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used by tailors in London for several years ; they have long since 

 driven the foreign article out of our market. 



A case of Tailors^ Shears was also exhibited by Leonard & 

 Windt, 29 and 31 Gold-st., New- York, bearing a close resem- 

 blance to those of Heinish, and are deemed an excellent article. 



We copy from the report of our judges the following remarks, 

 which, from the known capacity and intelligence of those gentle- 

 men, should have their influence with the public : 



" The fine Table Cutlery of this country is quite equal, and be- 

 lieved to be superior to that made in England. Our finest blades 

 are entirely of cast steel, and beautifully ground. 



A. C. 



DOOR SPKLNG. 



Mr, R. W. Inman, of Brooklyn, Long Island, exhibited a door 

 spring which has been patented by him. It consists of a small steel 

 rod and three brackets, working perpendicularly on a twist in the 

 rod. It may be attached to any door so as scarcely to be per- 

 ceived, not likely to get out of order, and works most effectually. 

 It has neatness, simplicity and cheapness, in a very eminent de- 

 gree to recommend it, and where such ajipliances are required, it 

 merits ceneral favor. A. C. 



EDGE TOOLS, &c. 



The display of edge tools at our last Fair was very extensive, 

 and distinguished for varied improvements, surpassing in many 

 respects the imported articles in quality and cheapness. 



The display from Mr. D. R. Barton, Rochester, N. Y., as a 

 whole, was the best ever exhibited at our fairs. It consisted of 

 Carpenters' and Joiners' tools, Coopers' tools, cleavers, improved 

 hay knives, fiirmer chisels and gouges. The latter articles 

 have only lately been brought info successful competition with 



