The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-17
Fair OF the American Institute.
MoNDAY-Slxru Day.

comfort and convenience. In the evening, however,
the crowd was greater than we have heretofore
seen IT, Heads OF families were there promenad-
ing with their own domestic manufactures there
were, too, the staid old bachelor, and seraphs OF
sweet sixteen, the stupid and the scientific, the in.
quisve and the ingenious, the artzan and the arti.
icer; all classes were represented, and all were
evidently eratified.
During the day the engine room was an interest
ing scene. Models OF machinery were in notion
and many excellent machines were in practical
operation. We observed two ingenious printing
presses, which show that the divine art of printing,
Notwithstanding the advances which have been
made in it, is capable of still further improvements
Indeed nearly all the Inventions which are here os-
tered and encouraged, are tending 20 the comfort of
man, and to his ease and convenience. 7 hese i'm.
proved printing presses will materially facilitate the
intercourse OF the human race, and if looked at
merely as an appendage 10 trade and commerce. it
Is evident that they will afford the means, with
greatly diminished labor,and in brief space of time
of communicating TO the community where their
wants and necessities can be supplied
And in this connection we may appropriately
mention the vast Improvement in writing materials.
q. g. Wright ~ Co have great variety OF steel
tanned the premium, and are likely TO do so at the
present Fair Goldsmith, the celebrated writ ne
m lster, has executed some beautiful! specimens OF
his art, with Wrght's pens, which furnish strong
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the demand for them is such to require their ma.
nuacture at the rate of 140O. gross per week
J, Parks manifold letter writer may also be
mentioned In this category. They are neatly manu-.
tacured, are Clearly, the col0red paper is OF such
composition as to give an enduring impression with
out besm caring the sheets, and they are brought to
such perfection that the writing has all the pecu
lariIies OF that executed by the pen. Mr. Park, who
business community for the Improvements he has
made IN this article.
Couthouy Il Nevers have a magnificent display
of their lamps, candeabra, girandoles, solar lamps,
and specimens OF casting and silverlng' They are
utterly unapproachabe, and hence Save no compe.
titon, whereby they are the losers, Tor the beauty
of their exhibition would be enhanced by compa-
rson.
Rust, of 12S Maiden Lane, has specimen OF
lard lamps. which are useful and economical. This
application of lard, and the clear and bright light
which il furnishes, will raise the value OF hogs.
Morton, of 127 and l29 Water street, has an exhi.
biiion OF cut and plain glass, manufactured al the
Brooklyn Flint G lass Works, of beautiful material.
Likewise enanelled druggists jars
A bell telegraph by Edward Stetson, New Bed.
ford, Mass appears OF questionable utility practi
cabiity, and that, after ALL is the test of inventions
A freman's elevator and shield, by S. Penfeld,
of Augusta, when placed near a burning building
may be exceedingly useful; but we prefer one OF
less hnished workmanship by an inventor naEle
Wright, from North Providence, which has the adj
vantage of easy locomoton, for it may be run like
an engine to the place where it may be required
We would call the attention of the Chief Engineer,
the fiTemen, and all others interested In such ma
Chimes to the models here furnished. for in a great
city like this. they may be found very serviceable
From the "Alhamra" there are many specimens
of confectionery. bridal cake is really toe beau
tltul In It's decorations tor use for who would be
Goth enough to destroy such ingenious workman
snip? There is also a large edifice or temple,
which is composed entirely OF sugar. that appears
durable as the best order OF architecture. These
things alone are really worth visit 10 the Fair.
McGraw, OF 463 Broadway, has an extension So
ia, which is very useful and valuable article He
has repeatedly received the highest premium for his
articles. and If he now receives no other, he will
assuredly receive the diploma OF popular approba-
ton. One OF his sofas exhibited, with great
facility, is changed into a very commodious bed
stead. IN which are convenlences for slowing away
the bedding. 1t is much used by clergymen and
professional gentlemen, and will doubtless come In.
to general use He has ase variety OF other pa
tented furniture.
Specimens Of Sherman's improved trusses, from
63 Chambers street, are superb in their manuac-
lure, and appear to be admirably adapted instru-
ments for the purpose for which they are designed
The instrumental organ player OF Messrs. Jackson
~ Son was very assiduous during the day and eve
ming, and enlivened the scene with much admira-
bic music.
The PLoueHrNe Match AT PArERscN.-On Satur-
day the poughs intended to be tested at the plough
ing match, were sent on to the groundandp
at 9 O'Clock this morning, the managers, invited
guests, and the bands of the North Carolina and
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the loot of Courandt street. The morning was
cain and propitlous, Notwithstanding the storm OF
Sunday night-a pleasant cheerful sky gave promise
OF BIZ sht noon, and all seemed to fee the freshness
of the braclng morning air. The Paterson Railroad
Company had an extra train ready to convey the
company to the scene OF operations. 1t was gra-
tultous offer TO the American Institute, the only
ever made by any company since It's formation, In
passing too and fro to the places appointed tor the
various ploughing matches. All being seated, the
word II 60" was given at n minutes to 10 O'Clock,
and after pleasant ride through the Jersey flats,
with an occasional peep at the tarmseads, which
line the base OF the ridges OF the Passaic, arrived
at Paterson al precisely Ten minutes to eleven, the
route being about sixteen miles and halt. AS we
entered the town, cannon, planted on the rising
ground, doomed forth welcome, and many eager
aces were applied at the windows, luaulrlng Col
Johnson was on board. The absence of this dis.
iingulshed expe cted seemed 10 damp the ardor oil
The village artillery, we heard but little more
from the lannon's nou,h-a roar or two OF angry
Disappointing Mt, and 1t was returned 10 the arsenal
to await the arrival OF more honored visiers. As
soon az all had dlsembarked from the cars, a pro-
cession formed, and by twos, headed by the
val bands, we marched, like Fastaff's iii matched
troops, on through deep sandy roadway, until we
reached the Passaic Hotel, where the head quarters
was established tor the day The villagers kept hol
day, the factory girls thronged the windows OF the
line OF march, and though we have no doubt o.
their usefulness-we may differ from other chroni
cers their ornamental qualihcations;sign pigs
bOnnetless children were the principal objects which
met our eye as tolled through the knee dee
soil Though the rocks appeared bare OF verdure
yet Paterson must be very prolific spot, IT we MAJ
Judge from the number of the rising generation ant
the future prospects in that line, lar had al
| opportunity of seeing.
| The following gentlemen were appointed to su
| pernend the proceedings at the field -
| GEN. JEREMIAH JOHNSON Brooklyn, President
Pics Presidents--ANpREw PARSONS, of Paterson PHI
LIP SCHUYLER, OF N Y; WIN CuNpsLL, of Patei son;
TALLnApGE, OF n. y JAMES CLOVES OF Paterson ADo
NIRAM CHANDLER, of n. Y. EDWARD CLARK, of N Y
ABRAHAM GoDwIT Paterson; George c. DE- KAY, HudsoI
Co. ". J JAMES L. MoRRis, OF Essex Co. M. PB,LE
MON DIcKasor, of Passsic Co. JOAN o. CHowLZs Boston
SrrPHEN FArRRASxs Boston.
HENEr MEr6s, OF New York. sec'ry.
EDWARD ". DIcKtRsoa, Of Paterson, Asst. Secry
judges General Johnson, Messrs Schuyl Ter and Johr
d. Ward.
TIE several Vice Presidents appointed Marshall
| OF the day, under orders OF General Godwin.
While the managing committee were arrangn!
| the programme OF proceedings, number OF the Gu
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