The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-24

New CARTRlDGE.-The new metallic waterproof
cartridge, which the Ordnance Department has or
dered to be tested at W est Point, is the invention
of Willis f. Moore, of Charlottesville, Indiana
The cartridge case is made of tim n the shape Of "a
cone, and has two weaks points in its circumference
w hen it Is in the cannon its apex touches the
breech-piece, and thus chamber is formed be-
tween the cartridge and the cannon, said chamber
being in the rear of the cartridge The cartridge is
pricked by forcing sharp instrument through the
vent. When the charge explodes portion of the
gas escapes through the weak points of the cart
ridge into the archamber, and by its pressure in
stantly forces the metal out of the gun. The
value OF this cartridge lies in the fact Of its load
ing at the muZzle, and yet clearing the cannon at
every shot in SO perfect manner that swabbing
repeatedly Is unnecessary.
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM BALLooNs-It is said that
Louis Napoleon used the photographic instrument
in reconnoiteriDg the enemy's camps from balloons
In the Italian war, and it is quite clear from these
pictures tha the plan ls entirely feasible, and that
tents and possibly cannon in Notifications could be
counted with great accuracy, well as the gener-
al position of an enemy he ascertained.
The treatment Of persons poisoned has hitherto
been that of a chemical decomposition of the poi.
sonous substances. 1t is proposed to correct
their effects by another method that of administer
ing Poisons OF depressing character to counteract
those OF an exciting one. This is the new Italian
practice. Thus laudanum has been neutrased by
bella donna.
little plant is found upon the praries of Texas
called the ''compass flower" which, under all cir
cumstances of climate changes of weather-raip
frost or sunshine-iDvariably turns its leaves and
flower toward the North, thus atfording an uner-
ring guide to the traveller, who unaided bv the
needle, seeks to explore these vast plains alone.
lot of Circassian chiefs are figuring in Paris
1t was thought at first they destined for aero
bate exercise in the circus, hut they found to
be deputation to the Emperor for protection of
course against Russia.
The Empress of Austria has been attending
Spanish bull fight, in which eight bulls, eighteen
horses and two killed. She withdrew
however, from the scene the death of the fourth
bull.
0rris S. Ferry, member of Congress from the
Fourth district of Connecticut. has been appoint
ed to the command Of Col. Colts Hartford Regi-
ment OF volunteers.
1t is stated that the King of Prussia has given
permission to officers in the Prussan army to offer
their services to the Government of the United
States during the
Mrs. Frances Key Blunt daughter of Francis
s. Key, author of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
has been giving series of dramatic readings in
London.
The Boston Traveller intimates that Rev j. c.
Fletcher, the well-knnwn lecturer upon Brazil has
been offered the post of Secretary of Legation at
the Brazilian Court.
The Montgomery Confederation learns that the
commissions which have been given to Lieuenauts
in the Confederate army, under the age of 81, are
to be revoked by the President.
The Memphis Bulletin SAYS at Nashville, on cleo
tion day, largenumber of tickets endorsed
with "NO more Yankee school teachers"
In the Russian navy there are two hundred and
ortyt steamers and seventyone sailing vessels
carrying 1851 guns.
Inc Great Eastern is about return to New
itors.
Ia. ne Nor!n Carojna State Convention on Tuesday
last elected ten delegates to the Confederate Con-
gress, which Is to meet at Richmond.
Ex-Governor Stewart, of Missenri has becoma
editor of the st. Joseph Journal AUG "''o"'
The expense of graduating at Oxford ia ord;na.
riy about $1,000 ooin"
Fifteen hundred acres have been planted with
cotton in Jamaica as an experiment.
The rank of mate in the British navy has been
changed to that of sub-lieutenant.
Captain Bonaparte Patterson is to have rise in
military rank.
1t is said that stocks tave advanced in Philadel
pbia on the faith of speedy peace.