Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-22

and kent clean-all drcaying vegetable N
animal substances should be removed and no,
allowed to remain upon our premises-no ac-
cumulations of stagnant or impure water
should be allowed upon or about our prem
ises. but they should be kept free from all
accumulations that cndanger health. AL
though our city has been especially free from
epidemic disease, We know not when pesi-
lcncc may come. Having taken all requisite
precautionary measures, We shall in any
event, have the satisfaction of knowing that
no fault can be justly attributable to US.
SEWERS.
The NEED of some system of drainage in
certain parts of our city becomes with each
year more imperative. a survey OF those
portions of the city on each side OF the river in
which, at some time. public sewers Will prob
ably be constructed is undoubtedly tie first
Indispensable preliminary step IN TINS dlrec-
ton. A survey and profile OF the streets and
localities requiring drainage, with view to
the establ Shnent and construction OF sub
stantial drains and sCwcrs-a careful cXami-
nation of the natural means OF drainage, and
the taking of levels through the streets, there
bv furnishing the necessary data for Il per
feet system adequate to the requirements OF
all coming time. with a plan embracing the
territory to be drained, would, according TO
an estimate obtained from competent and
dturc of about one thousand dollars.
The entire construction OF drains and sew
ers according to the plan sugge sted, requiring
perhaps, in some instances, the consent OF the
land owners, would necessarily involve a
large expenditure of money! commence
ment, however, could be made in such part
of the city as should be deemed advisable and
the work continued from year to year in such
manner, and to such extent as the exls Vncles
{. ,,t,r IL
| have deemed it my duty to call your at
tention to this matter but | am not able at
this time to make any specific reconiiienda-
tons for YOUR consideration. | can only
suggest that such system Of sewerage may be
devised as your Judgment shall deem best
adapted to meet the wants and preserve the
health OF the community.
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
At the commencement Of the past munich
pal year our roads and sldl walks needed ex-
ten>ive repairs. In several places they were
evidently below the statute standard. and
were not safe and convenient Tor tra> Oilers.
The original appropriation tor highways was
insufficient, and an additional amount was
raised therefor ~ temporary loan. In the
eastern district the causeway, about % rods
in length, known as the ''.ncadow bridLr," on
the North Belfast road, has been raised and
permanently repaired by contract at an ex-
pcn>c of $500 About 50 rods OF concrete side
walk upon the north side OF Cony St, has also
been made, att cost Of 1925. a portion Of the
South Belfast road at the south end OF IJgus
pond, for about IS rods, will require extensive
repairs During the trc,hct in January last.
it was oyertiow,d in four different faces.
Tie dam nj the aprer Togus mills, in Chelsea,
has, undoubtedly, contributed TO the injury Of
this road 1t j. understood, however that
the proprietors Of this dam are not disposed
to claim any legal or prrscriptive rights TO
which they are not Justly enulcd
The Lc;t,itt brook bridge on the North Bel
fat road. was injured by the late f.e .ct in
January. and Will need repairs.
The bridge ON the Bangor road, over the
Whitney brook was never properly finished,
and having been also injured ly the t"eshct
will need additional wharting and filing on
the north and south sides.
In the western district the sidewalk on the
north side OF Bridge street. adjoining tie
premises of the late Daniel Woodward,
should he rebuilt \ permanent wall tor the
protection OF the street at this point Is also
needed.
The castcrly side Of Water street, from the
north line of Mr.. Hendec', lot to thc south
line of Mrs. Whit, ; lot, will require per-
manent wall for is protection. The embank
m"nt al this place, at some points. has been
gradually giving way and has required the at
tcntinn of the Street Commissioner after
every considerable fall Of rain during the past
year. This portion of the street should. in
nv opinion, be widencd 10y extending the line
casterlv about eight feet. \ satisfactory ar
rangenIcrt can probably be made with the adj
Joining proprittors by the erection OF Il wall
upon their land. filing in and gradlng the
street, and making a permanent sidewalk
which shall be mutually benc tiCIal to the city
and other parties interested.
A culvert on the river road. near the house
of Mr.. Howard, will probably be need Il.
In consequence of the large expenditures
required for the repairs OF the roads in this
district, the Street Commissioner has not been
able to make any extensive improvements Of
a permanent nature. a concrete sidewalk on
the west side of State street, about ~ rods in
length, bridge over Spring brook near the
house of Mr.. Leighton, and plank side
walk and culvert on Washington street, have.
however been made during the year past
The bridge over Bonds brook, near the house
of Mr. Nutting, having been injured by the
January tr, shot has been partially repaired
Additional repairs will he required on this
bridge. 4 drain and sidewalk have been
made on Western street, the residents upon
that street having contributed a portion Of the
amount expended therefor.
PoLlcF.
oincd hy the ordinances of the city and de-
mandcd 10y the citizens. \ wcll-regulated
and efticicnt police department is therefore
Indispensable. Upon it the people rvly tor
the maintenance of good order, and Tor the
prevo ntion and detection of crime. The char
acter of its members should therefore he
above suspicion. | believe the duties of this
department. have been performed in a most
satisfactory manner during the past year.
The Chief of Police, especially, is entitled to
our thanks for his promptness and fidelity,
and for the fearless and impartial discharge of
his immediate duties.
MILITARY.
The efficient military company recently or
gauizcd in this city, is commended to your
consideration and fostering care. The en-
pericnce Of the past few years has shown the
necessity of military training. The officers
and many of the members of this company
having served their country with honor and
credit in the late war, may justly claim our
confidence and respect in times OF peace.
CITY LAND.