The Portland daily press., 1869-07-24

BATH, JULY "a 1869.
To the Editor Of the Press:
persos passing through The streets of
Bath, at any time between 7 o'clock 10 the
morning and the same hour in the eveniog,
would be inclined to write it down as rather
dull place; but IT he should take the time 20
look along the backs OF the Kenoebec. from
Winnegance to the north end be woula q I'd
hundreds Of men basily employed in ship
building, in which business fr"m 81 0OO, 900 10
100000 are annually invested. 7 sane
amount invested in other kinds OF industry
would give employment to much larger num-
ber of persons aud give the appearance Of a
much larger amount Of business
t.slI.s., .Il SHIP BUILDING.
SiAce my last letter from this city one large
ship has been launched aud two others com
meneed. Hon. j.. P. Morse has just got ready
tor launching ship OF 1400 tons. 1t is said to
be frst class ship in every respect Mr.. G..
M Adams, the master builder, has few supe-
riors in his department. MIR. A. M. Patteu.
the master Joiner, has put on a fLishing touch
that must be exceedingly gratifying to the on
GERS aud men who are 10 occupy the various
rooms. All that skill and money can d. TO
make the rooms attractive and convenient has
been done. The name OF this ship Is ITO be
Gen. chamberlain, In honor Of our present
Governor. Her figure head is striking, iuli
size likeness Of Gov. Chamberlain, in half uLi-
form, with scroll in his hand. This Is one OF
the fuest specimens Of wood carving have
ever seen. 1t is the work Of Col. O. A. L.
Sampss of this city, and win add much to
the reputation he has heretofore enjoyed ioT
his skili in this direction. Gov Cham
berlain il to be launched on Saturday Of this
week. do not mean that our worthy Chief
Magistrate is to slide into deep water on that
day, but that one of the finest ships ever built
in this city, and bears his name, will be
launched litisi aHs giisf q ifatasg le's@
20 % soLDfeR ORPHANS HOME.
had the pleasure Of visiting the old and the
new Orphan Asylum, which has DOW become
one of the permanent and progressive institu-
tions Of our State Though the persevering
aud untring efforts Of Mrs. o. A. 8. Sampson
home for the orphans Of soldiers who fell IN
defence Of the country has been permanently
established. Al, appropriation Of $4,000 has
been made by the Safe on condition thai S.
900 more be paid by individuals 20 be invested
In the purchase or erection Of a suitable build
ing to accommodate at least 200 children,
The beautiful residence of Mr.. w. I. Rogers
on the corner Of High and Sou h streets, 1as
been purchased at a cost of $4,000. The house
Is 80 by go feot with large AID convenient out
buildings. There is about an acre OF land,
most beautifully laid out with shade trees, fruit
trees and shruboery in aband ,nce, and gar
den we'll supplied with irult aud vegetables.
II Is the intention to put on a Freuch roof,
when it will be capable of accommodating
about 200 children. 1t is exoected the chill
dren will move into their oew home on Mon
day. There are now about n eh'ldren at The
Home, and applications are constantly beipg
received Tor the admission Of others. This Is
one. Of the grandest schemes Of bsnsvoleoce
growing out Of the war that is eallins for pab-
lic aid, and IL Is hOped it will be generously
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