The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
NORTHWESTERN EXT EDITION
A Colony for the Yellowstone
Country.
Gold Mining, Commerce and
Agriculture.
A Great Enterprise for the Discharged
Officer, Soldier, and the Citizen.
BEING Organized by Capt. James l..
Fisk, Late Commander OF Three
Expeditions TO Montana and
Idaho.
NORTHWESTERN EXT EDITION
CIRCULAR.

CIRCULAR.
Having been often importuned, and as often
prompted BY nv own desire, from athorough knowl-
edge OF the subject, to become the medium of DOS.
session and development of one of the richest and
most maghifcent regions Of country on the Eastern
nope OF the Rocky Mountains the Upper Yellow
stone and its surroundings embracing an area of
several hundred miles sQuare-and being now more
IMAM ever urged by letters and personal applications
OF citizens officers and soldiers Of our glorious army
now being disbanded, to open for them q new field
ior conquest and enterprise have decided upon the
lzanon and operations in which l intend 10 stake
my individual fortunes with the rest
propose to ft out complete baggage and supply
train, camp and garrison equipage &c, &c of such
dimensions viii provide for the necessities of all
who enroll themselves in the Association or Gloomy,
and &C MORN 10 the requirements hereinafter stated
also, TO purchase implements and machinery, and
engage competent persons to superinterd the inau-
guration of all branches of the great work follow
ing the occupancy OF the country such as the laying
ont town. and the distbu ion of interests therein
systemadzing labor developing the gold and silver
riches Of the region encouraging agriculture and the
mechanics, and generally to insure success ard vel
tAre to those who engage in the enterprise.
The fruitful results Of thr years devotion 10 the
exploration and settlement OF the mountain country
OF the Northwest, convince me of the entire racti-
The richness and magical growth Of Bannock and
Virginia Cities AID the development Of other mining
points on the east side of The Rocky Mountains
",
the founders of which we're members of my fret
party in s61, are facts probably well enough known
to all.
1t has long been the desire of men familiar with
the result OF authorized explorations, to occupy
and possess the Yellowstone country; but a proud
nation OF Indians, The "Crows" have thus far per-
sstenty kept out the white settlers from their val.
ued hunting grounds knowing, and giving as their
reasons, thatif the whites were once permitted TO
dig in their grounds, they THE Indians) would
be crowded out by great army of miners. Small
parties have tried Il making valuable discoveries,
but could not maintain their foothold
General euly is now ON the march there, by way
of the Black Hills, with fine military force. to be
garrisoned somewhere on the Yellowstone, and we
shall come in to cooperate. With the strength of
our party, which will be organized and conducted as
nearly practicable military basis, we sha en-
counter no OBJ. tacles of moment and the prize Is
one worthy OF enthusiastic endeavors to secure.
The CAPITAL Of such an organization consists ne
cessarily In its concert of &C ion, the elements of
industry embodied in the party, and in the mutual
protec ion afforded to the interests at stake. The
expedition and enterpre must be Self-su&aintng
AMI in order that it progress successfully the follow
ing terms of enrollmen and membership are sub
mitted TO persons who may contemplate the trip.
snd from which there viii be no deviation:
TERMS
For subsistence and trsr spor a ion of so Rs
baggage, besides bedding for one letson.
from Minnesota to destination of Colony
-CltlZcl. %
For additional baggage, &C., per cwt ..... IS %
For subsistence. and transportation of SO IFS.
baggage besides bedding for one person.
from MlDneSOIa 10 CestlNatlOn Oh SOiOny
soldier. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10) 90
For additiC nal ba2g gage, &c, per cwt ..... 20 90
The same, with horse and equipments fur
nished-citizen 500 90
The same, wi horse and equipments fur
nished-solder ...................... s75 90
Families and others awaiting themselves of
the benefits and protection OF the Expedi-
lion, furnish hing their own teams and pro-
Visions-for each grown e son. rs 10
Certificates calling for subsistence and Transports
don, as above, and for interest in the Stock Com
pany, SIS below, will he furnished each individual
upon receip. Of the Gum or sums specified.
Gentlemen of mea' 8 have come forward to form
the basis of THE YELLOWSTONE TowS AND MINING
COMPANY" by subscribing for stock, choosing tenn
porary officers &C, &c. 1t is intended to obtain a
charter for this Company at the earliest moment
possible, but in any event | regard IL as an enter
prise which must rrove grea source of profit to all
who become shareholders In it. AS many of the
Colony can should be members of this Company.
Books for the Company are opened at my head
quarters, where all subscriptions whether by mail
or in person will be promptly attended to- The off,
GERS of the Company are Is follows: JOHN NNINGEE,
President; Dan. w. FIss, Secretary: a. 81 uEMIB-
LIE Treasurer. The capital stock is fixed for the
present at $50, 0OS and the number of shares shall
be limited TO 1000 The par value of share in this
Company hail be 45J which m LIST be paid in fnll
upon the issue of the certificate; and said share
shall be held call for two RI lots SO by 15e feet in
the town plot with also pro rata interest in the
mining operations of said Con pany.
Wherever the Colony may choose to locate their
Headquarters there will this town be established;
and as that will in all probability be at tie practical
head Of navigation of hat important river, it must
inevitably become at the great supply point for
the settle ens OF the larger portion of the Terri
tory; and as a consequence, Guy will spring into
being in very short pace of time. When once on
the ground of op araons, there shall be meeting
CALI of all the Shareholders when each holder shall
have voice in the election Of E0ard of Directors
and In ratifyng such rules and regulations as may
be necessary for the government Of the COMPANY.
1t is designed to take out snd put into immediate
operation on the town site first-class steam
mill, for the benefit Of stockholders; also, full SUP
ply of mining tools for the mutual Company.
The means arising from iHstallments eXacted, 10th
rs to The expenses of the Expedition and the opera
tons Of the Stock Company, must be relied IN to
provide ard accomplish what IS set # nth in his
CircSlar; and none who do not conform 10 the re-
quirements spec fed will be recognized IS entitled
TO any of the protection and advantages resulting
rom this enterprise.
All articles of personal outfit may readily be found
In the West, convenient to the place of starting,
should they not be purchased elsewhere. A man
with his family should aim to take with him at
the same after arriving al destination. The excessive
abundance of game in the country to be occupied
VIII greatly relieve the expense OF living.
As many persons inquire about the climate of this
region, will say that 1t Is mild heathtul and de-
Hghtful bearing comparison in many respects to
that of Kansas and the Pacific SIDE. The winters
ence and even iattening Of stock on grazing alone
In the valleys. The soil Is represented as rich and
fertile and as to the truth of these statements and
of the existence OF paying gold deposits In the same
region, am thorou ghy convinced.
II can scarcely be spprehended that employment
will be wanting to any one who goes tAnd none
Others shouldl determined by his own energy and
effort to better his condition. Ali cannot mine;
sonie mu.l blacksmith, some must shoemake, some
work In wood, Sc, sc. and not a few wi | find
every inducement TO TIL the soi in short there will
he Geld opened for almost every class of labor and
enterprise with mutual dependence and mutual in
terests which must insure q common success
The train for bog age and provisions 10 being
fitted ont Just IS fast tie means paid in iusify
And with all other conveniences necessary to the
comfort of the party will be establs he'd, prep ratory
TO the march, at or near st. Cloud. Minnesota and
viii be ready b. the 18th of July to receive the party
with view IN ststu soon thereafter.
.e o-e la vi q the reDSezvuus, he command will