The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-03-21
Organization Of City Government.

The new City Government was duly or
ganizcd on Monday, according to the provis-
ions Of the Charter. All Of the Aldermen
werc present, and the convention of Alder
men was presided over by Alderman An
drews of Ward 3. The convention of Coun-
cilmen was temporarily organized by the
choice of Geo. w. Nichols US Chairman, and
and tho election of S. p. ii. White, Clerk
pro TEN. Respective messages being inter-
changed between the two branches informing
each other of their organization, joint
convention was then held.
IN CONVENTION.
The Mayor elect, Hon. ID. Z. Somes, came
in and the oaths of Office were administered
to him by S. W. Luques, Esq.
Levi Loring, Jr. was elected City Clerk
receiving 10 votes against s votes cast for +
d. Edgerly. Mr.. Loring was duly qualified
and the Mayor then delivered the following
address, after which the convention dissolved
Gentlemen ofhe City Council
BY the suffrages of my fellow-citizens,
am again placed before you as the ofhica
head of the city government. This has beer
done with my solemn protest against it, ant
therefore have no thanks to offer. Never
theless, gentlemen, with your aid and th,
supporting hand of kind Providence,
will endeavor to perform the duties of thu
Office another year.
The experiment Of city form Of govern
has been successful beyond the anticipation
of its friends. For this result we are in
debted to the self-sacrifcing spirit of thu
officers in their various departments, ant
their devotion to duty and the interests o.
their fellow citizens.
BY the purchase of city farm, ant
good management on the part of the Over
scers of the Poor, the Pauper expenses have
been reduced about forty per cent.
The streets were so thoroughly repairct
the past year, it is believed that mucl
smaller sum will keep them in good condi
ton the present one.
The Fire Department was forced into {
reorganization ut the commencement of th,
last fiscal year by the resignation of tho Pi
Oneers.
These taking with them their uniforms
flags and flagstaff, and other equipments
the new members were left without anything
to bind them together except their devotion
to principle, and an honest endeayor to d,
their duty in protecting the property AM
lives of their fellow men without hope of ~
ward.
therefore urge the appropriation of {
sum of money adequate to the necessities o
their case.
The Police have won for themselves tn
appreciation of all good citizens.
/ earnestly commend to your attention
the importance of a liberal appropriation
for the support Of our public schools; 70
on these depend our future prosperity an
happiness.
Relying upon your cordial cooperation
in ctiecting necessary improvements, and il
the administration of law and justice, dis
miss the many topics upon which nigh
dwell, hoping that the same harmony an
good feeling that have heretofore character
lied our deliberations may continue throug
the current year.
The Board of Aldermen were then notifc
of the organization of the Council by tn
election of II. ii. Plummer as President, an
Thomas l.. Kimball as Clerk.
The Board then agreed to meet in Cor
vention for the choice of City Officers, o
Tuesday evening at I 10 o'clock. Adj.
March Is. The two Boards made choie
of the following officers in convention, tn
ballots being as follows:
For City Treasurer.