best ! have ever scene.
II is to ic hoped that the use Of these rods
mny become general ms nm important auxiliary
defence against a danger which mus, be regard.
ed M OF no. ordinary magnitude, TO which all
buildings are liable.
B. SIILlMAN, Jr.
Prof Of Chem. in the Univ. Of Louisville.
This will certify that | have examined the
Lightning Rods, Metallic Points, and Insu-
lating Attachments, manufactured by MIR. Spratt,
Of Cincinnati, Ohio, and regard them as con-
structed in conformity TO the general laws OF the
electric fluid and the Gilded Copper
Branched Points, MS promising, from the
reruits OF several tests 10 which they were
submitted, To resist Tor years the action Of those
atmospheric causes most likely to corrode them,
A.. MEANS,
Pr,i. Phys. Sc. Emory College, Ga, and
Prof. Chem. and Fharm.. Med. Col. Of Ga.
n2I
THE Dagurrreot, pes taken at the new rooms
Il over Apotheca,ics' Hall, north ride Of
Washington Square, continue tn give general
satisfaction. The process is Of short duration,
and no unnecessary dclny will le made, as all
pictures can be put IN cases Immediately. Or
may be sent To- any part Of the city IL desired.--
Persons wishing 10 get their pictures taken, are
respectfully Invited to visit these rooms before
maxim their decision. Prices very reasonable.
For the present, the entrance will be- in meeting
street, first door from the cJrner.
AL JOHN HENRY TllI.EY.
TAX BCoks $ Of the city Of Newport for 1854
a2I CIIAs. f. IAMMETT. JR.,
Ail Cloth, for skirts received his da, by
Melons, ~ X. WILSON, ~ Thames. st.
COLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEW
CT,
The subscriber haf taken ,hc store on Touro
street, opposite the Atlantic House, where may
bo found an ext nslvc assoc tment Of Watches
nm! Jrw,hy.
Gold Watches Of evory variety, vir-Engli.h
patent levers, in hunting AID common cases
iic gold Anchor Levers with chronon,te ter bal
lance whccls; doullo time watches for TIMING
horses Watches which VIVID up aud aic set
without u key. Lapinrs, Sc.
Gold Jcyy,Iry. cousistIuV of diamond rInrs.
guard, fob and vert chan,, News, lrac, l,is, ear
rings and breaches to match double and single
lockctr gold pens and cascs ; gents pin studs,
&c. &c.
Every variety of Watches and Jewclry, care
fully ck nncd aud repaired in the n"atrst possible
manner. aud on the mot re- isopailr terms.
al9 WILLIAM KERR. Jr.
1000 BUSHELS Western mixed Corn,
IOOO just reed and for sale by
ul9 J. ii. sc. W. FERRY.
A IL persons indebted to J II. Luther e. Co., are
Il requested To make immediate pr, nunt, AT their
store No. ~ Thames st., Misses Sp,oncI) us they
will close their business the LIST II =, piember.
The goods now in siOrr, consisting of Caps, Bon
nets, Ribbons and Silks are selling NJ cost.
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