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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-16

lHE AMERIcAN ANTI SLAVERY SocIETY.-This
society held its anniversary last week in New
York. The proceedings were quite animated
and exciting. For several weeks the anti-sla-
very Standard and the Liberqtor have been urg-
ing that tho Society put period to It's existence
at this tme that Slavery was practic lly abol-
shed in the nted states and there was there
fore 10 further need Of distinct anu-sayery
organization. Mr. Garrison has been the leader
IN the advocacy Of this view, and has been very
firm and positive in his opinion that the society
ought to break up. M. Phillips, on the other
hand, has been foremost IL maintaining that the
society has yet wo to do that slavery is not
yet fully abolished that the prejudice against
the negro is almost rs strong as ever that the
negro should be given the ballot that he mus!
in all respects have equal rights glaran teed to
him and that the society should continue to
labor to secure these ends. The discussions at
the meetings were very earnest, sometimes
almost bitter, Sir. Phillips however, prevailed
when the vote was taken, there being only 4s
votes for disbanding, to | Is for keeping up The
association. Mr.. Garrison was then elected
prcsllent--he has held the position several
years-but he peremptorIaly declined the office )
and it is understood that be will entirely dis
connect himself from the society. Mr.. Phillips
was afterwards chosen president and accepted
the Office a large and very enthusiastic meet
log was afterwards held in Cooper Institute
to ,ound the key note Of the campaign Of negro
suffrage, which the society now opeue. Mr..
Phillips rheo Tilton, and George Thompson
made eloquent addresses, which were cntbusias-
tcally applauded by the delighted audience.
They declared their purpose not to ccas' agita'
ting Tor the rights OF the neg Q until all disa'
bllties uDder which the colored popul ton OF
the South now labor are removed and the nation
is educated up to the courage, the justice and
the honesty, which will give to every m4n, with
out respect to complexion, the same rights
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
From the Deer Lodge Mines.
SILVER Bow. April Is. 1865

ChfAh DOW, april 10, 1868.
EDITOR Posi- 1t would seem by your
correspondent /" Sand Hill's " statements.
that some of your letter writers have oc.
casionally over--eached the truth. Taking
1t for granted that your humble servant is
one OF the derelicting persons, 1 must cor.
rect him. His reference to what he terms
~ quite bread riot" is wholly incorrect.
inere was only one person engaged in the
AFFAIR, and he did not even ask for credit,
but attempted to make away with the flour
surreptltiously. Being discovered, he de-
ciared then that he would have what he de-
sired at any cost. The owner, and not
Mr.. Darwin, told him he would give him
sufficient to satisfy his present wants, which
he did, and when the same had been con.
sumed, to come again, and he would give
him some more. The man was intoxicated.
and had he not been in this state, the affair
never would have occurred. This is the
whole truth and extent of sc Sand Hills -
bread riot.
In speaking of the prospect obtained on
No. IS IN Summit district, he says it was
the report that S. 80 had been washed out
OF single pan, and that it had now grown
to $55. l think that it must have grown to
that figure in the fertile brain of ssS. H."
for certainly no one in this place has ever
heard OF that sum being mentioned as the
amount. Since that time, numerous other
prospects have been taken out. all of which
have been of the most satisfactory charac-
ter. On No. 81 below discovery, in Sum-
init district, one dollar per pan was washed
out OF three pans in succession. In the
lower drain ditch, ten cents was washed
out on shovel, and to-day nineteen cents
was taken from a pan of dirt from the mid.
die drain ditch. 1t is expected that these
bitches will be completed in few days,
when Silver Bow will be attracting some of
the Last Chance ,tampeders, who have un-
doubtedly found that is not the last chance.
The news from Ophir gulch is quite dis
couragiDg. but as it has not been thorough
ly prospected, but little can be said of its
merits pro or con. The drainage of few
claims will be finished this week, when its
value will be ascertained, and l will advise
your readers.
German gulch is proving extremely good,
and all the claim owners are in high spirits.
A large amount of work is in progress, and
the work of taking out money will be short
ly commenced. s...
In this gulch, the miners are improving
the fine weather, and large number are at
work on the various bitches. In the course
Of two weeks over forty claims will be run
ming, and venture nothing, in the asser-
lion that this will prove as remunerative
sulch as has yet been found. But l must
close, thanking you for that bundle, which |
came most acceptably.
Yours truly, LEAD PENCIL.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
ROVER.

A TEXTILE material, the product of the
mulberry tree, has recently been discovered
by accident. 1t was observed that when
the branches of the mulberry tree were split
off, long, white, silky tuft in a few weeks
hung down from the wounded part, and that
it was well adapted for thread when bleach
ed by the weather. 1t was found by means
of subsequent, experiments that the null
berry is capable of affording large guam
tity OF this material, which has been named
" tree silk" 1t is procured of the best
quality while the sap is in the tree; the
product is too woody in winter, and is not
suitable for the finer textile fabrics.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
Colorado News.

In the Daily Reps of March 22d we no.
tlce requisision to George I. Clark, ten.
dering the hearty support Of the subscribers
for his election as mayor. The document
is signed by many prominent citizens. and
is followed by the worthy nominee,, ae.
ceptance. We wish him a rousinp ma;or;tv.
George I. Clark is the right sort os q man.
The Denverites are suffering from un-
certain wea.her-that is-weather which is
certain to make everybody uncomfortable.
"Mr. Frank Pope, from Southern Colorado or
New Mexieo leaves here to-day for Virginia City.
Montana market, with three thousand sheep, sleek
and fat as our Pixies Peak pastures could condition
them. The Bannackites will have the chance Ia
feast on mutton chops all the SUMNER
There are several fine sets of teeth in
virginia and many excellent judges of NUT.
ton. Drive them along. -
THE CAMELs ARE COMING. The "OverIspd
Camei Company, ut is announced, is rapidly com
pleting its preparations for business They propose
carrying the great Overland mais and also the local
mails on side routes. Omaha is named as the start
ing point on the Missouri and Sacramento the Pa
cifc terminus.
I" camel will carry thousand pounds and travel
nifty miles day for thirty days in succession. OF
course, with proper relays the speed can be greatly
increased. It is said they will endu re more hard.
ships and adapt themselves to the climate more
readily than either the horse or mule.
Mr. Marsh, long U. s. minister at Constanti-
nople, and long known as one of our best scholars
and most celebrated eastern Travellers is ut the head
OF this new and novel enterprise. This fact alone
gives good assurance of its success"
They may, in course of time, organize o
dromedary extension to Montana. Better
live in hope than die in despair.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
From Last Chance.
HELENA, April 18th, 1865

hELENAs april lotn, 1000.
EDITOR Posr - On my arrival here.
found the city as lively as ever, and build
ing progressing very rapidly. Travelling
along cur streets is decidedly muddy work,
since mining commenced. The water in
our gulch is not fit to drink, after the early
hours Of the morning, it is SO much dis
turbed. A supply is brought round by
teams in the same manner as it used to be
in Virginia, during last summer. There is
some stampeding constantly afoot to new
gulches; but nothing yielding very big
reliable-prospect has been struck yet, in
addition to the gulches already known.
Cattle are source of constant trouble to
the owners. The custom is to turn them
out at night and fetch them in soon after
daylight. The latter operation is very diff
fcult, in many instances, the animals TAX
ing a wide range, and it often happens a
man will hunt two or three days, before he
can find them. A few hours tramp through
the valley is looked upon as sort of inev-
liable casualty and evokes little sympathy.
No one seems discouraged out here; but,
on the contrary, every one appears to think
his prospects for the future are very bril-
liant. believe the indications of a good
time coming are sufficiently reliable to JUS
tify the most cautious in planting their
stakes here. In spite of the snow, pros
pectors are traversing every accessible spot,
in quest of ,lodes. The number of those
discovered already is very great, and many
prospect finely; but about these things
more anon. You can hardly believe how
anxious for news the people are. W. F.
Sanders brought us the tidings of the fall
OF Richmond, and / for one am not very
much afflicted at the intelligence, and would
like to hear more of the same sort.
rg .... Yours truly, .'.r.. CLEANER.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

SUBTEERANEAN RAILwAY.-A subterrane can
railway is now in an advanced state Of con-
struction, running about four and half
miles under the city of London. 1t com
mences at Victoria street in the midst of
what was formerly a disreputable thorough
fare, but is now a common centre for the
great Northern, the London, Chatham and
Dover, and the Metropolitan lines. From
that point it passes eastcrly, having large
number of intermediate stations. On the
occasion OF a recent trip through itslength,
the air was found to be perfectly sweet. and
free from unpleasantness or dampness. The
locomotives used condense their own steam
and consume their own smoke. The sur.
face of the rails is made of steel. The
line is made for two guages, and it is a
double track throughout. The carriages
will be roomys and well ventilated. and
and lighted with portable gas. 70 1mYa 10 (
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

THr OTHER SIDE.-Since Buekner wss
turned loose by the Boise county Probate
and Justices courts, again to prey upon
unotfending people, some further facts in
relation to the matter have come to light.
1t was stated in this paper soon after the
escape of Buckner from Virginia City, that
the Sheriff, Mr.. R. c. Knox, was forced
to resign his Office. That was the report
that reached here, yet so far from being
true, Mr.. Knox voluntarily resigned his Of.
fee for reasons having no connection with
the Buckner affair. Buckner did not es.
cape from the officer; but some of the legal
fraternity OF Montana can perhaps give q
correct account of how he did escape. He
was by courtesy in the charge of his counsel
for the purpose of arranging his private
affairs, when he escaped. Moreover, in re.
gard to the insinuation INDUCED in by the
World, that obtaining large reward and to
prevent prosecution. were the motives that
urged the officers of Montana to their eff.
forts in capturing the fugitive from Justice
we are assured by those who ought to
know, that there has never been any reward
offered for Buckner, neither was there any
prosecution instituted or feared by him
against any one. Tie officers of Montana
have exhibited commendable diligence in
pursuit of an offender, having travelled over
two thousand miles for that purpose, pay
ing their own expenses. Had it not been
first, for the absence of the Governor, so
that an order for the delivery of Buckner to
the officers of Montana could not be obtain.
ed, and secondly, for the illegal proceedings
of the officers of Boise county in turning
him loose, the prisoner would at last have
been carried back to answer for his crime.
This is the other side of the case.-Idahe
Statesman, March 9th.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

FRErcHrrNc.- notwithstanding the bad
condition of the roads, and the changeable.
ness and inclemency of the weather, seve-
raj large trains have loaded in this city,
and started for the west within the week.
At this time there is another large train
loading for the mines, and still our ware.
houses are crowded with freight, awaiting
transportation. The amount of all kinds
of freight to be received here for shipment
to the Western Territories this season, will
greatly exceed that of any former season.
-dtchison Press, March Is.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
The funniest story of this age is told by

. The funniest story of this age is told by
a detroit paper. A lady suspected her hus-
band of improper intimacy with the hired
girl. Without Informing her husband of
her intentions she sent the girl. off and that
night wert to sleep in the girl's bed. She
hadn't been there long when somebody
came in and took the other half of the bed.
About two hours after the wife rose, intend
ing to reveal the intended in6delity of her
spouse, struck light, when 10 it was the
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

"THE MONTANA PosT.-We have before
us late issue of the Montana Post, pub
lished at Virginia City, Montana Territory,
neat six column paper, printed on small
type. The appearance Of the paper both
editorially and geographically is credit
to the Territory it represents. It is the
only paper published in the Territory. The
city sustains a theatre. pit for the e1hi-
bition of the /" "manly art of self defence"
numerous stores, and few drinking sa-
loons.-Nebraska City ke,cs.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

CALIFORNIA hERosENE.-Hitherto it has
been matter of doubt whether n really
merchantable article of kerosene or illum-
mating oil could be produced from petro-
leum in any of the forms in which it is
found on the Pacific coast. Large sums
have been spent in endeavoring to produce
the article in purity. but with questionable
success, and until within short time it has
been doubted whether it has been possible
to find petroleum fit for that purpose here.
That question exists no longer. Wehad the
pleasure of Witnessing experiments last eve
ming, made at the Petroleum, Asphaltum
and Coal Agency of W. II. Tobey & Co.,
Government House Building, in presence
of number of gentlemen connected with
the press and others, which were conclusive
on that point. a lamp was filed with
Downer's best kerosene, and another with
kerosene produced yesterday from crude
petroleum from the leads of the Buena
Vista Oil Company, in Tulare county by
E. Benoist, proprietor of the chemical lab
oratory, CAB Third street, and both lighted
at once. The fame of each was exactly
the same color, and if any differenc in bril-
liancy of light existed, it was in favor of
the California article. The California ke-
rosene being fresh from the distillery, had
triie more of yellow tinge than the east.
ern article, but the odor was not particle
more pungent or offensive, and neither gave
off any perceptible smoke. That Califor-
mia can produce kerosene equal to any
manufactured from Pennsylvania petro-
leum, is now certain, and the only questions
remaining are as to quantity and cost.
Should both points be cleared up, and the
result be found in our favor, then look out
for (" Petroleum on the brain," and I" Pc
troleum aristocracl in their most malignant
epidemic forms in California. ,[ =.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

A YOUNG girl, Betsey, who had become
tired of single blessedness, thus wrote to
her intended "My dear 10 cum rite oph
eff you air cumming at awl. Ed Rollins 10
insistin that shal have him, he hugs and
kisses me kontinuerly and kant hold out
much longer, but will have 2 KAYE in.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

GENERAL Tox THUMB, who is one of the
/" littlest . men living, is at the same time
one of the greatest Masons. He has taken
thirty-three degrees, and is a member of
the Grand Orient of France, over which
Prince Napoleon presides. Hessys be will
DO the tallsst Mason In America. sfsrs *
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

The sale of maize paper in the Govern
ment Printing Office, at Vienna, his in
creased SO largely that paper made of other
substances is liable to very dangerous
competition. Many private establishments
have already made heavy purchases Of this
paper, manufactured in the Imperial Mill.
1t is also used for printing the new paper
currency. .tNsml urug
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

/" WHEN superior race like ours, said
one of the chivalry to 6 modest !" looking
Federal soldier, !" comes in contact with an
inferior race like henegroes, what do You
think will be the rssult7" .Mulattoss, -
was the ready snswer Of the Yank. =
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

A GREAT iron feat has lately been per.
formed in England. A sheet has been roll.
ed from common iron at Messrs. Williams
iron mills, as West Bromwich, which is
only the l,Ol5th part of an inch in thick.
ness. Another sheet the ,40Oth part of an
inch thick, has been produced by Messrs.
Neville Of Llanelly.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

The longest line of railway in the world
is the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada,
which extends from Portland, Maine, to
Quebec and the river Du Loup east-to
Sarnia, at the foot of Lake Huron, west
with several branch lines, including total
of 1896 miles, under one management.
1t is to be further extended to Chicago, in
direct line from Sarnia BY way of Lam
sing, the capital of Michigan, n distance of
320 miles---making a total of LIE miles.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

THERE will be four eclipses this year
two OF tho sun, and two of the moon. The
eclipses of the sun occur on the 10th of
April and the 18th of October; those of
the moon on the llth Of April and Sd ~
October. - sst-,. -, 49,
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

"MAxxA," said young lady to her
mother the other day, "what is emigrat-
ing?" "Emigrating, dear, is a young lady
going to Australia" "What is colonising,
mammal" "Colonizing, dear, is marry
ing there and having a family. :" "Mamma,
shorld like to 90 to Australia" ~ .e5'i
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

BIZ breathing on CLANS and subjecting The
moisture to microscopic examination, the
condition Of the lungs is now definitely
ascertained by number Of experimenting
profsssors n England Ter. Ea1npr;ss- ,
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22

ONE of the big trees in the Calaveras
Grove, named the I" Old Maid, fell down
last week. The old lady was about ], 200
years old, and had attained kks hight Of 325
feet, and IS feet ar~oss the butt.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
LEWRER.

PRUNDY'S MILL, on Stinkwater is prepared
4 now to saw bills of Lumber of any size at short
Nv Their lumber yard in Virginia City, is in the
afsaw Corral, on Idaho street, where they con-
keep the best article of sll kinds of lumber
s ~. Ieasonabie rates. Also good assortment of
s S7-tf '7F' - = ~ = ti s-'i-
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-22
Municipal Officers of Virginia city.

Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
MEET regularly every Monday, at 7 o'clock, P.
WI NJ, at Masonic HAIL. By order of
ST Tom. BAUNE. Captain.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-25

From LIST November TO 3Oh AbrI,
Leave Richmond Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Arrivs, at L%ynchburg Wednesday, Friday, and
Sunday at q mi
Arrive at Pattonslurg by I p o.;
Leave Pattonsburg Monday, Wednesday, and Fri.
Arrive at Lynehburg by 9 m
Leave L%ynehburg Monday Non. syy Wednesday, aud Friday
Arrive at Richmond Wednesday,, Friday, and
Sunday by "a M; 4.Ia 4
retts Hicksford, Pleasant Hill, NC, and Garys.
burg to Weldon, o. miles and back, daily.
Arrive at Weldon by 1870 q m;
Leave Weldon daily at LIS IN;
Arrive at Petersburg by AS p m.
A4ls From Petersburg to City Point. IL miles and back
six times o week.
Leave Petersburg daily, except Sunday, at : a N;
Leave City Point daily, except Sunday, al 8 p M;
Arrive at Petersburg by p m, sd ~. l4sl
ALA Fr %i',d RsssT pspa.s R ~ sals'i siasis s sna ,w PspSs,
NottawayU H.. B,rksyiiie Rices Depot FARM
Vile Prospect Psmplin's Depot Depot, Esf1g1ssn' Ne,
Mount Athos, to Lynehburg, 12s miles and back,
six times a week. .--5tp !. -
Arrive at BurksyiiIe BY Ii a *; 4.
Leave Burksvile daily, except sunday. at II 10 a IN;
Leave iynshbnrg daily, except sunday, a. S a m;
Arrive at Burks Sille by 94Oa IN: go
Arrive at Petersburg by 1850 "a.
<<l6 From Portsmouth by Suffolk, KingsviIle, CarrsyiIle.
Franklin Depot, Newsoms Depot, Boykin's Dspf .
Branchvnle, Margaretsville, Seaboard. and rel, e,
burg, n. @, to Weldon, 80 miles and bact Arys-
Arrive at Weldon by ii is a IN;
Leave Weldon daily at 1.30p m;
Arrive at Portsmouth by $50 D m.
Alo From Norfolk, by Suffolk, Wir
Station, Isof, Wakefield g. .dsor Station, Zuni
ton, and Disputanta, tor alton, Waverly Sta
back, daily. .~etersburg Sll5 miles and
Leave Norfolk daily o.
Arrive at Petersbur .oSop m;
Leave Petersbnfa 5snYy orvpm 4
.4l7 ~(Omittedl OK by ll.aoa m. ..
NJ .,; s . 4 by Old Point Comfort, to Baltimore |
lave Norfolk daily, except sundavHn .r-
mail nom Weldon-say Ut Q u m S'fisai OF
f. Arrive at Baltimore next days bys a m
Leave baltimore daily, except SUNDAY nm .Au.-.,
OF mail rom Washington-say at S D q: ~''~
sAls t my 4 'f'o' h'A' asys by7aH
$40 (0hnitt-dJ
4sA (0mittsd9
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-25

Hill. snickersyiiie, Castierhan's Ferry, and Berry
willie, to winchester, 35 miles aud back, twice a week.
Leave Leesburg Monday and Friday at lo% a m; arrive
ut Winchester by ~ p IN; leave Winchester Tuesday
and Saturday at 2 a m; arrive at Leesburg by IL a m.
Proposals far three-timesa- week service invited.
471B From Hiiisboro', by Neersville, to Harper's Ferry,
1917 miles and back twice a week. Leave Hills
boro' Tuesday and Saturday at s a IN arrive at Harpers
Ferry by 1917 a m leave Harper's Ferry Tuesday and
Saturday at l p m arrive at Hllisboro' by = p m.
47l9 From Lincoln, by Purceryille, Wheatland, Morrison
willie, B~olisgton, and Lovettsvile, to Barry, Md, 10
miles and back, twice a week. Leave Lincoln Tuesday
and Saturday at Q a m; arrive at Barry by III am leave
Barry Tuesday and Saturday at 215 p m arrive at Lin
cbln by X p m. Bids for three times-a-weeK service in
vited.