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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
LOCAL NEWS

NEW AND VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-We
witnessed, last week. in Merrifeld's building. on
Exchange street, in this city, the operation of
new invention, Roberts's patent lathes for wood
turning, embracing an entirely new application
of mechanical principles. First, is the cottage
bed post lathe capable of turning out four hun
sred sets of the most complicated patterns per day
of ten hours, doing the labor of dozen accom-
plished turner's. This lathe has knises or cut
tiers, arranged in salient angles, making easy,
drawing cut, and smooth surface. The cutters
may be of any desirable pattern, passing trans
versely of the rough material, and they complete
the work in finished manner, by one yibra-
ton.
Next is the Automatic machine for turning cot
tage beaded work, capable of finishing one thou
sand feet of beaded work per day.
Then there is the machine for turning prismat-
ic forms of any desirable pattern, capable of cut
ting from the rough MATERIAL in workmanlike
manner. at least one hundred bed posts per day,
and other work in proportion.
The proprietors Of the patent right for these
machines, have nearly completed arrangements
for carrying on the business of manufacturing
with them, large scale, in this city, and it is
an enterprise which cannot but prove the source
OF great income to the propretOrs and manufac-
turers, and an important accession to the bust
ness enterprise of the city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

ILLINOIS CORN yesterday, Mr.. F. G.
Wilson, living out on Germany Prairie,
brought into our office some of the finest
specimens of corn and sugar cane we have
seen this season. The corn stalk seemed like
young tree, and measured fifteen feet high,
the leaves being yard long, The sugar cane
also was nice specimen, measuring twelve
feet high. We hope competition will spread
in the growth of corn, wheat and sugar cane
in this State, so as to vie with all other States
of the Union" -Illinois State Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

SoUTHBRIDeE ITEMs.-The Press states that
blue crane was shot on Saturday week, by Mr..
Ebenezer Edmonds, which measured 5 feet and 6
inches from its beak to its feet and about six feet
across its wings.
The "Band Of Hope at Globe Village, con-
sisting of members of the Sabbath School con-
nected with the Evangelical Free Church, had a
social picnic in Marcy's woods last Tuesday af'
ternoon, which was enjoyed very much by all
who participated therein.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

SKUNK AND HEN SToBY.-Capt. Elisha
T. Parsons of Ludlow has hen, which, like a
great many other hens lately Matched brood
Of twelve chickens. There is nothing very
remarkable so far, but one morning MIR. Par
sons went out and found that HIS hen was
brooding a skunk and one chicken, the skunk
having eaten eleven Of the chickens, and liking
the warm nest in which he found them, curl.
ed down and went to sleep, in which position
Mr.. Parsons found him. IL is. perhaps, need
less to say that the essence pedler was dis
patched, while the old hen aud chicken walk
cd off uninjured. Palmer Journal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

FIRE IN OswEao.-Os wego, Aug. Is Fire
was discovered about I.30 this morning, in
the Empire grain elevator, owned by F. I.
Darlington and P. Rathbone, which spread
rapidly throughout the: building, destroying
lt,together with the grain stored in it, amount.
ing f. abo6nt sixty thousand bushels, nearly
GWo-t hlfds OF WhlCn was corn, 5s~-.--.-y
was valued at from$30, 900 to $35 600, and
was insured for about S22 ,000 The grain
was mostly insured. The total loss is esti-
mated at $3.50 Insurance is in Eastern
cities.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

The CAMPBELLs ARE CoMINe.-The far famed
and only original Rumsey Newcomb's Camp
bell Ministries and Brass Band, remodeled and
improved for 1858, will perform in this city, at
the City Hail. this evening and to morrow even
ing. This word.Ienowned troupe comprises
eighteen star performers ofthe first order of tall
ent, combningi in the organization the best ne
gro delineators and comedians, the most pleasing
vocalists and balladsts, and the best instrument
another column.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
Fire.

BosToN, Aug. l5,-1his morning, about
half past two O'Clock, fire broke out in the
granite warehouse, Nos. Is and 20 BromHeld
street, occupied in the lower stories as the
salesroom for the Institution of the Blind,
and the upper stories by Johnson & Frye,
bookbinders where the fire originated. Loss
about $4,000 or $4,000. The adjoining
store occupied by Ballard & Ste arms. was also
damaged by fire and water.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
brighton MnrI,c,-Anr. 70. 1s6a.

At market 1926 beef CATTLE 20 working oxen, 90 cows
and caves, b4o0 sheep, S75 shosts and 800 fat htss
Beef Cattte-PRIoEs-suppy short and prices ad.
'anoed. Extra 81 90 62 first quality So 72a 2B;
second quality 8 "a 50j third quality 10 a676.
Working Oren-ss0, 90, Ito, 100 1880
Coi0s and Catuss-salea at b22, 20, 81, 90, 5s and
Sheep-sma lots 50 ~, 2 20, 2 30, 275s32S.
Shots Several lots to peddle at %, At retail
from 7 tog
Fat Hogs--bi ami o.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

THE SEAsoN.-Our Palmer correspondent in
forms US that the hay crop, is large, though the
weather, for the past fortnight, has been, in that
vicinity, as elsewhere in this region, bad for Sc
curing hay and oats. The prospect is very en-
couraging for good crops of corn, oats, and po-
tatoes. Rye is better than it has been for many
years past. Pasturage is excellent. Apples,
though not very abundant, promise much better
chan for two years past Potatoes are plenty in
the village markets, and retaled at prices not
exceeding seventy cents per bushel.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

The NATIVE POPULATION OF AUSTRALIA.
A correspondent of the Melbourne Morning
Herald, says:
1.-THE aborigines are dying away extremely
fast wearing clothes one day and none the
next, gorging themselves with flesh meat one
week and starving the succeeding week. los.
ing greater part Of their natural food, and
living to a great extent in state foreign to
their forefathers' habits, have had the effect Of
rendering their always short lives still short
ar"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

ALTON, ILL.,, Aug. 14.-Fire broke out in the
workshops OF the State Prison last evening,
two OF which, with the dining hall, the prison
hall OF the prison chapel hospital, and three
other buildings, were consumed. A large
amount of finished work was also destroyed.
Several ggiTff shR u s pat y
made by the prisoners. Loss estimated at
$4,000; fully covered by insurance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

LIST or PATENTs.-The following is list Of
the patents Issued from the u s. Patent Office
20 Massachusetts men, for the week ending Aug.
l0th
Joseph Thompson of North Wrentham-im-
provenent In cement for roofing purposes.
Elisha Pratt Of Saiem-improyement in print
ing ink rollers.
bteuben I. Bacon Of Boston, assignor Through
intermediate transient 70 John North Of Middle
town, Ct.--maohine for folding paper.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

tsnco known never fOFgoiten.-If our read
ers would have positive luxury for the Toilette, uss
Blodgetta "Persian balm" For osansing the Teeth
SHAVING, ohampooing, Bathing, Reautiiyng the Com.
plexlon, removing Tan, Pimpes, Freckles Bun Marks
aad all dsagreeAbe marks from theskin Il has cqual
Sold by all DRUGGISTS. 3. BLODaErF a CO. pro
prletors 0gdensburgh ny.
Bold by all Oruggisis 10 Worcester, and wholesale aud
retail by JOHN Q. HILL, Mechanics Hall Building.
ap23 az ygm
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

WHY Youse Don't PREAcH.-It is reported in
Great Salt Lake City that Brigham Young has
received a revelation from the Lord commanding
him to hold his voice for a season. The secret of
the revelation" was exposed BY one Of Brig
hams wives in conversation with Gentle,
when she said, brigham will not preach again
so long as there is a Gentle shorthand reporter
here 70 take down his discourses."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

''For our part, we have, for sometime past,
looked 10 the mastery OF the general government
by the aboliuonists 10 be Just as sure TO take
place, as any other event morally certain in the
course Of human affairs. The whole history OF
the county for the last twenty or thirty years
points to this result as inevitable in the ususl
courne Of thinpes
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

FAMILY Poisoned The family of Mr..
James Musgrave, of Saltwater, Wis, were
poisoned few days since by eating mush-
rooms, or toad-stools, resulting i'll the death
OF two OF the children-aged seven and ten
years. The parents will probably recover
from the effects of the poison.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES

PECK's CEMENT DRAIN PIPES.
for the drainage Of Sinks, Cellars. Water Cesets No
manufactured at rs Mechanic street. These pipes are
from three to inches in diameter two feet one and
are SO constructed that hey may be easily put gether
making complete and esrabie DRAIN without the great
expense attending the laying Of brick drains.
List Of prices at the yard
inch Ia cents per foot
Z" rs
S 10
- II
All orders from the city country promptly supped
by calling at % Mechanic street, my house az south
bridge rect or with J. D. AMEs, 10 Thomas street
iyzo dtt JAS. o. PECK.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

We pleased to learn Of the Uniform success OF the
Hudson River Institute at OIaveraok, New York Its
demonstrates that well managed Iostiuou at
low terms will succeed when others fail Professor Fack
is one Of most successful educators We wish hin,
that his merits deserve. See advertisement in
another column.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

INcErDIARx FIRE in FRAMINGHAM-Be.
tween nine and ten o'clock last Friday evening,
new house, nearly finished. at birmingham
Centre belonging TO Col Hastings, was discov-
cred 70 be on ere, and was entirely destroyed.
Loss about 5000 No insurance. The Gre was,
without doubt, the work Of an inOsndiary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
RE AD!! az AD!

The Improved Double Glass Ambr0tync.
as taken at No 10 Harrington Corner the only picture
made upon glass that will stand the extremes Of atmos.
phec Influences and auy other chemical tests 10 which
unbeeYers may submit H. We will earant Il superior 10
any Patent Ambrotype made both In brilanry Of
tone and durability. SIN when the old fashioned Patent
Sealed Ambroype Is preferred 10 our Improved ptyip of
Ambfotyre, we shall make II and seal II according 10
the PATENT the opinion Of the patent men 10 tbs contrary
Notwithstanding. TAPLEY CLARKE, Artiets.
i've ar
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

Harper's New Monthly for September, taking
time by the forelock, is already published, and
ready for purchasers. 1t opens with 1.-THE Fin
ishing School," an illustrated poem of fifteen
pages This is followed by three other illustrated
articles, one of them. "The Death of Louis
XVI" by John s. G. Abbott, whose faculty of
making history romantic demonstrated in
his Life of Napoleon" 1t has the usual va
riety of other matter. Sold by S. Thompson &
Co.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

The Worcester Baptist Association will meet
with the Baptist church in North Oxford, on
Wednesday, the 18th Of August, at 10 A. M
The annual sermon will be preached BY Rev. d.
w. Faunce of Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

Hubs GIYcraSE, or Sweet Principle OF Oils for
improving and btauylng the Hair, for sale by JOHN
O. HILL Apotheouy Mechauics' Hall Building, Woroes
ter. dit
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

BURGLARIEs IN oxFoRD.-The southbridge
Press states that last week the houses OF j. Russell
Jonas Bacon, and others, were entered, aud arti-
cles stolen thereirom.
Mr.. Harrington's house, at North Oxford, was
broken into while the family were away from
town, and boys "tin bank" was taken, contan-
ing eight dollars in specie, and the thieves then
visited the pantry, helping themselves to the eat
ables, and finally visited the hen and pig
gerry, taking from the former hen and from the
latter pig, both OF which lost their heads, which
were left Oh the premises, to console the owner.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

SLIGHTLY IL DRBr.--At an adjourned meeting
Of the creditors of Lawrence, stone, & Co., on
Wednesday, in Boston, additional claims were
proved making the the total amount SO far al
lowed g3.lO0,0O0.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

THE THIRD DIsTRICT.-A correspondent of
the Milford Journal, writing from Upton, these
two towns being in the westerly section of the
third congressional district,) speaks follows in
regard to the nomination Of Mr.. Adams, whose
selection to succeed Mr.. Damrell seems to be a
fixed fact''
II have taken some pains to discover upon
whom public opinion of the west part Of the dis
trict was settling ana am agrera1ry SURPRISED
find il SO unanimous, only one name being men.
toned, that Of Charles Francis Adams. And
why should there be Where in the district or
State can we find purer patriot or statesman, or
man more devoted to the great interests of tree
dom and humanity trust that he will be unan
imously nominated by the freedom loving men Of
the third district, at their convention at Dedham,
and triumphantly elected in November. Then
will the third district have successor worthy of
Horace Mann and Of the Old Man Eloquent. l
assure you, Upton will do her part towards ac-
complshing this desirable result"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

. n. Il. billings, Portrait Painter,
Having returned agaln to Worcester would respectfully
announces that he has taken the Rooms In Worcester
BANK Block, formerly occupied by VIM. H. Ration ESQ
where he viii be glad 70 e hts friends and all who may
favor him with cali. dam mviq
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

The LARGE DUCK Factory. belonging to the
Boston Duck Company, at Bonds Village, (Pal-
mer,) which stopped running last October,
partially put in operation again on the first of
June, and now runs forty looms, out of two hun
dred. When the machinery is all running it
works up twenty-five bales Of cotton per day
They now use from six to seven bales per day.
OF course, with this great falling off, business is
very dull in that village and vicinity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
r. oV Err & KER's
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES
rs SUMMER STREET, BOSTON,
4s5 BRoAD WAY, NEW YORK,

| ~ These Machines now justly admitted TO be
the bestin use for Family Sewing, making new strong,
aud elastic stitch which will NOT rip even il every
fourth stitch be cut Circulars sent on application BY
letter. Agents wanted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16
KeIEow Fevar

CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. l4.-There have
been several deaths here lately from yellow
fever, but the physicians assert the non. exist
ence of the ENDEMIC.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

KANzAs ELEcrIoN.-The Lesvenworth cor
respondent Of the St Louis Democrat, giving
some additional returns from the Kanzas cleo
ton. says;
"They aggregate upwards Of 5000 for PROPOSE
ton rejected, and only 500 for proposition &C.
cepted.' Lecompton, Kickapoo, Lexington,
shawnee, Tecumseh, and other old pro-slavery
towns, are included 1t is supposed that there
will not be thousand votes for Lecompton, and
fourteen or fifteen thousand against it. In only
two towns has the swindle had majurity-in
Kickapso the majority was 80, and in Lexington,
Johnson county,9. In large number it has not
received a vote, and in others only two or three
votes
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

Mr. LeRg still continues 10 cleanse aud ReDye Mems
Doate, Pants, and Vests a. heretofore He also oleanseB
Ladies' bhawls, &c. His ONCE III at No. Pleasant b.
my6 dtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-16

before Trial Justice Fletcher, on Ave complaints
for selling liquor, and convicted on four.
The Washington union., 1858-03-06

Arrive at Harrodsburg next days hy lam,
s622 From Harrodsburg by Corsnville Mackvlle Will
lisburg, anu Beeohland, to Springfield, As miles
and back twice week.
Leave Harrodsburg Tuesday and Friday at Gam;
Arrive at Springfield by 8 pm;
Leave Springfield Monday and Thursday at M
Arrive at Harrodsburg by SPIN,
Casey's Creek, to Neatsville, 40 miles and back,
week.
Leave Lebanon Friday at am;
Arrive at Neatsvie by 6pm;
Leave Neatsville Saturday at 6 am;
Arrive at Lebanon by 6 pm.
1924 From West Point by Red Hill Elzabethtown, No
LAM Uptonville, Munfordsvlle and Woodsonvilie,
to Gear Waow, 62 miles aud back three times a
week.
Leave West Point Monday Wednesday, and Friday
atl2m;
Arrive at Elzabethtown by 7pm;
Leave Elizabethtown Monday, "Wednesday, and FRI
Arrive qiy At Bear r. 'wallov next daysby 4an;
Leave Bear wallow Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
rive uiy ~ at ! Eaab 9sm mabeth.own by 7pm;
Leave EIixabsthtown Monday, Wednesday, and FRI
day at 5am
Arrive at West Point by IL m.
o6a5 From Chaplin by Johnsonyle and Duncan, to Cor
nashville 20 miles aud back, once week.
Leave Chaplin Saturday at 8 I'm;
Arrive at Cornishville by p M;
Leave Cornishvilp Friday at 9 am,
Arrive at Chaplin BY apm,
Bda for two, and also for three, Hpea week invited
Hds Ia 20 after passing Duncan via pohon to Har-
rodsburg, omitting Oornshville, invited.
os26 From Elzabethtown 10 Lebanon Branch Junction,
Ia miles aud back daily
The Washington union., 1858-03-06

Leave Mount Washington Monday Wednesday,
and Friday at Sans
Arrive al Chaplin by op M
Leave Chaplin Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday
Arrive .. Mount Washington by IN @
500 From Molnt Washington TO shepherdsyile, 10
miles and back, three times week.
Leave Mount Washington Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at "a M
Arrive at Shepherdsyille by 8 p M
Leave shephsrdssile Tuesday, Thursday. and Sat
Arr.vs at Mount Washing, ,onbyIam.
s' From .sN N1S RIVER aasss cssr p susG ss MVS S
Glasgow SIS miles and back daily.
Leave New Haven daily on arrival of carssay at
Arrive Glasgow by JPN;
Leave Glasgow daily at La m;
Arrive at New Haven by pm.
ssla From New Haven, by Buffalo, Magnolia. Rio
Green River, Clear Point. Bear Wallow Prewet,s
Knob, Three Forks, and Dripping Springs, %
Bowling Gr.en, 80 miles and back daily
Leave New Haven daily arrival of cars-aay at
Arrive at Bowling Green by i2p m;
Leave Bowling Green daily p m;
Arrive at New Haven next day by pm
95l3 From New Haven, by Wickife, Rolling Fork
Sal, Lick and Ray wick. to Lebanon, 80 miles and
Leave New Haven Friday 10 a m;
Arrive at Lebanon by pm;
Leave Lebanon Saturday a, Sam;
Arrive AT New Haven by pm.
s5lA From New Haven to Nelson Furnace 8 miles and
back, week.
Leave New Haven Saturday a m;
Arrye at Nelson Furnace by 9 am;
Leave Neaon Furnace Saturday at l2 M
Arrive at New Haven by m.
sti5 From Eminence by New Castle, TO Sprngpor i8
miles and back six times a week to New Castle
and twice week the residue.
Leave Emineocs daily, except Sunday, at 9 m;
Arrive at New Castle by 10 am;
tn Leave New Castle Monday and Thursday a, /, \ m.
Arrive springport by 2pm; '
Arrive at New Castle by 6 o M "
Leave New Castle daily, except Sunday at 7 o M:
Arrive at Enincnce by p m. ~
B,ds TO extend to and at Port Royal invited
s5l6 From Shebyvile, by Jesses Store and SouhyIle
TO Mt Edan 10 miles and back, once a week I
Leave SheIbyvlle Wednesday at pm
Arrive at Nit Eden by m;
Leave Mt Eden Wednesday at 5a m.
6hrtk,v La h, q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-25

We hope that when the tax bill comes up, and
that ubiquitous and most disproportionate burthen
upon salaries comes under consideration, some
member will do justice to o large and oppressed
class of the community by moving to strike out
the abomnable enactment and demanding the
ayes and noes upon that motion. The feeling upon
this subject 10 most intense. 1t is q scandalous
fact, which we have before mentioned, and intend
to "keep before the people," that poor clerk is
taxed two dollars on every hundred dollars of his
salary, whilst the rich lsndholder aud capitalist
pays only forty cents every hundred, aud the sal
aired officers of the State pay nothing at ALI Few
people were aware that such gross inequality sx-
listed on Virginia statute book, and it creates just
and manly indignation wherever known. One of
the most intelligent aud prominent citizens of
Virginia, who IL respected by all who know him
for his good seLse, conservatism and moderation of
spirit, expressed himself lately in our presence
the subject ofthls tax In the most emphatic terms,
and manifested great solictude to the ayes and
noes on the question of striking out this unjust and
tyrannical exsction. We call the attention of the
delegates and Senator Of this city and of every fair
minded man in the Legislature to this subject
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-25
Gov. Wise's Speech.

The Petersburg Express pays the following
emphatic tribute to the brief, but eloquent and
trumpet-toaed speech Of Gov. Wise at the Inaugu-
ration of the Monument:
The address of this gentleman at the Inaugural
ton Of the Monument, Monday, 10 universally
spoken of. and In the most lsudsbe terms. 1t
was an effort Of rare beauty-in truth, Ii was
perfect gem in its way. Though happy In con-
csption, and creating an excellent impression in
print 1t should have been heard to be appreciated
Divesting himself of his overcoat, and dofing his
chapeau, the speakers brilliant eye looked as keen
rs an eagles, while his clarion voice, shrill but
clear, rung out on the chilly air with admirable
effect, and created the most intense enthu siasm
Every syllable he uttered was distinctly heard
even to the outskirts of the immense assent lage,
and ~ he would round each eloquent and patriotic
sentence, the effect was almost electrical. Loud
and prolonged cheers followed and we could not
suppress smile at the blunt and honest manner
In which rustic gentleman at our elbow cried
out, If that mans crazy, want to go to the mad
house, toop We agree with the owner of that
voice. lfGov. WISE 10 crazy, he has an admirable
way Of showing it. which was evidently the idea the
countrymaD wished to convey.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-25

Nsw:AsD IMPORTANT METEOROLOGICAL DISCOVERY
Lieat. Maury has addressed a letter to the Score
tary of the Navy in regard TO plan by which il
10 probable that disasters our lakes will be rem
dered less frequent. He says that Prot. Rays Bal
lat, of Holland, has made meteorological discov
cry: which can be applied to the navigation Of tn.
lakes.
Prof Bsllat claimslto have discovered numeaI
cal relation between the force of the wind and the
difference of simultaneous parometic pressures al
certain stations. From this relation he has b. en-
enable to deduce rules by which every morning the
maximum force of the wind during the day may
be predicted; and consequently outward-bound
vessels may know In the morning lift would be
safe to put TO sea at noon In the evening. This
10 done in Holland. and Prof BalIat says that du.
ring five years the force of the wind has in no
instance exceeded the force his rules Indicated
Washington States.