The Bismarck Tribune from Bismarck, North Dakota • Page 2

jf- Bismarck, July 6, 1877. ow tpqse ities baijc ban ft generation to'suc frontier from libe Mississi pilto tbe issouri. And to-day Batter. Better to smell the iolet eooi, than dp the glowing Better to hark a hidden brook, than watoh a diamond iblne. Old tlmn Poet.

Better to take the lager beer, than smell the empty Better to take a pretty girl, than wink at a homely lav. Herald. Better to bare jroor breeches patched, than owe for another pair; Better to get your Uttle cot thatched, when the weather la fair. --Fulton Times. Better to worship the loving and meek, than the coldly grand and fair; Better to quietly dip the gane.

than to risk one lit tie "pair." --Nation. FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. An Important Military Post--The Afforded Settlers and the Present pa Terminus of the Northern Pacific-I Its Five-Tears'Growth--Preaching Gospel in the Wilderness--Rev. Oliver Sloan, of Philadelphia--In cidents in the Daily Life of a Christian Pioneer--Fort Snelling, 'Minneapolis, and St. Paul.

Cor. Philadelphia Frees. POBT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, D. June is hanging before me an the wall ef the room' in which I am npw writing, a map of the United States and Territories, and my glance takes in two places, Fort Abraham Lincoln, where I am now residing, and your beautiful city of Philadelphia, the city of my birth and citizenship; where I have spent the greater number of the years of my natural and fourteen years of tny ministerial life--the city whose name always springs from my untrav- heart to my lips, whenever 1 think or speak of home. How far am I from home This fort is in Dakota Territory, on the west bank of the Missouri river, in latitude 46 deg.

47 min. north 2 mm. east of Washington; speaking geographically, I am a little over twenty-Bve degrees west and nearly 7 degrees north, or about sixteen hundred nuleswest and five hundred miles north and by the shortest railroad communication from Philadelphia to St. Paul, in Minnesota, and from thence by the only railroad communication, that of the Lake Superior and Mississippi and the northern Pacific railroads, I am now seventeen hundred and seventy-seven miles: from borne. Taking the projected of the Northern Pacific to Puget Sound, I am a little more than half way across the continent, nearer to the setting than to the i rising of the sun on the American Continent.

And this for tbe present is my home as a post chaplain in the army ef the United States. I see by the roster of troops for this department that Fort Abraham Lincoln is put down as the largest garrison of soldiers in the entire department. It is the headquarters of the 7th Caralry, Colonel S. D. Sturgis, six companies of which are stationed here, and three companies of infantry, with eleven Indian scouts.

The cavalry are now absent on tbe expedition to the Tongue river and Yellowstone country in pursuit of Sitting Bull, When in is usually during the winter, Fort Lincoln has, I presume, a population of nine hundred or a thousand, with probably twenty officers and their families, and is consequently a lively little place. At this time there are, besides Colonel J. G. Tilford, who is in command, but nine or ten officers, including the post surgeons, ajl of whom have vied with each other in extending to their first chaplain a hearty welcome, and in making my stay among them pleasant to me. This fort was established June 10, 1872, to protect the engineers and working parties of the Northern Pacific railroad from the attacks of hostile Indians, and several times the necessi- ty of its existence has been demonstrav ted.

From the elevated ground upon which it stands, some 200 feet above the rivejr, in the clear light of this bright June morning, I can see Bismarck, the little city at the present terminus of the road, some four miles away in a direct line, on the bank of the river. I can almost distinguish its streets, and with the aid of a glass, cojant it stores, and see with the its one solitary church spire, tilt Harbinger and forerunner of many to be. Bismattk, from its situation, has rapidly become a place of considerable importance, having its daily communication with Eastern cities by mail, its telegraph with all the world, and its tri-weekly newspaper, the Bismarck TBIBUNEJ Us stores, in which are to be found all articles necessary to civilized, aye, even to refined life; all this accomplished in five short years, and railroad and city made possible by the presence and cooperation of the much abused army of the United States, shortly to be left, it is said, without pay or provisions. The history of these frontier posts of the army is the history of the? pregross of American i civilization and enterprise for while "westward tbe star of empire takes its way," the army of the United btates guards its path. Stopping at St Paul on my.way, I visited Fort Snelling, bunt forty years ago, and as from its walls I looked up and down the Mississippi and saw St.

Paul six miles away in ot(e direction, and Minneapolis four miles away in another, whose combined population embraces nearly one hundred thousand inhabitants, I then thought of the towns, and villages, and farms lying westward that gieat, although young, State of Minnesota and on to Dakota. I said: This fort oow almost abandoned and fast going to decay, use it has become unnecessary, it th( key that has unlocked the great Jjfortliwestern country lying beyond UN enterprise of man. Under aimv, abandon these forts an fnm Randall to Bufordon tbe fr im the Yellowstone and tfc risers, where General Miles suit of tbe Indiarfs, and tbe Indians 11 not only prevent the completion of the Northern Pacific Railway from Big marck westward, but make its! cjntin- uajnce eastward of Bismarck, frith tbe growing villages ahd towns it caused to spring up, a matter of papnful uncertainty. It is presence of these fSur or five men stationed at these forts tintf! can- torments in Dakoti and MontaV enables these enterprising with their wives and children, in safety at night, ajhd to purs various avocations the day. It is the presence army, watching by night and da sleepless fidelity, that mates pc this almost avalanche of adventun and very tofisand mri on tbel new El are alread tie, who, inder the daily crosses the Mi.

to the Black Hills, tl where, perhaps, ther oriixty thousand pe they do not find gold can at least find a rich, 1 soil that sb ward the tiller's toil ijrith kindly vests. tri-weekly lin I of stages i from Bismarck to the Black Hills taxed to their utmos capacity in conveyance of passeng of wagons, drawn by and horses, pass throi crosjs the ferry at the whole families, travel camping oat at night. ing largely engaged in tionj of supplies to the to the military posts srs, while mules zh the place arid fort, ig by day 'ai Its citizens Ithe transpcr lack Hills the Miss and the Yellowstone, tljie developmjen of the agricultura.1, and consequent! the permanent interestsj of the coun ry have to a great extent, altho igl not entirely, neglected. Colonel Thoiap son, retired army officer, has a larg tract of land near the city under culti vation, and each year oat a la number of forest trees, in an effor to the want of timber. I had pleasure of being introduced to and found him a gentleman of educa-J tion, who has had large to observe the growth of the West rn coun iry.

I was exceedingly interes ed in hi i views as to the development of the resources of the Territory. Be is thoroughly convinced, both; by pbser tion and experiment, thatLthis' portion of Dikota, lying between Red Rj er of the North and the Missouri, will il- timately be the rival of Minnesota as a wheajt growing country. There is but one in the plate- of which the Rev. Oliver Sloan, Presby, teriaij, is the pagtpr. He is well kno in Philadelphia, where he has a brotb er living-- the Mr.

Sloan of 'the fir ml of Crease, Sloan carpet deale The Kind, cordial welcome 'which Sloan', to whom I happened to knpwjri, gave me-- the generous hosfai- tality which he extended on the e- ningof my arrival at Bismarck will never be forgotten by me. I' knew at once that he knew the heart of a strs n- reason, and greatly against bis bettei nature, snappish. Feeling thus, -bf longs to avoid all annoyance by being alone. The induces him seek solitudes Tbe light inflicts upon bun intense agony. This Missouri, to find out tbe holes and where he is tbe least likely to be noticed.

II big-retreat be discovered, and the mas-j ter'a vpice bids him oome fortlb, he leaves bis hiding place, anxious tlo obey the loved authority; but, before he has gone half the distance, a kind of sensation comes over him which produces an instantaneous change in his while ap pearance. He suddenly darts back into his dark corner. If let alone, he will remain, drinking a great deal of water, but not seeking food, ijlis appetites are altered. Hair, straw, dirt, filth, rags, swne--the most noisome jubilance the poor dog longs to swallow, in hopes to ease a burning! stom- icb. fie is now altogether changed.

Still, be does i not desire to bite man- tincl; he rather endeavors to avoid so- sietyj He takes long journeys to vent us restless desire for motion. I does not walk, he does not run. Ho proceeds in a kind of trot. His eyes do not glare or stare, but are dull and retracted. His tongue hangsj dry 1 from his Open mouth, from which theri drops no 16am.

He cannot stay to bice. If, nevertheless, anything opposes progress, he will, as if by impulse, a man, in a similar state, might strike, and tell the person to "get out the way." If he return borne from these excursions, he seeks the darkness. His thirst increases, but with it comes swelling of the throat. He will Blunge his head into water, but notia drop can he swallow. The throat is enlarged, so that nothing pan pass.

His state of suffering is pitable. He flies at, and pulls to pieces, anything within hi? reach. He emits the mosjt hlideou-, cries. The noise he makes is incessant and peculiar. It begins as a bark; is quickly changed to a howl, which suddenly cut short in the middlt selves as ready and anxious to join a patty at once and take three to four mclnths provisions with them and make a thorough exploration, as far as possible in the time allotted.of the country about the headwaters of the the tra: mu Li (tie Big Hornl and as far as the Big Ho rn River.

It is toi be hoped that tbe business mei of wjll now take hold of he matter rnd do whatever seems necessary! to prospect open the country. Bismarck, it will be remembered, began th 5 noise of gold in tbe Black Hills, wh ch resulted in opening that country, bdit for a year we lost the advantages growing out of it. The Big Horn country is now being invaded from every quarter. Evury Deadwood paper mentions the departure of large parties and large numbers are going in from Montana. Milesbu -gh is almost depopulated, the citizeis all having gone to the reported nevr discoveries.

Therefore is dene should be dope quicjdy. Talk is cbjeap but action --immediate action--is required to bring to Bismar the advantages that the opening of this country will bring. The NQrthwestefn company are ready with their stages and we have transportation by steamer to within a few miles of the gold and all that it is necessary to do is to go ahekd and open the country and" the route will open itself. Watc so the poor wretch at last falls, ger. 'He is a pioneer in church ent prise, 1 and has won for himself a pla in the history of church development in this great Northwestern countiy.

He was in advance of the railroad, a id welcomed the first train through the 5ih of June, 1872. During three winters, he tells me, he was entire cut off from all communication wi the Eiist. For a considerable peri he was the only Protestant minister, and perhaps the only Christian minfs ter of'any denomination, in a territo extending two hundred miles south; fi hundijed miles east, to the British sessions on the north, and to tbe he knew not bow far. But cheered the approval of his conscience and smile of God, be has been unremitti in his labors, until he has a beauti little church, well filled, in probably tbe Wry position for a church In the town. Mr.

Sloan is not only a go minister, that none know here- love, and none name but to pf in higjh esteem by everybody, but he a good citizen, taking a livety interest in all that concerns tbe growth arid well-being of tbe community 4ti "Whitib' he ia indeed a father. He has a select library in the little parsonag adjoining bis church, where the youi men of tbe town who are fond of reai ing are cordially welcomed by hiia, and lot on which bia church stand neatly fenced in, be has planted a little forestof trees.moitly with his own bant and the garden of the parsonage is pe: baps the very best in the place, for tbje variety of plants set and for tbe cultivation bestowed upon them. I spent my first Sunday in Dakota at house, worshipping with him in beautiful church, and being kind! urged by him to occupy his pulpit, consented to preach for him in the evening having had tbe grivilege in morning of listening to one of his cejleiu, earnest sermons. Bismarck prouj, and she ought to be, of ber lo ing, earnest, only pastor, who is excee ingly anxious that a minister of so other denomination shall soon com and share with him the responsibilitii of caring for those sheep in the wilde is and worn oujt by the terrible ItlUstratfid Weekly. A Presentation.

A social party of ladies and gentlemen met Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Wm. M. Pye. It Was an impromptu gathering--or at least, so it seemed--and the guests were pleasantly entertained for an hour or more with music by Mrs.

0. S. Goff when, much to the surprise of that estimable lady, Chas. M. Cushman arose and in (he following neat' little speech presented an elegant silver card case: MBS.

performed brings to the performer a sense of pleasure; appreciated, brings in addition a keener, deeper Satisfaction, and in this sense 111 is a personal pleasure in behalf this; company of friends to make known to you that we have witched with admiration the self-sacrificing interest you have shown in leading the music in tbe church and Sunday School in this city. As a slight token our we ask you to accept this package as a mebento of our friendship, hand this spontaneous gathering, feeling that you will not esteem it ifor its intrinsic value, but rather for the motives that induce its gift. You are about to leave us; may prosperity and happiness attend you and yeurs. 'We are not Hebrews, nor havei we the I Hsirdware. The largest and most complete stock of hardware and tinware in Bismarck or in Dakota, can be found at the establishment of Bailey Landre-1 Their stock is new and is shown to the best possible advantage; all the latest novulties in Hardware are kept in their stock, in fact everything usually kept in a well regulated establishment "of this kind can be found.

Steamboatmenwill find all the supplies usually needed for engine purposes such as bfimo or cotton packing, round, square or sheet gum, etc. Their stock of cook to res is ilso complete carrying none but lose manufactured, Perry Albany, N. a stove selling so extensively in the eastern and southern statjs. All who contemplate buyinlg cook stovgs will do well to examinel their stock and prices before purchalsing elsewhere. Their Tin- ware manufactory is complete in every ircspect having tie best of tools and workmen.

They make copper, zinc, tin and sheet-iron ware in the best possible manner. Call and see them. First door west of the Western House, Main Street. Mrs. JackUan ajrived on Sunday and will spend the summer with her son ohn J.

Jaqkmanjon his farm near tbe iver. i Silverware, SELL T. I e)3, Clocku, Jewelry, Spectacles, Etc. I 3 Merchant Tailoring, FURNISHING GOODS, "4 MADE CLOTHING Tribune Block, Bismarck. KXW General Commission.

GRAIN, DEALERS IN PROVISIONS, PRODUCE, FRUITS, C. 'i-iver Euphrates as of old, but have muddy Missouri, and upon the wil- ows of its banks we shall mournfully our harps, "Watching and Wait- ng for Thee," until the time "When he Swallows Homeward Fly" yoi will "Come Again with Singing" to receive fhe congratulations, as sincere and deep, are the. regrets of your many friends the departure of yourself and genial husband, i The case contained the following and tie cards of the i GOFF your ser- ices in leading our music at the church a id suuday school this city, we tbe ubdersigued beg you to accept the clbsed card case as a slight token of our 'st wishes for the happiness of your- and, genial husband. A. T.

BIGEWIW, GEO. H.JVufccpiLp, DAVIDSON, J. CABNAHUN, FBANK D. CHAS. M.

R. A. F. G. WJBITAKEB.

lismarck, P. July 3,1877. "ija was a deserved testimonial to a quajities of Mrs. others would have gladly coiittiltjuted toward tbe memento had kraawn of the movement. Mra.Goff entirely surprised and supposed herjfriends had merely met to enjoy a social evening previous to her departure.

Vegetables for the Fourth. Ye editor feasted on on cauli- ower, cabbage and potatoes, grown ius season at by John W. 1 in the opeq air, op Mr. Van Etten's place. The potatoes were as 1 irge as hen'seggs-Usome of them larger -and the cauliflower would weigh several pounds each--no finer ones were erer grown in any, country, The cab- fa ige were of medium size but very nice.

country north of the' Ohio river DAN. ents' Lakes' Furnishing ItlSMARCK, do better than this? Gen. Sherman and Party. i Gen. Sherman and party will leave Paul to Jay and! arrive here to-morrow, by special trap, enroute for the Yellowstone.

He wjll inspect the military posts along the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers acd will meet Gen. Slieridanat the Headquarters of Gen. Miles on the 1 Yellowstone. Gen. 0.

M. Poe and others of qen. Sherman's statf 11 accompany him. Gen. Terry and stiff will probably form a part of Gen, SI erman's party frdm St.

Paul. WATSON. B. WATSON. Yellowstone Coal.

Correspondence Bismarck Tribune FT. BUFOBD, July Big Horn Meeting. On Tuesday evening an adjourned mee was held to hear the report of tbe appointed at tbe meeting of tl 28th ult. A good number were in a tendance, and by their manfaer and acti The Swe A A ttUU in showed thai they meant bnsiness. committee reported through G.

it recommending that -L few words with regard i to the valley of the Yellowstone. Not long since a party of prospectors were! sent out by the government fot the purpose of developing tbe coal deposits that were lown to exist along Yellowstone river, and tbe writer bad the good fortune to be one of tbe number. I had beard and read of de- po its of coajl this region, but an investigation proved beyond my utmost hojpes, that al existed in an inexhaus- tib quantity. Locations were made in nany of be is of Lignite that foi quality and franess from earthy matter can not be ea celled. report of one of these made by Maj.

Lazelle, who proceeded our is full of interesting and reliable information, as. in fjict, are all reports or writings 1ALEAN1 DEALERS IN GOODS and CLOTHING, oess.l Feelings of a Mad Doe. It is no pleasure to a dog to go Dreadful as hydrophobia is to tbe hu rabies is worse to the dog It its approach more gradually; it laeits longer, and it is more intens endures. Tbe dog that i i gojini; mad feels unwell for a long prior to the full development of th i disease. He is Terr ill, but does no know what aila him, feels diwatis fled with everytblnt, vexed 4 Dav the that the men opet ed at once at the office books i be M.

bea grea full gold the in which those desiring to go to ig Horn enroll nameuf and subscription be also opened at i place, in which the business city be solicited to subscribe money ojr articles of outfit in kind. Mr. Dodae and another' gentleman whose the reporter) failed to learn, both of the partial explorations made by tnani-of the Big Horn country some years, since, which, of course, could not all thorough on account of the number of! hostile Indians then in asesaion of'that country, as indi- tbat country as much richer in silver either Montana or They expreued tbtm- from this accomplished officer and gentleman and the recommodations therein set fyrth are of vital importance and wi 1 do much tbe settlement and deyalopment of this region. means of this and its easy acjess, transportation will be made for steamboats and railroads, in supplying ou vast and unsurpassed prairies of Dakota with an auxilliaryl for settlement. It will eventually furnish tbe fuel for generating lie motive power for all tbe boats, eigines, and may 1 noli say for Claiming this vast and beau- tifil grazing ahd farming country.

(rood indications of iron were found at i number of places, and without a pai tide of doubt thu Yellowstone and tributary yers, will prove to be the ric lest field mineral yet opened for the bold and undaunted prospector, wh caring baught for danger or pri- yation braves all in developing it. It is an excellent country for grazing and already the herds of central Montana are pushing oast to occupy it. Wtien Montanaians leave their stock country to settle on tbe Yelloirstone, be "millions in BOCITS its and Gaps, and Groceries I The largest and best selected Stock on the Nor them Ladies will find a large assortment of FINE UNDERWB AR Ami Wearing Ajipard ot all kink; also Aipac.il 1 I 1 Dress Goods. DISCHARGED SOL3 i Can obtain fall CHtixjen Outfits the lowest pqssi'b NONE CAN AFFORD to PURCHASE ELSE WHERE "jtTntil the i t'r the lne our Stock. Poets wr other Miaaouri River points and tion will surely be giveu.

Jan. 187V. 1EWSP4PERS.