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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

- STORE AND TAVERN STAND FOR
ma SALE OR RENT. at Bailey's Cross Roads at
tho intersection Of the Columbia and Middle Turn
nike. five miles from Alcxandria-also " heel
wright and Smith Shop. with an extensive run OF
custom-also small FARM near the Cross Roads
- with new and convenient DWELLING. Ad-
81 dress the subscriber, at Washington city. or
inquire on the premises. LEWIS bAiLE1'
Fairfax county. dec l6-cor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

-. STORE FOR RENT.-The new thrccstory
IA: BRICK STORE on the north side of King
street, recently occupied by George X. Blackjack
a. an Auction and Dry Goods Store. is for rent.
The situation of this property is in the business
part of the city and its complete arrangements for
any kind of mercantile business. renders it very
desirable Apply next door. TO llCLST CO, or
J. A. MILBURN, corner of King and Washington
S,..o,s NH 23-tf
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nv uapoJD SNoWDEN

nFFERS his Professional Services t" the c,n IT
" zens of Alexandria and vicinity. Office No
I. North Pitt street. nov I'll
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Philadelphia. oct Idly

NXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
II C. ". PURCELL d CO., Richmo"d l".-
We offer our services to the Presidents and Con
tractors on the different lines of Internal Improve
ment throughout the State, for the collection ot
debts due by the State. and for its conversion int"
and sale of Virginia State Stock. Having every
facility for selling prepared To make liberal
advances on Stock til sold. Our charges will he
moderate. We also offer services to our friends
in the country for the purchase of Virginia State.
Bank. and every description Of Stocks. at the cur
rent market rate, without any charge of c"mmiS-
sion.
Orders nv mall either for the purchase or sale
of any security. will meet with our prompt attcn-
ton. and will be attended to on a> good terms ~
though the parties sending were present
G. ". PURCELL a co.
Va noy t-W1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

4 GENTS FOR THE UNION INDIA RUBBER
"A COMPANY.-GUTTA PERCHA cOA1S'
CAPS, BOOTS, and CLOARS, Silk, Alpaca, sen
cia. and Cotton Coats, Boots and Cloaks, Logging
Covers with Hoods, tc, wholesale and retalI. -
Tb.s. good, are warranted to stand any climate
and will be sold at manufactory prices.
WALL, STEPHENS CO.,
No. 322 Penn. avenue between 9th ana lV1n nI o'I'
and No. lO4 Duane street, doors west Of D''""'
way, New York.
W..biu,ton nov l5--eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

C,IMON WATERMAN. 100 King Street. Aier-
- aud,io, would respectfully announce to hls nu-
mcrou. friends and customers that he rs again
ready tas he always has hccn) To exhibit stock oil
READY MADE CLOTHING, and Gentlemen ;
Furnishing Goods adapted for the ensuing Fall
and Winter Season. equal. if not SUPERIOR to any
other establishment in The country in regard to the
beauty. STYLE. and variety. As to his prices. an
examination will convince any one at glance.
that he is above any competition oct ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.

$50 Prizes amounting $500 900
Whole Tickets SO; Halves So Quarters S21.
10" A Circular showing the plan of the Lotte-
res will be sent 10 any desirous of receiving it.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the fol-
lowing rates, which is the risk.
g. Ir paoLo. m Who'll. T;ctots sSO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

T INDEN WHISKEY.-This W WHISKEY IL
i i made in the old fashioned copper still. by dou-
Bile distlation, just beyond the summit Of the Blue
Ridge, in Warren county, Va, near the line Of Pau
auier, where the softness and purity Of the noun
tain spring water, and the quality Of the rye. con
stitutc important elements in making the Whiskey
for which this locality has been long celebrated. II
is perfectly pure, beyond all doubt, being made OK
elusively Of rye. hops and barley malt, with the
utmost care. The quantity made is limited, and
bought principally for private use, by gentlemen
eonnois.eur. in the surrounding counties, who arc
critically nice in laying by stock for improvement
A small consignment has lately been made t"
MARSHALL 4 WARD, Of Alexandra; or it can
be procured direct, through correspondence with
DIR. FISHER, Of Linden, Warren County, Va.
10,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

EVOLVING DICE BOXES.-Another sup
II ply of those inimtabc little affairs, so con
venicnt and simple for Backgammon players and
other useful articles suitable for Holiday presents.
&c. IL is true, | cannot boast Of palace" o.
such as we read of in some other towns. but will
merely say to those in want of such things, any
thing else, to try at home first, before they take
up the line of march to the music and fag raised
in behalf of to'othcr side Of Jordon.
iap3 JOHN H. PARR0TT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

PLASTER MILL FOR SALE.-Wishimg
Es:; to remove from this city offer for sale my i'll
tcrest in the STEAM PLASTER MILL in AlcN
andria, now carried on by Wise Green. The Mill
is in good order. and its fixtures complete. For
further particulars apply to. or address
CHARLES J. WISE.
dec ll-dtf Alexandria Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

wv vSA. MURRAY. NERCHiNT TAILO OR%.
w No. lO3 King .>fres,, have just received Il
full and complete assortment 81 FALL AND
WINTER GOODS, consisting of French Cloths,
CassimercS Vcstings. and Cent mems Furnishing
Goods generally They are prepared to receive
orders. and furnish Goods, made in the hest man
ncr. and of the most approved styles. They invite
the attention "f their customers. and the public
generally. sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

TRONER 4 BAKERS NEW ANn ELIZA y
" FAMILY SkNlN" MAChlN NhH.-fI'"''
fr"m S5o :" SlZo.-ihe ""p' hH DANn" :.
lvG MACHINE COMPANY sell the two best Machines
in use One makes the Sh"n''' or L"ch N'tch-a
Siiich well auaPle" Ioi sew "'s a'"" '""' '
br washed and ironcd; the other is new Machine
the Lork .Hi'ch that is Lo"k"d. This Machine Is a
great improvement upon AT pre- e'''"' i''' ''
family use. n
isti' Send for Circular 81 NO: II fenhS! wanna
Avenue. Washington 4|D b'""'""'' w" '''"
~ Baltimore street, Baltimore
"r,Nl"N; y. ,n, .nh ,,or;o,r ,,,ri
Grover 4 Bakers is the besi.-Amerlcah AGr'-
culturalist.
To all of which the Tribune says Amch'-N' l.
Tribune. Y r,,.,o,,o,,
1t is all that it claims to be-N. \. independent
II finishes ITS own "or"' "'hc'> u" ""'-' ''oiiie
Journal.
We give II the Preference '"''' va" ""i,,'I
Itnccds only to be seen to prrcciated.-Phren.
Journal.
Adapted for woolrns' l'nen' or r'"'t'h'--Aher'c"h
Medical Monthly.
We like Grover Baker "eSt'-,'a'''s ",e"'n
(Which is best" Grover a Bakers.-N. l.
Dispatch.
SUPERIOR 10 all b'htIH' ~ - ''N''"'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

lust RECEIVED. and for sale
,J 80 boxes Raisns, whole half and quarter
Citron; bale Bordeaux Almonds
sack Paper Shell i"
Hard do
Filbcrts; 2 do Cream Nuts
90 drums Figs; | frail Dates
| cask Currants; 500 Cocoanuts, fresh
500 Sweet Havana Oranges
5 bushels Ground Nuts
| sack Pccans | cask Canary and do Hemp
Seed: also. a fine assortment of TOYS for Christ
mas Holidays. with fine assortment OF fine
CANDY too numerous to mention with variety
of Candy Of nv own manufacture. \ fine lot OF
Japan Cages. Breeding Cages: also. % PAIR OF
CANARY BIRDS. All of the above Goods Will
sell low for cash. c. SCHiFLR. Contcctioner
uov5 No. > North FairfaX-strcet.
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TERMS, Regular Prices. }

POSTAGE.
The Postage to any part Of the United ststsa
will be but 7renty.four eents q year for "Blsck'
wood" and but Fourteen cents year for each Of the
Reviews
At the above prices the Periodicals will be fur
nished for 1859, and as PRENIrk TO NEW SUB
sCRIBgRs, the Numbers Of the same Periodicals for
1851 will be furnished complete, icthout additional
chdrge
Unlike the more ephemsrsl Magazines Of tho
day, these Periodicals lose little by age. Hence,
full year of the Numbers with no omissions) for
1851 may be regarded nearly as valuable as for
1859.
Subscribers wishing, also the Numbers for 1856
and 1885, will be supplied at the following rx-
TREMRLY Low RATES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS-Five Tons Of
| BROOM CORN WANTED. / will pay the
highest market price at the Broom Factory
l.. HERRING,
NOV - Royal, south OF Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

Hea FOR RENT-Thc commodious thrce-story
ss::; brick DWELLING and STORE. No. 10 North
RoyaI street, adjoining John T. Creighton's Hard
ware Store is for rent very reasonable terms, to
a good tenant The house is in excellent condition.
and fitted up in the best style. Water and Ga.
have been introduced and fora business stand and
DWELLING. is most desirable Possession given on
the 10th of November. Apply TO
JOHN T. CREIGHTON, or
oc,lI-dtf JAMES ROACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

CHEET MUSIC.-Rcceived this morning two
- hundred copies of carefully selected MUSIC,
from Il monthly catalogue Of the choicest pieces,
consisting Of Songs. Ducts. Quartctts. Polkas'
Trios &c &C. Also, Books of different authors,
Music Boxes. Violins Strings and Bow, &C.. at No.
3. Exchange Block. Is. +. DhNNlH'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

DIANO TUNING.-W. b. +. DENNIS from
Chickcring ( Sons ilalct. Davis 4 Co., and
formerly with H. Davis, Washington, also, Tuner
to Thalburg. will attend to tuning and repairing
PIANOS. ORGANS, MELODEONS. and all
kind. of musical Instruments. All work LEFT at
NJ. 3. Exchange Block. kins-srcet, Alexandria
warranted satisfactory. Jan
VOCAL MUSIC.-In.truction in Vocal Music
Y and cultivation OF the voice given by Mr.. Il.
+. DENNIS, in cIases or private. Orders left at
M B. Exchange Block. kmg-st. jan
4 GNES G. WRIT. and other Books tor Chill
n tlrcn and Youth. American Tract society edi-
ton. % cents, for sale by ROBERT BELL.
dec -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
| i am now manufacturing TIN WAKE which
| am selling al wholesale, as low as can be bought
in baltimore. or any of the Northern cities have
large stock on hand and fill orders with des-
patch. II. L. "hEuDhi
No lis hllir- -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17
DRY GOODS. &C.

DRICES REDUCED.-Wc invite the attention
of our customers and friends generally to our
LARGE assortment of FALL AND WINTER, DRY ,
FANCY AND MILLINERY GOODS. in which
we are now prepared to offer bargains. as we have
made great reduction in our prices.
Jan ;. W. MEl ENhEh"'
YLOR d HITCHISON will
y have all their accounts ready for delivery on
Monday. the Sd January. and trust their iricnns
and customers will come forward and settle their
Indebtedness promptly and without delay.
jan l--lw
rREAT BARGAIN S.-ANBf G WON
" are now Offering great bargains. Desiring t"
close ont our large stock are now offering many
Goods nt a great reduction i'll this season prices
We call attention to a beautiful assortment "i
DC Mpu,mcs. now selling at 2Gc.
Twenty cent MnuslincS AT lic.
Twelve and half cent Calico at loc.
Superior French Mou.lincs. at cost.
French MerinocS at 15c.
Cassncts. Flanucls, Shawls Irish Lncns. Ho-
sierv Gloves. Undcr,hirts. Hoped skirts, with
everything new and desirable in our line.
dee % No. 10 King street.
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IINSON. III
ROBINSON & PAYNE
JnHG MARSHALL.

NROCERS. COMMISSION AND FORWARD
" ING RCIlANTS, Prince Street hhoc'
iicy1nd,i", Va. Oct S-h
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IuIIus nIENELT-pENTIsT

Oh"e. II Washington ST., WORTH Of hi"g. East S'""
ALEyASpRIA, VA.
OFFERS his Professional services to those desir-
" ing them. Particular attention paid to the in
s.rtinn of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. nov j-ly
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LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENT.
rs-NoTICE To TUEPUBLlC

~ 4 PITAL PRIZE. $50, 600! y
rICNETS ONLY SIC!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

DOTOMAC FISH FOR SALE
i 400 bbls. No. Gross Herring
100 half bbls. No. Gross Herring
so bbls. and halves Family Hcrrings
80 {" - - Shad
20 No. do
25 kegs Shad Roe-all for sale at reduced
prices, by lily 20--tfl J. f. McGRAW.
TINE SUBSCRIBER wishes to purchase large
l. lot Of Cotton or Linen RAGS. for which he will
pay in cash the highest market prices. g..
nov 2 J. :. McaRAW, Upper end of King At.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17

HRESS GOODS AT COST.-Wishing to re-
| J ducc our stock, we will sell rich French
Mouslins. French Mcrinoes. all colors. Poll De
Chcvirs: also. beautiful assortment Of Fancy
Dress Silks at cost.
jan Jay hOk " huI'hlSoN.
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octl@-eo4miT Alsxsndria, VS..
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ItuARLES DICkENS'S NEW BOOK AT
- FRENCH'S Book and Periodical Depot.
\ House to Let. by Charles Dickens. being his
Christmas story. only } cents.
Something new for the Little Folks. More OF
the Paper Doll Family.
The Young Architect. No |. Paper Cottage,
beautiful thing. l3 cents.
A fresh supply of Ida May. Ledy Gay Dragons,
&C.. just received. A complete assortment of the
DOH Family always on hand.
Thompsons Bank Note Reporter for January,
very useful.
All the New Books. Papers, and Magazines on
hand Jan u. +. fREN'h.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-11-09

nursed him with nv own h'nds-aarsea
him through his lelirium and when rs rea,
san returned and lie could SIT UP and ta'k'
bowed myself before him, and hnmbly asS-
ed his pardon for all the wrong had done
him. He threw his arms about my neck,
aud told me il | would be gond to hlm, ne
would never give lne cause for offence !; anu
added as he sat up again. am not COW
ard-I couldn't be a dog,
From that hour never forgot those words !
and from that hour never struck blow on
board my saip. make men feel that they
are men--that SO regard them, ard that
wish to make them as comfortable and hap
nv as possible and have not failed to gain
their respect and confidence. give no IN.
due license, but make my crew feel that they
have friend anu superior in the same
person. For nine years sailed IN three al
ferent ships, with the same crew. \ man
couldn't be hired to leave me save Tor an
officers berth.
And Jack Withers renamed with me thur
teen years. He was my cabin boy one O.
my foremost hands; my second mate and
the last he sailed with me refused the com,
mand Of new barque because he would no
Be separated from me. But he Is eaptalt
now, and the best this country ever afford
ed. Such, gentlemen, IS my experience II
government and discipline on shlpboafd.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-11-09
rnr AEr d Nor nEARIau.


The art u not hearing should bs taught III
every wei.regulated family. II Is lali - i'm.
p0rlanl to domestic happiness as a cultivated
ear, for which 20 much money and time are
expended. There are 40 many thing. which
il i paniui 70 hear.-inany WHICH We ought
Mt 70 hear, sefy many ahich, 1 hsarIi will
disiafJ liz temper, eurrupt simplicity and
hodesty, d,iraet fun eDntrnimpnt snJ hsp.
pines. tiat esetY me siunld 5e educated
20 take 10 Or sbst oOt sounds, according to
their pleasure.
If man fail. into violent passion, and
calls ne al manner u pins., tie FIRST word
sbst, ny tsrs, shI | lear ~ more. ii. ii
nj gaiti ,pyage u lils, iinA m,sell CO gLi
III une u those domestic Mlnfdaii.I. vi
scolling, ! nut ny ears, As sailut ruBld
igri hi sails, and uaking al tiyit, .etd be.
fore the gale. II a hot aud restless man be.
gins to in1Ime ny feelings, ! consider
what mischief these iiery sparks may do 10
ihe magazine below, where my temper il
Kept, and instantly shut The door.
Docs gadding, misunderstanding fellow
begin to inform me what people are saying
about ne. down drops The pOrtcullis Of ny
ear, aud he cannot get in any further. Does
The collector u neigbborhOoJ's scandal ask
ny sIss warehouse, il iBs,inetteiy shuts
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-11-09

up. Some people seem anxious to hear every
ching that will sex and annoy them. IL It Is
limited that any one has spoken evil Of them,
thew sat about searching The matter, and ind
ing out. Ii all Tie petty things said of one
.by needless or ii-natured idlers were to be
brought home to him, I've would become a
mere walking pincushiOn, stuck full ofsharp
remarks. should as SION think OF thanking
a man loc emptying upon my bed bashel OF
nettes, OF setiiug iduse swarm OF ants IN
my chamber. or raising pungent dust IN
my house generally, as for bringing IN upon
me all the tattle ef careless or spltefnl peo-
pie. lfyou would be happy. when among
good mtn, open YOUR ears; whenamong bah,
shut them. And as the throat has a mnscu-
/ lar arrangement BY which il takes care oil the
air passages Of lis own accord, 50 the ears
Should be trained to an automatic dizziness
Of hearing. 1t is not worlh while % hear
what your servants say when they are angry
what your children say alter they have s'an'-
med the door; what your neighbours say about
your business, your dress, or your Affairs,
Tie art Of not hearing, though unlanght ~
the schools. is by no means unsno9n, or I'M
practiced in society. have nuticed that
welI-bred woman never hears an impertl
nent or vulgar remark. A kind OF diseree
deafness saves one from many insults. iron
much blame, from no, little apparent con
niyance in dishonorable conversation.
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Il
USIoN OF the SouTH.-We clip the follSw.
ing from an article in the Columbus Times.
suggested by the outbreak at Harper's Fer
~:
"A common danger calls loudly for a
union Of the Southern people. Their inter-
ests are one. their enemies are united, and,
unless they initiate the unity aud fraternity
OF the latter, the day is coming and not far
distant, when they will deplore the folly and
faulty which held them divided in useless
conflicts about national politics, aud del,yer-
ed them an easy prey to their conquerers."
We have heard. lsays the Savannah Re-
rublican) these appeas for united South
before, and know exactly how to estimate
their sincerity and value. They simply mean
that everybody should join the Democratic
party. What sacrifice OF party organization
or party nominees would the Democrats make
lnr the sake Of the Union: Just none al all.
With them the South NAV be IN daugr for.
" times over, but it must be saved on one
condition. that is. demlcraticaly. So lar as
history gnes. the purity never yet saw the day
when il would give up IFS name and organl.
zatIon for the South, the Uninn. or for any
thing else. Weneyercan believe that man
is sincere 10 his pursuit Of an object until be
esinces readiness 10 abandon ssliishn-ss inr
y principle, OF at least 10 sursender has preli-
Jices for attainment Of tie end 10 view.
dagsSia Chroaiele.
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should be spoken in their praise by every
one who acknowledges himself to be an
American. SO long as such men are elevated
to posts Of authority. the Union. despite all
the cries Of lnadmen and disunionlsts. will
be safe. The noble conduct Of the one can
be summed up in the, readiness which he
displayed in repairing to the scene Of the In,
surection, ana his noble. disnifed bearing
whilst engaged in its suppression and alter
wards. The other will be remembered fnr
the promptness with which he has delivered
up Cook to the authorities Of Virginia. Both
are models, and we trust fitting representa-
tives ul their several constituencies. Ii SO,
the key stone and the foundation are act Of
harms way. and no fear need be entertained
for the Union.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-11-09

MmLIoSAIkEs.--'rhere lately hie,l, st Bam.
bay, a Pasec merchant, Sir Jam.eijee J-jeeb-
hoy. the ffst natise Of ilindustan who was
elevated 20 the rank Of baronet, an hereilia-
~ title, yet which does not belong to tie
British pecrsge, as many 81 onr Contrppsra-
Ties think. The Illustrated News Of tie
World lately gave a portrait 81 this Indian
gentleman, with memoir. HIS will has been
proved IN the Supreme Court 81 Bombay. and
the while 81 his property. real and personal
was sworn under eighty i've lacks 81 rupee.
--4S, 500, 900, which amounts 20 S41 SEQ 900
10 American money. This is perhaps, the
largest fortune ever left by ans Brush sub.
iect, not a noblsman. for the Marquis oil
Westminster, WIN owHs one half Of The
:" West End" Of bo1daa, besld,s vast landed
estates IN the provinces. has an income 9
lsoO.OO0 per annum, which taken af 81
wears purchase. might be capitalized Al G24D
100000, which IS equivalent 10 81 200 600
O0n Of our money. Tie late Dwark ana nth
ragore, ~ CaicGita. who diel Of broker
heart, some twelve year. ago, brcause III
fortune had dwinled down, IN the CONNER
cial ptnic u lS47, 10 tie amount Of only tei
,nillIun dollars. vas worth three times q
much Al one time. and commenced TIE wuilt
with only few rupees.
There are several merchants and banker
IN bnndoa, who are respectively worth frUH
one to iuur million sterling. IL Manchester
IN the spring Of 1850, sis local bankers line
together al tie Albion Hotel. 90 pafticgli
iay, aud were said fnr epfesent between ca ID
900 ,O0u, equal ID sGD,0DD.D0O. Thesc Be III
true inuney kings. Witilus, when man
supposed 10 have sIO0.D00 he imnrdiatel
receives the bfeset tide ul Millionaire.
The Prea
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-11-09
From lhe Franklin Observer.
AGALMAToLTE OF MACON COUNTY.

AGALMATOLIrE OF MACON COUNTY.
Raleigh, Sept. s.
The resources Of the western counties are
important in many respects. had no time
to say all wished, in my communication OF
the Cd instant, hence | hope to be able TO
add from tine to time as cir. instances will
permit. would now particuiarize the So
called SodpSiore, Of the Nantabalab Valley,
and which believe is in Macon county.
This rock is by no means the common
soapstone or steatite, which is "a magnetism
mineral. On the contrary, showed in my
report Of 1885, that it is an aluminous rock,
that aiumina takes the place Of magnesia.
A specimen which gave iir. Jackson, Of
Boston. for analysis, yielded him Is per
cent. Df alumina. 1t is closely allied to the
.fgdlndtokte or figure stone OF the Chinese.
Although not soapstone, IT is still adapted
in an eminent degree To be used tor the same
purposes, as a substitute for fire brick and
IS Inning for stoves. But FOR these purposes
| il should be cut into proper forms and dried
before used, that moisture or water may bJ
disposed OF, otherwise il is liable 10 flake OF
when heated. This rock, when ground. !.
used for making the fine pearl paper for pa
perng rooms it is also put into fancy soaps
to aid in preserving the perfume IL is WORT
about $40 per ton in New York. The mps
important use Of il, however. Is ia The man
utactre Of porcelain. When the agaimato
lite is incorporated with fine white slick, ]
is capable u fusion, and IL the composition
is property prepared, il makes the fine poree
iaia of commerce. In Europe, this rock i
worth. it is said, $500 per ton for the porce
lain manufacture. There is no doubt. tina
when the railroads are opened through you
country. this mineral viii be in demand !
is rather superier 10 quality 70 that upo
Deep river. But why should not porcelain
be made near the spot where the element
Of its composition abounl-the porcelain
CLAWS, sandstone, white states, &c.
r. EMM0NS.