Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-07-17
IMPROVED INSTRUMENT FOR SUR.
II VEYING AND CALCULATING AREAS, by JAS.

IMPROVED INSTRUMENT FOR SUR.
i VEYING AND CALCULATING AREAS, by JAS.
N. LILLY, Staunton, Va.
This instrument is semi-circular plate, with q
needlebox attached to the diameter and the circular
edge graduated in degrees; and there being nova
BILE limb or 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 alldade traverse table Of lines instead of num-
bers which gives at once the latitude and departure
of any course and distance run.
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.
1t gives the horizontal measurement of the lines of
survey and where there is local attraction the lines
be traced independent OF the needle, there being
two pair of sights enabling the surveyor to form at
once the angle required by the bearings of the cour
ses. a.'.
The variation of an old line is easily calculated on
it, and for such work as eveing for mill races or
draining land it every purpose of the level
There is an attachment for solving oblique TRAN
gles which gives the base and perpendicular of the
readily and it also gives the bearing and distance Of
the closing line in a division of land.
The instrument can be used with either the sights
or telescope.
have been obtained for this instrument
q. s. N. ACADEMY, West POINT,
July 9Th, 1852
have examined with much interest Col. j. NJ. Lii
ieys Instrument for Surveying and Calculating A.
reas" and unhesitatingly recommend it to all pract
cal Surveyors. 1t Combines 1.f all the purposes OF
ordinary survey, the properties OF the Theodolte
and Compass and BY giving at once the latitude and
departure of course, will save much labor In the
computation of the area Of a survey:
A. E. CHURC /, Prot. Math. q. s. N A.
1 fully concur in the above recommendation of
Professor Church CHAS. DAVIES,
Prof. of Higher Mathematics.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, July 18th, 1859.
March
VIRGINIA HOTEL.
THIS well known establishment, now presents
j largely additional facilities, for the accommoda-
ton of the travelling Public. Mr. VIM II Peyton
retains his connection and associates with him,
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
JORDAN g. PEITCN.
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 also
provided to the comfort of guests. The table
will continue, heretofore, to equal that of any Ho
tel In the State.
The propretors would also call special attention to
the fact that by the erection of NEW BUILDINGS,
already commenced they will have at command 30
Additional Rooms, by means of which they will
be enabled to afford greater comfort to transient
The summer in Stanton 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 reasonable terms.
In CONCLUSION the Proprietors pledge themselves to-
spare no pains to continue and the
public. VIM JORDAN. lpeop,ps
n B-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, elso the Office of ADAMS d cos KXPRESS.
Staunton Ian 90 1S6o-tf a