The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-09-28

York COUNTY Snow AND FAIR to como
of in Saco the 9th 10th and llth days Of
October. Our paper to-day contains tho
regulations adopted by the Trustees. Wo
hope there may be such competitors for the
Society's premiums, as will make this annual
festival Of the York County Farmers pleas
ant and profitable.
Edwin Fernald, Esq, an old merchant Of
Portland, was attacked on the 18th with . par
state until Friday morning last, when death en-
sued.
The Brunswick Telegraph says the house.
barn and outbuildings Of Mr.. Hiram Camp
bell, on the Bath road, near Cooks corner.
were destroyed by FIRE On the morning of the
10th. Loss about s45o; insurance $3.50.
Mrs. Rebecca Pendleton. who resides with
her son. Capt. Amos Pendleton, Of Northport,
reached the advanced age Of one hundred years
on Monday last. Mrs. Pendleton Is bright and
smart. Notwithstanding her advanced age, read
ing and sewing with ease without the use Of
glasses.
Phineas Libby. Esq, Of Dridgton, fell dead
while chopping in his yard, on wednesday
last.
The Southern ConIedsraey, which was for
preventing Lincoln's Inauguration by force,
thinks better Of Il now. and comedies that his
election would not be In itself can overt set."
Il speaks about "the FIRST two years Of Rspub-
loan administration" The smallest hvors are
thankfully received.
The ". Y. Erening Post says;
"Orvstes A Brownson, one Of the profound
est thinkers and ablest writers Of the country,
and who hos always heretofore acted with the
Democratic party, made thorOughgoing Re-
publican speech at Elinbethport. New jersey.
on Thursday evening. lie not only commend
ed the policy Of the party In regard to the free
dom Of the territories, but he eulogised the
honest backwoods-man Of Illinois,"
y The Stockholders Of the Hin, Bates.
Franklin and Androscoggin Manufacturing
Companies In Lewiston at their annual meetings
on the 10Th inst, authorized their several
Boards Of Directors to pay 81 10000 cash for
the purpose Of establishing . hbrary,-an eI-
ample which We wish might be followed BY all
manufacturing companies, and which. In our
opinion would be for the mutual advantage and
interest OF the employers and employed.
The fusion scheme In Pennsylvania, has been
blown into empty air. Col. Porney, In the
Philadelphia Press, says:
eft will be seen by telegraphic despatch
from Harrisburg. that pure Douglas Elector-
ial Ticket has been formed, composed Of twelve
Of the electors chosen ut Rea,llng, and thirteen
faithful Democrats In lieu Of the recreants who.
instead Of faithfully adhereing to the usages Of
the Democratic party and pledged themselves
to sustain it, regular nominees, consented to
support the Infamous Cresson compromise ar
rxngment, and thus to sustain the cause OF the
Disunionists. Now gentlemen, Democrats
candidates, from Governor down, which viii
You take, the straight Democratic ticket, or the
false fusion ticketi The question We put oyou
viii have to Be answered By yourselves, or the
people vii! answer II against you at the polls
The Douglas State Executive Committee pao-
lished . card stating that Is much bias ,seehuV
been published on the subject OF alleged prop
o.itions for fusion In Pennsylvania, the public
A., informsd that the question OF fusion has
:, 40 Aim. been entertained BY that commit
tee.
III. Richmond Wig Is OF the opinion that
,bs insurrscsion stories from Texas are cleo
dodges. II ays; I'VE have no
doubt that the Brsckinridgs disunionists would
readily aid ths impression that invsders and In
.urrsctionists abound In the Southern gtates.-
Their object h 10 incrssss the enmity between
Inc sections, In order TO bring about dissolution
Of the Union. Lei the people receive with
caution insafrsction stories"