The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1876-12-30
LETTER FROM BOISE CITY
BOISE Cry I. T. Dec. 18th IA

EDITOR TELLER Senator Kelly of Ore
gon passed through this place en- route to
Washington. The legislative assembly Of
Idaho, and citizens Of this place gave inc
reception last evening in the hall occupied
by the lower house. Bon6res were built
cannons were fired and at eight clock
committee appointed from the two Houses
OF the legislature, headed by Col. Z. A.
Stevenson of Boise County, waited upon
bis Honor, the Senator, aud escorted him
to the speakers stand where he was intro
duced to the liberal audience. He ad :
dressed the people on topics pertaining to
the interests Of Idaho and the great north
west generally, and only met with the ap-
plsuse be justly deserved, aud was pro-
nounced by all a gentleman Of great ability.
sound judgment and possessing good SOUND
principles. The Legislative Assembly of
the Territory Of Idaho is regularly organ.
'zed, composed of more than ordinary abili-
ty. Nes Perce County has three wide a.
wake members in that august body. Mr..
Lsngford's superior knowledge of the law
and the sound judgment of the members ia
the lower House, will no doubt make
many changes that will prove beneficial to
the financial welfare of the County. Mr..
Points was absent few days 10 the begin.
ming of the session on account Of the mis-.
apprehension Of the law that prevailed
throughout the Territory, thinking the time
for the convening Of the legislature was
changed to first Monday 10 January, in
stead Of December, - formerly. But be is
here now and ever at his post ready to cor
rect previous blunders and do that which
will be most conducive to the Territory
Mr.. Edwards has introduced a bill post.
poning the time for making out the delin.
quent tax lis. and placing the same in the
hands Of the District Attorney until the Sd
Monday in Dec, instead of the Sd Monday
IN October a. i. now stands. The bill
passed the lower House and was transmit.
ed to the Council whers it has been read
first and second times, ordered engrossed
and will probably become law. Shosho.
ne County Is aoly represented. Mr.. Dun.
we'll gives the Council diguifed appear
ance, don't splutter around and Qabbie on
every foolish topic that is introduced, but
10 ever at his post to defend the right and
oppose the wrong. He has introduced uu.
merous important bills and ia fact is &C.
knowledged one OF the great lights of that
honorable body. Mr.. Hammond, member
OF the lower House, from Shoshone County
10 always on hand and without regard to
party or section, is ever on the side of the
just, and the best man they could have
sent. Idaho County has her old standar
bearers. Mr.. Howard is at home ia the
Council Chamber and is considered cold
economy himself" He fights all appropri-
alton bills on general principles, and can
not believe there is any inst claims against
the Territory. believe he is conscience.
Gus in his actions, but believe him rather
unjust in some cases. But bis mature
Judgment and legislative experience may
better ht bin to be the judge Of those mat.
ters. Mr.. Cleary, member of the House
from Idaho County 10 one OF its Influential
members and the most indefstigabls worn.