The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-06

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JOHN b. MANCHESTER next spoke. He said he was alto
gether unprepared but would present the assembags
with few facts worthy Of their attention. In the year
s b6s ss and % Mg
3Is7 grog shops in operation in this city, and in No
an increase since ss5 Of more than one thousand in
this c,ty When add the number OF unlicensed grog
We Ss and
the.meeIng adjourned late in the evening
One of the speakers said that Judge Edmonds then
present informed him that of eleven OF murder OF
wives by their husbands which tried while he was
the bench Of them owed their origin to ntoxcs-
ting drinks On being referred to, the hon gentleman
corroborated the melancholy fact
Nineteenth Annual Fair OF the American
Institute.
Yesterday the nineteenth anniversary of this useful
and valuable institute commenced at IL o'clock in the
spacious saloon at Castle Garden, and though several
places remain yet to be filed still the Of this
magnificent building presented array of the most
perby finished specimens Of art that would safely vie
with the productions Of any artists in the world The
large and splendid saloon itself admirably suited for all
the purposes connected with the Fsr and with all the
advantages of saubriou air and gorgeous scenery that
surround it, will prove a OF rich attraction during
the continuance Of this week. The omnibusses hostsd
fixed for opening ana several in the of the day
visited the Fair The entrance is we'll covered in from
to the Garden and either side fine specimens
of cabs carriages sowing machines and farming imple
at once strike the eye Of the viser, from the extreme
beauty of its finish and execution On entering the
Of the great hall the sus0 and pa S
bespoke the great interest that is felt by the exhibitors
The arrangements are admirable and each department
eye is the horticultural and agric uural department.
which faces the orchestra and is tasefuy laid out with
boy. and q ull and a s blow, win fully repay .
other Gems Of Flora" here will delight the eye
Of the florist and admirer Of horticulture The fruit
and vegetable branch Of this department presents also
admirable specimens in their way, and monster
pumpkin holds conspicuous position The Daguerreo-
lost the shade. There appears to be good deal of
rivallng in this branch Of several artists have
into the field at the present Fair and the
full competitor will have pucked rich laurel taking
the palm amid such array Of exquisitey executed
branches Of trade and handicra are ell we'll repre-
ed and ingenious piece in the clock de-
namely the representation of ship at sea in
full sail and notion suzmounting the pillows, which ap.
pear in motion, drew forth much admiration Specimens
Of stuffed birds Of Paradise in the area underneath the
would take long 60 into detal-snd the catalogues
not yet prepared by the secretar es in
quence of the departments not being all filed up
The Tara large and healthy looking plant is exhibit
ed the fountain and labelled substitute fer the
At this particular crisis in the history Of this
vegetable such plant cannot fail attract attention
Beside this stands cluster Of Shrew sbury
dine Board of Aldermen The Hosiery department sur
that Of all former years. Linens from Mesdames
Palmer and 476 BroadWay, attracted universal
mration At the entrance of hair door.
mats, re fleet much credit upon the manufacturer Spe-
cmens of glass manufacture gloves boots shoes ladies'
hats, laced stockings, muslins calicoes and in ell the
hosiery branch of trade all exhibited the great improve
ments that have been made in the arts Cutlery has
made rapid stridesand machinery for steam power
particular, also exhibited improvements. Corn
grinding, and winnowing machines, show much inge-
nuity in the invention, exhibited Stoves hold high
position, presented in every variety. The Fair
will not be full for day two MORE and
several additions were being made in the course
of yesterday The confectionery department exhib-
its, as usual refined taste" as the specimens in this
We
few Of the leading features Of the Fair this season. and
reserve more detailed notice for future remark Among
be found the following to regulate the management as
tend and have them registered by the clerks, who will
hand them ticket for the Exhibitors will be
goods at the close Of the Fair Exhibitors are
to be particular in having their correctly enter
who requested to be present during the hours of
hbition. The managers will direct the most efficient
er in case is to be considered al the risk Of the Inst
tute Premiums of gold and silver medals diplomas &c.
will be awarded by the Board OF Managers on such art.
be announced the last evening of the Fair and the
medals and diplomas will be delivered at the Repository
Of the Institute, possible thereafter. But in
case for want of competitor for other cause will
any article be entitled to premium adjudged intrinsi
caily not deserving particular commentator Compe
titors for be present during the exami
nation, except at the Judges request No exhibitor will
be permitted to remove ms articles until the nnal close OF
the Far, unless by PERMISSION OF the managers The
sub committees Tor the dinerent departments will have
charge o. placing and arranging s exhibited at
the Garden IN case o! any rssnaing application
to be made TO them lres VIII NOT ne allowed in stoves,
ranges, or furnaces. for exhibition No medicine,
trums or articles OF that nature MADE and sold exclu
vey by the inventor or MS agent sns De exhibited at
me Far NO premium Sna pe swafoes 70 amanager Oh
The selection OF this hne saloon or theatre great
upon the od ste ana gives the visiter an
agreeable aunt where recreatve healthful
sea breeze and numoeress attractive specimens Of the
arts ana sciences VIII gratiy the PUBIC taste and afford