The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-03-29

can never do away with the necessity LOT great
care and vigilance. To ensure in some meas
ure protection, and provide for concert in &C
ton, may require some special enactments, and
the subject is commended to your considera-
ton.
The administration of the Police is particu-
larly vested in the Mayor and Aldermen, and
i'll the Marshals, Constables and Watchmen,
who may be under their direction. 1t will not
be denied, that the peace, quiet and good or
der of our place are not in some respects SO
we'll provided for as would seem desirable, and
as an efficient police may possibly secure.
The necessity for some improvement in
these particulars, may have had an influence
in the adoption of the City Charter, and it
may therefore reasonably be expected that eff
forts will be made to meet that necessity. 1t
ought not however, to be overlooked, that
ideas may be, and probably are, entertained as
to the mode, extent and promptness OF this
improvement, which, to say the least, are quite
unreasonable. No radical or material altera-
ton in the condition of those matters which
come under police regulations, will necessarily
follow our change of municipal government
nor can it be done by any effort, however
great, at once. The general laws of the State
in relation to the Police, have in no respect
been changed but remain the same and yet,
J it is assuredly true, that with an efficient po-
| lice, we'll organized and active, much may be-
done to correc. the evils existing among US,
provided those citizens who are the friends of
morality and good order, give the aid of their
influence and support. 1t is their duty to give
such aid, and without it our efforts will be
powerless. At the same time, too much
shoald not be expected. These evils cannot
be eradicated as speedily nor as eftectually as
NAV be desirable, after all that may be done by
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true, that the most effective means are with
the people, and to be brought into exercise by
the influence of social and parental restraint
the medication of virtuous principles-the
power of practical moraty-and by instruct
! ing and enlightening the public mind.
To produce such an influence, and by such
instruction to qualify the mass OF the people
for the active duties of life, our wise forefath-
ers established the system of free common
scholastic glory of New England-the pride
| of our country-and the only source on which
we may depend for a good government-and
the enactment of wise laws. The provision
for the support of such schools in this place,
has for some years been very LIBERAL and much
;ains have been taken to adopt and perfect
such system for their management, as has
fully succeeded in placing them on high
ground, both for character and usefulness.-
ond to none in the State.
To this subject invite your particular at
tention, and I trust suitable provision will
continue to be made to sustain them not only
in their present condition, but to give new IA
cilities for their increased usefulness and ad-
vancement. The report of the School Com
mittee. which will soon be laid before you, L
presume will contain all the information which
NAV be needed for future action.
The financial concerns of the city are also.
worthy of consideration, and will require am.
pie provision for just accountability OF an
the monies received, and for their prudent and
faithful expenditure. Their present condition
I am unable to state. 1t can be learned from
the report of the Town Auditors, which Will
soon be published, and from an examination OF
the hooks and accounts of the last year.
This matter will doubtless receive your earliest
attention.
To effect the objects, and secure the inter-
ests for which the City Charter has been OBJ
taned and for which it was designed, by a
wise and iudcious oversights of all its affairs,
and d proper enforcement OF the laws by all
suitable means, can assure you OF my pest
E efforts and most hearty cooperation and as
in putting the government into operation in
It's commencement much may be expected OF
rs. trust I shall not be disappointed II rely
with perfect confidence on each and all OF you
for such adv and service as may be needed
to ensure success; and in assuming the duties
which respectively devolve on us with tirn
reliance upon that kind Providence from
whom we, as individuals, and as a communi-
ty. have received so many blessings, let us see
to it. that the city ''receive no detriment a
our hands," and let us all endeavor, by meet.
ing the just requirements of our fellow citi-
zens, to increase individual prosperity ant
happiness, and advance the public good.
DAVID c.. MAGOUN.
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