The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-11-12


on hearing the child scream, smotherins the
|, ,me, win her own cloths, yr< he chrid was
50 terribly bsrsel that u linssrsd IN intense
asvuy and, - nsxt morning. when dsaih came
to In relief rhs moADs Of the littls s,ssrrr
and the anguish Of parents end the other chill
irea rendered the scene indseribably Affecting.
Nary Yard. ss;s -Ait ~ ~
U. s Steamer Chattanooga has been oriercd
10 Kittcry Navy Yard. r.r-.
Msssrs. robey & Littlefeld put In bids to
build two revenue cutters Of the second class for
sl7a,OOo each.
An aqualuc. 1900 feet long is being con-
,,ructed to convey water from the pond on Sea-
yy's Island to supply the Kittery Navy Yard.
George wocdsum, Of Portsmouth, and WOOD
bury Day, Of Biddeford. whs knocked down,
severely beat and robbed Stephen Scammon Of
straiham, at the Alton Bay Camp Meeting sew
cral weeks since. we're arrested in Biddeford and
carried 10 Portsmouth last Saturday. They will
be taken to Lsconis for trial. The robbers are
identified by Mr.. Scammon and others.
United States steamer Pawnec. Commander
D. p. Smith. lcft Kittery navy yard Tuesday for
Norfolk, to be used As q receiving ship.
Tor so Days.
Particular attention Is directed to the adver-
-i.ement of G. II. Sclles in another column. lie
an, at his store, No. 96 Main street, Union
Block. Bidieford, large and extensive stock Of
fancy Goods which he offers at cost for the next
10 DAYS. The stock embraces q full line Of
accs, embroidcries, gloves, collars, cuffs, hoop
'kirts, hosiery, drvss trimmings, etc., etc., all
NJ of the latest and most elegant styles, and we
.iyise our lady readers to embrace the opportu-
alty To buy sheip Give hun call. ~ ~.
Fraetsre. H -
On Saturday last Vim. Haywood Of lower
fractured his collar bone while load
ng logs, the logs rolling upon lever which
lew up and struck him on the head and neck.
ssryieai. -Hrr. ..r-. -rsst- .-
On Tuesday last DR.. Warren removed fatty
umor six inches long and four inches in width,
rom the shoulder Of Vim. Emery, esq, of Leb-
,non-
Lyceam.
The lecture for this week. delivered by Hon.
william Parsons at Shaw's Han. was a good
'rstorial production. giving graphic account
{ Napoleon, closing with the contrast between
he subject Of his lecture and Christopher Co
umbus and Geo. Washington. The Hall was
veil filed. and the very best order was obscrv-
4. Next Wednesday evening, Gov. Chamber
ain Is to describe the scenes Of Gettysburg.
A D~T.,.et Puisation. ~
The Davenport CIows) Democrat has discov-
red humbug long known to US Of this region,
md thus discourseth
For some time past magnifcently got up
specimen Of the genus homo, whose greatest am
btion was to be recognized as the living fac sim
ne Of the lamented q. Washington OF Virginia,
and who spent most Of his time in dressing him
self, arranging his hair, and pruning the hir-
suite appendices Of his face, according to the
most authentic portraits ofthat hero, has been
in our city. Studiously posed in the hvorite
attitude Of Americas deliverer, he might be
seen standing on the door-steps ofour fashiona-
BILE hotels aourishing q to0th-pick, and trying
10 attract attention 10 the remarkable resem-
blance. lie rejoiced in the name Of Sam Clark
As his autograph la-washington's In the said ho-
bel books will testify, he hailed nom Biddefori,
Maine, but came here from Omaha. lie has
,ecn travelling through the State for his own
pleasure and the sorrow Of various hotel keep
RS and hash-dealers. His ostensible business
has been looking after the interests Of c. w.
frceland, ClOthies Of Boston, Mass, his real
business that Of an unmitigated "dcad beat"
DR.. Burtis has cause to keep him In remem-
brance by healthy looking balance on the
wrong side Of his ledger. and the whisky deal
FRS have had ample means Of judging Of his alb
sorbing propensitics at their expense.
Finding things playing out at the "Bur-
It's" he got tired Of such place, and re
navel the living resemblance Of the great
hero 10 the Newcomb House, where, after .'do-
ing the big" for period Of week, in daily
anticipation Of his baggage, which did not
arrive, he was prematurely disturbed by the
Irfing incident Of presented bill, which,
thinking not worth while TO pay, he quilted
or other and more salubrious realms. Dur
ne his stay here, he WAS petted by some Of
heir friends, and treated TO various liquid
iclicacics Of an alcoholic character, for which
he seemed TO have decided taste and volu-
minous capacity. His money was never seen,
but the honor of his society rendered the task
of paying for his drinks positive pleasure.
lie also said he had represented the house Of
Isaac fenno 4 Co, clothiers Of Boston, for
ten years. Where he is luxuristing now We
l. L.. - Il, ncsE
Island, where the burning Of the Goldman
has doubtless deprived him Of another oppor-
tunity Of testing the hospitality Of the land
lord Of that institution. The gentlemen who
have been honorcd with his company here feel
anxious for his welfare and would like to hear
from him. But in case he doesn't report, il
would be advisable for the Pine Tree State and
the little villa OF Bidde6rd in particular, to send
out another noble scion. lie will certainly be
warmly welcomed heIei in memory Of Sam Clark
-agvd "a, with his a Ia washingtOnian appear
snce a. passport to Hotels AMI the bar. Pass
him around.
burglary. rA
AT o'clock wednesday morning the carri-
,ge mandatory ofO. d. Chadbourne, esq, Of
saco. was entered by two burglars who Travelled
over the building, aud then passed through the
she'd into his house. getting possession Of his
keys and commenced to rsnsack the drawers
and search for his safe, but the alarm being
given the robbers hed. Mr.. c. has missed moth.
ing either In the shop or house, the presumption
being that they intended to get his keys and RI
ie bis safe. --ay
Ssdien Death. '.H 20. %
Otis r. Huntrcss, OF Shaplcigh, was found
lead in bed. Wednesday morning. lie was as
we'll as usual the day previous
Comig"e Iron Ciads.
We refer our readers 30 the advertisement In an.
1ther column Of he famous Comique Iron Ciads,
Opera Troupe, who will perform at
Shsw's Hall Mondayt night. Lovers OF good mu-
Nc. and nan, will doubtless DO agreeably enter
tAiaed.