Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-22
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The subject Of charging and remOdeling City
Hall has often been agitated, but definite plan
has ever been presented for considerations al
though the extension toward the east on land
owned by the city, and the raising Of the ceiling
by French roof or otherwise, have been sug-
gested as feasible, and without involving undue
expense. The extension might be built of wood,
and the first story rendered available Tor hearse
house and for the accommodation OF the fire hooks
and ladders and the storage Of other public prop
erty. The windows and doors might be lengthen-
ed and modernize without cutting or marring the
walls to any damaging extent, and suitable ante
rooms provided as deemed advisable. A few
thousand dollars judiciously expended would fur
nished us City Hall, Mayors office, Council
rooms, police court room, &c, that would be cred
table to our enterprsing city, and abundantly
spacious for all purposes required by the present
and perhaps several succeeding generations The
location is central and convenient of access, and
the improvements suggested might be made at
trihng expense compared with the erection of a
new structure in some other locality. We trust
our present city government will make a move
ment IN the direction indicated, to be followed by
some practical results in the immediate future.
The ferry house on the Chelsea shore, opposite
this city, was burned on Tuesday evening last. 1t
was miniature structure of no great value and
can easily be replaced at triillng expense. The
attempt of boys to raise fire alarm, fortunately
did not succeed. The too frequent practice of
crying fire " without proper investigation, should
not be countenanced, as repetition of false
alarms will always have a tendency to engcnler
dslrust as well as to cause unnecessary labor and
trouble to the fire department and citizens gener-
ally. word of caution on this subject may not
be out OF place at this time.
City Hall was filled TO its utmost seating capac-
ty on Tuesday evening, and many were obliged
to stand during the exercises which were of an
usual interest not only to members of the various
churches but also to the entire assembly The
time was fully occupied by the clergy and others,
prayers, remarks and singing constituting the
leading features OF the meeting, giving opportuni-
~ for all who desired to partc pate, far as the
limited time would allow. Meetings will be held
in the same place on Thursday and Friday eve
nnss, when more seats will be provided for the
accommodation and comfort of the people.
AT an adjourned meeting of the City Council on
Monday evening last, Joint Standing Committees
were appointed as follows
| On NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sanborn, Councmen
Richardson and Niles.
On Claims-Alderman Geo. S. Fuller, Council
men IIodgdon and Woods
On Finance-Alderman Chas G.. Fuller, Coun-
men Glazier and Winter.
On City Property - Alderman McCausland,
Councilmen Jones and Whitcomb.
On Fire Alderman Cole, Council
men Lowe and Grindell.
The committee on Finance were instructed to
report llsl Oh appropriations necessary 10 meet
the expenses Of the city for the ensuing year The
Experimenting School Committee were author
lied to contract with the trustees of the Classical
and Scientific School for the tuition of the High
School scholars of the city, in conformity with the
act of the Legislature relating to Free High
Schools John Kean and f. NJ. Henderson were
appointed night watchmen. They were also ap.
pointed regular policemen. The care and light
ing of the street lamps will be part of their duty.
F. A. Luce, w. Eugene Iiaines and William S
Kendall were appointed regular policemen for the
ensuing year. Without transactng any other
business of general importance, the Council ad.
Journed to Monday evening next. at the usual
hour.
We learn that Mr.. Charles Wilson has gencr-
ously rendered the of his spacious hall for
holding religious services, whenever a larger au-
dence room is required for accommodating the
people who generally desire to attend the union
evening meetings. His kindness will be duly ap-
preciated by his fellow citizens.
Another cline storm is in progress, with tenn
peratnre somewhat soitened by southery wind
indicative of rain rather than snow. Sleighng
has abou. vanished for the season.
We regret to learn that Judge Gilman Of this
city, has been confined to his house most Of the
time for several weeks, by severe rheumatic at
tack We trust he may soon be able TO attend TO
his usual duties at the railroad station.