The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-06

Tho ballot proceeded, and siso the discussion The NJ
| turc and qualities Of tracks.
70 the dscussob that far no could Judge the Davis
ca Improvement on the old plan, and known
such on ne Eastern road. Il nigh. Also be srHs n.s
but be could tell both these gentlemen that they would
20 only twelve miles to tho weassi Of the Erie
down without spikes bolts fastenpgs and q he (he
spesker) informed by Mr. Hihard, the rail was In
giving the highest satsfaccn and appearing be do
subject finally referred to the Board Of Mana
Mr. LAYTON said MOI his intention 70 read paper
but make few remarks 70 the meeting railroad boxes,
2, me r. q
Mr. MARSHAL introduced the subject OF car brakes OF
vhich he spoke the nr day He showed The great de-
dangerous delay causing many socdenk which might be
avoided by having IN improved brake system While &C
, rn, 70 me hs r;a,aD. pressure APPLIED
that which be mr. Asrsha advocated, and that would
BY s fully the wages railroads were
paying to brakemen. The Mcdonald brake claims TO do
on the work done by brAkemen (as such) trains
transfers the brake power In multiplied FORM 70 The
brakemen. Certificates from the presidents, engineers
and other officials produced 10 show that In actual
practice these claims fully sustained. This brake
has been In constant for six months one OF The
press trains OF the Richmond sburg and Poto
road and has tue entire appreciation or it, officers
They are stu using Is and oommendh warmly general
adoption.
The SECRETARY read The following resolution, which was
unanimously passed.
Resolved Tia. tho Board Of k.n.ssrs take rsals'e
motives and rkrc I'D ma'hper5 to occur the Phaaepha
purpose) on November !, 1857.
me President suggested the propriey Of fixing the day
OF me etng OF the Board OF Managers
me expenses were ordered to be paid, years sab
scspticn coleced from all present Ia ADVANCE and
the Convention adjourned until II ocloc. this morning
has nj thn vnnv nhaP9 nA ataty and
viewed Mr.. Bssels truck connections.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The Association met Thursday morning, at the American
Institute, 35l Rroadway-Nr JACKSON, Predent Of the
New Jersey Transportation Company, In the chair.
The Secretary read the minutes Of Wednesdays pro-
ceedings and bror ght forward the following
RspoRr TIE COMMITTEE ORDER pusNHss.
The committee recommend the following order for the
session Of Sept. 81
/. Appointment Of Committee on Finance and Cores
2 Mr. Hosgland on an improved piston, minutes
g. Mr. -, wrought iron car wheels, 10 minuaes.
T. Mr. 30 'rdman, on his boiler, 10 minutes.
8. Mr. Colburp, on axle tests, rinules
g. Mr. Sperry, on LeonArd's dinoueter, Is minutes.
T. Mr. StArbuck on Wsterman's spYiug, minutes.
s. Mr. Herrick, Oh WOODS switcs, 10 minutes.
9. Mr.. Hsckrote on his car upnngs, 8 minutes.
10 The La Mothe's car.
there q mistake made ia tho publ account OF the
proceedings OF he association In the Tribune He Mr.. b.
Understood the secretary say explsnson OF pa
per he read before the meeting tna he was not respon.
bic fer the statement. ne had embodied in that they
ce5s given 10 him by the officials OF the various railroad
companies he made hs statement with the view Of hay
Ing the mistake corrected.
kessrs Hesdley Smith and Holly appointed q
mitee on hnarce and corr espondence.
Mr.. Holly explained Boagland's improved piston and
illustrated tho subject by drawing and model He
read Letter recommending in use BY the experimentation
Of machinery OF the Iacka and Della Railroad
Mr. BoARDMAN exhibited model OF his improved boiler,
and gave explanation Of is adv antages. He said he
devoted nve years 70 the INVENTOR and placed be
pa sc with the full lotion Il would speak for
iteef IL has been In uro for nine months on the New
Jeey and an order for another ono has been given
by iLa. tAilroad.
M Hupsos threw cold water Mr. BoardmAn's boiler,
by making number Of objections to is This got up
discussion long, oesul.ory and animated; Mr. stat
ing be very much ebleeoed Mr. FOR giving him
op ,oruni.y OF making full explanation.
The President said /. interesting oolloquy.
NJ BsAfsARD entered into . minute explanation OF the
Desno CRATE The fuel introduced from the undersde
OF The nre the gasses after being emir hssiag -
pssr sugh The ncandescen above med
The CRATES kept open and Free and the Ere door kegt
continually closed Il DO spped 10 ordinary engines
NJ small expense. rney running ,ou ffteen
zines with this gate on different railroads throughout the
Mr. CorpuRs read paper on the proper mode Of testing
axles, written by Mr.. A. Roberts, OF Philadelphia Tue
paper considered tho the tors,onA and the
pcrcusaive strains axes but argued that the simple
Yansverse strain was prnC pal In conclusion,
thai tho reputation Of the maker, established by
careful ,eecon Of iron coal and ornsoes w inc prin
nom vessrs. Hudson, Winans, John l. hou OF Haven,
and other members
Mr. HAYS ensered into statement OF his cxps rionoe
speeding Axies, and wished 70 have gentle mans OPT
MON the best mode Of test;ng Axles
followed BY interesting remArks from Mr.. swaAr.
The members present were called upon 70 sign tho con
stituton
the Psrprsr asked the sentiment Of the members u 70
the further prolongaton Of The Convention.
Mr.. Henson commended that there could no. DO .
i'm portapt nve4tg alton than that being held BY the Con
venton howe much tho public mind might be abused
i Importance, and urged the necessity Of the Asso
citation getting knowledge Of all the facts connected with
Mr. wNAss called for actual acts, and no, experiments,
the basis Of heir investigation.
Mr. BoAEDx,s wi.hed 70 SEQ he proceedings Of The
The PRESIDENT stated that he had reoe,ved another and
s.Ssais snion Was referred TO the BoSd d Managers.
The President then referred To the imoorsnco OF the
In which they we're engsgea and hoped 70 sce
eno,t bring ire nents aud fsoe detailed
before tho Boayd OF Managers In order that much
valuable Information should not DO Lost In dcsutory con
vcryaiion.
The following resolutions unanimously aaop.cd;-
Resolved That the hanks OF The Assoc son be snds,ed
coeous Invita- lon 70 The rooms Of the Institute FOR s
Reso.ed That This Association eniertans the highest
opinion Of public spirit and utility of he American Inst
' .SS So'a , ss = ss send
CT nese revolutions o e trustees Of The institute.
Adjourned 70 half past three O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. A 8 Sweat In the chair.
Mr. HKRRcx expA ned the invention OF W. od's switch
70 proven, The from running CT tho safety rails,
ibs, cars have from ten 10 neen mites hour and
net run or n the swhcb turned wrong Hll
obscrvanops eci.cd remarks from Ncssrs Hud on Hayes
and Boardmsn.
NJ In MprHl exhibited model OF lro, rar, and
planned I've construction beam runs orr,iu finalS OF
oils 60 OF metal wood; the beam branches 81 he eni
and not dizzy Int arrangement OF beams ornKs tensile
strain of meta into action s without joints
What claimed 10 tshtness, ssety and curasi iy The
iron eight tons -eishla5oui haN ths, Of wooden
Tho IN sorg OF sses are Two Plates Of sheet