Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-07-11

! BeFM.-A narrow place between the par
| apet and ditch.
Billeting.- Temporary lodgmeut of SOL
diers in private buildings.
| Bomb.-A shalf thrown from mortar.
! Boyau.-zigzag bitches by which the be-
seigsrs approach fortified place.
Breed An honorary commission for mer
itorious service, but not effeeting the lineal
rank.
Brigade. Two or more regiments.
Counter Scarp-The exterior slope cf a
ditch facing the escarp.
| Cadence Exact time in marching and re-
/ treating movements.
CaisSOn-The amfnunitaon- carriage ac.
companying 6eldepiece.
Cdnteen Drinking flask
! Cdptain.- Commander of company
| Carbiae "A small musket or rife used b7
| cavalry.
| Cartridge-A charge Of powder rolled in
paper for muskets, and in flannel for cannon.
| Ball cartridge have ball inserted at The end
| of the powder.
ClSemate. a bomb proof chamber ID for
tifcations.
Cdshier.-To dismiss sn officer ignomini-
ously from an army.
CacalJy-A term including all kinds of
mounted troops.
! Col0nel.-Commandefo of regiment.
Colors.--The two siIken flags belonging TO
regiment.
Colum5iad.-A gun of large calIibre, for
tn rowing solid shot or Shells
Comnsissary.-An officer who pgrchsses
and distributes provisions.
| Company.--A body of men, numbering
from fifty to one hundred.
Corporal 1.-The lowest grade OF non COM
missioned officers.
Counter march.-A ehengs of the direc-
ton of the regiment or company from front
te rear by flank movement.
| Coup de Main "A sudden attack conr ect: I:
ed with ssurptise.
Crenelated Loop holed.
CounterSiga.-A secret word Of commani-
cation to the sen.inels on post
| Curtain That part of rampant which
! joins the tanks Of two bastfons together.
| Cont Martiaks-Are divided into general
cobrts to try important cases garrison courts
| for lesser delinquencies: and drum head
courts for summary punishment.
Cni9assfers.-IIeavv cavalry, protected by
breastplates. Rome in the q. S. service.
Column "A body of troops so drawn up
as to form h narrow front. A column is close
or open according to the distance between
the companies.
Display To open the order Of troops from
column into line of battle.
Dragoons. Cavalry who sometimes serve
on foot.
Diriston.- Two or more brigades.
Ee1aelon-(French, meaning ladder. "A
formation of troops following sach other on
separate lines like the steps of a ladder.
Esea,p : Fhe side of ditch next to the
parapet.
Enflade TO sweep with battery the
whole length of q work, or line of troops.
Engineers. Officers who build fortifca-
tionr. Typographical Engineers are those
who make military surveys, or rseonnoisan-
ces.
Eiltrenca.-To throw ap earapes With q
ditch in 'front.'
Esscateds-An attach O. aort,, with seal
ing-ladders.
Esplanade A level surface within forti-
fed place for exercising, etc.
Fescines. Brashwcod bound together in
convenient bundles for carrying. and used to
make firm footing on marshy ground.
Field 0Hicers.-Comprise the Colonel,
Lieutenant Colonel, and Major of regi-
ment.
| Fatigue Dmy.-Labor in distinction from
the use of arms, such as carrying provisions
water, etc.
FLEA line of soldiers ranged one behind
another.
Forlorn Hope-A selected party, general-
ly volunteers, to attack breach, in storm
ing work. The duty is verv dangerous, and
the survivors are generally promoted.
Firlough.- of absence.
Glacis.-A bank of earth gently sleping
toward the country.
Gensrats-All officers above the rank @!
Colonel There are only two grades in the
United States, Major and Brigadier- General
By special act the brevet of Lieutenant Gen.
eral was conferred on General Scott.
Gabions. Baskets of wicker>work used in
the construction of parapets, trenches, etc.
Grape.-Large shot sewed together in CYL.
indrincal bags, and made to fit in cannon
like cartridges.
i GrenGdes--A small she'll with a shorl
fuse, which may be threwn into the suemy's
works.
/ Guidon.-A small silken flag borne by cav
airy and light artillery.
i Gunposoder-Is composed Of seventy-six