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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
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The RrroRTER will be issued regular, or eye,v
dnesday morning, in time for the mails, at The
following rates: If paid in advance or within Que
month after the receipt Of first number Two
Dollars; within six mon m the commence
ment of the term of subscription, Two Dollars anC
fifty cents if payment is delayed until after the cs
piration Of the year Three Dollars will invariably
be demanded. No paper discontinued until all ar.
rearages are paid, unless at the option Of the Put.
fishers.
Iowa City, March. 1888. PALMER & PAUL.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
SALE OF REAL E>THTE

DY virtue OF license issued by the Judge OF the
IL Probate Court. ef Johnson county, Iowa, Twill
sell at public auction at the door Of my Office in To-
City, on THU sday. the 29th day Of March. A. D ,
1919. between the hours Of ten O'Clock, a. NJ, and
4oclock P. NJ, Of said day, all the right, title and
interest Of William L. Gilbert late of Johnson cour
tv, deceased, which hs had at the time This dcath.in
and to the following described property, situated
said county, to-wit: Seven acres off from the north
east corner of the east half of the n. W. quarter OF
section No. H. III township No 7s.north Of Range No
6west ofthe 5th principal meridian. which is sit!
uated farm house and other fixtures, and is now
under good fence:
Also out lot No. IN that part OF Iowa City, known
IS the county seat Of Johnson county.
Also out lot No. Al as designated ON the recorded
pat OF Iowa City.
Said real estate viii be sold to pay the debts
against the estate of said W. L. Gilbert.
TERMS Of sale made known at the time and place
Of sale. GEO. s. HAMPTON.
March Z, 1S4a--n5e, st.
CCHOOL BOOKS, Writing Paper, Ink, Steel Pens
~ States &C., for sale by
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
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his Is TO certify. that some months since
was taken with rain in my side and breast
called in the aid Of several physicians, but
ti;ev failed to give he any relief, and for the
dition to this was attacked with a violen,
cough. Although an excellent physician lived
IN the same house, and used the greatest exer.
ton, and paid the stictest attention, j, bafled
all his skill. Two others were called in, one OF
which was an aged and skitiful physician. but
all their efforts proved alike, unavail,ng. Al
last, physician who was attending at camp
meeting in The neighborbood. came to see me:
and declared that could not last more than a
day longer; also, all Of the vast number who
came to see me, belieyed that few days. al
most. must end ny earthly career. My friend
were now called in 10 see me die! But my brother,
al this crisis: Clearing OF the astonishing cures
performed by DR.. Rogere' Compound Syrup OF
Of Lverwort and Tar. went 10 Chilicoihe and
back, distance ofsixtv milns in thirteen hours,
o get some Of the above medicine. I commen-
ced taking it, and. strange to tell, before had
used half a bottle the cough was entirely cured.
From this time Recovered rapidly and when
had used two bottles, was able 10 assume my
family vocations as usual. ! am fully satisfied
shat il it hal not been for this excellent medi-
cine, would now be in my grave. and must in
justice say that truly return my sincere thanks
TO the inventor OF this priceless medicine, and
would recommend all persons afflicted with dis
eased lungs to give il trial.
HARRIET ROE.
We. the undersigned. do certify, that this ac-
count of Mrs Rowe is correct, we being per-
sonally acquainted with all the circumstances.
--~ p. p. JOHNSON.
n.5 PIE. PETER G. MATHEW,
THOMAS CRAIG,
JOS. EVANS.
s,aunton, Ohio, Feb. I. ls47. ~.
CAuTroN.-This medicine has been coiiniet-
feied al Cincinnati. To secure the OkNuINE.
therefore. purchase Of none but advertised
agents. The TRUE medicine has the name Of A.
l.. Scoville on the bottom Of The outside wrap
per where it reads "En,ered according TO an act
Of Congress, &c. On the SPURIOUS that name
Is omitted.
Sold by w, P. Lyons, Agent, Iowa City;
Homes & Nve. Marion; DR.. Mason, Dubuque;
and upon inquiring may be found for sale by
our Agent in most towns throughout tho State
Orders may be addressed to H. BLAKEs-
LEY, & Co., South West corner OF third and
Chestnut sis., who are general Agents for the
propretors.
Janua: Sd. lS4S. aast
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

CABINET MAKING AND UNDERTAKING..
DETER ROBERTS respectfully nlormstfa
i citizens Of Iowa City and vicinity, that h.
still continues TO carry on the above business in
all its various branches. at his old stand on
Clinton street, few doors south Of the puhls
square. Persons wishing TO buy good and cheap
furniture, will find it to their advantage TO give
him call.
H~He is provided with good hearse en-
will attend at all times 10 the business Of IN III.
dertaker.
Iowa CITY. March %. Ia4a
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
LAND AGENCY

THE undersigned has opened an office in iowa
L City, for the transaction Of all business ap-
pertaining to General Land Agency-and is
prepared 10 furnish Military Land Warrants on
The most reasonable terms 10 those who wish to
purchase. -...-.
JESSE WILLIAMS
September 81. 1S4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
Estate Of Alexander L Eli,

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
~ has been appointed sole Execute Or Of the last
vii! and testament of Alexander l.. Ely, decea.
sei. late Of Cedar Rapids. Linn county, Iowa.
Cedar Rapids, Oct. 90, lS4s. -n32- ct,
ELISHA n ETT
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
Blank Der0s.

WE have on hand large quantity Of wARRAN-
w TEE DEEDS, with and without dover, print
ed in neat form on fiue Folio Post paper. Price
81 SO per iuire; single deeds 10 cents. All orders
accompanied with the cash will be promptly attend
ed to.
Reporter Office; Nov. Il.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
nbo mants Property?

/ Ut I'm LOT safe on reasonable terms, Tor
L cash, my large and commodious ...
BRICK HOUSE,
situated in the most desirable and healthy par,
Of Iowa iiy. The house is three story brick.
thirty-iour BY fifty feet, ana admirably adapted
for a store aud dwelling, OF good Hotel. and is
in thorough repair, having Jus, been completely
finished in the latest and most approved style.
with commodious out houses, and well Of ex-
cellent water. Attached TO the above is a large
garden under good and substantial enclosure,
containing three lots. besides the one upo,
which the house is situaiei.
ALSO, one hundred and sixty acres OF land
situated two miles South East IF iowa ity.
near the Bloomington road. Also. Thirty -one
acres Of excellent timber land adjoining the
Iowa ity Manu- ac'n-in. ,nolny Mills.
The above desirable property will be sold
without reserve, in par GELS 10 suit purchasers
and good wsrrantee deeds given for the same
Persons desiring information will please ad.
dress post paid, Huoh D. Downey, Esq: lows
City, or the undersigned.
JAoB H. sTovER.
low ity, Dec. n, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
From the Boston Post.
The BNtton..-An EpiSram.

John, who is always too punctillious,
Got up, one morning, rather bilious;
AID thus began to scold:
0Sayi--whe,'s that buttnnq you'er wife
To worry out = fellows life
How often must you be told3''
But ma'am with ready wit
That cured her spouse's angry ct,
Cried esdearest, do not scoif
About that little button, john
really meant to put ton
But then I-put il Of.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

Windsor, Rocking, ard Chiidlen's Chairs, in ,he
latest style and in the most workman-lkc man.
ner, which lie offers at very reduced price for
ready pay. All kinds Of produce will be taken
in payment Tor articles in nv line.
Doors and Window sash also made to order.
shop fronting the stone. church.
CHARLIE GAYMCN.
Iowa CITY. March23 le4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
E>TRAY MARE.

E>TKAY MARE.
r. AIKEN up by Abraham Dickinson in Rapids
L Township, Linn county, on the Isl inst. an
IRON GRAY MARE. three years old, with a
white spot in the forehead. nc other marks or
brands visible. Appraised g, s2s so.
fLPHEUS BROWN,
Marion. Nov. %. laIS
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
HO toI CaiitGrnia!

THOSE emigrants who want good boots and
i shoe, had better cali at my shop and leave
measure for superior article We can fix 'em.
,Alao hackskin .pamps. Don't forget the shop.
JAMES LARK
'owa city. Iapusry Il, as19.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
-. 4 Oliie,. SSUbDinS,
No. -, Main Street, (Bet,reen Pine and Che:,nu.)
MANUFACTURER OF
Di mend Pointed Gold Pens,
DEALER IN
Clocks, Uo.ches J,re'ry and Fancy Coohs;

Clocks, Uo!rhes. J,ue'ry end F"ncy Coods;
HAVING very req nifty returned from New York,
Lis now in receipt oil r>LL oth VI @ooDS'
consisting of the following a.tlclcs
FOR LADIES. FOR GENTLEMEN.
Ladies' Gold and silversGold Pens 70, my own
Pen-holders. with Penst manufacture Tin Geld
Gold Pencils. I Cases.
Gold Chains, Fnger-rings Gold Pens, with with.
and Lockets. out extension and other
Gold Breast Pins, Bracc-t Cases.
let's, Clasps, and Ear-tGold and Silver Patent
rings. J Lever and other watches
Coral and other Beads. tGold Guard Il Fob Chains,
Bag clasps, purses and Seals and Keys.
thimbles. Gold h Silver Spectacles.
Fancy French paper lamp( and Plated Spoons.
Shades, and paper boxes Pocket and Pen Knives.
Bohemian Glass Ware. (Razors and Cases.
Scissors ard Silver combs Surveyors Compasses <
Glove boxes. and a greati Leyelling Instruments
variety Of Fancy Goods Clocks, Music Boxes, Ac-
such as cordeons, Alarm Bells
Moleskin Belts, } and other rich and rare
Silver Buckles, sc. &c. J Goods.
Persons visiting st. Louis will please call and ex
anime for themselves.
St. Louis, Oct. lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

0NE Of G. c. Robbins Gold Pens, silver cas-
" The finder or borrower will be suitably re
warded by leaving il at this Office.
Iowa CITY. October %. lSiS
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

Valuable MIL Property for Sale.
THE subscriber. being DESTROYS 10 emigrate to
i California in the spring. of1e his interest Of
one-halt Of the new steam Saw Mill, in The vici-
nifty o. this city, for sale Persons wishing 10
make profitable investment! will do well to call
on me at the CIunmey House.
JAMES P. MILLER.
Iowa City, Feb. 6, 1Si9.-2m.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

Happy Old Farmer. venerable
old farmer OF eighty years, to relation on
a visit to him:-''l have lived on this farm
for more than half century. ! hav.
no wish to be any richer thar: 4 now am. !
have worshiped the God Of my fathers with
the same people more than forty years.
During that period i have scarcely ever
been absent from the sanctuary on The Sab
bath, and have never lost more than one com.
munion season. ] have never been confined
to sick bed-for aaiDeae day. The Bless
'ings Of GodhaSe beenrichly spread round
me and have 'nade up my mind loIg ago
that II ! wished o be happier, mus, .as Z
'snofc religion than | have at pscscnt.'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
RI lRansexiae.
- psArvoaD

ILal) I F...."''' H
LIKE the eyss-mutnuring rill, Ea
70. iao5s rs easeaae.s carsiess sopsdi. ai
:, Like ~ peaSia % ~ min, az r
ia tirsis soaSa ana roand, Z
,eag EsesysSaias ssoillns. telling, 81
,sysss osr ne are, Or 10 the sum- 90.
: - rarts md temper always spoilinE- as'
awoman's 1ork 10 never dene.s
Cradle rocking, darnins stocking,
Ont ofbed a earliest dawn,
breakfast getting, fssttins, s~eatins,
Help snd patience always gone;
Asue shaking, heads are aching,
Children's hosea on the run;
+. xneaAias, baking, baby's waking
aWoman's work is never done"
breaches tearing, husbands swearing,
Shirts are buttonless and torn,
a what with making and repairing,
Fingers to the quick are worn;
Washing weaving, running, grieving,
Wool and street yarn must be spun;
~ Calls receiving, time deceiving,
az 0Wonian'swork is never DONE"
kaa Striving, driving, awith will,''
Housewives al to more are bound,
Like old Dobbin in the mill,
In circle round and mound;
"A OF circles man cal, never
Find the starting point in one,
DO my text Is true as ever,
uwoman,s work IS never done.' Il
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
gsa1se carpenter ana .Soiner

IsHssSe Carpenter ana .5oiHer
THE undersigned takes this method mfr
| ming his friends and the public generally,
that he is prepared TO execute aly work in his
line Of business, in the best manner ana most
modern style.
SHOP On COLLEGE, between Clinton and CaP-
itol Streets, where lie is prepared at the short,
est notice and in the best manner, to ill anv bill
for
Sash, Windou-Uinds, Shutters, DORIS, &c
Orders from distance shall receive VIcnT
attention. THOM AS NlLLR'
Iowa City, March %. lSiS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
NOTICE.

THE Partnership heretofore existing between
l. Doctors Murry 4 Mccormick is this day dis
solved BY mutual consent, all persons knowing
indebted to the late firm are earnest
" requested to come 70, ward and settle IN i'm
mcdiately. DR.. Mccormick having determined
10 emigrate to California early in the spring
would urge strict compliance with the above
notice by the middle of March, otherwise the
books, notes. and accounts will have to be lei,
in the hands Of the legal authorities.
HENRY MURRAY.
WIN. MCCORMICK.
Iowa city. Feb. 18TH, lsl9. e.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
Coach and Wagon Maker

THE subscriber would respectfully 'e'o o,.
i his thanks TO his customers for the pau o''i.
heretofore bestowed upon him, and wona S 'aN
this occasion TO inform them ant the pHhl' s'c
orally, that he is prepared to do all hI Eo ",
work pertaining to his business. such as n''N"0
AND REPAIRING WAGONS & CARRlA1Lc'
with all neatness and dispatch, and as cheap :"
can be done in this city. Give him eau. r,.t
His SHOP is on the Avenue, one doo' h"-'
of Murray's old stand. ,,,,,ps
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

Harriet n. Say'0r' In the rls.rict court for
willis-, Saylor. Polk county, Iowa.
rTHL said William Saylor will take notice that
L the said Harriet N. Saylor filed her petition
in said court, praying divorce, and that unless
he appear and answer said petition on or before
the first day OF next term Of said court, dec ee
pro confesso will be entered against him /: and
also praying for . change of her name to that of
Harriet N. Kellogg; charging Tor cause OF lii
vorce, willful absence for more than one yeal :,
and gross neglect Of duty. ~
HENRY EVRLEY,
... Clerk of said court.
November 24:h, 1S4S-n3S
Cas- ADV & PERRY. her solicitors.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
LATEST ARRlHAL or
Ne Geo Ds!!

WnHxNAG s BERRyHn.t,s
HAyEiast received, direct frod, the eastern
u cities, And are now ppeRiag at their old
aesd, tlG largest md most tashionabie
- coli 6fsDRY GOoAls
ever o6efe6 belize n this city, embracing every
s0Festy mil variety suted " the eeason, speh a.
6soad tloain, CAsSimsIes. Sattinttt !, fiinEhams,
Silks, Plsais, Calicoes, and every vssietv com
assortmentoc
Groce les, Hard,care, Crockcrysodre,
and other articles, which will be enumerated
hereafter.
We return our sincere thanks to all our old
customers for past favors, and hope that they
and all others wishing to purchase goods very
cheap, will give us the first call.
Iowa City, Sept. 81. 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
hNir ENclH9.N.

THE undersigned would re.
spectfully inform The Citizens
Of Iowa City and the public
generally, that he will carry
on the above business in all
its various branches. He is
prepared to make TO order,
ard an oh or% ,at;<
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

New crop Dried Fruit.--Just receive!
~ by Railroad from Keoknk, large lot supe-
rior Dried Apples. For sale low.
F. StNXAY.
Iowa City. Jan. 3, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

A SErrER.-A raw boy, coming into
printing Office to learn the business the
foreman asked the question:
Have you ever set any?' meaning type
Of course.
'>et!' reckon kin; have mt set all our
old hens: didn't every one on m hatch out
every egg put 'norder'em except old
Speckle, that went off and left her nest
consarn her old picter!'
you'll do said the foreman. 4 don't
Want you to set hens but to set at that
stand
'Waal that's quare; you want me to set
at stand, like them set of fellers picki..
up them little jigamsrees do you9 WAL,
heare goes
John went to work, and learnt his letter,
at the cese until he could compose and
punctuate correctly-so that he is now a
first rate setter and pointer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
Wat: Of lAaCSs,
LINN County. %

LINN COUNTY.
RICHARD THOMAS,
VS.. Attachment and summons OF
JOSEPH X. RIcxEr,S Garnishment.
Lam District Court for the term of April is4s.
DUBLIC notice is hereby gwen to the said Joseph
L X. Hickey that writ OF Attachment, Garnishee
and summons were sued out from the office of the
Clerk Of the District Court Of said county. on the
29 day of June ls47 against you by the said Rich
ard Thomas for the sum of one hundred and thirty
eight dollars: By virtue whereof all your rights
and credits in the hands Of the Board Of Commits
sioners Of said county of Linn have been Garnished
and attached: Now therefore unless you, the said
Joseph X. Hickey, shall personally be and appear be-
fore the said District Court the first day OF the
next term thereof, to lie holden at the Court House,
in Maroon. in said county, the first Monday, be-
ing the I'd day of April, ls4s, and answer or plead
10 the said plaintiffs actions, judgment will be
tered against you in SAID cause and the rights and
credits before mentioned taken to satisfy such
judgment and costs.
HOSEA w. GRAY, Clerk Of said Court.
]. NJ. Passion, Attorney for Pm.
February Goth, tsle-sw.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

V>EA-A large assortment Of good Tea for Ferni-
j ly use, for sale by F. sAsxAY b
May 10 1885
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

FANCY Articles of every kind and variety, to
l. tedious to mention. at w. & BIS
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

DR. D. JAYNE would here inform the pub
~ lie that he publishes annually for gratuitous
distribution, BY himself and all his Agents. an
Almanac, called 9. fHHF
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

M U DE LANES of every variety at
M WORKMAN 4 BEaRYHILL's
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

EtHooL BOOKS, Writing Paper, Ink, Steel Pens
- States &C., for sale by
April &c. {. II. PICK.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

ELANNELS-YeIIow, White, Red and Twill
l. ed. at WORKMAN & BERRYHILL's.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11

AhaySls
DbAID Wool, Jenny Lind do. Hungerford do
L fancy Cotton do. worsted Nett do, all o.
which will be sold low by
WORKMAN & BERRYfIffL
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-04-11
ii OSE-Cotton,o of every variety, Cashmere do.
IL etc. at WORKMAN & BERRYHILL,s

DERSONS wishing 10 purchase, VIII find it to
be to their advantage 10 give us call and
examine our stock. II has been selected with
great care, and We feel confident that we can sell
as low as auy other store in the City, if not low
Ell; as our stock embraces such variety, iha.
persons will do much better to give US a call
All kinds Of pr oduce taken in exchange. Give
us a cali ard try us.
Iowa City, Oct 4d, 1913.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-13

THE GENTLENIss or CHRIsr.-What an
expression How much is there in that
short sentence How much to admire, to
initiate Christ performed great deeds,
such as no one ever did but not that we
should initiate them. He spoke 10 the teu-
pest AMI soolhed tina rolling bi!ows, but
no, that we should lift up our voices when
the wind bows, and the ihunders roll, and
the waves be piled mountains high, and
attempt TO hush them 10 peace. lie stood
by the grave and spoke, the dead man
lef, his tomb and came again to liie-but
no, thar we should place ourselves by the
graves Of the dead and attempt to restore
them TO life. He opened the eyes Of The
blind, aud taught the lame man 10 leap as
h ut, ond the tongue Of the dumb to sing
but not that we should initiate him in
This attempt by miracles to give vigor to
the fsebls or health to the diseased.
Blu, Christ was meek aud gentle, that we
mlsh, be SD too. Christ was benignant aud
kind, thut We might be 50 too. Christ
patiently bore reviing, that We might do
20 a 50 he was not irritable, and unchari-
table and fretful-and in al! these we may
inltate him. Ills was life of benevolence,
''iifusive Ike the light Of a morning without
clouds, life undlsturbed by conflicting
emo, ons unbroken by a harsh aud dssat :
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-13

The lDESTlFlcAT,oN OF TIM GAMER ipGs
LETTER 1t has been discovered by a care.
full comparison of the letter taken to Marshal
Tukey by Mr.. Eli Kinsley, pos, master of
East Cambridge, with a piece Of paper
found in de,k either at the apartments
of Pro ftssor Webster, or a, his house; that
tho pieces exactly matched. The letter al
luded to was "rilien on piece OF white
wrapping paper, and was enclosed in an
envelope Of yellow wrapping paper.
A transcript OF this letter was Published
in the Hera on Sunday last. We repub-
li,h il for the benefit Of those Of our readers
who m,y have overlooked it. 1t is al i'm
portnnt link in the evidenc. -
..," DR.. Parkmin was taken on board the
ship Hercules, and this 10 all dare te | you
for fear sha be killed. | wa, one Of tho
men at Eas, Cambridge. took his ws,ch,
and a. was going along the road that leads
TO the long bridge TO Boston, I threw it
over for fear should be detected. - Boston
Hrdh.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-12-13

A TsRHrpLE WEAPoS.-A new death
dealing weapon, known az jennings Pa
tent Rife, has Just been brought out in
New York. i, has an iron breech with a
wooden stock, ard is thus described -
by simple contrivance within this
stock, the breech pin of the barrel i. open
ed as the gun j, cooked. A cartridge is
placed in this opening, and on pulling the
trigger, the pin closes the barrel tight, a
strong bank Of steel falls behind il, and
the gun primes ii'elf and is discharged, all
at one motion. 1t j, so simple that il can
hardly by any aeciden, get out of order.
IL s capable Of being loaded At the brecch
as often as II 10 fred of, and as rapidly az
mans hand can move to throw in a cart.
ridge The IS a, the rate of twelve Shots
a minute, Ter person who has practiced
with gun.
Aroihervarieiy OF tie same gun 10 nov
ne'rIy com, leted by the patcu,ecs in which
the ramrod Is tube Of the same size. capa-
bic ofconta'nine 81 cartridges, which are
so arranged that they are placed in the
barrel one by one, and fired successively
without any interruption. The moment
the 2i'h ball is fired, this gun may he used
as the fret ole, loaded at the breech