The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26
LOCAL & COUNTY INTELLIGENCE

the counties Of Cumberland anu Lincoln were
taken from its limits.
The large steamer Franklin will be launched
at the Kittery Navy Yard Saturday noon, Sept
II. Asst. Secretary Fox has been paying q
visit at the Yard.
DEAFNESS AND CArARRu.-Dr. Campbell, as
will be seen By our extra" has extended his
visi, In Saco until Saturday, Sept. 18th. Read
the Saco certificates Of cure.
The Democrat takes exception TO our remarks
about the exodus from Sanford to Canada, and
says those who went from & are generally Re
publieans." The Democrat should be cautious
about denying what il knows nothing about
AZ the time we penned the paragraph nine had
left Sanford for Canada, every one Of them be-
ing copperheads, and eight Of the nine voted
that ticket last September. The names will be
furnished to the Democrat, II il wishes further
evidence. Part Of the nine were ferocious "dem-
ocrats," who last year threatened to resist the
DRAFT they are now making shoes in Canada
for Ave dollars month and board.
The pay roll at the Kittery navy yard for the
months OF June and July amounted to $50 900.
Payment will be made this week. About 2lO0
workmen are employed At present.
DEAFNESS AND CAr,rRu.-Dr. Campbell, rs
will lie seen By our extra" has extended his
visit in Saco until Saturday, Sept. 18th. Read
the Ssco certificates Of cure.
Officer burbank arrested in Saco last week f.
Davenport as he was leaving town, on suspicion
Of being one OF the persons concerned in break
ing into the stores Of f. A. Day and of G. g.
Burlcigh, some time since. Having sent Tor
ward his trunk TO Boston. the police OF that
place were telcgraphed in relation to the mat
ter, and they searched the trunk on its arrival,
finding therein u full set Of burglarstools. lie
was taken 70 Boston under warrant for hav-
ing in his possession burglars tools with in
tent 10 use the same.
We understand that the Common Council vo-
tel last evening to pay each man who enters
the service, to ill the quota Of the city, saOo'
s. C. Adams, of Newaeld, has been appointed
a Commissioner Of the Board of Enrolmen'
vice l.. 8. Morris removed. Mr. Morris has
proved himself very faithful and efficient
Democrat.
Shaw & Clark have purchased the McKenney
building on Chestnut ST. for manaiactory
The machinery will be driven by steam, the
necessary building to contain boiler, engine,
Sc, going up in the rear OF building.
DIR. Plumb. the Dentist. informs US that he
frn, "a on, 80 N Y.
the 10Th of next month, rusticating at the res
idence of David Hooper in WATERFORD.
During the pas: week the enrolled men Of
this city have held meetings in the different
wards for the purpose of peiitioning the City
Government to offer b0untieS 20 drafted men
who may enter the army themselves OF furnish
substitutes. The City Government have held
several meetings. hut have not taken any deci.
siyc vote in refercnce 90 the matter.
The meeting in Saco on Wednesday evening,
to hear Hon. Lewis Barker Of Stctson. was a
success, and was largely attended. We wish
every man ia this county could have been pres
ent, to hear the array OF facts presented by
the eloquent gentleman. Mr.. ID. also addressed
large audience at Kcnnebunkport last even
ing. Mr.. Barker Is one Of the most effective
orators now before the people, and We earnest
liz desire that he will remain in this county dur
Ing the campaign viii those having charge,
heed our request!
Our readers will see by the list of BiddeforCi
Taxes which VIC publish to-day, that there are
90 who pay tax Of seventy. five dollars and up
wards, and 90, of over one hundred dollars.
The meetings at Wells, Sanford. and other
places during the past week, have been address
cd by Vice President Hamln, and we have re-
ceived numerous letters in praise Of the con-
vincing and effective arguments set forth The
prospects Of large Union majority in the Coun
ty, are improving daily.
William VI. Macarthur OF Limington, has
been promoted to be Lieutenant Colonel OF the
9Th Maine Vols
The property advertised TO he sold at the Pool
ON Saturday found really purchasers, the prin-
cip,l lots being bought by II. c. Lord, 4. Me-
Bride, Mr.. Guldthwait, aud Jeremiah Bunker
The visitors at tho Pool this season have been
from all parts of the North. The number OF
permanent bosrders at pea. liolman's has been
about 90 ; at Capt. Evans. so; at John {. HUI
zey's. 80; Mr.. Bryant's, GO; MIR. c. Huzzey's,
~. II is q delightful ride down the river in the
steamer Clipper, and one which viii amply re-
pay one who Is in search of pleasure. Board
ers who wish to enjoy the sea air and bathing
will ind the Pool u more desirable spot than al
most any other along the coast. The number VI
visitors each year Is increasing.
The American Artisan, which, by the way, i
= valuable scientific paper an well adapted to
the wants Of mechanics and others, infcr'
rightly in regard Ia the sewing machine item
in the JOURNAL some weeks since. That older
patent, Mr.. Artisan. was the Bachelor patent
OF isiq.
We are pleased to learn that our item last
week In regard TO the disturbance on board the
Clipper, was incorrect in one particular-non,
Of our policemen were concerned in II. The
person was constable, not policeman, ant
he perhaps was more snncd against than sin
ming. The rowdies that oceasioued the trouble
have not been on board since. and will not b
allowed.
EThe Congressional Committee wher
last heard from were among the hluc-ncses
We do not undervaluc the Importance o