The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1867-12-13

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this vicinity. six In Portland md fifteen in Au-
gusta. We did better here the next day, when
the thermometer marked six below, and were
favored with about one inch Of snow. The in
tense cold and the difficulty Of sleigh rides is
sOmewhs, tantalirnr to the young bloods, to
say nothing Of the Misses. who sigh for oppor-
tunity to improve our magnificent moonlight
and recite in each others ears Luna-tic poetry.
But. by Jove, such moonlight nights are
enough to make one quote poetry. for you
know LORENZO sung to pretty Jessica that,
| "ln such a night
Stood Dido with willow In her hand.
Upon the Wild sea banks. aud waved her love
To come to Carthage"
We learn that the work OF rebuilding the
house Of worship belonging to the Baptis, so-
ciety in Berwick. in the village Of Doughty's
Fall. North Berwck) is soon to be completed.
II is sxty-two feet in length, and thirty -eight
feet wide. and will contain about sixty pews.
The plsstering, frescoing and brick work are
all completed, AMI good furnace Is set and so
arranged as to warm both the vestry and audi
ence room. The vestry which Is In the base
ment will be ready for use In about two weeks,
bu, the finishing Of the upper part will require
several weeks more. II is really an elegant
eifce, It's dome reaching far above the sur
rounding buildings, adding much to the beau
~ Of the village.
Pursuant to call for meeting Of the Man.
ufscturers OF Biddeford and Saco to choose a
delegate to the Manufacturer Convention to
be holden ut Cleveland, large and enthusias-
tic meeting was held at the City Hall, Bidde-
ford, on Thursday. and organized by choosing
Chas. 4. Shaw, ESQ, Chairman, and Jason W.
Beatty, Secretary.
Remarks were made by o. b. Chalbourne,
u. +. Hamilton. VIM. p. Moody, ]. NJ. Bur-
bank AMI Chas. Hardy on the propriety Of
sending delegates to cleveland, Ohio, in pur-
suance Of call TOR national convention Of
manufacturers, to be holden in that city on the
18th. with view Of urging on Congress, early
IN its present session at Washington. the neccs.
sity OF simplifying and changing the tax list in
such manner rs TO romore burthens wholly un-
nece, sary, and thus relieve and stimulate the
productive industry Of the country.
yoiel. That II. r. Hamilton. Of Ssco, be a
delegate 10 represent this body at the Cleye-
land Convention.
The resolutions adopted will appear in Sat-
urlay's Saco Courier.
Rev. Mr.. Guptill writes to the Morning Star
that the revival interest in the Free Baptist
church in Hollis still continues. Two were
baptised last week. making fourteen persons
received into the church within the past few
months. Others are expected to 80 forward
soon.
The prayer meetings OF the Y. NJ. c. Asscci-
alton OF this city are held at their rooms in
Quimby's Block. Sunday and Monday evenings;
on every other evening their reading rooms
are open from till Q o'clock, free to the pub
lie.
The Portsmouth 0hroniele states that barn
belonging to Charles Bartlett Of Kittery Fore
side, Was eutrely CONSUMED by fire Thursday
nigh, week, supposed to be the work OF an in
eendiary The barn containing about twenty
tons Of hay. and was insured sufficiently to
cover the loss.
James b. Moultou, in the employ Of the
Water Power Company. split his thumb its
entire length BY circular saw last week.
A slight fire was discovered on Wednesday
morning, in the work shop Of ]. Goldsbrough's
stove store, On Alfred St., and an alarm given.
I, was speedily extinguished, however, by a.
few pals Of water.
The Star says the business Of the Portland
& Rochester X. II. has increased wonderfully
within the last two years. and that when ii is
completed. even as far as Alfred, 1t will be the
best paying road Of its length in the State.
We don't believe il, but give the mans opin-
ion.
Mr.. Abraham Morrill, a man about % years
OF age and an esteemed citizen Of North Ber-
wick died on Sunday Of loek-jaw in conse-
quenoe Of having his leg broken badly by a
laoied team passing over II, about four weeks
since.
We are pleased to learn that Austin Edgcrly
Esl., Of this city has received an appointment
OF Inspector at the Portland Custom House.
lie entered upon his new duties on wednes-
day.
An appropriation ofs7i7 SOS, has been asked
Of Congress for the Ki,tery Navy Yard, and
$1,000 for the completion ofthe Slco break
water.
Charles Harvey. a lad Of - or IA. was found
dead Saturday morning. under the elevator in
the Pepperell Mills. The coronor's jury found
q verdict Of death by accident.
For choice presents for the holidays, for
prompt and faithful repairing at watches and
jewelry, call on Howard Pearl ITO Nain 81.
Billefori. Mr. Pearls reputation rs n
tskillful and successful workman Is well estab-
lished in this community. and his run Of work
is constantly increasing.
| LIMERICK, Dec. 10, 1867.
Mr.sRs. EprroRs NEARLY two months have
glidel away into the "grest unseen" since re-
porting To you. In that time what changes
have taken place. and important events occur
red. in this yascillating and busy world. How
many have succumbel to tines destroying
influences. and deaths memorable claims, and
have gone Ia explore eiernity's wide ocean.
Among Times noticeable events. the Garibal-
di>n war has been born and has died. Liberty
has once more been forced TO strike her colors
To the oyerpowering strength oftyranny. Dy-
4 ing Romanism. ~ tenacious of life, has again
put forth vital struggle for lifes exters,on,
and by the all of her skillful French physician
"still lives; Weston, the pedestrian, has trsv'
eled 1900 miles in ~ consecutive days. and re-
served his 100 miles fete. for future gambling
spcculations. while Greeley says he had better
been using his bone and muscle In saving wood
for the poor and starving Of our great cities.
Bsyard Taylor has told Us he once diued with
German princes-that one Was courteous and
asked him "where are you going next v'-thst
the question had been asked him at home and
consequently wasa simple question; another
had more yankee cor,lalty aud shook his hand
corr espoudingly. Andrew johnson has be-
heal cd Sickles politically, and promoted Ros-
seau. AMI with an easy eonscienes says, Amen.