The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-03-20
GENERAL COUNTY NEWS.

the Methodist Parsonage q, Cranberry Meadow
having during the fall and winter. presented
them with s6l.50 in money, barrel Of hour
for which they paid sl6, and other articles
worth $3.50, amounting In all to sl0S, with
the request that no part Of II should b counted
towards the years s,lary.
Ltheraf.
Rochester, IN. HI On the border Of York
county. and the proposed terminus Of the Port
land & Rochester Railroad, voted at Its annual
meeting on the 10th inst. to take $40. 900 worth
Of stock in that road. That will undoubtedly
insure the early completion Of the railroad,
through to Rochester.
Large O<es.
The Great Falls Journal says that probably
the largest pair Of perfectly matched oxen in
New England. is owned by John F. Lord, Of
Lebanon. They have been on exhibition in that
town the past week, Mr.. L. having started with
them for the West. The oxen are siI years old.
girth nine fest, and weigh 600 lbs.
PonrsNouru, N. IT,. March IL, 1868.
MrssKs. EDrroRs We are having what may
be called delightful spring, although the first
Of the month came upon US like roaring lion.
The political excitement has passed away and
now il Is hoped that all will pcacesbly submit
to the result, and pursue each their own avoca-
tons. and II possible be more successful than
before. Many are leaving the city in cOnsc-
quence Of the reduction at the Yard, to obtain
employment in other places, and the city Is now
about in the same condition as before the war.
The vote Of the city during the recent election,
surprised all Of both parties. One year ago the
city gave Republican majority for Gov. Iar-
riman, but last fall ON the election for mayor,
the Democratic nominee received about fifty ma
jority. and last Tuesday Gov. Hartman received
about ff,y-eight majority, which plainly shows
that local matters greatly Affect the elections,
but when national issues are presented there is
an unbrOken response.
Between one and two hundred men were dis
charged from the Navy Yard last Saturday, in
GLIDING which were some clerks, and now 1t Is
stated that the number employed docs not ex-
coed those employed before the war. II is hard
ly thought possible that with this force the bus
ines can be dispatched at a very rapid rate.
The U. s 8. Contooeook went into commits
sion on Saturday and received all Of her officers.
She is commanded by Captain Balch, U. s. N,
and will sail for Fortress Monroe. and take Adj
miral HOtf from the U. s. s. JYanpanoa9, and
sail for some foreign station.
II Is copjecturd that there are to be fitted
out here. two Of the double-enders, one for
foreign station, and the other for the home
squadron. II this be 50 il will again bring up
business. HoRArIrs.
-irairs at Usits.
MEssRs. EDITORS THE Baptist Church and
society Of Wells had very pleasant gathering
n, Getchell's Hall, Wednesday evening, Feb. III.
Everybody vas in the best Of spirits,-talked,
ate, sang, and laughed to their entire satisfac-
ton. Brethren Stockman and Libby Of this town
wcpe present and made the season richer by
their timely and interesting remarks. A very
pleasant result Of the conyocation was the pre-
sentatioa Of purse to myself 4 wife, Of SD,
which with two other presents previously reed.
made SlOO.
The VI. T. Church Of this town are enjoy
ing revival. A few have found the Saviour
and the work has only just begun.
Time works changes in the location Of our
ministers Brethren Leach and Cook Of the
lst and md Congregational churches, respect
lively, have gone to New Hampshr,-the first,
to Rye, and the latter to Sudbury. Bro. Stock
man is To settle over the +. b. church Of Pitts
heti, New Hampshire. Bro. Libby Is soon to
take up his residence at Dover, n. H., where he
deyotes his time to the Foreign Mission Society.
p. X. r.. Wells Depot.
Lisisgfon Te~n Eieefie".
Our election was held on the I'll and 9Th inst;
at our frst meeting on Monday, we chose re-
publican moderator. and on account Of the vio-
len, storm. adjourned to Thursday the 9th. AT
the adjourned meeting We chose our constable
and collector, and thccOpperheads. the rest Of
the town officers, by from one to four majority,
and they rsjoicelas much over this meagre ma
jority As they did At our defeat at Bull Run, or
the murder Of President Lincoln.
II is said from good authority, that four hun
dr,d ,oll,,. ras .rnt them IN sustain their
s'hAnis eAuSe' 'e'e'si W JUL n''" "e''
vented from attending the meeting. living at
by the blocked situation Of the roads.
A question now arises: lit costs four hun
ur0a oouA's '" ss' ''ou "'' " ''1' 'A''''! :"
March. hos much viii u coat 70 chose copper
head governor in September. Perhaps the val
liam, cli,or Of the Biidefori Bar Of Flush can
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Two or three more such victories a. the cop
pcrhesls have gained in Limingtcn will com
Pletely use them up, four hundred dollars 70,
,nrre or iOar eoPpe'ne1 ,1'1 SGn. ps !" S%
awake in this section. and viii do the handsome
thing at the fall election. ..
North Ber,r,ck.
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