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Blankets. 

 Superior specimens were in exhibition from the Rochdale Mills, 

 N. Y., and also from Messrs. Hall L Springfield, Rochester, N. Y» 



White and Red Flannel. 



• Six specimens from Messrs. Gilbert & Stevens, Ware, Mass.,, 

 were of decided superiority. The appearance of these goods was 

 a strong commendation. We learn from one who has made an. 

 actual test of their quality, that he considers them equal to any 

 Welsh tiannel of the same degree of fineness, that has come under 

 his observation. * A. C. 



CARPETING. 



The display of cari>eting at our 23d Annual Fair, attracted 

 deserved attention. The specimens of Brussels and velvet tapes- 

 try from A. & E. Higgins & Co., 62 Broad-street, N. York, were 

 superior to any thing of the kind heretofore produced in the 

 United States. The manufacturers have attained a great degree 

 of perfection within a very few years. The specimens w^ere pro- 

 nounced by competent judges equal to any imported. We 

 understand Messrs. Higgins & Co. are very extensively engaged 

 in this manufacture, and merit the attention of all who are 

 interested in the success of domestic production. 



The specimens of Brussells carpet from the Bigelow Carpet Co.,, 

 Clinton, Mass., Avere deserving, and received the highest commen- 

 dations. The brilliancy of their colors, and exceeding evenness 

 and compact quality of the fabric, did this company great credit. 



There were specimens of rugs and three ply carpeting on exhi- 

 bition, of excellent quality. 



It would be very interesting to know what portion of the con- 

 sumption of the country is now supplied by the domestic article 

 of carpeting, and also the effect of our present tariff upon it. On 

 these subjects we shall endeavor to obtain full and accurate 

 information for future comment. In looking over the official 

 tables of imports, we were somewhat surprised at finding the 



