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Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
Remarks.

The quantity of cotton offered for trial too small to ad-
NIT Of repetition of the experiments. The above results
are therefore, to be regarded only approximative To
give fair indication of the force of this explosive sub
stance, would be necessary TO make experiments the
best mode Of using in the gum especially with regard the
proper degree Of compression by rammng comparison Of
the results Of the two charges Of sixty grains shows
be anticipated, marked variation produced by different de-
grecs of compression The ball and wad occupying every
height Of about three ourhs Of nch the space
cuped by the cotton the gunpowder may be deduced from
the height OF the charge given in the table.
From these trials the guncotton to produce in the
muskct effect equal to about twice its weight of good rife
powder This cotton leaves small quantity Of dark
ored resduum in the musket barrel, extending from the
beech about half the length of the barrel this resduum
easily removed by wipng the barrel with rag The
busion of the gun-cotton unattended with smoke the
port made by appeared to sharper than that produced
gunpowder.
may be proper add that Mr.. Robertson does con-
slider this sample of the gun-coon be Of the best quality
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. MoRDECAI, Captain Of Ordnance.
Lieut. Col GEoRsE TALcorT,
Ordnance Department.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
raon THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE.

Somebody has asked us how the House of Repre-
senatives Of Congress will stand regards It's po
lica division, having particular reference 10 vote
for President, should the election devolve upon
that body. II any body will tell US how many
States will be in the Union at that time, we may
guess at an answer. But the present Congress is
in the hands of the Locos. and they may at once
annex New Mexico, California, and some half
dozen other Mexican provinces, independent
States, and thus single Representative, who can
not pronounce the yea and nay of Congressional
vote, may, IN so importanta question as the election
Of a President Of the United States, outvote the
thirty-tour Representatives of New York. In Eng
land, when the Ministry get pushed hard, they make
a" Lord" The Locos here, for the same purpose,
make State. ..t.lt "A a..5t afsa ,',s,
CA breath can make them, sge.
As q breath has made !"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
/" THE BRIDGE IS GONE ,

Az EscApE.-Duiing the storm and violent gale ON tho
night of the 3h the long railroad bridge the Connec-
icut, between Hartford and Springfield, hed en-, asS
by the wind and pecpated into the river below The river
is here two hundred yards wide and the current always
srong sweled TO fearful height by the unusual
fall of rain The track the bridge, after making
abrupt turn, at the height Of about fifty feet
The cars left Springfield at the usual time The storm
ragged violently without but the passengers within congatu
lated themselves their comfortable situation thinking Of
the pleasant homes and esdes which they expected
reach They little knew what escape they were
destined 10 experience before the end of another hour On
the tran-the engine blowing Off its head of steam
bfeastng its noby agans, the gae which almost threat
ened TO check its progress and the hot iron Kissing furousy
in the falling rain No board knew even suspected
that the bridge gone For years. by day and night,
the trains had passed and repassed, until safety had obera
ed thought Of the possibility of danger But no bridge
there receive them, and the long train with its pre-
cous freight rushed swiftly this ptecpice of destrc
on But He who rules tho floods and holds the strong winds
in his hand had ordained that they should escape this peril
Only short time ago new depot had been established
not far above the bridge for the accommodation Of that neigh
bohood twas customary stop here except to check
the speed for the landing Of passengers but the people here
had learned the loss Of the BRIDGE and kept sharp lookout
Tor the approaching train II comes 1.-THE word IL given,
and they SAFE Safe now, but what an escape mo.
ment ago all was acied securitynow they are really safe
but every heart eapcd from its place, and the head
gdy with fear, as the thought Of that fearful leap
the dark Long will the passengers Of that night remember
that dreadful ride, and the friendly yet fearful cry "The
bridge Is gone -Erehdnge paper. #s.G J.45t q
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
oUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.
III a5Jgr, gig -li'9 = ~ ,aj

l,rs. ltg ID FROM THE ORLEANS rRoPIc. 4sah,Y'
QuApRAruHE OF THE CIRcLE--THK GRAND PROBLEM
EpIt will be seen from the note below that new
candidate for the honor Of having solved the great problem
has appeared Gen. LtnIow, who is well known to many
Of our citizens occupied until recently the important office of
Surveyor General Of the State Of Mississippi.
New OnLEASs, NOVEMBER 8, ls48.
GGxTLEmsS You will please announce that have sue
oeeded in solving the problem Of the Quadraure Of the Circle
and will be prepared in the OF thirty sixty days TO
lay the before the public The chart which will
pany the pamphlet demonstrations cannot as inform
ed by engayer be completed before the last Of the present
month lJ Very respectfully, your obedient servants
B.A LUDLOW,
To THR EDrroRs Of the Tropic, New Orleans. ~ s1J
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

THE BLACKWELL lsLASp YorERs AN Indictment has
been found against the deputy keeper who had charge Of the
thirteen prisoners brought from the penitentary into the
city Of New York the night previous the late election
The convics in prison. II said that Alderman
Benson is making further investigations in the matter, and
that some other gentlemen Of distinction, besides McLaugh
lin, will be implicated Tribune.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

STEAM FLoUR MILL.T'he Bostonans have added TO the
other improvements Of their town. elegant flour MILL
with eight Of stones, that grind five hundred TO six
hundred barrels Of -four per day Il night and day, the
motive power being engines Of sixty horse power, which
will thousand tons Of anthracite coal per
The number Of hands employed is y exclusive OF the e.
male labor required make bags In which il s intended to
pack -four for domestic The mill is under the supens
tendence OF mlIers from Rochester. .st as. ia
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.

For the of our readers, (says the Picayune
we have prepared from the tables published on Wednes
day. concise statement Of the Of loss at Monte
arranged present glance the loss Of each re-
gimsn This makes the sum total of killed and wounded
550 If to these added lew cassed missing, il
would bring up loss nearly the figure before
gave-namey, SOL.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
FROM THE ST. LOUIS sEw ERA.

ssssGen KEARNEY undertakes TO naturalize millions
Of mixed party people, Of various languages
and nations, and most solemny swears them in as
citizens of the United States, in the name of the
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Where does he
get authority for all this He then undertakes to
appoint governors, judges, and host of judicial
and ministerial officers. Where does his authority
for this come from! Is there any thing in the Con-
stitution that warrants such proceedings Where
are the strict constructionists when these events
are in progress Their tender consciences will not
permit them to pull log or snag out Of the Missis-
sppi even where 1t endangers thousands of lives
and millions Of property, but they can ride rough
shod over the Constitution in career Of conquest
and national aggrandizement. i ..,l
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

Mon MURDERs.-We learn from ST. Louis that considera-
bic excitement existed in Madison county, Illinois, growing
out Of the indictment Of large number Of persons for the
murder Of James Duncan More than thirty persons have
been indicted. There nearly hundred persons in
the mob when Duncan killed. and so far as known,
all about equally guilty The parties will be tried the
term Meanwhile, they admitted to bail in the Of
oo0 jointly aud severay The Judge had little discre-
non 10 this matter the jail is ruch on one as would
have held them. ,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

FArAL REScoSrRs.-The Van Buren ARK Intellgencer
Of the 18th ulmo has the following On Monday, the 5th
Col Holland Coffee and Mr. Charles Galloway at Cof
fees Bend, in Texas where difficulty ensued which result
ed in the death Of the former Col Holland levrIIed gun
at Galloway, when g. under and stabbed his assaant
to the heart with bowie knife !"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

LAUScH o. THE LIaERA PAcKEr.-This vessel was
launched al Baltimore Saturday last from the shpyard Of
Mr. L. D. Culley She is owned by joint stock company,
formed under charter obtained from the State Of Maryland
under the tile Of the Chesapeake and Liberia Trading Com
Pany, and is intended be kept running regularly
packet between the ports OF Baltimore and Norfolk and the
several Liberia COLONIES making two three, four
year, according TO the number OF emgans and Of
freight offered by the Colonization Societies. being in
tended to take freight r other pare except the Missionary
Societies having stations in the Colonies
The vessel has been constructed with especial to
the comfort Of the emgrants who may take passage board
Of her, and also with view speed and from the and
experience Of her builder there be but little doubt Of her
perfection IN both respects The length Of her keel is 2
feet breadth Of beam % feet, draugh Of when loaded
Ii feet she well but not heavily spared She is to be
completed and dispatched her first voyage with all possible
speed. The under officers and Of the vessel will be
lored and is intended TO put her in charge Of coored
as competent 10 the task be procured Let
tes and packages intended for any tho Colonies will be
ceved and delivered with all possible care.Bah American
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
WASHINGTON arsenal. Nov. l3. /

WAsHISGToS ARSENAL Nov. l3, 1896
SIR The following tabular shows the results of
the comparative trials made yesterday the arsenal with rifle
powder and sample Of the guncoton prepared by Profess
sor Schonben and brought to this country 10y Mr. Robertson
Experiment lcith the mtsket pendulum.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

Mr. EPHnATM MURHar, employed ut the Gosport Navy
Yard, on the st. Lawrence by accident fell last Ssr-
day from the scaodng, and Immediately expired He has
ef wife and three four children 10 mourn bis death
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

The city Of Savannah has for the relief Of the distress
ed in the city Of Columbus, Georgia, 81 400 Macon, Geo
gle, S505 Montgomery, Alabama, sd05 so Coleman and
Setson, propretors Of the Astor House, have $50
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

commission houses would inform what effect this would
have upon the internal tranquility of England England
loH haze al easf lOOOO 900 bales Of the present crop any
price, and tcOuld like 10 get l,60O,000
The following table shows how large crop might have
been so and still have consumed the whole surplus in Eng
land il the supply had only just equalled the demand
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
FROM THE "UNIoN."

ORDNANCE OFFICE,
WAsHSsToN, NOVEMBER l3, 1916.
Enclosed is copy of Captain Mordecais official report Of
the comparative forces of gun cotton and gunpowder
far the small quantity Of the former would admit of trial
am, dear, sir, yours, &c. G. TALCOTT,
Lieutenant Col Ordnance
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

JUSTICE IN New HAMPsHinE.-Some weeks ago syoung
who dressed well, played well on the piano, ard
well received in good society, committed the crimes Of
bezzernent aud forgery, and ncd lie pursued to the
borders Of foreign country, aken brought back conferred
with, received into the employ Of railroad company, and
enjoys the largest liberty of citizen of New Hampshire.
Last Saturday evening there arrived in the from Man
chester three young boys the Oldest Of whom probably
sixteen, and the youngest about the size Of boy
ten years old They chained together, and
their way the State prison, where, according the
Of the judge they remain three years for the
crime OF stealing Concord Statesman.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

An extraordinary took place in New York few day
since bridal congraulation. A man named Sherwood
married daughter Of Mr. Flock, butcher in Broadway.
Subsequently the performance of the marriage ceremony
the friends Of the bride invited call her the
ming Of her marriage and she accordingly visited and
congratulated by large number Of friends
While these interesting formaties going gentle
man stepped up Mrs Flock the mother of the BRIDE and
informed her that the apparently happy and delighted bride
groom was married man. and that his wife living in
Weschester county Mrs Flock thanked the gentleman for
his Kindness and determined that she would thwart
him in his design but would until the company had
tired 50 soon as the visiers had departed Mrs Flock
up to the gay bridegroom and charged him with the reachey
and the bgsmst confounded. The interview resulted
in his expulsion from the house The next day Mr. Flock
went to Westcheser and asceraned beyond doubt that
Sherwood had wife there with whom he bad
ton He then made affidavit Of the fact, and Sherwood,
who had returned 10 bis home, was arrested.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

Consumption OF cotton of all descriptions in
England, A. d. ls46. Observation-Disclosures. 1854, 900
DO do American in England ..... l,439 900
DO do do rest Of Europe 564, 423
DO do do home. .......... 422. 597
Total consumption Of American cotton A. d.
1916 ...... 2,426, ,O20
The consumption of American cotton in France
and the North Of Europe, A. D. ls45. .... GA, ,446
DO do 1916 Observation-Disclosures. 564, ,423
Mean for the two years .......',...... 604, 434
As have statistics of the consumption of these coun
tries 10 any year prior s45 adopt the of the above
Two years the basis Of my estimate for ls47. omit all
amounts under 500 bales the table, and 500 and over
add one TO the thousands
Total demand Of England for all descriptions Of
cotton, A. D. ls47. s47...................,. l,76s, 900
Do do American ........... l. SIS 900
ID DO rest Of Europe ........... 643, 900
Do DO United States Of America 45l, 600
DO do the world ..,....-...... 2,6l4, 900
The following table shows the demand for American cot
ton for Is47 there should be no increase Of consumption
over is46 Bales
Demand Of England. - l. 43e 600
Do rest Of Europe Observation-Disclosures. 6O4 600
10 United States Of America .......... 423, 900
Total tal................! 2466, 600
Total demand OF all descriptions Of cotton, if
thereis no increase Of consumption .... 2,69l 900
In making my estimate Of the crop OF the present year.
assume the crop OF Tennessee and that part Of Alabama
which exports by the way of New Orleans as foil one
the crops Of the remaining States whose outlet is New Or
leans as oEehaf the crop Of last year, (Which the
largest wrh exception that port and the
crop at Mobile At twothrds The crop Of si5, (Which
large one The returns Of the receipts all ports Of
Mobile show but slight increase those OF last year
We know that the crop has been extensively injured in
parts Of South Carolina and Georgia. but if the crop
the Atlantic States has not been damaged BY the wom the
laeness Of The would have off least fifth
But as wish my estimate be sufficient the whole
possible CROP take the crop Of ls45 for oil the ports
of Mobile deductng oneffh Of the laenesa
tue
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
THE BALTIMORE AND DISTRICT BATTALION

The Baltimore Sun publishes the following let
ter from Captain STEWART, who succeeded the la
mented WATSON as commander Of the Baltimore
and District Battalion of Volunteers now on duty
in Mexico, which may be of interest tomany of our
readers
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, (MExTco,)
SEPTEMBER g. 1916.
The battalion Of Maryland and District Of Columbia Voun-
teer under the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Watson
connected with the h regiment of infantry the whole under
the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Wilson, ordered TO
march at about o'clock the morning of the 2st instant
for the attack Monterey The battalion out in their
full strength, company G, Captain Bonaugh which
ordered to remain guard duty camp, and Lieut. Owen
Of company A. with detachment Of twelve order
ed picket guard by Gen. Twggs The battalion marched
toward the city, and charged in the most gallant
battery, under CALLING fire, in which it sustained loss
The point Of attack then changed by order Of Col Gar
land and entered the city exposed destructive fire from
several batteries supported by large number Of infantry,
which rsked the streets We remained in the city for nearly
half hour, when ordered retire doing the
battalion became separated. Col Watson fell by musket
shot, whilst gallantly leading to second assault the
city. portion Of the battalion then formed under Capt
keny and remained the field Of battle until it order
ed back camp by Gen Twggs having been under heavy
fire for nearly nine hours losing in action killed, wounded
s take pleasure noticing the gallant conduct Of the
battalion throughout JAMES E. STEWART,
C1Dfdin CoDlndndinp.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

The receipt at New Orleans may exceed my estimate
little but the receipts at all ports of that place will fall
materially short of it, do not believe the crop of ls47 will
exceed if it reaches 600 600 bales. The interest Of the
planter however, will be equally promoted whether the crop
be ,600 900 2,000 600 bales if the immense surplus
which has for many years rested like incubus upon his
efforts, destroying all hopes Of of his labor
and reasonable interest his capital be consumed the plan
will obtain ar prices for his crops for years For
this year. the planter may be that he will lose nothing
by refusing sell except fair price, himself being The
soe Judge. A.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

Thus that, without any increase Of consumption,
there will not be bale Of cotton in England manufactured
the third week in October Is47, Of any description,
II all she has hand lie good II 1000 bales
damaged, her mills will be entirely stopped BY the third week
in August should like that Of the oldest New Orleans
soo, 900 bales Of which ore said to be worthless
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21
Caoe o. ls47.

Total crop Of the United States A. d. ls47 " I,7ls,0O0
American cotton al Liverpool September 1876 $685.
Iotal amount Of cotton 10 meet the demand Of
the world in ls47 7...................... 2.255,OO0
Total demand Of American cotton, If there is
increase Of consumption 70 September s47 2,466,0O0
Deficit u supply Of American cotton ... 10000
Thus W see, i the quantity Of American cotton is
taken iot France, North Europe and home consumption
thar was taken last year. there will not bale Of American
cotton N Liverpool On The third week in June ls47.
Demand q all descriptions Of if there increase
Of consumption
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

In NAPIER's admirable history Of the Peninsula
war most interesting and graphic descriptions. is
found of the siege and capture Of Saragossa by tho
French under Marshal LANNEs. The ramparts
Weekly national intelligencer., 1846-11-21

The following article, from the Richmond Re
publican, does justice. and no more than justice, to
the services of our gallant little army: la','.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-04-02
HARTaNsssURG.
GIVING TnE DBcr0gs THE BAt. 70
FgDEn.

The Portage County (ohio) sentinel teFs a
queer story Of an adventure which lately took
place at Cleveland in the Medical College,
and by which certain Professors Of Anatomy
were minus few dollars through a bad spec
ulatica in human flesh.
! Whilst this honorable body We're IN evening
session. a man brought to them subject envel.
/ oped in bag, which upon cursory exami-
nation. being pronounced " goodp was accep-
ted and paid for OF the usual price Of $50 The
/ students were promised the cnttlng up Of the
subject on the ensuing day. and the body was
accordingly placed in the dissecung room. The
next morning. however, during the lecture.
strange sounds were heard in the room. and
cries as Of person sutiocating. The students
looked aqhast--thought Of ghosts and hobgob.
/ Inns, Of butchered sublectsand supernatural APP
pearanees. Some Of the professors looked du-
bious ana others turned pale as though they
had seen a vision--when il was suddenly es-
pied that the strong bag which contained their
last purchase of human flesh was houndering
about on the floor, and from it was evidently
proceeding the sounds they had heard, which
now resolved themselves into cries OF g Muir
Their! Murtheri Holy mother and blessed Ma
~, deliver me- Sure am living, and am not
dead! Murtheri MurtheTin
SEEING hold Of the bag. they tore il open,
and oeheld a genuine son OF Erin, more fright
ened than themselves, who looked around with
utter astonishment upon the scene before him.
After while, Pat told them that the last he
remembered OF the preceding day was that he
was drinking very freely at one Of the gToggef~
les, and when dead drunk he was undoubtedly
bagged up ard sold TO the Professor. Such
was his fright that poor Pat s9iemnsy declared
he never again would touch e one dFap Of the
crayther,o and the Professor and Students,
with hearty laughter over the ridiculous joke,
babe him take TO his heels, and never again
find himself brought SO near TO Puargatoy by
the device Of the rumSeller.
We presume that the succeeding lecture
amongst these students might have BEEN upon
spirit IN connection with matter, for it certainly
seems IN the case of the peor Hibernian that
upon the passing off Of the spirituous effects
and the awakening OF The spirit, the material
substance was saved from The carving knife OF
the doctors.