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very similar, but by an invention in coloring the worsted, •which 

 is altogether new, more beautiful effects are produced, almost 

 rivalling, when properly done, the painter's skill upon canvas. 



It is about seven years since it was first imported from Eng- 

 land, the only county in Europe yet producing it. Some En- 

 glish workmen attempted the manufacture in this country, at New- 

 ark, New Jersey ; they did not succeed there. It was then start- 

 ed in the city of New- York, also at Troy, at Roxbury, Mass., and 

 at the Sing Sing prison. The establishment at Roxbury, has been 

 closed about two years, and this branch of industry in the United 

 States, is at the present time confined exclusively to the State of 

 New- York. Power looms have been invented in this country 

 alone, adapted to this fabric ; one by Mr. John Johnson, of Troy, 

 another by Mr. Bigelow, of Mass., both are executing the work 

 well. Recently, Mr. Johnson has put in operation looms for vel- 

 velts, the first invented ; the result is most satisfactory. All these 

 looms have been carried to England, and introduced there j the 

 result, w'e presume, will be shown before long, in the increased 

 importation of the fabric to compete with our own American 

 producers. Since this manufacture became fairly established here, 

 the price has been reduced some twenty-five per cent. 



The Troy carpet mills have, for two successive years, received 

 the highest honors of the American Institute, for the superiority 

 of both velvet and Brussels tapestry, and their fabrics have be- 

 come famous throughout the United States. a. c. 



LINEN AND LINEN THREAD. 



Three pieces of table and pillow case linen, made by Mrs. 

 Elizabeth Pearne, 47 Downing street, N. Y, The fabric was of 

 excellent quality, and reflects much credit on the lady by whose 

 hands it was made. 



The linen thread from the American Linen Thread Co , Sara- 

 toga, excellent in all respects, and pronounced equal to any im- 

 ported. A. c. 



