Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-24
TMPRovED INSTRUMENT FOR SUR

IMPROVED INSTRUMENT FOR SUR
i vEYING AND CALCULATING AREAS, by JAS
NJ LILLEY, Stanton, Va.
This instrument is semcircular plate, with
needlebox attached to the diameter, and the circular
edge graduated in degrees; and there being nova
BILE limb adade attached to the centre of the plate
with verniers at both ends, the bearing of line can
be read for any number of degrees or minutes
The plate is so divided form, with the scale OF
the alidade traverse table of lines instead of num-
bers which gives at the latitude and departure
of any course and distance rum
The table answers the same purpose for ascertain
ing heights and distances the required distance IS
read from the plate without the trouble of referring
to the logarithmic tables. ~
survey and where there is local attraction the lines
can be traced independent of the needle there being
two pair of sights enabling the surveyor to form at
the angle required by the bearings of the cour-
ses. .
The variation of an old line is easily calculated
lit and for such work leveling for mll-races or
draining land, it answers every purpose Of the level
There is an attachment for solving oblique TRAN
giles, which gives the base and perpendicular OF the
triangle from which the can be ascertained very
readily and it also gives the bearing and distance of
the closing line in division OF land
The Instrument can be used with either the sights
or telescope. - ~
The following are two of the many certificates which
have been obtained for this instrument
U. S. M. ACADEMY, WEST POINT,
July 9th, 1859.
| have examined with much interest Col. j. M. Lii
leys INSTRUMENT for Surveying and Calculating A.
reas" and unhesitatingy recommend it to all pract
cal Surveyors. 1t Combines for all the purposes OF
ordinary survey, the properties of the Theodoite
and Compass and by giving at once the latitude and
departure of course, will save much labor In the
computation of the area of survey.
A. E. CHURCH, Prof Math. U. s. M A.
1 fully concur in the above recommendation of
Professor Church. CHAS DAWES,
ni~ Prof. of Higher Mathematics
CoLuMB1A College, July 18th, 1859.
Staunton, March 6. $780, a5
VIRGINIA HOTEL.
THIS well known establishment, now presents
i largely additional facilities, for the accommoda
ton of the travelling Public. Mr.. VIM III Peyton
retains his connection and associates with him, as
Proprietor and Manager, Mr.. VIM. Jordan formerly
of the Lexington HOTEL and more recently of the Rock
bridge Baths. The style Of the new firm is
The proprietors have secured corps of efficient
and accommodating assistants, who will unite with
them in paying every attention to those stopping at
the Hotel. Capable and faithful servants are also
provided to the comfort of guests The table
will continue, heretofore, to equal that of any Ho
tel in the State. "5"
The propretors would also call special attention to
the fact that by the erection of NEW BUILDINGS,
already commenced they will have at command so
Additional Rooms, by means of which they will
be enabled to afford greater comfort to transient
guests, and to families wishing to spend
the summer in Staunton Connected with the Ho-
tel are extensive Stables, under the management of
Byers Co., well known for their experience and
efficiency in this department. Horses will be taken
on Livery, and Horses, Bugges and Hacks, will be
afforded to guests on reasonable terms.
In conclusion the Proprietors pledge themselves to
spare no pains to continue and increase the present
reputation of the House and to serve appreciative
public. WIN. JORDAN, PRop,ps
N. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the office of AD4MS d cos EXPRESS.
Staunton Ian 90 1S6O.-tf i7f