The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-12-29

lug, huu INT ulstrlOutiOH VI preScuto uoS So"toi
than has been made for years. All places OF
amusement gave exhibitions In the evening, and
were filled TO repletion on each occasion.
Since writing the above, learn that Lawrence
Gould, who was missing aftcr the recent fire In
Portsmouth, has been found, with both of his feet
badly frozen. lie was found In field short dis
lance from the Aims house.
j. q. Shapleigh, auctioneer. will sell valuable
real estate at auction, on the sixth Of February,
on the homestead OF William Keays, In Berwick.
on the Salmon Falls road. leading from South
Berwick to Great Falls.
Judge Tapley holds his FIRST term at Machias,
commencing next Tuesday. The business hereto
fore carried on by Taplcy & Smith will be con
ductei. as We understand, hereafter by the junior
member Of the firm, Edwin d. Smith, Esq. We
congratulate the old clients of the firm that their
business Is left In such sklful hands, and assure
new ones that Mr.. Smith Is an experienced attor-
ney and q safe counsellor, thoroughly devoted to
the profession and the interests OF his clients, and
that ell business undertaken by him will be at.
tended to with fAithfulness and care
The friends Of Rev. Mr.. Baxter on Maryland
Ridge (wells) recently male him q liberal dons-
ton Of $3.50, sllO Of which sum was cash. II
speaks we'll for the lberalty OF bis own iu,lnedi'
ate Pensioners and the kindness Of friends OF
other churches, by whose generosity the receipts
of the evening were increased. (The account Of
the donation was Internationally omitted last
week
IfScc McCulloch needs advice In regard to man.
aging the finances of the country, no will take
advice Of our city authorities, u he wants to. In
Jcnc or July, when money was plenty, the Treasu.
rer was authorised to issue 100000 for 0s per
cent; but no inca ,ures were taken to sell them,
aud now when money is tight and the city must
have il he is authorized 10 sell them for 90 per
cent! We presume the city can stand the rcpeti.
ton Of loss Of $4,000. and "s,il live" but what
do tax payers think ofitf
On Wednesday evening the new Masonic Hall,
Of the Saco Lodge. was dedicated by the Grand
Lodge of this State, Deputy Grand Master I. J
Murray, OF Portland, officiating. The exercises
consisted the usual form, and very interesting
address by Mr.. Murray, after which bountiful
collation. was served aud the remainder Of the
evening was spent in social intercourse. The au-
diencc was composed OF the members OF the
Lodges in these two towns, Grand Lodge, clergy
men and the Press,-with their ladies. The new
hall Is very elegantly fitted up and conveniently
arranged, and we learn that this Lodge Of more
than fifty years standing, never was more pros.
porous than now.
See advertisement Of G. q Burlr'gh. lie pro-
poses to sell out. and offers bargains in conse
quence. s...r
The committee appointed by the last s. J. Court
to give hearing on tho proposed new route for
road leading into this city, have been in session
In City Hall for the last two days. Their verdict
will not be made known ill next week.
This week We strike of supplement containing
about six columns OF advertisements and read.
ing matter. Next week we shall enclose to sub.
scribers beautiful calender for 1856.
MUNICIPAL Counr.-0ar reporter In court has
had nothing to say for some time, for two req.
sons First, IL our policeman doe, his duty. this
city Is very orderly and quiet, and consequently
there are but few cases entered for trial Second,
quite number are up for the FIRST time, and
while they don't care for the fine and costs, they
have some pride LEFT, and do not wish to figure In
the court calendar; and so bescech the JOURNAL
reporter to let them OF, which he does.
Lywilliam Bushy came up for assault and was
fined 81 and costs; Peter Martin, soldier. ditto,
family quarrel. Ivory Norwood, for larceny Of
mink skins which he was not thoughtful enough
TO conceal by the tail OF one mink which pro
truded from his coat pocket. and so Ivory was
convicted. Hc was FIRST inclined to be very bitter,
hut finally plead guilty. Bound over In the sum
Of $500. and committed. John Mulligan, when
he gets on his beer, is no. the loving spouse he
should be, and his vile. with nine small children
and one at ne breast" like Mrs. Martyr Rogers
Of old. refused TO go home unless John was sent
to jail 81 and costs. Bridget weloh. common
Husband testified that he preferred
fighting In Virginia to fighting at home, and so
enlisted. AT one time he sent home $500 which
B. entirely squandered; sent up. John Doyle
Michael Hickey, ditto; sent up.
Here Is Thomas Finly again. Twenty three out
Of tho twcnty.four hours, Thomas cannot tell
whether yesterday was next week or last July
but this time he escaped being proved drunk by
jumping into bel and feigning sleep, and for the
first time In Toms history the court did not fnd
him guilty. John McGlaus hlin-intoxi
M,timus issued and withheld. ..rf