New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-04


disputed IN New York
The American Institute and the National Fair
ar Washington.
New-Yo.k has been re preached for her apathy in
relation to the srea, Nstiona, Far held at Washing
ION. Her contributions were truly meeger, and IN
worthy Of her Some OF our newspapers have
st,em pied to cas-, the blame On the American lnst-
,ute. This is no. correct
Let those who feel an interest look al the facts :
AS soon az this exhibition was announced special
meeting OF the Trustees was called and spirited
Circular was issued, expressing In language no one
could mistake the importance Of united effort on
the par, Of the friends Of American Industry TO carry out
hi. exhibition short extract addressed to those most
likely 10 be Influenced, will show how cordially and
warmly the Institute responded 10 The call from Wash
ingon and with what sincerity and eaInes;ness they
urged contributions.
The Trustees Of the American Institute respectfully
recommend 10 all the friends Of Industry cooperate 10
carrying cut this exhibition particularly the numerous
intelligent and highly respectable corresponding meHbeir
rejected for this honor whose various positions ana nigh
standing smopy their How cit,zers Will enable them Il
exert ar extensive and efficient influence.
The friends and patrons this nstiue and the stvo
cafes Of the noe objects m charter cesiret 20 lenc
iheir hearty cooperation Also. Exhibitors a. The FAIRS OF
this desired 10 prepare Tor the occasion choice
specimens OF their num5erless farrcstons Aanuiaciur
Mechanics and Artisans Of our Country you nave
deep interest IN this Eabioition NO department ~ Tue
Arts should overlooked MI should ne represented
1t your power, ty full display 10 make an kxhsi-
ton that Will the pride and warm tht PATRIOTISM Oh
every American boh der IN and out o: Congress mo-
lvntous crisis Is hand will De determined whe-
Their foreign competitors shall beeue Us o. our oir
right prosperity, and PROSTATE our ndeYen-
deDce, or rot!
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some of the Trustees. put in rsquision FOR Gays II
enclosing and distributing these circulars all the prnc
pal operators and exhibitors that had contributed 10 hr
Fairs for eighteen years scattered th,a fifteen
States Of our Unon-as well as to corresponding mem
bers, &c.
The leading officers of the Institute wrote especially 10
the leading manufacturers In different manufacturing dis
requesting them procure their circular to be pub
shed and urging them TO encounter extraordinary ex-
pense. and at all hazards to out the exhibition The
almos: incessant inquiries the Institute b. those dis
posed 10 exhibit were met with the cordially anc
encouragement II il had been the Exhibition OF the In
s,ue and the calls for many DAYS were as numerous As
whe Nibo's Garden the place OF exhibition and let
,ers OF inquiry coming from distance answered :
promptly The circular of the Washington Exhibition
posted up In the Repository as soon as it was re-
ceived and every INJURY and explanation promptly given
The Trustees soon disc vered that many hnndrrds II
Thousands OF ingenious fscurerr artisans hand
craf,smeD. with email means could not encounter the
expense and risk Of damage their valuable
commodities unless they could SO themselves and take
them along small expense. The project OF FREE
therefore proposed, and a Committee dis
patched in quest OF one.
They returned and reported that the Mohegan.
large strong ocean steamer could be chartered for
So 900 20 go and return from Warrington and continue
there eight days taxing full freight with psssencers-
Having adopted the policy OF annually an tcpsi'ng their
whole income near discretion would warrant in
sustaining their Farmers Grub Repository and daily
hbtion Of machines and models library and lectures ali
tree procuring place Tor their annual exhibition St
including fitting up lighting, &c about $4,000 per
annutD besides premiums. which for series OF years
have exceeded that OF all and every other Institution IN
the S,sei, spparent without violating their prom
ises to the public and absolutely jropsroisng their
credi, character and existence they could not encounter
The required expenditure.
Another special meeting called and appeal made
through the public papers patriotic iutivtuas-to
merchants particularly, eeaers in American fabrics. FAC
tors, agents &c OF the manufacturers. class of
whose sales 0; domestic goods cannot be less than ay
millions OF dollars per sunuua, which commit. sons
PROFITS charged.
In addition to this, twenty Ave circulars with subscrip
lions were written and such houses and ndvid
uals most likely from their condition and character
effect this object; stating the the lns
tu,e and requesting them s, cay named to return the
subscription with such amounts they would contribute
or would procure contributed Not dollar sub
scribcd that came knowledge OF Trustees
The answer Of that tie object highly i'm
por,ant &c but they had money give kline
to call others l; stated that FOR great and good
object there enough TO give i: they were
waited upon-.hst the Trustees should wait them IN
person. committee appointed and personally wa;
Cd on number but did succeed in procuring
single subscription paper be headed. but promised
some Eve hundred dollars Amer less than three
attempts by dineren, portions 0! the committee, Il
uc,,nty snd with pain abandoned. In all justice IS The
American Institute to bsme'
Look ,hi. henencent establishment originated and
tanned BY IN moderate circumstances .sr nineteen
years ths, has during al sat pei icusi
lent friend be,ow thousand dollars excepting
the slugle doua,on silk BY NJ lan Schack
An Institution which hiss BY rigid economy. tone more Tor
the cause OF Agriculture than any other the
country. Was required OF it TO encounter the ri:S OF
bring ing down on itse embarrassment ard bankruptcy
II il was p.ee The blame srous and hesyy upon L:
not let those who revo, az Injustice, spun The ignorance
or malice which casts ceneurs Of the noolesi In
situations oil which America boast. The volumes q
letters with grat;oas encc;nIuns from the best men N
the nation ali parties, from every portion OF the
Try Justify expressing high appreciation Of The
course 0: this Ius,taon X has been prolific tevsins
plans and measures OF public benee; and active IN
the. execution; and wha; single plan Q. Measure
sorS that does NOT point 10 the prosperity snt
Independence OF ou- country
Tbs Repor, ne S,antiue Commice Of the last Leg
islsturs, rot one Of whom known either Of
Trustees The following unsought tribute Of praise
Your Corimiee feel every disposition award 70
that Institution fE rhare o. prdte .sh hts
dre dHd dong r de1 IN ,.e j grIc!:ATdi a's Ne
eAniea! c9Tsnuni'y. No compliment the: pay 1S'
isi:vH ss &c uiGeSeTreG iay suggestion tsd: mae
% Gse'G! sd ra.Ga is.i0E Should Sc .isteae 70
>sIts respectful! Gcfysnes Assembly Dceie. No l4s.
one OF our aaesI Anniversary Orators in relerenceto
he Immediate disbursement, OF al lis receipts in pro
u,odng he mos: extended public good without wish
TO hoard dollar. hkens To he GnG :Ae s-na.tc
raica riss eres ed, and encourages tae 1Or .f ery
IN he nation Il been mater Of wonder TO
gentlemen living abroad. tia, while o;her Institution.
pave received such liberal donations from opulent nci
v'caas, tbs American Institute should nave