Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-07
NEWS AND GOSSIP.

The NATIONAL FoUNDRY.-There ID but lit
tie doubt that the question Of building Ma
tional Foundry will again come up for the con-
sideration of Congress at its ensuing session,
and 1t would be we'll for our cidsens to stand
ready to urge its location within the limits of
this metropolis. The various other cities and
towns seeking to be designated Is the place Of
its establishment will do all they can to induce
Congress to confer the favor upon them. They
are oil alive to the importance Of the matter,
and are wsN aware of the benefits that will arise
from having the foundry in their midst. They
know that it will cause a large influx of me-
ehanics, tradesmsn and others, and contribute
materially towards advancing the prosperity OF
any community in which it may be situated.
Their several causes will most probably find
numerous friends among members of Congress,
and be pleaded with no little warmth and per-
sistence; and it will not, therefore, be amiss for
Washingtonians to do all in their power, like
wise, to insure the claims of their own city an
impartial hearing. For, although powerful
arguments can be adduced in our behalf, it will
not do to allow the time for action to arrive, ere
beginning to make preparation for it.
As we endsavored to show in the Star, sew
eral months ago, Washington possesses many
advantages over the several other places
named rs q site for this foundry; so many,
indeed, that were it not for the number of her
competitors, it would hardly be worth while
for her to do more than what has already been
done-to call attention to those sdvanttious cir
cumstances. But we know not where the CON-
petition will cease. Other claimants may be In
the field at the ensuing season, and urge their
spective causes on some entirely new grounds.
Hence, it behooves our citizens to be prepared
for every emergency that can arise. The prize
is well worth contending for and worth far
more to this city, too than to those other places,
in connection with which it has been mentioned
The identity of the interests of the General
Government with those of our city, is probably
one of the strongest points available in arguing
this question; and if urged with proper zeal, ii
will no doubt effect the desired object. Be-
sides, if the foundry is located here, it may te
| Immediately under the control Of the Secretary
of the Navy and chief officers of that Depart.
ment. 1t will be in the power Of these gentle
men to visit it often, and ascertain the pro-
gress made with whatever work is, from time
to time. on hand, and to give such instructions
concerning details, as shall lead to their com.
pletion in the manner deemed most desirable
This cannot be urged in favor Of any other 10.
cality.
Then, again, we have here the advantages o.
being on a navigable river and of having rail-
road connection, extending to the very hear,
of the immense iron and coal regions of Penn.
sylyania, Maryland and Virginia. Indeed, we
know of no argument which may be urged in
favor Of any other situa ton that is not avail
able, at least in an equal degree, for this city
while we are without the disadvantages of any
Of the other places named. All we have to do
probably, to secure the site of this establishment
to this city-in the place now occupied by the
penitentiary, say-would seem to be to 20 to
work in the matter with q hearty good will
and be ready to convince members of Congress
that these advantages do really exist. If we
fail of success the fault can hardly be laid to
the charge Of anything else than our own neg
lect of our vital interests.
LIST OF PArENrs.-The following is the list
of Patents issued from the United States Patent
Office for the week ending October 5, 1853
each bearing that date:
James Alcorn, Jr., of Charlestown, Mass-For
improvement In steam boiler furnaces
Silas Arlington, Of West Dresden, n. Y.-For
improved gate.
Bryan Atwater, of Berlin, Ct.-For f. trap.
Moses ii Biddle. of Mt Carmel, Ill.-For i'm
provement in the construction of ami NAL traps
). W Bidwell, Of Hartford, Ct-For improved
rolling window blind. -
VIM Burnet, of New York, N Y.-For slate
pencil sharpener.
Oliver Byrne and ]. G. Elliott, of New York,
N. Y.-For improved screw propeller
J. d. e. Carpenter, Of Cincinnati, O.-For i'm
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improvement in lubricating car axles
samuel w Cole, Of Wilmington, Md.-For i'm.
proved washing machine.
w G. Conant, OF New York, NJ Y-For i'm.
proved carpet stretcher.
Henry w. Covert. of Rochester, Y-For
improved cam for throwing bolts in locks
Jacob d. Custer, Of Morristown, Pa-For i'm
provemeRt in fog signal machines
Henry David, Of New York, N.Y.-For i'm
Provemsnt In knives to cut paper bags, &c.
Charles Dodge. Of Marshall, Mich-For i'm
provsment in railroad switch
Alexander Douglas, Of Yew York, N. Y-For
improvement in folding guides
Jacob Edison, Of Boston, Mass.-For improved
carpet sweeper
James w. Evans, of New York, Y.-Fo,
improvement in steam plough.
w T. Fisher, of Cleaveland, Tenn.-For i'm.
proved grain-cleanng machine
Joseph f. Fisk, Of Salem, Mass-For improve.
ment in gas meters
Peter Fitzgerald, OF Constantine hio.-FoI
improvement in hay rakes
John Fordyce, Of MOrgantown, ya.-For i'm
proved washing machine
John Fritz, Of Johnstown, Pa For improve.
ment In rolling railway iron.
Z. A. Gaines, Of w atson, Miss-For improve.
ment In cotton scrapers .
r w Gates, ID. r Fraser, and Thomas Chal.
men, OF chicago, Ill For improvement in gear
Ing OF cutoff valves for steam engines
WIN. O. Grover, Of Boston, Mass-For i'm.
Provement In sewing machines
Daniel harris, OF Boston, Mass.-For improve
nent in sewing machines
Daniei Harris, OF Boston, AIass-For improved
carpet sweeper.
samuel L. Hawkins, Of Patchogue N Y.-Fo,
improvement In halteTs and brides for horses
hruben Haynes, Of Oberlin, Ohio.-For i'm
proved machine for cutting Iaths
Edmund Hill, of Cincinnati, O.-For improve
ment In the construction of animal traps
Edmund Hoole, Of Mount Vernon n. Y.-Fol
improvement: In baggage checks
Haniord Horton, Of New York, N. Y-Fo,
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