The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-11-11
LOCAL & COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.
new steamer has been obtained to run
hourly between the Kittery Navy Yard and
Portsmouth. She will accommodate about 30


Portsmouth. enc VIII 5ccouuouase "oous ~
passengers.
Re sure and GO to the Lcvees given mex.
week by the Soldiers Aid Society.
MEETING OF THE RoBERrs FAMLY.-The 10th
annual meeting Of this family took place in Ly-
man on the 4th ult, at the house Of Joseph ID.
Roberts, and was Of an interesting character.
There were ifty-four representatives Of the fam
lily present. The meeting was opened with
prayer by the President. James W. Roberts,
ESQ; after the prayer the family engaged In
singing At one o'clock p. NJ. the family sat
down to q beautiful repas,; after dinner the eI-
cruises were varied: at the close OF the meeting
prayer was offered by Dimon Roberts, ISL
and before parting they all joined In that time
honored hymn, "Lord. Dismiss Us with thy
blessing" So, and then they parted for their
homes, feeling happier and stronger In them.
selves. The influence Of these reunions Is
sueh that n better and more cordial feeling ex-
lists IN the family, aud IL would be better for 50
ciety il we had more Of them. Il reminded US
of the Old New England Thanksgiving, to SEE
all united in perfect harmony. Thewhi'e head
ed sire, the prattling babe, the strong and ro-
bus, man, and the blushing maiden, all happy
In this annual meeting, and they went to their
homes locking anxiously forward to the LIST.
Tuesday Of Oct. 1865, when they can again
unite in one OF these pleasant meetings; and
nay God grant that this family will be permit
ted 10 meet for many years TO come. The day
of meeting was one OF the most delightful OF the
season, aud they all seemed to appreciate Il.
G. d. or.
The Dover Gazette informs US about q ire
usndous Mass Meeting at North Berwick last
week called to order by an ESQ, and oficerd
by an Esq, and addressed by any quantity OF
that profession. Their representative elect who
pcrpetrsted such cruel joke upon his eonsti
tuent cops as to get their nomination tor the
Legislature when he had resided in this State
only six months. addressed the enormous gath
ering. Then came A. ID. Wentworth and Mar
Gus Marx, both Esqs. according to the Gazette.
.'T. II. Hubbard. Esq. Of North Berwick, was
the next speaker wesre not acquainted with
the other "orators," but we know Timothy,
principally by looking at the debit side OF our
ledger. Timothy, we want the money; call
and settle. even II you do not pay your other
debts!
IL you want to have good time. 20 to the
Levees Of the Soldiers Aid Society.
The herm. brig Nancy n. Locke, Capt Hill.
bound from Matanlss TO Portland in ballast
lost her sails in the gale OF Friday OF last week
While attempting TO enter the mouth OF Saco
river she grounded upon the bar but was driy-
en- over without suffering serious damage. A
tug was sent from Portland to her assistance
but she hal got underweigh before II reached
her, though. from being crippled by loss OF
sails. she would undoubtedly need its assistance
in entering Portland hsrbor.
A fine house in Alfred. owned and occupied
by John L. Grant, ESD, Was totally destroyed
by fire last saturday afternoon. The loss Is es-
timated M $500, part OF which is covered by
insurance in the chinatown Mutual Fire In
surance Co.. CT New Hampshire.
A Piano Forte mandatory has recently been
established in Sanford by Hiram Lord Esq
lie now makes about two per week, and pro-
poses soon To- enlarge his business, All OF his
work is for ChickeriDg Of Boston.-Sdeo Dem
ocrdt.
Timothy Corners. an freshman employed in
the Laconia Compiny's yard. was so severely
injured ON Friday that he died the next day.
Three workmeu were employed in lifting NOR
tar box into cart when the box slipped. fall
ing upon Corners and fatally injuring his spine.
You may expect rich treat at the Levees
o; the Soldiers Aid Society.
The election in this city passed of very quie,
~. There was but very little drunkenness In
comparison with the September election. The
Union men in this county have made crafty
ing gains. We gained % in this city, 10 in Sa'
co, % in Kittery, ~ in Eliot, 81 in North Ber'
wick, 20 in Kennebunk and 5 in Keunebuuk
port, while we shall expect to hear OF still more
gains when we receive returns from the rest o
the county. II is stated tia, since Tuesday tho
BARRIERS Of this city now charge the copperhead:
twenty-five cents for shave, although this !:
not official.
Ifyon voted for Mcclellan. 20 TO the Soldiers
Aid Levecs and redeem your character some
what by contributing largely to its funds.
We learn that s. T. Chase, Esq. of Saeo has
been promoted to third.elass clerkship in the
Ath Auditors Ofiec Of the Treasury Depart
meut, Washington. 1t gives US pleasure to re-
cord the fact.
Mn. Eptron flown Hall, Saco, was filled
ON the evening OF Tuesday, Nov. Sth, by the
inhabitants Of Saco and vicinity, who had met
together for the purpose of hearing returns OF
the election, and speeches from various gentle
men in relation To the same interesting tonic.
The meeting was called 10 order nj O'Clock
by James NJ. Deering, who nominated as the
President of the evening, Joseph Hobson
VINO. upon taking the chair, expressed his JOY
nj meeting his felow-c.tiiens under suSh favor
able auspices as seemed To foreshaiow the sue
ccs, of the Union cause. John Deering, jr
WAS chosen Secretary. Returns Of the election
in several towns in New England, aud also ia
Boston, New York anil Philadelphia, were ther
read by Rufus z. raplcy, ESP, amid much APP
p,ause. The announcement OF the re election
OF Messrs- Rice aud Hooper in Boston. wa
greeted with enthusiastic cheering--as was alsC
the Intelligence Of large Union gains in Port.
lanJ, Bath, and especially Bifdeford, as vel
as In Pennsylvania. The audience were much
grstdel with the statement that when the vote
Of the soldiers was received, Bhideford would
stand redeemed
Mr.. Tapley was then called upon for speech
anil RESPONDED in an acceptable manner. III
wa, followed by Tracey Hewes. who in turn wa,
succeeded by s. v. isoring. Moses Emery, Esq.
Capt. Richard Be,,es and DIR. William Bailey
At this stage Of the proceedings, further returns
from Boston and New York were received, in
dicating that the State OF New York had gon'
far Lincoln. With three hearty cheers Tor Thu
TTn;on anil three more for Lincoln, the auiienc'
ji.persed, in the pleasing assurance OF victor,
wun." Josfrh iohsoN' rres|
JOHN pEERISs, Jn., Sec'y.
We received some time since letter from tn
9th regiment giving information which vi
would gladly publish; but unfortunately tn
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