The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-10-23
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Salon, October 21, 1874.


of Vermont, and is 81 years DID,
He is a Democrat in politics, but was
elected on the Independent ticket
last Spring. Mr.. Dufur is a farmer
by occupation, and is young man
of fine education as well as consider
able native talent.
Hon. j. B. DULY, of Coos, is q
native Of Pennsylvania, is 40 years
old and Republican in politics. He
is an honest farmer and a liberal and
sensible Legislator.
Hon. w. W. FDLER represents the
remote county Of Josephine, is law
yer by profession, and o Democrat in
politics. He is 32 years old and was
born in Hoosierdoom. He is one Of
the Democratic leaders in the House,
and his talent and ability fully en-
title him to that honorable distinc-
ton.
Hon. ]. A. FLORENCE represents
Umatilla county, is 35 years old and
q Missourian by birth. He is an In
dependent with Democratic proclivi-
ties, and is clever gentleman and
vigilant legislator.
Hon. VIM. GALLOWAY "got his start
in Yamhill," which county he repre-
sents in this body. He is only 20
years old, but possessing thorough
education, bright intellect, and q
ready command of language, he is
one Of the live men of the House as
well lssas one of the most prominent
gentlemen on the Democratic side.
Hon. A. N. GILBERT, of Marion, is
most creditable production of the
grand prairies Of the Sucker State
He is Republican in politics, gen
tleman in manners, and an active
and popular member.
Hon. r. B. HAYS, of Lare, is 43
years old and native of Tennessee.
He is steadfast Democrat and an
honest, earnest legislator.
Hon. ULYSSES JACKSON, of Washing
ton county, is so years old, a Virgin
ian by birth, and q Democrat in all
his instincts and affiliations. He is
one Of the most sensible and consci-
entious members of the Lower House.
Hon. n. s. JEwETr, of Multnomah,
is "A years old, was born in Ohio,
and is an Independent Republican.
He has gone back home in disgust.
Hon, JACOB JOHNSON, of Multno-
nah, is 46 years old, an Ohioan by
birth, an Indepenent Democrat and
a brother of Jasper johnson. He is
o good man but will scarcely live on
the scrolls of fame.
HoN. B. KELLY, of Multnomah, is
80 years old, a Kentuckian and Re-
publican. He will not be met by a
brass band and procession when he
goes home.
Hon. JACKSON KELLY, of Benton, is
Sc years old, Hoosier and Republi-
can. He is first-rAte fellow, as the
world goes-and so he goes also.
Hon. j. H. LAME, of Linn, is so
years old, was born in Hoosierdom
and was elected as an Independent,
although his past political affiliations
have been with the Republicans
During the session he has acted and
voted in strict accord with the
pledges and promises upon which he
was elected,
Hon. LEE LAuaHLIN, of Yamhill, is
Al years old, native of Missouri
and straight-iaclSet Republican. He
can scarcely be clOssed among the
"great men of Yamhill."
HON. s. P. LEE, of Clackamas, is
80 years old and Hoosier, Repub-
lican in politics and man of consid-
erable practical sense,
HoN. THOMAS LEDoERwooD, of Doug
las county, is 43 years old, a Missou-
rian and an Independent Democrat.
He seems like pretty good man and
q fair legislator.
Hon. T, X. MArTHrEU, of Marion,
is 55 years old and native of Cana
dO. He is a straight-laced Demo-
crat, and the strongest evidence of
his ability and popularity is the fact
that he was elected to this body from
the traditionally black county of
Hon. j, d, MATLocK, of Lane, is 35
years old and Tennessee Democrat
Of the simon-pure school. He is a
quiet but persistent worker and is
q good record.
Hon. RoDrRT MAYS, of Wasco, is
also Tennesseean, A years old. and
an Independent Democrat, He is
good talker, a ready debater, and
champion of the "Reform"
side of the House.
HoN. j, H. McCLuNa, of Lane, is
a "Buckeye" by birth, is 81 years
old and takes his political pabulum
from the straight Republican dish.
He is fair sort of man, but will
hardly do for Minister Plenipoton-
tiarn TO the Court of 81. James.