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ble and seems fully capable of doing its work quickly and "well. It is so ar - 

 ranged as to page to the No. of 1.200; power applied as in the ordinary 

 manner, from the foot. The inventor deserves much credit for the beauty of 

 , construction and easy arrangement and working of his machine. We award 

 him a Small Medal. 



One model car axle, Wm. S. Loughborough, Victor, N. Y. Claimed to be an 

 anti-friction axle, and of course a great improvement upon those generally 

 used. It is simple and apparently practical Vol. Trans. 



Improved car brake, G. L. Ackerman, Troy. It is claimed for this brake that 

 by the application of power in an entirely new way, the progress of a train 

 is much more easily checked, and at the same time without the usual wear 

 and tear of ordinary breakages. At the same time and by the same arrange- 

 ment a car axle in breaking would be prevented from falling upon the track, 

 or to do any of the serious injury that generally results. The arrangment is 

 simple and apparently practical ; and it is warmly recommended by railroad 

 engineers. We call the attention of our appointed railroad committee to this 

 brake, and award a Dip. and ^Z 



One cast iron well curb, for chain pump ; McClary & Powis, Seneca Falls. De- 

 sign and construction beautiful and ornamental, Vol. Trans. 



One case of Civil Engineers and Surveying instruments ; W. & L. E. Gurley, 

 Troy, consisting of levels, compasses, transit instruments, &c., &c., of exceed- 

 ingly fine workmanship and exquisite finish. The manufacturers claim 

 certain great improvements, which add much to the perfection and efficiency 

 of the instruments. Your committee were much pleased with this exhibition, 

 which added much to the attraction of Manufacturers' Hall, and award a 



Dip. and Medal. 



One Flock renovator, C. P. Barbour, Troy, Vol. Trans. 



One lady's sewing bird, Spencer & Tucker, Hartford, Conn., very pretty. 



Thomas' Fruit Cult. 



One model water wheel, Samuel Reynolds, Jr. & Co., Jefibrson county, N. Y. 



• It is claimed for this wheel that it operates through the combination of two 

 actions, viz : direct and re-action. It is certainly very simple in its construc- 

 tion and yet practical. Not the least of its good qualities is the fact that it is 

 ,«ry cheap in price, Vol. Trans, and $3. 



An improvement in the draft of carriages and wagons, attached to a two horse 

 wagon, (King's patent,) Lewis King, Madi.'^on, N. Y. It is claimed for this 

 improvement that it will cause two horses to j)erform the labor ol four, in as- 

 cending hills, drawing out of holes, &c., &c., with heavy loads. This fact 

 was demon.strated to the satisfaction of your committee. The gearing when 

 not in use is stowed away, so as not to encumber the operation of the wngon, 

 yet in readiness for use at a moment's notice. It can be attached to wagons 

 and sleighs now in u.se, Oip- and 0IS. 



Horse shoes, Daniel Nelson, Deerfield, N. Y Vol. Trans. 



Twelve Scotch bowls, William D. Durkce, Syracuse ; cast iron, nicely polished^ 

 and well adapted for cooking purpo.ses, Vol. Trans. 



