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 N1LES' REGISTER— SEPT. 26, IS29— MISCELLANEOUS. tit The southern republics. We give some account of the stale ot things in Mexico and Buenos Ayres. — lie ports from Colombia and Peru shew also a much dis- turbed and very unsettled condition, and "Central Ame- rica" Las been exhausted by its civil feuds, Chili, alone. Seems to have something ol a liberal and regular gov- ernment, — no where else, docs person or property appear to be safe, and even Chili is vexed with conspiracies. — This is a melancholy result of the sufferings of the peo- ple. They have become the prey of individuals less mer- ciful, perhaps, than even their old masters, the Spaniards; and a very large proportion of their best citizens have been slaughtered in the endless conflicts, or expelled by the never ending fluctuations of political misrule-. We just learn that another revolution has taken place in Peru, effected without bloodshed, and resulting in fa- vor of the "Bolivian party," general Gamarra being made president. Gen. Sautander, late vice president of Colombia, who has suffered a very long and severe imprisonment, has, at length, obtained liberty to depart exclusively for Eu- rope, with the condition that he shall not leave that part of the world bat under forfeiture of all his property, left behind as a pledge — that he shall not even write against Colombia; and, if he returns, he is to be shot, as an out- law. Treaty with Great Britain. The following, from the New York Mercantile Advertise)-, is inserted by way of "memorandum." We shall see. "The ru- mour originally published by us, that there was some probability of a treaty with Great Britain, which would prevent the angry discussion ot the tariff question ia the ensuing congress, and regulate the trade between the two countries on a basis of reciprocity, has gathered strength; and there seems to be little doubt in any quar- ter, that the instructions to Mr. AleLana will have that . cbjeet chiefly in view. To those who revert to the issue oi all attempts by former negociators, because of the impression on both sides that each was endeavoring to procure unequal advantages — to those also who recol- lect the difficulty of adjusting any thing hke a recipro- cal system by either parliamentary or congressional en- actments, we should suppose the mere proposition to .form a treaty on the basis suggested, would be hailed as cue of unquestionable policy; but, whether from party feeling or some other cause, we have seen the measure scouted by some, and deprecated by others. We re- peat our confidence in the truth of tiie original report, and if there be sincerity in those who have complained of a want of reciprocity, we think their wishes will soon be accomplished." Appointments by the president. The following are announced in the Washington papers. Charles Hhind, of New York, to be consul of the United Stales for the port of Odessa, en the Black Sea, in Russia. John Ward, of Missouri, to be consul of the United States for the port of Chihuahua, in Mexico. John S. Meircken, of Pennsylvania, to be consul of the United States for the island of Martinique. William Shaler, of Massachusetts, to be consul [com- mercial agent] of the United States for the port of Hava- na, in the island of Cuba, in place of Thomas SI. Rod- nev, removed. Sidney Mason, of Virginia, to be consul of the United States for the port of bt. Johns, in the island of Porto Rico, in the place of Robert Jacques, removed. William Stirling, to be consul of the United States for the port of Barcelona, in Spam, in place of Charles Douglass, removed. William S. Hamilton, of Louisiana, to be surveyor of public lands South Tennessee, in place of James P. Turner, removed. William Troost Simons, to be consul of the United States for Westphalia, and the Prussian provinces of the Rhine, to reside at Eiberfeictii, iu place of John God- frey Boker, resigned. Cotton duck. The Norfolk Herald of the illst. inst. says — An old and experienced navy officer who has read with gfeat pleasure Mr. McKim's valuable letter on the superiority of cotton over hempen duck for sails, has requested us to point out an inaccuracy in one particular, which might lead to very injurious consequences: Mr. McKim states that cotton duck is not liable to mildew, while the experience of our informant attests the contra* ry; and indeed every vegetable substance is liable to that species of decay. The'only difference between hemp and cotton sails in this respect, as we understand, is, that iii<- mildew discovers itself in the former by turning them black, while it leaves scarcely any trace of its existence in the latter, being barely discoverable by a very faint tinge of yellow. It is this circumstance no doubt, which has induced the erroneous impression, and one that is by no means peculiar to Mr. McKim; that cotton duck is proof against mildew; an error, which, by inducing too great a confidence iu the mariner, might prove fata!, or at least injurious, in some cases. All else that Mr. McKim has stated in his letter relative to the superiority of cotton duck, our informant avers from his own expe- rience and observation to be entirely correct and proper; hut it is certain that sails made of that fabric require the same care and attention to prevent their mildewing as those of the hemp canvass. Figured muslin. We find the following note, ad- dressed to the editors of the Pawtiieket Chronicle. Gentlemen. — In the last number of your paper I no- ticed an account of my first attempt at muslin weaving; and perceiving an omission which is by far the most im- portant part of the business, I take the liberty to correct it. You neglected to state that I do Ihis work with a power-loom, instead of doing it by hand, as it is done in Europe. I served an apprenticeship at muslin hand weaving, with Messrs. Cray Ec Rockhead, in Glasgow; and while with them made some improvements to the common loom, but never saw a muslin loom moved by water-power, until I prepared one in this country. In forming the two first figures that I attempted, I com- menced with '21 needles on SJ4 inehes, and in terming the last two with 42 needles on the same number of inches and these figures which are ready for public imspection, are only a shadow of what may be done; as it was thought proper to commence with simple rather than in- tricate figures. The muslin was woven with the same rapidity that plain cloth is, and the person who attended the loom, attended at tiie same time two other three quar- ter looms, an.! finished the usual quantity of cloth, from each loom. The muslin loom will not cost to exceed twenty-five dollars mure than the common power-loom; the figure may b; changed in o:ie minute in the working part — and 1 believe the muslin mi-.} be afforded as cheap as plain shirting. The figure is cut open a wooden cog wheel, and these wheels can be clianged at pleasure; and any lady who may bt desirous of having a particular figure woven, could be accommodated at short notice. This business, with little trouble and expense, can aisit be extended to the weaving of scarfs, or other fancy- goods. Having now U ied tl practicability of weaving mus- lin by water power, I leave it for capitalists to carry it in- to effect. I fearlessly assert that t;-.e article can he man- ufactured as well and as cheap in this country, as in Europe. My machinery is open to the inspection ot manufacturers and mechanics; and I, tor a reasonable compensation, am read) td'rendermy services. Should no capitalist see lit to take hold of % a subscription will be opened for the purpose of putting in operation a sin- gle loom, which can be done at a trilling expense, in any weaving shop iu the country. One hundred yards ot the muslin which I hue manufactured, wili be deposited iu your counting- room, on Monday next, that the public may have an opportunity to examine it. Very respect- fully, ) our's, kc. HAMBLETON FAULKNER. Central Falls, Sbptembei' 11. r We have seen the loom above referred to, and have a specimen of the cloth made in it. 1 Maine. There has been a very furious and fierce con- test in this state for governor.— Mr. lluuton, the "nation- al republican" candidate, is supposed to have beaten Mr. Smith, "Jacksonian," by a majority ol about 3000 votes. Particulars when received.