Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-03-11
Objects Of Interest at the Capital.
AUGUSTA. March. sth. ls6a.

DEAR AMERICAN
The location of the United States Arse
nal. in this city. on tie eastern branch OF
the river is excellent al the well kept
grounds. the iron enclosure and the six or
eight granite buildings form a fine scenic
picture as seen from the western branch Of
the liver. The domain comprises square
Of sbont fifty acres. with graded lawns.
-ravsled walks. well grown ornament al
and fruit trees: three handsome buildings
for officers quarters barracks and stables.
and gutrSl house, work shops, magazines,
and The great store house for arms.
There Is beautiful artificial pond to
serve as a reservoir for water. in case Of
fire: and the past Is furnished with steam
tire engine. whichts kept in readiness for
active service at all times.
The military guard Is kept up perpetual
ly according to strict army regulations.
H. the sombre granite buildings on the
summit of the rise Of land. there are more
casks OF powder than should dare name.
even If knew the amount; aud there arc
millions and millions counting BY tens aud
more, Of cartridges, ready to be turned
| out at the first movement on the reception
OF an order. with men aad horses ready TO
deliver them 10 the mode Of transit pre-
scribed.
The great three story store houSe con-
tains muskets, oarbines and the like. zee H.
inglr enough TO equip an army; probably
more than thirty thousand at the least.
Here are stored tho now qnic; engine.y Of
war Tor the protection Of the government.
and the liberties OF the people. Let the
summons Of war come. and the people.
the patriotic. the brave. aud the hcroic.
offer themselves TO awaken the mighty
death must follow.
Centuries must pass AWAY before the
people of our land viii again be lnllcd into
the s.upor. that there can be no more war.
and that the necessity Of preparation is
Unnecessary.
just previous 10 the breaking out 81 the
rebellion. when Jeti Davis was spending
| his time In Maina 80 - a. f'vns ~ ms
| eyes. lac visited This ciiv and made him
/ self acquanel with the entire condition
/ OF tue /. ;. Arsenal c,tablishel here. and
which was thea under the command of a
| NirginiAn who joined the rebel army and
fought against the flag Of our Union. How
| strangely and ni>uspiciou>ly Ne sl-p
over the volcanic Iuin-. intended ID engul;
a. all In ruin. CoHld those months OF the
tarrying of Jef. Davis ia Maine. bn, un-
veil their secTets OF the various interview,
he held with the political leaders of the
democratic party. their IN ItuAl under tAnd-
ings and pledges. the revelation would
cause thrill Of horror throughout the
State
THIS post is now under the c"mm4n I %
| Brrv. Lieut.. Col. Bnel Of the q. :. ARMY
OF P-nnsylvanis, graduate Of Yves,
Point. who seryel during ibe rebellion
and was with sheridaus Cavalry. unde
Gen. Sherman in his grea, march from
Atlanta 10 the sea. He Is All accompllsh-,
gentleman. christian citizen. snd give
TO hospitality.
Capt. u. II. Gilbreth Of the L. :. Ord
nance corps. 10 the military store keeper,
and for live years during the war. had III,
command Of the Post. and discharged al
its duties with fidelity and honor.
SrHHY.