The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-03-09
DAY.
Organization of the New City Govern
ment.


ment.
Both boards of the newly elected City Coun-
Gil assembled yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
for the purpose of organization and to inau-
gurate the Mayor elect, Hon. William Senter.
There was large attendance.
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The board of Aldermen was called to order
at 10 a. m. by the City Clerk, 81. 1. Robinson,
who read the record of the election Alder
man Andrews of ward was chosen temporary
chairman.
Aldermen Little Of ward and Hassett of
ward were appointed committee on cre-
dentials, and subsequently reported the gen.
tlemen in the seats duly elected Aldermen.
A message was received from the Council,
that temporary organization of that body had
been effected by the choice of Councilman
Samuel Thurston of ward for temporary
President
A message was sent to the Council announc-
ing the organization of the Board of Alder
men and asking joint convention for the pur-
pose of conducting the Mayor elect to the
chair and administering to him the oath of
office.
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council was called to order by
the clerk, L. Clifford Wade and was organ
lied by the choice of Samuel Thurston of
ward as temporary chairman. A committee
composed of Messrs. Pennell of ward Z, Hall of
ward 5, buddy of ward =, were appointed ON
credentials and reported the gentlemen in the
seats duly elected.
Messages were sent to the Board of Alder
men announcing the temporary organization
of the board, and accepting joint convention.
IN JOINT CONVENTION.
The board of Aldermen adjourned to the
Common Council chamber, and the two
branches, in joint convention. organized and
chose Alderman Andrews of ward 4, as chair
man.
The city clerk then read the official record of
the election of Hon. William Senter as Mayor
for the ensuing year.
Alderman Taylor of ward 3, Councilman
Marks of ward 6, and Pickett of 4, were ap-
pointed committee to wait upon the Mayor
elect to inform him of his election, and
request his presence.
The Hon. William Senter, Mayor elect, then
appeared, accompanied by Mayor Walker, and
Rev, Mr.. Smythe of New Jerusalem church, as
chaplain, and took the oath of office admins
tered by the City Clerk.
The City Clerk then administered the oath
of Office to the Aldermen ahd Councilmen
The Rev. Mr. Smythe offered prayer.
The Mayor then delivered his inaugural ad-
dress:
Gentlemen Of the city Council.
We have been elected to administer the gov
eminent of the city of Portland for the ensu-
ing municipal year. We have taken the oath
to do our 1uty, and have invoked the aid of
Divine providence to guide us and to direct
us.
In the acceptance of this trust we assume
grave responsibilities for during our term of
office we have in cur keeping the honor, the
credit and the good name of our city. AS it is
in all other business management so it is in
city affairs, experience must be our guide and
we have the records of previous administra-
tionS before us to add to our personal expe-
rience. The care and oversight that is need
full for success in our private business is more
needful for us here. We are relieved from
the anxiety for capital for our fellow citizens
who place us here, trusting in our capacity,
furnish us with the requisite means to meet
reasonable demands, and very justly hold us
strictly accountable for iudicious appropria-
tions and yet more strictly for honest disburse-
meDts
1t is gratifying that so many members of the
City Council have been returned to We
again, as it is evidence of the approval of their
fellow citizens. We need the results of their
experience. 1t is reasonably to be expected
that every member of this council will faith
fully perform his duty, unselfshly and solely
for the benefit of the city, and thus, and thus
only, satisfy the reasonable demands of our
fellow citizens.
FINANCIAL STATEMNT.
City Debt at the end of the last Municipal Year
March 81. 1879.
Total Municipal Debt including
s787, 900 of bonds issued to At
lantic ST. Lawrence Railroad
Co.: ...:...... .................. 81, 401 10000
Building loan bonds. .......... 325,OOO.OO
In aid Portland & Rochester rail
road. ;;...::..:..:...::........:. 1.15O,oO0.oO
In aid Portland Ogdensburg rail-
road. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1850, 100000
$3.50, 10000
Less municipal bonds paid from
March 81, 1879, to March 3,
1880, $4,000 past due and I'M
paid ................. ........ 100000
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Gross debt March 3, $780,. ...... 1929, 10000