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Tactics of Vice Admiral Farragut.

Two decisions ut which Farragut arrived
are sufficient. says the Army and Navy Jour
nal, to furnish an estimate OF the man.
When the chain between Forts jackson and
Philip was cut, and the boats supporting 1t
sagged asunder prevented from swinging by
the anchors to which each rode-there was
Left in the centre gap or passageway like
the opening Of draw-bridge. Thereupon
the rebels built. liz and maintained large fires
on either side Of tho river. 50 that chen Far
rsgut should attempt to pass by at night,
their blaze would not only render his move
ments visible to every battery, but enable the
forts to bring complete cross. fire upon them.
Some Of the Admiral's officers suggested that
nothing would be easier than to send few
boat crews ashore and extinguish the fires
"No. no by no MEANS" said the command
or, "those fires are the light houses by which
intend to steam through the gap in the
chain. Throw few shells or shot at them,
to give the rebels an idea that we want them
to put them out, and thus incite them to
more strenuous exertions to keep them bright
and alive" The result proved the wisdom
Of the Admiral's instant decision OF mind.
The fires burned on throughout that trium-
plant night. and by their illumination Far
ragut laid his course to New Orleans, to VIC
tory, and to the glory Of having won, by his
skill and courage, the title Of the greatest
seaman in the world.
Again, at Mobile, he determined to 90 in
with the strong food tide, because, in case a
vessel was hit and partially disabled, it would
not stop and drift astern, but must aoat on
wards into and with the fight. In his tri-
umphs at New Orleans, Port Hudson, and
Vicksburg. almost the greatest difficulty
which he had encountered was the rapidity
and adverse force Of the Mississippi current.
II u vessel was hit it had to drift astern into
the FIRE. or out Of the circle OF service. This
he felt would never do. and the result shows
how correct Wis his judgment. With the
food every ship made Its way into the bay !;
and the Oneida. which was last, realized that
its position on the rear was the most serious
one. since the iorts. silenced by the sustained
fire Of the whole line, reopened upon the
sternmost vessel, when the weight and fire.
quency OF the leading vessels broadsides had
slackenei. Farragut, in assuming the lead +,
demonstrated the truth Of military aphor-
ism, that audacity aud presence Of mind con-
stitute armor and arms Of proof.
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MiseeIlarleous.
Tar Making In New Hampshire.

Tho Rochester IN. H. Courier has an In
teresting description OF the tar.manufactur-
ING process now being carried on in the east
ern portion Of Carroll County, New Hamp-
shire. From Bingham. along the north
eastern shore Of Osipee Lake, Tor the Great
Pond, as Il ie locally called and stretching
away toward Conway. there are thousands
of acres Of pine plains, the timber on some
portions having been cut. Ii Is from the
roots, or stumps, that the tar Is extracted by
q company locally organized for the purpose.
The largest timber in these scout downs" has
been cut long enough TO have all the sap
wood rotted away, leaving nothing but clear
pitch wood. The Courier says. speaking OF
spot near the village Of Freedom:
"Here they set their stump puliers ~
work. pulling from fifty to one hundred
stumps each, daily. according to the ditncui,
t;ss encountered. These stumps are hauled
20 Freedom village. when they are cut and
sn,;t into pieces about the size OF very fine
,toye wood, and placed in what Is called
bosket The basket is wrought iron cylin-
der. puuched full OF holes Of about three
fourths of an inch In diameter, and holding
half a cord. This basket is taken by crane
and placed in retort made to receive IL. A
round top cast iron cover Is then fitted on
tight, with pipe from the centre, which
connects with a coil Of pipe in condenser.
The gas and steam passing OF from the top
Of the retort and through the condenser,
comes forth from barrel in the shape Of an
acid (which Is worth ten cents q gallon
among the calico printers, but Is here thrown
away,) and red oil. The rcd oil is then
passed through still. and gives about halt
it, bulk in spirits OF turpentine. The other
half is thin tar, which Is mixed with that
which comes from the retort. From the bot
tom Of the retort the pitch which is tried out
of the pitch wood by the heat applied to il,
comes forth in the shape Of thick tar. There
are eight or ten retorts, which bring forth
forty barrels Of tar week and seven or eight
barrels Of spirits Of turpentine. A cord Of
pitch wood gives about three barrels Of tar
and eighteen gallons Of spirits, besides twice
that amount Of acid. The company have
stumps enough dry to keep the factory run
ming till they can dig again in the spring.
and il Is said there are stumps enough left
on the plains TO last the company for three
or four years. The tar is worth about Sl4
per barrel. and the turpentine about $3.50.
Who but Yankees would have brought down
the price Of tar and turpentine by digging
pitch wood stumps for its manufacturer"
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SINGULAR Academia Singular acciden,
happened yesterday afternoon in the foundry
department at Court Mills, in this city. A
casting had been made, and after filing the
mold, there renamed quantity Of molten iron,
which was poured upon the ground outside the
building. The heated mass melted the Ice up
on which 1t fell. causing the rapid generation
Of steam, which resulted In an explosion which
sounded like the discharge of q cannon. The
melted iron was scattered in all directions, and
n part Of il was thrown entirely over the large
building and over the high chimney connected
with the works. One Of the emplyes was quite
seriously burned by the explosion. and quite a
panic was caused in the immediate neighbor-
hood Of the explosion. Worcester Spy.
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Drp'Nr KNOW Ills AoE.-The Augusta cor
respondent Of the Portland Courier, tells th'
following story:
One of the members Of the present Legis
lature, was drafted last fall. He supposed
he was liable to draft, and devoted himsel
assiduously to the task Of obtaining q sub
stitute-did obtain one or two, but they
were not accepted, and he was anxiously
looking for another. when few days ago hi
received letter from his friends stating tina,
his family records proved him year or two
older than he supposed himself to be, and
exempt from the draft. He obtained res
pite for short time to produce the proof
and day or two since received the old iam'
lily Bible. showing conclusively that he was
older than he supposed and out OF tho draft
He has accordingly been exempted and hi
name stricken from the rolls.
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Effects of Advertising Illustrated.

The New York Sun has the following or
the advantage Of advertising: ,rf.r.r
To properly appreciate the value Of sdver'
Using, over other methods OF making ones
business known to the community. We have
only to instance the many large fortunes tina;
have been derived from systematic course 0,
advertising good article in the columns o.
newspapers. Benjamin Brandreth, VINO rs
now worth half million OF dollars sttrio
utes his success to advertising. which began
With small notices IN the Sun. DIR. Towns
end, and many others are living examples
Shortly alter the war commenced MIR. Bar
mum concluded that his expenses must be
curtailed, and accordingly gave orders to one
of his agents that his advertisements in the
Sun must be cut down one half. This was
accordingly done. A few weeks later the
"grest Snowman" discovered that his daily
receipts were growing "smaller by degrees
and beautifully less" He doubled his at
fractions, but still the receipts were not in.
creased. The matter became serious, and
troubled Mr.. Barnum 90 much that It dis
turbed his slumbers. He gave orders to
double the size Of the advertisements. II
was done. and the result, as related by Bar
mum himself, was an increase Of $3.50 in his
receipts the first week, and $3.50 per week
subsequently. Since then no has never ut
tempted to economic by reducing the
amount paid for his advertisements.
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon, MOI 4 . In.
dicott Street, Boston consulted daily for all dis
Utsri. or falling Of The Womb, huor Albus, sup-
PRESTON and other menstrual deraugemsnts, Are
now treated upon new pathological principles, and
speedy relief guaranteed In . very few days. 70
that most obstinate complaints yield under IL and
the aicted person soon rejoices 10 perfect health
Dr. Dow hiss no doubt had greater experiences In
the cure OF diseases Of women and children, than
any other physician In Boston.
BoarlinH sccommodations for patients who may
wish to stay In Boston . few days under his treat
ment. ..'
Dr. Dow. unce Is45, having confined his whole
attention to an Office practice, for the cure OF Pri.
yate diseases and Female Comp plants, acknowledge
no superior In the United states.
N. BAH letters must contain four req Stamps
or they will not be answered. NJ .f..#. .."
Once hOnrs from A. y. to9P.n.
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RsBxL view or LINcoLN.-The Charleston
Mercury Of the 10th inst. evidently regards
President Lincoln as superior to JED. DAVE,

hxBEL vIgW OF LiNCOLN.-kno Suuricstou
Mercury Of the 10th inst. evidently regards
President Lincoln As superior to JED. Davi.,
by the remarks which We copy:
When Abraham Lincola took the chair Of
the Presidency Of the United States, he
promised in his Aat boat lingo 10 "run the
in,chine as no found It." Whether he has
strictly kept his promise, those may doubt
who chooee to consider the subject Il Is
enough for Nc to know, that whether "run-
ming HE machine" in the pathway OF his
predecessors, or not, he has run Ii with
stern. iuaexibls purpose, q bold, steady hand,
q vigilant, active eye, q sleepless energy, q
fanatic spirit, and an eye single TO his end
conqusst-emancipation. He has called
around him in counsel the ablest and most
earnest men Of his country. Where he has
lacked in individual ability. learning. expe-
renee or craftsmanship, he has sought it,
and has found il in the able men about him,
whose assistance he unhesitatingly accepts,
whose powers he applies to the advancement
of the cause he has undertaken. In the
cabinet and In the Geld he has consistently
and fearlessly pressed on the search for men
who could advance his cause, and has IN
hesitatugly ous Oh all those who clogsed u
with weakness, tinidity, imbecility or fail-
ure. Force, energy, brains. carncstness, be
has collected around him in every depart
ment. Backyard and buAoon a. he 10, he
has pursued HE end with an energy a. untir-
ing ~ an Indian, and singleness OF purpose
that might almost Be called patriotic. II he
were not an unscrupulous knavc in his end,
and, fanatic In his political views, he would
undoubtedly command our respect a q ruler
% Car 40 We are concerned. Abroad and at
homo no has exercissd alike the samc ceaso-
les energy and ciscumspection.
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HIn reference to the capture Of Fort Nc.
Allister a very good story Is told of one Of the
boys OF the 55th Illinois. When they were max
ing the charge, q dock Of tame geese ran out OF
the grass, and one Of the boys Immediately took
AFTER them and caught one by the neck and car.
ried Il on up to the fort. On arriving at the
fort, he ordered them to surrender, but they re-
fused to comply with his demand; so he took
his goose. and placing his foot on its neck,
pulled up his gun and commenced to blaze
away. In few moments the fort surrendered,
and he was seen at the Majors stove cooking
his goose.
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GIVE can hardly understand how 20 many
v,id animals still live IN the State Of Maine.
Load afssr load Of furs go out OF this county
Alone. We noticed at Chambers last week .
lot OF lynx skins, minks, sables. fishers, and the
like, which had been caught In the vicinity oi
Umbagog Lakes. Only think OF SIX dollars Tor
4 mink sfin no bigger than your hand Then
thiuk how many bears, foxes. moose and deer
are caught In our State during the winter
Oxford Democrat.
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VIfyou wish to make paradise buy one
acre Of ground. Fence Il. Build q neat cot
tags on It. Marry an angelin hoops. and take
her to the cottage. 90 homo to the cottage
yourself Abstain from oil villainous drinks.
Join the church and become good Christian,
gained all the original happiness that has sur
yiyed the fall. r.
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CHEROKEE CURE,
THE GREAT
Indian. Medicine q!

ROOTS, BARNS AMI LEhtEo.
~ An unTaiiing cure for Spermaforrhea, Seminal
Wsdtrsss, Nocturnal Emfssons, and all diseases
caused BY selcpoiintionj snch as Loss Of Memory,
UnipersaI Lassiiude, Pains In fAe Back, Dunno" OF
Vision, Premature Old Age. Weak Nepes, DimcrHy
or Breafhing, Trembling, Wakefaine", Ernpfions on
fhe Face Pale Counfsnanes, Insanity, Consumption,
anda Ms paints eaussdby dtpa'si"gfrom
the path Of mature.
and one on which all can rely, rs II has been used
In our practice for many years. and With thousanas
treated Il has not failed IN single instance. LIS
curative powers have been sufficient to gain vict0-
~ over the most stubborn case.
To those who have triaed with their constitution.
until they think themselves beyond the reach Of
medical aid. we would say, Dsspdr not ! the CnER'
oKEE CURE will restore you 70 health and vigor,
and after all quaok doctors have failed
For full particulars, get Circular from any
Drug Store In the country, or write the proprie'
tors, who will mail free to any ono desiring the
same, q full treatise In pamphlet form.
Prices 50 per bottle, or three bottles Tor 80, and
forwarded by express 10 all parts Of the world,
Sold by all respectable druggists everywhere.
DIR. w. r. MERWIN CO.,
Sole Pr0priet0rs,
No. e. Liberty street, New York.
q. q. Goodwin 4 Co., 80 Hanover street, Boston,
Wholesale Agents. 80
MITCHELL agent Tor Saco. ytsoWo
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DIR. DOW continues 10 bs consulted ut bis once,
Nos. and Endleott BtsesI Boston, % Al dissas.
% OF Q PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE ~
long course Of study and practical experience OF
unlimited extsnt DR.. d, has now the grntincauon
Of presenting the unfortunate With remedies INA!
have never, since he hryt Introduces shsm. nilea
70 cere the most alarming Gases Of 0sse,rAse Ana
SUALh; Beneath his treatment, All the horrors o.
vensrssl And Impure blood, lmpotsnoy, Sciotuls'
Uonorrn9a, Ulcers, palms and distfese In the 70.
gions OF proefeation. InnAmation OF The bladder
and kidneys, Hydroesls, Abcsssss, Hpmors, Fright
ni SweliinK,, and the long train or horrible symp.
toms attending this olass OF dssass, are made 70
become g harmless e the simplest aillngs Of .
child. SEMINAL WEAkNESS. DR.. u. dsvotes .
great part Of his time tths treatment OF those
cases caused by secret and solitary habit which
ruins The body and mind, unatting tSs unfortunate
sad and melancholy effects produced BY early hlb
Diasiness OF the head, Dimness Of Sight, Palplta.
rsnrement Of the digestive functions, symp,oms
OF Consum ptIon, 30. The fearful effects on the
mind are much 70 be dreaded loss Of memory
confusion OF Ideas, depression Of spirits evil fore.
holdings, aversion Of society sefdi Strust umidity
kc., are among the evils produosd. such personl
should, before oontsm plating matr mony, consult
. phy.eIan OF experiences, and BE- at once restored
10 health and hsppinoss.
Patients who wish 70 remain under Dr.. Dow's
tres tmsnt NV days or weeks, Will be furnishcd
with pleasant rooms, and charges for board modsr
ate. 10 r..... IL
Medicines sent to oil parts OF the country, with
full directions for uss, on receiving description 3
vouP oasaa
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Ccrtatss Cssre In all Cases,
Or No Charge Made.

DR. Dow IL consulted daily, from 8 A. y. TO ?. n.
a. above upon ell difficult and chronic diseases o.
every namo and nature, having by his unwearieo
attention and extraordinary success gained rep.
utation which calls patients from all parts Of tho
country to obtain advice.
Among the physicians In Boston. none stand
higher In the profession than the celebrated DIR.
DOW. No. 7 Endicott Street, Boston. Those who
need the services Of On experienced physician and
surgeon should give him call.
P.S. DR.. Dow imports and has Tor sale new
article called the French Secret. Order by mall,
TOR 81, and red stamp. .
Boston. April 1864. Sl9
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TO THE LADIES OF AMERICA

TO THE LADIES OF AMERICA
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS,
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS, ,,,n,,
ThE GREST FEMALE REMEDY
LYoS's PERIODICAL DROPS cure all complaint,
incident to the sex, and remove all obstructions OF
nature, from whatever cause, producing health
''E EYoS,s PERioDICAL DROPS are better than
all pills. powders and nostrunsi being huid prep.
aration, their action Is direct and positive ana =, !;
understand the reason why they cure all those iils
70 which the female system Il subjected, with de.
spatch and degree OF certainty which nothing but
s.ss ,hsy srS n. most oCstnsss
:RELiABLE AND SURE TO DO GOOD
A Asb S S&SSST P PS HAM, HAM, ,,,...,.-.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS will certainly
propuce' the regular return OF nature, u taken Q
day or two before the expected period, and u 70 o
maxim Of the profession that prevention 10 better
my LYONS S PERIODICAL DROPS have been used
by over twenty-five thousand ladies, within the
past ak months, and the testimony OF oil 10, 1T
surely cures"
CAUTIoNII CAUTIONiu
Bear In mind that gusrantee my drops TO cure
Suppression OF the Menses, from Whatever cause.
though care should DO taken to ascertain " prog
duce miscarriage, II taken whilst 10 that situation,
and all are cautioned against using them, - wish
it distinctly understood that do not hold myself
responsible when used under such circumstances.
TO MARRIED LADIES
They arc peculiarly adapted, A. they bring the
monthly period with such periectreyularity.
could furnish any quantity Of testimonials OF
It's efficacy from my own patients, but the prsotce
OF parsdIng bought and fictitious ones beforc the
public Is 20 prevalent that DO not deem u aaV's-
DO not suffer from these irregularities, when an
investment Of one dollar In Lyons Perlodicsl
Drops will regulate and restore nature 70 its
nsA''A' '''' DO NOT BE IMPOSED UPON !
DO NOT DE IMPOSED UPON
by those who have other preparations which they
desire 70 palm OF upon the strength OF the popu.
larity Of my Drops. But when the druggist you
apply to has not got them, either make him BUY
them for you, or else enclose one DOLLAR 70 tne
nearest general Wholesale agent, who Will return
Nee that ths name OF John L. Lyon 10 written
upon the directions which are wrapped around each
bottle. Noue others are genuine. Therefore, DO.
druggist in city and country, ct one dollar ttD per
bottle. II Wish relief bs t shs 10 O fySy
Practicing Physician, New Haven, Conn.
Who can be consulted concerning all diseases,
dso. g. Goodwin 3 Co. boston, d. 8. Barnes 4
Co.. New York; Lord Smith. Chicago, Wholesale
G. q. CLARK 4 co., ia
General Agents for the United States and Canadss.
Sold In Blddeford Sy Msssrs. Sawyer, Bacon,
Libby and Smith In Bsco by Msssrs. MStohell and
Shaw. - 400 0eo1ly
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2 Liberty Street, Biddeford, Me.
THE VERNATELLA W#f
LIQUID BLACKlNG!

THE VERNATEbhA
LIQUID BLACKlNG!
gives to the leather not onlys
SPLENDID JET BLACK POLISH,
but an Elegant and Fashionable Perfume.
THE neatness and convenience Of using Liquid
| Blscking. and the superior polish which 1t gives
over other kinds, has heretofore been In great
measure counterbalanced by its disasreeable yine-
gar odor and the trouble Of fitting something Into
the brush, but the Vernatella Backing has only
the most DELIGHTFUL PERPUAE,which remains with
the leather long as the blacking lasts and eacn
hottie has stick ready fitted In the stopper: The
vernatella Hacking also softens anu dement's the
leather.
Dc sure and inquire for the Ysrnateiia Hacking.
Price I2 cents per Bottle.
Manufactured In the Chemical Department OF the
CahoOn Manufacturing Co., and for sale by BOOT
and Shoe Dealers everywhere:
50 Water st., Boston, Mass.
The veruatella,
For making tho Soles OF Boots and Shoes water.
proof and wear longer, also for sale rs above 7m2
At q Court OF Probate holden at saco, within
and for the County OF York, on the first Tuesday
in January, In the year Of our Lord eighteen
Judge OF said Court, 49,
iLViI w. DAM, Executor of the will Of Olive,
n Linscottlate OF Alfred, In said county deceased.
having preSeutcu MS uIsI hoOount Va o"'u'epe
ton Of the estate OF said deceased for allowance
Also, his private account against the estate OF
said deceased, for allowance,
Ordered, That the said accountant give no
notice to all persons Interested, by causing
q copy of this order to be published three weeks
successfully In the Union Journal. printed at Bid
deford In said county, that they may appear at q
Probate Court To he holden ut Biddeford, In said
County, on the frst Tuesday Of February next,
at ten OF the clock In the forenoon and shew cause
II any they have, why the same should not DO al-
lowed.
Attest, George II. Knowlton, Register.
4Itss Attest, George II. Knowlton, Register.
Al a Court OF Probate holden at Saco, within
and for the county Of York, on the hrst Tues
teen hundred and slxty-Ave. by the Hon. Z. T..
Bourne, Judge Of said Courts.
On the petition Of Martha Hobbs, Interested In
" the estate OF Waldron Hobbs late OF North Ber-
wick In said county. deceased, prayin that admin
tion OF the estate OF said deceased may be grant
cd TO Hiram II. Hobbs OF South Berwick In said
county,
Ordered, That the petitioner cite the widow and
next Of kin to take administration and give notice
thereof to the heirs ofsaid deceased and to all per-
sons interested In said estate by causing copy OF
printed in Biddeford, in said county, three weeks
SUCCESSFULLY, that they may appear at q Probate
Court to DO held ut Biddeford. In said county.
on the first Tuesday In February next, at ten OF
the clock In the forenoon, and shew cause, II any
they have, why the prayer Of said petition should
notbe granted.
Attest, George II. KnowltOn. Register.
A true copy.
Attest. George H. Knowlton. Register