The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-11-18
LOCAL & COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.


Tn. numerous friends in this vicinity Of Ed
win ]. March ESQ. will learn With pleasure that
n. has received q commission as Colonel Of the
al Regiment, Michigan Vols. Col March is q
York County boy OF whom we have just reason
, 20 be proud. lie studied Law With County At
torney Tapley and then "emigrsted" to Mich
igan where he was admitted TO practice. He q,
once commanded lucrative business and was
rapidly winning lsurcls 10 his profession, when
he listened to the call Of patriotism and duty,
and answered the summons to the Geld. His
promotion has been rapid. bat not beyond his
merits. II the war continues we predict Tor
bin still more brilliant career. His military
record has been an honorable one, and uehope
some time to see him wearing "the stars
Cols,ei we congratulate you on your sue
cess and trust that your gallantry and pstr-
o,i,m may be rewarded by the privilege OF one
day beholding reunited Country, and the
dear old dag which you are 50 brayely defend
ing, floating in triumph over land purged OF
treasou-aud ssnetSed and redeemed BY the
precious blood Of her unsel6sh sons.
The Ssco Democrat says that certain gentle
men in that town and Bddeford, "who arc un-
willing to help pay the enormous debt which
Is being contracted by the prosecution ofan eI-
peusiye war tha, they do not countenancc or
believe to be right" are organizing company
20 emigra,c to South America. We caution al,
persons to place no impediments in the way OF
this contemplated exodus, but to aid them to
leave so that they may not stand upon the or.
der Of their going. but go at once.
AFrcnch boy by the name OF John Leonard,
aged hffeen years. Tell from the attic window OF
one Of the Pepper-ll Mills on Saturday last,
falling distance Of about IS feet, and OF course
killing him instantly.
Michael Hanley, an Irishmsn employed at tho
stable at the Kittery Navy Yard, cut OH three
Of the fingers OF his len hand, in hay cutter,
on Friday morning.
A pleasant gathering OF the Republicans Tia
die, Of course includedl Of lower Biddeford,
took place at the house Of Capt. Richard Bet
lis, ON Wednesday evening. assembled to con
gra,ulate each other on the glorious result OF
e the election Of our worthy Chief Magistrate.
and happier groupe II has not been our for
tune to meet Tor many day. The large house
was illej to oyeraowiug, and the guests were
entertained with that generous hospitality
which Capt. Belts and his lady know 50 well
how to give. A rich clam ehowder with all the
ct cetcras was served, to which we all did ample
Justice. After the evenings entertainment was
nearly over a few congratulatory remarks were
made by the editor OF the JOURNAL. and the
numerous guests departed to their homes. The
citizens OF Ward one feel justly proud Of their
record. Next March Wards three aud Eve will
keep step to that music which shall rid our city
of that bligh,ing copperhead influence which
furnishes our good name and Injuries our pros.
peri,y What other Ward win join Us!
A salute of 100 guns were fred in this city
on Wednesday by Capt. Andrews, in honor Of
the election OF Lincoln and Johnson.
Are our citizens aware OF the rare entertain
ment to come of in City Hall next Monday
night! II will only De necessary to read the
advertisement in another column to convince
them Of the t,ct It has been long time since
anything Of the like was offered to the public OF
this place aud Saeo. aud we bespeak for this
brilliant dramatic troupe an overlooking house.
Warren, 81 long connected With the Boston Nh
scum 10 the star comedian. an actor who always
satisfies you, will appear, TO convulse the audi
cncc With his comedy which is always laugha-
bic and never low and Miss Mestayer. the
princess Of condolences, aud another star from
Boston Museum. will perform, supported ey a
troupe Of twenty five actors direct from the
Boston Theatre. We are glad that reserved
se,ts can be had, and they should be secured
early.
In conseq uence Of next Thursdays being Fas,
Day the Journal will be issued ono day earlier
than usual,
The denizens Of the Pool are trying to raise
money to build house OF worship, $500 hav
ing been obtained for that purpose. They have
q tea-party Thanksgiving evening to raise fur
ther funds
Eff. Pilsbury In Bildeford House Block is
selling OF his stock OF crockery AMI jewelry at
less than Boston wholesale prices, as he wishes
to close his store.
We could not refrain from noticing the 9th
or day the enterprise Of Messrs. Gould and
Hin, butchers, In providing every thing eata,
bic in their line. They always have the best
the market affords. and their business rcputa
ton is sufficient guarantee Of oil they sell
Just try and see.