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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
No specimens of Surgical instruments were exhibited, except those manufactured by Wiegand and Snowden, and as Mr. Weigand is a member of the Board of Managers, the judges are precluded from noticing them.
Honorary mention is due to Joseph McIlhenny of Philadelphia, for No. 460, a case of artificial teeth, tliese teeth, the judges say, deserve a favourable notice for the perfection of their forms, the excellence of their colours, and the great smoothness of the enamel.
HARDWARE.
17. Premium No. 25 is due to Isaac Babbet of Taun- ton Massachustets, for No. 61, 12 specimens of Tinned Cast Iron Hollow ware. The judges are of opinion that these are equal to any thing of the kind they have ever seen imported.
18. An extra premium is due to Matthew Henry Webster and Lewis C Beck, of Albany, New York, for No. 51, seven Cast Iron Skillets, coated inside with porcelain. These specimens were much admired, and, are a favourable evidence that the maker of them is about to introduce a new and very desirable article.
19. Premium No. 30 is due to Holmes, Hotchkiss, Brown & Elton, of Waterbury, Massachusetts, for se- veral bundles of Brass and Copper wire: these are re- ported by the judges to possess all the qualities of a good article.
20. No. 34 is due to Dunlop, Madeira & Co. of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, for No. 64, Edge tools for Carpenters and Joiners. Of these articles the judges remark that "they are not only well formed, but well finished, the best specimens of the kind hereto- fore exhibited, and as far as they are able to judge, the , quality will correspond with the shape, form and finish of the specimens."
21. An extra premium is due to T. & B. Rowland, of Philadelphia, for No. 86, 5 Shovels, highly commend- ed for their good qualities.
22. An extra premium is due to William Rowland, of Philadelphia, for No. 410 to 414 inclusive, an assort- ment of Mill Cross cut Tennon, and Pit Saws; these are adjudged to be first rate articles, and the best ex- hibited.
23. Premium No. 26 is due to Seth Boyden, of New- ark, N. J. for No. 8, various specimens of malleable Cast Iron. Of these the judges express the opinion that their malleable and tenacious qualities are equal to any imported articles.
Honorary mention is due to Crochett & Boyden, of Newark, N. J. for No 552, various specimens of mal- leable Cast Iron. These are adjudged to be quite equal to the last mentioned articles, but were not ex- hibited in quantity sufficient to compete for the medal.
Honorary mention is due to T. V. Blakemore, of Philadelphia, for No. 162, 2 Japanned Waiters. The Japanning of these goods does credit to the artisan, and shows a great improvement on those exhibited on a former occasion; had the Waiters been made of Ameri- can sheet iron, a medal would have been awarded.
Honorary mention is due to John Garrett of Philadel- f phia, for No. 6, a card of Dental Files, of which the
Honorary mention is due to Mrs. Jane L. Seddinger, of Philadelphia, for No. 491, 1 Leghorn Bonnet; much judges remark that they are equal to the English.
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Honorary mention is due to David Bassett, of Derby, Connecticut, for No. 44, 25 Screw Augers. These are an excellent article, and to every appearance, of a superior quality, the workmanship reflects credit on the manufacturer.
Honorary mention is due to J. M. & W. H. Scovill of Waterbury, Connecticut, No. 124, a specimen of Plated Metal. This is pronounced to be an excellent article; it can be made as cheap as the imported, and in suffi- cient quantities to supply the demand.
Honorary mention is due to Rockwell & Hensdale, of Winchester, Connecticut, for No. 284,9 Scythes; these are a specimen of good workmanship, and equal to those imported.
Honorary mention is due the proprietors of the "Mill Dam Foundry, near Boston, for No. 474 to 476, 7 dozen Plane Irons, to every appearance, a first rate article: the judges express a hope that all Planes hereafter exhibited, may be finished with American manufactur. ed iron.
Honorary mention is due to Robinson Jones, & Co. of Attleboro', Massachusetts, for No. 368, one case of Gilt Buttons: this is a specimen of well finished goods, and of superior gilding.
MODELS.
An honorary mention is due to J. Millington, of Phila- delphia, for models of the Steam Engine; the execution of these models was remarkably neat, and one of them attracted particular attention from its finish.
PHILOSOPHICAL APPARATUS.
An honorary mention is due to Alva Mason, of Phila- phia, for various articles of Philosophical Apparatus, which the judges are of opinion fully sustain the high character which Mr. Mason has attained in his branch of business.
Honorary mention is due to Josiah Loring, of Boston, for three Globes deposited in the exhibition: of two of these it is remarked by the judges, that the execution of the maps is good; their covering of varnish remarka- bly smooth and transparent, and the mounting general- ly well executed; the third with an "ivory surface," is particularly commended.
Honorary mention is due to John Marshall, of Phila- delphia, for Apothecaries' Balances, the workmanship of which is said by the judges to be very creditable to Mr. Marshall.
RIFLES.
24. Premium No. 6 is due to Jacob Kuntz, of Phila- delphia, for No. 716, a Rifle, combining the usual good qualities of the price, with excellent workmanship and finish.
LAMPS.
25. Premium No. 19 is due to C. Cornelius & Son, of Philadelphia, for the best and most extensive variety of I.amps; the mantel Lamps were particularly admir- red, the brass castings are graceful and durable, and exhibit a great richness of hue. The Bronzing is de- cidedly superior to that of former specimens.
26. An extra premium is due to the New England Glass Company, Boston, for the Glass Mantel Lamps. The cut pillars, icicles, and other pendulous ornaments, of these splendid Lamps, are the first of the kind pre- sented to the public from American sources, and they bear a strict scrutiny for transparency, lustre and work- manship.
Honorary mention is due to J. W. & E. Kirk, of Philadelphia, for several Lamps and other articles of Anthracite Coal; these are considered as showing a great improvement over similar articles reported up- on at the last exhibition.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
27. Premium No. 24 is due to Thomas Loud, of Phil- adelphia, for the best square Piano, the Cabinet work of which is Oak, the growth of the United States.
Honorary mention is due to Nunns, Clarke & Co. of New York, for a square Piano, the cabinet work of which is of Maple. Of the qualities of this Instrument the judges remark that it is so nearly equal to that made by Mr. Loud, that they experienced difficulty in deciding between them.
Honorary mention is due to E. N. Scherr, of Phila- delphia, for a square Piano, which was adjudged to be the best instrument of the kind presented at the exhi- bition. It is however said to possess an advantage over the other, from the fact that the treble part was three stringed.
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS-WARE.
28. An extra Premium is due to the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company for No. 216, various speci- mens of pressed Glass: these the judges think have ve- ry considerably improved since our last exhibition.
29. Premium No. 16 is due to F. A. Marston, of Bal- timore, for the best Cut Glass, which is reported by the judges to be equal to any similar article they had ever seen imported, for form, accuracy of cutting, bril- liancy of colour, and highly finished polish.
Honorary mention is due to the American Pottery company of Jersey City, for specimens of American Queensware. This article the judges esteem the best specimens they have ever seen of American manufac- ture.
Honorary mention is due to Joseph Hemphill, of Philadelphia, for No. 76, various samples of American Porcelain-in the moulding and glazing of which great improvement has been made since the last exhibition; the body of the article is considered equal if not supe- rior to that of the imported.
MARBLE.
30. Premium No. 101 is due to Malloch, Purves & Malloch, of Philadelphia, for two Mantels entirely of Pennsylvania clouded marble, beautiful specimens of material, well matched, firmly put together, and highly polished, considered by the judges the best in the ex- hibition.
Honorary mention is due to Peter Fritz, of Philadel- phia, for two mantels of the same pattern as the pre- ceding pair, of good marble and workmanship.
HATS AND CAPS.
Honorary mention is due to A. Russel & Co. of Phil- adelphia, for several specimens of Hats and Caps; these are considered very creditable to the manufacturers, and the hats would have heen entitled to the premium could the terms to supply the requisite quantity be complied with.
Honorary mention is due to Thomas Elmes & Co. of Philadelphia, for specimens of Silk Hats and Fur Caps: these are considered very well and handsomely made, and in all respects entitled to commendation.
Honorary mention is due to Joseph Chandler Smith, for specimens of black Fur Hats, No. 559, adjudged the best in the exhibition for the price.
BOOKS AND STATIONARY.
Honorary mention is due to Wm. F. Geddes, of Phil- adelphia, for Nos. 533 and 545, specimens of printing in gold, silver and bronze: these are adjudged to be very elegant, and creditable evidences of the advanced state to which the Typographic art has arrived in our country.
Honorary mention is due to Desilver, jr., Horse & Lindsey, of Philadelphia, for No. 320, a Journal and Leger, the binding of which is executed in a very su- perior manner, and the ruling and faint lining the judges declare to be the best they have ever noticed.
Honorary mention is due to James M. Porter, of Easton, Pennsylvania, for specimens of School Slates manufactured by him, from the quarrics in Northamp- ton county, Pa.
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PAPER HANGINGS.
Honorary mention is due to Beaty & Arey, of Phila- delphia, for various specimens of Paper Hangings, which show an evident improvement in this branch of Ameri- can manufactures.
SHOES.
Honorary mention is due to Samuel D. Breed, of, Philadelphia, for his Gum Elastic Shoes, with leather soles cemented to them: the judges are of opinion that by this invention, the only disadvantage attendant on the use of these over shoes is completely obviated.
FINE ARTS.
31. An extra premium is due to William J. Mullen, of Philadelphia, for two gold Watch Dials.' These, which are said to be the first successful attempt to com- pete with foreigners in this branch of the mechanic arts, are highly deserving of notice, for beauty of work- manship, chasteness of design, and elaborate finish.
32. An extra premium is due to Asa Spencer, of Philadelphia, for specimens of Metal Ruling: these splendid imitations give to a flat surface an appearance of all the relief possessed by the best medals, and in so perfect a manner, as not to be distinguished from them, without the nicest scrutiny.
33. Premium No. 98 is due to S. R. Mason, of Phila- delphia, for the best perspective drawing of Machine- ry : the judges speak of this in terms of high commen- dation, both for the faithfulness of the design, and the excellence of the execution.
Honorary mention is due to Wm. D. Parrish, of Phil- adelphia, for a perspective drawing of an Electrical Ma- chine. A very beautiful performance, which reflects credit on the artist.
Honorary mention is due to William Newlan, of Phil- adelphia, for specimens of Mould Carving, which ex- hibit excellent workmanship, and must prove highly acceptable to all concerned in ornamental casting.
FANCY ARTICLES.
Honorary mention is due to John Yard, jun. of Phila- adelphia, for No. 428,a case of Fancy Pearl Work: the judges recommend these articles to particular notice, for the skill displayed in a new branch of manufacture, and the comparatively low price for which the articles exhibited are sold.
Honorary mention is due to the Institution for the In- struction of the Blind, Philadelphia, for Nos. 579 and 580, six Baskets and one Guard Chain : these are consid- ed worthy of notice from their intrinsic merit, and still more so, from the proof they afford of the great value of the Benevolent Institution, under whose auspices they have been sent to the exhibition.
Honorary mention is due to the United Society of Shakers, of New Lebanon, New York, for a variety of useful articles, manufactured by them, and deposited by Gideon Cox.
Premiums were offered for several articles, of which models and specimens were exhibited, but as they re- quire more time to test their utility, than has elapsed since the exhibition, the committee have omitted to enumerate them, but will submit a separate report on those subjects, so soon as the judges shall have reported to them.
From the great extent of the catalogue of the exhi- bition, the committee are reluctantly compelled to omit mentioning in their report, many valuable and interest- ing articles which enriched the collection; but as the re- ports of the judges will probably be published, which in many instances treat of the articles in detail, and speak of them with justice and candor, it is believed that a more particular report from this committee would be unnecessary.
procured, without difficulty, in time to be distributed to the successful competitors, at the delivery of an address for which the Board have made arrangements.
In closing their report, the committee would do in- justice to their own feelings, were they to omit to men- tion the great obligations, which they, in common with the Institute, are under to the numerous friends who so promptly responded to their request, to act in conjunc- tion with them, as a committee of arrangement, their attention to the arrangement of the rooms, and the man- ner in which the goods were displayed, deserve com- mendation and thanks.
To the gentlemen who undertook the delicate and difficult task of Judges, the committee feel themselves also under great obligations; the labour bestowed in their examination of the articles, and the impartiality of the decisions in relation to their merits, were highly cre- ditable to the different committees.
The depositors of goods on this occasion, have come forward with a spirit worthy of our highest praise; the considerable expense incurred in many cases, in sending their productions to the exhibition, will, your commit- tee trust, be more than compensated, by the good ef- fect produced on the public mind by the rich display of the manufactures of our country, which such co-ope- ration alone enabled the Institute to furnish.
All which is respectfully submitted by SAMUEL J. ROBBINS, WILLIAM H. KEATING, FREDERICK FRALEY,
M. W. BALDWIN, JOSHUA G. HARKER, ISAIAH LUKENS, ALEXANDER FERGUSON,
J. HENRY BULKLEY, ALEXANDER M'CLURG, Committee on Premiums and Exhibitions. Published by order of the Board of Managers. ALEX. DALLAS BACHE, Ch'n. W. HAMILTON, Actuary.
From the Philadelphia Gazette. PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS.
SELECT COUNCIL.
Thursday evening, Nov. 21.
The Select Council concurred with some amendments in the resolution received at the last meeting, from Common Council, authorizing, the election of trustees - of the Wills' Hospital.
Memorials for lighting the city with gas, presented by sundry members, were received and referred to the Gas Committee.
Mr. Lewis offered the annexed resolution, after a preamble expressive of the benefits of gas lighting over the present mode-which was laid on the table.
"Resolved, That the Mayor of the city be authorized to draw his warrant on the city Treasurer, upon the re- quisition of the Gas Committee, for such sum as may be required by the said Committee, to meet the expenses to be incurred under this resolution."
Select Council concurred in referring to the Commit- tee on Gas, the proposition of sending a person to Eu- rope, to make inquiries as to the efficacy and utility of gas-lighting in the principal cities.
On motion of Mr. Groves, the Select Council pro- ceeded to the Common Council Chamber, to elect a Trustee of the Girard College, in the place of John Steel, Esq. resigned. In joint session, Messrs. Lewis and Yarnall were appointed tellers. On counting the bal- lots, it was found that Josiah Randall Esq. was unani- mously elected.
On motion of Mr. Price, the council proceeded to the consideration and adoption of the several passages
The medals which are recommended by the commit- tee to be awarded by the Board, they believe can be | of the ordinance in relation to Standing Committees, all
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of which, with the exception of the first and amend- ment of others, were adopted.
The preamble and resolution in relation to the re- ception of the Hon. Henry Clay, received from Com- mon Council, were received and concurred in, after adding to the joint Committee the names of the Presi- dents of both Councils.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Petitions in favor of lighting the city with Gas, were presented by Messrs Yarnall, Firth, Toland, Hutchin- son, Warner, McMullin, Darragh, Wright, Smith, Rob- bins, Chandler, Lancaster, Gilder, and Kirk, amounting in all to 45 petitions, and signed by 1920 citizens. Re- ferred to the Committee on Gas.
Dr. Huston presented a petition, signed by a number of respectable citizens, praying Councils to send an agent to Europe, for the purpose of making full inquiry into the subject of Gas, its advantages and disadvanta- ges, &c. Referred to the Committee on Gas.
Mr. Gilder presented a memorial from Mr. C. Wes- ner, stating that he had discovered a method by which summer strained oil may be made to burn as freely as winter strained, in the winter season, and asking Coun- cils to appoint a committee to confer with him on the subject. Laid on the table.
Mr. Kirk presented a petition for grading Clay street, running from Beach street to the river Schuylkill, which was referred to the Paving Committee.
Mr. Kirk presented a petition praying for the intro- duction of the Schuylkill water in the section of the city south of Chesnut and west of Schuylkill Front street. Referred to the Watering Committee.
Mr. Chandler, from the Committee to whom had been re-committed the bill for establishing an effective system of Police, reported the same with amendments. The committee have reduced the number of beats from 120 to 100, and the number of police men from 240 to 200. It was stated that by the alteration, the expense of the whole system will be diminished to about $84,000, or a sum about double the cost of the present system.
The bill was called up for discussion, and supported by Mr. Chandler, who offered some remarks, showing the inefficiency of the present system, and the great ad- vantages which would arise from the adoption of the one then proposed-advantages of far greater import- ance than the increase of expense which they would involve. Dr. Huston opposed the bill, by contending that the proposed system involved too great an expense -that the system i self was imperfect, not fully carried ont, and involved a labor and fatigue to the police men, which were entirely too great for human nature to bear. He believed the present system of guarding the city very inefficient, but alleged that it might be greatly im- proved with but little trouble.
The further consideration of the bill was then post- poned.
Mr. Chandler, from the Committee on Washington square, to whom had been referred a communication from the Washington Monument Committee, on the subject of a plan for a Monument, designed by Mr Strickland, reported in favor thereof, and recommended its adoption by Councils. The cost of the Monument is estimated at $75,000. Laid on the table.
Mr. Chandler offered a resolution, instructing the Paving Committee to inquire into the expediency of grading the streets in the western part of the city, with a view of using the earth that may be taken therefrom. Adopted.
Mr. Chandler offered the following preamble and re- solution :
Whereas, as it is understood that the Hon. HENRY CLAY, is about to visit this city, and whereas, it is con- ceived to be meet to do honor to citizens who have dis-
tinguished themselves by important services to the re- public.
Therefore, resolved, that the Select and Common Coun- cils of the city of Philadelphia, will wait upon Me. Clay, during his sojourn in the city, with a view of tendering to him as a distinguished public benefactor, their respect- ful salutations, and that a Committee of three members of each Council be appointed to wait on Mr. Clay, and ascertain the time when it will be convenient for him to receive the Councils, and also to tender him the use of Independence Ilall, in which to receive his fellow citizens.
Dr. Huston made some remarks in opposition to the resolution. Hc said he yielded to no man in sentiments of respect and csteem for Mr. Clay; he had admired him as a statesman, and à man of extraordinary talent, from his youth upward; he still admired him, and would be as prompt as any one in showing him every possible attention. He considered, however, that to adopt this resolution, would be setting a bad precedent; it would be an example of which injudicious use might be made -other public men, less deserving, in visiting our city, might expect similar attentions, and if withheld, they would feel themselves slighted. There would be also a difference of opinion, as regards the worth of distin- guished men, and the propriety of offering official marks of respect, such as were then suggested. Dr. H. remarked that it was proposed to receive Mr. Clay, not as a Senator or public officer, but simply as a citi- zen. The respect paid to him ought to come sponta- neously from the people. Councils, as an official body, were not called upon to pay him official respect, when he appeared in his private capacity. Dr. H. acted in this manner as a member of Councils-not for himself, but for his constituents. The question was not one of personal feeling, and his objections arose not from hos- tility to the man-whom it was proposed to honor-he had not backslided-but he opposed the resolution sim- ply because he considered any official action on the sub- ject by Councils inexpedient.
Mr. Chandler replied, in a speech of some length, delivered with much force and feeling. He contended that precedent had nothing to do with the matter. If the measure were right in itself, it ought to be adopt- ed-if wrong it ought to be rejected. It had nothing to do with any thing else but the case in hand. If other citizens, equally distinguished, and possessing equal claims upon our respect, should hereafter visit us, the propriety of measures of this kind, would then, and not till then, be a proper subject of discussion. We desire in this instance, said Mr. C., to do honor to a statesman who has always supported Pennsylvania principles- who is known and admired throughout the whole coun- try, as a distinguished advocate of Liberty-who has done the country many important public services, who in contending for the rights and interests of his fellow citizens, has ever been foremost in battle. - Such a man as Mr. Clay, in Rome, would have been immortalized. Ile stands higher for good, than any distinguished Ro- man ever did for greatness. Mr. C. could see no im- propriety in the measures proposed. Upon Mr. C.'s arrival in New York and Albany, the city authorities had been prompt in showing him every respect, and surely the authorities of Philadelphia ought not to be behind them.
After some remarks by Dr. Huston, in reply, the question was taken, and the preamble and resolution unanimously adopted. The President appointed the following Committee, Messrs. Chandler, Warner, and Firth. Select Council appointed Messrs. Eyre, Lewis, and McCreedy.
Thursday evening, Nov. 28, 1833. SELECT COUNCIL.
The President read a communication from Britain Cooper, Treasurer of the Girard Fund, suggesting to
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON "WILLS' LEGACY."
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Councils the necessity of an appropriation to defray ex- penses attending the Girard lands, out of Philadelphia county. Referred to the committee on the subject.
Mr. Worrell presented a petition from the officers of the Fifth Baptist Church, in Sansom street, praying for the erection of a patent reflecting lamp, in front of the church; oil to be supplied by the city. Referred to a special committee.
Mr. Lippincott, from the committee on the Wills' Hos- pital, presented a report giving a detailed account of the erection of the Hospital, a description of the build- ing, with a statement of the whole expenditures, which was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Wetherill presented a number of petitions, sign- ed by 803 citizens, in favor of lighting the city with gas, which were referred to the committee on that sub- ject.
COMMON COUNCIL.
A communication was received from Josiah Randall, declining to accept the appointment of trustee of the Girard College.' His resignation was accepted, and an election subsequently gone into by Councils in joint bal- lot, to supply the vacancy; the ballot resulted in the choice of Henry J. Williams.
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