The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-15
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Iri f4is-Ihs rssss.s viii csns on On SATURDAY..
81 viii BE- sssn ey cur advertising column II will Be
70 the attractions at the Fair. No where could such
nne amusemcnf be witnessed to such advantage at
As well the whole line along the Battery will be
CROWDED 10 excess on this occasion. There will be
place the night Of the ais. instant Several cmpeti
tors Will come forward This will be beautiful affair,
VIII % ssnasa Sy thousands The manager: have
the Fair this Perhaps the most sstonishinR in
vsntion that il to be found among the magnificent dis
the viser forcibly than that which Is called the
Mechanical Chirographer or writing machine for the
and the various letters OF the alphabet and dures are
all different keys and raised that the operator
is enabled feel the letter This machine IL intended
for the of the blind. and those who use pen
consequence paralysis the hand or
other nhrmity operates BY striking ivory key: with
operated by power applied to crank. It is intended
be operated upon by any power most convenient to be
this kind aud it taken Immediately from the hands
of the manufacturer without single hours trial. to the
YER had practsed with il moment and never had seen
till the Last Monday and the inventor had written
with halfhour before the commencement Of the
Fair close examination will show that there ia
son why will he perfectly practicable write with
it as rapidly with PEN The machine has two pens,
penditure OF physical energy The Gothic condensed
letter used in this machine but i is easy to perceive
This machine was not completed till o'clock in the
afternoon of Monday last and without half hours
trial. packed up and on board the steamboat At
lantic O'Clock Norwich. Connecticut, and set up
at Castle Garden, in New York, the subsequent
II will be by small treadle with the foot In this
chine too much power is required but in future
chimes but very slight power will be required and then
can be operated with perfect convenience by the foot
II would readily suggest itself to one conversant with
machinery that it might very conveniently be operated
the & was put on only as
rary expedient the maker had not time to finish it.
Any person can see with what ease one can write with
this machine and when he becomes acquainted it'll the
location Of each key that he will be enabled touch
nvountariy, as skilful pianist does the keys Of his
amnes the position in which the person can Sit during
the operation he will see that it is decidedly superior
stand at desk Though this machine intended pri.
mariy for the Of the blind and those whe
bic to pen, 1t will on trial. be found of great ut
lily in making records where great legibility beauty
and compsctness az peculiarly desirable The mag
netic baths next form prominent feature of at
ways of the water but the invention of magnetic
baths just keeps pace with the improvements OF the age
Ii. effect effects are Immediately felt This inven,on viii
lead to some further ones, which with the application of
%.ss win show to % ;G S..s
tfu quilt which hangs the left of the entrance and
hey ond othe clerks DESK really is of such striking
beauty and displays much skill and perseverance, in
the maker that it deserves special notice It
900 blocks Of two diamonds each containing sixteen
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try scene, and has fifty different colos of silk in it's
composition. II attracts crowds of ladies' The next at
ractivs feature is an ingenious invsntion.a game at
history Of England while contributes much to
ment. Master William c. Loughton, fine Intelligent
Boy fourteen years of age has been the inventor This
intelligent boy will shortly publish game Of American
history which will meet with every encouragement
from every true friend of American genius and enter
prise We wish him every possible success. The band
from the Blind Institution will perform at this fair this af
ternoon and evening
chansm daily attracting crowds at the Minerva
perfect miniature representation of not only each
street. and house, and public building in the city but
also every door and window represented, There
splendid engraving of the Nesc York Herald establish
ment the frame work. well of most OF the prnc
pal public buildings in the city.
YACHT RAcE.-A race was to have come OF between
the "Coquette" and the Siren" yesterday but in
sequence Misunderstanding between the friends
that trial Of speed will still be tested between these
two splendid yachts. The race lift comes off, will be
an interesting one.
tn. REeArrA.,It will be perceived, on reference 70
Castle Garden Saturday. under the special patronage
OF the Managers at the Fair.
O'Clock PM yesterday. The FIRE originated in the at
tic. Very little damage sustained Supposed to be
the work Of an incendiary.
MEETING OF IsvESroAs.-Tho annual address before
this Society delivered last evening by George Gift
ford, Esq counsellor at law. very able address,
and called forth unanimous applause We regret that
full report Of the address.
GRArEs.-We have received from A. G. Crasto, cor
of Broadway and White street. specimen Of grapes
from Dr. Underhills well known vineyard at Croton
Point They OF an excellent and luscious quality.
THE BOARD OF EpucATIoN-A meeting of the Board
was called yesterday evening upon the roll :being call
ed quorum not being present the President declared
the meeting dissolved
CoRoNER's OFFICE. Oct. l4.-Sudden Death.-The
Coroner held inquest yesterday No 81 Cross street.
on the body of Daniel Williams, native Of Massachu
sets SO years of age who to his death by
apople KY arising from intemperance Verdict accord
ingIy.
Political Intelligence.
VIM Duer is the wing candidate for Congress in the
23d and D. B. st. John in the 9th district Of this Stare
Hon. Rob T. Winthrop is nominated for reelection to
Congress by the wings Of the LIST district Mass.
The in Maryland the question of biennial ses
sions Of the Legislature to have resulted in favor
of the question So far heard from the vote IL 10 O9l
for, and II 1871 against.
Thomas Combes is the democratic candidate for
Congress in the ID district Of NewIJeney.
Thomas L. shaer s the democratic candidate for sena
tor in the Sd District
Movements OF Travellers.
Yesterday arrivals are comprised fully in the follow
ing catalogue, from the respective hotels =
AMERIcAN-S Bradford, Virginia;J NJ. Rankin, Frank
lin; Mr.. Beawtan, New York; A. Montgomery, Philade-
phia c. Stanton Oneida county; w. Ingram, PhiIadeL
phia; r. Roland. U. 8 ship Boston; w. Mcleod Wash
ington; Smith, Philadelphia; C. McCaller, Washington
F. Billings, Boston, N Stillwell, Virginia; T Osborne
Connecticut; j. Gibbon South Carolina; H. Thatcher, U
8. Navy
Asron j. Colt N. C; j. Tilaen, Boston; W. Fraser. N.
nav nos n~rnS II. AZ