Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-08
LETTER FROM PICK-HANDLE..
BOsToN, I. T., Aug. 6, 1863

BOSTON, |. T., Aug. 6, 1868.
EDITOR WORLD I'm late issue of the
Boise Statesman I notice q communication,
over the signature of E. Burson, casting some
reflections upon remarks made by "Pick Han
die" ira recent number Of your valuable pa
per- Now do not wish to enter into a news
paper quarrel with man so debased, so lost
to reason, as Burson. He is tissue of false
hood from the sole Of his feet to- the crown of
his head, as can be proven by affidavit made
and sworn to by one of the best men in this
Basin, and Republican, too; and corroborat-
ed by others OF pure and unsullied reputation
As to Burson having written the communica.
tion himself, we, here, all know that he can
not pefpetrate anything Of the kind He is in
favor OF negroes being sent to Congress, espe-
cialiy from the South, which can be proven by
at least twenty men in this camp He will
deny this in certain places All that said is
true, to the letter, the ipse dirits of Burson to
the contrary notwithstanding.
Last evening "wednesday we, the Democ-
racy OF Boston precinct, had one of the most
soul-nerving meetings that has ever been held
here since the organization of this county
Quite large number of ladies were present,
and lent enchahtment to the occasion. The
speakers seemed to be animated by their pres
ence-and who would nOtg At an early hour
Major Foote was loudly called for, and on be-
ing introduced to the assembled multitude by
the President of the meeting, Mr.. r. +. Hill,
cheer after cheer went up with such q will
that the few Republicans present looked thun.
der-struck, and hid their faces in utter amaze
ment. The Major is good speaker, sound
Democrat, is toasted by the ladies, and will
never have his raiHe scratched. Next came
Col. Merritt, who merits much Mt the hands of
the Democratic party for his manly, eloquent,
unanswerable and reasoning appeals to the in
telligence of the people. The Colonel is
whole team, and will ever be remembered by
your correspondent and all good and true Dem
ocrats, as the deafening peals of applause at
the close OF his truly eloquent speech will tes-
tty. Judge Shafer. our standard bearer, amid
deatening applause, made his appearance, and
in a logical and statesman-like manner enter
tanned as intelligent crowd of attentive list
eners as 1t has ever fallen to my lot to witnsss,
US that he is just the man in and for
the right place. Judge Cannady, of Pioneer
City, was then called upon the stand and made
o short speech, such as can only be made by
man Of pure heart and clear hands. Our in.
defatigable old friend and true Democrat,
Frank Miller, succeeded, and entirely beat
himself and surpassed the expectations of his
best admirers. Frank had many admirers
here before this, but now be has many more
G. c. Dudley, one Of the candidates for the
Council. mnVe very happy and felicitous
speech, which drew forth tremendous applause.
Being late, at the close of Mr. Dudley's speech
the immense crowd, amid loud and enthusias-
tic cheering for the entire Democratic ticket,
took their departure for their quiet homes full
ly determined to meet at the polls on the 10th
instant and vote the straight Democratic tick
ct, from the first 10 the last name on it. We
shall beat the sorehead, mongrel, founders
ticket, horse, foot and dragoon.
Yours, PICK HANDLE