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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-04-09

A REMEDY FOR EpILEPsY.-rhc Nrmandie
Of. Rouen has the following curious statement ::
"Some years ago II female was attacked with
epilepsy in one Of the streets of Oporio. and
several persons collected round her. A bystand-
er suddenly cried out, "Covrr her face with Il
black silk handkerchief" A man took off his
crarat and threw it over her face. Strange to
say, her commissions instantly ceased and rising
to her feet, she thanked the persons around aud
walked away without assistance. One of the
spectators of this srange scene WAS 4 gentleman,
who afterwards became director Of the institutes
of manufactures at Oporlo; and when year
ago one of the pnps named Vidal was attacked
with epilepsy, he recollecled what he had seen.
He proposed to the physic'n of the establish
ment 10 try the effect OF 4 black sik handker-
chief thrown over the face-not, he said, that
he really believed The remedy to he worth much,
but that it might be we'll 10 try it, as it could
do no harm.
4 black crarat was accordingly thrown on
the face of Vidal-and the spasnls ceased rs if
by enchanlment, and he soon after recovered
Twenty times after Vidal had other attacks, but
he always recovered by means Of the same
remedy" The Normandle, after relating these
facts, says it cannot explain whether it is the
silk or The black color, or both, which puts an
end to the epepic attacks but en- attendant The
investigation Of scientific men, it strongly re-.
commends the remedy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-04-09

KAssAs.-W. learn that Mcssrs. E. N. Sym
mes and Arnstcad Burt, of Pendleton, left that
place for Kansas, during the present week. MIR.
JOS Steele, of this district, has also started for
the same destination We presume they will
Join Mai Bnford in Alabama. There are others
in the district willing to 60, some Of whom are
only waiting for the necessary outfit. Will not
those of our citizens, who are able, take this
matter in hand ! Delays are dangerous.--Kco,
wee Courier March 90.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-04-09

FlREs.-Thc roof Of the JAIL at this place, was
igniled from spark from The chimney, on Thurs
day last. The wind was blowing furiously at
The time, but by the timely exerlions of our
citizens, and one of tho prisoners (Samuel
Hughes,) the fire was ex,ingulshrd bef"re much
damage was done Tho whole village was in
imminent danger at one time. Tuo much care
cannot be observed while this boisterous wealth.
er holds
Salem church, some ten miles above this place
was burned down on Tuesday last The fire
was communicated from the woods. Much
fencing has also been burned, We understand, in
Cheohes-Keowee Courier, March 20.
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JOSEPH MckllKlCk,
.Evchifpesl EE ~ iId
gao;, ~, F1rtid, East af Aits, 81.

Igio;, ~, F1o,fdd, Eust az Aitna 81.
r WOULD RESPECTFULLY Y eall The
i attention Of the public, to my arrange
ments lot the New feai Having made
arrangements with one Of the best ,nanu-
featuring establishments IN Cincinnati,
am prepared 70 furnish Sash Doors and
Blinds. made Of the best White Pine Lun-
Der, and Of superior workmanship and
much cheaper Than can he made ii the
South Persons wishing tc hniid would
find II 10 their advantage to consult tne
before building
Orders from The country earnestly soli-
cited Country work of all Einls prompt
/, attended to In the most wrtkmahlike
manner
Plans and specifications Ipr ri'y and conn
try Houses, suburban Villas, etc, given IN
The 't'nst arrtcve'l styles. All kinds If
Job Work attended tr with npatness anil
dispatch. Water Cisteiis trade oi The best
material lan3n.
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RATION ROUGE,

Dying and Occurring Establishment.
fIHE subscriber having removed 10 The corner
l Of Third and Florida sts., is now prepared ~
III wntk entrusted Ia his care IL HE heatest and
most wortmanlike manner;
old Clothes arp s,iinost made New.
ue II prepared to dye fnt tile ladies \ Gentlemen
LADIES.
Crare shawis, dyed ~ color restored, no matter
w,,at rnlrr Siik Dresses, SI,awis, Mantillas nar
eyes, rarasnls, cleaned, dyed ot repair ed Leg
he,n punnets. drna q, washed
GENTLEMEN
Cassmeres, Nferinns, Ararca. Cloth Clothes,
either cleaned. roirt testuteH ~ dyed to any
eun, preferred, with despatch md neatness.
matI n HoEsLi, Dyer
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40 Planters.

4 lklNtS Corr and Cation Cultirstni
"A This truly useful agricultural inptot
tntnt. has heen fhlv tested br high y res
pectable and practical planters who afterInl
trial. say that by It's use, IL the cultivation
of Corn Cane. Of Cutton there s a saving
Of al least one third the labor TO man and
horse over the cem'non rlew. It's new
invention. Patented March 20. l7dg,
Planters are invited TO call and examine it..
A supply on hand and for sale BY
w. r. TITNNARn
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I'M Z subscriber. we'll knowing za
L. 10 The citizens Of Ba'on17 y "
Rouge, frum long residence. offers his pro
iessional services ta the public. as u teacher
ot the ptAVn FuRrt, the VtoLiN, and Goa
rtr-Asrlstor He will also furnish music
for Private Parties, Soiree, &c Letters
addressed to him through the post office,
will hp promptly answered, and otdets lett
at the Comet office. viii meet immediate
attention. cctlil II w. JOLLY.
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Carriagea.Hsarnesa vVhss'a,,ASe

TNHE Subscribers assortment of Car,ia
i yes, Harness. whips, &rt is hHw com-
rleta. and hainsites al examination u
hi stock hofofe purchasing In New o.
enns, ps he guarantees hts prices AZ low as
as any in the south.
Mareroon corner Of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing aud repairing IN
superior STYLE at the old established stand
eofaef Of Main and Church Streets.
w, T. ItfNNARn.
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I TENDER 10 my patrons sincere thanks
/ lot their past liberal patronage and sol-
citing an extension Of their tavors, at the
same time would inform them and the COM
mnnity at large that have this day asso-
ciatea with myself George Forest Of
plaquemine The business will be con-
tiuned under The name ott firm Of Brown
Y Forest
Baton Rouge July, ! ", BROWN
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Particular Notice.

DLANTERS and others purchasing Gro.
| ceres through their servants vii
please notice the fact that they can be
supplied with prime article for as little
money at the corner OF Africa and st
Ferdinand SITS, as elsewhere
auI To- NJ. y. bkt AN
s. r. corner Court House Square.
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saw and Saw Rlades.

rRoSSCU'r, Pit, ranuel, Rip, lemon,
Steel and brass hack; Butchers, Row,
Webb, Pruning, Back and Key hole Saws,
.ss,r,ea sizes and the most of them OF
,,Sn.sr & jackson 81 make Always on
hand at the Hardware store OF
Ian25-N --hEerihR hANouk,
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HOME ENTERP RISE
young America steasM Esous
AND CORN MILL,
BATON nOUGE, LOUISIANA

HAVING RECENTLY EXTENDED MY Mill
! ling interest by the addition Of one off. y
Ulafk's Celebrated Patent FIGURING Mills, Pniting
Machinery &e., and having fully tested It's capat.
itv to dp flrst class work ain now f'ilir prhraf
ed to give my friends and thrse Of home enter
rtfsa generally satisfactory evidence. that they
now need not CT beyond Baton Rouge IN order to
sarnre to themselves neur that will compare nv
orably to anF produced In the country, no matter
hv how extensive complicated machinery.
As the object will be to produce hanr Of The
hest character at,d standing trust tp meet with
that libhraity of patronage as will sustain the
undertaking. Families or arthets ordering -four
from me may test assured my best endeaYors
shall lie given TO please them. orders should he
sent IN the strre Of The under efsiennd. For the
accommodation Of families. flour can be obtained
when MT wanted he the barrel, in haes Of u, 10,
2F or 80 pounds each. Or In snei, ether quantities
as they may wish.
nargn JOSHUA hEAh.
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nNnmnn Ar,e,,.r stanr s......,

nRn5 \ GRANppRE, having purchased the
~ Heear Store Of =. Nefhois, IN Lafayette. IN
farn,s thair friends and the public gehetallv that
they have just received from New Orleans large
Assartment ~ Impaired seeais nf all brands,
pipes Of all sefts. No I assnfted Chewing aua
Smoking Tohacre. Imported Higarettas aud also
the hest Malee'4 Sesats. All orders rom the
country promptly attended to.
The Young america Cigar Store solietsa share
" ruhlic patronage.
r. nN0R
ap-aGtf CHAp. GaANDpHE.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-15

w ATER Cisterns. Drnpers and Ewers
w oval. octagon and colored Hall Lamps
enameIed Stew Pans block tin and Iton
Sauce Pans turned brass Preserve ket-
ties. cast iron aud eatthen Splttoons oval
square and Gothic Walters. Salvers and
Tea Trays, Lamp Globes; Glimme,s and
Wick rich center table French Busters
common Yankee ditto, common. wooden,
Furnished, Brlttania and silver plated Ia
bic Castora. at MoNrAN Il Htertr.
NAYS, Church street
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EDMOND LEG GENDRE.
worker In Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron.

WUtHct IN = TIT V'FFVf 7'"1'EE
fRsrd 81. Nearly opposite Repis statie.
TNHE subscriber will attend promptly
tc al orders IL his line, making and
repairing cutters. copper pipes for machine
", stove pipes. &c.
[zz~A good stock Of Tin ware always on
hand, end made to order. .s...
MAY 3-r. Ep. LFGFNURE
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First Arrival of the Season
AT TIE nNF Prize
E10fhiug' Esuay0s'fsrssi.

NIIE subscriber has lnst Received BY
i steamer CRFscEat Cry, from New
York. large md beautiful assortment Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting Of Linen Bosom Shirts; silk,
Cotton and Merino under shirts Shit Col
lars. Linen and Cotton Draws. Hosiery,
Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket
Hdkr.. Cravats. Neck Ties, Scarts Stocks,
&c, all Of which have been selected from
The most fashionable houses in New York,
and will be sold At low prices. In order to
10 iasties and give satisfaction 10 cash buy.
ers. he has made it tule in all Gases tn
deduct ten per cent for cash, and will in all
cases strictly anhere to thai principle. -.
septf-y. ". y. PHILLIPS
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JOSEPH MCCORMICK.

BOOKSELLER AND SIAIlONEk.
baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS. STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma.
saziues and Periodicals constantly on hand
Also--AMERICAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books. Envelopes
Copying Presses. Drawing Papers. Bristol
Boais. Monohromatie Boards S. VII.
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Ma Aren,,.rts. 1,n,laer.. Flnnters. s.

To Archstects, Buiitsers. finnters. Sc.
THE UNDERSIGNED would inform
the public that they have in the City
Of Baton Rouge. one Of the largest and
best machine shops IN the United States
for the manufacture of every description oil
SASH DOORS. BLINDS, MoULDlNGS F.,
Turning. Planning, Tongueiug and Groov.
ing and that they are fully prepared TO
contract tnr the erection OF Building &c
~ Orders filled with neatness and des-
patch on the most reasonable terms.
julyl, BROWN \ FOREST.
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DRIED PRUNFS, fresh and good 8 cts.
~ per pound.
40 600 Percussion Caps. different kinds
% dozen Bath Bricks;
do Olive Oil purel
Il do. Browns Eesenee Ginger
Is Reams Letter and Foolscap Paper
1000 Fl Capitolia Segars, fine flavor;
5000 Boxes Clarks' Matches;
300 bottles Citrt Of Magnesia
30 do Dry Lemonade. at
uneb, BOGEL'S Drug Store.
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GRlcUTURAL- IMPLEMENTS

GRAIN CRADLES Complete Straw
u Cutters; Corn Shelters; Twig and
Hedge Shears Hay Knives Sythes, Sick
les, sheatbs; Hay Forks; Rakes; Chain
Pumps Garden Engine Briar Hooks
Pick Axes; Grind Stone Ctanks Axe
Handles; Curry Combs; Hoes Spades
shovels Axes, &c, &c, At
LARGt1tER < LANOUE,
may23. Cor. Lafayette 4 Florida.
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architectural Varos, Nf,
g. q. WILSON.

House, Sign a. Ornamental Fainter,
rhrd Street, two doors North of The post once,
ItAvtSG permanently heated N hntpn n0rge,
VI we would respectfully solicit u share IF the
public patronage. Being practicable wprkmen, we
are 10 work on the npst tea sunahp terms AMI in
the best style
ALSO, Grainino, Mafhiine, ala2ihe and Paper
hanging neatly executed.
sW Plantation work solicited and promptly
attended 10. aeclar.
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llrotrssianal nutirts.
: = = > =
Hs,esrsss,naI Card.

Professional Card.
nR. DUCHElN. Of the Medical Faculty
~ OF Mcntpelliet (Ffancel having re-
recently established himself in this city.
alters HE prefe ssiensl services to the public
n-He will at all times be found at M.
rrtobs residence tnear Judge Burk' q
unless professionally engaged, oct25-H
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gE Eersa~.-fns subscriptions axed at the
rate ~ III ol per annntn, payable IN advance. ~
80 90 NJ the expta tim "f sis n,nnths. The Week
sv s published ~ ~ 5tpef annum, invariably 10
advance pnth willbs p',nrniaily delivered with
81 the limits Of the ritg Wy the carrier
Aavsrtising.- -uNs Dollar per square
frr the FIRST insartlanj and hall that amount h'f
ever Subsequent insertion lines ur less. con
atitntp a snuarp. sa..#. a.
nearly AHvpttisiaa.- Merchants, Ira
siers, aNi orhers, will be contracted with on the
s,,rst reasbeable terms
habsM sMsrh. .-0rR facilities fnr doing
1rh Wotk With neatiiess nfid despatr'-in a'i W.
Nietfas of cciars, canhet he surpassed hy any es-
yablishtuent in the GitF--snch as
LAwYRHs BRiRFs-BA,h fiuHsrs--posrsRs Biit
slRsbs -ll.,. of hApiyas rR)nRA aaRs ElEcfics
Ntcr srs -npueutsis LsBsls -taRbs-uiRruLTRs-
aud Nis,rtvg DARps. For fatther particulars, We
nvte ren tu cali and see enf specimens.
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Remember.

DERSONS having money to spend tor
Groceries, cannot do better 'hah call at
the brick building recently erected on the
corner of Africa and st Ferdinand streets,
where qhid pro quo is always ready Tor
exchange. Additions and supplies are con
stantIv reeeivinp. NJ. G. BRYAN.
mly29. S. j., Cor. Court House Square
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Fresh spring GOOess.

A FEW Eetts rbttagt Furniture tothpiate With
n Amorous. AfE0 DO boz. Split Dottcned
Chairs, IN Assortment ~ these Superior buck
Cooking Stoves. Mahogohy Bedsieads, Tete and
Tetes. Rocking and Easy Chairs. Cane anh
Wookseat oflce Chairs &C., At The Furnishing
Ware Hoonis NJ apsl ftPfH h co
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Fresh .HrrirNIs.

DORCELAIN Preserve Kettles fall
| sizes) Family Tea, and Butter Scales
Halls patent--impoved conenve Il anvil
Nutc,atkef, Disston's Saw har ktd Bnfcbet
Knives, MahoganyA4Zine ringed Butter
mpnds, MONTAN II HUGUET.
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New and popuIar Music.

New and Popular Music, --.
T,HE Flower Queen Say yes Pussy
/ Bell Brandon. Don't he angfy Mother
Norma March sarenade March 'Tis
Midnight Hour When the moon on the
lake is beaming Aurora Galopade; Ss-
lutte Ia France, Willie We have misset.
YOU. and Shanghai Polka just received
and for sale by GEO. M, HERO MAN
StTRAyv WATTING.-Twenty
- five pieces I.d Straw Mating to arr
rive this week and for sale by
Iian-tsI W. y. PHILLIPS.
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ANOTHER small supply, just reed,
II and for sale low. These chttrhs make but
ter. quicker, and more Of II. from given quaint
ty of milk, than any other. For gale by, tl8@
deeb-y MONTAN e HttGEET
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CARPET & RUGS.

TIME subscriber has lustreceived from
J. New York, large assortment of In.
grain, Three Ply, and BRUSSELS Carpets, all
of which will be sold at low prices.
sent "a w y. PHILLIPS.
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Dental Notice,
fNMANs PATENT,
Gate and n00r Springs.

| this invaluable Spring, has them on
hand and lor sale al price which is moth.
ing compared with their utility, Samples
can be seen at my store, on the gate OF
Joshua Real, and the Harvey House Door
They are simple and weuld not be insult
able cor the neatest parlor doors IN this
city. anply at MoSrAN Il Kueukr.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-15

4 A FEW DOZEN Of the above Hats
Il latest style, Just received at the f.s
PuftApEt,rHIA CHEAf SToRE.
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Now is the Time.

TO MAKERO FOR THE FALL.
rT,lIE subs erher offers for sale to his numerous
customers and The public in general, at lower
rates than ever, his extensive stock OF Watches
and Jewery TO make room for his new stock.
Anybody wishing to purchase any thing IN my
line can not do better than to call on me and
Judge for himself.
Watches and Clocks repaired and warrented as
usual for twelve months .......... W.
TItE0. GOLDMAN.
Hffnamako, and Jenekter Har,aeg iioese
TORN.--2oo Rags, prime White--iust received
u and for sale by JOSHUA BEAL'
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HrencIa NIantilnas.

HFFFEF WENFNHHHFF' -----
TIE ladies' afe invited to examine out
i hehntirii assortment cf French imported
Rprins Mantiiss, Of the latest and most fashion,
able sttles. purchased Of the Importers IN n York.
"a tie assortment Il net very large. The ladies
would do well TO call eafls-~at the
rnitAnRi htiIt CHFAF EAsH SThRF,
morHS.tf LAFAYETTE Etrppt
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THE MAGIC CORN AND COB MILL

fs,HE MAGIC conn AND con MILL is supet-
tor tr any heretnfete offered Tor GHlNntNg
FEED ron SToCH. twill grind twenty bushels
If stuck feed per hour, with the power Of une
tntle or II win etina sH hnshels n fne meal
per hour or six bushels eferfn and cub fDr stock
fpei ppr hour. with the power Of ore mue.
This MAGIC Mill was patented IN eertrn-
her, 1851, and is undoubtedly superior to all its
predecessors
Our prices will he found tp he much lower than
nther mills rf inferior quality. Fer sale by
SAMUEL iUDKF, I. and p Ftbht leFee
Nav n,tnaua
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NEbNF Tot "" HaNHfTTWtF "
W. The nhnve described Mill caii he seen ut
The store Of II. II. ruCKET, Church Street, baton
fauge who is The agent fpr the sale If the
same. The mill can be furnished Mt airy landing
pn the tivet, between New Orleans aud Bayou
Sara ff aih-frpight included iaFftr
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Mechanics Tools.
vsrcncIs window GLASS.

DECEIVED per ship "OernAv,
Ia from, New York, NJ assortment Of window
glass. by t0s--1 % by 70 s--1u by ts--l2 by Is.
1s by 2p-2o by 800 by a.. Aiso, pittsburg
..eJear" and Waterford Glass, aiwavs on hand
and for sale either by the box or ut retail. at.
decb.y. MONTAE b HUGUET.
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1Itw Qbtap Slorf.
Among tI,e E,ate Arrival,
Dress 'H'r;n,u.ines |

WILL be opened this morning
w beautiful assortment Of ladies ,'ress trim
things Of the latest Paris style. Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons, at the PHilsbstrait casst Gasp srpRe
'nar25tf Lafayette Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-17
faoulous Account Of Gold Discoveries
From the San Diego Ber,ld1

A gentleman, well known in this city, call.
ed on Us yesterday, and informed as that he
had an interview on the 10Th Of the present
month with a relative Of a Californian. named
Lore''o, an omcer OF the Independent yolun-
teers, in Lower California, who gave the in
formation Of new discoveries of gold at a nIacc
called Santa Catalina, about twenty miles
this side OF the mouth of the Colorado in the
direction Of San Diego, and about one hun
dred and seventy miles from this place. TIE
prospecting party, consisting Of ten persons.
was sent out from Ssnto Tomas, by the Colo
mel commanding, TO prospect for gold The
movement was based on information obtained
from an Indiana neophyte-formerly be-
longing TO the mission of Santa Catalina. who
was enjoined not to divulge the fact of the ex-
istence of gold In the vicinity, fearing that
there might be an influx of foreigners which
would destroy his influence.
The prospecting party above named, after
several days search in the vicinity Of the
place designated, discovered volcano, or
burning mountain, on the south side Of which
they found vast deposit Of sulphur, perfect
ly pure, Judged to be millions of tons in ex.
tent On spur Of the burning mountain.
(which is supposed 10 be Of recent origin. as
no person who has ever travelled in that vi
cinity has witnessed any similar eruption for
many years past)-jutting out of the north
east was found immense deposits of the pre-
cIous metal, represented to be IN solid masses,
interspersed with small veins Of quartz.
The expedition was intended to be kent a
secret except to the party engaged in the
search, but the man who gave the informa
tIon could not refrain from imparting tho
same to his relstive-a broth r. in-lawefrom
whom it found its way to the ear Of our infor-
mant The party being out of provisions.
were obliged TO return for a new supply. and
will Immediately repair to the spot to prose
cute discoveries and commence their opera
tions. We shall wait with anxiety the result
of their opinions, full account Of which has
been promised US by one of the party.
1t may be that they have been deceived in
reference to the character of the metal found.
for il has long been known that vast deposits
of pure copper exists in several localities
through that section of country, and il may
be that ignorant natives have mistaken the
one metal for the other. We shall see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-17

THE RIP-RAPs.-One other point of interest
which / should mention, is the forti6cation
erecting on the Rip-Raps, on the opposite side
Of the channel leading to Hampton Roads, I
said erecting, but should rather saw being
demolished, as this would more truly describe
the work now in progress there. The fortif-
cation, which is Fort Calhoun, was commenced
some twenty years ago, but after progressing
as far as the first tier of portfolios, IL was
discovered that the structure was settling n
The two ends, owing 10 the immense poysr of
the current which washed against il from the
sea As an experiment, an immense amount
OF stone, equal to the quantity sufficient 10
complete the work was piled upon the foun-
datiOn, and the work was then suspended in
order 70 let il settle. For several wears II
continued to do so, until the last two years.
When 1t became stationary, and the work was
again resumed On survey, il was found
that the whole had so far settled that the frst
tier of port holes had to be condemned as being
too low for use. Thus it was rendered neces,
sary to take down the whole to the founda-
tiOn and rebuild This work is now going on
force Of workmen, with large davits, are en-
gagged In removing the immense blocks of
stone from their former position, and, as a
precautionary measure, TO obviate any further
damage from the under current, vast ouanti.
ties Of stone are being thrown into the bay at
either end of the foundations of the works
Aue IOIce OF the current and waves at the sea-
ward end of the fort is described as extraor.
dinary. Within the last year, during heavy
storms, some Of the large blocks of stone have
been forced from their position and thrown
into the embrasures, which had sunk 10 the
water line The work has already cost nearly
three millions of dollars, and ere it is com
pleted will cost much more than this SUN,
but Its position is admirably chosen as q work
OF defence, ani seems 70 warrant the outlay
When completed, it will have four tiers of
some sixty guns each and, with Fort Monroe,
would seem to render the approach or passage
OF hostile fleet almost impossible. e.-Lettsr
from old POINT COmfort.