ft· idly, and are more tenacious, and are smoother on their surfaces than the best English hand nail so generally used by blacksmitils. Having seen a machine in operation, we call speak unreservedly in favor of ibl action and the work which it executes. The claims embraeed in this patent may be found on page 59, Volume 9 ScIENTIFIC AMERICAN. Patents have also been secured through our agency in for eign countries. For add itional information in regard to machi nes, rights, etc., address James