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Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
,Ghc Needle Gun.

The merits aud deflc's Of this celebrated lrcech-
loader were detail cd by Mr.. Norman Wizard, be-
fore the Polytechnic Association recently, in an
interesting comparison e;wcen this weapon aud
those Of this class more familiar TO us. ''
The Prussian scelle gun is not TO he COM
mcndcd as a finished piece of mechanism but in
the opinion Of the speaker, it combined advan-
tagcs that render ii ia many respects far superior
TO any weapon of like character heretofore con-
structej. The most noticeable peculiariiics of
this gun are its length and weight towards the
muzzle. According to our received ideas, these
features should be looked upon as disadvanta-
ges but in reality great accuracy and steadiness
ofaim are thereby attained, AMI when pointed,
the weight and length make it easier 10 hold
and the end of the muzzle is not deviated by the
recoil, ,,-.. ......
The pcculiarity of placing the charge nearer
the muzzle of the gun than hus been customary,
is an advantage which the speaker believed
might be still more improved upon, for the fur
ther forward the powder is placed the less force
is wasted in overcoming the friction resulting
from contact of the ball with the barrel, and by
powder is employed simply in propelling the
ball. In this gun all the expansive force of the
powder, and also of the Illuminating gases are
utilized, but in Sharps rifle, the propulsve pow
er that might have been obtained from this latter
force is los, and portion of the other force es-
capcs through the nipple orifce.
The lresch Of the Prussian gun is nearly on a
line with the muzzle while in ordinary muskets
a considerable angle is formed, and, in conse-
quence, a muscular effect is required to bring
the gun into position for taking aim, and the
force of the recoil is not so easily resisted. The
certainty of becoming foul, after a number OF
charges have been fired, limits the capacity Of
superiority of brcechloadNrs in this respect, for
every ball acts as swab in cleansing the barrel
of the solid residue from the powder.
In conclusion, Mr.. Wizard presented some cur
ious statements furnished in an official report Oh
the battle of Gettysburg, stating that 27,674
guns were picked up on the field after the en-
gagrment, $4,000 of which were loaded. OF
this number one-half had two loads each remain
ing unfred, on quarter had three loads, and
The remaining six thousand contained over ten
loads apiece. Many were found having from
two to six bullets over one charge, in others the
powder was placed above the ball, one gun had
six cartridges with the paper untorn, in one
Springfield rife twenty-three separate charges
were found, while one smooth bore musket con-
tained twenty-five bullets and sixty buckshot
rarnmed promi3cuously -Scientifc american.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
Afraid Of the Itch.

Peter Milestone, of Arkansas, was once travel
State, and called one evening at little log
house where entertainment and post-office were
kept. Two strangers were there, and the mail
rider rode up about dark. Supper being over,
| the mail carrier and the three gentlemen were
invited into a small room furnished with good
fire and two beds, which were to accommodate
the four persons for the night.
The mail carrier was a little shabby, dirty
looking wretch, With whom none of the gentle
men liked to sleep. Pete Milestone eyed him
closely as he asked: F'stJ
"Where do you sleep tonight my lad2'
'T' II sleep with you, reckon, or with one o.
them ftllers, don't care which," lisped the
youth. ..r...., ..-tl
The two gentlemen took the hint and occ,i-
pied one CT the beds together, leaving the Other
bed to the confab, to be enjoyed by Pete and the
mail boy. Pete and the boy commenced haul
ing off their duds, and Pete getting into bed
first, he wished to get rid of sleeping with tn,
boy, remarked with great emphasis:
"My friend III tell.you beforehand, I've got
the itch, and you had better not sleep with me,
for the disease is awful catching" ..
The boy, who was getting into bed too drawled
out very coolly-
"Wal, reckon that don't make bit o. diff
ference I've had it nearly seven years." aud
into led he pitched, with Pete, who pitched out
in as great e hurry as if lie had walked up n
hornets nest.
The other gentlemen roared, and the boy, VIII,
had got peaceable possession of the bed, drawlcd
out
"Why, you muth be thet of drrned fools
nam and dads got the itch a heap wuth than
is, and they thlept in that bed last night"
The two strangers were now in worse pre-
dicament than Pete had been and bounced from
their nest, shook themselves, and ordered their
horses, and although it was nearly ten O'Clock.
they all three rode several miles to the next town
before they slept leaving the imperturabc mai
""rrier, to the bliss of scratching and slecpin.
alone. .. -.....,. ...,
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
3 a Negro Competitor for the U. @. Son
atOrship.

80 at the recent meeting Of the woolly-
head society in Philadelphia, where Ch ief
.tustice Chase expounded darkness to his
81 ,'I''r'i audience, Mr.. Aaron Powell, editor
NJ rae ami Slavery .&andud, said in a
cDeech, that in the senatorial canvass in
.As.s State he wished that one distinguished
representative man of the State. one
rnown favorably in this country and
'e Europe, man of marked ability, whose
naule is Robert Purvis, could be sent to
that now disgraced chair lately occupied
s,ahy Senator Cowsn. 1t wouldn't be Ionp
that the State of Pennsylvania would be
n. .,Lonored in DISTINGUISHING the black
lie knew that Kelly, if consulted, and
O believed that Curtin and Stevens, if con-
suited, would masnanimously stand asid.
an, allow such result to occur. II,
urged the putting forward of Mr.. Purvis
with all the energy the Socief could
D.. command.
-, 1t must not be forgotten tAat Robert
Hurvis is a negro.
% - liter the election of two negroes to- the
I'-s'a'chusstts Leg gislature, no one need
surprised to find the little imtators of
Pennsylvania follow suit. a.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

Nearly two thousand Germans now
leave Europe every week for the United
States, in the Bremen and Hamburg mail
steamers A company is established at
Copenhagen to encourage the emigration
of Dams, .Sw 'ies and Norwegians to the
United States The children ofall these
emigrants a ri taught the English Ian
gnase as th1 : mother tongue.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

Mr.. Snidsr hsinventor of the brecch-load
ing Improvement OF the Enfield ri fe, died in
England the other day, paralytc, and in abso-
lutte pcnury, though his gun has been adopted by
'hc English War Depart ment, and the army is
being supplied with it. lie was born in Plilatlcl-
phia. When he went to England he was full of
enthusiasm an of hope, and confident of his
ability to demonstrate the superiority ofhis gun
if,er years ofabor he succeeded, bu the claim
he made for compensation was reduced 10 a
thousand pounds, and when he got the pitancp
it was divided among his creditors, and he was
left TO suffer and die in the extreme of poverty
SO much for serving the public
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

IHAvE ORDERS NOT To COT have
orders, positive orders, not to go there;
orders that dare not disobey," said a
youth who was being tempted to smok-
ing and gambling saloon.
Como, don't be so womanish! come
along like man." shouted the youths.
"No can't break orders" said John.
"What special orders have you got?
Come, show them tc us il you can. Show
us your orders" John took a neat little
book from his poekot, and read aloud:
"Eater not into the paths afthe uich,ed.
andgo not IN the ray Of crH men. Aroid
it,! pass not near! turn .from 1t and pass
o~oy"
Now, said John, "you see my orders
forbid my going with you. They are
Gods orders, and by his help L mean to
keep them"
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

JEWISH LOVE FOR THE HoLy LASD.-As an en-
ample OF the fervid religious attachment Of the
Jewish population to the holy land in which
they believe the chosen people are one day to be
gathered, the case of a destitute young widow
is mentioned, who hal wealthy relatives in Ger
many, and whom it was proposed TO assist in re.
turning to them She declined the offer with
gratitude, but with an enthusiasm worthy Sir
Walter Scotts Rebecca, exclaimed: "God has
granted me the high privilege ofiying to breathe
thc:hallowed atmosphere Of the land of our fore,
fathers, Abraham, Isaac and jacob. He has
caused His grace aud mercy to dsce I'd upon me,
when an infant, unto this sacred spot, whence
the radiant glory of III, divine law emanated.-
lie has permitted me to tired on that halowed
ground on which our prophets and teachers lived
aud would rather starve together with. nv
children, willie kissing the dust in the holy ci,y
of Jcrasalea, than live in plenty elsewhere"
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
"The Old Eian was on it.

A San Francisco, paper is responsible:
for the following 'tale of filial respect"
About twelve years ago, physician,
who had early enigrated to California,
and practicel his profession in San Fran
cisco, with honor and profit to himself,
was ca loi to s'shuiae' or his moral coil,
and was buried in Yerbi Bunea Cemete
ry. His racticc fell into the hands of
his son. who had read medicine in his
Office, and who, by the way, had oft en-
assisted his father in raids upon the grave
yards for subjects" for. dissection. Years
passed away, and the march of progr ess
disturbed the dead, and compelled the
removal of the remains from the Yerba
Buena Cemetery. and the work is now in
progress. A few weeks ago, the son
concluded be would remove the remains
of his father to Lone Mountain, and max
ing the necessary preparations, he proce-
del to the old Cemetery, and after "a half
hours work succeeded in reaching the
coffin, which was found to be. empty, and
bearing evidence of having been distur-
bed years ago. The assistants were thun-
derstruck, but the docter took philoso-
phical view of the matter, aud after
scratching his head for moment, dis
missed the subject by remarking
"Well, don't know that can COM
plain, tho I'D nan was on that sort oi
thing himself when living"
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
vent to the Legislature last vc

i vent to the Legislature last year,
sai4 I Georgian. Well, l went to Angus
'a.aa''d took dinner at tavern. Righr
yc*i le me at the table sat a member from
'uo of the back towns that never befre
'o9k dinner ut tavern in his life. Before
hisP plate was a dish of peppers, and he
Aeps looking at them; finally, as the wal.
tors were mighty slow bringing on things
'e up With his fork. and, in less than nc
time, sousel one in his mouth. AS h,
!,"ueht his grinders down on it, the tear.
40 his eyes. At last splitting he pep
PER iuto his hand, he laid it down by th,
side of his plate, and, with a voice thai
sci the table in roar, exclaimed, ..Jus
lie thar and COOL" ...
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
BARGAINS,

BARGAINS,
WILLIAM F. oRNDORP.
Hasjust returned from the city with large and
well selected STOCK of Goods, of the latest and best
sty les for
FALL ANDWINTER WEAR,
My stock consists of large assortment of Over
coats which will be sold very cheap. and alsC the
largest assortment of
Mems and Boys Clothing
in town, bought at the lowest cash price, therefore
they be sold at such cash prices as will surprise
the purchaser. Come and examine my large stock
Of Overcoats and
CLOTHING,
and ascertain the truth, and my fine assortment Of
Furnishing GOods, such as Neck-Tics and Scaris OF
all ends, Gloves and Mits, Drawers, Under-shirts
and Over-shirts of all kinds and all pertaining to
the furnishing line. Also, an assortment of
TRUNKS AND vALISEs,
Shoes for men, Ladies and Children, viz: Mems Kip
and CalfBoots, sewed and pegged; Mems Shoes o
all kinds; BOYS Boots and Shoes CT all kinds; La
dies Tipped Lasting Caters; Ladies do. de. Congress
Ladies do. do. Balinorals; Ladies plain
MOROCCO BALMORALS,
Pat, Tip Morocco Balmorals; Childreas Tip lasting
Balmorals spring; Chidren's Msrrecco Balmoras
and good selection of
ClflLDREN'S SHOES, a
all Of which have been bought cheap and will b.
sold cheap. BE sure to come and examine my stool
before purchasing elsewhere, or ysu will lose bar
gains. Goods have declined and
WILL BE SOLD LOW.
Don't forget the place in the old Cramer stand; 81
sosr from the Public square, North Potomac street
Sign. WIN. +. ORNDORF.
nagerstown, Oct IS, 1SGb.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
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Il HOUSEHOLD SYR&CiS.

=, 'HS" years ago there was living in this
e'.nfy family composed of hale old
'T'doger. asl several healthy AMI hand-
me daughters. One of these married
'"S"rt5 the cl"sc of the war. and they all
led together in peace and contentment.
'I'& Spring the OH m,n killed NEGRO
fit Ct passion, For this he was sent,
..s .e'.'y full heariug, to serve tenFyears in
-.ia 5tate pon;tcu'!ary ssrport Of
household now fell upon the son-in-
. ~. The times were h-rl, aud the family
sarge, the son-in law cnlcavorcd to mend
d.. matters by stealing horse. Instead of
.l,.'piAS himself out of his troubles he got
y. 11"2@r in. lie was sentenced to, four
~ sears Imprisonment in the peniteniary.
.Sut The worst is to come. The women
-. '''-'",'ct to fight unaidci az iius. ths
: y aud the grinding times against
,1LqIfgtN, temptation and the devil in the
..s.. 'ao s,sri disgusos in viii ch he presents
..... mall 20 those who are cruelty afflicted
"''e o'c of tho felon and the eldest sister
e'.nd snl descended to- the, lowe st
+. weak woman may be brought. The
saaar hearing Of this new dishouor, and
"....@I4G nothing but misery around or
s.@te lim, Is said to bs fast losing b is
3inl, IA AMI will probaly soon bo a
- w.n,oc.
q rH. q. .''s story. in wich We have mentioned
i1nas, out of regard to people who once
= ;te respectable, and who are now shiol-
.,.. % from insult by the very helplessness
" .s. sleir sorrow and their shame, is true in
" - material particular. A more pitt :
narrative of accumulated misfortune
r~'Fsve never heard 1t is a picture whose
:.r@' ere all sombre, and on which even
..ssht refuses to shed its comfort The
% 3 ose in which noe, rthly sympathy
Al. 1,fi could tondcr any balm or offer any
. peot of relife .-Lynchbwg Rep.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

1t was stated at the New York State Tenn
pCrence Convention that over one thousand
Young women of respectable families had applied
Tor admission to the Binshampton Inebriate
Asylum; and Mayor Hall, Of Brooklyn, lately
asserted that in that city thousands of women
are confirmed inebriates. Rev Mason Gala.
CHER, of that city, puts the nnnbe at 20, 0oG-
'"'di'de it, ana tue fact would Jc sufficiently
~stcnis'lng. 10. ...U ...-... -
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
TME SAFETY BRIDL1 AID LINE
BROUGHT TO PERFECTION
RUNL WAIsHORSES CAN BE DRITEN
WITH PERFECT SAFETYBY
BOY OR WOMAN isN

B0Y OR HOAAN "a !
The undersigned having purchased the right to
manufacture aHd sell Stehman Il Christs Patent
Safety Bride and Line in Districts No. and 4,
respectfully calls the attention of the public to this
great and desirable improvement, so simple in
struction and of such decided advantage and sspe-
rority over all other devices of the kiud ever pre-
sented to the public as to delight every perssn whs
has inspected it.
The arrangement 10 So effectual and reliable that
while the action of the bit is the that of
ordinary bride, while horse goes quietly, the
very act of shyng or first attempt either to run or
XII brings into action the safety strap effectu
ally as at once to arrest any furtner attempt, it
being selfacting by the increased strain upon the
lines held in driving; and consequently the driver
is never taken by surprise, nor need he .hangs his
grip on the lines, as when double lines ate used.
Persons wishing individual rights, by enclosing
90 to the undersigned, will be furnished with
assignment and full directions that any saddler
will know the exact length and connection Of the
parts and make the same .. =
va Persons wiseing District rights in this c6un-
tv for the above bride, will address J. Dietrich,
Ha9erstown.
The undersigned also manufacture to order and
keeps constantly on hand large assortment sf
SADDLES AND BRIDES,
rom the plaine and most substantial to the s.est
md the m ost delicate workmanship. Alss
Carriage g. Buggy Harness
richly ornamented and finely finished, as well as
that of a ordinary description. Alss
WAGON GEARS
COLLARS
HALTERS,
Riding whips, Driving Whips,
for WAGON or CARRIAGE. He likewise keeps
an assortment of
SADDLERS HARDWARE,
carefully selected and of the latest and most ap
proved STYLE, all of which will be sold lew for
cash or to prompt paying customers.
j. w. FUSS.
Nilliamsport, 0dt, 4 ..
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

"A great Philosopher sa' S in one of his let
'ers: 81 have told you Of the Spanard who
always put on his srcciacics when he was about
to eat cherries, that they might look tine bigger
and more tempting. IN, like manner make the
most OF my enjoymcnts; and though do not
cast my cares away, | pack them in as LITTLE COM
pass as can, and carry them as csnveLiently as
can for myself, ard never let item annoy
Others
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

An editor il Alabama having read an article
in Halls lOurnn Of HeaHI, advising that hus-
band and wife should sleep in separate rooms.
says'p Hall can s eep how, when and where
he pleascs, but for himself, he intends 10 sleep
where he can defend his wife from the rats and
all other nocturnal foes as long as he has got one
to defend
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

MECHANICAL EUsEss.oF CASTOR O1L.-It
is not as universally known as it deserves
to be that castor oil is as useful in the
trades as it is as medicine. Ii issmueh
better to soften AMI to redeem old leather
than any other oil known; when boots and
shoes are creased with it, the oil will not
at all interfere with the polishing after
wards, as is the case with lards, olive, or
any other oil. In Harrisburg, Pa, tbs
old leather hose of some Of the fire compa-
nies was creased with it and found to be-
come almost as soft aud flexible as new
leather. Leather belts for transmitting
motion in machinery will usually last three
to five years, according to the wear and
tear they are exposed to; when creased
with castor oil they will last ten years 0 r
more as they always remain flexible and do
not crack. Besides this advantage, castor
oil will prevent slipping, SO that belt
three inches wide, impregnatcd with it,
will be equal to a belt four and a half
inches wide without castor oil. Itsis
necessary, however to wait twenty-four
hours, till the oil has disappeared from the
surface and penetrated the leather, ether
wise the freshly creased surface will cause
slipping. That rats and oiher vcrmins
detest anything impregaatcd with castor
oil. and will not touch it, is another
advantage. .. ..... ...ts-.,
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

Mrs. PARTINGToN IN THE LEGISLATURES. .--"There
he goes again, J." said Mrs. p, in the Legislature
rs a member stood up for the afth time 10 speak
on the same question. ''rhere he goes like y
soda fountain, and just as 2aid as water Now
Isaac, mind him, and see if you can become :.
speaker of tho house of reprehsuobles some me.
declared" continued She as a new burst of eIo-
qucnce reached her ear, sit does seem as if the
mantlepiece Of Daniel Webster had fallen onto
him, he is so bright" .
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
VNSOLVENTS' NOTICE.

In the matter of application of David N. Good, an
lnsolvent Debtor, for the benefit of the 4Sth Art
Code Of Public General Laws of Maryland.
No. 1872, on the Insolvents' Docket in the Circuit
Court for Washington County.
ORDERED by the Clerk of the Court this 22nd
day of October 1866 that the frs Monday of the
March Term of this Court next succeeding the date
ofthis order, be fixed the day for the said pet
TONER to appear in this Court, and answer such in
torrogato les allegations as his creditors endor
sers and suretes may propose allege against him.
and that said petitioner by causing a copy Of this
order to be printed in some newspaper published in
Washington County once week for three success
i've months prior to the said Monday in the next
March Term of the Court, give notice of the fixing
of said day for the purpose herein.
Test: LEWIS D. NYMAN.
0cts25 1860. Clerk.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

When Daniel Webster was Young man
about commencing the study of law, he was ad-
vised not to eater the legal profession, for itwas
already crowded. His reply was: ''There is
room enough at the top.' ....
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

Nv Use For CALoaRL-DocroRrss
..lal@ - Trees. "A gentleman of this city,
,.n y both inSuisitive and acquisitive
81 &c. thinks he can acquire knowledge
80. viii bcueft mankind, was lately in
rs.tA:oga County, and was there shown an
''np'e tree in fine healthy condition W which
'"")hd been subjected to treatment with
,., :,,f1cl and thoroughly cured. This tree
'~s .dlictol with insects, which were
~ Foying it and rendering it unproduc-
:'e \ hole was bored into the BODY Of
10 tree nearly through the sap, aud two
rains os calomel inserted As soon as this
.eaionael was taken up by She sap, the
q serplin on the tree died. asd it began to
..,er fruit, and has done so for three years,
the entire satisfaction of the
49,. uNner. 'u.f ,..-...r- -...,. ....-r
e. We arc told that sulphur may bo mixed
nth the calomel and produeei a good
fect. This is a fact worth knowing. AMI
tAs fruit growers of Western New York
say profit by it. 1t may not be nav to
.-. hem, but il is to us. Honoeopathists and
Sd. rbompsouisns may object to the calomel
raatment, but if they do not like it they
nay find among the sugar pills, or lobclia
'1d'Fed pepper substitute, Any way is
god that will preserve the trees and
secure good crops of fruit. .-R,ca ,s,e-
Union. ....
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
.R. FRED. G. DOYLE,

offers his professional services to the people .
Cearsprinb and vicinity. .-.
OFFICE formerly occupied sy DIR. Fiery, opposit
Bovey's Hotel. n.'''.
July 8, 1865,
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

-"&y dear young lady," exclaimed gentle
l"'7 81 MN asionfhed at your sentiments. Yop
1siy make me start!' "Well, sir" rcn,icd
''sm'e'. I've Leen wanting to start you for
tel ~ hcSr.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

DnKTIsf,

=. = z $50
- DENTIST,
Wsra rasvectruy sfer his services to the citiEsAs
Of Hagsrstown and visiaity. Having had an expe-
rence Of ever FIFTEEN YEARS, he feels satisfied that
he will give satisfaction. Charges nsdsrate, ana
OFFICE.-At his residence in the Hsass lately
socspied by Mrs E. Smith.
Hagerstewn, Sept ., 1855. 1f.H "
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

have just returned from the City with a new
and splendid assortment of Genlcmen's
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
.r Ny stock consists of ine
CLOTHS, C4SSIMERES g. VESTLNGS,
of plain and fancy patterns, and of American,
French and English manufacture, and also fine
quality of
BEAVER CLOTH OvERCOATING,
which will be made to order at the shortest notice,
and at prices as cheap as elsewhere and perhaps
A LITTLE CHEAPER.
Being a practical tailor of many years expert
ence he llattcrs himself that will be able to cut
and make suit Of clothes in a manner
SATISFACTORY TO ALL
whe patronize him. By strict attention 70 bust
ness, and a determination to
PLEASE HIS CUSTOMERS,
he hopes to receive continuance Of favors. re-
turn thanks for nay prosperity in the past aud hope
my friends and the public generally will call ard
see me- My store is on south Potomas street, near
ly opposite Hager's store.
. Observe the name,
Be sure you are right,
. -.. Then 60 ahead.
JAMES KRIDLL
Merchant Tai
Hagerstswn, Oct. Is.