The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-11-05

duced, and the guilty should be exposed The
subject is too important, and is presented in too
strong terms TO remain long in its present stu
alton. Further explanations will be looked for
and expected.
! The Presidency. Another week will prob
| ably afford indications, from which we may ar
rive at conclusion as to the result of the great
controversy which has SO agitated our Repub-
lie. While our faith yet remains mistaken
that the cause of truth and principle will pre-
vail, candor compes us to admit, that the
chances are so equally balanced that it will not
greatly disappont US to learn that Gen. Jack
son is elected. If, in the inscrutable wisdom of
( Providence, such result should be permitted,
it will still afford some satisfaction to know,
that, in all parts OF the Union, the most sound
and substantial portion of the community have
stood together and br ,asted the torrent like
men, and that, where free schools prevail, and
sally disseminated, the strength of the admins
tration has been greatest. With such cause,
it is more noble to fail than to triumph with
the other side and, though faction may meet
with a temporary triumph, our confidence is
yet strong that virtue and intelligence will
eventually prevail, and that our country may
yet long remain monument of the blessings
of free institutions, and bright beacon to the
other nations of the earth.
! FRANKLIN INSTITUTE. The Franklin Insti-
tute, of the State of Pennsylvania, for the pro-
motion of the Mechanic Arts, have an annual
exhibition in Philadelphia. Forty premiums
are offered for excellence in various manufac-
lures. A portion of them are confined to the
State of Pennsylvania, and the remainder may
be distributed any where in the United States.
! The last exhibition was on the 9Th, 9Th, 10Th,
and llth days of October. Of 45 premiums
offered, 90 we're were claimed by one more
competitors, of which 9 were awarded to sue
cessful competitors and three remain for fur
Their advisement. In addition 10 the regular
premiums, the committee, in pursuance OF au-
thority granted them, awarded six special pre-
miums, and made honorary mention of a varie-
ty of articles of superior excellence. From the
report we make the following extract:
Premium No. 4-For the best specimen Of
Anneaeo Cast Iron, is awarded to Seth Boy
den of Newark, New Jersey, for specimen No.
163 being an assortment of buckles, bits, and
other castings, remarkable for their sInoothness
and maIleability. This, the first attempt in this
country to anneal cast iron for general purpos-
es, that has come under the knowledge of the
Committee, and the success attending it fully
entities the maker to the silver medal.
Premium No 90" For the best Porcelain
made in the United States, gilt, painted, and
plain" One hundred pieces must be exhibit
ed is awarded to William E. Tucker of Phila-
delphia for specimen No 253, being an assert
ment of porcelain OF first and second choice.
In awarding this premium, the Committee
feel great pleasure in noticing tho great I'M
provement which has taken place in the manu-
facture Of this beautiful and interesting product.
The judges report that they have compared the
sample, called technically " first choice, with
the best specimens of French China, and found
it superior in wilderness, and the gliding well
done. The same remark applies TO the paint
ing, with some exceptions, this part of the pro-
cess being still susceptible of some improve
ment. The Committee recommend this " first
choice" to the public as of quality not easily
to be surpassed, and awarded to the maker the
silver medal
Premium No 29-To the maker of the best
specimen of Calicos or Prints for ladies' dress
es, made in the United States, is awarded to the
Merrimac Manufacturing Company, for spec-
men No. l49. Frints were deposited also by
the Taunton Manufacturing Company, and from
the Warren Factory, near Baltimore the lat
ter low priced goods. 1t is but justice TO all
parties to state, that the judges remarked the
great Improvement that had taken place III
printed goods since the last exhibition. They
had great difficulty in deciding between the
Merrimac and Taunton goods, which have the
preference, both being well executed, and OF
brilliant coors After some hesitation they
awarded to the Merrimac Company the silver
medal
Premium No. 37--To the maker of the best
Chairs one dozen to be exhibited, is awarded to
VIM. Hancock Of Boston, for specimen No. 80,
being dozen mahogany chairs, well framed
and finished remarkable for the excellence of
the carving, which was clean, bold, and in good
taste.
Ten pieces of flannel were presented from
the Yanlic Factory, Connecticut. The JUDGES
reported them to be of very superior quality,
and the Committee adopt their suggestion, and
award to the makers silver medal
To Lloyd Mfin, for No. POI, Hearth Rugs
wove by him. These rugs were the first pro-
duce of machinery, invented by him, entirely,
upon new principles. The rugs were well
made and substantial, and bid fair to rival the
best imported article. The silver medal is
awarded.
Honorary mention is also awarded to -
Clapp of Leicester, (Mass) for pieces mixed
Cloths, of excellent quality for the price, and to
James M. Robbins of Watertown, and Shep-
ards Woolen Mandatory, Northampton, of
pieces blue, and pieces black, broadcloth, be-
inc the hest exhibited.