Middletown transcript., 1870-09-24
LOCAL ANp srArr ArrA1ns.


the farm of ]. b. Fenimore, Esq. on Saturday
last, for the purpose of witnessing the operation
of one of these mills which Mr.. Fenimore has had
erected on the farm occupied by his son, Samuel
Fenimore, Esq. near Odessa. The mill was erect
ed for the purpose of draining fine meadow of
one hundred acres, subject at times to overflow.
1t stands on the margin of Appoquinimink creek,
and enpties the water from the meadow into the
creek. When arrived at the mill, it was in
| full operation, the wind blowing a stiff breeze
| from the North East varying point or two of
| the compass occasionally. The mill invariably
| headed to the wind, answering its rudder as
readily as a vessel upon the water. 1t was gear
ed to the outer segment of cogs, and the water
wheel made from AZ to 8 revolutions per minute
The mill was then stopped, which took but a
moment, SO easily is it managed, and geared to
the inner segment of cogs, which accelerated the
motion of the water wheel, driving it up to G
| revolutions per minute, the mill running smooth
ly all the WHILE jarring but little and making but
little noise. The water wheel has twelve buck
cts, with side delivery near the axle Each
bucket will hold barrel of water, and at speed
of six revolutions per minute the wheel dischar
ges 70 barrels Of water per minute trojan la
Dor which is astonishing to contemplate. The
water-lead from the mill TO the creek, is two feet
wide and six inches deep, and placed at suffi-
cient inclination to insure rapid delivery, and
yet the accumulating water ran over It's sides,
so rapidly was it drawn up from the meadow.
The sails, as they are termed, are constructed of
thin wooden Stats, somewhat like Ventian blinds,
broader at the outer end, to suit the circumter-
ence of the circle. They are made into two sec
tions, and work on pvots fastened into the iron
arms of the wind-wheel, and when the wind in
creases to gale the force Of the wind turns the
Stats, ard each section opens, permitting the wind
to pass through, the sails presenting somewhat
the appearance of half-closed umbrella. The
little resistance which they offer to the wind in
that position, insures safety in time of a hard
blow, the sales readily accommodating them
selves TO the force of the wind. This is a most
ingenious contrivancc, and operates like safety
valve to a steam-boiler and is complete safe
guard against the destructive force Of violent
wind. We watched the operation for some time,
the sails closing and expanding like parachute
according TO the wind, the speed sackening as
the sails opened. The idea of a Windmill is usu-
ally associated with the old-time sail machine,
which requires constant attention to keep the
sails to the wind. And with all due precaution
it not unfrequently happens that the apparatus is
blown away entirely. Not so with this mill; it
can be left to work day and night, without at
tention, for any length of time, except to keep
the parts properly oiled This mill is a great
dcsideratum to all who need a safe, convenient,
2 and economical motive power. 1t is admirably
q adapted for railroad tanks, for watering farm
stock for grinding and cutting feed, for irrigat-
ing farms and gardens, for draining meadows,
f swamps and marshes; for supplying houses and
grounds with water, for fountains, fsh-ponds,
S and other useful or ornamental purposes. 1t is
Mr.. Fenimores purpose 10 attach a grist mill to
it., the motive power being sufficient to grind
0 wheat and corn as well TO vent the surplus
i water of the meadow. 1t could be arranged for
= saving, with equal facility. We called at the
e residence of F. T. Perry, Esq. our return, TO
witness the operation of pump in his barn yard
for watering stock, which is driven by the same
wind-power the mill. 1t was set in motion
and did its work admirably. There can be no
question of the great utility of these pumps, and
as their cost is so moderate as to bring them
within the means Of all, we have no doubt that
they will come into general use. They are man
ufacured by the Continental Wind Mill Compa-
ny, No. 3, College Place. New York. Mr.. Feni-
= more is the agent Of the Company, at this place.
and will supply these useful labor-saving inven-
: tions at shortest notice.
. !, A New Protestant EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-St.
d AIMS Parish is greatly in need of new Church
It edifce, and we understand that an effort will be
p made this fall and winter to solicit subscrip-
. ons to fund sufficient to erect one next spring.
y In this connection we take occasion 10 publish
q an extract from the report of the Rector, DR..
e McCabe, made ut the 80th Annual Convention of
Il the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese
of Delaware, held in Dover, on the 2lSt of June,
c last =" The Rector regrets that he cannot, as
IS yet, report the commencement of the so much
F.. needed church ediice in Middetown, 'for which,
; TO the language of the Bishop Of the Diocese,
in his address to the last Convention, ''the ne
c which, it may be added by the Rector, must ma
q terially crcumscrbe the influence of the Church
: in this vicinity. There is wealth enough, and it
is to be hoped and believed liberality enough in
e the Congregation, and among the friends of st.
: AIMS, TO build handsome and substantial
@ House to the Lord. The town is growing; pop
= ulation increasing other religious bodies are
- extending their influence the church making
6 but little headway. We are not moving in the
IS same ratio, because we have no permanent chnrcf
II Accommodations an the town. Saint AIMS Par
:, ish Church is just far enough beyond the lin
II ! its of Middletown, to deprive its people
many of whom doubtless would be glad OF th
l. opportunity of the privilege of worshipping Goo
l. according TO the use of the Protestant Episco
pal Church, The lease on the Hall we now oc
= cupy for Sunday evening services, and weekly
!. services, and also as Sunday School room vii
al expire early in the next Spring. and the owne
10 has already made demand for the return OF tn
:" property at that time. This will throw us ou
s. of any place to meet in, in Middletown, and ur
as less we do build church there, must sutit
o. materially. The influence of this latter movemer
- i. e. building church edifCe in Middletown
= would tell most favoraby upon the prosperity
,h the Sunday School, and, under the blessing
the Head of the Church, promote the growth
" our Communion. The Rector is assured by Il
=. esteemed and energetic Senior Lay Delegate
~ this Convention, that, if DiviEe Provde-ce sha
e. " crown the year with His goodness in the IL
d. crease of the ground and the gathering in OF u
,le fruits thereof in this section, vigorous efo
'-o will be made to renew the former subscription
and to cndeavor to enlist the cooperation al
lst aid of gentlemen of large means and genero
to hearts in our own community, to assist in t
no completion of the work. Effort and energy
ns the part of the Yestry and friends of the churc
as will, the Rector feels assured under the bless
'ur of Almighty God, lead to the much desired
US suit"
ne The peach season, for 1870, is over; the il
- | car will be shipped from this station on Mond
w., next, to VIM. II. Wanser, New York. The to
aht number of cars which have passed over the De
ware Railroad to New York from August lst
Sept Gath, is 2l87, which at 500 baskets per CT
makes the total number of baskets / ,093 500, |
sides what was shipped to Philadelphia, Bal
of MORE and other places. A few cars were sh
,ral ped prior to August lst, of which we have no
-. count but we presume we shall have full a