Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-02-27
Correspondence.
AUGUSTA, Feb. %, 1873.

AUGUSTA, Feb. %, 1873.
To the Editors Of the american -
We had the champion snow storm Of the sea-
son last night. So great was it, that looomo-
ton Is rendered extremely difficult, both for BIZ
peds and qusdrupeds, and even for steam loco
motion. The paths through the deep snow on
the sidewalks are so narrow and difficult. that
the pedestrian receives no credit for temperate
habits. rs he surges against the high hesped
snow on either side. in struggling forward.
l did not learn until few dcys since. Of the
loss, the worthy and efficient representative
from your city, John +. Whitcomb. Esq. met
with in the burning Of his mill. His numerous
friends most sincerely sympathizc with him.
yet the smile is not less bright on his genial
counteDance. or the smoke Of the burning en-
bers ranking in his memory, suffered 10 cloud
his brow. Ph9nix like. may the mill rise from
its ashes. and prove his loss TO be his gain.
Senator Whiimore Of Verona. is one Of the
most interchangeable men in the Senate. Always
10 he found in his seat. attentive and thorough
ly posted in the duties Of his position. he faith
fully and creditaby meets the obligations they
impose upon him.
OF Senator Hadlock Of Cranberry Isles. only
words Of commentator can be used. He dis
charges the duties Of his position with zeal and
ability. and is always ready with words or
votes to give expression TO his opinions.
W. Corthell. Esq. Representative from
Calais. although without legislative experience,
has Won golden opinions. Apt in legislative as
in school matters, he at once took high rank As
n legislator-with a clear. logical and cultva-
ted mind. he stands in the front rank q de-
batter. II mistake not. he is on the direct
track 10 positions of emnencc in the Legiila-
turc Of the State. He will make his mark
broad and deep, and l will venture TO predict
il will always be in the interest Of progress
Want Of space forbids me TO speak further Of
the pcrsonellc Of the Hancock delegation.
Mr.. Editor. YOU can Ego your bottom dollar"
that the Legislature means business now. The
reports of Committees are nearly all in after
noon sessions were held yesterday and to-day.
prolonging them until daylight was superseded
by gaslght-two sessions will be held daily
hereafter. Long speeches are listened TO with
impotence: there seems to be an impression
that voting is more expeditions way Of trans
acting business than talking.
An effort has been made 10 provide legis-
ton for the safety Of life on steamers plying on
the interior waters Of this State. The subject
is one of importance. and should receive favor
able consideration.
The Somerset shire town case ha, been a ie-
dious one. II has been thoroughly ventilated
in all it, aspects, both before the Committee
and before the Legislature. The action Of the
Legislature last winter has been confirmed, and
il is now settled that Skowhegan shall con''-"e
10 be the shire town.
Anact ,l,dnininy :, hat shall constitute pail
per supplies, was passed.
The Committee on Financial Affairs reported
q bill for the assessment Of State tax for the
year 1873. amounting 10 81 .l2& 1878. Quite
an excited discussion took place in the House,
on al amendment which came from the Sem
ate. OF an amendment TO an act 10 incorporate
the Penob,cot Bay and River Railroad Go.
The amendment allows the company to con
struct bridge scross the harbor at Belfast, be-
low the lower bridge. which Il was contended,
would greatly injare the wharves and harbor.
Capt. Boardman u Belfast did himself much
credit in this discussion. The amendment
finally passed. Some dissatisfaction seems to
exist In reference TO management Of the Re
form School. The Governor and Council were
authorized to investigate the ease. The bill
all act TO establish Board of Hsrbor Com
missioners was indefinitely postponed. The
general government has expended large suns
OF money for the improvement OF the rivers
and BARRIERS OF Maine, and except in f. "
localities no one is authorized to see that these
improvements 80, r~n'a"rasif IA '"e"L ~~-.-.
that the State should take some measures TO
preserve these improvements after they are
made by the government. The bill proposing
10 refer 10 the people, an amendment 10 the
Constitution, enfraDcbising woman. failed TO
pass, two thirds vote being required. The
act incorporating the Ellsworth and Dee. Isle
Telegraph Company. has passed.
W. W. Thomas, Jr., of Portland. repeated
his lecture on "A Ramble in Norway" on
Thursday evening, in Representatives Hall.
Every available spot on the fioor and in the
galleries was occupied. The lecture was \
srtsrdid specimen of word painting; one could
almost - glowing panorama Of the " lid
mountain sce,-.ry oi 49, g. ~ ~. .i'-.-d. 49,
/ mountain plains. doep chasms and iords,
| which indent the shore line, pass in review
/ 81. the lecturer, vsih rare felicity Of de.criu-
ION. uo,u sec Them TO the audience.
LUIS session OF the LEGISLATURE will uroh,-
VI! close bout the last Of the coming w.er
| he accumulated dutiso of the last f.w d.y. >,
the session, will deprive me of tn, p-;y,I..,. =,
again addressing your readers, TO whom, I, =
leave totake off my hat, make bow, and bio
adleu. "