The New Orleans crescent., 1869-04-10
WHAT WE SAW AT THE FAIR HHs-
TERBAY. I'll

By the above we mean not merely what we saw
of the wonderful and beautiful, bat sllude spe'
cislly to the useful.
We were not altogether satisfied upon visiting
the Oc.agonal Buiding to notice that there hso
evidently been some bad management In placing
certain kinds of machinery In very favorable po'
sitions, when Others equally II not more valuable
were stuck away into corners and obscure places.
The most remarkable case OF this kind was tnss
Of the advantage given to certain sewing ma
chimes over others. The Wilcox Gioos ana
Fliptic sewing machines exhibited by Mr.. N. 8
Hedrick, the well known dealer in sewing ma
chimes of Nos 81 and llS Canal street. in spite OF
the fact that they stood In the very front rank OF
such machines all over the world, were put out OF
the way into corner, almost under the staircase
while others, which, in our humble opinion, were
at least no better, were placed foil in 'front.' py
the door. But we have sufficient confidence
in the Judgment of the committee whose duty
it will be to award the premiums, to
believe that they will do full justice to the valu
able machines exhibited by Mr.. Hedrick. as they
are really what, our opinion, is the ne plus 'ra
of the great invention OF the sge-a good sewing
machine. Mr.. H. has also on exhibition several
sewing machine stands of the most elegant work
manship, made by home worbmen. They are OF
the finest materal-rose wood. mahogany and
black walnut, and would ornamenpany parlor or
boudoir. The specimens Of sewing done on tho
Wilcox & Gibbs machines will, undoubtedly
challenge the admiration Of every lady or other
fudge OF sewing who examines them, and 1t VIII
be readily perceived that neither that nor the
Elliptic machine s dificulv to learn or to operate
upon. We must confess to taking great interest
! IN the sewing machine question. because that In
yention has truly been boon to millions of poor
women. Go and look at the Wilcox d Gibbs and
| the Elliptic machines.
Drifting along with the tide Of female loveliness
or We might say what Ia the same thing-borne
along on the billowy sweep Of lace and crinoline,
we reach the Octagonal Building. Right at the
entrance, attention is arrested by the gorgeous
display of sverware and jewelry. In the first case
| we find some fine specimens Of watches from the
works Of the National Watch Company, whose
factory is ct EIgin, Illinois. We have seen these
watches before, or some Just like them We mean (;
in fact all Of our principal dealers here in New
Orleans have these watches for sale. NJ, P. 8.
Bartlett, the enterprisng and accommodating
agent informs rs that the company manufactures
100 watches per day, and employs over AIS hands.
II will thus be seen that they are prepared to fll
the heaviest orders in fact no retail trade or or
der for single watches can be received. the deal
ers supplying all private demand.
In the same case, keeping time with its click
click, is q chronometer, from the celebrated Al
barry Chronometer Works, placed on exhibition
BY Mr.. II. v. Scattergood, the inventor and manu-
facturer of the needle cotton gin and condenser
of which we have already spoken. From Mr.
scattefgood's explanation and close Inspection
we gather the following interesting facts. Mr.
Charles Fasoldt is the patentee and manufacturer
at No. "a State street, Albany, N. Y. Very higt
testimonials of the reliability OF there chronome
i ters are adduced. The chronometer escapemen'
sss novel feature in these time keepers. To ex
plain II is rather difficult, though, to look at It, II
seems perfectly simple. The escspement works By
| means of two wheels, the balance receiving an
elastic and updisturbing impulse from the escape
ment, and not as in the ordinary detent spring es
cspement, direct sudden jarring stroke. But Il
appreciate properly these chronometers, theI
should be seen. Mr.. Scattergood. who hal
placed this one on exhibition, will take orders FOL
these really superior time-keepers.
In department e the "Sulphurous Acid Ca
Machine exhibited by Mr.. Evan Skelly, the in
ventor and maker, claims special attention. Mr.
Skelly is from Plaluemine, Ibervile parish, and
beside numerous testimonials from the suga
planters of that parish and the State generally
has received an Endorsement from Mr.. Jesse How
ard Lord, the mechanical editor Scientific Amefl
can, to the effect that this plan Of bleaching juic
IS superior 10 any which has been brought to hi
, notice. From the model on exhibition the Who'll
, | process can readily be understood. The automa
tic process by which the sulphur is supplied 10
, the making of the sulphurous acid gas, the ope
, pans in which the sulphur is burned, the manne
in which the juice is brought in contact with tn
gas, the process by which all the air is force
1 from the juice, all is clearly set forth. Suga
/. planters and manufacturers will do well to exam
inc this machine.
While on the topic Of machinery we must mel
ton the needle gin and condenser exhibited
the manufacturer and patentee, Mr.. 81. V. Sea
. tergood. The needle gin and condenser hs
!, taken several medals and prizes at other Stat
!. fairs. and Is put forward here in the very be
cotton market where its merits will be fully al
:. preciated and its improved workings understoo
= The universal verdict by the best judges, picker
!, men, factors, brokers and samplers is most favo
able. The name needle gin and condenser ind
: Gates tolerably well the special point Of exec
!, lence of the machine. The saws are constructe
!. with needle shaped teeth, thus presenting roun
!, smooth point and surface. By this means, wbi
the cotton is thoroughly ginned, the staple Is NJ
!. broken nor torn. The fiber is preserved inta
e and the seed Is not at all bruised. Messrs. Caa
E. wynne Farr. dealers In all kinds of plsntati
. machinery, stl Ill Gravier street, are the agent
!. In department F, we saw the prize soap e
hibited by Messrs. McRoberts & Dick. We 81
prize SOAP for the award for the best family SOL
u was yesterday made, Messrs. McRoberts d Di'
" receiving the frst premium for the best fami
.. soap, and for the second quality Of family sol
gaining the silver medal. We examined some
. > the prize bearing saponaceous substance o.
q. found 1t firm and hard.
st Walkers universal sash fasteners are We
a. useful institution. This device is the long look
- for and much desired article that will automatic
~ support q sash at any desired height, and VII
-, the sash is down to lock It there with certain
- ANY person who can drive an ordinary screw c
!. attach this fastener to window. They are d.
"a able and will last an age they are not liable
- - -. of o~dax In fact thav 0na Of the