The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-06-01
MNINE.
LOCAL & COUNTY IaTELLraEnoB.


At the request Of large number Of our citi-
iens, meeting was held at Town Hall on We'd
nesday evening to consult In regard 70 the erec-
ton Of machine shop. &c. The following ON.
GERS we're chosen
President-J. NJ. Deering.
Sscrctary-B. 2. Hamilton.
Investigating Committee-J. @. Deering. o. Is.
Chsdbourn, c. NJ. Little6eld, J. W. Beatty, II.
Woodman.
The attendance Was large; addresses were made
by many gentlemen. which were spirited and to
the point; showing conclusively that our citizens
fully realize the necessity ofincreased facilities for
business.
Voted to adjourn to the call Of the Committee.
MAY "a. u. Z. HAMILTON, Secretary.
The above Is the report Of one Of the most en-.
thusiastio public meetings We ever attended 10
this town. But few weeks since. several Of our
citizens thought that with proper MANAGEMENT
capitsl of from $50 900 to sac, 900, In shares OF
$l5, could be raised for erecting large building
provided with steam power, aud divided into
rooms to be let ct reasonable rates TO any one
who wished TO use such power for manufacturing
purposes, and for this the meeting WAS called.
The citizens of Saco have Mt last walked up ana
are going to work with will to improve the ou'
siness Of the plaoe. We can with proper manage:
ment offer inducements sufficient 10 keep oil Of
our young men at home, and II they can make as
much money In Ssco as ut any other place 1t viii
be strong argument to induce the young men
from other places. especially from the country
towns. to come here to reside In future We wish
to hear nothing more of going West or south
place are determined to offer as good inducements
to young men rs they can find anywhere, and u
a young man starts 10 business here they are 60
ing TO take hold and help him. bacJ has
slept long enough They are going to erect this
building, and then are going Into something else'
That 10 only breaking the Ice.
Tho above report AMI judicious remarks We
copy from the Democrat, pleased that the enter
prise which We mentioned some weeks since Is 40.
suming such good proportions. The investigating
committee having the matter In charge b an ex-
cellent one, and will pursue Its inquiries with
judgment and alacrity. It Is proposed to erect
brick building 200 feet long. three stories high
(say II. 10 and feet respectively and Of sudci-
emit depth. There arc four situations mentioned
lust below Cataract Falls near the jail on Factory
Island, on Spring or Gooch Island, and In Somes.
vile. Each situation has advantages not possess.
cd by the others. It Is time that We we're awake
to the Importance Of turning our attention to
other pursuits than that Of cotton manufsctur-
ing; for that branch IL In itself uuprogressive, %
far rs concerns the capital interests OF the place
In which they are situated. And by the term
"we' Is meant both Biddeford and Saco. Thetwo
places are one In business interests and must ever
remain so, divided as they are technically but in
no other respects. Let US invest our capital here
at home, and not abroad; make II yield revenue
to ourselves and those who are our own citizens;
give our young men, rs the Democrat says, TO
understand that they need not go away to enter
into successful business; and continually bear IN
mind that nimble penny Is moro valuable than
slow shilling.
MoRE MusIc.-Shorey & Mowry's New Or.
leans and Metropolitan Ministries and Brass Band
will appear In this city this evening. Mr.. Shorey
Is OF the celebrated company Of Shorcy, Duprez
& Green, and the company has been re organized
with tho best talent the country affords. They
challenge tho whole world Of Ethiopian Min
slrelsy to produce their equal. Make note OF
their coming.
Stockholders In the Shaw & Clark Sewing Ma
chine Company will SEQ by q notice In another
column that they can obtain o dividend ut the
Office Of the Company in this city.
The necessary CANVASS for the Saco and Bidde.
ford Directory Is about completed, and the work
will be forthcoming. It Is therefore desirable that
advertisers should hand In their orders and copy
of advertisements Immediately. A Business d.
reotory OF this County will be aided, making the
work much more valuable than ut FIRST proposed.
A new Post Ofi,e has been established In Day.
ton, and ]. @. Harmon has been appointed Post.
master.
Among the patents issned last week We notice
one to John Johnson OF Saco, for improvement In
collecting the light oils from oil wells. antedated
May 10th.
A boy who was taken from the Reform School
last year by farmer in Limington, was arrested
In this city on Monday for the larceny Of $500
from his employer In February last. He was
travelling with circus company when arrested.
On Monday evening drunken fellow by the
name Of Wentworth fired shot from his revolver
ut his father, also at man connected with the
circus, both of which shots happily missed. He
was locked up over night and allowed to sober
of when he was released.
young boy by the name OF Datts' lot oreak'
ing into the store Of r. s. Boulter In Saco. was
last week sent to the Reform School.
Horace Piper has just received lot ofsplendid
Photograph Albums. also, Wrapping paper, Pat
tern paper, &c.. all Of which he will sell very
cheap.
KrrrEnY NAVY YARD, May 30. 1865.
Mr.. EDITOR Tho US. Steamer "Piscataqua'
was successfully launced into the dry-dock, Tues.
day.
saml. II. Pook has been appointed Asst. Naval
Constructor, and assumes the duties formerly
performed by c. W. Stimson, Master Carpenter.
the latter being reduced to quarterman.
Capt. r. N. Huntington Of tho Marine Corps,
has been ordered to this station for duty.
Lieut.. Commander Joseph Bradford was seri.
ously injured while riding from Kittcry to Ports.
mouth on Tuesday, by his horse taking fright.
and throwing him at great distance. His case
I understand Is deemed hopeless.
uoRATIous.
MUNICIPAL CouRr.-Four boys by the names Of
Plummer, Mason, IIasty and Rollins were In the
habit OF taking exercise by pclting house near
tho railroad with stones. Fined two dollars each
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