The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-18

their trad. and can furnish anything III
their line lie public may need.
FILES.
George l;ersdorf, file manufactures, cx-
hihitcd liz, specimens Of all kinds OF files
from the -mallest to the largest, and said
bv Judge to- he unsurpassed Ill quality
Mr.. GcrSd ,rf is prepared to ill orders to
any extent and rs the business is compara-
lively anew one in Richmond, the hardware
men of tn" South should see his specimens
before supplying themselves elsewhere,
SAWS.
Ea,rnrd Boyle added to the interest Of the
Fair by S,ecmenS Of his admirable circu.
lar. croSs-ctlt, hand, and other saws. made
of the best metals, and finished in an attrac-
tive and durable manner. Boyle saws arc
provcrbal tor cutting and lasting, and from
their mild temper arc very popular Will
those of tbs section who relish 4 good sap
WATER COOLERS.
Rose Dc Day, tin and shect-iron workers
and stOyc-dcaers, are pioneers in the ManE-
Ecturc of metal watcr-coolcrs. They cNhi-
bitcd specimens of their work at the Fair
which. for ncatness OF finish, durability OF
material, and chcapnes>, are all that could
be desired. These coolers are constructed
upon scientific principles, and if they will
not freeze boiling water in July, they vii!
at least pre- erve ice longer than any ether
pattern we lave ever seen tested.
MAcuISIsTs' TOOLS.
l.. 4. Dayton gave visitors to the Fair IN
opportunity Of examining 4 number ol
specimens Of the perfection Of machiniSts'
tools. Some Of them We're superior to the
best Engli>l, work, and all were highly
crcditablc t. the makers. The Baxter
wrcnchcs, twi~t-mlls, and saw-arhers, were
perfect. Mr.. Dayton also exhibited blind
lat style mcrticing machine OF ingenious
constructions and 4 lot Of superior ,e:u4l-
lcvs, some of which were pressed into SER
vice at the Fair, were well finished and
highly crcditablc to the exhibition.
BROOM FACTORY.
Cook brothers arc manufacturing the most
complete bro0mS we have ever seen. They
started here;
way, and have n~,.
business until they have not Only wO4 ..cd W
Il good trade, but have induced many farm.
crS to raise patches OF broom-corn. which
they purchase and manufacture into brooms
70 Mr.. sutton, OF Caroline. they have paid
$S7 30 this season for the product Of three.
i0urthS Of an acre Of land, which we regard
rs Il good yield. the drought considered
They exhibited specimens OF their work III
the State Fair, and received the highest
award in their class.
PLOUGHS, CULTIvATORS, ETC.
However great improvements have been
in agricultural implements elsewhere, We
doubt if other manufacturers have been a.
cca>cle>s in their efforts to perfect The
plough. III i'll is essentials, as those in Rich
mond. \ laudahle rivalry has existed fCl
years to see who shall first gain perfection
and this rivalry constantly leads TO improve
mcmtS and to patents. At the state Fair /;
number Of specimens were entered for pre-
m;um>. and the Committee on Awards seen
to have laborcd hard to get at the best, but
completely failed 10 do so.
GcOrgc watt entered four and 0no-hcrSt
ploughs for competition, and they were tested
ipr their pulveriZing power, truSh-covcr.
ing capacity, ease Of handling, economy OF
wear ETC., rs compared with othcl
plou@h>.
.PGl,aer G Tu,pin also entered four and
two-horse plCugh>, with Il variety Of other
agricultural implements Of their own and
northern manufacture.
Il. II. Sidrhc entered two and one-horSc
Dlou.il$, and halrowS. cultivators, etc, of hi,
own Manufacture.
If Judges Of such implements found il
impossible to decide which of the entire,
we're best. we shall not undertake the task
Practical farmers know these firms. AND
when they come TO buy. will select such as
they most approve.
STOVES AND CASTINGS.
The display Of stoves and other castings
was splendid.
Snyder G Hby, extensive manufacturers
were represented hy all kinds OF stove, and
either castings, many OF them of their own
patterns, and some of them said TO be un-
surpassed by the products of any other
foundry in the country. They arc enter
prising men, fully up TO the times, and viii
not be cXcelIcd, if they can prevent it, by
eastern or northern boundaries.
A.. j. Bo1rers, stove-dealer, made fine
show Of stoves. furnaces, boilers, ETC.,
most Of northern production, but none the
less valuable OF useful because they hap
pcncd TO be cast beyond the Potomac.
4. &. Gregory, stovc-dcaler, exhibited
patterns Of various manutactlucrS-all very
pretty and cheap, and some OF rare excel
lcncc.
}fountc0stie, the entcrprsing young dealer
in this line, also had Oh exhibition very
line assortment of stoves. together with 4
variety Of little nick-nay," which attract
ed considerable attention.
Persons buying stoves are apt to judge
for themselves. We therefore pass no opin-
ion upon the general merits of the various
contestants for public favor.
LAsT-HoLDEE.
4 Richmond invention of rare value is
the last-holdcr, invented and patented by
Cdlder & Burgess, and exhibited ut the
state Fair This invention is in iron arm,
-, 4 ,,,I >f iph hrr ~
-hoc-laSt is placed for pcgging or mailing the
sole. The elbow joint is so constructed that
the last can he moved to any desired posi-.
ton, thus enabling the workman 10 stand
up aud hammer dr,a peg away upon his sole
1T pleasure. by It's use shocmakcrS are not
compelled to draw themselves into bow.
knots and hammer away over their knees
all day. The last is more firmly held than
they can hold it, and their work can be exc.
cutcd with far greater ease. Every boot and
with work to do, will secure one
of these bone and muscle savers with as lit
tie delay as possible. The laSt-holder may
be seen in any leather dealers establishment
i'll this city.
GUNS, PISTOLS, ETC.
c. Il. Sutherland made handsome show
in this line among which were some very
fine homemade rifles, which were pro-
nounccd very superior by competent judges
The Oliver breech-loading gun, manutac-
turcd i'll Charlottesville (of which Mr.. Suth.
crland is AGENT, attracted great attention
from sportsmen, and many orders were
given for them.
r. ~. Ttgnor also made handsome dis
play of sportSmcn's goods, among which
were many homemade articles. and many
things that were attractive to the lover OF
the gun and rod.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGlES.
Our Richmond manufacturers exhibited
u few city-made vehicles, which were very
creditablc to their skill and taste.
O. 4. Francis exhibited Il very pretty
III ro,,,,1J apI fini she'd and