Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-31
INvENTS BREECH-LOADINC CANNON
Elisha Aver of the West Side Produces Fast Firing Gun For 1863-New Steamer City of New London Goes Into Service-Nomnatons For City Election-Waiting For News from Vicksburg.

| In Norwich this week fifty years ] ago, Elisha Aver a resident of the l West Side. at 34 Spring street. made 1 the announcement of his invention of a breech- loading cannon, which was | claimed to be an advancement and 1 improvement over any then in use l Nominations for the city election were engaging the attention of the 1 people at home while from the field of war they were eagerly awaiting news from Vicksburg around which Gen. Grant was reported to be tightening l his grip,
 The following are extracts from the Bulletin of May, 1863: May 70, lS63.-Elisha Aver of this city, mechanic in the employ of C. E. Rogers and Co. has recently in- vented breech loading cannon, which is confidently believed to be superior to any now in use. He gave it a pre- liminary trial on Saturday afternoon in the presence of Gov Buckingham and number of other gentlemen. which resulted to the general satis- faction to all who witnessed it. The piece can be worked with ease by three or four men and is capable of being discharged thirty times a min ute.
 New Steamer Arrives.
 The new steamer City of New Lon- don arrived at New London from New York and will at once commence her regular trips between those ports. Sha is 220 feet long. 36 feet beam, and 12 feet depths of hold. has an engine of 800 horse power and is furnished with 200 life preserVers and several life boats. She is to be commanded by Capt. Leonard Smith. an old and welt known New Londoner who perfectly understands his business.
 Adjutant Edward L. Potter of the Eighteenth regiment. has been pro- noted to be captain of Co F. in place of Henry PeaIe promoted to be major.
 Brig. Gen. Daniel Tyler. who has Iaa..sen engaged for some time on the &sa a short visit.
 Lieut. Henry P. Goddard, formerly Ga The Bulletin, has arrived home w9unded He has been suffering severely from the effects of the con cussion of a shell.
 Success at Vicksburg.
 Official information from below Vicksburg says that Gen. Grant has captured Haines Bluff and the outer works of Vlcksburg, large number of prisoners and 51 pieces of artillery. The battle is still raging with every prospect of capturing the entire force in Vicllsburg.
 Shetucket Bank Dividend.
 May 26. 1913.-The Shetucket bank naS declared dividend Of three per cent, payable after June 1st.
 Salute of 100 Guns.
 On motion Of Alderman Johnson in the common council meeting on MOn- day evening if was voted that in case the reported capture of Vicksburg be confirmed during the present week the Mayor be authorized to fire a salute of 100 guns and draw upon the city treasurer for a sufficient amount for the same.
 The Second New Hampshire passed through this city on Monday afternoon for the seat of war. It has been re cruited up to $50 effective men. Hay ing passed through seventeen battles already. the noble corps now returns to it's post to meet again the storms of war in the defense of it's country.
 In the report of Admiral D. D. Por- ter, commanding the Mississippi squadron. he states that Gen. Grant has closely invested Ficksburg and has possession Of the best commanding points. He predicts 6 general assault in q very short time to be followed by the fall of Vicksburg.
 Norwich Bank Dividend.
 May 27, 1863.-The Norwich bank has declared a dividend of four per cent. payable after the first of June.
 Major Hiram B. Crosby of the 21st. regiment arrived home on Tuesday morning. The major is looking re- markedly well. his campaigning on the Potomac having Drowned and broad- ened him up.
 Court Martial Sentences.
 The sentences of several persons