The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-07-31

Collar s.r "a, Asne TO the breeze in Kittery.
scoompanied With music and speeches. Next
v,ek the Republicans Of Kittsry Point win fol-
Low suit. A correspondent nom that place
,,y, Ki,,ery Is awake and win give good
,.eoun, Of herself at the elections before rs BY
l,rr, Republics majOrities"
Ae-sS~~f.
Mrs. Sarah Tsrditt. s-frreh woman en-
p,oysd in one Of the mills In Great Falls. got
esush. in the machinery On Saturday last, and
one Of the fingers other LETT hand WAS torn out
and both bonds ofthe forearm broken.
Effects Of Li0htniag.
The house Of Hos. J. NJ Mason, Of LINER
lex Was struck BY lightning during the shower
Of the 22j inst. The auid passed down the
chimney. demolishing some Of the stove pipes
aud overtarnipg the stove, and thence to the
sink, which II somewhat scattered, hurlipg the
door seross the room. Considerable damage
was doss in this way, but no person vss injur-
ell. Amer the heavy shower Of the 18th inst,
. young lady declared that she should take ref
ugs In Mr.. Ms houss at the next appearance
Of lightning. and she was accordingly there on
the 22l. but she now concludes to remain ut
home hereafter.
a Sfra~.
A gentleman in this city returning from New
York last Saturday. by the Bristol Line. had
the curiosity to take census Of the voters upon
the train. which resulted in ~ votes for Sey-
u,onr and III FIR Grant
Thirty-Six States.
The Government Of the United States, by the
Secretary Of State, have made proclamation
during the past week. in announcing the adop-
ton Of the iith Amendment, that the United
States consists Of hirty-area States. The cop
perhsads Of this sl,y have just hung out flag
with thirty-six stars upon it,! "It's Of no
consequence" Mr.. Toots.
Serere accident.
Last wednesday evening In firing In honor
OF the Seymour flag Michael Hickey hal his
right hand nearly blown off-a terrible wound.
We learn that Michael served IS battery sol
der in the war and served we'll. although being
employed now in pointing his guns the reverse
Of what they were during the war. We hope the
coppsrbeads. and II they fAil. our citizens gen.
orally, will make large donation to the uu-
fortunate man.
PERSONAL Hobson OF Saco arrived In
town this morning. His present mission In
Portland Is said TO be OF . somewhat delicate
nature connected with recovery Of certain prop
erty lost during the war. belonging to his for.
mer Company and individual members Of the
Regiment. Star.
The property. Mr.. Star, was simply can
teen supposed to have been stolen by an officer
lately brevetted for "gallant and meritorious
conduct" Charges have been preferred against
the culprit, for "conduet unbecoming an officer
and gentleman. - and for conduct prejudicial
to good order and military discipline" and he
will be tried by General Court Martial, Aug.
IS. proximo.
Letter JSess Portssosfh.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 20.
Ma. EpIroR: The visit Of the Odd Fellows Of
this city to Portland, was very pleasant af-
fair As represented by those who participated.
Brothers Marston Of the Chronieie, and
Thayer Of the Times accompanied the e1cur-
s.ouists rs reporters. The duties devolving
upon reporters. on such an occasion may seem
slight, to an outsider, but u Is not so. They
usually have many obstacles to contend with,
however competent they are to discharge their
duties. After collecting what incidents had
happened on their trip, and after their arrival
In the city, these reporters were attracted to
the BALLROOM; an attraction not easily resisted.
especially when such gay throng Of ladies
invest every gsngwsy. Here they danced "till
daylight did appear" hardly aware that their
reports should be made and forwarded by the
early mail.
pen aud ink tried to make up their reports for
their respective dailics. Finally brother 7. tele-
graphs to brother n, BY q temporary telegraph,
erected for the occasion, asking him, what he
shall do for items" Brother Nj. telegraphs In
answer "stick." And they "stuck," and pre-
sented some very fine reading matter for the
OBLIGATION oftheir patrons. Sudden illness came
over one the reporters, the Parker House dis
isf, practicej his skill. and his patient was i'm
mediately heeisi anil tosd to that haven ut
health. The following day they visited the
clam bake. and were lost sight OF In the throng
of base, and foot-ballists. These reporters have
returned to Portsmouth wiser and better men.
and express their intention OF soon becoming
residents Of the Forest City" They intend
on the next excursion however. 10 mke suIic-
lent quantity Of DIR. Graths Electic Oil.
Admiral Lawranee hal social gathering on
Thursday at the Navy Yard. The event was
tbs christening Ut his little girl, the name of
whom Is Rosslie Decatur, in honor OF Captain
Decatur u. =. n. Visitors we're received and
entertained from one till six o'clock; then Hso-
cial dance In which many participated.
2nd Lieut.. John Sherburne OF the Marine
Corps has been detached from this station. and
ordered to the U. 8. 8. Powhatan, South Pa
ei6c Squadron.
A severe hail-storm visited this place last
Wednesday, and hail. stones Tell the sire Of wal
nuts, doing considerable damage In some
places.
The matter relative TO the retention Of certain
civil officers nj the Navy Yard; has been refer
rel To the Sec. Of the Navy.
J. Horace Kent Of this city. has been retain
ell in the U. =. Detective force, there being re-
duction Of all but two In New England. This is
quite compliment to Horace, and evinces how
highly he is appreciated in his proficiency in
the business. HoRArius.