The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-10-26

A few weeks sises,s cow belonging to Mr..
N. Proctor Of Wells, met another belonging to
. neighbor, Mr.. @. Lord. In the highway, a
short fight ensued Ia which the latter was kill
ed. by having her neck broken.
We learn that the revival interest 10 Wells
not only continues but Is on the Increase. Rev.
Mr.. Roberts b,pti,sd four persons last Sab
bath. and others are going forward.
The Democrat says The saco Ship Build
Ing Co., OF this town, will launch from their
yard on Saturday, Got. 9th. at II o'clock A.
NJ, . hne three mastcd schooner Of about $50
tons, old measurement, for the general freight.
ing business. Ills to bn called B. r. Lesvitt,
and will be Commanded by q. W. Leavitt
Twambley & Clcsves at 100. Main ST., have
just had put into their store 9 beautiful cabinet
case, Of black walnut, made by the enterpris-
ing firm Of Chadbourne & Novel;. 1t reflects
great credit upon the makers. and Is needed to
accommodate the large and rich stock Of jew.
elry and service Of Messrs. T. &C.
On Tuesday a brig Of 364 tons was launched
from the yard Of Geo. Christensen ct Kenne-
bunkport. Also on Wednesday . small fishing
schooner Of 60 tons Was launched at the Land
ing by Mr.. Poole. In Wards shipyard at the
Port there are Ave different sized vessels Ia
various stages Of completion. Mr.. David
CLARK has one chip and two schooner' In frame.
Two ships are building In the yard Of Titcomb
and Perkins at the Landing. ono Of which will
be ready to be launched Iuabout fst weeks.
The healthy condition Of tho York County Five
Gents Savings Institution In this city Is deserving
OF passing notice. The number Of depositors 10
1875, Increase from last year. 1871 incrcase OF do.
posits ffom last year 10 81 O9al7 balance Of do
post and profit and loss In hand 10 tl35.6lo.3s.
The investments Of this Institution are Of the SAT-
est kind, such ~ mortgagsso on real estate In this
city and the nelghboring towns, United States So
curities, State Of Maine and Biddeford city scrip,
&C., Insuring 10 the depositor tho most ample %.
eurity for his money while he 10 guaranteed su
that his money earns, the entire pro6t being di'i
ded among the depositors. The last annual divi.
dend was at the rate Of six per cent free Of goveIn
ment tar.
KrfrkaS NAvY YAsp, Oct n, 1866.
Mn. EprmR: Colonel NJ. F. Went
worth, Of Kittery. has received his commits.
sion rs Bre,et Brigadier General Of volunteers,
for bravery and msritorious conduct exhibited
during the war. Rear Admiral Bailey, com.
uandsnt at this station. received notice . few
days since that be bad been. placed upon the
retired list. the result Of which, learn, was
not very pleasing to the Admiral. lie 10 con-
sideraLly advanced In years, nevertheless en-
tsrtsins the idea Il bis eapabii.y Of scti'e
service. A. II. Drown. Master Machinist, has
been removed. and A. J. MeTntirs has received
the appointment, Nc. Drown Is . Republic
can sad Mr.. MsIniirss s''Mys Policy man"
The U. 8. Steamer "Ressea" has sailed for the
lower hsrsor. preparatory to her FINAL leave
for the Pacific coast. The q. 8. 8. "Muscoots'
which has been lying 10 quarantine for several
months and reported 70 have had sfe,er on
board, has arrived up to the yard. and 10 being
adjusted OF her equipments 10. The fOiIow.
Ing important questions. BY an order from the
"Chief of Bureau Ysrds asd Dosks, - have
been read at muster. aud propoun,led to the
officers OF the Yard withs request for written
answer "Hsvs you been a.sessed or request
I'd To, ~ - q uesy 1T Plhiesl, pur'
poses. under any statement, threat or intims.
,iou that such contribution or the want Of Il
would s6ess The prospect Of yoar eoatinusses
10 smplsyAssa On this yssiiI Asd ,Avs any
psrsoas been dlsnlssd from this yard on %.
aoset u "a paying sash sostribatioas
Al . eoutribution, taken By the hsshodist 30
sisty Of Portsmouth,. last Sunday. Mr.. Pihs.
he paster. gsvs.or ssbssrhsd, " assse' OF
81 900. 10 b appropriated b. The 0sasrsl Csa'
'trsnes. for esstssssy purposss. 30 'sfss
subscription BY one Indlvidasl idr this purpose
. worthy Of SPECIAL comment. hoAriVe