The Sun.
London, England, 1860-02-24 00:00:00

TWEVLE-POUNDER.

No. Powder. Elevation. Range. Deflection ih yards.
1 .
2 do. do.
3 do. do. 3,084 On the line.
4 do. ... . do. 3,029 Ito the right.
With a different quality of powder.

5 do. do. ... 3,107 .... Line.
6 do. do. ... , 3,107 1 to the right.
7 do. .... do. .... 3,078 Ito the left.
8 .... do. do. 3,098 .„ „ . Line.

The shots from the 12-pounder Armstrong gun
fell within a range of 2,465 yards and 2,495—a
difference of 30 yards ; with the Whitworth gun in
the last four shots (with the same kind of powder),
the difference was only 29 yards, while the total
range of the Whitworth gun had exceeded that of
Sir Wm. Armstrong by 612 yards, the figures being
3,107 yards as against 2,495 yards. This of course
was an important success.
Yesterday a large number of gentlemen, in-
cluding General Pennefather, Admiral Grenfell,
Captain Mends, and several other naval and
military gentlemen, were present. The firing
commenced with the 3-pounder, Ten shots were
fired with the 3-pounder at an elevation of 3
deg., with seven ounces of powder and a 221 b. shot,
sighted at a post 1,000 yards distant. The 12-
pounder was then fired five times, with 111 b. of
powder, at an elevation of only 2 deg., at the same
line. At Mr. Whitworth's suggestion, the company
then walked up the sands to the westward about
2,300 yards, in order to see the ricochetting of the
shot, five of which were fired at 10 deg. At that
distance the missile was clearly seen to graze the
ground, and then to rebound several times before it
came to rest. The 80 -pounder was next brought
to an elevation of 10 deg., and fired four times.
This was the highest angle at which it was pitched,
consequently its extreme range was not tested.
The practice concluded with the 3-pounder, raised
to an elevation of 20 deg. The wind wts from the
westward, but there were different currents at dif-
ferent elevations, which rendered it difficult to
make accurate allowance for its effect. So far as
intelligence was received from the recorder of the
firing, the practice was very satisfactory, especially
with the 12-pounder.
Mr. Whitworth, before leaving, stated that it
was not his intention to test the 80-pounder fur-
ther, as he intended to make a trial for the Govern-
ment of the effect of one of his shot on a 4-inch
iron plate. The greatest distance yet attained
from which such a plate could be pierced was 250
yards. He felt confident by his gun it could be
done at 600 yards. It ought to be stated that his
80-pounder is upwards of 1,5001 b. less weight than
the ordinary 68-pounder in use by the Government.

ELECTION COMM 2' TEES.—(This Day.)

WEYMOUTH.
The committee appointod to try the petition presented
against the return of Lord Grey de Wilton and Mr. Brookes
re-assembled this morning—Mr. E. C. Egerton in the
chair.

Mr. Sergeant Piggott appeared for the petitioners, and
Mr. F. Slade and Mr. Pickering for the sitting members.
James Fizzen, examined by Sergeant Piggott, said he
had been sent for to the George inn, where he saw a Mr.
Ibbs, who took him into a room half lighted, and laid down
twelve sovereigns, which he took up and put into his pocket.
Mr. Ibbs was a member of Lord Grey de Wilton's com-
mittee. He understood the money was for his vote.
In crass-examination, by Mr. Pickering, witness said he
did not see Mr. Ibbs put down the money on the table in
the room where he found it. Mr. Ibbs came out and said,
"Go in, there's something for you." He (witness) went
in and saw the money lying on the table, and supposing the
money was intended for him, ho picked it up and put it in
his pocket. (Laughter.) He had never received any money
before for his vote. In 1858 he voted one and one. Would
swear he never received money for voting.
By the Chairman—He showed Mrs. Carter the money.
How he came to do so was, that, as ho had been sent for
she noticed the fact, and said she supposed they wanted
him for something. He then said—holding out the twelve
sovereigns in his hand—" That's what I've got." He had
not got the money now, but Mrs. Carter had get 9 of the
sovereigns. Ho was positive he showed her 12, but she'■
new got 9 ; we afterwards changed them. He meant by
that that the sovereigns were changed for other money,
because he thought that would destroy the evidence about
the money. The 12 sovreigns he got in the first instance were
then changed, and he got a£s note and 4 sovereigns. He
new thougth it was 9 sovereigns. He was now positive it
was only 9 sovereigns he showed Mrs. Carter.
The Chairman—You are giving your evidence in a very
unsatisfactory way. What do I understand you to say ?
Did you show Mrs. Carter 12 or 9 sovereigns.
Witness—l got twelve sovereigns, but there is some
sovereigns now that can be produced.
Chairman—Did you show Mrs. Carter 90r12 ? I must
caution you. You have sworn once or twice you showed
her 12.
Witness—l got 12, and I showed her 9. That's the
truth. I owed 3 sovereigns to a person, and I paid it.
Re •oxamined by Sergeant Piggott—l can't recollect the
name of the person to whom I paid the money. I paid
Capt. Grey 18s. I know I owed the money, and it was
paid. I can't recollect anything further about the money.
Chairman—Let me caution you; you have given your
evidence in a very unsatisfactory manner, and if you don't
alter your mode I shall commit you.
Witness—l don't wish to say anything but the truth;
only I can't recollect things clearly now.
Chairman—What reason did Mrs. Carter give you for
taking the sovereigns ?
Witness—l had no motive for giving her the sovereigns,
and she none for taking them.
Mr. Dodson—Were you sorry or glad she took the money?
Witness—l can't recollect. (Laughter.)
Mr. Dodson—Who did you vote for in 1857 ?
Witness—l think for Mr. Butler.
Sergeant Piggott—We've got the poll books.
Mr. Pickering—Well, he did not vote at all, as I have
been informed. (Laughter.)
George Symes a pork-butcher and voter, was next exa-
mined, and said—lbbs asked me how I was going to vote.
I said I didn't know. He asked me if I would take a little
money. He offered £2O. I said that wouldn't do. He
lie then gave a jump up to £3O. (Laughter.) I said
that wouldn't do. He then made another jump
to £lO. (Renewed laughter.) I said if I voted
for his party, I should want two or three such lots as that.
(Increased laughter.) I thought the offer was seriously
meant. On the polling day I was at: the White Horse
Inn. It was hard on 3 o'clock. I afterwards polled for
Freestun and Campbell. I had no money for my vote. I
was never promised anything by any party connected with
the Great Eastern to vote for Mr. Campbell. I never said
I would vote for the other side for £2O or £3O. I never
said so to Lee. Lee offered me something on the polling day.
He asked what I woul I take. I told him I should net take
anything less than £5O. (Laughter.) This was between
two or three. Conservatives were then a-head on the poll.
He said he would go and see if he could get it. I went
home. I did not wait for him, but polled between three
and four.