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CITY OF NEWBURYPORT.
THE
MAYOR'S ADDRESS
AT THE
ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT,
JANUARY 2, 1884,
AND THE
ANNUAL REPORTS
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 15TH, 1883.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
TERRA MARIQUE MDCCCLI
NEWBURYPORT : WILLIAM H. HUSE & CO., PRINTERS, 42 STATE STREET. 1884.
CONTENTS.
CITY GOVERNMENT, 1884,
Page 5 7
STANDING COMMITTEES,
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS,
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WARD OFFICERS, .
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MAYOR JOHNSON'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS, REPORT of the Overseers of the Poor,
Directors of the Public Library,
Board of Health
Chief Engineer,
City Solictor,
95
City Marshal,
99
Inspector of Milk,
105
Sealer of Weights and Measures,
107
Committees on Public Property,
113
City Clerk, .
117
Board of Assessors,
121
Treasurer of the Follansbee Fund,
125 126
Committee on Brown Fund,
128 128 129
Committee on Putnam Fund,
130
Committee on Finance,
135
City Auditor,
136
TABULAR STATEMENT of Appropriations and Expenditures,
139
TTEASURER'S REPORT of Receipts and Expenditures,
140
REPORT of the Collector of Taxes,
142
STATEMENT of Income and Expenditures,
144
City Debt,
145
Debt due the City of Newburyport, 146
Account with the State of Massachusetts, 146
TRIAL BALANCE of the City Treasurer's books, Dec. 15, 1883, 147
REPORT of the Commissioners of Atkinson Conmon,
147
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25
33 59
77
Commmittee on Bromfield Fund,
Committee on Atkinson Fund,
Committee Lighting streets,
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CONTENTS.
SCHEDULE of Public Property, . 148
DETAILED STATEMENT OF EXPENSES of the Poor Department, . . 150
School Department,
163
Fire Department,
181
Highway Department,
189
Sidewalks and Edgestones,
196
Incidental Department,
200
Public Property Department,
210
Expenses of the Police Department,
221 230
Salaries of City Officials,
Interest paid on Notes and Bonds, 233
237
Expenses for Lighting Streets and Public Buildings, 240
Expenditures of the Committee on Bromfield Fund,
243
Expenditures for Bridges and Culverts, 244
Expenses of the Public Library,
249
Promissory Notes Paid,
253
Expenditures charged to the State of Massachusetts,
255
New Engine House,
257
Improvements of the Mall,
260
Stone Paving,
Board of Health,
561
Printing,
264
Sinking Fund Commissioners,
266
Horton Fund,
266
Non-Resident Bank Tax,
268 268
State and County Taxes,
268
Liquor Licenses, .
268
STATEMENT in Relation to the Abatement of Taxes,
269
Amount received on account of Taxes,
269
Increase of the Sinking Fund,
269
City Bonds, .
270
Income from Public Buildings,
258
Expenses of the Fuel Department,
CITY GOVERNMENT-1884.
MAYOR --- WILLIAM A. JOHNSON.
ALDERMEN.
Ward 1-STEPHEN PEABODY, Ward 4-THOMAS H. DAVIS,
Ward 2-GEORGE W. ADLE, Ward 5-ORRIN J. GURNEY,
Ward 3-JOHN S. FROST, Ward 6-MELVILLE T. WADLIN.
Clerk of the Board of Aldermen-GEORGE H. STEVENS.
COMMON COUNCIL.
HENRY Z. WHITTIER, President. THOMAS E. CUTTER, Clerk.
Ward 1-CHARES E. HALE,
Ward 4-S. A. BRIDGES,
GEORGE O. NOYES, JOSEPH W. EVANS, CHARLES C. STOCKMAN,
JOHN J. PUTNAM,
Ward 2-HENRY Z. WHITTIER, GEORGE H. PLUMER, ISAAC POOR, JR.,
Ward 5-DANIEL W. CATE .. A. PARK LEWIS, ALBERT E. MOYLAN.
Ward 3-BENJAMIN G. DAVIS,
EDWARD H. LOWELL,
WILLIAM F. GILLETT,
Ward 6-BENJ. F. STANLEY, WILLIAM J. HUNT. JAMES ANDERSON.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
WM. A. JOHNSON, Chairman, ex-officio. STEPHEN COLLINS, Sec'y.
CHAS. L. DAVIS, Vice-chairman, DAVID T. WOODWELL, Agt
Ward 1-JOHN W. WINDER, CHARLES H. BLISS, CHARLES L. DAVIS,
Ward 2-GEORGE E. POOR,
Ward 5-ALVAH B. DEARBORN,
STEPHEN COLLINS, EDWARD A. HALE,
Ward 3-EDWARD P. HURD,
Ward 6 -- JAMES M. JACKMAN,
DAVID T. WOODWELL, CHARLES A. CURRIER.
Ward 4-ALBERT J. ATKINSON,
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR. CHARLES NOYES, LEONARI) W. SARGENT, PHILIP B. CURTIS, Clerk of Board, WILLIAM H. BAYLEY.
ASSESSORS. CHAS. J. BROCKWAY, GEO. W. JACKMAN, JR., CHAS. C. DONNELL.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
BOARD OF HEALTH. :
E. P. HURD, AMOS H. GEARY, Clerk of Board, GEORGE H. STEVENS,
WILLIAM C. PLUMMER, Agent JOSEPH M. TAPPAN.
City Clerk-GEORGE H. STEVENS. Treasurer and Collector, JAMES V. FELKER, WILLIAM P. COFFIN, Clerk. City Solicitor-HORACE I. BARTLETT. City Auditor-EDWARD BURRILL.
City Physician-EDWARD P. HURD. City Messenger-WILLIAM H. JOHNSON. Chief Engineer of Fire Department-EBEN S. DOLE.
Superintendent of Streets-ANDREW H. PETTINGELL. Librarian of Public Library-HIRAM A. TENNEY. Superintendent of Reading Room-MARTHA P. LUNT.
Sealer of Weights and Measures-JOHN HUSE.
Inspector of Milk and Vinegar-JOHN HUSE. City Marshal-EDWARD E. TAYLOR.
, Assistant Marshal, GEORGE B. HICKEN.
Captain of Watch, GEORGE N. YOUNG.
Day Officers,
HIRAM JANVRIN, SAMUEL W. TUCK,
LEMUEL HICKEN, WILLIAM H. HAMBLETT.
Sergeant of Night Patrolmen, DANIEL RYAN.
JAMES STANTON, FRANK BUCKLEY, DENNIS MURPHY, ROBERT C. BRAGG, SETH YOUNG,
R. G. ALLEN,
Night Watchmen, BARTHOL'. SHEHAN,
HENRY J. HIDDEN,
ANGUS MCCAULEY,
CHAS. W. PAGE,
JOHN W. WHITE, JACOB P. TORREY,
WILLIAM I. HUNT, JOHN C. BUCKLEY,
J. M. TAPPAN,
R. K. JACKMAN,
J. C. CHENEY, JR., ALLEN MCLEAN.
Constables, EDWARD E. TAYLOR, GEO. B. HICKEN, LEMUEL HICKEN,
SAMUEL W. TUCK, JOSEPH M. TAPPAN, WM. H. JOHNSON.
HIRAM JANVRIN, WM. H. HAMBLET,
COMMITTEES.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
On Police, MAYOR ex-officio; Aldermen FROST and Davis.
On Elections, Aldermen WADLIN and ADLE. Atkinson and Putnam Funds, Aldermen GURNEY, WADLIN and PEABODY.
On Licenses, Aldermen FROST, ADLE and DAVIS.
On Enrolled Bills, Aldermen WADLIN, GURNEY and PEABODY.
On Follansbee Fund, MAYOR and BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
On Bromfield Fund, Aldermen DAVIS, FROST and ADLE. On Frothingham Fund, Aldermen GURNEY, PEABODY and WADLIN.
On Green Fund, Aldermen PEABODY, FROST and ADLE.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF COMMON COUNCIL.
On Elections and Returns, Councilmen PUTNAM, HUNT and STOCKMAN. On Bills of Second Reading, Councilmen BRIDGES, LEWIS and POOR. On Enrolled Bills, Councilmen LOWELL, NOYES and GILLETT.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
On Finance,
The MAYOR, ex-officio, Alderman DAVIS, Councilmen PLUMER, STOCKMAN, EVANS, HALE and MOYLAN.
On Accounts, Aldermen PEABODY and WADLIN; Councilmen LOWELL, PLUMER, and HART.
On Public Property, Aldermen DAVIS and GURNEY, Councilmen STANLEY, DAVIS and GILLETT.
On Highways, The MAYOR, ex-officio, BOARD OF ALDERMEN, Councilmen NOYES, PLUMER, LOWELL, STOCKMAN, CATE and ANDERSON.
On Fire Department, Aldermen FROST, ADLE and PEABODY : Councilmen LEWIS, CATE, GILLETT and EVANS.
On Bridges and Culverts, Aldermen ADLE and FROST; Councilmen DAVIS, POOR and PUTNAM.
On Lighting Streets and Public Property, Aldermen PEABODY and WADLIN; Councilmen HALE, PLUMER and BRIDGES.
On Claims, Aldermen GURNEY and PEABODY; Councilmen CATE, STANLEY and EVANS. On Fuel, Alderinen FROST and DAVIS; Councilmen EVANS, PUTNAM and MOYLAN.
On Ordinances, The MAYOR, ex-officio; Councilmen ANDERSON and CATE.
On Almshouse and Poor, Aldermen DAVIS and GURNEY; Councilmen GILLETT, BRIDGES, LEWIS, ANDERSON and PUTNAM.
On Public Instruction, The MAYOR, ex-officio; Aldermen GURNEY and PEABODY; President WHITTIER, ex-officio; Councilmen EVANS, HUNT, PLUMER and NOYES.
On Printing.
Alderman DAVIS; Councilmen PLUMER and LOWELL.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
On Sawyer Fund, Alderman WADLIN; Councilmen MOYLAN and LOWELL. On Brown Fund, Alderman ADLE; Councilman POOR and NOYES. On Atwood Fund, The MAYOR, ex-officio; President WHITTIER, ex-officio, and City Treasurer FELKER. On Special Water Committee, The MAYOR, ex-officio; Alderman PEABODY, President WHITTIER, Councilmen STANLEY and DAVIS. Clerk of Standing Committees of City Council. GEORGE .H. STEVENS.
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS-1884.
SURVEYORS OF LUMBER
John T. Fillmore,
James Kimball,
Amos Pettingell,
George W. Marston,
Ezra Lunt,
John R. Bayley,
Hervey Kimball,
Charles Perkins,
Daniel M. Felch,
William J. Currier,
Edward Perkins,
Charles H. Carr,
William Thurston,
George W. Jackman, jr .. Charles S. Lovejoy,
William B. Coffin,
Samuel Pettingell, jr.,
William H. Morse,
Joseph W. Evans,
John E. Bailey,
Joseph L. Johnson,
William J. Hunt.
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK.
Philip H. Creasey,
Hervey Kimball, William Noyes,
Amos Coffin, George W. Varinia, Charles H. Carr,
William J. Hunt,
MEASURERS OF CHARCOAL,
Hervey Kimball, Amos Coffin, Philip H. Creasey.
WEIGHERS AND MEASURERS OF CITY FUEL.
Hervey Kimball, Leonard W. Coker, Daniel H. Fowle.
MEASURERS OF GRAIN, Cornelius Shea, Charles B. Knight,
Paul Titcomb,
Moses H. Rolfe,
INSPECTORS OF MILK AND VINEGAR,
Charles H. Sargent, John Huse.
GAUGERS,
Charles W. Hale, Philip C. Mason, William A. Little, SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, Charles H. Sargent.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
WEIGHERS OF COAL, HAY AND OTHER MERCHANDISE,
Amos Coffin, Philip H. Creasey,
George M. Warner,
Charles C. Stockman,
Lawrence Whalen, George J. Warner,
William Noyes,
Leonard W. Coker,
George W. Varina,
Henry M. Cross, John C. Stanley,
Daniel H. Fowle,
William A. Little. Edward H. George,
Jeremiah Healey,
William S. Coffin, William Conley,
Harry W. Bayley,
George W. Funk,
John Conley,
Fred L. Macintosh,
Timothy P. B. Houghton, James R. Conley,
Michael Carey,
INSPECTOR OF COAL BASKETS,
Charles H. Sargent.
FENCE VIEWERS,
Hervey Kimball, Henry Page, John A. Cooper.
FIELD DRIVERS,
Thomas Coffee,
James W. Welch, Thomas G. Dodge.
Jeremian S. Parker,
Nicholas W. Bartlett,
Augustus Safford,
Luther Ordway.
POUND KEEPERS,
.James Atwood, No. 1 Auburn st., Luther Ordway, No. 2 Wesley st.
WARD OFFICERS.
WARD ONE-Warden. Moses E. Cook; Clerk, John D. Lang; Inspectors, Thomas B. Robbins, John W. Stevens, Joseph L. Pearson.
WARD Two .- Warden, Samuel K. Gilman; Clerk, Joseph L. Dockum. Inspectors, Joseph Barlow, Daniel A. Pingry, Clarence I. Marsh.
WARD THREE .- Warden, John W. Ricker; Clerk, George E. Donnell ; Inspectors, David T. Woodwell, William P. Lowell, D. T. Reed.
WARD FOUR .- Warden, William J. Creasey; Clerk, William H. Welch ; Inspectors, Sam E. Sargent, John E. McCusker, Charles A. Stockman.
WARD FIVE .- Warden, Charles J. Cutter; Clerk, George A. Pearson ; In- spectors, William H. Dennett, Edward S. Stickney, James K. P. Reed.
WARD SIX .- Warden, Joseph G. Flanders ; Clerk, Charles S. Bartlett; In- spectors, Charles H. Lunt, James F. Ives, Willard E. Butterfield.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF
HON, WILLIAM A. JOHNSON.
MAYOR.
ADDRESS
OF
HON. WILLIAM A. JOHNSON,
MAYOR.
-
Gentlemen of the City Council:
I cannot but feel that my fellow citizens have elect- ed me to a position worthy of any man's ambition. Deeply sensible of the honor which they have con- ferred upon me, and with the conscientious determi- nation to strive for the peace, good order, and best interests of our city, I accept the duties of the office with a profound impression of their importance and responsibility, earnestly desiring and requesting from all, forbearance and indulgence for whatever of in- ability I may manifest in meeting the exigencies and embarrassments which I cannot hope to escape.
Called by the suffrages of my fellow citizens, with- out distinction of party, to again assume the direction of our municipal affairs, and utterly repudiating all
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
idea of party obligation in the administration of the same, I beg to be permitted to say that I hope to see no party lines drawn in the decisions of any question or matter which may come under your consideration the coming year.
FINANCES.
It is not desirable at this time to enter upon a de- tailed statement of the financial condition of the city, all of which you will find in the annual reports of the several departments. The following statement shows the appropriations and expenditures the past year :
Poor
Appropriation and Income. $16,740 25
Expendi- tures.
$16,444 32
School.
23,210 56
23,788 18
Fire.
9,000 00
6,600 74
Highways
3,134 73
3,150 59
Incidentals
27,486 61
19,491 28
Public Property.
7,074 88
10,624 14
Day and Night Police
10,543 36
11,486 98
Lighting Streets, etc ..
6,500 00
6,919 01
Salaries
4,800 00
5,175 09
Fuel.
5,000 00
5,325 08
Public Library.
2,067 30
2,335 95
Bridges and Culverts
2,500 00
2,412 21
Printing.
1,130 00
2,421 96
Board of Health
600 00
966 73
Sidewalks and Edgestones
1,685 16
1,887 44
Bromfield Fund .
533 72
533 72
Interest
27,919 44
27,888 97
Stone Paving
5,000 00
6,236 37
Sinking Fund
3,000 00
New Engine House
4,500 00
4,811 86
Abatement Taxes, 1883
2,294 38
764 54
Improvement of Mall ..
1,302 79
1,302 79
Total
. $167,023 18
$160,567 95
Balance carried to Sinking Fund
$3,898 33
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The importance of the public library is certainly not overlooked in this community; but it is not over- valued; it cannot be. No expense which any reason- able body of men would recommend for its support could be extravagant. I trust the foundation will ever stand on the principles of its founders. Let the fidelity with which it is now administered continue to direct it, and no language will be emphatic enough to express its importance in the good results that will flow therefrom. You would not forgive me, gentle- men, nor could I excuse it to myself, were I to omit a distinct allusion to those who have especial care, direction, and management of it. Well may we all aid and encourage them in their efforts to disseminate enlightened views, those enlarged and liberal senti- ments, that deep sense of moral and religious obliga- tion which good books and well spent evenings are calculated to impart.
SCHOOLS.
Newburyport is my birthplace. Educated in her public schools, to which I owe a large debt of grati- tude, I take a deep interest in all that pertains to the education of youth. The present condition and char- acter of our high, grammar, and primary schools will appear by the excellent report of the school commit- tee. The highly satisfactory evidence of faithfulness
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
and the ability of the several teachers and their suc- cess is very gratifying, and conclusively show that our schools have enjoyed another year of prosperity. The frequent change of teachers at the high school, I fear, tends to introduce confusion, in the place of system, efficiency, and progress. May I not indulge the hope that the present distinguished principal and his very able assistants will consider it a duty to con- tinue in their responsible positions. The expenditures for our schools amount in the aggregate to a large sum, and it is due to the city council to say that the appropriations for this object have been made liberally and promptly. Newburyport has just reasons to be proud of her schools, and I venture to say that no city has any superior. The high estimation in which they are held, the able and faithful teachers, the large annual expenditures freely incurred, the commodious school houses, and the watchful care of our citizens bear witness that the cause of education stands not here in need of champions. I feel it a duty to take suitable public notice of an institution in this city, destined, as we hope, to exercise a salutary influence on our commtnity. I refer to the Parochial school, established by the zeal and efforts of Rev. A. J. Teel- ing. It gave me great pleasure to be present, with other members of the school board, at the annual ex- hibition, and it is no fulsome adulation to say that it far exceeded the expectations of all present This
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
school, under the laws of this commonwealth, in a qualified sense, comes under the supervision of the school committee; and I am gratified to know that in the performance of their duty, they passed a unani- mous vote of approval. This institution, of course. to some extent is experimental. The city furnishes no funds for its support; nevertheless I think I may safely say that the teachers, and all who have care of it, will enjoy the good will, and be favored with the countenance and kind offices of all our citizens, be- lieving as I do that nothing will do more to promote its prosperity than the friendly regards of the public.
ALMSHOUSE AND POOR.
The almshouse continues under the same successful management as in previous years. No worthy person reduced by accident or misfortune to indigence should be allowed to suffer. The expense of the poor de- partment has been moderate, and but little, if any, reduction can be made with due consideration for the wants of those who are unable to provide for them- selves. I would respectfully call your attention to the subject of building a new almshouse. Is there any occasion for further delay? Has not the time fully come, and does not the necessity now exist for providing better accommodation for the inmates? I submit the matter for your careful consideration.
POLICE.
The citizens have a right to demand that the police
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
will be vigilant, without fear or favor, in the discharge of their duties for the security of the people and safety of the community. For that purpose officers are armed, by the law, with very large powers. They should be selected from among men of honesty and intelligence who have the good sense to know the ex- tent of their power and the good judgment not to exceed it. An ignorant officer may suffer much inju- ry to be done in this community; a corrupt one may prevent the punishment of the most atrocious offender and thus defeat one of the great objects of the law. I am pleased to say that our police department will bear a favorable comparison with any in other cities in the commonwealth.
LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS.
The citizens by a decisive vote have declared in favor of granting licenses. I am not insensible to the force of objections which is made by some honest minds " that it is wrong to license an evil." But though this objection has been urged in the most re- spectable quarters, I have never been able to feel its force. I think it will be found on full examination of the matter that a judicious license law, properly en- forced, is a better promoter of temperance than any so called prohibitory legislation, enforced by spies and informers. If it were possible for me to entertain a doubt on this point as a matter of theory, that
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
doubt would be removed by the safe test of experi- ence. That intemperance is a great evil, each and all will admit, and if, in our denunciations of it, we mingle discretion with our zeal, the greater will be our success in the cause of temperance.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
There is no occasion for any extended remarks from me concerning this department. Its efficiency is not questioned, and you will undoubtedly give it your generous support. The general correct deportment of its members and the interest manifested by the several companies in sustaining the high character of the organization is worthy of special commendation.
HIGHWAYS.
In this department there is always room for im- provement. The work upon the highways the past year included the paving of Pleasant street. Each year some of the most travelled streets should receive the same treatment, until all are brought into such a condition that it will require but a small outlay in the future to keep them in repair.
LIGHT.
The subject of lighting our streets deserves your consideration. That the city is now imperfectly lighted all admit. Whether the electric light has been brought to that state of perfection so as to be
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
used at present in a city like ours remains to be dem- onstrated. That it is the coming light there can be but little doubt. It would seem to be a wise measure and a safety against accidents, and great assistance to the police force, to allow the lamps to remain light- ed until daylight.
SEWERAGE.
The health of the people is of paramount impor- tance, and the subject of sewerage is one of magni- tude and of vital interest to the public. The neces- sity for sewerage in a sanitary point of view, each year is becoming more imperative. This city is ad- mirably situated for drainage. I have no system at present to suggest. Perhaps it would be well, how- ever, to have surveys made and a plan prepared, so that the work from year to year might conform to that plan, and be adjusted to it with small expense when it shall finally be adopted and constructed. Other cities have spent large sums experimenting and are still dissatisfied. Perhaps from the result of their experiments we may select some system adapted to our necessity.
HORSE RAILROAD.
The horse railroad is leased on satisfactory terms. I trust that the convenience of the public and the large pecuniary interest of the city in this road may be strictly guarded, and that no infringement upon either may be overlooked or allowed.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
WATER.
The suit of the water company against the city has been referred to arbitration. I have no doubt that the final decision in the matter will be satisfactory and a benefit to the city.
MALL IMPROVEMENTS.
I would recommend a continuation of the improve- ments at the mall, according to the plans now in the possession of the city government. By so doing that beautiful place will become still more attractive.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion permit me to urge you to avoid hasty decisions. If you are not fully informed upon any subject that may be introduced, ask for delay that you may have time to investigate. Let me impress upon vou the necessity which exists for a wise economy in the appropriation and expenditure of the public funds. This demands your mature deliberation and sound judgment to prevent excessive taxation. It is impos- sible to anticipate the many and varied contingencies incident to the government of our city and the admin- istration of its affairs. These must receive attention as they arise. It will be my duty to communicate to you from time to time such information and rec- ommend such measures as shall be for the best inter- ests of the city.
REPORT
OF THE
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
OF THE
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT,
FOR THE YEAR 1883.
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REPORT.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport:
GENTLEMEN : The Overseers of the Poor, to whom is committed a general oversight of the poor of this city, in all of its depart- ments, would respectfully submit their annual report.
GENERAL STATEMENT.
The total cost of the poor department for the year ending Nov- ember 30, 1883, has been $16,444.32, which is $503.76 less than last year, and the amount reimbursed by the state and other cities and towns was $2,740.25, thus showing the net cost to have been $295.93 less than the year 1882. $241.30 due this department for hay, supplied to the city horses has not been placed to its credit, which has been allowed in previous years.
DETAILED STATEMENTS.
There has been expended ;
For support of the Poor in the Almshouse $3,828 35
Salaries 2,333 88
Insane 2,464.24
Criminals 170 24
Poor, residing in other cities and towns 1,133 90
Out door relief
6,513 71
Total cost for the year 1883 $16,444.32
Cost of support in 1881
$17,096 66 66
66 1882 16,948.08
66
1883. 16,444 32
showing a small decrease of expense during the last three years. without any suffering or want being known or brought to the no- tice of the board of Overseers of the Poor.
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OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
ALMSHOUSE,
The almshouse continues under the care of Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Lunt, giving every satisfaction. The board is pleased to report that many of our citizens have visited the house during the past year, and many earnest wishes have been expressed that our city had a more commodious and convenient building for the care and comfort of our aged poor who are obliged to make the almshouse their home.
An average number of 39 persons have resided in the almshouse during the past year, at a weekly cost of $1.89 each. Twelve of ยท our number have died and no births has occurred.
INSANE.
At the close of last year there were twelve persons in the insane asylums whose board and clothing were paid for by the city. At the present time there are fourteen, viz : At Ipswich 9
Danvers 5
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OUTSIDE RELIEF. 14
Outside relief which last year was granted to 236 families con- sisting of 541 persons, this present year of 1883, has been granted to 193 families comprising 414 persons having a settlement in New- buryport ; 18 families of 55 persons having settlements in other cities and towns ; 13 families of 35 persons having no settlement in the commonwealth, making a total of 504 assisted at a cost of $6,513.71, a small increased expense of $461.22 over last year.
Eighty new histories have been taken during the past year, and many worthy persons have been assisted who have never before ap- plied for aid.
In addition to the above, 95 persons have resided in the almshouse during a portion of the year ; 6 meals have been furnished to tramps, making a total number of 605 assisted by the city this year against 649 last year.
Thirty-two persons have been sent out of the city during the year at an expense of $36.08.
Thirty-three persons have been buried at the expense of the city at a cost of $386.25 ; $122 of which has been collected from the state and other towns.
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