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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

Resofrcd, BY the Union men of Warren
township In convention assembled. that In
presenting their candidates for the popular
auffraees thew reaf;rm The principies laid
down BY their party in this place. on the
10th Of December last; that they again
pledge themselyes 10 the constitution md
the Union g they arc. and the faithful ere
cutioa o0the' laws. I'i5 - - 1--7''- n
Resulvek That tho experiepce Of the lsss
fcw months ihuS tSIiIlv i3einonStrntAd lthst
SSncsfc,th shsrs Iii % y h,'s ,sn aso.. .s .sns
tissto ssStssI ~ a. y Dts ny s oSts Hs ~.
G0ycsnrpent. ira 'one the yincnnd;t;orsi
Union partv az the vh6le country: M XII,
or the eeoossionists of the Soufh mi tIs;,
Northern sympstbisers, '' ''A
RAsolvcd That the ssllant and n.ty;ot;c
conduct Of these distinsuished Southern
Statesmen, Lieut: Gen. W;.6eld Scott
Major Robert Anderson. Jo.Anh Hoh Jobn
A. Gilmer, Shsrrard Clemens John nj
Bolts. Emerson Ether;dre 'XnA,sw WI Johr. A.
son, Csssius nj. CLAW. r a Nelsnn Henry Henri
Winter Davis, Gov. Hicks. and others n
combating the truitors which in1Sst the conn-
try, both North and South. and n endesvor.
ing TO preserve the blcssines of peace, tran
guilty, and Union, which this distracted
country once enjoyed, meets with our warm
appreciation and heartfelt sv,npnthv.
! Rssolred, That posterity will remember To
stamp with infamy to the last rencraf;on,
even, the descendants of ali such Northern
tories as Joe lane. of Oregon. q. u. Vsllsn-
digham Of this State, and the present con
ductors.ofa the 81. Clairsv;lle Es,ette and
Citizen, for the aid and comfort which tbcv
are at present doing all in their power to give
those who arc now cnraged IN tbc wnbsIfaw'
ed work Of undermining the foundations Of
TINS nepu9iic; 40 -.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
sSHoass Snow. The Managers of tn

S~HoRsE Snow. The Managers of the
Belmont County Agricultural Society have
in contemplation Horse Show, to come off
upon the beautiful grounds Of that Society
sometime in the month ofMay Horsemen.
and all Others who admire that noble animal,
win take notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingy. We have in our county some Of
the finest horses in the Union. These shows
have proved successful in other counties of
this State, and we have no doubt will be
alike successful in this county.
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rSrJoB WoRK-We are now turn;

n6rJoB WoRK-We are now turning
out the finest Job Printing that has ever
been executed in this county, and unhesita-
tingly challenge comparison Of it with that
Of any other done in the county or else
where. Besides. we are constantly making
additions to our stock Of all the modern
styles Of JoB TYPE, BoRDERs, RULES, &c.
and intend that the people of this county
shall have no excuse for going abroad to
have their printing done. GIVE Us A CALL.
Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
BarneSville
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE,
BARNEsvILLE, Bel. Co., O,

BARNESvILLE, Bel. Co., O.
f1NIE terms oi this Nitution commence re-
the FIRST Monday in November and the second
Monday in April.
Facilities given for acquiring thorough English
and Classical education equal TO any other insii-
tuition. Superior advantages offered to youn z
accommodated with ooms in the institution, nj
those W ishing to board themselves can 60 % with
advantage. Board furnished at o. per week.
Tuition in common English per quarter, 50, 90;
in higher English and Classical, 50, 90.
RJFor further particula rs address
C w. DAVENPORT, A. M.
ie2Seow9' PIincipsl.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

~FiRA--Ou Thursday night last the
barn Of Joseph Carle, sem, in York town
ship, with its entire contents, was'destroyed
by 6re-the work Of an incendiary. About
four Wesks ago, hay-hcuse belonging to
Brice Duvall, in the same neighborhood,
was burned, showing that the scamps Of
that part Of the county have not all been
disposed Of yet. We advise the people
down there to keep sharp look out for
them, and it will not be long until you get
the balance of them where they ought to
be. .F-til tf.A1 At~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
s@-Om EXCITEMENT AT LoYDsvrLLE

A6-On EXCITEMENT AT LOUISVILLE.
We understand the quiet village of Loyds-
vile was thrown into high state of excite
ment few days ago, by the appearance of
oil at several points in the neighborhood.-
Some drove stakes TO mark the spot where
they intended to dig a hole, and others
shouted our fortunes's made 1t turned
out, however, that some fun-lovcr had been
sprinkling the oil from q tin cup, and the
sanguine oil hunters felt it to be the greatest
oil-6ore Of these oil boring times
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

!, s%THE p, o. ELECTION. was an
nounced in the CHRONICLE for the last two
weeks, an election for Postmaster came of
on last Saturday, and resulted as follows:
Mm. ]. A.. Ramage..
~, II. Bumgarner.. r...................M
John A., Grove.......".."..... .......20
Previous to going into the election each
Of tho candidates had agreed to abide by the
decision Of plurality Of votes, accordingly
Mrs Ramage is elected.
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Deaths

On the LIST day Of March, at her resi-
fs"ss IN mast EMILY sffs'd caRMS MrSs"%ss' w q
w. G. Carman, in the SOth year Of her
age. Also, on the 10th inst, her infa Mt
sop: aged 8 months, Of coscussion Of the
March Sch, ELIZA. wife Of Thoma,
b. Thompson, in the 59th year Of her age
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

sEDoNAiIor. Rev. J. B. Graham,
Presbyterian minister of Morristswn, was call
sdupon by a number of his friends on Tues
day, 9Th inst. Theyleff him positive expreg.
sion Of their good win in money, provisions,
etc. The ladies' Of Mr.. Graham's congre-
CATION provided srich repsst for the occasion,
which was served from to clock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
CIR Z AT GU EII
DIR. LELAND'S
ANTI-RHEUMATIC BAND
Is the only known remedy for
rheumatism, GOut and Neu-
ralgia, and q sure cure
for all Mercurial Dis.


for all Mercurial Dis
TT Is q conveniently arranged Band, contain.
Il ing medicated compound, TO be worn around
the waist, without injury to the most delicate per.
son. No change in habits OF living 10 required
and IL entirely removes The disease from the sys-
tenn without producing the injurious effects ari-
sing from the use Of power ful internal medicines
which weaken aud destroy the constitution. and
give temporary toiirf unfy. by tins u6aIment
the medicinal properties contained in the Band
come in contact with the blood and reach the
disease, through the pores oi the skin, effecting
in every instance perfee, cure and rest ores the
pnfls afflicted to healthy condition. This Band
is also a most powerful Anti. i.Mercural agent.
and will certainy relieve the system frc the pei
ncious effects Of Mercury. Moderate cases are
cured in a few days, and we are constantly re-
ceiving testimonials ofits efficacy in aggravated
csses Of long standing. -.
PRICE, o.; TO be had Of Druggists generally, or
can be sent by mail OF express, with full direc.
tons Tor use, Ia any part OF the country. direct
from the principal Office, No. 400 broadway, New
York. e. SMITH e. CO., sole proprietors
Descriptive circulars sent free. Agents wanted
everywhere.
pTAgent in St. Clairspille, Isaac n. PArrrR.
son marl4ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

/, saeAGooD frosSsCr. -Mf. Heed, Who
is boring for oil . short distance South Of
Moristown, has met with favorable indica-
tions at the depth Of between thirty and
forty fset Sure, We are having oil.on ''the
troubled waters
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

/ .h1TAe editorof the Gazette complains
bitterly because the Union men Of Warren
township denouncs lie inevitable "Gosef
lAssS Ysllaudishsn and himself - .to-
fies. !" Our ftiends in Warren made aslight
mistaks; they should have said assesi
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
Howe's Improved Shuttle
SEWING MACHINE |! /!

M r. HOWE, the originsl inventor of the Sew.
IA ing Machine, has recently perfected this
Machine % % 10 render IL the only one capable Of
working equally well the lighiest and hea West
fabrics, and Is theref fore designed for
ALL KINDS OF WORK.
1t is consequently the only machine that can give
satisaciion and they will be sold Tor hall the
money charged for any other machine capable OF
doing as heavy wcrk in as good q manner These
Machines cannot De got out OF order, unless taken
to pieces, and will be fully warranted for one or
more years. They will stitch. hem, tuck, cord, :,
bind. gather and fell withou. basiing; make the
lock stitch seam (alike on both sides) of great
strength, beauty and elasticity, and which cannot
be ripped or raveled This Machine does not re-
qure hemmer, and consequently il 10 not neces-
sary TO expend IS for each width OF hem.
va number Of responsible persons are desired
10 net as AGENTS.
Those wi-hing to purchase the best and cheap.
est Machines. or TO obtain samples of work or
particulars o. agency, will please address
JOHN p. HARVEY. Agent,
0cl7f--- Uniontown, Belmont Co., Ohio
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9ew Adrertissmeuts.
Sheriff's Sale.

Sn0r11f 8 Sale.
William Hare VS.. Jumes O. Elcrick.
by VIRTUE OF MI onler OF sale to me directed from
- the Court Of Common plsas OF Belmont county Ohio.
will offer for sule, al the front door OF the Court House,
in st. ClairsviIlc. on OIL
Tuesday, April "a, 1861,
between the hours of 10 a. NJ and p NJ of suid day.
the following real estate TO wit. -
The West part OF front lot No 81 the town OF Barnes
vile Bemeu county, Ohio and bounded and desc ribcd
a. follows: Beginning at the North Wes corner OF said
lot on Main street. and running with the bearing Of said
Main street East twenty three feet and three inches
thence South with the bearing Of the brick house now OIL
the premises IL feet and inch thance west with the
besng Of said brick house enches thence g. with the
bearing OF said lot twelve feet mud inches thence East
with the OF Main street nine inches thence South
with the course OF said town plat the alley South OF said
front lo thence West with said alley ~ feet and three
inches 10 the SouihW Of said thence north
with Strawberry alley 10 the place Of beginning.
Appraised at the sum Of $500.
Terms Of sale cash. p. LOCHARY
Special Muster. .
sheriG's Office, ST. Cluirsve, March ia, is0I-s5,po
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

7 SrThee win ts I nsssins Of the Board
Of ~ Bsnput tCcssSS ASHsaitussi sesisty
on nezt Saturday, the 18th day Of March,
1851. BY order Of Board. "
eaaa 20 w. CARROId., Sec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

( TIE election in Nsw Hampshure has
so.sfor the Repablieans, BY about the same
msjoities as last year. .vi1et1g Ilu71IT
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
Administrators Sale,

AumInIStfdtOrS NaIc,
INPuRsUANCE Of an order ofthe Probate court o,
belmont county, Ohio. The gssd, Admisistfs.
or o Francis HALL deceased, will orr for sale pub
said county, on
Tuesday, April 2, 1861,
between The hours OF 10 A. n and p n the foo,~ins
described real estate: Being in the quarier d
section ~ township o. range Kirkwood township and
he souh-east eornof Of said quarter con snnins
Al he soui-ea. corner Of said quarter thence north &c
rods aud bounded on he souh by the section line, the
WIN. Lindsey, Caihsrine d avis and samuel Gregory
and being the came land occnped by said Frsncs Hal
" the time q bis de.h, and containing sbou, 20
Terms Of ps}msnt; ! cash; tbe r-snaipdes In sv~x
e9un niinual payments iherea afier. with interest
ROBERT HALL.
Administrator Of Ffsncs Hall, dsce sssd.
February ~, 1851.
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PAY up! Paw UPl

IN me on subscription 10 1.he. .Belmapi Chrnn-
frie, 81 of udverntIff or Otherwise, will confer
great favor BY settling at IT. cir earliest con veni
ence. A little effort on the part o friends whom
have trusted from year to year, will save mo
much trouble. and hopc to hear from you a, once.
will take Wheeling notes, as we'll a. notes on
any specie paying banks.
Persons can sst'le at any time q, The Chronicle
Office. .o
NV nceounts al HKNpRvsBuRru and SrwElts.
VILE ass left In the handssof X. Ridgeway, and
at MoRRDrowr with Lippineo u & Son.
fsl4 ~ .r,Vt d. THOBURN.
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g4e Ghssnitlt.
local Matters.

DGcWe are under obligations to John H.
Thompson, Esq, for late Wellington City
paperR JNHt "tsi4's ftti f'tH
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The Oldest
COMPANY
IN THE UNlONl

ID FAD the following from the Insurance Mon.
~ i,of and Wall Street Review, for Sept, 1850:
I'VE print The one hund redtl semi. annual sts TO-
ment OF the Hartford Fire Insurance COMPANY.
The OIp H.nrronD, 40 IL is familisrIy called, was
u has done suceesIful general Fire Insuranee
bu siness Tor halt q century. Its siock 10 quoted
highsr than that oi sey Anssicsa conp.uy =
Within the mouth IL has sold at s2l5, and This
price 10 freely offered without sales OF any amount
Its semi annual dividends have become Ten uer
cent. fixed facts
For detailed statement OF the condition of the
above company zee small cards and circulars.
assurances may be effected with this old and
substantial company On very favorable terms
low rates. ~
For pclicies apply 10 Henry Torrtxe, Agent.
at ihs Belmont Branch Bank, Bridgeport. OF al
the second door East Of The Court House, St
Clairsviile. HENRY TOPPING, Agent
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A. e. WELLS,

A TFORNEY AT LAY, Martins Ferry. Bel.
IA mont county. Ohio, will attond 10 collecting
and securing claims. juyisee
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DO YOU KNOW IT7


DO YOU KNOW ITa aF
CONSUMPTION IS THE MOST FATAL scorncE OF
hss s:sn d :sss as
GoRE THAN ONE HAIT OF AM .TIiE ADULT rorv.
IlSEAsE" What sad commentary on The boas,od
efficacy or tho Healing Art 3 = tg.il ="
Tho brilliant Discovery q Hr Ehsrsbill, made 70 the
iaetima,k boon to the world by tho so Of this now
and p0re.faI remsdial a0ens, known n Chemistry as
the ,AYPoPtsOe e5ee4TTE9,
"Ths CURE % CoNsUNPfIoN, svs. d, the
Second and Third Stages Cat 4 period, therefore,
when there ean be no doubt ~ tsikhs nature Of
the Di.sessl 4. the RULE, while DEATH Is THE
"that they will prete not only SURE A REM
EDY In coNsUMPTIoS az ouisias Il IN Istsr-
saittent Fever. but also a. sffestnal . PREsER.
vATIvE - Vaccination In Small Pex."
Let no sufferer, who values health and Life, dslay
IS bsttor than caroD Beware Of sedcceptton Or tSo
soothing assurance Of friends thatrN u only q Lais
cold! Fatal orror TO rnyriads who now nll premature
graves Cive entreat you, prompt attention TO the
eAaLtSsr sleNe ee CONSUMPTION.
" Am THSE SIGNS sHAiL FOLLOW Suzx.'- Nayk.
The sariei symptom Of tubcrcular dissase Is WAITING
tprces the cesp and II s earlier in point f time,
than tho nEcnc y nrst manifested n ths face exd
there "a sense OF something wrong afntp that nm
machinO Is more active than itsrpaiE"--Dr. PolloeE
q IL svoutany apparc cause or ouder tho influence
Ct carses which induco wksKSnsshnd NINA such
as vaat, pi oue1pcrk ezo1s prrioser, beasino
nw,iny, rard eroxth, or slos recdvSY Jrsm disea.e
person begins to lose his assh. slrsngth color, Or
sssr md ss 3 'sa5 &. 6:
srsnrs 1ssay y sJsds s soLPS !, 70 these
4 4! has come On soxly " Ass.ag Up s!r season,
rrrrrr ne rue ps.senv IT.
W s"I R1mEVts
III e tAe earliest sppeareres - thsss siE.s II
Conhapptiens the patient takes daily abent ten
srsfas sf tho HYPoPHospHIrxe IN viii u.uaIly
400 ,Ae., al a,..ny,... a, ! a.-,.s .r,, 49,, .
- -. 80 : - .so..s.. - po ..ss. -.
-''-.. s'r,n' - - ssnsEs -
mT FIND aiHssIs m tn. m ns,clzssr % % Or
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.


Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Sores and yh,s,u.
A Ill DEsCRIPToH Of sores are res,ltabIs Z,
the proper and siligent ass Of rhis inessiDa.
be preparsiion. To aiteupt'to care bed lsss &
folly; for should the skin mite basfy1 1iis,ss,S
condition remains underneath 70 bresI Ont N ~
and g. !. az r.: 9n
is to reduce the inhaa nation in and shsus shs
Moana ana 70 .ooths ne neishlorisy psr,s by rsS-
meat. ...t- d, ;
DiPtheris, liberated Sore Throat, Scarlet
and other. Fevers. :,
Any Of the above diseases may As e.,.x I, {
rubbing the Ointment thres tiAass day Isle -sSa
peasir.ie. and 81. inn.dis;. fsii.f ssssis. :s:
taAsn ~ the mouth must opsrats upou The vhele
3, ,sIen ere its influence eai be felt Ia Any isssi
psrt. " hsress the Ointment vIlf Dc his weff Al
amer for the diseases ssnsd. or say simii.r
orders affecting the chest sndt hroat. viii aad thea
selves rsievSd a. BY cham.
Piles, FistuIss, Strfctufes. s..a,
The above class OF oompiaints will 3, tsus.s
sy nsh.iy ioms:'inE the par's .iIh wars wa,ss
and thea BY moss sneetuslly rubbing liz the oint
ment Persons suffering from these dIrefai ess.
pla n.s should lose not moment In srrsaiiss thsjr
neent merely 10 smear the ,OMtmsni On ths sissts
ed parts, hut it must bswsil rubbed for sots c
- n,o ,ss ssS oa ss'ss time: Ss Ss.
any hiddn sore or wound a. e6eetuaiIy a. moab
"paipAnie tothe eye. There again bread anl wsssv
goultItss ensr the rubbisg in ofths oininsus wjli
DO great ssrvise- This 10 The sniy sxre rsainsus
fof maios cssss OF cancer in stom ch WnUg gs
there may be q general bearing aows. .iFr.,,
lndiscretions Of Youth; Sores ,snd, Ulcers.
Blote hes. as also dwellings. can, wIsA eersstnet
be tadleaiiy cured 81 the o intment b ussl freely
and tho Pills he taken light and morniae ss ~
commended In the printed fnsfrueiisbs. When tree
ed any othe; way th sy only dry 10 ane pIses -
break out In snether; whsreas the Ointmous WI
remove tne hamor frar ths systau, s4d lsavs de
euife tims with tbs use OF the Pilis TO snssrs
sstiag cure. 4 ''f 1863 fEt il Tn.0r
Dropsicsl Swellings, Parsl's 4 StiG Joints
Although the shove oompisin Do diGsr wldssy n
thsr origin and nature, YET thsy eli require lse6.
-ueAtment Many Ofths worst cases Of ssch atAesnos
will yield In . ompsratvsiy. short spass " sfns
when this o in'ment 10 diligsntiy Tubbsd Isss zee
parts affected even sfteF every other nsaAs heVe
failed. In all serious maladiss the rpls shssid "
tsken ordiHEto the printed dirsetisas sessaSa-
nying sshs box. -
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Going Right Along for 1851! /!
THE GOOD OLD
ONO CULTIVATION /!
A Monthly Agricultural journal,
-pEyorkD TO fHE--
Farm, Live stock, Garden,
Orchard,
And the Caltiration of tie People.

SIZE enlarged to Thirty.two Pssss, and price re.
~ duccd from dollar 10 =
Only Fifty Cents a Year.
D-A club Of Ten copies nj S. ard copy ex,ra IN IN,
on the hrs Of January Specimens and prospecul.es sent
free 80 8. d, HARMS Esi.Or, Columbus, o.
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"Winohsstsr's Genuine Preparation"
II YaE aNLy ,IEIIAs;LE x,

Form Of Dr. Churchills Kennedy. lliade FROM the
original FORMULA Tho action Of the Hypophosphltes
cosmrrss NRvorS yo1rs, ana they arc the nosr
rowKeyrL MOOD oEHkRArNa A1Drn KNOWN Tho eject
upon the tuberoubr ooadition y IMMEDIATE, All M
y REALLY nARvnora They yejters tho eongh d;minisk
expectoraton, tmprvss the eppette ayrysf darrhGs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
lAEAIa TRlAL q a eIRIAIl aVaEl

- ~. bEWAhE OF 1ogus Rsmedts Advertised as Dr.
sufferers Of their means, lose xe, And hnstsn
FAsAL RESULT. Write 70 mefor CIRCULARS, sndfor
Or. Churchill's Treatise on Cppgpm1tion,
which contain the only asaherRe trfRwdna1n regard
u this Slw TREATMENT. Sent sssr 10 ~ fiquifsrs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

~ no not ednfound This Remedy with tho eS6cAlled
ChrrhioatFood . and particularly AVOID aiprepara-
tons containing iron, which 10 bASokhors md CSdlio
oil, which hAsN0 cuxafivH TJoFIzry vllklESn-t NJ .
Fold by tho most uspsctAbs Druggists Throughout
the United States and Brtsh royincss and Wholesale
and Retail at the General Depot In the United States BY
J, WINCHEBTER. &c John Street, N.V.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14
THE ,bsYPOPtsOo 5kefTTE9,

"Ths CURE % CoNsUNPfIcN, svs. 4, the
Second and Third Stages Cat period, therefore,
when there oan be no doubt - tslkhs nature Of
the Dissass) a the RULE, while DEATH Is THE
EXCEPTION "I KNOW" says DR.. c.,
"that they will prste not only ns SURE BEN.
EDY In CoNsUMPTIoS as ouisiAs Il IN letter
Iaittent Fever, but also a. sreetaal . PREBER.
vATIvE ~ Vaccination In Small Pox.S
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-14

Administi ator with the will annexed,
By h,s attorney, WIN. P. Simpson.
February 81, 1851, 6w = s3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29
TRIAL OF A RIFLED CANNON.

The trial OF new riaed cannon, invented by Mr. De
Brame, and constructed by A. Brown Co. of this city,
took place yesterday afternoon Wortmans farm near
East New York in the presence Of Generals Burnside and
Hail. Colonel Iederts and several civilians The trial
proved in every way satisfactory the balls hitting the
target at the distance of 800 yards, with few
exceptions. when the gun not properly sighted
with the greatest accuracy. General burnside was ac
companied to the ground by guard Of honor from
Captain Todds company Of the Mcclellan Chasscurs,
undcr command Of Lieutenant Colonel sullivan Captain
Hudson and Lieutenant woolcy. Having spen, some
time in observing the shots sent forth from the gun
General Burnside expressed himself highly grat,hed
at the new INVENTION as did also General Hall
The target which the balls played consisted OF board
twentysx feet by fifteen after about
Of an hour firing It was perfectly riddlcd In three
minutes fifteen shots fired from the gun Tho fol
lowing Is q description Of the piece
q wrought see, both Of which possess the properties
Of becoming too heated tho chambers (Which Arc
six revolving 80 that five Of them always exposed to
the air while the remaining opposed 10 the barrel
Tho barrel consists Of rods OF steel spiraly twist.
ed, N order to give perfect rotasory mo-
tion TO the ball, that tho harbinyer OF
death glides as smoothly along as If IL was
running on railroad track. The gun is = four FOUNDER
only four Dances OF powder being It's
bore rs inches, and It Is loaded the brooch where
the fuse Also Is attached 10 fire 1t off, 1t
is twenty five per cent less in weight than
the regulation n,s single six FOUNDER It's weight
this gun that be fred quicker than any other here
tofore invented and that IL can impe ball far five
miles. The inventor says that hlty shots can be fired
out Of 1t 10 quarter Of hour without
heating it, and that the only gun on record
as having accomplished such feat Is Armstrong;
After the discharge there Is reco whatever and as
the gun sghtodthat is having been sighted once
nofurber trouble need BIO anticipated that score
murderous fire may be kept up long as practical
bic The distance Of thirteen hundred yards was
travelled BY each ball from the gun 10 the
target IN four seconds the gun being elevated at two and
half degrees At an elevation OF nine degrees sent the
pail completely out of sight II takes twelve seconds TO
load screen Of six folds is arranged either side OF
e eyaer inside SO as TO protect the gunncrs from the
rifles Of the enemy.
ihe model q this gun Is on exhibition Mt Tifanys, in
do SO.