New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-23

the Mechanics ~ocletl's Lecture hoon Nh'u :" II
very numerousy attended BY one Of the most intel
Iigent and valuable body Of men that ever assembled
in the same space.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. EwsANK,
who nominated Col CLARK for Chairman and Mr..
PIRssoS for Secretary for converting the Conven
ton and nominating officers This was carried
retiring Committee was appointed 70 present names
for officers Of the Convention this composed Of Dr.
Andres Mr. 6. Curtis and Mr.. Mott They ultimately
presented as officers the following;
President.
Prof JAMES RENWiCK OF New York
Viae PRESIDENTS
PErER COOPER Of \. y. GEORGE D"sAoorr Boston
/ HoRarro ALLEN Of DO. Prot TKEADwKLL. Csmb' &c
: Col l. CLARK of do. CADwAL EVANS Pittsburgh
sau'L MrRRicK Of Phiia. Dr. LOCKE. Cincinnati.
SscraAis.
Prof L. D. Gale. George Clifford
Col CLARK then took the chair pro ton.
DR.. JONES % owed that the Inventors pre.en, hand in
their names TO the Secretary. This was carried.
The following letters in reply to circulars that nave
/ been s,nt round were then read
! Mr. HELLER then moved thar Executive Commit
tee Of i've be- appointed retire with the correspond
ence and and report upon the proposed
amendments 10 the Patent Laws.
Mr. HorCHKIss considered that this WAS rather
meeting 10 prevent frauds than materially 10 alter exist
Ing patent laws For OF identity individual inven
tors nave been compelled 10 resort dollars and
And invention and dollars and cents will mix
than oil and The ultimate result IS money-ihe in
ermedale steps between invention ana the ultimate
acknowledgements Is money Every step you take Is mo-
uey-y0u can stir without having money be involved
in ruin and disgrace Therefore, wish. in this early
state of the meeting have this difficulty laid down
that this be- meeung-an Association OF Inventors.
phaiicaiyOr else let ther meeting be called which
shall be such an where they devise take
care Of their interests He also spoke of the immense
advantages which the United states mad derived from
the inventive genius Of our counirymcn. and that In
Britain the Government husbands their inventors
Here L. shakes the and y. takes the fruit ZAP
pausc and laughter Tie also said that many patents
had been given ont 1t Washington that were perfectly
ludcrous and the paenlee had no more night 10 claim
be inventor hau the fellow who cut the dogs tail
on had 10 claim 20 be- the maker Of the dog daughter
and applsuse)
Mr. CHARLES NJ KELLER then presented the follow.
ing resolution IN Whiting;
Resolref That Committee OF five be- appointed By the
Char take charge Of all papers which have been sent
10 the Convention and an other suggestions which may
Doe made and submit by report ana resolution the amount
Of their dellbcIstion 20 the Convention.
Dr. JoNEs moved AZ an amendment that each member
present be authorized 10 submit any defect in the Patent
Laws and 10 suggest improvements.
These We're ultimately carried.
Nj kEILER must be- excused from serving OH that
Committee as his peculiar position al Washington con.
neced with patent agencies and other business con-
nected with patents aroused In morbid minds feel.
ing that be was hostile TO the interests OF inventors ale
though be inventor himself
KoRERr OWES said be- was of the Oldest inventors
orcsent-he invented plan by which the lowest mum.
bcr- in cotton spinning raised the hghesi
hers. he knew a' the oldest inventors IN Europe and
they were the abused class OF men in the world
When he was A boy Great Britain had population OF
aiteen millions now IL j. thirty millions this was before
the vast progress VI steam power when there but
fifteen millions the old mechanical power was equal to
twelve millions.
Dr JoNEs called the gentleman to order the question
on the appointment OF committee Ine meeting
would be- glad 10 hear Mr. owen Afterwards.
Mr HEREsCE AIXES went on 20 state something IN
relation patent and % his petition 70 Congress when
he also called 10 order
The Chair then appointed the following members OF
the Committee Charles NJ. Keller Horstio Allen. Sol
onion Andress. James Bogardus Jordan l.. Mott
DR.. IoNEs then moved that the Committee be in
structed o. inquire into the expedency Of memorial
ing Congress reduce osveat fees from $50 10 <5as
they fees Of record and that they also be in
siruced 20 memorable Congress % have he large
loon the patent Office Washington appropriated
IL legitimate objects. viz the exhibition OF models
And that the Committee also memorable Congress 20
apply the surplus funds Of the patent oce exclusively
70 the encouragement OF useful inventions by the
poymeni Of motive power 30 exhibit models Ia opera
non snd 10 publish al specifications Of patent 20 tina, AL
might see what had been applied for
Or. said 10 was ridiculous 70 see 40 many stuffed all
gator. and other and the saloon converted into
Old curiosity shop Laughter and applause
His resolution was carried.
Mr. hELLEK stated that the present Commissioner Of
Patents a, Washington It'd him few days since that
the evs existing IN the present Patent Law should have
his earliest attention.
Mr. ROBERT OWEN moved that the Conductors of
the public press who fee disposed 10 aid Us in our al
emps render the Patent Law guardian to the rights
% the honest inventors u the Country De invited 70 re
port and publish the proceedings Of this Convention
This carried.
Mr.. KINGSLEY moved that speak more than
ten minutes. and only subject Carried.
Mr. CLINTON ROOSEVELT moved that Court OF Pa
tents distinct from other Courts and devoted 10 patent
business entirely be established with code Of laws.
and that evidence be taken by Masters IN Chancery
IN equity cases
This no, pressed
The Chair sa.i il would be necessary 10 send crcu-
Jars AL over the country inventors, &c to have pei
lions got up and 70 Congress for improvement in
the Patent Law.
JAMES 4 soREt thought that juries deeds patent
cases ought 20 De- composed Of scientific men-men who
are competent Judges Of the matter; II mechanical
case. Dec them De mechanics; II chemical case let them
be che.sts-sni 60 on as 70 be nearly allied the sub
Jet. Tie bad seen b candy. maker on Jury for me
chsnical case, who knew more about than the
pitcher before him
Mr. CURTIs aid that Proesso- RenHick entertained
The same views Mr. Lord lie instanced the case Of
Dr. Nos contested patented r ght which were 70 be
decided BY referees Chief Justice Spencer Judge Kent
Nr. black and Mr. Woodruff Judge Kent said he would
never serve On contested mechanical cases he could
not do 30 consistently be did not know Pow from
harrow Aad often jury would decide differently
were ut Tor The direct charge u the Judge 70 tue con
trsry. when be va. entirely ignorant q the case
Mr. Noe suggested that .he committee be requested 70
repor As % the abandonment Of Patent The courts
~ a
taking oui patent actually an abandonment, Of the
pften.. He Therefore moved
Resolr1 Ihs, he Committee be Instructed 10 inquire
into The legitimate meaning q an Abandonment or what
constitutes il Abandonment
This wss carried
Dr. JoSEs moved that every Persoa reduce his resoa
ton % writing
This carried
several irrelevant remarks having been made b. two
or three persons
hr. ROBERT GRANT moved that every person should
b- required - o. remodel and re construct and I'M
prove IS IDEAS "a should Il east understand them
himself before be o-erei them 10 tie meeting AZ
tempted . Instruct Others. CIhls oceasoned much
laughter
lr !oness resolutions were then put and carried.
Nj LuRicH OF y \. moved that no more suggestions
oe made % tue Colv-Etol I'll the Committee has with
drawn olt that they b. made IN writing ~ the Com
mrtee
Mr.. hohAcx n DAY mOv-l smendmenf that
after ne Committee hsd retired nat any suggestions FOR
ine Committee should be inside % The meeting and sp-
proved Of Inst teen tie Co1uee Be Instructed 70 take
u en- in.o conslt-rs.oa and repor. thereon
Tie above resolutions put and carried
Inc Committee then retired
Ma NoE then moved that when the Convention al !
journ ADJOURN 70 meet Al O'Clock TINS was carried
Mr.. OWN teen went % 70 cay tbss fhs amount OF