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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-03-16
G9e anion T. yourml.
Biddciord, Friday Morning, March l6, 1850.
REPUBLICAN, VICTORY.
A Republican City Government In
Biddcford.

The result Of the municipal election held In
our city ION Monday, is substantially re-
publican victory. The vote which we give be-
low, was very. large one, the largest We think,
ever given ia the city. Notwithstanding the
odious weather, the snow, drizzle and mud
which made IL unpleasant above and below, all
parties worked with a will, and seemed deter
mined to do their best to earn success. The
republicans, than whom there is not to be found
in all the State, more energetic, active, and
persevering body Of republicans, though labor
ing under the disadvantage of having had the
check lists prepared under the supervision of
their opponents, and although they had to
meet and overcome batch Of freshly natural
iled citizens numbering almost forty, succeed
ed in carrying four Of the seven wards in the
city, by handsome majorities. This g YES the
republicans practical working majority in
both branches the city government, secures
the election Of republican city officers, and
practically redeems the city from their oppo-
nents who have had the government for the
two past years. We congratulate the republi-
cans ON their well deserved victory. We con-
graduate the tax payers on the election Of men
who will practice :" that economy in the public
expenditure that lightens the burden of labor"
and in the prospect there is Off wiser and bet
ter administration Of public affairs than we
have had for the two past years.
The vote shows that the democratic candidate
for Mayor, Jonathan Tuck, Esq, has just the
number Of votes necessary for his election. We
ore sorry for this, for we should have been
pleased to have had it in our power to record
the election of the republican nominee, who was
every way deserving Of the place, and whose
election would have been n source Of much
qualification to his numerous friends.
The election of Mr.. Tuck, as Mrs. Toots
says, ''is Of no great consequence" Personally
Mr.. Tuck is perhaps as UNDERSTANDABLE as any
democrat. and as the prcdomina,ing sentiment
In the city government will be against his views Of
public matters. he will not be Of great account.
Under the provisions of the city Charter he
will answer to preside over the city council IN
convention, and the board Of aldermen, with
the privilege Of castings vote when tie oc-
ours, ifsuch . thing should happen. He will
have no voice in the selection of the city officers.
and his veto being very modified one. he will
be found, 50 far as carrying forward any little
projects he may have Of his own. avery harm.
less person. We eonccdc his election as shown
by the returns Of the ward clerks, without 60
ing into the inquiry Of how many fraudulent
votes he received. and the city charter will de-
termine the amount Of power he can exercise.
William Berry. the nominee Of the Republi-
cans for municipal Judge, is elected by ma
jority ofi27 votes. beating David Fales Esq.
very badly. Mr.. Berry has been Judge for the
past tour years.
ThA Nola n II
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EXPLOITS or LuSAric.-Thc Cleveland
(Ohio) Herald says that q man namei Wheedcn
confined In the Northern Ohio Lunatic Asylum,
has three times csacpcd from that institution
despite the utmost precautions Of the keepers,
and by very extraordinary means. Knowing
that he was intent on escaping, the officers
stripped and searched him every night. to
prevent his secrcting any tools. About two
weeks ago he took set Of false teeth out Of his
mouth contriyed with them 10 saw n hole
through the floor OF his chamber. through
which he dropped and escaped from the house.
Being captured and carried back, he a few days
after secrcted pin, and with that insignificant
instrument managed TO pick the lock OF his
door and escape into the hall. where was
caught. On Saturday night he secreted q small
brass ring, split ut one part, In his hair AMI
with that, during the night, cut through tho
window sash and shutter, so rs to enable him
10 remove them from the window. lie then
made rope of his bed clothes, and by its aid
reached the ground, and got so far away that
he was not oyertnkcn till Sunday afternoon. -
lie was quiet when arrested, and made no
resistance to being taken back.
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For tbo Union and Journal.

Mn. CowAS,-Dear Sir:-lt was the
pleasure OF the writer to witness very interest
ing scene in one Of the Mills Of the York Com
pany this Saturday evening at the close ot'ns
days labor-of which propose to give your
readers brief account. Twas yesterday an-
nounced by Mr.. Samuel Haines, overscer OF
weaving in Min No. 2, to those under his i'm
mediate charge. that his connection with them
as an overseer, would cease at the close Of this
week-he having been called to take the agency
ofa Mil in Western Massachusetts,. A COM
mittee Immediately set themselves at work and
procured sufficient sum Of money to purchase
a very splendid Gold Watch, to present him as
asl ght testimonial Of their regard and esteem o,
an oyersecr and as man.
The presentation took place in ono Of the
rooms in his charge, where were gathered his
employees to the number OF about 200.
Miss Sarah d. Thompson in behalf other
SELF and associates, presented the watch ina
very neat and appropriate speech which in
substance was rs follows:
Mr.. Haines:- numerous individuals who
are employed under your charge, have heard
with deep regret Of your intended departure
from this place, and they arc admonished that
they will soon miss your friendly counsel and
encouragement.
They consider Il n privilege Mt this time to
express hearty approval Of tho course you
have pursued so long time.
They wish you to accept, as small testimonial
Of their regard and heartfelt esteem, this
watch.
They wish you t, wear It as long as life lasts
Is memento oftheir high appreciation ofyour
character and conduct. While We cannot but
regret your departure from among US, yet we
rejoice-yes-heartily rejoice at your good
fortune.
We believe, VIC almost know, that wherever
YOU 90, and in whatever circumstance you are
placed, the cause of virtue will be your cause,
and right, not might, your watchword. BE
assured, Dear Sir, as long as the glorious sun
rules the day, and the silvery moon the night,
rs long as the stars twinkle in the blue arched
dome above, so long will We be ready to rejoice
at your prosperity, or sympathisc with you In
adversely.
Mr.. Haines, though too much affected to
make set speech, yet he very fcelingly and
happily replied to Miss Thompson, thanking
them kindly for the uniform courtesy he had
ever received at their hands, and assuring them
though the connection Of Employer and En-
ployee was about to ceasc-yet their friendship
would endure forever, and hoping the future
to them would be as pleasant, as the past had
to him, he babe God bless them all.
In conclusion let me- congratulate. not only
Mr.. Haincs for his good fortune, but the
owners of"Palmcr Company" in securing the
services ola man so worthy and capable to
take the charge Of their interests &c. IL.
Saco, March 10, 1860.
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err to send for persons and papers have
summoned and procured the attendance Of
such witnesses as were known or supposed to
possess any knowledge Of the transactions
that led to the defalcation OF the Treasury.
Those transactions are either specifically al
luded to or inteligibly limited at in MIR. Peck's
written statement, and they may DO rendered
more clear and perspicuous by treating them
under several heads somewhat in the order
of time, but moro especially with reference to
the relative magnitude OF the transactions
themselves. ~ ftF
I'VE here pass over for the present the leng'
thy account OF Peck's canadian Speculation,
and present that portion which relates to the]
LOAN OF MONEY TO DoSDsaEs.
Mr.. Peck was State treasurer for three politi
cal years, 1857, 1853 and 1850, and his bondsmen
we're respectively as follows:
ls57-Neal Dow, st John Smith, Sam1 +.
Spring, Ezra Carter, Jr., Isaac Dyer, Danl u.
Somes, j. Is. Cummings, William Chase, V. q.
Hanson, Sewall G. Chase.
lS5S-Neal Dow, Ezra Carter. Jr., Isaac Dy-
err, Allen Haines, Thomas Abbott, j. Il. Cum
mings, William Chase.
lS59-Neal Dow, j. b. Cummings, Sewall c..
Chase, s. +. Jersey, Walter Brown, G. o. Fam
ming, Henry Hill, Michael Schwartz, Chas. D..
Gilmore.
From the first, Mr. Peck seems to have been
in the habit of accommodating such Of his
bondsmen rs called upon him for loans, tho his
operations of this kind were not SO frequent as
they probably would have been, had he not had
such pressing demand for the surplus In the
Treasury for his own private speculations.-
The following is q complete list, so far as the
Committee could ascertain from Mr.. Peck, Of
all the bondsmen that have ever had the use Of
the States money
Ezra Carter, Jr., in 1857 borrowed some
$4,000 and paid it back according to promise,
without interest.
Isaac Dyer, bondsman in 1857 and 1883, bor-
rowed moderate sums at different times, from
$4,000 to $4,000 at time. Always paid back
as agreed.
William Chase and V. c. Hanson, Jointly
borrowed in 1857 some $4,000, and repaid 1t nc
cordng to appointment.
Sewall Chase borrowed in 1859, $1,000 or so
at different times, and once had $1,000. Al
ways repaid promptly.
Daniel L. Somes was borrower from Peck
the first year (lS57, to considerable amount,
but according to the testimony of the latter.
paid II nearly oil back before the last of Deccm-
Der. He still owed, however, some $4,000 or
$4,000, which, as Peck says, was made up by
having notes, with their names on, discounted.
Peck paid these notes at maturity, carly in the
ensuing year, (lS5S) and thus Somes remain
cd his debtor on the account of 1887. This in-
debtcdness was very speedily and largely In
creased by fresh loans from Peck, during the
winter and spring of 1853. and at the close OF
the year Peck had the notes of Somes for the
following sums:
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STATE OF MAINE.
by TIE GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION
FOR ApAY OF
Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer,

With the advice OF the Executive Council, l
hereby designate THURSDAY, tho hfth day OF
April next, rs q day Of public Humiliation,
Fasting and Prayer.
The conception ola day of homage tn the
Supreme Ruler Of Nations, in its relations to
temporal affairs, on which rational and Deepen.
dent beings may offer oblations Of grateful
hearts TO the Universal God and Father for his
unceasing presence, guidance and providence,
springs from the obvious relations Of man to
his Creator and Prescryer and Social Worship
in the congregation. with one heart and voice,
from common brotherhood, duties and SYM
athies.
IIallowed by time honored usage, let the
day, by universal adoption, be season, the
ordinary avocations oflife suspended, when the
thoughts shall be turned to the designs OF being
Us sacred trust ; when everywhere, through
out our borders, dependent and penitent man
shall offer his tribute Of alteration to his Maker
and Benefactor, and seeking favor, be prevailed
man to do him good and moreover to offer
applications to that Providence, the depen-
dencc of oil, for the continuance Of life and
health, of domestic happiness and social tran
guilty, and fer preservation from public calami-
ties and to beseech Him to inspire, with wis
dom and high sense Of the public good, our
National Councils 1; to strengthen the bonds OF
affection between all the people and impress
them with solemn regard for the National
faith and honor and especially that lie will
confound the councils of the enemies of the
Union of these States, and increase the numbers
and zeal of the friends Of Liberty, and youch-
safe to all mankind the precious boon of civil
and religious rights and privileges, and the
knowledge and the hopes Of Christianity.
Given Mt the Council Chamber, Mt Augusta,
this seventh day Of Mtrch, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty, ard Of the Independence Of the
United States the eighty-fourth.
LOT NJ. MORRILL,.
BY the Governor
Mar c,,,ru t. C..rsy,r,, oT gI,fs
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WARD 2-Rspubliean Ticket. = Warden,
Thomas ]. Goodwin, so; Clerk, VIM. 2. Free
man. 81; Alderman, Joseph Smith 4th, Zoe;
Councilmen. Rishworth Jordan Jr., 96, Chas.
II. Brag,lon. 9S, Benjamin Graves, 90; Con-
stable, Alfred Goodwin. W
Democratic Tieket.-warden, Edmund Per-
kins. %; Clerk, Moses W. Weber, los; Alder
man, Aaron Weber, l3l; Councilman, Elipha-
let Emery, 1873; Ebenezer Simpson, l35,
VIM. NJ. Waterhouse, l35 Constable, Jas.
T. u. Waterhouse,l33.
Democrats elected.
!. WARD 3.-Republiean Ticket. Warden,
John ID. Burnham, l05; Clerk, Melville G..
Black. 1903; Alderman, John II. Allen, l26 ;Coun-
cilmen, Foxwell ID. Staples, l27, William b..
Pierce, 1877; Benjamin Partridge, i27; Constable,
Isaac York, l3i.
Democratic Ticket.-warden. John B. Low
ell, 70; Clerk, Edward W. Staples, ~; Alder.
man. Benz. II. Day, %; Councilmen, Edward
III. Leayitt, 96, Simon NJ. Blake, %, Gard
ner G. Libby, Oh; Constable, Israel bennett,
90.
Republicans elected.
WARD a. Republican Ticket. Warden,
Edward A. Henderson, lO5; Clerk, Alonzo
Hasty, 9s; Alderman, Leonard Andrews, l22;
Councilman, Joshua Chadbourne, l22, Simeon
b Hamilton, l22, Miles W. Curtis, III; Con-
stable, Abraham Haley, loo.
Democratic 1ickst.-warden, Charles Har-
dy, 10; Clerk. George Everett, ITO; Alder
man, John NJ. Goodwin. 1856; Councilman, Oil:
yer ID. Blake, 1877, James A. Graham, lil. Eli
phalet Walker, lii; Constable. George 5. Goo
gins, li5.
WARD 5.-Republican Ticket.-Warden, E.
II. Banks, 1902; Clerk, Geo. II. Knowlton, LOG;
Alderman, Francis York, 1875; Councilmen, L.
u. s. bearing, 100, Seth Fairfield. 1914, Charles
J. Goodwin, ll9; Constable, Thomas Burn
ham, lis.
Democratic Tieket.-Warden VIM. G. Dyer,
90; Clerk, Edward y. Gibbs II; Aldermen,
James Sawyer 90; Councilman Charles +.
Gould o.; Joseph Whittier lO5; Luther I. Ma
son lOI; Constable George III. Munroe l0l.
Republicans elected.
WARD e. Republican Ticket. Warden,
Nicholas Wakefield, SO; Clerk, Andrew Hob
son, Jr., SO; Alderman, Samuel Pillsbury, 80:
Councilmen, Lewis +. Small, 9s, Moses Rick
err, 9S, Samuel 5. Tasker 90; Constable, Sam
ucl p. Dame, %.
Democratic Ticket.-warden, Geo. Nichols,
100; Clerk, Henry w. Smith 92; Aldermen,
Jacob X. Cole, 49,; councilmcn, Edward IL.
Staples 100; Albert Smith, 100; George c. Boy
den 100, constable, John HUFF ll9.
Democrats elected.
WARD 7.-Repubiiean Ticket. - Warden,
Jeremiah Moore. o.; Clerk, s. l.. Boynton, So /;
Alderman, Shadrach x. Boothby, l27; Coun-
cilmen, Samuel Bradbury, l29, Charles A. Cow
en-, 100, Isaac z. Quincy, l26; Constable, John
Tarbox, l2l.
Democratic Tiekst.-Warden, Elias Harmon
so; Clerk, Thomas ID. Locke, 900; Alderman,
John I. smith, 9S; Councilmen, Harden Tay-
lor, l05, Joseph Hill, l0l, George ii. Gilpat-
rick, 90; Constable, jeremiah Ii. Tarbox, %.
Republicans elected.
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Legislative.


The business Of the session Is drawing rapid
ly to close. Both Houses now hold two ses-
sions daily. and II Is anticipated that the final
adjournment may occur on the frst Of next
week.
A large number Of bills have been disposed
of the past week, few or none Of them ofimpor-
lance to this section Of tho State. A resolve
making IN appropriation for the painting Of
the Gun House In Kittery, has passed both
branches. An act incorporating the Limerick
Mutual Fire Insurance Company was passed to
be engrosscd In tho House on Tuesday. An
act to establish the county OF Knox has finally
passed.
On Monday the Governor sent acommunica-
ton to the Legislature, informing 1t ofthe death
OF Hon. Geo. W. Ingersoll, Attorney Gent.
Several bills have been reported and acted
on by one House, but have not received con-
current action. among those we notice can act
providing for the appointment Of Trial Justic.
es;" can act relating to fires in wood lands;"
''an act relating to ferries"
A communication from the Mayor of Port
land making tender, in behalf Of the citizens
Of that city, ofsuch portion of che new city
building rs may be necessary for the accommo-
dation Of the Legislative and Executive DEPART
ments Of the State, free Of all charge for rent.
has been referrel to special committee Of one
from each county.
On Tuesday evening Hon Josiah II. Drum
hond was nominated By o Legislative caucus
for Attorney General.
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n GES. SAMUEL r. HEnsEr Of Bangor, and
GoISo HArnoRs OF Pittsfeld were chosen
District Delegates to the Chicago convention at
n Republican convention held In the hfth
Congressional District at Dexter on the 9Th inst.
DR.. Benson Of Pcnobscot and G. II. Woodbury.
of Piscataqu,s were chosen substitutes.
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HoIIp.-Town officers; Thomas Garlic, Noa'
orator; - Eaton, Town Clerk; sslso'men'
and Assessors, James Warren, Dunneli om''n'
John sawyer: Treasurer. Jos. MeDsn's';
Town Agent, Henry K. Bradbury.
No party division, . part Of "a. $500 1910
.bos.p arc republicans. and apart demo'ra"'
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STATE SUPERINTENDENT or ScnooLs.-The
nomination ofMr. Z. p. Weston as State su-
pcrntendcnt Of the Public Schools, In place OF
Hon. Mark II. Durnell, has at length been con-
frmed by the Executive Council.
Mr.. W. has since sold out his interest in the
Portland Transcript, to Mr.. Charles W. Pick
ard of Auburn
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FIRE. The brick house know rs the Hanson
house, situated on water street Saco, near the
brick yards was very severely damaged by FIRE
Tuesday afternoon. All the engines from both
places were on hand early. We have not heard
the amount of the loss.
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r,.x IN TunxEn viLIAoE.0n the morning
.t,hs an inst, . FIRE was discovered In the
Ia Arg, s barn Of Mr.. John Cole. which Was very
soon entirely consumed-destroying three val.
nsbIe cows, one horse, eight tons Of hay, and
An sntirs stock Of farming tools. The flames
we're communicated to the store and out builf.
;ngs connected with the Congregational par
Donage, occupied by Rev. Mr.. Bovker, which
were also consumed. Mr.. Bowker lost his hay
and grain and other articles. Mr.. Cole had Q
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WARD l.-warden. Thomas d. Emery, %;
Clerk, John ii. Holman. 81; Alderman, n; v.
Kendall, 02; Councilman, Rlshworth jordan,
90, Abraham Davis, 50, Nahum Tarbox, eS;--
Constable, A. C. Campbell, 81.
Democratic Tieket.-warden, Ephraim Joy,
40; Clerk, I. Goldthwait, Jr., 81; Alderman,
Israel Perkins, 81; Councilmen, Mark Proctor,
So, Thos. Benson, 81, Thomas Smith, 81; Con-
stable, Samuel Gray, jr., 81.
Republicans elected.
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~ Pillsbury is ready to supply customers at
the most reasonable rates, with any article that
they may desire, in the crockery or jewclry
line. lie has large stock of goods Of this
sort, selected with care and taste, and only
asks for q trial. Give IL TO him.
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LIMISGroS TOWN OFFICERS ELECTED March 8.
Peletiah earle, Moderator.
DR.. Moses E. Sweat, Town Clerk.
Z. II. McLellen, Henry Wentworth, Cyrus
Small, Selectmcn, Assessors, and 0verseers OF
the Poor.
Lewis Clark Town Treasurer.
Leonard J. Strout. Supervisor Of Public
Schools. Democrats.
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81 See DR.. Boynton advertisement In the
special column. The Dr. seems to have lots OF
friend, rs well as patients. He remains here
up to March 30.
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81 s. L. Goodale. Esq. Of saco. was unani-
mously reelected member of tho Board OF AZ.
riculturc, by the York County Agricultural
Socisty. at its late annual meeting.
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~ urthanks are due to James n. stons
Esq, Representative from Kennsbunk. TOO an
early copy Of the report Of the Investigating
on the Peck dcfaleation.
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AuousrA.-The election in Augusta on Nom
day resulted in the reelection Of North, he.
publican, by i22 majority. Most OF the ward
officers are Republicans.
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Thr Cirirs' Bangor, Bath. Augusta. Hal
lowell Gardiner. Rockland and Biddeford have
all elected republicans to take charge Of their
municipal Affairs.
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RemoynI of the Legislature.

Removal OF the Legislature.
A special dispatch to tho Portland Advertiser
dated Augusta, March II, says:
The Committee reported this afternoon In tho
House an act fixing Portland as the next place
Of meeting for the Legislature. providing the
city supplies furniture, and pays the expense
of removing the library and archives.
The Bill was read twice, and 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
tomorrow assignehfor its third reading.
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AS Mr.. Peck, in the foregoing statement,
signihed his willingness to "give names If
desired " and to communicate all the facts
connected with the particular transactions"
referred to. the Committee unanimous voted
TO- require the fullest and most specific de-
tails in his power to give; and from that date
until the close Of the testimony, Mr.. Peck
has been at the bidding Of the Committee, at.
tending their sessions whenever 90 desired
and answering. so far as no proiessed to be
able, oil interrogatories addressed to him.
The Committee have had In all moro than
forty different meetings, and under their pow.
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NOAH SMITH. Jr., Secretary o Estate.
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very essential aid in raising money on notes
and checks; and all of them have seemed
desirous to help me in every way. 1t is in
your power to send for persons and papers,
and TO unravel this matter further ii you
choose. though / believe have given you
here all the material facts.
In this expose have shown you where the
bulk Of my State deficit has gone to. There
are some outside debts of mine, and some
parties who owe me small sums which now
consider them as wholly private transactions.
There is also some money that has gone for
interest, cost of travel, etc., of which can
now make no report. When / have had
time to gather up my scattered papers and
memoranda, and to unravel some of my af.
fairs, may be able to tell more of my finan.
cial endorsements than I can now:
still shall not be surprised, and
you will not be surprised, IL money has slip.
ped through my hands for which cannot
account. considering the circumstances in
which have been placed. ! should say in
conclusion that all my Canada property I
have placed, so far as hare been able, in
the hands Of trustees for the benefit of my
sureties and the State; and have no doubt
II that interest be we'll and prudently mana.
ged, every dollar which owe the State will
be paid. shall also as can do IL, put all
my assets in the hands of parties for the
benefit Of my bondsmen. am fully deter.
mined to make all the reparation in my
power. d. ID. PECK.