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8 THE MONTANA POST. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1666. The Montana Post SATURDAY, DE( EJIRER 29, 1866 OUR AGENTS. Ai B. HAMILTON, Is out Agent at Port Benton.

Mit. A. J. SMITH is our Agent at Bannack. J.

M. Fish, Sterling, Hot Spring District. Geo. 8. Rawungs, Silver Creek.

J. M. Mills, Silver Bow. James Stuart, Deer Lodge. Worden Hell Gate.

Agency of Post, 52 Bridge street, Helena. John temple, Junction City. Chas. E. Smith, Gallatin City.

Max Wagner, German Gulch. H. H. Hathaway, Highland District F. Church, Summit City.

Campbell Sl Confederate Gulch. R. C. Johnson, Blackfoot N. BUCK, Boulder Valley.

G. W. White, Reynold City, Elk Creek. J. W.

Magruert, Rocker City. J. 8. Williams, St. Louis, Mo.

L. P. Fisher. San Francisco. Cal.

JNo. Thornlet, of Virginia, is our authorized Agent to receive subscribers and moneys. His receipt will be good. THE CITY. Arrivals aud Departures During the Arrived.

A DeForrest Mr Carpenter Stuart Mr Carter A Brown Harris Homes McMahan Peter Hogan A Stone Hong Sing Gee Up Mr Laugford Gen Coburn Col Billv Taylor Maj Woodward Pollinger wife Saml Pierce WlBarrow Ellis Gates Short Smith Rush Departed. Thos Smith Mr Craig Mr Buenstine Plummer Glendeimicg Capt Ryan Frank Ncese Mollie Rogan A Stone Fred Lance John Ming Clark Paul Coburn Billy Taylor Maj Woodward Tom Clark Robb Gunn Fiank Gigray Schuyler Ike Moore Wm Scheckles John Drew Brown Carmichael Mrs A Oliver Mr Craig Gunnsiiot Doe From Tuesday's Tri- Weekly. Presentation of a Jewel. At a meeting of the Virginia City Lodge No. 1, held on the 22d Brother J.

T. Henderson rose and livered the following address: Brother Pfouts The members of old Virginia City Lodge No: 43 have selected me as the medium through which they present to you as Past Master's Jewel, wrought eut of pure and bright Montana silver. No more fitting or appropriate emblem could have been selected. Its purity is ical of the purity of our motives in presenting it to you, aud ol the purity of your life and conduct especially at that time gone by when you were both our master and our brother. Its brightness represents that truly Masonic light which now shines brightly thronghout this Territory, and which you, worthy and esteemed brother, was the founder thereof.

It is presented to you exclusively by the members and brethren of said Lodge as a mark cf their esteem and friendship, and to remind you of the many happy and never to be forgotten gatherings we have had together in days gone by. And when I speak for myself, I speak for each and alL They tender to you this jewel, and with it their brotherly love and affection. May you wear it with equal pleasure to yourself and honor to the fraternity. My Brothers: This beautiful jewel, a gift from my warm personal friends, and my ren and associates in the first Masonio Lodge larly organized in Montana, presented to me so gracefully, yet so unexpectedly, fills my heart to overflowing with grateful pride and pleasure. There are at times emotions pervading the human breast which no tongue can portray, but which every sympathetic heart can conceive and stand.

Such emotions I now experience. To say that I thank you, deeply and sincerely thank you, for this mark of your esteem, would but too feebly if present my heartfelt gratitude. The tary and kind manner in which my conduct while Master of your Lodge has been alluded to, will stimulate and encourage me to the performance of those Masonic duties which should be at once my pleasure and my pride. If my efforts, however ble they may have been, contributed in the least to permanently establish our beloved institution in this Territory, and have met your approbation, then am I amply repaid for whatever I may have done to accomplish this end. I needed not this token to remind me of tbe frequent happy meetings of old Virginia City Lodge, No.

43. We were not many who at first composed that lodge, but we had, and retain for each other, an affection which time nor the vicissitudes of fortune can ever'obliteratu. That sacred band was the nucleus of Masonry in Montana. From it the scintillations of Masonic light and knowledge have permeated the whole Territory, until now in nearly every city and lage the of are practicing the noble art, and making our people wiser and happier as they reveal to them the great and glorious ings of our order. Our present honored Grand ter, Brother Hull, was with us at our first meeting he is with us to-night.

His high social qualities, his affability, kindness and condescension, the est he has always manifested in the welfare of our beloved order, have won for him the confidence and esteem of the fraternity of Montana. May he long live to enjoy the honors so justly bestowed upon him. I accept this jewel, my brothers, as frankly as it is given. I know it comtis from honest hearts, whose assurances of brotherly love and affection are sincere. I will always wear it with pleasure to myself, and I will endeavor to live and act so that you may never regret the honor you have conferred upon me now.

or the kindnesses you have shown me heretofore. Again, I thank you, and, believe me, for each and every one of the brothers of old ginia Lodge, wherever his inclination or duty may call him, I will always cherish the deepest concern for his happiness, and the warmest interest in his welfare. Suicide at Argenta. On one day of last week, a German, named William Struve, mitted suicjde under the following circumstances: He lias frequently expressed a desire to rush into the arms of grim death, because lite had become a burden. A boat six weeks ago he remarked that he knew two boys who bad a bottle of strychnine, and intended to work for them in order tbat he might obtain the poison and destroy himself.

No tion was paid to his strange language, which he continued to use. He tried to sell his axe and kets for two drinks of whisky, on the fatal day, but no person was mean enough to take undue age of his appetite. He said that he was going to die, and told one of the boys that he would leave the axe and blankets to him. After returning to his cabin, perfectly sober, he procured the nine of a neighbor for the purpose of killing a bear which had a den in the vicinity. He then made some coffee which he shared with a friend who pened to call upon him.

When this gentleman tered the cabin in the course of an hour, Struve was dead. The unfortunate man was a native of over, Germany, and a relative of the celebrated statesman of tliat country, who bears the same name. He was one of the pioneers of California, having emigrated to that State in 1846, and sessed at one timea fortune which soon disappeared. During the last fall he came to Argenta City, and was employed by the St Louis and Montana ing Company. Struve was an industrious and good natured citizen, and his acquaintances deeply ment tbe state of mental depression which led him to deliberately terminate his existence.

The Virginia City Club. At a ing of the members of this society, which was held on the 21st inst at the Executive Office, tbe ization was completed. The board of officers has been slightly changed since our first report, and is now composed of the following persons dent Chief -Justice Hosmer Vice-President, Maj. J.P.Bruce; Secretary, T. C.

Everts; Treasurer, John S. Rockfellow; Executive Committee, General T. F. Meagher, Col. F.

C. Deimling, D. W. Tilton, W. L.

McMath and J. K. Duke. A dance will be given under the auspices of the Club on the ning of New Year's Day at the Council Chamber. All members requested to call upon the urer immediately and contribute their TnE Cave Gulch Affray.

A ble gentleman, who has arrived here, lives a few additional facts relating to the homicide- at Cave Gulch. The persons that lost their lives belonged to the gang of jumpers that caused so much trouble in Confederate Gulch. The ground belonged to the assaulting party, who had taken the advice of friends, and concluded to test the wisdom of Hen ry's rifles. The intruders, so we are informed, had removed a water-wheel which had been put up by the owners, and avowed an intention to commit other trespasses. When the judicial investigation takes place the whole truth will come out No Mails.

We have received no let- ten or exchanges since last Tuesday. Tae coaches are near Pleasant Valley and tbe ups and downs are about eight miles apart. A strong detachment of men are employed in opening the road and there are good reasons for expecting that tbey will clear it to-morrow. The drivers and pas- sengers on the coaches from Helena and Bannack i Tepert that there has not been any heavy fall of 1 snow on their routes. I A Merited Testimonial.

The friends of John A. Creighton, propose to fill his stocking with a splendid gold watch and chain as a Christmas gift. The subscription list contains the names of the leading men in this city, and over five hundred and twenty-five do'lars has been collected for this object. It is a well-earned tribute of respect to Mr. Creighton, the Territorial Cyrus W.

Field, for 1 his energy and success in establishing the telegraph between Montana and Great Salt Lake City. Virginia City Lodge No. 1. At a meeting of Virginia City Lodge No. 1, held on the evening of the 22d inst, the following officers were duly elected: W.

F. Sanders, W. Sol. Star, S. 1 F.

C. Deimling, J. Treasurer, Joseph R. I Griffith Secretary, J. Sidney Osborn Senior Deacon, Oliver P.

Raymond; Junior Deacon, S. Edwards; Stewards, M. L. Straburger, J. B.

Ross; i Tiler. W. I. MarshalL A Distinction. In some sections of i the Territory wild-cats are numerous, and we have i heard that some very fierce and large ones were i killed tbe past month.

New residents will confer a favor by not confounding these animals with our quartz leads. Wild-cat lodes are scarce, and the presence of the feline race proves nothing. a Barber-ous. A certain individual complexion black, whose dealings with the police magistrate appeared in our last issue, has had tice to given by the knights of the hempen and has, we understand, made himself i scarce. a Personal.

Henry Cummings, formerly postmaster of Covington, has been appointed Private Secretary to Gov. Smith. From Thursday's Tri- Weekly. Montana Markets. One of the 1 most attractive sights in the cities of Virginia and Nevada on Christmas Day, was the display of meat by tbe butchers.

All the theories of Graham- ites and vegetarians about the sin of eating animal I food, vanished from the mind of the beholder as he gazed upon the fat pork, tender beef, sweet mutton and luscious veal that adorned the markets. 8 The evergreen and lone mountain were most tastefully arranged and nothing that genius could suggest was emitted. No places in the world could make a finer exhibition of the flesh, which we should cheerfully digest; if we were al- lowed ample time. The Bull's Head and politan markets in this city and the store of Alex Metzel in Nevada, demonstrated the nutritious qualities of the bunch grass of Montana. The beeves were bought when they were lank and poor and no grain was given to them while they were fattening upon the ranches.

The average weight of nine head of cattle, which were slaughtered and dressed by Mr. Metzel, was the heaviest, being ten hundred and thirty -eight pounds. The weight of thirteen head of cattle in the Bull's Head market ranged 'between eight hundred and four pounds, and eleven hundred and eight pounds, the average weight being nine hundred and forty pounds. noticed in the last named place an enormous caul which weighed forty-eight and one-half pounds. There was more variety in the display at the cious and first-class Metropolitan market, which showed the largest porkers, one of which was marked on the back, 440 Christmas Incidents.

Everybody 1 appeared to enjoy the holiday. As soon as the sun- beams touched the snow-capped summit, little hands instead of feet were thrust into stockings to grasp the presents of Santa Claus. The music of tin trumpets sounded in the ears of many a bachelor while prettily dressed dolls filled his eyes. I a sight for a father Nature had bestowed upon the earth a garment of snow ever which the sleighs glided amidst the chimes of the merry bells. The temporary relaxation from business made some men young again and we observed a number en- gaged in coasting with the boys.

Reunions and happy convivial scenes occurred during the day and wine, or the most pleasant substitute therefor, filled many a soul with joy. Drake kept an open house, received a host of friends at his sample rooms on Wallace street and proved to be a hale fellow well Gunpowder was burned by en- thusiastic individuals and India or China crackers spoke of mirth. Viewed as a whole, it was indeed a The Coach is Those who 1 have been waiting for the will be glad to learn that it left Pleasant Valley yesterday af- ternoon at one o'clock. People wishing to hear from friends in America will rejoice, because four mails will arrive at once in this city. The post- master baa had a rare opportunity to do nothing for several days on account of the detention.

Mr. Gil- lespie, the gentlemanly agent of Wells, Fargo Sl informs us that the longest period occupied in making the trip between the capital and Great Salt Lake City last winter was eleven days. Tbe coach, which will arrive to-day, left the latter point on the 15th and consequently beats the poorest time of the past year, one day. The snow upon the a crests of the mountain is very beautifvt! sug- gests poetical ideas, but too much of the good thing in the canyons excites in the minds of drivers and passengers thoughts, which are more forcible than elegant. The Judges Disagree.

Judge liston has announced his intention to conform to the laws of the second and third Legislatures of Mon- tana, and will hold terms of oourt in pursuance of the same. Judges Hosmer and Munson will act in compliance with the statutes of the Bannack Legis- lature. As Judges Munson and Williston have been 8 assigned to Edgerton county by different ties, it is safe to anticipate an irrepressible con- between them. The question of the poet may be asked shall decide when doctors (judges) We can easily answer the query, and will give the name of the final arbiter that generally determines difficulties of this nature time. I Shooting Affray at Argenta.

Tom Caldwell, ye well known knight of the reins for Oliver line of coaches, informs us that a party of Irishmen celebrated Christmas eve iu a characteristic style ic the modern Potosi, Argenta. 6 The use of a liberal quantity of ed in tbe discharge of three shots from a revolver, one of which wounded an outsider, and fractured his leg. Twelve citizens arrested the guilty ties and took them to Bannack for trial. During the last fortnight we have put on record a larger number of shooting scrapes than occurred in the preceding six months, Atkinville is Thriving. Mr.

Geo. Atkin. who is acting in behalf of the Brooklyn Gold Mining Company, has purchased a twelve stamp mill of Mr. Hendrie. On the 24th inst.

the chinery was transported to the Atkin which was recently discovered near Meadow Creek. A few cabins have been constructed, and the workmen have given the placo the name of At- kinville. Over one hundred ioaSraf ore have been extracted, and unless something unforeseen occurs, golden results may be looked for before the ides of Tho WycRoff process will be oughly tested. Granite Creek Fordable. Our 1 latest dispatches from Granite Creek are dated in the small hours on the morning of the 25th inst A carriage containing some gentlemen was drawn by uncontrollable horses from the broad road that leads to this city.

The enraged steeds rushed through the cold waters of Granite creek and sub- merged the party Their feelings can be imagined, and we are glad that we were not in their shoes that time. It is a scientific fact whieh is very important to midnight travelers that Granite creek ie a fordable streamlet in the month of December. Beautiful Results. learn from the Herald that Judge Turnley has taken from the Park lode nearly one thousand tons of ore, which has yieided about $30 per ton. The cost of tracting the same was only $3 per ton.

Lamps. Housel Andrews have the patent Atmospheric Lamp, which gives universal satisfaction. All who use it will save the expense of buying chimneys which form a great item in the cost of securing light Front Saturday's Tri-Weehly. i The Masonic Ball. On the night of the 27th inst, the anniversary of the death of St John the Evangelist a largeand brilliant, assembly 1 of ladies and gentlemen convened in the Council i hall in response to the kind invitation which had been tendered by a committee of the Masonic es of this city.

The snow had been during the day, and nature appeared to frown upon the proposed social entertainment No obstacles of a serious nature were presented, and sleighs glided i merrily over the roads (hat led to the festive scenes. The hall had been improved, and increased space i afforded to those who wished to the hours flying Branches and sprigs of Montana pine ha-' been neatly trimmed to decorate tbe walls, and the national ensign was conspicu- ously and appropriately displayed at the musician's i stand. The El Sol Billiard Hall was devoted to 1 the use of the guests, and increased the comfort as well as pleasure of the party. The band under the skillful leadership of J. Buzz Caven, fur- i nisbed inspiring and harmonious strains during the I interesting exercises, which continued from eight o'clock until a few minutes after three on tbe ing morning.

Tbe supper was prepared by Chapin of the Planter's House, and reflected great credit upon his abilities and those of his nary assistants. The efforts of the managers were crowned with success, and the fortunate partici pants will long remember the manner in which they celebrated this anniversary. We cannot say too much in favor of the representatives of the fair i sex. From Mrs. A.

(there were very few Misses I present,) to Mrs. Z. we could find many persons that should be specially noticed on account of their beauty and accomplishments. The elegant dresses and commendable exhibition of good taste which could be pointed out in every set, were fully ap- I predated by all. The union of youth and age, and the commingling together of the sons and ters of every section ot our common country, were suggestive of agreeable and patriotic reflections, We express the views of the delighted couples by remarking that this was the ball of the fashionable season, and that although the conductors of sue- 1 oeeding gatherings may strive to equal, they can- I not surpass it in any respect.

1 A New Way to Celebrate. The holidays have been faithfully observed in many I methods by different people. Every man accord- I ing to his taste has been the rule. Scholars have cast aside their books and slates, tbe Gazette and Democrat have postponed the day of issuing their i democratic lightning and thunder, miners have I allowed their picks, shovels and sluice-boxes to joy a temporary rest but the most original style i of celebrating has not been mentioned in this short summing up. However, we live to learn and do well if we add something new to our record of ex- periences.

On Christmas, which was stretched to include about sixty hours, justice was dethroned and dispensed with. The officers and constables were instructed to let common offenders pass by on the other side and make no arrests unless a crime of a dangerous nature was Consequently the calaboose had a rare air of vacancy nhout it The Parade. The Virginia City com- mandery of Knights Templar of Montana, No. 1, assembled in tbeir hall on the afternoon of tbe 27th 1 inst At 3 o'clock the company consisting of ty-seven members started and marched through the chief streets of the town with flying colors. Their fine accoutrements received many flattering comments from the spectators.

Upon their return collation was served up which was very accept- able to men whose appetites had been improved by their tramp through tbe snow-drifts. The Knights certainly deserve praise for their fortitude in facing the inclement storm aud making no postponement Sa account of the weather. The Snow and Mails. At noon on the 27th the arrived, and brought nine bags of literary matter, which were delivered into the hands of the Postmaster. The Post had a pile of exchanges which would block up a road like the snow.

The genuine storm of the season favored us with a call, and the earth has a white coverlet about eight inches thick. Pleasant Valley, or thereabouts, has been filled up once more, and another detention is predicted by all weatherwisers. We advise all impatient ple, who have not been weaned frern their former homes in the States, to complacently and bear Nevada Still The residents of what is usually called the lower vada City looks better on paper), are enjoying themielves intellectually and socially during the long winter evenings. A lyceum and dancing school are in a thriving condition, and the qualities of the head and feet are developed. T.

D. Brum- field is President and A. G. Lowry is Secretary of the first-named institution, the members of which discussed on the 27th inst. the principles involved in the Constitutional Amendment.

Mr. McKeever presides over the Terpsichoreao class, which bles in Adelphi Hall seini-weekly. A False Alarm. About 10 o'clock on the night of the 26th a number of persons ceived a volume of smoke accompanied by a gleam of light, rising upwards from the section of Idaho street which is best known to old settlers as town. Upon rushing to tbe locality we found that a bonfire of rubbish had been kindled.

The ities should prohibit similar acts, which mislead people, and might prevent them from going to an actual fire upon future occasions. The fable of the boy that cried to deceive the shepherds, reads well in this connection. A Small The Police istrate had only two cases during the week, which shows that morality is gaining ground. The tims of the law were the following A negro woman, arrested on the 22d inst, for using profane and indecent language to police officers, was fined $5 and costs Richard Roe, arrested on the 26th for keeping a hurdy-house one night without a license, was found guilty and fined $10 and costs. Officers Shean and Smith performed the part of being a to evil doers in these proceedings, and brought them up with a sharp turn.

The following officers of the Montana Lodge No. 2, of F. A. who were elected on the 15th were duly installed at the Masonic Hall on the 27th inst. at 10 o'clock a.

L. W. Frary. W. L- C.

Lee, S. 1 W. L. McMath, J. J.

U. Boyce, Treasurer; J. R. Gilbert, Secretary E. T.

Yager, S. G. 1 Crow, J. J. R.

Boyce, and T. W. Irvine, Stewards W. Marshall, Tyler. Struck it A merchant of this city, who has just returned fraan a flying visit to Highland, informs us that Mr.

Mansfield took from his claim below the town during the previous week, the very convenient amount of six thousand dollars. Six laborers are engaged in drifting and appear to have started on a road that is paved with gold. A quartz lead of wonderful richness has been discovered at the head of the auriferous gulch. A Few More Left. The edition cf the History of the Vigilantes is nearly and those who require the book must buy it or Montana as it is, DeLacy's Map of Montana, poems, light literature and interesting reading matter, may be bought at all times at the City Book Store.

Change of Time. Wells, Fargo Company's coaches will hereafter start for Helena at 8 o'clock a. m. HELENA. From Tuesday's Tri- Weekly.

A Marriage, Charivari and Fight. Two citizens of African of opposite sexes, taking into consideration the cipation of their brethren and the propriety of ing themselves of the liberty guaranteed by the bill of rights, add believing iu the doctrine ted in the scriptural injunction find proceeded to reconstruct themselves in the good old way, by calling in the aid of a minister and being made of one bone and flesh of one They were happy yea, more than happy: aud were no doubt cogitating on the as yet blissful delights which are supposed to be inseparable from the marital state, whether existing between black or white; more especially so when, as in this case, souls had but a single thought, and two hearts beat as But, alas thoy were doomed to not even spend the first night of the honeymoon in that peace and quiet they had anticipated. Their brethren taking the same view of the C. R. 11.

as did the happy couple, before tying the ble to exercise their right to the suit of by giving the wedded pair a large and enthusiastic charivari. The ment was progressing favorably; each one was ing to out-do the other in the variety, volume, and vigor of their noises, with admirable success. In the midst of the entertainment, Charley Curtis came along and peremptorily ordered them to stop. Tbey somewhat questioned his right to order them when C. J.

D. C. went after his pistol and told them to git and they mizzled. ing elated over this achievement he fired off his two or three times, whieh, on rence hearing it, he wanted to know why the men did not arrest the person, whoever it was, for disturbing the peace. Charley beard of this, and proceeded to make diligent search for Q.

He had not traveled far when he ran across the gentleman. High words ensued between them, Charley averring that he was higher than any civil officer, and would like to see any of Uiem arrest him. This argument not having that weight it was intended it should, a more forcible style of logic was entered into, at the end of which Charley found himself the worse for wear we may say badly licked. escaped with a few scratches the charivari party dispersed and the dusky couple were left to the undisturbed enjoyment of the sweets of the connubial couch. Good Joke.

The celebrated supper given to the Hon. Sam. Hauser was prolific of very many good things besides the wine and none more so than the one told on a gentleman of our acquaintance. Finding it necessary to have an escape for the extra pressure of steam under which he was laboring, no more suitable way sented itself than that of becoming a patron of art. Accordingly, he invested in a series of alarmingly vivid and highly-colored lithographic landscape scenes, supposed to be representations of in the far On awaking next morning with a dered stomach and aching brain, his eyes happened to light upon one nf the pictures, representing a rific single-banded encounter between a huge vidual and a bear.

His optics literally bunged out at tbe sight and his usual graceful flow of guage failed him, but he at length managed to say. 1 in a voice deep with pent up feeling, boys where did that come from On his atten- 1 tion being called to the others, and told that he was 1 the exclusive owner of them all, his feelings over- powered bim and he subsided in his blankets with a heartrending groan. The succeeding morning, the descendant cf Ham who makes himself ally useful about the premises occupied by the dividual in question, might have been seen just be- fore daylight making a break for his cabin ou one of the back streets, with three large-sized, i pictures under his arm. He stood it for one day, which, under the circumstances, was all that human nature could be expected to do. i Our Schools.

There can be no bet- ter criterion by which tc judge of the public spirit and enterprise of a community, than the interest i the inhabitants take in the establishment of facilities for the education of our youth. No communityor country may be said to be in other than a semi civ- ilized condition where such facilities are not afford ed and we take pleasure in recording the fact that 1 in addition to the schools already in successful eration in Helena, Mo: tana aad Jefferson cities, two new districts have been lately organized in this county. They are named respectively, Prickly Pear District, No. 2, and Summerville District, No. 3 the former for the convenience of those who live in the valley of the Prickly Pear and the latter to I be attended by those living in Nelson Gulch and 1 vicinity.

We hope they may meet with every sue- 1 cess. 1 Excelsior Dancing The first of the series of dances by this new club came off on Thursday evening last, at Jurgen Hall, on Broadway. was a large and fashionable party assembled to grace this first attempt of this new club. Everything was done by the manly committee to make the party what its de- signers intended a social one where all invited could have an opportunity of becoming better ac- quainted, and enjoy those social courtesies and communions without which life were indeed a blank. The sma' rolled round before the party separated, well pleased with this, the first effort of the Excelsiors.

Professor Doughty. This gentle- man has returned to Virginia, after an extended stay in this locality. During the Professor's so- journ he has visited nearly all of the principal quartz mining companies in the vicinity, obtaining specimens from a vast number of lodes. He presses himself pleased with the richness and extent of our ledges and the report he is now drawing up for publication in the East will doubtless have a good effect, and go far in having the richness of our young Territory brought prominently before the public. Back.

The Cave Gulch prisoners were brought back from Diamond City on Tuesday last. When takeu before Justice Garrigan their counsel waived an examination and the Jus- tice committed them for trial at the next term ef the Circuit Court, and they are now lodged in the jail in this place. Their arrival occasioned some citement in Diamond City, but it gradually cooled down, and we are happy to have to record tbat Sheriff Lovelock and his escort experienced no trouble whatever. there be The sonic bail, to be given in this city on the evening of 1 St. John's day, promises to be the affair of the son.

No pains are being spared by the fraternity to make it a grand success. We have no doubt but that the and the of Helena will be there; your local, will also grace the occasion, to comment hereafter on the and presence of some of the men, and the dresses and waterfalls of the ladies. Anniversary. The anniversary of the M. E.

Sunday School will take place 'n the old Theater building, on Bridge street, Christmas evening. There will be singing, declamations and other exercises by the children. A splendidly nished Christmas tree will be on hand to thrill the hearts of the little ones with joy. A cordial tation is extended to the friends of the school. Returned.

We notice on the street quite a number of the returned members of the M. M. A. Society of this and adjoining counties. ing from the appearance of the gentlemen, we should infer that the labors of tbe session sat ly on their shoulders, and that the Virginia whisky 1 was of a good quality.

Helena Lyceum. The regular ing of this society has been adjourned from the eve' ning of the '25th to that of the 26th inst. On tha1 1 evening will be discussed the benefits to be derived from the admission of Montana as a State. From Thursday's Tri- Weekly. I Home Again.

But not from foreign shore, as tbe song has it, but from the whilom ital of Montana, where the soul-stirring song of Daisy is wafted upon the evening breeze by the boys, and greets the early riser in a whistle from the wood saving chinaman, where the ernor held his weekly levees, and the folks thereat rejoice at a free dance, where every adult male is on the and an unwedded female has no show to enjov a continuance of single blessedness; where everything was lovely and reigned sapreme with his self-rising institution we might i go on and enumerate everything we have seen and many things we should have liked to see, but there came the call Ye have dwelt long enough in the and, as our brother local has it a bowl once more. and then, forsooth'' we parted, our cross-breed of a Mexican mustang and an Indian pony, shook the dust of his hoofs and shambled ofT. to the merry tinkle of the bells on the rowels of our spurs. Space is capable of neither resistance or motion, unless it is in this column where it is decidedly limited, anil our readers must lose many items we took by the wayside, for their special entertainment. Theonly ittm of change in the appearance of houses since our last transit along the 125 miles, is the neat and cleanly appearance of the stations of Wells.

Fargo Co's. line. Every one of which is fit to grace an older settled country than Montana. To par- ticolarize any one, would be invidious, and we can but say, that it is only owing to the untiring energy of Gov. Pollinger, that this short piece of line is the best stage route this side of the Sierra Nevada.

We visited them all, and can't find any difference in their internal arrangements, but must here ten- der our thanks for the liberal way in which all the employees along the line subscribed for the At some future time we may mention all, and point out the best stopping places, as well as one place in Boulder Valley, where fair hands collecl toll without a charter, which in every instance is cheerfully paid, but now must desist and go on our regular routine. Homicide. We are again called upon to chronicle another of those fatal affrays which pear to be inseparable from a free indulgence of whisky combined with the pernicious practice of carryiug deadly weapons. The affray occurred in Diamond City, at Johnson's saloon, on Friday, 21st inst.v between two Irishmen named John Gaffney and Edward McDuff, aud resulted in the almost stantaneous death of the latter. From what we can gather of the facts of the case, it appears that the present affray arose from a former difficulty tween the parties, the particulars of which are as follows: Gaffuey keeps the Idaho saloon, in amond City, in which gambling is also carried on, and some month or so ago McDuff entered the loon, put his purse in the bar and drew out some checks to bet with.

After the sitting, during which he lost some $140, Gaffney went to weigh out the amount from the purse, when McDuff snatched it from him and rau off. The former had to pay the amount, and he issued a warrant for McDuff 's rest. Not wishing to press matters, it was settled without having recourse to law. Ever since that time McDuff has been overbearing in manner toward Gaffney, who is represented as a quiet, fensive man. On Friday they had both been dulging in liquor, and happening to meet in son's some words ensued between the parties, when McDuff slapped Gaffney in the face, upon which the latter drew revolver and shot McDuff four once in the forehead, once in the chin, the other two shots taking effect in the body.

The man fell and expired before any one could Teach him. Gaffney was immediately arrested and brought fore Justice Weston. He admitted the complaint, and the Justice committed him for trial at the next term of the District Court. The affray caused some excitement in Diamond City, but no attempt was made to rescue the criminal from the civil thority. Gaffney has a wife and family residing in Diamond.

We were unable to learn whether the deceased had a family or not The M. E. Sunday ScnooL tion. The Christmas eve exercises of the children of the above school was one of the finest occasions of the kind that has as yet taken place in the ritory, and one. too, which reflected the very est credit on all concerned.

The old Theater ing on Bridge street was beautifully wreathed with evergreens and th stage adorned with a splendidly illuminated and beautifully provided Christmas tree. The scholars were arranged on the stage, and the pit and gallery were densely packed. There was a large attendance of the blushing maids aud blooming matrons of Helena, who lent a charm and grace to the scene, that reminded not a few of other days and other climes. The opening exercises were followed by the dialogues and the reading of fugitive pieces by the scholars, who quitted themselves in an excellent manner, but we cannot particularize where all doue so well. After this came the distribution of the presents on the tree, and bright eyes shone brighter, even of those of an adult age, as the presents of friends, and hap lovers, were handed their owners.

After the singing of the doxology. and a benediction by Rev A Haugh, the assemblage dispersed the little ones to revel In their present gifts and dream of Santa Claus, and the older portion well pleaseu with an entertainment that will be a green spot in their memory long days hence. Public Installation public in- stallation of the officers of Korning Star Lodge, No. 5 A A A. took place on last Monday even- ing Quite a number of ladies and gentlemen, were presentto witness the impressive ceremony of robing the various candidates with the i insignia of office.

The following are i tae officers I elect for the ensuing year W. John Potter Senior Warden, Bennett Priae Junior Warden, Abraham Wade; Treasurer. John Featherstun Secretary, Harvey I. Staekhouae Chaplain, Rev. A.

M. Hough Senior Deacon, Junius G. Sanders Junior Deacon, Tyler, H. 8- Clark After the installation, W. Langford of Helena delivered a beautiful address to the assembled brethren, full of good words and good counsel.

Christmas The night before Christmas, and everything appears quiet on our streets. At this writing it is verging on the ed the little responsibilities have been t. snugly tucked in their blankets, long ago, and t. Santa Claus with his gifts is no doubt occupying a I large share of their dreams, while but comparative- ly Jew of the more adult portion of our community appear to be stirring. There is, of course, some noise, but up to the hour of going to we have heard of no fights and as tbe local has just been down town to fortify himself with a snifter of his peculiar his veracity should be unquestioned.

Sic transit gloria. Trouble Anticipated. There ap- pears to be a disposition among some to still create more trouble about the Cave Gulch matter. We understand that on the 20th inst, some twenty men left Diamond City for the purpose of going on to the ground which the jumpers claimed previous to the late difficulty. Such a proceeding should be strongly deprecated for aside from the trouble which would ensue, and the valuable lives that would no doubt be lost in an attempt of this kind, we think that the matter should now be left to take the due course of law.

Certainly no good caa re- suit from a desire to keep open the difficulty which resulted in the death of the men. i Beef Cattle. Some fine displays of beef cattle have been made by several of our butch- ers during the pass week. The animals were gaily decked with ribbons forcibly reminding one of scenes at a country fair. Considering the stock were grass fed, they were in splendid condition, and may be taken as evidence of the nutritious quality of our grasses And the excellence of Montana as a grazing country.

Our Sheriff Roberts is building an addition to our jail, to be used as a residence foi the jailor. In view of the crowded state of the building this is a much needed improvement It will also answer for its better security, should the 1 prisoners evince a disposition to break jail, as 1 through it is the only means of ingTess or egress to 1 the building. We had a light fall of snow- on last Monday, which, from appearances, will only serve to tantalize those who delight in bells, the bells, tbe merry sleigh It is ag- gravating to think that up here in the 47th parallel of north latitude, we are to have no sleigh riding on Christmas. Might just as well live in the trop- Im at once. Mass.

High mass was celebrated at the Catholic Church, in this city, on Christmas eve, 1 by the resident clergyman of tbat denomination. A large number were present to participate in the ser- vice. Removal. It's best to keep out of the claws of law, but if a fellow gets in, he must try to get out, and we recommend those to give Vinton and Lawrence a call at their new office, two doors below the Post Office. From Saturday Tri- Weekly.

From Benton More Indian rages. From the following letter which, through the kindness of the gentleman to whom it was dressed, we are permitted to publish, it will be seen that the Lo family, having received a fresh supply ot ammunition and small arms and had the hatchet buried long enough to obtain a short pose, have again entered upon a campaign of mur- der and pillage. The terror inspired in the hearts of the fiends by the various military establishments now in the Territory, may be judged of by the fact that the present outrage was committed within twenty-five miles of Camp Cook, situated at the mouth of the Judith river. Judging from the fact that war parties are scattered all over that section mt country, we may reasonably presume that our will assiduously employ their spare time between this and the next annual distribution of annuities, in committing outrages of this kind on small parties. Tbe soldiers, although anxious and willing to commence operations against them, are apparently powerless, and might as well be in com- fortable barracks on Governor's Island, for all tlie good they are doing.

The writer's views in regard to subduing our common enemy, we think would be taken to kindly by our citizens. Tbe following is the letter: City, Dec. 10, Neil Howie. Dear Sir We have received news from Major Wright and party, just arrived from the Gros- Ventres' camp, of an attack by Indians i on a party who were coming from Camp Cook to i this place. The party consisted of Joseph Mo- i Knight, sutler's clerk at the latter place a man named Besell, with his wife and two children Hud the Piegan chief Strangling Wolf (Little Dog's 1 brother), who acted as guide.

They camped on Eagle Creek, and during the night the Indians crept up and fired upon them, killing Strangling Wolf and wounding Bosell severely in the shoulder. McKnight and the latter, however, succeeded in i escaping back to Camp Cook. Strangling Wolf was scalped and brutally mutilated and cut up. His body was conveyed back to Camp Cook and buried. No news has been received of Bosell's wife and children, and it is not known as yet whether they were killed or captured.

He (Bosell) had a wagon and four horses, which were taken, together with some $900 which was in a trunk. Some sol diers went out next day, but found nothing but bis wagon not a trace of either his wife or children. Bosell is an old trapper and his wife a Red River half-breed raised by whites. He has been hunting for the soldiers at Camp Cook during- the past sum- mer. He was a first-rate man, but now The soldiers here are hot for a fight, but have got to get orders from Washington, or some place in before they can move.

Uncle Sam had better offer twenty-five dollars for the scalp of each 1 of his unruly red children, and in six months he would be able to rule them with three words sent over the I don't think this will ever 1 be in our time, as the old gentleman is too rich. I have lost some beef cattle, but found six of them. It is scaly out on the prairies now, covered as they are with war parties. You will soon hear of mere killing. Yours, respectfully, Bills.

On It. Two Milesians named Pat 1 Murphy sind Pat Moran, in view of the near ap- 1 proach of the period when old Father Time is to 1 add another wrinkle to his already furrowed brow, proceeded to catch the aged gentleman by the knot and commenced inaugurating the festivities incident to the occasion, on last Sunday afternoon. By paying a devoted attenUon to tbe business on I hand they managed to keep up their lick until early Monday morning, when a little episode happened whereby they were compelled to suspend the quaf- 1 fing of the flowing bowl, at least for a time. It pears that in their peregrinations from grocere to they stumbled into the Walla Walla taurant in a state of such fluidity that the bar-tend- er refused to let them have any more of the nectar. 1 this clashing of opinions did not suit the hilariously 1 inclined individuals, and a muss ensued during i which they were forcibly ejected.

Not feeling sat- isfied with this termination, they commenced a 1 lively fusilade of rocks, and so indiscriminate were I they in their attentions, that not only the saloon, but several of the adjoining buildings felt the effects of the missiles. The watchmen hr aring the racket came up and marched them to the calaboose, and 1 his honor Justice Duke fined them each $40 and costs, which will probably have the effect of mak- ing them pursue their festive course in a less strative manner, should they feel inclined to do so. Big Clean One of the largest i cleaa-ups which has eve: been made in this Terri- tory, (or, we may add in any other, from the same amount of rock,) was mule last Monday, in Judge Turnley's ten-stamp mill, crushing ore from the Whitlatch Union lode. The mill crushed ninety tons of rock, and the amount of bullion will be close on to $12,000. We have not yet tbe exact but from what our reporter saw retorted, together with what remained to be put through the crucible, we have not the slightest doubt but that it will be as much, if not exceed the above amount We are the banner Territory, and the Union is the ner lode, A New Highway, Without Char- TER.

Highland gulch, which has proven to be 1 1 one of the richest in the Territory, may now be i reached by a road 40 miles nigher than by Silver 1 Bow. N. M. Fitch, at the Junction House, 57 miles from Helena, on the Virginia roskd, has built, after baret'nl surveying it, a good road from his ranch to Highland, which is of great benefit to the traveling public. All the streams are well bridged, 1 and the road is free and the best leading to that rich ruinitg camp.

At Fitch's ranch, one of the best places for stopping is afforded, mod recommend all those intending to to take the new road. LETTER LIST. Letters remaining unclaimed in Virginia City, Montana Territory, obtain these letters the appHcant give the date of thUr pay two cents for advertising. im A Adams Wm A Adams A Adaas Antil Miss Anderson Angri Asher John Anthrop I Arbackl. Baymiller Batcbelder Nat Barrr Barker Bateman Bish.in Blake 8 8 Beehrer Chas Black tSl Booths Geo Boyle Miss Boyd Brandeberry Brinkley BradWn: Brissel Buchan Frank BuchanJ.

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P. 'I Government of Tbe news from Spain indicates the near approach of an attempt to convert the government in to an absolute monarchy of the teenth century stamp. The Queen is i forty years old, and has become a 1 as women in southern countries are apt to do at that age has put her conscience, both in matters secular and matters religious, in the hands of her 'f confessor, Father Claret, who is endea-w- ing to revive the regime of Phillip fi. The newspapers have been suppressed martial law proclaimed thousands people imprisoned or transported, and whatever of secularization there wa? Spanish institutions is being removed make way for sacerdotal government- and a coup d'elat formally abolishing i Cortez is dailj expected. The move bold one, but its failure is tolerably tain.

Its excesses will kill it will probably, though at the cost i much suffering to individuals, be the means of raising the Spanish peop? finally into the familv of modern lt is doubtful'whether anything I less violent would have suffered to rouse i Spaniards into progress and if it i suffice, it will be another sign.il tion of the extent to which the 1 of the reactionary party aid in its over i throw. Nation. i Opening the Mississippi Passks Colonel M. D. McAllister, Chief of the Military Division of the (lulf, wj just concluded a contract for the southwest pass of the mouth of tw Mississippi river with some citizens of New Orleans.

They 1 a submarine screw plow, which has 1 highly recommended, and expect to cC? and maintain a channel two feet wide and eighteen feet deep- the terms of the contract the work be completed within ninety day8- the price is fixed at $19,000. After WJ 5 channel has been projierly opened i estimated that the cost of keeping will be about $7,000 per month der these calculations the i appropriation of $70,000 will our merchant marine a reliable until the close of the present i season..