Possible Clues:

• Weapon close to bayonet welcomed by commander-in-chief
• Military governor, crossing sort of square, produces weapon
• Review on thug's weapon
• Photograph and piece often aimed at the birds in the country
• Work of Ezra received snub, so Spooner says
• Weapon of former commander needing minimal time to get loaded
• Kind of wedding (which goes off with a bang?)
• No thugs mess with this weapon
• Photographed piece that can encourage reluctant union
• Japanese governor carrying orient's latest weapon