The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-12-05
LETTER FROM. THE CAPITAL.
Bo1sE CITY, Nov. 80. 1872.

I'm WOrLp:-Ynu capnot Imagine ones
feelings. after living in the snow clad noun.
toins Of Boise, upon arriving at the city u
the Plains where the assembled WISDOM
of our young and interesting Territory Is con
oreoating. We have experienced. during the
mast, tweuty.four hours. n heavy tall OF ram,
ri ch is of immense benefit to the agricultural
interests of this county.
The enterprising citizens from all parts OF
orr Territory are discussing the feasioii'ty .,
railroad enterprises, and all seem READY ana
willing to lend their assistance 10 capitalists.
The residents of this locality seemed, as IL
,vere "to wake from DREAM, aIii are pre-
dieting future success aud prosperity I" the
enterprise. and our legislators are considering
the subject with q view OF passing, at the com
ing session, a bill whereby we can at an carry
day receive financial assistance. Ii appears
Ia be the general impression vi persons ito'"
the different portions of the Territory tnat Tue
Northern Pacific will not be built through tae
northern portion of tho Territory, but VIII.
after passing through Gallatln Valley. IN Mon
taua, come down through Snake River Naiie!'
and then pursu. the route as con.einpiaSru .!
the Dalles and Salt Lake Company. Now.
my dear sir, you may think that the ABOVE shs
yrstuns are not sound ana correct. but rs
the iron horse will be traversing our Territory,
and Idaho will again step forward and Claim
the, palm from her sister Territories. Our
lnrgs timber interests will be valuable. our
miprs will be Developed. our produce VIII ma
q ready market, and prosperity VIII pcr'ade
all branches of enterprise and Industry
The Seventh Session. Of the Idaho Lcglsla-
;ure will convene on Monday The members
are arriving daily. and il Is amusing 10 see win
what true inrtitude they receive the caressing
embraces of tue various asplranis FOR once
The latterarenUmerous, and sour count! has her
usual share al gentlemen who appear u oc " III
ing to lend their feeble assistance as attaches
Senator Stump. Of Oneida. arrived "A lew
days since, hale and hearty-every inch Sen
ator. He is fine 9 ntlelDan. and opposed Ia
franchises Of every character. save and except
ing the salt and Railroad interests" waich
are commanding the attention OF that gentle
man exclusively He intends, the coming sea
son. to enlarge his works. having sent la san
Francisco for large boilers capable al holding
five or SIX thousand pounds Of salt.
Hon. S. +. &. Howard. of Idaho. is again n
his post ready and willing - assist MI inter-
rs,s that Will reduuud Ia the prosperity 81 the
Territory Hon. l.. T. Hisbe-. oi Ow, hc-.
has also arrived. and thu Council halls Will
soon echo his voice IN fasor oi justice, tqIlitt
and religious liberation 10 all.
Ada county has her full delegation nn hand
gentlemen OF experience and legislative ahIl.
ity. Her agricultural interests are we'll cared
for
Boise comes with 4 mixed drlrgatun-polI.-
cally-whlch is regretted by many. Hon Ben
Wilson, occupying a prominent posii"n-be
ing member of the Democratic party-is
,lusely scrutinlz!ng "our Statutes with view
Il having them compiled n, an earl, d., at The
session, they being n very poor coalition. tie
i advocating the Railroad question, and wsIl
make IN efficient member
His Excrllrncy Governor Bennett. Is bU>ily I
Engaged. day and night. on his message /
That it Will b. an able one. i. predicted
~ all; aud wtil- the Governor differs in pu!i,- I
cal sentiments from the Dr,n"craiI, party. he .
; we'll liked, and Dothng has. n yet trans
,ircd which would lead one ~ b,-iry. that he
: an extremist" He APPEARS 10 be- liberia. /
n his views, and Is kind. sociabln AMI genial
Gentleman.
Secretary Curtis has taken grca. palma in
lifting up Good Trmp.ar Hall for the coming
legislature. and has displayed taste and order /
II the same. He IL aiiAblc and courteous. rs
usual. and always ready and willin. Ia con-
lnce the inexperienced members THAT h. ia .
heir friend" and that they should NJ an early |
moment select their seats, and tuat his adminis.
ratlve abilities should BE- duly honorrd Our
mutual friend, Ben Anderson. had charge uf
itting up the Hall aud as he Is sklllful work.
nan. "order must cone from chaos"
| close THIS drsiltory letter, and at m early .
lay will write again. BOISE.