Ellsworth American., 1874-06-18
From the whig.
To Mt. Desert and Ba.k.

IL tUS county aNpTus DlOrc
route for water excursion than ths, from
Bangor down the grand old Penobscot.
through the islsnd-gemmed reaches Of the
lower bay, and around the towering head.
lands of Mount Desert 10 Bar Harbor, We
should like To try 1t. We believe that this
sentiment will be shared by every one who
has made the trip in the fine weather OF our
early summer. and we know that il will be
Enthusiastically Endorsed by party of gem
tlcmen from this city. who on Saturday
last accepted the invitation OF Alfred
Neazie, Esq, and embarked on the gallant
little steamer Howell kindly placed at
the disposal of the eXcurtionists by Com
modore Ross aud his gentlemanly partner.
Tor whom the boat is named. Although
the party was small in numbers. it en-
braced all the elements of thoroughly
enjoyable company. which may be inferred
from the presence of that embodiment of
wit and good-naiure. Hon. John 4. Peters,
the youngest Judge on eur Supreme
Bench. and one Of the best vino ever
adorned the position; while the venerable
Judge Cutting. whose eminent judicial
services cover period of almost quarter
of a century. enjoyed the beauties of the
scenery with as Keen a zest aud csmtribu-
ted as liberal share OF humor and yiyac-
~ a. the youngest. Leaving Bangor
shortly after dinner the trip 10 Baf Harbor
was made in less than seven hours, show
ing the Howell TO be avessel of great speed
In addition 10 her other excellent qualities.
and early in the evening the visitors we're
greeted At the wharf br number of the
Inhabitants Of that quiet place who had
been aroused by the blasts OF the steam
whistle.
1t was worth while to break from a
sound sleep next morning TO witness the
splendid spectacle of the sun risin. over
tue Gouldsboro' hills and throwing its
golden glories across the waters of French
mans Bay, and every inspiration of the
morning air. In which the fragrance OF
mountain dews mingled with the salt
breath of the ocean, was a veritable life
invigorator. We have never seen this de-
lightful seaside resort look more enticing
than it does this season. The natural
beauties never change. except that their
infinite variety constantly brings new
charms 10 light but in everything pertain
sI-iuvi = tuere mas been q marked and inn
portant Improvement. New hotels have
been built and number OF established
ones, like the ROekaway, have received
additions which dwarf the original struc-
lures into appendages of the new build.
Ing. Substantial sidewalks have been laid
in the principal streets. many buildings
have been freshly aud iastefully painted.
the grounds have been tidily brushed up,
and what is most important of all, a sys-
TEN OF drainage has been completed. pro-
vidiBg every house with drain leading to
tidc-water. The sudden outbreak OF sick
ness at one of the hotels last year has
Taught the inhabitants needed lesson;
and with the precautions now adopted we
gnal. hear M. nf enil.r.,ia. ..ta
which nature has made a. healthful A. any
spot on the globe.
Another important work Is the introduc-
ton o, a water supply from Eagle Lake. a
body OF water clear AS crystal, lying in
rocky basin away up among the mountains.
The water is bronght In a wooden conduit
from the Lake TO 4 reservoir on a side hill
just outside of the thickly settled portion
of the village, and from thence il is to be
taken along the PRINCIPAL streets in an iron
main which will be tapped at the various
houses. The reservoir is built and was
filled experimentally last week with entire
success. Tine ditching for the distributing
main is almost complete and the pipes all
ready, and with a large force of men push
ing the work 1t is expected that the water
will be flowing throughou. the village
within two or three weeks. Although a
deeorous quiet prevailed throughout the
place on the Sabbath, yet on every haud
signs were visible OF the annual furnishing
up aud preparation for the opening of the
season. Among the additions this year
we noticed that Mr.. Veazie is having fine
stable and laundry built near his hand
some cottage on the point, and while pass
ing on the steamer We caught view of the
new house recently commenced by ii. NJ.
Prentiss, Esq. and now in the early stages
of construction.