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therefore, Under existing circumstances,
to request hose. who may feel prefer
ence Tor NE. no. 70 indulge in that prefer
encs. NOR oppose any obstacle 10 the lead
ing wlshsAaf political friends. or 70 united
and cordial efforts for the accomplishment
of those wishes.
The election Of the next autumn must
involve, In general, the same principles.
and the same questions. fas belonged 10
that Of 1910. The cause, I conceive, 10
be The true cause Of the county, its per-
msnent prosperity. and ell its. great inter.
Fests; the Cause ofiss peace and lis honor ];
the cause Of good government, true hber-
", and the preservation and integrity of
the Constitution. ard none should de.
spair OF its success.
am, gentlemen,
with sentiments Of sincere regard,
your obliged and obedent servant.
DANIEL WEBSTER. B
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15
MA. wsBsrER,s LETTER.

Thu. letter Of Mr. WEBSrka, which appears IN
the preceding columns, will be read every where
with The interest which, In the minds o. all men,
Aoveyer personally disposed towards the author
Of Il, must attach 10 his opinions upon public az
fSirs. For ourselves, Ve find Mr. wEBsTER
where we wished and expected TO find him, req.
ly 10 sacrifice all lesser. considerations to The
great objsc' ofthe public good, and to the success
6f he cause which he believes 10 be identified
With IT. Such were MS ssHuueuU IN uIe 'sSi
great contest for the ascendency Of correc. prin.
eiples and such. we now know from himself,
what ve never doubted, will be his course ia the
soatsst which lies before us. Nat lat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

SserttGries-Richard H Tolef, Alexander Nose.
ley. John GallaheT, and Jno W Syme.
On taking the Chair Mr. Leigh delivered an "a.
BILE address on topics pertinent 10 the occasion.
A resolution was adopted, on motion of Mr..
Watts, appointing committee Of I3 10 dram an
address q the people Of the State This com.
miiiee was appointed. with Wyndham Robert.
son, Esq as It's chairman, and the President OF
the Convention was added TO the committee.
On motion OF Mr VERIFY. committee of IL
lone from each electoral disIriet) was appointed
10 frame an electoral ticket for Presiden, aud
Vice President
On motion Of Mr. w B Preston, a committee
Of L was appointed 10 name suitable delegates
10 represent the Stale 10 the Wing National
Convention TO assemble in Baltimore.
On motion, it was resolved 10 invite the Cler-
81 Of the city 20 open the proceedings Of the
Convention with prayer.
Afier this business was through, Mr. Janney
of LoudouA was loudly called for. lie came
forward teshe stan and addressed The audience
for some time. in a manner that elected frequent
bursts Of applause. The ample Hall was crowd
cd 10 Overlooking, and the most enthusias tic
feeling psfvaded every part OF il.
When Mr.. Janney was through, Mt. Bolts was
called fofi bot, on motion Of Mr. Gallaher, the
Convention determined 10 take a recess ill 8 o.
clock, and then 10 hear Mr Bolts.
r1r Gun vsasfoA raSt - sy-l---I-, -. /. -. \
listened ID very impressive and argume NATIVE
speech from Mr. NJ Bolts, which was freoueni-
y AID warmly cheered Alter he concluded Mr.
roler was called out and made ashort and pi,hy
address. which was received with loud applause.
He again was stieeeededby Mr. Perkins Of Et-
sex, who concluded the sayings the day with
neat and appropriate speech. i{s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15
CONGRESS.

Betiiitle Of general interest has been trans.
acted 10 either House Of Congress the past
week. 10 the Senate, some discussion has been
had upon Mr.. MeDufie's anti-larif resolutions,
and upon the bill for refanding the One imposed
upon Gen. jackson By Judge Hall Of Louisiana
The House has been occupied in discussing
The 9Ist Rule Of Order, snd also the reports pl
the Committee on Elections. 10 regard to The
rnembers who have been elected in vioIstion Of
the law Of last Congress. There appears to be
lille doubt bu. that these members will be per.
miited to retain ihelr seats, despite The viola
tion Of law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

MrICLAr.-Gen. Duff Green ssys:--
cit Is assumed BY the Pariizans Of Dir.
Van Buren, that he will be nominated BY
the Baltimore Convention. Hso. 20 sane
person can doubt the election Of MI. Clay
and he will be elected because it is imPos-
sible 10 rally the Democratic party 10 sup
port Of Mr.. Van Buren,. whose nomina-
ton viii have been produced BY COM
5inaiion Of, political managers. organized
in the largest State Of New York; Penn
sylvania. Ohio and Virginia, for The pur-
pose Of seIzing upon. aud distributing a.
mong themselves the patronage Of The
GOyernmeni.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

He had never Known 50 little speaking, or shor-
Ter speeches. than At the present session, and yel
there vas much 70 do. Not less than 30 days
would besufieisus, and whilst he would not dis
snrb ne pay ef members for the present session,
he was satisfied NO ough; to leave tie pay Of
those Who come after Us undisturbed The reso-
luton vas lest-ayes 50, noes So. Absent, 80
members
u Is understood that motion to rsseind the
resolution for Adjournment on Monday next will
oe Offered, as y will Be impossible even 10 en-
roll The bills no~ on their eugrOssmen,. The
House meets again =, 10 o'clock, and win Sc, I'm.
tia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

| .Ntssrsy Editors s-In the Free Press Of The 9Th
instant, we observe the names Of ! number OF
gentlemen suggested as competent to discharge
the functions OF . representative. With the
suggestion we concur perfectly, but as one only
is t. Be seIecied-and Influenced By our feelings
I'VE cannot foTbear expressing our sincere con-
victions Of the ample Qualifications Of Mr. B. T.
To uner,a gentleman whose political position. haa
long since been sdehEed, p and Iheprinciplss. the
basis 81 which, have been equally Ioug. faithful
Ily snd consistently prscticed. we respectfully
solicit his acQuescence 10 the wishes OF the IN
terri6ed.n MANY VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

Report d tks ShspherdsfoUn Z. a. S0eifiy.
The Tsmpessnce Total Abstinence Society Of
Ghsphsrds.oHn. was organized on the 18th day
q August. 1893, At which tire IL was compos-
edOf is members. Since then, from The exer-
tion and perseverance, o. lis few members, IL
has increased 70 he number Of FeRr hanared and
ninsltsn mtnbsrs.
Al The time Of its organization, there was II
ths town and immediate neighborhood. eieht
Sisilsries and twenty retailers OF arden. spirits
Al this tins thsre Is not one dis,iliery IA he
nsixhborhood, And the Retailers Of ardent spir-
Ia Including The tavesns, are reduced 10 the
ramher 81 fiSe. 4. IIUMRIcKH0USE.
shsphsrdstowr. Jan Isl, 1874.
The above report was mislaid Al The annual
ssnssaiisa :, Hsfpsrs-EsrrJ, o. il weuld have
ben reported Il that meeting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
sArunpAY February 81, lsl4.


sAruRDaY February 81, 1914.
Pstiiioa tor : .Nsie County
Mr.. GaIlaher presented petition. which had
Just come 10 hand. from citizens Of Jefers0n and
Berkeley counties praying The formation Of a new
county out Of paris Of those counlies. MIR. G..
said he would bereluckani 10 part wilhhis friends
in the Northern part Of the county, but as they
had no delegafe here from Within the proposed
boundaries, he fell Il his duty 70 give them full
and fair hearing. and nothing should be left IN
done on his part 70 have the subject properly
considered both before The eommitiee and the
House. Such consideration they were entitled
to, and as far as il rested with him land his col
league now confined 70 his room) there should
Be no cause Of complaint. He should, there
fore. ask that tie subject be referred 10 the COM
milee Of Proposition aud Grievances. for prompt
action, as but few days of the session We, re-
NAMED. Whatever might be Mr.. G,s. final
course, the question should have all proper al
ien,ior on his part.
M. Pendleton Of B. presented q pention Of
Ed. e. Soathwoed and others againss he appli.
cation for the establishment Of a new comfy 10
be composed Of portions Of Berkeley ard Jefer-
son. The petitioners lMr. P. saidl are exclu-
sively residents that portion Of Berkeley, which
It is proposed, shall constitute part Of The new
couniy.-H
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For de- Era Pres,.

.MessFs ESiiOrs,- find 10 your last paper
The names Of several individuals spoken Of as
suitable candidates to repreSen. this County in
the next Legislature Of Virginia. 10 addition 10
those already named, we would recommend w.
B. Thompson, Esq. If he should receive the
nomination Of The Wing County Convention, We
pledge ourselves TO use all fair aad honorable
means TO secure his election.
SEVERAL VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

The Hon HEsaY a Wlsr toue Of the Repre-
ssntaiivss IN Congress from yirginial has been
appointed BY the Prssiden, Of The United States,
with The advice and consent Of the Senate. 10 be
MinIslsf Of the United sla.ss 10 the Bsszils. He
nomination was confirmed BY the Senate By a
Yole Of 20 70 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15
NAVAL.

4 VIE following promotions have been made in
the Navy, By and with The adFice and consent Of
the Senate; N
Fhomas J. Manning, now Lieutenant, TO
he Commander in the Navy from the Gath OF
Ialy. ls43, to ell q vacancy occssioned by The
A,,,h Of Commander Alexander B. Pinkham.
Johs II. Mafnt to be Lieutenant in the Navy
f;om The 2S,h OF jane, .lsi3. from which time
IL vas promoted, in the recess. 70 oil vacancy
o..,.oned By the death 81 Lieutenant John B.
Rnttine,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

mr. cLAr.-The Looisville Journal learns
ia, ihe late Judge Porter, Of Louisiana.
Mo manifested through life The mos, unwsvef-
ing and enthusiastic attachment to NJ Clay,
l.fs 4. death considerable portion Of his large
properly to his distinguished friend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15


Dis'ct 1 Robt Whit6eld Of Islt Of WieAt
do 2 John E Shell Of Brnasuick.
DO ; Henry P Irving Of Cumberland
do I Joseph X Irving Of Amherst
do Geo H Gilmer Of PieisylVaniaI
do s uYalentine w Soulhzsl Of Albemarls
do John JaEney Of Loud5ga
do 8 Ed T. Tayloe Of Prince George
do 8 Raleigh T Daniel OF Rsehmo1d
do 10 Moreau Bowers Ct Williamsburg
do ii Andrew Hunter OF Jefferson
do IL A II n Stuart Of Augusta
do - WIN Ballard Preston Of Montgomery
do II Andrew S Fulton of wythe
do Is Allen 7 Caperton OF Moaroe
do I6 Augustine Smith Of Harrison
do IL James n Stephenson Of Tyler
The Committee for Delegates 10 Baltimore
reported the following delegates and allernates
Who were unanimously approved:
Delegates 70 ne Ballinsre Cearentioa-
Robert e Taylor Of Norfolk Borough. Dele
gate Samuel Watts Of Norfolk county, AI,er-
nate.
2 WIN Robertson Of Petersburg. Delegate
John w Syme Of Petersburg, Alternate.
3 WIN s Archer Of Amelia, DeIegate --Benia-
min w Finney Of Pc Ghatan, AlleSnafe.
Richard H Toerof LynehbRFg, Delegate
Thomas " 3ondurant Of Buckingham, Alter
nate
VIM Martin Of Henry, Delegste--Jubal
Early Of Franklin, Alternate.
DR. Uriel TerriII Of Orange, Delegate--Dr
Charles Cooke OF Albemarle, Alternate.
Robert Scott Of Fau1uier; Delegate
Thomas R Love Of Fairfax, Alternate.
8 Lawrence Roane Of Essex, DeleSaie--H Hugh
Mercer Of Fredericksburg, Alternate.
| BENZ w Leigh Of Richmond lcity, Delegate
james Lyons OF Richmond city Alternate.
10 Robt Mceandlish Of Williamsburg. Dele
gate--Hill Carter Of Charles city, Alternate. !
III Robr Y Conrad Of Frederick, Delegate
David Gibson Of Hampshire, Alternate NJ
| IL John Peyton ofAAugusta, Delegate
VIM Frazier Of Augusta. Alternate.
l3 VIM M Peyton of Roanoke, Delegate
Charles Z Francisco of Bath, Allcrnate.
IA wYndham Robertson of Washington, De-
Ilegaie--John D Sharpe Of Lee, Alternate.
IS Alfred Beckley Of Fayette, Delegate--Wil-
liam H Syme Of Greenbrier, Alternate.
II Is Gideon D Camden of Harrison. Delegate
weldon Hoffman Of Lewis, Alternate
II IL Edgar Wilson Of Monongaiai Delegate
VIM @ Raymond of Marion, Alternate.
/ Prior to the Committees reporting, Mr. Witeher
addressed an argument TO the Convention, de-
monstraiing conclusiyely that the Sub-TreasuIy
system is in violation OF the Constitution. That
system is not warranted BY any provision Of
the Constitution, and il is condemned by the
whole spirit Of that inslTunent--and particular
y in this, thai Congress have NO authority 10
surrender the public Treasury 10 the keeping
or the Executive, or his crealures--wheiher call
ed Sub-Treasurers or by any other name.
/ The Convention then took recess, till o.
clock --when Mr. Jos X Irving was to address the
Convention. A
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JAsUAar %. 1874.

The Secretary Of The Treasury &C.
knowledgess the receipt or fflk dollars
transmitted to him from New York ID /
letter signed A. b stating Thai ii was for
the use Of The United States Treasury.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15
EyENING SESSION.

The Convention assembled again Al o'clock.
The Committee aPPointedlnHthe morning. made
AIepof, which was unanimously adopted, by
fhich--
The rules Of The House OF Delegates were n.
dopted for the government Of the Convention
And
The following gentlemen were appointed the
regular officers Of the Convention
BESiANrS w. LEIoH. President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15
The Virginia Loco Foce Convention
have adoptedihe following Ticketof Elec

nave aqopled tne loloWiug ltcketol Ele(
tors:
l. Arthur Smith, Of Isle Of Wight.
2. Thomas Wallace. Of Petersburg.
8, VIM. o. Goode. 81 Mecklenburg.
4. VIM. Daniel, Of Lynchburg..
5. ,Archd Stuart, Of Patrick.
6. Thos. J., Randolph. of ,Albemarle.
I. VIM. Smith, Of Culpeppr.
8. w. P. Taylor, Of Caroline.
8. VIM. H. Roane, Of Henrico,
10. Robt. j. Poulson. OF Accomac.
IL. Henry Bedinger. Of Jefferson.
tl2. Green B. Samuels, Of Shenandoah.
Ia. Henry ). Kane, or ScoIt.
Is. Robl. A, Thompson. Of Kanawha.
l6. Joseph Johnson of Harrison.
~. VIM. s. Morgan, Of Marion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

rwe learn thai Jox1rHAS Lovrrr, Esq
Las been nominated for the HOUSE Of Delegates
BY Die Democratic cOnveniion. Of frederick
county. 10 supply The vacancy in their ticket Oc-
eassioued BY the deefina,urs Of Richard Sydnor,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

Counterfeit SO notes Of the Mechanics Bank
Of Ballimofe~are in circulation. The Bank has
aenstd 70 pay ont klO notes,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

\ n-The number of Delegates, whose names
have been given in to the Secretaries. as present,
reaches nearly e00 That will do pretty well,
considering tie state Of the weather, and The re-
ported demise Of all the coonsl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15
l1SIItfraI.
LETTER FROM THE HON. DANIEL.
l. WEBSTER =

The Boston Courier Of Monday contains he
folio wing letter from the Hon. Mr.. WKBsrKR. Is
answer 20 letter from Two hundred citizens y
New Hampshire, asking permission to urge his
claims as a candidate for the Presidency Of the
United States. Mr.. Webster's letter viii be
re al Win infnresi.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1844-02-15

LOWELL AND ITS MANUFACTURES.
Alate number Of the New York Fri.
bune states thai there are eleven regular
manufacturing companies IN Lowell. in.
GLIDING Locks and Canals, Z Or Water
Privilege Company which was incorpo.
rated ir 1892. but did not commences ope-
ratioas till 1922. which may Be regarded
as the year Of the foundation Of Love-,
These eleven companies employ 81 IS.
gregats capital of SO. 100, 900. and em.
|ploy . 1856 females and 2.345. maIes-
Besides these. there are in Lowell exten-
sive powder mills. paper mills. ! cord and
whip factory, flannel mill blanket mill
foundry, bleachery, &C., employing ! can.
ilal Of $500, 000 and about 500 workmsn
making the whole manufacturing caDi.
tai Of Lowell $ll 200, 600, and giyipe
constant employment 10 over s. 1000 men
and women, The principal cotton mann.
factories at Lowell run {, 1874 looms and
~ ,O16 sPindles. producing l,425, eeO
yards OF cloth per week, Of III, III. 600,
within the year 1913. The amount Of
cotton used up BY them during The
year was p, 800. 600 pounds. One wool
len factory makes g. 600 yards offsssi-
meres and 500 yards Of broadc1otks per
week. and uses Loco, 900 pounded wool
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-08

AMERICAN SAVANNAH young man
from Vt. was hired by family, who were
in extreme want of a footman He was
most friendly parsonage, as willing as
he was free and easy; but he knew moth
ing Of life on, Of small farmhouse. An
evening or two after his arrival, there was
a large party at the house. His mistress
strove 10 impress upon him that all he had
to do at tea time was TO follow, with the
sugar and cream. The waiter who carried
the tea to see that every one had cream
and sugar. and 10 hold his tongue. He did
his part with an earnest face, stepping in
dustriously from guest to guest. When he
had made the circuit and reached the door,
doubt struck him, whether Il group in
the farthest part Of the room had had the
benefit of his attention. He raised himself
on his toes. with, Il say, how are We off
for swsetnin' in that ere cornsrr
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-08

=
THY IN regard to vast and cxceedingl
experiment for the improve
ment Of mankind. But our philosophy is
that figures do not lie, and that fact and ex-
pertinent do not mislead. And. if we arc
not ourselves insane, our readers may hold
US answelable for the avowal of our deliber-
ate and full conviction, that the era Of the
introduction Of the system Of Fourier will,
ere long, come to be regarded as one f,hs
most important and auspcions eras in hui
man history. 1t is only to arrange and dis
pose of materials already existing; to mako
wise application of principles already
known, and easily made available, and the
system of society is remodelled. and the
immense economies and incalculable i'm
provements of the greatest discoverer Of
modern times will be realized.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-08

RRsToR ,TroN OF THE JEws.--The N.
Y. Express has an interesting article or
this subject. Il says, that there 10 al this
time singular and exciting movement
among the Jews of Europe, in relation tv
their restoration TO their ancient possessions
The belief is quite prevalent that the tim
is near at hand, when they are to be gail
cred from tho four winds of heaven to Jeru-
salem, when the foot of the oppressor will
be removed, and his rod Of iron and whip OF
scorpions broken, and when they will be
restored to their lost possessions, to go no
more out forever The late prosecutions in
Russia have driven thousands from that
country, and they are congregating at Je-
rusalcm in such numbers, that il is di fficult
for them to find accommodations. The
Jewish population of the city, commonly
about 5000, is now Thought IL be 10000:
In consequence of the Russian prosecutions,
the Turkish government has extended to
the Jews uncommon privileges, and the Sui
tan has thereby gathered around him some
Of the wealthiest bankers of Europe. The
Jews of Constantinople now number about
100000, A grand sanhedrim is soon to BIO
held TO reform the cercmonials OF their faith
lbrahim Pacha, the new yiceEoy Of Egyp,is
great friend of tho Jews. In Europe,
grca, Improvements arc taking place among
this people. They are striking out boldly
in the paths of SCIENCE and are cuItitaling
literature and the arts with great ass;duty.
NJ. NJ: Near, Of New York, is strongly OF
the opinion, that this country is TO occupy
an important part in the restoration, and
thu. here Is TO be their place OF gathering.
He relics much on the 18th Isaiah 10 sus-
tain his views, which concludes
-. In that time shall the present L.
Brought unto the Lord of hosts Of peopl
scattered and peeled, and from apeople.ei
ribls from their beginning hitherto; NJ.
lion melted out and troddsn under foo
whose land the rivers have spoiled, to tn
place Of the nans Of the Lord of hosts, ,he
mount Zion"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-08

OSE VorE.-Cis,'s Cincinnati Adve rti-
ser relates the following instance illus,ra-
tive Of the importance Of one rote:
In 1880, Dan Stone, OF this city, was a
candidate for the State Legislature. Walk
ing up Main street, on the morning Of the
election, he overlook an acquaintance 60
ing to the polls, who intended 10 vote the
opposite ticket. Stone solicited his vote,
'we are old friends" said he '.and know
you will show friend that mark Of kind
ness" Party spirit was then compare
lively quiet. The voter replied, swell,
Dan. you are pretty clever fellow.
don't care il do" That vote elected
Stone, and gave majority of one in the
Legislature which made Thomas Ewing
United States Senator. Mr. Ewing's vote
on the question Of confirming the appoint
ment of Martin Van Buren, as Minister
Plenpoien,iary 10 Great Britain, enabled
the Vice President to give this casting vote
against it. and recalled MIR. Van Buren
home. That recall made Mr.. Van Buren,,
first, Vice President, and then President,
and determined the general policy OF the
country for four years.
We need not add that DAN SToNE allu-
ded 10 is our fellow citizen OF that name.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-10-08

METALrzED WOOD FOR RAIRoDs.
Lately good deal is said about wood. end
a patent has been taken out for converting
it into iron. This metalised or rather fos-
sHisfd wood. has been used in constructing
the terminus Of the Dover railway, and il
really seems TO have both the qualities Of
stone and iron. Rails OF il laid down nj
VauXhall, for experiment, endured travel
equal To that of a year on the most throng-
ed railway, without any perceptibe wear
not even the saw marks Of the timber be-
Ing removed. 1t is supposed tina, timber
thus prepared will not be subject TO rot or
decay of any kind. This, time will test.
If IN proves true, the invention will be
Of immense Importance TO the United
States, where timber is yet plent er, and
iron scarcer than here. The process Of
preparing the timber is simply thus; the
pieces, after having been fitted by the car
penter or joiner, for their places are intro
ducei into an immense iron cylinder,
which is then exhausted by an air pump.
A solution or sulpha,e of iron is then in
jected, which Immediately enters into the
exhausted pores of the wood The wood
is then Withdrawn, and again placed in a
similar vacuum in solution of muriate of
lime, which. coming into contact with the
sulphate Of iron within tho wood, decom-
poses it, and forms an insoluble sulphate
OF lime. or gypsum, within the wood and
the mnriate Of iron, the other new COM
pound, goes about its business. So the
wood becomes thoroughly impregnayed
with stone, as hard as rock. and is vet rs
tough as it was before. The expense Of
preparing 1000 sleepers. enough for a
mile of railway, is said not to exceed
$500. Some Of the greatest engineer.
have expressed their confidence in the To-
vention, and the process is employed on
many of the government works What
an invention this for orr Mississippi valley!
Railway. built Of light, porous wood, the
more porous the better, probabIy-may,
for less than thousand dollars per mile,
be converted into roads, nearly. il not quite
rs durable as iron. Yankees. | think. will
not be long in looking into this matter.