The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-28
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT.
CARPETS.

CARPETS.
Although not much space is taken up by the
Canadians in the exhibition, yet they make very
creditable show, which particularly teaches salu
tary lesson in regard to their agricultural and mine
raj resources. They display great variety of con-
tributions, nearly all of which Of an interesting
character. The most prominent and important we
have examined with much attention. and descrip.
ton Of them will serve, to extent, to instruct
the public as to the character and condition of our
northern neighbors.
An article, which is the work of much labor and
patience, and which will particularly interest the
female portion Of the visiters to the Crystal Palace
is large carpet, made by Canadian women, and by
them sent on here for public examination. This
carpet is about fourteen feet square, and is all
needlework, upon perforated canvass. The work is
knit with WOOL Of Canadian culture, by the ladies of
Hamilton county Canada West. The carpet isworked
into squares each about two feet wide and in each
wrought beautiful bouquet of flowers. No two
bouquets similar and the variety of colors and
neat workmanship render the whole work one of
much beauty. This carpet is surrounded with
heavy border about twelve inches in width fully or
namented with roses and other flowers The ladies
Of Hamilton county made this carpet to enable their
rector to rebuild the parish church, and when the
present exhibition closes it will be offered for sale
here and the proceeds devoted to that purpose The
price charged is $SOO-a sum quite reasonable, con-
sidering the amount of labor bestowed upon it.
With this carpet is also exhibited another, being
about twenty feet long and fifteen feet wide, and
made by the ladies Of Toronto. 1t is somewhat SINH
lar to the already descr bed in its make and APP
pearance. When we think that these are made by
the needle and that great numbers are manufactured
in the same manner, we must commend the taste
skill and particularly the industry, of the Canadian
ladies.
Beside these specimens Of needlework there are
many others which show the great expertness of the
fair Sex of Canada in this kind of work. Capes,
shaws Dresses, and various other garments all knit
by the needle and of various sizes and material are
displayed IN TINS department. to the great credit OF
the contributors. Lei those of our female friends
who would wish to make Themselves useful, examine
these goods and try to emulav the industry of the
women Of Canada.
LEATHERs.
VA pair of boots, exhibited in the Flsnch denart.
ment, is well deserving passing notice There is
nothing so very extraordinary in pair Of aoots.
but nevertheless, articles the most common nm "
sometimes be the most important on account Of theil
use. The article to which we call attention, are
pants and boots together forming one garment from
the waist to the sole Of the foot. They design
ed for the British army engaged in the Kaffir war
The English troops, in their marches against these
African tribes, are much cut and scratched by the
thorns of the cratargus abus sort of plant
to the Ka1ir country; and while the boots we de
scribe are effectua remedy against these thorns
they, at the same time, are comfortable to wear
deer skin being pliabe and soft cloths of wool
1t is probable they will be adopted by the English
government for their Kajr troops and will al 90 in
Canada be generally used by hunters and fur traders
as protection from the chilling blasts of these north
ern regions.
In connection with the above subject we may well
add new invention by VIM. Tetu, of Quebec. in
leather manufacture. This is the tanning of nor
poise skins which are found to make leather tha,
will compare favorably with the best French kid, in
beauty, cheapness and durability. 1t is said to be
somewhat more porous than other kinds of leather
and therefore not SO servceablc in wet or damp wea
ther; but for light shoe the leather is equal to
morocco, or any else yet used A few tanned por.
poise skins exhibition, from the manufactory
of Mr. Tetu, and those in search of light and com
Portable covering for the pedal extrcmities had better
examine them. Gouty gentlemen will be particu'
meS'ooeeu IL Wills hInu OF lcdLner, WHICH VIII
be found balm for their pains and aches. in com
parson with the stout cowhide which they now
mostly use.
A few moose skins, tanned by the Indians of Lo
rette are among the Canadian contributions. The
Indians are reported to be unequalled as tanners Of
the moose skin. Those on exhibition are stout and
heavy, very superior for moccasins and wnte,
covering.
There is nothing on exhibition which is more
deserving Of attention than the agricultural produc
tions of the different nations. From the earth ami
mate matter draws the support Of lfe and the ques
ton Of improving It's frutfulness is alike important
to all. That nation most consults her own interest,
and the comforts Of the people, which most en-