Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-08-16
Portland Corresrondenc,.

Portland Correspondence.
.Judge Tdpleys Injunction The Water Proj-
cct- State CoRstabies-R Real Estate opera
tions-Iatere ting LG,c suit-Portfd'ls and
[ Ogdensburq Railroad.
/ PORTLAND, Aug rs, 1867.
! Mr. EDITOR II have been nibhinS my pen
on the bloting-pad for the past four minutes
hoping thereby TO scratch up an idea for your
columns, but thi, is the vacation season, and To-
cal gossip. like many of our good people appear
10 have left town for a season.
! The recent decision OF Judge T'pley upon
matter of local moment has caused monen-
tary ripple upon the quiet surface OF our town
life The city authorities with commendable
foresight, and TO prepare for the great demand
for harbor and wharf privileges which the
Portland and Osdcnsburg Railroad is destined
TO bring Us, ordered the extension of Congress
street from its present terminus of our bcanii-
ful Eastern Promenade 10 the water line back Of
Munjoy. But the abrupt termination of the
hill OH that side required u long grade from the
crown Of the hill, and to obtain il the destruc-
ton of the Promenade is inevitable The work
wa, begun and the worhmen had made fear
drive was threatened with immediate de-
moi,ion. much to the regret Of all our citi-
zeus, many of whom Were unwilling to sacri.
fee the lovely place even for prospective dol
lars and cents. Some of the holders of prop
cr,y in that vicinity fearing that their interests
would be materially injured by the proposed
change, asked for IN injunction, and it WIS
granted by Judge Taplcy, Who decided, among
other points that the action of the City Coun-
Gil was contrary To the city ordinances, and the
work has been restrained. There are some
who say that this decision involves the qucs-
ton of lie legality Of all the money assess
menis and appropriations of the present, if not
of one or two of the preceding City Councils;
and ndcr it the city cannot enforce the pay
men. OF taxes. But your correspondent has
been so busy for the past week in examining
the market reports to see if the contents OF
his slender purse is sufficient to balance bar
rel Of -four that he has postpored adjudication
on the question until the proper time when he
can sit in the presence of the Court and listen
to the arguments of the learned council.
Our water project has been put back step
by the report of the committee OF the City
Council adverse to the proposition Of the Wa
ter Company. Still We have male one step in
progression in obtaining decided and almost
unanimous confession TO the greyieus want OF
pure water in thi, city. The matter is fairly
open, and will not be allowed 10 sub,de until
practical solution Of the difficulty is obtained.
Ii will be urged on every opportunity until the
want is supplied
would rather be hard working mechanic
at SIS, ID per day and find myself than enjoy
the dignity of a State Constable for the odd
nnepcnce and necessary expenses. But they
have their uses here for they keep us from stag
mating and furnish pegs whereon to hang some
good stories. II il said that one Of them the
other day. visited an Irish house up town in
search of the .'contraband, :" and after search
ing the house pretty thoroughly. discovered
suspicious booking jug under the bed. He
quickly seized ii, and To make sure that ii WAS
subject of forfeiture raised it TO his lips; but
the flavor; Of the thing a little too old 10 be
palatable and it i. said that the man with the
telescope on the corner is looking FOX him
among Jupiter's sstiitcs.
/ hear that negotiations are now pending for
the purchase Of the estate Of the late Hon. john
NJ Wool. on MidIc street for business pur
poses. Il /, 4 >ll ndid property. and hand.
some price i, offered, II secured it via b. in1-
proved another year, If NJ misfortune over.
takes Us.
An interesting case i oxrccted,o come m
in the |. :. District Court il this city in : p
rcuhar. l. il an action 70 recover the amoua
Of iudsmef' recorded in the ste Court -
louisiana against Gen al DIR for per on
al property c 5afscdte3 during the rebellion. =
|, WAS assigned in June, but postponed in con-
sequence Of the absence of the respondent in
Europe. l am not informed Of the precise
amount of the july.nen, but ain told that it i,
for several thousand dollars.
There was spirited meeting in the interest
of the Portland and Ogden>burg Railroad on
Saturday evening, and the survey Of the route
has already begun. corps of engineers hay
ing left this city to day for that purpose.
EvERAHD.