Vol. X N'n. 18.j 



AISD HORTICULTURAL JOURNAL. 



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the o|)fr:uioii ami tbut lie ouglu to lia.ve a gratu- 

 ity of two (loUurs. 



Silk was exiiihitecl in all stages of its produc- 

 tion from the first cfTorta of the insect spinners, to 

 the inatureH results of a manufiiolure, which with 

 proper encouragement may become the healthful 

 and profitable emp'oyment of the inmates of every 

 husbamlinan's househoKI. Some of the operative 

 silk weavers, with their cocoons, raw threads, 

 and dyed fabrics were brought by Mr Benjamin 

 Leavens, Jr. Raw Silk and cloth by i\Ir Lemuel 

 Heulcy, and an economical fabric of tlie toip as it 

 was described, by Miss Mary R. Pope, all of Dud- 

 ley. 



The conimitee feel no hesitation in soliciting 

 gratuities of two dollars each to those persons for 

 engaging in an cnterprize which is of such impor- 

 tance to the household welfare of New England. 



A Cape made from the floss of the Silk weed by 

 Mrs Jrdm Davis of Worcester, came in competi- 

 tion with the delicate workmanship of the worm 

 that weaves. 



A very large and neat Needle Book presented 

 by Mrs Patrick of Western, was commended by 

 the committee. 



Four pairs of elegantly finished Spectacles, 

 manufactured by Messrs T. & W. Keith of Wor- 

 cestpr, were examined with great pleasure. If 

 their other visible properties were equal to their 

 beauty, one might covet the imperfection of vision 

 which would permit so graceful an appendage to 

 Ills face. 



Two very splendid Mirrors were exhibited by 

 Mr William Wiswall of Wnrcester, the manufac- 

 turer. The beauty of the frames excited great ad- 

 iniration from the ladies, who looked towards 

 them constantly. The committee reconnnend a 

 gratuity of two dollars, for his works, which they ' 

 hope will always afford him as fair reflection as 

 they have this day given. i 



A child's Coach of tastefid proportions was ex- 

 hibited by Mr G. Valentine of Northboro', which 

 might well be recommended to all gentlemen con- 

 tem|)lating a change to a better state, as an orna- 

 mental, and probably, useful part of domestic 

 equipage. 



A new use of an excellent vegetable was sug- 

 gested by a very curious Work Basket, made of 

 melon seeds, exhibited by Mr Nathaniel Teed of 

 Shrewsbury. i 



The committee examined an elegant Mantle 

 Piece, as was first supposed, of rich Italian mar- 

 ble ; finding it was wood, painted by Mr Theophi- 

 lus 15. Western of Worcester, they reconmiend a | 

 gratuity of two dollars to him, as a testimonial of 

 approbation for bis skill in imitating the produc-' 

 tions of nature. | 



Very delicate drawings on porcelain were pre- 

 sented by Mrs A. M. Wells, of the Female .Acad-, 

 emy in Worcester, evincing that the sister arts of 

 painting and poetry are sometimes united in grace- 

 ful perfection. 



Our Friends, the Misses Earle of Mulberry 

 Grove, again gave pleasant evidence that their pu- 

 pils are accomplished in the ornamental, as well 

 as the useful, under good instruction. The com- 

 mittee recommend that the Society put two dollars 

 into the beautiful purse among their collections, to 

 be divided among the c<<ntributors of so many 

 fanciful fabrics. 



Umbrellas from the manufactory of Mr Aaron 

 Leland of Worcester, of silk and cotton would 

 be highly prized on a rainy day or any other. 



That venerable gentleman kindly known by ANTHRACITE COAL. 



the aflectionate appellative of Uncle Sam ex- An experiment has been made in Westchester 

 hibited by his attorney, the Hon. John Davis one ; of Anthracite coal as a substitute for wood in the 



of his shooting tools in the shape ofa Rifled Mu 

 kct from the armory of the United Stales. The 

 committee examined it particularlj'. As it bad a 

 bayonet fixed, a formidable lock, a spring barrel, 

 and surprisingly fluent delivery of bullets, the 

 chairman viewed it from safe distance. It seem- 

 ed to be such an implement as would have been 



burning of bricks. The Village Record alludes 

 to it thus: — 'This experiment was made at the 

 brick kiln of William Everhart, Esq. of this 

 Borough. At right angles with iho flues, and 

 about f()ur feet above the top of the arches, holes 

 four inches square and one foot apart, were left 

 running from the back side of the kiln (o the front. 



more useful behind such rail fence ramparts as I In these were laid pieces of Anthracite weighing 

 New England once set on her heights, than for | from half a pound to a pound each, and the whole 



the elegance of militia parade. 



A velvet work bag, whose very name implies 

 indispensable use, made by Mrs Isaac Southgate of 

 Lt'icester, attracted great attention. The com- 

 miitee ask that $1 should be bestowed on her. 



Machine Cards and Filleting of Isaac Southgate 

 and Co. were very good. 



A Mahogany Work Table, whose splendid tint- 

 ed wood and nicely adjusted joints were suitable 

 for ladies' use, and would make its possession en- 

 viable by the most luxurious of the land, was ex- 

 hibted by L. Wood & Co. of Worcester. 



I\Ir Caleb Newcomb presented a Tin Drum 



put in the kiln was one ton. Ordinarily they burn 

 about 80,000. At the time of making the experi- 

 ment, 10,000 were added, making 90,000. The 

 experiment was highly satisfactory. Mr Miller, 

 the superintendent, mentioned to me that he tried 

 it reluctantly, having little faith that coal so dis- 

 posed, could do any good ; but as Mr Everhart 

 desired, he determined to try it. He was agreea- 

 bly disappointed ; the effect was greater than lie 

 could have imagined. The brick, he said, was 

 better burnt than in the ordinary way. There 

 was a saving of wood fully equal to the cost of 

 coal used and ten thousand additional brick were 



or cylinder of his own manufacture, which was burnt. Thus every month, some new proof is 



highly approved by manufacturers. 



Iron Castings by the Brookfield and Worcester 

 Foun<lry were excellent in manufacture. 



The Scythes of Col. Reuben Waters were an ex- 

 hibition of the preparation of that nianufactuie for 

 foreign markets, conclusive to show they need not 

 fear competion anywhere. 



The Chairs of Mr Joel Pratt of Sterling, were 

 worthy of the re])utation of that town, and often 

 enticed the Committee to do that which they wish 

 all others to do, sit down on bis manufactures. 



Rich Shell Combs were exhibited by Mr George 

 M. Rice, from the manufactory of Mr Alfred Wil- 

 lard of Boston, and were much admired by those 

 who best could judge of their beauty. 



Elegant specimens of Penmanship were pre- 

 sented by Mr Austin Goddanl of Worcester and 

 Mr Elisha Tucker. 



Mr Oliver Barret of Bolton, presented a branch 

 from his trees bearing half grown apples of the 

 second crop, looking as if nature, not content with 

 one unsuccessful effort for a harvest, had attempt- 

 ed to make two failures in the san;e year. 



Large Radishes, Squashes, Corn Ears, and 

 Sunflower Heads were |)resented by Mr Joseph 

 Merriam of Grafton, and Mrs Grecnleaf of Wor- 

 cester. 



A Threshing Machine, brought by Mr Patrick 

 of Weston, was described as of great value. Ac- 

 cident prevented its operations being witnessed. 



Many other persons contributed to the exhibi- 

 tion, embracing greater variety ami number of ar- 

 ticles than any former festival has afforded. To 

 all who aided to increase the interest of the day, 

 the committee recommend that the grateful oc- 

 knowledgments of the Society should be tender- 

 ed. 



All which is respectfully submitted 



For the Committee, 

 William Lincoln, Chairman 



produced of the value of this exclusively Penn- 

 sylvania mineral.' — Phil. Inquirer. 



In a town containing about 1400 inhabitants, in 

 a sterile part of New Hampshire, about 50 miles 

 northwest of Boston, there were manufactured 

 into starch, for the use of manufacturers, 4.5,000 

 bushels of Potatoes, at 20 cents per bushel, 

 amouning to $9000. 



Temperance in Sheffield, Eng. — At a lato Tem- 

 perance meeting in Sbeflield, in the proceedings 

 of which James Montgomery, Esq. the poet, took 

 part. Rev. Dr J. Pye Smith, one of the most dis- 

 tinguished Biblical scholars in England, at the 

 close of his address, said : 



' It woidd be presuu)ptuous in him to say that 

 a little wine or malt liquor should not be taken, 

 but he trusted bis friends would excuse biin for 

 mentioning his own experience on this subject. 

 His chief beverage at present was water and 

 milk. He was formerly in the habit of taking 

 one or two glasses of wine, but since he had ab- 

 stained from it he found that he was much better 

 in health and strength, and better able to unde^o 

 the fatigue of his labors, than he was before. 

 He had also known sailors, whose chief beverage- 

 was tea and cofli^e, belter able to do their work 

 than those v\dio<lrank ardent spirits, and they were 

 always less subject to disease.' 



.Modesty of dress in females. — A spirit of rivalry 

 and emulation to excel in dress has frequently 

 betrayed females of unquestionable character into 

 wearing costumes which their modesty would 

 sink from under ordinary circumstances. Ex- 

 clusively intent upon their own adormncnt, they 

 do not reflect upon the consequences that may 

 result from their appearance in public. It is not 

 surprising that the passions of men should be ex- 

 cited, and their principles shaken, when, in the 

 street, in church, and in short, everywhere, such 

 exhibitions are constantly placed before them. It 

 cannot be doubted but tliat this cause daily ope- 

 rates to the deterioration of public morals and it 

 is full time that it should receive the serious at- 

 tention of |)arents and guardians. It has an im- 

 mediate influence in lowering the sex in the esti- 

 mation of men, since it lessens their reverence 

 for persons they would otherwise always look 

 upon with deep respect. — American Encyclopedia. 



Fifty females lateiy arrived in a vessel from; 

 Maine, twenty of whom went to Mann's Factory, 

 Franklin, and thirty to Lowell and Nashua. 



