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railing. The prices vary according to quality, from 8 cents to $2 

 per foot. The common field fence may be made at from $1.50 to 

 $2.50 per rod, either of iron or of wood pannels. In connection 

 with this fence a stone drilling machine has been invented, cheap 

 and of light construction, and is calculated to be used by hand, horse, 

 water or any other power, and capable of drilling a hole in a stone 

 of sufficient depth and size for the post in ten minutes, by hand pow- 

 er, (one man.) 



Whenever a contract is made of any magnitude, a drill is always 

 provided gratis, for drilling a sufficient quantity of stone for the fence 

 ordered. Any orders directed to me, Lansingburgh, with diagram, 

 location, angles, corners, and gates, will be promptly attended to. 



I had forgotten to mention in its proper place, that gates, accord- 

 ing to, and for each variety, are also furnished at the same rates. 



MATTHIAS P. COONS. 



