Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-14
ylechanics' Fair.

Th, pleasing exhibition of the industry skill and en-
,erprse Of our mechanics deserves the support sf all
mood citizens A mechanic is the nsblest specimen of
human nature he the valuable of his species;
he should be the mos, honored by ALL he is by the
wise, and loved by the beautiful
We shall give full notice Of all that think worthy
=, present we have only room for the following
Two beautiful engines by the Brooklys gre
companies.
A lathe from Newburgh.
The hydraulic FIRE engine for village,
Several very correct models Of the steamers Great
Western, Neptune, and other crack craft are highly
credabe the designers, and among the most val
liable OF the specimens shown either in the ssloen
marque.
Davis's dove,aiing machine is beautiful specimen
Of Yankee ingenuity, and may be cited exaordi
nary instance labor saving the application Of steam
machinery to the making of box. The agent for this
invention, is J. Cults Smith, and it is highly deserving
the patronage of silk ribbon, and other manufactures
who ase a number of packing cases.
The boots, shoes. pumps, &c, made by Uriah Rider
OF Beeknan street. distance every competitor There
has been such superb articles made in this country
before. Ryder possesses the invaluable secret of max
ing al one and the time, handsome boot: boot
that fits the foot like glove, and that is also perfectly
easy on the first day il is His shoes will make
any foot look handsome and what is to the pur-
they wear better and last longer than those made
any where else
Carl King usual bears of the palm for ladies hats,
and the satin slippers and sandals are SO numerous,
tha; we forbear giving opinion, expressing any
decided preference for any Of the exhbitants Cha
peaus both civil and military, also theatrical are 70 be
seen in great beauty and variety.
OTTER Cars. These articles manufactured by
pxJo NJ have halle mad
universal admiration at the present Exhibition of the
Mechanics Institute Fair. 1t is really worth while
visit their establishments and what extreme
las been manifested in the adaptation of furs which for
beauty Of color and staple be surpassed il
eauaea by any thing OF the kind that has under
our notice.
There are some specimens OF beautiful stocks Of the
hest materials and elegaRt FORM from the cele-
brated establishment OF John NJ. Davis Co. lo2 Will
liam street
Bussing a Co. Ne. go William street, Of
Liberty have elegant samples Of fine pocket
hooks dressing and travelling cases porcelain tablets,
and other articles OF the kind, manufactured Of choice
materials in very compact and elegant manner This
establishment stands beyond competition in the manu-.
fscture Of these articles.
The article Of door plates has long needed an i'm
provsment and Mr.. Delsvan, of ~ Msides Laue, has
men OF door plates, which require cleaning; these,
are like the Britannia metal the German silver the new
casters. the lamps &C. which this enieprising and per-
severinr citizen is having brought perfection in this
country we say that these articles, lin addition TO the
many other beautiful things that MI Deavan's stere
coaiains) make US feel proud as American citizens OF
the rising manufactures OF prosperous country;
and we are assured that the day not far distant when
we shall be as independent ef European manufactures
.s we have long been Of European governments.
Some beautiful mufs manufactured by J. c. Mayer,
No 20 Maiden Lane attracted much attention. Two OF
them are made from the skin Of the American cross
fox as the animal is called account Of the arrange
man, ofthe coors on its fur There also muf Of the
akin ef,he Russian blue fox another Of the stone mar
lin pelerne ofthe latest style, and boa Of the sibe
ri.n squirrel These all Of choice and beautiful ma
serials and elegantly manufactured
The bsrometer,, thermometers and philosophical ap-
paratus generally ofG Tsgsbue, 2ss Water st. exhibit
high state OF 6nish which is credilable TO the manu-
factsrer, and deserves special notice.
A case displaying a fine let ofladies' combs both
large and small drew general attention, from the neat
ness Of the manufacture and apparent adaptation 10 the
purpose They were from the establishment Of A. VIII
lard AZ Pine street
The samples Of brushes OF several sorts exhibited by
Alfred N Brewer. manufacturer, ~ Catharne street.
deserves menoa for their substantial construction and
ornamental parts We observed in the one OF the
brushes with the Of Aaron Clark Mayor Of New
York." the back, done in letters Of brass. In the
brush lse were also those manufactured by Bransrd
Furnsld, JOS Grand street
UsrGRsIrr OF NEw YoK.-we have been aware,