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First — In the method of outside connectioc, which (1) allows 

 the boiler and load to run close to the ground; (2) avoids the ex- 

 pense and insecurity of the cranked axle ; and (3) enables the 

 oscillations arising from the respective positions of the crank 

 pins (90*^ apart) to be more thoroughly counteracted than with 

 the use of the inside connection. 



Second — In the connection of the steering axle by projecting 

 springs which combines (1) large wheels*, (2) a long wheel base, 

 and (3) a low centre of gravity. All former steam carriages have 

 been, in these respects, much like common omnibuses. 



This spring connection weighs only as much as springs of any 

 carriage, while it dispenses with the cost and weight of the 

 usual reach connection. 



Third — On the steering lever, which enables the steersman to 

 secure a thorough control of the direction of the carriage. The 

 English carriages were steered by a pinion and rack, which, by 

 being jerked out of the steersman^s hand caused accidents in 

 several cases. 



Fourth — In the parallel connection, which is the only connec- 

 tion known, that is compatible with easy springs. The gearing, 

 chain, slotted c):oss head, &c., adopted by Hancock, Stephenson, 

 and others, to secure a parallel motion, were found on trial to be 

 inadequate. 



Fifth — On the general arrangement, by which the boiler is 

 placed close to the steersman, so that he may take care of it; (2) 

 close to the cylinders, to ensure a good blast, and (3) so far in 

 advance as to distribute the weight nearly equally over the four 

 wheels. (4) This enables the carriage to be managed by one man, 

 instead of three, which the former carriages have required. 



Sixth— In on 3 variety of boiler, which being fed from the 

 top (1) enabled one man to supply fuel, (2) which securing the 

 downward draft burns the smoke, and (3) which having a flame 

 chamber below allows the ashes to separate and fall into the ash 

 pan. (4) The whole arrangement renders the burning of wood 

 feasible. 



Seventh — On the valve motion, which is adapted to light con- 

 struction and low speed, because (l) it cuts off' quicker than the 

 " link motion," during the first half of the stroke, and (2) gives 

 a quick release near the end of the stroke, while cutting off" at 

 any point. 



We believe Mr. Fisher to be the original inventor of the fol- 

 lowing devices hereinbefore described : 



1st. The connection of the steering axle. 



