Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15
Correspondence Of he Hartford C6nut.
Mechanics Pair at Boston.

peg ~ Occuphcu W INC tuii eAteht OF us capaci-
ty.
In addition 10 the fill trade, which brinrs ia
usual swarm Of country dealers, with their coniu-
gal appcnlage., our ,ity Is no doubt indebted for
so large an inilnx Of strangers TO an uncommon
number Of attractions which il holds out At the
present time. Among these are the Havana
Opera Company, who are drawing large houses
at the Howard Athenrum Dempsier, who has
been giving bis concerts the psst week; Ban
wards painting Of the Mississippi river, on its
three miles Of canvass, which still continues with
us ''for few weeks longer" the meeting Of the
Association Of Geologisis, which is in session
through this week; the Exhibition of the Hort
cultural Society, and the Mechanics Fair.
But Of all these, the Fair seems to be the mos.
attractive, drawing, as il does, dense throng Of
persons daily, from morning till night. The
whole range of Quincy Hall, over the markets,
together with Faneui Hall, (the two being con.
nected by truss bridge) are devoted to this
magnificent exhibition, and are closely filed
with articles. The rooms were opened to the
public on the 18th, but articles have continued
10 arrive daily, and the interest manifested, seems
to be still upon the increase.
The exhibition is divided into FIVE sections,
and each is devoted to certain classes Of articles
The first entered by the visiter comprises the
whole Of Faneuil Hail. which is beautifully fit
find an endless variety Of needle. wax and shell
work, perfumery, chemicals, clothing, furniture,
bee-houses and baby Jumpers. But while the
visiter, forgetfnl Of such sublnnary matters a.
any Of the above-named articles, draws near to
examine the exquisite productions Of female skill
which appear in the forms Of beautifully wrought
table, chair, and ottoman covers, screens, mat.
boxes, &c., a word Of caution as to the disposi-
ton Of his brachisl attachments, may perhaps
save both his pocket book and his fingers. By
casting bis eye around the room he will observe
two things to be conspicuous the one is a num-
Der Of large placards, with the talismanic words,
beware Of pick-pcckets the other is a con-
pany Of fair damsels ranged at intervals round
the tables, each being armed with a spitefnl look
ing little riding switch, which she holds in men
acing attitude, ready for immediate application
to any unlucky fingers she may observe TIT Spas
ing on the injunction oft repeated, "please not
to handle the goods"
Amid the vast number Of beautiful articles
which meet the eye in this section Of the fair,
the visiter can hardly fail to notice the SPLENDID
collection Of soaps and perfumery, brought in by
Roussell, Of Philadelphia. Two elegant bust
Of pure white soap stand prominent, while enor.
nous cakes of various kinds, each containing
several cable feet, afford rich promise Of cleanh
ness TO their future owners.
OF the needle work il would be difficult to
give an adequate description, 50 perfect is the
execution Of almost every piece. A lovely Ma
donna, wrought in worsteds, seems to bear the
palm in this department, while among the shell
work, universal admiration is elected by work
table which was devised and fitted up BY an old
lady over seventy years of age. A beautiful
model Of kenilworth Castle stands near the ros-
trum, the work Of one Of our city artists, which
fairly carries one back to the DAYS of Leicester
and Elizabeth
Crossing the bridge and entering Quincy Hall
we Ind ourselves in the 2nd division, which Is
appropriated principally to musical instruments
mere the eye Is met with display of pianos
which Tor richness Of finish and beauty Of tone
can hardly be surpassed. The most beautiful
instrument IN the collection is a grand piano Of
Chickering'S manufacture, of the richest rose
wood, finished in the gothic style, and valued at
$1,000. beautiful instrument is also exhibited
by Messrs Hallett 4 Davis of this city, (No. All
Washington ST. being "seren ocfdre," and
highly finished in every part Another fine in.
strument by the same makers, somewhat palmer
IN its exterior, is well deserving of notice. Its
made from new scale, recently drawn, and
curved in form, with double bridge, Ike tie
grand piano The curve on which the hammers
are placed being elliptic in FORM possesses an ad-
vantage over the straight or circular curve, as it
gives more space between the strings, allowing
ireer vibration, and larger hammets The dou-
Die bridge being similar in principle to the grand
piano, by its effect on the relative length Of the
strings, thus produces a strength and volume Of
tone approaching closely to the latter instrument
The next department includes vast variety
OF agricultural instruments, paper hangings and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS comes the contributions
OF the boots, shoes, harness and leather dealers
which, though excellent in their kind, serve to
detain one but a few moments from the next sec
ton, which occupies the rotunda of the hail. and
which opens upon the view with splendor truly
magnificent. Its contents are exceedingly vari-
Gus, and consist in part of elegant gold, silver
and plated ware, jewelry, paintings, glass ware,
philosophical, surgical, and dental instruments,
artificial eyes, teeth, and legs, carvings casts,
and busts, miniature engines, ships, and other
vessels, pistols balls fishing tackle and flies, Sc,
Se- ad infnitum. This is by far the richest part
Of the exhibition, and is consequently so closely
packed with visters that progress in any dec-
ton, except with the throng, is out of the qucs-
ton.
An interesting article in this division Is tho
"Annunciator," designed for hotels, as a subs.i-
tute for the thousand and one bells connected
with the several rooms of the house. One Of
these is now in use at the Revere House in this
city, and answers admirably the purpose intended
Some of the silver plate IS exceedingly rich, T
OF Boston; one article, massive stand for the
tea table, being valued at $1,000 Among the sur.
gical instruments are some valuable spino-abdom-
inal supporters, made by j. +. & N. j. Grain Of
Springfield, VT, and beautiful artificial leg BY
: Palmer, also of Vermont But it is vain 70
attempt description of the many beautiful and
useful articles that are here spread out, and ers
one has east hurried glance at quarter d
them the pressure of the crowd behind has fore.
ed him ON to the next division, where is placed
beautiful steam engine, pumps, iron safes, and
machinery of various kinds. AT the end of the
hall is a collection Of card, and other printing
presses, on one of which paper is daily printed,
devoted to the interests of the fair, and its con-
tIibutors
The above is a lasty glance at the several de-
partnents of this noble exhibition, with the ex-
cep'ion Of a temporary building near the market
which contains a railroad car, several beautiful
carriages, and gas generator from which the
halls are supplied with new kind of gas, giving
a clear and brilliant light. A sketch doing any
thing like justice to the several articles to Be
seen, would cover pages and hours of time which
are not at my disposal; accept therefore, these
burned lottings as an apology for more perfect
description.