Lafayette Blast Furnace, two miles north of Brazil, Clay county. The
lithographic view which is here given of this furnace is
taken from a photograph
that was furnished by the proprietors, and as the furnace has already been
described in the First
Geological Report, I will only add here, for the convenience of those who
may not have that report, a few remarks regarding its dimensions, etc.:
Hight of stack, - - - - 45 ft.
Diameter of boshes, - - - - 10½ ft.
Diameter of hearth, - - - 4 ft.
Diameter of tunnel head, - - - 5 ft.
The temperature of the blast is 600° F., and the yield of pig iron is
eighteen tons per day.
On inspecting the view above referred to it will be perceived that the
Lafayette Furnace has an admirable location. The stack has an outer casing of
boiler iron and is supported by iron columns, is well built, and is a first class
furnace in every respect.
Conclusion: I beg, in concluding this report, to testify, in general
terms, my high appreciation of the many favors received from His Excellency, Gov.
Conrad Baker, and all the other State officials, and to the officers and members
of the State Board of Agriculture.
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