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COMMUNICATION. ft the PdHvr of the Register : ' Km The Letters of Hob. Thomas L. Cuxjyr. and ProfSasTAan, copied into an of the last week's Registers, contain matter of interest to some at least cf your readers. The Diamond ha been found in North Carolina. Thd specimen which gave origin to the c itj tpondence Is, as I suppose, the second that oar Go'.d Mines hare afforded. The late HuMraasr Bisset., when In Paris some years since, In u Interview with Baron IW boldTj gave that Savant an account of our Gold Mines the circumstances under which this precious metal is found, and th modes of collecting it. Hun- oldt expressed the opinion, that the auriferous deposits would, if carefully exahiined, be found to con tail aim the Diamond. Mr. Bisskl was in the 1 notice, after his return, of collecting and prewir ing whatever mineral substances occurring in the mines, had anything uncommon iu their appearance, and amomrst a quantity of mutter of this kind, a friend. (Mr. Clkmson, of Philadelphia, I believo it iri,) looking over his specimens, found a small Dia mond ; but Mr. Bisskl was uncertain as to the par ticolar locality from which it had been taken. 1 he question will naturally arise to wna ex tent in what quantities may it be expected that Diamonds exist in the Gold Mines joT North Caro lina 1 On this point, Prof. SmWatD says nothing. 'o one eon tell, and the oliject of this communi cation is, to state what reasons there may be for a probable opinion upon the subject The Di unond first attracted attention in Hindos tnn, in the ancient kingdom of Oolconda, and on account of its lustre and scarcity because, none but Princes, and the terv rich, could afford to pur chase it. What is, iir' itself, nearly worthless, ac quired a high eommesejial value. The City of Gol conda is still a depot ft the Diamonds collected in the region lying west of it, but the Mines are now very little wsought; cither, because they hare been in a degree exhausted, or because the abundance of this gem in Brasil has so far reduced the price that it will not pay the cost of seeking for it in these ancient workings. The Diamond is also fimnd on the Island of Bor neo, but most abundantly in Bmxil. A new, and exceedingly rich locality, has been detected there f ilhin the last year or two. These Countries are all within the torid xone. The Diamond Is supposed to have been produced during the slow decomposition of vegetable matter, mid a suspicion naturally arose, that the peculiar kind of vegetable substance upon which its gene ration may have depended, might be confined to iropicai climates, us recvui. uuuuery tu mi- mi mountains was of course fatal to this opinion, and our attention is turned to the rock formations of the rt of Brazil where the Mines are. Where rocks of the same character shull be found, may we not expect to find the Diamond also? The prevailing rock of the Diamond district of that country, is a kind of sand-stone of uncertain age; sometimes with patches of mica distributed through it, and sometimes charged with chlorite. The grains are so loosely aggregated, that it is flexi ble may be easily bent .through a small arc, with out breaking. From the Indian name of one of the highest mountain peaks in that region, and which is principally composed of it, (hacvlvmi) it has re ceived tho name of Itacolumite. I have one specimen before me from the Vienna Cabinet, and the frag ments of another, belonging to the Dialectic Society is the University. Now we have flexible sand-stones in North Caro lina, though none so far as I know iu thi? Immediate neighborhood of the Gold Mines ; and it was prin cipally (if I am rightly informej,) from his knowledge of the existence of these amongst our rocks thut Prof SaxrABu was led to entertain the belief thut Diamonds would be found. 1. These sand-stones occur on Linville Mountain in Burke, a ridge that appears to be rich In little, beside Rattlesnakes. There are fine views upon ano around it 2. 1 saw at the house of Robcxt Johnston, Esq., of Lincoln, nearly twenty yean ego, two specimens of flexible stand-stone, one or wnich He Was(kin!l enough to give me, and I have been in the practice of exhibiting it. to my classes since that time. He had procured trtem from some transient person prrhiips a Pedlar anil did riot know the exact lo cality from whid they came. I had supposed they might be from Linville, but his daughter, Mrs. Gsmitx, told me feet winter, she wiis pretty certain they were from Stokes., If so, they urc likely to nave been from some part of the Sawra-town Moun tain, where a rock of the same kind of composition and structure abounds Neither the Linville speci mens, nor those of Mr. Johns rcm, agree exactly with the ltacolumite. They want the mica and chlo rite are simply sand-stones. The following extract from the great work on Rus sia in Europe, and the Ural, by Messrs. Murcltistu, Venvnil and Keysiding, published in London hut year, will show what is the prospect of a profitable exploration for Diamonds in that region : " The gold alluvia of this tract have been render ed conspicuous by having afforded specimens of dia- the reality of the discovery, we think it right to state, that from every enquiry we made upon the spot, no sort of suspicion can attach to the evidence. In referring the reader to the description of these diamonds in the works of Baron Humiioldt, and M. Ross, it is only necessary to state, that upwards of forty specimens (all of which we saw in the cabinet of Prinoe Buter) were detected in the detritus of the Adolfski rivulet, at the time when the alluvium was there, worked for gold. The operations being.; lio longer carried on, on that spot the quantity of gold being too small to repay the cost no more dia monds can have been detected." "Judging from the mineral character of the Ura lian rocks, Baron Humboldt had even before his vi sit to Siberia, foretold that diamonds would be found in the Ural as in other countries which contain pla tinum and palladium : and whilst he was eunured in his journey to the Altai, the discovery at Christo-H vodsvisgensk was made ; since that period Colonel Hehnersen has shown that diamonds have been found (though in a rare specimen or two) at. three other points along the Ural chain." " As the existence therefore of dinmonds in the Ural cannot be disputed, it is gratifying to know that quartaoee micaceous schist, indention! with the diamond bearing Itacolnmitc of the Brazils, really occurs in the portion of the Ural adjacent to these rajnee, and in a tract from which the Koiva and Poludaska streamlets descend. We are Indebted to Colonel Holmersen for this discovery, from which, as well as his finding the same itacolumite in various parts of the Ural, he infers that it has been the real site of the diamonds With the precise geological age of the itacolumite of the Braxils, we are unac quainted, though like thikt of the Ural, it is evident ly a metaraorphio rock. In he. former country it has been described by Eachwege as the chief seat of the- diamonds, and all the rivulets in which they most abound, flow from mountains composed of it in M. Claassen's description of a portion of the province of Mines Geraea, (Mountain of Gramma gon,) we are assured that powerful and slightly in clined bands of soft micaceous sand-atone, having occasionally the aspect of itacolumite, repose directly on transition rocks and contain diamonds between the flakes of mica, just as garnets occur in mica schist. Whether this sand-stone, or psamndte, as M. Chmssen supposes, has been metamorphosed inte the crystalline micaceous schist called itacolumite, (by no means improbable,) it is not for us to deter mine; but as diamonds have been found in exactly similar sand-stones and grits, in Hindostan, there can b little doubt that these precious- stones were engnvwy lormea in diBerent pant or the world in sedimentary deposits, not more-ancient than those which oenstiUte the flanks ef the Ural chain." ' : fi Vet, 1 ; pages 430-482. ; tt appears, tiertfere, that when Diamonds exist in wifteeaa deposits, they anay be, abundant as in Braol, r rare and tm important, as in the Ural talas. . People who are Working deposit Mines, in , Burke, McDowell and Ratat rford. will do well. therefore, to keep a keen lookout for this vent W by no n to-abandon Gold washing, with the view of devoting themsstvee exclusively to searching ; EftTA Wirr ,PfJ' , Clup.dHiIL lo-,184. M. I - ; ;W . " " RAIL ROAD CONTENTION. We feel more deeply than Vit esn express. grateful for ,th interest manifested rn our Kail ! lined scheme he the) large and most respectable Convention which assembled in tow town on ! Wednesday last. More than ft hundred Dele gates participated in the proceedings, of whom considerable more thin a majority were from a brosd Virginia and South Carolina, the City of Raleich, and the counties of Wake, Richmond, Woore, Northampton, Montgomery, Sun ly, Samp-J son, ana iUtnoeriana, coninouting incur quouis. Besides the Delegates, a large number of spec tators were present, ootssjtbsunding the incle mency of the. weather;, to testify then- anxiety for the success of (he good" work.' The presence of Delegates from so many points, (and Delegates of such high character, for enterprise, intelligence, weight of character, and, not least in such a matter, weight of purse,) the manifestation of their own interest and .that of their constituents,, the urgent appeals they made to us to lead the way, lhat they might fol low, conspire to convince Fayetteville that she is not to be Ten to struggle, aione to gecompusn the important work. Hercules is at band, ready to lend all the help which the may require to put the wheels in motion. The speeches delivered on the occasion were a matter of fact character ; thev madeatronir aDoeals to the patriotism, and reason, and interest, of the community. The so ber judgment, the common sense. Were addressed with the unerring results of experience, that best guide in all enterprises. And Confidence has been inspired, both here and elsewhere, in the speedy accomplishment of the work. We feel assured that the means are within the reach of those interested, and that they will be forthcom ing, as soon as the necessary charter shall have been obtained. We took ho notes of the speeches, but hope lhat in the document to be prepared by one of the Committees, will be embodied the in teresting statistics and convincing arguments of the speakers, Messrs. Winstow, Mcllwaine, Dob bin, Hollister, Mordecai, and Gen. McNeill. i A - number of Letters, from Georgia, south Carolina, Virginia, New York, and different parts of our own Stale, have been received, all cheer ing us on to the good work. We annex the official account of the' pro ceedings. .The Dinner at Briggs's Hotel was served in a handsome manner, doing great credit to the host and the Committee of the Citizens under whose particular care it was provided. Upwards of 200 gentlemen, of whom probably 100 were guests of the town, sat down to the bountiful re past. Warren Winslow, Esq , presided, assisted by Maj. D. G. McRae, Hon. J. C. Dobbin, and Col. John MacRae. Some hours were Bpent in delightful interchange of feeling, in the delivery of toasts, speeches, anecdotes and bon mots Our neighbors, North and South, were frequently remembered in the toasts, and none was given or received with more hearty good feeling than one invoking prosperity on our old friends and neigh bors of the town of Wilmington. The most entire good feeling prevailed in the Convention, at the Dinner, and throughout the community, during the two days in which we were favored with the presence of so many gen tlemen from abroad. May they all live to visit ns again many times by means of the Rail Road Lar ! iayeltevule Observer. FiYETTEVILLti Nov. 4, 1846. This being the day and place recommended by a Convention held in the town of Cheraw, S. C, on the 10;h day of September last, for the meet ing of Delegates to take into consideration the importance of completing the Connecting Link in tine Metropolitan Line of Rail Road between the City of Raleigh, N. C., and the Town of Camden, S. C: The Convention assembled, pursuant to no tice, at 12 o'clock, in the Baptist Church. On motion of Dr. Thos. N. Cameron, Dr. B. Robinson was called to tho Chair, with a view to the organization of the Convention, and Duncan G. McKae was requested to officiate as Secretary. The Convention was then opened by' prayer by the Rov. Mr. Nash. The names of Delegates were then handed in, and the States of Virginia and South Carolina, and the following Counties and Towns in North Carolina, are found to be represented : From Petersburg, Va. A, G. Mcllwaine, D' Arcy Paul. r Benettsville, 8. C Col. W. T. Ellerbe, Capt. J. VV. Harrington, M. C. McNair. Clxraw, S. C.D. B. McArn, John W- Leak, Allan McFarlan. Greenstiile Hail Head Co. Edmund Wilkins, D'Arcy Paul. Gaston, Northampton County, N. C Edmund Wilkins. Raleigh Wesley Hollister, Geo. W. Mordecai. Wake County Thos. G. Whilaker, Jefferson Whitsker. Richmond John W Covington, John McLean, D. McLaurin, M. W. McNair, John C. McLau rin, A. C- McKinnon, F. A Terry, A. S. McKay, John Gilchrist, Jon. Carmichael, John McNeil!. Robeson John Gilchrist, W. McKay, P. Mc Eachin, M. Puree 1 1, A McLean, Dr. N. McNair, ITIJauaivJoo, McNeill, Col. A. McMillan, VV. C. Neil), Malcom McBryde, Hector Currie, Maj. P. P. Smith, Daniel Graham, Wm. Sellers. iiampsoit Win. Ashford, Calton Hall. Moore Alexander Kelly, N. McCruninien, T. D. Tyson. MrmlgomeryWm. S. Pemberton. Stanly Hammed Craige. Cumberland John McNeill, John McLean, Joel Williams, Daniel Baker, Wm. H. Hardin, C. P. Mallett, Alexander D. Lean, George VV. Pe gram, Duncan Shaw, Col. A. S. McNeill, John 'V. Gilmore. FavetlevUlA John W. Wright, E. L. Wins low, E. J. Hale, Benj. Robinson, G. McNeill, J. Huske, Warren Winslow, Jas. C. Dobbin, Jos. VV. Evans, Thos. N. Cameronv John MacRae, Arch'd A, T. 8miih, Henry Lilly, E. W. Wil kings, D. G. MacRae, Joseph Arey, R. W. Har die, James Dodd, Robert Strange, Jr., Arch'd McLean, John Wadd ill, Jr., Tho. S. Luttertoh, A. A. McKethan, Sam'l T. Hawley, Thos. L. Hybart, John W. Sandford, David A. Ray, Sam'l W. Tillinghast, J no. M. Rose, Wm. 11. Haigh, James R. Gee, Hon. Henry Potter, John Wins low, Chas. B Mallett, James Marline, Henry L. Myrover, Wm. J. Anderson, Wm. B. Wrisht. James G. Cook, Walter Draughon, Hugh Camp- Dei i, wm. it. uayne, John U. Uameron. Oliver P. Surk. James Banks, W. A. Huske, Wm. Mc Intyre, Harvey Leete, E. VV. Barge. On motion of E. L. Winslow, Esq., Gen. Wm. Gibbs McNeill, of New York, was requested to take a aeat in this Convention as a member thereof. On motion, the Chairman was requested to ap point a Committee to select Officers to preside over the Convention. Whereupon the following eentlemen were appointed : E. L. Winslow, Geo. W. Mordecai, D'Arry Paul, John C. McLaurin, Col. John McNeill, Col. Wm. T. Ellerbe, Wm. U. Hardin, Chas. P. Mslletu and John Winslow. The Committee recommended the following appointments, which were unanimously con curred in : Warren Winslow, of Fayette Ule, as Preei- dent ' M.C. McNair, of Marlborough, a C; John W. Leak, of Chesterfield, S. C ; Edmund Wil kins, of Northampton, N. C; John W. Coving ton, of Richmond, N. C Dr: Neill McNair, of Robeson. N. C.i Thomas ft. Whitaker. nl W.b. N. C; as Vie President. ' Attn Macfarlan,of Cheraw. a C and D. G. MacEae.uf FVyetteyllto, C, a Secretaries, ' 4 . The President wae conducted to the Chair, from which he made hl acknowledgment to the Convention in an appropriate Address. On motion of Ir. Thomas N- Cameron, the, Presttent was requested la appoint a General Committee, consist im? of one Delegate from each district represented, to prepare' Resolution for th fun har an inn of this Convention. ' On motion, the Convention adjourned to meet again at 4 o clock this afternoon, 4 o'exoca. The Convention met aceordingtosdjrjurnmett, The President announced the following gen- tlemen to compose the General Committee t. Dr. Thomas N. Cameron, of Fayetteville, N. C y A. G. Mcllwaine. of Petersburg, Vs.: D'Arry Paul, of the KTreenfille Rail Road Co.; Col. WriCam T. Ellerbe, of Marlborough, S. C. ; John VV. Leak, of Chesterfield, StC; Francis' A. Terry. of Richmond Count v. N. C. ; John Gilchrist, of Robeson County, N. V.; ueorge V. Moraeeai, oi Kaleich. N. C: Edmund Wilkins. ot Northamp ton, N. C. ; Alexander Kelly, of Moore County. N. C; Col. Archibald S. McNeill, of Cumberland County, N. C. ; William Ashford, of Sampson Countr, N. C; William S. Pemberton, of Mont- gomery County, N. C ; Hammelt Craige, of Stan ly County, N. C. ' Edward L. Winslow, Esq. then addressed the Convention, and submitted an estimate of the construction of a Rail Road from Raleigh to Fayetteville, which, upon motion, was referred tq the General Committee. A G. Mcllwaine, Esq. addressed the Conven tion on the importance of the' contemplated Con necting Link now proposed to be constructed in North Csrolina, apd concluded by submitting a statement of facts connected with the Rail Roads in Virginia, which wa referred to the Genera) Committee. On motion, the Convention now adjourned un til to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock. Nov. 5th, 10 o'clock. The Convention met according to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Nash, The General Committee to prepare resolutions, Sic. for the action of the Convention, asked leave, through their Chairman, Dr. Thos. N. Cameron, to make a Rtfport ; Whereupon, the following Preamble and Resolutions were submitted :- In contemplating the progress of every enlightened nation of the present day, ws discover as a promi nent part of their policy, the improvement produced by means of a judicious system of Jiail Road com munication : ad in our own couutry particularly, W behold the astonishing results brought about by well located, well managed lines of railway anord iag means ef rapid travel, powerful aids in develop ing aod bringing to market the agricultural and mineral products of the earth, obliterating local jealousies, equalising means of intelligence, expand ing the minds of men, improving the social and moral condition of the people, ami uniting tins great nation as it were, iuU ro happy family. And whereas, it the Metropolitan route, be speedily completed. Resolved, That this Convention, composed of Dele gates from Virginia, South and North Carolina, do recommend to ths atteutinu of their fellow-citizens the completion of the Metropolitan line of railway betweeu the city of Raleigh, N. C, and the town of Camden, S. C. Retolvrd, That the Convention are of the opinion that the beet interest of the country through which this line of Rail Road will pass, demands the mast liberal and energetic efforts promptly to commence, and speedily to complete, this Connecting Link. They believe the lines of railway North and South will find their welfare vastly promoted by Ks comple tion, commanding as it will do the greater portion of the travel. And inasmuch as it will pass through the capitals of the different States, and must the safer route, it will restore the transportation ef the Great Mail to a section of country through which it has been carried, until wilhiu a feyears, sine the formalioi) of this confederacy. Resolved, That the members of this CbirveutUm are convinced, lhat if this Connecting Link be well located, economically built, and commenced with sufficient capital, that St will afford to ths sapitfthrts of the couutry a safs, permanent, and profitable in vestment of money. Resolved, That the Legislature of North Carolina be requested to grant a charter for the construction of a Kail Road from the city of Raleigh, through Fayetteville, to such point on the South Carolina line, as shall connect with the Road which may be constructed by the citizens of our sister Stat W Sorth Carolina, from the town of Camden, by way of Cheraw and Benncttsville,tolhe North Carolina line. Resolved, That a Committee of seven persons be appoiiited by the President of this Convention, to pre pare as soon as practicable, a document, setting forth au approximate estimate of the cost of this line of Rail Head its probable income ; and to take all auch steps as they may deem most advisable, to at tract public attention to this route, and hasten its completion. The Convention was addressed by the Hon. James C Dobbin, Mr. Hollister, Mr. E L. Wins. ow, Mr. Mordecai, and Gen McNeill, in support of the resolutions on the subject of Rail Roads generally and the importance to the country at large, and to this section of North Carolina par. ticularly, of constructing as early as practicable the chain of Kail Road from Kaleigh to Camden. the Preamble and Resolutions were then read again, and unanimously adopted. The President announced the following gen tlemen to compose the Committee under the fifth Resolution : The Hon., Robert Strange, Col. William T. Ellerbe. James" Wright, D'Arcy Paul, E. L. Winslow, C P. Mallett, and W. Hollister. Mr. Wilkins of Northampton submitted the following Resolution, which was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That in designating the town of Fayette ville as a point to be touched in the contemplated Road from Raleigh' lo the South Carolina line, this Convention lis not influenced by any sectioiml or lo cal feelings, but from a thorough conviction of its im portance as a commercial mart, which sound policy dictates should be fostered and encouraged, it being ths natural and only outlet for the agricultural pro ducts of an extensive and fertile region of the State. On motion. Resolved, That a Committee consisting of the Hon. Robert Strange, Duncan K. McRae, Edmund Wilkins, Thomas U. Whitaker, and Warren Wius low, be authorised to memorialise the Legislature, on behalf of thi Convention, on the subject of granting ' a charter for the contemplated Rail Koad from Raleigh to the South Carolina line. A communication was received from a Com-mityee-nn behalf of the citizens of Fayetteville, inviiing the members of the Convention, and such strangers as might be in attendance on the Con vention, to a Public Dinner, to be given at Briggs's Hotel, this day, at 3 o'clock. On motion of Mr. Terry, Resolved, That the invitation en behalf of the citizens be unanimously accepted. On motion of Mr. Wilkins of Northampton, Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention are due, and are hereby tendered to the Trustees of the Baptist Church, for the use of the building for the ru(Kn uuiuiug mis enveouoD. On motion of Mr. Terry, Reseicetf, That the thaoks of this Convention are due, and ars hereby tendered to th President, Vic Prwidrats, and' Secretaries or this Ceuventioa, for th abl aad impartial- manner in which they have discharged their respective duties. On motion, the Convention then adjourned $ini die, Rilicjoic. The idea that religion I a kind ef slavery, to which none can submit without saerf. Being the natural enjoyment of life, has ever been the greatest hindrance to it advancement among mankind. . How much wiser and better should w be if we would carry along with ns, from infancy t qld age, th full conviction that happiness U th substantial cultivation and ever. i eia of the Christian virtue, ; AMPUDIA'S PROCLAMATION. Tot Genii al-in cnier, or triAbmt of thx NOSTK.TOTH IrmsBITAltT at XHK THBEB ruovinct or thi East- - Countrymen ; Tb Supreme Government be ing anxious to attend lo the defence of the ritrlit and ihe integrity of our beloved Republic, against the enemies who have invaded it, ha thought proper to appoint me General-in-Chief of the brave troops, destined to that boly purpose in the North. I immediate! flew with enihusiasm to thi section, my desire to ustsin th right of the people being notorious, and at the commence ment oi the present month, I waa in Monterey, dictating add ordering all the measure. Think ing, however, that an immense weight was im posed upon me, and feeling my inability, I en treated that hi Excellency the Gen. Don Juan tuepomuceno d Almonte, should com and Uke the command, supposing that the illustrious con queror of Panuco would on hi arrival in Mexico, assume the rein of th National Government. . The enemy on the 19th insu made his appear- nco near my neaa-quaners tt Monterev. and en. camped in the wood of Santo Domingo, their en campment being three mile in length ; and a bout 9 iivcircumference. I gave order to ob serve diligently all their movements, and to har. rass tncra as much as possible, all the conerals and chiefs under my command being determined to fipllt them sooner than retire. The ritsdelnr Yort of the Monastery, aimed some good shot at tne enemy, who employed the day in reconnoi- tormg and preparations tor their attack. 1 hey commenced their attack on the 21st with a formidable mass, composed of the greater part of their regular troops, upon the bridge of the I'urlsima and the forts of Kincon der Diable and Pereria, but they were victoriously repulsed bv eur valiant veteran, causing them a positive loss of 1500 men. On the 22d, in the mornine. Gen.' Taylor di rected his columns of attack upon the Archbish op's hill, a point commanding the- city, -and al though in their first advance, the enemy suffered ....... i .i.- . .i i ..i . oc.ciciy, again came to me cnarge wnn a brigade composed almost entirely of regular troops, and fwo of our largest guns and one ho witzer obuss) were unfortunately blown up. Notwithstanding that misfortune, I sent a rein forcement of Infantry with two light pieces of artillery, as soon as I was informed of l he event. They arrived too late, the enemy were already In possession of the position and works. This accident compelled me to concentrate my forces in the Plaza, to enable me to offer a more Vigor ous defence to the invaders, and repel, as we did, their attacks upon the streets and houses of Mon terey. Under these circumstances, our ammu nition and provisions were getting scarce, and notwithstanding the valor and energy with which all our combatants, veterans and auxiliaries were animated, 1 proposed to the General of the enemy 1 10 conference, by which the national hon. or, that of our arms and of the particular division under my command with their arms, equipments anu baggage were saved. This is a true relation of the operations of the Campaign up to the 24ih instant, and although the acarcity of means, materials and other circum stances' have compelled us to such a result, we should not for an instant lose our courage, aa the Republic will bring into action all its great ele ments, and with one victory, which we may, shall and must obtain, the problem will be definitively solved in favor of our arms. People of the East ! The alternative that was taken at .Monterey is of no great consequence, particularly when you bear in mind that in a snort time the favorite General of the Mexicans, his Excellency Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, will personally direct the campaign. In the meantime, let the sacred flame of a love for your country, burn in your bosoms, and we shall, with out doubt, triumph over our enemies. PEDRO DE AMPUDIA. Head-Quarters at Saltillo, . Sept 29th. 1948. f "Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Nov. 10, 1846. This afternoon, experiments were made in the office of the Secretary of War with a quantity of prepared Cotton, brought by Mr. Robertson, our present Consul to Bremen, for the express pur pose of securing a Patent for the inventor, Messrs. ScboBnbein Si Bottger. The whole Cabinet the President, General Scott, Col. Totten, and a variety of distinguished gentlemen were present, and the experiments succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectation. The prepared Cotton ignites more readily than powder, and its combustion is more perfect, A ball waa fired with it from a common musket, from the window of the War Department against the wall of the Navy Department, with immense force ; an excavation of nearly the depth of an inch being produced in the wall, and the ball be ing completely flattened. Prepared Cotton is nothing ehse than gunpow der in a purer elate and a more acceptable form. It contains precisely the same ingredients carbon, sulphur and nitre, and is manufactured with great ease, and may be preserved even for months in water. All that is necessary is to dry it before using it When the preparation is once made, twenty-four hours would suffice te prepare a sufficient quantity of Cotton, just taken from the carding machine, to carry on our whole 'war with Mexico. And yet the preparation is so simple, so clear ly a 'scientific reduction of the known property of each ingredient part, that it is only wonder that the same discovery bas not been made years and years ago. The inventers being about to take out a Patent, it would not be proper to say more on the subject now ; a few days (wherl the Patent will be secured) all will be pubiisnea, ana men the process will bo found- so simpje that every man may henceforth make his own gunpowder as he makes hisown bread, or boils his own potatoes. CorUtoLATioK. The Union of Thursdsy last, publishes a letter fromone of it friend in New York, abounding with consolatory assurances to the venerable Editor. A a specimen, he says : . W shall be " square up" ere another year rolls round, and by the time of the next presidential elec tion all h 1 can't hold us. If anti-rent is to be the game, why, we can play at it as well aa the whigst We may expect trouble when the writer and his companion broak loose from that place which should not be named to "ears polite." But in the mean time we may indulge the hope of two y ear exemption from their misrule. - As for the anti rent game, the Locos did Pf it in the late election. Their candidate for Went. Governor was also the anti.rent Candidate They affect horror of that party, but it i only agecUtion-Fayt?ctfto Observer. . Great Meeting im Faneoil Hail There was a large and enthusiastic assembly of Whigs in FaoeuilHall on Friday night, to light up the Whig Are anew. There were several speakers, and among them Daniel Webster, who made one of hie most impressive speeches, in a general re view of the state of the epuntry. The Traveller ay : Mr. W. gave hi opinion of the cause that bad produced the great change in Pennsylvania and New York. He was not much animated till, when tpeaking of the war, aoroe one called out, from the gallery. Who voted for it!" 'No body voted lor it," said Mr. W. The President mad the war, without any vote." The look be rave the duestioner was annihilating. No man can do that thing like Mr. Webster. He then j went on in fine attain of eloquence, occasionally lookingtothe place whence the voice had proceed ed, with the blandest expression and a gentle bow a much to ay, "Any thing more, Sir !H But th lucklcs tongue was palsied, OystersI Oysters!! ' MBS. FUAItCES WILSOIf, of Nor. folk, (Widow ef the kl Jess Wilsow.) ra specUully inform the citicsns of Raleigh, and of th Rtat generally, lhat she will continue th business in which her husband w engaged, without interrup lion. 8h will continue to reside in Norfolk herself, but will forward rrsulsrty to her Agetri iv Raleigh, by every Train ef Cars, fresh OYSTERS, rWH, aad other deticacie of tb kind. 8b bss appointed as her Agent in KaMgfr, fSfr. H. H. Pens, with whom, or herself at Norfolk, contracts may b made by Dealers and others, for a regular sad constant supply of all articles rrr Berlin Mrs. Wilcox confidently trusts, thai th patron age heretofore extended to bar husband with such generous liberality, will be continued to her in her norts to support a dependaut family. y Raleigh. Nov. 4, 1846.' - 89r-t To Archibald Campbell, and Itlary Campbell, his wife, and Willie Howell, of Monro County, Mweissippi : Th Subscribers, as Executors of John Howell, dee'd., late of Wayne County, bavs settled th Es tate of said John Howell, and are anxious to pay over ma amount remaining is their bands, as Executors, w in person entitled. Yon, ae two of the Legatees of aid John Howell, are nereby requested to apply to u for your legacies, eilher in persou or by attorney duly authorised to re ceive the same, as We do not intend lo pay interest uiereun. JUHrt W. BAS8EK, WQODARD HOWELL, Wayne County, Oct. 7, 1846.83 6w E aeeutors. J. J. BIGGS, MERCHANT TAHOB, HAS thi day received an xtensiv assorlmertt of fine ClOTMS. Cassimcbrs. isd Vistiks. which will be said for a small profit for cash, or on six months time to punctual men. H is customers, and friends generally, sr respect fully requested to give him a call or send an order. ' Ha has slso s full supply of dress tthirts, Bilk, Me rino, and Lamb wool under-shirts, snd drawers j Silk and Merino Half Hose Handkerchiefs, Cra vats, Scarfs, and stocks ; Bosom Collars, Suspenders, UloveJy-4-C.-dtC;; Rsteigb, Oct, 6. 81 tJTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SuraSMS 3 Court June Term, 1846. In th matter of Thomas B. Sharp, Starkey Sharpe, Johu 1). Sharpe, Jacob Sharpe and Elisha II. Sharpe. r- The Petitioners set forth that, under a Decree of this Court, in the suit Elisha Scull and Sarah, his wife, against Lemuel Jernegan, certain moneys were paid into Court by the Defendant, to which it was declared the said Sarah was entitled as if the same were Real Estate ; that the sard Sarah is dead, hav ing never had auy issue by the said Klisha Scull; that the Petitioners are her Only heira-at-law, and they pray that the said moneys may be paid to them : Therefore, it reordered that notice, by Advertisement In th Raleigh Register for six weeks, of the filing of the Petition, be giveu to Elisha Scull, that hs may, if he thinks proper, appear at the next Term of this Court, and sheW cause, if he can, why tb Prayer i said Petition should not be granted. EDMUND JJ. FREEMAN, Clerk. 90 oswCw. REMEMBER, THAT COSRY, IlOrKINS &, CO. CONTINUE to repair and warrant all kind of Watches and Clocks upon th shortest notice, snd in ibe best manner. They also repair Mathematical, Surgical, Musical and Optical Instruments, in a style unsurpassed by any establishment, Noilh or South. This th pub lie may rely on. Thej are, also, prepared to MAKE to ORDER any kind Of Jewelry or Silver Ware.t in tb neatest manner and of ths oe materials. With ths experience ef many years, we tell the people,1 (and ha th testimony of hundred la sap port s in making the assertion,) thstwe can do their work aswell as it can be done in Richmond, New York, or sny where else. Give us a call. -Charges moderste. COSBV, HOPKINS tt CO. Petersburg. Nov. S. 89 Valuable Property FOR SALE. rilHE Subscriber, wishing to move 'South, of fern for Sal hi Harold's Creek Tract ofLand, lying within two miles and a half of th Town of Oxford, tiranvill Csynty, N. C, contain ing 1200 sere. The Plantation is in good repair, and in an improved and improving condition, being in a superior state for the the cultivation of Tobaeo and Grain. 1 he improvements consist of a large two story Dwelling House, with every convenient out house, Tobacco Barns, &.e. ALSO, LiOCliat Valley, situated one mile and a half from Oxford, containing 401) acres, being well and completely improved, the Dwelling House being high ly commodious aad comfortable, most pleasautly sit uated, and surrounded by extensive Orchards ef well selected fruit. ALSO, Meritsvillc, containing 215 acres, immediste- ly adjacent to- Oxford. There bas just been built on this Tract, a Dwelling of th largest dimeosious, and iu th neatest stvl of architecture, located on an em inence overlooking the Town, within a half mil of th Court Hons. These Tracts are all coolieuous but may be culti- vatftd unertlalv. or thv may b consolidated, and cultivated by oue individual. .They are located in a region of country than which then is none more healthy, and in tbe midst f a society unsurpassed for intelligence, refinement and high, moral excellency. They will b sold on accomodating term. Persons desirous of examining: them, are requested toeall or mv friend and Atloruey, ROBERT TAYLOR. ttq., of Oxford, who will take plea sure in showing the Lauds, and who is fully author ized to dispose of ths same. JOHN C. TAYLOR. Nov. 6, 1846. 90 It Leather, cheaper than ever. To expedite sales, w have again reduced th price of our Sole and Upper Leather. WILL : "PECK. Raleigh, Nov. 13. . l to it li mm: It. EALEO Proposal for building a Jail in Rock ingham, Richmond County, will tm receiveo un til 3 o'clock on 16th of next mooin. i oe nutiuing io be of Brick, 40 by 30 ft, and three stories high. Contractor to furnish every thing. Specifications and further particulars may n naa upon application io 1 i ROBERT J. STEELE, iELE,-) J . :ak. E. S. Jo 8 WALTER F. LEAK WILLIAM B. COLE, JAMES P. LEAK, Rockingham. Nov. 9. 1846. 91 4t STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Rosssos CorT. Court of Pleasand Quarter Messions, August Tsrm, 1840. Daniel Curri and Neill Currie, . William Hsgerson and wife, and Robert Currie. Petition for the division of Real Estate, which descended to the Heirs of Angus Currie, dee'd. Ordered, that publication b made at th Court Houae door, and in tb Raleigh Register, for six weeks, that ths Defendants appear at th next Term of thi Court, to be held at th Court Horn in the Town of Luroberton.oo the fourth Monday in Novem ber next, then, aod there lo plead, answer or demur to th Petition t otherwise,' tb same will be lakes pro confess and heard ex parte. Wtine, snsurscn rjowen, uier n uii, at Office, in Lumtwrtoo, lh fourth Monday in Au gust, A. D-, 1846, and of American Independence lh. 71st year. Bill, null CLili, v. i. v. Tfl MFMRCRQ nc Tunrs.si ...... at the nm 1 at prices. J. O. M. BUirArJSn. Raleigh, Nov. 11, 1846. i-3r PORTRAIT AND MINIATURE PAINTING? Orp HE Public are reepactfuny Informed, thai r intBU pccinf th above p,0..' " any six la VU VoIotsl-; and in Mmnteee, fnrf. - . -PrsotM naima uw .m. t. l,tr- i. rertted ajsins, d)rappo,mmrnt, as, in lio tvh, wirtt m rainung, nnks perfect ly sMisAetory to (Mb friends. ' T7.r!T? , Mr. Voist at present etcopies lh CltrtlttlaV over th Market place. - r . Mr. Dtrait wUt l 'i)l6h1 lPictHWia oivmoa i rue sine nail. Kaleish, Oct. 29,-1846. -87 A Large Stocfcof Groceries JOIIlf R. WIHTAKfcftV IS bow opening, at his old Stand, opposite Lmvrents'f siuici, ijm uiauKvr ana oiST assortnMBt tt ' Ever before offered in this market j such a Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and Clarified Sugars f. Brow do., best quality ; Col fees, of the very vest qualityf Imperial, Young Hyson, and Gunpowder T?nf CHEESE snd RICE: BACON and ' f.un' MEAL and FLOUR, when I can gat that which ts J ginm, vaHiu.u, an Kino snoa, rarraa and tils oca ; Mustasd, iu Boxe and Bottle; MOLASSES Liverpeol and Blown SALT, Urge lotand many" other article not named. Also, aa extensive assortment of FSNDERf which will be sold unusually low. 1 All of my friends who feel disposed to patronize Ms will pleas call at my old stand, on Fayetteville 8t. tl where they will find good articles, on living terms' ll and all pains taken tuples those who may call with mo rcuuy, o my leruis will e vjash. I intend lo sell as low as any other House in Raleigh. Cotton, Meal or Flour, taken in exchange for liroceriea of any kind. My Confectionary Store, near the Stale House, will also be continually well supplied wilh ev ery artiel usually to be found in establishments of tb kind, and of lh best quality. ' Call and examine for yourselves. J. R. WHITAKER. Raleigh. Nov. 2, 1846. H8 NEW UOOJJS roa TBS Fall and Winter Trade, S HI. AVIIITAKF.lt, IS SOW RECEIVING HIS STOCK OF DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, II 1RD WABE, Ac. Ac. And would respectfally solicits call from llio.e wishing to purchss, as be flatters himself thai fae wiM be prepared to pleas them both in price and quality. DRY GOODS. Cloths Broadcloths, Casimeres, Satinet!, Caii netts, Kentucky Jeans, Homespuns, &c , Vestings'of all qualities, from 60 cents to tb finest that can b bought in the State, Cashmeres, Bersges, Alpscas, Muslin de Laines, Muslins, Robes, Ac Calicoes of all qualities and prices. Ribbons of every description. Edgings snd losertings. Shawls of all kind. Stocks. Cravats, Neck Ties, Suspenders. Domes tic Sheetings, Shirting, Ac. Blankets, Carpret ins, Kerseys, Flannels, Ginghams, Checks, Linsey Woolseye. Umbrrllas, an extensive assortment, and vary thing in the Dry Good line. Hat snd Cap, of the Istest style. Boots fSbeeft, snd Brtsgauft, which wilt bear compari son with any in this market. Ladles and Misses Gaiter and Shoes. Sugars Loaf, Crashed, Powdered snd Brown. Coffee Ja, Rio and Lgaira. Tea Young Hyson, Imperial and Gun-powder. Chocolate, Mo lasses, Sail, Pepper, 8pice, Baleratus, Ginger, Mus tard, Blacking and Brushes, Soaps of variou kinds ; Candles Adamantine, Sperm and Tallow. Cigars, Snuff and Tobacco. Razors, Rogers' Cutlery, Locks, Chain, Chissels, Burns' Aits, Tscks, Bcrews, Ovens, Wool Cards, Broom, Curry Combs, Looking Glssses,and Combs. Crockery An exUnsive stsoumeii! Together with most every article that can be called for. . Thankful for past favor, he most respectfully re quests a continuance of th same. o w HrUIT 1 1 FD . n. m. , I, ll nnnn, Two doors south of the Apothecary establishment of Williams, Haywood 4 Co. -October-. ' 88 WJIRREJVTOJY FEMALE SEMINARY. HE Subscribers ha had chrg of VvAR RENTON FEMALE SEMINARY, N.C., for tb lest, fiv years. Th patransg of th School has been such, during this period, as to induce them to erect, for the belter accommodation of their Pupils, large and convenient Buikling,Jwbich will b resdy for the reception of Scholars on the 1st Monday in January vnsuing. . Tb morals and. manners, as well as tbe mental culture of their Pupils, will be carefully attended to. All tbe branches of a thorough snd accomplished Female education will be taughu A Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus will be procured, snd Lec tures, wilh experiments, b reguUily delivered. They tak this occasion to return to their patrons snd friends, their sincere thanks, for tbe liberal paironag they have received, and pledge themselves that no efforts shall be spared to render the Seminary slill mors worthy of public confidence. Th Trms, half payable in advance, and th balance st lh clot of ths Session, are ss follows t Bosrd, Wsshing, Lights, Fuel per Session of fiv months $45 00 Tuition in English Branches, do do from 10 to I! 00 Piano Music, and us of Instrument do 23 00 18 00 Guitar Music, and us of Inetrument French, Italian, Latin and Greek Languag, each. Painting, Lessons in Wax Flowers, snd Fruits, each 5 00 6 00 10 00 6 00 Oil Painting Regular Lessons in Vocal Music Plain and Ornamental Nedle-work, without charge. Books and Stationery, furnished as low ss can b procured South of Philadelphia. Kev. . UHA I'M, A.m. JULlUt WILCOX, Aaeociat Priucros Nov. S, 1846. 8-5 Notice is hereby given. FTV.HAT spplication will be mad U lh rresiuem, Director and Compsny of tbf Bk f Cap Fr, ths expiration of thr ssontb from th dale ).' t ik. isn. at a aw Cwuflcat for four Share of th Stock of tb Bank, standing hi th name of Duncan Ma roa, in lb room f th original, which U letdweyd. - THUS. MUXiKUC, AOm r. fJambsrland County, Oct. 6. , 88 3m HEADY-MADE CLOTHES At wttwiesaie ana iieuaii. OrpHB Subscriber has just received, from new iSLYork and Pbildeliibis, gnrl supply-of fins Closae, Ovw-cbat. Frock sud Dress Costs. Also, PanUloons and Vast in great vsneues. , . Ha will b constantly snpplUtd by aa agent at tb North, who will xecut special eotn, ana sstisfeciion. . i, BIGGS. Habile), Oct. . 1 K M n, be, to att Iter Iroi ft Eta V pen
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