Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-02
Mechanical Enir.

1 hiU'aoH WIN CONTINUE open U Few uayS longer
and It is also with pleasure that notices
Of IT,
Goid, iSiicer, and Metal Bronze.-Ther are some
very excellent specimens of this article the far
manufactured in this city by sons one, who is The
only manufacturer OF ii in the country. AT no for
mer far has there been any thing Of the kind exhib-
ited although II is an article IN extensive use, and at
least one hundred thousand dollars worth Of 1t is inn
ported annually. IL is used ia the ornamenlng of
ARRAYS, window blinds, chair backs, and various
fancy articles, and has hitherto been chic fly
| brought from Germany. A very small quantity of
gold and silver bronze has been made here, but in
other kinds Of metal; among the specimens at the
fair over 20 different kinds of metal bronze. As
tins IS the first that has been made in nerica, Of
course there IS but one manufacturer of 1t and he has
a capital employed of S., 900. All The materials for
| the manufacture can be obtained in the country.
| Roman Ceaent-Some very good specimens of
dogs, eagles, vases, &c, 10 be in the yard
The powder from which the articles are made IS all
imported in barrels from England. The stone which,
when calcined yields the "Roman cement powder"
is obtained at the Isle of Sheppy the Bristol chan
mel. There has only been one description Of stone
found IN this country that bears any resemblance in
its chemical composition to the Isle of Sheppy tone
and IL IS found near CLEVELAND in Maryland but
cannot he doubted that abundance of ii may be OBJ
tanned in the United States if industry and enierprze
were employed IN the search for it. The principle
feature IN the Roman cement Is It's valuable quality
of setting hard under aad this is owing the
sulfhate of lime in It's composition. The II ydrau-
uscu MS Guy, is very IN
feror the Roman cement, being little else than a
pure carbonate OF lime The common cement used
in the city give houses The appearance of stone,
continually crumbllng off, account of the cement
being put on too dry; the wall being only sprlnkled,
instead of being saturated with water ii also is def
Gent in sulphate OF lime.
Ferd antique M1rblc.-Specimens Of this beauti-
ful variety OF carbonate of lime, obtained near New
Haven, are in the exhibitions equal in opinion 10
any thing brought from abroad
a lddys small cabinet, ornamen;ed with shells,
and valued al $780, evinces much ingenuity and pa.
tience in the plckerap and putter-togerher of IN
considered rlfles."
Ladies ,cork bores of various kinds OF wood many
varieties of form, and superb specimens Of workman
ship are 10 be seen on every table.
OIipe Tree Tabie.-This is a very handsome spe-
cimen of workmanship the wood was brought from
near Jerusalem by the Rev Mr.. Jones, of the U. S.
navy.
A curiousls inlaid Tablc.-This is a superb affair
exceedingly so-the top l. composed of las pieces
of wood, with broad rosewood border 80 different
kinds of wood, (mosy roots,) nlaid, each in the
form OF diamond. 1t is valued at S60
A marble table top close by contains lao pieces OF
marble, inaid 10 resemble Mosaic work.
Mask Of Napcleon-The original mask taken from
the face of Napoleon Immediately after his DEATH by
DIR. Antomarchi, has been sent TO the fair by Ottav
ano Cor, the sculptor, who has also some very fine
specimens of workmanship, bus,s of well known
"ciiy worthless" IN the ROOM
Natirc steel kaipes, made from specimens OF native
IRON and STEEL without forging,) found in the MIS-
sour ron mountain.
Needle rork portrait Of Eashing ton.-Dene by a
a lady in SO admirable a manner, that are COM
PEELED 10 point her out for public admiration. We al
lude to 9Irs. Wilhemna p. Hardros, III Suffolk
street.
| Stuffed Singing Bird.-In cage on the stage
may be seen canary, which, though dead as door
nail has the appearance of life moves It's legs and
body, uttcrs lis wings, and even sings by the aid of
machinery.
S.r bed quilts, exhibiting mich beauty and skill in
~ do hy lad arC
900 pieces of patchwork.
A billiard table, by Bassford very admirable
piece Of workmanship; the cushions are on an en-
rely new plan; there rs a hollow space left between
them and the table, TO allow the TO be inserted for
the purpose OF striking the ball when touching or near
the cushion; the latter Is made of steel, faced with
| India rubber. This may be considered one Of the
best improvements ever made in billiard tables
Opera Boots, d-c.-A very beautiful pair of opera
boots has been sent Ly Ryder of Beekman street
| They are made of buckskin and calf, and are the
handsomest articles that we ever saw OF the kind
for finish beauty of workmanship and quality Of lea
| Their Ryders goods cannot be surpassed; any NOR,
| than can The maker himself IN urbany, punctuallt,
and attention TO business He has two pair of extri
| dress boots, and some splendid morocco pumps II
the case that attracted universal attention,
elected universal admiration. They are the most va
luabe boots Tin every sense OF the word in the exhi
bitten, and we believe have obtained the premium.
SeLfioadisg and Printing Rife.-Ths ingeniou.
article holds 20 charges Of powder and ball which
can be discharged in a minute.
"A Wheaton T'Wst-5 feet in length, made many
mouth cape. II is intended IA a present 10 Porter
the Kentucky giant, when he arrives.
Embossed Ciota.--i newly invented and hand
| some article Tor shoes.
1,oo beautiful Picturcs-By a Young lady
chasts and classic designs and excellent in execution
| 7 hey comprise the " Fountain OF Egerea," and tn
"Ri rs of Mecenas's Villa" They are very beautiful
and reflect immense credit on the fair creature o
whose fairy fingers they are the creations.
| lMinidfures.-Some very beautiful miniature:
pain ed by Miller, in his very best style, are univer
sally admired. fine copy Of lingo Jones's head, is
highly finished We have seen no better ones in th,
| citv than these in the Fair.
| Porcelain Skull and Tcefh.--Some very excellent
| specimens of translucent porcelain teeth and skull
made Of porcelain. BY DIR. Acock, attract considera-
bic notice. They look exceedingly natural, and are
admirably formed. They are made so as TO be insert
ed rs single teeth, entire set without solder
| ing and are all made in this city. Formerly, all the
porcelain teeth used to be made by Beair in France
and sent this country, the number Q: one mil
lion annually at an average price Of GO or 10 cents
annually. THERE'S only one house in this country lin
Philadelphs,) that makes business of manufaciur.
inc teeth for the trade and they have capital Of $40
600 invested in the business. Several dentists here
and in Boston manu- acturc teeth for their own use
IL Is calculated that two millions OF porcelain teeth
I are annually consumcd-no not exactly consumed
but used up by different heads different paris Of the
| country.
| Copfcfionary-A great variety Of sweets in the
Far independent Of sweet womep) from a sugar