The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-06-16
LOCAL & COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.


Thoss having business with the Probate Court
win bear In mind that the next term will be
hsli on the first Wednesday, in July. since tho
frst Tuesday, 10 the 4th.
Messrs. Rice & Pike have commenced repairs
on the York Hotel. saco. The house Is to DO
thoroughly renodslled, and the lower story Is
to he htted up for stores and the second story
for oiicers. Aatf4t - go
During severe thsrdsr 1hower on Friday
evening last. Henry Harmon. Esq. Of Buxton,
had COW killed In his yard by lightning.
1.-THE nice present awarded by the British Gov.
eminent to MIR. Emerson has been received by
that gentleman, and can be seen ut the store Of
c. J. Cleaves, Liberty Street. The glass Is tho
most powerful Of my We have ever seen, and
the acknowledgment by the British Govern
ment alike honorable TO them and TO the recip.
lent Of the gin. The following sa portion Of
the letter Of the British Minister ut Washing
ton to the Secretary Of State. in presenting tho
binocular Glass: g
Her Majesty's Consul at Portland has report
ell To my Government the humane and gallant
conduct OF MIR. Eben Emerson, keeper Of tho
lighthouse ut Wood Island. near TINT port,
who rescued the master and crew Of the British
brig "Edyth Ann" Of Digby, In Nova Scotia,
from n situation Of imminent danger on the
night Of the 10Th Of March last. The "Edyth
Ann" had gone on shore near Wood Island,
and shortly became q total wreck aud. had Il
not been for the timely aid rendered by Mr..
Emerson, would probably have persisted. -
&c. D." Is informed that We DO not publish
anonymous communications however deserving
they may be. Give US your name, or coll upon
US personally, and the article shall appear.
Business NOTICES. Attention Is called TO the
advertisement Of the Patent Clothes Dryer. Il
Is really nm indispensable article Of household
furniture We have used one in our family.
and would not be without II for double It's cost.
Morris Bros. Pcll & Trowbridgcs Minstrels
are to be in City Hall next Thursday evening
OF the numberlcss troupcs that come upon US
like IN avalanche, but very few are worth pat.
ronizing This company, however. have STAN
dard reputation. and can be relied upon to give
chas,e aud select entertainment. They bring
with them their full Boston company and all
their scenery. they will have an overlooking
house, and II will be necessary to secure seats
early.
We learn that Moses Emery, Esq Of saco,
has decided to devote oil his time to the collec-
ton Of pensions, bounty claims, &C., thus leav-
ing the more active duties Of the bar to others.
Mr.. Emery has legal experience extending over
period Of nearly Gfiy years. and that expert
ence renders him peculiarly successful In tho
prosecution Of o.aims.
II will be seen by tho advertisement that tho
enterpr.ing proprietors, Messrs. Ross and
Sturtevant, will place the Steamer Clipper again
upon The route from this city to the Pool. to
commence on Wednesday the 2lst. We antici.
pate large amount Of travel the present sea-
son, anil no more delightful passage can be had
than ride down the river. The Steamer will
afford ample opportunities for Sabbath School
excursions and pleasure parties, and outside of
the time for regular trips, will run TO suit their
convenience, at very low price. See adver-
tisement for time table and particulars.
Tonight and tomorrow night Parini, tho
wonderful gymnast will perform In City Hall,
assisted by the eminent pianist and vocalist.
Fernaldo, who is said to be in this country on
ly second to Gottschalk rs musician. Here ID
q rare entertainment which will be apprecla-
tel by our best citizens. and VIC hope they will
patronire It. During the performance Farini
will carry on his lack DR.. Plumb across tho
slack rope.