Account of TP ire Fences* 



any attack it may be required. We have given it a fair 

 trial at the Falls, with the most breachy cows of the neigh- 

 bourhood, and it is remarkable that even dogs avoid pas- 

 sing over it. 



In case of the wire breaking by any casuality, it is 

 easier repaired than any other fence. 



The wire No 6. will sustain a weight of 1300 lbs. 

 when stretched in the manner of a rail. No. 9. 750 lbs. 

 and No. 11. 300 to 450 lbs. Ascertained by fair expe- 

 riments for the purpose. 



Respecting the duration of the wire, daily experience 

 sufficiently speaks, that when protected by a coating of 

 Linseed oil, or paint, an entire reliance may be placed 

 on it. 



We conclude by recommending the subject to the in- 

 vestigation of the society ; informing them they may see 

 a wire fence erected on this plan at R. Watkins Tavern, 

 at the Falls of Schuylkill. 



We are Very Respectfully, 



White & Hazard, 



Hon. Richard Peters, 



President of the Agricultural Society. 



ESTIMATES. 



Common post and rail fence 5 rail high; 

 55 Rails at 10 cent make a fence 100 feet is 5,50 



11 Posts 25 2,75 



Putting up fence, holeing and pointing 25cts 



apannel, 2,75 



Cost of 100 feet g 11,00 



