The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-09-10
Fair of the American Institute.

1t will be seen from the following extracts of DIR
cular issued by the Managers of tie Fair to he held
IN the city of New York next month, that whoever
| desires to see improvements in Aricultura and Nc
chanical implements may be we'll paid for trip
to that city on that occasion. Such exhibitions "a
are there annually made, undoubtedly 90 more tc.
wards awakening an interest in mechanical improve
ments than any other plan adopted. VIII not some
Vermonters pay this Fair visit?
CIRCULAR OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE
OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
The Managers appointed to conduct the N1Ne-
| TENTH ANNUAL FAIR have, with the aid OF the
| Board OF Agriculture made such progress rs to be
able at TINS time to present to the public the outlines
OF the leading arrangements of this National Celebra
| ton.
AS circumstances and occasion suggest, other
means according with the general plan will be deter
mined upon to increase the interest and usefulness
OF the exhibition, which, with various details. will
IRON time to time be published in the Agricultural
anu oner circulars hereafter to be issued and in the
| principal periodicals and newspapers.
PROGRAMME OF THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT.
Specimens Of all kinds of fabrics Of Art. Machine.
Models, Inventions, &c., intended for ccmpetiton
must be delivered and entered on the books of the
Fair, at Niblos Garden, October lst 3D. or Sd viz,
Thursday, Friday or Saturday. The chance for a
favorable location will be increased by an carly de-
livery which should not be later than Friday or Sat
uday afternoon.
First ,ceck of the Exhibition.
Monday, oct. 5h.-The Fair will be open to thu
ers &c. for the Horticultural Room should be brot
early this morning Fresh supplies of Flowers are
desired every day At half past O'Clock. p N
ne Opening Address will be delivered BY Hon
Institute. After which there will be grand disnlay
OF Fireworks.
Tuesday, 0ct Gh.-The Horticultural Exhibitio,
opens this morning at O'Clock. An Address from
| member of the Institute at II o'clock NJ
Wednesday, OCT. 7M.-The Steam Engine with
the long range of machinery, will be in operation
this day AT 8 o'clock, P. NJ, a display of Fire
Thursday Oct s&--At o'clock, P. NJ. an ADJ
dress. ' nv
Fidag Oct 9M.cPlowing and spading Matches.
Saturday. Oct. 10h.-The evening will close with
splendid display of fireworks.
Second oUeek. of the Exhibition,
Monday OCT. 12h-Entres of Cattle and other
Live Stock must be made on or before this day and
pedigrecs delivered. National Convention OF Far
mers and Gardeners, Silk CuItursts and their frends
at IL O'Clock, A. N. at the Mechanics Hall, No. d73
Broadway. ~
Tuesday, Oct 13h.-Making lists of Cattle, Ag.
ricultural Convention continued.
Hetnesday Oct 14h.-First day of Cattle Fxbi
ouon. They must be on the ground by 8 O'Clock.
Pm. t"'' = 'ioeA
Thursday Oct 15m.-seccnd day of Cattle Exhi-
biton. ANNIVERSARY ADDRESS in the Tabernacle
at half past O'Clock, p. NJ. The New York Sacred
Music Society have, usual, kindly volunteered.-
Visitors may obtain tickets free Of charge at the
Clerks desk. ~
The Managers desire strongly to impress exhhi
tors with the necessity of bringing their contribu
tons early to avoid the crowd and confusion usual
on Saturday afternoon and evening, and the delay
caused thereby, III well arrangingin season. the arti
Giles for opening the Exhibition, which viii not Le
delayed beyond II o'clock on Monday, the 5th Of
October, Again, the Judges meet early the first
week, when the examination takes place of articles
for competition, after which a re-eXanira tion viii
not be admissible. Farther conditions and regp,o-
tons OF the Fair will be posted on the desks and in
other parts of the Garden. A label acconnarIinn
the articles with the price and place where soid'
would DO convenience to purchasers, ard for Tie
interest of the exhibitor. A0
In no case, whether there are competitors or ro+
VIII any article be entitled to premium, if undeserv
ing OF partcul ar commendat0n.
Al the last Fair 81 Gold Medals So Silver Cpns
Isl Silver Medals, 255 Diplomas, 40 dollars in cash
ana rs volumes OF Books were awarded as premi-
ums They will be increased at the coming Fair"
TO no class of men is our country so much in
debtcd for those rapid improvements which are the
admiration of the world as to the inventors and per-
ectors of labor-saving machinery. From the cotton
gin, and the skilfu application Of steam, have pro-
ceeded immoasurable power and wealth. The fac
uty Of accomplishing undertakings Of this descrjp
ton, forms marked feature in our national chsrac
ter But The Inflated inventor, who has Conferred
human race, often is unable to command the common
comforts Of life.
Steam power has been provided to test NIL surh
machinery, mako known its particular merits ana
enable the inventor at to realize portion Of t