Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-01
For the American
Sedgwick and Brooklin.

! MIR. EDITOR;-SeuSWlck Is Que vi tH'
oldest towns in Hancock Co. When in
corporated, it included what is now Brook
lin also. 1t is seaport town, and many
of the inhabitants are largely interested il
navigation.
Rev. Daniel Merrill was the first settled
minister, when ordained pastor of th'
church; he and the people were Orthor
dox Congregationalsts. In the early day
of his ministry, he changed his views witt
regard to baptism, and became Baptist
| Rev. DR.. Baldwin of Boston was sen
for to visit this church, and administer thu
ordinance Of Baptism to the Rev, Mr.
Merrill.
Mr., Merrill was scholarly man. ant
had very extended, and controlling in
| influence over his flock.
With few exceptions the church became
Baptists. and from that day until the pres
ent, no other denomination has had any
substantial support in the town.
Among the few who remained Congre-
gationalist, were Mr.. Ebenezer Eaton. who
soon after this entered the ministry. and
lived to preach the Gospel sixty one years;
also Mr.. Thurston, the father of the Rev
Drs, David and Stephen Thurston.
The Baptists in Scdgwic!i, have two nice
houses of worship, with settled pastors and
appreciative audiences.
The people are considerably interested
in education, and give a fair patronage to
seminaries and colleges. Here is large
and hourishing Lodge of Free and Accept
I'd Masons, including in their number some
Of the very best men, and finest talent in
the community also a Lodge of Good
Templars, that has already done much
good.
The village is a very pleasant location,
not great business place. They have a
fine Hotel, kept by d. p. Dority Esq,
where man and beast are cared for. II
the reader will give him .scall'' he will
be much inclined to become STEADY
hoarder ; don't take my word for it, but
test the truth of my statement. The peo-
pie have good stage accommodations, and
the Steamer City of Richmond makes
a landing at the village.
There are some eight CIR ten stores in
town, but the largest business is done by
lIcrrick & Byarl at the village. and the
Sargents at Sargentyille.
The people generally are Industrious.
steady and intelligent, and to great ex-
tent, eli.ionsly inclined.
They support two ministers, but dispense
with greg shop. The two are So oppos
ed to each other. that the people conclude
TO have hut one at time, and as matter of
economy aud good taste, they choose to
support the gospel.
Brooklin was "sct off" from Sedgwick,
and became town some eighteen years
ago. Since then its population has great
" increased, and there has been prepor-
tomato increase of business. 1t is quite a
smart" " town. They have several por-
gle and lobster stands. that have proved
very remunerative prio: to the last year.
Here You will find an industrious, and
"well to do" people. Religiously they
are Baptsts. Here is a very fine church,
with location that cannot be surpassed in
the county; regular pastor first class
sunday school, and many other aljuncts
and fixtures, which add essentially to q well
organized Church and society. If Min
lister is not well paid it is not for lack of
means with which to do it.
The people are interested in navigation,
and here You will find some of the smart
est" sea captains that the County can
produce. A very neat Hotel is kept by
Mr.. Oiis ". Herrck. There sno occa
sion of looking after the hostl either here,
or at Dority's. Their peck measure holds
eight q iarts Of oats.
From this town you have fine view Of
Eggenoggin reach. Deer Isle, Mt Desert.
an! many other islands at the south east.
AS You reach the centre of the town,
YOU are in the midst of so ne nice private
residences. and wcll flushed stores.
Should the stranger enquire ''who keeps
the Hotel ? the answer will be 'Hcrrck.
Who trades in that storel IIerrick
Who is + Master! Herrick. Who is
Town Clerk! Herrck. Who is Town
Treasurer Herrcli. Who is Colecto,
aud Constable! Herrick. Who sails that
vessel at anchor in Center Harbor! Her
rick. Who are your Church Committee
Herriek. Who lives in that white house
IIerrck. And the one beyond it? Her
rick. What is the name of that Bayl
Herrick. Who is the stage driver! Her
rick. Who is the Trial Justice! Is has
name Herrick! No, but he married q
Herrck. ="
April. 21th 1868.
Yours truly,