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Greek Fire.

An Exchange gives the following in regard
to this vilainous compound, as Gen. Beau
regard styles it:
The sheling of Charleston with this terri
Bile missile, and the consequent protest of the
COMPOUNDED, indignant Beauregard, has drawn
attention to the nature Of this singular fire.
1t is not new thing. AS early as the sew
enth century it was used with great effect in
the siege OF Constantinople. The secret of
its manufacture was obtained from aSyrian or
Egyptian. 1t is supposed to have been COM
posed of bitumen, sulphur, and pitch. 1t was
poured out of cauldrons on to soldiers at
tempting to scale the ramparts, enveloping
them in seething cloak of flame, and as may
we'll be believed, the Saracen name became ter
rible to the poor sufferers. Another method
was to build huge, horrible figures on the prows
of ships, from the mouths of which this was
vomited through long copper tubes, whenever
in contact with another vessel.
1t was used also during the Crusades, and
is described as coming through the air like a
winged, long tailed dragon, about the thick
ness of hogshead, with the report of thunder
and the velocity of lightning, something like
the Congreve rocket perhaps.
The later forms of Greek Fire have been
usually solution in quickly evaporating
fluid, of some substance that would ignite up
on contact Of the air. The Russians effected
this during the Crimean war, by dissolving
phosphorus in bisulphide of carbon. The shell
is made so thin as to break, upon contact with
a vessel for instance, and the liquid is at once
spread upon the deck The bsuIphide evapo-
rating leaves the phosphorus in thin layer
on the wood. 1t takes fire at once and burns
with SO fierce flame as sometimes to defy all
efforts to put it out. Other liquids are used,
some of which do not ignite at once but have
time to sink deeply into wood or sail before
setting it on fire. Still another mode of dis
abling an enemy is to throw substances so Of
fensve that no person can live 10 their pres
ence. The Indians of this country were ac-
quainted with this mode Of warfare, and if an
enemy took refuge 10 cave would smoke
him out with stink weed A horribly often
sive and poisonous preparation called Kako-
|dyle ; has been proposed for this purpose in
civilized warfare. 1t is made from arsenic
and wood alcohol, ignites upon contact with
the air. and is SO poisonous that no one can
live in its fumes. 1t is not known what the
Greek Fire used by Gen. Gilmore consists
| of. We believe it is a new invention of this
war, and therefore, of course, government
secret.
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.--.. (ooMMuMcATRD.)
Pulmonary Consumption A Cura-
BILE Disease,
A GA n D,.8
A Ca II ID.

The undersigned having been restored to health in a
few weeks, by very simple remedy after having suffered
several with lung Affection and that ad
disease, ConsumptionJs anxious TO make known to his
fellow sufferers the means Of cure. s-. .yt .-p
To all who desire IT. he will send copy Of the prescrp
eOn used Gree Of charg with the directions for prepar
ing and using the same which they will find sure cure
for Consumption, Asthma, Bronch is, Coughs Colds &C.
The oGy object ofthe advertiser in sending the Prescrp
tion is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information
which he conceves to be invaluable and he hopes
sufferer will try as will cost them nothing
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REv. EDwARDA. WILSON, williamsburgh,
Kings County,
New York
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RELIEF IN TEN MIUTEs
Rryan's PulmOnic Waters.

Tbs ceanand speedy remedy ever discovered for
all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs, Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, Influenza
Hoarseness, Difficult breathing, Sore
Throat, &c &c,
THESE WFERS give the most instantaneous and per-
directions fail to effect rapid and lasting
Thousands have been restored to perfect health who have
tried ether in vain To all classes and all consti-
tutons they equally blessing and cue-none need
despair matter how long the disease may have exist
ed or however severe 1t may be- provided the organic
structure Of the vital organs is hopelessy ecayed
Every afflicted should give them an impartial trial
To Vocslsts and public Speakers these Waters pc
culariy valuable they will in day the most
severe occasional hoareness and their regular for
few days will at all times increase the power aud fexi-
bili of the voice. greatly improving its tone, compass
and cearnes for which purpose they are regularly used
by many professioa1 vocalists. Noy28wd&mIy
JOB MOSES Sole Proprietor q Gortlandt Street, N.
Price 25 cts. per box. For sale by all Druggists.
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MuSIC!Ts ) VNUSIC!
N. l.. PHILLIPS.

TEACHER or MUSIC, and dealer in PIANOS and
L MELODEDNS, (BAsRE, Vr), has now hand and
for sale the great improved Meodeon, Of all ST. and
finish The reeds are brought to wonderful perfection
The high notes resemble the flute that they defy
detection The low notes mbe the dapason 10 the
pipe organ, and by the of the patent swell the
performer produce any degree of power desirable All
who trouble with musical taste should have Of
these instruments 10 enliven the domestic circle Pa
rents, do wait unit the children old learn
out buy Piano or Meludeon at and set them to
work The best Instruments of various sizes constantly
on hand and Hing at very low prices.
Orders addressed to n l.. PHILLIPS, Barre Vt, will
receive prompt attention.
Sept 81, 1863 D&wtf
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VerEm0Rs Central and Sulil-
VAN Railroads.
Is s2-1 clsszsa ~ zTTS21
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
C0mme,lcing June 18Th, 1868.
Trains Gotng south and East.


Leave Montpelier at So II SO A. M. and 10 IS
SHAu TRAIN leaves Rouse's Point at 50 Burling
MtOn 7,l5 M, connecting at White River junction
and Bellows Falls with trains for Boston, Worcester, &C.
and with Vermont Valley T. Rtor Springfield and New
York arriving In New York at l0,l5F. Il.
CHIC EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Ogdensburgh at $50 A.
M Montreal 800 Rouses Point at s is a. NJ fol-
Boston, Troy and New York.
NIGHT ExPREss TRAIN leaves OgdensbuTg al IL 10 p NJ,
Montreal at 345 P. NJ, Rouses Point at Geo arriv
ing Boston at $40 NJ connecting at Rello9' Falls
with Cheshire r. r. for Boston and Wore este ii with
Vermont Valley R R. for Springfield and E9T Haven
and arriving in New York at 42OP. NJ.
Trains Going North and Wee1.
Leave Montpelier at 48 AM. 800 A M, - r., and
4.40 P. NJ.
CHICAGO EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Boston az G. y A.
White diver junction at 10 is M BurlinS.. 20
M for Ogdensburgh Chicago and the Wes making close
connections.
MAIL TRAIN leaves Boston at 100 A. M, VIA Lowell
Lawrence Ftchburg. Leaves Springfield at $50 A. N
Bellows Falls at 1920 for ST. Johnsbury, LIltletOn,
Burlington, &C., arriving at Montreal at 1919 P. NJ,
aud Ogdensbnrg al $50 A. NJ.
PccG xMopATToE TRAIN leaves Mortified al 90 a.
and Burlington, at $50 for Rouses Point and Mont
rial -.fs... .r.u s.
receiving passengers from Vermont Valley R. R. leaving
NeR York al 800 A. g., and from Cheshire Il. K.
leaving Boston at 400 P NJ connecting at
White River Junction with train leaving Boston at
$50 n. Lowell at 800 Nj. Lawrence. Leave
White River nctloD at ll.4S P. M, arriving at Bur
lingoH $50 M, Rouses Point Cos NJ, Mo Mt
real al 300 NJ. and Ogdeusburgh at 1918 Both
the Mail Trains and the Day Express Trains connect at
White River Junction with PassumpsC Road for and from
ton and the White Mountains.
Sleeping attached to both the night express
trains cunning between Rouse's Points and Boston
Through Tickets for Chicago and the West for sale al
the principal stations.
G.MERRlLL, sup't.
St. Adams, Vt, June 80. 1863.
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Yankee Whittlers at Fort Pulaski.

10 reading, recently, detailed stat etnent of
the capture Of Fort Pulaski by our troops, on
the 1lth Of April, 1852, We learned that tcsit :
Ting was turned to good account. Late at
night (the engagement was to begin esrly next
morning) Lieutenant Porter visited all our
batteries to see that everything was ready for
the opening Of the great drama. Many little
items were found to be needed and were
promptly provided. AT the 10 inch mortar
battery, fuse'plugs were still wanting, and there
were none to be had The ordnance officer
had brought up q supply, but they were pre-
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-08

PERsoNAL.-Gov HoIBRooK arrived in town
last evening. He is in excellent health, and is
looking unusually well.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-08

copy OF photograph from LIE OF a. A. BktW NJ showing
the efTec. OF SIEkLING'S AMBROSIA in eighteen
months. .|
CERTIFICATE.
This is to cs'tify that, about eighteen months ago,
commenced u-ing SrRRLING's ANBRosIA Ny hair was
short. thin, and rapidly falling had tried many
Hair TONES, Inyigorators &c without receiving any
benefit Soon after using the Ambrosia hair ceased
falling out, and commenced growing rapidly to
tonsh me- Now my hair Is thick, soft and glossy and Is
Ave feet four inches in lengthweu let down reaching
the floor This wonderful RESULT tribute solely to the
use of STERLSG's AMRRosIA, since commenced using
it have applied nothing else 10 my hair.
Mrs L. A. BROWN,
No, 493 Broadway, New York.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-08
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
COMPANY.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR 1858.
THE Members OF the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
Company are hereby notified that the following
hts have been made by the Directors all Notes
on he following to wit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-27
IN L ETROIT, MICHIGAN

Great Sale of Pine Timber Lands.
TINE ST. MARY'S FALLS SHIP CANAL COM
PANY, will offer at public auction. in the city Of
$4,000 Acres
of Pine Timber Lands, lying in the State of Mjch-
gan which were sci, ced with great care nearly ten
years since. 1t is estimated by good judges that
these lands comprise, at least one-haf of all the
most valuable Pine Timber Lands in the State, and
there are none more valuable in North America than
those in Michigan.
The facilities which Michigan affords for manufac-
turing and transporting lumber great, the con-
sumption of the country, east and west mainly sup
piled from this source is large, and the area OF
Pine Timber Lands in the northern portion of the
United States east of the Rocky Mountains is so
small that the value of these lands yearly ad
vance in constantly increasing ratio. This sale
presents the greatest chance for selecting valuable
timber lands, eiiher in large small bodies that
has ever been offered in this country. The eale be-
comes necessary TO provide for n large debt of the
Company, and will therefore positively take place
The title is perfect and free from all incumbrances
The Stock and Bonds of the Company, If pnrchas-
desire, will be received par in payment of
purchases made at the sale an amount equal 10 90
der--l0 per cent.-to be paid in cash.
Catalogues with full particulars and with accom-
panying maps can be obtained on application to
GEO. s. FROST. Agent Detroit Mich
JOHN Il. SKINNER. No. AZ City Exchange Boston
lion. ERASTUS FAf9BANKS, ST. Johnsbury, VT
ERASTUS CORNING & CO., Albany. n. Y.
c. d. WoODMAN, SO Pine street, New York.
GEORGE w. LAKlN. Milwaukee. Wis
FAIRBANKS & GREENLEAF. Chicago, Ill.
A L. BREWER, Saginaw, Mich.
jy 10 eodtseptl.
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MISCELLANY.

LEA correspondent OF the Newburyport
Herald says there are in the United States Is
Shaker societies, containing about four thous-
and members, holding property in common.
In Maine two; in Massachusetts two; in Con-
neticut one; in New York five; in OHIO four,
and in Kentucky two. There are supposed to
be others out OF the communities who receive
and practice the same faith, but are not gath
cred into societies. The society in New Leb-
anon, NY. is the oldest, and by far the largest
containing eight communities and six humid
red members. The different families in each
Society number from 30 to $50 members of
both sexes, in about equal proportions. In
each community are large buildings contain
ing workshops aud store rooms, one for each
sex. in which are manufactured for use or sale
everything necessary Tor the ordinary wants
OF a family.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-27

TEA "Committee," just previous to the
fall OF Vicksburg, soliciious for the morals OF
our armies, took it upon themselves TO visit the
President, aud urge the removal of Gen.
Grant sWhat Ior?" said Mr.. Lincoln
"why," replied the busy-bodies, ''he drinks too
much whiskey." "Ah!' rjoined Mr. Lincoln /;
"can you inform me. gentleman, where Gen.
Grant procures his whiskey~ The Commit
tee confessed they could not. Because" add
ed "Old Abe" with a merry twinkle in his
eyes, III can find out, g I'tl send erery Cen
erdi in the field a barrel of IT," The delega-
ton retired in reasonably good Older.
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POETRY.
From the Home Journal.
New EngIand,s bend.


Oh. chant requiem for the brave the brave who
New England's dead in honorcd rest, they steep on
hill and shore,
From where the Mississippi now, in freedom, proud
To wsycsfbat sigh on Georgia, isles death hymn
for their souls
Oh!sarst of all, the noble blood by iratorous hand
It dyed the streets of Baltimore, New England's
heroes bled; m
And still the mystic number three" will live Tor
while history tells with glowing pen. of Putnam,
Shaw, and Strong.
Immortal names oh. noble "three,' nations
For ye who fell, in manly prime. for Freedom and
And womcns eyes grow dim with tears. and man.
Before thy deeds OF valor DONE New Englands hon.
ored dead
But not alone for those who die soldiers death of
Fun many brave, heroic soul has sighed its MOURN
Down in the sultry swamps and plains, where evers
subtle breath
Has drained the liie-blood from their hearts, ana
laid them low in death.
As proud m.mory yours. OH ye who murmured
no complaint.
who saw Hopes vision, day by day, grow indistnct
Who, far from homo and loving hearts, from all ye
Have died Oh, noble. unknown dead, yc leave
record here.
New England. on thy spotless Shield inscrbe thine
Oh. keep their memory fresh and green when turf
blooms DER their head;
And coming nations yet unborn will read, with
glowing pride,
Of those who bore thy conquering arms, and suffer-
who. forerno.i IN the gallant yan laid life and honor
Oh. deck |ih .deless bays their 'cho'ce IRON
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closely sealed, TO all parts of the country.
TRICES-Ful strength, SO; half strength, So ;
uarter strength, SO per bottle.
R-REMEHBER-Thi medicine is designed err
Of the Kind hare failed to cure; also that rs rar
ranted represented IN ecery respect. or the price
UiH be refunded.
rY-BEWARE OF THTTATTONS, None genu-
inc and warranted unless purchased directly 9f Dr.
M at his remedial Institute for Specid! Diseases,
No. % Union street, Providence X. i.
rg-Ihis Specially embraces all diseases OF pri-
rate nature, both of MEN and WOMEN, by reg
ulary educated physician of twenty years practice,
giving them his ichoie attention.
Consultations by letter or otherwise are strict
In con fdentiai and medicines will be sent by express
secure from observation, all parts of the United
States Also accommodations for ladies from abroad
wishing for o secure and quiet RETREAT, with good
care, until restored to health.
CAUTION.-It has been estimated that over t,co
hundred thousand dollars paid to swindling
ouacks annually, in New England alone, without any
benefit TO those who pay it. All this comes from
trusting scithouf inquiry, TO men who are alike des-
titute of honor character and skill, and whose only
recommendation is their own false and extiavagant
assertions, in praise of themselves. II. therefore,
you would avoid being hambagged, take no mans
word, no matter rhat his pretensioHs are, but
MAKE INQUIRY tit will cost you nothing. and
NAV many regrets; for as advertising phy-
sicans in nine Of ten, are bogus there Is
no safety in trusting any Of them, unless you know
srho and irhdt they are.
IL DR.. NJ. will send FREE. by enclosing one
stamp above, pamphlet on DISEASES OF Wo.
MEN and on Pirate Diseases generally giving full
information nth the most undobted references and
testimonials without which no advertising physician
or medicine of this kind is deserving of ANY CON-
FfDENCE WHITTIER.
ER-0rders by mail promptly attended to. Write
aour address plainly, and direcito DIR MATTlSoN,
VS. above. does dawly30
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SAMBUCI WINE,
celebrated in Europe forts medicinal and beneficial
qualities gentle Stmulanf, Tonic, Diurctic and
sudoriae. highly esteemed BY eminent physicians.
used In European and American Hospitals, and by
some Of the first families in Europe and Americs.
ASA TONIC
1t as equal, causing appetite and building up
the system, being entirely pure wine Of mostval.
AS DIURETIC,
and Urinary Organs very benefeialin Dropsy u out
and Rheumatic Affections.
s sPEER,s WINE ss4
Il not mixture manufactured article, but Is pure
from the juice Of the Portugal Sambuei grape. cut
waited in New Jersey, recommended by chemists and
ply scians possessing medical properties superior
to any other wines in and excellent article for
all weak and debiiita ed persons and the aged and
inirm improving the appetite, and benehttins
LADIES' WINE.
Because IL will not ntoxicate as other Wines rs II
contains mixture of spirits otherliquors and is
properties imparting healthy tone to the digestive
organs. and ablooming. soft and healthy skin and
complexion, WE RrrvR to- AsN go
few well known gentlemen and physicians who
Gen winfield Scott, UsA Dr. Wilson. 18th st., NY,
Dr.. J r. Chiffon NY City. Dr.; Dougherty, Newark.
ark, N. j. Dr.Cummings rs. Portland
DIR. Hayes, Boston. aHS ial
/. SY-None genuine without the signature Of s.AL.
FRED SPEER, Passaic. N. J., is over the cork Of
each bottle. a .aHF1t
rY-MAKE ONE TRIAL OF THIS VINE.
For sale by Drugs sts and all first class dealers.
City and town Agents supplied by the State Com.
missioners.
A. sPEER, Proprietor
vrNKYARD-Passaic, New Jersey.
OPTICIANS Broadway, New York.
5,ss.....sr.t s- JOHN LA FOY, Paris
Agent for Franeeand Germany.
soldin Portland by II. II. HAY Druggist, Supply
ing Agent. Iisri1.ff9 sifstt dec22 d1y
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DIR. JOHN c. MOTT.

Physician & SURGEON.
90 COURT STREET. corner of Howard Bostop,
OO Is consulted daily from 10 until 2. and from
to in the evening. all Diseases of the Urinary
and Genital Organs. Scrofuous Affections Bumors
of all kinds. Sores, Ulcers and Eruptions Female
Complaints SC. An experience of over twenty
wears extensive practice enables DIR NJ. to cure all
the most difficult Medicines entirely vegeta-
BILE. ADVICE FREE
Mrs NJ. who is thoroughly versed in the affective
maladlcs of the sex. can be consulted by ladies.
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses
Boston, April %, 1868 cody
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PORTLAND, june. 1863.

PORTLAND. June, 1853.
r. S. STEvENs-Shr:-We have used in our family
for the last five years of yolr Patent Galvanized
Ovens and would most chcerfully recommend it to
the public. Mrs. w says il would be almost the last
article OF furniture in the house that she should part
with. She considers it as great an improvement in
baking and roasting over the cook stove the cook
stove is over the ld-ashoned way with the open
fire for cooking 1t great deal of fuel. and is
a great comfort in warm weather as it heats the
room so little.
1t seems to that when its merits fully known
that il must come into general use, for family who
has ever had il, can afford to be without it.
Most truly yours, ALFRED WooDMAN.
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A NEW DISCOVERY!
A Patent Compound for the Cure
Of the PILES.
tt4 u IVNV CAEVe RAJ NJ

A FTER suffering sixteen years. and trying every
IN thing that could be found in the market recon-
mended for that complaint. without finding any
lief the Gator Of this compound thought he would
try experiment. and finally succeeded In finding .
remedy that has effected permanent cure. Alter
waiting four years for the purpose OF aseertaning
whether the cnre perfect, and not having had
the slightest touch of Il during that time, he then
advertised II in the Bath Times for one year. Since
its introduction has proved itself 10 be the best rem
edy brought before the public for this complaint
II Is made of different things that grow In the
fields aud pastures that good for any 10 take
II has be. taken by children but three years old.
and from that mp people Of seventy years and has
effected cure in almost every Some people
are troubled with other complaints in connection
with this and he does not claim that this medicine
will cure every disease that people subject to- but
those troubled with the Piles need not despair Many
who haze been troubled with the Piles but a few
years have been cured by the of single bottle:
but for those who have had the disease IN Their blood
twenty or thirty years, il will require more:
This medicine has been taken BY hundreds IN the
city Of bath and It's vicinity. and has proved 10 be
the REST REuED u ever discovered for the above
complaint IL Is got up expressly for the I1es, out
for Inflammation of the Bowels il il second 10 none.
The inventor wishing to send II to other cities and
towns TO let the people satisfy themselves OF Its heal
ing and cleansing virtues has been at the expense OF
securing patent.
AsrSrs ron PoRrLASp--A. s. Whittier. II. II.
Hay and 4. l.. Stanwood. ss4 jy3l d3m
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MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
SUMMER ARRANG EMENT.

On and after Monday next passen ger
ssza[fity trains will leave aep of & rand Trunk
hallroad IN Portland, for Lewiston and Auburn at
7.45 A. NJ.
For Bangor and all intermediate stations at / 10 p
NJ. on arrival of trains from Boston.
Returning trains leave Lewiston and Auburn for
Portland at G. 80 A. NJ
Leave Bangor for Portland at 40 A. NJ Both
trains connect with through trains to Boston and
Lowell.
Freight train leaves Portland daily for all stations
on line of this road at A. NJ
Tickets sold at the depot of the Grand Trunk Rail-
road in Portland for all stations on this road.
EDWIN NOYES, Supt.
June l, 1868. ~
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PORTLAND, June Sd, 1864.

JUHt
r. S. STEvENs-.Sir:-I have used one of the Pa
tent Galvanized Ovens of your manufacture for five
years. When purchased anticipated much from
it, from what had heard: and can say that it has
more than met my expectations. 1t is decidedly
great improvement over any other invention that
have seen for all kinds of baking, and l think the
same amount of cooking can be done with one-quar-
ter of the uel used by any other process My folks
IL is pleasure to use the Galvanized Oven the heat
being confined that they suffer no Inconvenience
from il, even in the warmest weather. l can with
confidence recommend it to the public. 1t needs on
ly TO be tested TO be approved.
Yours truly, CHARLES BAILEY.