New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-15
The Worlds RRir.

To Me Editor Of The Tribune:
Since my last letter, the Sc ,retary OF the Navy
has officially informed the Executive Committee
the Industrial Exhibition, that the frigate st.
Lawrence has been ordered to be in READINGS. TO
sail from New FORK on the st of February.
This is important to those who intend TO seld
articles to the Worlds F air, as am informed BY
the Executive Committee that they must all be
deposited at the Brooklyn Navy-Yard before the
25th inst.
have no doubt many articles will be delayed
beyond that time, and consequently excluded
from the Exhibition. The British Commissioners,
by their i'll. advised resolution to receive no art
cles after the LIST of March, have caused great
complaint both from English and American eE
hibitors The Exhibition does not open till the lst
of May, and there is no reason why tsro months
should be occupied in arranging the articles after
their arrival. The Missouri exhibitors, who ara
sending on magnificent specimens Of Lead Ore
will send them by the steamer, and many others
will probably avail themselves Of that mode Of
conveyance.
EZEKIEL RICH of Marlborough, N. II. hasa
variety OF his inventions and projects which he
wishes to Introduce 10 the world at the Industrial
Exhibition. Some OF these rather novel and
curious Among them is IAN original project
for radically improving for common use, the oca-
lar representation OF English"
Mr. RIcH's new alphabet has characterior each
distinct sound in the language, and several othe'
marks to represent combinations of primary
sounds. The signs all amount to 81.
he mas also new, cheap and heathful article
OF TODD calledSymphytum or Comfrey, Of which
extended accounts have been published in the
albany CMtsrGtOr and other papers A radically
remodeed system of apparel for both sexes
new mode OF furniture for lodging; an improved
method OF building barns school houses, &c pre-
perations Tor driver to open a self closing gate
while sitting IN bis carriage a method of vent!
lating water proof hats, boots. shoes &c are some
OF the important and useful projects he has 10
view.
Altogether, Mr. Rich is an original genius. Lat,
but not least, Of his useful systems is the intro.
duction OF various kinds Of proper business to be
performed IN Visiting parties, &c by gentlemen,
especially, IN the society of ladies' TO prevent
waste Of time, vitistiDg sports and mental dis.
quietude or vanity" Ii these plans could be intro.
duced into Society, 10 doubt it would be vastly
improved, and those who now consider the pro.
poser as visionary, would then acknowledge
him wise man. IL is TO be hoped that Prince
Albert Will recognize the vast importance of Mr.
RIcHs ideas, and compensate him for the labor
and time he has spent in introducing them to the
world.
Returns have just been received from Yer.
mont. Among the articles from the Green Moon.
Oboec VIC hObIc corn Musk mattresses. brass
spring russes. -four, lime, marble. silk haadker.
chiefs slate pencils, maple sugar, bird's-eye ma.
pleveneers, acollection OF Vermont Autumn leaves
and woods cloths, &c &c
Virginia will send ample specimens Of her min.
erals, and five thousand copies of pamphlet de.
scr1ptive OF the SOIL climate, &c OF the State
This 10 done to attract attention 10 herresources
and advantages, and will probably attract many
emigrants, who will thus become acquainted with
her character and present condition.
Something will have TO be done 10 defray the
expenses Of Agents in London to take charge OF
the goods when delivered from the National ship
Gov. HUNT, perceive, recommends the appoint
ment OF an Agent by the State of New York. and
this should be done by the Legislatures of ali the
States The Importance OF this matter is fully
shown in the letter of the Executive COMMITTEES
to President FILLMORE and his reply, and hope
nothing will prevent our country from being well
and fnny represented and placed on an equalfoot-
ing with other nations who have appointed Com.
missionera or Agents 70 attend the Exhibition.
Yours, respectfully MSS