Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-08-07

EAGLE FOUNDRY CORRESPONDENCE.
rNXTRAcTs FROM LETTERS RECEIVED ~
r. p. RAHM, HAVING REFERMEHcE M f., TO TEE is6
PERFORMANCE OF His STEAM SAW MILLS AND
BucxISeHAx, Oct. 18TH 1854.
We have pleasure in informing you of tho entire sas
faction which the ENGINE 90 horse powcr manufactured
by you for the London and Virginia Company mas gwen
We further beg that whatever Machinery for the
Works that msy from time TO time be required VIII oee
trusted 10 you for execution.
wM n NOSELY, }n;-.,,.re
signed NESKETH D. BELL,
Mr.. p Rahm, Eagle Foundry, Richmond, Va.
also annex from, the Engineer OF the above Company
We started the Engine and Machinery Of the London and
Virgins Mining Company on the I'M uL: AN tnins'
worked sweet aAd smooth think the Engine works
beautifully. ,,,,,,,,,
Signed: SAM'L WILLIAMS JR.
EorrowAr April ls,h 1855.
Asto the working Of your Engines, ! have TO repeat
what have frequently said 70 Others that have never
seen perform better The Stationary Engine 5 horse
powcr) which have had in my oan farm Tor tae
las, six months is performing ney-dhy observation Tor
this space ne has enabled detect an obJec-
touahle feature about il.
The BOILERS (of o5 feet length each) cannot be i'm,
proved. They have been frequently tested with urse
hreds o: and for ghpcss and strength 'hcy hnTc
superior. The leakage, believe tor the whoe perioo
OF time, has amounted TO quurt-indeed have
H'tt The PoRTABLE ENGINE Ue borse power) and SAW
MILL which you suld to Plank Road Company, are
equal any others OF the same kind which nave ever
Hoping thar the mer,s Of your Engines u,ay become
generally recognized and known and that younay nave
rapid sales. ,,-
remain yours respectfully, w. C. KNIGHT.
FonK Uslos, Fuvsnns County. -, -.
We have worked tho Engine Qe horse pcwer and ea"
Mill purchased Of some l2 months ago, and II works
70 our entire satisfaction.
sd we the conclusion that yours far ahead
Of any that We have used. In power and teodng
the log the Saw. consider them superior 10 any We
VIC take sres, pleasure in recommending ul 10 your
Engine. ani Mills who arc in wan.
Tho above h ono of the Oldest srras in th:s section Of
the country. engaged in lumber gettinS.
NEW Kxxr corSrr, May e5th, 1855
Your favor of 18th instant in due coursc OF nln
and ia reply would say. 10 the merits of your Engine
ago can spesk we'll gives entire sn,i,fscon and
equal to your pSSr h R.,ser
c. Of your city, and draws the log from tho river 70 the
mill ct rapid rate with u5ou, l7hs OF is cepacy-thst
h work the weigh, in the 4sh notch, there being OF the
believe i, would Dive two circular in ordinary
sized timber Ny average cutting from 5000 10 4Oc0
feet OF inch board, but could cut feet per day il
nv hands could bring tho logs up and remove :he lumber
The.uel used it proper 10 cay s the lahs SxceP; to
the morning which. ii chopped up for sAort'ac
answers 10 kinde ard star; as w; well ts auy mn; kan,
lconsdonty recommend 10 all in want your MILE
ssled: MELVILLE WALDEN.
cun,srIAxsv1LLE 5sh July. 1855
Il affords me pleasure inform you OF the result Of tho
performancc OF the ls Horse Power Engine aud ssw
Mill purchased Of You last March 1t Is but Jusl or me
IN ,ny 10 you and 70 all whom Il CONCERN that per
form. beyond my expectations Indeed u rurpAsses IN
power any machinery have ever seen Wnen we com
euce work 10 the morning the question ID not ~hetner
the MIN can saw the timber but is can we get enough In
for the Mill to-day. In fact the ea~ng 10 inIe
hauling in the logs and taking ON Inc
You ure liberty 70 refer to me as Chairman of the Vr
cira state Agriculture Society for Implements
for las, year, and also the presen. year s..
You are liberty 70 make such use as you may Dc
pleased to do Of This letter. u,n; my Gear cir,
Your friend and cbds sery''r r,.cu
P. 6. Tho sawyer (Mr carpbsID says he avei syes
from 5000 TO 10000 feet OF punroad stuff per day, but
could saw more except for TIE reason above
MARIos DISTRICT, s. T., 3ls, July. 1854.
Our Engine cannot be excellsd by any that know OF in
this part OF the tsta We have yet tried what cnn
saw but few days ago. without much efor sawed in
inch boards 3O0 feet in ve hou; bu, with experienced
hands do better than ,his. All who have seen
inc "''' 81 ssDed, '''" '''''e HARIEiE is GRAHAM
TIE aboy. Ensine.2s Horse Power and drives Ctrcu.
| Jar saw and Ghst NIL.
For particulars to the performance Of the above
Mills and Machinery. the following persons may be sd'
dressed:
WIN. NJ Moscloy, H. D. Boil, buckingham Mine, o;w.
C. Knight, ESQ Prcsiden: Lewiston Plank Road Conpa
lo,,e. ys Melville Vudsu New Kent Court House; Col
John +; Finch President Chri.,inusvie and Keysvile
Plank Road Company Chrisansville Mecklenburg
ty va DR.. Robert Hsrlee Jetrcs Greek South Curoina.
EAGLE FOUNDRY,
Cory be,recR Pearl and 18th S,rests,
p RAHM PROPHET OR, RICHMOND VA.
Manufactures LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES TENDERS,
RAILROAD CARS, and all Wrought and Cast Iron Work
for Rail Road; stationary Engines from 10 to 100
horse power; Portable Engines of the most approved plan
for getting lumber from IL to 40 horse power with i'm
proved Circular Saw Mills of twe kinds Vertical and Grisi
MN Machinery Wrought Iron Works Of all kinds; Tobns
co Factory Fixtures Of every description, and Brass and
Iron Castings made TO order. July A-cet
COMMISSIONERS OFFICER
Essex CIRCUIT COURT. JULY TO- 1855