The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-22
Moses Mcdonald.

Moses Mcdonald.
Hon. Moses Mcdonald died at the residence
OF his brother-in-lsw, Hon. Joseph Hooson' In
saoo, MONDAY 18th inst, at 8 o'clock r. NJ.
He was born in Limerick. April 18th. 1910.
His father was the late Gen. John Mcdonald
who lived in the large three-stOry house in Linn
erick, afterwards public house under the name
Of the LaeOnia House. Mr.. Mcdonald pursued
n partial course at Bowdoln College In the class
Of 1884, but was not graduated. lie studied
law with Hons. N. d. Appleton and Joseph
Howard, and commenced its practice nj Lime
r,ck in 1897. He married daughter OF Rev.
Elias Libby Of Limerick, by whom he had sew
eral children. He was q representative from
Limerick TO the State Legislature in lSil, 1872
and ls45, and was Speaker the latter year. In
ls47 he was Senator for York County, and dur
ing the session Of that Legislature was chosen
State Treasurer and was reelected the two fol-
lowing years He was representative in Congress
from 1851 to 1855 from this Congressional Dis
trict. lie voted for the Nebraska bill. and was
never afterwards candidate for tine popular
SURFACES. For the past year his health has been
very in6rm, though at the last his death WAS
sudden. His wife survives him.
Macy Yard. ...., ID
Assistant Paymaster Stephen Rand has been
ordered to duty at Kittery and John Breese at
the Boston Navy Yard. VIM. g. Temple has
been detached from ordnance duty at Kittery
navy yard and ordered to duty as member Of
the permanent ordnance board.
U. s. steamer Monongshela, which was wash
ell ashore two years ago by the great tidal wave
at 81. Thomas, arrived at the navy yard last
wednesday in tow Of two steam tugs, Legend
and Cohasset. ..l.t ...tr 4
ID. Ia Roy Sansorn,
The pianist, 10 in town. engaged in the piano
trade, and will remain short time at Shaw's
Hall. Mr.. Sanborn. is an enterprising artist
and his pianos are from the most celebrated
manufacturers in the country. We wish him
the success his efforts and study deserve. .
Thier,nD.
On Wednesday night. 18th inst, the barn Of
Mr. Horace Sawyer. in Saco, was broken into
and nice silver mounted harness, and a buffalo
robe was taken thercfrom.
On Friday night last, an clubhouse Of Mr..
Samuel Milliken. in Saco, was entered and four
bushels Of meal, and bnshel fbuek-whest was
carried or by some hungry thief
One night last week, the cellar Of Mrs. John
Eden in Buxton, was entered, and two thirds
Of barrel Of pork carried away.
Lyc~u.. Lectures.
We are gratihed to learn that arrangements
have been made for course Of lyceuu lee
lures, to be given in this city ut Shaws Hall, to
commence Nov. 9. Further notice will appear
next week.
Convection.
In the report last week Of the committee on
awards Of premiums for manufactured articles,
s. Z. Deane should have been s. L. Dunn.
Escaped from jail.
Albert Levi escaped from the Alfred Jail last
Monday. lie is about 10 years Of age. Had
on light pants and coat, light linen cap, and
weighs about 40 lbs. Fifty dollars reward is
offered for his apprehension.
Ciofhes Washer.
C. =. Elliott Of CT. Falls, n. H.says; have
used in my family Camps Magic Clothes WASH
err. II gives perfect satisfaction. | can most
cheerfnlly commend II to all who wish to avail
themselves Of one Of the most sensible and use
faI Of Labor Saving Machines. ..r-. r...
Tho Kennebec Journal comes to US this week
in an enlarged form aud new dress. i, makes a
splendid appearance. and is worthy Of an eI-
tsnsive circulation.