The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-09

IMPORTANT ARRrsr-A few days since q hcrse, sleigh
robes ke were stolen In Portland and Deplty Marshall
Wentworth was inined 10 work the matter up. lie pa,
himself communication with Chief Marshall Kent % Fort.
mouth and officer Tarbox Of hi, city. The thief wa. tracked
to Wells where he trsei sleigs AMI wa. then traeLe b.
fosk where he stad all night The pung fi Gwen
hnd swappci hosse at Pormouth, AMI Marha Kent on
Monday arrested George Il. Hay with Ave ether aliases at
Exeter NJ H., and took him TO Porl, Messrs. Kent anil
wentworth Informs that much credit due officer rarl.x
'o' Tie de''rtive aid rendered th~u.
The First Congregational Society Of Kenne-
bunkport held fair AMI festival on Monday
evening OF this week, which was we'll attended
and did credit to the town and society. There
was quite party from Saco present, who were
well entertained, and who did ample justice to
the good things prepared, Of which there was no
lack, rs the Senior OF the saco Democra, can
certify. Said fair was continued Tuesday evening.
Receipts to be appropriated to repair Of clock
and bell on Congregational church.
The manufacture Of domestic wines in this Sec
ton Of tho country, especially the cldcrberry, is
largely on the increase. Farmers. having elder.
berry bushes on their farms. should regard them
rs SO much money; for the berries will bring
ready cash ut three cents per pound and upwards.
II is hardy bush, and will grow without culti-
walton. and the yield will equal in value the same
number Of dollars per acre that corn will bring
Once in four years the bushes should be beat
down and broken with clubs. and that Is all The
cultivation ncc,lcl. We prclict that in two years
the demand will equal or exceed the utmost sup
ply.
MUNICIPAL CoURr-Thomas T.. Yorks--intoxi-
cation. Fine Of 50 and cost. Joseph l.. HUFF and
Lysander HUFF Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
entering summer residence Of Charles j. Clcaves,
situated on Beach at "Goose Rocks" and larceny
of sundry articles. Ordered to find surctcs each
in the sum of $500. Committed.
Joshua Emery, larceny of gold chain from Drina
Piper. Bound over in the sum Of $500. and
committed. Samuel Weymouth, Jr.. obtaining
goods under false pretcnces. Sentenced to Re.
form School during minority.
John Norton. jr.-assault upon his father. Dis
charged. Charles Lcavitt-intoxieation. - and
costs, and committed. Cyrus X. Thompson-as.
sault AMI battery upon one Geo. Barrows 81
and cost paid. Bridget wclch - intoxication.
Sent up for 10 days.
Wednesday evening Of last week, nearly 300
people gathered at Mr.. ITolman's, at the Pool
those Of them coming from distance apparently
enjoying much the sleigh ride In the brilliant
moon. Light. For the occasion abundant provision
was made in great variety Of luxuries for the
tables, among which was luscious, hot clam
chow,ler, that had proof OF being highly appreci-
aiel rs excellent, in the fact that not less than
barrel of il was used. The citizens Of lower Bid
dcford literally contributed for this entertainment,
the people Mt the Pool doing most generous
part. As result Of this social gathering, more
than 500 were raised for the Congregational pas.
tor and his wife, whose cordial thanks are due and
are herein expressed to all the contributors, in
GLIDING the gentleman from Saco who (thouch
not presently sent box OF fresh oranges for sale {;
and also the gentleman from the village who add.
ed his generous gift. Mr.. llolman's Is tivorte
place Of resort for recreation and entertainment.
All present on the evening above mentioned must
have seen generous hospitality in the opening Of
his numerous and spacious rooms, all well warmed
and lighted, TO make comfortable 80 large CON-
pany and to give free opportunity for social and
innocent amusement. The occasion was noticed
to be one OF great satisfaction and pleasure.
G. PEABODY.