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POLICE.
The efficiency of the police department I do not question; its magnitude is beyond all reason. With- in a decade it has increased from nine to twenty- eight-an increase of nearly twenty men-and that
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too without any such proportionate increase in law- lessness and crime as would be indicated by this aug- mented force. I speak what I know when I say that life or limb or property in this city is in no greater jeopardy now than ten years ago; and I believe that the sentiment is unanimous, that an immediate and radical reduction shall take place in this unnecessary number of men, who now do police duty in this city. Within the period named, the expense of this depart- ment has increased from about $8,000 to about $19,000-an expense which imposes a burdensome and unjust tax upon our citizens, and one which can- not be complacently borne. I am aware that it is the duty of every organized community to maintain strict police regulations,-that every citizen has a right to demand that he shall be properly and adequately pro- tected in his person and his property; and in estab- lishing a police force it should be strictly limited to this necessity, and no other consideration should control.
I would therefore recommend that you carefully consider what the necessities of the city are in this regard, and remove this very just evil complained of by reducing the police force to the smallest number consistent with its efficiency.
LIQUOR QUESTION.
The city has voted license by a decisive majority
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that determines the duty of the city government under the statutes in this respect. The number of licenses to be issued is a matter for your judgment, as also the license fee. You are not required to license all applicants. You have a moral duty to license none who abuse its privileges or those who pursue the sale of intoxicants under such conditions as largely to increase its evils and extend its baneful effects. I believe the sale of intoxicants should be restricted within the narrowest compass. I am keenly sensible of its great evil. I know the habit of intemperance is a growing one. I fully realize its magnitude and its formidable menace to our civiliza- tion. I know from my experience in my profession how largely it is responsible as a cause in the annals of crime. The problem presented by the evils attend- ing the liquor traffic is destined to be an important one in national affairs, as it is now in state and munic- ipal. While I am not idealist enough to believe that the sale of intoxicating liquors can ever be entirely suppressed, I do believe it can be placed under such restrictions as to do a minimum of harm. I shall be glad to see the time when the moral sense of the com- munity has been educated to the point of enforcing the liquor law with the same rigid severity with which it enforces the law against other crimes. I would therefore recommend a rigid enforcement of the license law this year, and especially in this regard the
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law prohibiting sales upon the Lord's day, and sales to minors, with their incalculable evils.
POOR DEPARTMENT.
The expenses of this department is of necessity large. The annual appropriation approximates $14,000, and the past year the expense is in excess of the average, but we can congratulate ourselves in the efficiency of the overseers of the poor, and feel assured that in their hands everything necessary to the success of the department will be faithfully done as far as their present conveniences and facilities will permit; and this brings me to speak of the present almshouse buildings and their conveniences, or rather, the lack of them.
The attention of previous city governments has been directed for a series of years to the necessity of a new almshouse. In presenting this question to your consideration now, I cannot too strongly urge upon you the imperative necessity of having this matter finally and decisively settled. It is demanded by every consideration of economy, of convenience, and even of humanity. The present buildings, con- structed during the last century, are grossly inade- quate to the increasing necessities of the present time. They are deficient in every essential which modern enlightenment demands as necessary and desirable- in sanitary arrangements, in the proper care of the
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sick and the insane, in precautions against fire, in case of fire, and in the proper distribution of its inmates, and in many other ways which impair its usefulness as a retreat for the homeless and friend- less, and also its proper and efficient management. As an economic measure I would not at this time recommend a change, were it not for the fact that the Horton fund, with its accumulations, together with the value of the present property, would be amply sufficient to supply all that is needful in this regard, and result in a considerable annual saving to the city. In your action upon this question, there- fore, I would earnestly recommend that you consider whether it is not possible in some way to bring about this needful change and solve this difficult and vexed problem. Before dismissing this question I would suggest for your consideration whether in the absence of proper hospital accommodations at the almshouse, it would not be wise for the city to support at least one bed in the Anna Jaques Hospital. This could be done at a small annual expense, and the convenience thus assured would result profitably to the city's interest. While I do not recommend this course, I present it as a proper subject for your consideration.
HIGHWAYS.
The appropriation for the highway department was $3,000, the expenditures exceeded $6,000, making an
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excess or overdraft of $3,000. I think this depart- ment like others should keep reasonably within the limits of the amount appropriated therefor. The im- portance of having the streets of the city in good con- dition is admitted. I understand that towns and cities are charged by law with the duty of keeping their roads and ways in good repair, and made respon- sible in damages for all injuries to person and prop- erty, arising from any neglect in this regard, hence the necessity of well kept roads, safe and convenient for public travel. In this department, more perhaps than in others, there are opportunities for extrava- gance and unnecessary expense. It is necessary to employ a considerable force of men at all times, and it is a matter requiring constant vigilance and sound judgment to limit the force to the actual necessities of the city, and to keep the same properly employed. Great care and discrimination is necessary in so apportioning the work, that only the needful part shall be done and not too much which simply im- proves without being fairly necessary. The high- ways are now in good condition. The paving of Merrimac street has been extended to a point near the Eastern Railroad Bridge. It was a much needed work, and its public use as a highway is greatly facil- itated thereby. During the past few years nearly $20,000 has been expended in paving, though in some respects this is not a large sum, it is large for a city
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like ours where the valuation is substantially station- ary and new enterprises and new wealth do not come in to increase our prosperity, and lighten our burdens by distributing the assessed tax upon an increased population and larger property interests. It would seem then that for this year at least work of paving might be discontinued and thereby make a consid- erable saving to the city. Economy is an important issue of the day, and I would suggest that in making your appropriations for this department, great care should be exercised in fixing the amount, and when once fixed, its expenditure should be carefully scruti- nized, and on no account exceeded without strong and imperative reasons therefor.
SCHOOLS.
The present condition of our schools is most en- couraging. We have always had a reputation for ex- cellent common schools, a reputation which the high worth and success of many of the graduates well at- tests. It is a fundamental duty of society to support certain grades of school-a duty recognized in the right of taxation, and a conviction deeply planted in the minds of the people. How far, and to what ex- tent, schools of the higher grade should be a charge upon the general public and supported by general taxation, is a question that has occupied considerable attention of late. It has taken no definite shape yet,
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and perhaps at this time needs no discussion here. We appropriate more money yearly for our schools than for any other department of our city. It is well we do so, for here we reap the best results for the money expended, and prepare and train those who are to be our successors in life. During the past year, and in succeeding years, the expense of this de- partment will be somewhat increased, owing to the law relating to free text books, which imposes upon the city the duty of furnishing to the pupils books as well as teachers and school-houses. The expense this year was nearly $3,000, but will not average that in the future. We have no direct control of the schools, and consequently our power therein for good or bad is limited; but I would invite your attention to the expediency of recommending to the school board the necessity of greater economy in their department. It is well known that owing to the establishment of the Parochial school a large number, aggregating over six hundred children, were withdrawn from the public schools. It was confidently expected that a large decrease in school attendance would result in a reduction of the working force of teachers, and the consolidation of some schools. This was not done. Perhaps it was impossible or inexpedient. I thought, however, it might be brought up as a suggestion, it nothing more.
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CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, permit me to caution you again in regard to the issues involved in our election. They may be summed up in two words-efficiency and economy. We shall be held to a strict responsibility in the performance of our duties. The situation is not a most auspicious one. The tax rate is too large. The city debt largely exceeds the limit now allowed by law. The outstanding claims against the city are discouragingly large. A reform is sadly needed, and we are expected to carry it out. I only ask the hearty co-operation of the city council in my endeav- or to meet the expectations in this respect. I trust and believe that the greatest harmony will obtain be- tween us, and that the result of our year's work will commend itself to the judgment and approbation of the people.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 20, 1884.
INCLUDING
Reports of the Committee on Finance, City Auditor, City Treasurer and Collector. Also a Statement of City Debt, and a Schedule of Public Property.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, December 20, 1884.
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 the city auditor for the financial year ending Decem- ber 20th, A. D., 1884.
The books and accounts of the city treasurer have been examined under the direction of this committee by the city auditor, and found to be correct and properly vouched.
For the committee,
WILLIAM A. JOHNSON, Chairman.
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
REPORT OF THE CITY AUDITOR.
To the Committee on Finance:
GENTLEMEN :- In compliance with my duty and according to the city ordinances, I present to to your honorable board, my report for the financial year ending December 20, 1884.
I have attended to the duty of examination of the books of the city clerk and treasurer, for the twelve months ending as above stated, and found them in all cases correctly cast, and vouched, the pay rolls for the same time, as presented by the com- mittee on accounts, paid, as well as the state and military aid, as is shown monthly upon the city books.
CASH ACCOUNT.
Amount in the hands of the treasurer Dec. 15, 1883 was .. $3,677 17 Received from all sources from that date to Dec. 20, 1884 .. 298,761 78
Total 302,438 95
Amount paid for all purposes as appears in the statement of the treasurer to the city council. 296,217 29
Leaving balance in Treasurer's hands. 6,221 66 which sum, I found, by actual count, and returns of the banks where de- posited, correct.
EXPENSES OF THE CITY.
Cash on hand December 15, 1883 3,677 17
Amount received from that date to December 20, 1884. 298,761 78
Total
. 302,438 95
Net expenses of the city 144,487 60
Notes payable. 81,000 00
Interest paid. 27,204 62
State aid, bank tax, state and county tax. 43,525 07
Cash balance on hand
6,221 66 302,438 95
TAXES.
Amount due the city December 15, 1883 :
For 1881, 2,057 30. Paid 9 64. Abated 5 16. Due 2,042 50
1SS2, 9,201 44. " 6,589 18. 588 31. 2,023 95
1883, 29,593 61. 17,690 75. 1,097 36. " 10,805 50
Supplementary tax 36 12
Total. $14,908 07
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
Tax submitted to the treasurer for 1884, by the
assessors
.134,000 00
Less deducted by same. 9,000 00 125,000 00
State tax
9,440 00
County tax
9,442 86
Over lay
336 22
Supplementary commitment.
431 24
144,650 32
Tax collected to December 20, . 111,056 56
abated ..
1,805 45
uncollected
31,788 31 144,650 32
TAXES DUE THE CITY DEC. 20, 1884.
For 1881 2,042 50
18S2.
2,023 95
1SS3.
10,841 62
1884.
31,788 31
Total
46,696 38
CITY DEBT.
Total amount December 20, 18S4, is
372,670 43
66
15, 1883, was 360,556 53
Making excess over 1883 12,113 90
Less sinking fund interest
1,809 72
Leaving total excess in JS84. 10,304 18
CITY PROPERTY.
Real estate
$82,790 00
Addition to City Hall. 4,410 00
School houses
97,500 00
Engine houses including No. 3.
16,100 00
Personal property. 147,600 00
348,400 00
During the past year there has been expended for altera-
tions of Market house
7,697 86
For fire alarm.
4,000 00
Total valuation December 20, 1884.
360,097 86
SINKING FUND.
Total fund December 15, 1883. 41,913 73
Interest on investments 1884. 1,809 72
43,723 45
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
Invested as follows :
$20,000 Newburyport 6's. 19,501 26
City of Newburyport notes at 6 per cent. 22,412 47
Cash on hand. 1,809 72 43.723 45
HORTON FUND.
Total amount December 15, 1883 22,245 59
Interest on Investment. 915 71
23,161 30
Invested as follows :
$15,000 City of Gloucester notes 4 1-2 per cent. interest 15,600 00
3,000 City of Worcester registered bonds, 4 1-2 per cent. interest ..
3,255 00
City of Newburyport, 3 1-2 per cent ..
742 50
4 1-2 per cent. 488 90
3 1.2 per cent. 835 98
Deposits in Institution for Savings 1,383 59
Cash on hand. 855 53 23,161 30
I have examined the securities of the funds mentioned in my re- port, and find them in the hands of the city treasurer, as stated in his report to the city council, also have taken off from the tax book, the amount due for 1881,. 1882, 1883 and 1884, and find the balance unpaid in real, personal and poll taxes for the same years, as stated in my report, and to compare with the treasurer's report as made to the city council through the committee on finance, De- cember 20, 1884.
Respectfully submitted, E. BURRILL, Auditor.
TABULAR STATEMENT OF THE APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND BALANCES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 20, 1884.
Departments.
Appropriations.
Income.
Total Credits.
Expenditures.
Undrawn.
Overdrawn.
Poor ...
. $14,000 00
$ 3,268 05
$17,268 05
$18,427 26
$ 1,159 21
School.
21,000 00
1,146 87
22,146 87
26,219 99
4,073 12
Fire ..
· 9,600 00
401 84
10,001 84
7,978 98
2,022 86
Highways.
. 3,000 00
93 40
3,093 40
6,095 65
3,002 25
Incidentals ..
7,000 00
20,720 33
27,720 33
18,478 22
9,242 11
Public Property .
7,500 00
1,309 60
8,809 60
19,858 25
11,048 65
Day and Night Police.
18,000 00
1,902 92
19,902 92
19,099 47
S03 45
Lighting Streets, etc ..
6,500
00
78 74
6,578 74
7,128 06
549 32
Salaries.
4,800 00
4,800 00
5,179 20
379 20
Fuel .
5,000 00
7 18
5,007 18
5,020 45
13 27
Public Library.
1,200 00
679 90
1,879 90
2,004 28
124 38
Printing ..
1,500 00
179 50
1,679 50
2,090 19
410 69
Culverts and Bridges. .
3,000 00
3,000 00
3,972 71
972 71
Board of Health ..
400 00
400 00
1,491 24
1,091 24
Sidewalks and Edgestones
1,000 00
593 02
1,593 02
3,421 95
1,828 93
Mall Improvements.
1,000 00
258 80
1,258 80
1,237 85
20 95
Interest ...
23,500 00
3,776 70
27,276 70
27,204 62
72 08
Stone Paving
5,000 00
5,000 00
3,996 08
1,003 92
Abatement of Taxes of 1884
1,000 00
767 46
1,767 46
1,805 45
37 99
$134,000 00
$35,184 31
$169,184 31
$180,709 90
$13,165 37
$24,690 96
Abatement of Taxes for 1881.
366 86
5 16
361 70
1882.
...
1,565 96
1,097 36
468 60
361 70
468 60
Balance overdrawn ....
12,113 90
$26,109 57
$26,109 57
.
·
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
588 31
588 31
1883.
Credit balance abatement of taxes 1881.
1882.
TABULAR STATEMENT.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
Condensed Statement of the FOR THE YEAR END-
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT in account with Dr.
To amount paid Mayor's orders and charged as follows :
Poor department. $18,427 26
School department 26,219 99
Fire department. 7,978 98
6,095 65
Incidentals. 18,478 22
Public Property 19,858 25
Day and night police
19,099 47
Lighting streets and public buildings
7,128 06
Interest ..
27,204 62
Public Library.
2,004 28
Sidewalks and edgestones
3,421 95
Newburyport bridge
1,225 52
Essex Merrimac bridge
599 20
Culverts
2,147 99
Notes payable.
State of Massachusetts, state aid and armories.
4,201 75
military aid, chapter 252
1,984 00
Bromfield fund.
314 50
Liquor licenses, 25 per cen of receipts to State.
2,031 12
Fuel .
5,020 45
Salaries
5,179 20
Board of Health
1,491 24
Printing
2,090 19
Stone paving.
3,996 06
Improvement of the Mall
1,237 86
State tax ..
9,440 00
County tax.
9,442 86
Non-resident bank tax. 8,898 61
6,221 66
Balance Dec. 20, 1884, to new account .
$302,438 95
81,000 00
Highway department
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
Receipts and Expenditures
ING December 20, 1884.
JAMES V. FELKER, Treasurer. Cr
By cash on hand Dec. 15, 1883. $3,677 17
By cash received and credited as follows :
Poor department .. 3,268 05
School department.
1,146 87
Highway department. 93 40
Fire department. 401 84
Incidentals 13,740 53
Public Property
128 60
Day and night police
1,902 92
Public Library
679 90
Printing
179 50
Sidewalks and edgestones
593 02
Bromfield fund.
400 00
Improvement of the Mall.
258 80
Notes payable.
103,230 87
Lighting streets and public buildings.
78 74
Fuel
7 18
Interest on overdue taxes
.. 1,250 66 .
City Railroad dividends 2,226 00
66 bank deposit.
300 04-
3,776 70
State of Massachusetts, state aid and armories.
4,153 00
Liquor licenses
8,124 50
Non-resident bank tax.
9,785 03
Market House. cellar.
100 00
City Hall.
1,010 00
Burial lots
40 00
Pond street house.
31 00
Commissioners of Atkinson Common.
30 00
Tax of 1881. 9 64
1882
6,589 18
66 1883 17,690 75
66 1884 111,056 56-135,346 13
Tax of 1883, amount deducted by assessors. 9,000 00
$302,438 95
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES V. FELKER, Treasurer.
Newburyport, December 20, 1884.
66 military aid, chapter 252.
1,253 20
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
Annual Statement of
Dr.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT in account with
To uncollected taxes of 1881.
$2,057 30
1882 9,201 44
1SS3.
29,593 61 -40,852 35
To tax of 1884 committed by assessors :
City tax, warrant from the city 134,000 00
Amount deducted by assessors.
9,000 00-125,000 00
State tax
9,440 00
County tax.
9,442 86
Overlay of taxes.
336 22
Supplementary commitment.
431 24
Non-resident bank tax of 1SS4.
6,487 01-151,157 33
To supplementary commitment tax of 1883. 36 12
$192,025 80
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
the Collector of Taxes.
JAMES V. FELKER, Collector, Cr
By taxes of 1SS1, collected and paid to treasurer
$9 64
66
1882,
66
1883, 66
66
66
60
17,690 75
1SS4,
111,056 56-135,346 13
By non-resident bank tax of 1884
6,487 01
By abatement of taxes of 1881.
5 16
66
1882
588 31
1883.
1,097 36
66
1,805 45-
3,496 28
By uncollected taxes of 1881 to new account.
2,042 50
2,023 95
66
66
1883
66
10,841 62
66
66
1884
... 31,788 31- 46,696 38
$192,025 80
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES V. FELKER, Collector.
Newburyport, December 20, 1884.
66
66
6,589 18
66
1884
66
1882
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES.
Slowing balance December 20, 1884.
Assessed for city purposes
$134,000 00
overlay and re-assessment.
767 46
income credited the several departments. ..
34,416 85
35,184 31
state tax.
9,440 00
county tax.
9,442 86
Income from Bromfield Fund in 1884.
400 00
Received of Commissioners of Atkinson Common ..
30 00
Balance due commissioners Dec. 15, 1883.
66 68
Bal. due to abatement of taxes 1881, Dec. 15, 1883 .. 366 86
Bal. due to abatement of taxes 1883, Dec. 15, 18S3 .. .
1,565 96
21,312 36
190,496 67
Payments on sundry departments
178,904 45
Abatements of taxes of 1881.
5 16
1SS2.
588 31
66
60 1883.
1,097 36
66 1884.
1,805 45
Paid state tax
9.440 00
Paid county tax.
9,442 86
Expenditures on Bromfield Fund.
314 50
201,598 09
11,101 42
Credit balance of abatement of taxes 1881, Decem- ber 20, 1884
361 70
Credit balance of abatement of taxes 1883, Decem- ber 20, 1884 468 60
Credit balance of commissioner of Atkinson com- mon, December 20, 1884. 96 6S
Credit balance of Bromfield fund, Dec. 20, 1884. .
85 50
1.012 48
Balance overdrawn for the year
12,113 90
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STATEMENT OF CITY DEBT.
STATEMENT OF CITY DEBT. December 20, 1884.
Due.
Interest.
Rate.
Amount.
City bonds.
.1885
$264 00
6
$4,400 00
1886
240 00
6
4,000 00
66
1887
3,330 00
6
55,500 00
66
1888
4,500 00
6 75,000 00
1889
1,200 00
6
20,000 00
66
1890
3,780 00
6
63,000 00
66
.1893
1,600 00
4
40,000 00
school house loan
1890
1,380 00
6
23,000 00
66
horse railroad loan
1890
1,500 00
6
25,000 00
66
city railroad loan
1891
4,440 00
6
74,000 00
Notes payable. No. 329
1885
40 00
4
1,000 00
330
1885
48 00
4
1,200 00
66
66
340.
66
341
1885
40 00
4
1,000 00
66
342
1885
200 00
4
5,000 00
66
343.
1885
40 00
4
1,000 00
66
66
344
1885
40 00
4
1,000 00
66
66
345.
18S5
40 00
4
1,000 00
66
346.
1885
240 00
4
6,000 00
347
1885
412 50
413
10,000 00
66
348
1885
40 00
4
1,000 00
66
285
demand.
61 86
6
1,031 00
66
301
243 00
6
4,050 00
66
66
314.
121 56
6
2,026 08
60
315
25 99
312
742 50
319
594 63
6
9,910 50
66
329
19 55
4
488 70
66
331
66
66
332
29 26
312
835 98
66
225 00
4/2
5,000 00
66
675 00
41%
15,000 00
66
Frothingham fund.
66
40 00
4
1,000 00
66
Green fund.
66
80 00
4 2,000 00
Overseers of the Poor, Dexter fund ....
90 00
412
2,000 00
Trustees of will of Margaret Atwood ..
472 50
413 10,500 00
26,416 54
473,079 65
Due sundry accounts
1,012 48
Gross debt.
474,092 13
Less sinking fund and other assets as per schedule
103,231 42
Net debt Dec. 20, 1884
370,860 71
15, 1883.
360,556 53
Increase of debt in 1884
10,304 18
4
1,000 00
1SS5
40 00
323 69
6
5,394 89
Committee on Sawyer fund.
Brown fund.
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TREASURER'S REPORT,
DEBTS DUE THE CITY AND OTHER ASSETS.
December 20, 1884.
Taxes of 1881.
$ 2,042 50
1SS2. 2,023 95
66
1SS3 10,841 62
1884 31,788 31-46,696 38
Due from State for state aid paid under law of 1879 2,916 50 66 military aid paid under law of 1879 1,871 00
66
66 armory rent. 1,303 69
Sinking fund at par .. ..
44,222 19
Cash on hand December 20, 1884. 6,221 66
$103,231 42
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT.
Balance due from the State Dec. 15, 1883 $5,313 64
State aid paid in 1884 under chapter 301, acts of 1879 ... 3,176 75
Military aid paid in 1884 under chapter 252, acts of 1879 1,984 00
Paid for rent of armories in 1884. 1,025 00-$11,499 39
Received.
For account of armory rents. $1,000 00
state aid, chapter 301. 3,155 00
military aid, chapter 252. 626 60
From Incidental account for one-half of payment made for 1883, under chapter 252, acts of 1879. 626 60- $5,408 20
Balance due the City of Newburyport 6,091 19
For armory rent ..
Due from the State December 20, 1884.
$1,303 69
State aid, chapter 301, acts of 1879
2,916 50
military aid, chapter 252, acts of 1879.
1871 00- $6,091 19
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
COMMISSIONERS OF ATKINSON COMMON
IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT.
Balance due from the city December 15, 1883.
Credit.
Received of J. M. Morse, rent of land $ 5 00
66 from sale of grass. 25 00-$30 00
Amount due from the city December 20, 1884. $96 68
TRIAL BALANCE.
DR.
DECEMBER 20, 1884. CR.
Incidental account. $12,113 90 Bromfield fund. $ 85 50
State of Mass., state aid ....
2,916 50 Com of Atkinson common 96 68
military aid. 1,871 00
Notes payable 89,179 65
66 armories .. . . . 1,303 69
City bonds 261,900 00
Cash.
846 12
City Railroad loan 74,000 00
1st Nat. Bank, Newburyp't. 4,847 25
1st Nat. Bank, Boston. 528 29
School house loan 23,000 00
Tax of 1881.
2,042 50
Abatement of taxes, 1881. 361 70
66 1882
2,023 95
1883. 463 60
66 1884. 31,788 31
City of Newburyport. 273,769 00
Horse Railroad.
25,000 00
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