Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-12-31
Letter from Boise CITY,
BOISE CRY, Dec. Is, 1880.

zens OF our county of Nez Perce to
an article published in the Idaho Tri-
weekly Statesman of Dec. Is, said to
eminate from the NeUS of Lewiston.
The people well know that the delega-
ton from the northern counties of
Idaho in both the council and house
came here instructed and pledged in
favor Of certain measure well known
to our people. ] expect to fulfill my
obligations to my constituents without
consulting the democracy of Boise
City or any other person or persons
whom | know to be in open hostility
to the best Interests of our people |
1t would seem that the Ne1os and |
Statesman are perfectly willing to die
tate to us how we shall conduct our
selves. Shall we &C into the camp of
the enemy for counsel. We are but
tonholed on every opportunity and
entreated in the most humble manner
to vote with the delegation from Boise
City &c. Does this suit the citizens
of our county2 / answer no! The
ring says don't ote with the Nor
mons. Now this is not a Mormon
measure. it is ours from the north and
should the Mormon delegation see fit
to cast their votes with us for a meas
ure which wedeem of incalulablc value
shall we not accept. | take this posi-
ton that all members of this body are
entitled to the some rights and privil-
eges without regard to their religious
opinions The democracy are very
willing to accept their votes when
by them, Geo. Ainslie goes to
Washington but it is horse of differ
ent color if a Mormon votes for his
own interest especially when it con-
| hicts with the interests Of Boise City.
Now democrats of Boise City say for
US of the north to vote with them to
crush out this Mormon element. So
far as I am concerned, shall endeav-
or to discharge my duties without re-
gard to the wishes of Boise City dem
ocrats. for one shall useevery means
to accomplish that for which l am
here. l feel more interested than
many, from the fact fully intend to
make North Idaho my home.
HEDRICK.
Our correspondent complains of both
the Statesman aud the NeWs for as
suming to dictate the policy Of the
northern delegation at Boise. He
probably has lost sight of the fact,
since he has been thrown into the
midst of the Boise ring, that the
Statesman is now and ever has been q
bitter opponent of the purpose and
policy of the people of the north, as
evinced by their votes at the polls on
several occasions, and of the fact that
the News was established here by q
r resident member of the Boise ring
who has no sympathy in common with
e the people of North Idaho, and for th'
purpose of putting something in prin
from which the Statesman can maxi
r quotations that are inimical to the in
4: terests of the people of the north ant
make showing abroad OF divide'
\ sentiment at the north. If Mr.. He'd
IS rick will but reflect and consider tn
. universal sentiment as expressed b
the vote of our people at the late ele'
,ss ton, he. will ot once come to the cor
clusion that this attempt to dlctat
tt comes not from any voice of our PEI
q pie, but only from Kelly and tool
lie a resident member of the Boise rim;
er who has no political status, standln
" or influence among the people
North Idaho. This is so well unde
er stood here in the north that no OF
Sc has deemed the position taken
" worthy of attention, and certainly n
ny of combat. 1Ir. Hedrick need ha
on no fear that his course as a memb
'in will be censured by our people If