The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-24
The "Clippcr''-First Days Expert.
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Mr.. EDIToR:-It behooves US as advocates of
every good enterprise to give some publicity to
the merits of the 'Clipper," which has recently
exhibited in our midst; hence, we "speak what
we do know, and testify what we have SEEM"
Now, siT, what we may say in commentator
of said machine will not be to speak disparag-
ingly of other good reapers. If from our report
any should consider it pre-eminently superior
to others, be it understood, we design making
no invidious comparisons. The allusion of the
above caption is TO the first days performance
with the "Clipper" by Mr.. John Nicholson and
Festus Fuller, on,Wednesday the list. They
report positively perfect machine for the bus
mess, or at least unable to point out any defect
or suggest any improvement. This is saying
a good deal, but let us be more specific by re-
ferrn g to few facts on which "theer Is no
discount
In the first place lowing to its remarkable
simplicity without the assistance of any ma
chnist they put it together In few hours,
when at once it was found to operate according
to the design of the maker. By the way, Joe
Nicholson has pretty fair ''bump" for prying
into and comprehending intricacies of machin-
cry, &c; while we all know of Mr.. Fuller's in
defatigable perseverance, in pushing every
thing "to the hill" and surmounting every i'm
pediment presenting itself in his inhexible
course. But again to the success of the "Clip-
per-
They entered the field with late start, an
unframed team, inexperienced hand, Gin toto
and everything new and unnatural, but not
outstanding all, they cut about ten acres, the
ground being uneven from ruts, &c. From
this days experience they can predict with
some precision what they can do under more
suspicious circumstances. .It.-Ir.
But as the Fox is a "matter of fact" Kind of o
creature he will give you the history of the
"Clipper" only as it may prove ITSELF But
every effect must have an adequate cause. So
will refer TO few of the probable causes
upon which we may predicate the success of the
'Clipper:"
LIST. The diameter of the wheels, being large
facilitates its passage across gallies, and en-
ables it to surmOunt obstacles which it could
not if smaller. fr..
End. The position of the seat is not only unu-
sually pleasant, but being in the rear of the
axle, and behind the blade and principal ma
chinery 1T holds the driver out of the danger
and dread of a destructive fall in case of an &C
cident; and also with ease and pleasure to in
spect the 'modus operandi' of the whole "con-
Germ" while running. Owing to the position of
seat, and the simplicity of the whole trimming
gear" the driver can at once detect the least
arrangement, drop it out of gear, ward off dam
ger, and in a word manage the whole thing with
amazing dexterity.
3rd. ! would say something of the universal
simplicity of this machine, but this is manifest
upon firstinspection, and much is attributable
to this fact.
4th. The Dropper is also used with great
ease, and is SO balanced as to remove all pres
sure from the horses necks.
5th. Finally, the width of the swath, and the
lightness of the draft should be considered. An
ordinary pair of light horses will work this
machine through the day, cutting swath of
five feet, with the greatest ease.
Then what others may say of the various
reapers in the land, and whatever improve
mcnts have been or may be made, We only say,
give us the 'Clipper" forever more. | have
elaborated to such an extent upon the "Clipper'
that have no room this time to inform you of
the behavior of our neighbors. More anon.
Fox