The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-12-16

concrete, are to be tied together with dovetailcd
Joints, The base Of the tower win have diam
eter Of twenty-seven feet, and the height Of The
focal plane along the SEA viii be siIty-eight feet
The surface Of the rock Is now being prepared
for the foundation, but 40 the work can only Be
carried on at low water, Of necessity but slow
progress can at present be made. -
Mr.. Charles Brsgdon and Messrs. G. II. 4.
A. Goodwin ut their quarries are ut present en-
gagged 10 getting out granite for private build
ings, though Mr.. Bngdou has not yet quito I'm.
nhed his contract Of supplying the granite for
the Lincoln monument at Springfield, III. The
Biddcford granite ranks high for both durabil-
ity and finish, as the numerous contracts that
have been and are being filed for government
works, monuments, &C., suficiently prove. We
recently noticed an article In the Yale College
Courani on new building at Harvard, In
which the writer said ''that no granite was
found In the State surprising Biddeford granite
In durability" Az this business Il very i'm
portAnt one for our city, We hope the pecuniary
results to the proprietors Of our quarries may be
such as to warrant an enlargement Of their
works. rfg..5.i. ..,.-zuiuIa .'. .r.
A little son Of Mr.. George 8. West. residing
on Crescent st, had his collar bone broken Bat
urday, by stone throwu'by another boy. Al
most daily some accident occurs nom this cause,
either accidental or intentional, and too much
caution cannot be exercised by the boys.
There Is quite little stir among the French
people in this city. caused by the elopement last
week Of young man, a. Mr.. b., with woman
who has been married nineteen years and q half.
The woman took what little money her husband
had.
We noticed In Portland paper few days
since, the seizure Of the fishing schooner, "Mary
Lizzie" for violation Of the revenue laws. in
that she was sailing under two names. Fishing
schooncrs very often have the name Of the craft
with the place they hail from painted on the
stem, and some other fancy name painted on
the bowsprit. In the case Of the Mary Lizzie,
there was the name "Maid Of the MIST" paint
cd ON the bowsprit. The vessel in question Is
probably one belonging to Capt. Rich at the
SPOOL as one with those names and that own
er hailed from there this SUMNER. The "Mary
Lizzie" was bonded, after seized,
We learn that Messrs. Gooch & Haines lost q
valuable work-horse few days since, though We
did not learn the cause Of death.
Speaking OF the very successful Fair and
Supper at Goodwin's Mills recently. the Dem
oerai says: ,..f . E'jt
"a communication from Goodwin's Mills.
crowded out Of our paper last week to make
room for the Presidents message, gives quite q
lengthy account Of the Fair, including the
speeches, and especially that Of our neighbor, Of
the JOURNAL. Next time, Bro. Butler, don't
be 30 modest as to keep out Of your report the
best part Of the entertainment" ,.,...,.
Mr.. Samuel Hobbs. residing on Thornton
street In this city. killed pig last week which
was but little over thirteen months Of age, and
weighing after II was dressed, 46O pounds.
Mr.. Hiram Porter has finished the house
which he contracted to build on Main street, for
Mr.. Randall. II Is . good job, and what 10
moro Mr. Porter himself 10 the architect q we'll
as builder. . ..sN
The seventh lecture Of the course was deliv-
cred by Mrs. Alice button, widow Of the late
Rev. Ormand II. button, one Of the associate
clergy Of Trinity church settled at trinity Chap
Ell In the place formerly occupied by Bishop
Neelcy. Subject Odds and Ends. Thclecturo-
goer, IL he came q little late, would hive noticed
and reviewed the appearance Of the lecturer be-
fore paying attention to the words Of the dis
cous e; not because II Is more or less novelty TO
see lady on the rostrum, but on account Of the
fine taste In which she was dressed. He would
have seen charming woman, not looking be
fore the foot-lghts more than twenty-five years
of age, good figure, dressed In dove moire with
no trimming upon the skirt and only slight lace
and ribbon trimming upon the waist. little jew
elry, and hair arranged In simple but very be-
coming manner, frank open countenance and
dark eyes sparkling like the richest muscatel.
We have spoken Of the lady's appearance, be-
cause now the reader will know that no woman
Of such charming and modest demeanor and
dressed in such simple and exquisite taste, .
pattern for our women to follow, could stand
before an audience one hour and quarter and
talk nonsense. Mrs. Dutton does not advocate
the notorious ''woman's Rights" question, but
Cor upwards Of an hour sho charmed her very
large audience with earnest practical words
urging the betterment Of the moral and s,cial
life Of women and men, and the lecture was
brimful Of sound instruction happily delivered.
The Methodist Society held Sabbath services
last Sunday, for the first time. In the vestry Of
the new church cdlhcc on Ftss street
p Our merchants arc beginning to lay In their
holiday stocks, 10 the stores are locking much
more attractive In their bright colors and temp
ting displays. The season promises, however,
to be rather quiet.
The Peppcrcll Co. have placed fine clock In
the tower Of No. I mill, which gives The otrrect
time and strikes the hours.
Good crosswalks are needed rs much ut the
corner Of Washington and Jefferson SITS, as at
any other place In the city. The mud there Is
deep. and stcketh closer than brother, and the
numbers of scholars In the High School building
as well as the many pedestrians who pass that
way, are compelled to suffer great annoyance.
Last Saturday afternoon westward bound
freight train on the P. s 81 p. Il. r. got of The
track lust above the South street crossing, and
considerable damage was done by smashing carr
and freight. The track was however cleared In
season for the up express and evening trains.
Henson Bros. at their mandatory on Main |
ST., near Elm. employ about fifteen hands IN
turning out their well known carriages and
,leighs, which are entirely made under their
supervision. They have now on exhibition .
large number of beautifully finished single and
double sleighs, which they offer at prices from |
$50 10 800. They have good name. which |
they we'll maintain. for using only the best Of
stock. The most Of their carriages are sent to |
Boston and New York where they have ready |
eale. Il Is we'll worth an hours time to exam |
Inc their stock, and the process Of manufacture. |
rs Spencer W. Richardson. ESQ.,, Of Boston. has
been appointed Treasurer OF the Ssco Water |
Power Machine shop In the place Of William
Dwight. esq., resigned. riFl lr. Oh
A convention Of ministers and churches Of
York county viii meet at the =. Baptist church |
Bjddcford. Dec. 2lst and 22d inst. The order Of
exercises are n follows Wednesday at 10 A. |
AT. I. Prayer meeting 2. Source Of the life
and power Of the church lis suf6ciency In
availability. At2 p. NJ I. Claims Of Gods
word = Sabbath school its design and im-l
portapos the teachers the concert its liter
sturc. Evening 1t Z. /. Promise meetipg;
2 Sermon. THURSDAY, D A. N. 4. Praise
meeting ., Personal conservation means and
measures Of motives to results u 3. How |
70 win souls. Al 2 r. ii. Enthusiasm In
christian, service reasonable and desirable
should ali christians posses u ! how perma-