^IQ SCIENTIFIC NEWS. 



is represented in the generous act of raising her up, and re- 

 viving her droopiiig spirits, by showing her a cornucopia 

 pouring forth its treasure, etnbleuiatical of the resources of 

 this hapity isle, and not unapt iy indicating, that the wealth 

 and hberality of the British nation are ever ready to sup- 

 port laudable undertakings, and particularly tiiose intended 

 for the relief of indigent merit. Close to that of Enterprise, 

 and iinder a representation of the all-seeing eye of Divine 

 Providence, the figure of Genius appears erect, pointing to 

 a flag displaying the Weavers'' Anns, placed upon the tem- 

 ple of Fame, seeming by her expressive countenance to say, 

 *' execute your arduous task, Britannia will reward your la- 

 bours, and Fame, inscribing them on her sacred edifice, shall 

 record the meritb of this grand exertion to posterity." The 

 corners of the flag will be adorned with emblems of peacej 

 industry, and commerce. . An edging with a curious Egyp- 

 tian border will exhibit a combination of figures and devices, 

 emblematic of the design for which it wjis formed, and the 

 whole will in an expressive manner show to the world this 

 interesting fact, that under the auspices of Divine Provi- 

 dence, and cherished by the blessings of peace and com- 

 merce, the British artists, when fostered and protected, are 

 inferior to none throughout the globe. 



The Society of Arts have presented their silver medal, sef[ 

 in a broad gold border, to the Flag Association. 

 Iron chains Mr. Gilpin has made an improvement in the pulleys in 



lised instead of ^v]^icj^ his iron chains work (see Journal, vol. XXI, p. 111.)' 

 ropes in mm- „. ,. ,, , n i • i • i i- i i / 



ijig. rmdmg a small degree or brightness in the links that work 



verticailj', he made a concave rim to the pulleys on each 

 side, to embrace the links that work flat, and prevent the , 

 others from coming into contact with the sides of the 

 grooves. In this state the chain works 7*63 per cent easier 

 than before; 28'87 per cent easier than a half vyorn, strand 

 laid, tarred rope; and 37'51 per cent than the same chain 

 used in the common way. Uj^wards of six years experience 

 confirm his former opinion of the safety, durability, and 

 cheapness of chains worked in grooves ; yet, he observes, 

 his men will not go down into the pit to work in the morning, 

 or come up at night, but by a rope ; though, if any scene of 

 amusement be going forward on the surface, they will not 



hesitate 



