The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-21

the supervision Of Col III. 4. Wentworth, then
naval store-keeper since then has been acting
In the same capacity under the naval construo-
tor, bureau Of construction. He was . man OF
genial deposition and generous heart, and had
accumulated large circle Of friends. He was
buried last Sunday from tho church, under the
direction Of the Odd Fellows and Free Masons,
in which orders he was very active member.
d. F. Chandler reported for duty on Tuesday,
as civil engineer, he recently having been con-
6rmsd to that position BY the q. 8. Senate.
,... ..v HoRArIus.
Yolx, Feb. Is. 1868
Nh. Enron: On the evening Of the 18Th
gentlemen from York and Cape Neddick Vii
lagos, visited that we'll rseuisted and besuii-
fully conducted hotel the Ocean House" 10
Wells. FOR the purpose Of enjoying themselves
in good dance and good supper. We went
anticipating good time. and our snticipations
we're fully realissd-6rst having . splendid
supper al Q p ~, after which the house, under
the MANAGEMENT Of the very gsntlemsnly pro-
prietor, Mr.. Locke, was thrown open for en-.
joyment od libitum ad iIfnttum, where We
danced at the instance Of our splendid violinist,
Can't. Geo. E. Bridges, qusdrille, contra.
.chottische, Virginia reel, and many other
turning homo, the moon shone brightly and u
was quite exciting to see the feet-footed steeds
bound over the glittering leo and snow, at
speel not often witnessed on our roads.
Among the fast horses" was the well-known
Sorrel driven by Mr.. Daniel Goodwin OF Cape
Neddck who shew Us his 2:35 pace, also the
horse driven BY VIM. @. Varrell which for
speed, style and great endurance 10 almost
without an equal 10 this country, also the four
year old colts noted for speed and style, owned
by Mr.. Slower, Capt. B. II. weare, David NJ.
Weber and Mr.. Albion Weave. were among
the number. Tho other horses about twenty
der prevailed during the whole affair. which In
word was decided success. We owe our many
thanks to Mr.. Locke and family for their kind
and untirinc attentions to our wants.
Hastily Yours LEAP YEAR.
Obituary.
We regret to notice the death Of Caroline Eliza
Jocelyn, wife Of W. G. bennett, ESQ, Of Flori-
ds. She was New York lady, and the Florida
Union speaks In the highest terms Of the beau
tiful character Of the diseased.
Shapleigh and Acton A0. Society.
This society incorporated by the Legislature
last winter. has created strong desire In
the people Of these towns to obtain better stock,
and to sdopta moro systematic course Of farm
ing in Its various branches. The officers are |:
Horace Bodwell, Pres, Ivory Bragdon, Vice
Pres. J. d. Sanboun, Collector. Thomas Low,
Treasurer, E. W. Bodwell, &c.,, and Pruden-
tial Committee Of ten members.
SANFORD.
The citizens Of Sanford have course Of lee
lures this winter. Rev. Mr.. Bodies and p. Bon
ney, Esq, of Portland, have delivered very nc
ceptable lectures in the "Springvale" course.
The latter gentleman was the speaker Of last
Thursday evening, and largo audience lis
tened to his discourse upon the blossoms Of His
tory"
mig Porker.
Mr.. William Gowen Of York recently slaugh-
tered pig 10 months old which weighed, when
dressed, 40 pounds.
North Waterboro'.
The Ossipee Manufacturing Company at North
WATERFORD, manufacture about twenty-five
pairs Of blankets per day, and also quite large
quantities of Satinetts and Cassimeres. Their
blankets sell readily ut from eight to ten dollars
per pair. The company emplop about fifteen
hands and pay out about four hundred dollars
per month.
Fire 10 KeRnebWnk.
Last Tuesday evening. Qith) the block OF stores
owned by Mr. Alexander Warren, In Kennebunk
village, was discovered to DO on lro In the roof,
which was soon extn.uished Tho FRO was caused
by defect In the chimney. The free Masons
Hall, Insurance and Selectmen's offices, and DR..
richards 4 ". Nasons stores are In the building.
Eliot. . .-. 81. %
Nj. a Mra T. Dame celebrated the hffsanth an.
niversary Of their marriage, the 10th inst, by q
"glsss wedding" One hundred and thirty.Gve
guests were present Avery pleasing assortment
Of glass; linen, and silver presents were LEFT upon
the table, many Of which were rich and beautiful.
Tho tables were spread with bountiful repast,
and the occasion was ono OF unusual interest to
all present
appointment.
Miss Melissa Rice has been appointed p. N. At
Cape Porpoise. vice Mr.. J. Towne, resigned.