The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-06-15
STEAMBOATS,.


There are now two boats running between
this city and Boston. and one between here
and Boothbay L notice two steamers at the
wharf, the Daniel Webster and Eastern City
purchased by the Bath steamship company, to
run between Boston and Bath, connecting
with the Androseoggin and Kennebec rail
road. Judge the arrangement did not pay
ana they are now out of service. The mer-
cnan's on the Kennebec as well as in Port
iahu would be pleased to have one of these
boats running between Portland and Bath.
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BOOKS.
There are but few cities in this State larger
or smaller than this where more interest ia
taken in public schools. For the purpose of
removing very serious obstacle in the way OF
the education of the poor, the joint standing
committee on schools and school houses re-
Gently reported in favor OF having the books
used in public schools purchased by the city,
stating that they had ascertained that a saw
ing of 30 per cent. could thereby be made and
that it would not cost the city over S15O0 per
annum. The report of the committee was ac-
cepted and an order passed that the Superin-
tending School Committee procure at the COM
mencement of the next school year, at the ex-
pense of the city, such books and stationery
as may be required for the use of the several
schools to be issued to scholars under such
regulations as may be thought necessary.
CARRIAGE MANDATORY.
Messrs. g. r. Bailey and Edward Cove have
recently purchased the building of the city
occupied as an armory and fitted itup for a
carriage manufactory. 1t is AZ feet by 80,
divided into rooms suitable for the business,
with two stores, basement and attic, with a
building attached for blacksmith's shop. 1t
is admirably arranged for the business, and
there is no good reason why this enterprise
may not be success. Mr.. Bailey is well
versed in every department of carriage man
ufacturing and Mr.. Cove, native of Bath, is
a man of ample pecuniary and business abil-
ity. Tney intend to build from 100 to 200
sleighs the present season, and give employ
ment to 20 men.
oAKUM FACTORY.
This branch of business is being introduced
by Messrs. d. s. Tibbetts & Co., formerly of
Connecticut. Mr.. Tibbatts has been connect
ed with an old firm for many years and under
standsthe business thoroughly. They have
building nearly completed on Centre street,
about 30 feet by 60, two stories high, where
they will commence manufacturing oakum in
about two weeks. They will extend their busi-
ness according to the demand.
LUMBER.
There are three steam saw mills in this city
in &C Instant operation. Messrs. Rice & Robin
son are cutting 100000 of long lumber, 25O,OOO
clapboards, 100000 shingles and 100000
laths and broom handles, per year. They give
employment to 80 men besides those employed
in rafting, freighting &c. The mill is on the
wharf, so that lumber can be transferred to
vessels without trucking.
COUNTY BUILDING.
The work on the Court House is progressing
finely and with the offices will be ready to be
occupied early in the spring. 1t is now gem
orally conceded that the place it occupies at
the junction of Centre and High streets, is in
every respect the best locality for it in the
city.
RAILROADS, SC.
The Knox and Lincoln railroad route is now
being surveyed for the purpose of settling,
definitely, the route, and it is expected the
road can be made to be of great advantage to
the business of Bath if the opportunity it af-
fords is promptly improved; if not other cities
will reap the benefit of their appropriations.
BUSINESS.
Business is beginning to revive since the
sun has made its appearance apd the timber
for shipbuildng has arrived and hopes are en-
tertained that all who wish win find employ
ment at remunerative prices. G.