Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-23

do the yastncss, the magnitude Of this
grand discovery. and though hold tho
first position amongst you--by chance
---as it were, Of having met with more
favorable opportunities, yet / do not
consider myself entitled to moro honor
than the least among You. Should you
deem il Compatible with your sense Of
justice, to bestow my name upcn this
pass. / should certainly mako no
objection TO your wishes, but / do not
claim il, nor deserve It a. matter Of
rank nor Of right.
1t is true that the eulogy pronounced
by our comrade, tho Nes Percc brave,
seems to have awakened new asrira-
tion within me. A icag slumbering
volcano Of mighty deeds sesmA q il
were, to have burst forth ia I grand
eruption ia the rsvsrses Of my soul,
snsenderiug high thoughts bright
dreams, the hope Of fame, "and lures
mo on to those inspiring tolls, by which
man masters men!"
But--my bravesl am not an am
bilious man, | am content with reas-
onabie allowance Of the n nccssarics Of
life, with but few Injuries. envy no
man his wealth nor position, neither
do l court public opinion. How should
l esteem public opinioni Al what
value should any man hold the public
opinionf There is no metal % ductilc
that n,ny be drawn or beaten into the
ilimsiness Of public opinion. II is the
most superficial of all superfces; the
faintest breeze of adversely will psne-
trate the surface and expose the ex-
tream shallowncss OF its depth. II ID
q bauble not worth the millioneti part
the effort necessary TO obtain it, and Il
once possessed, the recesses Of the tomb
only win preserve it. No! mol my
braves, il / must be honored ia this
matter, honors shall bs thrust upon mo.
l have done.
The most enthusiastic applause greet
ed the Captain, General, a. he modest
ly retired from the front, and when
silence & restored, Maulie, Of Weippe,
came forward and delivered himself us
follows;
Gentlcmen:----I have no de,iro to in.
fluence any Of you in your expressions
as to what name this pass should hence
forth bear, but tho depth Of my knowl-
edge Of the human character, induces
me TO believe that there may bs those
amongst you possessed Of such exquis.
ite sensitiveness Of disposition rs to pre-
ciude you from expressing --uiud roce
your choice in this matter. Neither
do wish you, my brave fellows, TO in
fer from these remarks, that because
l was so fortunate as TO be placed SEQ.
ond 10 command, in this expedition,
that / wish you to bestow one single
thought upon me in this matter, in
view Of the eminent services ! have
rendered. No! no! my ambition is not
curbcd within the narrow limits cf this
renowned pass. Whatever honors or
titles that may be contemplated in con-
nection with the difficulties and obsta-
cles which we have by our united ef.
forts overcome in executing the orders
of the company--should be bestowed
upon, and legitimatcly belongs to the
Captuin.Genera! and to our worthy
and very efficient chef de cuisine.
But fellow citizens, though the sub
iect il somewhat foreign to the situation
and the matter in discussion, shall
here acquaiut you with my future op
erations, that / have in view, and fol
which l solicit your support.
1t is my intention to send or to have
my name introduced before the nexI
democratic convention as candidate 70,
Delegate in Congress aud though ]
should rather forego oil the high en-
comiums and eulogies dedicated to my
name and memory, in view Of my ear
ly efforts to effect general ameliora
ton in the condition Of mankind, thar
to be considered ambitious. or ~ over
rating the premises in this undertaking
l am nevertheless sanguins of success
You are very we'll aware my brave
fellows that he who holds tho position
Of Delegate in the next Congress from
Idaho; must ! Q q man Of colossal brair
and intellect for political statesman
ship aud oratorical eloquencc. be mus
far exceed the known efforts OF tn
prime Minister Of Prussia. Should b.
possess these very requisite qualifica
tions, it is only reasonable to conclud
that in all minor affairs he will, at least
be the peer in such matters Of an
member in either House.
Fellow citizens, you must also b
aware that man possessed of sue
Gigantic intelligence cannot be foun
within the limits Of Idaho Territor
outside Of Shoshone county. d
tberef ore, with all the modesty tha
doth become a man--an aspirant fo
fame or position-solicit your suffrage
and your influence at the next gencra
election for Delegate in Congress. Nay
my friends the situation seems TO M
so necessary and so urgent that l dar
IN danand vour efTnrts in NV heh /