Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-03-19
Our Municipal Election.

In ten days it will become the duty of
our citizens to choose for the ensuing
year new City government. We do pot
propose TO indicate what shall be the ac-
ton of voters or who shall be the candi-
dates. This is not our province and we
leave 1t where ii belongs, with the peo-
pie.
There are however some principles which
should guide the action of every good
citizen who is q well wisher to the pros
perity and good name OF our city. There
are interests which no member of society
should ignore and which rise above parti-
IAN strife or triumph and which vitality
affect the well being of every community.
Among these are an impartial. faithful
and fearless execution of the laws of the
State and the ordinances OF the city-A
wire and watchful care over the training
and education of the young-an equal and
just division OF the burdens imposed by
taxation on all, according TO their wealth
an honest and economical expenditure of
the public monies, alike avoiding parsimony
aud extravaganza. and an earnest endeavor
and praiseworthy pride in promoting
and seeking the welfare OF every enter
prize which shall be for the advantage and
reputation OF the city.
Any man or any body Of men who shall
be guided solely by these principles. lay
iug aside party, prejudice, or self will
give H. a city government with which all
viii be satisfied But unfortunately. such
has been the power Of prejudice. Jealousy.
and party bonds that sometimes men have
forge; their true interests n citizens, and
entrusted our municipal affairs in the
hands Of incompetent or designing OIL
GERS.
watchword Is more potent with the
masses than that of Retrenchment and Re
form. and none is more of,en used by the
base and unprincipled to deceive and to be-
tray. Nevertheless we venture few re-
marks on this subject During tie four
years Immediately preceding the present
There can be nc question that the financial
affairs of tbs city were conducted pru-
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possible that some departments may have
suffered, but generally the administration
Of affairs was satisfactory. How Il has
been the present year We have no means of
knowing. Heretofore prior to each cleo
ton. the city council have made an exhibit
of the condition of The finances. This year
We are left III the dark. The general i'm
preston j. that the expenditures OF the
present year have far exceeded those of
previous years. probably from TO So 900.
However This may be. it is certain that
while the city raised the same sum A. La,
year, they have already made loan OF
5000 to meet pressin. demands and the
eiy orders on the Treasury to an I'M
known amount. have not been honored on
presentmeut.
Il seems to Us that compared with other
towns our appropriations are somewhat
cxtrayacant and that there is needed more
economy and care in our municipal ezpen-
diiures. Take Bucksport for example.
This year, which was the same as last, they
raise. aside from interest on debt. Sl2 $50
for municipal purposes. Ellsworth rails
Ell s., 900.
Iu another column. Will be found The
call Tor Republican caucus Al which we
urge ali Republicans who intend to vote
for city officers TO be present. and by their
influence and council, aid in presenting
nomination 10 our citizens which shall be
acceptable and productive OF the highest
good OF the city in which we all feel an in
t@rest and pride. As matters now stand
We cannot afford to try any more expert
ments, If we care for the welfare. I'VE will
not say OF party bat of our own iudiyid-
ual interests, Is citizens of Ellsworth.
For once let us all act together for the
good of the whole