Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-09
NallnMell IoraI Nems.

We are often asked; "Why don't you ex-
pose in plain terms, the unlawful practices,
of late apparent in this city?" Well, that is a
fair question, and we might well, adopt the
yankee retort and say, "Why don't you do
it?" 1t is not pleasant task to expose the
vices or faults of any person or class, or speak
in terms of severity when events transpire in
our community of a character to bring re-
proach upon us. 1t is much more in accord
ance with our own feelings to seek occasion
for Sraise rather than censure, and it is only
when the public good may be subserved that
we ever refer pointedly to the many annoy
ances and vices common not only to this but
every community. 1t is said, and probably
with sufficient reason, that there are many
places of resort on our streets freQuented by
young men Gas well as old) for the purpose of
drinking and preparing themselves for the
commission of acts which in their sober mo-
ments would bring the blush of shame to
their cheeks. Undoubtedly other commune
ties are cursed in the same or a similar way:
and it is question worthy of serious consid-
Grafton as to what steps shall be taken to stay
the tide of intemperance and crime so evil
IDENTIFY on the increase in our kennebec cities.
Our own city, as n general rule, has been
considered one of the most orderly and law
abiding of any on the Kennebec or in the
State; but it cannot be doubted that of late,
liquor selling and drunkenness generally have
seemed to go on almost entirely unchecked,
until the masses of this community are
aroused to the necessity of united and per-
sistent efforts in the direction of reform.
The people have right to demand that those
who are placed as guardians of the prosperity,
safety, peace and quiet of the city shall be
honest. faithful and efficient, and show
proper regard for the properties of official
position.
We have been furnished with the order of
arrangements for the dedication of the new
building erected in this city for the Hallowell
Classical and Scientific Academy, to be OBJ
served on Wednesday, January IA, 1874.
Invited guests and other friends of the school
are desired to assemble at . Z. NJ, in the
new building, when] opportunity to view ii
will be afforded. At $50 meeting will be
organized, and report given by the secretary
and agent, Rev. II. f. Harding. The prayer
Of dedication will be offered by Rev. j. Q.
Fiske, ID. ID. Brief addresses are expected
from Gov. Dingley and others. At $50
collation. will be served to visitors. There
will be an illumination of the building from
$50 to I. In the evening Rev. T.. b. Webb,
ID. d., of Boston, will deliver an address in
the Congregational Church, services COM
furnished in the afternoon by Quartette
Choir from Winthrop, and in the evening by
the Young Ladies Singing Glass assisted by
friends under the direction CT DR.. lIawes.
The Halowell locals in your issue of yes
scrday were accidently mixed up with your
Augusta spice-the one relating to the coach
running from the Hallowell House to the
State House-the other concerning the Maine
Poultry Association. No great harm done.
however.
We learn that Mr.. o. w. Sims late cit7
marshal, has placed his resignation in the
hands OF the mayor.
tits announced that a union temperance
prayer meeting will be held in City Hall on
Sunday evening next, at tie usual hour of
svening service. Remarks and prayers suit
able for the occasion will be participated in
by all interested.