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One ofthe most wonderful scientific dis
coyeries of modern times has been exploited
here and at Basle, in Switzerland, within
the last few weeks. Professors Baliger
Of the former placs, and schoubein Of the
latter, simultaneously, by similar course
Of experimenting. have invented method
OF preparing rdr cotton which will undoubt.
eddy eyontuate in the discontinuance Of the
use ofgunpowderl The article which they
prepare has been submitted TO many severe
ordeals, and its vast superiority for all
explosive purposes, over gunpowder, is
acknowledged by the first chemists and
military officers in Germany. can
scarcely believe my own senses when |
witness an exhibition Of lis extraordinary
properties.


Upon my arrival in this city was invited
by friend, distinguished member of the
German Diet, 10 dine with him, and not
declining his hospitality, met with and
was presented 10 Professor Bahger, who
it is but proper 10 remark is distinguished
tor his attanments, and who has charge oi
the public laboratory as chemical lecturer.
Before the separation oI the party Professor
b. took from each of his waiscoat pockets
a paper containing some raw cotton; q
small portion Of that which was in one he
placed upon a sheet Of white paper, and
near it some gnnpowder upon another
Sheet. He touched them both at the same
moment with the burning end of a ciga'