Year: 1859

The mail which arrived here on the 9Th
ult. brought the intelligence that on the
2lst day of June last, a patent was issued
from the U. S. Patent Office to our friend
JAMES K. LUN, q citizen Of Thurston coun-
ty, for his improvement in the construction
Of Wind-mills. We learn that the inven-
ton Of Mr. LUM has been noticed with high
commendation in the Atlantic States, and
that ho has already received a number Of
applications from capitalists for interests in
bis Patent-sOme proposing q purchase of
the same, and others desiring to own it for
States and districts.


This invention has demonstrated high
order Of mechanical genius in Mr.. LUM,
and consists in such q combination that
every particle Of atmospheric motive power
is saved, and after an entire cessation Of
wind, the power accumulated during its
prevalence, (if but for short time), will
run the machine five hours The wings
are so constructed that no danger can be
Occasioned by the violence Of the blow for
the different arms Of the wheel present con-
stantly to the wind a surface in proportion
as the breeze is heavy or light, and during
the current, very heavy weight may be
added, which, by the force Of the wind is,
simultaneously with the running Of the
machine, being wound up like the weights
ofa clock. As this weight rises, the wings
change their presented face, and thus mod
crate the pressure from the current Of air.
On the cessation Of the breeze, Of course
the weight then runs down, aud continues
to carry the machinery, as above stated,
for Eve hours without any wind. The
model Of the machine, which Mr.. LUM very
generously exhibits and explains to all bis
visiters, is really one Of the most interesting
developments Of mechanical and phiIosophic
science. He has connected to it, now in
working order, a miniature saw mill, grist
mill, thrashing machine, churn and grind
stone. Those who have seen it work will
cheerfully attest the interest it begets in
the mind Of the observer-the admiration
and wonder it creates for the genius of its
inventor. We regret that we did not pro-
cure a copy of the SPECIFICATIONS of Mr..
LIS claim for patent while at his house a
few days ago Without it we confess our
inability to give an adequate idea of the
importance Of the invention. But we as
sure those curious in such matters, that
they will be more than repaid by visit to
Mr.. LUM at his residence near the Skookum
Chuck, in this county.


To certain portions of the Union, this
invention will prove invaluable especially
in the interior of California in the mining
region, in the raising of water, and other
operations of mining, where steam, water,
and other motive powers are not convent
emily commanded 1t can be made availa-

bic anywhere for almost every mechanical
purpose. We look upon this invention as
worthy Of the age of progress in which we
live and high among the list of the names
Of men who have worked for mankind, in
perfectiug the means of securing comfort,
aud aPPropriating the results Of science for
the benefit Of our race, must be placed the
name Of JAMES K. LuM for this really Won
derful invention.


1t was the intention of Mr.. L. to exhibit
his mill at the California State Fair to
commence on the 18th inst, but pressing
business engagements at home will prevent
him from attending the Fair. He will,
however, early in October, 60 to California