Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13
WANTS.
NUsHMAN's ELECTRO CONDUCT
~ ORs FOR LIGHTNING.


Cushnans Lightning Conductors have been before the
public for several years and pronounced by scieDt
c men the most perfect Rod in USE for Protesting
buildings from Lightning In this rod are combined the
following general principles, to wt large metallic
face perfect continuity of metal and freedom from oxd
alton. Ii is perfectly continuous having no joints COUP
ngs, but preeents even unbToken metallic surface
from the point othe earth This rod is made Of fur cop
per and four wires laid together spiral FORM as
to make psrfect metallic contact, having at its base
where the earth large surf Of zinc and cop
per plates or cylinders which produce sufficient gall
vanc action to keep the paris free from rust Wherev
this rod is known is pronounced the best conductor
in use. For proof read the following;
Yale College, Neg HGUen, Conn.
s. D. CUsHMAN-Sir:-I have given due consideration
to your letter. and the structure Of the portion Of your
Lightning ROD which you have transmitted to me- i en-
rely approve OF the Rod aud Of the views and
stated by you. submitted it TO an eminent scientific
mana practical mainland he agrees with me ia opin-
'0H 'O1''' Respectfully BENZ sIII1MAN.
amherst college, Mass
S. D. CUsHMAE-Sir;-I have been much pleased with
your conductor for electricity which you sent me- It
seems to to me that you have hit upon yey ingenious
method Of avoiding the difficulties belonging to the
Lightning Rods which have seen. 1 refer particularly
to JOINTS and Rust SUSPECT that from these causes
most Of the rods now in are sort Of protection.
Your experiments to prove that the rod good
merely in theory 1t will Of course take long time
get rod into use, bnt should like TO see yours
upon Of the dwellings in New England, as well as
WY "''' EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
lADbIal luuuoVueut9 uhtltu 70 ueu WHO uuueF
stand putting up Rods to travel and sell this Rod in diff
ferent parts OF the New England States.
For further information call in person, or address by
mail, D. II. TANNING,
Agent for the New England States
myl2 d&wsm No Frontst Worcester Mass
NrgTn JOsLYN'S WORCESTER COR
Eg aANET BAND, EBEN RbAGG, Leader, GEoRaH
Ev 5KEEDALL, Director, is prepared to furnish Music
30 for any occasion where the services Of a Brass
Band may be required. Having obtained new and
choice collection Of Music they hope to receive share Of
public patronage. ANY number Of pieces furnished on
application to EBEN FLAGG No. AZ Exchange street.
GEORGE KENDALL, Tafts Hotel. No 81 Main street,
Or ELIJAH +. MILLER, Clerk,
apI dist 81 Main street.
II. M. LA X r.,
PrOduceBrOker& Commission Merchant
Front street. ...................To Toronto, Q. W.
CONSULAR AGENT FOR TIE UNITED STATES
REFEREN oEs
Richasd Irwin. Wickman Hoffman, New York.
The Bank Of Toronto.
Eastman X o., Littleton, N. II.
j. DINGHY Jr Il Co., Auburn, Me.
Charles Bradley, Esq, Lewiston, Me.
Suffolk 90. Mills, Q. g. Converse, ESQ., Treas'r, Bosto
Messrs. J. p. Townsend, 8 90. Boston,
Messrs Doolittle, Irwin, Wright 0swego.
Blackma irwin, Wright Co., Albany.
Whiplle, ThAyer, 4 Co., Providence, X I.
Il. w Bush, Osdensbargh dlaw6won aeS
NTOTICF.- MISS SWAN. olairyoyant Physician
~ has removed from No. Central street to \ o 22
Exchange street, few rods East irom The Bay
btato House. Wdm' DI