Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1885-02-26

in its warfare upon the Governor, which
receives the condemnation Of democrats
and republicans at large. Trustirg that
the same will find space in the columns
of the TELLER. Very Resp'fy,
j. w. CUNNINGHAM,
City Clerk.
| At meeting Of the Mayor and City
Council, held Saturday evening last, the
following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted:
CRY CoUNcIL CHAMBER.
BOISE City, idaho, Feb. II, 1883,
WHEREAS, Our esteemed fellow-towns
man, His Excellency, Governor W. n.
Bum, is about to leave us for a brief per-
| iod, we deem it just and proper to ex-
press publicly our esteem for him per-
sonly, and our appreciation of his labors
officially for the promotion and welfare
Of our city and Territory; therefore, be it
Resoired, BY the Mayor and Common
Council of Boise City, Idaho, that We
recognize in Governor Bum an Execu,-
i've who has ever been fearless in the
discharge Of his official Trust and jealous
in his endeavors TO promote the prospect
ty of the people of Idaho Territory, with
cut regard to section, creed, or political
associations or affiliations;
Resolued, That he takes with him our
warmest appreciation Of his peronal worth,
and the sincere desire that whether or
not he may continue in an official capaci-
ty he viii make his permanent home
among us;
Resolved, That copy Of these re-
solutions be presented to Governor Bum,
that the same be spread upon the city re-
cords, and that the city clerk be directed
to furnish copy to each newspaper in
the Territory with request that the
same be published.
[Sight.1 JAMES A. PENNEY,
[Attest.l Mayor.
J. w. CUNNINGHAM, City Clerk.
A copy Of these resolutions was ad-
dressed to Governor Bum, and elected
the following reply:
BOISE CRY, Idaho, Feb l6, 1885,
Hon. James A. Pianey Of Boise city:
The highly hattering preamble and res
olutions passed by the Council and for
warded to me by you giving me infinite
qualification. shall, / assure you, ever
hold them as priceless treasure. There
can be nothing more satisfying to man
in public life than the endorsement Of
honest men. In my effort to enforce the
laws I have been met, as fully expected
i I would be, BY the wanton denunciations
Of the wicked aud lawlcss. This is not
an uncommon position wherein to find a
public man. No magistrate can be en-.
tirely popular. If he executes the laws
he will offend one shoe of the community
! if he fails to execute them he will otfenc
the good people. This is dilemma ne
magistrate can hope to escape. There !:
no halfway, neutral, accommodating
Z ground on which he can stand. He is
! positive force by virtue Of his position fo
! much good or positive evil. Better {
I, false priest at the altar, a corrupt judg'
on lhe bench than periidious executive
Of commonwealth There is bat on,
: way to purify stream, and that is b.
/ commencing at tho headwaters. Tn
chief magistrate of domain who deliber
!, atcly assumes an oath to execute all tn
laws and fails willfnlly to do so is just a
a guilty as the lowest perjurer In the cour
: Of laws. If he betrays his trust, if h
!. plays fast and loose with his privileges,
he permits designing ofice-seekers to &C
,fI jole him from the path Of rectitude, if h
o assumes to discount popular intellisenc
a by little tricks understood by the people
4 but submitted to in crafty politicians a
: part Of their profession, if his pledges ez
: pressed 81 implied shall degenerate int
q ropes Of sand, he will surely make hin
Il self and his position a bye word and
. laughing stock, and he will bring himse
Il SO deeply beneath weight Of popular il
"a dignation and distrust that he can nevs
be resurrccted. | deplore as deeply ,
= you that there exists in this communit
. an element bent upon evil and openl
n opposed to progression. In countr
"a where we must depend so much on eac
. other for enjoyment peace, and feelin
Of general comfort and security thcl
l. should be unity Of purpose, harmony {
10 action and concentration of ideas; an
:. then Idaho would move rapidly along
the place that belongs to her by reason {
81 her many advantages.
4 Thanking you from my heart for yor
kindly expressions: and with assurane,