it. Mr. \ ; ignoles observed, in conch~slon, that, what he had :~tatcd wcr,: sure u.ud ,,d:nph: dat:t by which the working of' tl~c cxisti~<4 ; ~ ~[ fnture ra i lways migt~t bc dissected, and ~t judgtne~t ['ormc, d oi~ t~(,\v ti~r ii w;~s a~.Ivisat)Ic to have spc.nt 250,000L per mile on tile (;rv;v:tl- wb:l~ ~u~/ ]~,l:.mk\vatl Itail~vay:.;, ztl~(l al:t ~.~verag<~ oC 50/)00/. per relic' ibr ~n;u~v linc<~ whoso prospects could never ha.vo justified it, partie- ~lh~rly i{ & p~'i,~'i i!~vestigations~ sttch &s those here ~f;~m'~ inh>, had bccu~ instituted.

To be (;ontinued,

.?d(/res'.'r q/' .lo~v \\"*~.:o~v~ b ]dsq., Chtzi~'fft~g~, o j" lke Uo~?*~aili~e o)~ E~'Ai/~MA,~.b i~'eced/~<{;" /k~: ~'e~ding" cO/' Lke ./:c'/)o~"t cj" /k~! C o ~ -

Lr~d;e,v ct~z~! (;"c~zf/#~:%---t~ oonForL~ity wi~h our arran~4cnl~mts , %VO lIl('4)t }'Oil th is ttIt(:rll()of! .[~)r t i l e t)t[l'i)()so ot' I)rosoll[il~!2] ,.)tit r~,t)oFl, on the li]xllibitiol~ o{" Amclf<;al~ .[Vlttlmfacttu-e% "whh.?h is 1low before you, aud of distributi~- tlle ]h'c.tniulns, an( /o ther honorary distinc- th)n,s whic'It \v~. I~avc lm.</ t!to l)tc'asur~ ) to award. It is with u() ordi- nary gratiiicatiou that w(; 1)crfbrtli lids duty. ]~e{oro ln'ocucditK4 to di:4elmrgc it, we li cl tlt;~.t our wttrln eoltgra.tulations shotdd bc cx:- changed upotl the tr iumphs of A~nc't'ican iuduM:r3% which a.re ,~prc',:td out in such rich variety and excellence il~ these spacious halls. Cot,t- pared with the first cx'hibition of tit(; kind held by tile Institut{.b i~l the year 182,1~ how great have been tile improvements , and how wou- dert'ul the cIutuges we with{ ss. VVe rcrncmber how Iirnitod i~l wtrict3% and how itnpcrt'cct in finish, were the spcchncns then exhibited.

/t is but a, ['cw, .:~ very iT:w, ycttts sitic% that lho hope was, i!~ any degree, ciitc'rt.<tined |ilLt(W'() might be ab[o, as at ngttiolb to supply oc, r o\vt~ d<mtc, sti<: wants.

AfL, w ,M~ort years, ~md. we' have even more than realized our most sanguine desires: wc now stand f'orth competitors with the a'reat n-mnufacluril~?jnalionso[' the world. Al[ this . too, has bc'ett accom- plished in zt period of time so short, wheil eom[~are('l \vttll the rise cu.td progress o[' lllatt/l[~tctttr(:s itl ])]IlI'()}){. ~, th..tt we c~:t]~ se.'.trcely I)elhxvo [lie OV[([C'.llCO Of Ol.tl" SOIIS()S. I t SO(?IIIS [1101'0 th(3 wet ' I t O( I • o. ' , llt~td~lC,~ tl l t t l l tile resu/t of our own ski t landeutcrpr ize . Altthis, too, hasbec, t~attained in tile teeth or old and almost invetcra.te prcjtMiees; and it is m;.tiuly these, width , aA this hour, secures employment tlJr tile workshops of l?~urope. That~ks to the skill of olu: artisans, lhattJ,:s to a.tl intelligoul. comniulfiIy, these prcjudiec's arc' being dissipaled; and by athnttlm~ts such as these exhibitious tdUord, and by the dis:semh~atio~t of ..sound practical science, we m a y yet see our own nmtittK/ctures u~dversally preferred: and without th(: slightest purpose to pay a lhttteri~g c o m - p l h n c n t ~ may we not add~that~ with our thir cout l t rywomc~ icsts much

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of the patrolmge wtfieh the arts require ? A~d shall they not receive it ?

We art ~ot of" the num})er of" those who hold iu horror a manufae- turit,g populations. \Ve do ~ot belie.re flint such a class will be ever overworkv~d, or starved, i~J, this eotmtry. It is too capacious fbr such results. Whet~weccmtempla tc the extent of territory~ the variety of soil atJd climat% arid the ditI'cret~ee in habits and pursuits, which these j~duee, we will, ,mdo~tbted[y, come to the cot~cit~sion, that here at[ is pres<~ted which is calctl]ated {o lead to t}mt diversity of' occupation which is the true i~:~sis o[" il~dividm.~l am:t ~mtiomd prosperity.

Matml'aetm'i~-~ establi.-d~mc~ts a~d towlls w(; will, ul~doubtedly~ have : we have them cvcl.~ ~ow. aud t}aey are disti~guished foe their ordor~ iniclligenee al~d mc,u'aJitv, t~o less tlmti for theh" itxdusIry.

13ut our malmfirdm'i~g c.sta{)lis}m~ents wilt be located just where i.}ley call i)e cotldllcted lnost ',t<I~.tudt~.glc;ol~siy i~)r ,:)btai/iJlLg supplies; and secul.'it~g a .qtc~dy grad l~mfi~a}~ie, markc t - - thc 'y wi l l keep pace w i th popu~atiol~ amt walits. The c x t c m t o f o u r c o u m r y p r e , chu:testhe i(IO& 0[" ally 01t0 scetiol/ 1)ecoillhl~ the. ,:?lHJre p/la.F~ll[itcttlrers [}3r the off, or sectiol~s of' tile eormtry ; particularly of" each articles as are iu- dispcns,d>le to the \va~,ts attd cornfbrts of society. Wo already see such establish.recurs spri~igi~g up i~i t},~ soulh aiid west 3 and we ex- pect to see, i~ every State posscssit/g t}~e proper requisites, a due pro° porti(m, of mamtt't~dtarh/g cstablishmet~ts.

()ill ' citizdlls ullt]/).rstall,-[ tl~,i?h" lilt<rests too wel l to setld [}te produce of lheir ['.'arms, by i(.ud; a~d c.',:l;cr..sive routes, to a. market, slid by tile same expe~lsive routes to o}~t',dr, all their suppl i (so[ ' maml[hctured goods. They \vii i Imve [n l:h<,ir midst tl',c artisan \vise cau llltttiu[Xc- tIIl'O lo t t ! [o l ] l , a~ld who ,.viii, ~t 1l~! same tim% become a steady and profitable customer lbr ag,,'i~ ultt~rat pr()dttets.

%~[][Ic. we. c:n~c:rtahl t}~ee-:e vie\vs, wc freely admit that t}wre are lo- cations, \x hieh, l~'rom tileir !>c~'.u!iar thcililies fbr <)blaif~ing all the ma- terhtl ~br ma~ufhcturi~:~g, arid Ibr distributing goods, must ever possess decided adval~tages f'or mat~u(actm'i~g pro'poses. Such a position is e~joyed by Philadelphia, and it may not be out of" place here to re- rniml the citizens of our own loved i:ity, ttml if" Philadelphia is to live a~d prosper, it must be mainly by the production of her o,w? work- sl:ops. 'i'1,; field :is large, ~md tim harvest inviting and rich. If" we fail to reap it, it will b.o, becatlse -we are too blind, or illdolent, or what may be eq~mlly as fhlai, too canlious and hes i t a t i t~g iuourmove- merits. '.~ There is a tide i,~ ll>~ a(!'ah's of' '~ cities~ as well as of "men, whie}b whet l taken at the Ijood, leads on to fortune.'*

It is l~ot our ])urpos(.' to l~otice ~ <.' ob cottons urged against a. man- ufhc'ttlril~g popttlatioib dra\vt~ from their conditionit~ Europe. All that wc ask is to let a due pr,,)p,)rtio~of' the generation, which are now c@~yh~g tl~e aclw~t~{,:,St{.~s of our public school system, become our mcci~a~dcs al~d urtis~-~l~s, ~,mt t, ti [}ears on this subject will be for- gotte~ ; ai~d so lol~g as an I~s(efifl <tdueatiou is provided fbr ew.'ry child in tile Siate, sudl evils cat~l~(~l hmg exist. It is wrong, it is unjust, to suppose that it~teIligent mechahics and artisans are less qnalified

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for self-government than other c]asses of'society, Intelligent industry dangerous? ~;Vhy, it is a nat ion 's best security.

This is not the tim% nor is it a~y par t of the object of the Franldia Institute, to discuss questions of polit ical ecouomy. The h~aitut% however, is %uuded upon the presmnptio[ b that~ as a grea~t ]mtiou, we must and wilt provide fbr ali our wants and comforts :--1~o ~mdoJ.~ can be independet~t without it.

The objects of the Frat~klit~ Itastitute are the promotiori o[' the me- ehamc arts ; whatever, thcreibr% \viii secure these o!jects, whcthel: it be in the lecture room, tile laboratory, by scicutific invcstigaliot?s~ by publications, or by exhibitious of American skill--these, elm at~d all, the Institute will most ur~mmiltingly empl%;.

We. must be pardoucd for taki~:~g this occasion to speak of' the claims of the Frankli~t Institute upon the citizens o[' PhiIadelphia. We do not think that we (:an be ctiargeable wilh presumptioib wl:mtl we, say that the Institute has chdms, not ouly upon the matmfacturer and artisan, but upon all whose prosperity is invoived in the prosperity o[' Philadelphia.

The tt:stitute has, thus flu', beet: sustained mainly by the labors o[" a comparatively tbw zvalous, disimercstcd lYiemls (][' scietme and the arts; they have douc all aud more, by col~tribulions of time and money, thaa COU[(FL hgVO l:)ee[l reaso~m.i:@ expected, or "tsked, of them. The lt~stitut% l:%" att,mQtiug too :a-mc.h~ l~as become embarrassed, al.ld. its frie~ds must appeal to tlie citizc~as o[' Phihtdelphia %r aid to extri- cate it from its ditl]ctfldes, or it may drag oi~ a sickly cxisteuee, and, possibly, perish. Should our eilizep, s permit such a result, it may theu be found that Phitadclp}lia hu'.s lost (me of the chief sthnui',mts sad aids which h:~s given tim productiolm of'her workshops a cha, rac- ter uusurpassed, it' not um'ivaled, by those of any other city i~ the Union.

The Committee charged witl~ the care; o[' this exhibitiou would uog do justice to their teeSl~g% did lhcy not here acMmwbdge ti>'ir h> debte(h;css to the gcutiem(m composiug the Cormnhtees o[' A rraI~g.e- meut am] of J ud.'.4cs, wt~o coutribttl{ d :so m!lci~ vahlabie time aud aid°

In preset~ting this report, it is duc ¢o the makcrso[ ' tim articles deposited to say, flint, whh very [%w exceptions, the spccimeus exhi- bited arc but lair sampk's of what may be obtaiued at aii times from the ma~mx&ctur(>s, or their age,.ds---they vcere not Ftmde with spec:ial refi.,rer~ce ibr this ex}~ibitio,d° A~d it is also proper to say timt each specimeu has becu sui<},.:cted te a, rigid ~:crutiny, and has ,mr otfly been compared with sie,)ih~r ar/ ides of domestic make, but has aIso bee~ hi'ought h:lto c[oe~e eom]mrh<)it with similar articles o[' ' om est;.~b- lished ]<m'opea~ lrmi<ers.

The .i~!d'_,;{'.s am ,:/init~icrest(~d r~e~b emircly iu&~pendm~t o[' the part{es it~tczestedh~ tim issq% arid have beetl selected on account of their practJca.[ acgm.dutauec wil.k the articles submitted to their in- speetiom

It is .'.t subject ~'f regret to ~he h~stitule that many beautiful speci- mens of art, whic'h grace the exhibitiot b and reflect great credit on

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the makers' skil[ and taste~ were not deposited within the t ime pre- scribed, and, eonsaquently~ could not come under the iuspactioa of ~he j udgas.

All that we can repor t at this time is a list off l lose articles, whieh~ ibr their superior cxcal[a~ma, have obtained the award of a premium, honorary mention, or speciat notice. The report of" the judges, in detail, will appear irt the Journal of the Institute. As the awards of' premimr~s are read, the President o[' the Iasti tute will present them to the parties entitled to receive them.

We are also instructed to sag, that if auv article deposited within thc prescribed tirnc, has be.on omitted by ' the judges, or, in the pre~ parat ion of our report, such (m~issiou will be corrected, and the article, it' entitled lo an award , will he reported ou imtm::diatetg ba{bre the ad.. dress, oa the h~st day of the exhibit ion.

R ~,: p o v, T,

/he .l;)'a~g,'/iJz /~.rti[uae o/" lhe ,5"leg[e oj' Pe~.~tsylvania, j b r the Pro- moLio~ ,(' the 2]Ieeha,ffc ,/]rl.%

The Commit tee on Exhib i t ions o[' the Frauldin Institute respectfi'dly I[aport : - -

Tha t the axhibitiov~, ,t~e awards in regard to which the Comrnitter,. is about to publish, fi:~r exceeds a , y previous one held by the F r a n k - iin t~astitute. The labors encountered by the tnembars, who were active on the different eommit/ees, and the exertiotJs of the depositors }l;,ve been am'ply rewarded b 7 the result prodtmad.

It was doubted by many whether the splendid accommodat ions which the halls of ihe Museum l)ui!ding afford, were not too exten- s i v e % r t h e purposc<~[' our exhibitions. With several depar tments o[' ulanu[:d.ctures, less ftlll\: represented than might reasor~ably have been expec{cvl, we have h::~d abtuldatme i?otn others to fill the space provided, and that bout~til'tdly, a s w e t [ as beautiftdly. The usafui and the ornamental have contended fbr file palm of publ ic favor, and ~:1~(: throt~gs which have examined these specimens of" native skil[ and iiJ{get~uil):, liar,':.: be.c:n more titan satisfied, highly gratified, with the itmreascd number and itJterest of' th.c products sat before them, and with the irmreascd facilities for a close examinat ion of the separa te speehneus.

T h e usual t:mtie~,.s of fit.':; t ime of beg imdug the e.xhibition, and of the rules ,J.r~der v.,,hieh it would be eondr~cted, have bean rendered public for several months, thereby giving ample t ime fbr forwarding, and even prel:)arit?g (ir~ eases where it was deemed desirable,)art icles for ' " t " ~., cxm~Ur)u, am:{ preventinG, as far as practicable, fi~ose mistakes which sometimes ded~z'ive deserving eompetitor:~ of tt~e. fruits of their skill, ' , )~ lrotleonl'orr~:?ity to establishe(1 rub,::s. Nolwi ths taqding th.: efl~:wts {~!" the commit tee in this respect, arid of" those of' the commit tee of a.rraugement~ m a n y depositors 1)r)ught articles too late fbr exami- nation; which otherwise would doubtless have mat with a.ttentio~.', and in m a n y cases the reward of the honors of the exhibition.

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Under these rules the exhibition opened on Tuesday last, tile i7th of October. The activity of the committee of arrm:gement, to whom the thanks of the Institute are due, gave, at an early dat% an earnest of the present happy conehlsiou of' their labors, al~d if in some eases their just expeeta~ior~s were not realized, the experience gained will be useful on future occasions.

The mauuiitcturors cud artisans have fully met the wishes of tl~e Franklin Institute, and of' the public:. The display of goods in sot.no departmeuts is exceedingly beautiful, the prii~ted cotton goods have attracted universal ammliou, and received the highest l)rais(~; {i:c woolens are throwll lute the sllade eBty by tlte cottons 5 the siIk go()ds give p r o m i s e t ha t Iit'55 [)lztltCil ()~ t!l~/,ll'tl[a(,t/lro i3; ]:il'[tlIy kS( :t :'. e l { among us; the carpet.~ are of bc;auli['~:l, t{;xtm'e, a~d excellent*, color> and of a considerabh', variety of ldmls; the oil cloths, wi:ich have been improving from year to year, are admirable: the hardware and cutlery arc of ~<,'reat. varietg~ :rod excellent quality~ mgmv, articles :.q:- tirety superseding the us:: of tl:~:.' fot'eign ones ; the irou at:td .steel h::eps its rank ; the exhibition : f {::raps and gas iix{ure:5 :surpasses all [i)l'[{°l(~r ollos; lho stovt,.sam[ :~t'a::~s sti:i in:prove~ the ca[)[:::cl, ware :u:d [::r~ l-~iture taI,:e a l:c:w ranklbr beauty o[' fbrm and cxqt:isite:fit~is[:; tile musical i,:strumenl.s inqnovc .gr;:aily in average qt:::lity ; tile books and stationary, the oo < ~ idcrs' tools the chemicals, the st~aw goods~ the surgical itJstrumct:ts, the psi:its and. colors, maitx[aiu the.h" ra::{.:, and some of' thedel)artmelJislm~'oevenadvanced; the' hats a)id cap.% the coach work, the Ieati:er a::d u:oroeco were exhibited it: qt:a::tities? and of a quality, to sa/i.~d}/a[l ; the boots am{ shoes are cx<>:iic::t ; ill('. philosophical apparatus im:~ mz:uif~'.stiy improved. These are :,:no:~g the departments which have chiefly c.ontrff)t:ted to give to this exhi- bitiot~ the character already assigued to it.

The committee has closely adhered to its published programme, in the arrangements of the exhibition, and, aided by the prompt~tcss of the committee of judges, is now prepared, on the appoit~ted day, to publish the awards made by then: to the makers aml depositors of articles exan:il:cd.

In presenth:~ lhe results of the reports o[' the judges, and of' their deliberations upo:t them, the committee intends to be very plah: ia speaking of the merits, or d:-m:erits, of diffb.rent departments of" the exhibition The real, sub:.:tautiai merits of the whole are too great to be depreciated by stt(.;h a course. The committee feels too certain of this to fear. On the other hand~ our mechanics and manu&cturers, and the public, all of them parties whom the institute should serve, will gain by candor. The Franklin Institute, the committee trusts, will never attempt to make eapital by flattering words, or undue praise.

I .-~Collon Gee&.

The display of Cotton Goods, especially of (;otton Printed (;oods. was the l?ride of the exhibition, reflecting great credit on tile estab-. lishments whence they came. Their tasteful display by the depositors, under direction of the committee of arrangement, rendered tile speci-

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mens exceedingly effective. When the material, as wetl as tile print- itag, shall be American, there cau be nothing more to be desired ill this department, but its regular a[~d steady tbrward movement with all other branches of art. The beautiful variety of patterns, the skit[ in the combination of colors, the exquisite beauty of' file colors them- selves, could not be examitled without g!owing admiration.

q'he awards in this branch wi}[ be tbund liberal, in proportion to the excellence just set ibrth. Tile committee has ibllowed closely the recommeu(tatiou of the judges.

No. 2, by Benjamin Marshall, of New York Mills, Whitestown, New York, deposited by John W. l)ownit~g, fine bleached longeloths, "bt~ti~ved to be the best ever made in t}le United States," and rivaling the British longoloths. A Silver Medal.

Nos. 150 to 155, by J. Dmmet} & Co., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, ibr beautiful printed cotton goods, "combining elegance of design, brilliancy of coloring, and accuracy of execution in an extraordinary degree," deposited by David S. Brown. A Silver Medal.

Nos. 1S and 173 to 1"/9, by Benjamin Cozzens, Providence, R. 1., ibr beautif'u[ printed goods, combining the same qualities with the articles last named, deposited by Lippineot b Way & Woleott, amt b g Austi~ Seolt. A Silver Medal

No. 20% by A. Robesolt & Son, of I,'ali River, Mass., deposited by tlacker, Lea ~ Co., printed cottons and i)rinted lawns, of qualities emmaerated it~ the fbregoing. A Sliver Medai.

Nos. 188 to 197, and 199 to 201, by Pe~'kit~s & ~,Vendell, of BusIle- ton, Philadelphia county, deposited by David S. Brown & Co., and by (L W. Churchman, a superb display of printed cottons and printed lawn,s; balzerines~ and mousselir~es de lain% possessing the sat~le qual- ities as ~he foregoing. A Sliver 5iedal.

It is to be understood tlnat the last fbur awards are made for the printing of' the Goods.

No. 49~ Preston longeloths, by the Lonsdale Company~Providence, R. I., an excellent shirting, deposited by Wood & Abbott.

A Certificate of Honorable Mention. No. 20, by R. Beath, of Philadelphia, Eartston ginghams, deposited

by Sharp, Lindsay & Haines, a good article, the finish improved upo~ forn~er specimens. A Certificate of Honorable Mention.

No. 40, by Hood, Simpson & Co., of' Philadelphia, ginghams, in imitation of the Manchester ginghams, deposited by John Shnpsoa.

A Certificate of Honorable Mention. No. 47, by John Elliott, of Philadelphia, deposited by Bingham &

Kintzl% well made imitation linen diaper. A Certificate of Itou~rable Mention.

No. 9, by Thomas Brown, of Bioekley, Philadelphia county, de- posited by E. Pilling~of Philadelphia, very good striped tapes.

A Ce~tifieate of I[(morable Nlention. No. 23~, by James W~'ight, of Philadelphia, Tin'key red yarn,

much improved upon the specimens submitted last year. A Certificate of Henorable Menfiom

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Nos. I59 to 165, the American and ttamilton Print Works, and Joseph Ripka exhibit fb.vorable specimens of their std[[.

I I . -- Woolen Goods. The specimens irt this branch were highly creditable to the manu-

facturers. The judges l 'eeommend, and the committee makes the tbtlowing

awards : ~ Nos. 100 to 106, by S. Siater & Sons, Webster, Mass., deposited by

I0. S. t~rown & Co., black cloths, wool dyed, beautifully firfished, re- garded by the judges as the best in the exbibi t io t~a silver medal

Nos. t 17 to 129, by IZdward ttarris, of Woonsocket, R. I., deposited by David S. Brown & Co., merino cassimeres, very superior, and showing g~reat improvement~a silver medal.

Nos. 58 to 95, by the Middlesex: Manufacturing Company, of Lowell, Mass., deposited by Stone, Slade & Faraum~ cloths and eassi- meres, of good q u a t i t y ~ a certificate H. M.

The judges tJotiee with approbation Nos. 13t to 133, by the Genie Company, l{ochester, N. Y., superior blanket:s, deposited by David S. Brown & Co.~ Nos. 134 to 144, by W. ~ I). D. Farnum, Watertbrd, Mass., deposited by D. S. Brown &. Co., fancy cassh~.~eres ~ No. 226, by James Martin, of Philadelphia, four vest patterns, considered to be beautiful specimens; No. 252, by Jolm H. Ewing, Washington county, Penn, deposited by Farnum, Newhalt & Co., fbur pieces of wool.

III .~Carl)els and Oil Clollts. Few departmengs of the exhibition attracted more attention than

this from the intrinsic excellence of the specimens, and the superiority over exhibitions of fbrrner years.

In compliance wi th the indications of the judges' report, the com- mittee awards : ~

No. 21, by W. H. Knight, Saxonville, Mass., deposited by W. D. Hasting, a beautiful specimen of fine ingrain carpeting~ the best exhi- bited~a silver medal.

NO. 21I, by Andrew Megal[um & Co., Ge~mamown, Philadelphia county, the best specimen of Brussels carpeting exhibited~a silver medal.

No. 25, by John Rosenerantz~ Manayunk, Philadelphia county, a superior velvet-pile earpet--a silver medal.

No. 227, by Isaac Maea:fley & Co., of Philadelphia, oil cloths for floors, of large size and excellent qrmlity~a silver medal.

The table oil cloths of Andrew Johnson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, No. 27, fully sustai~ the reputation of tt.,e manu['aeturer.

IV.~Nil/i" good~.

The increasing number and va~'ie~y of articles in this department give evidence, year by year, c~f a steady and regular growth. 'I'i~e judges appeared to have examined the various articles minutely, and in aeeordauee with their mcomn~endation, the following awards are made : ~

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No. 224, by John W. Gill, of Jefferson eounty~ Ohio, a collection of silk goods of wu'ious ldnds--,~ silver medal.

This collection includes quantities of from one to twetve yards of heavy trip (; pried velvet, eight thread satin vesting, figured vesting, black SLU'ld% flowered silk, colored cravats, handkerchiefs, heawg crimson, white and blue amoziue, black and white silk stockings, &c. 't'h(~ raw silk is uuderstood to be grown by the farmers in lhe neigh- borhood of' the mam.ffaetory.

No. 30, by the New York Dyeing and Printing Company, Staten island, depo'sitod by Mitchell, Brognard & Co., thirty-four pieces of PeeWee handi~crchicB~, the printing executed in this c o u n t r y - - s certi- ficate If. M.

No, 5o, by the Phitadeiphiv Silk 5[a mfitcturiug Company, depos- ited by ,l. {.L CopplLck, one case o[' sewing silks, conshlered by the judges to be the b(~st m the cxhibitio~>--o~t (.:crti[ieato if. M.

The ju(lgcs m.,.n~tion with approbation, specimen No. 292, fifty pieec:s of unioa ga/ioolls~ by Edward S. t~.icluu'ds~ of Philadelphia, de- posited 10y Piggoic & Riehards.

They .likewise exumi~led npecimerJs of gloves, and speak welt of No. 5~ two dozen pairs of men's royal buck gloves~ by Jotm J. T a r . u>cr, of o]ohustowih~ N. Y., dcposhe(! by ]~u, tcle. [huff, the article being ot~e which may compclo suct:cs~,:{'Miv xvi~it 1he foroi~.m

'['hey rvcommcnd, a~u.{ k!~.e com~litI~;o 0\vttrds~ to .221~ [~K lille>: Co(~[)or, o[ l)hih<t(:ipi~i~, o~ac doze~ at~d a quurh;r o[" men 's kid gloves, co~si'.Jcru'd to be equ;~I in .:[ucdily to fi> il~Vortu, d - - a ecrti.(icai '' ILL i~,[.

:,~,,~tt, ,.I, 0,_ t)h[ at ~ [~i it. six dozetl o[].: d :g{ovc;-~ ~qo. :?73, by J. 1[. ' s~ '" , c . . of' a. quality siufil:u" to tI~e }ctr<t mentio~>d-.--a certificate IL M.

The judges a.lso m~4:MoI~ wilh cot>ttten([~ltio~..No, t , ~ ea~c of siil~ sioeks~ l); ( , .A, ''~ < ~.otn° :~" ' ' ~'(o. 6, a ,'?a,,,s~ o{'rav, ~ s)vvh~g sitks, b3r .Mrs. W~tples:~'oi :-',uss;c:× coui.~ty,~ i)chtw;,~r% l',~t~ pr(4htction of a privai- l~m~lv; }No. 907, silk sus[;ct~d~.'rs, bv ;-;M,nu)!; l)o.%dy, of' Philadel- phi~.~;" No. I. i, a caso o[' satM stock% )-4; 5;. A+ 5q,ndos, oi' Phf laddphkb

hmoe of American silk; .~N'o. 97, one ease of ,,some o(' the sleeks beh~.g " silk goods, which compare fi~vorablv with the Chinese article of" the same kiud, by ]]e~jami!a H. !{oolcy, o[ Eifitadelphia; No. 98, a lot e f silk hat.dl-(er(~hiefi~ printed h~ the Unii~:d St~es, at the 'J.~hor'(ltott Pr im \Vorks, deposited by Simpsot~ & )de(;;'cgor; No. 218, by George W. \:Vard, e f Phltaduipt{ia, o~o case of' [hshionab[o stocks; No. 38, a ease of stock>;, b:> ~ j\bs. A. J. ]{ueeland- No. 218, sill< stocking, made cmd

" ' i J.; <""' b y J. ']L deposited hy A m y ,!one% of (..tmc{e t, N. arid No. o.n), \:Vhiiccur & Co., of .Phiiadeiphia, one ease of suspenders, chiefly oF silk and gum elastic, and parts o.(' which are lii~ed with c'znvas.

V.---l:Fon a~d >S'/,ecL

The ~;amplc's of Iron at~d Steel, submhtucl at tl~e exEibitiorb havt- been c-u'eRl[IV ext:tmi~c.q by the judges, have stood their tests welt.. ~2tl;d a [ ]o i 'd gT'gttllylll °" l ')l 'ools of tile progrc~:s of thlS.l,~lpOl~dll.,t t)rc/:,,[. , of'nitmuiT~c:ture. 'l'liej~*dges reooml~leud the fbllodung awards, wmcu are aceox'dingIy made lw the committee : - -

4 ~ ffrank[En [nslf lufe.

No. 1705, by Savery & Co., of Philadelphia, specimm~s o[' holiow.. ware, and other castings of great excellenee.~a certif tt. M.

No~s. 1649 to 1651, deposited by Morris & ,I(mes, of Philad~,.lphia, all excellent collection of specimens of i~'on, in difIk.,:el~t stages of' man- ufhcture-- a eertif H. M.

No. 1625~ by ,/. L. Molt, of New York, a cast-iron bathit~g ttfl)~ of good form and s ize--a eerfifi tt . M.

No. 1599, by John Robbins, jr., of Kensington, blistered steel, made fl'om Swedish irot~---.a certifi tL M.

The judges speak t?tvorably of the specimens of' Round at~d Flat Iron, ib:ml the Colemanville h'on Works; of some of the hammered iron from William 1)owling, of Mary Ann Forge, Chester eotmty; of the nail rods [}ore the Colemanville Works, deposit~;d by Morris & Jones; of those from Valentine & Thomas, deposited by" Isaac Miller; and from. the I loward Iron Worl% deposited by E. Jo Etting & Brother.

The Imitation Russia Sheet-Jr(m, by James Wood &, Sot~s, main- tains the high e}mraeter whie}~ induced tim lus<titutc, to award to it a silver mcdaI at the ]~/st ex}fibitioH. Tt~e attempt of Mr. "F}iomas Speaknmn, of Philadelphia, to imitate the }{ussia ]rot b is :ttlelltio;qed. as w o r t h y o f eucouragement. The sheetsof .Boi /erIroH, deposited by William F. Pot% and made by S. tlatfield, al~o those deposited by Morris &, Jones, are commended by the judges.

The report of the judges will be prfi)lished i~} [\tI!. VL--- Um()re[[~,v, Ei c.

The display of' Umbretlas~ Parasols, aud Stm Sha(les, was credita- ble to the matmfiteturers. In accordance with the te~or of the oh- servations of the judges, the committee awards : -

No. 268, by Messrs. W. & W. tt. Richardson, of' Phitadelphi',:b fbv an assortmet~t of parasols and sun shades, a new pattert , --a certiL H. M,

No. 2,17, by W. A. Drowtb of Philadelphia, fi:)r art: assortrnetxt of parasols and sun shades--a eertif, t l .M .

V I l . ~ L a ~ & ) s and Gas l#L~'t~tres ,.

The display of these articles has never bee~ surpassed in beauty at any tbrmer exhibition. Tim jctdges devote a eonsiderabie portiotl of their report to a tmtiee of the beautiftd articles which tbrmed tile greater, as well as the most admired, part of this eoileclicm, produced by Cornelius & Co. '},'he ri,'xhly ornamented gas pendants in ormoulu, and the silvered chandeliers and eandektbra are particularly re[brred to, as well as dm solar and lard lamps from the same rnant~fi.tetory. This report will hereafter be published ; tge committee now awards ia accordance with its recommendation:

Nos. 1235 to 1242, by Cornelin.s & Co., of Philade}'phia, a riehdis- play of chandeliers, candelabra and lamps, the titans of which were traly beaut ifut--a silver medal

No. 728, by E. Whelan, of Philadelphia, a pair of silvered eandeo l a b r a ~ a eertifi t[. 3I.

Report of lhe Commitlee on Exhibition,. 403

No. 1257~ by J. S. Gold, of Philadelpbia, an assortment of cam- phine lamps and ehandeliers--a certifi H. M.

No. 1 STy, by Ellis S. Archer, of Philadelphia, various lard lamps-.--a certif. H. M.

No. 656, by Fiiley & K[sterboek, of Philadelphia, ibr various ktrd lamps---a eertit: If. M.

ViII.--Hard.ware a~zd Cug2ery.

Notwithstanding the number and variety of the articles exhibited in this line, they appear to have received dose and careful examina- tion. The Committee of .Judge'.s, as in so many other cases, ~t.~t.~-.i, ~ s that many specimens were brought to the exhibition too late to come under their notice.

The judges reeommet~d, and the committee sanctiot~s, the fbIlowi~g awards : ~

R. & W. Robinson~ of Attleboro', Mass., tbr No. 6:3,t, deposited by Col/aday & Brother, one case of gilt metal butter,s, of cxqlfisite fiais}t - - a silver medal.

lbbotson & tlorneb of New York city, fbr No. 725, deposit<xt l)y Savery & Co., one box of horse rasps, and three square; files, o{' e:,;- eellent mate:,ial and workmans~p, eighteen doze~ of three squa~c files, of assorted size, s, l~ei~g exhibited---a silver medal.

Theibilowit~g~tamcdarticies, which received pretniulnsatt : la.~t exhibition, are spoken of as ['ully sustahlimg the character th,.?~l ac- quired :--The wire clot} b No. 6~,)0, by J. Mecredy, of Plfita&fiphia ; the tiles and rasps, No. 621, by (;. Maehin, or* PhiiadelI>}~ia; tl~. ~ pocket and peu knives, No. G:33, by Bradley & Beeeher, of Nauga tuck, Conn., deposited by Heatou & I)enekla; the screws, No. !;~e, made by the New li:ughmd Screw Company, Providct~ee, }:L 1., a~,d deposited by Curtis & Hand.

The. fbllowing awards, recommended by the jqdges, are also cot> firmed.

Wadhams, Webster & (20., of Wolcottville, Com~eetieut, No. 6t (;, a case of gilt buttons, beautifully finished--a certifl It. M.

H. Huber, jr.. Philadelphia, tbr No. 644, one case of' saddlers' tools, highly commended by the judges--a certii!: H. M.

W. B.eed & Co., of Philadelphia, for No. 675, one card of brass cocks, of superior workman.-;hip--a certi~: I-{. M.

No. 1705, Savery ,.~ Co., o[ Philadelphia, for butt hinges ~,nd s~,d irons, of all ad:mh'able quality and appropriate lil~ish; the butt }tinges being' considered tim best exhibited--a eertit: H. M.

A number of specimens of butt hinges were prese~ted [br competi- tion, and the judges speak favorably of No. 661, a card o[' east-iro~ butt hinges, by ,l. L. Johnson, of' Philadelphia, deposited by Steimnetz & Justice; of No. 662, a similar article, by Thomas l,oring, of Phila- delphia, deposited by W. Hart Carr; O~" No. 701, the same artiele, by Stewart, Biddle, Lloyd & Co., of' Danville, Penn.~ deposited by W. P. Cresson & Brother.

4 0 4 Franklin tnstit~,teo

Special notice i s t a k e n o f N o , 6 9 4 , o n e c a s e of" saw,% aml one ch--

e u h u ' saw, by ,l. W o o d & Sons, of PMladetphia ; of No. 703, locks o f a peculiar cous t rucdon tbr mortise door locks, by T. L,. L i t t l e f idd , o[ Pil i ladelphhu

This }attcr artictc should be rcfk~rred tkn" examim~tion to tim Com- lilittc.c o[ .%([(..I~c<: alld t[13 A~"ts,

'['h~; folio,,vi:Lg articles arc also noticcd with apluob-ah:n: by flic judges : - -

N o . 6537, six. i4~ir ,of iron dmil!s , made by J. & E, M. S m i d b o~ l [~t i l i ])[ l l ' [~, Ptl . . , ~411d lt(;f)o::;it(K] t )y S h i t ) l c y & ~¥L~I'i~cI'.

O,..h w,:fft f'mlsiu, d , c.~oi,,,rs tools, by F, ar tun & Smit lb o[" l{o-- ch(!>!l(:r. N. '~;".

N o . 6,15, fh',~ rifles, td¢ ,I 4 m i(ridcr, of' Phib.delphia~ del)OSkCd by J. T . Si!l,: r, f u l l y sust~d!d.t/'q [hc re.putado~l o [ the m a k e r .

, ( ) 1 • , ' N~. {;59, pi~11~, mmh: by Da~,id ( ,ot t .m~o[ [ n d , a d c l p h m ~ t h e bcsl~ spcci :m(', I is e x } i { i~[ [m],

• , .~.~,~ ~'::, & C o . ; o{ IN,.,. !;i;:5, lr,,,u. ~,tui t h m c d i,o,~ rivets, by Hohtms, ~;"'~c ' R 'o r t t i . \ ]nrs.}~f id{i . 3,ta>~::<h~>e:[[% d ~'}. )s ~:~1 by l l ea ton &: Dm]ckh t .

,7\'~,. 7tL;, a w~:d' Inhibit ~'[i~ ;n'~[ ',~p/~iitlllc,S,, . . . . [)y T. T. Su}:~cr$~ rl{ P h i i > I d [ I1i:~,

No. 71,3, ib,.~r ~<w~},':.: 1~, (L i~_u>.t &. Ih 'o&er , of 5t~.wcsviH% dc- 1)O,<,[ C:d }~"..~ [ / t ; l . t It Lill([ [)i II<:[(iZL

.N'o. 716. ~i< :.,c\[i~c:< *~V Illn!',U~ & ()o.~ o[ Slatcfsvi lkb/ : 'a , , !.h'f~oshcl[ b y l I { ~ m < J} ~ci<['4,

' F h ~ ;' " ' > . . . . ~ {i * ' , ,1 .. t:!f }1¢~Iii(! IH~t.~N.~.[i[C{tlFOd SCVL!tCS IHLV@ Cll- dreiy su)tuie,:d,, i [i~ t!:#<; oF ti',, ~, i.>',~[;<'h::<[ arthje.s,

" t ' [m zlrlli:h:>; I>i" t~l'il~!!~li[i~ \\/~!.i 'u ~/~'e t[t(>/tSsht }).V t h e j u d s c s io [;iv( ([tI'II(.'S[; hi" [11t !' ~'~" 'Pl, 'l 1" tliu)." / ' t ' ', I',tt'}}/ l l l<ql t iOl l ~ ( ) . ([}(}'4~ [))/ J , ] [ .

: ' , . b ;o . , . PM~>thort, t:, (;o... of I i ',~,~ulpm;,. r.~, (~57, by BomdmaI~ & I kd l . o !

The ...... i , ~ 1 ts,,. ' , . , . ,h, h, OC,',:S 0 ]" "~ "h' t i t Z D.![111 Cgtl '( lO t O 0 1Ll,{',{~ [})l; COD,- lpOt i t iO lJ.,

[ .)<,---..S'~/J/.v'#. ~ bg," u.<r, c*~,~J 5I,'~.nzlv.5'.

[~ ,][l,:{~ ~:; ;'!'(: 0{" <~}~i['.[O~ t i l u i [}Ic!'C, S l()[t[(.[ ~!aVC bCOi} t', ~ . . . . t ~ Vtlt'[i.rt',[. lil i'~i~', ;[ lii:]l ; it, I ' / ' l,.:q (',q.~&, [ , ~ I C i i [ . I ' ' . {() ilL. g() ,_.S[V()T! [~ ~,th.~" "" !'(~[)l.'(b. SCII{~i{il)I! Oi* i[l~ ) < b. (>~ oi ~ ,t. art. The • " , . t tl~ ?.s d<q;o.%K<d w<3r% ]IO",V{h'v'C!', . /, I]V t)]",/, =~:,.,~-,,~ %~,{~,[ q!m[itV. [u co~{bt'mit 7 ',vhh \vht~t i~-: IlII([2FS[ 7))L[ t(? };{! {}~0 ]'CtX>IIi',IIO!IC[LLIiOII Of [IIC j t i ( [ g C S il i {}tO i'C]}OF~g ~ t] t l ' COIIIllI[[ {Ui! it k',;~li'( i:, : ........

No. ....... T~'-:, by. ,ia.:~,'ucs 1% I b o w u . c,[' !>h i ladc lphhbo wdK mad. ; . . . . ~z, ~ ........ a c< ' t i i : I 1 . 5 L

R ' o . ' ."-' h', Jzu:ob .v'.O'~'o:. oF l~}dladctplfia, a bettU, tl[':.*i lrztve[hu.t: tl'ulll,t----~t ~x rii{'. [i. ~t.

No. ;Uu;~ [,,, E. P. >I,.)3'~_'~', ~i $ f~m~,dciphhb a xveii m a d e t r ' u~k - -> t o n i ( , t[. ?,~.

No.. ,3 '~,.., by. , o~ I [;~m~,o(L'~hl,~,'ictpum,"" ' ' a t r a v e l i n g t n m k v'i~!: whi te >dL'b !umtitii'iiiiy hi is'let,t---L~ certit'o I[. 3I .

T h e har!~ess b y l i n t y , sus ta ins , h:~ t he opinion of t i l e jud~,es, hi:~ high reputat ion. A k ;tt~ er trtml% by Adria,.nc% Noo $42~ is spoke;;:

Re]sort of lhe UommiNee on Exhibitions. 405

of with praise, also both specimens of medical bags, by S, F. Sum~ mers, No. 315, arid by A. 5'I. Martin~ No. 389.

The assortment of Whips was good. The iiarnesa Orname~lts, No. 3t~2, of J. Welsh, of" Ph[ladelplria~

deposited by S. R. Phillips, are worthy of notice.

X.--2vIode[s and ~llachiner~.

The collection of Models and Machinery was not such in quantity or variety as fhirly to represent the conditiot~ o.(" the Mechanic Arts, even i~ our city. There can be no doubt that our workshops have felt the influence of the de[~ressil:~g eircumstaHces of the years just past, but th,ere earl also be no doubt that a much more creditable display might have been made, had outr worknletl felt more fully that their it~tcrest and reputation were at stake. Whole branches knowu to be in active operatien were um'epresc~ted by even a single machine. This is the more to be regretted that considerable expense was in- curred to provide most ample aceommodatio~, for heavy machinery. It is true that many of the articles exhibited were highly creditable to the manufacturers, and that after the date at which, by the rules of the htstitute, notice could be taken of specimens, malay excellent arti- cles were brought imo the rooms, but still this department of the e~- ]~ibitiou was not what it might have been. The committee submits to the Philadelphia meehat~ics whether this state of things is fair to the I~stitute, or to the public, and hopes that on another occasion this department will bear quite a ditl;~'rent character.

The judges recommend, and the committee makes the ibIlowing awards :---

No. 15:38, by James & Joseph Albertson, of Philadelphia, a skiff; with an oak t?ame and cedar plankhlg, of beautithl workmat:lship--a silver medal.

NO. I63i, by Charles Evans, of Philadelphia, copying presses, of excellent workmansh ip~a silver medal.

No. 1503, by James Brooks, of Franktbrd, Pennsylvania, a hori- zontal steam engine, a good and serviceable piece of w o r k ~ a eertif. I t . M.

No. 1504, by a. W. & a. F. Start, of Kensington, a locomotive boiler, considered to be an excellent specimen of w o r k ~ a eertif. H. M.

No. lSaO; by E. g. & R. O. Tripp, of'Trenton, N. J., deposited by A. Q uintin, of Bristol, Penn., a box of shut t les~a certifl It. M.

NO. 1531, by J. D. Dale, of Lansingburg, N. Y., deposited by Gray & Bentmtt, of Philadelphia, lbur p/attbrm scales-~a certif. H. M.

No. t577~ by Stephen Ustiek, of Ptfitadetphia, a log brace for saw mi l l s~a certit\ It. M.

No. t58~, by Jacob Lodge, of Philadelphia, an apparatus tbr cork- ing bottles to contain effervescing waters--a eertif. H. M.

No. 1583, by D. 0. Prouty & Co., of Philadelphia, a sub-soil plough .~a eertif: H. M.

No. 1626, by Jordan L. Moth of New York, a stationary cowl, or ventilator, shown by the experiments of Mr. Ewbank, to answer its purpose we l i~ a certif. H. M.

406 Franklin In,tilule.

No. 1617, by David Evans, Philadelphia~ a fire proof chest, water coolers and filters--a certif: H. M.

No. 16t8, by John McConn, of Philadelphia, deposited by Carter & Parham, hatters' heating irons--a certiL H. M.

NO. 1619, by George Snyder, Philadelphia~ tbr well shaped, smooth, and dense brieks--a certif It. M.

No. I654, by O. W. Metz, PhiladeIphia, for a well made black- smith's bellows, with a new mode of inserting the pipe--a eertif. If. 2VI.

No. 16d 1, by Joseph Lanbaeh, deposited by John Murphy, a patent blacksmith's tuycr% furnishing an efficient blast t¥om the bottom of tile fire---a eertif. It. M.

No. 1065, by William Elliott, Francisville, near Philadelphia, a mode[ of a hipped roof; slated with specimens of different kiuds of work of excellent finish~a eertit: H. M.

No. 1689, by Greer, Amer & Newell, Philadelphia, a small steam engine, well contrived and exeeuted~a eei'tiL It. 5/I.

The lathe of John H. Schrader, reported by the judges for a certi- ficate, was too late for competition.

To Gideon Cox, Philadelphia, fbr the deposit of various specimens of wooden ware ibr household use--a ce:,tif H. M.

To Landreth & Murms, Philadelphia, ibr an exhibition of" agrieul- tnral implements and tools--a certif: It. M.

To D. 0. Prouty, Philadelphia, tbr an exhibition: of similar articles - -a certifi H. M.

To Edwin Chandler, Philadelphia, for a similar display of imple: ments~a certif: H. M.

To James Young, Philadelphia, patent agent for a number of inge- nious machines, deposited by him--a eertif. H. M.

The utility of establishments like these, where agricultural and other implements and machines for various purposes may be four~d by purchasers, who often require advice in regard to their choice and use, induces the committee cheerfully to make awards to these get:- tlemen for the variety of specimens deposited by them.

The judges art of opinion that the self-adjusting tempter spring, by ()liver Evans, of Philadelphia, and Cottrell's lattice weighted bridge, should be presented by their inventors for the examination of tile Cmnmittee of Science and the Arts.

The minute report on this department wilt be hereafter published; it closes with a regret that many articles of value were deposited too late fbr competition, or notice.

The judges speak approvingly of No. 1570, by J. Dutton, Dela- ware county, an apparatus ibr distribnting water in thin sheets, to promote its freezing; of No. 1596, by George W. Duncan, Philadel- phia, at: abridged set of stencil plates for marking; of No.. 1598, by William M. Davis, Philadelphia, a small lathe of geod workmanship; No. 16'~4, by Ellis Jackson, Philadel~phia, well made shuttles for weavers; No. 1640, by Jacob Senneff, Philadelphia, a power loom shuttle, of neat workmanship; No. 170~ by Mahlon Gregg, Phila- delphia, a machine for cutting tenons.

t~eport of the Committee on JExhibitions. 407

XI.--Stoves, Grates, Etc.

Tile spMted competition which exists in these important articles, always secures an excellent display of them at our exhibitions. On the present occasion the means of exhibiting practically tile good qualities of the Stoves and Ranges, were as ample as could possibly be desired. The detailed report of the Committee of Judges will be published in tile Journal of' the Franklin Institute, thus fhrnishing more minute information in regard to the several articles exhibited, than can be given in the compass of this report.

Upon the recommendation of the judges, the following awards are made :--

No. 1501~ by Plots, Footing & Thudium, Philadelphia, fbr a radia- tor stove--a certi£ H. M.

No. 1620, by Jacob F. Plots, Philadelphia, for a radiator stove--a eertif: t~{. M.

No. 1707, by Weaver & Volkmar, Philadelphia, for a radiator stove---a eertif. H. M.

No. 17#0, by Williams & Hines, Philadelphia, for a radiator stove ~ a eertifi H. M.

No. 1714, by J. W./(irk, Philadelphia, deposited by Williams & Hines, tbr a crescent radiator, of new and curious arrangement~a certiil t{. M.

No. 1721, by A. Brenizer, Philadelphia, for an air-tight stove, ibr wood~a eerti£ H. M.

The Ornamental Stoves, as well as the Cooldng Stoves and Ranges, resembled very much those exhibited during the two years last past.

Farther awards are made, on the recommendation of the judges. No. 1605, a cooking stov% by S. R. Sank, deposited by T. Durel[

~ a certif. II. M. No. 1698, a cooking stove, by J. Kisterboek--a eertif. H. M. No. 1686,a summer stoveand baker, by M. Stewart---a eertil'H.M. No. 1528, by Lloyd & Feitwell, Philadelphi% a cooking range~a

certif; t I .M. No. 155"/, by ,lutius Fink, Philadelphia, a cooking range~a eertif.

H. M. The two ranges just named have taken a premi~m at former ex-

hibitio~s, and can, thereibrc, no~v, according to rule, have no other testimonial ~han the certificate, which shows them so far to be in the first rank.

No. 1534, a cooking range, by F. Mcllvaine, Philadelphia--a cer- tificate t I .M.

No. 1567, a cooking range, by Henry Hallman, Philadelphia~a certi('. It. M.

To jordan L. Mott, New York, tbr rite extel~sive and creditable display of stoves, furnaees~ boilers, &c., deposited by I)e Wilt C. Mott ~ a certff. H. M.

No. 1559, by C. W. Warnick, Philadelphia, for a similar exhibition -~a certifi H. M.

408 Franklin Institute.

X I I . ~ C a b i n e l kVare.

The specimens of' Cabinet Ware exhibited this yeab fully sustained the reputation of our mamlfhcturers, which is deservedly very high it was, however, a subject of' remark that on an occasion where so excellent an opportunity for the display of a large number of articles had been provided, by furnishing ample space for exhibition, tile number fell short of' those of' ttle exhibition of'last year. In the opinion of the judges, many of' the articles exhibited were beautif'ul models of taste, ingemfity, and exeeHeut eollstt'tletiOIl, cballengi~g competi- tion, especially in the last named quality.

The committee makes the fbi/owiug awards, recommended by the', judges : - -

Nos. 1;31.9 to 139l, by 3. & A. Crout, Philadelphia, a centre tabl% and other articles of Americaa woods--a silver medal.

The committee particularly recommend this branch of art to the fbstering care of tile Institute., and are of opinion that the specimens just mm~ed are not excelled by tile productions of' the like sort in any eoulLtry, ill regard to which |hey liave had full opportmlities of being infbrmed.

Nos. 1330 to 1332, l)y Charles t[. & ,Y. F. White, I'hiladelphia, at-. tides of furniture in the Gothic styl% of excellent worl(ma~ship, a~d tastef'ul design.--a silver medal.

iNos. 1222 to 122,5, by Alphonse Quanlin, Philadelphia, deposited by A. l~ejambre, f'urnit/tre ill the style of Louis XVI, (renaissance) of rich malerials amt good wod<mau.'ship---a certif: II. >:[.

No. 1293, By ]~e',@:unhl J. Willi'am:~, Philadelphia, Vet!etian b/i~ads, of good eoustruetioa amt exceth.,,l~t fhlis}t--a certif: H. M.

The specimens of' p:diiting ill wood, by John Gibson, exhibited it~ ilrlFllo.rotls articles, were much admired. ".['tie committee awards a certificate of tI. M.

XtH.--Jt/l'~sica l [}zstru~enls.

Superior fheilities were aftbrded this year for tl~e exifibitioll of' MTusic;~I l~strumct~ts, aml the tiumber al~d variety were eonsi&?rable. The judges are o[' opil~ion [hat most satisf?',ctory proof was a/ibrded of progress in tiffs branch of' art. The elaborate report of the judges wil lbe put~lishedin t l ,edourtmlofthe, lnstitute. The Committee on t,xlubmotls having' maturely wel~hed tile subject, arid compared the priucip!es which g0v~e" t <;'a~vru:d of the honors of' the Institute in other departments, with tl~ose laid down bv the judges, in refi:rence to their recommendations i~ this, are eonstr;~.irted to raise the grade of award to dillSrent competitors, while the comparative scale pres~.;nted by lhe,,jtulges is strictly ~,thered Io. 2~he committee, therefbre,awards:

No. 209, A, by Mc:ssrs. Gale & Co., New York, deposited by g, (3. Smitlu a piam), co~lsidered by the judges to bc one of the two best of its kiml ill the exhibiti<>---t~ silver medal.

No. 1.971~ by Com'ad Mover, Philadelphia, a piano, deemed by tt~<. ~ judges to be one of the two) ~cst of the kind in dm exlfft)ilion--a si!,- vet medal.

Report of the Committee on Exhibitions. 409

The only grand piano exhibited was from the manufactory of Thomas Loud, Philadelphia, but so many excellencies were foundia it by the judges, that the committee does not hesitate to award to No. 1302, by 'Phomas Loud, Philadelphia, a grand piano, combining va- rious excellencies of eonstruction--a eerti[: H. M.

The committee further awards to, No. 1.346, by 0. F. Martin, Nazareth, Pa., deposited by F. Peele,

a Spanish Guitar, of graceful proportions, and very fine tone~a cer- tificate H. inf.

The judges speak with ])raise of the scraphina, No. 1178, by Chris. Knaurr, and the case of wind instruments, No. 1266, by Thomas W. Weygandt; of' the pianos of the Philadelphia Manufacturing Compa- ny, Messrs. Groves, Loud, Miller, Reichenbaeh, and Butts.

The committee also awards to No. 1201, a parlor organ, by tlenrg Corrie, deposited by James Cox,

novel in some of the arrangements, and of good tone--a eertif. H. M. The parlor organ, No. - - , by Joseph Buttington, deserves notice as

the highly eredit~d)le work of a self-tau?:ht young man, who has de- vised and executed every part of it without assistance, or other in- struction than he could din:ire Dora books, arid the occasional conver- sation of a friend,

XIV .--Glass and Chinch.

The display in this department was not equal to that at the last exhibition, nor did it do justice, much less credit, to the sate of the manuti~ctrlre in the country. The judges very justly remark that -Philadelphia thrnishes a market tbr a large amount of Glass Ware, and the mannfitcturers of the article would certainly have advanced :their interests had they submitted to the public, through the exhibi- tion, a better variety o{' what they were capable of prodtleing in their respective thctories." In pur;uance of the recommendation of the judges, the committee awards:

No. 601, made by P. C. 1)emmet & Co., of Jersey City, deposited 5y E. li~. Smith, a cut glass bowl, of graceful form and good finish, and of a superior quality of material--a silver medal.

No. 71~I, by the New I;:ngla~:~d Glass Company, Boston, deposited by S. D. ttastings, sever~:~] pairs of' cut glass saits--a eertif. It. M.

No. 614, made by T. Richards, Philadelphia, samples of window glass, of pure material, and t?ee fl'om waves--a certif: H. N.

The judges speak in terms of high praise of No. 6d6, samples of' pottery from the manuStctory of Abraham Millet'; hut as Mr. Miller is one of the Beard of Managers of the institute, the rules tbrbid any award :in this case. They also commend No. 722, specimens from the American Pottery Company, Jersey City. ]'he Committee of Ex- hibitions rethrs to the report of the judges, which wili be published hereafter, fbr excellent remarks in reference to this useful branch of' mamffacture.

No. 652, a cut glass decanter, with nine eompartments~ was much admired.

410 Franklin Inslilute,

W , - - B o o k s and Stationar~j,

The display in this department has fkllen off at the last two exhi- bitions ~ a wrong done by rmmuf'aeturers to themselves, as well as to the public, The judqes have not reeomrnended any special awards~ but from the terms o[" their report the eomraittee aw~a'ds :

No. 180, by S. Moore, ]~hitade[phia, deposited by @trey & Harb books in a great w.triety of bindir~gs, remarkabb fbr neatness of exe- cution, and good. taste.--.a, eertit: ][. ?.d}

The case it~ tl~e {;or}fie style, in which these books were eor~tai~ed, by d. BIoi% the paimia!;; by Gib,~aon, was much admired.

No. 1259, ~ map o[ the (;rfited Steles, by N;itchdl, the smaller size, done on wood amt sler<',otyped--a certifi if. M.

The judges speak hi comn:~e'4do.tion oft' No, 1% a map of the United States, by >;h(,rmal~ A >qmith~ hie. 2 I% well made slates, from Sam- ~Icl Ta, ylor, Easton, Pa.; No. 1550, slate pencils, of admirable mate- rial, but too roughlyfi~fished; No. 120,% a map of" Philadelphia. eovmty~ by J. It. Yotmg; No. re t o deposited by J. ]k Lippincott & Co.,American ebstic itflcs/ands, el v~'iot:ls sizes; No. 254, woo(], type, fbr [i~.ney work, by Well:~ & Wcbb, Z<exv Yerk; No, S{ L by lAndsay & tglakis- totb a numbe, r of" bcat:tti['t:tliy bound books°

The committee eoil],tide elltircly with the judges in their expression of" disaPl)rolx:~tie~ b b. regard to the foreign stamps aud names put by sor t ie o f ol~r ltlal-ll~.[[tettlrers t tp0I I their goods.

X g f.---.g(q~er IIit~K(inS~a.

At the last two cx}5I)itions, this department attracted much o[' the attention of visilcrs, from the number and excellence of' tlm Slmeimens. The results to the m~}u~fi~elurers were immediate. ()!l the present oeeasioa the speehp,<~s sho:v that there has not been a fhl[il::~g oK :in the qut,,lity of' the articles, but the quantity was too smelt t~ excite a~:tet/tiom This is the more to be regretted when the present ~.'ooms ol}ht: so exec,.llcnt at~ op]~ortm~ity fbr the display of" walt papers° The eol!il~o.ittee hoI)e that {he public may be more respectfully considered Ot't { t [].ttltl'C OCC&S{OI],

XViI . - - l igne Jlrgs. 'l/he subjects mot.e lmrtieuhn'ly appropriate to an exhibition like

ore% arc ~ot those which constitute the most attractive put'is of a pietl:~re~ or stern% gallery° It is difficult, however, to draw tl:tc line betwee~ the a-ppropriate at d inappropriate, and when artists of' merit, i~ the higher walks oil' the fine arts, submit their prodtmtions to the ptJ>lic {hrough the medium of" our exhibitions, it is right to ael<nowl- e.dge their sense of' their merits, The committee awards as fbllows:

No. 1291, by G. W. Conarroe, Phila,delphia, a portrait of' the Hem Calvin Blythe, and a portrait of a l ady- -a certifi ft. 2vt.

NO. 1215, by W. ~,V;m~er, Philadelphia, a collection of mezzotint engravings--a certif. H.M.

The "Arm Chair/' a picture by Mr. Warner, referred to by the judges, was too late for notice.

Report of the Committee on ExhibiNons. 411

ZN'os. 1279, 1280, and 1294~ portraits in water colors, by M, S. Parker--a certif. H. M.

The judges speak ill terms of praise of the design for a monument, and fbr a fountain~ by J. C. Trautwine, and of the water color draw~ iI]as~ by "~Vm. Mason, amJ of the wood engravings generally.

The committee award No. 1267, by C. B. Ives, Philadelphia, ibr a marble bust--a certif. It. M.

The committee notice with commendation the collection of l)aguer~ reotype miniatures, No. 1317, by 2!. Plumbe, jr.

The splendid fail length picture of' Henry (,lay, tbr which the ex° hibition was im]ebted to iKr. Neagle, was deposited too late to be no... tieed by the judges.

XVtlI.--57[ver Ware and Jeweb'~.

The number of articles of Silver Ware exhibited this year wa.~; considerable, and thch' finish admirable. The exhibition of Jewelry, o1:~ tile eont;ar},~ was smaller. The judges recommend the tbllowi:l~ awards, which are made aeeorditlgly :

No. (342, by" Messrs. R. & W. Wilson, Philadelphia, containing two plain tea-pots, atnd a pair of oyster dishes, particularly noticed as show iHg good hamrm~ring and fittAng--a certi£ t-[. 2,[.

The judges reibr particalarly to a pitcher of chased work, No. Gos, by Bard & Lamo~at, eommemifi:g' the meehal.fiea[ executiot b while they disappl:ove of the desigm They are of' ophfiou, {hat, in ?;e,.~era{, ia this brancI b purity of' design, and perfbcfion of f'orm, are p.ot sat:. ficiemly studied° Without (hose, exquisite polish, a.ud beautiful chas~ Jng serve but to cover det'cets which they cannot hide.

XIX.--.NooZ:binders' 7be&.

The competition in this branch is ahvays very limited, fl'om the itm:'hisio circumstances of the art itself: The speehnet~s at this exhi- bition fully sustain the high reputation of those depositors v:hosc~ specimens came in time to be examined by the judges, under the published rules of the exhibition.

The judges mention especially the brass tools of Messrs. Oaskill & Copper; a steel emI)ossm~"; ~ plate, by A. C. Morin; the designs by Chapman, Persel[ & Thompsoa, of New York, and the steel plates tbr engravers, by the same tirm.

XX.--ik/arb/e ~Vor/~'.

There were so few articles in this line in the exhibition as to pro- duee general sarprise ; the meag're collection not corresponding to the known variety of Philadelphia marble work.

The judges speak fkvorably of, and the committee awm'ds a certi- ficate of honorable mention to No. 1.292~ a mural tablet, by Ferd. If. Streeker.

XXI.- -Hats and Caps.

The display in this depamnent was admirable indeed, far surpass- ing even that in 1840, when there was so much competition among

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the makers and finishers of these articles. The judges have per(ormed their duty it, a way- not to be surpassed, but lind excellence; so gen- eral, that after t}~cir mimtte examination they are at a loss to recom- nmnd awards which shall place one competitor above a~)other. Their minute and well prepared report will be published for the irdbrma- tion of all eotmerned, and the committee hopes that the hiuts given i~l it will not be lost upon marmfi, eturers in this line. The committee regrets that they canuot comply with the wishes of the ,}tldge:s irl. re- gard to articles deposited after I~ o'clock on Tnesday last, ewm raider the very strong c "cumstanees -which they preseut : the rule must be absolut% or it mu.,;t give rise to exeeptious which no impartiality, or sagacity, o!1 the..' part of the. Committee. o[' l,]xhibitiolls could meet.

In accord~nce with the explicit recommendations or' the judges~ the cot'~:tl/litte(2 a w a r d s :

No. ~)7¢~, t,y ()r!a~do Fish, New York, deposited by (3. A. Walbom, three rmtria atJd three moleskin Imts---a certit: H .M.

N¢~. {)!}7, t~x .fohu C. Yeag,:r, Philadelphia, hats of "nea t appear- at~ce, exccilm~t color, ',,.rid lu<)der~lIo prie(;s "---',~ eertit; }{. 51.

No. 1072, by I)]. b'.im!)er, jr., Phik~delphk/, a case of' hats, two fur bomicts, ~ d :~. IhI,cy hat lbr a chiid--a certi£ II. 51.

Special pr:~.ig{~ is g!{v<l by the. t~(Jgcs to Ille lbilowiug named all]Oily the depositors xx hose goods were iu the halt in due time:---to Joht~. tlill, Pllilad(:lphi~., 15r a nutria a~d a moleskin ha l of' good fitfishand eoler, al,d very iight; to Mrs. Hill, Philadelphia, fbr two childretfs caps; to Olivcr Brooks, l?hiladelphia, especially tbr his eassimere hats; to Messrs. ],arnberti & F,!ytm, tbr a corse of hats, distinguished fbr neatuess of style.

The beautiful CaSk Of hats, by Charles t',ulldey~ was too late fbr cornpetitiolt.

The judges trace the improvement in this branch of matmf:aeture to the competition in trade, and particularly to the stimulus at.[brded by the exhibitions of the Franldit~ Institute. Those who do uot sue~ ceed in obtaiuiug praise at cue exhibition~ have but to make the re- quisite improvemel~t to attai~l this result the fbllowing ),mar, and all have an opporlmlity to exhibit their goods to thousands of' examiners who may become purchasers.

X X I I . - - C o m b s ~tnd .I]r~s/~es.

The competitiott in these articles was very small, and the judges do not recommend auy special awards.

X X I i [ . - - CoacA Hlorl~ ".

The specimens in this branch ef art were very beamiful. Many were rema:'kable tbr taste of model and coloring, and ~br inger~uity of construction,eoml)iniug strength with lig[ltnes~. The judges specially commend the tbl[owing articles, to which awards are made:

No. 159a, by Joseph Glenat, all otnnibus ibr thirty passengers, six- teen ibet long, of superior workmanship, aud admirably contrived {br tl~e purpose of a pleasure o m n i b u s - - a silver medal.

Rel)or[ q / the Committee on Exhibilion~. 413

No. 1565, by A. Knowles, Philadelphia, deposited by" the maker, the best York wagon in the exhibition--a silver medal.

The judges speak with commendation of the workmanship of No. 1551, by George Jeffries, and of No. 1552, by 0gle & Watson. both Rockaway wagons; of" No. 155a, a eoaelb by Ogle & Watson; of No. 1653, a York wagon, by Vausciver & Sons~ of the construction of No. 1555, a bow spriug carriage, by A. Merritt, Philadelphia.

'.{'hey also approve of No. 1541, patent harness, by L. Houghton~ Boston, deposited by- a. Young; of No. 1680, tin'ned spokes, by S. I~,edtbrd, 2-~ewark, N. J., deposited by H. & J. Frieke; of No. 168t, hardened taper axles, deposited by H. & J. Frick; of No. 16.91~ taper coach axles and tight boxes, by Greet, Amer & Newell.

X X I V.~/Leather and Morocco° r ~ " c r I tie jridles speak in terms of high eommendatiou of the exhibition

i~l this department. Where so much excelleneeexists, it is diIfiuit to determine between the claims of the several artisans, but the beauti- ful display which has been brought tbrward, deserves to be marked by a generous notice. The committee accordingly make the following awards :

Nos. 302 to 304~ by Fritz & Williams~ Philadelphia~ specimens o[' )'Ioroeeo--a eertifi H. M.

No. 318, by Charles ]3. W illiams~ Philadelphia, sides of sole leather - -a cel'tif, it. 5([.

No. '38(~, by the l~oston Manu[heturing Company; deposited by John W. Patton~ Philadelphia, specimens of patent leather, of beauti- ful fini:~h---a certi~: H. M.

NO. 39!., by-Taylor & Kinsey, Philadelphia, for half a dozen of Madras French Moroeeo--a eertil: 11. M.

No. 599, by Scattergood & Boustead, Philadelphia, [br six sides of Russet bridle [eather--a eertif~ If. M.

The fblIowing articles are noticed with special eommendationo No. a21, one chaise hide, by" C. & W. Pyle & Co., Wil mingtot b Dd.,deposited by J. L. Webbl No. 329, two sides of slaughter sole leather, by John W. Patton, Philadelphia; No. 371, o~e side o[" enameled top hide, by J. & R. Ward, of Newark, N. J., deposited by Thomas Mogridge; No. 384, eight calf skins, by C. & A. Darmaker~ Philadelphia; No. a9.% one goat skin, and one buck skin, by aotm Ebert & Son, Frederick,

No. :397, two bee-hides, t)y Seat- ),'I.d., deposited by C. A. \.Vaiborn; " ,. . tergood & Boustead; No. 398, six hides of ladies' dressed sole leather, by Seattergood & Boustead. Philadelphia; No. 401, parehme~t aud morocco, by Doyle & MeNeeley, Philadelphia; ar~ct No. 402, a lot of leather, by Fidel Fisher, Philadelphia°

The mm~ber and excellence of the ax'tieie; now submitted,, fully make up tbr the meagre display upot~ w.hicl~ tt~e Committee o~ Ex- hibi*ions of last year ibit it to be .~heir dmv to comment.

- , v - - ~- I ~ ? ., % g U g , ' ~ .

The report of' the jw, lges is very spe~:ilic: i:~ >:'::',:,~'d ~o the :.!v.'a~dc¢, and tile eommit{ee make.:; the,a? ik~ accord~zaec \'.k~ it.

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414 F~'anleli~z Il~alil~de.

No. ,375, deposited by William Moyn, Philadelphia, and consisting o[" gentlemen's boots and slippers, articles com.bi, niug l:tseflllncss~ du- rability, comibrt, and good taste--a silver medal.

No. 5'57, deposited by ,Iohn Ryall, a case of' ih~my boots~ displaying good worlunanslfip---a certK II. 3,L

X X V I . - - Chemica&, 4'c.

The dispIag of' (3hemica[ preparations~ and of articles su!)mitted with them to the examinatiotl of the judges~ was highly or{editable, superior, il~ flint, it1 mmfl~cr arid variety of articles to the cotlectiol~ ot7 atlyibrulcr vcar. The judges have m a d e a very fullreport, which witl be publ{shc'd lbr tile satisfaction of the depositors~ arid the i~fbr- matimi of the public.

The judges recommend, am1 the committee makes the :{bIlowil~g awards :

No. 309, by Messrs. Wctherilt & Brothers, Philadelphia, ibr a suit of chemical prcparatitms, of great excellence--a certi~: H. M.

No. :-~,35, by ),!~ ssrs. Nmi{h & lIodgsot b tbr the get?,eral excellence of the specimcl~s..---a ccrtitl f[. 5[.

No. :~27, by Lawrcm:c Turt~bull~ Philadelphia, deposited by- Fred- crick Browtb lk:>r th(; gc~leral excellence of the articlcs,---a certi*i N. M.

No. 61:3, by lt',~lward Parrish, Philadelphia, a case of ;Pharmaeert- tieal preparatiolts, desig~ed ibr tile use of stude~lts of medicitm---ct certill 1[. M.

No. (J.~:;5, by St~,ph<l tIeimz, Malaga, N. ,h, deposited by .L. Voigt~ a lot of chemical glasswar% of approved tbrms and qual i ty--a certff it. M.

No. 306 to SOS, by Levering & Co., Phihtdelphia, loaves and jars of sugar, rot]ned without the use of' blood--a certif. H. M.

No. :173, by Charles W. Gscttwind, Philadelphia, for beautiful spe- cimens of giue--a certif: fI. M.

No. 388, by [I:meock & Map, n, Baltimore, deposited by White, Warner & Co.~ ibc beautiful specimetm of their ~ adamantine candles ~,' a ccrtitl i I. M.

No. ~35l~ by C'ampbell Morfit, Philadelphia, a aeries of specimens exhibiting the process of mamltiteture of candies i)om stearine with.° out sapolfificatiolt--a eertitl tI. M,

The judges speak ia terms of high commendation of tile industry shown by Mr. Morlit, ial pertieeling this importat~t branch of mant~- faetm;e.

No. a.~8, by Eugene l{o,lssel, Philadelphia, an admirable exhibition , t li~l~cg soaps and perfmaerg---a eertif H. M.

The .jlldg~?s speak ill tcrlus of praise of tile chemicals submitted by Mcssjs, tfarrison & Brother; of the acetate of lead, from Mordecai L~,~wi~; of tile cyarfide of potassimn~ from H. W. Worthittgton; of the i:~hlglass, from (3. ])elacour. Also of the [~mcy soaps, by Curtis Tay- lor & Son~ and the perfumerg~ by N. B. Ifinton, and by Jules Hauel.

No. ~8~, by (lerhard >4chmitz~ Philadelphia, [br specimens of choco- !ate- -a eertit: II. M.

Report o f t/te Comm{ltee o~ Exhibillo~zs. 4I 5

X X VII.--Philosophical,/ll)paral~ts.

The display in this department was unusually creditable to the de- positors, though the number of those depositing was smaller than on 1briner occasions. The tbllowing awards, recommended by tile judges, are made by the comnfittee :

No. --~ a Ibm' fi~,et transit circle, by W. J. Young, Philadelphia, of beautifll[ workmansMp---a eertif. H. M.

No. 638, &c., by" o r. Bishop, Philadelphia, two eleetriea[ maehines~ and other appara tus~a eertif" It. M.

No. 709, by James I)ufiby, Philadelphia, balances for hydrostatic aad other purposes--a certi£ t t. M.

2No. 1335, dew poi~t and wet bulb ily.grorneters and magnetic in- strumetus, by Solely. W. Hall, Philadelphia--a eertit: t I . M .

NO. 186, a globe and p/anispheres, with geographical, &c. lines, [',or instructiot~ its. geography and astronomy, by- the Roy. R. Piggot, Marytaml- -a eertif. IL M.

The judges mention with approval No. 708, models of machines, by J-ames Duffey, jr.~ Philadelphia; No. 360, shades for magic lan- terns, by Thomas A. No[cns, Roclmster, N. Y.; and No. 700, the dial of the seasons, by Thomas Fisher, Philadelphia.

The neglect of Matlmrnatiea[ at~d Philosophical Instrument makers to show to ttie many" strangers and citizens who attend our exhibi- tions, specimet~s of" their handiwork, is commented upon by the judges~ with whom the committee flfily agree as to the bad policy of the course.

XXVIII . - -SI~ 'aw Goods'.

The report of the judges upoa these articles will be published here- a['ter. Thc committee confines itself to makitlg tile awards indicated by tile judges :

__No. 9t.4, by A. (;ascii, New Yor!~, specimens of A.mazotl braid, ~purely white, even in texture," and of good quality.--a eerti[i It , iV[.

The judges notice also with approval, No. 2 iS, Amazon braid bon- nets, by S. D. Hall & Co., New York.

Some of the best articles i~t tMs department came too late for com- petition.

X X 1 X.--,S'~'g'ica[ JS~s&',~zenls.

The ardcles classed m~der tiffs head }/ave been examined with great care. fneonIbrmity wid~the report of the judges, the commit- tee awards as fbllpws :

No. 707, by M. S. Foster, T rct~tou, N. J., a set o[' porcelain teeth, of unusual excelletaee~a silver medal.

No. 697, by t lenry Habermeht, Philadelphia, au artificial hand and tegs~a eertif H. M.

No award can be made :lbr No. 67°, an abdominal supporter, by Messrs. Wiegand & Snowdon, as Mro W. is a member of the Board of Managers of the Institute.

416 ~ ' a n k l i n Insli tute.

No. 6c;0, by Horatio O. Kern, Philadelphia, a case of" instrurne~ts, chiefly dental - -a eertifi H. M.

X X X . - - G u m Elaslic Goods ~.

There was no competition iu these articles generally, but the judges were much struck with the perfceti(m of the articles exhibited by Mr. Thornley, and recommend the fbllowing award, which the commit- tee makes :

No. 332, by J. Thorn/ey, Philaddphia, India rubber goods, of' ad.. mirable quality---a ccrtifl It. M.

The judg~:s speak particularly of" the gum elastic over shoes with leather' ~oles, with gum elastic shanks to leather soles; of the gum. elastic air r[latifasses, slid etoth for signs, all contained in the lot jast lllet}tio n(:(],

Thcv praise also ttm shoes, with gum elastic soles, made by John S. Ripfey, Philadelphia.

XX XL--C.olq~er, .5'ras,b and .Plwmbers' f'Vork.

The ~ssortm(nt under this }mad was small. The judges mentiou No. 152f), scvc~ specime~Js of'copper aml brass ware, by W. B. B,~:.nt- ley, Ptiiathl! ~ t, as descrying commcudatiot~; also)~o. 1536, alice of brazh~rs' solder, by William Kcut, Philadelphia, as of" good color slid Well grail~cd.

They rc/i:;r in terms of high commendation to the lead pipe, made by Mes;rs, Tathcm & }hotlLcr: 5 Phihtdclphia, which has already re- ceive~I at medal f:':m~ the Iustitute.

iX X X I I . ~ 77n fP)Jrk.

The judges report li~at there was uothing worthy o.f speeia! atten- tion in this line d%)osit~:d in the exhibition.

X X X [ I I . ~ P a i n t s a~d Color&

The decisions in reference to relative merit in this del;artment , are difficulttomal<~;iu~he, short time allowed by an exhibitiou. The judges have applic~,d such practical tests as the time permitted, and speak with prai:<, of the tblIowing articles:

No. 309, by Wctherill & Brod~ers, of chrome yellow, el' excellent color; No. 409, cltrorne green, by C. J. Crease; No. 34:~, red lead and orat~ge :mhleral~ el' stl})e.rh)r fire, by George Uhler; No. :/55, coach varnish, by Win. M. lIumes; No. 325, Osborne's water coiors, depos- ited by Smith & t[odgson) No. 364, rose pink, of superior color, by Charles liasse.

No. 3:~4, !amp black, by Wainwright & ElliotL The uncaleiried lamp black is pronounced to be rather superior, and the caleitw.d, very superior to tim lib glish artiele--a eertifi It. M.

The white head exhibited waso f a superior quality; the judges mention particularly a specimen by WetherJ.[l &)3tethers, which they" recommend to the attention of artists.

Report of the Committee ou Exhibitions. 417

The committee awards to No. 309, by Wetherill & Brothers, tile smaller samples of white lead, which may, in the opinion of the judges, supersede the Krenmitz white--a eertii: H. M.

XXXiV.---T'ancy ,&'tides. This department, as usua[~ preseuts articles of very different grades

of merit. The judges state that they have examined a|l carefully, and report those which they consider best worthy of notice. Awards are made to tile fbliowing named articles:

No. 901, by Thomas B. Smittb Philaddphia, an admirable assort- ment of pickles, of various kiuds--a silver medal.

No. !)45, by A. Rudduck, deposited by J. M. Boiton, one ease of pearl work, ttie carving upon which is deemed of excellent q u a l i t y ~ a eertif. H. 5[.

No. 9."51, by Philip Dolflien, Philadelphia, a miniature equestrian statue o[' Napoleor~, in bronze--a ccrti.f, t I .M.

No. ,~)6i, by Sarah Bringhurst, Philadelphia, a knitted bonnet and stmwt--a certif II. M.

No. 999 by" W. tI. Sehreiner, two cases of artificial bait, consisting of flies~ "grey hackle," aad shrimps, considered by the judges as equal to the b,t ghsh a certit" I-I. M.

N(). 10o9, by J. Doughty, [br excellent preserves--a eerti/i It. M. NO, 1020, by Thomas Bogue, a gossamer wig" ,weighing only one

ounc% and of admirable fini~h---a eertif H. M. No. t8~, by C. A. Wa[born, a beautiful specimen of corded collars

- -a certit'. I/[. M. No. -26(~, by Mrs. Wright, a linen shirt, the work upon which was

much adrnired~a eertif. H. M. No. 1065, by Miss Johnson, Phiiadetphia~ a splendidly embossed

velvet bom~et--a eerti['. H. M. No. 1077, by Joseph Shell, aa apiary~ of ingenious eonstruetion~a

eertK. H. M. No. 9&2, by James Keef~ Philadelphia, three boxes of vermicelli

and maecaroni, of excellent quality, the only specimen ever exhibited a eertif. It. M. No. 984, by Mrs. Ida Neher, Philadelphia~ the best specimen of hair

work on ivory--,a eertif. II. M. The committee awards: To the pupils of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of

the Blind, ['or mam ffactures of tow cloth, rag carpet, rope and baskets ~ a certif. H. M.

The judges mention with approbation a number of articles. No. 980, a be~mtiful specimen of worsted work, by Miss Seeger. No. lOgS, a similar, of raised worsted work, by Mrs. C. R. Fling;

No. 104~, a Ii'ame of needle work, by Miss Prettyman; No. 985, a wreath and ottoman, by Miss A. Suppler.

The soda water of Eugene Roussel, with the peculiar fastening of the corks to present the escape of gas, fully sustains the high reputa- tion of the article.

418 Mechanics, Physics~ and Chemislry.

Notice is also taken by the committee of No. 12, a case of ready made liaen, by Mrs. S. Setados.

" t 6 7 , - - " P , Chapouty. " 187, - " " G . W . Ward.

No. 1028, a case of pearl work~ 1~. & A. Waiter. The committee fl~rther awards to No. 651, by Capewell & Brother, fbr excellent specimens of sweet

chocola te- -s ccu.tifl I{. M. In conclusiotb the commiltee returns thanks to the judges generaltg

tbr their promptness in cxamini~g aml reporting upon the.' depart- merits eorlfided to them. Art unusual number of these reports are prepared with a care whidl rcmders them worthy of being presented to the public, and the committee wilt recommend them fbr insertioa in the Journal of the Fra~kIin Institute ; thus, all defects which may be ibund in the prcset~t: docmncnt witl be remedied, ar).d minute in- tbrmation be given in regard to artides~ arid departments of interest.

The certificates are ready {be delivery, at ld the medais which have not bcet:t delivered may be had at the oflice of the .Actuary°

T u be ()o))tim~ed,

GLEANINGS VI~,0~ F0t~EKkN JOU;({NALS.,~No, IL

Proceedin¢,~, ~J' Me 7'hir/eenih MeeLi~~" ~j' lAe ]b'iEis/~ ~2s.soeialion jbr l/ze ,3c&,cl~eement o J" ~S'eienee. ~''

C(tlalogw.e ~)/"/he 52<~'s.-..-Dr. i{obitlson~ of Armagh, atmoLmeed that the reductiotls t~ecessarv lo lbrm this catalogue were completed, and that it. embraced the ph£ees of teu thousand stars, with the corrections necessary to determine their places at a stlbsecluent epoch.+

,(lc/ion qf lhe Uhemfea[ ~.<Vs i~z .L~.?N! '~q)o~z ChZo~'ine.--.Prot~essor Draper, of New York, !in ds that chlorine gas which has been exposed to light, possesses qualities t~ot Ibtmd in d:dorine made, arKl kept in tile dark. It unites rapidly with hydrogen. The chemical rays cor- responding to the indigo in l tte spectrum, produce this effect in the greatest degree. The effect is permanent, and the light itself" is cie- prived of tile rays thus absorbed by the gas.

O~z the heal (~ CombLia/iom----I he fi)llowing important law was developed, in a series; of' experiments, by Dr. Andrews, of' ]3elf'ast : - "When om~ bctse displaces another :from any of its neutral combina- tions, the heat evolved, or abstracted, is a lways the same when the base is the same ; or, in other words, the change of temperature which

This abstract of the principal proceedings of some of the. sections of the British Associa- tion, is made from the report in the Londoa Athenmum tbr August and September, 1843.

~- Nearly ten thousand dollars were expended in the computation of this catalogue, and three thousand have been appropriated lbr its publication.