WIRE RAILING, GRATINGS, VERANDAS, WROUGHT AND CAST-IRON RAILINGS, FARM FENCES, IRON FURNITURE, IRON BEDSTEADS, IRON STATUARY, SETTEES, CHAIRS, &c. JOHN B. WICKERSHAM, Agent, 312 Broadway. WORKS, 57, 59 & 61 LEWIS ST., KEW YORK. Neiu govk: FOWLER AND WELLS, PRINTERS, No. 308 BR0ADWA\Y. \ 1 18 55 I o JOHN B. W1CKERSILV3I, Agent, 812 Broadway, New York. BRICK’S PATENT GAS BURNER saves 20 PER CENT, of gas — gives a more steady light — prevents waste — does not smoke. This Burner is the best in use, as it is constructed on scientitic principles. It can be applied to any gas fixtures in the United States. The size of the patent burner is about the same as those in general tise. TESTIMONIALS have been received from hundreds of persons, who have tried this patent gas burner. In all cases it saves over twenty per cent, of gas, and always gives entire satisfaction. A trial is all that is necessary to insure its adoption. ®itr popular Jfamilii |oitntals. Fowleu and Wells, 308 Broadway, New York, publish the following Scieiitihc Serials, which afibrd an excellent opportunity for bringing before the Public all subjects of general interest. Life Illustrated. A New First-Class Weekly Newspaper, devoted to News, Literature, Science, and the Arts ; to Entertainment, Improvement, and Progress. Designed to encourage a spirit of hope, manliness, self-reliance, and activity among the people; to point out the means of profitable economy ; and to discuss and illustrate the leading ideas of the day ; to record all signs of progress; and to advocate political and INDUSTRIAL RIGHTS FOR ALL CLASSES. Terms, Two Dollars a Year. The Water-Cure Journal, and Herald of Reforms. Devoted to Hydropathy, its Philosophy and Practice ; to Physiology and Anatomy, with Illustrative engravings ; to Dietetics, Exercise, Clothing, Occupa- tions, Amusements, and those Laws which govern Life and Health. Monthly, at One Dollar a Year, The American Phrenological Journal. A Repository of Science. Literature, and General In- telligence ; devoted to Phrenology, Education, ^klagnetism. Psychology, Mechanism, Architecture, and to all those Progressive Measures which are calculated to Reform, Elevate, and Improve Mankind. Illustrated with numerous jiortraits and other engravings. A beautiful Quarto. One Dollar a Year. For Three Dollars, in advance, a copy of Life Illustrated, the Phrenological Journal, and the Wa- ter-Cure Journal, will be sent a year to one address. Boston ; I4‘2 Wiisliin;;toii Street. I Piiii.Ai)Ki.i'iii.\ ; 1231 All'll Street, j SI o . 3 0 8 D WELLS, Broadway, New Vork. IT O II A C E W A T E 11 S , IMANO FOUTE k Ml'SU.' E.M1‘()I!1UM, 333 lUlOADWAV, X. Y., Maiiiiroeliin-r of llie Kri-iilly liiiiiroved lloroi’e Wnlem I’iniiov. Ami «jlc Agent for T. (in h»kt k Co’* celeliralnl I’iiino*. willi or u-illioul the -Eolinn. — H.iLijrrr 4: Cl m*to.\»' well-known I’mno*. Also Woodwiiril iV Brown’s iiiiil Jiirolt I'liickcriii^’s I’iiinos S I), k II. W. Smith'* eelrbrnlcil Mrlocli-on«.— Makti.v’h (.’uiliir*. nml ileulor in Miisieal In*lruineiH* of nil kind*. rXTE.V.''lVK I'l BlJSIUUt OK sHECT Mr.^IC AM) .Ml'.llowing requirements : 1, Lightness; 2, Strength ; 3, Portability ; 4, Durability. It is believed that these deside- rata have been attained at the present time. Wire fences are found to meet demands that were previously unsupplied, and in England, as in this country, their use thus far has been attended with success. Wire fences possess advantages over others, in that, they disfigure no landscape, obstruct no lawn; and that they enhance, rather than destroy, the symmetry and beauty of ornamental grounds. Needing few or no repairs, pulling heavily upon no man’s purse, and susceptible of receiving the most tasteful forms, the wire fence may justly be voted a good thing. The entire fence is so made that it may be rolled up like a cariDct, when 1600 square feet of surface may be con- tained in 30 cubic feet of space. This fencing is impassable to all kinds of stock, it does not “ hold” the wind, and can never be blown down in a gale or washed away by a flood, as it offers so slight a resistance to the wind and the current. Fire cannot burn it down, when the posts are of iron. In fact, it is a wind, water, and fire-proof fence. PRICES FOR WIRE NETTINGS. No. 1 — 3 ft. 9 in. high. 3 in. mesh 4 lateral wires No. 10, body wire No. 14, weight, 10 lbs. per rod. 161 ft. $2 25 No. 2—3 ft. “ U 3 in. (( 2 (C 11 11 11 11 9 11 11 “ ■ 2 00 No. 3—2 ft. “ (( 3 in. (( 3 11 11 11 11 11 7i 11 • 4 11 “ 1 75 No. 4—2 ft. “ u 3 in. u 2 11 11 11 1 1 “ 6f “ 11 “ 1 50 No. 5 — 1 ft. 4 (( 3 in. (( 2 11 “ 12, 11 11 i< 4.1 t( ”4 11 “ 1 00 No. 6—3 ft. 9 (( 6 in. (C 4 11 11 11 “ 12, “ 10 lbs.“ 11 “ 1 50 No. 7—3 ft. “ u 6 in. u 2 11 11 11 11 “ 8 lbs. “ 11 “ 1 25 No. 8—2 ft. “ 1 iin. Cl 2 (1 “ 1-i, 11 “ 18, 11 “ 2 50 Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 for Fences, are admirably adapted, proof against sheep, hogs and dogs, and more especially serviceable against ehickens ; the long sought for desideratum in protecting Poidtry Yards^ gardens, and the like. No. 5 — Is used for all kinds of Trellis-work, as well as for low fences, and surmounting fences. Nos. 6 and 7. — The most practical barriers against cattle, horses, sheep, &c. Emphatically, a RAILROAD and PRAIRIE FENCE. No. 8 — Nettings for window protection, used in church windows, and mills, factories, and workshop windows. 27 '^riie following illuplrntions oxjilaiii the manner of putting np the NPlTTlNfiS. No. 401, No. 402. WIRE NETTING WITH IRON POSTS AND STONE BLOCKS. When iron uprights are used to support the nettings, they are fastened into stone blocks with brimstone; when wooden blocks are used, the posts are driven into cuts or holes prepared in top of the blocks. No. 403. WIRE NETTING WITn WOODEN POSTS. Small staples are used in fastening the nettings to wooden posts. 28 Xo. 404. 'SK'TS-sti^^siNffSt WIRX NETTING WITH WOODEN POSTS, AND THE KAILS BOTTOM AND TOP OF WOOD. No. 405. Small staples are used in attaching the netting to the rails and posts. No. 406. . 50 cts. each. . 621 “ “ $1 25 per gross. Flat iron posts at . Angle iron posts at Staples at ... . 29 IRON BEDSTEADS. I^fankind not only love good living and the refinements of civilized society, but also the luxuries of repose. Nothing makes one in a better humor with himself and “ the rest of mankind” than a comfortable bed and refresh- ing sleep — to obtain which, the bedstead is an indispensable requisite. The soldier may live through his campaigns, slee})ing on the ground, or on a “soft plank” that oflers its scanty accommodations for his acceptance; the prisoner in his cell feels thankful for his pallet of straw, and the rover is contented with his blanket ; yet it is not probable that either would select these modes in preference to the comforts of more refined life. From the earliest periods men have bestowed much attention on the appliances of the couch and the bed-chamber. We read of bedsteads among the rich Greeks and Eomans “ made of ivory, ebony, and rich woods, with inlaid work, and figures in relief.” Among the Greeks, there were artisans who excelled in making brazen feet for bedsteads, chairs, &c. In ancient Egypt bedsteads were enclosed in mosquito-nets, supported by wooden posts. The Komans made their bedsteads of silver, of gold with onyx feet, and of iron. One of the latter was found in Pompeii. The base and precious metals have thus entered largely into the household fabrics of ancient and modern nations. In the present age, iron has been applied to manifold uses where it was never before thought of, and not the least among these is the IRON BEDSTEAD. We have before in these pages spoken of applications of iron to other im- portant purposes, but their importance does not throw into the shade our present subject. The ease and pliancy of these bedsteads, their great portability, cleanliness, and undoubted solidity, commend them to universal favor, creat- ing for them an immense demand. Many persons who have heretofore preferred the old-fashioned, clumsy, and in- convenient styles, from a mistaken notion that an Iron Bedstead must necessarily be awkward and unsightly, have found their error refuted by an exauaination of the handsome styles of workmanship illustrated by the plates below. The subject is commended to the attention of housekeepers and others who would make a desirable addition to their summer comforts. These Bedsteads are manufactured on an entirely new plan, being constructed with joints so as to fold up into a very small compass. They possess one recommendation which should outweigh all others, — they are entirely free from the insect annoyances peculiar to the wooden variety, insuring pleasant slumbers in the sultry nights of summer. Their highly ornamental appearance and the small space they occupy render them superior to everything heretofore manufactured. No. 35.— Bedstead Open. No. 35.— Bedstead Shut. The above cuts represent the Bedstead open and shut. Prices — For | size, $7 ; f , $8 ; |, $9. Ihese patterns are bronzed or tipped with gold. No. 36.— HOSPITAL AND SERVANTS’ BEDSTEAD- The above cut represents a cheaper and plainer variety, excellently adapted for the use of Ilospitals, ServantSj Prices — For f size, $5 ; $8 ; j, $7. 30 No. 37. CAST-IRON BEDSTEADS. No. 38. Prices— $25 to $45. Prices— $9 to $25. Above are specimens of Cast-Iron Bedsteads, which, although not so light and portable as the wrought varieties are far preferable to wood, in consequence of their durability, cleanliness and beauty. They can be purchased of aiiy pattern, French or American and of any color— oak, mahogany, rosewood, plain or ornamented, bronzed, China \\ bite, or gilt , of any sizes, four-fouitbs, three-fourtbs, or single; for private family, hotel, hospital, or servants’ uses. No. 39. Cast-Iron Bedstead — Price for § size, $18. No. 40. Folding Crib — Price $10. No. 41. No. 42. Swinging Crib — Price $6 to $15. The Union Bedstead, admirably adapted to Dwellings and Hotels. Price for 2-4, $12 ; 3-4, $15 ; 4-4, $20. Iron Bedsteads arc designated in size by 2-4, which embraces widths from 2 ft. G in. to 3 ft. 3- 4, “ “ “ from 3 ft. G in. to 4 ft. 4- 4, “ “ “ from 4 ft. G in. to 5 ft. 31 A new article lately introduced into this country from France. It is admirably adapted for Lawns, Summer Houses, Cottages, Piazzas, &c., &;c. This style of Furniture is exceedingly light and unique in appearance. Among the articles manufactured will be found Folding, Hall and Office Chairs, Rocking and Arm Chairs, Tables, Settees, hire Fenders, &,c., &c. A few of the designs are here represented. Particular attention is called to this branch from the trade. No. 200. Folding or Travelling Chair. Price $4 50. No. 200. Folding Chair, closed. No. 201. Rocking Chair — Price $10. No. 202. Arm Chair — $8. No. 203. No. 204. Cottage Chair — Price $5. No. 205. 32 FOR GARDENS, CEMETERY ENCLOSURES, LAWNS, PIAZZAS, HALL CHAIRS, ETC., ETC. No. 300. Rustic Settee — Price $8 and $9. No. 302. No. 303. No. 301. Grape Settee — Price $8 and $10. No. 304. No. 305. No. 306. Grape Chair — $5. Folding or Stationary Settee, for Piazzas, Lawns, &o. — $10 to $15. Hall Chair — Priee $4 50. No. 306. Morning Glory Chairs — $6. 33 No. 307. Iron Wash stand, with Glass, including Crockery. Price ^7. No. 309. Fountain — Price $40. No. 310. No. 308. No. 311. New riorsc Posts, J’ricc $6. No. 312. Lions— $75 per pair. No. 313. Hounds— $20 to $40 per pair. No. 314. Towel Stand— $1 50 each. CAST-IRON FRONTS AND IRON-WORK, FOR BUILDINGS, CAPS, LINTELS, CORNICE, TRUSS GIRDERS, COLUMNS AND BRACKETS. WKOUGIIT-IRON DOORS, SHUTTERS, AND ALL WROUGHT AND CAST IRON WORK FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. Builders, and those designing to build, are respectfully invited to examine the designs of Iron Work for Build- ings. The more ready adaptation of Iron Work to any style of Architecture, and its superiority in point of strength and cheapness, have in a great measure superseded the use of Brown Stone. The increasing demand, more particularly for AVindow Lintels and Sills, has induced.the manufacturers to get up an^additional number of new patterns, now numbering sixteen in all, of dilferent styles, the cost of which be- ing about ONE-THIRD THE PRICE OF BROWN STONE, cut in the same manner. No. 500. No. 539. ■6fy No. 534. No. 533. No. 506 No. 508. No. 528. No. 531. No. 540. No. 537. 39 Dolphin Lcadei'. Plain Fluted Gutter Leader. 40 No. 514. No. 516. HOWL AMD No. 515. No. 518. IONIC CAPITALS. CoKKKOio Capitals, square, made for St. Charles Hotel, N. 0. No, 519. No. 520. 41 PRICES OF CAPITALS. CORINTHIAN. TOWER OF WIND. IONIC. -8 inch, at neck, $8 00 No. 517.- —6 inch. at neck, $3 00 No. 518. —8 inch. at neck, .^4 50 10 U 12 00 ( ( 8 a 4 00 U 10 6 50 12 U 16 00 (( 10 5 50 U 12 8 50 U ii 23 00 U 12 u 7 50 (( 14 U 10 50 16 u 30 00 U 14 <( 10 50 C( 24 i ( 25 00 18 ii 45 00 U 27 (( 35 00 (( 27 u 35 00 20 u 65 00 (( 32 n 50 00 24 (( 100 00 U 42 li 125 00 PRICES or i.lNTEL8 AJ\D $11X8 • No. 507.-3 ft. 2 in. opening, $12 50 No. 523.-3 ft. 6 in. opening, $8 00 “ 3 (( 6 ti It 13 00 “ 3 II 74 IE it 8 25 P- CO (( (( 8 It It u u 13 13 25 75 No. 509.-3 ft. 7 in. opening, $5 12 “ 3 II 8 II II 5 25 “ 4 (; 3 it U 14 00 “ 3 II 9 II II 5 50 “ 4 (( 4 It u 14 25 4 u 10 It (I 15 00 No. 524.-3 ft. 6 in. opening, $8 00 “ 5 a It It 15 25 “ 3 II 7-i- II II 8 25 “ 5 u 2 It It u 3 U 9 II II 8 50 No. 521.-3 ft. 6 in, opening, $12 00 No. 525.-2 ft. 10 in. opening, $4 50 “ 3 a 8 (I It 13 25 “ 3 II It 4 75 “ 4 u It It 13 75 No. 526.-3 ft. 2 in. opening, $12 00 (1 ^ (( 2 It (I 14 00 3 II 6 II II 12 50 “ 4 u 10 (I ti 16 00 “ 3 II 8 II U 12 75 “ 6 (( It 17 00 “ 4 (I II 13 00 No. 522.-3 ft. 8 in. opening, $14 00 u 4 It 3 II II 14 00 “ 5 <( It 16 00 a 4 II 4 t( II 14 25 “ 5 (t 6 It II 16 50 a 4 II 10 II II 15 00 “ 6 (( It 17 00 a • 5 It II 15 25 No. 506.-3 ft. 2 in. opening, $4 50 No. 527.-3 ft. 6 in. opening, $11 00 “ 4 It II 5 60 a 4 II II 11 75 “ 4 ti 3 II It 6 00 No. 528.-3 ft. 6 in. opening, $12 00 No- 505 -3 ft. in. opening. $4 26 No. 529.-3 ft. 6 in. opening, $13 50 “ 3 (I 2 II II 4 50 “ 3 II 9 II II IS 75 “ 3 It 4 II II 4 75 a 4 II II 14 00 “ 3 » 3 It It 6 74 II II It II 5 5 00 12 No. 530.-4 ft. opening, $8 50 “ 3 (I 9 II II 5 25 No. 531.-3 ft. 6 in. opening, $14 00 “ 4 tc II 5 60 “ 3 II 9 II (I 14 25 u 4 It 4 II It 6 00 a 4 II ■II 14 60 Chimney Tops, $1 62 per r unnin g foot. Sills, 4 ft. opening and under, $4 each. 6 42 HAIR MATTRESSES, FEATHER, CORN HUSK AND STRAW BEDS. The constant and increasing demand for Ornamental and Plain Iron Bedsteads and their Furniture., has induced an extension of this branch, which has already grown into a large and flourishing trade. The superior make of these [fair Mattresses and Beds are their principal recommendation. Orders filled for Steamships, Vessels, Hotels, Private Residences, Asylums, Hospitals, &c., &c., with promptness, and at the lowest market prices. Centripetal Spring Chairs. The most agreeable, easy and luxurious Chair extant, suitable for the Parlor, Chamber, and Office. Prices varying from $7 to $50 each. A large and extensive variety of Patterns, No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. 48 The following Articles, some of which are previously enumerated, manufactured and furnished at the lowest rates. ORNA^fENTAL AND INjAIN IRON RAILINGS — Made of every design, inanul'actured either of ’W rought Ikon, Wirk, or Cast Iron, for Puiiuc and Private Grounds, Dwedungs, Public Buildings, Areas, and Stools, &c., Nc. IRON WINDOW GUARDS — For Public Buildings, Uospitals, Lunatic Asylums, 1’rivate Houses, Base- ment Windows, &o., &c. IRON GRATINGS AND RAILINGS — For Banks, Stores, and Offices. IRON GATES — Of every style and design, from the most ornamental, for Public Parks, Churches, &c., to the plainest pattern of Field or Farm Gates. WIRE FENCES- AVarrauted to resist Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, for Railroads, Farms, Lawns, &c. WORE FENCE — Made on the plan of Wiekersham’s patent, cannot burn or float. Countries subjected to fire and inundations, and a scarcity of timber, this fence is invaluable. FLAT RAIL COTTAGE FENCE. — A very graceful and substantial Fence; an article long been sought lor, combin- ing neatness with economy. IRON BEDSTEADS — For Dwellings, Hospitals, Asylums, Prisons, &c. A large assortment. Competition is defied in the manufacture of Bedsteads. This establishment manufactures more Bedsteads of Iron than all the other maunfacturers in the city combined. HAIR iMATTRESSES— Of a superior make, for Private Families, Hotels, Vessels, Asylums, &c., &c. Also, Corn Husk, Feather and Straw Beds. The increasing demand for Bedsteads has induced the manufac- turers to enter more largely into the manufacture of these indispensable comforts. FRENCH WIRE FURNITURE — Only needs to be seen to bring it into general use. W^shstands, Tables, Chairs, Settees, &c. CAST-IRON FURNITURE — Chairs, Settees, Tables, Blower Stands, Shovel and Tongs Stands, Spittoons, Umbrella Stands, Hat Trees, Door Scrapers, Tables, Table Pedestals, &c., &c. WIRE NURSERY FENDERS— Of all sizes. WIRE NETTINGS — For Fences; also, Sheep and Poultry proof Nettings, of various widths and lengths. GARDEN WIRE WORK— Arbors, Arches, Trellis for Grape Vines, Runners for Training Plants and Flowers. CAGES — Of the newest patterns. COAL AND IRON ORE SCREENS— Used for screening Coal, Sand, Lime, Iron, Copper and Zinc Ores. CAST-IRON FRONTS— For Stores, Public and Private Buildings, Cornice, Lintels, Caps, Columns, Spouts, Sills, Girders, &,c , &c. HORSE POSTS — Of new and appropriate designs. WROUGHT-IRON DOORS, SHUTTERS, GRATINGS AND RAILINGS— In fact, all Wrought and Cast-Iron AVork in the belbre-mentioncd branches. 44 A few of the Places and Persons for whom the various Articles manufactured have been furnished. THE MASSIVE HAILING, enclosing the outside of the far-famed Crystal Palace, at New York, including Gate- ways, Posts, Foundation Gradings, &c. THE INSIDE RAILINGS, made from a beautiful design of Wire Railing, enclosing the galleries of the Crystal Palace, together with the Dome, Stairs, Newels, Standards, Stair, and Platform Railings. Also, the Balcony Raii.ings for the same building, manufactured and put up by the Proprietor. FORSYTH PLACE. — A Public Park, containing upwards of 10 acres. Also, Churches, Public Buildings, Private Residences, and Cemetery, in Savannah, Ga., furnished with Iron Railings. AIKIN SQUARE, FLYNN’S CHURCH, CIRCULAR CHURCH, and many of the most prominent buildinsfs in Charlc.ston, S. C., furnished with Iron Railings outside. Gallery Railings inside, Window Guards, Doors, Shut- ters, itc. AUGUSTA AND WANESBORO’ R R. CO., Ga. — Iron Gateways, measuring 44 feet, 22 feet and 11 feet, suitable for Railway purposes, furnished for tlie above Company. THE HOUSE OF REFUGE, Philadelphia. — The Gallery Railing and Iron Bedsteads. SCHOOL OF MODERN REFORM, near Boston. — All the Window Gratings. PRESIDENT’S GROUNDS AT WASHINGTON. ASTOR LIBRARY CONVENT OF SACRED HEARTS BOARD OF EDUCATION ;^GEORGIA FEMALE COLLEGE ;—BLOOMINGD ALE ASYLUM COLLEGE OF ST. JAMES, &c., &c. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NATCHEZ. CITY INFIRMARY, Cincinnati. FULTON BANK;— HANOVER BANK;— CITY BANK OF BROOKLYN ;— BROOKLYN SAVINGS BANK ; —CENTRAL BANK OF BROOKLYN ;— BANK OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ;— BANK OF NORTH AMERICA ;— STATE BANK AT TROY ;— CENTRAL BANK AT TROY;— MANUFAC- TURERS’ BANK AT TROY;— STATE BANK, NEWARK ;— BANK AT PORTSMOUTH, VA. ;— M EEC 11 ANT’S BANK, POUGHKEEPSIE ;— CANAL BANK AT LOCKPORT;— COJ^IMERCIAL BANK, GLENN FALLS ;— ATLANTIC BANK, NEW YORK, &c., &c. COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO. ;— WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.;— UNITED STATES INSURANCE CO., &c. METROPOLITAN HOTEL ;— ST. NICHOLAS ;— PRESCOTT HOUSE ;— CLINTON HOTEL ;— LAFARGE HOTEL;— HAIGHT -HOUSE, Elmira ;— GREENWICH HOTEL ;— ST. CHARLES HOTEL, N. 0., &c., &c. NIBLO’S THEATRE;— BROADWAY THEATRE, New York ;— ST. CHARLES THEATRE ;— NATIONAL TlIEA'l’RE, Boston, &c., &c. MR.S. JUDSON’S GRAVE, at St. Helena. Stk.vmkhs PACIFIC, ARCTIC, GOLDEN GATE, BLACK WARRIOR, GOLDEN AGE, FLORIDA, AUGUSTA ERRICSSON, YANKEE BLADE, &c., kc. Also, extensive orders have been fdled for several Palaces in Mexico; also, Caha, Caraccas, South America, California, Aw-ilrnlia, Africa, Ac., 46 » Fig. 1, is a Perspective View ; Fig. 2, a Transverse Section ; Fig. 3, is a Side View of the Supporting Columns ; and *•'1 s] 1 Hp V. xj] 1 sf r [ V.; 1 A.' 1 ^ *1 r Fig. 4, a Front Elevation of a portion of the Road. A A. Columns on a line with the curb stone From the columns spring Longitudinal Braces B, and Transverse Braces C; D, Iron Railings fronting the street. Fig. 5, Longitudinal View of Roof over the lower side- walk and pavement of the upper sidewalk. a — Is Stone Flagging on Terrace. 1 ) — Iron Gratings, on which the flagging rests. c — Wronght-Iton Beams, supporting the grating and flagging, to which is attached (/ — The Roof, over the lower sidewalk, of Corrugated Iron. e 4’ /, Fi^. 1 — Conduits of Water and Gas. F>]/. r>. 47 'riic plans for constructing an Elevated Railroad in Broadway heretofore jwesented, have all possessed some grossly objectionable feature, which rendered them impracticable in benefiting this world renowned thoroughfare. Some glaring impossibility has always suggested itself, to counteract whatever valuabM idea each ])lan might contain. Had these projects been more suggestive of real improvement, and less fanciful in their details, the public would not have been so ready to exclaim against all plans for a Railroad in Broadway. In my plan, I propose to build a Railroad, and an additional sidewalk over the present one, elevated to the level of the second story, and projecting in the form of a balcony, supported by columns planted on a line with the curb. This road and sidewalk arc intended to occupy both sides of Broadway, connecting at the upper and lower termini by a continuous track, forming an Endless Railroad. During the summer months, the travel will be down on the east side and up on the west side — and vice versa during the winter. This arrangement will shield the greater part of the community, in the summer forenoons and afternoons, in going to and returning from business ; while, by reversing the order of travel for the winter season, the great ma- jority of passengers will have the benefit of the genial warmth of the sun, both up and down town. A[y plans of construction are, to make this terrace, with its columns and supports of iron, the sidewalks above to be formed of flag-stones, resting on woven iron gratings, supported by beams bound firmly together af the columns. The roof of the lower sidewalk will be made of corrugated iron, forming gutters on the upper surface for the passage of water to the main canal of the balcony, which is led off through the columns to the lower gutter. This corrugated iron can be so laid as to prevent water or dirt descending on the lower sidewalk, making it a perfectly water-tight cov- ering. The columns will serve not only as conductors of water, but of gas, and will also answer the purpose of fire- plugs where they may be required, forming a double fire-plug, one above and another below, with two attachments to the same column. At every building, also, there would be a gas lamp above and below, producing a general and brilliant illumination. The cars are intended to be run on the outside of the upper terrace, directly over the line of iron columns, so that the entire weight will be supported by their agency — thus relieving of all pressure from the weight of the cars the entire structure where it spans to the building. The cars will be drawn by horses, until some of the new plans are more fully developed for propulsion by atmospheric pressure, or otherwise. The rails will be of iron, laid on India rubber, and supported by wooden sills, to remove the noise and jar, on the principle so beautifully illustrated by the dipplce, between the two tables of the human skull. The track for the horses will be laid with wooden blocks, as being calculated to produce less noise than the Russ pavement, which, however, could be laid here, if thought desirable. The railing on the outer edge of the terrace will be strong and substantial ; and a railing is likewise to be placed between the cars and the pedestrians, acting as a guard to prevent accidents by coming in contact with the cars — with openings at the end and middle of each block for the ingress and egress of passengers. The crossings at the streets on this thoroughfare will be sprung with arches. At Canal and Chatham streets, there could be constructed inclined planes, of gentle slope, connecting with the various City Railroads; by such means all the Avenue Railroads would have direct communication with South Ferry. I also propose making transverse bridges at Fulton, Cortland, Wall, and other crowded thoroughfares — thus avoiding the present danger of being run over at the perilous points. The stairways, for easy access to the upper terrace, can be arranged in the inside of the buildings. These land- ings would soon come to be known by the names of the occupants of the premises, as “ Genin’s Landing,” “ Brooks’ Landing,” &c., &c. This publicity will amply repay those - through whose premises the landings may be reached. The Company can purchase the right of way through these loealities, and the merchant can add to the facility by permitting his customers to make use of his stairway, in cases where the first and second floors are occupied by the same persons. The height of this upper terrace will be on an average of about sixteen feet, so as to be adapted to the building of the latest construction. If the height of any building should not suit this average, it will be easy to make stair- ways of a few steps, either ascending or descending, as the case may be — these steps to be constructed inside the buildings, so as not to interfere with the sidewalk. The present sidewalk is sixteen feet wide. I propose widening it above to nineteen feet, by extending it over the street three feet. This will give a clear width to the upper sidewalk of ten feet for pedestrians, and nine feet oc- cupied by the track and the outside and inside balustrade. This will leave the upper sidewalk independent of the rail track, practically almost as wide as the lower one, when we consider the areas, stoops, cellar doors, basement entrances, &c. Neither of these sidewalks will possess advantages over the other. While the lower one is a covered promenade, the upper one offers all the advantages of a railroad and promenade, and all the novelty of an elevated terrace, im- parting an air of picture.sque grandeur to our far-famed Broadway, and making it one of the most magnificent thoroughfares in the world, inviting and attracting strangers to behold the glory of the Empire City. By dividing the distance between the Battery and the Crystal Palace into spaces of twenty-five feet, we have in all about two thousand fronts, including the crossings of the side streets. The cost of each front will be about $1,500, making the whole amount for the Elevated Terrace Railroad, &c., about $3,000,000. Each property holder is to take 48 an amount assej^sed upon the front of his premises, in a proportion sufficient to construct the terrace, and stock the road — for which amount he receives an equivalent in stock, which will always command the highest premium in the market. In this manner the foad can be built, and will increase the actual value of property in Broadway alone not less than fifty millions of dollars, besides giving to the public in general a thoroughfare unsurpassed in the world in point of convenience, whether for walking or riding. Some of the more practical advantages of my plan are, that it will relieve Broadway, by increasing the sidewalk facilities, increasing the means of public conveyance, not interfering with the omnibus interest, and doubling the capacities of Broadway for business and travel, forming an additional row of store fronts, on a level with the upper sidewalk on each side of the street, thereby increasing the rent of the second, third and fourth stories. The plans of construction of this improvement are simple and easy. The structure can be built strong, durable, and ornamental, producing one of the grandest effects imaginable ; and making Broadway the admiration and model of the whole world, by this combination of a continuous covered promenade and an elevated terrace. All my ideas are practical, and founded on actual observation, measurement and calculation. The plan here submitted has already met the approval of many of the most respectable, intelligent, and influential property holders on the line of ’the proposed improvement. I have carefully and anxiously weighed everything that may possibly be brought to bear against it; and I candidly confess that I can see in the enterprise nothing but valuable and magnificent improvements. By the plans of construction I have adopted, every objection and every obstacle to this elevated terrace and road is removed. The great mistake, as I conceive, of all who have written about “ relieving Broadway ” is, that they seek to remove a portion of its business and travel, instead of providing additional facilities, and extending and increasing the amount of that business and travel. Any man of common observation must see that the transformations going on in the lower part of the city — filling all the side streets, from Chambers down, with stores and warehouses, and driving the families up town, must enormously increase the amount of travel in Broadway; and it is this very fact, and the desire to keep the travel in Broadway, without choking it, that has given me the idea of doubling its facilities by elevated sidewalk and railroad. It is just as necessary to give relief to the sidewalks as to the thronged streets. My object has been to use what we already have without incurring unnecessary expense in alterations, such as widening the streets, &c. This, if it were practicable, would only relieve temporarily in one place to harass in another. If there were no stoops, gratings, areas, or basements to obstruct the walk, it would perhaps present a different aspect. We want some improvement that will benefit all interests and embarrass none. Sixteen feet will bring the Elevated Terrace among the majority of first floors. My desire is to see all future buildings erected with large and spacious room below, so as to attract attention from the brilliant display which would be occasioned by such an arrangement through the whole length of this magnificent street, and not to interfere with those who do or will occupy these floors. The parties on the second floor will be glad to have any respectable connection with the upper sidewalk, and would not be so particular as those below. As new buildings are put up, they would, of course, be arranged to this height ; and eventually the upper sidewalks would be as showy as those below. In some places in Broadway this structure would swallow up half the second story, and encroach on the third. In this case, remove the floor of the third story, and have a large and lofty room, with little expense, which will produce twice as much rent as both rooms now yield. It is objected that my plan will exclude the light from the lower sidewalk, and make the stores too dark to transact business. What are the facts about the light in Broadway ? Is it not true that in the shop windows and inside the stores, it is now too strong^ and that most all of our new stores are being built with express reference to modifying and tempering it, so as to show goods to better advantage ? Many of the choicest and daintiest goods are now kept from being exposed to the public in the shop windows, because the light is too strong. It is well known that a large amount of goods are constantly being injured by the reflection of the sun’s rays through the shop windows. Even in London, with its smoky, murky atmosphere, the windows of the shops are furnished with heavy curtains, and other contrivances are resorted to for the purpose of graduating and lessening the light. In Paris, the Palais Royal — the most splendid and fashionable shopping promenade in the world — is entirely covered in by bMconies extending over the walks on all sides ; and even here, many of the most brilliant shops adopt additional means of exeluding the light. The whole of the fine Contrada del Po, the Broadway of Turin, is covered with massive stone balconies over the sidewalk. If we think of it candidly for a moment, we shall see that the proposed Elevated Terrace will not diminish to any great extent the amount of light which now reaches the stores and sidewalk. Almost every store has an awning, some of them low, some high, and all excluding a great portion of light. These awnings, which are semi-opaque, are generally run down slanting, within eight feet of the sidewalk, and actually intercept a greater proportion of the rays of light than would be done by a horizontal balcony, sixteen feet from the ground. Any one can draw a diagram with a pencil that will prove this in a moment. 49 la a climate bright and brilliant as ours, where the intense sunlight prevents all the choicest goods from being exhibited, a balcony like those of the Palais Eoyal, and of Turin, is actually a great desideratum to shop-keepers ; and in addition to the priceless blessing of a shelter at all times from the broiling sun and the rattling showers by which New York is characterized, I consider one of the greatest incidental advantages offered by my Terrace is this regular, constant, and equal modification of light which it will produce in the shops of the lower sidewalk. Nothing is better than stone for pavements. It presents always the same grit, to create friction and prevent slipperiness, which is not the case either with iron or glass. The former will wear smooth and become slippery by constant use, while the latter is always dangerous to walk on, and always liable to fracture when exposed in largo pieces. Glass also admits the light strongly, and is a condenser and intensifier of the sun’s rays, as is illustrated % the construction of glass hot-houses. This would prevent that perfect shade for the lower walk, which we so keenly feel the want of in hot summer months. Nor would glass be sufiiciently strong for the purposes intended. JOHN B. WICKERSHAM, 812 BROADWAY, N. Y. OJPXNIOXJ-IS OX* •X'XXXQ . r k Hunt's Mercha7its' Magazine. A number of plans have been suggested for facilitating the immense travel of Broadway, but we have seen none, so far as we are capable of judging, so well calculated to promote that object, as the one proposed by Mr. John B. Wickersham, an ingenious mechanic of New York. Its importance to the commercial and social interest of New York cannot be too highly estimated. Scientific Amei'ican^ N. Y. Numerous plans have been presented to the public within a short time past for an Elevated Railroad in Broad- way ; several of these we have illustrated for our readers. There is evidently a necessity for something of this kind, or so much interest would not have been manifested in the matter by the public. We once more present illustra- tions of a plan of this kind devised by J. B. Wickersham, the well-known iron railing manufacturer of this city. Wa have carefully examined this plan, and can commend it to our readers. It is certainly in every way preferable to any plan we have before illustrated and described. New York Tribune. We publish a plan for a Broadway Railroad, which our readers will find well deserving an examination. It is devised by a thoroughly practical man, Mr. Wickersham, the well-known iron manufacturer, and appears to us better than any of the schemes previously put forward. The people of the city will do well to look into it; we have heard of no scheme for the relief of Broadway, which so decidedly commends itself to consideration. American Courier, {Philadelphia.) We are happy in being able to present our readers with the accompanying sketches and diagrams of the proposed Elevated Railroad for Broadway, New York, by J. B. Wickersham, to which we have frequently alluded, as offering, in our opinion, the most acceptable plan of any that we have examined. It will be seen to afford, in addition to its other merits, a perpetual .shelter to pedestrians against the drenching storms or scorching suns of our climate, similar to the street-arcades of many of the cities of the old world. Its novel beauty will not be the least of its attractions, as may be seen at a glance, and the street is left entirely free from the ordinary pleasure or business operations of the city. i New York Courier and Enquirer. Having great confidence in Mr. Wickersham as a practical mechanic, we have examined his drawings and plans with no ordinary care and satisfaction. The result is a conviction that his plan is not only feasible, but that it will in fact add largely to the value of property on Broadway. Neiv York Morning and Eivening Express. It provides so many advantages to everybody, and so little damage to anybody. We earnestly commend this plan to the attention of all the holders of property on Broadway, and in thinking of it must reflect that the time is rapidly coming when Broadway must have some other vent than it now has. As something has to be done, is not this the very best plan ? The public at large, no doubt, would be largely benefited by such a road ; and would not the Broadway property holders be benefited also ? Again, what commends this plan is, that it interferes in no way with the omnibus interest, private carriages, or passengers on that great thouroughfare. Home Journal, N. Y. Anything that tends to the correction of nuisances — especially if at the same time it ministers to the public con- venience — has our decided and warm support. We think, and after careful deliberation, that one of the most impor- tant of the means available for reform, is the plan proposed by Mr. J. B. Wickersham, for an elevated terrace, with railroad and sidewalk over Broadway on each side. SiLnday Dispatch, N. Y. Mr. Wickershanrs plan obviates the objections against all previous plans, and is really a practicable and desirable method of relieving Broadway, doubling the value of real estate, and adding immensely to the facilities of the public. Sunday Atlas, N. Y. It possesses the entire merit of originality of conception, and is worthy of the consideration of men of science, geniu.s, enterprise, and capital. Sunday Times, N Y. A plan of a second-story Railroad in Broadway has at length been hit upon that will find great favor, and per- haps lead to the construction of this novel and picturesque illustration of a City mnUiplied by itself. Day Book, N. Y. It is just one of those magnificent and startling enterprises congenial to the present age, and -which New Tork is the only city in America sufficiently important and wealthy to adopt. The Sachem, N. Y. An Elevated Raili’oad and Sidewalk in Broadway is presented under such auspices, and in so rational and logical a shape, as to obviate the objections heretofore made against every plan of the Road. We see nothing so feasible as this plan of Mr. Wickersham’s. New York:, March 13th, 1854. .My Dear Sir : — I have devoted considerable time and attention to your circular in relation to an ELEVATED RAILROAD TERRACE IN BROADWAY. I feel convinced that it is just the thing that is needed, and that it is the only feasible plan yet suggested. T own some two hundred and fifty feet frontings in Broadway on several locations, and would take my propor- tion of the stock ; in fact, I regard the stock as one that would soon command a high premium. Yours truly, P. T. BARNUM. To J. B, Wickersham, Esq. OF HARTFORD, CONN. . XX^I^ZSLS, A. Gr "ES N rP f 312 Broadway, New York. High and Low Pressure Steam Engines, Steam Boilers, Powder and Paper Mill Machinery, Stone Cut- ting and Tunnelling Machines, Sugar Mills, Lathes, Shafting, and EVERY DESCRIPTION OF With an assortment of Mill Gearing, Pulley, and otlier Patterns, a collection of more than oO years’ business, in the largest establishment in the State. E. A. 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