84 TRANSACTIONS OF THE 



j\fo. bl6— Improved method of operating and lubricating Valves 



in Hydrants and Cocks. 

 James Cocliran, No. 8 Tenth st. This hydrant has a very per- 

 fect device, for preventing freezing, being self-emptying. This 

 non- wasting and non-freezing is accomplished by means of a 

 sliding valve which, working without a stuffing-box, makes it 

 very free from derangement. This peculiai- valve constitutes its 

 novelty and usefulness, on which the patent was granted. The 

 l^gg^ [^ silver medal awarded. 



Xo. 326 — Kon-wasting Hydrant. 

 John D. Haines, Yorkville, N. Y. A well made article, has had 

 premiums from the American Institute. [Ji diploma awarded. 



Jfo. 1768 — Hydraulic Ram. 

 Thomas Hanson, 137 Third avenue. The valve to the air 

 chamber of this machine appears to possess advantages over 

 others, and to entitle it to pre-eminence. The best. 



[Ji silver medal awarded. 



J\^o. 939 — Hydraulic Ram. 

 W. & B. Douglas, Middletown, Conn. These rams have been 

 long used, and proved themselves fully worthy of confidence. 



[A diploma awarded. 

 JVo. 1Sd8.— Valve and Valve Chamber for Hydraulic Rams. 

 Josephus Echols, Columbus, Ga. A very ingenious device, and 

 though not yet introduced, seems to possess advantages over 

 others now in use ; the best valve and valve chamber for hydraulic 

 jg^jj^g^ [A diploma awarded. 



J\''o. 359. — Sewing Machines. 

 Howard & Davis, Boston, Mass. Robinson's patent. This 

 machine has two needles, and passes the thread through and 

 through at each stitch; is capable of making a great variety of 

 stitches. The best for common use. [A gold medal awarded. 



jYo. 1040. — Sewing Machines. 

 Wlieeler & Wilson, Manufacturers' Company, 393 Broadway. 

 Wilson's patent. Sews with very great rapidity and beauty, 

 especially for fine sewing and stitching. The best for fine stitch- 

 ing and rapid work. [^ gold medal awarded. 



JYo. 397. — Seioing Machine. 

 J. B. Nichols & Co., Boston. Used for shoemaking, and valuable; 

 the best for certain work. [A silver medal awarded. 



JVo. 1566. — Sewing Machine. 

 J. Seymour, Newark, N. J. Used for shoemaking; best for cer- 

 tain kind of work. [^ ^i^^^r medal awarded. 



