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CITY OF NEWBURYPORT.
THE
MOT LEG LERLA
MAYOR'S ADDRESS
AT THE
ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT,
JANUARY 3, 1887, AND THE
ANNUAL REPORTS
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 18, 1886.
OF NE
WBURYPORT
CITY
TE
RRA
MARIQUE
MDCCCLI
NEWBURYPORT : WILLIAM H. HUSE & CO., PRINTERS, 42 STATE STREET. 1887.
CONTENTS.
CITY GOVERNMENT, 1887,
Page 5
STANDING COMMITTEES, 7
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS, 10
MAYOR WINKLEY S INAUGURAL ADDRESS,
15
REPORT of Committee on Finance,
31
City Auditor,
32
TABULAR STATEMENT,
36
TREASURER'S REPORT of Receipts and Expenditures,
38
REPORT of the Collector of Taxes,
40
STATEMENT of Income and Expenditures, .
42
City Debt,
43
Debt due the City of Newburyport, .
44
Account with the State of Massachusetts,
44
REPORT of Commissioners of Atkinson Common, Simpson Fund,
45
TRIAL BALANCE of the City Treasurer's Books, Dec. 18, 1886
46
SCHEDULE of Public Property, .
47
DETAILED STATEMENT OF EXPENSES OF DEPARTMENTS :
Poor Department,
49
School Department,
61
Fire Department,
81 91 101
Police Department, .
115
Incidental Department,
123
Salaries of City Officials,
135
Fuel Department, 139
Lighting Streets and Public Buildings,
143
Public Library, .
146
Sidewalks and Edgestones, 150
Interest Department, . 157
State of Massachusetts, .
161
Highway Department,
Public Property Department,
45
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CONTENTS.
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES (continued) :
Bridges and Culverts, .
. Page 163
Bromfield Fund,
166
Notes Payable,
171
City Bonds,
174
Printing,
175
Ashes and Rubbish,
177
Board of Health,
184
Miscellaneous,
187
Sinking Fund Commissioners,
190
Horton Fund, .
191
Repairs on Trees,
192
STATEMENT in Relation to City, County and State Taxes,
194
REPORTS :
Overseers of the Poor,
199
Dexter and Atwood Funds,
205
Chief Engineer, .
209
City Solicitor,
223
City Marshal,
227
Board of Health,
233
Meteorological Observations,
237 255 256
Sealer of Weights and Measures,
257
Inspector of Vinegar,
258
City Clerk,
263
Board of Assessors,
267
Atkinson Fund,
269
Bromfield Fund, .
270
Treasurer of the Follansbee Fund,
271
Directors of the Public Library,
School Committee, .
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Inspector of Milk and Oleomargarine,
Inspector of Kerosene,
CITY GOVERNMENT --- 1887.
MAYOR-J. OTIS WINKLEY.
ALDERMEN. Ward 1-JOHN J. PUTNAM.
2-GEORGE OSGOOD. 3-WILLIAM F. HOUSTON. 4-ARTHUR C. RICHARDSON. 5-SIMON E. WILSON. 6-CHARLES D. PETTIGREW.
CLERK OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN-GEORGE H. STEVENS.
COMMON COUNCIL.
MOSES BROWN, PRESIDENT. THOMAS E. CUTTER, CLERK.
Ward 1-ALBERT THURLOW, Ward 4-WILLIAM H. HOGIJE,
CHARLES S. POST,
DAN'L A. GOODWIN, JR., WILLIAM I. HUNT. THOMAS G. McGLEW.
Ward 2-IRVIN BESSE, GEORGE W. ADLE, S. HENRY NOYES.
Ward 5-THOMAS W. COGGER, GEORGE E. ROSS, ORRIN J. GURNEY.
Ward 3-MOSES BROWN, JOSEPH T. CHASE, JR., WILLIAM F. GILLETT.
Ward 6-ISRAEL A. MORSE, DAVID C. MORRILL, JOSEPH B. MOULTON.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
J. OTIS WINKLEY, Mayor, Chairman, ex-officio.
N. N. WITHINGTON, Chairman.
Ward 1-CHARLES H. BLISS. WILLIAM E. CHASE. Ward 2-PRENTISS H. REED. GEORGE H. PLUMER. WILLIAM A. EASTMAN. Ward 6-JAMES PARTON. JAMES M. JACKMAN.
Ward 3-GEORGE W. SNOW. ELISHA P. DODGE.
WILLIAM P. LUNT, Sec'y and Supt. Ward 4-JOSEPH B. LITTLE.
MISS HANNAH E. LUNT. Ward 5-N. N. WITHINGTON.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
OVESEERS OF THE POOR.
JOHN C. STEVENS, LEONARD W. SARGENT, JOHN S. FROST. Clerk of the Board-WILLIAM H. BAYLEY. - ASSESSORS ANDREW J. HAYNES, GEORGE J. L. COLBY, JOSEPH L. JOHNSON.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Chairman, ISAIAH B. BOLTON, M. D., JOHN L. DODGE. WM. R. JOHNSON.
City Clerk-GEORGE H. STEVENS. Treasurer and Collector-JAMES V. FELKER. Clerk to Treasurer-WILLIAM BALCH. City Solicitor-FRANK W. HALE. City Auditor-EDWARD BURRILL. City Physician-I. B. BOLTON. City Messenger- WILLIAM H. JOHNSON. City Marshal-GEORGE B. HICKEN. Chief Engineer of Fire Department-EBEN S. DOLE. Superintendent of Highways-CHARLES M. PRITCHARD. Librarian of Public Library-HIRAM A. TENNEY. Superintent of Reading Room-MARTHA P. LUNT. Sealer of Weights and Measures -- JOHN HUSE.
Assistant Marshal, EDWARD E. TAYLOR,
Captain of Watch, IRA F. H. BLAKE.
Day Officers,
BARTHOMEW SHEEHAN, Night Patrolmen, JAMES W. MERRIET, HENRY J. HIDDEN, ALEXANDER H. LIBBY. WILLIAM V. HEWLETT.
ROBERT C. BRAGG.
JOSEPH H. POST,
SETH YOUNG,
ALBERT D. HALE,
LEMUEL HICKEN,
Constables.
GEORGE B. HICKEN, EDWARD E. TAYLOR,
ROBERT C. BRAGG, BARTHOLOMEW SHEEHAN.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON,
JOSEPH M. TAPPAN.
Committees.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
On Police, The MAYOR; Aldermen PETTIGREW and PUTNAM.
On Elections, Aldermen HOUSTON and WILSON.
On Bromfield Fund, Aldermen OSGOOD, PUTNAM and HOUSTON.
On Putnam and Atkinson Fund, Aldermen WILSON, HOUSTON and PUTNAM.
On Licenses, Aldermen RICHARDSON, PETTIGREW and OSGOOD.
On Enrolled Bills, Aldermen HOUSTON, WILSON and PUTNAM.
On Frothingham Fund, Aldermen RICHARDSON, PETTIGREW and OSGOOD).
On Green Fund, Aldermen PUTNAM, HOUSTON and WILSON.
.
On Toppan Fund, Aldermen HOUSTON, OSGOOD and PUTNAM.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF COMMON COUNCIL.
On Elections and Returns, Councilmen THURLOW, GURNEY and MOULTON. On Bills of Second Reading, Councilmen ROSS, CHASE and HUNT. On Enrolled Bills, Councilman GOODWIN, POST and COGGER.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES.
On Finance, The MAYOR, ex-officio; Alderman RICHARDSON; Councilmen MORSE, GURNEY, GOODWIN, NOYES and HOGUE.
On Accounts, Aldermen HOUSTON and PUTNAM; Councilmen BESSE, GURNEY and HOGUE.
On Public Property, Aldermen RICHARDSON and HOUSTON; Councilinen GURNEY, THURLOW and GILLETT.
On Public Instruction,
The MAYOR, ex-officio; Aldermen OSGOOD and WILSON; President BROWN, ex-officio; Councilmen THURLOW, GILLETT, ROSS and MORRILL.
On Almshouse and Poor, Aldermen PUTNAM and PETTIGREW; Councilmen NOYES, COGGER, MOULTON and McGLEW.
On Fire Department, Aldermen PETTIGREW, OSGOOD and PUTNAM; Councilmen ROSS, CHASE, MOULTON and McGLEW.
On Bridges and Culverts, Aldermen WILSON and OSGOOD; Councilmen THURLOW, COGGER and MOULTON.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
On Sawyer Fund,
Alderman PETTIGREW; Councilmen NOYES and HUNT.
On Brown Fund, Aldermen HOUSTON; Councilmen ADLE and MORRILL. On Atwood Fund, The MAYOR, President BROWN, and City Treasurer FELKER.
On Ordinances, The MAYOR, ex-officio; Councilmen GILLETT and ADLE. On Highways,
The MAYOR and Board of Aldermen; Councilmen MORSE, COGGER, HOGUE, CHASE, BESSE and GOODWIN.
On Claims. Aldermen OSGOOD and WILSON; Councilmen POST, ROSS and MORRILL.
On Fuel,
Aldermen WILSON and RICHARDSON; Councilmen MORSE, ADLE and POST.
On Lighting Streets and Public Buildings,
Aldermen PUTNAM and PETTIGREW; Councilmen GURNEY, GILLETT and HUNT. On Printing,
Alderman RICHARDSON; Councilmen GOODWIN and CHASE.
On Water Supply,
Aldermen OSGOOD and PETTIGREW: Councilmen BESSE, GILLETT and POST.
Clerk of Committees, GEORGE H. STEVENS.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS-1887.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, John Huse.
Paul Titcomb,
MEASURERS OF GRAIN, Moses H. Rolfe, Charles B. Knight.
Hale Knight,
INSPECTOR OF MILK AND VINEGAR, John Huse.
GAUGERS,
Wm. C. Cuseck,
Wm. A. Little.
WEIGHERS OF COAL, HAY AND OTHER MERCHANDISE.
Charles C. Stockman,
George W. Funk,
Rudolph Jacoby,
William S. Coffin,
Patrick H. Collins, John Collins,
Michael Carey,
Leonard W. Coker. John C. Stanley,
Philip H. Creasey,
John Conley,
James R. Conley,
William Conley, Fred L. Atkinson,
George P. Balch,
Harry W. Bayley,
George W. Warner,
George J. Warner,
Lawrence Whalen,
Benjamin F. Atkinson,
John L. Noyes,
Edward E. Varina,
Fred B. Fanning,
Joseph E. Gibbs,
Fred L. Macintosh,
Jerry Haley,
Daniel Balch.
SURVEYORS OF LUMBER,
John T. Fillmore,
George W. Marston, Hervy Kimball,
William B. Coffin,
Joseph W. Evans, John C. Kimball,
Daniel M. Felch,
Charles S. Lovejoy,
Israel A. Morse,
Charles Perkins,
William B. Frost,
James Kimball,
John E. Bailey,
Edward Perkins,
George W. Jackman,
William H. Morse,
William J. Hunt,
John L. Tobin,
Orlando F. Hatch.
Joseph L. Johnson,
Charles H. Goodwin,
Samuel M. Gerrish,
Willard A. Hatch.
MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK,
Philip H. Creasey,
William J. Hunt,
Fred L. Atkinson,
Patrick H. Collins,
Hervy Kimball,
Benjamin F. Atkinson,
Edward E. Varina,
George P. Balch,
John Collins.
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CITY GOVERNMENT.
MEASURERS OF CHARCOAL,
Hervey Kimball,
George P. Balch, Fred L. Atkinson,
John Huse,
Philip H. Creasey.
WEIGHERS AND MEASURERS OF CITY FUEL,
Hervy Kimball, Leonard W. Coker, John Huse.
INSPECTOR OF COAL BASKETS, John Huse.
Hervey Kimball,
FENCE VIEWERS, Henry Morse, Greenleaf Dodge.
FIELD DRIVERS,
George H. Bartlett, Jeremiah S. Parker, James W. Welch,
Luther Ordway,
Augustus Safford.
POUND KEEPERS, Pound No. 1, Auburn street, George H. Bartlett.
Pound No. 2, Wesley street, Luther Ordway.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
OF
Hon. J. OTIS WINKLEY.
MAYOR.
HECEURYDOUT
ADDRESS
OF HON. J. OTIS WINKLEY, MAYOR.
Gentlemen of the City Council :
We meet here at this time for the purpose of accept- ing the trust which our fellow citizens have, by their suffrages, conferred upon us; and in accepting those trusts we also accept the cares and responsibilities of our office, and we here pledge ourselves to faithfully perform our official duties, and to protect the interests of the city to the best of our ability, and without fear or partiality. There will no doubt be brought before us for our consideration many questions of importance, and it will be my duty and yours to carefully investi- gate and deliberate upon them, so that when our final decision is made it will meet with the approval and approbation of our fellow citizens. The financial condition of our city is such that we shall be called upon to act with caution, and to use strict economy in all departments, when it can be done without detriment
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS,
to the city's interest. While we have in view economy, we must not be unmindful of our business interests and prosperity. Located as we are, and with our natural facilities for manufactures and all branches of business, we should be far in advance of our present position among the cities of the commonwealth; and I feel that it will be our duty to do what we can to induce new enterprises to locate with us and to give them all the aid and encouragement which can consistently be given. What we need is new enterprises, which will give employment to labor, and create a healthy demand for real estate. And to all such we should extend a cordial welcome, and show by our acts that we are alive to the future prosperity and welfare of our city.
I shall not at this time make any extended remarks as to the needs of the several departments, but shall, as occasion may require, call your attention thereto, and ask you to take such action as in your judgment the best interests and material prosperity of the city demand.
FINANCIAL.
The following statement will show the financial con- dition of the city at the present time, and also the appropriations and expenditures for the past year :
Appropriation for 1886 $139,758 00
Income. 27,787 92
Total credits
167,545 92
Expenditures 167,666 26
Balance overdrawn $120 34
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
CITY DEBT.
Net debt of the city December 19, 1885 $365,499 73 Net debt December 18, 1886. 384,243 46
Increase of debt in 1886 $18,743 73
In the above statement the increase of debt in 1886 appears to be $18,743.73. Included in the above debt is the loan of $30,000, county award on Essex Merri- mac bridge. If this loan had not been included in accounts of 1886 the figures would have shown $11,- 256.27 decrease of debt, instead of the above increase.
Of the above debt $55,500 of city bonds become due August 1, 1887. There is in the sinking fund at the present time about $13,500, which should properly be applied to the payment of the same; the balance can without doubt be refunded at a much lower rate of interest than is now being paid (6 per cent.) thereby considerably reducing the interest account of the city.
SCHOOLS.
This is the most important department under our municipal government. Our common school system is the corner-stone of our social and political life, and should be the recipient of our bounty and watchful care. Morality, temperance, and every good cause demands the education of our youth. Let us consider this matter as a duty which we owe to ourselves and to posterity, and act for the best interests of our schools. Educated as I was in our public schools, I
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can but feel a deep interest in their welfare and a desire that their excellent reputation be maintained, and that their past prosperity and usefulness be con- tinued in the future. As a large majority of the children of our city are obliged to finish their educa- tion at the end of the grammar school course, it would seem to be justice to this class of the pupils that the grade of our grammar schools be made as high as possible, so that they can receive their full share of our educational privileges. As this question has seemed to me as an important one, I hope that those having this department in charge will give it their careful consideration. The amount expended for this department is larger than for any other under our government, and our citizens have a right to demand economy in this as in all other expenditures. While it is our duty to appropriate funds for the support of our schools, its disbursement is under the direction of another branch of the government which will without doubt act wisely and for the best interest of the de- partment. I cannot refrain from speaking of the Parochial school, under the charge of Rev. A. J. Teeling. Too much praise cannot be given its man-
agement. The high standard and excellent reputa- tion it has attained and the excellent deportment of the pupils deserve great credit. While it is independent of our public schools it should receive our best wishes and encouragement.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
This institution should be considered as an adjunct or supplement to our public schools and its value can- not be overestimated, and it should therefore receive our hearty support and material aid. From its shelves persons of all ages and conditions can obtain books suited to their tastes and requirements, and the large number of volumes which are annually circulated gives abundant testimony to the great amount of knowledge, self-improvement and enjoyment which it gives to the people of our city. Too much cannot be said in praise and commendation of those who by their mu- nificence, and liberality have founded, and by their earnest labors in its behalf have brought it to its present flourishing condition; and may it ever be an ornament to the city-a power for doing good and a monument to the generosity of the donors.
POOR DEPARTMENT.
The expenses of this department are necessarily large, but no worthy person who is obliged to ask for assistance should be allowed to suffer. While it is the duty of the city to take care of its poor, discrimination should be made between those who are unfortunate enough to honestly need our aid and those who have by their misconduct and dissipation brought poverty upon themselves. The Board of Overseers, who have this department in charge, will doubtless use all the
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economy which is consistent with the rights of the poor and the interest of the city. I wish to call your attention at this time to the necessity of a new alms- house. The present building is unfit and in every way inadequate to the needs of the department, and econ- omy, justice to the poor and humanity demand a new building. The Horton Fund donated for the purpose now amounts to $25,200.48, invested as follows:
City of Gloucester notes $15,600 00
City of Worcester bonds 3,255 00
Institution for Savings 4,482 47
Five Cents Savings Bank 1,863 01
Total $25,200 48
Add to this amount the income from the sale of the present property and we have an amount more than sufficient for the purpose, The cost of our insane the past year was $4,127.41. The cost per week at Dan- vers was $4; at Ipswich $3; while in our almshouse it was $1.26. Therefore it can readily be seen that with a new building, with a department for our insane where most of the cases can be treated and cared for, will save a large amount annually to the city. This question has been discussed by our predecessors for a series of years, but the matter of location seems to have been the great obstacle which has prevented any decided action to have been taken; but I trust that you will favorably consider the matter and that the present year will see a building erected which will be a credit to the city and a blessing to the poor.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.
This department has fully maintained its reputation for efficiency and promptness during the past year .. The protection it affords to life and property, through the efforts of its energetic members, oftentimes attended with danger and many hardships, deserves and should receive our commendation and cordial support. The duties of our firemen are now per- formed practically without pay, but I trust that some arrangement will soon be made whereby they will receive a fair compensation for their service and with- out adding much to the expense of the department. The department is in need of a new hook and ladder truck, and I would recommend that one be purchased as soon as possible. The several companies are now located in convenient and comfortable quarters with the exception of Steamer No. 2, and I hope that as soon as the financial condition of the city will allow that they will be more desirably located.
Much credit is due the present efficient chief engi- neer for the manner in which he has conducted the department, creating that degree of harmony and good feeling which now pervade it and which is essential to its successful and efficient service.
POLICE.
I cannot too strongly state the importance of this branch of our municipal government, as it has the 2
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most immediate connection with the public morals and safety, therefore an efficient police force is one of the necessities of every well-regulated municipality. The duties of an officer are responsible and often difficult and delicate; they watch while others sleep, and to their care is intrusted the peace and safety of our city. The efficiency of a police force is not only in its num- ber but in the quality of the men which compose it, therefore in the selection of the officers care should be used and only such men appointed as have the necessary qualifications, and who will perform their duties fearlessly and impartially. To you, gentlemen of the board of aldermen, who have this department in charge, I shall have some suggestions to make for your consideration and action, and which may be for the best interest of the department.
HIGHWAYS.
This department is one to which I would call your especial attention. The public convenience and safety demand that our streets be kept in good condition. Nothing adds more to the material prosperity of a city than good streets and sidewalks, and nothing is more appreciated by the public. Some of our streets are in good condition, but more are in a miserable state, and something should be done to improve them; but how much the city can afford to spend in this direction will be a subject for discussion in the future. I would
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recommend an appropriation annually for permanent improvement. If a small amount is appropriated each year for the purpose we shall soon have our principal streets in such a condition that the expense of keeping them in repair will be very slight, and the convenience of the traveling public much improved. I hope you will give the subject your careful consideration and act wisely and with discretion.
LIQUOR LICENSES.
After a free and full discussion of the subject, our citizens have voted by a good majority in favor of granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors. and it now becomes our duty to enforce the provisions of the law pertaining thereto. I am deeply sensible of the evils of intemperance, and fully realize the great amount of crime and suffering it causes. I know its baneful influence on society and the morals of the community, and would therefore recommend that licenses be granted with the utmost care, and issued only to such parties as will not abuse the privileges, and that those receiving licenses comply with the pro- visions of the law, more especially those relating to the sale on the Sabbath and to minors, which should be strictly enforced.
MALL IMPROVEMENTS.
I hope some action will be taken the present year to continue the improvements which have already been
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made. The condition in which it has been kept in the past has reflected no credit upon the city. A very small outlay will at least make it respectable, and I shall ask your support in the suggestions I shall make at some future time in regard to the work. By good management and the wise expenditure of a small amount much can be done to improve the appearance of this naturally beautiful place.
SEWERAGE.
With the introduction of water comes the important question of sewerage and one with which we shall have to deal in the near future, and I am convinced that some action should be taken in regard to the matter, and would recommend that a survey of the city be made so that some definite plan can be had for the beginning of this much needed work.
SUGGESTIONS.
There are some suggestions which I desire to make in regard to the provisions of the city charter. I would recommend that the legislature be petitioned for an amendment giving the city authority to elect an alderman at large, thereby preventing any chance for a dead lock or tie vote in the board. As the board is now constituted the veto power which the mayor now holds is of no account, as it only requires the same number of votes to pass any measure over the veto as
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it does to give it its original passage, which seems to be entirely wrong. I would also recommend an amendment so as to allow the election of the board of assessors by popular vote of the citizens. As this board is one in which every tax payer is much inter- ested it seems to me to be proper that all should have a voice in saying who shall constitute the same, and I therefore trust that these suggestions will meet with your approval and favorable action.
CONCLUSION.
Gentlemen: I have thus given a a brief review and brought to your notice some of the subjects which will from time to time claim your attention and considera- tion. Do not hesitate to give a fair, full and thorough discussion and deliberation to every matter brought before you. Let us act according to our best judg- ment and honest convictions of what will be for the best interest of the city, and having formed an opinion act with courage and zeal for the public good, and not for popular praise or partisan commendation, so that when our term of office expires we can look back upon our official acts with satisfaction and with the feeling that we have honestly and faithfully performed our duties. I cannot close without thanking my fellow citizens for the honor they have done me by electing me as the chief magistrate of this, my native city. It is an honor of which any one might well feel proud and
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of which I am deeply sensible. I know that the office brings with it cares and responsibilities, but I accept them with the determination to act for the best interest and material prosperity of the city, and to show that their confidence in me has not been misplaced.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Receipts and Expenditures
OF THE
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
For the Year Ending Dec. 18th, 1886.
INCLUDING
REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, CITY AUDITOR, CITY TREASURER AND COLLECTOR. ALSO, A STATEMENT OF THE CITY DEBT, AND A SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. 1
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, December 27, 1886.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The joint standing committee on finance respect- fully submit the accompanying statements and reports of the city treasurer and collector and the city auditor for the financial year ending Dec. 18th, 1886.
The books and accounts of the city treasurer and collector hove been examined under the direction of this committee by the city auditor, and found to be correct and properly vouched.
For the committee, CHARLES C. DAME.
REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
To the Committee on Finance :
GENTLEMEN :- In compliance with the order establishing the office of "City Auditor," I submit to your honorable board my report from December 19th, 1885 to December 18th, 1886, inclusive. The accounts of the city clerk, city treasurer, and the accounts of the clerk of the overseers of the poor, I find are correctly cast and vouched, covering the time above named.
CASH ACCOUNT OF TREASURER.
Amount of account balance Dec. 19th, 1885. 8,412 11
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