t) TfiE ORIGIN OP C&EATIOtf. 



the mineral atoms towards each other in siich a way, that they 

 combine with the oxygen of the atmosphere, and product, 

 dectricity and liijllt. By the same action in the solution 

 between the poles, the metal dissolving unites with the oxygen 

 of the Water and throAvs off hydrogen, or forms other compounds, 

 such as sulphate of zinc, etc. 



It will be observed then, that a close connection of the wires 

 throws the fotce into the ends that are in the solution, thuS 

 Converting the whole line into one magnet ; while a slight con- 

 nection induces the poles of the two pieces, as two magnets, to 

 reciprocate at their junction, thereby producing the resulting 

 magnetic spark, known as electricity. Telegraph instruments, 

 or " relays " as horse shoe magnets, forming poles, are arranged 

 in the several offices along the line, and by them the operation 

 of telegraphing is performed. 



The magnetic force may be increased in the line to 

 any extent, by multiplying and arranging a great number of 

 pieces of any two kinds of metal, in a solution of acids, propor- 

 tion being had to the quantity of surface metal, and the 

 strength of the solution adapted to act chemically upon the 

 metal ; besides paying regard to the arrangement and amount 

 of metal in connection. 



Magnetism is latent (or active) in all atoms of matter, and 



may be brought into action, conditionally, in many ways; 







The magnetic repelling force of atoms in dissolving substances, 

 is equal to their attracting force in reforming new substances. 

 The process of producing or reforming minerals, may be satis- 

 factorily seen in the electro-plate, in the formation of the Lead* 

 tree, and in all kinds of crystallization. As .all natural forma- 

 tions arise from the operation of this atomagnetic force, ita 



