The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-05-06
Local Items. &c.

DEDICATION OF HAYroRD HALL. The programme
the dedication of this elegant new hall will be found
in Advertising columns. The occasion will be one OF
great interest," and the attendance will be very large.
is undcrs God that the proceeds OF the affair will be
devoted to the purchase of handsome drop curtain for
the STAGE be painted by accomplished local artist
William NJ. Hail. Mayor Hayford has expended large
in the building and decoration Of this elegant hall
which will bring to him adequate return for the pres
emit and which can be justified investment only by
what the eye of faith in the future of city
We trust the Attendance the Occas ION will be such
to the Mayor that his generous outlay dpprcc
aed by the public Tor whose comfort and convenience it
| is mainly undertaken.
At the annual meeting OF the Belfast Savings Bank,
held April 80, Asa Fanco Nathan f. Houston, John G.
Brooks, William O. Poor and Charles b. Hazeine were
elected Trustees The Board of Trustees organized
b. the choice of Asa Faunce President and ohm II
Gnimby as Treasurer and Secretary The BY Laws of
the Corporation were amended to allow Interest upon
any sum OF Five Dollars that may have remain
ed on deposit two full months betorea Dividend
day, the of Six per cent if the profits
will allow. Money deposited before June list
will commence to draw interest under these BY Laws,
The Bank has received Deposits to the amount OF nearly
sl3o,oo0.oo from 400 Depositors, up to this date,
1t takes the newspapers to make man famous. The
account which gave Of the exposure of the proesse
spiritual tests By the Ellis girl was copied by the New
York Herald AS consequence, Capt Baker is receiY-
ing many letters from persons desiring information on
the subject few days since letter came to our care
for Capt. Baker, Medium Squecher, Belfast" We
judged II to be from L sceptic!
Winter, that had been vanquished by the warmth Of
spring rallied Saturday and flung at sptcful lit
tie snowstorin followed by continued rain. Having
got this lingering remains of Boreas out Of the sky,
may expect warm weather.
salmond of the Eastern Express driving about town
in express wagon shining with paint and gay with
gliding 1t looks though goods would be deliy red
promptly from it,
The barber and the attorney who occupy the floors be
low us, sometimes close their doors and go away. AT
such times strangers in pursuit of law lher bander
upon premises. We don't dispense either article.
Dir, Durham, Main street, has the best supply of
fish, HOLSTERS, &c. to be found in the market. 1t is i'm
portant remember this the OF fish diet is ut
hand.
NEW FIRM. We would call attention to the advertise
mont Of The firm OF William b. Swan & Co, who
offer Tor sale large and fresh stock OF groceries.
Seals in harbor in abundance, and may be
about the lower wharres almost any day
CITY AFFAIRS. Monday May 3D.. Petitions received;
n NJ Mathews and u Others to have Front made
legal steps widen OF b. C, Dnsmore and
Others to open Charles street and make Grove
to Park. Street Commissioner ordered to make same
Resolve making appropriations, viz Roads and>H High
way Fund in labor and cash 50 500 For Upper Bridge
$3.50 Pauper Fund.- s. 100 School Fund. So 900. Fire
Dept Fund, 1000. Contingent Fund salaries, interest
&C.. $500. Total, Si6l50. Finally passed. Ordinance
establishing office of City Marshal was finally passed
Roll OF accounts No. = allowed, Liquor Fund $15o.l5
Contingent Fund, S37l0 Highway Fund, s14l.2o; Up
Per ir l 3 sIs5 Fire Dsparnent $797 School
ders passed Commit to change specifications in rcIa
ton to building Upper Bridge; Com to receive propos
j1pn fny draft
establishing duties OF City Marshal; for Aldermen to
view route for road from S. Otis house to intersect
the heal OF tide road and lay out same Com. to confer
with Railroad contractors regarding change in Point
road In Board OF overseers Of Poor. Adm Ellis, Mil
liken aud Ferguson made committee to contract
for support of poor for term Of five years. exceeding
tive. In License Board. A. q. Gilmore and John West
granted cence to keep Billiard saloons. Inn Holders
Licenses granted tor the American, New England and
PheniX louses, and YctuHiers licenses granted to
Messrs. Dodge, Lothrop, Collins and Fogg. Silas NJ
Fuller elected lquor Agent, and the Mayor with Adm
Mliken ana Fuller chosen comlittee 10 purchase
liquor Tor the Agency Aldn Ellis and AIilken chosen
committee to settle with the Agent past year and
make report. Adjourned 10 Mondly May l.th.