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Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
A New Building Material.

An invention has, it is stated, Just been
patented, for the adaptation of prepara-
ton of coke and other substances bv
which bricks, paving slabs, door and stair
steps. tiles, pipes, blocks, railway sleepers,
and other articles of general use by build,
ers &C., can be produced with perfection
and at cost which it is expected by the in,
vcntor will effect complete revolution in
the building trade. The price at which it
is proposed to offer the coke brick to the
public is scarcely one-third of the cost of
the clay-brick, while in point of durability
it is superior to the best article supplied from
the kilns- The manufacture, according TO
the specification, is effected by means of
cast-iron moulds, the interior of which are
of the exact dimensions of the common
brick; in this mould a certain quantity of
duff, or waste coal, powdered coke, charcoal
or cinders is placed, and being carbonized,
the amalgamated material swells to the ex-
act form required. When taken from the
mould it undergoes finishing process, in
which varnish is applied to the end or side,
having while wet coating of powdered
glass, with an admixture of mineral color
ing matter, sifted over it. The brick is
then vitrifed. when beautiful glaze of any
required color is produced, and the article
is ready for use. During the manufactu-
ring process the fumes are passed through
water. The finishing process is only re-
quired for particular purposes, as in many
instances the coke brick is equally available
without it, The material is rendered fire.
proof by an application of the muriate of
alumiDa, and is impervious to atmospheric
influences by the nature of its formation.-
When articles of coke fabric are required
of extraordinary density, variation in the
filing material, and also an extraordinary
amount OF compression, are necessary; and
then there is hardly any limit to the degree
of solidity which may be obtained. 1t is
further stated that there is no description of
article used in the erection or ornamental
tion of buildings but may be produced from
the material; thus columns for interor and
exterior use, cornics, capitals of plain or
ornamental design, can be manufactured
and supplied in finished state.
London paper.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
KOssuth and Louis Napoleon.

Curious REvELATIoN.-Th New York
Tribune publishes letter from private
correspondent, mot vouching for its exact
statements, but only for the extensive means
of information possessed by the writer"
which makes strange revelations respecting
Messrs. Kossuth, Mazini and Company
We give two paragraphs only:
"Kossuth, in accord with Mazzini, sent
one Kish to Paris, to enter into relations
with the Bonapartists. Kish had formely
been acquainted with the SONS of Jerome
Bonaparte. He amuses himself in Paris,
in coffee-houses and other houses, hangs
around Pierre Bonaparte, scatters incense
before him, and writes splendid reports to
Kossuth. Now, the liberation of Hungary
by the firm of l.. Napoleon and Kossuth, is
no longer matter of doubt The chief of
revolutionists has made an alliance of life
and death with the "tyrant"
''kish hA sent to Kossuth from Paris all
sorts of assurances, which. would be at home
a book of fables, but which, in the fabulous
condition of French affairs; are perhaps rue
1t is said that Kessuth has received an au-
tograph letter from Louis Napoleon, invit-
ing him to come to Paris Kossuth is hav--
ing copies of this letter circulated in all the
counties of Hungary, In that country he
has prepared every thing for general out,
break, Even royal imperial officials are in
the complot. Kessuth hopes to commence
the affair in October"
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
u A p A N t.

The blame attached to the japanese for
their unsocial, exclusive policy, is lessened
when we consider the circumstances which
induced them to adopt it, The Government
was at one time exceedingly liberal, and
gave every encouragement to foreigners in
the way of reciprocal trade. First the Por-
tugesc and then the Dutch possessed its con-
fdence, and were allowed extensive trading
privileges. But these people vieing with
each other in cupidity, and in injustice and
deceit towards the natives, were expelled
with Indignation from the country The
misconduct Of the Dutch and Portuguese
gave them an unfavorable idea of the Chris
tian religion, every one from a Christian
country was forbid access to the Island, and
the natives were prohibited on pain of death
from trading with or holding any kind of
intercourse with Christian. From the ex-
treme of lberality, they rushed into the
other extreme, and judging from the samples
they had seen, they very improperly conclud-
ed that all christians were the same and alike
Influenced by motives Of selfshness and ra-
pacity. This to be sure was wrong and
was like cutting off ones own nose to spite
his face, but it, at least, shows sensitive
ness to injury which argues disposition to
do right ane just horror of wrong.
The japanese are said to possess high
degree of civilization, and the fact that thew
condemned the whole world for the miscon-
duct of few, was, indeed, an error but not
to be denounced. under the circumstances
as barbarous and, inexcusable. Had the
Portuguese and Dutch, when first welcomed
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
Gallant Tennessee and kentucky

The able and eloquent editor of the Nash
vile Banner thus closes an article upon the
late election, and the duties growing ont of
it-an article which has been reproduced by
the Wing press throughout the length and
breadth of the land
1.-THE people will after while see it as
we see it. They mean to do right and
when the coming administration gets fairly
to work they will discover what sort of ele-
ments they have got into power.
"What shall we do but fight on? Why
should we quit our principles, which we
know to be sound, because chance has
thrown this motley combination of danger
Gus factions temporarily into power. AS
certain as there is sun in heaven, there
will be disagreement among such forces, or
bad work for the country, and a powerful
reaction among plain republican people,
toward the now beaten but patriotic Wing
party.
Tennessee and Kentucky are the citadels
of Wing strength, which cannot be stormed.
Before many months, thousands will rally
round their gallant banners, who have now
recently followed other flags Let them
stand fast, until the new administration be-
gins to disclose its action, and they will see
how much reason they have to congratulate
themselves upon the proud position they oc-
cupy. The heroism they have displayed in
this contest has in it true sublimity While
others have faltered or fallen, they have
withstood, like the rock of Gibraltar, the
surging and stormy ocear of adverse fate
All eyes will be turned on them They
stand the admiration of the Wings all over
the Union. This day, from Maine to Lou
isiana, millions of patriotic men are exclaim-
ing, gallant Tennessee and Kentucky"
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

Col. Benton on Public Expenditure
Addressing his constituents few days ago,
Col Benton adverted to the public expendl-
ture of the General Government as tit
subject for reform; but at the same time he
rebuked the bitter partisans who complain
of its increase as an abuse resulting from
whig rule. He says:
" Let me do justice. Party warfare
throws the blame of these sixty millions on
the present Whig Administration. inexor-
able history will have to qualify that re-
proach and to tell that Democratic MAORI
ties were in both Houses when that appal-
ling sum was voted: And further, that 1t
would have been seventy instead Of SIXTY
millions, if the lower house, as it is called;
had sanctioned all the appropriations voted
in the upper,
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

to their shores, and treated with every mark
Of confidence and respect, behaved them
selves as christians should have done, the
enmity of the Japanese would not have been
aroused against them, and the ports of Ja-
pan would now have been open to all ma
tions.
The position of Japan with regard to
California has attracted the attention of our
Government for the purpose, if possible, of
inducing the Japanese to relinquish their
exclusive policy, and to perform that part
among the nations Of the earth which their
position now demands of them Some even
think Japan has no righ to shut itself up
like clam in its shell, and talk of coercion
by the sword. But one wrong is seldom re-
pealed by the commission of another, and
Japan has certainly as much right to con
troll it's own affairs as the United States had
to refuse material aid" to Kossuth when he
insisted we had no right to be neutral when
men struggled for freedom.
Some have insinuated that the expedition
fitted out by our Government was of the Fill
libustering order, and only cloaked its hos
tile designs under plausible pretext. If
the administration were not Wing there
might be some plausibility in the surmise
Should similar expedition be fitted out
under the coming administration it would
be strong presumptive evidence that some
thing hostile is meant-for the policyof the
Wings, has been never to disregard ths rights
of others even to benefit the country while
the Democrats have ever been too ready to
consider even aggression justi6abh when
promising to the country seeming benefit.
We say seeming, for nation neve, yet de-
rived any true and lasting benefit bya course
of aggression and injustice
Should the expedition succeed in lessen
ing the prejudices of the japanese and in
opening their ports to foreign trade, by milo
and persuasive means and not by threats and
intimidation, the Wing Administration will
be entitled to the gratitude of mankind
And even should the expedition fail it will
receive the applause Of the enlightened Of
all lands for its efforts in the general cause
of commerce and humanity.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
The Railroad Agents.

The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed by the Board of Directors of the
Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River Rail
Road Company, to solicit subscriptions of
stock in the counties on the line of the
road
ChicOt Coumy-D. C. O'Neil.
DreW-Wm NJ Harrison.
Bradkey.-B. W. Martin.
CaIhoun-A. s. IIuey.
DaLias-W. l.. Somerville.
Ouachita.-N. s. Graves.
Uni0n.-Colin McRae
Lafayette-J II. Caruthers.
Hempstead-C. B. Mitchell, Jno. Field,
p. r. Booker, Il. Cross.
Seuier.-James Coulter, Benz. f. Haw-
kins.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

| There was another failure of our
Eastern paper mail on Sunday night
Three canvass sacks, which we're started
from Little Rock for this place. were left on
the road, and the letter pouches brought in
on horse back Were this the first occur
renee of the kind we might feel disposed to
regard it as purely accidental, but similar
delinquences have heretofore frequently oc-
Cured, and some of them we're the result
of gross negligence. The Government pays
a liberal price for the transportation Of this
mail, and the people who are interested in
its prompt transmission, have right to ex-
pect that the mail will be carried to the exclu-
sion of passengers, if the condition of the
road renders the adoption of such course
necessary. We are not disposed to CON-
plain without cause, but we know that fail
ures of this character frequently happen
through the negligence Of incompetent and
careless drivers. If there is any other cause
for this failure we have not learned it.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

Mrs. Bloomer, editress of the Seneca
Falls On. Y Lily" urges her lady friends
to wear suspenders, the same as those worn
by the men and in the same manner. These,
she says, are preferable to straps, and she
remarks that they are now worn to consid-
cradle extent At meeting which was
held at Seneca Falls on the 18th ult., some
fifty ladies from different parts of New
York State. attended in Bloomer Dress
Mrs. Bloomer evidently has strong objec-
ton to being strapped.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
France.

The Senate met on Thursday for the pur-
pose Of settling the preliminaries for the es-
tablishment of the Empire. About all the
public know is that ten members voted that
the people should be consulted. NJ. Fould,
Minister of State declared that the govern
ment did not oppose the proposition, which
was then referred to a special committee,
whose report would be presented to-day the
(6th.)
1t is stated in Paris papers as certain
that the Senatus COnSulte will declare the
Imperial crown hereditary in the person of
Louis Napoleon and his male descendants !;
and in the event of his not leaving male
heirs, then in the person of his adopted son;
should the latter die childless, afterwards in
the person of Ex-King Jerome and his fam
ily.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

We see it stated by the Ohio State Jour
nal, at Columbus, there is movement on
foot for holding a national railroad conven-
ton somewhere in the Great West, at a time
to be named hereafter, to bring the people
of the East, West, North and South togeth-
er, for the purpose of consultation, and the
acquisition of necessary intelligence relating
to the interests of the country.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

DEATH FROM A CANCER-Hon. VIM. IT.
Haywood: Jr., died at his residence in Raj
eigh, N. c., of a cancer on the tongue, on
the 9TH inst, in the 5lst year of his age
MIR. Haywood was lawyer of great learn
ing and lucrative practice. AS chancery
pleader he is said to have been without
competitor in North Carolina.
SheIbyUilIe (Ienn.) Eg
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

A new order of Methodists, composed of
preachers and people formerly belonging to
the Methodist Episcopal Church, is coming
up in Virginia. They adhere to Methodist
doctrines, bnt adopt the Congregational form
of Government. They object to the govern
ment of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
because it possesses not the elements of a
republican form of government
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

George Law, the great ocean steam line
and government contract man, has been
trying to bring on war between the Uni
ted States and Spain, in order to get
chance to sell a lot of old munitions of war
he has on hand.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

Gov. Foote, of Mississippi, will be pro
minent aspirant for U. S. Senator, from tna'
State, in 1853. He has been presented, cy
the jackson Flag of the Union" wing
paper, as the Union candidate.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

HARDwARE-We invite the attention of
Merchants, Planters and others to the ad-
vertisement, of Mr.. r. RICHARDS, New
Orleans This is one of the largest hard
ware establishments in the city, and from
the fact that he advtrises extensively
we have no doubt he sells at reasonable
prices.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

Mrs. Partington says, the only way 70
prevent steamboat explosions, is to make .ne me
engineers "bile their water" ashore. % In nsi
opinions, all the Dustin is caused by COOK
inc the steam" on board.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
THE TELEGRAPH.
w ASHIN GTON:

10 Col Preston the Wing candidate
for Congress in the Louisville Ky. District,
is doubtless elected His majority in Lou
isville is 1870, and his supposed majority
in the District is fiom 1000 to 800.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

10 The attention of subscribers to the
capital stock of the Mississippi, Ouachita,
and Red River Rail Road Company is di-
rected to the advertisement of the Secretary
to the Board of Directors, in another col
umn.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
The Very Latest.

The King Of Sweden is SO dangerously
i'll that it has been deemed necessary to ap-
point an interim Regency for Sweden and
Norway.
A correspondent of the London papers
states that nine Of Edward Murray's fell
low prisoners were shot at Ancona on the
25th ult.
Three ships are reported by the telegraph
at Deal, from Australia, with dates to the
23d of June.
The Asia's accounts are similar to those
per Atlantic Cotton heavy for the mid
ding and lower qualities, and breadstuffs
firm. The demand for Indian corn, howev-
er, was less active and prices shade easier.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08
Arrival of the Steamer Asia.
Three Days Later from Europe.

The steamship Asia arrived at New York
on the 10Th inst, bringing dates from Liv-
erpool to the 9th. We annex a few items
of her news:
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

The LoBos ISLAND DIFFlcULrY.--The
Washington City Republic" Of the 18th
ult., says the difficulty in regard to the Lo-
bos Islands has been satisfactorily adjusted
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6-The case of
George Bordlcy, claimed as a fugitive slave
by Andrew Pierce, of Cecil county, Mary
land, came up for argument before Commits
soner lngraham at noon to-day. David P.
Brown. Esq. the regular counsel for the
antislavery society, appeared on behalf of
the fugitive. The identity of the slave be-
ing well established, Mr. Brown merely re-
marked that the object of the society he re-
presented was not opposition to the law, but
to protect those unlawfully held in bondage
against unjust claims Where as in this
case, the claimant produces respectable wit
nesses to prove the claim and the identity
of the fugitive, no obstacle will be thrown
in his way. The fugitive was accordingly
remanded into the custody of his master.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

The Wings gained 402 votes in Orange
county, North Carolina, the home Of Mr..
Graham.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

GOVERNORS MEssAGE-We give Gov
ernor Conway's message on our first page,
to-day. 1t does not comprise a great varie-
ty Of subjects, but investigates, somewhat
minutely those upon which it treats Inter-
nal Improvements and the Swamp Lands
occupy the largest space; and we are pleas
ed to see that the Governor is emerging
somewhat from the dusty notions which in
jured his eye-sight when running as the
dirt-road candidate
His views, however, on the subject of
Internal improvement are still too wavering
and ambiguous, and impress us with the
idea of one, vascillating between his convic-
tions Of right and the fear of doing some
thing unpopular.
In liberality, in comprehensiveness in de-
cisive expression and in diction, the message
is inferior to Governor Roane's.
We trust that by the time his present Elk
cellency writes his next message the dirt
road dust will be washed entirely from his
eyes, and that he will be able to compre-
hend clearly the true interests of the State.
GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The December
Number is on our table It is double
number, and doubly rich in matter peculiar
ly interesting to those whose "Book" it pur-
ports to be. 1t is strictly speaking, and
beyond all other Periodicals, the ''Lady's
Book" and no lady desirous of combining
the elegant with the useful-a refined liter
ary taste with proper regard for practical
lessons of wisdom, should be without it.
The Engravings are unusually rich
They are. 1.-The Blind Piper" "The Morn
ing Star" and Ready to Start with an
Emblem of Old Winter, made by party of
boys, with snow head and face and bas-
ket for hat.
Cooley not only never wearies in nell do
ing, but he is never satisfied unless he is do
ing better Those who do not take Cooley
are losing time, and doing themselves an in
jury in the way of mental and moral enjoy
ment, and we would advise them to subscribe
for it, at once.-
The defeat Of the Wing party, (says the
Washington Republic,) does not involve its
annihilation; and there is room to doubt
the soundness of policy which would at this
moment press upon it old grounds Of quarrel.
If the Wbigs are ever again to be success
full they must be at least harmonious and
we apprehend that harmony requires as an
essential condition more forbearance and
good temper than some of our contempora-
ries appear disposed to display.
The New York Times, by calculation,
makes the amount of the debt of the United
States 7O,OOOOO0 The minimum esti-
mata of that portion of the above owed or
advanced on, abroad, is as follows: Federal
loans, $40, 600, 900; State loans. S43, ,000,-
600; city loans and bonds, $24,OO0,000;
county loans and bonds, $2,0O0,000; rail-
way bonds, $2O,OOO0OO. Total, $685.
100000.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

HORRIBLE DUEL-By the Santa Clara
(California Register we are informed of
the following particulars of duel which
came off in Santa Clara county last week,
near Gilroy's ranch, and which in ferocity
and desperation, we find no parallel for in
the State. 1t occurred, says the Register,
between Mexican and native Californian,
about game of monte, and Colts navy re-
volvers were the weapons used in combat
Nine shots were fired, and four of the balls
took effect in each of the combatants, Both
parties expired Immediately, and they were
each ushered into the presence of their
Maker to answer for the murder of the 9th
er. After the second or third shot, the Cal
ifornian crawled on his hands and knees near
his antagonist and fred, in order to make
sure of his victim This shot took effect in
the abdomen of the Mexican,
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

lied, or the county courts otherwise direct.
Sec. IL. The certificates of stock shall
be taken in the names Of the respective
counties, and forwarded by the Treasurer
to the respective Clerks of the county court
of said counties, and the said counties shall
have no authority or power to sell or dis
pose of the same, except by way of hypoth-
ecation, pledge or mortgage for the purpose
Of raising money on county bonds, where
with to aid in the construction of Railroads.
Sec r. The county court shall, in no
case, make any order as to the investment
of such moneys, unless it shall at a previous
term. have orderd all the Justices of the
county to be notified by the Clerk that such
order will be proposed to be made at the
next term, and unless such notification ap-
pear to the court to have been made at least
twenty days prior to the sitting of the court
by written notice under the seal of the court,
served by the sheriff, like summons, which
the record must show to have appeared to
the court.
SEC. 49, All costs and expenses paid or
incurred by the State of Arkansas in and
about the collection of said internal Improve
ment fund since the passage of the act here
by repealed, including salary and compensa-
ton of the land attorney and all hereafter
incurred shall be paid out of such fund by
the Treasurer, before any investment shall
be made
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-08

REMARKABLE FEAT OF AN ENGINE MAN
The following occurrence lately took place
on the French Northern Railroad. 1t is an
example of the advantage that sometimes
arises from meeting opposition with bold
front.
The passengers upon the Northern Rail
road narrowly escaped destruction some days
ago. A large cart laden down by the weight
of an enormous block of stone, had became
fastened in among the rails, and the efforts
of the three horses to disengage it were per-
fectly unavailing. The whistle of the ex-
press train was heard in the distance The
waggoner, determined to save his horses at
least, cut the reins and the harness and
made off, The engineer saw the obstacle,
reversed the steam and gave the signal for
the brakes. But the engine, which was a
Champion, refused to obey. and the machin-
ist saw the utter impossibility of stopping it
in time, Sc he put the train with full force
upon the terrible obstacle The wagon was
shivered to atoms, and the stone sent flying
in splinters for rods in all directions. The
train was not thrown off the track, and the
passengers were unaware of any shock
They did not hear of the danger they had
run till they stopped at the next station
The engine was battered, but it's vitality was
not decreased The engineer, whose cool
ness and decision saved the passengers, is
Pole, and will be the object of some tribute
of gratitude from the company.