Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-12

sidewalk; and learn that our street com.
! missioner, the past winter, has caused to be
hauled from the city lot in Chelsea, gravel
for our streets and sidewalks to the value of
$74S &c, which will go far towards placing
the most important thoroughfaros in good
condition. Doubtless this important branch
will receive your early and candid considera-
ton.
From the report of your chief engineer
learn that our fire department have faithfully
performed their duty, and fully sustained the
reputation which they have so long merited
We have on hand two engines, the pride of
the city, whether called forth by the midnight
bell, or to contest with those of other cities
in the hands of the IIallowell firemcn they
| are never found wanting.
By report recently made to the City Coun-
ell by committee appointed to visit our
''alms house." we learn that the farm has
, been we'll and judiciously managed, the in
mates Of the house well provided for, and
general satisfaction expressed with the condi-
ton of all its interests. | think the superin-
tendent is deserving of praise fer the labor
bestowed.
In the absence of any official report from
the experimenting school committee, | can
only say that as far as have been able to
| learn, cur schools have been well sustained
the past year. and Some progress made over
preceding years. New facilities are from time
| 20 time afforded cur scholars, one OF which
recently noticed at an exhibition, that of
music. Valuable instruction is not only OBJ
tanned, but what think an essential thing is.
that it affords recreation. Our schools have
just closed their years work, and l am in
formed that the schools have in their several
examinations acquitted themselves with honor
to their INSTRUCTORS, credit to themselves, and
with satisfaction to our s. S. committee.
The last but not least important depart
ment that desire to call your attention to.
is that of the Police. / am aware that there
is at times difference of opinion with regard
to the necessity of sustaining in our usually
quiet city much more than City Mar
shall but it seems to me that to those Of our
citizens who have occasion to be On our prnci-
pal streets through the day and until late at
night, it must be apparent that this 10 an
important subject and especially as our popu-
ation is fast increasing with those who are
at present but sojourners.
/ do not hesitate to recommend that YOU
provide the city with able and efficient
police department. l would not close without
expressing my belief that our past officers
have been faithful and efficient; aud no doubt
the good order of our city in the past is in a
great measure due to their vigilance.
| do not desire to detan you longer at the
present time. We are all aware of the re-
sponsible obligations placed upon US by our
oaths of office; and yeu will allow me to
express the hope that each and every men,
Der of the City Council will give the same
watchlul care and personal interest to the
duties Of his office that he is accus-
toned to bestow on their daily business
Do not allow the business of the city to be
retarded by want of quorum at the city
meetings, but ever keep in mind that while
we accept the several positions assigned US,
that we are in honor bound to perform the du-
ties incumbent on US. Finally, gentlemen,
trusting that, ''IIe who holds the destiny of
nations in His hand" will vouchsafe to US
peace, prosperity and health. With your as
sistance, ! am ready 10 enter upon the duties
assigned me.
Jous IL. LOWELL.
The common council organized by the elec-
ton Of A. p. Macomber, President, and John
S. Snow, Clerk.
In convention, J. Q. \. Halves was re- cleo
ted City Clerk. No further business was
transacted. The council adjourned to meet
on Monday evening Of next week, when the
various remaining Offices will be filed appro-
priations made, etc.
URcuiS No. l-"Why is our clerk Of the
common council like the drift in our gar
denf"
uRcHIN No ooh, that is easy enough,
because his name is Snow
URcHIN No. l-"That's not right, You are
not smart; try again
URcnls No. Dwell, give it up
URcHIS No. l-"Becausc he il Of huge
dimensions"
whizzing by his ears.