The Portland daily press., 1868-09-29

LII oruer ~ Duliu tnlS ROAD IL Is absolutely
necessary that the citizens of Portland shall
make subscriptions to The amount of two or
three hundred thousand dollars. Eight hun
dred thousand dollars in stock have been ta-
ken by Portland aud other towns along the
route. People complain that the taxes are
high, but there is no way under heaven given
among men to tighten taxation except by in
creasing the trade of the city This road must
be built economically. Roads now in opera
ton in this State have cost third too much.
This must be built for cash The city will own
a million dollars in stock. 1t will have the
controlling interest. The Mayor and Alder
men will elect the directors to which the city
is entitled by the amount of stock is holds.
These will be our most honorable and expert
business men, to whom our citizens NAV well
lntrust the care of their property Only
small part OF the subscriptions will be called
for this year,-perhaps five dollars for paving
the expense OF a survey. Next year, while
the road Is in process of construction larger
demands will be made The speaker said that
be knew one individual in the city who would
alone subscribe $2000O 81
Governor Washburn's remarks were listened
to with great attention, and his demonstration
OF the advantages of the scheme, by reference
to map of the road, was perfectly convincing.
Hon. John B. Brown was next introduced,
and said that his was the unpleasant duty to
tell his hearers exactly what they must do
The project was too great to be carried through
by ten or a dozen men. The citizens must
take hold of the work unitedly. Every labor
ing man, mechanic and business man in the
city will be benefited, but he was sorry to say
that there was not that harmonious feeling in
regard to it that there had been in relation to
earlier enterprises that had built Portland up
to its p, esent proportions. He firmly believed
that the Ogdensburg road would benefit the
city more than all the other roads that enter
it. $25OOOO must be had or the project would
fail. Every man must do his part.
Gen. Shepley was loudly called for at the
close of Mr. Browns remarks, but it was found
that he was not present. and Hon. L. d. M.
Sweat was called for. Mr.. Sweat did not
make any extended remarks but expressed his
confidence that there would be no hesitation
among our citizens in helping forward an en-
terprse that was felt would be for the common
good.
On motion OF Gen. Anderson the chair ap-
pointed Hon. S. E. Spring, Woodbury. S.
Dana and Charles P Kimbal a committee to
select second committee OF fifteen gentlemen
who should be authorized to canvass the city
for subscribers. The committee of three was
also instructed to call another meeting of cit
izens whenever they NAV deem it for the ad-
vantage of the enterprise to do so, and to pub
lish in the daily papers the names of the COM
| mittee of fifteen when selected.
| Brief speeches were then made by Messrs,
Dana, Spring and Woodman The meeting
| adjourned at about ten O'Clock, having proved
in all respects complete success.
| The Late Hon. Tho mas A. ID. Fe.senden
| ...r-., of Auburn. tHr-
The eminent lawyer whose sudden death
took place yesterday, was the seventh son of
our venerable fellow citizen, Gen. Samuel Fes-
sender, and was born in this city, January 23
| 1926 A y
| Receiving his academic education in Port
| land. he entered Dartmouth College in 1S41
but the next year Joined the Sophomore class
| at Bowdoin, where he graduated in 1S45, and
at once commenced the study of the law in the
office of Willis & Fessenden.
| In 1848 he opened an Office at Mechanic
Falls, and ia 1850 was invited by Judge Nor
rill to form partnership with him at Lewis
ton Falls, which continued for eight years: for
| the past ten years he has been associated with
Attorney General Frye, and the business of
both firms has been large and successful.
In 1856. Col. Fessenden was chosen a dele
gate to the National Republican Convention
,sal~, n
pointed by Gov. Lot NJ. Morrill, one of his
staff; in 1860 he was elected to represent the
| town of Auburn in the Legislature and the
next year was chosen County Attorney of
Androscoggin.
In 1862, before the expiration of his term,
he was elected Representative to Congress
from the Second District to fill the vacancy
Occasioned by the resignation of Judge WAL
ton.
In 1864, he was chosen Presidential Elector,
and in 1867 was again with great unanimity
elected Representative in the Legislature.
| Reelected this fall, his personal popularity
and extensive legislative experience would
have elevated him to the Speakers chair by an
almost undivided vote.
He was delegate to the recent National
Republican Convention at Chicago. =
Such is brief outline of the public life of
our friend who has passed from us so unex-
pectedly at the early age of A.
Col. Fessenden was man of fine abilities,
easy and elegant address, and commanded a
wide and constantly increasing influence. In
his profession, he early distinguished himself
for fidelity to his clients and courtesy to his
opponents, for his sound and 4lpid Judgment,
and the force, brilliancy and brevity of his ar
guments The same rare gifts were as con-
spicuous in the political arena and in legsl a.
tive debate as in the forum, and commanded
the respect, the confidence and the love even
of his adversares. ~a-rr--.rEa
But perhaps his most conspicuous trait was
an admirable fairness of mind and nobility of
character, which rose far above all artifice and
hypocrisy, scorning to gain cause or a point
except upon its merits. He had a remarka able
simplicity and openness of heart, a transpar-
ency of soul which shrank instinctively from
from the very thought OF deceit and guile A
man of perfect integrity, purity, sincerity and
truth, he had no patience with the tricks of the
pettifogger and the demagogue; he avoided
the company of the disingenuous and the
crafty. lUCG5Y l-fI E s.
Inheriting fine person and winning man
ners, he yet possessed a dignified reserve
which he laid aside only among his intimate
friends, who will long remember his sparkling
wit and his inexhaustible fund of anecdote.
Thoroughly amiab,e, he had not particle of
malice in his heart; his humor was never
pointed with sarcasm and never wounded the
feelings Of friend. A good man has gone to
his rest with nothing to conceal, explain or re-
tract. -.
He was married in 1855 to Miss Elizabeth
Titcomb, who, with three children, survives to
mourn his loss.
In 1862, he united with the High Street Con-
gregational Church at Auburn, and has con-
tnued consistent, humble and beloved mem
ber.
His loss will be severely felt throughout the
State. r-Nt..t.a sIt NJ
lt The hand of the reaper
Takes the ears that are hoary,
- But the v ice OF the weeper
Walls manhood in glory;
Tie autumn winds rushing .-i
Wait the leaves thar are searest ...s.
But our flower was in flushing r.J
When blighting was nearest.
e CORRECTION.-In the "ChaDter of Newsna