117. ATLANTIC SILK COMPANY, Nantucket, Mass. Silk and cotton stuffs -of firm and good fabric—the mixing of these materials is carried to a great extent in Europe, producing showy and durable articles, which we may hope our manufacturers will soon be able to equal. 124. E. HARRINGTON, Boston. Silk half Hose-43 pairs are a favorable specimen of the progress in this branch of silk manufacture; by the use of the improved machinery, it may soon become an important branch of business. A Diploma. Silk Handkerchiefs-a 467. ESSEX PRINTING COMPANY, Lynn, Mass. specimen of printing on Chinese silk, which exhibits the progress made in this country in printing silks, and is creditable to the company. A Diploma. 582. JOHN SULLIVAN, Quincy, Mass. A basket of Cocoons grown by him, which excited much attention. 967. TIMOTHY SMITH, Amherst, Mass. Raw Silk-the only specimen exhibited. Mr. Smith states that he has raised two hundred pounds of cocoons by the labor of his own family, during the present season, and has reeled twenty-three pounds of sewing silk. He thinks the labor of feeding the worms and reeling the silk will be paid by the bounty offered by the state. Mr. Smith's success may afford encouragement to efforts in private families, for in this manner all the European raw silk is produced. A Silver Medal. 346. CHARLES F. DURANT, Jersey City, N. J. Specimens of Asiatic and American Silk Worms, with their cocoons, and raw silk and sewing silk from the former, were objects of particular interest. A Silver Medal. A Diploma. 137. ELLIS & GAY, West Dedham, Mass. Spool Cotton. A Diploma. The Committee cannot give a preference to either of the specimens of spool cotton; both are good in the quality and beauty of the thread, and in the neatness of the spools. 671. E. J. W. MORSE, Easton, Mass. Sewing Cotton-a superior article. A Diploma. The Committee would express their satisfaction at the proofs presented of the progress made in the culture and manufacture of silk within this state; which, under further perseverance, bids fair, ere long, to supersede the necessity of resorting to foreign climes, for many kinds of silk goods. COACH LACE, WEBBINGS, FRINGES, UPHOLSTERY GOODS AND PAPER HANGINGS. JOHN RAYNER, HENRY BURDITT, NATH'L WILLIAMS, Judges. HENRY P. FAIRBANKS, 11. HENRY WOOD, Boston. Paper Hangings. 198. SPEAR & MERRIAM, Boston. Paper Hangings. 483. JOSEPH M. BARRY, Worcester, Mass. Paper Hangings. 562. (Maker unknown.) Paper Hangings-fifteen rolls. 953. T. CHRISTY & Co., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Paper Hangings. A Diploma. The Committee generally remark upon the articles of Paper Hangings, that they do not consider any of the specimens of a very superior quality, but they give the preference to those manufactured by T. Christy & Co., as being better than any of the others. Those made by Henry Wood are ranked next in order, and very fair specimens were presented by an unknown maker. The remainder were colored with taste, but not made in so workmanlike a manner. 176. PETER C. JONES, Boston. Carpet Paper-a very good article. 49. INSTITUTIOn for the BlinD, Boston. A Mattrass and Mat-exhibited evidence of the skill of the pupils, being substantial and well made articles. 415. SUMNER FLAGG, Boston. A Mattrass-a very good article. 813. JAMES PAUL, Boston. A Mattrass the best exhibited. Also, a Window Curtain and Blind-a very convenient article. A Diploma. 1065. H. LAWSON, Boston. A Model of Window and Shade—the best of the kind at the Fair. A Diploma. 61. Eliza MINGUS, Boston. Window Shades. 769. W. KRAMP, Boston. Blinds and Fireboard. 804. H. BOARDMAN. Boston. A Screen. 931. MRS. TURNER, Boston. Window Shades. 476. BAKER & LINCOLN, Hingham, Mass. Samples of Fringes, Tassels, Bell-pulls, Gimps, Drapery Ropes, Military Tassels, Coach Lace, &c.-fine specimens, tastefully and well made. The manufacturers deserve much credit for the quantity and variety exhibited, as well as for taste in arrangement and manufacture. A Silver Medal. 267. P. A. LACOSTE, Boston. Specimens of Fringes and Tassels-very fine; also of Gimps, Bell Laces, &c.-very superior. Mr. Lacoste is entitled to much praise for his ingenuity in the construction of a Loom for weaving Silk Bell Lace, which was exhibited in operation; and also for some beautiful specimens of Coach Lace. A Silver Medal. 948. H. N. BIGELOW & Co., Shirley, Mass. A specimen of Coach Lace, made by water power-a very perfect piece of work. The invention which produced this article is destined, if successful, to make a great improvement in the manufacture of Coach Lace, and to supersede the use of hand looms. The Drapery Curtain, by JAMES PAUL, of Boston, in the centre of the west end, was one of the chief ornaments of the hall-a chaste and beautiful specimen of the arts, and very tastefully and neatly arranged. A Silver Medal. COOPERS' WORK, BOATS, AND PUMP AND BLOCKMAKERS' 344. R. BARKER, East Cambridge, Mass. Several Provision Barrels, half and quarter barrels, and an Oil Barrel, made and finished in a workmanlike manner, superior to casks usually made of this description-from the cooperage of E. A. & W. Winchester. A Diploma. 840. SAMUEL NICOLSON, Boston. White oak, wooden bound, forty gallon Casks, made by F. McManers and Charles Gilson, one each-a white oak, iron bound barrel, by Warren Lund-three white oak, iron bound half barrels, by Calvin Shed-all from Nicolson's Patent Machine Stave Factory at South Boston. These are fair specimens of good work and high finish—one cask, by Warren Lund, is a first rate piece of work, superior to the others; and the manner of dressing the staves is decidedly the best for casks of all descriptions. A Diploma. 43. JAMES SPEAR, Boston. Ten white oak, iron bound beer barrels and kegs of different sizes, and two harness casks-good specimens of common work, made in a workmanlike manner. A Diploma. 917. BENJAMIN CLAPP, Boston. A small cask, with four glass heads, and three apartments, containing one pint each. 234. S. KATE, Boston. Two small casks, with fanciful heads. 482. CHARLES POOK, JR., Boston. Two miniature casks, with dime heads, various woods united, and full hooped with rattan-displaying considerable ingenuity and skill. 749. R. WHITTON, Hingham, Mass. Six covered and six toy Bucketsa very neat, well made sample. 750. C. WILDER, Hingham, Mass. A nest of Pails, brass hooped and bailed-a first rate article. A Diploma. 281. JOHN LANG, Boston. A small oval Harness Cask. 271. DALRYMPLE & GOLDWAITE, Salem, Mass. An oval Harness Cask— first rate work, and, though not polished and varnished, it deserves notice. A Diploma. 790. S. E. WARNER, Boston. An oval Harness Cask-mahogany top and brass hoops-complete workmanship in every respect, reflecting high credit upon the maker. A Silver Medal. 917. E. W. GODDARD, Boston. An oval Harness Cask, bird's eye maple, with copper hoops, and an improvement of a screw set, for screwing it to the vessel's deck-a beautiful specimen of skill in this manufacture, and must be highly approved for strength, beauty and durability-fit to ornament any ship. A Silver Medal. 492. AARON HALE, Boston. Coopers' Tools-Levelee, Howell and Croze, of cast iron-a patent article, recently introduced, and not yet much in practical use. 142. HENRY N. HOOPER & Co., Boston, for Ebenezer Tappan, Jr., Manchester, Mass. Two ships' Steering Wheels-on the plan commonly in use -the workmanship and finish are of the highest order, surpassing all others. presented. A Silver Medal. 897. ENOS WILDER, Boston. A metal ship's Pump-a highly finished and ornamented machine, applicable as a fire engine, or suction and forcing pump for domestic purposes-it is highly creditable to the maker. A Diploma. 286. EBENEZER JENKINS, Boston. Three bakers' Peels. 134. WILLIAM DARTON, Charlestown, Mass. Model and draught of a ship of six hundred and ninety tons, designed for a fast sailing packet. They were executed during evenings and leisure hours, in the intervals of daily labor, as a journeyman, and deserve the highest praise and commendation, both for the neatness and skill displayed in their execution, and for the persevering industry of the mechanic. A Diploma. 505. JOHN T. WHEELWRIGHT, Newton, Mass A model and skeleton of the brig Rob Roy, which was built at South Boston. All the parts are made separate, and in proportion, and, as the deck is removable, the whole can be examined the timbers are of mahogany, and the fastenings finished of wire. A Diploma. 502. E. N. MORSE, Boston. A double and a treble fifteen inch purchase block, with brass plates, and turned, polished pins-they are probably the best specimens of this article exhibited-they are of strong, neat workmanship and high finish, and reflect credit on the manufacturer. A Diploma. 987. OWEN HUFF, Boston. Three miniature Blocks, with gold straps, made from wood of the Constitution-curious specimens of patience and skill. 629. HENRY FOWLE, Boston. Three single and one double purchase Blocks, with roller cogs—a good specimen of common blocks-would not suffer in comparison with any not made for exhibition. 721. WILLIAM BICKFORD, Boston. Three improved iron bound Snatch Blocks-upon a plan recently introduced, but approved upon trial—of good proportions, well made, and the iron straps will compare with the best work. 353. CHARLES V. CARD, New Bedford, Mass. A frictionless Pump. A bag, about two feet long, smaller than the bore of the pump, made of canvas or leather, draws up the water; the top is open, and is fastened to an air tight box, which plays in the pump; and a butterfly value in the bottom allows it to fill the piston rod is attached, at the lower end, to the box con taining the valves at the bottom of the bag. The wear is changed from the valve box to the box at the top of the bag, which is easily repaired, and the construction is simple and not liable to be choaked. The Committee think the idea in part new and worthy of notice; and believe it may be advantageously used in ships, or wells of about thirty feet depth. A Diploma. 47. SANFORD ADAMS, Concord, Mass. A common wood suction and lifting Pump, with a lever attached to the lower valve, so that, by raising the handle to its utmost height, the lower valve will be raised and allow the water to escape, to prevent freezing-though not new, it is a useful contri vance. 792. E. THOMPSON, Boston. A self-acting Pump, an ingenious contrivance, which acts well in the model, though doubts are entertained if it will operate advantageously in actual use. It is designed for a ship's pump, and is worthy of notice and trial. A Diploma. 974. JESSE REED, Marshfield, Mass. A square metal Pump; the interior is square, and one side of the upper valve is attached to one side of the pump, while the opposite side is worked up and down by the piston, dispensing with the motion of the box. This is not believed to be better than the old plan. 1012 LEONARD FRENCH, Boston. Specimens of Sarle's rotary Beer Pumps; a neat article, which operates well. 135. DAVID T. HARRIS, New York. Barton's patent Suction and Forcing Pumps, made principally of cast iron; an effective machine, calculated to be used as a pump or engine-compact, strong, durable, and operates well. A Diploma. 990. T. C. BARTON, New York. An Engine Pump of larger size, intended for ship's use, in freeing the ship of water, washing the decks, wetting the sails, &c. For simplicity, utility and strength, these are considered the best specimens of the kind exhibited. 949. A Beer Pump, by the same inventor—of metal, highly finished, and is not surpassed for workmanship by any in the exhibition. A Diploma. 768. R. A. NEWELL, Boston. A small Capstan Pump; the workmanship is creditable to the maker, but it is not deemed a valuable improvement on the pumps now in use. 316. EBENEZER LEMAN, Boston. A model of a patent four cylinder Rotary Pump-an ingenious invention, which is thought valuable for ships of war, where many hands can operate, and great quantities of water must be raised. It can also be used in the common way, if desired. A Diploma. 405. JOSEPH BRECK & Co., Boston. One of Hale's Rotary Pumps,-a compact, neatly finished metal Pump, used for sucking and forcing water; it is in common use, and generally approved. Also, one Farman's double acting Pump, the pistons moving horizontally, but possessing no peculiar advantage. |