In days gone by, it was deemed "right noble work," and many an English and French queen became a teacher of embroidering to maidens of her household. But we need not tell of the Gobelin tapestry of France, or the dainty work of our Norman and Saxon dames, our exhibition speaks for itself and vindicates its worth; we may be permitted to rejoice, that your society cares for an art which was a household treasure in the past, and express the hope that a land which finds noble blood in every home, shall also find queenly work the product of their industrious hands. All of which is respectfully submitted,

REPORT OF COMMITTEE-CLASS 8, No. 65.

DISCRETIONARY.

Your committee report that they have endeavored to do justice to all parties concerned, but from the number of articles to which their attention has been called, and the different materials used in their structure, the time allowed was not sufficient to give them that close examination to which many of the articles brought to their notice were entitled, consequently a full description of the articles with their qualities is not fully set forth in this report.

The exhibition in this department has been highly satisfactory to the committee. A great majority of the articles exhibited show a perfection of workmanship and finish, it would be difficult indeed to excel.

JOHNSON & GOODELL, New-York, a large assortment of American porcelain, the manufacture, workmanship and finish of which is far superior to anything of the kind your committee have seen of American manufacture, and are of opinion that the articles on exhibition here will favorably compare with any thing of the kind imported. Silver Medal.

ELISHA WATERS, Troy, New-York, Case of atmospheric breast cups and cupping instruments; the peculiarity of the instrument consists in exhausting, (when applied to the surface) a sufficient quantity of air to allow the milk or blood to flow freely, and when skilfully applied, it being elastic, as the glass fills with fluid the air is expelled in the same quantity, making a continued even pressure upon the surface, which cannot be done with the common air pump. The ease with which it is applied, and manner in which it operates, far exceed any instrument of the kind known to the committee, and they feel warranted in recommending said instrument to all persons who may have use for instruments of the kind. We award a Silver Medal and Vol. Trans.

CHARLES P. DAVIS, Utica, Stained window glass; the glass has various shades, neatly executed, and in the opinion of your committee holds a prominent place among the many fancy articles of the day. We award a Diploma.

HENRY BASTO, New Hartford, Oneida Co., New-York; samples of Cotton Rope; your committee find it well manufactured, from a good material, and the beauty of the article exceeds those manufactured from hemp or flax, and it is believed for many purposes is far preferable. We award a Diploma.

P. D. MAY, Utica; Penmanship and Card writing; a great variety was presented to the committee, which for neatness and elegance of style, would favorably compare with any other production of the kind known to your committee; many specimens were very beautiful, showing a high order of talent in the art of penmanship. We award $5 and Diploma.

OWENS & NEWLAND, Utica; Marble monument and other specimens of their mechanical skill; the ornamental work and letter

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ing were done in a superior style, and the polish and elegant finish attracted the particular attention of the committee. award a Diploma.

CHARLES CABLE & SON, Poughkeepsie; Mineral water; an article of superior quality put up in elegant style, the committee are of opinion that the article when examined, would sufficiently commend itself to all persons who are accustomed or may be disposed to partake of this kind of beverage. We award Silver Medal.

JM. STOCKING, Utica; case of Hats and Caps, made in a good style, and the quality fair; the exhibition was highly creditable to the manufacturer. We award Vol. Trans.

F. W. BUCKINGHAM, Remsen, Oneida Co.; twelve sides finished kip Leather; received the favorable consideration of the committee. We award Vol. Trans.

A. OSBORN, Watervliet, Albany, Wind Mill, constructed on a new principle, the shaft standing vertical; the wind that moves the wheel comes from below and passes up through the wheel, instead of coming directly upon it in a horizontal position, as in the former construction of the wind mill. We award Vol. Trans.

H. T. SHELDON, Buffalo, Oil water-proof Blacking. We award Diploma.

C. F. CROSSMAN, Rochester, 4 rolls Cloth Belting. Vol. Trans. PECK & BANGS, Clinton, 'Oneida county, Calf Skins dressed. Vol. Trans.

E. W. FITCH, Litchfield, N. Y., Mineral Paint, well manufactured, and in the opinion of the committee it is valuable and will take the place of more expensive materials. Vol. Trans.

CURTIS COE, Springport, N. Y., Fruit Seperator. Vol. Trans.

PECK & BANGS, Clinton, Oneida county, 4 sides Top Leather, finished in a beautiful manner, highly creditable to exhibitor. We award Diploma.

ISAAC S. BRONSON, Amsterdam, N. Y., lot of fancy wired Broom Brushes. Vol. Trans.

G. H. LAMBERTON, Waterville, Oneida county, 2 Plants of Tobacco. Vol. Trans.

J. T. JOHNSON, New-York, Chemical Erasive Soap and patent Starch polish. Vol. Trans.

MCDOUGAL & FENTON, case of Boots and Shoes, for the neatness, elegance of style, and the superior fancy work displayed by the manufacturer, the committee are induced to believe they are fully. warranted to award the 1st premium of $5.00 and a Diploma.

SAMUEL GARDNER, New-York, Magnetic Seperator gold washer.. Award Diploma.

PALMER & Co., Springfield, Mass., improved Artificial Leg. The committee are of opinion that this is the best substitute for the natural limb, that has ever met their observation. It very nearly resembles the natural limb in form and general appearance, has the various motions as nearly as can be expected from any artificial machinery, and can be used with perfect ease by those who have had the misfortune to loose a limb. We award Diploma.

WHITE & METCALF, Utica, case of Dentistry. This case contained several articles manufactured in good style, and apparently of good material, among them several full sets of teeth of superior workmanship.

The committee had an opportunity to examine them adjusted to the mouth of the person for whom they were intended, they seemed to be used with perfect ease and without the least inconvenience, and were a very good imitation of nature. We award a Silver Medal.

WILLIAM O. LAIRD, Floyd, case of Dentistry. We award a Silver Medal.

BLAKESLEE & SWARTWOUT, Utica, case of Dentistry. The speci-mens presented by Drs. Blakesly & Swartwout were of good substantial workmanship, appeared to be fitted for service, and from the perfect adaptation in the mouth of the patient for whom they were designed, and which the committee had the opportunity to inspect, they were creditable to the manufacturer and the profession. We award a Silver Medal.

AMBLER & AVERY, New-York, case of Dentistry. A large number specimens, in the opinion of the committee, were manufactured more for show than for actual use. But, in consequence of the number and variety of the articles, the committee think themselves warranted to award a premium. A Silver Medal.

VERNON POTTER, Utica, Sewing Machine. We award Vol. Trans.

ALLEN B. WILSON, Conn., Sewing Machine, called "Patent Sewing Lathe." It is a very ingenious piece of mechanism, and sews with great rapidity, performing as much sewing as several hands could do in the same length of time, the stitching is performed with an accuracy which cannot be attained in the ordinary way by hand, and the committee are of the opinion that it will, when brought to a more perfect state, supercede the common use of the needle. We award a Silver Medal.

BENJ. H. SHAW, Canal-st., N. Y., beautiful Ladies' Shoes. Diploma.

Boy of Linus Fardee, West Edmeston, Toy Wagon, very handsomely made. $2.00.

CLARK & GILLMAN, Rochester, Hat bodies, very superior. Diploma.

RRADFORD ROWE, Albany, Leather Stretcher, a valuable article. Diploma.

All of which is respectfully submitted,

SIMEON SNOW, Chairman.