Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-04-10
JoTTINGs by THE WAYSIDE.
WAsn1NaroN March 26. 1874.
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ADoLPHUs.

WAsHISGroN March 20. 1874.
En-. JorRxLL:- This morning finds me in
thia metropolis, the great head center where
the awmaking power of this mighty nation
congregates.
In my ranbles called on my old friend Gen.
N. d. Legeit, now Comus sioner of Patents
in the Patent Office building, and by his polite
ness was shown through the various derart-
ments Of this msmmouth structure. We first
entered the North Hall which is 60x267 feet,
containing SO cases "f models, which are divi-
dsd into .46 classes. These eases are TO 5
feet wide and about is feet long, and are e
from four to five shelves.
This hall contains models Of the various ma
chincry, used in the Manufacture of metals.
from the time they are taken from the earth
in a crude State, until made into every con-
ceiyable implement used by man. from a cam
brio kneedic to the most powerful machinery
in existence.
The Gallery contains models for working
wo"d. Twemty-two cases contain farm imple
ments. such as rlows, harrows, culjivatiors,
hoes, forks, rakcs, mowers, reorers, &c. One
tinn, being raised in land of milk aud cheese.
Also implements to preveD. cows from kicking.
very much doubt the practical utility of these
inventions. Two cases OF churns; seven with
models for working leather into boots sLoes
harness, &c.
East Hall is 6jI269 feet, with l30 cases and
AZ classes, containing models Of firearms and
various implements OF war. Also navigation
coooking, washing, hardware, sewing machiaes
&c, &c. Saw the original Howe patent, the
first every issued for sewing machine.
Will say here, to give al iiea Of the extent
patents ars issued, that there has been 2 900 on
sewing machines, ana churus.
South Hall is 63S2s6 feet, with IS cases and
is classes. This Hall is designed, painted
&c, after the style of the old structures in
Pumpeii. The models are for sis nails on Rail-
roads, STANDARD weights and measures, mann
facures OF paints. oils, oil cans, rofrigerators
evaporators for sugar. starch, &c.
West Hal is 6lx272 feet, with s. cases con
tanning motive pnweroi every conceivable kiud.
from hoisling jack and dog power, To stump
machines, capslans, re. This hall contains
many rejected nod els, and thousands of models
have been sent TO the various colleges in the
Z. 5. Also many cases here contain mudels
for pateuts now pending, and Of course, are
kept closed from the view uf visitors.
emitted 10 mention very nice model for
the mlnufacture of sewing machine needles,
which cost 81 1000, invented by c. o. Crosby, Of
New T1avea, Conn 1t certainly is very tnri-
cate affair aud attracts untold attention. II is
so constructed as ~ take the would-be needle
from a coil Of wire on a sort ol reel, aud when
run through the machine is perfectly complete,
in all parts, aud put IN papers ready for sale.
Thirty two patents were issued to man by the
name Of Hyatt in one week. costing 81 100, for
Illuminating purposes. such as signals fer rail-
road stations aud naviga tion, head-li Tits for
engines, dead lights &c.
These four halls surround an open space or
lawn, with fountains, walks and flowers, con-
trbuting much to the interest Of visitors.
The number OF patents issued per week, now
ranges from 2j0 to 800. The whole number
issued to Mrrch 81, 1874, is 1i9,O2l. There is
a matter of history Connected with the North
Hall having been used at the commencement
OF the late war for barracks, as a hospital, aud
weeks; also the grand ba II at the second in
auguration of President LINCOLN. The build
ing also contains many interesting relics, which
are worthy Of notice. Among them Is the Print
ing press which was worked by Dr.. Franklin, in
London, A. d. 1925
The original Declaration Of Independence
though many Of the signatures are nearly Oblit-
Grated, is here to be seen. The Treasury chest
used in the Continental almyi the sword OF
WAsnINGToN, and suit worn by him at his rOs-
ignation in Annapolis, Md, A. ID. 1888. Also
the tents, tent poles and pins, cookng utensils.
and camp egupage used By him during the Rev
olu;on, are objects of interest. Tie China ware
presented to Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, A. ID.
1881, by LaFAYETTE, The coat worn by Gen.
jackson at the battle OF New Orleans.
The first Patent ever issued was taken by
Mrs. Masters of Philadelrhis, from he English
Government A, ID. l775, on a machine or mill
far pounding corn, aud the diagram aud spec
iheations, were shown ne by the Gen. in person.
There are 4si persons employed in the several
departments.
Have writ n longer LITTER than intended,
y,i, have not described the half would like TO
have done.
Must bid you anil the readers Of the jour
NAL good bye ard continue on my way asa
RAMsLER,