Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-03-07
EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON:
MONDAY, MARCH Z, 1853.
The Mechanics Fair.

Nothing OF me KIM IN washington AaS
yer equalled the Fair now on exhibition at
me Patent Office, by the Metropolitan
Iechanics' Institute. 1t is in all respect
creditable to the artizans and business men
Of the Metropolis, and is worthy of the
atronage and commentator of all our citi-
zens.
We have taken deep interest in all the
,yements of workingmen, and rejoice at
is opportunity they have embraced to
SOW their real position in the community.
IS 60 the working men, SO 60 the people.
le protection of their just rights, the pay
mt of their fair wages, the employment Of
/ ,ir time for healthful number Of hours
ese are the great points in the cause of
,rkingmen, in which every true patriot
Ist always feel concern. The free and
Independent press is in duty bound to stand
~ them. We owe it to society at large
1T the workingmen should not be over
39ked for upon their honest and requited
depend to great extent the prosperity
and the peace Of the nation.
The Metropolitan Mechanics Institute is
ell worthy Of general encouragement. 1t
in view some of the noblest objects that
IN interest humanity. 1t is not merely
,esigned to advance the trade or improve
lie skill CT it's own members. Its aim, also,
oprovide for the needy widow and father
s children of such Of its deceased opera
ges as may be presented for aid Most
de charity! Who does not bid it God
ICED?
Il passing through the Fair few even
. since, we were induced by the proprie-
and beauty Of the arrangements to make
ties for the Star; and we regret that We
compelled to omit many items of interest
Itch should be placed on record, but pro-
sc to resume it again.
IFindow Shades and Blinds Near the
mt entrance are the elegant filings of MIR.
T. K. Plant, of D street, near 10th. His
Uew of Harper's Ferry is beautiful, and
'ows what American artists can do when
..ey try. His Venetian blinds and paper
hagings are very fine.
Daguerreotypes.-As splendid display from
the galleries of Roots, Thompsons, and
H''itehursts. There is nothing finer Of the
ID in the United States than this collec-
irn.
Eeidardt + Brothers Contscssonary.-A
~ gnifcent cake of 1000 pounds, contain
:, when first cut, so gold rings. The
: khardt's are on the corner of F and 9th
eets. They are sweet fellows.
Needle, Foscsr, and Shell Work.-This
play is splendid. We'll done, ladies -
July they are the glory Of creation. What
cocld We do without them? The full length
"vrtrait of Henry Clay, by Mrs. King, is a
eutiful piece of needle work.
Picture Frdme:.-Much of the attraction
~ the Fair is owing to the handsome frames
III which the pictures and ornaments are
suspended. Some Of the most elegant Of
.,ese are furnished by Wagner, Pa. ave-,
IT 18th st.
Hard,care-Baden s. Brother make q fine
,isplay of both useful and ornamental
Ciotding.-Wall & Stephens, Pa. ave.,
It door to Iron Hall, produced some ele-
It specimens of needle craft. Their coats,
.--nts, vests, and boys clothes, was superb,
ID equal anything of the kind exhibited
G. W. Hinton, east of the National Hotel,
o beautiful specimen Of his work. 1t