The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-03-06
GENERAL COUNTY NE ws.

Our friends In the Inherent towns In the
county will obligs Us by sending In full and
accurate returns Of the election a. soon a.
they transpirs. .t.s
Fire at Eliot.
The steam saw mill owned by Stephen Jen-
kips. ESQ. situated on the Sturgeon Greek. was
destroyed by Are on Saturday the 2sth ult.
There Was no insurance on the property. Loss
estimated at 81 800.
Ke~ses~nk.
At the town election held last Mo ndsy. Col.
James II. Stone (republican) Was elected Mod.
orator. The meeting then adjourned one
week.
ting, from the Factory OF Charles A. wlggin.
ct Keunsbunk, Me. recently Of this city. He
10 doing an extensive and We trust . successful
business. Mr.. VS. reputation stands we'll. and
We wish him meritsd success Dorr. NJ III.
Gass!ts.
Corntsh.
We have received the following "hsalthy"
letter from Cornish. Il speaks for itself:
We have made clean sweep and made rebels
take "back seats" "Impeschers" have stood
up shoulder to shoulder, and sent Andy John
son their best respects:
Moderator. 8. Pendexter. Jr.. Clerk. R. G..
Smith Selectmen, II. A. Pike; J. b. Weeks (;
c. D. Morrill, Treasurer, A. g. O'Briou su.
pervisor, c. W. Pike.
ALI good men and true, and elected BY ma
jorites ranging from 10 to ~. The copper
Johnsons elected their representative here last
fall, % you sec ws have made handsome gain.
Kistery ssS Mary Ysrd Isesss.
Thirty men were discharged from the Con.
struction Department at the Navy Vary sfew
days since. Cause they are too independent
and manly. for employment by government.
NsrtA Ber,~tck.
NORTH BERWICK, Feb. 20, 1868.
Mn. EprroR "A recent occurrence Of appro-
priating the donation to the minister to discharge
In part his salary has awakened lively and
good natured discussion, which doubt not will
Be bcne6ciaD Of the question should donation
be ever considered as part Of the minister's
salsryi In some places II may be customary to
pay the minister In part this way. But
think II Is neither inst, honest, nor honorable,
and the minister Is blameable who allows II, un-
less II may be an understanding between the
church and himself; we have no evidence that
such Ii the case In this instance. But II there
be no engagement to that effect, then ought the
donation to be altogether distinct and separate
affair, A donation Ia . gift, and not the pay
ment Of just and scriptural debt. II IL OPP
tionsl, and not obligatory. II 10 the offering Of
affection and esteem, and not the observance
Of an understood law, and the fil6llment
Of promise. am IN employer, l ON un-
der an obligation to pay the wages Of my en-
ployee, but I am at liberty,to do rs please
about making him present or donation and
what employee would take II as suchf He has
q right to expect his wages. but never to expect
donation unless make him promise Of one,
and even then he has no right to expect any
particular thing or amount, unless specify be-
forehand. He depended upon his wages for his
living, but not on his donation. unless there may
be certainty about II rs to nature and amount.
So in the case Of the church and minister.
What Minister with any self-respectabout him,
or what people with any esteem for their minis
ter, would permit III Would they submit to the
humiliation Of having his house thrown open
on . certsin day for the purpose OF crowding It
with representation of all classes Of society
from the neighborhood, that they might donate
few cents or dollars each, or eatables or wear
ables, and then sumup the whole as part Of
the support which the church In Its official rep
resentation engage to give him for his years la
Dor! As to the propriety Of having donations
will not speak IN this place, but as to the 9TH
er particular, II Is thing intolerable, and the
sooner ministers and people sweep II away from
the customs Of the church, the sooner will they
attain to their high and honorable calling.
''JusrIcE."
sprtno~aie.
The High School at Springyale, Maine enter
tained the people Of that village and vicinity
last Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with
one Of the best exhibitions we ever witnessed.
The exercises were characterized by prompt
ness, freedom aud vivacity. Much skill was
manifested on the part OF their teacher-'Mr
Hale-who conducted himself with energy,
and modest dignity throughout, proving to
US that be does not lack OF that decision, and
on all such occasions.
Eleven prize declarations were delivered
the 6rst evening all Of them were Of very
excellent character, and some OF them mani
tested skin In oratory that We could scarcely
expect from amateurs. The dramas VI both
evenings were especially good, and We never
saw outside OF the theatre moro OF the true
dramatic spirit manifested. Vocal music OF .
superior quality was furnished both evenings
credits due j. W. Howe, member Of the choir.
who gave 10 one Of his famous songs entitlesl
"Paddle your own Canoe" Instrumental
music was furnished BY Frost and L0uney's
Quadrille Band Of that Village; they did cred
Il to themselves and added much to the in
tsrest Of the exercises.
The committee chosen by the school TO award
prizes. Rev. A. ]. Davis, Rev. q. d. Haley and
Mr.. I'M. Hurd made their report near the
close Of exercises the second evening. They
awarded two equal prizes to J. sumner Frost
Edward L. Otis. The prize tor the best essay
was awarded by the committee to Ella III.
.Moulton; subject, "InAuence."
Amer the awarding Of prizes, the school ~.
sembled on the stage and presented their
teacher with . valuable present-"Longfel-
lows Translation Of Dante" The arrange.
ment Of the shcool upon the stage, and .
valedictory by Abbie Lord, formed an ap-
propriate aud beautiful closing exercise.
Sale Of Stages.
Mr. joseph T. Bickford Of Sebsgo hes sold
HE stage line from Saco to Brighton, and
branch line from Sebaeo to Lovsl to MIR.
Frank Philbrick for s265o. This includes all
the carriages and horses except two Of the
best horses which Mr.. Bickford reserves for
himself Mr.. Philbrick sold his stage line
from Saco to Parsonsfeld to Mr.. Lougee OF
Limerick.
Ltssis0sew-
At the election on Monday. VIM. NJ. Near
thur. the republican candidate for Moderator.
Was elected.
Take Notice.
The Junior partner Of the drm Of J. 4 B. K.
Moore has just returned from Boston with .
large and choice lot Of new and varied goods,
which they oder TO the public cheap for cash.
They have also new lot Of Paper Hanging,
Borderinss, &C., which they have marked down
to . low figure. Parties In need Of crockery.
glass ware, &C., win do well to give this new
and popular 6rm call, A. Il Is their desire to
please all. Look at their new advertisement In
our columns -.
Isssrane~.