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The Montana post., 1866-02-17
HELENA ITEMS.

MasoR&c Festivities - The Masons preparing for q
grand ball on the 22d of February.
Remember No. 30 Bridge Street is the Office of the Mon
afla Posi- where Messrs. Gilparck g. Bryant will
ceive subscriptions for the largest paper of the Territory
The ThGt The snow rapidly disappeared before the
warm wind Men in the streets shoveng and cut
ting bitches TO keep the water from cellars and yards
of the then unwelcome fluid running down
Wood street. to the annoyance OF the residents.
MeRdiRP Their Ways More improvements on Bridge
street. in sidewalks noticeable The north side of the
street is taking the lead in fixing walks for promenadng
and for comfort All improvements attract attention and
consequently business follows 1t is fact whether peo
pie believe it or not.
EM Greek. Mr.. Kennedy, from Mcclellan gulch, via
Backoot arrived here Friday the 9th inst He
that the road is very rough and travelling slow and diff
cult beth from ice and He speaks tavOrably of the
diggngs Elk Greek district, about ninety miles from
this place.
hauled through streets hand sled drawn by two
men, who kindly conveyed the suffering passenger more
comfortable lodgings His feet had been badly frozen
during the late stampede rendering him nearly helpless.
Public Meeting General Meagher addressed the citi-
izens of this place Wednesday night Feb 7th urging
them 10 immediate action against tne Red Skins" OFF,
have been appointed and all is ready for enlistment.
Considerable excitement prevails and doubtless the regi
ment will be filed rapidly.
Sage Brush Express. Dispatches of the 18th ust
tain reports of Indian troubles at Fort Benton The
public belief is that if Indians we'll painted show
themselves the Fort and jump stiff legged, two
three times that the idea ezes the residents that trouble
is near. \.
Military Officers Of The I'd Montana polnnteers Neil
Howie, Colonel; John Feathersun, Major;
Quarermaster A q. Lawrence, Robt Hereford, c. j. d
Curtis, Joseph Cobell Captains Edwin Bedel, A. J.
Wilson lst Lieutenants The recruiting Office is in the
Court And plenty of can be obtained but the
trouble is, the obtaining Of subsistence for them.
Indian Neacs On Sunday, the 1lth inst, two
gers from Fort Benton reported the camp OF Piegans ten
miles from the Fort thealert for mischief Mr.. Stee
lost of his horses in the face of all there and has
been able it. Parties from the Fort go armed
when procuring wood from the Missouri They also
report abundance of arms, ammunition and Ru
current, in town. that two men have been killed
Sun River farm.
Heary Betting. = On Monday last, there some
element among the sporting fraternity, of
billiard match between two of our prominent citizens
The game was played at Lissner's billiard room, com
mencing early in the day, and continuing until eigh
o'clock in the evening. From small stakes at the begin
nug they gradually increased to hundred dollars
side. The game three hundred points, a caron
table One of the parties left off 81, 400 winner. Dame
| Fortune is fekle at times
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PROCLA NJ ALTON.

WHEREAS In my reply to recent communication from
certain good citizens of Helena requesting me to convene
the Legislature stated that then advised and con-
vnced did possess the power do so but that were
shown mistaken in this conviction the Legis-
lature would be called forthwith and,
WHEREAS, 1t has been shown me- that under the llth
section of the Organic Act well under the Sd section
of the Territorial act Relative to elections and under
the ID section of the Territorial Creating certain Off
in the Territory Of Montana the power vested in
To the Legislature Notwithstanding the failure
of the "Apportionment Bill" and that am clearly and
positively authorized do by these several acts here
tofore referred and that moreover Legislature does
lawfully and constitutonay exist and that only awaits
the of the Executive to give tfu life and action
Nou therefore, l. THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER, the Execu-
tive of this Territory of Montana do hereby summons and
the members of the Legislative Council duly and
properly elected the 4h day Of October 1864 and the
of the House Of Representative duly and properly
elected the 4h day of September 1865 to meet in vir
gina City the capital of the Territory Monday, the h
day Of March next at the hour of for the transaction
OF business well TO give Legislative sanction and
dity Convention directed to assemble at Helena
Monday the 26th day Of March next. By order of
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER,
Acting Governor Territory Of Montana.
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OUR AGENTS.

. q NJ BRYANT is the travelling Agent for the Montana
pt and is authorized to solicit subscriptions obtain
sr for Job work. and to collect and receipt for all mon
s,-, due 30 this office. r... ."rraE.l r
B. HAMILTON, is our Agent az Fort Benton.
Mr. c. o. TRAsK is our Agent at Bannack.
+ NJ FISH Sterling, Hot Spring District.
ssEo s. RAWLINGS, Silver Creek. .- .. -
4 ACKERMAN, Montana City. .rt t-.r.
q G. DORwIN, Silver Bow.
T. D. STRAIT. Jefferson City.
JAMES STUART, Deer Lodge
WogDEN& Co, Hell Gate. - ~. .Tarsr
GupkTRTCK e. BRYANT Helena. - '' o B.
JoHS TEMPLE Junction City.
CHAs E. SMITH. Gallatin City,
! VIPOND, German Gulch.
II H. HATHAWAY Highland District .-.-... -.
! W. WHITE Pine Grove District
F CHURCH Summit City.
CAMPBELL g. Co., Confederate Gulch.
MADISON BROS, Blackfnet-
+ s. WILLIAMS, St Louis, Mo-
L. p FISHER, San Francisco, Cal.
Ed PIQUETrE of Virginia City, is authorized geL
receive subscribers and moneys His receipt will good
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Rdttlesadke Ledd-Quite considerable quantity Of lead
has been taken out in Ratesnake District aud brought
into market lot of the article the first offered for sale
here pointed out to at Douglass store and hear
that several of merchants will have shortly The
quality appears 70 be very good and the metal is from
place the sample bar shown by j. S. Rockfeow,
last week Excepting gold, this IS the first mineral pro-
ducton of Monaa which has been offered article Of
mo
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Higgins 4 Hdsadorn. This enterprsing firm have on
hand at their Wallace street. large and varied
stock OF groceries for sale to wholesale retail
toners. They also undertake the storage and commits
sion business Any who wants TO trade in their line
will find whe will do business satisfactorily, and
short notice They have every convenience for the
arge of goods consigned fer sale and prepared make
Eher1l 1sb nd
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Feet On Tuesday last we called at the Recorders
Office and much pleased at the accuracy and beauty
Of the Records of Madison County The particulars Of
every of the thonsaRd hundred and forty
distinct and separate lode entered the books the
time of visit be instantly found whenever reour
ed and each of the ohigg AMI genlemanly assistants
Of Geo. w. Hill, ESQ. is an accomplished penman every
page exhibits beautiful specimen OF the cagraphic art
No County Recorders office be better system
aticaly kept than this of ours. -r-L-- -------- l.
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uck Niaiag.-Alder Caich will be worked thoroughly
next Ground sluicing extensive scale will
be commenced early. The Nelson Mining Company are
all ready bail the breaking up of the winter with the
scream Of their whistle and the discharge Of hydrau
le salute; while down at junction all is being prepared
for heavy work the barr, and in the gilcfs We
team before The nature and extent of the proposed
Operations fully warranng The eipPosision.
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Neo Theatre-Dick JOhnston's Theatre on Jackson
street, is being rapidly completed and expected that
will be ready for the opening performance by the begin
ming of next week. The building is 70x27x20 There
show clear front of sixteen feet wide and the ceiling
1t will be fourteen feet high Messrs Griffith s. Thompson
busy engaged in putting up. The ceiling is already
lined and the work well forward.
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admission tie Bar-Professor Dimsdae of the POST,
motion of W. f. Sanders. duly examined, sworn,
and admitted member of the Bar of Montana.
of reeshment followed during which the feast of
and the flow of soul the special of attention and
enjoyment by the fraternity and several welwishng out
siGers 1t gay time and the honor highly ap-
rTecated by the Professor who originally bred to
81,
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Recesiag Matters -Ou Wednesday last, aboriginal,
whether of the Blood Pegan Assnibone other copper
coloed persuasion remain ignorant appeared riding
on the sidewalk Of Jackson Probably he thought
the smooth plank intended for equestrians Of lodly
pretensons like himself The wife OF his bosom seemed
10 aequesce in his decision pursuing her intoed march in
the middle Of the street. staggering under heavy burden
Her dearer self seemed just the to accept presents and
put his mark 10 e treaty, especially the first. 4
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

City ElectOn-A great deal of wire working and intrigue
has resulted in nothing at all The committee appointed
before related and this officer having abored
carry the task conded him. back with his
list and his story Thereupon the committee reported but
finding that their proceedings entirely illegal they
asked time reconsider and got it. Buz Caven is
in Marshal So it stands and slightly mixed ar that
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Police Court Three uymphs of the side walk having
exhibited continuously begerert disposition, were
brought before the One whose tongue the of
Tending member fined SIS and costs The other two
who had gone their MUSCLE" contributed $50 and
costs to the City The trio liqudaed and sm
ingly departed.
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Going Home-By reference another column it will be
that friend Dougherty of the firm of Davis House,
Co. has withdrawn from business, intending go the
States Mr. D. old resident of this city, and having
made his pile while engaged in mining and commercial
pursuits he intends spend the of his days the
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Election dnd Reprobatoa -The County Clerk of Madi
county has issued notice of election for the oath inst
for delegates TO the convention Helena and also
member of the Council and Representative to fl
vacancies. Quo acarraRt0
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One Gone In another place will be found the
nouncement that deserter from the Bachelors
corps has got lady and Clergyman to endorse his de-
fection. Dr. J. q. O'Neall good fellow single
gentleman" and we sincerely wish for both him and his
amiabIe partner continued enjoyment of matrimonial
felicity, and smooth track in double har ness
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

ArrirGL We had the pleasure Of call from our old
friend j. G. Sanders. of Helena who arrived in town
Saturday last. A. Williams Clarke, of Gallatin is also
here porug statutes aud consulting legal author
tiles anent taxation. He furnishes with mucr useful
information concerning his locality.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Nelo AsenL-Mr J. NJ Fish, of the firm of Allen g. Co.,
at Sterling Hot Spring District viii agent for the
Posi- in that locality He is authorized receive sub
scrptons and orders for job work and know, from
experience that all business entrusted to him by patrons
will be faithfully attended 70.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

From tie East. - Judge Alexander Davis has just re
turned from Missouri which he reports to be rapidly
erng from the effects OF the war; and entering career
of prosperity before unthough of Agriculture and bus
ness OF all kinds ourishing The Judge looks all the
better fo- his trip.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

TaedtriedL-We call the attention of the public to the
mammoth posters announcing the opening of the new
Theatre, ETC. The public cannot fail to appreciate this
proof Of the peseverng energy of the manager and propr
etor, Dick Johnston by filing his fine house to its utmost
nifN
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Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that in pursuance Of meet
IN ing of the stockholders of the Banuack Ditch and
Mining Company, held at their Office in Bannack City, On
the seventeenth day Of November A. D. 1861 assess
ment 6 (s20 twenty five dollars levied each sh re
Of Ditch Stock and unless said assessment Is paid
before the Goth day o February A. D. 1856 o'clock
der public auction. much thereof win pay the
assessment and costs Of sale ~ l--f,- ID
A. J. GRAyrxR seerssary.
Bsnpach City January coth 1885 zsn
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

DispatcheS.-0ur old acquaintance ~" is in town
He the bearer of dispatches the Governor brought
from Benton by Charley Carson, nephew of the ceebra
ted Kit Carson the renowned Indian fighter of the West
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

United States District Court. In the matter of the
United States against twenywo packages of spirits in the
possession of D. Slavn and D. Roop The court ordered
the conscaon Of the articles seized proof of payment
the duty not being adduced TO the satisfaction Of the
The Montana post., 1866-02-17
@ o NJ NJ e CIAL
VIRGINIA CITY WHOLESALE MARKET.
Corrected Ueekly by j. s. RoekfeAop, No. Jackson st.

VIRGINIA CITY, NJ T., Feb 10TH 1866.
readers will please bear in mind that our
quotations are based upon actual transactions and are gold
prices Tor goods by the original packages The retail prices
range about ten per cent. above quotations.
Our market for general merchandise during the past week
shows no material change The demand for ali kinds of
goods is limited and confined exclusively to consumers
Flour is firm at quotations. and in fact held by many
houses at fifty cents sack above. Bacon is in fair
demand prices remaining unchanged. Coffee sugars and
teas remain firm
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

James Mcclure, well known miner of Alder Gulch,
had all Of his stock stolen, Pole Creek while on his
way to the the States He travelling in company with
McCurg's train. So we learn from a private letter to
gentleman of this city.
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For Montana. The fast passenger steamboat Fanny
Ogden, will leave St Louis for Fort Benton, the first
Of April Little freight will be carried. This is
fine opportunity for citizens here having families in the
States to bring them speedily and safely to Montana See
advertisement of Messrs. j. j. Roe g. Co.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Signifcant-The county Jail of Madison contains at
present only three criminals One is from Deer Lodge
one from EdgertOn, and from this county.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

Dspartpres-Judge L. E. Munson has left for the wintr
section of Moutaha-Helena.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

OFciaL-J G. Sanders has resigned his commission a
Quartemaster to the expedtionary force organizing
Helena.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Auti- MasrmonidL-His Honor, Judge Munson, has pro
nounced DEGREES of separation in five divorce sine
his arrival in this city, about month ago
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Bruce Smith Esq, Editor of the Radiator arrived by
last nights coach and pleased form his very
agreeable acquaintance.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

General Medgher arrived in town from Helena on las
Monday. He is making preparations for his campaign
against the Indians
The Montana post., 1866-02-17

Ball on the 22d-The Freemasons will give grand bal
and supper the 22d.
The Montana post., 1866-02-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


1.-TWO Ranches for sale on the Madison river partly
i improved ten miles from Virginia City. Inquire on
the premises Of 1T. HENDERSON,
$500 Second Rancho above Whitney'A
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Summons.
MosTASa nan1sos FsaR1ToRT' souSFT' SIS.
Probate Court, April Term, 1866
3 joseph 'rs. a.ss' sunnoss la..sls

A. r. Boice tff
To THE SHERIFF OF MADISON COUNTY, GREETING:
Tod. r. Boice. You are hereby summoned and required
the complaint above entitled action which
has been filed in the Office of the Probate Judge in Virginia
City, County and Territory aforesaid 'on before the
second day Of April 1866 that being the April Term of
said Probate Court and If you fail said
complaint within the time aforesaid tie Plaintiff will take
Judgment against you for the of eight hundred and
fifty dollars This action brought account stated
Witness my hand and seal Of Office this
fsEAL1 29th day Of January, A. D. 1866.
VIM Y. LOWELL. Probate Judge.
Strickland & Robertson, AHys for Plaintiff
Order of Publication The Sheriff having returned the
within Summons found the is ordered be pub
lshed in the Montana Post for four weeks
{ stamp I gH.c wM. Y. LOWELL,
50 oents. a. Probate judge
January I'd. 1884. 76-T
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MONETAR ".

Corrected by Allen 4 Afllard Bankers, Wallace Street.
Virginia City, Feb. 10th, 1866
We have changes TO make in report from last
week. gold in New York, far have been advised,
not having changed materially Money somewhat easier
tinues shall be flush again. the miners gen
orally at work. We quote to-day:
Virginia dust (and dust of the quality paying in
Treasury Notes, sl9020 " OF.
Virginia dust and dust Of the same quality paying in
coin, SIS TO SIS 80 peOz.
Kootenai Bannack and Backfoot dust paying in Treas
ury Notes, S2l y OF.
Kooenai Bannack and Backfoot dust paying in coin,
SIG r OF.
Treasury Notes selling at 90c for dust.
Gold coin buying at to 10 ~ cent. prem. in dust
Currency drafts on New York, p cent. prem.
Currency drafts on Salt Lake City and Denver p cent
premium.
Gold coin drafts on New York 6 y cent. prem
Gold coin drafts on San Francisco, FP cent. prem.
Drafts on all parts of Europe, 10 ~ cent. prem.
ThermOmetrical Record.
For tie ,oeek ending February sth 1866.
BY J. L. CoRBETr, Civil Engineer Virginia City, NJ. T.
HIGHEST READING. LOWEST READING.
During the day. 81 above During the day 14o below,
- nightI230 g Il - night l2o
MEAN AT AN. MEAN Ar2pM MEAN AT 10 P. NJ
=lso above. =24.66o above. =lO.5oo above.
MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR THE wEEK=17.72o above.
DAYS. WIND AND ITS FORCE. MEAN READINGS.
--l --
First days W=2 to 5 ---.-..--. 204lo above zero.
Last I" N=2 ----..-.--- 30
MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR THE WEEK =27o above.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-12
The Civil Rights Bill.


In the House of Representatives, on Mon
day, the dominant party pressed through, un-
der the operation of the previous question, the
bill entitled an act to protect all persons in
the United States in their civil rights, and to
furnish the means for their vindication"
The question was put, "Shall the bill pass,
notwithstanding the objections of the Presi-
dent - and decided in the afirmative-l22 to
Al; whereupon the Speaker declared that the
bill had become law.
On this announcement, the promiscuous
crowd Of negroes and radicals, cong, egated fol-
the purpose, raised the most hideous yells Of
triumph-a scene such as never had been wit
messed in the better days of the nation.
We arc gratifed to find that Messrs. La
than and Whaley voted ii the negative
They remember that they are representative.
of white people.
Under the sweeping provisions Of this ex-
tYaordinary law, it is now said the negroes will
claim the right suffrage, not only in the Dis
trict of Columbia, but in the States, for if the
State laws can be abrogated in one case, they
can be set at naught N ALL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-12
Tribute Of pusky pamsels.

The Washington Chronicle records, with
great JUNCTION, what it calls a very touching
and seasonable compliment paid on Friday
last to the Senators who voted for the civil
rights bill overthe veto Of the President. at
was the gift of beautiful bouquetOf the rarest
flowers to each Of the Senators who so voted,
and to Col. Forney, the Secretary of the body. D
Trumbull had basket full. Forney, in the
extacy of the moment, exclaims:
When we add that this graceful demon
stration came from the colvred citizens OF
Washington, and was LEFT at the Senate by the
colored ladies fthe District, we add what rem
ders the testimonial even more appropriate.
1t was indeed appropriate that the OdOr of
the dusky atmosphere should be dispeled by
the fragrance thus gracefully distributed. 1t
required the balm Of thousand flowers"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-12
SENTIMENT OF THE COUNTRY

The election in Connecticut has terminated
in the meagre majority Of 500 for Gen. Hawley,
the Republican candidate, and the Legislature
is also Republican, whereby the reelection of
Senator Foster, now President of the United
States Senate, is secured for six years from the
4th March, 1867. The majority for the RaGi-
Gals was secured in two ways: list. Assess
ments were made on all the Connecticut clerks
in Washington and elsewhere, and they were
sent home to vote at half the usual rate OF
transportation. ID The Democrats insisted up
on carrying on the canvass in the name OF
their party, and there are thousands of old
Wings who viii not allow themselves to be
starred with the Democratic stick" If the bat
tie had been fought under the Conservative and
Constitutional banner, President Johnson's poll
cy would have been largely sustained. Anoth-
er such victory, however, viii be fatal to the
Northern disunioniStss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-12
MR.. WILLY AND THERADICALs.

Senator WILEY has fully identified himself
with the Radical Disunionists in the vote sus-
taining the falsely-cailed Civil Rights bill
over the veto of the President bill which
not merely prOstrates the State tribunals, but
subOrdinates the lchite man to the negro, and
holds out premium to agents Of the Freed
mems Bureau to arrest and impTison offenders
against the act, and this upon the complaint
Of any worthless negro, who may find an ex-
euse for a complaint.
Senator YAK WINKLE has declined to put
his neck into the Sumner yoke, and stands up
for the dignity Of the white man.
We find, upon reference to the vote Of the
House on the 18th Of March, when the bill
passed that body, that Msssrs. Hubbard and
Whaley, Of West Virginia. voted for the Odious
bill, whilst Mr.. Latham is recorded against
it.
Al honor to Van Wrinkle and Latham =
These votes viii atone for past errors, if any.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-12
THE GREAT SOUTHERN RELIEF
FAIR.


We had the pleasure last week of taking a
peep in the great Charity Fair, held in the
Maryland Institute, Baltimore To describe it
would occupy more space than our little jour
nal could afford. The spacious building was
TANNED i h aim, s. everything which could be
mentioned and daily contributions were arriv-
ing. The crowd of visitors was so dense that
it was impossible almost to see anything but
the moving mass, and such articles as were ele-
waited above their heads. A description of the
Fair is impossible. Suffice it to say thatit
one of the grandest Affairs perhaps ever l.eld
in the city of Baltimore, as the tables were at
tended by the .fairest of the far, and the fare
embracing all that the appetite of man could
desire. We regret that going from a section
that has felt the effects of the late troubles for
which the object of the Fair is intended, we were
not one of the liberal contributors. We could
only rejoice that the intention of the originators
of the Fair is worthy of the patronage Of all
who feel for others woes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-04-12
The Peace Proclamation.

This benifcent measure is hailed with great
delight all over the country-every where ex-
cept by the malignants in Congress, and the
cowboys Of the Union army, who followed
where any thing was to be made, but skulked
whenever danger was snufed in the breeze.
The New York Commercial lrep.l trusts that
these who have SO long found use for Illegal
and unwarantable modes Of dealing with thC
people evil now be content with the methods
pointed out by the constitution, sustained by
the law, and made obligatory by the fundamen-
-isl principle which lie at TIE tass Of cur in
stitutions