The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-14

nation, on all,the material points. to guide the 60
yernment in its legislation on thus subject AnotheI
committee, 10 consist OF MI Barbour ana Coionei
Wakeman, was appointed TO prepare and superln-
tend the publishing Of the report OF the proceedings
of this Convenion under the direction OF the Ame-
rican Institute.
ting floating suggestions into tangible shape recon-
mended to the Convention a Manual on SIX
Culture for the instruction and guidance OF the pub
lie in their future operations. He thought mat MI
Barbour would be the most suitable person TO com
pile it. HIS advice was adopted, and the matter lett
in Mr.. B 3 hands,
Mr. BARBOUR informed the members that work
now IN progress on the subject The publishers
of the Tribune newspaper have now II press, and
will publish on the first day OF November next, a
work on Silk containing general history OF ,ts IN,
PRODUCTION and culture IN Europe and the United
of silk Worm the Mulberry Tree; Its varieties
and peculiarities history OF the Morus Mutcau-
lis speculation in the United States; progress Of
the culture OF SILK, Machinery, Gc;n Inc prime,
| many sSthe subjects embraced in the volume,were
| furnished by Mr.. b.
A vote Of thanks was passed to Mr.. Allen Of the
american Agricultural" and Mr.. Fleet, OF the
United States Farmer" for the numbers of their
journals distributed graruitousy among the members
during their session, and for the offer to lend the aid
OF their pages tohe promoting the interests OF the
silk. growers.
Mr. PRATT, of Shelbourne, Mass. laid on the ia
bic very neat card OF specimen silk goods, manu-
featured by his daughters, of the age OF 10 and IL.
and knit by an invalid sister. He gave a succluct
history of his experience in rearing worms and pre-.
pairing the silk tor the knitting needle He expressed
the fullest confidence in the success OF the silk worm
| on this continent
list be openedto defray the expense OF printing the
report and manual. That each delegate and men,
Der OF the convention be a committee to collect
fund in his shhorhood; and that all subscribers
he entitled In fIill their
conies of the works at cash price.
The President here gave an interesting sketch OF
the rise, progress and prospects OF the American
Institute. He urged the subscription committee, to
proceed boldly. The proprietoIs of the principal ho-
tells, the merchants and others who derive benefit
from the influx of strangers TO the exhibition, he
thought would be liberal in aiding the cause. The
princely proprietor OF Howaid's House had offered
his name good for $50, and others would follow
this generous example doubtless. For himself, the
General offered his cheerful id to help on the work
he was ready TO share equally the expense and the
demand on his personal services Hitherto they
had been given freely, and he was not yet drained
in his good Intentions,
Beiorehe put the motion to adjourn, he rendered
to the press of the city, which had so generously
aided the cause of the Institute In their exerons
for public favor and in giving place in their columns
to the reports of the Convention. He particularly
porters of the Herald and Express, for the correct
and faithful reports of their proceedings. The meet
| ing was then declared adjourned.
DR.. STEBBINs then called the attention OF all pre-
sent to the subject of the manufacture of paper from
| the leaves of the Mucaulis. He has had several
reams already made, which satisfy him that with
some improvements an excellent article can be pro-
duced. He has ton Of leaves prepared ready from
the manufacturers hands land hopes before the meet
Ing OF the next convention TO be able to write mem
narrative OF his experiments on sheet OF Multi
cauls letter paper, which will be equal, II not suPe-
rior to the best hot pressed linen paper now used
He further adverted to the raising of silk for
goods from the inside bark OF the Mulberry-already
| it had been tried with success, and the only thing
watned was some cunning Yankee invention where
with strip the bark from the tree and separate the
ibres. His remarks were listened to with much In
terest, and without doubt much good will result
from the actloA OF the present convention, and
many OF the simple and unconcocted remarks
thrown out in the course of the conversations will
be matured and bring forth ripe fruit in due season.
VISIT OF THE MANAGERS OF THE FAIR TO THE
STEAMBOAT KNIcKERBocKER.-This splendid boat
has been entered for the premium Of the Institute,
and the managers resolved themselves into Com
;nittee Of the Whole to visit her. They were re-
ceived with due ceremony by Capt. ST. John, SO
well known by all travellers on the Hudson river,
| aided by Mr. Newton, one of the owners.
| Alter careful examination of the beautiful ma
chnery, andthe unsurpassed arrangement of her ca
bins, pantrys and other apartments, the committee
were invited to partake of temperance collatio on
the only entertainment permitted by the Institute.
The toasts were given and speeches were made
with as much gee and good humor as we have
ever witnessed. Gen. Chandler was called out in
behalf OF the Institute, in reply TO sentiment, and
Mr.. Fairbanx of the Mechanics Society of Boston.
made some sensible remarks upon the beautiful me-
chanism ofthe Knickerbocker. We cordially join
in the best wishes for the of this noble spec-
men OF our North River palaces
| A -
to be given to the delegates Of the Massachusetts,
Horticultural Society, on Tuesday evening next, at
hall past o'clock, at the Astor House, by several
patriotic gentlemen, in return for the attention paid
the delegates from this cityduring the late annual
celebration of the Massachusetts, Society at Boston.
| CoRREcrIoN.-Some of the newspapers have sta
ted that the ploughing match will take place on
Tuesday Ii should be Monday next, at II o'clock,
| and those who wish to attend should meet at the
Courtland; street Ferry, quarter before o'clock,
next Monday morning, rain or shine.
NAVAL LAUNcH.-The new sloop Of war Ply
mouth was launched at the Charlestown Navy
| Yard at / O'Clock Wednesday afternoon. Her
keel was laid the 10Th of June last consequent.
ly she has been but little short of four months on
the stocks, degree Of expedition in naval archi-
lecture unusual for our government.
The Plymouth Is very beautiful ship, and ap-
proaches nearer the model of our packets than any
ship ever produced by the naval constructors. She
is not quite so large as the "Queen OF the West,
but her arrangements, internally, are somewhat
similar to that splendid ship
We annex her dimensions, politely furnished by
her scientific builder, Captain Pook, who may
safely risk his reputation on go perfect vessel
Length between perpendicular. ......lff. 3 in.
| Beam moulded. ?. .................. 81
| Extreme BREADTH. Observation-Disclosures. 80
| Depth of hold to top of gun deck beams,. 10
| Length Of gun deck. ............... 1O
Length Of spar deck. ............l 52
Extreme length from fore side billet head
| TO aft side Of tslrsil ........... ..Is6
| HEIGHT DEAD FLAT.