Scientific American Magazine
Volume 5, Issue 13You are currently logged out. Please sign in to download the issue PDF.
Features
Improvement in Sawmills, The Strength of Iron Pillars and more
The War
More Gunboats Launched
The Polytechnic Association of the American Institute
United States Circuit Court—In Equity
Shocking Accident from Dresses Taking Fire—Safety Clothing
Our Workshops Turning Out Artillery
White Gunpowder
A New Article Made from Old Shoes
Information as to the Patentable Novelty of Inventions
Improvements in Engines--Superheating Steam
Substances that will Crystallize and those that will Not—A New Separation
National Rifle Clubs
Discussion on the Patent Laws in England
More about Friction Matches
Continued and Steady Progress of American Inventions in Europe
Patent Claims - September 28, 1861
Recent American Inventions
The United States Treasury Notes
Departments
Correspondence - September 28, 1861
Notes and Queries - September 28, 1861
