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294], by the patriotic , Esq. of Soho, near Birmingham; who obtained a patent in December, 1797, for an improved apparatus, and methods of raising water and other fluids.—Mr. B. has substituted valves for cocks, and manufactures the pipes of such materials, as are calculated to prevent accidents from bursting.—For a more specific account of these improvements, the reader will consult the 9th vol. of the "Repertory of Arts," &c. where they are illustrated with two engravings.

The following machine, which is constructed on the principle of 's Fountain, forms the subject of a plate in Dr. 's admirable work, entitled "Phytologia:" it is designed to raise water to a great perpendicular height, for the irrigation of land, in such situations as have the advantage of a small fall.

a, b, is the stream of water.

b, c, c, represents the water-fall, supposed to be 10 feet.

d, e, are two leaden or iron-vessels, containing a certain quantity of water, which may be computed to be about 4 gallons each.

f, g, h, i, k, l, are leaden vessels, each holding about 2 quarts. o, p,