Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-07
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN
MECHANISM.

1t may not be generally known, but the fact
is nevertheless so, that, in considerable number
of branches of mechanism, the United States
produce articles superior TO any manufactured
by tho artisans of Europe An impression has
prevailed in this country for long time past
that in Europe mechanism had attained to such
a degree of perfection that many years must
elapse before America could even enter into
comparison with her in that respect. There are
doubtless reasonable grounds for this Impress
ion; but it is notwithstanding, erroneous. An
exchange gives the following list OF the princi-
pal departments of mechanism in which we ex-
eel the countries of Europe. There are, with
out doubt, other branches of the mechanic arts
in which we surpass all other nations, but they
are of less importance: bet. Free Press.
81. Naval Archuecture-ln this we are SUI
perior in all its branches, and in every depart
ment--whether we regard the hull or rigging
sailing vessels or steamers-river craft or ocean,
going ships. Not only in the invention OF steam
ers our own. but also that world-renowned i'm
provement, the clipper model. Our river steam
ers are quite unique, running from 20 10 20
miles an hour. The world besides, has nothing
at all like parallel.
80 Telegraphing.- invention not only
belongs to ourselves, but our daily practical OPP
erations in celebrity, correctness and vastamount,
exceed our European rivals.
Daguerreotyping,- AT the Worlds Exhlbi-
! ,ion in London, it was generally admitted that
the American Photographic productions were the
best
"a. Lock Making-No good building, in this
country at least, is finished with European locks.
Our domestic article is far in advance Of all 9TH
ers. English locks are still imported, but they
| n oh ia MT ra-
fer to the celebrated lock contest in London.
SIS. Clock Making.-There is a moral eleva-
ton in the career of Connecticut clocks; they
aid in carrying civilization, not only to the hum
blest cabins in our own land, but they are cheer
ing the homes of tens Of thousands everywhere
in Europe; of late, we hear they are beginning
to be largely exported to China.
Sc. PLoughS-These are lighter, handler, less
expensive, and turn the soil more evenly and
smoothly, and with smaller power, than any in
Europe.
81. Reaping MachineS-The recent eclat of
those render superfuous any further remark.
50. Cutlery-Our table cutlery, pen and
pocket knives, sustain favorable comparison
with their transatlantic competitors but our
scissors and large shears, such as are used by
tailors for cutting our garments are quite su-
perior. No tailor thinks Of using European ar
tice.
80. Ares-The superiority of our axes over
those of foreign make has resulted, we suppose,
from our aptitude in telling the forests. Our
frequent employment has taught us the use of a
handy and efficient tool.
80 Dentistry-Itis generally admitted that
American dentists excel all others in forming
beautiful teeth, and their fitting seems perfect.
This is fortunate, for it is said that Americans
may be, certain it is that Englishmen lose their
selves.
GIL. India Rubber Goods.-With these, in all
their varied forms, we are leading the way far
in advance; and our workmen are going TO Eu-
rope both to give instruction and carry on large
establishments"