Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-06

Isn't it about time for the report of the financial
standing of the city at the close of the last NUM-
cipsl year to make its appearance? The people
want to know how much the city debt was in
creased during the year Name StaHdard
The city reports are out. and the Standard cor
any other man. may sec how much the city debt
was decreased during the past year We refer to
page l6 of the Auditors report, where it is shown
that the actual debt against the city was, on March
10, 1875, $3.50, 1904. The decrease of balance
against the city since March TO- 1875, is So, l3437
This decrease, be it noticed, comes during re-
publican administration. Does the Standard re-
member how much the city debt was decreased or
the appropriations overdrawn in 1858, when the
democrats were in power
The Rutland (vt) Herald contains the proceed
ugs of the Baptist church in Manchester, in that
State, on the resignation of their beloved pastor,
Rev. David Foster Estes, TO accept the pastorate
of the church 10 Belfast in this State. At first
the church declined TO receive the resignation but
it was not withdraw. They CONNER nd him in the
strongest terms as able. faithful and earnest
minister. In speaking of Mr. Estes, the Herald
says: when he came to this church he found it
badly discouraged and surrounded by many diff
cultes. 1t had been without pastor for about
two years, and considerably in debt He
leaves it in excellent condition, the membership
considerably increased, the debt nearly provided
for, and the members full of courage"
We most heartily approve Of the suggestion of
the Farmer that we have grand celebration of
Kennebec county, in this city, on the Fourth of
July, in accordance with the joint resolutions of
Congress commencing such a project. The city
council, at their meeting yesterday, voted against
appropriating money for a celebration, although
many citizens and taxpayers asked for small
appropriation. The proper thing now is for the
citizens to unite in their individual capacity
and NraLse the details of grand county
celebration inviting all the citizens of the county
to come up to Augusta to give vent to their
patriotism, and listen to an Grafton, historical
sketch of the Kennebec, and enjoy to the fullest
extent the Centennial anniversary.
Persons having buildings TO raise move, can
find one man who is capable Of doing the job more
expedtiously, Systematically, and carefully than
any man in ibis section Of the State who puts out
his shngle to do that class of work. Ofcourse we
refer 10 Mr.. Charles Luce of Fairfield. With the
machinery, gearing and apparatus for moving and
hosting with which he keeps supplied, he is al
ways EARNED and equipped" for the work, and
moves building no matter how large heavy
with the same apparent case that child moves
its toy house. The windows remain in, the plas-
tering is not disturbed, ard even the chimneys
may be preserved intact. After the splendid work
done by Mr.. Luce in Augusta, no one having bus
mess in his line will think of emI loying person
less expert.
There will be grand temperance Rally of the
Augusta Reform Club at Granite Hall tomorrow
afternoon, at half past two o'clock. The series of
public meetings held in this city the present sea-
son under the auspices Of the club, have been in
every respect successful, and attended by results
most gratifying to the friends Of temperance who
are heart and hand engaged in the work of rescu-
ing the perishing. II is intended to make the
meeting to. morrow one of unusual interest, as it
viii BE- the last of the public meetings at the hall
for some time, a short respite being deemed de-
s.rable In the meantime the good work will be
prosecuted individually and at the club room
Good speakers from the ranks of the club, will be
present Tomorrow, and good singing may be ex-
pected. Let there be grand rally.
.AIunicipal Court.
Christopher Wcstphsll of Chelsea, was before
the court yesterday, on complaint of George Del
drich, for wilful trespass in tearing down fence
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