astfut arts, /Wins, iii. &r.
TO CORRESPONDENTS AND ENQUIRERS.
In several cases correspondents have asked us for the address at which newly in- vented or improved articles of trade may be procured. We believe that by degrees the object of this department, and the spirit in which it is conducted, will be understood. In the meanwhile we may explain to some of our newer Mends that the purpose is to supply intelligenee,—to let that vast customer, Society., know the varied appliances which practical science, art, and industry are daily multiplying; and to let the intelligent trading community obtain, for its information and guidance, a more comprehensive surrey of its own progress. This purpose has suggested a branch of newspaper reporting which may be novel, but which we believe to be useful. It is quite distinct from the adver- tising department, with which the editor does not seek to interfere.
It naturally happens, however, that our readers somethnes wish to be informed of the places at which they can inspect or obtain articles mentioned in this de- partment. In many cases they will learn what they want through the ordinary advertisements ; for many of the articles which we more precisely describe are announced, for instance, in that universal advertiser, the Times. But where the querist furnishes us his own name and address we usually give a direct private answer.
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