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made of cast iron, which is considered the best metal which wa- 

 ter can pass through ; is very durable and clieap. It has metal 

 boxes so constructed, that in raising the handle the lower box 

 or valve is opened, and the water let off, which prevents its 

 freezing. They are so plain and simple in their construction, 

 that they can be put up or taken down by any common work- 

 man, and no way liable to get out of order. They are attached 

 to wooden logs or lead pipes, and are well calcidated for all 

 domestic purposes. 



Cattle Chains. These chains have of late been introduced for 

 the purpose of securing cattle to the stall — are found to be the 

 safest and most convenient mode of fastening cows and oxen 

 in the stanchion. They consist of a chain which passes round 

 the animal's neck, and by a ring attached to the stall plays 

 freely up and down, and leaves the animal at hberty to lie 

 down or rise at pleasure, and keeps him perfectly secure. 



Brooks' Patent Silk Spinning Machine. Brooks' silk spinning 

 and reeling machine, which was invented by himself, is found 

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