The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-02-12
LOCAL 4 COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.

The Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society, of Kenne-
hunk. propose to hold Fair on Monday the
2ai inst, in aid Of the sick and wounded SOL
diers OF the army. in the afternoon and evening.
when they will be happy to receive call from
their friends-A revivalof religion Is in pro-
gres, at Cape Neddick.-The screw propeller
Colorado arrived at Kittery Navy Yard on
Thursday Of last week bringing some 50 pris-
oncrs nabbed in the act Of running the block
ade. Her service renders repairs necessary.
Work was commenced on the 5th on keel go
feet long for q new wooden propeller. keel,
332 feet inches long. for new iron clad, has
been laid; this gunboai is to be called the Pas-
ssconawsy.-The Baptist Society Of Ssco,
have voted to raise $500, to repair their house.
Our friend, L. Barnes, Of Burlington, VI.
formerly member, has very generously con-
trbated to their aid.--Last Tuesday evening
rs the 5 o'clock freight train from Portland
reached what Is called "Goose Fair Crossing"
between this city and Portland, it struck the
express wagon Of J. N. Trafton, killing one
horse and badly injuring the other. and strik-
Who was walking beside the team. wounding
him 50 severely that he died on the following
morning at 10 O'Clock. The wagon and goods
were mostly destroyed. As Mr.. Marion was q
man Of strict temperate habits. the only solu-
ton Of his being on the crossing Is, that he
was only looking out for the Boston train
about due, and finding himself in ample time
for that, and having his head and ears covered.
and the wagon wheels rumbling, he did not eI-
pect nor hear the train approaching in another
direction. Mr.. TIafton informs Us that the
whistle was not blown nor the bell rung, and
that men near the place Of accident at the time
aud the passengers on the train all are positive
Of the fact. Unless the Z. Z. Co. can prove to
the contrary, il will prove an item OF some
magnitude for them. Deceased was2 years
old and unnsrriea.-B. X. Ross has sold out
his boot and shoe stand and taken the next
store where he has opened first class tobacco
and confectionery store. Give him call
La Rue's War Show which has been exhibiting
this week in City Hall. has been decided sue
cess while the little chap Winston, whose voice
is nearly rs large As his body. Is unsurpassed
rs n comedian. There has not been an exhibit
ton in this city for years that has givenso mach
for the price Of admission. Tonight and to-
morrow night in saco. You will be sorry il
YOU do not go.-Letters have been received
by the family OF VIM. II. Thompson, Esq, OF
this city, announcing his safe arrival at Liver
pool on the 10Th ult., although the Asia expert
enced very heavy gale, and the sea broke
over her, sweeping overheard the ouartermass
ter, crushing in the cabin &C., Creating such
damage that the steamer was unable to make
her regular return trip. An English paper
states that the season has been very unPropi-
tious off the coast Of Britain, fifty vessels OF
all kinds having been lost or badly damaged
within the last two months.-One of the new
regiments to be raised in this State is to be
commanded by Col. NJ. 7. Wentworth. of Kit
tery.-DOn't fOrgp''hc unparalleled enter
,ainuen' in City IJ&pes' Wednesday evening.