Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-28
American Institute.

MIR. Senator'S humble, obsdeni Sc rvant. u
American Institute.
Hardacare Manufactures-In the room called the
silver ROOM the fair 10 be seen two gobets that
for beauty of workmanship exceed any thing IN the
present exhibition. They are sent from the store of
Mr. Charles HI. Delavan, of SO Maiden Lane. On
one side of goblet ESQ to speak, or in the COM
partment the side, is beautifully wrought portrait
of Lafayette in silver, naid and relieved so admra
bly, appear the surface Of the glass; whereas
in fact, il is the interior, and covered all round with
q surface of glass. There is nothing half so ingenious
or complete in point Of beauty or finish. They are
made to the order of and sold by Mr.. Delavan, whose
store already stands unrvalled for the richness,
beauty and variety of Its contents IN this or any other
city IN the Union.
Mr. Delayan is himself gentleman of exquisite
taste and applied TO for the purpose of fitting out
nearly all most splendid packet SHIPS the Vile
dc Lyons" (the SPECIAL object of notice by the Duke
de Orleans) the Louis Philippe" and several
Others He is also fitting oHt the Exploring Expedi-
ton, with some splendid articles the officers of the
the Exploring Expedition also men OF taste and
know where TO obtain choice articles. yesterday
saw ia Mr.. Charles III Delavans STORE set of de-
canters worth Si0 for the brig Pioneer besides other
exceedingly handsome plated articles, &c, intended
for the vessel They are kindred and associate
spirits they men Of travel and researches is
Charles ii. Delavan they are going to ransack the
Globe for elegant curl0siiies OF art and nature; Mr.
Delavan has already ransacked the brightest part of
the old world, and the elegant curiositles he has OBJ
tanned are 10 be seen IN his store 80 Maiden lane
ing "Biebrich am Rhein" scene on the Rhine which
Mr. Deavan passed in company with Lord JON n
Russel.
In this country we manufacture no, less than four
millions of hardware goods annually; whilst on the
other hand, import not less than 10 the valuelof
twelve millions Of dollars. There is absolute
necessity for ths we need not import a dollars
worth, but the infamous conduct OF the Joe Hoxe
clique in this city keeps up the high price of and
provisions, and thus prevents aborers and handl
craftsmen competing with those of Europe.
There in the United States not less than seven
hundred manufacturers of hardware these are prin-
cipally located in the Eastern States about two
thirds of the whole are in Connecticut and Massa-
chusetts There Is very little hardware manufactured
in the South; there beng not five South of the Po-
tomac.
These seven hundred manufacturers have a Joint
capital OF about five millions Of dollars not more
than ave age Of seven thousand dollars each for
great many buy the raw material on credit of nine
and twelve months, and sell the manufactured aril-
eles for short credit or for cash.
But most Of the domestic hardware manufactured
in the United States Is sold on commission by the
merchants 20 whom the manufacturers consgn il.
About twelve nen are employed on the average by
each of manufacturers some employ over one
hundred, some hfty-some twenty-some emily three
-four these daily from one dollar fifty cents
dollar twenty. five.
Cast Steel Ares-There are about fifty ranufac-
turcrs of axes in this country, with joint capital Of
half million of dollars one firm, Ceilings, of Hart
ford. has capital of one hundred thousand dollars
JOINT capital of three hundred thousand dollars :;
twenty Of these in Massachusetts and Connect
cut they have fifty hands EACH and turn five hun
dred thousand dollars worth annually.
Locks.-These are principally made in the United
States by three four manufacturers One in Broad
way has a capital of one hundred thousand dollars
and turns out two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
worth annually; one in Sing Sing state prison turns
about sixty thousand dollars worth annually and
one in Auburn state prison turns out about twenty
five thousand dollars worth annually; one in Con-
nectlcut turns oa fifty thousand dollars worfh one
IN Taunton about ten thousand dollars, and the ba-
lance oil Massachusetts about one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars.
Brass FIRE Irous.-There are ten manufa cturers,
with a capital of fifty thousand dollars each and
they turn out about one hundred thousand dollars
worth of work annually in this state. Massachusetts,
and Connecticut turn out about the same amount
each.
Spsoas.-There are twelve manufacturers in the
United States with capital of two thousand dollars
each; these manufacture fifty thousand dollars worth
annually OF britannia metal and block tin.
Brass Fenders-There are ten manufacturers,
with capital Of four thousand dollars each; they en-
ploy twenty hands each, and turn out work to the
value Of one handred thousand dollars annually.
Asfrdi Lomps.-There are ten M manufacturers Of
these IN the Union having capital Of three thousand
dollars and ten hands each; and they manufacture
one hundred and sixty thousand dollars worth an
nuay
We import as follows Of hardware annually AS.
trail and Liverpool lamps over Two hundred and 6fty
thousand dollars. Japanned trays, two hundred and
Fifty thousand dollars oil from Birmingham. Knives
and forks (slI imported), million OF soars Gas.
tors plated candestcks, and plated ware, all i'm.
ported
Ctiidren's Clogting.-Somc very splendid articles
sent to the FAIR by Miss Jacobs Of 457 Broadway,
deserve particular notce-ihey arc very beautiful, and
we should Ink would make the most VI favored
child NJ creation look beautiful the work the matef
sl, the Branding and embroidery most excellent
This young lady 1.-THE daughter Of Mr. Jacobs, i'm