The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-06-10
LOCAL & COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.

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On the Lat of June thirteen persons were ad-
ded TO the Orthodox church in York. We are
nleased TO learn that the good work OF refor-
nation Is still going on.
On Tuesday tho "old carpenter shop" in
tho Water Power Co.'syard caught fro from
sparks blown from tho foundry furnace, and
for while there was prospect Of destruc-
tive fire. as high wind was blowing at the
time: but the IRE engines were promptly on
the spot and the Ere was soon subdncd, doing
but little damage. The company had lou
finished cards in the building at the time' be-
sides other valuable machinery.
At n town meeting held in this town June
9th, Ivory Lord was chosen moderator anu the
following votes were passed, viz: voted, that
the Town Treasurer be authorized and directed
10 hire a sum Of money not exceeding Sl700,
TO be expended In raising volunteers to I'LL the
quota Of the town, under the forthcoming call
for 900, 900 men. Voted, that the Selectmen be
instructed TO open ooe or more recruiting OH
ces in town. Voted to pay 500 to each OF the
veteran soldiers who re-enlisted and were mus
tored into U. s. service prior to Feb. LIST. 1864,
and accredited TO Saco as part OF its quota,
and who have not heretofore received any boun-
~ from said town. Voted, to raise the money
(S5oo) for said purpose by loan. Voted, to
accept n road laid out by the Selectmen, begin
ming near Charles Nutter's house on Buxton
road, and leading BY the house OF Stephen Tut
tic to the new County road.-Dsmoerdt.
An acknowledgment Of monies received Is
published in the Portsmouth Gazette to this CT
feet "The N. II. Soldiers Aid Association
thankfully acknowledge the receipt Of S3ii,
contributed by the workmen in the Machinist's
department Of the Kittery Navy Yard, for the
benefit Of New Hampshire soldiers" An en-
ployee Of the Yard complains that the subscrip-
ton was made with no more reference to N. IL.
soldiers than to any other soldiers, but was CIV
en- for general purposes exclusively. We sup
pose Il does not make much difference. provided
a soldier Is comforted, let him come from what
State he viii.
In the four cases State vs.. James o. Mcln-
tire ct ais, which actions were brought on his
bonds as former Clerk Of the Courts, the Mas
ter in Chancery made report in favor OF the
State, the aggregate SUN being about $1,000.
The deits. object to the report Of the Master,
and the case is to be heard to-day before Judge
Davis, in Portland. 2. Tapley for State
r. NJ. Hayes & Joseph Howard for detts.
Abram d Tasker. formerly of this city died
very suddenly Of tubercles on the lungs, on
Chambers Island, Green bay. Wisconsin. whith-
or he had gone for the purpose OF lumbering.-
The son had to travel 800 miles before reaching
n telegraph station, and last Monday arrived
hero with the body Of his father. II was only
n few days before this sad news reached Mrs.
Tasker, that she received the intelligence OF her
sons death from wounds received in the late
battles in the Wilderness.
Capt. Henry d. Twombly of Kennebunk-
port, late master OF ship Anna T. Schmidt
(burned by the yAlabama), has been examined
and commissioned as Acting Ensign.
Alta meeting OF the Baptis, Society of Saco
held Monday evening, IL was voted to invite
Rev. Benjamin Wheeler Of Haverhill, Mass, to
become their pastor.
Tho store Of F. A. Day, Factory Island Saco,
was entered Sunday morning last and thous-
and dollars worth of goods stolen. Entrance
was made through the glass Of the door above
the shutter. Strange TO relate the thieves were
seen in their operations by at least five persons
living opposite who gave not the faintest
alarm. Probably a single scream from not
over vigorous pair Of lungs would have fright
ened the thieves away and saved the property.
Suspicion Immediately fell upon three men who
stopped ut the American House, who paid for
their lodging before retiring and left very ear
ly Sunday morning. Officers soon went in
pursuit and effected their arrest on Monday in
Portsmouth. They were carried to Saco and
committed to jail but thus far have confessed
nothing. Il Is feared that there may be diff
Guilty In making out u clear case against them.
A saco capitalist has offered $1,000 for the
saco House and furniture. Held at $4,000.
The Peak Family are to give one Of their
pleasant bell ringing entertainments in City
Hall tomorrow evening.
Twenty persons were baptised in this town
last Sunday by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler. of the Bap-
tist Church. Twenty-threc persons were bap-
Used by Rev. Mr.. Martin, the Methodist cler-
yyman-.ix by sprinkling and seventeen by
Immersion. Before the baptism Mr.. Martin
addressed the largo audience which had assem-.
bled to witness the ceremony. and particularly
requested that there should be no noise or DIS
turbance Of any kind. The audience needed
his request. and perfect decorum was observed.
Sdeo Democrat.
On Tuesday night 3ist ult., the minister's
stand and the building. for storing the proper
~ Of :hc different tents, at the Methodist camp
ground in Kennebunk, were destroyed by an
inoendiary 6re. Insured for $500 in Gorhani
Office. About thirty trees were ruined.
Jesse Gould Of this city, was admitted on
Thursday OF last week to practice law in oil the
courts Of this State.
Friend Marshall Of York, appends to busi-
ness note the following item; q, q.
''rhc young man Woodward OF whom you
spoke in your paper rs having been wounded
in the Fitzpatrick raid. was wounded by bull
let entering his left cheek. and coming out OF
his back between the shoulder blades. OBJ
tanned a furlough for him and he is now q,
home, doing we'll. win return full OF fight on
the 10th"
Tho press very generally throughout the