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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18
Miners Meeting.

AT miners meeting, held at the store
of E. E. Thomas, in Browns District, Biv-
ems Gulch, Madison County, Montana Ter
ritOry, on Sunday, March 5th, Joseph Har-
per was chosen Chairman, and Fl. n. Elliott
Secretary. MIR. Stanley in a few remarks
stated that the meeting had been called to
consider the prOpriety of making some
change in the laws of this District, in re-
lation to the owning and holding of claims.
Nearl all the claims in this District were
worked out, so that it would not pay min
ers to work them, unless by changing the
laws, giving every one right to hold what
he might purchase, until such time as wa
ter could be obtained in sufficient quanti-
ties to work them to advantage. Several
already owned more claims than they could
hold under the present law, and it was
thought advisable to make some change.
On motion of Mr.. Hufaker it was moved
and carried, that the section of the law re-
stricting the number Of claims berepealed.
On motion of Mr.. Stanley it was ReSelr-
ed, That any person, company or cOmpa-
nies, shall have the right to purchase and
hold, all purchased mining claims, on Biv-
ems Gulch, in Browns District, by repre-
senting the same according to the laws
thereof.
On motion of Mr.. Rumsey it was Re-
Solred, That the laws of this District, re-
quiring two days work for each claim, per
week, be changed so as to read one day.
1t was moved and carried that we pro-
ceed to elect a new Recorder, and on mo-
tion, Mr.. E. E. Thomas was duly elected.
A cOnmitte, consisting Of Mr.. Stanley
and Mr.. Hufaker, were appointed to wait
on the former Recorder, Mr.. Perkins, and
request him to deliver over to Mr.. Thomas,
all books and papers belonging to the Re-
dords of the District.
On motion it was carried, that the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be signed BY the
Chairman and Secretary, and recorded in
the Records of this District.
On motion it was RESOLVED, That copy
OF the minutes be sent to the MONTANA Posr
for publication. The meeting then ad-
jUurned. JOSEPH HARPER, Chm'n.
II. y. ELLIOTT, Sec'y.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18

Three million FIVE hundred and eight
thousand three hundred and twenty FIVE
dead letters were received at the dead letter
Office during the past year-over nine thou
sand day. Many of these letters contained
money, deeds, bills of exchange, drafts,
checks, jewelry and other valuables. Some
of them were misdirected, others not di-
rected at all, others unstamped, and others
cnly partially directed. Thousands of
these deaG letters were returned to their
owners butthe great majority had to be
destroyed. This statement ought to teach
the public to be more careful in their cor
respondence, for the amount Of suffering
caused by these lost letters is incalculable.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18
A Correction.
HELENA, March 4th. IS6l
uary II, A. D., 1865.

HELENA, March 4th, 1865.
Ed. MONTANA Posr-Dear Sir: In YOUR.
issue of Feb. 25th, your correspondent, &C.
II. S." speaking of Prickly Pear Gulch,
says: g On this gulch were the first discov-
cred mines in the present Territory of Mon
tana!' Being one of the early gold pros
pectors in this country, know &C. II. So
to have been misinformed. The first min
ing gulch discovered in the present Terri
tory of Montana, was the "pioneer Gulch.o
situated in the valley of Gold Creek, a few
miles westwardly of what was in 1862 called
Johnny Grant's-now Cottonwood. Here
three sets of sluices were in operation in
the spring of '62, before Prickly Pear dig
gings were discovered. For truth of this |
refer to Granville and James Stewart, to
Johnny Grant, Frank Worden and Major
Graham; all residents here before the cold
excitement.
While son it" | would ask you to cor
rect statement saw in pamphlet issued
in Minnesota, viz: STha Bannack dippinps
were discovered in the fall of '62, BY some
Minnesotans." The Bannack diggings in
fact were first discovered in the summer OF
'52, by John White, from Colorado, before
the Mihnesotans had ever seen the Beaver
Head country. Col. McLane, Wash Staple-
ton, and others who came from Colorado at
the same time, will verify this.
These matters are of small moment to US
at present, but the historian who n ay in
future write the history Of the early days
of Montana, should have the facts as they
are. Yours, respectfully,
JAMES III MORrry
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JAMES ii, MORLEY.

DESPERATE GAMBLING.-Prof. Goldrick
tells of q verdant chap who came to Denver
for the purpose of beholding the Lion in
all his huge and magnificent proportions.
He was taken by party of friends to the
Diana saloon on Blake street, where he soon
became fascinated by the brilliant gaze of
the 'Tiger," Monte," etc., and began
betting very high and winning very seldom.
Sansuine that the tickle goddess Fortune
would surely smile upon his hand, before
the game was over, he kept on.betting until
his purse "busted," after which he put up
collaterals and borrowed until he left the
outside party as fundless as himself. Fin
ally. in a fit of desperation, he put his CLOS
sy black moustache against ten dollars,
which the facetious /" dealer" at once ad-
vanced. Down went the greenbacks, and
up went the moustache which T" Mr.. Deal
er" proceeded to shear carefully but close
ly. This is the latest case of desperate
gambling, on record, and also the most
novel and original. But then they do queer
things in Denver.-Black Hauk (Col.l
Journal.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18

AT Paris theatre all ladies are re-
quired TO take off their bonnets. This pro-
viso has been found hecsssary since, owing
to tho present fashion of female attire, it
is almost impossible for persons sitting be-
hind lady with her bonnet on TO see what
is going forward on the stage. The end
has been attained by placing printed bills
about the theatre with the following an
nouncement; "All young and handsome la
dies are politely requested to take of their
bonnets. All others may keep them on"
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18
VI VIRGINIA. MONTANA TERRITORY SATURDAY, MARCH 49, 1864
BUSINESS CARDS.
IDAHO HOTEL.

wallace street, Virginia City, NJ. T. J. M. Castner
proprietor; The proprietor announces to his old
friends and the public generally, that he is now
prepared to accommodate boarders by the meal. day
or week at low rates. His table rnisbed with ~
best the market affords Nv "-'A WV
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18
QUARTZ

Two MORE OVERLAND TELEGRAPHs.-The
San Francisco Call is informed by gentle
man who arrived on the last steamer that a
company has been organized in New York
for the purpose of erecting two more lines
of telegraph across the continent to San
Francisco. All the stock has been sub
scribed and ample capital is now in the
hands of the company to carry out their
project. 1t is to be hoped that the report
is true,
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18

NEVADA CLAY.-The Virginia Union re-
ports in full many of the speeches delivered
in the Legislative halls at Carson. The
following is one: .....
The following, we are told, is verbatim
speech of Hon. Jake Smith. notwithstanding
the report given in the proceedings of the
House, published this morning; {" Mr..
Speaker rise to a question of privilege.
1t was said in the fore part of this session
that my colleague, DR.. Bien, was an ass in
voting for State Printer" Turning to
Bien he said, '' What did you want me to
say, Doctor Ply Uaughter.) "Well /
guess won't say any more.''
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18

New SILVER MrNEs.-About 100 miles
northeast from the head of navigation on
the Colorado river, and about 800 miles
from Great Salt Lake City, silver mines Of
unparalleled richness are said to have been
recently discovered. They are in what is
called Meadow Valley, and the ore is so
rich as to be malleable under the hammer.
The assays are said to show these mines to
be worth more than the famous Washoe
lodes,
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18

Some don't believe in ciyilizing the
''noble red man." as poetry conceives him.
A Western editor says =" The far west
indians are about as susceptible of eulti-
vation as last years calf is of religious
influences. The chief of the Kickapoos.
although highly cultivated, could not re-
sist the impulse to brain his mother -in-la,o
with pump handle, few months ago.,
Select the best Indian on the plains, bring
him to New York, give him brown stone
house, and all the comforts of an elegant
home, and in less than week b. will y,sld
to the destinations Of e;;n and snyar. and
smash the fur.:.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-03-18
The 8untana gpst
D. W. Tilton, C Co.,
Rates of Advertising.

Rates OF Advertising.
Business cards, five lines or less one year $50 90
Z" :" 90 &" six months, Is 90
'' ." :" three months 10 90
One square one year, (ten lines or less) 10 90
One square SIX months - :" " 25 90
Gne square, three months - - Is 90
Quarter column, one year, so 90
" 90 six months IS 90
three 80 90
Half column, one year. 90 90
" six months, 60 90
three months Is 90
One column, one year, $50 90
six months 100 90
three months, rs 90
Regular advertisers will be allowed t. change
quarterly without additional charge.
All business communications should be addressed
to D. ". TILT0N Co., Virginia City, NJ. 7.
job Printing of every description executed in
Superior manner and at reasonable rates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
Gen. Lees Orders.

RICHMOND, Feb. l8.-Gen. Lee has is
sued general orders offering pardon to all
deserters and men improperly absent who
return to their commands, within 20 days
from the publication Of this order, at head
quarters Of the department. in which they
may be- No general amnesty will again be
granted, and those who refuse to accept the
pardon now offered, or shall hereafter de-
sert, shall suffer such punishment as courts
may impose, and no application for olemeR-
cy will be entertained. The order closes
as follows;
"Taking new resolutions from the fate
which our enemies intend for us, let every
man devote all his energies to the common
defence. Our resources wisely and vigor-
ously employed are ample, and with our
brave army sustained by determined and
united people success with Gods assistance
cannot be doubtful. The advantages Of the
enemy will have bht little valueifwe do not
permit them to impair our resolutions. We
must oppose constancy to advefsity, forti-
tude to suffering, courage to danger, with a
firm assurance that lie who gave freedom to
our fathers, will bless the efforts of their
children to preserve 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

GEN TERRY's TREATMENT OF Rem.
EaADEs.-The Goldsboro State Journal
announces the flight of a Mr.. Swain to the
Yankees, and states, on information .receiv.
ed, that he applied to Gen. Terry for prosec.
ton on the ground that he has always been
a Union man, and had managed, under one
pretence and another, to efade service in
the armies of the Confederate States. Gen.
Terry, who seems to be a practical Yankee,
replied that he had no special use; except
one, for men who where too cowardly to
stand up for their country, right or wrong,
when invaded, and that was to give them
musket and make tnem fight. Mr.. Swain
was accordingly placed in the ranks of the
Federal army ... --..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

SANSA SHA SySsS~> s~Sy "SH~
vided for and happy, under their system
they must perish. That system will des-
troy the whole negro race in this country.
In the fierce competition for food between
the white and the negro, the latter will be
blasted like human life before the Burning
sirocco, and vanish like the mist before the
sum-, We drew the sword not for ourselves
alone, but also for his sake, and the world,
which stands coldly looking on, will find
that the men whom they have excluded
from their sympathy are the hope of she
black race. 1t was the exclamation Of .
celebrated French woman, "Oh, Liberty,
what crimes are committed in thy name !"
and We may parody by exclaiming, asoh,
Philanthropy, how much misery is caused
in thy name " Well may the negro rise
up,and pronounce Judgment against it,
Fellow citizens, I have presented the future
We are to endure if we are reduced TO sub
mission. 49,.
turn NOW to what we are to gain with
our success-Indepeudence, Liberty, our
women and children--eyerything dear TO
man. wild cheering:] Nay, more than
this: we will cover the name of our coun.
try with glory-glory such as was nsEsr
known before. venture to say that there
was never such contest, and never such
glory, as we may win from it. We have
the world against us. 1t has been said that
its parallel may be found in the Dutch Re.
public; but they had the'sea open to them
and the French and English, as allies. Our
forefather had the French to aid them
We stand alone, presenting the spectacle of
brave people, oontestiSg, foot by foot,
with double their numbers excluded, COM
meroially and sentimentally, from the
world. .,,s.. :.s ....
Property I throw out Of consideration.
What is it to us? If we fail, it will be in
the hands of ruthless foe, who spares
nothing. I trust and believe in the sue
cess of our cause. If our people exhibit
the proper spirit, they will bring forth the
-deserters from their caves and the skulkers
"a voice-"Give it to 'em"] who are
avoiding the perils of the field, will 60 forth
to share the dangers of their countrymen.
[Applause.l In war, as: in religion, we
must have works as well as faith. The
man who desponds is half whipped. Zap
plause.1 We must have faith in the deter
mination of our country to suffer all and do
all. If we determine upon that, / do not
see why we cannot win our independence.
In this spirit, French general ordered the
sounding of the Marsellaise, which changed
q rout into victory. In this spirit, the
iancients consulted the bodies of their ami.
mails they sacrificed. In this spirit, the
Roman Emperor. accepted the vision Of the
cross in tie sky. I'do have faith: I do
not see, but feel, that there IS righteous
God in Heaven, who holds our destinies iD
His hand, and I do pot believe BE will al.
low US to be cast down and the wicked to
prosper. Applause.] Ibelieve, with the
help of Providence, that that army which
stands as triple wall of steel between us
and subjugation will eventually win. r. "a
voice-'sThat's so."] It is time for croaks
ers to hush. To despond is weakness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
Confederate Congress.

RICHMOND, Feb.s 28.-Theis Hoiae
passed the Senate bill establishing. the
flag of the Confederate States. Also,
bill establishing a system of filing
vacancies occurring in the several grades
of commissioned officers in thetarmy.
The bill provides for nominations and
assignment when the nominations are
approved by the Generals commanding.
The resolution expelling Foote was
adopted yeas 73, nays none. as2sg Sc
The House in secret session; passed
the bill authorizing the employment Of
negro troops-yeas 40, nays 81, The
bill authorizes the President to ask for
and accept from owners of slaves the
services of such number of able bodied
negro men as he may deem ezpedisnt
for and during the war, to perform mil
itary service in whatever capacity may
be necessary. If a sufficient number of
troops are not raised by sthis -eall, the
President may call on each State for
its quota of three hundred thousand
Nothing in the act to be construed 70
authorize any change in the relation
which said slaves shall bear towards
their owners as property, except by con-
sent of their owners, and the States in
which they may reside. M.
The Senate bill abolishing the office
of Provost Marshal, except within the
lines of the armies, was amended and
passed. 5tiia a,j} 81 stesa1
The Senate bill requiring male srefu-
gees to perform military duty in the re-
serve force was passed:
The Senate bill authorizing the Sec
retary of War to negotiate with the
Governors of the several States for. the
employment of slave labor, with the ar
mics in the field, upon Notifications, &e.,
was amended and passed-yeas 40,
nays9. -
The Senate passed the bill to contin-
ue in force until July, 1866, the actto
increase the compensation Of snon-com-
missioned officers and priyates in the
army of the Confederate States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

A WISE BORA Western editor late
" called his ndeyil' to him and told him
he could not afford to hire his services
any longer unless he would agree to take
ninepence per week or share equally the
profits of the paper. The boy concluded to
stay, but unhesitatingly chose the nine
pence for his wages.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

s9. A correspondent pronoVnces railroads
west of the Alabama river to bs nuisances.
When you get on train, you have no Ger.
tainty Of living ten minutes.-It is like 60
ing into battle. The rule always is to run
off the track, and the exception ia to keep
on it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

FoR BURNs.-Apply cotton wool dip
ped in oil soon as possible, and keep
it on till the FIRE is entirely out, I which will
usually take from two daysto aSwssk. ;;t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
Paw of Six Months, Troops.

G. P. PELHAM: Dear SIR: If the infor-
nation contained in the accompanying cor
respondence has not already been made pub
lie, you will confer favor upon many per-
sons BY publishing the same, or stating its
substance: Very respectfully,
JAS. FARROW. :
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
From the ,Colntabia Guardian.
A;PoEM.

A;PoEM.
fThe following simple and. pretty lit
'oem is bya Virginia lady, and ;publisht
,ow for the first; time:
The bitter wind howls drearily,
Alas! the live long day,
And here Iponder wearily,
For he loves away.
For freedoms cause we parted,
With smiles bade him go, .s
He knew no, how faint hearted
Were the words which told him so.
Far In the midnight watches,
Heuead's the sentry's round,
Or troubled sleep he snatches e..
Upon the hard, cold ground.
Or, an reflection maddeIing,
Perhaps on'fevered bed,
No hand to smooth his pillow,
Or press his aching head.
Ceass, ecaso: ye bowling night winds, -
Ye rack my tortured brain, -
Your walling seems totell me-,
wepe'er shall meet again.
They say in future story, =.
His name winhonored be,
But what to mewere glory
II IL tear my love from me:
So mouned the lone,ymo,her,
As the night wind howl'd around,
And the icecy SHOWS fall silently
Upon the hard, cold ground.
Her infant calmly sleeping
Upon her knee she bends,
And there while humbly kneelieg,
A prayer to heaven she sends. ]
And thus to God appealing,
Her tears fell fast-when, hark!
Afar, then nearer sounding
The faithful watch dogs bark
Her cheek an instant fioshes,
Then back the ruddy flow,
e. As meath some 'footgtep crushes,
The biting winter snow
With one deep cry Of gladness,
wen known rap she hears,
When on husbands bosom,
SAfeshed her joyfni tears. :
erprayer TO heaven Is answered,
Her fears are laid to rest,
Her husbands arm is around her,
Herbaby on her breast
And ere the mornings dawning,
In happy union one,
They two together knelt and poured, .
thankful orispn:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
ia ei5, t. Pax BUREAU,
"a, y. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1866,
Hon. Mr.. FARRow, .... .........
House of Representatives:
Sir: The enclosed copy of a letter ad-
dressed to Mr.. John T. Lowry, on 23d ult.,
furnishes the information sought for in his
letter to you of 24th January, referred to
this Office. Very respectfully. i
Your ob't serv't,
[signed,l @. J.LEIGH,
Capt. d a. 9. NJ for G.. NJ Gen'l.
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[copY.]
PAY BUREAU,
@. NJ. GENTS OFFICE,
P;,h~o,d To,,, 90 1oes

Mr.. JNo. T. LOWRY, YorkpiRs.atS O.:
Sir: In answer to your letter Of the 18th
inst, with regard to the payment of the re-
giments of six months troops, organized in
South Carolina, under the call of the Pre-
eident, for service rendered from Sept. 1lth,
1858, to Feb'y 9th, 1864, have to say sthat
if the muster rolls, properly made out are
placed in the hands Of Maj. E. A. Deslonde,
Q. NJ, and duly authenticated powers Of
attorney are presented to him, he will pay
the amounts due. ' -. -
I am, very, respectfully, .
Your ob't serv't,
[sigped,l -. CO. LEIGH,
Capt. GA. @. H. for Q. N. Gent.
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silly DALE.
BY.ELLEN LOUISE.

oh, Lily, dear Lily, sweet Lily Dale!
Now the wild rose blossoms
O'er her little green grave,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-08-10

"Get the Best."-Raymond' life of Lin
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following.
The Lille and Public Services of ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, 10Th President of the United st ates,
together with his State Papers, including his
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Proclamations Also H istory of the tragical
and mournful scenes connected with the close
OF his noble and eventiul life, by Hon. Henry
j. Raymond, Chairman of National Union
Committee, and editor of the New York Times
Derby and Miller, Publishers. New York.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-08-10
UNITED STATES ANNUAL TAX NOTICE
FOR 1865.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual
Assessment, Of the United States Excise Tax
for 1865, has been completed by the Asses
sor, and returned to this office for collection,
and that the taxes are now due and paya-
bic.
This assessment comprises the Annual
License Tax, tax on Carria ges, Silver Plate,
Gold Watches, Billiard Tables, Musical In
struments, and the tax on Incomes of 1864.
Twenty days from the date of this notice
will be given for the payment of all taxes
returned on the Assessors annual lists.
Payment of taxes for the county of Ke-
nosha, will be made to DANIEL B. BENEDICT.
U. S. Deputy Collector, at his Office in Ke-
nosha.
OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
FIRST DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN,,
MILWAUKEE August LIST, 1865.
THOMAS j. EMMERSON,
2w9 Collector.