Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-04-08

organization. The public security will
Justify the necessary additional expense
that may be incurred by the re-organi-
cation and full equipment of this de-
partment.
The present method Of rcpai ring the
highways. by expanding the appropri-
alton. in labor on the roads. through
the agency of highway surveyors. is in
many respects Objectionable. II is
question for your consideration.
whether the cxpending Of Che appro-
priations in cash. under the supervision
Of the Street Commissioners would not
be more julicious. and the roads there
by he kept in better condition. AMI NJ less
expense TO the City. The frequent ac-
ciien'> happening upon our sidewalks.
AMI the consequent frequent claims
for damages, demand in my opinion
greater care and watchfulncss over
their condition. and a full discussion.
and wise decision regarding the sub
stituti of sidewalks Of concrete in
stead of those of wood.
The contract for the support Of the
Poor having been terminated by notice
from the Contractor. it will be Your
duty to make such provision for this I'M
fortunate class as their necessities re-
Quire, and in such 4 manner as in Your
Judgment will be most juiicious and
humane.
The entire control Of our public
schools is. hv our charter placed in
your hands YOU have authority Ia con-
solidate districts. and grade the schools.
and trust such system will be adopted
rs viii secure FOR this interest, that
measure of success. which its import
.auccdemands. Liberal appropriations
for schools. provided the money be
wen expended, is in my opinion n wise
policy.
Constant, thorough. aud efficient SUI
pervision, are always required for the
successful conduct OF any enterprise.
and am confident it will be ycn--
pleasure, as well as your duty. TO APP
point faithful and earnest men who
will pEudently supc rintend the expen-
diture of the public money rails ed for
schools, and what is of still more inn
portance, rightly direct in the discipline
and culture. mental and moral Of the
young.
The town Ut its annual meeting in
1868. chose a committee 10 build a
town hall, and voted to authorize the
treasurer TO hire money for the town
for such purpose and to pledge as Sc
clrity for the same, the claim of the
town under the late act Df the Legis-
laturc for the assumption OF municipal
war debts. No restrictions were placed
upon the committee or treasurer, in re-
gard TO the cost of the building, or the
amount Of funds to be provided. I'm
der these instructions tie treasurer has
issued notes to the amount OF $4,000.
Three thousand of which becomes due
the present month. and the balance
during the year. The committee will
inform YOU what further amount will
be required to complete the building.
As many of our citizens -5.ave ex-
pressed doubts in regard TO the legality
of the appropriation, it may be advisa-.
bile TO submit the matter to competent
legal authority, before making provi-
sion by assessment for the pay ment Of
the notes
The better management OF their
financial affairs. being one of the chief
objects, which our titi1ens had in view
in changing their form Of government it
is important that the utmost economy,
consistent with the best interest of the
City. be exercised in the expenditure
of the public money, and all agents
employed in the collection and dis
bursments be held to strict account.
1t will be my duty to bring to your
notice from time to time, such matters
as demand your consideration, and 10
recommend such measures as in my
judgment, the interest Of the city may
require.
At the conclusion Of the address the
Convention dissolved, and the common
council then adjourned till ? o'clock
P. NJ.
City Government.
Ii CONVENTION TUESDAY, THE 9th.
The following officers were chosen =
City Cerk, John H. Brimmer.
Assessors,-C. P. Jordan, JIM. Hale. |
and Z. H. Stockbridge.
OUerseers Of the Poor,-J. L. Moore.
Hatch Macomber and Chs. Whitcomb.
Street Commissioner,-Jcsse Dutton.
Collector and Trsasurr,-wm. o.