The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1867-03-01
LOCAL & COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.

PoRrsxourH N. II. Feb. a, 1867.
Mn. EpIron. In basement In the rear OF
the Machine shop on the Navy Yard, 10 slowed
about three hundred tons Of Cumberland cosl,
for the use of tho blacksmith. One morning
last week one OF the workmen discovered
smoke issuing from the heap. and after oon'id-
cradle time being consumed by gang Of work.
men, In shovolng away the GOAL, II was found
to be pieces Of wood 1t the bottom Of the pile,
that had ignited by spontaneous combustion.
Official information from Capt J. NJ. Brad
ford Of the u 8. Steamer R.saoa reports that
vessel rs having arrived at Rio dc Janeiro,
Dec. Is. oil we'll. .... ..,
The following Is bill that has lately passed
the U. 8. House Of Representatives, relating to
. more efficient government OF the yard. Civil
Engineer. Master Machinist, Master Carpen-
ter, Master Laborsr, Master Joiner. Master
Painter, Master Boiler Maker, Master Smith ,
Master Plumber, Master Calker, Master Sail.
Maker, and Naval Store Keeper. The persons
elected TO all the several offices hereby estab-
lishod, shall DO appointed by the President. by
and with the consent Of the Senate, and shall
each receive q salary Of $500 per annum, and
shall have immediate supervision and direc.
ton of the work to be performed in their scv-
eral departments, with authority to select and
discharge such workmen as the necessities Of
the occasion may require. subject always to
the approval Of the eomnandant OF the yard.
The Offices Of Master Carpenter, Master La
borcr, and Master Sail-Maker are now filled
by Naval officers, aud the offices Of NJ aster
Boiler-Niaker, Master Plumber, and Master
Calker have been abolished during the last
year.
How are you. new sppointmentsf II the
bill passes the Senate and becomes law, what
will become OF this poor degraded SGT, that
have worked 50 long and srduously for their
',Brsad and Butter" Batter engage rooms In
some foreign country, where you will be free
from the torture aud harangue which will soon
be your fate to receive.
Acting Asst. Paymssier, J. Porter Loomis'
name 70 before the Senate for confirmation o.
Passed Asst. Paymaster for this yard, also 81.
Asst. Engineer Haviland Barstow to DO LIST.
Asst. Engineer. .. ..r.' ..,r
Through the efforts Of Col. Wentworth. Of
Kittcry, and others, they have received a char.
ter for the erection Of Marine Railway, to be
established at the Foreside, and shares are al-
ready being delivered.
understand from Q reliable source that the
story In regard to so many being sick with the
'.blsok measles" Is untrue. There are few
cases. .. ..... r.. .Hr =" uu H'
John Neal Is to build large ship this COM
Ing summer. .......-...
The bells we're rung, and flags displayed, In
this city, on the 22d, In honor Of washinston's
Birthday. business Was oil suspended 10 the
Afternoon. There Was also salute from thu
battery at the Navy Yard. +.
Hon, Jacob Il. Ella Was In town last wednes'
day, after speaking to the people at Newcastle
Mr.. Ella Is meeting with warm reception
throughout this district, and speaks the loys
sentiments OF the people. and next March thu
people are going TO make him present OF one
Of the sests In the y. 8. House of Representa-,
tiyes. Ezra Steve MS, for Senator, 10 also 70
coiving much praise, and his prospect for cleo
,;o, Il certain. IIoRArIUs.
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