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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-03
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-03
Saddles, Harness, Trunks SC

-34eqG niwH0IRsALE kRBTAIL.aa saAiei
II sB.sHEPPARD,N6.1 181 Main Street, corner
81 Union, will continue to keep on hand hlArgeend
complete assortment of all artclesn his line, consist
ing OF Ladies' and G6ntiemsn's Saddles, Fined Coarse
Harness, Trunks YalLees Carpet Bags, satehels Col
lars, HAInes Whips, &c. i.t5sf sa sf6Hr1 sH0f9ts
respectfully call attention 70 my stock, and
trust by strict Attentionandp promptnesb, to merit
continuance OF the public patronage Lhn ~! ~
All kinds Of repairing promptly done, and in pro
per uvnner. 9if J. B. SHEPPARD d. "a
iep2oY55e 1sl, Main Street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-03

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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-03
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
a. A single bottle Of SpALDlNG'S FRI
! PARED GLUE WIKI ten times
| its cost annually. -Da
: sPALDING's'PRErANED GLUE
SPALDlNG.s PRErARED,GlLE:
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE:
sPALDING's'PRErANED GLUE
SAVE THE PIECES !

SAVE THE PIECES!
EcexoxSy! ,r2s-s-.> pssPA1c,h!-
ra "Ars11cH II ~ II: sxvEs NM. "sF "a =
As accidents will happen. even in we'll rcgu
lated families, it is very desirable to have some
cheap and convenient way forrepairing Furni-
ture, Toys, Crockery, &c.
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE
meets NIL such emergencies, and no household
can afford to be withou:it is always ready.
aud up to the sticking point.
'.USEFUL IN EVERY HOUSE."
N. pa Brush accompanie, each Bottle.
Price, rs cents Address,
bs'''"'.ss e. Is s u,tfSfR S'tss{ Ksz
Sd lIiw ioidw ,s2ots- MD sTi!asss hrs Ias q,
bs1s7ao II sas .isC4kEITlGlNs al s'sIsesss brne!
As certain unprincipled persons are attempt =.
ing to palm off on the unsusHeoting public, In :"
itations of my PREPARED GLUE, would
caution all persons. to exnn,ine befsre rurches-
ing. and see thatthe full pape,s}
W sPALDlNG's PREPARED GLUE; "a
eunterfeis.f t1a2''s, y, - $50 Snix GRIN
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
T. s. JONES.

Attorney & Counst !lor at Law, Minneapolis,
!Ainnesotd-Ofice q 1enuepin Avenue All
business intrust>s a. his :care will, { siv
reuJt attention ,,~ v2n30:1l ~
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
Bh1Dt9lf~. OFT b. $500
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES "a

Contracts for byi!dipg bridge pgross, Sank
RiveH to be 1T b1 thor bnntyf Commissioners
of stsntns County: Sealed pfspAdas VIM be
received at the office Of the County Auditor Of
st:ar IN Go, County y gerd unit, the 22 Ind
town Of ST. Cloud, near the house Of Chester
Wait, Esd. .aaauEdia 4 pl5a 46d spSci ions
Of Sank Bridge, drawn by James H. Place,
Esq now on file in the office of the County
Auditor. The plan ahd specifications may be
seen on application at the Auditors Office
:e e. ssts, Il
County, Minn," and endorsed "Proposal for
building Bridge, acrose Sank Rj,er. The
Commissioners reserve tho right 10 reject any
or all bids, if the amount, or time Of compile
ton should not b. aaiisfactaIx.
J. ". READ, CO. Auditor.
Dated July 8, 1861. Per order Co. CONS.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
!. HEAD QUAR-. LIST MINI mot
t. Washingtov july 2 1861

M 4 A4AO VoAhf' Aet 1uINN HEdsT
ss:h*"",h rs" Warrington July 2 1861
W. are under orders to cross the Poto-
mac this day, and are said to be the End
three year, Reg't who have been thus
esApinsot.d. ! lfther.is anyl6ghting to
be done Va shall dopbless be il he midst
oft @<#EggsaSbss Ms.
There are probably 100000 troops in
this vicinity, and more than, 10000 in
lii Di.t,;et, Maryland and Virginia.
Apd .ddittionst 8 years Reg't are pouring
1psdaily. .r'.J,.a 5IIurAJ s-2io-5.~r
.x0ur,nsn have behaved remarkably well
Mus TT, aud are x ceommendable example
ts.Ahoss SOC other RsgAs: rast at wkiah
aze &dhftaE in the Police reports Of l, ttis
and other citie4c sIIII--E
VehsVeb been visited 5bys ::apd received
kia& aa6enEiops from qdite = number: Of
MaSSlotians :: Hon, Geo b. Becker and
Major Cullen both Of St. Paul. have each
contributed 500 6 to the Reg't for the
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11

nDa; VPu4M:-We have. seen = speG-
& y gs !!! i! i: dentistry; Aaa aad
tesppsriAs. Workmanship. He e esesbksh-
ng first class reputation, and should be
patroni1ed by St. Cloud people in prefer
ence to nonresident ,22iI1 sa5 ;aa
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
KEx.YQQR.CHQICE..,,Eo R J.,
oNH1581.I1

ST; !ofaqD: F6qKs Ff9aE
. Splendid Assonment1efo Jewelry and Silver
Plated Waree oenels'inag in part q, Cameo, Co.
&Sita: Sleeve Buttons and Studs .Y4et.1Ne9k
apdtC hatalaipe Gbt,neih Goblets, Cups, spoons,
Napkin Riqgs,r Butter ,KAiyes; Gold, Neus,
Finger Rings, etc. etc.. TOO numerous ~ men:
uoa' l3~!'T%i h,0G .uaL
!. Cali and examine the goods: - =
Mr.. 9 j. also prepared 70 repair .llkipds Of
Watcher, clocks ana jewelry I'm Having had
layer twelve YEARS. expesiescs ia Nh business
he IL confident that be will be- able - please
A4rpPfk fatn<esa 4 ~ s2nAsT'
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11

The;notie.s Of 1osr piqni,s' arc ma
voidably post. poned. We shall probably
get out = Picnician edition next week and
would invite reliable Information hi,
' absorbing e pic:
!
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
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TElECRA1hIC.
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a1NYA,A4NH'A bsN NEv5AsssfA .Vaa4}eik
1t .,o99u aAhetraot-ss,!a sns,.ymes-
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
Thermometrioal Record.
Reported expressly for, the, DRAockA1, Il
iMatlatt 4 Sims, -Urudgists, St. CIo.id =
lj64 ;MkWa AAEEtRRE { . :: IL
oaIM1fSIsiNFHR GOODs.ssz

Mrs. E. BLOOD has JUST opened an ex,
W. tehsive etoeka Of MILLINERY GOODS
u.xt door to the American House. \ full and
constant assortment OF all kinds Of Millinery
kept always on hand. Special attention Civ, II
to altering and repairing bonnets and hats
Mrs. i: mas been engaged in The Millinery
business for number of years, and warrants
satisfaction 10 all who may call. v3n59tf
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
.Ef3!}9N i H2a. 4sIa -
AM lCANHO-USEr
,sEoio1nI = MN q

IKE 81 '''"is sAiltl.-.. 3Ts roo a!HTs
THE .boye house bas been otteantt;s. !hs
undersigned, and The most perfect and AM.
pie accom- nedations provided for he CONT 9r,
Of guests. II is pleasantly situated: commando
a: good view, and IS wen Kept "a Travellsfi
stopping there, car. ia ketthe. stagss fer my az
sired point. sL y3a nl '.'+ eMoNr+s -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11

!; n OLD PENS .RE-Pol ETED..-pn1cEITP-
~ oEcEY1s 7 Enclose thee Per in II :ttteE
with the cash or postage stamps The return
mail will bring the pen as good as new 4
! Send 81 and the return mail viii 9bfing /
good Gold pen, II carats fine, in silver * ten
sion holder. Send seventy -fye cent?; Iintf tie
return mail will bring good COLA pen, oiatfies
size ID silver easewith ivory handle; inkhox.
Address
-. n45:4w ..@:t - n: L, wAERfrHh, as
''''; j., No. ~ Malcolm Block, -syracnse; n. r.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11

IDISsOLUTIoN OF CoPARrNERsHtf.-
" Notice. liz hereby given that the firm o.
Albeit &IAmhIis this dsy dissslved by linaita
lion. The affairs of tie late irmEill be set
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11
THItAdU,& NORTH wfsrERNlR INV: J,

@tfItAdu& NORTH WESTERN AILwIY
This is the most direct, and desirable route
from St. Paul. and all Points on TIE Upper
Mississippi, via either Prairie du Chen or La
Crosse to Chicago, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland,
Toronto, Niagara Fails; Buffalo. Dnnkirk, Crest
line, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington, BAL
,imore, New York, PhilaJel phia, Boston, A.
bany, Indianapolis, Cairo. ST. Louis, MAN his,
and all plac Fast, South, and SOUTHEAST.
All trains from La Crosse lcehnectalirect
with c. 4 NV. Railway at Minnesota Junct
. All trains from Pr. du Chen connect direct
with c. & NV. Railway atJanesvile s Milton
~ NO CHANGE, OF CARS Il ,h7!
from Minnesota Junction, to Chicago, or from
Prairie du Chen to Chicago.
New Patent, Ventilated Cars, with Patent
'Dusteys attached, are used on this r Dad, avoid
ing tile heat and dust 40 common on all rail-
roads, 4 I.3>j~;iIttt..tI-. " i;
SLID E3PI,NG CARS
are'run on all night trains.
Through Tickets to all puints are sold at all
Ticket Offices on the River, always as low IS
by any etheF: reate, aaa sgaggagezchssked
to the East - MAKK;llENDKlCkS,
NV ofaeage:s Y \ ~. \. Ms. Paul
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-11

NOTICE is given that the partnershp:here-
IN; tofore: existing between the undeFNgned
in Banking, Exchange, and Land Warrants
business is this day dissolved by mutual con.
sent. =, I: e. e:,AENRY>C 9WAlT;o .,.. -
,..t...j. y THOMAS G.. MCCLURE
St. Cloud, April 25th, 1861. .
The undersigned will carry on the Banking,
Exchange, Land, Warrant ard Land Agen' ;
business at the old stana; and s5aets a cot
,inuance Of patronage: !. saasH C.TWAIT
St. Cloud, April 9Th, lsel,ssa.: @moaw.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
Proclamation OF Gen. McClelland.

General Mcclellan has issued procama-
ton, assuring the people Of Western Virginia
that the pledges of his proclamation of May
20 will be faithfully carried out. H. con-
cudcs:
To my great regret finl that the enemies
Of the United States continue to carry on n
syst IN Of hostllities prohibited by the laws Of
war among belligercnt nations. and of course
far more wicked and ntplerable when direct
cd against loyal citizens engaged in the do
fence Of the common govern ent Of all. Ma
rauding parties are pursuing n guerilla war
fare, firing upon sentnes and pickcts, burn
ing bridges, insulting, injuring and even kill
ing citizens because Of their Union sentiments,
and committing many kindred acts.
| do now, therefore, make proclamation
and warn all persons that individuals or par.
ties engaged in this species of warfare, irreg
ular in every view which can be taken Of them,
attacking sentries, pckets, or other soldiers,
destroying pirate property, or committing
injuries against any Of the inhabitants because
Of Union sentiments or conduct, will be deal I
with in tteir persons aud property according
to the severest rules Of military law.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
blockade OF Mississippi Sound.

Dispatches were received yesterday from
Mississippi City, Oc~an Springs, Pass Chris.
tian and Fort Pike, announcing that United
States man of-war had appeared inside Of
Ship leland with several smaller vessels in at.
tendance, had commenced the blocksde OF
the Mississippi Sound, and bad fred several
shots at the mail boat Oregon, which was on
her way hence for Mobile, and also at the
steamboat J. D. Swain, hence for Ship Islsnd
both of which were obliged to return to New
Orleans
Capt. Walker, of the Lake steamboat
Creole, at Ocean Springs, teegraphed to Mr..
Geddes, agent OF the Lake steamboats,, that
United States schooner was off Deer Island +,
and had already taken three schooners.
The mail steamboat Oregon returned last
night, having had narrow escape. The Bee
learns from passenger the following partieu-
lars.
About haf-past o'clock, p. NJ, with
strong southerly wind, the Oregon came in
sight Of a large propeller war steamer, two
masted, the foretnast square rugged, and tho
mainmast fore and aft rugged, flying the Uni.
ted States flag. Capt. Myers determined to
run By if possible, and at all events to run
tuo otSSihOi aolOIV, Ihui 'hO P'SoSbSS'ot ooA
then set her on fro before allowing her to fall
into the enemv's hands. The only weapon
aboard the Oregon was one revolver, belong
lug to passenger. No troops could be seen
on Ship bland, nor was there any flag float
ing there.
In going by the war steamer she fred two
shots at the Oregon both of which fell astern.
A schooner-riggcd tender to the man-of war
had now hoislcd rail and put after her. Run
ming on some distance further, Capt. Myers
deserted three more tenders, with launchcs
full Of armed men, inside of Deer Island, and
within one hundred yards Of the channel
Finding that he could not run through, be
turned back, and had to run the gauntlet Of
the first named tender, which chased him
three miles, firing at him continually, but un >
successfully. At length the tender gave up
the chase in despair, aud the Oregon returned
safely n. o. Picayune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
Quarter Per Cent. a Day.

al could not have believed it, had you not
proved it from my books. Even when proved,
il seems impossible to credit it,"
Such was tho exclamation Of merchant
here, in the reply to committee Of his credi
tors, 10y whom his books had been examined
for the purpose of asccrtauing the causes Of
his failure. They discovered that in seven
months he had paid $4,000 in usurious in
tsrest. His capital had been small, but his
business had been dsproportionstely large,
in fact he had greatly overtraded. Eagerness
to be doing large business had led him to
give long credit on goods which be had
brought on a short credit. He took the
promssory notes Of country buyers living a
thousand miles away, in settlement Of their
bills. All fair enough aud good enough, il
such customers had tho proper idoa Of what
punctuality means. But too many of them
have very crude notions Of that important
word. His own notes coming due, he oh.
tanned discounts by using the country obl-
cations as colateral-but everybody knows
the end Of such inancioring. The latter be-
ing unpaid at maturity he was shut out Of
bank and turned over to the mercy OF those
who have no such word in their vocabulary
"Where have you usually obtained your
discountsl" asked one Of the committee.
"On tho street, principally" was the re-
ply.
"Principalyi Has the bank discounted
anything for you within six monthsr
"Nothing.'
"What rates have you usually pail on the
streetsp
''From one to two per cent a month";
"Can you remember having paid morel"
~ have sometimes paid quarter per cent .
day."
"Did it ever occur to you that you were
spending money that belonged TO your credi-
torsl You began two years ago with $40.
900 capital, md for seven months you have
been spending at the rate Of S47 900 year
for usury, without appearing to have the least
idea of the fact. No business under the sun
can stand the half Of such loss. The CON-
mittee need look no further. When a man
gets up to quarter per cent. day, his ruin
is certain, and every dollar he spends in that
way is ready so much improperly taken from
bis creditors'- y. Y. Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
The Soliicr's Dead Boy.

At the departure of the Scott Legion from
Philadelphia, an immense crowd of people
were at the depot TO "see them of" and many
OF the parting scrnes were very affecting.
A tall, muscular soldier, with an abundance
Of red beard about his throat and chin, paused
at the command of 'order arms" to lean upon
bis nuskct.
Directly a bluff, bury fellow emerged from
the crowd, aud seeking out the soldier with
the red beard, shook his hand in constrain.
ed. drooling way, that seemed to augur a scr.
ry condition Of thiogs yet unexplained.
"i've got bad news for We, George" said
the bluff man, not lifting lis eyes to the 9TH
er's face, ian | had rather not tell ye of it,
$50 on !" said the tall soldi,r. lis Marie,
sickw
"Not oggzactly," said the other, with q,
countenance still more contracted.
"Ain't the children wclp
"Not both of 'em!"
What's up, thcnl You're jokin' With q
man..
The bluff burly body seemed to be inward
ly afflicted, and the red, awkward eye rolled
uneasily upward toward The soldiers face
the latte. full Of intense anxiety and fear.
" Oo 'i-ub 'uN' N'NO'9N, ehIL tho
man, "Bepie is dead with the scarlet fsver!"
The soldier leaned heavily gainst the mus.
kct, and shut both eyes, speaking at the
same time, in n low, changcl yoic.:
ut ANT true, Nike, i, it,
"Sory, George; bat | saw he body to,
day."
The eyes of the tall soldier were filed with,
tears, and he handed tn, musket to the burlE
man until he could find bis handkerchief
IL loved that child, Nike said he, "bs-
cause he was my first boy. 1t kinder tai es
the starch out o me to hear of bis goin' lof.
But | must go with the reg, ,mcnt. It's too
late, now"
The tall man stopped awhile, and .omc of
his comrades took bis hand, which he shook
liStlessly, not knowing whom he greeted.
LII a moment the command came for bis
company 10 enter the cars, and with somo
hasty directions as to the funeral, he stagger-
ed into the train and sat at window, weep
ing, as the whistle blew and the engine steam
ed away.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
AN INVASION OF MORnONs.

During tho pact month we have bad a
large influx Of Mormons to the city, on their
way to Salt Lake City. Tho first division
came hero on tho 14th Of May, in the ship
Manchester, and numbered $40, the second
force reached the harbor on the Esd of May,
10 the ship Underwater, and numbered 6ls =,
and the rear guard was brought up yesterday
by Elder Jabcz Woodward, who conducted
949 Of these singular people to the city, from
Liverpool, in the ship Monarch of the Seas.
Thus the total Of the Mormon emigration to
the city since the l4th of May has been L.
046. These are made up Of people Of all
ages and Of both sexes. OF course tho ladies'
always prcdominate numerically though not
otherwise,n in Mormon society. They come al
50 from nearly all the countries in Europe
Sweden and other northern regions being
largely represented. These countries pour a
continuous stream of these eccentric strangers
to the great land Of the setting sun. Capt.
Gardner, OF the Monarch of the Seas, reports
that while on the passage the most perfect
harmony prevailed among the Mormons and
that they seen cd pretty much like ono large
"happy family" A kind of dicipline Of n
fanatcsl nature was preserved among them
by their leaders, who appear to control them
without the slightest effort. Simplicity, in
fact, seems to be the striking feature in the
Norm s who have arrived here, and the
plainness Of their attire is striking contrast
to the gayety of every day experience in this
respect among "the world" They are q
world, however, in themselves, and seem to
be as far removed from the world as if they
had never belonged to it. There are eigh.
teen elders with the company of Mormons
who arrived yesterday. They have some
thing of clerical, demogogcal air about
them, which is in about rs much contrast 10
their flock as that Oft Roman Catholic priest
is to an Irish congregation, whom it is not
Protestant one.
One woman, aged so years, died while on
the passage from Liverpool, and also six
children. The number that arrived here,
however, was nearly as great as the number
that sailed, for six young MorInons were born
on the passage. Their country at present in
the Salt Lake region is the most fortunate
section Of the United States territory. 1t is
altogether beyond the influence OF tho war,
and the crops are flourishing. Let the Nor.
mon pioneers subdue tho wilderness and
cause it to bloom, and they do well, but let
them be true to the government of tho glo-
riouS Uniop.-GNew York Herald
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
HIPS.

ABSENT MIyDED.-A lady was so absorbed
in the war, last week, in the cars of tho Bos-
'on q Ma'hc nan ho"u' that sue asked INC
ccnuucto, 10 let ne know "hen Inc uain AZ
fNeu at M"naS'a' Junction.
Col. Harlee-tbo translator of French
book of army tactics, and now in tho rebel ar
mv-says he " oulL sacrifice the heads of ono
hundred of hi, men to Get that of Lieut..
Tompkiu, /; isn't enough odds; can't trade.
The whole South can't uc, a head Of Tomp-
sins.
Mr.. Dunn who was "A very short man.
died lately. much regretted. and one of tho
friends of the family, meeting female rela.
tive, asked her the cause Of his decease. "Fc-
yer, was 'he r'P'y very gI%'FIy made' "ano
IL "Hulu not n"'I oeen It'"' h"' ne peeu 'ai,
es, no was % Suo'' 'N'' '"e 'e's' A"an
'oo'N ~ 'N'N'
This simple receipt should be remember
ed 10y our young lady freuds who visit the
country na ha'e 'hat terrible tan SO; y" vi
se''Peu ho's" '"u''n 'A@' IS mucn as VIII HI
tao'e'Poon' pour on IL hali pint oi warm
T''K' use IL ee'1re ""'hin nE'''-7t'''-'ts--lt 10
uny On tho Sh'h oe'ote "a plying the water -
Inc ihii@ may DC coid' Tut VIII not Keep Hesn
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09

TT Col. Smart, Democratic candidate for
Governor Of Maine, in a recent journey tool;
his seat by the driver on stage box. Tho
drivers talk indicated that he did not know
lie was carrying the Democratic candidate
In order to open bis eyes and let him know
be carried caesar aud his fortune the Col.
onel looked the driver full in the facc and
sad, "Sir, do you know who YOU are riding
with" The driver confessed his ignorance.
said the Colonel, "Yon are riding with the
next Governor of Mainc!' The driver drop.
ped bis whip grasped the Colouel's Land
gave it real Republican grip, exclaiming,
"How do you do, Hr. Wasdbwa :"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-07-09
Ketchum's Improved Hand. .Grena dc.

An effective weapon ofdefcnse and offense,
designated by the inventor Captain William
F. Ketchum Of Buffalo) with, this name, WAS
tried yesterday afternoon at the terance wall
forming the eastern extremity Of Fifty.frst
street. A number Of civilian. aud military
gentlemen were present. The missile con :
sists Of hollow, oblong ball Of cast iron,
filed with powder. 1t is thrown byshand in
to the midst Of an enemy, and is so c,nsti.
tned as TO break percussion cap on the in-
slant of contact. 1t inevitably explodes, ov.
en though 1t touches only the preson or falls
into the mud, making terrific havoc, slashing
clean through ono and halfinch plank',
digging up the earth, or scattering fragments
about distance Of many hundred yards
Ordinarily the new hand grendes are not in
the least dangerous, as the percussion cap
cannot be reached without the medium Of n
simple appliapde, which is attacked be one
the missil, is cast Ignition takes place in
the centre, thus apreading destruction equally
IL all directions. Water will not injure the
grenade Of which there arc five sizes, weigh
ing respectively one, two, three, four, aud
FIVE pounds.
The particular use for which this instrument
is adapted is defensive action on the part Of
merchantmen against privatcers. Several
scameu can sink score Of aboats as fast rs
they can approach, aud burl inevitable death
among their occupants. Explosion never
fails. Formidable execution may also DO
made with this instrument in the attack Of
intrenchcd camps, for which purpose the
army have long used similar weapon touched
off by fuse. 1t is claimed that high army
officers have spoken in the the most fatter.
ing terms Of Capt. Kctchum's invcbtion,
which combines the advantages Of convon-
ience, precision, and certainty Of execution.
Those interested may sec specimens Of the
hand grenade at the office Of Carhart, Need
ham Il. Co., No. 97 East Tweutv-third street
n. y. Tribune.