Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-04-08
City Government,

These are troublous times among our city
fathers, and the new machinery of government
develops an unusual amount OF friction. At
our municipal election two wards elected Re
publican, and two Democratic war,l officers
The 4th war,l Is claimed by Republicans to
have elected Republican officers also. although
Two Democratic council men and the alderman
have received certificates. Their seats are
however contested. and a the contestants have
no votes in deciding their own case. the re-
mining members are nearly tied. On Nom
diy lat, the Republican. of both Board, intro
dnced AN order for the purpose Of investigating
and ascertaining who We're truly and legally
elected ward officers Of Ward l. The passage
of this order was desperately opposed by
almost each and every partizsn Democrat
elected. who, in every possible way, by motions
10 postpone, adjourn, &c, endeavored 10 de-
feat and eyade the question. The order was.
however passed. and in the Board OF Alder
men. by the casting vote of the Mayor. OF
course. there was much excitement, and on the
part of Democrats. charges of fraud unpara-
men,ary rulings, &c. sc.
ON TUESDAY, the partizan Democrat, finding
''NiAN'iNts NNA-NpFl ny laiF iblillfN NnltI> OF
both partie,, resortcd TO another dodge. and
almost every man OF them refused 10 attend
the meeting OF the City Council. thus leaving
both board, without a quorum. and con-e-
quently = deadlock TO business. should this
state OF things iinuc the interests OF the
people OF this city must suffer in MANY way~.
The time of holding our election !, later than
any other city in the State and weeks must
elapse at least. before the arrangements for the
current year can bc completed. Certainly our
schools should commence during the present
month. and other important interest, should
b. provided for. Who must BE- held RESPONSE
Die for this delay and expense, l. 1t wrong
for Republicans TO ASK for an investigation and
to determine al once who are the legally elect
ed members Of the eouncil' |, it not fair for
the people 10 hold accountable those member,
who lay this faciiou> opposition, thu, triy the
wheels Of government: l. there any nanli-
nos in TRYING 10 avoid the issue by Iunnings
How docs it oompori with the oaih- these oili-
Ger, have taken, 10 support aud uphold the
ordinance, OF the city. aud then wilful.y ab,,n,
thcm~elvc- 10 gain temporary ads aniagc.
Are they not aware that : city ordinance inn
pcfaiNclN requires members Of the city council
10 attend the regular meetings: Are they not
setting a bad example 10 the public. II these
ordinance, hc violated with IMMUNITY hy
the city father: Every member Of the city
council was elected 10 perform hi, du;ic, By
giving hi presence and br>t jui.mrn, 20 ;he
interests Of the CITY. and no; by rurpo,cly
ab,cnting himself and thu, bring to ,tand.,i.l
thu city government.
Have not our citizen. a right 10 complain,
and ought they not 10 hold responsible tie Il.n
who thus actt Thi. investigation must De- had
al some time. and the sooner the better. We
have faith 20 believe that wiser counsel. vii
prevail, that an honest and fair invest. "a: on
Will De madr. that a right decision VIII D..
given, and that in few day, everything w.l
run smoothly.