New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-27
CITY ITEMS.

CARVING In w GOD BY SGEAh w Q spent an
hour yesterdsy at WorAls Machine Shop in Elm
e. to witness the operation Of q new and very in
genious machine for carving on wood, which has
lately been invented by Mr.. j. H. SINGER This
machine We understand, was patented about
Year tgo, and ives in full operation for The manu-
facture Of wooden block letters in Tay lor i Co
nisnufactory at the time Of the explosion. SIR.
Singer is now about to resume the business 50 un-
fortunately interrupted at that time.
The machine is so simple at first sigh. as scarcely
TO seem entitled TO the name Of an invention. Yet,
on examination, it will be found that Mr. Singer has
applied a new and beautiful combination TO an old
form, overcoming what has hitherto proved an
insurmountable difficulty to all who have attempted
tho construction of a machine for carving. The
simple instrument called the peatagraph has long
been in use for copying maps and drawings on a
plane surface. By adding vertical TO the horizon.
tai movements-the two being 80 nicely combined
as to work with entire evenness and steadiness-
Mr.. Singer can produce every possible motion re
quisite in carving. Another important change is
this: the cutting point is stationary. Tho block
to be carved is fixed in sliding vice, which s at
ttChed to the pentsgraph $50 to call III AID obeys
every motion lateral vertical for ward or backward
The steel point used in cutting the wood is fixed to
the extremity OF q vertical cylinder, which set Ia
motion, revolves with great velocity cutting a
smooth and beautiful channel in the block below it.
The plan Of working is as follows A model,
somewhat larger than the desired carving, 10
placed on the table, under the further end Of the
frame. At the junction Of the levers composing the
pertsgrapb, is an iron point which moved (by
means of handle to the mschine over the model oc-
ctsors corresponding movement in the block Of
wood under the cutting point that in the space of
e~u or tnree minutes block letter or gothic orna-
meDt may be cut as neatly as the most experienced
work man would do it in SO many hours. BY sub
s,ituiDg other cutting points varying the size of
the copy, twenty or thirty different kinds OF letters
nay be made from one model We saw some
beautiful specimens cut with double swell to the
sides Of the letters picture frames, saw aud plane
handles ornamental moldlngs, cornices, &c
! More elaborate pieces of carving are executed by
parallel lines, on the same principle ns medallion
engravings. Specimens Of coats Of arms which
were shown us, retained the exact lines Of the ORR
ginal, needing only some slight finishing by hand
The uses to which this invention may be put are
| q.
wood carving of which it is capable, it answers
equally well for cutting in brass or steel. One man
with one machine, can cut four hundred block let
tiers in day, which, sold at one third the present
prices, would yield handsome profit The manu-
faoture of wood carvings for churches, public eli
fees or private dwellings, will also be so reduced
in cost, that we have doubt their use will be-
come very general. Mr.. Singer has patented his
machine in the United States, Great Bftain,
France and Belgium. he has just completed :
! machine which will be sent to England in few
| days He will shortly establish mandatory Of
wood carvings in this city.
SUCCESS OF THE Dolce CAMPAsA IN EsGLASD.
Some months since we spoke very fayoraby Of
the invention of Messrs. Boardman Gray, called
the Dolce Campdna Pedal Attachment We no.
iioe it again now, to record its great success in
| EPsland. Mr.. Gray went over with two OF his
Dolce Csmpana Pianos in May, aud has met with
most fattering reception. He has received an
order to exhibit it before the Queen as soon as the
period allotted for mourning shall have expired.
The most eminent srtists and musicians in London
are unanimous in its praise. The celebrated Sir
George Stuart has given a most glowing certificate
Of power it gives to the piano-forte. Jules Bene-
Dict the composer, is also among ts admirers, and
considers ii so admirably adapted to the peculiar
quality Of Jenny Linds voice that with her con.
sent, be has arranged 10 have al her concerts in
the United States supplied with Boardmsn X
Grnys Dolce Csmpsns Pianos. The piano for her
use at sea arrived from & G.'G factory Wed.
| nesdav, and is now on board the Atlantic. The
pianos have been quite successful Independent Of
the "attachment" They are pronounced by a.
lists aid makers 70 BE- the best square pianos yet
exhibited in London.
The RECEPTION or GEN. q. GAKIBALDL-The
| Italians ofths City have organized Committee,
| composed Ct Avezzsna, Forest, Filopsnt, Min
| nelh, Secchi Oh CssAh ard other Italian citizens
Tor The reception 70 be given to the defender Of the
Republic Of Rome AZ the hero Of Mon,evideo We
are glad 70 learn that Mayor Woodhull VII re-
| ce!vs the distinguished Italian on arrival Tbs
generous hosts Of the Astor House have written a
letter, to be delivered TO him landing. inviting
him to become their guest We also lean thai
few dAys after bis arrival splendid banquet viii
be rendered 70 him At The same hotel. on which oc
cssion signor F. Fores,i will address the Italians
sndsn English speech be delivered by III. c. E
Lester.
JoBRSEYMES TAILoRs-By reference 70 anetice
in another column, it viii be seen that the journey
men taors of this City propose holding mhss
meeting this afternoon at O'Clock, In the PARK
They intend to make public statement oil their
grievances, and invite the attendance OF al inter
Gated in the lsboring classes.