Iron: An Illustrated Weekly Journal for Iron and Steel Manufacturers, Metallurgists, Mine Proprietors, Engineers, Shipbuilders, Scientists, Capitalists ..., Volume 42Perry Fairfax Nursey Knight and Lacey, 1845 |
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... Messrs . Miller , Ravenhill , and Co. The annexed tabular statement of the performances of this vessel for the year past , has been compiled by the engineer , Timothy Harrington , of his own accord , from his daily log , and reflects ...
... Messrs . Miller , Ravenhill , and Co. The annexed tabular statement of the performances of this vessel for the year past , has been compiled by the engineer , Timothy Harrington , of his own accord , from his daily log , and reflects ...
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... Messrs . Clegg and Co. , is because I thought it useless to compare it with any inferior to the plans adopted by these gentlemen ; for in making comparison with the best , I suppose all others useless . It is my opinion that theirs is ...
... Messrs . Clegg and Co. , is because I thought it useless to compare it with any inferior to the plans adopted by these gentlemen ; for in making comparison with the best , I suppose all others useless . It is my opinion that theirs is ...
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... Messrs . Thomas Ridgway Bridson , and Wil- liam Latham , in the month of May , 1838 , for their invention of " certain improvements in machinery or apparatus for stretching , drying , and finishing woven fabrics , " against the ...
... Messrs . Thomas Ridgway Bridson , and Wil- liam Latham , in the month of May , 1838 , for their invention of " certain improvements in machinery or apparatus for stretching , drying , and finishing woven fabrics , " against the ...
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... Messrs . Fisher , in Renfrewshire , for a considerable length of time , and had never seen any machine used by them having the vibrating motion , or similar in descrip- tion to that of the patentee . To substantiate the usefulness of ...
... Messrs . Fisher , in Renfrewshire , for a considerable length of time , and had never seen any machine used by them having the vibrating motion , or similar in descrip- tion to that of the patentee . To substantiate the usefulness of ...
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... Messrs . Rundell & Bridge , the London jewellers , purchased the gold mines of Tipuani , and the emerald mines of Illi- mani , and sent over Mr. Page as their agent . These mines are situate on the banks of the Lake Chi- quito , 248 ...
... Messrs . Rundell & Bridge , the London jewellers , purchased the gold mines of Tipuani , and the emerald mines of Illi- mani , and sent over Mr. Page as their agent . These mines are situate on the banks of the Lake Chi- quito , 248 ...
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Page 109 - they were in large flocks containing both species in the proportion of two of the former to one of the latter " (the present)
Page 83 - So that, having a way to make my vessels so that they are strengthened by the force within them, and the one to fill after the other, I have seen the water run like a constant fountain stream forty feet high.
Page 84 - An admirable and most forcible way to drive up water by fire, not by drawing or sucking it upwards, for that must be as the philosopher calleth it, infra spheeram activitatis, which is but at such a distance. But this way hath no bounder, if the vessels be strong enough ; for I have taken a piece of a whole cannon, whereof the end was burst, and filled it three...
Page 254 - It is far from my wish to promulgate to the world that the ridiculous expectations, or rather professions, of the enthusiastic speculatist, will be realised, and that we shall see engines travelling at the rate of twelve, sixteen, eighteen, twenty miles an hour. Nothing could do 'more harm towards their general adoption and improvement than the promulgation of such nonsense...
Page 226 - Walton do hereby describe the manner in which my said invention is to be performed, by the following statement thereof, reference being had to the drawing annexed, and to the figures and letters marked thereon...
Page 83 - ... but unanimously, and with harmony agreeing they all augment and contribute strength unto the intended work and operation: And therefore I call this A Semi-omnipotent Engine, and do intend that a Model thereof be buried with me.
Page 58 - ... the use of carburet of manganese in any process whereby iron is converted into steel.
Page 126 - As the three angles of a plane triangle are equal to two right angles, that is, to 180° (Euc, 32. 1.) the' sum of any two of them is the supplement of the other.
Page 254 - ... to creep out at. I could not find words to satisfy either the Committee or myself. I was subjected to the crossexamination of eight or ten barristers, purposely as far as possible to bewilder me. Some member of the Committee asked if I was a foreigner, and another hinted that I was mad. But I put up with every rebuff, and went on with my plans, determined not to be put down.
Page 52 - If two triangles have two sides of the one equal to two sides of the...