Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-24
The Argument.
PLAcnRHlLLr. Sentemher 18th

i The Argument
PLACHRVILLE, September 18th, 1864.
Mr.. ED.-While lettering around town yes
terday afternoon, heard it announced from
the stand in the center of the plaza, that
there would be political debate at that place
at early candle-light, at which time some
brilliant ideas would be presented, defining
the position of the two political parties in this
Territory. The platform was illuminated
with two tallow candles) and about half past
six the crowd had gathered around it, when
the speakers made their appearance The
first was Honest Frary, who told US that for
many years the appellation of honesty had
been attached to his name, and there was not
an individual within the sound of his voice,
SO justly entitled to it as himself, for be would
rather owe man forever than to cheat him
out of cent. Loud yells for The other speak
er prevented hearing any further remarks
from Mr.. Frary, when Doctor Elliot made
his appearance, with a low bow, ac-
cOmpanied with the words Pll warrant you.
Three hearty cheers for the speaker Order
again being restored, the Doctor proceeded
10 tell us that he was " a small boat but
powerful engine" And now, gentlemen"
said he, ~ have for many years been. demon
strating upon philosophy, and have at last
discovered the science. And I can do it.
I'll warrant you" Loud and prolonged
cheering, and cries for Honest Frary. Honest
Frary took the Doctor by the coat-taiI, gave
it sudden jerk, which seated the Doctor
rather abruptly, telling him at the same time
he " was d-n fool and no speaker" Mr..
Frary came before the people again, consid-
erably elated at the preference shown him,
and just as he was about to illustrate some
brilliant idea, the crowd set up continued
yell for Doctor Elliott. After order had again
been restored, Honest Frary took advantage
of the time, and remarked " that it was lust
as impossible to keep order in a Republican
meeting, as it was for man to fall asleep with |
a bumble-bee in the seat Of his drawers -
" I'll warrant you" says the Doctor. Three
hearty cheers for Frary. After which it was
decided that Frary should keep the stand. |
Mr.. Frary again came forward and said
" Gentlemen and fellow citizens: When Eu- |
rope first rolled her chariot-wheels upon our
brow, we were young. But the principles of
America arose III the sons Of freedom, and
proclaimed our rights, and equal privileges. |
{" I'll warrant you" said the Doctor We
want no United States Bank. On last Satur.
day night, we heard it announced from this
stand by certain red headed individual that
be was miner, and that for four years
be was democrat. Now gentlemen, pro-
pose to tell you that | am democrat, and
have stood upon the platform of democracy
when il was so narrow that it wouldn't hold
more than one person. That person was
myself Yes, gentlemen, when the last re-
naming democrat ceased to exist, (!) lived, 4
md held my position" Loud cheers and
,ries for Doctor Elliott. The Doctor came Il
Onward, and said he ''felt as TRANSPARENT AS
| sILK-woRI," GU and commenced giving the
'rigination of the word democrat, but his
IDEAS not corresponding with Honest Frary's, d
dispute arose between the speakers which
esulted in " spirited 7 contest for the stand.
'rary held the ground, while the Doctor took
hasty trip to the Washoe Saloon. On his
eturn the difficulty was compromised, and r
9th parties will speak again on Sunday eve
ing next, if the assistance Of secretary !
an be procured to keep order. !
OBSERVER. I