The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-03-20

our puOllc SCHOOLS ~ Will 10 Seon "o
the report OF the supervisor are in their usua,
fourishing condition, and l trust II WIZ
be only necessary for me to commend them
10 YOUR generous consideration. Their sue
cess will still as formerly depend in u great
degree upon their pccuniary support, and II
il believed that no great change in regard to
them would be beneficial or expedient.
The amount expended upon streets and
highways during the year past, has been un-
usually small, and while for the most part
they are in good condition, yet it is believed
that in some localities greater outlay is de-
manded both by safety and convenience, as
well as indicated by true econmy-and that
Mt the present time the better policy would
be to keep those now opened in thorough re-
pair in preference to opening additional ones
to their neglect.
The Pauper expenses, always OF necessity
large in population like ours, have from
circumstances, and u judcious management
Of that department been somewhat reduced
during the past year. Poverty we have al
WAYS with us. and while the fact of its exist
ence is beyond our control, and will always
largely command our sympathies, still no
pains should be spared to render this burden
upon our citizens Us light as possible consist
emit with our obligations to those less fortu-
nate than ourselves.
The Fire department and apparatus con.
nected Herewith. are reported by the chief
engineer TO DO in good working condition.
In this respect our city is particularly fortu-
nate, and hardly too much can DO said in
praise of those who voluntarily impose upon
themselves such sacrifices for the safety and
protection OF our citizens.
Always prompt and faithful in the dis
charge Of their duties, no encouragement
!. should be wanting on our part, to make this
department as efficient as possible. Pete
tions were presented to the last city council
for the building OF reservoir on Foss ST.,
and also for the purchase OF a steam fire-en-
CINE, both Of which were referred to the pres
eut city council. AS your attention may DO
called to this matter it will be your duty,
carefully to consider its merits, and whether
under the present condition Of our finances
the additional outlay would be demanded by
the public. ....... ...
In May last the association known rs the
York Mechanics Institute generously made
donation to the city, Of their library and fix
lures upon the condition that it should DO
made free library under such regulations as
might be prescribed by tho city authorities,
and with the provision that il not 30 main
tanned, by fault of the city authorities 1t
should revert to the donors, or its equivalent
in value. The library was accepted by the
city upon the terms and conditions proposed,
and committee was appointed to arrange
the details of its management, in order to Its
successful operation, with the view that our
citizens might speedily enjoy its benefits. No
plan for conducting it has as yet been recon.
meuded for the reason that matters seeming
ly more important have thus fur engaged the
attention otthe committee. Ii is hoped how.
ever that it will be soon opened to tho pub.
lie.
1t is with feelings Of patriotic pride that
refer to the record OF our city during the
past year in regard to the national calamity
that is now upon us. Thus far we boast OF
deeds not words. and while other localities
may have more loudly proclaimed their devo-
ton TO our country's cause, none have in fact
more promptly responded to the calls of the
government upon their treasure or their patri-
otism. Since the commencement of the pres
ent civil war wo have furnished from our
own population upwards of seven hundred
men. Not only meeting promptly every do
mand upon US, but also furnishing surplus
TO other towns.
The city has paid in bounties the sum Of
twenty.one thousand FIVE hundred and TWEEN
ty-fve dollars, (S2l ,525) us will DO seen from
the report of the finance committee.-ln adj
dition to this SUN, aid has been furnished to
families Of volunteers during tho past year
to tho amount of eleven thousand one hun
dred and thirty dollars and forty-cight cents
ISL, $50 4S) rs appears by the books Of the
Treasurer portion Of which is now duo
from the State to the amount authorized by
the last Legislature.
That same devotion to the cause Of right
let us still cherish, and let every act of ours
whether Official or private DO such rs brings
no sorrow with its remembrance. Loyalty
to a good government is the highest form Of
patriotism, and amid the darkness and gloom
which now surrounds our unhappy coudtry
let US faithfully labor and patiently wait the
dawning Of brighter day-when peace
shall reign through all our land, and the
smile of Heaven rest again upon united
people.
In Convention Of Aldermen and Council
men. the following officers were chosen:
F. d. Edgerly, City Clerk.
David Fales, Treasurer and Collector of
Taxes.
Luther T. Mason, City Solicitor.
Horace Bacon, City Physician.
Jacob X. Cole, Aaron Weber, Overseers
Of Poor.
Francis G. Benson, Street Commissioner
for Ward one; David w. Foes, Street Com
missioner in School District No. 4; Geo. Ii.
Gilpatric, in Ward7.
Simon NJ. Blake. Health officer.
Stephen Worth Superintendent OF Burials.
Albert L.Cleaves, B. Z. Cutter, Seth Cor
don, School Agents, Dis. No. 4. Chose
Horace B. Stuart, Elias Harmon, John G.
Benson. Chas. l.. Gilpatric, Joseph Haley,
John Ham. I. P. Buck, committee to NOM
mate agents for the remaining districts, to
report at the next meeting.
s, p. McKenney, Harrison Lowell, John
L. Smith, Assessors. Convention then dis
solved.
In Board Of Aldermen Abijah Tarbox was
elected City Marshal.
y The Richmond Examiner. on copper.
head demonstrations at the North and West.
says:
let us respond to the sYmnathios of Tho