Washington Township (part 12 of 12)

The administration of Mr. Archer for the past year and the present has been attended with unprecedented success, and the Trustees feel themselves fully justified in recommending the Institute to the continued favor of the South, r ~ It has pre-eminence in healthfulness. The pupils, avoiding, on the one hand, the debilitating efiects of a Southern climate, and on the other the rigors of the North, have few of the interruptions incident to both these climates.

As an Institution of learning it has the advantage of a full organization, a resident chaplain, and a corps of ac^complished teachers and professors, called together from lime to time in the long experience of those having charge of the Institute.

The Trustees of the Patapsco Female Institute, having been duly notified by Mrs. Lincoln Phelps of her intention to resign her office of principal at the close of the present school year, have elected Robert H. Akchkr, Esq., as her successor. The eminent success of Mr. Archer in conducting for many years a School for Young Ladies in the city of Baltimore, entitles him to our confidence as a person peculiarly qualified to maintain the present high standing and insure the permanent prosperity of the Institution ; and with this view we Rre engaged in the erection of another building iu addition to the present extensive accommodations of the Institute.

This Hotel is one of the largest, most comfortable and convenient establishments in the United States. It is situated in the heart of the city, on Monument fc>(iuare. Within the past year it has undergone vast improvements and embellishments, and is now capable of accommodating six hundred guests. The arrangements for Families are unsurpassed. It has always sustained a high character, and is now complete in all its apartments, with New Furniture and Equipments, where the traveler can enjoy all the comforts of a well-regulated establishment.

The especial attention of Gentlemen, traveling with Ladies and Families, is called to the superior arrangements of this House. Its spacious and lofty apartments, arranged in full and convenient suites of Parlors, Chambers, etc., present most attractive and desirable accommodations.

(See page 1G3 of the "Book of the Great Railway Celebkations of 1857") at this place is most eligibly situated. Grafton itsell" is a beautiful town, located at the forks of the Great Baltimore and Ohio Road, on tiie banks of the Tygart's Valley River, 279^ miles from Baltimore, 100 from Wheeling, and 104 from Parkersburg, and consequently at all times easily accessible from all parts of the country.

Connecting with all the Lines East and West, is situated in the Hotel, and the Mail and Express Trains, in both directions, are constantly arriving and departing-

This is an admirable place, presenting every attraction of Scenery, Climate and Home Comfort that the beautiful region, the mountain air, and the attentive care of the Proprietors can afford.

At this Hotel, in both directions; and the traveler will never forget the air of cleanliness, order, and the solid and satisfying cheer that will greet him at the Grafton Hotel.

Tredegar Iron Works

We invite the especial attention of those in want of HEAVY CASTINGS, as our experience and success in casting heavy Ordnance, Shafts, Cylinders, &c., gives us great advantage in that line - both in our knowledge and command of the strongest iron, and in the treatment of it in our furnaces.

RAILROAD WHEELS. - Having fitted up a Foundry for this business exclusively, we are making Wheels equal to any others, in every respect ; and we are prepared to furnish them, with or without axles, on as good terms as any other establishment for an equal article.

IRON TRUCKS FOR CARS. - We wouWalso invite the attention of Railroad Companies to our IRON TRUCKS, which we think they will find worthy of their approval and adoption.

THE ROLLING MILLS AND SPIKE FACTORY, formerly connected with this establishment, are now worked by the Proprietor in connection with other parties, under the firm of Morriss Tanner & Co.; but we will be happy to take orders for AXLES, BRIDGE BOLTS, or any other kind of Iron made in that Branch of the Establishment, and when desired fit up the same to order.

We beg leave to refer for the quality of our work, to various Railroad Companies throughout the Southern States, and Sugar Planters in Louisiana;, to the Officers of the United States Navy who superintended the construction of the Roanoke and Colorado - two of the largest class Steam Frigates - the machinery for which was constructed at these works, and to the Ordnance Departments of the Army and Navy.

Bridges, Roofs, Engine Houses, Machine Shops, &C

Or to contract for the erection of the same, in any part of the United States or abroad, with promptness and upon satisfactory terms. Address

This invention consists in supporting the coupling pin or bolt with a free rolling ball, which rests under the end of it, and is pushed backwards and upwards by the entering link or coupler, and the bolt let fall into its proper place, thus uniting the couplers. The coupler is held in a horizontal position by the ball resting on the end of it within the bumper, and is always ready for coupling. After the coupling is effected, the ball rests on the end of the coupler or link, thus holding it against the coupling pin and the floor of the bumper, greatly strengthening the pin while pulling, and correcting that tendency it has to jump out while the train is in motion.

It is the ordinary form of bumper invested with a new principle, and it may be applied to any cars in use, with equal facility, and as economically as the ordinary coupling, - in fact, its cost is only the price of the casting, and fastening it to the car. Its simplicity and economy go far to recommend it ; but when its safety, certainty, and utility are considered, every thing appears to be attained by it.

Various modes of self-coupling have been invented and tried, but none have been adopted to any extent by railroads. They have been constructed with springs, latches, hooks, pivots, &c., which are always liable to rust, and get out of order, by which they are rendered defective, uncertain, and useless. This coupling is liable to none of these accidents - the ball, which is the only device and movable part to accomplish the end in view, is absolutely indestructible by ordinary wear and tear; and nothing short of a violent concussion, which destroys the bumper itself, can prevent it operating.

Great economy of titne, in making up long trains of burden cars, which may all be coupled at once by simply backing the locomotive, and it is particalarly applicable to roads doing a heavy transportation of coal or merchandise ; great economy in saving the injury done to heavy locomotives by frequently reversing them, by missing the connection when coupling in the ordinary way ; and it is cheaper than any other coupling in use - costing but the price of the casting, which, owing to its peculiar form with ribs and arches, has increased strength, with less weight of metal.

Certainty of Coupling - By backing the car it must couple without fail ; and on a curve or from a switch as well as a straight track ; as the pin and coupler are always held in a proper position by the balls; and when the cars are brought together they operAte of themselves.

Adaptability - It may be adjusted so as to be applied to any ca.TS, and can be coupled with the ordinary coupling in use, which is of great consideration, as it can for this reason be applied gradually, when old bumpers are accidentally destroyed, or new cars built, without causing any loss by unnecessarily taking oflfthe old couplings to make room for its adoption.

Durability - Tt can never get out of order or tvear out, - nothing but its destruction can render it inoperative. This must be at once seen by every practical minded man, and its importance have proper weight.

So/ell/ - It dispenses with the necessity of an attendant to go in between the cars to hold up the pin and enter the coupler while the locomotive is backing, which is always attended with great personal danger and many serious accidents. This must be appreciated by every friend of humanity, and it was in consequence of witnessing many distressing accidents to the men when coupling by the ordinary mode, during the course of many years' observation in the service of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, that I became impressed with the necessity of something being provided to save them from these contingencies. This coupling seems fully to have effected my object.

Besides other roads which have already adopted it, it is being put on the cars of the Baltimora and Ohio Railroad, where I have a constant opportunity of observing its working. It fully answers all that is here said of it, and realizes my most sanguine expectations. Although but recently introduced, it has met with tlie approval of many Railroad officers, and the following named, among others, can be referred to for their opinion in regard to it: -

This new Invention consists in Springs acting directly upon the Brake Blocks. These Springs are shortened, and the Brakes relieved by the pulling or tractive power of the Engine - the draught power being multiplied to any required extent, by means of a lever connected with the Car Couplings; the play forward or backward of the coupling pin putting the Brakes up going ahead or backing, as the traio is compressed or extended by the action or cessation of Steam Power. The nominal state of this Brake is doion, and that of the Coupling Pin in the centre of the slot in the Bumpers.

The peculiar advantages of this Brake are - The Engineer has only to open or shut his Throttle Valve, to control the Brakes - It requires no Brakesman either at the Engine or any other point of the train - Whenever the Locomotive pulls. Brakes are up, and as soon as steam is shut off, all the Brakes in the train are instantly clown - There is no extra trouble in coupling or detaching Cars - It is not dependent upon a continuous connection, as the only effect of a detachment is to put the Brakes down, hence, if a portion of a train gets adrift whilst ascending a gi-ade, the detached portion is firmly held, and does not run back down the grade - The Engine can be reversed with the Brakes up or down, at the will of the Engineer - If an obstruction of any kind is encountered on the track, day or night, even though unseen by the Engineer, every Brake goes downjnstantly - It will stop a train in the shortest safe distance.

The mechanical arrangements and drawings of this Brake were gotten up under the management of J . Morris Wampler, Esq., Civil Engineer, No. 22 Second Street, Baltimore.

This Brake was tested on the Ellieott's Mills Train of the Baltimore and (3hio Railroad, and the novel feat successfully performed of running a train of Passenger Cars over, up and down grades, stopping and starting, attaching and detaching Cars, without a Brakesman. For further particulars, please address

February 12th, 1S5S. I have examined the Patent Self-acting Car Brake of Mr. W. R. Jackson, of this City, placed under his direction upon one of the Cars of this Company, now running from Baltimore to Eiiicott's Mills. The result of its operation has been most satisfactory, the train being retarded when necessary by the Brakes, which are released again by the pulling of the Engine. The arrangement does notinteifere with the ordinary Hand Brake.

The Eastern And Western Markets

Merchandize by this Line receipted from Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, to Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, and the West generally - guaranteeing delivery within a specific time, and through rates per 100 pounds to destination.

Axd At Tile '

Between Charles and Light Streets, on the premises partly occupied by Mr. Hk.n'ky MiCaffrey as a Music J^tore, where they will keep constantly on hand a large assortment of Plain and' Highly Finished Grand and Sijuare Piano Fortes ; also, Melodeons, from the best makers from 4 to 5 Octave, some with Double Key-boards, Double Reeds, and Stops to suit small Churches t)ur Pianos were awarded the Highest Premium (Gold Medal) at the Fairs of the Man'land Institute, three successive years, October, 1885, 18Sb and 185', in opposition to 14 and 18 Pianos from some of the best makers from New York, Boston and Baltimore. We were also awarded the First Premium at the Industrial exhibition, held in Richmond. Va., 1855 and 1856. Also at the third exhibition of the Metropolitan Mechanics' Insutute, Washington, D. C, March 1817, we were once more awarded the highest honors. ' '

In addition to all this, we select the following letters, from among the many highly complimentary testimonials we are in possession of, from the most distinguished Pianists and Amateurs in the country.

UI^The following from the most eminent Pianist in the world, will show how our Instruments are appreciated by that great performer, who has had opportunities for testing the best Pianos of Europe and America : Mb. W. Knabe, Baltimore:

Dear Sir. - I have great pleasure in certifying that I have tried your square Pianos and find them equal, if not superior to any in this country. Among their great qualities, which distinguish them, is the evenness of tone, the agreeable and easy touch^and volume of tone Wishing you all the success you so highly deserve,

Gentlemen : - Permit me to express you herewith my sincere thanks for the superb Grand and Square Pianos whicli you have loaned me, and on which I have perfonned at ray concerts. I cannot but congralulaie you upon the immense progress and improvements you continually make on your Pianos, which, in my opinion, Tank among the very best in this country. With hearty wishes for your success and prosperity, which you richly deserve by vour enterprise, energy and activity, 1 remain yours, very truly.

All Instruments are guaranteed for five year.c, and a privilege of exchange is granted within ihe hrst six months from the day of 9a'e, if the instrjmenls do not give entire satisfaction. _ Wholesale Dealers will find it to their advaniage to give us a call before purchasing.

Have the pleasure of announcing, that they have removed from their old stand, 17S, to the new and spacious five story Marble Buildmg, 182 Baltimore Street, where they are constantly enlarging their stock and variety of

In connection with the foregoing announcement, they beg to invite attention to their Enlarged Stock, comprising a very large and varied assortment of BOOKS IN GENERAL LITERATURE, in every variety of plain and superb bindings, to which constant additions are being made; New Works received regularly. SCHOOL and CLASSICAL BOOKS, PAPER and STATIONERY, comprising every requisite lor Colleges, Academies, Schools, &c. Blank Books, Paper, and Countino-House Stationery, Commercial and Law Blanks, &c., embracing every requisite for Counting-Houses, Banks, Railroad Companies, Public Offices, &c.

Having united with their Book Store, in the same building, an extensive Printing Office and Book-Bindery, well supplied with the most approved materials and experienced workmen, enable them to ofler superior advantages and inducements for the prompt, careful and correct execution of every description of Book and Job Printing, Book-Binding and Ruling, well worthy the attention of all who may require anything in this line.

For nearly twenty years. Railroad Printing has constituted an important branch of our business - our experience, combined with extensive facilities, consisting of large founts of Types, of the latest and most approved styles. Borders, E?igravings, Illustrations, fc, especially adapted for the i/iost fniished executioii of every description of Railroad Work. Also, large founts oi Figures, of all sizes, suitable for Tabular Works, Freight and Passenger Tariffs, &c., &c. Our Presses and other Machinery are of the most approved construction - keeping constantly on hand a large stock of Card Boards and PAPERS oi all classes, enables us to ofler unsurjiassed facilities for the prompt, cJtcap and finished execution of every description of Railroad Printing.

RAILROAD STATIONERY. - Onr stock in this line embraces every requisite for Railroad and other Joint Stock Companies, Public Offices, &c., such as Blank Books of every description, kept constantly on hand, or made to order, with or without Printed Headings, to any style, or pattern of ruling, in a superior manner, at the shortest notice, and at the lowest rates. Also, a large stock of English. French and American CAP, LETTER and NOTE PAPERS, Envelopes, Inks, Gold and Steel 1'ens, &c., &c., all of which we are prepared to sell at the Very Lowest Prices, Wholesale and Retail.

i^~Orders respectfidiy solicited, to which the most careful and prompt attention will be given. tS^ Estimates and Specimens furnished on opjilication.

John Murphy & Co Carpet Bags

The Subscriber is the Largest Dealer and the Oldest Manufacturer of the above Goods in this City. My stock on hand is larger than all others in the City, among which are

J. V. D. Van Nortwick'S Editors And Proprietors

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Precious Stones, Bronzes, Clocks

Keep constantly on hand an extensive stock of WATCHES, JEWELRY, FANCY GOODS, SILVER WARE. DIAMONDS. PRECIOUS STONES, BRONZES, CLOCKS, &c. Also,

Scales Of Every Description

SCALES of every description kept constantly on hand, which will be sold on better terms than the same quality article can bo had at any other place. In all cases where the article purchased does not prove as represented, the expense of transportation will be paid and the purchase money refunded. NO HTJMBVG .' |

S. Chables Street

The Scales have been subjected to the severest tests in all the principal Railroads in the United States and Europe, and in every branch of business throughout the World. Their

Standard From Which There Can Be Nd Appeal

In the case of O'Brien vs. Reese, in the Court of Common Pleas, (October, 1854,) of Baltimore City, the learned Judge delivered in open Court that Fairbanks' Scales, being the Grovernment Standard, and their accuracy having been determined beyond all question, all legal issues must be decided in their favor.

This Company is now offering a most complete, simple and efficient Gas Machine, adapted in all respects to the wants of Private Dwellings, Schools, Churches, Factories, as well as Towns and Villages. The apparatus is easily managed by any domestic - Is not liable to get out of order, and will furnish a c/iea77er.j3rf«!er and ftt«fr ii'sr/iMhan can be produced from any other material. Pamphlets with details will be forwarded by mail upon application to

Comprising SIXTEEN STEAMERS AND BARGES - of average capacity of 13U Tons each - for the Conveyance of Merchandise, Produce, Packages, Horses, Cattle, Carriages, Furniture, and Goods of all sorts, at very low rates. {JQ^-Time Through, Forty-Eight Hotms.

Baltimore And Philadelphia Steambdat Company Via Canal

Leaves Daily, at 3 o'clock, from No. 19 South Wharves. J. ALEX. SHEIVER, Agent, No. 3 Light St. Wharf, Baltimore. A. GROVES, Jr., Agent, No. 19 South Wharves, Philadelphia.