The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-05
sculpturo by Machinery.

very interesting exhibition was made day or two
tric in two suits brought by Mr. A. K Garter. of Newark
IN. J as agent OF Blanchards gun stock turning factory
right fhe machine is described in the 10 to
patent San engine for turning irregular forms out
wood IRON brass. or other material or substance which
and applied for the purpose OF cutting shoemakers last
carriage spokes boat oars, gun stocks and variety
purposes OF mechanic art most striking application Of
the invention, however, and that which will most attract
public notice. is that indicated mt the head OF this paragraph
the machine actually cutting, even to cameo Sizes and
with eke fidelity ausrs out of solid and close grained
by Mr. Carter in conr-one bust of Mr. Clay the other
Mr. Webster which Saunders Lewis. esq who, as junia
ability aud cearness IN behalf Of Mr. Garter stated within
hearing of reporter, could be made by steam and
bowed with who could manage the commonea
form Of the common turning lathe. Both the judges
it possible that such strengthening upon it ts|
impress Of the sculptors celestial a-could have beenI
GAS your honors see il in court said Mr. Lewis,
it from Mr. Banchard's factory Nothing has been used
Mr. Garter voucled for ofbso own knowledge Mr. ThCmaI
Blanchard the person represented by Mr. Carter and
Of thus s,y &c Is pn s we oee as
long ago $780, but applied until now any
but the useful arts In 1884, in consideration of the extra
ordinary merit of the invention, Congress passed spe
wing the patent for Ia but twas still applied
but 10 utitaran purposes; and even in regard TO lhe
Mr. Blanchard--as seems common with men OF genius
appears have taken very little pains protect his hh
The application Of the machine is, however, an
in the history of invention. 1t makes the useful sub
the fine, in degree hitherto certainly unknown; a
by multiplying (and perfectDg of course) the application
of the invention will in the fine greatly
subserve the useful In the hands of Mr.. Carter who
the assignee of the right for this district, the invention
likely to become of the most remarkable in mechan
science.
The jury the brought in this circuit, and whch
for the infringemens of the patent in cutting se
lasts gave verdict in favor of Mr. Blanchard in cas
of $1,3A. and in the other Of $3.50 The originality and
validity Of his patent had indeed been previously well
tied by Judge Story and other eminent urists in New
England and the defendants here after resisting the clam
for years, being satisfied of the clear rights
Blanchard, very properly abandoned the defence and
fered the whole OF damages the Jury, who, und
the direction Of the court found the verdics have
ready mentioned We shall endeavor lay before ou
readers subsequent notice. particulars OF n@f
connected with Mr.. Banchards meriorous and yeY
striking inventon-an invention cannot be mtaken
men Of the highest genius in our country. -,
We may add, that specimen OF the sculpture effected
this last-znakng or gm,sockcnffing machine, now
Office, where il was brought for examination
complete and perfect in every feature and lneamens
staiary could have carved in beautifully. Tfu
the machine that wrought il Is most marvellous but me-
marvellous still was the human genius that contriveo
machine.-Phiia North american.
I'VE republish the above with great pleasure, for
purpose of extending the reputation of Mr. Blanchar
invention, as it furnishes another remarkable evidence
the ingenuity of free people Our readers wilrecoS
that have already given long account OF his life
inventions, and particularly of the sculpure-macbl'f
He will be here during the coming session of Congr
to exhibit his machinery and his buss scuptured out
marbe.--UNIoN.1