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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
HOW THEY MAKE GUNPOWDER.

IA correspondent of the New York Tribune'
in letter from Wilmington, Delaware, gives
the following interesting sketch of the process,
by which powder is made at the celebrated mills
OF Du Pont in that city:]
Of course, of the details of the business of
Messrs. Du Pont, even if known to me, could
not make mention. unless by their consent but
the process of manufacture, is in reality no Sc
cret; every book of chemistry treating of it to
some extent. All know that gunpowder is COM
posed of saltpetre, birthstone and charcoal
though but few have any idea of the trouble
and labor gone through to have these materials
of proper quality. The saltpetre, us received
at the yards, has the appearance of d dirty,
coarse salt filled with short fbrous matter by
process of refining two or three times repeat
ed, it assumes the appearance Of fine table salt,
in which state it is ready for the powder mill.
Great care is also taken to have the sulphur
pure;
But the most labor and forethought and caro-
seem to be necessary in procuring the charcoal,
which is made of the willow and poplar, the
former being used for the best kinds of powder.
TO procure supplies of these woods. the propri-
etors set out yearly, in every nook and corner,
trees which are hewn down every three years,
and the branches converted into charcoal. This
method of procuring the wood, gives singular
appearance to the country for in many places
alongside the roads, or by the streams, may be
seen old tree trunks, standing but little higher
than q mans head, and topped only with a
bunch of small branches, saw some trunks
that appeared to be forty or fifty years old,
without limb bigger than my wrist.
The mill buildings in which the materials are
ground or mixed are scattered along The banks
of the stream, each one containing mill
They are built Of stone on three sides, with
heavy walls strengthened with piers; the Other
side facing the stream, is Of wood, and the roo
also slopes toward the stream. This plan O
construction is to lessen the damage from ex
plosions, for should explosions take place tn,
force would be diverted towards the stream
The mills consist of two heavy iron rollers OIL
wheels, moving in trough. l saw one pair
each Of which weighed $4,000 pounds, abou
seven tons. The materials being well mixed u]
and pulverized in these mills, is slightly moist
ened, when it is pressed into cakes, till it be
comes almost as hard Us plaster of Paris
These cakes are then broken into small pi ces
and taken to the granulation mill, an operation
which, on account of its danger, | was not per
mitted to see. 1855
After granulation, the powder is taken to tn
glazing mill. Here 600 to 700 pounds are pu
into wooden cask, revolving moderately fas
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
A Partisan letter to the National Inteliseacer

A Partisan letter to the National Intelligence
contains the following interesting statements,
which we have not seen elsewhere. with refer.
ence to military affairs in the Crimea
To show how great are the exertions of
Russia, it is now said that they have, by the
most incredible exertiops, so far advanced with
railroad from Moscow to Perakop, that it will
bh completed and in full operation in autumn.
This will enable them to pour into the Crimea
soldiers and supplies without limit. The French
are go well aware of this, that they are fortify-
varna, and everything indicates that they do
not intend to quit Coustantinople, where they
are constructing buildings on the most extern
sive scale and Of q very massive nature, which
will require years to complete. These struc-
lures are intended for defense and protection, as
we'll as for accommodation for troops and material.
The French will take the lion's share, by hold
ing the European coast Of Turkey, whilst the
English may take the Asiatic side Of the Bos-
phorus. England will hereafter regret the al
lance with France, rs it has not only estrang-
ed her from that other great European powers,
but has and will injure her greatly in other
ways All agree that the Turks are fully con-
vinced that they never again will be tho mas
ters of Stamboul,' as they call the city of
Constantine. They decidedly would prefer the
Russians as rulers, and those returning from
thence say they shall not be at all surprised If,
in the course of u year, the Turks should be on
the side Of Russia, and the allies forced to en-
trench themselves The stronghold of the lat
ter will be at Constantinople, which, being open
to them on the sea, could never be taken; nor
could Kamiesch, and perhaps one or two other
noints on the Black Sea, which would, in like
manner, be strongly fortified and held by them"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

The PowsR OF AN ELEPHANTS TauNK.-0ne
has been apt to consider Nasmyth's steam ham
mer, which can with one blow exert force of
two tons, and with another break nut without
injuring the kernel, as a triumph Of human in.
genuity, and 80 it is; but how insignificant
when placed in comparison with the trunk of
an elephant; for not only can the latter strik- =
q blow of a ton or 80, but break an egg or q nut
but it can pick o pin from the floor, or pun
down tree project water with the force Of !.
twenty-man power forcing pump, or uncOrk and
drink bottle of soda-water without spilling a
drop!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

THE TAIIsAAN OF CHARLRMAoNE.-Many years
back, :. Prince" Louis Napoleon was stated to
be in possession of the talisman of Charlemagne.
- small nut, in gold fligree development,
found round the neck of that monarch on the
opening of bis tomb, and given by the town Of
Aachen Axi-la- -Chappele] to Bonaparte, and by
him to his favorite Hortense, o-de-voamt, Queen
of Holland, at whose death it descended to her
son." the present President Of the French Re-
public.
The Germans have a curious legend connected
with this tsilsman. 1t was framed by some Of
the magi in the ambassadors Of Aarounal- Rachid
to the mighty Emperor of the west, at the in
stance of his spouse Fastrada, with the virtue
that her husband should be always fascinated
towards the person or thing on which 1t was.
The constant love of Charles to this his spouse
was the consequence; but, as it was not taken
from her finger after death, the affection Of the
Emperor was continued unchanging to the
corpse, which he would on no account allow to
be inferred, even when it became offensive. His
confessor, having some knowledge of the occult
sciences, at last drew of the amulet from the
inauimate body which was then permitted to be
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

I for twenty hours, there being six or eight
of these casks ,and close by each were 700 pounds
more waiting for another charge. From the
glazing mill, the powder is taken to the drying
house. Here, at the time Of my visit, were
nearly four tons Of powder spread out on trays,
while close by were tyo furnaces roaring away
at the rate of q ton Of coal each in twenty four
hours. Danger, there was NOT. yet | could not
but think Of Sebastopol and the story of her
mines. From the drying house the powder is
taken to the packing house. where tits put into
barrels or canisters, and thence taken to mag
aziue. of which there are several built with the
same regard to non.damagein in case Of explosion
as the grinding mills.
While standing in one Of the packing houses,
and just as had gyeua kick toa hundred
pound keg Of powder intended for his excellen-
cy, Santa Anna. Mr.. Du Pont called to man
to bring him some powder in scoop shovel,
and therein inspected about halfa peck of
powder destined to knock out of this world
some enemy of his said excellency. The euncon-
cern with which this was handed me, as though
it were SO much wheat, struck me as remarka-
ble would not convey the idea that careless
ness is customary or allowed, nor was the incl
dent above mentioned careless act, its noticea-
BILE feature arising rather FROM the bent Of my
own mind. On the contrary, the greatest care
is exercised, the yards and the various buildings
being under the direct and constant Supervision
of some of the firm, and to such an extent is
this supervision carried, that one OF them visits
the yard every night at one O'Clock; while the
discipline of hands is more Efficient, ] have
heard said by those who ought q know, than it
is in the army or navy. This with system
of liberal rewards for long and faithful service.
and for acts of bravery in cases Of danger, has
SO lessened the liability to accidents Of dan
gerous nature, that the proprietorsfee perfect
ly safe, and stranger visiting these yards feels
comparatively So
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

COP is LOVE- Blessed, glorious truth! The
sun of our darkness the solace Of our woe
the crown Of our joy the anchor Of our hopes
Do the storms of life thicken around US, and
impenetrable night obstruct our way, weremem
ber that .. God is love" and the midnight o
our prospects brightens into day. Are we Of
flicted, distressed, borne down by the burden o
;nsupportable sorrow, we feel that "God i
loye,'' and our load Of affection is lightened
Arc we blessed with prosperity, and rejoicing
in the fullness of delight, we are reminded tina
(" God is love-" and our cup Of bliss oyerhows
we rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full o
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
VOLUME XII. NO. 81.

bu,;ed b,t ha x..o;,oa
and tbenco hecams Che L." &c -. 80,
prime minister till he had been n,omotad 70 the
highest ecclesiastical DIGNITY. AZ Arcbh;sbon of
Minintz aud Chancellor Of the Empire At this
pitch of power, whether he thought he could
rise no higher, or soruples of conscience were
awakened by the hierarchical vows, be would
hold the heather charm no longer, and he threw
it into lake not far from bis METROPOLITAN seat
w hero tho to,,r .r 1..I m,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

Lo THE Poor INDIAN james M, Hotcbkiss
Esq, of Waterville, Lamoille County, VT, o
Commissioner appointed by the Governor of that
State pursuant to resolution of the Legisla-
ture at its session last October, to ascertain and
report the amount and extent of the claim Of
the lroquois Indians. on that State for compen-
sation Tor land formerly occupied by them, and
to negotiate said claim, and report to the Legis.
lature at its next session, was at the United
States Hotel, Massena Springs, on Wednesday,
June 18th. Pursuant to agreement he there
met representatives of the Caughnawaga and
St. Regis Indians, and after considerable " talk "
with the chiefs, in which the far-famed Eleazer
Williams, of Dauphin memory, of6ciated as in
terpreter, the Convention adjourned to meet at
the same place on Wednesday, June Goth, to en-
able runners to be sent to bring in the Chiefs
belonging to tribe of Indians residing at the
Lake of the Two Mountains, in Canada, who
are claimed to be branch Of the Iroquois, and
consequently entitled to voice in the Conven-
ton.
Henry Stevens, ESQ.,. of Barnet. Vt, Presi-
dent of the Historical Society of that State. aud
an antiquarian of no mean 'pretensions, was
also at the Springs, acting in the capacity of
nouth-piece for the Indians, with large col
lection of books, maps, and charts, extending
far back into the olden time, whittier the mem
ory and rcadi"g Of ordinary men goeth not. We
passed half day with this fine old gentleman
most pleasantly, and parted with him with great
reluctance. His mind is perfect storehouse of
information, and his collection of ancient books,
maps, charts, copies of treaties, conventions,
&c., touching this single matter of the Iroquois
claim to land, which he had brought along with
him, was truly wonderful. He has spent months
ut Washington and at Albany, searching old
records, and when hc has been foiled there in
obtaining desired facts of the early time, he has
had recourse to the national archives at Paris.
France. .,Ogdens1urgh Rep.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
J. W. wHEELoCK, PRrsrRI
poetrp. Q
sEvENTY.SIx.
BY WIN. C. BRYANT.

What heroes from the woodland sprung,
When through the fresh-awakened land
The thrilling cry Of Freedom rung,
And to the work Of warfare strung
The yeoman's iron hand!
Hills flung the cry TO hills around,
And ocean-mart replied to mart.
And streams, whose springs were yet uufound,
Pealed far away the startling sound
Into the forests heart. ..
Then marched the brave from rocky steep,
Prom mountain river swift and cold;
The borders Of the stormy deep,
The wales where gathered waters sleep,
Sent up the strong and bold
As IL the very earth again
Grew quick with Gods creating breath,
AMI from the sods Of grove aud glen,
Rose ranks Of on-hearted men
To battle to the death.
The wife, whose babe first smiled that day,
The fair fond bride Of yester-eve,
And aged sire and matron gray
Saw the loved warriors haste away,
And deemed II sin to grieve.
Already had the strife begun;
Already blood on Conoord's plain
Along the springing grass had run,
And blood had flowed at Lexington,
Like brooks Of April rain.
The death-stan on the vernal sward
IIalowcd to Freedom all the shore
In fragments fell the yoke abhorred-
The footsteps Of foreign lord
Profaned the soil no more.
What Is the passing scene!
A peevfsh April day,
A little sun, little rain I;
And then night sweeps along the plain;
And all things pass away.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
D. D.p.THOMPSON, EDITOR 8 PROPRIETOR

glory Do we hope for rest and recompense on
high when the tolls of life are over, the truth
that God is love-" almost ripens that hope
into present fruition-it becomes hope F" full
Of immortality."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

SUBLIMTY OF WATER.-How beautiful! how
sublime how terrible! is water. Smiling in
the rain drops which dance in the sunshine. bub.
bling over the white pebbles n:.the mountain rill
gushing at the fountain, rushing in the river
dashing and flashing and roaring in the sea -
Sweet, healthsome, reireshing-salt sickening
demonstrating life to myriads of creatures
sustaining commerce and aiding civilization
cooling the fevered brow of care, and the parch
cd lips of disease, iructifying the plant, ant
freshening the flower. re
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

The spirit Of politeness consists in giving auch
an attention to our manners and language that
those around us are left content with us and
with themselves. Brmyere.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
The Gamilp Girtle.

Our grandmothere were no, so well dressed rs
the women Of our d.; ; but they saw better all
that could secure the happiness of their fami-
lies.--Mercier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

There are people with very good repute
whose only merit are the vices which help to
carry on the business of life fe.-ROchefoueauh
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26
SYMPATHY.

How much better this beautiful world we lv,
in would get along, or rather we should say, WI
iM denizens, if there was only a little more
hrotherly love and neigbborly feeling manifested
by US for one another If, instead Of being for
ever on the alertt watch for and point out the
fobles and fsfings of our friends, we bestowed
an equal pauount of care upon the suppression
Of ouf own errors, the regulating Of our own
lives.
It is customary to say that human nature ia
pre- eminently prone to decry virtues and mag
nifty sins, but this is only sophism by means
Of which we shift burden we have no desire
should fall to the ground, upon other shoulders,
and 60 on our way rejoicing that we are not &C.
conntable for what is innate in our very souls
When man has his way in life to carve out. il
must be accomplished, if accomplished at all
in the midst Of persecution, envy, selfish rival
ry, and an earnest endcavor on the part of al
who have reached the top Of the ladder to pre-
vent his attaining an equal height; but let hin
once get there, let him once touch the spot HI
has toiled for, and then lay himself open in an!
particular to the censures of the carping world
and he will be at once hurled from the dig,
height without one act Of sympathy, one wor'
of pity to soften his downfall.
Well has that arch-enchanter, that might.
and unriyalled creator Of English poetry Byron
said &: =i s .H
aHe who asccnds to the mountain tops shall And
The ionest peaks "'s-s -san. In couds and snow;
d lie who surpasses or sublues mankind -
Must look down the hate Of those below
Though high above the san Of glory glow,
And far beneath the earth and ocean spread,
Round him are Icy rocks and loudly blow
Contendng tempests on his naked head,
And thus rewards the tolls which to those SUBMITS led
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

It is hard work to teach people who can learn
nothing without being taught.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-26

Ths narrative is stated by the writer be true in ever
particular.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-09-24
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