The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-02

trip, which was replete with excitement
and adventure.
Soon after his arrival in the Magic
City of the Plains, Mr.. johnson en-
tered the profession of the law. and
became one of the leading attor-
Of this county and territory.
" b mannerin which he discharged
bis duties his fellOw-members Of the bar
n his many clients are the most com
petent judges. They all know the fidel-
ity with which he observed his duty to
the courts as well as his duty to his
clients. In learning, assiduity, upright
ness and integrity he stood as an ex-.
ample to his profession. In his addresses
to courts and juries he affected to de-
spise all ~eloquence, and certainly dis
dained all ornament; but his efforts,
whether addressed to one tribunal or
the other, were marked by a degree of
clearness, directness and force net easy
to be equalled. u5l5lo aas
b, Mr.. johnson, as is known to US all,
filled many high and responsible posi-
tons in this county and territory with
great credit. All who came in contact
with him while performing the duties
of these places of trust and honor, unite
with us to-day in our tribute of love
and generation to his memory. 'iA
But, sir, professional fame and polit-
ical distinction fade away and die with
all things earthly. Nothing of charac-
ter is really permanent but virtue and
personal worth. These remain. What
ever of excellence is of the soul itself
belongs to both worlds. Political or
professional reputation cannot last for
ever; but a conscience void of offence
before God and man is an Inheritance
for eternity.
Mr. Johnson's religious sentiments
were the glory of his character; his
mind, active, thoughtful, penetrating,
sedate, could not but mediate deeply ON
the condition of mankind here below,
and feel the full responsibilities of life.
In his intercourse with his fellow
citizens he was ever distinguished for
uprightness, liberality and thoughtful
ness; with due regard for the welfare Of
all the people, he persistently upheld
the interests of the church, the schools,
and institutions organized for the i'm
provement of the mind. As an educa-
tor he was the leading spirit in this
county, and the fine condition Of our
public school house and school system
is mainly due to his untiring and I'M
selfish efforts. OF such a man it might
well be said: "Thy works do follow
thee.n o
Mr.. johnson died in early manhood
before his many remarkable qualities
had born proper fruit; therefore We
mourn the more his departure from
our midst, this sudden rupture of the
ties of nature. He enjoyed through
life, indeed, remarkable health. He
took competent exercise, and, avoiding
all extreme theories or practices, con-
trolled his conduct and habits of life
by the rules of prudence and modera-
ton. His sudden and early death was
therefore like a thunderbolt to his fam
lily and friends, and the more deeply de-
plored by the whole community.
A. While still INDUCING our thoughts on
the death of u confrere, may not the
event raise the suggestion that such a
dispensation is not undersigned, and that
heaven does so order things, as INT
times to attract strongly the attention
and excite the thoughts Of men?
On motion the council adjourned.
aII1raaas HOUSE.
House met at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning, pursuant to adjournment.
Roll called I; all present. zR1
The following bills were introduced:
By Mr.. Crawford. No. 40, a bill for
an act for the protection OF beaver.
Also No. &c, a bill for an act for the
protection of wild game.
BY Mr.. Balch: No. 47;,a bin for an
act relating to jurors fees. Also No.
AZ, a bill for an act to amend an act
approved Dec. 8, 1875, entitled. San
act regulating the branding, herding
and care of stock"
BY Mr.. johnson: No. 40, a bill for
an act TO amend section 4 of an act en-
titled, can act for the protection Of
stock IN Wyoming territory, and to
punish certain offences concerning the
same, approved Dec. 8, 1871.n
By Mr. Spicer:l No. so, "a bill for an
act to establish public highways and
wagon roads.
Also No. 81, "a bill for an act to
amend an act entitled, IAN, act to es-
tablish an assay Office in Wyoming ter
ritory."
By Mr.. Murphy: No. So, a bill for
an act to protect the several counties in
the territory against the payment of
unjust or fraudulent claims, and for
other purposes.
BY Mr.. Maghee: No. So, a bill for
an. act to amend an act entitled, IAN
act providing for the organization Of
school districts, schools, and for other
purposes" EBfstFN
AFTERNOON SESSION.
House met at 9 O'Clock, pursuant to
adjournment. \
Quorum present.
The hour of 2 O'Clock having arrived,
and the special order for that hour
being council file No. 81, a bill for an
act TO provide for elections. the manner
of conducting the same, and for other
purposes, was taken up. sol 81
Mr.. Spicer moved that council file
No. % be read the first time by title,
and that the house them resolve itself
into committee of the whole for the
consideration of the bill. Carried.
The speaker resumed the chair
Messages from the governor were
read.
On motion of Mr.. Crawford the house
accepted an invitation to be present at
reception to be given by Gov. j. w.
Hort ON the EVENING of Eridau Dec &