This is the name of a newly-invented and exceedingly simple band, made of hickory or for the purpose of baling cotton.
Its inventor,
Mr. E. N. Davis, of
Holly Springs, s, on yesterday presented his designs before the Patent Office authorities, and succeeded in immediately obtaining letters pattern.
The ‘"tie"’ dispenses with the use of iron bands, or ropes, and brings into use hoops, of which suitable material is to be found upon every plantation.
The peculiarity consists of the ‘"lock"’ which joins the two ends together.
It is a simple metallic band, with them inside — the ends are placed within, and a wedge is driven between, securing them more surely and permanently than either rope or iron.
