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Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), R. (search)
as the box is rotated, the followers turn the screws and are thereby made to advance toward or recede from each other. Re-volv′ing-sun. A pyrotechnic device, con- sisting of a wheel upon whose periphery rockets of different styles are fixed, and which communicate by conduits, so that one is lighted in succession after another. Revolving-press. Re-volv′ing-tow′er. The revolving tower or turret, for offensive or defensive operations, was the work of Theodore R. Timby, of Saratoga, N. Y. The idea was conceived and a model made in 1841, caveated in 1843, and it was patented to him in 1862. The original model had a base, revolvingtower, and central lookout, and the specification of 1843 involved the use of steam-power for revolution and for propulsion of the floating structure. The revolving-turret is a feature in the monitors, both as constructed by Captain Ericsson and his successors, and also by Captain Coles of the British navy, who devised a modified form of turr<
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight), T. (search)
ub C. As soon as it begins to show color, the valve above is closed, and the valve at the conical end opened, when the vapor passes through the purifier L into the chamber, which is surrounded by water in tub D. Tur′rel. A cooper's tool. Tur′ret. 1. (Architecture.) A tower attached to a building, and extending above and beyond its general outline. 2. (Fortification.) The revolving tower for offensive purposes, on land or water, was invented by Theodore R. Timby, of Saratoga, N. Y. The idea was conceived and a model made in 1841, caveated in 1843, patented in 1862. Tar-kiln. The tower of that time consisted of a cylindrical iron structure, having several tiers of casemates, and one barbette platform, all revolving together around a central tower which forms the axis, the motor being a steam-engine. At the summit of the central tower is the lookout, which is capable of independent revolution when desired, and has a telescope mounted to sweep the horizon, and
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Regimental Histories, New York Volunteers. (search)
uly 1, 1864; Company A October 11; Company G October 20; Company C November 8; Company E November 18; Company I December 1, 1864; Company H January 1, 1865; Company D and Veterans and Recruits transferred to 147th Regiment, New York Infantry, January 28, 1865. Regiment lost during service 12 Officers and 161 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 156 Enlisted men by disease. Total 330. 77th New York Regiment Infantry (Bemis Heights Regiment). Organized at Saratoga, N. Y., and mustered in November 23, 1861. Left State for Washington, D. C., November 28, 1861. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Casey's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and Army of the Shenandoah, to June, 1865. Service. Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., till March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10. Ordered
L. P. Brockett, Women's work in the civil war: a record of heroism, patriotism and patience, Anna Maria Ross. (search)
countenance with which she was met one morning by Miss Ross, when about taking her place for the day's duty. I am so sorry! was her exclamation. When C- left for Virginia last night I forgot, in the confusion, to give him money; and I am afraid that he has nothing of his own, for he had not received his pay. I thought of it after I was in bed, and it disturbed my sleep. The tenderness of Miss Ross's nature was never more touchingly exhibited than in the case of Lieutenant B--, of Saratoga, New York. He was brought to the hospital by his father for a few days' rest before proceeding to his home. Mortally wounded, he failed so rapidly that he could not be removed. During two days and nights of agonizing suffering Miss Ross scarcely left his side, and while she bathed his burning brow and moistened his parched lips she mingled with these tender offices words of Christian hope and consolation. Call me Anna, she said, and tell me all which your heart prompts you to say. And as li
The Daily Dispatch: February 10, 1865., [Electronic resource], What is the matter? (search)
What is the matter? --Abraham Lincoln is re-elected President. Both Houses of Congress have large majorities, which endorse his no policy. Governor Seymour is no longer where he can "obstruct the wheels of the Government." And yet the cursed rebellion still rages. Every few days we hear of it being put down, but it does not stay put down. What is the matter, that the party in power do not end the war by crushing the rebellion and relieve the expenditure of over four millions of dollars per day?-- Saratoga (New York) Sentinel.
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