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The national Republican., 1866-12-11
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ORD.
NANCE COMPARED.

A New York paper complies some iacts
in relation to ordnance which we think de-
serve attention. An English hooped gun,
of the Armstrong pattern, has lately been
completed and tested; Of the weight Of 22
tons-about the weight Of our Rodman navy
gun. The English gun is rifed and has been
fred l5O rounds. The projectile weighed
6lO pounds, and 100 pounds Of fine POsdsr
was used. Initial velocity attained, l,42O-
l,46O feet per second.
The shot for our l5-inch gun weighs 45O
pounds, and the charge Of so pounds Of cake
or slow.burning powder is used, which is
about equal to 35 pounds Of No. powder.
Initial velocity, LAO feet per second.
"The Armstrong gun has shown on accu-
racy which no smooth-bore gun can approach.
In series of frings made to determine the
accuracy Of the gun, the lateral deviation Of
the $40 pound shot at 1000 yards varied from
nothing to o maximum Of A yards. The
charge Of powder used was 10 pounds"
This is the most remarkable accuracy on
record.
In his elaborate report on the lombard
ment of Fort Pulaski, Gen. GILMORE states
distinctly his conclusions as to the value Of
smooth-bor es for preaching purposes; they are
as follows: AT ranges less than 700 yards,
light smootl,-bores are inferior to rifles; while
heavy smoo th-bores are advantageous either
alone or in combination with rifles. Al
ranges grea ter than 700 yards, riaed guns are
superior to any smooth-bores. For ranges
over 1000 yards smooth-bores should be
'scrup,llou sly ercluded.' The reason for ex
cluding sn ,ooth-bores from batteries at dis
tance from the object to be hit greater thar
1000 yards, is that at such ranges it is i'm
possible to hit anything with shot from I
smooth-bore gun. The immense superiorit!
OF the wroughtiron rihed gun, which cal
strike effectively hostile ship, or hostl
battery, at distance Of 1000 yards, over tn
cast-iron smooth-bore, which is absolutel!
useless at ran &c above 1000 yards, is pain
fully apparent.
We have no rifles at all in our service O
large size, the Parrot guns having faile'
whenever fred continuously and rapidly. l
is probable that the Armstrong gun, b,
which these remarkable results were oh
tanned, would burst also If fired as rapid
as is required in attic.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
From Richmond.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. lO-John Mitchell
does not assume any editorial control OF the
Dispatch, as reported. He will occasionally
contribute to its columns.
The two soldiers of the llth q. s. infantry
charged with attempting to kill John Dickens
were committed for trial to-day.
The House to-day referred that portion of
the Governors message relating to-the con-
stitutional amendment to the Committee on
Resolutions.
A resolution was adopted in the Legisla-
ture for q recess from December 20 to Janu-
ary 3. ,
The House bill Incorporating the Virginia
Express Company passed by "a majority.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
8. P. HANsCOM, EDITOR.
TUESDAY MoRNINe::::DEoEMBER Ii, 1895.
THE p; RsUIT AND CAPTURE OF
SURRATT-OFFlC PAPERS.
washington City. ID. @.

Elsewhere in our columns to-day will be
found complete abstract Of the correspond
ence relative to the pursuit and capture Of
JoHS II. SuRRArr, one Of the alleged con.
spirators against the life Of ABRAHAM LIN
colin, furnished to the House Of Representa-
tives yesterday by the State Department, in
answer to resolution Of Mr.. BourwELL, Of
Massachusetts,, requiring it. We are indebted
to the indefatigable agent Of The UNITED
STATES AND EUROPEAN News ASSOCIATION
for copy Of the same. H.,
A more complete vindication Of the Exec
utive Department Of the Government, and
especially the Honorable Secretary Of State,
could not have been unearthed by the hon.
orable gentleman from Massachusetts, who,
we have no doubt, will acknowledge, as he
said he would, that he has done great injus-
tice by insinuating that the Executive branch
Of the Government was not quite as sincere
on the subject as himself. We are glad to
be able to say that we have from Mr.. Bour-
WELL himself denial that he ever said or in
timated, directly or indirectly, that TIE PREs.
rDEsr or Mr.. SEWARD knew where SURRAr1
was secreted and had not taken the proper
measures to have him promptly arrested. he
says he did think that the Department was
dilatory in the pursuit and arrest, but even
in that he hoped he was mistaken. This ex'
planation is due to Mr.. BourwnL. We have
been confident all along that he was mis-
taken, and we think the full record which
was presented to him officially, yesterday
and Of which we give faithful abstract thii
morning, will convince him and our reader
Of the fact. Instead Of discovering "mare'i
nest" in the State Department, Mr.. Bour
WELL has precipitated an elephant on thu
House. 1t will be interesting to observe how
they will dispose Of the animal.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
New York Items.

New YoRK, Dec. l0-l0 o'clock Q. m.-
Gold 1877 IA.
The steamers Rising Star, from Aspin-
and Morning Star, from New Orleans, and
steamship Iowa, from Glasgow, with the miss
ing steamship Britannia in tow.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
From MatAmoras.

BROWNSVILLE, Dec. l.-Canales and his
troops have left for the interior, and Cortinas
has assumed command Of the forces left in
Matamoras. Col. Crosby, Of Gen. Sheridan's
9Th, the nature whereof has not transpired.
Business is said to be improving.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
DIsFRANCHIsEMENT.

According to our Congressional report the
House of Representatives yesterday decided
that the Fortieth Congress should assemble
on the 4th of March next, Immediately upon
the adjournment Of the Thirty-Ninth, with
out providing for the election of Representa-
tiyes in six Northern and Western States,
thus disfranchising sixteen States altogether!
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
Georgia Legislature.

MILIEDGEvuLE, Dec. l0.-The Legislature
elects q United States Senator tomorrow
Johnson's reelection is regarded certain
The House killed the. bill to encourage Eu
ropean emigration.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
A st, Louis Fire.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. lO.-The para6ne, varnish
and pitch factory Of Page, Smith, Lewis &
Co., corner of Main and Convent streets,
containg 500 barrels Of coal oil, was burned
to-day. Loss $4,000, which is mainly cov-
cred by insurance.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
Fire In Pennsyivania.

CoLuxBIA, Pa, Dec. 10.-A destructive
fire broke out here last night about ten
o'clock, destroying several buildings, among
which were J. N. Houston's, dry goods, total
loss; William drug store, partially insured;
Herstein q Co., clothing and dry goods, .
part Of their stock saved; Burch 4 Aiken,
dry goods, part Of stock saved, fully insuredi
total loss Is unknown. The flames spread
rapidly owing to lack Of FIRE apparatus.
The losses are estimated at from: $780, 900 to
3l40, 900, with but little insurance.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
Surratt's Hidings i'm Canada.

MONTREAL, Dec. l0.-There is no doubt
that John H. Surratt, implicated in the Lin
coin assassination affair, was concealed in
this city for months. No amount Of money
would induce his protectors to give informa-
ton regarding him.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
A Schooner Wreckesl.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 10.-The schooner
Allison, hence for Ruatan, ran upon reef
two miles off the Island Of Bonaco Bream.
She will prove total wreck. Cargo princi-
pally -four, which was saved in damaged
condition. Grew saved.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11

The New York Independent says: "lf
Walker shall distinguish himself in the next
Legislature, he will have favorable chance,
two years from now, to secure the radical
nomination for Congress in the district rep
resented by n. p. Banks"
The national Republican., 1866-12-11

The salmon fishing season, which has just
closed in England, was TIN Vest experienced
for many years. Phs hyers ere now swarm;
ing with breeding Hsh, and with careful
watching still greater Improvement in the
fishing is expected for nsxt year.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
Fire in Vienna, Canada West.

vienna, @. W., Dec. lO.-A fire yesterday
morning destroyed the post Office, telegraph
office, and the warehouses and stores Of SAT.
fel & Co., Francis Jewell and Samuel Bra
sher. Robert Mckay, q much respected
citizens, was burned to death.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11

BALTIMORE, Dec. l0.-Csptain Frank Gal
lagher, well-known citizen, died to-day.
He served with distiction in the Federal
army and lately filed the position OF in.
spector in the Custom House.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11

~. N" VIsIrs PRESIDENT DAvIs.-On
Thursday, the erratic person styling himself
"the immortal J. NJ" succeeded in getting
into Carroll Hall to see Mr.. DAVIS, but was
ordered out before he had exchanged many
words with the prisoner.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
Roston Municipal Election.

Bosros, Dec. !O:.otis Norcross (RePubli
can) was elected Mayor to-day by 1926 ma
jority.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
, ERan Aflanfa.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 10.-A block Of build
ings on Peachtree street was destroyed by
fire last night, including McCants 4 Co.'S
stock Of drugs. Loss 5000; half insured.
Bronham & Wards stock, $4,000; unin-
sured. Marklam's loss on building, a. 900.
rapidity; over 5000 votes polled at the late
election.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
Death Of an Eminent Railroad
Manager.

New York, Dec. l0.-Charles Minot, for
many years superintendent Of the Erie rail
road, died this morning, Of paralysis, at
Saweryille.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
The Fenian News i'm q Nat Shell.

OTTAWA, Dec. l0.-Wild and absurd re-
ports are circulated here in regard to large
arrivals Of Fenians in various parts Of Cana
da No danger is apprehended in this city
however, and but little confidence is placed
in the reports. ~
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
A Malicious Fire in aalvesten.

GALVESTON, Dec. 10.-A fire in Hendlies
Block, Strand, destroyed the store Of Evans
& Co., and Watson, Wells & Vidor, whole
sale grocers, Loss $l2o,ooo on st stock; ok
to 5000. II is supposed the FIRE was the
result Of incendiarism, and was set for the
purpose Of robbing the First National Bank
In the confusion. The fire department
worked gallantly, and with the aid Of the
steam fire engine prevented an extensive
condagration. The thieves ransacked the
telegraph and adjoining Offices for plunder.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11

Mos,Lr, Dec. lO-Col. John J. Fisher, for
meriy an ofRcer in the Mexican army, under
Comenfort's government and that Of Juarez,
and recently Of the Confederate army, ar-
rived in this city on the 9th instant, having
left the city Of Mexico on the 10th ult., and
Vera Cruz on the 4th inst. He says that o
deputation, consisting Of clergy and distin-
guished and wealthy citizens, went from the
city Of Mexico to Orizaba to meet the EN-
peror. They were received by him, and the
result OF the interview was to induce him to
change his plans and adhere to the country.
The clergy agreed to contribute fifteen mil.
lions Of dollars, and wealthy citizens and capi.
talists pledged themselves for like amount,
II Maximilian would return TO the capital
There would be no interference with bis
movements by the French.
Measures were to be Immediately taken
for recognizing the army to operate against
Juarez and other Lib erals. Gen. Marquis
had been ordered to the command Of the
department Of Puebla; Gen. Miramon to that
Of Guanaxato; Gen. Mejia to that Of Sar
Luis Potosi, embracing the whole section o.
country now occupied by the Liberal forces
He also says that 1t was believed in Mexict
that the arrangements for the withdrawal O
the French troops were entirely revoked ant
abandoned, and that the Emperor Maximil
lian would be sustained by France.
The frigate Susquehanna was lying Of
4 Vera Cruz on the 4th inst. ...e0 q %
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New Telegraph Line.

WAsHIxoroN, D. O., Dec. 10.-The new
telegraph line from Baltimore, Nd, to Pitts
burg, Pa, connecting at Pittsbufg with the
new line from that place TO on City and all
intermediate points, Is in fne working order
and open for business. This evening the
wires were connected with those Of the In
sulated telegraph line, and worked In one
circuit from Pitt:burs, Vi: ". Ws.hiDgton. 70
out repeaters, and worked we'll the whole dis.
tance. A second wire Of this new line will
be completed in few days. This new line
will connect with the Insulated line at Balti.
more. sgarp
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
OUR CONVERSATIONAL REPORTS

attention to the full and very accurate Con
gressional reports that are daily furnished t.
the REPUBLICAN. They are superior to al
others, and reflect great credit upon th'
young gentlemen who furnish them.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
From North Carsli.s.


RALxron, Dec. lo-Ths object Of Gov
ernor Holden's visit to Warrington is un-
known. ..-rlagq.--.5 r-7.-.
The Hon. Zebulon Vance delivered lee.
ture on Saturday evening before the Young
Mans. Christian Association on the past,
present, and future Of North Carolina.
Numerous measures for the relief Of the
people Of this State are pending in this Le-
The interest on the State debt il To- be
funded, the present condition Of the people
precluding its immediate payment
Resolutions asserting the loyalty Of the
State and denying the alleged persecution Of
Union men passed the Commons by-s large
vote. NJ. ann (, .i.-.,..l,.. ~.
There is strong feeling In favor Of com.
pleting the works OF internal improvement
A bill has passed the Uom,nons extending
the Fsyettsville and Coalnsid railrosd to the
North Carolina road west. y t.,,t:-ssl
A Heavy RehSery-asvsnsass Of
6tephens' fenlaas.
NEW YoRK, Dec. l0.-Mr. Mcdonald,
agent Of the Royal Insurance Company,
whose ONCE is iu Wall street, reports that
while his attention WAS diverted by pre-
tended drummer of o life insurance com.
psny confsderate abstragteds TIN bog ftom
the safe containg one hundred and eighty
thousand dollars worth Of Government bonds,
and got of safe with 1t. s..t7s 70 l,.,s ly.s'a
Nearly all the visitors ct Stephens. Fsnian
Headquarters lately appear TO be strangers
from Europe. Several irish coast pilots have
disappeared. II 10 intimsted that hfty thou.
sand stand Of arms have been received and
sent Of from here since the raid In Canada.
English detectives are constantly arriving
but they are taken care Of by corps Of Fe.
nian police. 'N - = g ~. - Frat
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
The Surrat Correspondence
The Conspirator Tracked through
Liverpool to Rome.
Minister Adams Advises Not to Arrest
Hin In England.
Secretary Stanton Advised Of Surntt'S Where.
about in Nav.
he Measures Taken for His Arrest.

Mr. Boutwslps suspssio.s Unfeundsd.
The national Republican., 1866-12-11
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The National Republican.
By The United States and Eaupsan Nsm Company
Yesterdays News BY Cable.

LONDON, Dec. .l-Noon.-The Times Of
this morning says that all the attempts Of
the Fenians to create an uprising in ireland
have been completely checkmated, and that
it would be sheer madness for the Brother
hood to rise, as the day for doing so is
passed. Notwithstanding that all fears Of
the rebellion breaking out in Ireland have
subsidized, the government still continues to
send troops there, doubtless being Of the
opinion that II 10 well in time Of peace 10 be
prepared for war. ias lI5f.- Z.
Cardinal Cullen has Published . pastoral
letter, addressed to the people Of Ireland,
directing them At all times to yield obe'li-
ence to law, and avoid secret organizations
Of every kind. e
Pam, Dec. 10.-The new French Minister
to the United States, Count Bertheny, sailed
for New York in the steamer Of Saturday
last. .,.-.. H., g. 'rra.~. .ar. ..
RoxK, Dec. 10.-There still remain some
French troops In the city, and they will prob
ably continue here until the end Of the pres
QuErssTo3x, Dec. 1o.-The steamships
Etna, from Boston, and Tariffa, from New
York, reached here this forenoon. r
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 0-noon.-Cotton mar
ket steady, with quite On active demand.
Sales to-day l4,60O bales. Middling Up.
lands lad. Breadstuhs heavy. %.
LONDON, Dec. 10-noon.-Consols are
quoted at SO IA for money; U. 8. 52o's
II 10; Illinois Central n IA; Erie Al.
LONDON, Monday. Dec. l0.-The precau.
tionary measures Of the British Government
have been so well taken that the chances oi
Fenian success, or even Of q serious rising
in Ireland look hopeless. tB
DUBLIN, Dec. l0.-Cardinal Cullen, Roman
Catholic Cardinal Of Ireland, has issued Z
pastoral letter to the Catholics Of ireland, in
which he urges obediences to the laws O.
Great Britain. The constabulary and mill
tary are still active, and large numbers Of
arrests continue.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. l0.-The Manchester Er
aminer believes the majority Of the people
are in favor Of an amicable adjustment o
the Alabama claims and urges the early set
Element Of them. ... ..... 49,. .-...-
FLoRkxcx, Dec. 10.-Signor Fonello ha
gone to Rome on mission from the Italial
Government in place Of M. Vegeszi.
LrvERPooI, Dec. 10, evening.-The cottol
market has been moderately active to-day
and though quotations have not advanced
prices at the close were 6rmer. Sales to-da,
10000 bales on the basis ofl4d. for Middlin
Uplands. =.
LONDON, Dec. 10, noon..-Money marke
without change. Consols SO IA for money
Five-twenties, II IA; Erie, Al Illinois Ger
tral, n IA. -'E.... .r-a. . b..
The national Republican., 1866-12-11


the express purpose Of eecting Representatives to
that Congress he would not object But under the
amendment proposed by the gentleman from ohio,
[Mr. Shellabarger, providing that ths sieeuons
should be held In those States the ed Of Febru.
ary 1t would be utterly impossible for the state OF
California to be prepared to send Representatives
to Washington by the 4th Of March, because II
would take at least 10 days from the date OF the
election for members to get their proper certificates
of election and about 28 days more for them to
reach Washington. Besides, under the present
registry law Of California probably not more than
one-tenth Of her voters would be quaNhsd to vote
at an election held at that time
Mr.. shellabarger withdrew the amendment
and
Mr.. scbepck moved to amend by striking out the
second section, so as to make II conform TO the
first and then in lieu thereof, moved that the
seventeenth section Of the act making appropria'
tions for sundry civil expenses OF the Government
and for other purposes, be so AMENDED tnat nc
Senator or Representative In Congress, VINO shai
have been member of the next preceding congress
shall receive any allowance or mileage for travel
ing to the place Of meeting to attend the additona
session provided for in the foregoing section. The
amendment was agreedto TO.
Mr., sehenck thought, from the disposition OF the
House in reference to this matter, that no further
amendments to the bill necessary, and he
therefore demanded the previous question, but
withdrew tho demand temporarily to allow ad
ditional amendment to be offered In the form Of AT
additional section, as follows:
And be IL faythey enacted That the regulation
Of tho several States now represented In Congress
which have not held the elections for Representa-
tiyes in the Fortieth Congress, to assemble on th
4th Of March, 1867, are hereby so changed ant
altered Us to empower the Governors Of States t
az day prior to March l. 1857, for the election o
such Representatives, and to make all neesssar.
regulations for the election ofsuch Representatives
which regulations shall conform, except as to time
as nearly as possible to the existing State reguA
tion, orsuch regulations may bs PrescTi1sdby tn
State Legisatures where the same may be In session
PROVIDED, That II in any case the Governor Of an
State or the Legislature thereof, when In session
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-09-26

A FEARFUL visitation of Providence
happened at Chicago on Saturday last
4 tailor, from Germany, named Rosen-
crist, residing on the north side, was
accused of having stolen some money,
which he positively denied, calling upon
God to strike him dead if he was not
speaking the truth. The fearful impre-
cation had hardly been uttered before
he fell to the floor dead man.
The man wasmade the subject of post
norton examination. Tie followirg is the
result: Post norton examination of the
body ofRosencrist. Nomarks of viOler ce
appeared upon the body, There was found
moderate congestion of the brain, with a
good deal of congestion Of the mem
branes of the brain. There were the
marks of an old inflammation of the brain;
the lungs were normali the heart was
hypertr0phied from old disease OF the
aortic valves; the stomach showed the
appearance of long continued congestion;
the bowels and abdominal organs were
usually healthy; the condition of the
brain would hardly account for so sud-
den death, but il might be attributed
to the disease of the heart