The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-08
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WAsnIseroN. Oct. I, 1909,

WAsHiSGroS, Oct. 4, 1869,
IL the storm that referred 10 In my last, was the
eguinoctal storm, we have had q second. edition,
somewhat enlarged. IL commenced 10 raiu yester.
day morning, and continued until late last night,
and as the sewerage was insufficient 10 Accommodate
the vast amount OF water, the lower parts OF our
city have been inundated. The Thor, usually a
very modest and unassuming stream, became uncon-
trolsble last evening, and, oyeriowing its banks,
swept away n number OF buildings. One canal that
rarely has water enough TO cover rs unsghtly bed
feet, completely subnerging that quarter Of the
city, causing families 10 take possession Of the upper
stories, and many TO dcsert their household effects
with another food similar 10 that experienced one
year ago, last summer. have heard, ~ yet, OF no
lives lost which, considering the rspidity of the rise
Of the water and the severity Of the Storm Is quite
The dedicatory services OF the new hall OF the
Young Mems Christian Association took place on
THURSDAY evening last, with appropriate services.
Distinguished speakers ffom different parts OF the
country were present on that occasion. Rev. Dr.
6rammor Of Baltimore, Rev. J, +. Duryea OF Brook
Ign, Geo. H. stuart, esq, OF Philadelphia, Gen. D.
exercises. Chief Justice Chase presided over the the
meeting. II praise Is due 10 any man, more
than another In carrying forward this noble enter.
prise, u Il 10 Gen. d. o. Howard who has been indie
htgable In his lAoors to bring tho work to sue
cessiul completion.
This city has now building Of which II may we'll
feel proud. In Its exterior adornments, rs well as
interior hIftnkcmfnt<, MINK u VIII compare IN
yorably with any similar Institution In the country
IL has now reading-room. In which are all the pop
ulsr journals and magazines OF to-day, a library Of
scue Dp volumes. which ls TO be increased TO ltpoO
beautiful parlors, well furnished having ine pi.
ano, a gymnasium, with closet, bathroom, and all
the appertenanccs. The hall which was formally
dedicated Is capable OF sesipg some iso Psrson n,
this city. The seats are great Improvement upon
the ordinary chairs and constructed that they
can be turned hack out OF the In passing In and
about ii0 Of Aliens patent and cost delivered and
Get mp about $500
A Young woman's Christian Associations Is to be
formed. Already iniatory steps having been taken,
relate some very Affecting incidents In connection
with the work Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation In relation 10 the out casts of society among
~. Through the labor and influence Of Gen. How
ari establishment Il being nttsd.up, rs n refuge
fOr the unfortunate, and hope soon " DO enabled
TO INFORM your readers Of the SUCCESSFUL workings Of
ON saturday last the Franklin school house. one
&C the finest Institutions Of the Kind In the city.
dedicated. u, will secommodats some go pupils
city. IL has only been within few years that the
schools VI this city has been worthy OF notice, and
even at tho present. time there IL great lack IL
:. The Common School system which Il The pride Of
New England has not until recently, recciycd much
CONSIDERATION IN this sc-ticu of the country. The
question cf mixed ~hcols will probably be the oc-
csi"u o. much DISCUSSION, a. majority OF the pep
pie. probably In this district take the ground That
there should he separate schools r the colorcd chill
drrn. 80. ..fl.. u. ....F - IT ~
The City Hall imbroslio still continues bringing
out from time IA time new ree-lstis,ns. and impl,-
eating, to some extent, laryo number of city eli-
Gals. Nearly every day letters charging p,,lfsc-
sance IN once against some OF tho city anthcrities
APPEAR nur ournals, AM Is expected before Tho
esl Is rsaeheJ, that thsrc wall b. . pretty warm
time. There haA pct bsen. a. ar as my esrryatIon