The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-03-21
Tho Reorganization OF the City
Government.

The city Government for the current year
was re-orranized on Monday 18th inst, agree
ably to the provisions of the City Charter.
The board Of Aldermen was called to order
by Aid. Moore. AldAlason chosen chairman.
The credentials Of the Aldermen elect having
been examined by committee chosen for
that purpose, 1t was reported that they were
duly elected. which report was accepted.
The board Of Aldermen and Common
Councilman then met in convention.
The Mayor elect on being notified OF his
election, appeared and took the oaths OF
Office, after which the Aldermen and Common
Council were duly sworn by the Mayor.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr.. Hub
bord
The Mayor then addressed tho convention
as follows;
GENTLEMEN OF rue CRY CoUNCIL:
Called once more by the votes of my fellow,
citizens To the Office Of Mayor Of the city, |
hereby pledge nay best eii,Irts for the faithful
discharge Of the duties Of the office.
We assume our duties untler somewhat dis
couraging circumstances. Our main Deepen
d,nce-hill work in the mills-is largely cut OH,
and of course the resources Of our people are
greatly lessened. Ia j. for as, therefore, WHO
are to regulate the city expenditure tor the year,
To bear la mind, that We are bound. oy every
obligation, To- make IL as smallas possible We
must not forget that, in addition to the usual
taxation. we shall be called upon TO bear our
share of the National TAXATION, necessary To
pre,erye our National existence. In short,
with diminished resources, we shall be compelled
IA. MAKE increased outlays, prudence and econ
omy, therefore. are especially necessary.
Last year the Appropriation tor streets was
reduced three thousand dollars below the APP
preparation of the year previous, and rs the
expenditure was kept within the appropra-
ton, and in the year previous exceeded their
appropriation three thousand Ave hundred dol
lars, n very great saving was made IN that OF
expenditure, and yet our streets and roads are
In good condition, l recommend astill further
reduction Of the appropriation for streets Tor
the coming year, and a new arrangement oy
which the pay OF the street commissioners, anu
especially In District No. 4. shall be diminished.
IL now costs too much to hay out the street mon
ey, and there Is no necessity for the constant
daily employment of any one to take charge oil
the streets.
The appropriation for the families of the vol
unteers, has heen expended during the last
year, under the supervision OF committee,
who have attended to the duty faithfully anu
judiciously, and recommend that the same
course be taken during the coming year, er-
pressing. at the same time, the hope that peace
will. before the end OF the year. reign through
all our borders, and these, with the other bless
ings Il will bring, render any further appro-
priation unnecessary. ...... 49,.
Upon the important point OF our schools, &C
NJ l.. A nfn ths. Iafsts-
lature has determined what shall be done with
the Bank Tax during the coming yeai. Should
IL be diverted from tho schools, the difference
would BE- material, as our share last year was
nine hundred aud sixty-fOur dollars. com
mend the schools 10 your fostering care.
So far a. can judge, there will be no neces-
slty for any extraordinary expenditures during
the year. and with the expression OF n hope
that We may act harmoniously, aud with sim
Gle view to the welfare OF the city. now enter
with you upon the discharge OF our respective
The convention then dissolved. r.i
At subsequent conventions of the two
boards. the following city officers were elected.
.rCty Cirk--t, ID. Edserly. r. -.fa.H..
CITY Treasurer aud Collsetor--J. Q. Adams.
Civ Solioi,or-Ivory NJ. Goodwin. Dol.
HMsperpisor Of Sehools--John NJ. Goodwin,
Esq. lc Fo1 'ru '1.a S ~. "
City PhySem--Dr. Horace Bacon. a
.orer,esr, ofths Poor--J.K. Cole, Aaron
wsbbsr and p. NJ. Haiues. OF .''1fg' ..'.
Health O@er-william Eaton. 'if'
l!S4perinisndaatof .Bairials-!Stephcn Worth.
The board Of Aldermen adjourned to meet
Mt 2 o'clock, Monday oath inst. al r. 1''a