The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-16
TENTH ANNUAL. FAIR OF THE AMERICAN
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This Exhibition of American Productions will be held
at Nblos Garden, in the City of New York, October
49, 1887.
Gold and Silver Medals, Diplomas, and other rewards
will be bestowed the same liberal principles as on
former occasions. Exhibitors are requested TO deliver
their articles the garden Friday, the 18th Of DC
tober. Such intended for competition must be
brought the 9Th or l4th that they may be arranged
and examined before the opening for the admission OF
visitors which will be on Monday, the 18th Of October
at IL o'clock. @n" &"s.
The managers are gratifed be able to state, that
Notwithstanding the lamentable contrast between this
and last year the business affairs OF our country the
applications from those intending to exhibit are as nu-
ever evincing that the spirit Of emulation has
not yielded, but remains in full vgour, and promises,
from the abundant OF skill and invehti0n
display ample and vamegaed in seasons the most
prosperous The desoating revusions OF commerce
have powerfully impressed fciew-ctzens with the
necessity Of clingng closely to dom este
resources and Of producing, by the aid Of native &C.
MUS and industry those necessaries and convenlences
requisite to competence, comfort and independence.
These considerations seem to have impaired fresh
stimulus to ingenuity, and opened brighter prospect
of future improvement and display than ever. And
why should not reasoning calculating, self-conhding
people arrive at such conclusions! The elements
Of wealth remain unframed BY the revusions Of
trade Abundant harvests bear testimony that the laws
of vegetation are beyond the influences of unsonnd
currency. The muscular, as well as the mental ener-
ges Of great and increasing nation of freemen, are
unbroken Dormant industry refreshed by short re-
pose, will start again, with accelerated motion and accu
INFLATED power There every where manifestations
conclusive that we may safely rely on our own ample
and independent resources. Our country, though in
its infancy presents population sufficient for an en-
pre ingenus and industrious than any other
that has ever existed With such people, and with
fertile territory embracing all climates, we cannot fail,
with suitable indictments, to rival any and all other
countries in the great work Of improvement: and cvi-
zation. .r
Well conducted public Fairs signally contribute to
these results Impressed with these views, the public,
for nine successive years. have coantenanced cherished
and supported the Exhibitions Of tho American Inst-
their favourite institution and trust they will
continue with their accustomed zeal to cherish and sus-
tain it. II
The farmer is invtedto exhibit his useful implements,
and the rare curious and extraordinary productions Of
his culture. To the manufacturer and artist, look
for specimens Of the choice productions Of the factory
and the workshop; and the nnumerable varieties Of
taste and genius, mingled, usual, with the ornamcn-
tai and delicate workmanship Of female hands. Appro-
pirate places will be provided for all the varieties from
every department Of industry, whether minute or bulky
natural artificial Suitable preparations will also DO
made for envening the scene with the animating In
Auences Of moving machinery.
The friends Of National Improvement throughout the
country are respectfully invited TO join in this annver
sary celebration Of Industry and the Arts
MANAGERS,
r. B. Wakeman, e
Adoniram Chandler,
Martin E. Thompson,
John Mason, ~..
Edward T. Backhouse, ......
James Hamilton, of NJ. VII ID.
T.. ID. Plimpton, ~ - rs.
w. p. Disosway, .- .aa
Timothy Dewey, 4- ..s
George Bacon, se
Dudley Marvin, #a#
John Sampson, .'.......... (.
William Halsey, .
James Miller, SOfNtoark, Nep Jrsty.
Stephen bod,
Jeremiah Johnson, Of Brooklyn Long Island.
NJ Editors Of newspapers will confer favor ON tho
American Institute many Of their readers, and the pub
lie, by giving the foregoing circular one or moro m
scrtons. '.