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to be a very simple and easy operating machine, and yet one 

 of the most perfect that has been invented for the purpose of 

 reeling and twisting silk from the cocoons, and manufacturing 

 it into sewing silk. By the different arrangements of this ma- 

 chine, it will operate upon a single or double thread, as may- 

 be required, and prepare it for twisting or weaving. Experi- 

 ence has fully proved, that by uniting the filaments of silk as 

 they are drawn from the cocoons, wet in their natural gluti- 

 nous substance, before they dry, the thread is more firm, 

 smooth, and strong. The simplicity of the machine, and the 

 very easy way in which it is used, bripg it within the com- 

 prehension and capacity of any person to use it. Mr. Brooks 

 has received a premium for his invention from several socie- 

 ties, and of late a premium and medal from the Scott's legacy, 

 in Philadelphia. 



Liglitning Rods and Glass Blocks. From the repeated and 

 almost daily occurrences which happen from the effect of 

 lightning, occasioning death and destruction of much proper- 

 ty, it is a matter of surprise that every farmer does not have 

 attached to his dwelling-house and barn a lightning rod, and 

 guarded in the best possible manner, which is done by passing 

 the rod through glass blocks which are constructed for the 

 purpose. 



Ox Yokes. Many improvements have been made in this ar- 

 ticle, and even in the bows and keys. 



Brass and Composition Balls. These balls are not only orna- 

 mental, but are very useful in preventing the animal from 

 hooking, or being in other respects mischievous and trouble- 

 some. They have been in very general use, and add much to 

 the appearance of the animal. 



Pomroy's Patent Spring Staple, for securing horses. The 

 improvement in this staple is such that if the horse is cast, or 



